Social Development

41. Which one of the following statements is not true with regard to triba

Which one of the following statements is not true with regard to tribal welfare?

The Comprehensive Tribal Development Programme aims at land development activities, improvement of roof houses, infrastructure development and so on.
As per the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers Act, villages in forests are provided with community rights.
The Special Area Development Programme aims at distribution of forest area produces equitably to the tribals.
The Special Central Assistance to Tribal Subplan provides dairy cows to tribal groups living below the poverty line.
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The correct statement is C) The Special Area Development Programme aims at distribution of forest area produces equitably to the tribals.
Statement C is not true. Special Area Development Programmes (SADP) generally focus on integrated development of specific backward or problematic geographical regions, such as hill areas, deserts, or drought-prone areas. Their aim is broad regional development and infrastructure improvement, not specifically the equitable distribution of forest produce to tribals. Equitable distribution of forest produce and forest rights are primarily addressed by legislation like the Forest Rights Act (FRA) and specific tribal livelihood programs.
A) The Comprehensive Tribal Development Programme is a plausible description of initiatives that address multiple aspects of tribal welfare like land development, housing, and infrastructure.
B) The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, indeed provides for community rights in forest areas, including rights over minor forest produce, grazing, and customary uses, in addition to individual rights.
D) The Special Central Assistance to Tribal Subplan (SCA to TSP) is designed to provide additional funds to states for critical gap filling in programs for tribal development. Livelihood support like providing dairy cows to poor tribal families is a common type of intervention under such schemes.

42. The widespread deaths due to starvation and epidemics are the characte

The widespread deaths due to starvation and epidemics are the characteristics of

famine
poverty
civil war
malnutrition
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The correct answer is A) famine.
Famine is defined as a widespread scarcity of food, often accompanied by regional malnutrition, starvation, epidemic, and increased mortality. The conditions described – widespread deaths due to starvation and epidemics – are precisely the defining characteristics and consequences of a famine event. Lack of food leads to starvation, weakening the population and making them highly susceptible to infectious diseases (epidemics), resulting in mass deaths.
While poverty (B) can contribute to food insecurity and malnutrition, widespread deaths on a large scale due to starvation and epidemics are typically associated with the more extreme conditions of famine, not just general poverty levels. Civil war (C) can often cause famine by disrupting agriculture and supply chains, but famine is the term for the resulting condition of widespread food scarcity and its consequences. Malnutrition (D) is a state of poor nutrition, a symptom and contributor to deaths during a famine, but famine is the broader crisis encompassing the starvation and epidemics leading to widespread deaths.

43. Dardic group of language belongs to which language family ?

Dardic group of language belongs to which language family ?

Indo European
Austric
Sino-Tibetan
Dravidian
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The Dardic group of languages belongs to the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European language family. These languages are spoken primarily in northern Pakistan, northern India (especially Jammu and Kashmir), and eastern Afghanistan.
Dardic languages are a subgroup within the larger Indo-Aryan language family, which itself is part of the vast Indo-European family covering languages spoken across Europe, the Iranian Plateau, and South Asia.
Examples of Dardic languages include Kashmiri, Shina, Khowar, and Kalasha. While traditionally grouped together, the linguistic unity of the Dardic group is debated among scholars; however, their affiliation with Indo-Aryan and thus Indo-European is well-established.

44. Which one of the following statements about the Sukanya Samridhi Schem

Which one of the following statements about the Sukanya Samridhi Scheme is NOT correct ?

Only parents of girls up to the age of 10 years can open such accounts in their daughters name
Contributions are eligible for tax benefits under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act
Interest earned thereon is exempted up to Rs. 1500 per annum
A maximum of Rs. 1.50 lakh per annum can be invested in this account
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The statement that is NOT correct about the Sukanya Samridhi Scheme is that interest earned thereon is exempted up to Rs. 1500 per annum.
The interest earned on the deposits made under the Sukanya Samridhi Scheme is fully exempt from income tax under Section 10(11A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. There is no limit of Rs. 1500 on the exemption.
The other statements are correct. The account can be opened by parents or legal guardians of a girl child up to the age of 10 years. Contributions are eligible for tax benefits under Section 80C. The maximum amount that can be invested in a financial year is Rs. 1.5 lakh. The scheme aims to encourage savings for the education and marriage expenses of a girl child.

45. Which one of the following statements regarding Human Rights is not co

Which one of the following statements regarding Human Rights is not correct ?

Human Rights derive their inspiration from moral principles
They are applicable subject to their adoption by States
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights was adopted by the United Nations in the year 1948
The universalism of Human Rights is challenged by the cultural relativists
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The statement that the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights was adopted by the United Nations in the year 1948 is not correct. While the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted in 1948, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) was adopted in 1966 and entered into force in 1976.
The ICCPR, along with the UDHR and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), forms the International Bill of Human Rights.
Human Rights do derive inspiration from moral principles and are considered inherent. While international human rights norms exist, their application within a state is often subject to the state’s ratification and incorporation into domestic law. The concept of universalism of human rights is indeed challenged by cultural relativists who argue that rights should be understood within specific cultural contexts.

46. What is meant by Social Equality?

What is meant by Social Equality?

Each person should perform the functions according to his status
No effort should be made to modify the existing social system
No person should be made to suffer a position of relative inferiority in relation to other men due to caste, race or religion
Special effort to improve the lot of weaker section
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The correct answer is C.
Social equality is the principle where all individuals within a society have equal rights, opportunities, and status, free from discrimination based on factors like caste, race, religion, gender, etc. Option C directly reflects this by stating that no person should face inferiority due to these social markers. Option A describes a rigid social hierarchy, the opposite of equality. Option B suggests maintaining the status quo, which is irrelevant to the definition of equality. Option D describes affirmative action, a measure to *achieve* equality, but not its definition.
Social equality is a fundamental pillar of a just and democratic society, aiming to eliminate discrimination and ensure equal respect and worth for all individuals.

47. 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 (Social activist)
A. Aruna Roy
B. Kalpanatai Salunkhe
C. Akhil Gogoi
D. Pratibha Shinde

List II (Activity/ Organisation)
1. Lok Sangharsh Morcha
2. Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathana
3. Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti
4. Paani Panchayat
Code:

A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2
A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
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Aruna Roy is a prominent social activist known for her work with the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathana (MKSS) in Rajasthan, advocating for the right to information and rural labour rights. Kalpanatai Salunkhe is associated with the Paani Panchayat movement, a model for equitable distribution of water resources. Akhil Gogoi is a well-known activist in Assam and the leader of the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), which champions farmers’ rights and land issues. Pratibha Shinde is a social activist known for her work on farmers’ rights and is associated with the Lok Sangharsh Morcha.
This question requires matching prominent Indian social activists with the organizations or movements they are associated with.
These activists represent various streams of social movements in India, focusing on issues like transparency and accountability in governance (RTI), equitable resource management (water), and rights of farmers and marginalized communities.

48. The major cleavage in global human rights discourse has been between :

The major cleavage in global human rights discourse has been between :

religious rights v. civil rights
national rights v. minority rights
gender rights v. equal rights
civil and political rights v. economic, social and cultural rights
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The major cleavage in global human rights discourse has historically been the debate and differing emphasis placed on civil and political rights versus economic, social, and cultural rights. Civil and political rights (such as the right to life, liberty, freedom of speech, right to vote) were often prioritized by Western liberal democracies, while economic, social, and cultural rights (such as the right to work, education, healthcare, adequate standard of living) were often championed by socialist states and developing countries. This led to debates about their universality, indivisibility, and priorities, forming a significant divide in the human rights discourse, particularly evident during the Cold War era.
Civil and political rights (First Generation Rights) include freedoms and participation in government.
Economic, social, and cultural rights (Second Generation Rights) relate to social and economic security and well-being.
The perceived tension and differing priorities between these two sets of rights have been a major point of contention.
International human rights law, as reflected in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the two major Covenants (ICCPR and ICESCR), aims to treat all rights as universal, indivisible, interdependent, and interrelated. However, the historical and ongoing debates about their implementation and prioritization highlight the cleavage.

49. 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 (Festival)
List-II (Occasion)

A. Vallamkali 1. Temple festival
B. Pooram festival 2. Boat race
C. Chapchar Kut 3. The marriage of Lord Krishna and Rukmini
D. Madhavrai fair 4. Spring festival
A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2
A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3
A-2 B-4 C-1 D-3
A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2
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Matching the festivals with their occasions:
A. Vallamkali is a traditional boat race festival, most famously held in Kerala (e.g., Nehru Trophy Boat Race). This matches with Occasion 2.
B. Pooram festival is a major Hindu temple festival celebrated in Kerala, with Thrissur Pooram being one of the most renowned. This matches with Occasion 1.
C. Chapchar Kut is a festival of the Mizo people of Mizoram, celebrated after the jungle has been cut and cleared for jhum cultivation, typically in March, marking the arrival of spring. This matches with Occasion 4.
D. Madhavrai fair is held in Gujarat, celebrating the marriage of Lord Krishna and Rukmini. This matches with Occasion 3.

Therefore, the correct match is A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3.

– Vallamkali: Boat race in Kerala.
– Pooram festival: Temple festival in Kerala.
– Chapchar Kut: Spring/harvest festival in Mizoram.
– Madhavrai fair: Celebration of Krishna-Rukmini marriage in Gujarat.
These festivals represent the diverse cultural and religious traditions across different regions of India. Vallamkali is a popular part of the Onam celebrations. Pooram festivals are known for elaborate processions, caparisoned elephants, and fireworks. Chapchar Kut involves traditional Mizo dances and music.

50. 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 (Festival) List II (Community/ethnic group)

A. Nongkrem 1. Khasi
B. Chapchar Kut 2. Mising
C. Kherai Puja 3. Bodo
D. Ali-Ai-Ligang 4. Mizo

Code :

A B C D
(a) 1 4 3 2
(b) 1 3 4 2
(c) 2 3 4 1
(d) 2 4 3 1
(a) 1 4 3 2
(b) 1 3 4 2
(c) 2 3 4 1
(d) 2 4 3 1
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The correct matching is: Nongkrem is a festival of the Khasi community (A-1). Chapchar Kut is a festival of the Mizo community (B-4). Kherai Puja is a religious festival of the Bodo community (C-3). Ali-Ai-Ligang is an agricultural festival of the Mising community (D-2). Matching these pairs gives the code 1 4 3 2.
– Nongkrem festival is celebrated by the Khasi tribe of Meghalaya.
– Chapchar Kut is a popular spring festival of the Mizo people of Mizoram.
– Kherai Puja is a significant festival for the Bodo community in Assam.
– Ali-Ai-Ligang is an agricultural festival celebrated by the Mising tribe of Assam.
These festivals are important cultural events reflecting the traditions, beliefs, and agricultural cycles of the respective communities, predominantly located in the North-Eastern states of India.
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