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31. Which one of the following Indian States has recently declared itself

Which one of the following Indian States has recently declared itself as the first rabies-free State ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Punjab” option2=”Himachal Pradesh” option3=”Tamil Nadu” option4=”Goa” correct=”option4″]

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The correct answer is D. Goa was the first Indian State to officially declare itself rabies-free in July 2021.

The declaration was based on successful implementation of the ‘Mission Rabies’ project, which involved mass dog vaccination, public awareness campaigns, and surveillance.

Achieving rabies-free status requires demonstrating no indigenous human rabies cases and minimal animal cases over a sustained period, supported by effective surveillance and control measures.

32. What is the range capability of Agni-P Ballistic Missile ?

What is the range capability of Agni-P Ballistic Missile ?

[amp_mcq option1=”1,000 – 2,000 km” option2=”2,000 – 3,000 km” option3=”3,000 – 4,000 km” option4=”4,000 – 5,000 km” correct=”option1″]

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The correct answer is A. Agni-P (Prime) is a new generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile developed by DRDO with a reported range capability between 1,000 and 2,000 km.

Agni-P is a canister-based missile, making it more mobile and allowing for quicker readiness and launch. It is a two-stage solid propellant missile.

This missile is a part of the Agni series of missiles and incorporates advanced technologies. It is a significant upgrade from earlier missiles in its range class. It was successfully tested in 2021 and subsequent years.

33. What is itat e-dwar ?

What is itat e-dwar ?

[amp_mcq option1=”An Urdu magazine published from Lucknow” option2=”An e-filing portal of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal” option3=”A religious monument” option4=”Name of a UNESCO world heritage site” correct=”option2″]

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The correct answer is B. Itat e-dwar is the official e-filing portal of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT).

The platform facilitates the electronic filing of appeals, applications, and documents before the ITAT.

The portal was launched to streamline the process of filing documents and communications with the ITAT, aiming to improve efficiency and transparency in the tax litigation process. It is part of the government’s initiative towards digitization of judicial and quasi-judicial processes.

34. Pinaka, developed in India, is a

Pinaka, developed in India, is a

[amp_mcq option1=”battle tank.” option2=”multi-barrel rocket launcher.” option3=”anti-tank guided missile.” option4=”armoured utility vehicle.” correct=”option2″]

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Pinaka is a multi-barrel rocket launcher system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in India. It is designed to fire a range of rockets rapidly against area targets.

It is an artillery weapon system used for indirect fire.

Pinaka has been inducted into the Indian Army and has undergone various upgrades. Its development is part of India’s efforts towards self-reliance in defence technology.

35. The Panchmuli Lake is situated near

The Panchmuli Lake is situated near

[amp_mcq option1=”Statue of Equality” option2=”Thiruvalluvar Statue” option3=”Dhyan Buddha Statue” option4=”Statue of Unity” correct=”option4″]

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Panchmuli Lake is an artificial lake situated near the Statue of Unity in the Kevadia area of Gujarat. It was created as part of the Sardar Sarovar Dam project and is located very close to the iconic statue.

The lake is a part of the landscape development around the Statue of Unity tourist area.

The Statue of Unity is located near Kevadia in the Narmada district of Gujarat and is the world’s tallest statue. Panchmuli Lake is one of the attractions in the integrated tourism development project around the statue.

36. Bagram Air Base is located in

Bagram Air Base is located in

[amp_mcq option1=”Turkey” option2=”Pakistan” option3=”Afghanistan” option4=”Israel” correct=”option3″]

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Bagram Air Base is located in Bagram, Parwan Province, Afghanistan. It was historically the largest military base of the United States and its NATO allies in Afghanistan.

The base was a crucial logistical and operational hub for coalition forces during the war in Afghanistan.

The base was handed over to the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces by the US military in July 2021, shortly before the collapse of the Afghan government and the Taliban takeover.

37. Avani Lekhara became the first Indian woman to win two Paralympics med

Avani Lekhara became the first Indian woman to win two Paralympics medals at the Tokyo Paralympics 2020. Which one of the following was her discipline ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Badminton” option2=”Shooting” option3=”Table Tennis” option4=”Archery” correct=”option2″]

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Avani Lekhara is an Indian paralympic athlete who competes in shooting events. She won a gold medal (10m Air Rifle Standing SH1) and a bronze medal (50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1) at the Tokyo Paralympics 2020, becoming the first Indian woman to win two Paralympic medals.

Her discipline is shooting.

Avani Lekhara’s achievements at the Tokyo Paralympics were historic for India, highlighting the success of Indian athletes in shooting events at the highest level.

38. Who among the following was chosen for the Kuvempu Award 2020 ?

Who among the following was chosen for the Kuvempu Award 2020 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Dr. Rajendra Kishore Panda” option2=”Amitav Ghosh” option3=”Vikram Seth” option4=”Chetan Bhagat” correct=”option1″]

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The Kuvempu Award for the year 2020 was conferred upon the renowned Odia poet, Dr. Rajendra Kishore Panda.

The Kuvempu Rashtriya Puraskar is a national award instituted in memory of the great Kannada poet Kuvempu, given for contributions to Indian literature in any language recognized by the Constitution of India.

The award carries a cash prize, a memento, and a citation. Dr. Rajendra Kishore Panda is a highly respected figure in modern Odia poetry.

39. Which one of the following statements is not correct about ‘Totalita

Which one of the following statements is not correct about ‘Totalitarianism’ ?

[amp_mcq option1=”It is not akin to autocracy and authoritarianism.” option2=”It usurps political freedom of the individuals, but it doesn’t usurp personal freedoms.” option3=”It implies abolition of civil society.” option4=”It is usually identified with a one-party state.” correct=”option2″]

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Statement B is incorrect. Totalitarianism is a political system where the state seeks to control all aspects of public and private life, including political beliefs, personal associations, and even private thoughts and feelings. It usurps both political and personal freedoms.

A key feature of totalitarianism is its aim for total control over the individual and society, leaving no sphere of personal autonomy untouched by the state’s influence and surveillance.

Statement A is debatable depending on the nuance, but generally, totalitarianism is distinguished from simple autocracy or authoritarianism by its ideological intensity, state ideology, mass mobilization, use of terror, and total control over all facets of life. Statement C is correct; totalitarian regimes aim to eliminate or co-opt independent civil society organizations. Statement D is correct; totalitarian states are typically characterized by a single ruling party with absolute power. Among the given options, B is the most definitively incorrect statement about totalitarianism.

40. Which of the following statements regarding the electoral rolls is/are

Which of the following statements regarding the electoral rolls is/are correct ?

1. There is one general electoral roll for every territorial constituency.
2. No person is ineligible for inclusion in the electoral roll on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or any of them.
3. A citizen of India, not less than 18 years of age, can cast his/her vote unless disqualified under a law of an appropriate legislature.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

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All three statements are correct regarding the electoral rolls in India as per constitutional provisions and relevant laws.

Statement 1 is correct as per Article 325 and the Representation of the People Acts, ensuring uniformity. Statement 2 directly reflects the prohibition of discrimination based on religion, race, caste, or sex in electoral rolls (Article 325). Statement 3 states the eligibility criteria for voting (age 18 as per Article 326 after the 61st Amendment, 1988) unless legally disqualified.

Article 324 vests the power of superintendence, direction, and control of elections in the Election Commission of India. The Representation of the People Act, 1950, deals with the preparation of electoral rolls, and the Representation of the People Act, 1951, deals with the conduct of elections and qualifications/disqualifications.