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11. Coordination and organization can include several different aspects th

Coordination and organization can include several different aspects that can make necessary to develop one’s adaptability skill. Consider the following steps, which can help in developing and improving adaptability skill :

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  • 1. Be aware of change in your environment
  • 2. Never ask for feedback
  • 3. Develop a growth mindset
  • 4. Set goals for yourself

Which of the above steps are correct?

1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
1, 3 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
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Statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct steps for developing and improving adaptability skills. Statement 2 is incorrect.
1. Be aware of change in your environment: Recognizing changes is the first step to adapting to them. This is correct.
2. Never ask for feedback: Seeking feedback helps you understand how you are perceived and where you can improve or adjust your approach. Avoiding feedback hinders adaptability. This is incorrect.
3. Develop a growth mindset: Believing that your abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work makes you more open to learning, overcoming challenges, and adapting to new situations. This is correct.
4. Set goals for yourself: Having clear goals provides direction and motivates you to find ways to achieve them, often requiring adapting to obstacles or changing circumstances. This is correct.
Adaptability is a key soft skill in dynamic environments, involving the ability to adjust oneself to new conditions, circumstances, or demands. It often involves learning new skills, changing perspectives, and being flexible.

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12. Consider the following statements: 1. Adaptability skill involves a

Consider the following statements:

  • 1. Adaptability skill involves a person’s ability to adjust to change in his/her environment.
  • 2. Being adaptable does not mean that in one’s career one can be able to respond quickly to changing ideas, responsibilities, expectations, trends, strategies and other processes at work.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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Statement 1 is correct. Adaptability skill is fundamentally the ability of a person to adjust and thrive in changing circumstances, environments, or roles. Statement 2 is incorrect. Being adaptable specifically means being able to respond quickly, flexibly, and effectively to changing ideas, responsibilities, expectations, trends, strategies, and other processes at work. The statement contradicts the definition of adaptability.
Adaptability is a crucial soft skill involving flexibility and responsiveness to change.
In a dynamic world, adaptability is highly valued by employers as it allows individuals and organizations to navigate uncertainty and embrace new challenges.

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13. Which one among the following statements about Universal Health Covera

Which one among the following statements about Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is not correct?

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The United Nations is observing 12th December as the 'International Universal Health Coverage Day' since 2012.
UHC's motto is that everyone should have access to quality and affordable healthcare.
It is a central aspect of Sustainable Development Goals.
Population coverage, service coverage and financial protection are dimensions of UHC.
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Statement A is incorrect. While the United Nations does observe December 12th as the ‘International Universal Health Coverage Day’ (IUHCD), this observance was endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2017, not 2012. The first official observance took place on December 12, 2017.
– Universal Health Coverage (UHC) means that all people have access to the health services they need, when and where they need them, without financial hardship.
– The goal of UHC is encapsulated in the motto “Health for All”.
– UHC is a key target (3.8) of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being.
– The three main dimensions of UHC are population coverage (who is covered), service coverage (which services are covered), and financial protection (what share of costs is covered, minimizing out-of-pocket expenses).
– IUHCD on December 12th promotes the importance of UHC and advocates for stronger health systems.

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14. Which one of the following provisions of the Universal Declaration of

Which one of the following provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states, “Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person”?

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Article 1
Article 2
Article 3
Article 4
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Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) states, “Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person”.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948, is a foundational document outlining fundamental human rights that should be universally protected.
Article 1 of the UDHR states that “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights”. Article 2 deals with equality and non-discrimination. Article 4 prohibits slavery and servitude. The right to life, liberty, and security of person is a fundamental right recognized globally and is elaborated upon in subsequent international human rights treaties.

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15. UNDP’s ‘Gender Social Norms Index’ comprises four dimensions. Which of

UNDP’s ‘Gender Social Norms Index’ comprises four dimensions. Which of the following is not a dimension?

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Political
Educational
Cultural
Physical
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The Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) comprises four dimensions: Political, Educational, Economic, and Physical (Integrity). ‘Cultural’ is not listed as one of these four specific dimensions.
The UNDP’s Gender Social Norms Index measures biases against gender equality. It assesses people’s beliefs about the roles of women across specific domains of life. The four dimensions used for this measurement are Political, Educational, Economic, and Physical Integrity.
The GSNI is based on survey data covering specific questions within each dimension. For example, the Political dimension measures beliefs about whether men make better political leaders than women. The Educational dimension looks at beliefs about university being more important for men than women. The Economic dimension covers beliefs about men being better business executives or having more right to a job when jobs are scarce. The Physical Integrity dimension addresses beliefs about violence against women or women having the right to make decisions about their own body. While cultural norms are the underlying subject of the index, ‘Cultural’ itself is not one of the four dimensions used to categorize these norms.

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16. In case of a complaint regarding sexual harassment at the workplace, a

In case of a complaint regarding sexual harassment at the workplace, an Internal Complaint Committee is required to be constituted. With regard to this, which one of the following statements is not correct ?

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A senior level woman officer, working at the workplace, shall act as the Presiding Officer of the Committee.
Not less than two members from amongst employees, preferably committed to the cause of women or who had experience in social work or have legal knowledge, shall be the members of the Committee.
One member from amongst NGOs/Associations committed to the cause of women or a person familiar with the issues relating to sexual harassment shall be a member of the Committee.
One member from the local police, preferably a woman from the woman police station, shall be a member of the Committee.
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The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 mandates the constitution of an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC). The Act specifies the composition of the ICC: it must be headed by a senior level woman employee (Presiding Officer), include at least two employees preferably with social work experience or legal knowledge, and include one external member from an NGO or association committed to women’s issues or a person familiar with sexual harassment issues. The Act *does not* require or specify that a member from the local police be part of the ICC. The role of the police is separate and comes into play if a criminal complaint is filed, either directly by the complainant or based on the recommendations of the ICC report if the findings indicate a criminal offense.
The composition of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) under the Sexual Harassment Act is legally defined and includes internal members from the workplace and one external member, but not a member from the police.
The ICC is an internal redressal mechanism intended to provide a safe and accessible avenue for complainants within the workplace. Its process is distinct from criminal proceedings, which are handled by the police and courts.

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17. Which one of the following is not punishable under the Commission of S

Which one of the following is not punishable under the Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987?

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Abetment of Sati
Commission of Sati
Attempt to commit Sati
Glorification of Sati
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The correct answer is B.
The Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987 primarily targets the prevention of Sati and punishes those who abet, attempt, or glorify it.
Section 5 of the Act punishes abetment of Sati.
Section 4 of the Act punishes attempt to commit Sati.
Section 6 of the Act punishes glorification of Sati.
While Section 3 mentions “Punishment for commission of sati”, the *act* of Sati involves the death of the person. The Act’s penal provisions are directed at preventing the act and punishing those who facilitate or glorify it, not the deceased victim. Therefore, the “Commission of Sati” by the victim is not something that is punishable *under the Act* in the sense of applying a penalty to the person who commits it.
The focus of the legislation is on punishing those who force, persuade, or otherwise cause a person to commit Sati, or who try to commit it and fail, or who glorify the practice. The person who dies is not subjected to legal punishment.

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18. Under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, any agreement for giving or tak

Under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, any agreement for giving or taking dowry shall be

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voidable at the behest of the bride.
void.
valid only to the extent that it is beneficial to the bride.
valid only if executed within 3 months of the marriage.
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The correct answer is B.
Section 5 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 explicitly states: “Any agreement for the giving or taking of dowry shall be void.”
This provision renders any contract or agreement related to giving or taking dowry legally null and void from the beginning, regardless of the parties involved or conditions attached. This makes options A, C, and D incorrect.

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19. Which of the following statements about LaQshya — a Labour Room Qualit

Which of the following statements about LaQshya — a Labour Room Quality Improvement Initiative, launched recently by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is/are correct ?

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  • 1. The initiative plans to conduct quality certification of labour rooms and also to incentivize facilities achieving the targets outlined.
  • 2. The goal of this initiative is to reduce preventable maternal morbidity and mortality, morbidity and stillbirths associated with the care around delivery in Labour Room and Maternity OT.
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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Both statements about LaQshya — a Labour Room Quality Improvement Initiative — are correct. The initiative includes quality certification and incentives, and its primary goal is to reduce preventable maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity around the time of delivery.
– LaQshya was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to improve the quality of care in labour rooms and maternity operation theatres in public health facilities.
– Statement 1 is correct: The initiative aims for quality certification (using National Quality Assurance Standards – NQAS) and provides incentives to facilities that achieve defined quality targets.
– Statement 2 is correct: The core goal is to reduce preventable maternal mortality and morbidity, as well as stillbirths and newborn morbidity and mortality occurring around the time of delivery, by improving the quality of care provided during this critical period.
The initiative focuses on strengthening existing public health facilities, improving skills of healthcare providers, ensuring availability of essential equipment and drugs, and implementing supportive supervision and monitoring mechanisms to enhance the quality of care provided to pregnant women and newborns.

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20. Which one among the following was initiated by Jyotiba Phule?

Which one among the following was initiated by Jyotiba Phule?

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Satyashodhak Samaj
Jat-Pat Todak Mandal
Justice Party
Harijan Sevak Sangh
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The correct option is A) Satyashodhak Samaj. Jyotiba Phule (also known as Mahatma Phule) was a prominent social reformer from Maharashtra. He founded the Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth-Seekers’ Society) in 1873 with the aim of achieving equal social and economic status for women, Shudras, and Dalits, and opposing the dominance of the Brahminical caste system.
– Jyotiba Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj in 1873.
– The Samaj worked for the upliftment of marginalized sections, especially women and lower castes.
Jyotiba Phule and his wife Savitribai Phule were pioneers in promoting education for women and girls in India, opening one of the first schools for girls in Pune in 1848. He is considered a key figure in the social reform movement against caste and gender inequality in India.

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