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1. Dingko Singh, an Asian Games gold medallist, who died recently, was as

Dingko Singh, an Asian Games gold medallist, who died recently, was associated with which one of the following games ?

Swimming

Boxing

Archery

Gymnastics

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The correct answer is B, Boxing. Dingko Singh, the Asian Games gold medallist who passed away recently (as of the likely date of the question), was associated with boxing.

Ngamjag Dingko Singh (1979-2021) was a renowned Indian boxer from Manipur. He won the gold medal in the Bantamweight category at the 1998 Bangkok Asian Games, which was a significant achievement for Indian boxing. He was awarded the Arjuna Award in 1998 and the Padma Shri in 2013.

Dingko Singh’s victory in the 1998 Asian Games brought him national recognition and inspired a generation of Indian boxers. He passed away in June 2021 after a prolonged illness.

2. Which of the following statements about the Law Commission headed by L

Which of the following statements about the Law Commission headed by Lord Macaulay is/are correct ?

1. It attempted to codify the laws.
2. It was opposed to uniform system of Courts.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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The correct answer is A, only statement 1 is correct. The First Law Commission headed by Lord Macaulay attempted to codify laws, but it was not opposed to a uniform system of Courts; rather, its work laid the groundwork for legal uniformity.

The First Law Commission of India was established in 1834 under the Charter Act of 1833, with Lord Macaulay as its chairman. Its primary objective was to codify Indian laws. This commission is famous for drafting the Indian Penal Code (IPC) based on English law but adapted to Indian conditions.

Statement 1 is correct as codification was the main aim of the commission. Statement 2 is incorrect. The commission’s efforts towards codification and introducing uniform laws across British India were a step towards a more uniform legal and judicial system, not against it. While the judicial system’s uniformity evolved over time, the commission’s work facilitated the application of consistent laws, a prerequisite for judicial uniformity.

3. Which of the following statements about the resolution adopted in the

Which of the following statements about the resolution adopted in the Karachi session of the Indian National Congress with regard to fundamental rights and economic policy is/are correct ?

1. It was opposed by Ambalal Sarabhai.
2. Its 20 points included demands for civil liberties and adult suffrage.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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The correct answer is B, only statement 2 is correct. The resolution adopted at the Karachi session of the Indian National Congress (1931) included demands for civil liberties and adult suffrage, but it is not widely documented that it was opposed by Ambalal Sarabhai.

The Karachi Session of the Indian National Congress in 1931, presided over by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, adopted a landmark resolution on Fundamental Rights and National Economic Programme. This resolution, drafted primarily by Jawaharlal Nehru, outlined basic civil liberties, political rights (like adult suffrage), and socio-economic rights/policies.

Statement 1 is likely incorrect. While some industrialists may have had reservations about the economic implications of the resolution, there is no widely cited historical evidence suggesting Ambalal Sarabhai specifically opposed the *adoption* of this resolution in a prominent manner. Statement 2 is correct. The resolution indeed included demands such as freedom of speech, press, assembly, association, equality before law, protection of minorities, adult suffrage, minimum wage, state ownership of key industries, etc., covering civil liberties and calling for adult suffrage among its numerous points.

4. Who among the following wrote the famous text ‘A Discourse on Politica

Who among the following wrote the famous text ‘A Discourse on Political Economy’?

Montesquieu

Voltaire

Rousseau

Adam Smith

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The correct answer is C, Rousseau. Jean-Jacques Rousseau wrote ‘A Discourse on Political Economy’.

‘A Discourse on Political Economy’ (Discours sur l’économie politique) is an article written by Jean-Jacques Rousseau for the Encyclopédie, published in 1755. In this work, Rousseau distinguishes between domestic economy and political economy and discusses the concept of the general will in the context of the state.

Montesquieu is famous for ‘The Spirit of the Laws’. Voltaire was a prolific writer across various genres, but not specifically known for a text titled ‘A Discourse on Political Economy’. Adam Smith is considered the father of modern economics and is famous for ‘The Wealth of Nations’.

5. Which one of the following is not a specified Sub-Mission of the Nat

Which one of the following is not a specified Sub-Mission of the National Livestock Mission ?

Livestock development

Pig development in north-western region

Fodder and feed development

Skill development, technology transfer and extension

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The correct answer is B, “Pig development in north-western region”, as it is not a specified Sub-Mission of the National Livestock Mission (NLM).

The National Livestock Mission was launched by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries (now Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying) in 2014-15 to ensure quantitative and qualitative improvement in livestock production systems and capacity building of all stake holders.

The National Livestock Mission has various Sub-Missions. The actual sub-missions generally cover areas such as:
– Sub-Mission on Livestock Development (covering sheep, goat, poultry, cattle feed and fodder development etc.)
– Sub-Mission on Pig Development in North-Eastern Region.
– Sub-Mission on Fodder and Feed Development.
– Sub-Mission on Skill Development, Technology Transfer and Extension.
Option B incorrectly specifies “north-western region” instead of the correct “North-Eastern Region” for Pig Development. Options A, C, and D represent actual broad areas covered by the mission’s sub-missions.

6. Which one of the following is not a feature of agriculture in India

Which one of the following is not a feature of agriculture in India ?

Subsistence agriculture

Pressure of population on agriculture

Dependence upon Monsoon

Predominance of cash crops

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While cash crops are grown in India and their importance is growing, the overall characteristic of Indian agriculture is not the ‘predominance of cash crops’. Food grain production (like rice and wheat) for domestic consumption still dominates the agricultural landscape due to the large population.

Indian agriculture is largely characterized by subsistence farming, high population pressure, and heavy dependence on monsoon.

Features of Indian agriculture include small and fragmented landholdings, reliance on traditional methods in many areas, varied cropping patterns based on regional conditions, and issues like disguised unemployment. While commercial farming is increasing, particularly for certain crops and in certain regions, it does not represent the *predominance* of the sector across the country.

7. Which one of the following features is the result of erosion and depos

Which one of the following features is the result of erosion and deposition work of a river?

Pothole

Oxbow lake

Levee

Rapid

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An oxbow lake is a crescent-shaped lake formed when a river meander is cut off from the main channel. This process involves erosion (cutting through the neck of the meander) and deposition (sealing off the ends of the abandoned channel).

Oxbow lakes are landforms typically found in the mature stage of a river valley, resulting from lateral erosion and deposition.

Potholes are cylindrical depressions drilled in the river bed by abrasion (erosion). Levees are natural or artificial embankments formed along the river banks by deposition of sediment. Rapids are turbulent sections of a river where the water flows rapidly over a steep gradient, primarily an erosional environment or flow characteristic rather than a depositional landform.

8. 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 (Dam)	List II (State)
A. Hirakud	1. Gujarat
B. Panchet	2. Bihar
C. Kosi	3. Odisha
D. Ukai	4. Jharkhand

Code :

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

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

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

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

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The correct matching of dams with their respective states is: Hirakud (Odisha), Panchet (Jharkhand), Kosi (Bihar), Ukai (Gujarat).

Major river valley projects and dams are important geographical features associated with specific states in India.

A. Hirakud Dam is built across the Mahanadi river in Odisha. B. Panchet Dam is one of the major dams of the Damodar Valley Corporation, located in Jharkhand on the Damodar River. C. Kosi Barrage is part of the Kosi Project on the Kosi River, primarily benefiting Bihar. D. Ukai Dam is built across the Tapi River in Gujarat.

9. During the Industrial Revolution, who among the following designed the

During the Industrial Revolution, who among the following designed the ‘flying shuttle loom’?

Samuel Crompton

Edmund Cartwright

John Kay

Richard Arkwright

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The ‘flying shuttle loom’ was designed by John Kay in 1733. It was a key invention in the textile industry during the early Industrial Revolution.

The flying shuttle significantly increased the speed of weaving.

Samuel Crompton invented the spinning mule (1779). Edmund Cartwright invented the power loom (1785). Richard Arkwright invented the water frame (1769) and played a crucial role in the factory system.

10. Which one of the following statements about the ishtahars issued durin

Which one of the following statements about the ishtahars issued during the Revolt of 1857 is correct?

They glorified the Muslim rule in India.

They glorified the co-existence of different communities under the Mughal Empire.

They glorified the message of Islam.

They glorified the role of Queen Victoria.

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The ishtahars (proclamations) issued during the Revolt of 1857, such as the Azamgarh Proclamation, often invoked the past, particularly the Mughal era, to highlight a period where different communities (Hindus and Muslims) co-existed harmoniously and prospered under a common rule, contrasting it with the divisive policies of the British.

Rebel leaders sought to unite diverse groups against British rule by recalling a shared past of communal harmony.

These proclamations appealed to both Hindus and Muslims, reminding them of how they had lived together peacefully under the previous rulers (referring to the Mughals, though Mughal authority was waning) and how the British were disrupting their way of life and unity.