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31. What is ‘Tikki Mausi’ in the context of Malnutrition ?

What is ‘Tikki Mausi’ in the context of Malnutrition ?

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A specially packaged food item
A mascot
Name of a scheme
Name given to the healthcare providers
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The correct option is (B) A mascot.
‘Tikki Mausi’ is a mascot launched by the Odisha government and UNICEF to spread awareness about malnutrition among children and women. The character aims to educate people on aspects like nutrition, health, and well-being.
The mascot, Tikki Mausi, represents a friendly aunt-like figure who uses simple language and engaging visuals to convey important health and nutrition messages, making them accessible to the target audience, especially in rural areas.

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32. Which one of the following statements about Jaipal Singh is NOT correc

Which one of the following statements about Jaipal Singh is NOT correct ?

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He was a member of the Constituent Assembly
He founded the Adivasi Maha Sabha
He was the captain of the first Indian national hockey team
He campaigned for a separate state of Chhattisgarh
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The correct option is (D) He campaigned for a separate state of Chhattisgarh.
Jaipal Singh Munda was a prominent tribal leader who campaigned for the rights of the tribal people and advocated for a separate state primarily consisting of tribal areas in Bihar and adjoining regions, which later came to be known as Jharkhand. He did not campaign for Chhattisgarh.
Jaipal Singh Munda was a member of the Constituent Assembly, representing the tribal population. He founded the Adivasi Maha Sabha in 1939, which was later reformed into the Jharkhand Party. He is also historically significant as the captain of the Indian hockey team that won the gold medal at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, which was India’s first Olympic gold in hockey.

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33. In the year 1928, a committee of Congress leaders drafted a Constituti

In the year 1928, a committee of Congress leaders drafted a Constitution for India. The Committee was headed by

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Mahatma Gandhi
T. B. Sapru
Motilal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru
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The correct option is (C) Motilal Nehru.
In 1928, an All Parties Conference appointed a committee to draft a Constitution for India. This committee was headed by Motilal Nehru. The report submitted by this committee is known as the Nehru Report.
The Nehru Report was the first major attempt by Indians to draft a constitutional framework for the country. It proposed dominion status, a federal structure, a list of fundamental rights, and a parliamentary system of government. Jawaharlal Nehru, Motilal Nehru’s son, was the secretary of this committee.

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34. A common High Court for two or more states can be established by

A common High Court for two or more states can be established by

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a law passed by the Parliament
an order of the Supreme Court of India
an order of the President of India
an amendment to the Constitution of India
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The correct option is (A) a law passed by the Parliament.
According to Article 231 of the Constitution of India, Parliament may by law constitute a High Court for two or more States or for two or more States and a Union territory.
While the President of India appoints the judges and determines the strength of a High Court, the establishment of a common High Court for multiple states is a legislative power vested solely with the Parliament. The President can establish a High Court for a Union Territory under Article 241, but the power for a common High Court for states is explicitly with the Parliament through law.

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35. Which one of the following Directive Principles was inserted by the Co

Which one of the following Directive Principles was inserted by the Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act, 1976 ?

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The State shall minimise inequalities in income
Equal justice and free legal aid
Promotion of co-operative societies
Provision for early childhood care
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The correct option is (B) Equal justice and free legal aid.
Article 39A, which mandates the state to provide for equal justice and free legal aid to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities, was inserted into the Directive Principles of State Policy by the Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act, 1976.
The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, also known as the ‘Mini-Constitution’, introduced several other changes to the Directive Principles, including Article 39(f) (opportunity for healthy development of children), Article 43A (participation of workers in management of industries), and Article 48A (protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wild life). Option A (minimise inequalities in income) was inserted by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978 (Article 38(2)). Option C (Promotion of co-operative societies) was inserted by the 97th Amendment Act, 2011 (Article 43B). Option D (Provision for early childhood care) is part of the substituted Article 45 by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002.

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36. 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 :

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List I
(Major Objective)		 List II
(Five Year Plan)
A. Faster and more inclusive growth 1. First
B. Faster, more inclusive and sustainable growth 2. Fifth
C. Correction of disequilibrium caused by Second World War 3. Eleventh
D. Attaining self-reliance 4. Twelfth

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A B C D
(a) 3 1 4 2
(b) 3 4 1 2
(c) 2 4 1 3
(d) 2 1 4 3
(a) 3 1 4 2
(b) 3 4 1 2
(c) 2 4 1 3
(d) 2 1 4 3
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The correct match is A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2.
Matching the objectives with the respective Five Year Plans:
A. Faster and more inclusive growth: This was the stated objective of the Eleventh Five Year Plan (2007-2012).
B. Faster, more inclusive and sustainable growth: Sustainability was added to the objective in the Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012-2017).
C. Correction of disequilibrium caused by Second World War: The First Five Year Plan (1951-1956) in India focused on rehabilitation after Partition and World War II, addressing inflation, food shortages, and agricultural development.
D. Attaining self-reliance: While a general goal, attaining self-reliance became a more prominent and explicit objective alongside poverty alleviation in the Fifth Five Year Plan (1974-1979).
The Five Year Plans in India evolved their objectives over time, reflecting the changing economic context and national priorities. From focusing on basic infrastructure and agriculture initially, they later shifted emphasis to industrialization, poverty reduction, self-reliance, and eventually faster, more inclusive, and sustainable growth.

37. The call for Garibi Hatao was incorporated in

The call for Garibi Hatao was incorporated in

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Fourth Five Year Plan
Fifth Five Year Plan
Sixth Five Year Plan
Seventh Five Year Plan
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The call for ‘Garibi Hatao’ was incorporated into the Fifth Five Year Plan.
The slogan “Garibi Hatao Desh Bachao” (Remove Poverty, Save the Country) was given by Indira Gandhi during the 1971 general election. The objectives derived from this slogan, primarily poverty alleviation and achieving self-reliance, formed the core strategy and aims of the Fifth Five Year Plan (1974-1979).
While poverty was implicitly addressed in earlier plans through growth strategies, the Fifth Plan made its removal a specific, explicit objective. The plan aimed at a significant step-up in the rate of growth, better distribution of income, and a significant increase in the domestic rate of savings to reduce dependence on foreign aid.

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38. The Five Year Plan was first launched in

The Five Year Plan was first launched in

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China
USSR
India
Bhutan
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The concept of the Five Year Plan was first launched in the USSR.
The first comprehensive Five-Year Plan (Piatiletka) was implemented in the Soviet Union by Joseph Stalin in 1928. This system of centralized planning for economic development was later adopted by various socialist and developing countries, including India.
India adopted Five Year Plans after independence, starting in 1951. China began its first Five Year Plan in 1953. Bhutan started its first Five Year Plan much later, in 1961. The origin of the concept lies in the Soviet Union.

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39. According to Article 79 of the Constitution of India, which of the fol

According to Article 79 of the Constitution of India, which of the following is/are described as a part of Parliament of India ?

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  • 1. The House of the People
  • 2. The Council of States
  • 3. The President of India

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1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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According to Article 79 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament of India consists of the President, the Council of States, and the House of the People.
Article 79 explicitly states the composition of the Indian Parliament. The Council of States is the Rajya Sabha (Upper House), and the House of the People is the Lok Sabha (Lower House). The President is a crucial component of the Parliament, as bills passed by both Houses require the President’s assent to become law.
Although the President is not a member of either House, the role is integral to the legislative process. This structure reflects the parliamentary system of government where the head of state is part of the legislature but distinct from the head of government.

40. Which of the following statements with regard to Pradhan Mantri Krishi

Which of the following statements with regard to Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) is/are correct ?

  • 1. PMKSY was launched during 2015-16.
  • 2. The basic aim of PMKSY is to enhance physical access of water on farm.
  • 3. One of the main objectives of PMKSY is to achieve convergence of investments in irrigation at the field level

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1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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All three statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) are correct.
PMKSY was launched in July 2015 with the aim of expanding irrigated area, improving water use efficiency, and achieving convergence of irrigation investments at the field level. Its core objective is indeed to enhance physical access of water on the farm, symbolized by the slogan “Har Khet Ko Pani” (water to every field). The scheme integrates various ongoing irrigation programs to ensure a holistic approach to water management in agriculture.
PMKSY also focuses on promoting water-saving technologies like micro-irrigation (drip and sprinkler systems) and integrated watershed development. The program is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with significant contribution from states.

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