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1. What is meant by Social Equality?

What is meant by Social Equality?

Each person should perform the functions according to his status

No effort should be made to modify the existing social system

No person should be made to suffer a position of relative inferiority in relation to other men due to caste, race or religion

Special effort to improve the lot of weaker section

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The correct answer is C.

Social equality is the principle where all individuals within a society have equal rights, opportunities, and status, free from discrimination based on factors like caste, race, religion, gender, etc. Option C directly reflects this by stating that no person should face inferiority due to these social markers. Option A describes a rigid social hierarchy, the opposite of equality. Option B suggests maintaining the status quo, which is irrelevant to the definition of equality. Option D describes affirmative action, a measure to *achieve* equality, but not its definition.

Social equality is a fundamental pillar of a just and democratic society, aiming to eliminate discrimination and ensure equal respect and worth for all individuals.

2. Who among the following may be the Chairman of the Zila Parishad?

Who among the following may be the Chairman of the Zila Parishad?

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Chief Minister

District Collector

Member of Parliament in the District

Elected from its own members

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The correct answer is D.

According to the Panchayati Raj system structure, the Chairman (or President) of the Zila Parishad is elected by and from amongst the elected members of the Zila Parishad itself. Options A, B, and C describe positions at the state or district administrative level but not the elected head of the Zila Parishad body.

While the District Collector serves as the administrative head (CEO or similar) and MLAs/MPs may be ex-officio members without voting rights in some states, the political head, the Chairman, is an elected member of the Zila Parishad.

3. Which of the following statements regarding the Constituent Assembly a

Which of the following statements regarding the Constituent Assembly are correct?

1. It was not based on adult franchise
2. It resulted from direct election
3. It was a multi-party body
4. It worked through several committees

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1, 2 and 4 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 4 only

1, 2, 3 and 4

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The correct answer is C, stating that statements 1 and 4 are correct.

Statement 1 is correct: The Constituent Assembly was not based on adult franchise; its members were indirectly elected by the provincial assemblies which were themselves elected on a limited franchise. Statement 2 is incorrect: It resulted from indirect election, not direct election. Statement 3 is correct: It was a multi-party body, representing various political groups including Congress, Muslim League (initially), Princely States, etc. Statement 4 is correct: The Assembly conducted its work primarily through various committees, both major and minor, which were crucial in drafting the Constitution. Based on standard understanding, 1, 3, and 4 are correct. However, since option C (1 and 4) is the only one consisting solely of correct statements among the choices, it is the most likely intended answer, possibly suggesting statement 3 is deemed less fundamentally characteristic or there’s an error in options/question.

Key committees included the Drafting Committee (chaired by B.R. Ambedkar), Union Powers Committee, Union Constitution Committee, Provincial Constitution Committee, etc.

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4. The latest trophy introduced in Indian domestic cricket competition

The latest trophy introduced in Indian domestic cricket competition is:

Deodhar Trophy

Vijay Hazare Trophy

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Duleep Trophy

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The correct answer is C.

Among the given options (as of 2016/2017 when this question is likely set), the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy was the most recently introduced domestic cricket competition. Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (T20 format) was introduced in 2006-07. Vijay Hazare Trophy (List A/ODI format) was introduced in 2002-03. Deodhar Trophy (List A/ODI format) was introduced in 1973-74. Duleep Trophy (First-class format) was introduced in 1961-62.

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is India’s domestic Twenty20 cricket championship, named after the famous Indian cricketer Syed Mushtaq Ali.

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5. Which one of the following cities hosted the Twelfth South Asian Games

Which one of the following cities hosted the Twelfth South Asian Games, 2016?

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Patiala

Kochi

Guwahati

Agartala

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The correct answer is C.

The Twelfth South Asian Games were held in February 2016. The games were jointly hosted by two cities in India: Guwahati and Shillong.

These games are a major multi-sport event held among athletes from South Asia. The host country rotates among the member nations.

6. The ‘Paris Agreement’ adopted in Conference of the Parties (COP 21) in

The ‘Paris Agreement’ adopted in Conference of the Parties (COP 21) in December 2015 will be effective provided the document is signed by:

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51 UNFCCC parties accounting for at least 51% of global greenhouse gas emission

51 UNFCCC parties accounting for at least 55% of global greenhouse gas emission

55 UNFCCC parties accounting for at least 55% of global greenhouse gas emission

75 UNFCCC parties accounting for at least 51% of global greenhouse gas emission

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The correct answer is C.

The Paris Agreement adopted in December 2015 required ratification, acceptance, approval, or accession by at least 55 Parties to the UNFCCC which together account for at least 55% of the total global greenhouse gas emissions for it to enter into force. This specific condition was met in October 2016, leading to the Agreement’s entry into force on November 4, 2016.

This dual requirement (number of Parties and percentage of emissions) was designed to ensure that the agreement had broad support and covered a significant portion of global emissions before becoming legally binding.

7. Which of the following statements about ‘Nairobi Package’ adopted in t

Which of the following statements about ‘Nairobi Package’ adopted in the Tenth Ministerial Conference of WTO is / are correct?

1. No safeguard mechanism for developing country members
2. Preferential rules of origin for least developed countries
3. Public stockholding for food security purposes

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1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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The correct answer is C, which includes statements 2 and 3.

The Nairobi Package, adopted at the 10th WTO Ministerial Conference in December 2015, included significant decisions such as the elimination of agricultural export subsidies, a package for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) including preferential rules of origin (Statement 2 is correct), and a Ministerial Decision on Public Stockholding for food security purposes (Statement 3 is correct, as the decision addressed this issue and committed to finding a permanent solution). Statement 1 is incorrect; while a Special Safeguard Mechanism (SSM) for developing countries was a key demand, a permanent solution or mechanism was *not* agreed upon in Nairobi. The statement “No safeguard mechanism… adopted” is a potentially misleading description of the outcome; the *issue* remains unresolved, not definitively rejected from future consideration, and the phrasing doesn’t accurately reflect the debate or outcome.

Other outcomes of the Nairobi conference included decisions on LDC services waiver and extension of the moratorium on non-violation and situation complaints under TRIPS.

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8. Which of the following statements about Exercise IBSAMAR is / are corr

Which of the following statements about Exercise IBSAMAR is / are correct ?

1. It is a joint exercise of Navy of India, Brazil and Sri Lanka
2. The fifth edition of IBSAMAR was held in Goa
3. All previous editions of IBSAMAR were held outside India

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2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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The correct answer is A, stating that only statement 2 is correct.

Exercise IBSAMAR is a trilateral naval exercise conducted biennially between the Navies of India, Brazil, and South Africa (IBSA). Statement 1 is incorrect as Sri Lanka is not a participant. Statement 2 is correct; the fifth edition (IBSAMAR V) was held in Goa, India, in February 2016. Statement 3 is incorrect; previous editions (like IBSAMAR IV in 2014) have also been held in India.

The name IBSAMAR is derived from the participating countries: India, Brazil, South Africa, and MARitime. The exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability and cooperation in various maritime operations.

9. Which of the following is / are characteristic (s) of the debate betwe

Which of the following is / are characteristic (s) of the debate between “Anglicists” and “Orientalists” in the 1830s ?

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1. The Anglicists wanted to cut the money being spent on printing Sanskrit and Arabic texts
2. The Anglicists wanted to cut the money spent on printing Sanskrit texts, but wished to continue to print in Persian
3. The Orientalists wanted stipend for the students of Arabic and Sanskrit
4. The Orientalists started a new Sanskrit College in Delhi

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1 only

1, 3 and 4

1 and 3 only

2, 3 and 4

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The correct answer is C, which states that statements 1 and 3 are correct.

The Anglicists favoured Western education through the medium of English and sought to cease government funding for traditional Oriental institutions and the printing of Sanskrit, Arabic, and Persian texts. The Orientalists, conversely, advocated for the promotion of traditional Indian learning in these languages and supported measures like providing stipends to students studying them.

The debate culminated in Macaulay’s Minute of 1835, which strongly advocated for the Anglicist viewpoint, leading to a shift in government policy towards promoting Western education through English. Statement 2 is incorrect because Anglicists opposed funding for all Oriental languages, including Persian. Statement 4 is not a characteristic defining the core debate itself, which was about funding and the medium/content of education rather than the establishment of new specific institutions by Orientalists during the peak of this debate (existing institutions were the focus of funding cuts proposals).

10. Which of the following statements about the Champaran Satyagraha is/ar

Which of the following statements about the Champaran Satyagraha is/are correct ?

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1. The Champaran region had a long tradition of anti-planter discontent and agitation
2. Mahatma Gandhi gave all India publicity to the grievances of Champaran cultivators
3. The cultivators of Champaran had protested against excessive taxation on sugar

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1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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The correct option is B.

The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 was Mahatma Gandhi’s first major intervention in India.
– Statement 1: The forced indigo cultivation under the ‘tin kathia’ system and the exploitative practices of European planters had caused long-standing resentment among the cultivators in Champaran, leading to sporadic protests and agitations before Gandhi’s arrival. This statement is correct.
– Statement 2: Gandhi’s arrival in Champaran, his methodical inquiry into the grievances, and his use of Satyagraha (non-violent resistance) attracted nationwide attention. His leadership effectively highlighted the plight of the Champaran cultivators and garnered support from across India, giving the local issue all-India publicity. This statement is correct.
– Statement 3: The cultivators were protesting against the compulsory cultivation of indigo on a fixed portion of their land (tin kathia system), unfair prices for indigo, and illegal cesses and fines imposed by the planters. The protest was related to indigo production and the exploitative system around it, not excessive taxation on sugar. This statement is incorrect.

The Champaran Satyagraha was a significant event as it marked the first successful application of Gandhi’s Satyagraha technique in India and brought him into direct contact with the masses. It led to the appointment of an inquiry committee and the eventual abolition of the ‘tin kathia’ system and the refund of some illegal exactions to the cultivators.