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1. Which one of the following is not a part of the Directive Principles o

Which one of the following is not a part of the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India?

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Equal justice and free legal aid

Protection of monuments and places and objects of national importance

Protection of personal law

Separation of Judiciary from Executive

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The correct answer is Protection of personal law.

Protection of personal law is not listed as a Directive Principle of State Policy (DPSP) in the Constitution of India. While the Constitution aims for a Uniform Civil Code (Article 44), which would replace diverse personal laws, protecting existing personal laws is contrary to this directive and is not a DPSP.

Options A (Article 39A – Equal justice and free legal aid), B (Article 49 – Protection of monuments, places and objects of national importance), and D (Article 50 – Separation of Judiciary from Executive) are all explicitly included as Directive Principles of State Policy in Part IV of the Indian Constitution.

2. The Nehru-Mahalanobis Strategy of Development was implemented for the

The Nehru-Mahalanobis Strategy of Development was implemented for the first time by which one of the following Five-Year Plans?

First Five-Year Plan

Second Five-Year Plan

Third Five-Year Plan

Seventh Five-Year Plan

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The correct answer is the Second Five-Year Plan.

The Nehru-Mahalanobis strategy, focusing on rapid industrialization with an emphasis on the development of heavy industries, was the core approach adopted for the Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961).

The First Five-Year Plan (1951-1956) was based on the Harrod-Domar model and focused primarily on agriculture, irrigation, and power. The Second Plan marked a significant shift towards an industrial base.

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3. Every Judge of the Supreme Court of India is appointed by

Every Judge of the Supreme Court of India is appointed by

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the Supreme Court Collegium

the Cabinet

the President of India

the Lok Sabha

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Every Judge of the Supreme Court of India is appointed by the President of India.

Article 124(2) of the Constitution of India states that every Judge of the Supreme Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with such of the Judges of the Supreme Court and of the High Courts in the States as the President may deem necessary for the purpose.

While the appointment is formally made by the President, the process involves the Supreme Court Collegium (comprising the Chief Justice of India and four senior-most judges of the Supreme Court) recommending names to the government, which in turn advises the President. This system evolved through judicial pronouncements (like the Three Judges Cases) and is currently the operational method for appointing Supreme Court judges. However, constitutionally, the formal appointing authority is the President.

4. Who among the following leaders started the Indian Home Rule League?

Who among the following leaders started the Indian Home Rule League?

Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Mahatma Gandhi

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

J. B. Kripalani

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Bal Gangadhar Tilak was one of the leaders who started the Indian Home Rule League.

The Indian Home Rule movement was a movement in British India for self-rule (Home Rule) on the lines of the Irish Home Rule movement. It gained momentum during World War I. Two main Home Rule Leagues were established: one led by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, founded in April 1916 in Belgaum, and the other led by Annie Besant, founded in September 1916 in Adyar, Madras.

The Home Rule Leagues aimed to achieve self-government within the British Empire through constitutional means. They organized public meetings, published pamphlets, and collected funds to spread the message of Home Rule across India. Gopal Krishna Gokhale was a prominent moderate leader who died before the movement gained full momentum. Mahatma Gandhi joined the mainstream national movement later and launched other significant campaigns. J. B. Kripalani was a prominent figure in the later stages of the freedom movement.

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5. Who among the following is not a member of G7?

Who among the following is not a member of G7?

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France

Germany

Russia

Japan

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Russia is not a member of the G7.

The Group of Seven (G7) is an informal bloc of industrialized democracies: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Russia was admitted in 1997, forming the G8, but was suspended in 2014 following its annexation of Crimea. It has not been readmitted, and the group has since reverted to being the G7.

The European Union is also represented at G7 summits. The G7 countries are among the world’s wealthiest democracies by net national wealth and represent about 58% of the global net wealth and 32% of the global nominal GDP.

6. India, in June 2018, asserted that any mega connectivity project must

India, in June 2018, asserted that any mega connectivity project must respect sovereignty and territorial integrity of the countries. The project referred to above is

North-South Corridor Project

Belt and Road Initiative

Chabahar Port

Panama Canal Expansion

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The project referred to is the Belt and Road Initiative.

India has consistently expressed concerns regarding China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), particularly the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) component, which passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK). India considers POK to be its integral territory and views the passage of CPEC through it as a violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. This stance has led India to not formally endorse or participate in the BRI.

The North-South Transport Corridor is a project aimed at establishing transport connectivity between India, Iran, Russia, Central Asia, and Europe, in which India is an active participant. The Chabahar Port is being developed by India in Iran to provide an alternative trade route to Afghanistan and Central Asia, bypassing Pakistan.

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7. Sentosa island, which was in news recently, is located in

Sentosa island, which was in news recently, is located in

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China

Australia

Sri Lanka

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Sentosa island, which was in news recently (in 2018, due to the Trump-Kim summit), is located in Singapore.

Sentosa is a resort island off the southern coast of Singapore. It is known for its beaches, resorts, attractions like Universal Studios Singapore, and the S.E.A. Aquarium. In June 2018, it gained significant global attention as the venue for the historic summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

The summit took place at the Capella Hotel on Sentosa island. The island was formerly a British military base and was renamed “Sentosa” (meaning “peace and tranquility” in Malay) after being redeveloped as a tourist destination.

8. The Headquarters of the proposed National Sports University (as per th

The Headquarters of the proposed National Sports University (as per the National Sports University Ordinance, 2018) will be set up in

Chhattisgarh

Manipur

Kerala

West Bengal

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The Headquarters of the National Sports University (as per the National Sports University Ordinance, 2018) was to be set up in Manipur.

The National Sports University Act, 2018, which replaced the ordinance, established the National Sports University in Imphal, Manipur. The university is the first of its kind in India dedicated to sports education, research, and training.

The objective of the university is to promote sports education in the areas of sports sciences, sports technology, sports management, and sports coaching, and to function as the national training centre for selected sports disciplines by adopting best international practices.

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9. Which one of the following is the Official Mascot of the FIFA World Cu

Which one of the following is the Official Mascot of the FIFA World Cup, 2018?

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Fuleco

Zakumi

Pille

Zabivaka

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The Official Mascot of the FIFA World Cup, 2018 was Zabivaka.

Zabivaka (meaning “the one who scores” in Russian) is an anthropomorphic wolf with brown and white fur, wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the words “RUSSIA 2018” and sporting orange sports glasses. It was designed by student designer Ekaterina Bocharova.

Fuleco was the mascot for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, and Zakumi was the mascot for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Pille was a mascot for UEFA Euro 2008.

10. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :

List-I (Author)	List-II (Book)
A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak	1. The Arctic Home in the Vedas
B. Dadabhai Naoroji	2. Hind Swaraj
C. Mahatma Gandhi	3. The Discovery of India
D. Jawaharlal Nehru	4. Poverty and Un-British Rule in India

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A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1

A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1

A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3

A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3

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The correct matching is A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3.

– Bal Gangadhar Tilak authored “The Arctic Home in the Vedas”.
– Dadabhai Naoroji authored “Poverty and Un-British Rule in India”, which expounded his Drain Theory.
– Mahatma Gandhi authored “Hind Swaraj” (or Indian Home Rule).
– Jawaharlal Nehru authored “The Discovery of India”, written during his imprisonment.

Bal Gangadhar Tilak also wrote “Geeta Rahasya”. Dadabhai Naoroji was known as the ‘Grand Old Man of India’. Mahatma Gandhi’s autobiography is “My Experiments with Truth”. Jawaharlal Nehru also wrote “Glimpses of World History” and “An Autobiography”.