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31. Persons belonging to the third gender category cannot be discriminated

Persons belonging to the third gender category cannot be discriminated against by the State and its institutions. Which Articles of the Constitution support this interpretation by the Supreme Court?

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Articles 14 and 19
Articles 16 and 21
Articles 14 and 21
Articles 19 and 32
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The correct answer is Articles 14 and 21.
– In the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) vs. Union of India judgment (2014), the Supreme Court recognized transgender persons as the ‘third gender’.
– The Court held that discrimination on the basis of ‘gender identity’ is prohibited under the Constitution.
– The judgment primarily relied on Articles 14 (Equality before law and equal protection of laws) and 21 (Protection of life and personal liberty) to uphold the rights and dignity of transgender individuals.
– The Court also invoked Article 15 (Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth) and Article 16 (Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment), interpreting ‘sex’ to include gender identity.
– Article 19 (Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etc.) was also cited regarding the right to express one’s gender identity.
– While Articles 14, 15, 16, 19, and 21 are all relevant, Articles 14 and 21 are fundamental to the Court’s reasoning on dignity, self-determination, and non-discrimination regarding gender identity, making option C the most central and accurate choice among the given options.

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32. Which among the following is a west flowing river?

Which among the following is a west flowing river?

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Teesta
Tapti
Subarnarekha
Betwa
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The correct answer is Tapti.
– Most major rivers in India flow eastward into the Bay of Bengal.
– Tapti (or Tapi) is one of the few major rivers that flows westward into the Arabian Sea.
– Other major west-flowing rivers in India include the Narmada, Indus, Mahi, Periyar, and Mandovi.
– The Teesta flows south and then east, joining the Brahmaputra.
– The Subarnarekha flows generally east into the Bay of Bengal.
– The Betwa flows north-east, joining the Yamuna (a tributary of the Ganges, which flows east).

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33. Viticulture is a type of cultivation, largely a speciality of

Viticulture is a type of cultivation, largely a speciality of

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Tropical areas.
Mediterranean region.
Sub-tropical areas.
Semi-arid areas.
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The correct answer is Mediterranean region.
– Viticulture is the cultivation and harvesting of grapes.
– The Mediterranean climate, characterized by warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters, is particularly well-suited for growing grapes, especially those used for wine production.
– Major wine-producing regions globally, such as those in Italy, France, Spain, California, Chile, South Africa, and parts of Australia, experience climates similar to the Mediterranean.
– While grapes can be grown in other climates, the specific conditions of the Mediterranean region contribute significantly to the quality and characteristics of wine grapes.

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34. Which one of the following megacities has the highest population ?

Which one of the following megacities has the highest population ?

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Delhi
Tokyo
Canton
Seoul
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The correct answer is Tokyo.
– Comparing the metropolitan areas of the given cities:
– Tokyo (Greater Tokyo Area) is widely recognized as the world’s most populous metropolitan area.
– Delhi (National Capital Region) is a major metropolitan area but generally smaller than Tokyo.
– Canton (Guangzhou Metropolitan Area) is a major metropolitan area in China but smaller than Tokyo.
– Seoul (Seoul Capital Area) is a major metropolitan area but smaller than Tokyo.
– Population figures for metropolitan areas can vary depending on the definition used (e.g., urban agglomeration, metropolitan area). However, by most standard definitions of metropolitan areas, Tokyo consistently ranks as the largest in the world.
– As of recent estimates, Tokyo’s metropolitan area population is over 37 million, while Delhi’s is around 30-32 million, Seoul’s around 25 million, and Guangzhou’s around 20-22 million.

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35. Where is the headquarters of the ASEAN (Association of South East Asia

Where is the headquarters of the ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) located ?

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Dhaka
Bangkok
Kuala Lumpur
Jakarta
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The correct answer is Jakarta.
– The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising ten Southeast Asian countries.
– Its permanent Secretariat is located in Jakarta, Indonesia.
– ASEAN was founded on August 8, 1967, in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by the founding fathers of ASEAN.
– The member states are Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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36. The Trans-Siberian Railway runs from

The Trans-Siberian Railway runs from

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Moscow to Vladivostok.
St. Petersburg to Moscow.
St. Petersburg to Vladivostok.
Moscow to Sochi.
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The correct answer is Moscow to Vladivostok.
– The Trans-Siberian Railway is a network of railways connecting Moscow with the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan.
– The main route, often referred to as the Trans-Siberian Railway, runs from Moscow to Vladivostok.
– Construction of the railway began in 1891 and was completed in 1916.
– It is the longest railway line in the world.
– Other routes in the network include the Trans-Manchurian and Trans-Mongolian railways.

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37. The river Volga merges into the

The river Volga merges into the

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Black Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Caspian Sea
Baltic Sea
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The correct answer is Caspian Sea.
– The Volga River is the longest river in Europe.
– It flows through Central Russia and is the principal river of European Russia.
– It discharges into the Caspian Sea.
– The Volga is crucial for navigation and transportation in Russia.
– The Caspian Sea is the world’s largest inland body of water, often described as a sea or a large salt lake.

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38. In India, the largest reserve of Bauxite is found in

In India, the largest reserve of Bauxite is found in

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Andhra Pradesh
Gujarat
Jharkhand
Odisha
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The correct answer is Odisha.
– Odisha holds the largest reserves of Bauxite, which is the principal ore of aluminium.
– The state accounts for more than half of India’s total bauxite resources.
– Major bauxite mining areas in Odisha include the districts of Koraput, Kalahandi, Rayagada, and Balangir.
– Other states with significant bauxite reserves include Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra.

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39. Which one of the following cities has been recognised as the Regional

Which one of the following cities has been recognised as the Regional Tsunami Service Provider (RTSP) for the Indian Ocean region by UNESCO ?

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Kolkata
Hyderabad
Chennai
Visakhapatnam
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Hyderabad has been recognized as the Regional Tsunami Service Provider (RTSP) for the Indian Ocean region by UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC). The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), located in Hyderabad, is responsible for providing tsunami warnings.
INCOIS operates the Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC) and serves as an RTSP for 25 Indian Ocean littoral countries, providing tsunami advisories.
Following the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, significant efforts were made to establish an effective tsunami early warning system in the region. INCOIS was designated as one of the key centers for this purpose.

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40. The railway network in India is divided into

The railway network in India is divided into

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8 zones.
10 zones.
17 zones.
20 zones.
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The railway network in India is divided into administrative zones. While the number has changed slightly over time, 17 zones was the established number for a significant period and is typically referred to in many contexts. As of recent updates, the number is 18. However, given the options, 17 is the most appropriate answer reflecting the standard structure known for a long time.
Indian Railways is organized into functional zones for efficient administration and operation of the vast railway network.
The 17 zones (before the 18th was created in 2019) included Central, Eastern, East Central, East Coast, Northern, North Central, North Eastern, Northeast Frontier, North Western, Southern, South Central, South Eastern, South East Central, South Western, Western, West Central, and Metro Railway (Kolkata). The 18th zone is the South Coast Railway (Visakhapatnam). Assuming the question refers to the structure prior to the most recent addition, 17 is the correct choice among the given options.

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