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21. Who among the following has won the Dadasaheb Phalke award for the yea

Who among the following has won the Dadasaheb Phalke award for the year 2016?

[amp_mcq option1=”K Viswanath” option2=”Shashi Kapoor” option3=”Gulzar” option4=”Manoj Kumar” correct=”option1″]

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K. Viswanath won the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2016.

The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India’s highest award in cinema. K. Viswanath, a veteran filmmaker known for his work primarily in Telugu cinema, was conferred the award for the year 2016. The award was announced and presented in 2017.

The Dadasaheb Phalke Award recipients around that period were: Gulzar (2013), Shashi Kapoor (2014), Manoj Kumar (2015), K. Viswanath (2016), Vinod Khanna (2017), Amitabh Bachchan (2018), Rajinikanth (2019), Asha Parekh (2020), Waheeda Rehman (2021).

22. Which of the following pair(s) is/are correctly matched? 1. Rule of la

Which of the following pair(s) is/are correctly matched?
1. Rule of lapse : Part of grant that can be carried over to next year
2. Supplementary grant: An advance grant to meet expenditures
3. Vote on account: Additional funds granted in the course of financial year

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[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”1 and 2″ option3=”2 and 3″ option4=”None of the above” correct=”option4″]

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None of the given pairs are correctly matched with their definitions in the context of the Indian budget process.

1. **Rule of Lapse:** This rule implies that any unspent appropriation from the budget for a particular financial year lapses at the end of that year and cannot be carried forward to the next year. Statement 1 is incorrect.
2. **Supplementary Grant:** This is an additional grant required during the current financial year when the amount authorized by the Parliament through the Appropriation Act for a particular service is found to be insufficient, or when a need arises for expenditure on a new service not contemplated in the annual budget. Statement 2 describes something closer to a Vote on Account or an advance, not a supplementary grant.
3. **Vote on Account:** This is a grant by Parliament by which the government is authorized to draw money from the Consolidated Fund of India to meet expenditure for a *part* of the new financial year, pending the completion of the budgetary process (passing of Appropriation Bill and Finance Bill). It is an advance grant for a few months, not additional funds for the current year like a supplementary grant. Statement 3 is incorrect.

Other types of grants include Additional Grant (needed when expenditure on a service exceeds the amount granted), Excess Grant (demanded after the financial year when expenditure exceeds the sanctioned amount), Exceptional Grant (for an unexpected service), and Token Grant (when funds are available but expenditure on a new service needs parliamentary approval).

23. Which one of the following statements about the provisions of the Cons

Which one of the following statements about the provisions of the Constitution of India is correct?

[amp_mcq option1=”Minorities can establish and administer educational institutions of their choice” option2=”Only linguistic, ethnic and religious minorities find mention under Article 30″ option3=”Every religious denomination has unfettered right to establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes” option4=”An educational institution established by a religious minority loses its minority status on receiving financial aid from the Government” correct=”option1″]

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The correct statement is that minorities can establish and administer educational institutions of their choice. This right is guaranteed by Article 30 of the Constitution of India.

Article 30(1) states: “All minorities, whether based on religion or language, shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.” This is a fundamental right designed to protect the cultural and educational rights of minorities.

Option B is incorrect because Article 30 specifically mentions ‘religious’ and ‘linguistic’ minorities, not ‘ethnic’ minorities. Option C is incorrect as the right of religious denominations to establish and maintain institutions (under Article 26) is subject to public order, morality, and health, and is not unfettered. Option D is incorrect; receiving financial aid from the government does not strip an educational institution of its minority status, and the state cannot discriminate against minority-managed institutions in granting aid (Article 30(2)).

24. Akshay Kumar was chosen for the best actor award for the 64th National

Akshay Kumar was chosen for the best actor award for the 64th National Film Awards (2017) for his role in the Hindi film

[amp_mcq option1=”Mukti Bhawan” option2=”Moom Shabana” option3=”Rustom” option4=”Aitlif” correct=”option3″]

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Akshay Kumar was awarded the Best Actor at the 64th National Film Awards (2017) for his performance in the Hindi film ‘Rustom’.

The 64th National Film Awards ceremony was held in May 2017, honouring films released in 2016. The award for Best Actor was given to Akshay Kumar for his portrayal of a naval officer in ‘Rustom’.

‘Rustom’ is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller film inspired by the real-life incident of Naval Officer K. M. Nanavati. The National Film Awards are the most prominent film awards in India, administered by the Directorate of Film Festivals.

25. Which of the following statements about the Paris Agreement on Climate

Which of the following statements about the Paris Agreement on Climate Change is NOT correct ?

[amp_mcq option1=”The agreement has been signed by more than 190 countries (as of March 2017)” option2=”The agreement went into effect on 4 November 2016″ option3=”The Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) pledged during the 2015 Climate Change Confer- ence has been withdrawn in the Paris Agreement” option4=”Both USA and China joined the Paris Agreement” correct=”option3″]

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Statement C is NOT correct. The Paris Agreement did not withdraw the Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs). Instead, it formalized them into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and established a framework for countries to pursue these commitments, review progress, and enhance their ambition over time. The INDCs formed the *basis* for countries’ commitments under the Paris Agreement.

The Paris Agreement operates on the principle of NDCs, which are voluntarily set by each country and represent their efforts to reduce national emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change.

Statement A is correct; by March 2017, well over 190 countries had signed the agreement. Statement B is correct; the agreement entered into force on November 4, 2016, after meeting the ratification threshold. Statement D is correct; both the USA (under the Obama administration, though it later withdrew under Trump and rejoined under Biden) and China joined the agreement.

26. Which of the following statement(s) about Easterine Kire is/are correc

Which of the following statement(s) about Easterine Kire is/are correct ?

1. Born in Nagaland, she is a poet, novelist and children’s book writer
2. She is the recipient of the Hindu Prize for the year 2015 for her poetic novel ‘When the River Sleeps’
3. ‘When the River Sleeps’ was an exploration of the Naga spirit universe

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[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”2 and 3 only” option3=”1 and 3 only” option4=”1, 2 and 3″ correct=”option4″]

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All three statements about Easterine Kire are correct. She is a celebrated writer from Nagaland known for her poetry, novels, and children’s literature. Her novel ‘When the River Sleeps’ won The Hindu Prize in 2015, and it is known for its exploration of Naga folklore, spirituality, and the relationship with nature.

Easterine Kire is a significant voice in contemporary Indian literature, particularly for her contribution in bringing the culture, history, and traditions of Nagaland to a wider audience.

‘When the River Sleeps’ follows a character’s quest into the Naga spiritual realm, encountering spirits and traditional beliefs, highlighting the deep connection between the Naga people and their environment. Easterine Kire was also the first Naga poet to have her work published in English.

27. Which one of the following statements about the Colonial economy is NO

Which one of the following statements about the Colonial economy is NOT correct ?

[amp_mcq option1=”The British presence inhibited indigenous capitalism” option2=”Laissez-faire actively promoted indigenous capitalism” option3=”The ‘white collective monopoly’ came earliest and remained most pronounced in Eastern India” option4=”The Bombay hinterland was difficult to penetrate before the construction of railways” correct=”option2″]

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Statement B is NOT correct. While laissez-faire is theoretically minimal state intervention, in the context of colonial India, British economic policies were *not* truly laissez-faire in a way that equally benefited indigenous capitalism. The state actively intervened through policies regarding trade, tariffs, railways, and currency to favor British capital and goods, often hindering the growth of Indian industries and enterprise.

Colonial economic policy in India was characterized by a system designed to serve the interests of Britain, transforming India into a supplier of raw materials and a market for British manufactured goods. This often involved state intervention that created an unequal playing field disadvantageous to indigenous capital.

Statement A is correct; British policies led to deindustrialization and inhibited indigenous capital accumulation. Statement C is correct; the British agency houses established early dominance in Eastern India (Bengal) which became the center of colonial administration and trade. Statement D is correct; infrastructure like railways was built primarily to facilitate the movement of goods for colonial exploitation, making the interior accessible to ports like Bombay.

28. Which one of the following dynasties ruled under the suzerainty of Kin

Which one of the following dynasties ruled under the suzerainty of Kingdom of Vijayanagar ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Sangamas, Saluvas, Tuluvas and Aravidus” option2=”Sangamas, Hoysalas, Aravidus and Tuluvas” option3=”Hoysalas, Saluvas, Poligars and Sangamas” option4=”Yadavas of Devagiri, Hoysalas, Saluvas and Aravidus” correct=”option1″]

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The Vijayanagar Empire was ruled by four main dynasties in succession: the Sangama Dynasty, the Saluva Dynasty, the Tuluva Dynasty, and the Aravidu Dynasty. Option A correctly lists these four dynasties. The question is likely phrased poorly and means “Which one of the following lists comprises the dynasties that ruled the Kingdom of Vijayanagar?”.

The Vijayanagar Empire (1336–1646 CE) was a powerful South Indian empire. Its history is marked by the rule of these four distinct dynasties, each contributing to the empire’s rise, maintenance, or eventual decline.

The Hoysalas and Yadavas of Devagiri were contemporary kingdoms that were either conquered or declined before the main period of Vijayanagar’s dominance. Poligars were feudal lords or military chieftains who existed within the Vijayanagar administrative system, not ruling dynasties of the empire itself.

29. Which one of the following statements about the English Education Act

Which one of the following statements about the English Education Act of 1835 is NOT correct ?

[amp_mcq option1=”It was proposed by Governor General William Bentinck on the advice of Macaulay” option2=”It made English the language of instruction in Indian education system” option3=”With the formal institutionalization of English as the language of instruc- tion, the stage was set for a new direction to Indian education” option4=”To the existing Oriental Institutions fresh awards of stipends to students and the publication of classical texts were to continue” correct=”option4″]

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Statement D is NOT correct. The English Education Act of 1835, based on Macaulay’s Minute, significantly curtailed or ceased government support for traditional Oriental institutions and the publication of classical Oriental texts. The focus shifted towards promoting Western education through the medium of English.

Macaulay’s Minute was a strong advocacy for Western education in English, arguing against continued funding for Orientalist learning. The 1835 Act implemented this policy shift, prioritizing English and Western sciences and literature over traditional Indian learning.

Statement A is correct; it was proposed during Bentinck’s tenure based on Macaulay’s recommendation. Statement B is correct in that it established English as the dominant language for higher education and government. Statement C is correct as it marked a clear departure in the direction of educational policy in British India. The debate between Orientalists and Anglicists was a key prelude to this Act.

30. Who among the following are entitled to get the benefits of equality b

Who among the following are entitled to get the benefits of equality before the law and the equal protection of the laws as enshrined under Article 14 of the Constitution of India ?

All Indian citizens living in India
All Indian citizens living abroad
Foreigners living within the territory of India
All citizens born in India

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[amp_mcq option1=”1 and 2 only” option2=”1, 2 and 3″ option3=”1 and 3 only” option4=”4″ correct=”option3″]

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Article 14 of the Constitution guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws to ‘any person’. This includes both Indian citizens and foreigners residing within the territory of India. Therefore, statements 1 and 3 are correct.

The term ‘person’ in Article 14 covers not only Indian citizens but also foreign individuals and even legal persons like corporations. The protection is applicable to all persons within the territory of India.

Statement 2 is incorrect because the protection under Article 14 is territorial; it applies to persons within the territory of India. Indian citizens living abroad are not within this territory. Statement 4 is redundant or less precise than statement 1, as the key factor for Article 14’s application is presence within India’s territory, not just birthplace.