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11. In January 2015, Government of India approved the establishment of a N

In January 2015, Government of India approved the establishment of a Neutrino Observatory at :

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Bodi hills in Tamil Nadu
Kaina hills in Manipur
Jampui hills in Tripura
Nallamala hills in Andhra Pradesh
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In January 2015, the Government of India approved the establishment of a Neutrino Observatory at Bodi hills in Tamil Nadu.
The India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) project received Union Cabinet approval in January 2015 for setting up a mega-science laboratory to study neutrinos. The approved site is in the Bodi West Hills, in the Theni district of Tamil Nadu.
Neutrino observatories are typically located underground to shield the detectors from cosmic rays and other background noise, allowing for the precise detection of neutrinos. The INO project aims to build a large underground detector to study atmospheric neutrinos and potentially solar neutrinos.

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12. Which one of the following is the principal place of sitting of the Na

Which one of the following is the principal place of sitting of the National Green Tribunal ?

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Kolkata
Hyderabad
Lucknow
New Delhi
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The principal place of sitting of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) is New Delhi.
The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, establishes the NGT with a principal bench and other benches. The principal bench, which is the headquarters of the NGT, is located in New Delhi.
Apart from the Principal Bench in New Delhi, the NGT has four other zonal benches located in Bhopal (Central Zone), Pune (Western Zone), Kolkata (Eastern Zone), and Chennai (Southern Zone) to ensure accessibility to environmental justice across the country.

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13. ‘Demand Polity’ and ‘Command Polity’ are terms associated with :

‘Demand Polity’ and ‘Command Polity’ are terms associated with :

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David Washbrook
Helen I. Tinker
Lloyd I. Rudolph and Susanne H. Rudolph
Rajni Kothari
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‘Demand Polity’ and ‘Command Polity’ are terms associated with Lloyd I. Rudolph and Susanne H. Rudolph.
These terms were used by Lloyd and Susanne Rudolph in their seminal works, particularly ‘The Modernity of Tradition: Political Development in India’ (1967), to analyze the nature of the Indian political system. ‘Demand Polity’ refers to a system where various social groups and citizens make demands on the state, while ‘Command Polity’ refers to a system where the state directs and controls societal activities. They argued that India exhibited characteristics of both.
Lloyd I. Rudolph and Susanne H. Rudolph were American political scientists whose work significantly contributed to the understanding of Indian politics and society. Their studies explored the interplay between tradition and modernity, state and society, and the dynamics of political participation in India.

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14. The Punchhi Commission report was related to :

The Punchhi Commission report was related to :

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Centre-State relations
Electoral reforms
Fiscal federalism
Creation of new States
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The Punchhi Commission report was related to Centre-State relations.
The Commission on Centre-State Relations, headed by Justice Madan Mohan Punchhi, was constituted by the Government of India in 2007 to re-examine the existing arrangements between the Union and States, keeping in view the changes that have taken place in the polity and economy of the country.
The Punchhi Commission submitted its report in 2010. It made recommendations on various aspects of Centre-State relations, including legislative relations, administrative relations, financial relations, role of governors, inter-state council, emergency provisions, and local self-governments. Other significant commissions on Centre-State relations include the Sarkaria Commission.

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15. Which of the following were the main influences on Vasudeo Balvant Pha

Which of the following were the main influences on Vasudeo Balvant Phadke ?

  • 1. Experience of the Deccan famine of 1876-77
  • 2. Hindu revivalism
  • 3. Theory of Drain of Wealth
  • 4. Reformist idea of Phule

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1, 2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
1 and 3 only
2 and 4 only
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The main influences on Vasudeo Balvant Phadke were the Experience of the Deccan famine of 1876-77, Hindu revivalism, and the Theory of Drain of Wealth.
Vasudeo Balvant Phadke was deeply affected by the suffering of the people during the severe Deccan famine of 1876-77, which he attributed to British policies. He organized armed resistance, drawing inspiration from Hindu nationalist ideas and Shivaji Maharaj, reflecting Hindu revivalism. The concept of economic exploitation by the British, later formalized as the Drain of Wealth theory by Dadabhai Naoroji, was a significant element in nationalist discourse and motivated many, including Phadke, to oppose British rule. Jyotirao Phule was a prominent social reformer focusing on caste inequalities and education, while Phadke’s primary focus was on overthrowing British political rule through armed struggle. Their approaches were different.
Phadke is considered one of the early Indian revolutionaries who attempted to overthrow British rule by force. He organized a group of Ramoshis, Kolis, Bhils, and Dhangars to raise funds and resources for his rebellion. He is often called the ‘father of Indian armed rebellion’.

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16. Border Roads Organization is under the administrative control of the :

Border Roads Organization is under the administrative control of the :

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Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Prime Minister's Office
Indian Army
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The Border Roads Organization (BRO) is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence.
Although the BRO constructs and maintains roads in border areas and friendly neighboring countries, primarily serving strategic defence needs, it also works on infrastructure for other ministries. Since 2015, its administrative control was officially moved from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways back to the Ministry of Defence, recognizing its strategic military role.
BRO’s primary mandate is to provide infrastructure support to the Indian Army along border areas. While it executes projects for other ministries like the Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Home Affairs, its core function aligns with defense preparedness.

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17. ‘Cheetah’ and ‘Chetak’ are the names of :

‘Cheetah’ and ‘Chetak’ are the names of :

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Fighter aircrafts
Helicopters
Armoured vehicles
Infantry regiments
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‘Cheetah’ and ‘Chetak’ are the names of helicopters used by the Indian Armed Forces.
The Cheetah and Chetak are utility helicopters manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), based on French designs (Aérospatiale SA 315B Lama and Aérospatiale SA 316B Alouette III, respectively). They have been widely used for various roles including transport, reconnaissance, rescue, and training by the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy.
Fighter aircrafts in the Indian Air Force include Sukhois, Mirages, Tejas, Rafales, etc. Armoured vehicles include tanks like Arjun, T-90, etc., and various personnel carriers. Infantry regiments are ground combat units like the Sikh Regiment, Gorkha Rifles, etc.

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18. Who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces ?

Who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces ?

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President
Prime Minister
Defence Minister
Longest serving Chief of Staff
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The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces.
This position is established by Article 53(2) of the Constitution of India, which states that the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union shall be vested in the President and the exercise thereof shall be regulated by law.
While the operational command rests with the respective service chiefs (Chief of the Army Staff, Chief of the Navy Staff, Chief of the Air Staff, and the Chief of Defence Staff) under the Ministry of Defence, the ceremonial and constitutional head with supreme command authority is the President. The Prime Minister is the head of the government, and the Defence Minister is the political head of the Ministry of Defence responsible for policy and administration related to defence.

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19. Who among the following has authored the book ‘The Idea of India’ ?

Who among the following has authored the book ‘The Idea of India’ ?

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Khushwant Singh
Shashi Tharoor
Sunil Khilnani
William Dalrymple
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The book ‘The Idea of India’ was authored by Sunil Khilnani.
Sunil Khilnani is a renowned historian and political scientist. ‘The Idea of India’ is one of his most significant works, exploring the history and evolution of the Indian state and nation since independence.
Khushwant Singh was a prominent writer and journalist known for works like ‘Train to Pakistan’. Shashi Tharoor is a writer, former international diplomat, and politician, author of numerous books including ‘An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India’. William Dalrymple is a historian and writer known for books like ‘The Last Mughal’ and ‘City of Djinns’.

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20. Where and when did Mahatma Gandhi first use his method of hunger-strik

Where and when did Mahatma Gandhi first use his method of hunger-strike to achieve a desired goal ?

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At Natal in South Africa in the year 1906
At Champaran in the year 1917
At Ahmedabad in the year 1918
At Cape Town in South Africa in the year 1906
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Mahatma Gandhi’s first use of a hunger strike (fasting unto death) as a public protest method to achieve a specific desired goal occurred during the Ahmedabad Mill Strike in 1918. He undertook the fast to support the mill workers’ demand for a wage increase and to pressure the mill owners to agree to arbitration. While Gandhi experimented with fasting for self-purification earlier, including in South Africa, the Ahmedabad fast is widely recognized as his first instance of using it as a political weapon in India.
In South Africa, Gandhi developed his philosophy of Satyagraha (truth force), employing methods like non-violent resistance and civil disobedience (e.g., against the Black Act in 1906). Champaran (1917) was his first Satyagraha movement in India, focusing on the indigo cultivators’ issues, but did not involve Gandhi’s personal hunger strike as a primary tactic at that time.

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