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1. In India, cars bearing black number plate with yellow lettering are

In India, cars bearing black number plate with yellow lettering are

vehicles belonging to foreign consulates

commercial vehicles such as trucks and taxis

commercial vehicles available on rent for self-driving

electric vehicles

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The correct answer is C) commercial vehicles available on rent for self-driving.

In India, number plates are color-coded to indicate the type of vehicle and its usage. A black number plate with yellow lettering is specifically designated for commercial vehicles that are available for rent for self-driving. This distinguishes them from regular private vehicles (white plate, black letters) and traditional commercial vehicles like taxis or trucks (yellow plate, black letters).

Other number plate colors in India include:
– White plate, black letters: Private vehicles
– Yellow plate, black letters: Commercial vehicles (taxi, bus, truck etc.)
– Light blue plate, white letters: Vehicles belonging to foreign consulates/embassies
– Red plate: Used by state governors and the President of India, also temporary registration
– Green plate: Electric vehicles (white letters for private, yellow for commercial)
– Black plate, white letters: Rental vehicles (formerly, now phased out for yellow on black)
– Black plate, yellow letters: Self-drive rental vehicles (introduced later)

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2. 15th Asia Media Summit was hosted in May 2018 in

15th Asia Media Summit was hosted in May 2018 in

Kolkata

New Delhi

Chennai

Bengaluru

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The correct answer is B) New Delhi.

The 15th Asia Media Summit (AMS) was held in New Delhi, India, from May 10-12, 2018. The summit was organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, in collaboration with Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Ltd. (BECIL) and the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD).

The theme of the 15th Asia Media Summit was ‘Telling our Stories: Asia and More’. The summit brought together policymakers, broadcasters, and media professionals from across Asia and the Pacific region.

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3. Recently, the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act was completely removed

Recently, the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act was completely removed from which one of the following States?

Arunachal Pradesh

Nagaland

Meghalaya

Assam

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The correct answer is C) Meghalaya.

In April 2018, the Ministry of Home Affairs decided to completely withdraw the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) from the state of Meghalaya. This followed a significant improvement in the security situation in the state. While AFSPA continued to be applicable in certain districts or police station areas in other Northeastern states like Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Assam at that time, it was fully removed from Meghalaya.

AFSPA gives armed forces personnel special powers to maintain public order in “disturbed areas”. The Act was lifted from Meghalaya after being in force for decades in certain border areas with Assam due to insurgency.

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4. Which one of the following is the correct combination of languages inc

Which one of the following is the correct combination of languages included in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution of India?

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Nepali, Konkani, Tulu and Santhali

Santhali, Urdu, Konkani and Maithili

Santhali, Konkani, Bhojpuri and Urdu

Dogri, Konkani, Bhojpuri and Urdu

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The correct answer is B) Santhali, Urdu, Konkani and Maithili.

The 8th Schedule of the Constitution of India lists the official languages of the Republic of India. As of the latest amendment (92nd Amendment Act, 2003), there are 22 languages in this schedule. The languages included in the 8th Schedule are: Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu.

Checking the options:
– A) Nepali, Konkani, Tulu and Santhali – Tulu is not in the 8th Schedule.
– B) Santhali, Urdu, Konkani and Maithili – All four languages (Santhali, Urdu, Konkani, Maithili) are included in the 8th Schedule.
– C) Santhali, Konkani, Bhojpuri and Urdu – Bhojpuri is not in the 8th Schedule.
– D) Dogri, Konkani, Bhojpuri and Urdu – Bhojpuri is not in the 8th Schedule.
Therefore, Option B is the correct combination.

5. Which one of the following Commissions has not examined the issue of r

Which one of the following Commissions has not examined the issue of removal of the Governor of a State?

Sarkaria Commission

Thakkar Commission

Venkatachaliah Commission

Punchhi Commission

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The correct answer is B) Thakkar Commission.

The Thakkar Commission was appointed in 1984 to inquire into the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Its scope was strictly related to the security lapses and events surrounding the assassination, and it did not examine issues related to Centre-State relations or the removal of the Governor of a State.

The other commissions mentioned:
– The Sarkaria Commission (1983) was set up to examine the relationship and balance of power between the central and state governments. It specifically addressed the appointment, role, and potential removal of Governors.
– The National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (Venkatachaliah Commission, 2000-2002) also reviewed the provisions relating to the office of the Governor.
– The Punchhi Commission (2007) was constituted to look into Centre-State relations, including the role, functions, and removal of Governors.

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6. Over which of the following, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha held jo

Over which of the following, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha held joint sittings to resolve their differences?

1. The Dowry Prohibition Bill, 1959
2. The Banking Service Commission (Repeal) Bill, 1978
3. The Prevention of Terrorism Bill, 2002
4. The Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1, 2, 3 and 4

3 and 4 only

1, 2 and 3 only

2 and 4 only

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Article 108 of the Indian Constitution provides for a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament to resolve disagreements on ordinary bills. Joint sittings have been convened only three times since Independence for the following Bills:
1. The Dowry Prohibition Bill, 1959 (Joint Sitting in 1961).
2. The Banking Service Commission (Repeal) Bill, 1978 (Joint Sitting in 1978).
3. The Prevention of Terrorism Bill, 2002 (POTA) (Joint Sitting in 2002).
Statement 1 refers to the Dowry Prohibition Bill, which did result in a joint sitting. Statement 2 refers to the Banking Service Commission (Repeal) Bill, which also had a joint sitting. Statement 3 refers to the Prevention of Terrorism Bill, for which a joint sitting was held.
Statement 4, The Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, was passed by both Houses individually and did not require a joint sitting to resolve disagreements.
Thus, joint sittings were held for the Bills mentioned in statements 1, 2, and 3.

Joint sittings of the Indian Parliament under Article 108 are rare occurrences, held only three times in history to pass specific ordinary bills where deadlocks between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha existed.

Joint sittings are not permitted for Constitutional Amendment Bills or Money Bills. The Lok Sabha Speaker presides over a joint sitting. The presence of a majority of the total number of members of both Houses constitutes the quorum for a joint sitting.

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7. The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Ac

The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA)

extends greater say to local tribal community over common resources

provides greater devolution of powers to Scheduled Tribes

extends provisions of 73rd Amendment to Scheduled Areas

brings Scheduled Areas under the better control of local Panchayats

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The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) was enacted to extend the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution relating to Panchayats to the Scheduled Areas mentioned in the Fifth Schedule, with certain modifications and exceptions. A key objective and outcome of PESA is to empower the Gram Sabha (village assembly) in Scheduled Areas, giving them significant authority, particularly over the management and control of community resources.

PESA is aimed at ensuring tribal self-rule and empowering the tribal community, primarily through the Gram Sabha. Giving the tribal community greater say over common resources (like land, water, forests, minor forest produce) is a central theme and specific provision of the PESA Act.

Option B is partially true as PESA does devolve powers, and Scheduled Areas are predominantly inhabited by Scheduled Tribes. However, Option A is a more specific and prominent impact, directly addressed by key provisions of the Act regarding ownership of minor forest produce, planning and management of minor water bodies, and mandatory consultation on land acquisition and development projects. Option C is the legislative basis but doesn’t fully capture the spirit and specific provisions. Option D is incorrect as PESA empowers the community/Gram Sabha, not merely the elected Panchayat body derived from the standard system, and gives them control *over* Panchayat decisions in many matters.

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8. Which one of the following groups belongs to the same school of

Which one of the following groups belongs to the same school of thought?

J. J. Rousseau, M. Robespierre, N. Bonaparte, O. Cromwell

T. Jefferson, J. Madison, G. Washington, Abraham Lincoln

F. Engels, K. Marx, M. Bakunin, J. S. Mill

Georgi Plekhanov, Vera Zasulich, Alexandra Kollontai, V. I. Lenin

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This question asks to identify a group of individuals belonging to the same school of thought. Let’s examine each option:
A) J. J. Rousseau (Enlightenment philosopher), M. Robespierre (French revolutionary, Jacobin), N. Bonaparte (Emperor of France), O. Cromwell (English Civil War leader, Lord Protector). These figures represent different historical periods, political roles, and ideological stances.
B) T. Jefferson, J. Madison, G. Washington (Founding Fathers of the United States), Abraham Lincoln (US President during the Civil War). While all are significant American political leaders, they operated in different eras and held varied views, not strictly forming a single, cohesive school of thought in political theory.
C) F. Engels, K. Marx (Founders of Marxism), M. Bakunin (Anarchist), J. S. Mill (Liberal, Utilitarian). This group includes Marxists, an Anarchist, and a Liberal philosopher, representing distinct and often opposing ideologies.
D) Georgi Plekhanov, Vera Zasulich, Alexandra Kollontai, V. I. Lenin. These are all prominent figures in the history of Russian Marxism and the Bolshevik movement. Plekhanov and Zasulich were pioneering Russian Marxists who influenced Lenin. Lenin became the leader of the Bolshevik faction, and Kollontai was a key Bolshevik revolutionary and later Soviet diplomat. They share a common ideological foundation in Marxism and participation in the Russian revolutionary movement.
Therefore, group D represents individuals belonging to the same, relatively cohesive school of thought (Russian Marxism/Bolshevism).

Identifying intellectual or political schools of thought by their prominent figures requires knowledge of history of ideas and political movements. Group D consists of key figures associated with Russian Marxism and the Bolshevik Revolution.

Plekhanov is often considered the “father of Russian Marxism”. Vera Zasulich was also a prominent early Russian Marxist. Lenin adapted Marxist theory to the Russian context, leading the Bolsheviks. Alexandra Kollontai was a leading figure among the Bolsheviks, known for her views on women’s rights and social reform.

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9. Which one of the following films was awarded Best Feature Film in the

Which one of the following films was awarded Best Feature Film in the National Film Awards, 2018?

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Village Rockstars

Toilet : Ek Prem Katha

Newton

Mom

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The 65th National Film Awards, which honored films from 2017, were announced in April 2018. The award for the Best Feature Film was given to the Assamese film ‘Village Rockstars’, directed by Rima Das.

This question asks for the winner of the top film award at the National Film Awards in 2018 (for films of 2017). ‘Village Rockstars’ won the prestigious ‘Best Feature Film’ award.

‘Newton’ won the National Film Award for Best Hindi Film and a Special Mention for actor Pankaj Tripathi. ‘Toilet : Ek Prem Katha’ received the award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. ‘Mom’ received the award for Best Actress (Sridevi) and Best Background Score.

10. In a recent deal, a large stake of which one of the following e-commer

In a recent deal, a large stake of which one of the following e-commerce companies was acquired by Walmart, an American multinational retailer?

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ShopClues

Flipkart

Yepme

Snapdeal

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In May 2018, Walmart, the American multinational retail corporation, acquired a majority stake (approximately 77%) in the Indian e-commerce company Flipkart for a reported sum of USD 16 billion, making it one of the largest e-commerce deals globally at the time.

This question relates to a significant business acquisition that happened in 2018, involving a major global retailer entering the Indian e-commerce market.

ShopClues, Yepme, and Snapdeal are other e-commerce platforms operating in India, but Flipkart was the target of Walmart’s major stake acquisition in 2018.