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201. Which of the following are provided in India by the Right to Education

Which of the following are provided in India by the Right to Education Act?
1. Right of children to free and compulsory education till completion of elementary education in a neighbourhood school
2. Prohibition of deployment of teachers for non-educational works, other than decennial census, elections to local authority like State Legislatures, Parliament, and disaster relief
3. Right of minorities to establish and administer education institution
4. No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State or receiving aid out of State funds on grounds only of religion, race, caste, language or any of them

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[amp_mcq option1=”1, 2 and 4″ option2=”1 and 3″ option3=”2 and 4 only” option4=”1 and 2 only” correct=”option4″]

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The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act) provides for:
1. The right of children aged 6-14 to free and compulsory education till completion of elementary education in a neighbourhood school (Section 3).
2. Prohibition of deployment of teachers for non-educational works, except for decennial census, disaster relief, and election duty (Section 27).
Statements 3 (Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions) and 4 (Non-discrimination in admission based on identity) are fundamental rights guaranteed by Articles 30 and 29(2) of the Constitution, respectively. While the principles are relevant to the education system regulated by RTE, the rights themselves are provided by the Constitution, not the RTE Act.
The RTE Act operationalized the fundamental right to education enshrined in Article 21A of the Constitution. It lays down the norms and standards for elementary schools and specifies the duties of governments, local authorities, parents, and schools.
Section 12(1)(c) of the RTE Act mandates that specified categories of schools (like private unaided schools) reserve 25% of seats for children belonging to weaker sections and disadvantaged groups. The Act also prohibits physical punishment and mental harassment (Section 17), screening procedures for admission (Section 13), and capitation fees (Section 13).

202. The proposals of the Cabinet Mission did NOT include: 1. a three-tier

The proposals of the Cabinet Mission did NOT include:
1. a three-tier structure for the Union of India, with both the Provinces and the Princely States
2. formation of a Constituent Assembly
3. creation of a sovereign Pakistan with six Muslim-majority provinces

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

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The Cabinet Mission proposals (1946) did NOT include the creation of a sovereign Pakistan with six Muslim-majority provinces. The Mission explicitly rejected the demand for a separate, fully sovereign Pakistan, considering it unfeasible.
The Cabinet Mission Plan proposed a united India with a three-tier structure: a Union dealing with Defence, External Affairs, and Communications, provinces, and groups of provinces (Sections A, B, C). It also proposed the formation of a Constituent Assembly to draft the Constitution of India.
The three sections of provinces proposed were: Section A (Hindu-majority provinces), Section B (Muslim-majority provinces in the North-West), and Section C (Muslim-majority provinces in the North-East). Provinces could opt out of groups after the first general election.

203. The equivalent rank of Commodore of Indian Navy in the Indian Army is:

The equivalent rank of Commodore of Indian Navy in the Indian Army is:

[amp_mcq option1=”Brigadier” option2=”Lieutenant Colonel” option3=”Colonel” option4=”Major General” correct=”option1″]

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In the Indian Armed Forces, the equivalent rank of a Commodore in the Indian Navy is Brigadier in the Indian Army and Air Commodore in the Indian Air Force.
Rank structures differ across the three services (Army, Navy, Air Force), but equivalencies exist to ensure coordination and hierarchy, particularly in joint operations or headquarters.
Other equivalent ranks include: Major (Army) = Lieutenant Commander (Navy) = Squadron Leader (Air Force); Colonel (Army) = Captain (Navy) = Group Captain (Air Force); Major General (Army) = Rear Admiral (Navy) = Air Vice Marshal (Air Force).

204. The provision under Article 350A of the Constitution of India relates

The provision under Article 350A of the Constitution of India relates to the:

[amp_mcq option1=”right of any section of the citizens to preserve its distinct language and culture” option2=”right of the Sikh community to carrying and wearing of kirpans” option3=”provision for providing facilities for instruction in mother-tongue at primary stage” option4=”freedom of Minority-managed educational institutions from discrimination in the matter of receiving aid from the State” correct=”option3″]

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Article 350A of the Constitution of India mandates that every State and every local authority within the State shall endeavour to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother-tongue at the primary stage of education to children belonging to linguistic minority groups.
This provision was added to the Constitution by the 7th Amendment Act, 1956, following the recommendations of the States Reorganisation Commission. It is a measure aimed at protecting the linguistic rights of minority groups.
Article 29(1) protects the right of any section of citizens to conserve their distinct language, script, or culture. Article 25, Explanation I allows Sikhs to carry a kirpan. Article 30(2) prohibits discrimination against minority educational institutions by the state in granting aid. Article 350B provides for a Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities.

205. Balgangadhar Tilak was associated with: 1. Poona Sarvajanik Sabha 2. T

Balgangadhar Tilak was associated with:
1. Poona Sarvajanik Sabha
2. The Age of Consent Bill
3. Gaurakshini Sabha
4. Atmiya Sabha

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[amp_mcq option1=”1 and 2 only” option2=”1, 2 and 4″ option3=”3 and 4″ option4=”2 and 4 only” correct=”option1″]

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Bal Gangadhar Tilak was associated with the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha in his early political career. He was also a prominent figure in the public debate surrounding The Age of Consent Bill (1891), strongly opposing it as interference in Hindu social customs. While he supported the cow protection movement (Gaurakshini Sabha), Atmiya Sabha was founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy much earlier and had no association with Tilak. Therefore, 1 and 2 are valid associations. Statement 3 (Gaurakshini Sabha) is also a valid association, but only option A lists 1 and 2 together without incorrect options.
Tilak was a prominent nationalist, social reformer, and lawyer. His association with the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was early in his political activism. His opposition to the Age of Consent Bill was a significant public stance reflecting his conservative social views coupled with nationalist opposition to colonial interference. He was also a proponent of Hindu nationalism, which included supporting cow protection.
Tilak later became a leader of the extremist faction of the Indian National Congress and is known for his slogan “Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it!”. Atmiya Sabha was founded in 1815 by Raja Ram Mohan Roy for discussing philosophical subjects.

206. Who heads the Defence Acquisition Council?

Who heads the Defence Acquisition Council?

[amp_mcq option1=”Defence Minister” option2=”Defence Secretary” option3=”Chief of the Integrated Defence Staff” option4=”Director General (Acquisition)” correct=”option1″]

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The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is headed by the Defence Minister of India.
The DAC is the highest decision-making body in the Ministry of Defence for deciding new policies and capital acquisitions for the three Services (Army, Navy, and Air Force) and the Indian Coast Guard. It was constituted after the Kargil War to streamline the defence procurement process.
Other members of the DAC include the Minister of State for Defence (if any), Chief of Defence Staff, Chiefs of the three Services, Defence Secretary, Secretary Defence Production, Secretary Defence Research and Development, Finance Adviser (Defence Services), and Vice Chief of Defence Staff. The Director General (Acquisition) is generally a member secretary.

207. The locus standi rule to move the court was liberalized by the case

The locus standi rule to move the court was liberalized by the case of:

[amp_mcq option1=”S.R. Bommai v. Union of India” option2=”Minerva Mills v. Union of India” option3=”S.P. Gupta v. Union of India” option4=”Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala” correct=”option3″]

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The locus standi rule, which requires a party to have a direct and substantial interest in the outcome of a case to be able to file a suit, was significantly liberalized in India by the Supreme Court in the case of S.P. Gupta v. Union of India (1981), also known as the Judges’ Transfer case.
This case is considered a landmark in the development of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India, allowing any person acting bona fide and having sufficient interest to approach the court for judicial redress in cases where legal injury is caused to a person or class of persons who, by reason of their poverty, disability, or socially or economically disadvantaged position, cannot approach the court for relief.
Other mentioned cases are also significant: S.R. Bommai case (1994) related to Article 356 (President’s Rule); Minerva Mills case (1980) related to the basic structure doctrine and validity of constitutional amendments; Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) established the basic structure doctrine of the Constitution.

208. Which of the following was / were NOT part/parts of the RIN Mutiny ?

Which of the following was / were NOT part/parts of the RIN Mutiny ?

1. Indian National Army

2. HMIS Talwar

3. Hunger strike by naval ratings

4. Lord Irwin

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[amp_mcq option1=”1 and 2″ option2=”2 and 3″ option3=”1 and 4″ option4=”4 only” correct=”option3″]

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The Indian National Army (INA) and Lord Irwin were not part of the Royal Indian Navy (RIN) Mutiny. The INA, formed under Japanese patronage during WWII, was active in Southeast Asia. Lord Irwin was Viceroy of India much earlier (1926-1931). The RIN Mutiny occurred in February 1946. HMIS Talwar was the ship where the mutiny originated, and hunger strikes by naval ratings were the initial form of protest.
The RIN Mutiny of 1946 was a significant uprising by Indian naval ratings against British officers, demanding better food, living conditions, and release of INA prisoners, and protesting against racial discrimination. It spread to several ports across India.
The mutiny was suppressed with difficulty but demonstrated the growing nationalist sentiment and contributed to the urgency for British withdrawal from India. Political leaders like Sardar Patel and Maulana Azad played a role in negotiating the surrender of the mutineers.

209. Who among the following resigned from his post in the year 2014 ?

Who among the following resigned from his post in the year 2014 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Chief of the Air Staff” option2=”Chief of the Naval Staff” option3=”Director General Coast Guard” option4=”Chief of the Integrated Defence Staff” correct=”option2″]

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Admiral D.K. Joshi, the then Chief of the Naval Staff, resigned from his post in February 2014 following a series of accidents involving Indian Navy vessels, including the fire on INS Sindhuratna submarine.
This was an unprecedented event in the history of the Indian armed forces, where a Service Chief resigned taking moral responsibility for accidents.
The resignation highlighted concerns regarding safety standards and maintenance within the Navy fleet at that time. Vice Admiral Robin Dhowan was appointed as the new Chief of Naval Staff after Admiral Joshi’s resignation.

210. The Special Provisions in Article 371G of the Constitution of India re

The Special Provisions in Article 371G of the Constitution of India relate to the state of :

[amp_mcq option1=”Jammu & Kashmir” option2=”Jharkhand” option3=”Mizoram” option4=”Nagaland” correct=”option3″]

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Article 371G of the Constitution of India contains special provisions with respect to the state of Mizoram.
Article 371 provides special provisions for certain states, primarily to address their specific social, cultural, and economic needs and preserve their distinct identity. Article 371G specifically protects the religious and social practices of the Mizos, Mizo customary law and procedure, administration of civil and criminal justice according to Mizo customary law, and ownership and transfer of land.
Other special provisions in Article 371 onwards relate to Maharashtra and Gujarat (371), Nagaland (371A), Assam (371B), Manipur (371C), Andhra Pradesh/Telangana (371D & E), Sikkim (371F), Arunachal Pradesh (371H), Goa (371I), and Karnataka (371J).
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