Social Development

51. 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 (Act)List-II (Year)
A. The Dowry Prohibition Act1. 1961
B. The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act2. 1956
C. The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act3. 1986
D. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act4. 2005

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

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Matching the Acts with their years of enactment:
– The Dowry Prohibition Act was enacted in 1961. (A-1)
– The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act was originally enacted as The Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act in 1956 and renamed as Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act in 1986. The year 1956 refers to the original enactment. (B-2)
– The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act was enacted in 1986. (C-3)
– The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act was enacted in 2005. (D-4)

The correct matches are A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4. This corresponds to option A.

– Dowry Prohibition Act: 1961
– Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act: Original Act 1956 (as SITA), amended and renamed 1986 (as ITPA).
– Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act: 1986
– Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act: 2005
These Acts represent significant legislative efforts in India to address social issues affecting women and vulnerable populations, dealing with matters like dowry, trafficking, inappropriate representation, and domestic violence.

52. From the passage, what would you consider the best option for a succes

From the passage, what would you consider the best option for a successful dialogue between two conflicting actors?

(Passage: Dialogue is one of the most important tools of conflict resolution. It implies a sense of creating meaning through talking or reasoning together. The idea behind a dialogue is to bring together diverse groups of actors with differences in personal experiences, perceptions, and at times, a history of violent conflict between them. The aim of dialogical conflict resolution mechanisms is to create conditions for coordinated action towards a common goal : the end of violence and the emergence of an inclusive and peaceful society.)

[amp_mcq option1=”Domination of the strong party in arriving at a negotiated settlement” option2=”Work on building a meaningful relationship” option3=”Use it as a means to buy time” option4=”Create an asymmetric relationship” correct=”option2″]

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The passage describes dialogue as “creating meaning through talking or reasoning together” and bringing together diverse groups with differences, sometimes a history of conflict, towards a common goal: the end of violence and a peaceful society. This process, focusing on shared understanding (“creating meaning”) and collaboration (“coordinated action towards a common goal”), is essentially about building a foundation for a meaningful relationship where parties can communicate constructively despite their differences. Options A, C, and D describe outcomes or approaches (domination, buying time, asymmetry) that contradict the collaborative, meaning-making, and goal-oriented nature of dialogue as presented in the passage.
According to the passage, dialogue involves creating shared meaning and working towards a common goal among diverse groups, which facilitates building a meaningful relationship.
Effective dialogue in conflict resolution requires mutual respect, active listening, empathy, and a genuine willingness to understand the other’s perspective, all of which are components of building a meaningful relationship aimed at finding common ground and solutions.

53. Consider the following passage and identify the festival referred ther

Consider the following passage and identify the festival referred therein using the code given below :
This festival is celebrated to commemorate the advent of New Year. The celebration is marked with ancient rituals, the stage fights between good and evil, chanting and passing through the crowds with fire torches. The dance of the Ibex deer and the dramatic battles between the King and his ministers add to the joyous atmosphere. The festival is full of dance, music and merry-making.
Code :

[amp_mcq option1=”Losar” option2=”Ullambana” option3=”Passover” option4=”Gahambars” correct=”option1″]

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The passage describes the festival of Losar.
Losar is the Tibetan New Year festival, celebrated by Buddhist communities in regions like Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, and parts of India (Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim). The description accurately captures various elements associated with Losar celebrations in different areas, including commemorating the New Year, ancient rituals, masked dances depicting battles between good and evil forces, processions with fire torches, specific performances like the Ibex dance, and general festivities involving dance, music, and merry-making.
Ullambana is a Buddhist festival related to ancestors, Passover is a Jewish festival, and Gahambars are Zoroastrian seasonal festivals. None of these match the detailed description provided in the passage, which is characteristic of the cultural traditions surrounding the Tibetan New Year (Losar).

54. Consider the following statements: 1. The National Programme for Co

Consider the following statements:

  • 1. The National Programme for Control of Blindness is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
  • 2. The target of the National Programme for Control of Blindness is to reduce the prevalence of blindness to 0.3% by 2020.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”2 only” option3=”Both 1 and 2″ option4=”Neither 1 nor 2″ correct=”option3″]

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Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
– Statement 1: The National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment (NPCB&VI), launched in 1976, is indeed a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, receiving financial assistance from the Central Government shared with State/UT governments. This statement is correct.
– Statement 2: The National Health Policy 2017 aimed to reduce the prevalence of blindness to 0.25% by 2025 from 1% in 2015. However, an earlier or commonly cited target, especially around previous policy iterations or program goals, was to reduce the prevalence to 0.3% by 2020. Given the options, and assuming this reflects a specific target at some point, this statement is considered correct in the context of the question. Prevalence of blindness was targeted for significant reduction, and 0.3% was a target figure associated with the program’s goals around the 2020 timeline in previous policies/reports.
The NPCB&VI’s activities include developing eye-care infrastructure, providing services like cataract surgery, distributing free spectacles to children, manpower development, and public awareness campaigns. The targets for prevalence reduction have been updated with subsequent policies.

55. The paragraph given above characterizes which one of the following fol

The paragraph given above characterizes which one of the following folk and art form of India?

[amp_mcq option1=”Tanjore art” option2=”Madhubani painting” option3=”Warli folk painting” option4=”Pattachitra painting” correct=”option3″]

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The description, which is not provided in the prompt but typically characterizes the art form with simple geometric shapes, depictions of daily life and nature often using white pigment on a reddish-brown background, points to Warli folk painting.
Warli paintings are known for their tribal origin in Maharashtra, India, and their distinct style featuring figures made of circles, triangles, and squares, illustrating community life, festivals, and rituals.
Other options like Tanjore art (classical South Indian painting known for gold leaf work), Madhubani painting (vibrant folk art from Bihar with intricate line drawings), and Pattachitra painting (scroll painting from Odisha depicting mythological tales) have different styles and characteristics that would not match the typical description assumed for this question.

56. Which of the following statements about ‘Ujjwala’, a comprehensive sch

Which of the following statements about ‘Ujjwala’, a comprehensive scheme for prevention of trafficking, rescue and rehabilitation of women and child victims, is correct?

[amp_mcq option1=”It consists of certain mechanisms for reintegration and repatriation of victims including cross border victims.” option2=”This scheme is being implemented by various non-governmental organizations to provide direct aid and benefit to victims of trafficking.” option3=”The scheme has four components, viz., Prevention, Rescue, Rehabilitation and Repatriation.” option4=”The scheme is designed to liberate victims of commercial sexual exploitation.” correct=”option1″]

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Statement A is correct. The ‘Ujjwala’ scheme includes mechanisms for the rehabilitation and reintegration of victims, and specifically addresses the issue of repatriation, including coordinating the return of cross-border victims to their home countries.
Statement B is partially true as NGOs are involved, but the scheme is a government initiative implemented through a framework involving government funding and oversight, not solely by NGOs providing direct aid independently.
Statement C is incorrect. The Ujjwala scheme has five components: Prevention, Rescue, Rehabilitation, Re-integration, and Repatriation. It omits the ‘Re-integration’ component.
Statement D is too restrictive. While the scheme significantly focuses on victims of commercial sexual exploitation, it is designed to address trafficking for all forms of exploitation recognized under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, and other relevant laws.
The Ujjwala scheme adopts a multi-pronged approach to combat human trafficking, covering the entire cycle from prevention to post-rescue rehabilitation and reintegration. Repatriation of victims, including those trafficked across borders, is a key aspect.
The Ujjwala scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. It supports projects by eligible agencies (State Governments, NGOs, etc.) for setting up and running protective and rehabilitation homes, providing support services, and facilitating repatriation.

57. Consider the following statements about Employees’ State Insurance (ES

Consider the following statements about Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Act, 1948:
1. The Act is applicable to non-seasonal factories using power and employing 20 or more persons.
2. The ESI Scheme has already been implemented in different areas in all the States/Union Territories of India.
3. ESI Scheme being contributory in nature, all the employees in the factories or establishments to which the Act applies shall be insured.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

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Statement 1 is correct. The Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Act, 1948, was initially applicable to non-seasonal factories using power and employing 20 or more persons. While the coverage has expanded over time and the threshold reduced for some establishments, this was the foundational scope.
Statement 2 is correct in the context of the question’s likely timeframe. By the period this question was relevant, the ESI scheme had been extended to designated areas in virtually all States and Union Territories of India, even if not covering the entire geographical area uniformly.
Statement 3 is incorrect. While the ESI Scheme is contributory, it does not cover *all* employees. There is a wage limit for coverage. Employees earning above a specified wage ceiling are not covered under the ESI Act.
Therefore, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
The ESI Act is a social security legislation providing medical and cash benefits to insured persons and their dependents in case of sickness, maternity, disablement, or death due to employment injury. It operates on a contributory model, but with eligibility criteria based on employment type, location, and wage level.
The ESI scheme is administered by the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). Over time, the Act’s applicability has been extended to various other establishments like shops, hotels, restaurants, road motor transport undertakings, newspaper establishments, etc., with lower employee thresholds (e.g., 10 or more persons).

58. With origins shrouded in mystery, the dancers of this classical form o

With origins shrouded in mystery, the dancers of this classical form of dance of India communicate inner emotions and themes through cadences of body flexions, and kinetic suggestions. Three sub-styles of this form of dance exist, originating from the three different regions of Seraikela (Jharkhand), Purulia (West Bengal), and Mayurbhanj (Orissa). Martial movements, strong rhythmic statements and dynamic use of space are characteristic of this dance form. The dance is an excellent culmination of enormous vitality and virility. As it is difficult to dance for long with a mask, the dance does not last more than 7-10 minutes.

The above paragraph may be attributed to which one of the following dance form?

[amp_mcq option1=”Jatra” option2=”Chhau” option3=”Garba” option4=”Cheraw” correct=”option2″]

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The description accurately matches the characteristics of the Chhau dance form.
– Chhau is a semi-classical Indian dance with martial, tribal, and folk origins.
– The description mentions the three sub-styles originating from Seraikela (Jharkhand), Purulia (West Bengal), and Mayurbhanj (Odisha). This is a defining characteristic of Chhau.
– Other features mentioned, such as martial movements, strong rhythms, dynamic use of space, vitality, and virility, are all typical of Chhau, which often depicts stories from epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata or local folklore.
– While mask use varies by style (Purulia and Seraikela use masks, Mayurbhanj does not), the mention of difficulty dancing with a mask and short duration aligns with the masked forms.
– Jatra is a form of folk theatre popular in rural Bengal and Odisha.
– Garba is a folk dance from Gujarat.
– Cheraw dance is a traditional bamboo dance performed in Mizoram.
– None of these other options match the detailed description provided, especially the mention of the three specific regional styles and martial characteristics.

59. Which of the following statements about ‘ULLAS’ scheme is/are NOT corr

Which of the following statements about ‘ULLAS’ scheme is/are NOT correct?

  • 1. It’s a Centrally Sponsored scheme which aims at securing childhood for street children
  • 2. It’s a scheme aligned with National Education Policy-2020 which aims at empowering adults aged 15 or above who could not get due schooling

Select the answer using the code given below:

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”2 only” option3=”Both 1 and 2″ option4=”Neither 1 nor 2″ correct=”option1″]

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Statement 1 is NOT correct. The ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) scheme is not aimed at securing childhood for street children. Schemes like Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) focus on child welfare and protection, including street children. Statement 2 is correct. ULLAS is indeed aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and aims to empower adults aged 15 years and above who did not get formal schooling or dropped out. It promotes functional literacy, vocational skills, and other essential life skills. Since the question asks for statements that are NOT correct, only statement 1 is incorrect.
– ULLAS scheme focuses on adult education and lifelong learning for individuals aged 15 and above.
– It is aligned with the National Education Policy 2020’s emphasis on lifelong learning.
– The scheme is not targeted specifically at street children, which is covered by other child protection initiatives.
The ULLAS: Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Education. Its primary objective is to promote literacy among adults, particularly in the age group of 15 years and above who have missed the opportunity to attend formal schooling. It encompasses foundational literacy and numeracy, critical life skills, basic education, vocational skill development, and continuing education.

60. “Fitness ka dose, aadha ghanta roz” campaign, is associated with

“Fitness ka dose, aadha ghanta roz” campaign, is associated with

[amp_mcq option1=”Khelo India” option2=”Fit India Programme” option3=”Mera Yuva Bharat” option4=”Healthy Heart Programme” correct=”option2″]

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The campaign “Fitness ka dose, aadha ghanta roz” (A dose of fitness, half an hour daily) is a slogan associated with the Fit India Programme. The Fit India Movement was launched by the Government of India in August 2019 with the aim of encouraging people to incorporate physical activity into their daily lives.
The slogan promotes the idea that just 30 minutes of daily physical activity is sufficient to stay fit and healthy.
Khelo India is a scheme promoting sports at the grassroots level. Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) is a platform for youth development. Healthy Heart Programme is a broad term; specific programmes exist but this slogan is specifically tied to Fit India.
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