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1) In the Indian context, the term 'joint family' typically includes:
a) parents and children only
b) parents, children, and grandparents
c) parents, children, grandparents, and uncles
d) parents, children, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins

2) Which of the following is not a classical dance form in India?

a) Kathak
b) Bharatanatyam
c) Garba
d) Odissi

3) The caste system in India is an example of:

a) Social stratification
b) Economic division
c) Political hierarchy
d) Religious doctrine

4) Which of the following is a significant festival in Sikhism?

a) Diwali
b) Baisakhi
c) Holi
d) Eid

5) The term 'Purdah' in India generally refers to:

a) A type of cuisine
b) A festival
c) A practice of seclusion
d) A traditional dance

6) In Indian society, 'gotra' is commonly associated with:

a) Culinary practices
b) Marriage rituals
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c) Kinship and lineage

d) Religious ceremonies

7) The 'Dowry Prohibition Act' was enacted in India in the year:

a) 1955
b) 1961
c) 1975
d) 1985

8) The term 'Adivasi' in India is often used to refer to:

a) Urban dwellers
b) Industrial workers
c) Indigenous tribal communities
d) Agricultural farmers

9) 'Sati Pratha', now abolished, was a practice in India where:

a) A widow remarried
b) A widow immolated herself on her husband's pyre
c) Women were not allowed to work
d) Children were married off at a young age

10) The 'Chipko Movement' in India was primarily focused on:

a) Women’s rights
b) Environmental conservation
c) Caste equality
d) Educational reforms

11) The nuclear family system typically consists of:

a) Parents and children only
b) Parents, children, and grandparents
c) Parents, children, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins
d) Parents and their siblings

12) Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a matrilineal family system?

a) Descent and inheritance are traced through the father

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b) The eldest male is the head of the family

c) Descent and inheritance are traced through the mother
d) The family lives with the husband's parents after marriage

13) In a patrilineal family system, which of the following is generally true?

a) Inheritance is through the female line
b) The family name is passed down through the mother
c) Inheritance and descent are traced through the father
d) The family lives with the wife's parents after marriage

14) A joint family system in India often exhibits:

a) Collective decision-making
b) Individual financial independence
c) Nuclear living arrangements
d) Matrilineal inheritance

15) The 'Ancestral property' in a traditional Indian family is generally inherited through:
a) The eldest daughter
b) The youngest son
c) The eldest son
d) Equally divided among all children

16) Which type of family system is more prevalent in urban India?

a) Joint family
b) Nuclear family
c) Matrilineal family
d) Extended family

17) In the context of Indian families, 'HUF' stands for:

a) Hindu Unified Family
b) Hindu Urban Family
c) Hindu Undivided Family
d) Hindu United Family

18) The practice of living with or near the husband’s parents after marriage is known as:

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a) Matrilocal residence
b) Patrilocal residence
c) Neolocal residence
d) Avunculocal residence

19) In a typical Indian arranged marriage, the match is often sought within the:
a) Same religion and different caste
b) Different religion but same linguistic group
c) Same caste and sub-caste
d) Different caste and different religion

20) The concept of 'Mehr' or 'Dowry' is primarily associated with which of the following family
systems?
a) Hindu
b) Sikh
c) Muslim
d) Christian

21) In the traditional Indian family, the role of the 'Karta' refers to:
a) The youngest male member
b) The eldest female member
c) The eldest male member
d) The family priest

22) The concept of 'Am joint family' in Indian society implies a family where:
a) Only maternal relatives live together
b) Members share common ancestry but live separately
c) Only paternal relatives live together
d) Members live under one roof and share all expenses

23) Which of the following best describes the term 'Sanskaras' in the context of Indian
families?
a) Traditional Indian clothing
b) Family rituals and ceremonies
c) A type of Indian cuisine
d) An architectural style of Indian homes
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24) The practice of 'Ghunghat' or 'Pallu' in some Indian families is:

a) A cooking ritual
b) A type of traditional dance
c) A form of head covering by women
d) A harvest festival

25) In Indian families, the practice of 'Arranged Marriage' traditionally involves:

a) The couple choosing their own partners
b) Parents and elders selecting marital partners for their children
c) A marriage without any family involvement
d) Marriage conducted online

26) The term 'Paraya Dhan' in Indian society traditionally refers to:
a) Inherited wealth
b) Dowry given to a bride
c) Daughter considered as wealth belonging to another family (her in-laws)
d) Charitable donations

27) The concept of 'Virilocal residence' typically means:

a) The couple lives with the wife’s family
b) The couple lives with the husband’s family
c) The couple lives independently of both families
d) The couple alternates between living with both families

28) In the context of Indian families, 'Bal Vivah' refers to:

a) A wedding ceremony
b) Child marriage
c) A wedding anniversary
d) A family reunion

29) The practice of 'Swayamvar' in ancient Indian society was:

a) A ritual to welcome a new bride
b) A ceremony for naming a child
c) A process where a bride could choose her husband

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d) A festival celebrating harvest

30) The Indian 'Hindu Succession Act' of 1956 initially provided inheritance rights primarily
to:
a) Daughters only
b) Sons only
c) Both sons and daughters equally
d) The eldest family member

31) In many Indian families, the concept of 'Parampara' signifies:

a) A popular festival
b) Traditional family recipes
c) The transmission of cultural practices and values across generations
d) A type of traditional Indian clothing

32) The practice of 'Seva' within the Indian family context usually refers to:
a) Professional services
b) Volunteering in the community
c) Service and care provided to elders and family members
d) Religious rituals

33) The phenomenon of 'Urbanization' has impacted Indian family structures by:
a) Increasing the prevalence of joint families
b) Promoting nuclear family setups
c) Strengthening traditional family roles
d) Reviving matrilineal family systems

34) In Indian families, 'Dharma' often refers to:

a) A family deity
b) Duty and moral responsibilities of family members
c) A type of family heirloom
d) The family's financial wealth

35) The role of 'Grihshobha' or homemaker in Indian families traditionally involves:

a) Solely cooking and cleaning

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b) Managing household finances

c) Comprehensive care and management of the household
d) Working outside the home

36) The concept of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' in Indian culture emphasizes:

a) The importance of family lineage
b) The idea of the world as one family
c) The nuclear family model
d) The role of the family in education

37) In Indian families, the decision-making process is often characterized by:

a) Autonomy of the young members
b) Consensus among all family members
c) Dominance of the eldest family member
d) Equal voting by all members

38) The impact of globalization on Indian families has been seen in:
a) A return to traditional joint family systems
b) The adoption of western family models
c) Unchanged family structures and roles
d) Increased focus on agricultural practices

39) The role of grandparents in Indian families typically includes:

a) Financial responsibility for the family
b) Primary caregivers for grandchildren
c) Passing on cultural traditions and values
d) Decision-making in family businesses

40) In contemporary Indian society, inter-generational conflicts in families are often attributed
to:
a) Differences in educational levels
b) Varied religious beliefs
c) Disparities in income levels
d) Differing views on tradition and modernity

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41) The primary function of family in Indian society for socializing children into cultural norms
is known as:
a) Enculturation
b) Indoctrination
c) Acculturation
d) Assimilation

42) In Indian families, the concept of 'Dowry' traditionally serves the function of:
a) Providing financial security to the bride
b) Ensuring equal inheritance for daughters
c) Strengthening social ties between families
d) Supporting the economic needs of the groom's family

43) The role of families in arranged marriages in India primarily includes:

a) Ensuring personal compatibility between partners
b) Fostering love before marriage
c) Aligning social, economic, and cultural compatibilities
d) Promoting individual choice in marriage

44) In the context of Indian families, 'Sanskaras' or rituals serve to:

a) Provide entertainment during family gatherings
b) Mark and celebrate key life stages and transitions
c) Display the family's wealth and status
d) Create a binding legal contract between family members

45) The function of joint families in providing care for the elderly in India reflects:
a) The state’s responsibility in elderly care
b) The cultural value of 'Seva' or service to elders
c) The economic benefits of shared living
d) The legal obligation to support aging parents

46) In Indian society, the family's role in arranged marriages often leads to:
a) Decreased family involvement after marriage
b) Stronger family bonds and extended support networks
c) Reduced importance of family in marital disputes

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d) Greater emphasis on individual independence

47) The practice of families participating in religious festivals in India functions to:
a) Reinforce individual spiritual beliefs
b) Create a sense of community and shared identity
c) Provide a platform for political expression
d) Facilitate economic transactions and trade

48) The impact of education on family functions in Indian society includes:

a) Diminishing the role of the family in societal development
b) Enhancing family status and opportunities for social mobility
c) Reducing the need for family support in career choices
d) Limiting the cultural transmission within families

49) Family businesses in India often function to:

a) Reduce the country's unemployment rate
b) Serve as a means of economic support and continuity for the family
c) Promote foreign investment and globalization
d) Decrease reliance on traditional occupations

50) In Indian society, the changing role of women in families is primarily characterized by:
a) A return to traditional domestic roles
b) Increasing participation in the workforce and higher education
c) Diminished involvement in family decision-making
d) Reduced importance in child-rearing and household management

51) In a patrilocal residence system, a newly married couple typically lives with the:
a) Bride's parents
b) Groom's parents
c) Bride's maternal uncle
d) Independently in a new location

52) A matrilineal descent system is one in which lineage is traced through the:
a) Father's side
b) Mother's side

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c) Eldest male member

d) Youngest female member

53) Neolocal residence refers to a living arrangement where:

a) The couple lives with or near the wife’s parents
b) The couple lives with or near the husband’s parents
c) The couple sets up residence independently of both sets of parents
d) The entire extended family lives together

54) In a bilateral descent system, family lineage and inheritance are traced through:
a) Only the mother’s side
b) Only the father’s side
c) Both the mother’s and father’s sides equally
d) The eldest family member, regardless of gender

55) A patrilineal descent system typically involves:

a) Inheriting property and family name through the female line
b) Equal inheritance from both parents
c) Inheriting property and family name through the male line
d) Inheritance based on age, not gender

56) Matrilocal residence is most commonly found in Indian societies that:

a) Follow patriarchal norms strictly
b) Are urbanized and modern
c) Value maternal lineage and women’s roles
d) Have a strong joint family system

57) Avunculocal residence, a less common practice, involves living with or near:
a) The couple’s cousins
b) The wife’s brother
c) The husband’s uncle
d) The husband’s brother

58) In the context of Indian society, a family following an ambilineal descent system would:
a) Choose either the mother's or father's lineage for descent and inheritance

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b) Strictly follow the father’s lineage for all family members

c) Strictly follow the mother’s lineage for all family members
d) Rotate between maternal and paternal lineage with each generation

59) A family practicing 'uxorilocal' residence would be one where the husband:
a) Lives separately from the wife
b) Lives with or near his wife’s parents
c) Moves to a foreign country after marriage
d) Brings his wife to live with his own parents

60) The 'Hindu Undivided Family' (HUF) system in India typically follows a:
a) Matrilineal descent
b) Patrilineal descent
c) Bilateral descent
d) Ambilineal descent

61) An arranged marriage in India is typically characterized by:

a) The couple finding each other without any family involvement
b) Parents and relatives actively involved in choosing a partner
c) A legal contract without a formal ceremony
d) Marriages based solely on financial transactions

62) The practice of 'Dowry' in Indian marriages historically involved:

a) Payment from the groom’s family to the bride’s family
b) Gifts exchanged equally between the bride's and groom's families
c) Payment or gifts from the bride’s family to the groom’s family
d) A charitable donation to religious institutions

63) A 'Love Marriage' in the Indian context is one where:

a) The marriage is arranged by a matchmaker
b) The couple gets married without their parents' consent
c) The couple chooses their partner independent of family involvement
d) The marriage is based on astrological compatibility

64) The 'Special Marriage Act' of 1954 in India was significant because it:

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a) Legalized arranged marriages

b) Provided a framework for inter-caste and inter-religious marriages
c) Outlawed dowry
d) Made love marriages legal

65) 'Saptapadi' or the 'Seven Steps' is an important ritual in:

a) Muslim marriages
b) Sikh marriages
c) Hindu marriages
d) Christian marriages

66) In Indian society, 'Child Marriages' are:

a) Highly encouraged in rural areas
b) Still prevalent, though legally prohibited
c) Generally accepted in urban regions
d) Supported under the Indian legal system

67) The practice of 'Mehr' in Indian marriages is associated with which religion?
a) Hinduism
b) Islam
c) Sikhism
d) Christianity

68) The 'Prohibition of Child Marriage Act' was enacted in India in the year:
a) 1956
b) 1978
c) 2006
d) 1994

69) A 'Ghodi' or mare is traditionally used in which type of Indian wedding ceremony?
a) Muslim
b) Sikh
c) Hindu
d) Christian

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70) In the context of Indian society, 'Mangalsutra' is:

a) A wedding venue
b) A bridal jewelry piece signifying marital status
c) A type of wedding invitation
d) A ritual performed during marriage ceremonies

71) The legal minimum age for marriage in India, as of 2021, is:
a) 18 years for men and 18 years for women
b) 21 years for men and 18 years for women
c) 18 years for men and 21 years for women
d) 21 years for men and 21 years for women

72) The 'Hindu Marriage Act' of 1955 in India recognizes which of the following types of
marriage?
a) Inter-religious marriages
b) Same-sex marriages
c) Arranged and love marriages within the Hindu community
d) Marriages without parental consent

73) Under the 'Special Marriage Act' of 1954 in India, inter-religious marriages:
a) Are not permitted
b) Require conversion of one partner to another's religion
c) Are permitted without any religious conversion
d) Require approval from religious authorities

74) In India, the law for divorce for Hindu couples is governed by:
a) The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
b) The Special Marriage Act, 1954
c) The Indian Divorce Act, 1869
d) The Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936

75) The 'Dowry Prohibition Act' of 1961 in India makes it illegal to:
a) Give or receive any form of dowry
b) Have an arranged marriage
c) Marry without parental consent

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d) Marry outside one's caste or religion

76) The 'Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act' of 1937 in India pertains to:
a) Criminal law for Muslims
b) Marriage, divorce, and inheritance for Muslims
c) Property rights for Muslim women
d) Educational rights for Muslims

77) In India, the legal framework for divorce among Christian couples is provided by:
a) The Christian Marriage Act, 1872
b) The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1889
c) The Indian Divorce Act, 1869
d) The Special Marriage Act, 1954

78) The 'Guardians and Wards Act' of 1890 in India primarily deals with:
a) Marriage registration
b) Inheritance rights
c) Custody and guardianship of children
d) Property ownership after marriage

79) The 'Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act' of 2005 in India:
a) Only covers physical abuse
b) Includes physical, emotional, sexual, and economic abuse
c) Applies only to married women
d) Is applicable only in urban areas

80) 'Section 498A' of the Indian Penal Code deals with:

a) Child marriage
b) Dowry death
c) Domestic violence against women
d) Adultery

81) The caste system in Indian society is primarily based on:

a) Economic status
b) Educational qualification

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c) Occupational division
d) Religious beliefs

82) India's linguistic diversity is evident in its:

a) Single national language
b) Two official languages at the national level
c) Multiple state languages
d) Uniform language policy across all states

83) The concept of 'Unity in Diversity' in Indian society refers to:

a) The homogeneity of cultural practices
b) The uniformity of religious beliefs
c) The diversity in cultures, religions, and languages
d) The centralization of political power

84) In India, 'Jajmani system' historically referred to:

a) A land revenue system
b) An electoral system
c) A traditional system of occupational interdependence
d) A legal system in rural areas

85) The practice of 'Purdah' in parts of Indian society primarily involves:

a) A financial transaction during marriage
b) A system of inheritance
c) Seclusion or veiling of women
d) A type of folk dance

86) The 'Green Revolution' in India significantly impacted its society by:
a) Reducing agricultural productivity
b) Increasing dependence on imported food grains
c) Transforming agriculture with increased food grain production
d) Focusing on the IT and service sector

87) In Indian society, 'Mela' or fairs are significant because they:

a) Are primarily commercial events

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b) Serve as important cultural and social gatherings

c) Are political gatherings
d) Function as religious ceremonies only

88) The term 'Secularism' in the context of Indian society means:

a) Promotion of one religion by the state
b) Equal treatment of all religions by the state
c) Complete separation of religion from the state
d) State control of religious institutions

89) The 'Joint Family' system in India is characterized by:

a) Nuclear family units
b) Single-parent families
c) Extended families living together
d) Families living in different locations

90) Globalization has impacted Indian society by:

a) Isolating India from international influences
b) Increasing cultural homogenization
c) Decreasing economic opportunities
d) Enhancing technological and cultural exchange

91) The number of officially recognized languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian
Constitution is:
a) 22
b) 29
c) 18
d) 14

92) India's multi-ethnic diversity is most prominently seen in its:

a) Political system
b) Economic policies
c) Cultural festivals and cuisines
d) Uniform civil code

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93) The 'Linguistic Reorganization of States' in India during the 1950s was based on:
a) Religious demographics
b) Economic considerations
c) Linguistic similarities
d) Geographical boundaries

94) Which Indian state is known for its distinct matrilineal society among the Khasi and Garo
tribes?
a) Nagaland
b) Meghalaya
c) Kerala
d) Assam

95) The 'Bharatnatyam' dance form originates from which Indian state, reflecting its regional
culture?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Maharashtra
c) Odisha
d) Karnataka

96) The concept of 'Unity in Diversity' in India is exemplified by:

a) Uniform legal systems across all states
b) Similar cultural practices nationwide
c) Celebrating festivals from multiple religions
d) A single national language

97) The 'Gond' tribe, one of the largest tribal groups in India, primarily resides in:
a) The coastal regions
b) The Thar Desert
c) Central India
d) The Himalayan region

98) Which language is predominantly spoken in the Indian state of West Bengal?
a) Gujarati
b) Bengali
c) Punjabi
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d) Malayalam

99) The Indian festival of 'Pongal' is primarily celebrated in the state of:
a) Punjab
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Gujarat
d) Karnataka

100) The Indian classical music system is broadly divided into two major traditions:
Hindustani in the North and _____ in the South.
a) Carnatic
b) Bhangra
c) Ghazal
d) Qawwali

101) In a patriarchal society like India, the family's head is typically:

a) The eldest female member
b) Elected by family members
c) The eldest male member
d) The most educated person in the family

102) The term 'Patrilocality' commonly found in Indian society means:

a) Women moving to their husband's house after marriage
b) Men moving to their wife's house after marriage
c) Couples living independently after marriage
d) Extended families living together

103) In patriarchal Indian society, property inheritance has traditionally been:

a) Equally divided among sons and daughters
b) Based on the family's discretion
c) Primarily through the male lineage
d) Distributed by the community leaders

104) The practice of 'Sati', now abolished, was a result of patriarchal norms and
emphasized:
a) Women's rights to property
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b) The independence of women

c) Women's devotion and subordination to their husbands
d) Women's role in political leadership

105) In Indian society, the expectation for women to fulfill the role of primary caregiver is a
reflection of:
a) Legal requirements
b) Patriarchal societal norms
c) Economic conditions
d) Educational background

106) 'Dowry', a practice prevalent in patriarchal societies, reflects the notion that:
a) Women are financially independent
b) Women should inherit more than men
c) Women are a financial burden to their family
d) Women have a right to their family's property

107) The 'Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005' in India is an attempt to:
a) Encourage traditional gender roles
b) Challenge patriarchal norms and protect women's rights
c) Promote the concept of joint families
d) Increase women's participation in politics

108) 'Bride burning' or 'Dowry death', a serious issue in India, is primarily due to:
a) Women's refusal to participate in traditional rituals
b) Family disputes unrelated to marriage
c) Patriarchal attitudes and dowry-related harassment
d) Legal loopholes in marriage laws

109) The recent shift towards nuclear families in India is seen as a move away from:
a) Economic stability
b) Traditional joint family values
c) Patriarchal family structures
d) Urbanization trends

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110) The involvement of women in the Indian workforce is often hindered by:
a) Lack of educational opportunities only
b) Technological advancements
c) Patriarchal views on women's roles
d) Urban-rural divide

111) In Indian society, the term 'Gotra' primarily refers to:

a) A type of traditional clothing
b) A lineage or clan system
c) A religious ceremony
d) An agricultural practice

112) Cross-cousin marriages, often practiced in South India, involve marriage between:
a) Children of brother and sister
b) Children of two brothers
c) Children of two sisters
d) Unrelated individuals from the same community

113) The joint family system in India typically exhibits:

a) Matrilineal inheritance
b) Nuclear family living arrangements
c) Collective decision-making and shared resources
d) Individual financial independence

114) In many Indian families, 'Babul' or 'Pitaji' is a term used to refer to:
a) Grandfather
b) Father
c) Elder brother
d) Uncle

115) The practice of 'Mama-Bhanja' (maternal uncle and nephew) relation in India often
holds:
a) Legal significance
b) Professional significance
c) Special social and emotional significance

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d) No particular significance

116) Among the Hindu communities in India, marriage within the same 'Gotra' is:
a) Highly preferred
b) Generally prohibited
c) Mandatory
d) Not given any importance

117) In North Indian kinship, the term 'Chachi' refers to:

a) Mother's sister
b) Father's sister
c) Father's brother's wife
d) Mother's brother's wife

118) The practice of tracing one's lineage in Indian society is mainly to:
a) Maintain family business connections
b) Determine marital alliances
c) Fulfill religious obligations
d) Record family medical history

119) In Indian kinship, 'Bua' is a term used for:

a) Father’s sister
b) Mother’s sister
c) Grandmother
d) Sister-in-law

120) The role of kinship in traditional Indian villages often extends to:
a) Business partnerships only
b) Social and economic support systems
c) Political leadership
d) Educational pursuits

121) The system of 'Reservation' in Indian education and government jobs primarily aims to:
a) Promote meritocracy
b) Support economically wealthy classes

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c) Provide equal opportunities for historically marginalized groups

d) Encourage private sector employment

122) The 'Green Revolution' in India contributed to societal change by:

a) Decreasing agricultural output
b) Increasing rural-urban migration
c) Reducing poverty in urban areas only
d) Promoting traditional farming techniques

123) In the context of Indian society, 'Rurbanization' refers to:

a) The decline of rural areas
b) Urban areas adopting rural lifestyles
c) The blending of rural and urban characteristics
d) Complete urbanization of rural areas

124) The 'Digital India' initiative primarily aims to:

a) Restrict internet access
b) Promote digital literacy and broadband connectivity nationwide
c) Encourage manual processes over digital solutions
d) Focus on urban areas only

125) 'Sustainable Development' in India involves:

a) Prioritizing economic growth over environmental concerns
b) Balancing economic growth with environmental protection and social equity
c) Ignoring social issues for technological advancement
d) Focusing solely on conservation of natural resources

126) The 'Right to Education Act' in India guarantees:

a) Free education for all until the age of 14
b) Education for only urban children
c) Compulsory higher education for all
d) Private education for economically backward classes

127) The primary focus of the 'National Clean Air Programme' in India is to:
a) Increase urban green spaces

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b) Control and reduce air pollution across the country

c) Promote the use of electric vehicles
d) Build more industrial zones

128) The 'Chipko Movement' in India was a pioneering effort in the field of:
a) Women’s rights
b) Environmental conservation
c) Economic reforms
d) Educational development

129) 'Bollywood' significantly contributes to Indian society by:

a) Being the primary source of employment
b) Influencing fashion and lifestyle trends
c) Leading technological innovations
d) Directing political campaigns

130) The primary aim of 'Make in India' initiative is to:

a) Discourage foreign direct investment
b) Boost the agricultural sector
c) Transform India into a global manufacturing hub
d) Reduce technological development

131) In Indian society, kinship plays a crucial role in:

a) Political affiliations
b) Determining occupational choices
c) Arranging marriages
d) Technological advancements

132) The Indian kinship system often influences family businesses by:
a) Limiting their expansion
b) Determining succession and leadership roles
c) Promoting external management
d) Reducing profitability

133) Among many Indian communities, kinship dictates social interactions through:

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a) Language and dialect

b) Dress and appearance
c) Rituals and customs
d) Educational choices

134) In rural India, kinship often determines the structure of:

a) Agricultural practices
b) Local governance
c) Community festivals
d) Land ownership and farming cooperation

135) The practice of 'Gotra' in Hindu society affects kinship by:

a) Dictating dietary habits
b) Guiding marital alliances
c) Influencing political views
d) Shaping educational paths

136) The role of 'elders' in Indian kinship systems is typically to:

a) Provide financial support
b) Offer guidance and resolve conflicts
c) Lead religious ceremonies
d) Manage family businesses

137) In Indian kinship, 'Parallel Cousin Marriage' is generally:

a) Preferred in all regions
b) Prohibited in most communities
c) Encouraged for economic reasons
d) Dictated by religious doctrines

138) The significance of 'clan gatherings' in Indian society is to:

a) Discuss political strategies
b) Celebrate shared ancestry and maintain kinship bonds
c) Negotiate business deals
d) Conduct educational seminars

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139) In urban Indian settings, kinship networks are important for:

a) Gaining political power
b) Providing social security and support
c) Implementing legal reforms
d) Directing urban planning

140) The impact of globalization on Indian kinship patterns has resulted in:
a) Strengthening traditional kinship bonds
b) The disappearance of kinship structures
c) Modified kinship roles and relationships
d) Unchanged kinship practices

141) The origin of the caste system in India is often traced back to:
a) The Mughal period
b) The British colonial era
c) The Vedic period
d) The Maurya Dynasty

142) The ancient Indian text that is considered to have first codified the caste system is:
a) Arthashastra by Kautilya
b) Ramayana by Valmiki
c) Manusmriti or Manava Dharma Shastra
d) Mahabharata by Vyasa

143) The four primary 'Varnas' in the traditional Hindu caste system include all EXCEPT:
a) Brahmins (priests)
b) Kshatriyas (warriors)
c) Vaishyas (traders)
d) Shudras (servants)

144) The caste system in ancient India was initially based on:
a) Birth and heredity
b) Wealth and economic status
c) Occupation and duties
d) Educational qualifications

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145) The concept of 'Untouchability', associated with the caste system, was legally abolished
in India by:
a) The Indian Independence Act, 1947
b) The Constitution of India in 1950
c) The Caste Disabilities Removal Act, 1850
d) The Untouchability Offences Act, 1955

146) The 'Jati' system in India, often conflated with the caste system, refers to:
a) Sub-divisions within each Varna
b) A different system based on economic class
c) The same as the Varna system
d) A modern version of the caste system

147) The social reform movement in India that aimed to abolish the caste system was led by:
a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) B.R. Ambedkar
d) Rabindranath Tagore

148) The 'Purusha Sukta' hymn in the Rigveda is often cited as a reference to:
a) The creation of the universe
b) The origin of the caste system
c) The duties of a king
d) The philosophy of karma

149) The caste system during the British colonial period in India:
a) Was abolished
b) Became more rigid due to administrative categorization
c) Was reformed significantly
d) Had no impact on society

150) In contemporary India, the caste system:

a) Is completely eradicated
b) Continues to influence social and political life

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c) Only exists in rural areas

d) Is legally enforced

151) The traditional hierarchy of the caste system in India places which group at the top?
a) Vaishyas
b) Kshatriyas
c) Brahmins
d) Shudras

152) In the Indian caste system, the 'Dalits' were historically referred to as:
a) Brahmins
b) Kshatriyas
c) Outcastes or Untouchables
d) Vaishyas

153) A key feature of the caste system in India is the concept of:
a) Economic mobility
b) Occupational heredity
c) Religious conversion
d) Geographic mobility

154) 'Jati', often used interchangeably with caste, actually refers to:
a) A broader category encompassing several castes
b) The same as Varna
c) A sub-caste or specific endogamous group
d) A modern reform of the caste system

155) The caste system in India has historically impacted marriage practices by:
a) Encouraging inter-caste marriages
b) Emphasizing individual choice
c) Promoting marriages within the same caste
d) No impact on marriage practices

156) In terms of social dynamics, the caste system in India has traditionally led to:
a) A classless society

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b) Equal distribution of resources

c) Social stratification and segregation
d) High social mobility

157) The practice of 'Untouchability', associated with the caste system, primarily involves:
a) Economic discrimination
b) Educational discrimination
c) Social ostracism and exclusion
d) Political disenfranchisement

158) In contemporary India, the role of caste has evolved to:

a) Completely disappear from society
b) Influence political and social policies
c) Only affect rural areas
d) Be legally enforced

159) The reservation system in India seeks to address caste disparities by:
a) Promoting private sector growth
b) Providing quotas in education and government jobs
c) Encouraging foreign investment
d) Focusing solely on urban development

160) The intersection of caste with gender in India often results in:
a) Increased opportunities for women in higher castes
b) Diminished gender inequality
c) Compounded discrimination for women in lower castes
d) No significant impact on gender dynamics

161) The abolition of 'Untouchability' in India was legally formalized with the enactment of:
a) The Indian Penal Code
b) The Constitution of India
c) The Untouchability (Offences) Act
d) The Caste Disabilities Removal Act

162) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's role in the transformation of the caste system was primarily as a:

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a) Social reformer and the principal architect of the Indian Constitution

b) Leader in the Indian independence movement
c) Religious leader promoting inter-caste marriages
d) Business leader advocating for caste-based quotas

163) The impact of economic liberalization in India on the caste system has been to:
a) Reinforce traditional caste occupations
b) Increase the rigidity of caste boundaries
c) Create new avenues for social mobility
d) Eliminate caste distinctions in urban areas

164) The Mandal Commission, established in 1979, is associated with:

a) Abolishing the caste system
b) Recommending reservations for Other Backward Classes (OBC)
c) Promoting private sector growth
d) Investigating criminal activities related to caste

165) The practice of caste-based reservations in India aims to:

a) Preserve traditional caste hierarchies
b) Provide equal educational and employment opportunities
c) Support the upper castes
d) Encourage caste-based politics

166) Globalization has impacted the caste system in India by:

a) Isolating India from international influences on caste
b) Completely eradicating caste distinctions
c) Exacerbating caste-based inequalities
d) Influencing changes in social attitudes and mobility

167) The role of education in transforming the caste system in India includes:
a) Maintaining caste-based educational institutions
b) Promoting caste awareness and solidarity
c) Facilitating social mobility and awareness
d) Reinforcing traditional caste roles

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168) The rise of caste-based political parties in India reflects:

a) The diminishing importance of caste in politics
b) The exploitation of caste for political gain
c) A move towards a casteless society
d) The irrelevance of caste in contemporary society

169) The influence of urbanization on the caste system in India has generally led to:
a) Increased adherence to caste norms
b) The disappearance of caste distinctions
c) Some dilution of traditional caste boundaries
d) Strengthening of caste identities in rural areas

170) Social media's role in the transformation of the caste system includes:
a) Promoting traditional caste hierarchies
b) Facilitating caste-based matchmaking
c) Providing a platform for anti-caste discourse and activism
d) Ignoring caste issues entirely

171) Tribal societies in India are typically characterized by:

a) A rigid caste hierarchy
b) Centralized political structures
c) Communal ownership of resources
d) Urban-based lifestyles

172) The largest tribal group in India, based on population, is the:

a) Gonds
b) Bhils
c) Santhals
d) Khasis

173) Tribal communities in India often maintain their distinct cultural identity through:
a) Adoption of urban practices
b) Strict caste systems
c) Unique languages, rituals, and traditions
d) Following mainstream religious practices

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174) The concept of 'Jhum' cultivation, practiced by some Indian tribes, refers to:
a) Terrace farming
b) Slash-and-burn agriculture
c) Irrigated farming
d) Organic farming

175) The traditional governance system in many Indian tribes is based on:
a) Elected representatives
b) Hereditary monarchy
c) Village councils or Panchayats
d) Centralized state control

176) The 'Scheduled Tribes' in India are designated in the Constitution primarily to:
a) Exclude them from mainstream society
b) Recognize and protect their unique cultural identity
c) Assimilate them into urban cultures
d) Encourage migration to cities

177) The 'Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act' (PESA), 1996 in India was
enacted to:
a) Abolish tribal governance systems
b) Extend democratic governance to tribal areas
c) Centralize control over tribal regions
d) Promote industrialization in tribal areas

178) Tribal art in India, such as Warli painting and Dhokra metal craft, is significant for:
a) Its commercial value in international markets
b) Preserving and showcasing tribal cultural heritage
c) Demonstrating technological advancements
d) Influencing mainstream Indian art forms

179) The impact of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries on Indian tribes often involves:
a) Enhanced economic development for tribal communities
b) Displacement and loss of traditional livelihoods

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c) Increased political representation

d) Integration into urban societies

180) The traditional diet of Indian tribal communities is mainly characterized by:
a) Fast food and processed items
b) A reliance on agriculture and animal husbandry
c) Foraged and locally grown foods
d) Imported food products

181) A common dysfunction in families, often exacerbated by modern lifestyles, is:

a) Increased family bonding
b) Breakdown in communication
c) Stronger adherence to traditions
d) Decreased reliance on technology

182) Financial strain in a family can lead to dysfunctions such as:

a) Improved financial planning
b) Increased cohesion and support
c) Stress and conflict over monetary matters
d) More leisure and recreational activities

183) In joint family systems, a possible source of dysfunction is:

a) Individual independence
b) Privacy and personal space issues
c) Over-reliance on family traditions
d) Reduced family gatherings

184) The impact of generational gaps in families often manifests as:

a) Similarity in values and beliefs
b) Enhanced communication and understanding
c) Conflicts and misunderstanding between different age groups
d) Uniformity in technological adaptability

185) Substance abuse within a family typically results in:

a) Improved health and wellbeing

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b) Stronger family relationships

c) Financial and emotional distress
d) Enhanced career prospects for family members

186) Domestic violence in families is a dysfunction that leads to:

a) Increased family solidarity
b) Long-term emotional and physical harm
c) Better conflict resolution skills
d) Stronger family laws and policies

187) The intrusion of work and technology into family life often results in:
a) More family leisure time
b) Less time for family interaction and bonding
c) Stronger family business ties
d) Enhanced family health

188) Excessive parental control in families can lead to:

a) Greater independence in children
b) Enhanced child creativity
c) Rebellion and lack of self-esteem in children
d) Stronger academic performance

189) A dysfunctional family's impact on children's education can include:

a) Higher academic achievement
b) Lack of focus and poor academic performance
c) Increased interest in extracurricular activities
d) Better social skills

190) In families where parents have unrealistic expectations, children often experience:
a) Increased motivation and success
b) Anxiety and low self-worth
c) Improved problem-solving skills
d) Stronger family bonds
191) Tribal communities in India are distinct for their:
a) Homogeneous cultural practices

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b) Diverse languages and ethnicities

c) Predominantly urban lifestyle
d) Uniform religious beliefs

192) The main source of livelihood for most tribal communities in India traditionally is:
a) Information technology
b) Agriculture and forest-based activities
c) Heavy industrial work
d) Outsourced international business

193) In terms of social organization, Indian tribal communities often exhibit:

a) Rigid caste hierarchies
b) Egalitarian structures
c) Centralized monarchies
d) Corporate governance models

194) The impact of deforestation on tribal communities in India primarily includes:

a) Improved living standards
b) Loss of traditional livelihoods and displacement
c) Enhanced technological development
d) Increased agricultural opportunities

195) The 'Vanavasi Kalyan Ashram' in India is known for working towards:
a) Promoting urbanization among tribal communities
b) The welfare and development of tribal communities
c) Industrial development in tribal areas
d) Exporting tribal art and crafts

196) The traditional art forms of Indian tribes, like Warli paintings and Gond art, are
important because they:
a) Represent major income sources for urban areas
b) Reflect the unique cultural heritage of each tribe
c) Are used primarily for religious ceremonies
d) Serve as tourist attractions only

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197) In the context of education, tribal communities in India face challenges such as:
a) Overemphasis on traditional knowledge
b) Lack of access to educational facilities and resources
c) Excessive focus on modern technology
d) High rates of over-education

198) The 'Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest
Rights) Act, 2006' in India aims to:
a) Restrict tribal access to forest resources
b) Recognize and vest forest rights in tribal communities
c) Promote commercial forestry
d) Reduce tribal control over forest areas

199) Tribal festivals in India, like Hornbill Festival and Bhagoria Haat Festival, are significant
for:
a) Attracting international business
b) Preserving and celebrating tribal cultural traditions
c) Generating revenue through tourism
d) Promoting agricultural practices

200) The integration of tribal populations into mainstream Indian society often leads to:
a) The complete preservation of their traditional ways of life
b) Loss of unique cultural identities and traditions
c) Increased political representation
d) Uniform development across all tribes

201) The unique cultural traits of Indian tribes typically include:

a) Rigid urban-based social structures
b) Distinct traditional attire and ornaments
c) Homogeneous religious practices across all tribes
d) Primary reliance on industrial employment

202) Many Indian tribes have their own distinct:

a) Stock markets
b) Languages or dialects
c) Political parties
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d) Passport systems

203) In tribal societies, the transmission of culture and knowledge often occurs through:
a) Formal education in schools
b) Digital media and the internet
c) Oral traditions and storytelling
d) Government publications

204) Tribal communities in India typically have a close relationship with:

a) Urban development
b) The natural environment and forests
c) International trade
d) Technology startups

205) The social structure within many Indian tribes is organized around:
a) Corporate hierarchies
b) Clans and kinship groups
c) Government-imposed systems
d) Religious congregations

206) Traditional healing practices in Indian tribes are characterized by:

a) Use of modern pharmaceuticals
b) Dependence on technology-based treatments
c) Reliance on natural herbs and shamanistic rituals
d) Outsourcing medical services

207) In terms of housing, tribal communities in India often live in:

a) High-rise apartments
b) Traditional dwellings made from locally sourced materials
c) Overseas properties
d) Government-provided housing complexes

208) Tribal music and dance in India are important for:

a) Entertainment in urban centers
b) Preserving historical battles

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c) Expressing cultural identity and storytelling

d) Promoting western music genres

209) The role of women in Indian tribal societies is often marked by:
a) Similarity to urban gender roles
b) Greater participation in leadership and community decisions
c) Restricted access to education and employment
d) Primary focus on international business

210) The participation of Indian tribes in local and national politics is generally aimed at:
a) Supporting urban political agendas
b) Preserving tribal autonomy and rights
c) Promoting global political issues
d) Focusing on technology policy development

211) The contribution of tribal communities to Indian cultural diversity is evident in their:
a) Uniformity in cultural practices
b) Unique traditional festivals and art forms
c) Adoption of mainstream Indian customs
d) Focus on urban development

212) In terms of environmental conservation, Indian tribes often play a role as:
a) Major industrial polluters
b) Advocates for deforestation
c) Guardians of biodiversity and forest stewards
d) Developers of commercial real estate

213) The economic activities of tribal communities in India predominantly include:

a) High-tech industries
b) Service sector jobs in urban areas
c) Traditional agriculture and handicrafts
d) Large-scale manufacturing

214) Political representation of tribes in India is essential for:

a) Maintaining the status quo

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b) Ensuring their voices and concerns are heard at national and regional levels
c) Promoting international political agendas
d) Suppressing tribal autonomy

215) The integration of tribal populations into mainstream society in India has led to:
a) Complete assimilation without cultural loss
b) Challenges in preserving their unique cultural identity
c) Uniform economic development across all tribes
d) The disappearance of traditional tribal governance systems

216) The education of tribal children in India faces challenges such as:
a) Overemphasis on tribal languages
b) Lack of access to culturally relevant and quality education
c) Excessive focus on international curricula
d) High rates of over-education in tribal areas

217) In healthcare, tribal communities in India often rely on:

a) Advanced medical technology
b) Traditional medicinal practices and local herbs
c) Overseas medical facilities
d) Urban hospitals exclusively

218) Tribal arts and crafts in India, like bamboo work and tribal paintings, contribute to the
economy by:
a) Serving as major export commodities
b) Providing a source of livelihood and preserving cultural heritage
c) Dominating the national manufacturing sector
d) Focusing on mass-produced goods

219) The role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in supporting Indian tribes

includes:
a) Encouraging rapid urbanization
b) Promoting cultural assimilation
c) Providing education, healthcare, and advocacy
d) Focusing solely on international aid

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220) The impact of tourism on tribal areas in India often involves:

a) Complete modernization of tribal regions
b) Economic benefits and challenges in preserving cultural integrity
c) Decreased awareness of tribal cultures
d) No significant change in the local economy or culture

221) Ethnic diversity in India is characterized by:

a) A dominant single ethnic group
b) Numerous ethnic groups with distinct cultural identities
c) Homogeneous cultural practices nationwide
d) Lack of any significant ethnic variation

222) The linguistic diversity of India, an aspect of its ethnic diversity, includes approximately
how many languages?
a) Over 20 languages
b) Around 100 languages
c) More than 200 languages
d) Over 1,500 languages

223) The role of ethnicity in Indian society often influences:

a) Only political decisions
b) Cultural festivals and culinary traditions
c) Technology and innovation
d) International relations only

224) The northeastern region of India is known for its:

a) Cultural homogeneity with the rest of India
b) Unique blend of various ethnic groups
c) Absence of any distinct ethnic groups
d) Single ethnic group dominance

225) In the context of marriage, ethnicity in India often plays a role in:
a) Determining financial status
b) Guiding matrimonial alliances and practices
c) Influencing technological preferences

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d) Shaping international policies

226) The ethnic composition of India contributes to its diversity in:

a) Political ideologies only
b) Art, music, and literature
c) Industrial development
d) Technology education

227) Ethnic festivals in India, such as Pongal and Navratri, demonstrate the country's:
a) Uniform religious practices
b) Diversity in celebration and traditions
c) Focus on western cultural events
d) Emphasis on a singular national identity

228) Ethnicity's impact on language in India is evident in the:

a) Uniformity of language across the country
b) Variety of regional dialects and languages
c) Use of English as the only official language
d) Absence of any regional languages

229) In education, the representation of different ethnic groups in India is important for:
a) Ensuring a uniform curriculum nationwide
b) Promoting cultural awareness and inclusivity
c) Focusing solely on science and technology
d) Standardizing educational practices

230) The representation of various ethnic groups in Indian cinema and media:
a) Is typically homogeneous, representing one ethnic group
b) Reflects the diversity of the country
c) Focuses exclusively on international ethnic groups
d) Has no impact on public perception or cultural understanding

231) The Gond tribal community is primarily found in which region of India?
a) The northeastern states
b) The coastal regions of the south

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c) Central India
d) The northwestern desert areas

232) The Punjabi ethnic group in India is predominantly located in:

a) Punjab
b) Kerala
c) West Bengal
d) Gujarat

233) Which state in India is known for its significant population of the Naga ethnic group?
a) Assam
b) Nagaland
c) Rajasthan
d) Tamil Nadu

234) The Bhil tribe, one of the largest tribal groups in India, is mainly found in:
a) The Himalayan region
b) The Thar Desert
c) Western India, particularly in Gujarat and Rajasthan
d) Coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh

235) In India, the ethnic group known for its matrilineal society, the Khasi, primarily inhabits:
a) Meghalaya
b) Bihar
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Odisha

236) The Siddi community, of African descent, is predominantly found in:

a) Punjab and Haryana
b) Kerala and Tamil Nadu
c) Karnataka and Gujarat
d) Jammu and Kashmir

237) Ethnic Tamils in India are largely concentrated in:

a) The state of Tamil Nadu

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b) The northeastern states

c) Central India
d) The northern plains

238) The ethnic composition of Jammu and Kashmir is diverse, but it is particularly known
for the:
a) Sindhi community
b) Kashmiri community
c) Bengali community
d) Marathi community

239) The Indian state of West Bengal is predominantly associated with which ethnic group?
a) Marathi
b) Bengali
c) Kannada
d) Malayali

240) The Mizo community is primarily found in the state of:

a) Mizoram
b) Goa
c) Himachal Pradesh
d) Karnataka

241) In contemporary Indian society, the role of ethnicity is evident in:

a) The uniformity of cultural practices across regions
b) Diverse culinary traditions specific to different ethnic groups
c) A singular national language
d) The absence of regional festivals

242) Ethnic diversity in India contributes to its political landscape by:

a) Diminishing regional political identities
b) Influencing party policies and voter behavior
c) Encouraging a mono-cultural political environment
d) Reducing the significance of regional parties

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243) The impact of globalization on ethnic identities in India has led to:
a) A complete loss of traditional ethnic cultures
b) Homogenization of cultural practices
c) Blending of ethnic cultures with global influences
d) Isolation of ethnic communities

244) Ethnic representation in Indian cinema and media is important for:

a) Promoting a single national narrative
b) Reflecting India's cultural and ethnic diversity
c) Focusing exclusively on international stories
d) Minimizing the portrayal of regional differences

245) The role of ethnicity in Indian education systems can be seen in:
a) The exclusive use of English in all educational institutions
b) Curriculum that includes diverse ethnic histories and languages
c) Uniform educational content across all states
d) Ignoring ethnic differences in educational materials

246) Ethnicity's influence on Indian art and literature involves:

a) Standardization of artistic styles and themes
b) Diverse themes and styles representing various ethnic backgrounds
c) Focus solely on ancient Indian art forms
d) Decline in traditional art and literature

247) In the context of employment, ethnicity in India:

a) Plays no role in job opportunities
b) May influence employment patterns in certain regions and sectors
c) Leads to a uniform job market across the country
d) Is the sole factor in hiring decisions

248) The preservation of ethnic languages in India is crucial for:

a) Maintaining a single national language
b) Protecting cultural heritage and diversity
c) Promoting English as the primary language
d) Reducing the importance of regional languages

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249) Ethnic festivals and celebrations in contemporary India serve to:

a) Erase differences between various ethnic groups
b) Strengthen and showcase the rich tapestry of India's ethnic diversity
c) Focus exclusively on religious aspects
d) Diminish the importance of regional identities

250) The challenges faced by ethnic minorities in urban areas of India include:
a) Complete assimilation into mainstream culture
b) Maintaining their distinct cultural identities
c) Overrepresentation in political decision-making
d) Lack of exposure to diverse cultures

251) The major religions practiced in India include all EXCEPT:

a) Hinduism
b) Buddhism
c) Judaism
d) Christianity

252) The religious festival of Diwali in India is primarily associated with which religion?
a) Hinduism
b) Islam
c) Christianity
d) Sikhism

253) The Indian city of Varanasi holds significant religious importance for followers of:
a) Buddhism
b) Hinduism
c) Christianity
d) Jainism

254) The 'Golden Temple' in Amritsar is a sacred place of worship for:

a) Hindus
b) Sikhs
c) Christians

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d) Buddhists

255) Eid al-Fitr, celebrated in India, marks the end of fasting in which religious month?
a) Ramadan
b) Lent
c) Navratri
d) Paryushana

256) The Indian state known for its predominantly Buddhist population is:
a) Punjab
b) Kerala
c) Sikkim
d) Bihar

257) In India, the practice of 'Yoga,' which has spiritual roots, is associated with:
a) Islam
b) Hinduism
c) Christianity
d) Jainism

258) The 'Kumbh Mela,' a mass Hindu pilgrimage, is known for being held at all these places
EXCEPT:
a) Haridwar
b) Ujjain
c) Varanasi
d) Prayagraj

259) In Indian society, the impact of religion on dietary habits is evident in:
a) Uniformity of cuisine across all regions
b) The prevalence of vegetarianism among certain religious groups
c) Complete avoidance of spice in cooking
d) The absence of regional specialties

260) The festival of 'Christmas' in India demonstrates the country's:

a) Homogeneity in religious celebrations

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b) Emphasis on Hindu festivals only

c) Religious diversity and pluralism
d) Focus on ancient Indian rituals

261) The Hindu practice of 'Aarti' typically involves:

a) Fasting for a specified period
b) Pilgrimage to a holy site
c) Lighting lamps and offering prayers
d) Painting religious symbols on doors

262) In Islam, the practice of 'Zakat' refers to:

a) Daily prayers
b) Fasting during Ramadan
c) Pilgrimage to Mecca
d) Giving a portion of one's income to charity

263) The Sikh tradition of 'Langar' is known for:

a) Martial arts training
b) A community kitchen where free meals are served
c) Firewalking ceremonies
d) Reciting hymns continuously

264) Buddhist meditation practices in India often focus on:

a) Ritual animal sacrifices
b) Mindfulness and achieving inner peace
c) Chanting for material wealth
d) Physical endurance tests

265) The Christian practice of 'Lent' in India involves:

a) Decorative lighting of homes
b) A period of fasting and prayer
c) Exchanging gifts
d) Night-long singing sessions

266) In Jainism, the practice of 'Santhara' or 'Sallekhana' is associated with:

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a) Celebrating the new year

b) A ritual of fasting unto death
c) Decorating temples with flowers
d) Preparing special festive meals

267) The Islamic practice of 'Salat' requires Muslims to:

a) Fast from dawn to dusk
b) Give alms to the poor
c) Pray five times a day
d) Shave their heads

268) The Hindu festival of 'Navratri' is celebrated with:

a) Lighting oil lamps every night
b) Nine nights of dance and worship of the goddess Durga
c) Silence and meditation
d) Animal sacrifices

269) The Jewish community in India observes 'Yom Kippur' by:

a) A day of fasting and atonement
b) Lighting candles in synagogues
c) Reading from the Torah
d) Planting trees

270) 'Paryushan', an important Jain festival, involves:

a) Elaborate feasts
b) Martial arts demonstrations
c) A period of fasting and self-reflection
d) Making pilgrimages to Jain temples

271) Religious pluralism in India is reflected in the:

a) Dominance of a single religion nationwide
b) Presence and acceptance of multiple religions and faiths
c) Uniformity of religious beliefs and practices
d) Absence of any religious diversity

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272) The Indian Constitution promotes religious pluralism by:

a) Establishing a state religion
b) Encouraging religious conversions
c) Guaranteeing the right to freedom of religion
d) Limiting the practice of certain religions

273) Interfaith initiatives in India, such as communal harmony programs, aim to:
a) Promote a single religious ideology
b) Foster understanding and respect among different religious communities
c) Reduce the influence of religion in public life
d) Focus solely on economic collaboration between religious groups

274) The impact of religious pluralism on Indian cuisine is evident in:

a) The standardization of a national dish
b) Diverse culinary traditions influenced by various religious beliefs
c) The absence of regional variations in food
d) A focus on fast food culture

275) In the context of Indian festivals, religious pluralism leads to:

a) The celebration of festivals from multiple religions by the entire population
b) The restriction of certain religious festivals
c) A decline in public festival celebrations
d) Homogenization of festival practices

276) Religious pluralism in Indian arts and literature contributes to:

a) A focus on secular themes only
b) Rich diversity in themes, symbols, and storytelling
c) The exclusion of religious content
d) Uniformity in artistic expression

277) The role of education in promoting religious pluralism in India involves:

a) Teaching about a single religion in schools
b) Encouraging debate and criticism of religious beliefs
c) Educating students about different religions and promoting tolerance
d) Avoiding any discussion of religion in the curriculum

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278) Religious pluralism in Indian politics is characterized by:

a) The representation of a single religious perspective
b) Policies and laws that reflect the diversity of religious beliefs
c) Avoiding religious considerations in policymaking
d) Promoting the interests of the majority religion only

279) The challenges of religious pluralism in India include:

a) The complete absence of religious conflicts
b) Navigating tensions and conflicts between different religious groups
c) The inability to maintain any religious traditions
d) Lack of religious representation in media

280) The celebration of national events in India, like Republic Day, demonstrates religious
pluralism by:
a) Showcasing cultural and religious diversity in parades and programs
b) Focusing exclusively on military might
c) Highlighting the achievements of a single religious community
d) Avoiding any cultural or religious representations

281) The participation of women in the Indian workforce is influenced by:

a) Socio-cultural norms and family responsibilities
b) Climate change and environmental policies
c) The prevalence of English language
d) Technological advancements in agriculture

282) In terms of education, the trend for women in India in recent decades has shown:
a) A decline in female literacy rates
b) Increased enrollment in primary and higher education
c) Stagnation in educational achievements
d) Concentration in traditional fields only

283) The Indian government's 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign aims to:
a) Promote sports among women
b) Encourage entrepreneurship among women

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c) Improve the efficiency of water use in agriculture

d) Address the issue of the declining child sex ratio and promote girl child education

284) Female representation in Indian politics has been bolstered by:

a) Mandatory quotas in all political parties
b) The introduction of reservations for women in local governance bodies
c) The abolition of voting rights for women
d) Limiting political participation to urban areas

285) The practice of dowry in India, though legally banned, reflects ongoing challenges
related to:
a) Women's property rights
b) Environmental conservation
c) Technological education for women
d) Women's financial independence and societal value

286) Women's safety in India is a significant concern, particularly in the context of:
a) Online cybersecurity
b) Public transportation and urban spaces
c) Agricultural practices
d) International travel

287) The 'Self Help Group' movement in India has empowered women by:
a) Promoting sports activities
b) Facilitating access to credit and encouraging entrepreneurship
c) Focusing exclusively on technological training
d) Encouraging migration to urban areas

288) The impact of popular media on the perception of women in India has been:
a) To uniformly challenge traditional gender roles
b) To often reinforce stereotypes and traditional roles
c) Insignificant in shaping public opinions
d) Focused solely on women in urban areas

289) In Indian society, the issue of gender pay gap is observed in:

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a) Almost all professional fields

b) Only in the technology sector
c) Exclusively in rural employment
d) Not prevalent in any sector

290) The participation of Indian women in international sports has:

a) Remained insignificant historically
b) Been restricted by legal barriers
c) Seen a significant increase, showcasing global achievements
d) Been limited to traditional sports only

291) The participation of women in local governance in India has been significantly
influenced by:
a) The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments
b) The abolition of the Panchayat system
c) Strict patriarchal norms in all communities
d) The decrease in female literacy rates

292) 'Sati', the historical practice involving widows, was abolished in India due to:
a) Economic reforms
b) Advances in technology
c) Social reform movements and legal interventions
d) Changes in agricultural practices

293) The 'National Policy for the Empowerment of Women' in India aims to:
a) Promote women's participation in sports only
b) Enhance the social, economic, and political status of women
c) Focus solely on rural women
d) Reduce women's representation in the workforce

294) The Indian government's 'Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana' scheme is designed to:
a) Encourage higher education exclusively for boys
b) Provide financial assistance for the marriage of girls
c) Support the education and welfare of girl children
d) Promote entrepreneurship among adult women

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295) 'Triple Talaq', a practice in some Muslim communities, was controversial for its impact
on:
a) Women's financial independence
b) Women's rights and gender equality
c) Agricultural productivity
d) International trade relations

296) Women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in India have played a significant role in:
a) Increasing dependency on governmental aid
b) Empowering women economically and socially
c) Promoting women's education in urban areas only
d) Reducing women's participation in local governance

297) The 'Pink Saris' movement, led by Sampat Pal Devi, is known for its efforts to:
a) Promote women's fashion
b

) Fight against gender-based violence and injustice

c) Encourage women to enter the technology sector
d) Reduce the importance of traditional attire

298) In terms of healthcare, initiatives like the 'Janani Suraksha Yojana' in India aim to:
a) Reduce maternal and infant mortality by promoting institutional deliveries
b) Increase the use of technology in rural healthcare
c) Provide medical training exclusively to male healthcare workers
d) Focus on healthcare for elderly women only

299) The Indian government's 'Ujjwala Scheme' is intended to benefit women by:
a) Providing free cooking gas connections to BPL (Below Poverty Line) households
b) Offering free higher education for women
c) Promoting women's participation in politics
d) Encouraging entrepreneurship in urban areas

300) The participation of women in the Indian Armed Forces has been marked by:

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a) Complete exclusion from combat roles

b) Increasing opportunities, including combat roles
c) Limited to non-combat medical positions
d) Restricted to administrative duties only

301) Casteism in Indian society often leads to:

a) Enhanced social mobility
b) Uniform educational opportunities
c) Discrimination and social inequality
d) Increased economic development

302) The practice of 'Untouchability', although legally abolished, still affects social dynamics
in:
a) Urban areas only
b) Certain rural and urban communities
c) International communities
d) Industrial sectors exclusively

303) The Indian government's measure to combat caste discrimination includes:

a) Promoting caste-based political parties
b) Reservation policies in education and employment
c) Encouraging private sector caste quotas
d) Abolishing all caste names

304) The impact of casteism on education in India can be observed in:

a) Standardized curriculum across castes
b) Equal access to educational institutions for all castes
c) Instances of segregation and discrimination in schools
d) Caste-based subject choices

305) The 'Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act' in India is
aimed at:
a) Providing economic benefits to upper castes
b) Protecting SC/ST communities from discrimination and violence
c) Encouraging inter-caste marriages
d) Focusing on urban development
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306) Caste-based marital practices in India often result in:

a) Frequent inter-caste marriages
b) Endogamous marriages within the same caste
c) No influence on marriage decisions
d) Reduced significance of family background in marriages

307) In terms of employment, casteism in India has been observed to:

a) Ensure equal job opportunities for all castes
b) Create barriers to employment for lower castes
c) Have no impact on employment status
d) Promote diversity in the workplace

308) The Dalit movement in India seeks to:

a) Uphold traditional caste hierarchies
b) Empower Dalits and eradicate caste-based discrimination
c) Focus solely on economic reforms
d) Promote religious conversions

309) The influence of casteism on Indian politics is seen through:

a) The absence of caste in political discourse
b) Caste-based voting patterns and party support
c) Uniform political representation across castes
d) Exclusive focus on international issues

310) Efforts to address casteism in Indian media and entertainment include:

a) Portraying caste stereotypes
b) Ignoring caste issues entirely
c) Highlighting and challenging caste-based discrimination
d) Promoting only upper-caste narratives

311) The historical origin of the caste system in India is often linked to:
a) British colonial policies
b) Ancient Vedic texts and social stratification
c) Trade with Middle Eastern countries

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d) The establishment of democratic governance

312) In contemporary India, caste still influences social interactions in:

a) Urban settings only
b) Rural areas exclusively
c) Both urban and rural settings
d) International relations

313) The effectiveness of anti-caste discrimination laws in India can be assessed by:
a) The complete eradication of caste-based practices
b) Decreased reports of caste-based violence
c) The number of laws passed
d) Public opinion surveys only

314) The practice of casteism in the healthcare sector in India can lead to:
a) Improved healthcare services
b) Biased treatment and access disparities
c) Increased healthcare funding
d) Standardized medical training

315) In the Indian education system, caste-based reservation policies are designed to:
a) Limit educational opportunities for upper castes
b) Provide equal educational opportunities across all castes
c) Focus solely on religious education
d) Promote private education over public

316) The representation of various castes in Indian cinema and media has historically been:
a) Equally balanced
b) Skewed towards upper-caste narratives
c) Focused exclusively on lower-caste stories
d) Non-existent

317) Social welfare schemes in India targeting caste disparities aim to:
a) Promote entrepreneurship among upper castes
b) Reduce socio-economic inequalities among marginalized castes

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c) Ignore rural populations

d) Focus on urban development only

318) In the context of marriage, the influence of casteism in India has seen:
a) A sharp rise in inter-caste marriages
b) Persistent preference for endogamous marriages
c) No influence in recent times
d) Complete elimination of caste considerations

319) Efforts to combat casteism in India through education involve:

a) Promoting exclusive schools for each caste
b) Ignoring caste topics in the curriculum
c) Incorporating anti-casteism teachings and promoting inclusivity
d) Focusing solely on religious teachings

320) The role of civil society organizations in addressing casteism in India includes:
a) Advocating for the continuation of traditional caste roles
b) Providing support and legal aid to victims of caste-based discrimination
c) Promoting private sector initiatives for upper castes
d) Limiting their activities to urban areas

321) Communalism in India often refers to:

a) The collective ownership of property
b) Harmony and collaboration between different communities
c) Tensions and conflicts between religious or ethnic groups
d) Community-based agricultural practices

322) One of the root causes of communalism in India can be traced to:
a) Economic liberalization
b) Historical divisions and British colonial policies
c) Technological advancements
d) Environmental conservation efforts

323) The impact of communalism on Indian society often results in:

a) Enhanced economic development

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b) Increased social cohesion

c) Disruption of social harmony and violence
d) Improvement in international relations

324) Measures taken to address communal tensions in India include:

a) Promoting interfaith dialogues and peace initiatives
b) Encouraging competitive religious practices
c) Isolating religious communities
d) Focusing solely on economic disparities

325) The role of the media in influencing communalism in India has been criticized for:
a) Ignoring communal issues
b) Often sensationalizing and exacerbating tensions
c) Promoting inter-community understanding
d) Overemphasis on environmental factors

326) Historical instances of communal violence in India include events like:

a) The Economic Reforms of 1991
b) The Partition of India in 1947
c) The launch of the Chandrayaan space missions
d) The implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST)

327) Political exploitation of communal sentiments in India is observed through:

a) Uniform policies for all religious groups
b) Policies that favor certain communities over others
c) Complete separation of religion from politics
d) The absence of religion-based political parties

328) Efforts by civil society organizations to combat communalism in India focus on:
a) Promoting religious conversions
b) Encouraging economic competition between communities
c) Building interfaith harmony and mutual understanding
d) Ignoring cultural differences

329) Communalism's impact on national unity in India can be seen in:

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a) The strengthening of a unified national identity

b) The creation of divisions and a sense of distrust among communities
c) The enhancement of international trade
d) Improvement in technological collaboration

330) Legal measures to prevent communal violence in India include:

a) Laws enforcing uniform religious practices
b) Policies promoting the dominance of a single religion
c) Legislation against hate speech and incitement to violence
d) Banning all religious gatherings

331) Education's role in addressing communalism in India includes:

a) Promoting a single religious perspective
b) Fostering critical thinking and mutual respect among different communities
c) Ignoring discussions on religious diversity
d) Encouraging competition among religious groups

332) The involvement of Indian youth in promoting communal harmony can be seen through:
a) Participation in religiously exclusive organizations
b) Initiatives like interfaith dialogues and community service projects
c) Avoidance of participation in societal issues
d) Focus on international issues rather than domestic communal challenges

333) The impact of social media on communalism in India has been:

a) Solely positive, promoting peace and understanding
b) Mixed, sometimes spreading misinformation and fueling tensions
c) Completely unrelated to communal sentiments
d) Limited to economic discussions only

334) Regional variations in communal tensions in India are influenced by:

a) Uniformity in religious beliefs across the country
b) Local historical contexts and demographic compositions
c) The absence of religious diversity
d) National economic policies

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335) Religious leaders in India play a crucial role in communalism by:

a) Exclusively promoting their own religious practices
b) Engaging in interfaith dialogues and peace-building efforts
c) Ignoring the issue of communal tensions
d) Focusing only on international religious conflicts

336) Government initiatives to foster communal harmony in India include:

a) Restricting religious freedoms
b) Promoting national unity and cultural diversity through various programs
c) Mandating religious education in schools
d) Focusing exclusively on economic development

337) The portrayal of communal harmony in Indian films and literature:

a) Often perpetuates stereotypes and divisions
b) Can contribute to understanding and empathy between communities
c) Is typically censored and restricted
d) Focuses solely on historical narratives

338) Communal riots in India have historically been triggered by:

a) Economic downturns
b) Environmental disasters
c) Rumors, religious processions, and land disputes
d) Technological advancements

339) Measures to rehabilitate victims of communal violence in India include:

a) Providing financial compensation and psychological support
b) Relocating victims to other countries
c) Ignoring their needs to focus on preventing future violence
d) Solely legal redress without social support

340) The role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in combating communalism in

India is to:
a) Support only one religious community
b) Provide unbiased platforms for dialogue and conflict resolution
c) Focus on international issues rather than domestic ones

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d) Promote religious conversions

341) The historical evolution of communalism in India is marked by:

a) Its steady decline since ancient times
b) The emergence and intensification during British colonial rule
c) A complete absence until the 21st century
d) Its origin in economic policies of the post-liberalization era

342) Government policies in India addressing communalism have included:

a) Strict enforcement of uniform religious practices
b) Initiatives promoting secularism and protecting minority rights
c) Policies that exclusively favor majority religious groups
d) Complete avoidance of addressing religious issues

343) The impact of communalism on India's social cohesion is observed in:

a) The seamless integration of all religious communities
b) Periodic communal tensions and conflicts disrupting societal harmony
c) Uniform acceptance of all religious practices
d) The absence of any impact on social dynamics

344) Promoting long-term communal harmony in India requires:

a) Focusing solely on economic growth
b) Educational reforms, interfaith dialogues, and inclusive policies
c) Segregation of different religious communities
d) Elimination of all religious practices

345) The role of individual citizens in combating communalism in India includes:

a) Ignoring communal issues
b) Fostering tolerance, understanding, and inter-community engagement
c) Advocating for the dominance of one religion
d) Avoiding participation in any religious activities

346) The influence of communalism on India's national identity has been:

a) To strengthen a unified sense of Indian-ness
b) To sometimes challenge the concept of unity in diversity

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c) To have no influence on the concept of national identity

d) To completely align national identity with a single religious identity

347) The relationship between communalism and economic disparities in India is

characterized by:
a) No connection between the two
b) Communalism often exacerbating economic inequalities
c) Economic disparities leading to the complete elimination of communalism
d) Communalism leading to economic prosperity

348) The representation of communal harmony in Indian arts and culture can:
a) Contribute to reinforcing communal stereotypes
b) Play a role in bridging communal divides and promoting unity
c) Focus exclusively on portraying religious conflicts
d) Avoid addressing any communal issues

349) The participation of youth in interfaith initiatives in India helps to:

a) Maintain traditional communal divisions
b) Build bridges and reduce prejudices among future generations
c) Focus youth activities solely on religious rituals
d) Encourage youth to avoid discussions on communalism

350) Effective strategies for resolving communal conflicts in India involve:

a) Imposing majority decisions on minority communities
b) Dialogue, conflict resolution mechanisms, and justice for affected communities
c) Isolating conflicting communities from each other
d) Prioritizing international issues over domestic communal matters

351) Regionalisation in India often leads to:

a) The diminishing importance of local cultures
b) Stronger identification with local languages, customs, and traditions
c) Uniformity in cultural practices across the country
d) The eradication of regional political parties

352) The impact of regional languages in shaping cultural identity in India is seen in:

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a) The decreasing number of regional languages spoken

b) The promotion of a single national language
c) The preservation and promotion of diverse linguistic traditions
d) The absence of any linguistic influence on culture

353) Regional political parties in India play a significant role by:

a) Focusing exclusively on national issues
b) Representing specific regional interests and issues
c) Eliminating the need for national political parties
d) Discouraging regional cultural expressions

354) Regional economic disparities in India have led to:

a) Uniform economic development across all states
b) Increased migration from rural to urban areas
c) The absence of any economic inequality
d) Decreased importance of agriculture

355) The balance between regional autonomy and national unity in India is maintained
through:
a) Centralised governance with little state autonomy
b) Federal structure allowing states significant autonomy within the union
c) Ignoring regional aspirations and demands
d) Completely independent governance by states

356) The influence of regional cuisine in promoting India's cultural diversity is evident in:
a) The dominance of a single cuisine nationwide
b) The popularity of diverse regional dishes across the country
c) A focus on international cuisines only
d) The absence of any regional variation in food

357) Regional festivals and traditions in India contribute to the national cultural mosaic by:
a) Standardizing festival celebrations
b) Showcasing unique regional customs and practices
c) Reducing the significance of regional cultures
d) Promoting only religious aspects

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358) The role of regional media in India includes:

a) Broadcasting only national news
b) Highlighting local issues and perspectives
c) Discouraging the use of regional languages
d) Focusing exclusively on international events

359) The preservation of regional heritage and historical sites in India serves to:
a) Promote uniformity in historical narratives
b) Enhance the understanding of India's diverse cultural history
c) Focus only on the history of major cities
d) Diminish the role of local communities in conservation

360) Regionalisation's impact on education in India is observed in:

a) The centralization of educational curricula
b) School curricula reflecting regional histories, languages, and cultures
c) The elimination of regional differences in education
d) A sole focus on international educational standards

361) Regional movements and demands for new statehood in India often arise from:
a) Desire for uniform national policies
b) Perceived cultural, linguistic, or administrative neglect
c) The aim to eliminate traditional arts and crafts
d) Efforts to reduce diversity in languages and cultures

362) The influence of regionalisation on traditional arts and crafts in India is seen in:
a) The homogenization of artistic styles
b) Distinctive regional styles and techniques
c) The decline of traditional arts in favor of modern art
d) The focus on international art forms only

363) The role of regional languages in mass communication in India includes:

a) Being replaced by English and Hindi in all regions
b) Catering to diverse linguistic groups through regional media outlets
c) Limiting access to information for non-native speakers

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d) Promoting only one regional language per state

364) Regionalisation's impact on Indian literature involves:

a) A focus solely on English and Hindi literature
b) Rich diversity in themes and languages reflecting various regions
c) The disappearance of regional literary traditions
d) Standardization of literary themes across regions

365) Inter-state relations within India under the influence of regionalisation are characterized
by:
a) Uniform policies and agreements across all states
b) Collaborative and competitive dynamics based on regional interests
c) Isolation of states from each other
d) The absence of any interstate interactions

366) Regional languages' contribution to Indian cinema includes:

a) Producing films exclusively in Hindi
b) Offering a variety of films in different regional languages
c) Limiting the film industry to major urban centers
d) Focusing only on international cinema

367) In terms of tourism, regionalisation in India leads to:

a) A singular focus on national monuments
b) Promotion of diverse regional attractions and cultural experiences
c) Decreased interest in regional destinations
d) Homogenization of tourist experiences

368) The impact of regionalisation on environmental conservation efforts in India is:

a) A national approach with no regional variation
b) Tailoring conservation efforts to specific regional ecosystems and needs
c) Ignoring regional environmental issues
d) Focusing exclusively on urban environmental challenges

369) Regionalisation affects the Indian education system by:

a) Eliminating regional history and culture from curricula

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b) Incorporating regional history, culture, and languages into curricula

c) Standardizing education across all regions
d) Focusing only on international educational content

370) The representation of regional diversity in Indian politics tends to:

a) Reduce the influence of regional issues and leaders
b) Reflect and accommodate diverse regional aspirations and needs
c) Focus only on national leaders and issues
d) Promote a single ideology across all regions

371) The impact of regionalisation on social structures in India is evident in:

a) The eradication of traditional social hierarchies
b) Strengthened regional identities and community ties
c) Uniformity in social norms and practices across regions
d) Decreased importance of family and community

372) Regional economic development in India has led to:

a) Equal economic growth across all states
b) Distinct economic profiles and specializations of different regions
c) A focus solely on agriculture in all regions
d) The elimination of urban-rural economic disparities

373) Cultural exchanges fostered by regionalisation in India contribute to:

a) Diminishing the diversity of cultural practices
b) Enriching national culture through a blend of regional traditions
c) The dominance of a single regional culture nationwide
d) Isolation of regions from each other culturally

374) Challenges brought about by regional diversity in India include:

a) Streamlined national policy-making
b) Balancing regional aspirations with national unity
c) The absence of regional demands in national politics
d) Uniform development and infrastructure across states

375) The preservation of regional languages in India through regionalisation has led to:

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a) The decline of linguistic diversity

b) The strengthening and revitalization of numerous regional languages
c) The dominance of English and Hindi only
d) The neglect of regional literature and media

376) Inter-regional cooperation in India is facilitated by:

a) The suppression of regional identities
b) Shared economic and developmental goals
c) Limiting cultural exchanges between regions
d) Centralized decision-making

377) National policies in India are influenced by regionalisation in terms of:

a) Standardizing policies irrespective of regional needs
b) Tailoring policies to address specific regional issues and contexts
c) Ignoring regional differences in policy-making
d) Focusing exclusively on the needs of the major cities

378) The impact of regionalisation on the preservation of regional heritage sites in India
includes:
a) A national approach to heritage preservation
b) Enhanced focus on protecting and promoting local historical sites
c) Neglect of regional heritage in favor of international sites
d) Uniform restoration techniques applied to all sites

379) In the field of education, the influence of regionalisation in India manifests as:
a) A national curriculum with no regional variation
b) Curricula incorporating regional histories, languages, and cultures
c) Exclusive focus on international education models
d) The decline of traditional educational systems

380) The benefits of regionalisation in Indian society include:

a) Reducing the complexity of governance
b) Fostering regional pride and cultural richness
c) Encouraging uniformity in cultural and social practices
d) Centralizing economic and political power

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381) The most commonly reported crime against women in India is:
a) Cybercrime
b) Domestic violence
c) Intellectual property theft
d) Tax evasion

382) The 'Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act' passed in 2005 in India aims to:
a) Promote gender equality in the workplace
b) Protect women from domestic abuse and violence
c) Encourage women's participation in politics
d) Address wage disparities

383) One of the major challenges in addressing crimes against women in India is:
a) The high rate of female participation in law enforcement
b) Societal stigma and reluctance to report incidents
c) The absence of any legal framework for protection
d) The complete lack of public awareness

384) 'Nirbhaya Fund', established by the Government of India, is intended to:

a) Support women entrepreneurs
b) Provide scholarships for female students
c) Enhance women's safety and security
d) Promote women in sports

385) The role of education in preventing crimes against women includes:

a) Focusing solely on academic achievement
b) Promoting gender sensitization and awareness
c) Avoiding discussions on gender issues
d) Limiting co-educational institutions

386) In the context of workplace harassment, the 'Sexual Harassment of Women at

Workplace Act' in India:
a) Addresses gender discrimination in hiring practices
b) Provides a mechanism to report and address sexual harassment

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c) Focuses on wage equality

d) Encourages women to work from home

387) The impact of media portrayal of women on crimes against them can be seen in:
a) The complete absence of any correlation
b) Reinforcing stereotypes and normalizing violence
c) Promoting gender equality in all forms of media
d) Reducing the incidence of crimes against women

388) Women's safety initiatives in public transportation in India include:

a) Exclusive use of luxury vehicles for women
b) Women-only compartments and helpline numbers
c) Mandatory chauffeur services for women
d) Banning women from using public transport at night

389) The role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in addressing crimes against

women involves:
a) Providing legal assistance and counseling services
b) Promoting only women's participation in politics
c) Focusing on international issues rather than domestic violence
d) Encouraging women to avoid reporting crimes

390) Community policing and neighborhood watch programs in India contribute to women's
safety by:
a) Increasing surveillance on women
b) Creating safer community environments and rapid response systems
c) Discouraging women from participating in public life
d) Focusing only on urban areas

391) The Indian Penal Code (IPC) addresses crimes against women under various sections,
including:
a) Cybersecurity violations
b) Economic offenses
c) Offenses like rape, domestic violence, and dowry harassment
d) Traffic violations

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392) The effectiveness of laws against dowry in India is often hindered by:
a) Lack of awareness about the laws
b) Societal acceptance of dowry as a tradition
c) Strict enforcement of anti-dowry laws
d) The absence of any legal provision against dowry

393) One challenge in the legal system’s handling of crimes against women in India is:
a) Overly rapid court proceedings
b) High levels of female representation in law enforcement
c) Delays and backlogs in the judicial process
d) The absence of women-only police stations

394) The 'POSH Act', which stands for the 'Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act', was enacted in India in:
a) 1950
b) 1972
c) 2013
d) 2001

395) Legal measures for the protection of women in India also include:
a) The Right to Information Act
b) The Consumer Protection Act
c) The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act
d) The Companies Act

396) The role of 'fast track courts' in India in cases of crimes against women is to:
a) Handle economic offenses by women
b) Speed up the judicial process and provide timely justice
c) Focus exclusively on property disputes involving women
d) Deal with traffic violations by women

397) The 'National Commission for Women' in India is tasked with:

a) Promoting entrepreneurship among women
b) Addressing complaints and issues related to crimes against women
c) Organizing cultural events for women

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d) Focusing on women's sports development

398) In the legal context, ‘victim compensation schemes’ for crimes against women in India
are intended to:
a) Compensate for loss of income due to crime
b) Provide financial assistance and support to victims
c) Fund the education of female lawyers
d) Support women's participation in politics

399) Amendments to the 'Dowry Prohibition Act' in India have been made to:
a) Legalize certain forms of dowry
b) Strengthen the penalties and broaden the definition of dowry
c) Focus on dowry exchanges in corporate transactions
d) Reduce the scope of the law

400) The involvement of NGOs and legal aid clinics in supporting women victims of crime
includes:
a) Providing financial loans to start businesses
b) Offering legal advice, counseling, and assistance in accessing justice
c) Encouraging women to settle disputes out of court
d) Focusing solely on employment disputes

401) The prevalence of domestic violence against women in India is often attributed to:
a) Technological advancements
b) Societal norms and gender power imbalances
c) Environmental factors
d) International relations

402) One significant form of crime against women in India, often underreported, is:
a) Intellectual property theft
b) Cyber harassment
c) Tax fraud
d) Traffic offenses

403) Female infanticide and sex-selective abortion in India are examples of:
a) Gender-neutral crimes
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b) Economic crimes
c) Crimes influenced by gender preference and societal attitudes
d) Environmental crimes

404) The 'Dowry Prohibition Act' in India was implemented to curb the crime of:
a) Dowry-related harassment and violence
b) Corporate fraud
c) Environmental violations
d) Traffic violations

405) Stalking, a form of harassment that women in India frequently face, is addressed legally
under:
a) The Indian Penal Code's provisions on personal liberty
b) Environmental protection laws
c) Corporate governance regulations
d) International trade laws

406) Acid attacks against women in India are considered:

a) A form of economic crime
b) A serious form of gender-based violence
c) Unrelated to gender issues
d) A minor offense

407) Efforts to raise awareness about crimes against women in India include:
a) Promoting only traditional gender roles
b) Educational campaigns and public awareness programs
c) Ignoring the issues in media and public forums
d) Focusing solely on economic development

408) Child marriage, though legally banned, continues to be a problem in India due to:
a) Strict adherence to the law
b) Societal traditions and poverty
c) Technological challenges
d) Global economic trends

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409) The role of community initiatives in preventing crimes against women in India is to:
a) Promote patriarchal norms
b) Create supportive networks and conduct local awareness programs
c) Focus exclusively on urban areas
d) Limit women’s participation in public life

410) Human trafficking, including for forced labor and sexual exploitation, impacts women in
India by:
a) Enhancing their economic opportunities
b) Subjecting them to exploitation, abuse, and violations of human rights
c) Increasing their political participation
d) Improving international relations

411) Societal and cultural factors that contribute to crimes against women in India include:
a) Strong legal enforcement of women's rights
b) Progressive gender norms and equality
c) Deep-rooted patriarchal attitudes and gender stereotypes
d) High rates of female participation in governance

412) The role of education in preventing violence against women in India is significant in:
a) Reinforcing traditional gender roles
b) Promoting gender equality and sensitization from a young age
c) Limiting women's access to higher education
d) Focusing solely on vocational training for women

413) A major challenge in implementing laws against crimes on women in India is:
a) The absence of any gender-specific laws
b) Overcrowding in prisons due to high conviction rates
c) Under-reporting of crimes and societal reluctance to address issues
d) Exclusive reliance on non-governmental organizations for law enforcement

414) Public campaigns against crimes on women in India aim to:

a) Increase awareness and change societal attitudes
b) Promote tourism
c) Focus on economic development unrelated to gender issues

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d) Encourage women to refrain from public participation

415) Support systems for victims of gender-based crimes in India typically include:
a) Only legal support without any psychological counseling
b) Comprehensive services like counseling, legal aid, and rehabilitation
c) Financial incentives to discourage reporting of crimes
d) Sole reliance on family support without external assistance

416) The impact of gender-based violence on women's mental health in India can lead to:
a) Improved career opportunities
b) Trauma, depression, and anxiety disorders
c) Increased political participation
d) Enhanced social networking skills

417) In addressing crimes against women, the role of police and law enforcement in India
includes:
a) Avoiding involvement in domestic disputes
b) Ensuring sensitive handling of cases and victim protection
c) Focusing exclusively on urban areas
d) Delegating responsibilities to non-governmental organizations

418) The importance of rehabilitation services for victims of crimes against women is to:
a) Ensure rapid economic development
b) Help victims recover and reintegrate into society
c) Promote international trade agreements
d) Focus on technological advancements

419) In the context of workplace harassment, corporate responsibility in India involves:

a) Implementing and enforcing anti-harassment policies
b) Increasing profits irrespective of employee welfare
c) Outsourcing the handling of harassment cases
d) Focusing on marketing strategies only

420) The effectiveness of restraining orders and legal protection in cases of crimes against
women is dependent on:
a) The economic status of the perpetrator
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b) Effective law enforcement and judicial support

c) The victim's educational background
d) International diplomatic relations

421) Common forms of child abuse in India include:

a) Only physical abuse
b) Physical, emotional, sexual abuse, and neglect
c) Strict academic expectations only
d) Limited access to technology

422) Factors contributing to child abuse in India often include:

a) High levels of child awareness about their rights
b) Societal attitudes, poverty, and lack of education
c) Availability of child care facilities
d) Compulsory education laws

423) The 'Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act' in India was enacted
to:
a) Promote children's participation in sports
b) Protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse
c) Ensure all children attend school
d) Regulate child labor in industries

424) A major challenge in addressing child abuse in India is:

a) The widespread awareness and open discussion about child abuse
b) Under-reporting and societal reluctance to acknowledge abuse
c) Overcrowding in juvenile justice facilities
d) Excessive media attention on every abuse case

425) The role of schools in preventing child abuse in India includes:

a) Ignoring signs of abuse to focus on academic performance
b) Identifying and reporting cases, and providing a safe environment
c) Limiting children's participation in extracurricular activities
d) Focusing solely on physical education

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426) Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) contribute to addressing child abuse in India

by:
a) Providing only financial assistance to families
b) Offering counseling, rehabilitation services, and legal aid
c) Focusing exclusively on urban areas
d) Promoting child labor for economic development

427) The impact of child abuse on the long-term well-being of children in India can lead to:
a) Enhanced social skills and resilience
b) Psychological trauma, behavioral issues, and difficulties in learning
c) Improved academic performance
d) Increased physical fitness

428) Effective strategies for the prevention of child abuse in India include:
a) Decreasing public awareness campaigns
b) Community education, strict law enforcement, and child protection policies
c) Encouraging children to deal with abuse independently
d) Reducing government intervention in child welfare

429) Rehabilitation and support services for child abuse victims in India are essential for:
a) Ensuring children's immediate return to normal activities
b) Helping children recover and cope with the psychological impact of abuse
c) Promoting children's future ability to abuse
d) Discouraging children from reporting abuse

430) In the context of online safety, measures to protect children from abuse include:
a) Unrestricted internet access for all children
b) Monitoring and controlling children's online activities, and educating them about cyber
safety
c) Limiting internet usage to educational purposes only
d) Banning children from using the internet

431) The 'Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act' in India is primarily aimed
at:
a) Regulating employment of children in industries
b) Providing care and protection for children in conflict with the law

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c) Mandating compulsory education for all children

d) Overseeing the administration of schools

432) The 'Integrated Child Protection Scheme' (ICPS) in India focuses on:
a) Enhancing sports facilities for children
b) Strengthening the country's child protection infrastructure
c) Providing financial aid to families with children
d) Promoting child participation in politics

433) A significant challenge in the implementation of child protection laws in India is:
a) Overly efficient judicial processing
b) Insufficient training and resources for law enforcement
c) High levels of awareness about child rights
d) The absence of any form of child labor

434) The 'Right to Education Act' (RTE) in India contributes to child protection by:
a) Ensuring all children have access to basic education
b) Focusing exclusively on higher education
c) Providing education only to children in urban areas
d) Limiting education to private institutions

435) Child Welfare Committees (CWCs) in India are responsible for:

a) Overseeing children's sports activities
b) Managing school curricula
c) Providing care and protection for children in need
d) Conducting financial audits of child care institutions

436) The effectiveness of 'Childline 1098', a helpline in India, is in:

a) Providing business advice to young entrepreneurs
b) Offering emergency assistance and support to children in distress
c) Advising on educational courses
d) Handling complaints about consumer goods

437) Legal measures against child trafficking in India include:

a) Relaxation of border control regulations

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b) Stringent laws and active cross-border cooperation

c) Promotion of child labor in specific industries
d) Encouraging families to monitor their children independently

438) The challenge of coordinating between various agencies in child protection in India
leads to:
a) More efficient child welfare services
b) Potential gaps in protection and care for vulnerable children
c) Increased community participation in child welfare
d) A focus solely on urban children

439) The 'National Policy for Children' in India aims to:

a) Prioritize children's needs in all policy-making
b) Focus on the needs of parents and guardians
c) Limit the scope of child rights
d) Encourage private investment in child care services

440) In the legal context, the role of the 'Child Protection Officer' includes:
a) Providing educational tutoring to children
b) Ensuring the implementation of child protection laws and policies
c) Managing financial grants for child development programs
d) Promoting children in competitive sports

441) One of the primary challenges in addressing child abuse in India is:
a) Over-reporting of cases
b) Lack of comprehensive data and under-reporting of incidents
c) Excessive government intervention
d) The absence of any legal framework for child protection

442) The role of the government in preventing child abuse includes:

a) Enacting and enforcing child protection laws
b) Reducing funding for child welfare programs
c) Delegating child protection responsibilities to private organizations
d) Focusing solely on urban areas

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443) Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) contribute to combating child abuse by:

a) Providing luxury accommodations for children
b) Offering counseling, rehabilitation services, and awareness campaigns
c) Limiting their activities to economic development
d) Promoting child labor as a means of economic growth

444) Community involvement in preventing child abuse is important for:

a) Maintaining traditional practices regardless of their impact on children
b) Creating a supportive environment and vigilance against abuse
c) Ignoring signs of abuse to preserve community reputation
d) Outsourcing child welfare responsibilities to external agencies

445) Challenges in the legal system regarding child abuse cases in India include:
a) Excessively speedy trials
b) Delays in legal proceedings and lack of specialized training for handling such cases
c) Overemphasis on legal approaches while ignoring rehabilitation
d) Complete transparency and efficiency in all child abuse cases

446) The role of educators and schools in addressing child abuse encompasses:
a) Limiting their responsibility to academic performance only
b) Identifying signs of abuse and providing a safe space for children
c) Discouraging children from reporting issues
d) Focusing exclusively on physical education

447) In preventing online child abuse, the role of internet service providers and technology
companies includes:
a) Promoting unrestricted internet access for children
b) Implementing measures to monitor and block inappropriate content
c) Avoiding responsibility for online safety
d) Focusing only on advertising revenues

448) The importance of public awareness campaigns in combating child abuse lies in:
a) Discouraging discussion about child abuse
b) Increasing public knowledge and changing attitudes towards child abuse
c) Focusing only on the economic aspects of abuse

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d) Promoting the idea that child abuse is not a widespread issue

449) The involvement of law enforcement in child abuse cases requires:

a) Prioritizing other crimes over child abuse cases
b) Sensitive and prompt response to allegations of abuse
c) Minimal intervention in cases of domestic abuse
d) Delegating child abuse cases to non-specialized officers

450) Rehabilitation services for child abuse victims in India are crucial for:
a) Encouraging rapid reintegration without addressing trauma
b) Providing psychological support and helping in the healing process
c) Focusing solely on punitive measures against perpetrators
d) Limiting access to counseling and therapy

451) The most prevalent forms of child labor in India typically include work in:
a) Multinational corporations
b) IT and software industries
c) Agriculture, factories, and street vending
d) Government offices

452) Factors contributing to child labor in India often include:

a) Strong enforcement of child labor laws
b) Poverty, lack of education, and family indebtedness
c) High levels of awareness about children's rights
d) Abundance of recreational facilities for children

453) The 'Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act' in India aims to:
a) Encourage child labor in certain industries
b) Prohibit the employment of children in hazardous occupations
c) Limit educational opportunities for children
d) Promote child labor as a means of economic growth

454) A major challenge in eradicating child labor in India is:

a) The absence of any form of child labor in the country
b) Effective implementation and enforcement of laws

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c) Overly strict regulations that harm businesses

d) Excessive focus on child labor in urban areas only

455) The role of education in combating child labor in India includes:

a) Restricting access to education for working children
b) Providing alternative opportunities and promoting the importance of education
c) Ignoring the educational needs of child laborers
d) Focusing solely on higher education

456) Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) contribute to addressing child labor by:

a) Employing children in non-profit activities
b) Providing vocational training to children only
c) Advocacy, rescue operations, and rehabilitation of child laborers
d) Focusing exclusively on urban child labor issues

457) The impact of child labor on a child’s health and development can include:
a) Improved physical fitness and social skills
b) Stunted growth, educational neglect, and psychological trauma
c) Enhanced creativity and problem-solving abilities
d) Increased opportunities for higher education

458) Corporate responsibility in addressing child labor involves:

a) Ensuring supply chains are free from child labor
b) Hiring child laborers for corporate social responsibility projects
c) Focusing on profit maximization without regard to labor practices
d) Outsourcing labor to regions with lax child labor laws

459) Community awareness and involvement in combating child labor are important for:
a) Maintaining traditional labor practices
b) Identifying and reporting instances of child labor
c) Encouraging families to send children to work
d) Focusing solely on the economic benefits of child labor

460) The role of international organizations in addressing child labor in India includes:
a) Promoting cultural exchange programs for child laborers

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b) Providing funding and expertise for child labor eradication programs

c) Encouraging the use of child labor in international trade
d) Limiting intervention to observation and reporting

461) The primary legislation for combating child labor in India is:
a) The Right to Education Act
b) The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act
c) The Juvenile Justice Act
d) The Indian Penal Code

462) The 'Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016' in India
expanded its scope by:
a) Allowing certain forms of child labor
b) Prohibiting child labor in all forms and increasing penalties
c) Focusing only on urban areas
d) Reducing the age limit for child workers

463) A key challenge in enforcing child labor laws in India is:

a) The high cost of implementing these laws
b) Widespread awareness and reporting of child labor
c) Insufficient infrastructure and resources for monitoring and enforcement
d) The absence of child labor in rural areas

464) To combat child labor, the Indian government has implemented schemes such as:
a) 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao'
b) 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'
c) 'National Child Labour Project'
d) 'Make in India'

465) The effectiveness of child labor laws in India is often hindered by:
a) Overzealous law enforcement
b) Lack of awareness among the public and poor implementation
c) Excessive penalties that deter reporting
d) High levels of literacy and education

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466) The role of the judiciary in addressing child labor in India includes:
a) Overlooking cases of child labor
b) Providing legal redress and enforcing child labor laws
c) Limiting intervention to extreme cases only
d) Focusing on adult labor issues

467) International conventions ratified by India for combating child labor include:
a) World Trade Organization agreements
b) The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
c) The Paris Climate Agreement
d) The Geneva Conventions

468) State governments in India play a crucial role in combating child labor by:
a) Delegating responsibility to local communities
b) Implementing state-specific child labor laws and policies
c) Focusing exclusively on industrial regulation
d) Promoting child labor in family businesses

469) Child labor inspections and raids in India are conducted to:
a) Promote businesses employing children
b) Identify and rescue children working in hazardous conditions
c) Discourage foreign investment
d) Collect data for academic research

470) Rehabilitation programs for child laborers in India aim to:

a) Return children to labor after a short break
b) Provide education, vocational training, and psychological support
c) Focus on punitive measures against families
d) Encourage migration to urban areas for better opportunities

471) The Indian government’s flagship program for combating child labor is:
a) 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'
b) 'National Child Labour Project' (NCLP)
c) 'Digital India'
d) 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao'

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472) The role of the 'Ministry of Labour and Employment' in India in addressing child labor
involves:
a) Promoting technology-driven employment
b) Enforcing child labor laws and developing related policies
c) Focusing on adult employment only
d) Overseeing corporate sector labor practices

473) Governmental measures for the prevention of child labor in India include:
a) Reducing budget allocation for child welfare
b) Implementing mandatory education laws
c) Encouraging children to work in family businesses
d) Promoting child entrepreneurship

474) One of the critical challenges for the government in combating child labor is:
a) The absence of international support
b) Balancing industrial growth with child labor eradication
c) High levels of child labor reporting
d) Lack of public interest in the issue

475) The integration of child labor issues into broader policy frameworks includes:
a) Ignoring child labor in policies on education and health
b) Addressing child labor in policies related to poverty alleviation and social welfare
c) Limiting policy focus to urban child labor
d) Separating child labor issues from general labor laws

476) In raising public awareness about child labor, the government of India utilizes:
a) Only print media campaigns
b) Mass media campaigns, education programs, and collaborations with NGOs
c) Exclusive focus on high-profile cases
d) Awareness programs only in major cities

477) Coordination between various government agencies to combat child labor is essential
for:
a) Creating redundant programs
b) Streamlining efforts and sharing resources effectively
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c) Decreasing the overall effectiveness of interventions

d) Focusing solely on punitive measures

478) Governmental rehabilitation programs for child laborers often include:

a) Immediate reintegration into the workforce
b) Educational opportunities, vocational training, and psychological counseling
c) Only short-term shelter facilities
d) Compensation to employers

479) The effectiveness of government inspections and raids in workplaces for child labor law
compliance is impacted by:
a) The high level of corruption in businesses
b) Adequate training, resources, and follow-up actions of inspectors
c) Exclusive reliance on automated monitoring systems
d) Focus on foreign companies only

480) Government partnerships with international organizations in addressing child labor aim
to:
a) Promote trade agreements
b) Obtain funding and expertise for child labor elimination programs
c) Outsource child welfare services
d) Enhance the global image of the country

481) Major causes of youth unrest and agitation in India often include:
a) Excessive leisure and entertainment options
b) Issues like unemployment, educational policies, and political dissatisfaction
c) High levels of youth involvement in governance
d) Overemphasis on youth in media

482) The impact of youth agitation on Indian society and politics can be seen in:
a) The decline in public participation
b) Shaping public opinion and policy reforms
c) Reducing awareness of social issues
d) Limiting access to education

483) Government responses to youth unrest in India have historically included:

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a) Strict censorship and media blackouts

b) Dialogue and policy initiatives addressing youth concerns
c) Complete withdrawal of governmental presence
d) Promotion of youth migration to other countries

484) The role of educational institutions in addressing youth grievances includes:

a) Discouraging political discussions on campuses
b) Providing platforms for dialogue and fostering civic engagement
c) Limiting academic freedom and student activism
d) Focusing solely on technical and vocational training

485) One of the challenges in managing youth unrest in India is:

a) The absence of any youth movements or protests
b) Balancing the need for law and order with the right to peaceful protest
c) Over-representation of youth in political decision-making
d) High levels of satisfaction among youth with government policies

486) Positive outcomes of youth activism and agitation in India can include:
a) Increased social division and conflict
b) The emergence of new leadership and innovative ideas
c) The decline of traditional cultural values
d) Reduced participation in democratic processes

487) Civil society's role in youth unrest in India involves:

a) Suppressing youth voices and demands
b) Supporting youth initiatives and providing mentorship
c) Ignoring the issues raised by youth movements
d) Encouraging youth to focus solely on economic pursuits

488) The influence of social media on youth unrest in India has been:
a) To completely eliminate youth movements
b) Amplifying youth voices and facilitating organization
c) Reducing communication among young activists
d) Promoting only entertainment and leisure activities

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489) Government initiatives to engage with and empower youth in India include:
a) Banning youth participation in politics
b) Programs and policies for youth skill development and employment
c) Ignoring the contributions of youth in national development
d) Reducing investment in education and healthcare

490) The involvement of youth in environmental activism in India demonstrates:

a) Lack of interest in environmental issues
b) A growing concern among youth for sustainability and climate action
c) Youth disengagement from social and political causes
d) A focus on environmental issues at the expense of other social concerns

491) The participation of Indian youth in political movements often stems from concerns
about:
a) Entertainment and sports opportunities
b) Corruption, governance, and social justice issues
c) Overemphasis on youth in policymaking
d) The absence of any cultural activities

492) Technology’s role in mobilizing youth for activism in India includes:

a) Restricting access to information
b) Facilitating communication, organization, and awareness-raising
c) Promoting only entertainment content
d) Limiting youth interactions to specific online platforms

493) Effective strategies for authorities to engage with agitating youth include:
a) Ignoring their demands
b) Open dialogue, inclusion in decision-making, and addressing grievances
c) Imposing stricter laws to curb youth activism
d) Encouraging youth to focus exclusively on economic activities

494) The impact of youth unrest on higher education institutions in India can be seen in:
a) Decreased enrolment rates
b) Increased politicization and debates on campuses
c) A focus only on technical education

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d) The elimination of cultural studies from curricula

495) The role of social media influencers in shaping youth activism in India is:
a) Non-existent
b) Significant in spreading messages and influencing opinions
c) Restricted to promoting consumerism
d) Focused on deterring youth from activism

496) Challenges faced by youth activists in India include:

a) Lack of issues to advocate for
b) Resistance, political backlash, and sometimes legal challenges
c) Excessive support from all sections of society
d) A focus only on global issues, ignoring local concerns

497) The broader societal implications of youth activism in India include:

a) Weakening of democratic institutions
b) Potential for societal change and policy reform
c) Reduced participation in public life
d) Ignorance of traditional values

498) Youth-led initiatives for environmental conservation in India demonstrate:

a) A disregard for environmental issues
b) Engagement with global and national environmental challenges
c) Limited impact on environmental policies
d) A focus on short-term solutions

499) The influence of youth movements on public policy in India can lead to:
a) Increased rigidity in policymaking
b) Reforms that reflect the aspirations and needs of younger generations
c) A decrease in policy innovations
d) Overemphasis on youth-centric policies at the expense of other demographics

500) In addressing youth unrest, the integration of cultural and sports activities by the
government:
a) Is seen as irrelevant

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b) Can provide constructive outlets and engagement opportunities for youth

c) Is discouraged in favor of more strict measures
d) Focuses only on elite sports and cultural events

501) The 'Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act' (MGNREGA) aims
to:
a) Provide temporary employment in urban areas
b) Ensure financial support to farmers
c) Guarantee rural households a certain number of days of wage employment
d) Offer free higher education to rural students

502) The 'Integrated Child Development Services' (ICDS) scheme focuses on:
a) Providing military training to children
b) Offering nutritional support, preschool education, and primary healthcare to children under
6
c) Promoting child labor in rural areas
d) Ensuring all children participate in sports activities

503) The 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana' (PMJDY) was launched to:
a) Increase India's exports
b) Promote financial inclusion by opening bank accounts for the unbanked population
c) Provide free smartphones to youth
d) Encourage tourism in rural areas

504) The 'Mid-Day Meal Scheme' in Indian schools aims to:

a) Provide employment to chefs
b) Enhance academic learning through better nutrition
c) Teach students about gourmet cooking
d) Focus on physical education

505) 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' initiative was launched to:

a) Promote sports among girls
b) Address the issue of declining child sex ratio and promote girl child education
c) Encourage girls to pursue careers in technology
d) Provide financial assistance for marriage

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506) The 'Ayushman Bharat' program in India is designed to:

a) Promote fitness among youth
b) Provide comprehensive health insurance coverage to vulnerable populations
c) Establish sports academies across the country
d) Enhance agricultural productivity

507) The 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' (Clean India Mission) aims to:
a) Promote digital technology in rural areas
b) Achieve nationwide cleanliness and sanitation by constructing toilets and reducing open
defecation
c) Encourage the use of renewable energy
d) Increase the number of IT companies

508) The 'Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana' focuses on:

a) Developing infrastructure in urban areas
b) Enhancing agricultural practices and increasing farmers' income
c) Promoting online education
d) Providing free international travel for farmers

509) 'Ujjwala Yojana' is a scheme aimed at:

a) Providing free cooking gas (LPG) connections to below-poverty-line families
b) Offering free internet services to rural households
c) Building smart cities across India
d) Promoting electric vehicles in urban areas

510) The objective of the 'Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana' (PMAY) is to:
a) Provide affordable housing to all urban dwellers
b) Offer free vacation homes to citizens
c) Build luxury apartments in metropolitan areas
d) Construct stadiums in every city

511) The 'National Health Policy' of India aims to:

a) Privatize all healthcare services
b) Achieve universal health coverage and strengthen healthcare systems
c) Focus exclusively on urban health challenges

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d) Reduce government spending on health

512) The 'Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan' in India is designed to:

a) Promote higher education abroad
b) Achieve universalization of elementary education
c) Limit education to specific social groups
d) Focus on vocational training only

513) The 'National Clean Air Programme' (NCAP) in India targets:

a) Increasing industrial emissions
b) Reducing air pollution to enhance air quality nationwide
c) Focusing on indoor air pollution only
d) Promoting the use of fossil fuels

514) The 'Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi' (PM-KISAN) scheme provides:
a) Technical training for IT professionals
b) Financial support to small and marginal farmers
c) Investment opportunities in the stock market
d) Subsidies for urban housing

515) 'Atal Pension Yojana' is a scheme focused on:

a) Providing pensions to all government employees
b) Offering a guaranteed pension to the unorganized sector
c) Pension only for retired military personnel
d) Discontinuing all existing pension schemes

516) The 'Digital India' initiative aims to:

a) Reduce internet access across the country
b) Transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy
c) Focus solely on digital entertainment
d) Privatize all digital infrastructure

517) The 'Smart Cities Mission' in India is designed to:

a) Build entirely new cities across India
b) Promote the development of urban areas into more efficient, sustainable smart cities

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c) Convert all rural areas into urban regions

d) Limit migration to major cities

518) The 'National Policy for Women' focuses on:

a) Restricting women's participation in the workforce
b) Empowering women and promoting gender equality
c) Focusing only on urban women
d) Reducing educational opportunities for women

519) 'Start-up India' initiative was launched to:

a) Discourage entrepreneurship
b) Foster innovation and support start-ups with various incentives
c) Limit foreign investment in Indian start-ups
d) Promote only large-scale industries

520) The 'National Education Policy' (NEP) introduced in 2020 aims to:
a) Reduce the focus on primary education
b) Overhaul and modernize India's education system at all levels
c) Promote only private educational institutions
d) Discontinue traditional and cultural studies

521) The 'Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana' is a policy aimed at:

a) Promoting digital literacy
b) Providing LPG connections to below-poverty-line households
c) Enhancing employment in the technology sector
d) Building smart cities across India

522) The 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' primarily addresses issues of:

a) Internet connectivity
b) Urban transportation
c) Cleanliness and sanitation
d) Industrial pollution

523) In the context of sustainable development, the 'National Solar Mission' of India aims to:
a) Reduce reliance on solar energy

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b) Increase the use of coal-based power plants

c) Promote the use of solar energy and increase solar power capacity
d) Focus on nuclear energy development

524) The challenge of implementing the 'Right to Education Act' in India includes:
a) Universal access to private education
b) Ensuring quality and accessibility of education for all children
c) Promoting only online education
d) Reducing government funding for education

525) The role of public-private partnerships in Indian public policy is to:

a) Privatize all government services
b) Enhance the efficiency and reach of public services and infrastructure
c) Limit private sector involvement in public projects
d) Focus on privatizing education and health services

526) The 'National Health Mission' focuses on:

a) Providing health insurance to high-income groups
b) Strengthening health systems and improving access to healthcare services
c) Concentrating solely on urban healthcare
d) Reducing government spending on health

527) The 'Jal Jeevan Mission' in India aims to:

a) Provide piped drinking water to every rural household
b) Reduce water conservation efforts
c) Increase bottled water production
d) Promote private ownership of water resources

528) The 'Skill India' initiative is designed to:

a) Discourage vocational training and skill development
b) Equip the youth with vocational skills and training for employment
c) Focus on academic education only
d) Outsource skill development to foreign countries

529) Challenges in implementing the 'Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana' include:

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a) Excessive focus on rural housing

b) Delivering affordable housing within set timelines and budgets
c) Building only luxury housing
d) Ignoring urban housing needs

530) The 'National Nutrition Mission' (POSHAN Abhiyaan) addresses:

a) Only the nutrition of high-income groups
b) Malnutrition and stunting in children and women
c) Nutrition education in private schools
d) Export of nutritional supplements

531) The effectiveness of the 'Janani Suraksha Yojana' in reducing maternal mortality in
India is attributed to:
a) Promoting luxury healthcare services
b) Providing financial incentives for institutional deliveries
c) Focus on cosmetic healthcare
d) Privatization of maternal healthcare

532) The integration of technology in the 'Digital India' initiative helps in:
a) Reducing digital access across the country
b) Enhancing e-governance and digital literacy
c) Promoting only entertainment technology
d) Focusing on technology export

533) 'Make in India' initiative primarily aims to:

a) Discourage manufacturing in India
b) Boost the Indian manufacturing sector and attract foreign investment
c) Limit technological advancements
d) Focus on traditional arts and crafts only

534) The 'Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana' (PMGSY) impacts rural development by:
a) Decreasing connectivity between villages and markets
b) Improving rural road connectivity to facilitate economic growth
c) Focusing solely on urban infrastructure
d) Promoting only air and rail transportation

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535) Strategies for inclusive growth in Indian public policies include:

a) Excluding marginalized sections from developmental programs
b) Addressing inequalities and ensuring access to resources for all
c) Focusing development on metropolitan areas
d) Prioritizing investment in high-income regions

536) The role of monitoring and evaluation in public policy implementation in India is to:
a) Discourage transparency and accountability
b) Assess the impact and effectiveness of policies
c) Increase bureaucratic procedures
d) Focus only on short-term outcomes

537) 'Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana' focuses on:

a) Developing model villages through the adoption by Members of Parliament
b) Promoting only urban development
c) Building luxury resorts in rural areas
d) Reducing investment in rural infrastructure

538) The 'Namami Gange Programme' is an initiative to:

a) Promote industrialization along the Ganges
b) Clean and rejuvenate the River Ganga
c) Encourage water sports in the Ganges
d) Build bridges over the Ganges only

539) In addressing climate change, India’s 'National Action Plan on Climate Change'
(NAPCC) includes:
a) Ignoring global climate agreements
b) Strategies to promote renewable energy and environmental sustainability
c) Focusing on increasing the use of fossil fuels
d) Limiting action to urban areas

540) The 'Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana' is designed to:
a) Discourage skill development in rural youth
b) Provide skill training and employment opportunities for rural youth

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c) Focus on employment in the agricultural sector only

d) Reduce educational opportunities in rural areas

541) The 'Smart Cities Mission' in India aims to address urban development challenges by:
a) Limiting migration to cities
b) Developing efficient, technologically advanced, and sustainable urban spaces
c) Focusing solely on building luxury apartments
d) Reducing public transportation options

542) The 'National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana' (HRIDAY) focuses
on:
a) Promoting digital currencies
b) Preserving and revitalizing the cultural heritage of Indian cities
c) Building new heritage sites
d) Focusing on the development of rural areas

543) The 'Nirbhaya Fund' is an initiative aimed at:

a) Funding space research
b) Enhancing women's safety and security in public spaces
c) Supporting women in political careers
d) Providing financial assistance for female entrepreneurs

544) The 'Digital India' campaign's role in governance includes:

a) Decreasing transparency in government operations
b) Promoting paper-based communication
c) Facilitating digital access to government services
d) Limiting internet usage to urban areas

545) To tackle income inequality, the Indian government has implemented policies such as:
a) Increasing taxes on essential goods
b) Expanding social welfare schemes and financial inclusion initiatives
c) Reducing public spending on health and education
d) Privatizing all public sector enterprises

546) The 'Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation' (AMRUT) aims to:

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a) Discourage investments in urban infrastructure

b) Improve basic urban infrastructure in cities and towns
c) Focus on the development of suburban areas only
d) Privatize water and sanitation services

547) The 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan' (PMSMA) is designed to:
a) Decrease access to maternal health services
b) Provide free health check-ups for pregnant women
c) Focus on child education
d) Promote private maternity services

548) In promoting renewable energy, the Indian government's 'National Wind-Solar Hybrid
Policy' aims to:
a) Reduce the use of renewable energy sources
b) Encourage the integration of wind and solar power generation
c) Focus solely on coal-based power plants
d) Discourage investments in energy infrastructure

549) The 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana' (PMFBY) is a policy designed to:
a) Lower the minimum support price for crops
b) Provide insurance coverage for crop losses due to natural calamities
c) Discourage the use of modern farming techniques
d) Reduce agricultural subsidies

550) The 'Bharatmala Pariyojana' project focuses on:

a) Decreasing connectivity between cities
b) Developing a nationwide network of highways and roads
c) Promoting water transport only
d) Building airports in rural areas

551) The 'Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana' aims to improve agricultural productivity
by:
a) Reducing water availability for agriculture
b) Enhancing irrigation and water conservation practices
c) Promoting urbanization of rural farmland
d) Focusing solely on cash crop cultivation
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552) The 'National Disaster Management Plan' in India is significant for its:
a) Emphasis on post-disaster compensation only
b) Comprehensive approach to disaster prevention, preparedness, and response
c) Exclusive focus on natural disasters, ignoring man-made hazards
d) Limiting its scope to disaster recovery

553) In the field of science and technology, the 'Atal Innovation Mission' aims to:
a) Discourage innovation and entrepreneurship
b) Foster a culture of innovation and research in India
c) Reduce funding for scientific research
d) Promote traditional methods over technological solutions

554) The 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign is an example of public policy focused on:
a) Discouraging gender equality
b) Promoting the education and welfare of the girl child
c) Limiting women’s participation in the workforce
d) Reducing investment in women’s healthcare

555) 'National Policy on Older Persons' in India addresses issues related to:
a) Reducing benefits for the elderly
b) Welfare and support of senior citizens
c) Ignoring the challenges faced by the elderly population
d) Focusing solely on urban elderly

556) The 'National Health Policy' of India includes initiatives for:

a) Decreasing public expenditure on healthcare
b) Universal health coverage and strengthening healthcare delivery systems
c) Privatizing all healthcare services
d) Limiting access to healthcare in rural areas

557) 'Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana' is a maternity benefit program that:
a) Provides educational scholarships to expecting mothers
b) Offers financial assistance to pregnant and lactating women
c) Encourages women to return to work immediately after childbirth

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d) Focuses on providing childcare facilities in corporate offices

558) The 'Jal Jeevan Mission' primarily addresses the challenge of:
a) Increasing bottled water production
b) Providing clean and safe drinking water to rural households
c) Building dams and reservoirs in every state
d) Promoting water sports and tourism

559) India’s 'National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship focuses on:
a) Discouraging skill development and self-employment
b) Enhancing the skills of the workforce and promoting entrepreneurship
c) Reducing vocational training programs
d) Outsourcing skill development to other countries

560) The 'Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana' has impacted rural households by:
a) Reducing access to clean cooking fuel
b) Providing LPG connections to promote the use of clean cooking fuel
c) Encouraging the use of traditional biomass for cooking
d) Focusing on urban households only

561) The 'Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme' (IGNOAPS) provides:
a) Business loans to senior citizens
b) Pension to elderly people living below the poverty line
c) Free travel tickets for international destinations
d) Subsidies for starting new businesses

562) 'Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana' (RSBY) was designed to provide:

a) Health insurance to high-income groups
b) Health insurance coverage to unorganized sector workers and their families
c) Free gym memberships
d) Medical equipment to hospitals

563) The 'Integrated Rural Development Programme' (IRDP) focuses on:

a) Promoting urbanization of rural areas
b) Providing financial assistance for rural businesses

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c) Exporting agricultural products

d) Building IT hubs in rural regions

564) The 'Anganwadi' system under the ICDS scheme is instrumental in:
a) Providing military training to children
b) Offering nutrition, health, and education services to children and mothers
c) Promoting agricultural activities
d) Training adults in information technology

565) 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana' (PMJAY), also known as Ayushman Bharat, aims
to:
a) Reduce the use of technology in healthcare
b) Provide health insurance coverage for secondary and tertiary care
c) Focus only on urban healthcare services
d) Offer financial loans for medical equipment

566) The objective of the 'Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana' is to:

a) Encourage luxury goods consumption
b) Empower the poor through skill development and livelihood opportunities
c) Focus on overseas employment
d) Develop elite sports facilities

567) The 'Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awaas Yojana' (PMGAY) aims to:
a) Provide affordable housing in urban areas
b) Build pucca houses for rural people living below the poverty line
c) Promote rental housing
d) Construct commercial complexes in rural areas

568) 'Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana' is a government scheme designed to:

a) Promote sports among girls
b) Provide financial assistance for higher education and marriage of girl children
c) Offer business loans to women
d) Encourage international travel for girls

569) The 'National Social Assistance Programme' (NSAP) in India provides:

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a) Start-up funds for tech companies

b) Social security benefits to the elderly, widows, and disabled
c) Free international education scholarships
d) Subsidies for purchasing luxury items

570) The 'Swachh Bharat Mission' (Clean India Mission) contributes to public health by:
a) Focusing only on clean energy initiatives
b) Promoting cleanliness through waste management and sanitation improvements
c) Building luxury apartments with modern amenities
d) Providing free health check-ups

571) The 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana' (PMJDY) is a financial inclusion program aimed
at:
a) Providing exclusive banking services to high-income groups
b) Ensuring access to affordable financial services like bank accounts for all households
c) Encouraging foreign investment in the banking sector
d) Limiting digital transactions in rural areas

572) The 'Saubhagya Scheme' or 'Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana' focuses on:
a) Rural electrification and providing electricity connections to all households
b) Promoting the use of non-renewable energy sources
c) Electrification of urban areas only
d) Building nuclear power plants across the country

573) The 'National Nutrition Mission' (POSHAN Abhiyaan) aims to:

a) Increase the export of nutritional supplements
b) Improve nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers
c) Focus on nutritional needs of athletes only
d) Reduce government spending on health and nutrition

574) 'Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan' (PM-SYM) is a scheme for:

a) Providing pension benefits to organized sector workers
b) Offering pension benefits to unorganized sector workers
c) Encouraging early retirement among workers
d) Reducing the workforce in labor-intensive industries

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575) The 'Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan' aims to:

a) Provide higher education exclusively to urban students
b) Integrate schooling from pre-school to senior secondary levels
c) Focus on foreign language education only
d) Privatize the education system

576) 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana' (PMFBY) is an initiative to:

a) Discourage farmers from insuring their crops
b) Provide comprehensive crop insurance to farmers against crop failure
c) Promote only organic farming
d) Decrease government support for agriculture

577) The 'Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana' (PMMY) provides:

a) Loans to large corporations
b) Affordable loans to non-corporate, non-farm small/micro enterprises
c) Financial assistance for overseas travel
d) Grants for scientific research

578) The 'Ujjwala Yojana' has been instrumental in:

a) Reducing the availability of clean cooking fuel in rural areas
b) Providing LPG connections to below-poverty-line households
c) Encouraging the use of coal for cooking
d) Building gas pipelines in urban regions

579) The 'Atal Pension Yojana' (APY) is designed to provide:

a) High-risk investment options for senior citizens
b) A guaranteed pension to the unorganized sector post-retirement
c) Pension only to government employees
d) A reduction in pension funds across all sectors

580) 'Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana' (RSBY) is primarily focused on:

a) Providing luxury healthcare facilities to high-income groups
b) Offering health insurance coverage to families living below the poverty line
c) Reducing government spending on public health

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d) Privatizing all healthcare services

581) The 'National Afforestation Programme' in India is aimed at:

a) Reducing the forest cover in the country
b) Promoting urbanization of forest areas
c) Enhancing forest cover and ecological balance through afforestation
d) Commercial exploitation of forest resources

582) The 'Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana' (PMKVY) focuses on:
a) Discouraging skill development among youth
b) Providing skill training to youth for better employability
c) Limiting job opportunities to specific regions
d) Reducing government involvement in vocational training

583) The 'Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana' is a welfare scheme for:

a) Promoting tourism in urban areas
b) The holistic development of tribal communities
c) Privatizing forest resources
d) Encouraging deforestation

584) The 'Digital India' initiative's role in rural development includes:

a) Reducing internet connectivity in rural areas
b) Enhancing digital infrastructure and literacy in rural regions
c) Focusing only on digital entertainment
d) Limiting access to government services online

585) The 'Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan' or 'Accessible India Campaign' is designed to:
a) Limit infrastructure accessibility for differently-abled people
b) Create a barrier-free environment for persons with disabilities
c) Reduce government spending on disability services
d) Focus solely on urban accessibility

586) 'Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana' contributes to environmental conservation by:

a) Encouraging the use of coal and wood for cooking
b) Providing LPG connections to reduce reliance on polluting cooking fuels

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c) Promoting the construction of coal-based power plants

d) Limiting the use of renewable energy

587) The 'National Rural Livelihood Mission' (NRLM) aims to:

a) Increase rural poverty and unemployment
b) Reduce rural poverty through self-employment and skilled wage employment
c) Focus only on urban employment schemes
d) Discourage community involvement in livelihood initiatives

588) The 'Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana' encourages Members of Parliament to:
a) Focus solely on urban constituencies
b) Adopt villages for holistic development
c) Privatize rural land
d) Reduce investment in rural infrastructure

589) 'Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana' aims to:

a) Increase the cost of medicines
b) Provide affordable generic medicines to the public
c) Limit the availability of healthcare facilities
d) Promote international pharmaceutical companies

590) The 'Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana' is a scheme for:

a) Providing physical aids and assisted-living devices for senior citizens
b) Reducing pension benefits for the elderly
c) Encouraging the elderly to rejoin the workforce
d) Focusing on digital literacy among senior citizens

591) The 'Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban' (PMAY-U) is a program designed to:
a) Limit urbanization
b) Provide affordable housing for urban poor
c) Build luxury housing complexes
d) Decrease investment in urban infrastructure

592) 'Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi' (PM-KISAN) provides:

a) Technical assistance for industrial projects

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b) Direct income support to farmers

c) Loans for large-scale agricultural companies
d) Subsidies for urban real estate developers

593) The 'Janani Suraksha Yojana' aims to improve women’s health by:
a) Offering financial incentives for institutional deliveries
b) Providing free gym memberships to women
c) Encouraging private healthcare investments
d) Reducing healthcare spending

594) 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana' (PMJDY) enhances digital finance by:
a) Reducing the number of bank accounts
b) Promoting financial inclusion through universal banking access
c) Focusing solely on digital currency
d) Limiting digital transactions in rural areas

595) The 'Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram' (RBSK) focuses on:

a) Sports training for children
b) Providing comprehensive healthcare for children
c) Promoting private pediatric care
d) Limiting healthcare access in rural areas

596) The 'National Urban Livelihoods Mission' (NULM) is targeted at:

a) Reducing employment opportunities in urban areas
b) Alleviating poverty and promoting livelihoods in urban regions
c) Focusing only on high-income urban residents
d) Encouraging rural-urban migration

597) 'Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana' (PMVVY) is a scheme for:

a) Encouraging youth sports
b) Providing a pension scheme for senior citizens
c) Reducing pension benefits
d) Promoting technology startups

598) The 'Accessible India Campaign' (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan) aims to:

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a) Decrease accessibility in public spaces

b) Enhance infrastructure accessibility for differently-abled people
c) Limit funding for accessibility projects
d) Focus only on urban accessibility

599) 'Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana' offers:

a) Health insurance for high-income groups
b) Accident insurance at affordable premiums
c) Life insurance exclusively for government employees
d) Financial support for housing development

600) The 'Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana' (DDU-GKY) is designed to:
a) Discourage skill development in rural youth
b) Provide skill training and employment support for rural youth
c) Focus solely on agricultural training
d) Reduce educational opportunities in rural areas

601) Article 15 of the Indian Constitution prohibits:

a) Discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth
b) Freedom of speech and expression
c) The right to vote
d) Education for all

602) Article 17 of the Indian Constitution deals with:

a) The abolition of untouchability
b) Providing compulsory education to children
c) Freedom of religion
d) The right to property

603) The provision for reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes in the Lok Sabha is
included under:
a) Article 14
b) Article 330
c) Article 19
d) Article 29

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604) Article 46 of the Directive Principles of State Policy directs the state to:
a) Promote economic interests and protect against social injustice and exploitation of
Scheduled Castes
b) Establish a uniform civil code
c) Promote international peace and security
d) Organize village panchayats

605) The 'Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act' was
enacted to:
a) Increase reservation quotas in education and employment
b) Prevent the commission of offences against members of Scheduled Castes and Tribes
c) Provide financial assistance to Scheduled Castes and Tribes
d) Abolish reservation in legislatures

606) The reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes in educational institutions is ensured by:
a) Article 29
b) Article 330
c) Article 15(4)
d) Article 46

607) The 'National Commission for Scheduled Castes' functions under which article of the
Constitution?
a) Article 338
b) Article 340
c) Article 32
d) Article 368

608) Article 23 of the Indian Constitution prohibits:

a) Traffic in human beings and forced labor, including its practice in any form
b) Right to freedom of speech and expression
c) Right to form associations or unions
d) The practice of untouchability

609) Reservation in promotion for Scheduled Castes in government jobs is addressed under:
a) Article 16(4A)

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b) Article 15(4)
c) Article 330
d) Article 46

610) The concept of 'Creamy Layer', excluding the relatively advanced members of
Scheduled Castes from reservation benefits, applies to:
a) Scheduled Castes
b) Scheduled Tribes
c) Other Backward Classes (OBCs)
d) None of the above

611) Article 341 of the Indian Constitution pertains to:

a) The power of the President to specify Scheduled Castes in various states
b) The right to education for all
c) The provision for financial emergency
d) The establishment of the Election Commission

612) The 'Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955' was enacted to:
a) Enhance economic development
b) Enforce the abolition of untouchability and prevent atrocities
c) Promote the rights of minority communities
d) Regulate religious practices

613) State governments play a role in the upliftment of Scheduled Castes by:
a) Implementing central government policies and initiating state-level schemes
b) Reducing reservations in education and employment
c) Promoting private sector initiatives only
d) Limiting access to public services

614) The 'Post Matric Scholarship Scheme' for Scheduled Castes aims to:
a) Discourage higher education among Scheduled Castes
b) Provide financial assistance for education beyond the tenth grade
c) Limit scholarships to technical education
d) Offer scholarships exclusively for overseas education

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615) The concept of 'Special Component Plan' (SCP) for Scheduled Castes involves:
a) Allocating a portion of the total plan outlay of states for the development of Scheduled
Castes
b) Focusing on military training
c) Privatizing natural resources in Scheduled Castes dominated areas
d) Reducing social welfare spending

616) The 'Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan' (SCSP) is a strategy to:

a) Channel investment directly for the benefit of Scheduled Castes
b) Promote only industrial development
c) Encourage urbanization in Scheduled Castes dominated regions
d) Limit educational opportunities

617) 'Stand Up India Scheme' supports Scheduled Castes by:

a) Providing loans to set up green energy projects only
b) Facilitating bank loans for entrepreneurial ventures by SC/ST individuals
c) Offering travel grants
d) Reducing investment in rural areas

618) The 'Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act,
2013' aims to:
a) Legalize manual scavenging in certain conditions
b) Eradicate the practice of manual scavenging and provide rehabilitation
c) Focus on mechanizing all sanitation work
d) Increase employment in manual scavenging

619) The impact of reservation policies for Scheduled Castes in public employment has
been:
a) A reduction in the efficiency of public services
b) Increased representation and opportunities for Scheduled Castes in government jobs
c) Limited impact on their socio-economic status
d) A decrease in the number of government jobs available

620) 'Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana' aims to develop:

a) Model villages with 100% urban facilities
b) Integrated development in villages with a high population of Scheduled Castes

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c) Only the agricultural sector in villages

d) Tourism in rural areas

621) The 'National Overseas Scholarship Scheme' for Scheduled Castes aims to:
a) Restrict international travel for educational purposes
b) Provide scholarships for higher education abroad
c) Focus on cultural exchange programs only
d) Limit scholarships to technical fields

622) The 'Reservation Policy' in government jobs for Scheduled Castes is mandated under:
a) Article 14 of the Constitution
b) Article 15(4) and Article 16(4) of the Constitution
c) Article 21 of the Constitution
d) Article 370 of the Constitution

623) 'The Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015' was
enacted to:
a) Ease the provisions of the original Act
b) Strengthen the provisions of the original Act to prevent atrocities
c) Focus only on economic development
d) Reduce government intervention in social justice

624) Land rights policies for Scheduled Castes aim to:

a) Encourage urban development at the expense of agricultural land
b) Ensure land ownership and prevent land alienation
c) Privatize agricultural land
d) Limit land ownership to certain communities

625) In the context of Panchayati Raj, the 'Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act'
(PESA) provides for:
a) Reduction of powers of Panchayats in Scheduled Areas
b) Greater autonomy and decision-making powers to Panchayats in Scheduled Areas
c) Disbanding Panchayats in Scheduled Areas
d) Exclusive control by the state governments over Scheduled Areas

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626) The 'Dr. Ambedkar Scheme for Social Integration through Inter-Caste Marriages'
promotes:
a) Restricting inter-caste marriages
b) Providing financial incentive for inter-caste marriages
c) Focus on marriages within the same caste
d) Encouraging arranged marriages

627) The 'Anusuchit Jati Shiksha Loan Yojana' (Scheduled Caste Education Loan Scheme)
aims to provide:
a) Loans for business ventures only
b) Educational loans at subsidized rates for Scheduled Caste students
c) Loans for overseas travel
d) Financial assistance for agricultural activities

628) Social security measures for Scheduled Castes include:

a) Reduction in healthcare benefits
b) Pension schemes, healthcare coverage, and insurance plans
c) Limiting access to public welfare programs
d) Focusing solely on urban populations

629) The 'Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes' is a scheme designed to:
a) Discourage entrepreneurship among Scheduled Castes
b) Provide access to capital for Scheduled Caste entrepreneurs
c) Limit funding to non-Scheduled Caste individuals
d) Focus on foreign investments

630) The role of 'District Social Welfare Officers' in Scheduled Caste welfare includes:
a) Reducing government support in social welfare programs
b) Overseeing the implementation of schemes and addressing grievances
c) Focusing exclusively on urban development
d) Privatizing social welfare services

631) The 'Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989' was amended in
2015 to:
a) Reduce the scope of atrocities covered under the act
b) Strengthen the provisions and include more stringent penalties for offenders

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c) Exclude certain crimes from the act

d) Focus solely on economic development of Scheduled Castes

632) Under the 'Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955', it is a punishable offense to:
a) Promote the use of renewable energy
b) Practise or propagate untouchability in any form
c) Implement reservation in educational institutions
d) Promote digital literacy

633) The 'National Commission for Scheduled Castes', established under Article 338, is
responsible for:
a) Overseeing the implementation of reservation policies in private companies
b) Investigating and monitoring matters relating to the safeguards for Scheduled Castes
c) Providing financial aid to Scheduled Castes
d) Regulating religious practices

634) The 'Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009' (RTE Act) benefits
Scheduled Castes by:
a) Offering reservations in private educational institutions
b) Ensuring free and compulsory education to all children aged 6 to 14
c) Providing scholarships for overseas education
d) Focusing on vocational training

635) The 'Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act,
2013' provides for:
a) Legalizing manual scavenging in specific circumstances
b) Eradicating manual scavenging and rehabilitating individuals engaged in this work
c) Incentivizing manual scavenging as a profession
d) Promoting the use of technology in sanitation

636) The 'Forest Rights Act, 2006' is significant for Scheduled Castes because it:
a) Limits their access to forest resources
b) Recognizes and vests forest rights and occupation in forest land in forest-dwelling
Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers
c) Encourages deforestation for commercial purposes
d) Focuses on wildlife conservation only

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637) The 'Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act' (MGNREGA)
supports Scheduled Castes by:
a) Providing guaranteed rural employment for a minimum number of days each year
b) Focusing on urban employment schemes
c) Reducing wages for rural employment
d)

Offering employment only in non-agricultural sectors

638) The 'Poverty Alleviation Programs' in India, such as the 'Indira Awaas Yojana', aid
Scheduled Castes by:
a) Providing housing and financial assistance to elevate their living standards
b) Reducing subsidies and financial support
c) Focusing exclusively on urban poverty alleviation
d) Promoting private investments in Scheduled Caste dominated regions

639) 'The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976' impacts Scheduled Castes by:
a) Encouraging bonded labor in agricultural sectors
b) Abolishing the bonded labor system and freeing bonded laborers, including many from
Scheduled Castes
c) Limiting the act to industrial workers
d) Increasing the prevalence of bonded labor

640) The 'Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana' specifically targets:

a) The development of urban infrastructure
b) Model village development in areas with a high population of Scheduled Castes
c) Establishment of technology parks
d) Coastal area development

641) The 'Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989'
primarily aims to:
a) Provide economic benefits to Scheduled Castes and Tribes
b) Protect Scheduled Castes and Tribes from social discrimination and physical abuse
c) Offer reservations in educational institutions
d) Promote cultural heritage of Scheduled Castes and Tribes

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642) The 'Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Rules, 1995' were framed
to:
a) Define the types of atrocities and set up mechanisms for their redressal
b) Decrease the penalties for crimes against Scheduled Castes and Tribes
c) Limit the implementation of the 1989 Act
d) Encourage inter-caste marriages

643) 'The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act,
2013' seeks to:
a) Legalize certain forms of manual scavenging
b) Eradicate manual scavenging and rehabilitate the workers involved
c) Promote mechanization in sanitation without addressing worker welfare
d) Focus on urban sanitation only

644) Under the Indian Constitution, the 'National Commission for Scheduled Castes' is
formed according to:
a) Article 338
b) Article 342
c) Article 370
d) Article 16

645) 'The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009' (RTE Act) aids
Scheduled Castes by:
a) Mandating 50% reservation in all private schools
b) Ensuring free and compulsory education to children aged 6 to 14
c) Providing scholarships for overseas education
d) Focusing on vocational training only

646) Article 46 of the Indian Constitution directs the State to:

a) Reduce its involvement in the economic development of weaker sections
b) Promote educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes and protect them from
social injustice
c) Privatize education and healthcare services
d) Encourage private investment in tribal areas

647) The 'Post Matric Scholarship Scheme' for Scheduled Castes provides:
a) Travel grants for international education

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b) Financial assistance for education beyond the tenth grade

c) Scholarships for sports training
d) Funding for cultural exchange programs

648) 'The Civil Rights Act, 1955' is significant for Scheduled Castes as it:
a) Promotes economic reforms
b) Prohibits the practice of untouchability in any form
c) Provides reservations in the private sector
d) Focuses on technology development

649) 'The Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana' is aimed at:

a) Developing model villages in predominantly Scheduled Caste areas
b) Urban development projects
c) Promoting industrialization in rural areas
d) Building smart cities across India

650) 'The National Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Castes' provides:
a) Funds for entrepreneurial ventures abroad
b) Scholarships for higher education overseas
c) Subsidies for international trade
d) Grants for cultural tours abroad

651) The 'Scheduled Castes Development Office' typically functions at which level of
government to implement welfare schemes?
a) Central Government
b) State Government
c) District Level
d) Panchayat Level

652) The 'National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation' (NSCFDC) is
primarily involved in:
a) Promoting cultural heritage
b) Providing financial and developmental support to Scheduled Castes
c) Organizing international trade fairs
d) Implementing environmental conservation projects

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653) The 'Dr. Ambedkar Central Sector Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Educational Loan for
Overseas Studies' benefits Scheduled Castes by:
a) Subsidizing interest on educational loans for studying abroad
b) Offering full scholarships for domestic education
c) Restricting educational opportunities
d) Providing travel grants for international conferences

654) The primary objective of the 'Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana' (PMGSY) for
Scheduled Castes is to:
a) Enhance road connectivity in urban areas
b) Improve rural road connectivity, especially in areas predominantly inhabited by Scheduled
Castes
c) Build highways connecting major cities
d) Focus on air transportation

655) The 'Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojna' provides for:

a) Luxury housing for high-income groups
b) Hostel facilities for Scheduled Caste students
c) Commercial real estate development
d) Rental assistance for urban residents

656) The 'Self-Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers' (SRMS)

focuses on:
a) Continuing the practice of manual scavenging
b) Providing alternative employment and rehabilitation to former manual scavengers
c) Promoting automation in sanitation work
d) Encouraging rural to urban migration

657) 'The Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana' aims to achieve integrated development in
villages with a high proportion of:
a) Industrial units
b) Scheduled Castes population
c) Tourist attractions
d) Agricultural land

658) The 'Anusuchit Jati Shiksha Loan Yojana' (Scheduled Caste Education Loan Scheme)
is intended to provide:

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a) Business loans to entrepreneurs

b) Educational loans at subsidized rates for Scheduled Caste students
c) Agricultural loans to farmers
d) Housing loans for urban development

659) 'The National Commission for Scheduled Castes', set up under Article 338 of the
Constitution, is responsible for:
a) Designing new educational curricula
b) Monitoring and safeguarding the interests of Scheduled Castes
c) Regulating religious practices
d) Overseeing international trade agreements

660) The impact of reservation policies in educational institutions on Scheduled Castes

includes:
a) Decreased access to higher education
b) Increased opportunities and representation in higher education
c) Isolation of Scheduled Castes in educational settings
d) Reduction in the quality of education

661) The 'Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest
Rights) Act, 2006' primarily aims to:
a) Restrict the rights of Scheduled Tribes to forest land
b) Recognize and vest the forest rights and occupation in forest land in Scheduled Tribes
c) Promote commercial deforestation
d) Encourage urban development in forest areas

662) Article 342 of the Indian Constitution pertains to:

a) The right to education for all
b) The power of the President to specify Scheduled Tribes in states and union territories
c) The establishment of Panchayati Raj institutions
d) The promotion of international trade

663) The 'Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act 1996' (PESA) is significant for
Scheduled Tribes because it:
a) Limits the autonomy of tribal communities in managing natural resources
b) Provides self-governance with respect to traditional rights and management of resources
c) Encourages industrialization in tribal areas
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d) Focuses on urbanizing tribal regions

664) The 'National Tribal Policy' aims to:

a) Reduce government intervention in tribal affairs
b) Address the socio-economic development of tribal people and preserve their cultural
heritage
c) Promote relocation of tribal communities
d) Limit educational and employment opportunities for tribal people

665) 'Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana' focuses on:

a) The holistic development of tribal communities
b) Encouraging private investments in tribal regions
c) Reducing forest cover for industrial use
d) Promoting tourism in tribal areas

666) The 'Tribal Sub-Plan' (TSP) strategy is designed to:

a) Channelize funds for the development of Scheduled Tribes
b) Focus on urban development
c) Decrease financial allocations for tribal areas
d) Promote commercial activities in tribal areas

667) The 'Forest Rights Act, 2006' benefits Scheduled Tribes by:
a) Allowing unrestricted commercial exploitation of forest resources
b) Granting legal recognition to the rights of forest-dwelling Scheduled Tribes
c) Reducing the protected areas in forests
d) Encouraging the privatization of forests

668) Article 275(1) of the Indian Constitution is related to:

a) Grant-in-aid for promoting the welfare of Scheduled Tribes and raising the level of
administration in the Scheduled

Areas
b) Special provisions for women and children
c) Establishment of educational institutions
d) Development of sports facilities in tribal areas

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669) The 'Ministry of Tribal Affairs' in India is responsible for:

a) Promoting international trade agreements
b) Overseeing the overall policy, planning, and coordination of programs for the development
of Scheduled Tribes
c) Managing wildlife reserves
d) Focusing exclusively on urban tribal communities

670) 'The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India' (TRIFED) aims to:
a) Facilitate the trade of tribal products
b) Promote foreign direct investment in tribal areas
c) Reduce governmental support for tribal artisans
d) Focus on the export of non-tribal products

671) The 'Eklavya Model Residential Schools' are established with the aim of:
a) Providing higher education in urban areas
b) Offering quality education to Scheduled Tribe students in remote areas
c) Reducing educational opportunities for tribal communities
d) Focusing on technical and vocational training only

672) The 'Tribal Rights Act, 2006' (Forest Rights Act) allows Scheduled Tribes to:
a) Claim individual and community rights over forest land and resources
b) Engage in unrestricted deforestation
c) Sell forest land to non-tribal entities
d) Prioritize industrial use of forest resources

673) The 'National Tribal Carnival' in India is organized to:

a) Promote tourism in tribal areas
b) Showcase and celebrate the cultural heritage of Scheduled Tribes
c) Encourage urbanization in tribal regions
d) Focus on commercial activities in tribal areas

674) 'Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana' is aimed at:

a) Enhancing the income of tribals through value addition to minor forest produce
b) Reducing government support for tribal artisans
c) Limiting tribal access to forest resources

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d) Encouraging the relocation of tribal communities

675) The 'Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Minor Forest Produce (MFP)' scheme benefits
Scheduled Tribes by:
a) Lowering the prices of forest produce
b) Guaranteeing fair prices for forest produce collected by tribals
c) Promoting the export of minor forest produce
d) Focusing on the industrial use of forest produce

676) 'The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest
Rights) Act' provides for:
a) The eviction of Scheduled Tribes from forest areas
b) Recognizing the habitat rights of Scheduled Tribes in forests
c) Commercializing forest resources for revenue generation
d) Privatizing forest reserves

677) 'The Tribal Health and Nutrition Portal' serves to:

a) Limit healthcare access for Scheduled Tribes
b) Provide information and resources on tribal health and nutrition
c) Promote only traditional medicine
d) Reduce government spending on tribal healthcare

678) The 'Constitutional Provisions for Scheduled Tribes' under Article 15(4) and Article
16(4) ensure:
a) Limitations on educational and employment opportunities
b) Reservation of seats in educational institutions and government jobs
c) Exclusive economic benefits for non-tribal populations
d) Restrictions on cultural practices

679) 'TRIFED' (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India) operates

with the primary objective of:
a) Increasing urbanization in tribal areas
b) Marketing and promoting tribal art and handicrafts
c) Privatizing tribal land
d) Focusing on agricultural development

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680) The 'Scheme of Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)'

focuses on:
a) Reducing financial assistance to PVTGs
b) Comprehensive socio-economic development of PVTGs
c) Limiting educational and healthcare services for PVTGs
d) Encouraging industrial activities in areas inhabited by PVTGs

681) Article 366(25) of the Indian Constitution defines Scheduled Tribes as:
a) Groups identified by the President of India
b) Communities listed in the Sixth Schedule
c) Tribes or tribal communities as specified by the Constitution
d) Groups identified by the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes

682) Article 46 of the Directive Principles of State Policy directs the state to:
a) Focus exclusively on the economic and educational interests of the wealthy
b) Promote the economic and educational interests of Scheduled Tribes
c) Reduce funding for tribal welfare
d) Encourage privatization in tribal areas

683) Under Article 330 of the Indian Constitution, provision is made for:
a) Reservation of seats for Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha
b) Special powers for the President regarding tribal areas
c) Abolition of tribal customs and traditions
d) Nationalization of tribal land

684) The Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with:

a) Administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes
b) Establishment of Panchayati Raj institutions
c) Uniform civil code for the citizens
d) Provisions for higher education

685) Article 275(1) of the Constitution provides for:

a) Grant-in-aid for promoting the welfare of Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Areas
b) Reservation in private sector jobs
c) Special provisions for minorities

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d) Setting up of special courts for Scheduled Tribes

686) Article 342 of the Constitution empowers:

a) The Prime Minister to define Scheduled Tribes
b) The Parliament to alter the list of Scheduled Tribes
c) The President to specify the Scheduled Tribes in various states
d) The Judiciary to interpret the definition of Scheduled Tribes

687) The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution provides for:

a) Administration of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram
b) Reservation policies in education and employment
c) Financial autonomy for tribal regions
d) Special rights for women in tribal areas

688) Article 19(5) in the context of Scheduled Tribes allows the State to:
a) Impose restrictions on the right to freedom of movement to protect the interests of
Scheduled Tribes
b) Prevent Scheduled Tribes from practicing their traditions
c) Limit the political representation of Scheduled Tribes
d) Curtail the cultural rights of Scheduled Tribes

689) The Tribal Advisory Councils are constituted under which provision of the Constitution?
a) Fifth Schedule
b) Sixth Schedule
c) Article 330
d) Article 342

690) Article 15(4) of the Indian Constitution enables the State to make:
a) Special provisions for the advancement of socially and educationally backward classes
and Scheduled Tribes
b) Laws restricting the movement of Scheduled Tribes
c) Provisions for the economic development of upper castes
d) Rules for the privatization of tribal land

691) Article 244 of the Indian Constitution provides for:

a) Administration of Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas
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b) The establishment of minority educational institutions

c) Reservation of seats in higher education
d) Special provisions for women and children

692) The 'Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest
Rights) Act, 2006' under Article 342:
a) Aims to recognize and vest forest rights in Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest
dwellers
b) Permits unrestricted commercial logging in forests
c) Promotes industrialization in forest areas
d) Restricts Scheduled Tribes from accessing forest resources

693) Article 275(1) specifically provides:

a) Grants-in-aid to states for promoting welfare of Scheduled Tribes and raising the
administration level in Scheduled Areas
b) Funds for urban development projects
c) Subsidies for industrial ventures
d) Financial aid for international trade

694) Under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution, the Governor of a state has:
a) No role in the administration of Scheduled Areas
b) The power to make regulations for peace and good governance in Scheduled Areas
c) Authority to privatize land in Scheduled Areas
d) The ability to override central government laws

695) The role of 'Tribal Advisory Councils' is to:

a) Advise on matters pertaining to the welfare and advancement of Scheduled Tribes in the
state
b) Oversee international diplomatic relations
c) Manage financial investments in tribal regions
d) Direct the educational curriculum in tribal areas

696) Article 330 and Article 332 of the Indian Constitution provide for:
a) Reservation of seats for Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative
Assemblies
b) Quotas in private sector employment
c) Special rights to practice traditional customs

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) Limitations on land ownership by Scheduled Tribes

697) The 'Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act 1996' (PESA) allows for:
a) The dissolution of Panchayats in Scheduled Areas
b) Greater autonomy for Panchayats in managing resources in Scheduled Areas
c) The centralization of governance in tribal regions
d) Restricting traditional practices in Panchayats

698) The 'Distinctive Cultural Rights' of Scheduled Tribes are protected under Article:
a) 29, which recognizes the right to conserve distinct language, script, or culture
b) 14, ensuring equality before the law
c) 19, providing freedom of speech and expression
d) 21, ensuring protection of life and personal liberty

699) The creation of 'Autonomous District Councils' under the Sixth Schedule provides for:
a) Complete political and administrative control by the state government
b) Self-governance by tribal communities in certain northeastern states
c) The privatization of land management in tribal areas
d) Centralized planning of economic development in tribal districts

700) The 'National Commission for Scheduled Tribes', constituted under Article 338A, is
tasked with:
a) Promoting trade and commerce in tribal areas
b) Safeguarding the constitutional rights of Scheduled Tribes
c) Overseeing technology development in tribal regions
d) Managing forest resources exclusively

701) Article 244A of the Indian Constitution allows for the formation of:
a) New states within the Indian Union
b) Autonomous states within certain tribal areas
c) Special economic zones in tribal regions
d) Central universities in tribal areas

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702) The 'Ministry of Tribal Affairs' was established to:

a) Focus exclusively on urban tribal communities
b) Oversee the overall policy, planning, and coordination of programs for the development of
Scheduled Tribes

c) Regulate the international trade of tribal products

d) Manage wildlife reserves in tribal areas

703) The 'Tribal Sub-Plan' (TSP) strategy is designed to:

a) Channelize funds for the development of Scheduled Tribes
b) Focus on urban development
c) Decrease financial allocations for tribal areas
d) Promote commercial activities in tribal areas

704) Article 330 of the Indian Constitution makes provision for:

a) Special courts for Scheduled Tribes
b) Reservation of seats for Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha
c) Free legal aid for Scheduled Tribes
d) Government subsidies for tribal businesses

705) The 'Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana' focuses on:

a) The holistic development of tribal communities
b) Encouraging private investments in tribal regions
c) Reducing forest cover for industrial use
d) Promoting tourism in tribal areas

706) Article 19(5) of the Constitution permits the State to:

a) Impose restrictions on the right to freedom of movement to protect the interests of
Scheduled Tribes
b) Prevent Scheduled Tribes from practicing their traditions
c) Limit the political representation of Scheduled Tribes
d) Curtail the cultural rights of Scheduled Tribes

707) The 'Forest Rights Act, 2006' is critical for Scheduled Tribes as it:
a) Allows for the commercial exploitation of forest resources

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b) Recognizes and vests forest rights in Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest
dwellers
c) Prohibits Scheduled Tribes from accessing forest resources
d) Encourages the privatization of forest lands

708) Under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution, the Governor of a state is empowered to:
a) Make regulations for peace and good governance in Scheduled Areas
b) Override any central law in Scheduled Areas
c) Privatize land in Scheduled Areas
d) Exclude Scheduled Areas from state jurisdiction

709) Article 29 of the Indian Constitution recognizes the right of minorities to:
a) Establish and administer educational institutions
b) Bear arms for self-defense
c) Form political parties based on religion
d) Prohibit members of other communities from residing in certain areas

710) The 'National Commission for Minorities' was established under which statutory
provision?
a) The National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992
b) The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
c) The Minority Commission Act, 1978
d) The Human Rights Act, 1993

711) The 'Prime Minister’s 15-Point Programme for the Welfare of Minorities' aims to:
a) Enhance the socio-economic status of minority communities
b) Provide exclusive business rights to minority communities
c) Limit educational opportunities

for minorities
d) Restrict minorities to specific occupations

712) Article 30 of the Indian Constitution grants minorities the right to:
a) Equal pay for equal work
b) Establish and administer educational institutions of their choice
c) Seek asylum in foreign countries
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d) Override central government laws in their communities

713) The 'Maulana Azad Education Foundation' is aimed at:

a) Promoting sports among minority communities
b) Providing educational scholarships and enhancing educational infrastructure for minorities
c) Establishing minority-exclusive economic zones
d) Conducting minority cultural festivals

714) The 'Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme' for minorities is intended to:

a) Provide financial assistance for education up to the tenth grade
b) Offer overseas education opportunities
c) Encourage minority students to pursue only religious studies
d) Limit educational benefits to minority students in urban areas

715) The 'Waqf Act, 1995' primarily deals with:

a) The regulation and protection of waqf properties in India
b) Establishment of new religious sites for minorities
c) Providing housing loans to minority communities
d) Setting up minority-owned businesses

716) The 'Ministry of Minority Affairs' was created to:

a) Oversee foreign trade by minority communities
b) Ensure a focused approach towards issues relating to minorities
c) Manage natural resources in minority-dominated regions
d) Promote minority participation in defense services

717) The 'Multi-sectoral Development Programme' (MsDP) for minorities aims to:
a) Provide exclusive economic benefits to non-minority populations
b) Address development deficits in minority concentration areas
c) Restrict minorities to specific sectors of development
d) Focus solely on religious development

718) Article 350B of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of:
a) Special Courts for minorities
b) The office of the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities

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c) Minority educational institutions

d) Reserved seats in the Parliament for minorities

719) The 'Protection of Linguistic Minorities' is addressed in which part of the Indian
Constitution?
a) Part III - Fundamental Rights
b) Part IV - Directive Principles of State Policy
c) Part XVII - Official Language
d) Part XIX - Miscellaneous

720) The 'District Minorities Welfare Officer' plays a crucial role in:
a) Supervising industrial development in minority-dominated areas
b) Implementing minority welfare programs at the district level
c) Regulating religious practices of minority communities
d) Managing foreign investments in minority areas

721) The 'National Commission for Minorities Educational Institutions Act, 2004' aims to:
a) Establish a commission for minority educational institutions
b) Limit the establishment of educational institutions by minorities
c) Promote only religious education among minorities
d) Restrict minorities from accessing higher education

722) The 'Meritorious Scholarship Scheme for Students from Minority Communities' is
designed to:
a) Provide scholarships for sports achievements only
b) Support minority students pursuing professional and technical courses
c) Offer scholarships exclusively for overseas education
d) Limit scholarships to minority students in certain regions

723) 'The Equal Opportunity Commission' proposed for minorities is intended to:
a) Address grievances related to discrimination against minorities
b) Provide employment opportunities in government sectors only
c) Focus on equal opportunities in cultural activities
d) Limit the participation of minorities in economic activities

724) The 'Scheme for Leadership Development of Minority Women' includes:

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a) Training programs to enhance leadership skills and empowerment

b) Providing financial assistance for starting businesses
c) Limiting women's participation to domestic roles
d) Promoting traditional arts and crafts only

725) Article 350A of the Indian Constitution focuses on:

a) The obligation of the State to provide facilities for instruction in the mother tongue at the
primary stage
b) Reservation policies in higher education
c) The right to cultural and educational autonomy for minorities
d) The establishment of special courts for minorities

726) The 'Ministry of Minority Affairs' was formed in:

a) 1947, immediately after India's independence
b) 1975, during the Emergency period
c) 1993, post the liberalization of the Indian economy
d) 2006, to ensure a focused approach to minority issues

727) 'The Haj Committee Act, 2002' regulates:

a) The administration and functioning of the Haj Committee of India
b) The allocation of quotas for religious pilgrimages for all communities
c) The distribution of educational scholarships for minorities
d) The management of waqf properties

728) 'The Wakf Act, 1995' is significant for minorities because it:
a) Ensures the protection and proper utilization of waqf properties
b) Establishes educational institutions for minority communities
c) Governs the electoral process in minority-dominated areas
d) Regulates the financial investments of minority institutions

729) The 'Dargah Khwaja Saheb Act, 1955' pertains to the management of:
a) The shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer
b) All religious institutions in India
c) Educational institutions for minorities
d) National parks and wildlife sanctuaries

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730) 'The Christian Marriage Act, 1872' regulates:

a) The property rights of Christians in India
b) Marriages and divorce among the Christian community
c) The establishment of churches
d) Christian missionary activities

731) The 'Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board' is established under which legal framework?
a) The Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir
b) The Waqf Act, 1995
c) The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019
d) The Indian Trusts Act, 1882

732) The 'Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936' provides for:
a) The governance of matrimonial issues in the Parsi community
b) Tax exemptions for Parsi-owned businesses
c) The establishment of Parsi educational institutions
d) The conservation of Parsi cultural heritage sites

733) The 'Commission for Linguistic Minorities' in India is responsible for:

a) Promoting linguistic diversity in educational curricula
b) Safeguarding the rights of linguistic minorities
c) Regulating the use of minority languages in official communication
d) Overseeing the translation of legal documents into minority languages

734) The 'National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation' (NMDFC) aims to:
a) Provide financial support and development assistance to minority communities
b) Manage minority representation in sports
c) Regulate international trade involving minority communities
d) Promote foreign investments in minority-dominated regions

735) 'The Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925' was enacted to:

a) Nationalize all Sikh Gurdwaras
b) Regulate the administration of Gurdwaras in certain regions
c) Restrict the religious practices of Sikhs

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d) Establish Sikh educational institutions

736) Article 350B of the Indian Constitution deals with:

a) Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities
b) Reservation policies for linguistic minorities
c) Protection of minority languages in Parliament
d) Educational rights of linguistic minorities

737) The 'Buddhist Monuments Preservation Act' focuses on:

a) The commercial development of Buddhist sites
b) Preserving and maintaining ancient Buddhist monuments
c) Restricting religious practices at Buddhist monuments
d) Promoting tourism in Buddhist areas

738) 'The Central Wakf Council' is constituted to:

a) Advise the Central Government on matters concerning the administration of Wakfs
b) Coordinate international pilgrimage trips for Muslims
c) Regulate educational curricula in madrasas
d) Oversee financial transactions of Islamic institutions

739) 'The National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992' was enacted to:
a) Establish the National Commission for Minorities
b) Regulate minority educational institutions
c) Provide financial aid to minority communities
d) Monitor the implementation of minority quotas in employment

740) The 'Ministry of Minority Affairs' in India was established following the recommendation
of:
a) The Sachar Committee
b) The Ranganath Mishra Commission
c) The National Commission for Minorities
d) The Finance Commission

741) 'The Minority and Women's Business Enterprise' program is designed to:
a) Support entrepreneurship among minority communities and women

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b) Restrict business ownership by minorities and women

c) Promote minority and women's participation in international business
d) Provide education scholarships for minority women

742) The 'Post-matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities' is primarily aimed at:
a) Encouraging minority students to pursue post-secondary education
b) Limiting access to higher education for minority students
c) Providing overseas education opportunities
d) Offering vocational training exclusively

743) 'The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2013' aims to:

a) Streamline the administration of waqf properties
b) Abolish the waqf system in India
c) Restrict the use of waqf properties for religious purposes
d) Nationalize all waqf properties

744) 'The Linguistic Minorities Protection Act' seeks to:

a) Restrict the use of minority languages
b) Protect the rights of linguistic minorities
c) Promote only the national language
d) Limit the publication of literature in minority languages

745) Article 350 of the Indian Constitution grants the right to:
a) Establish and administer educational institutions by minorities
b) Representation in the Parliament for minorities
c) Instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage of education
d) Submit representation for redress of grievances in one's mother tongue

746) The primary focus of 'The Maulana Azad National Fellowship' is to:
a) Provide fellowships for minority students pursuing higher education
b) Offer military training to minority students
c) Encourage minorities to participate in politics
d) Promote sports among minority communities

747) The 'Scheme for Providing Quality Education in Madrasas (SPQEM)' is intended to:

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a) Modernize madrasa education

b) Convert madrasas into public schools
c) Discourage traditional teaching in madrasas
d) Limit the funding for madrasas

748) The 'National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation' (NMDFC) was
established to:
a) Provide concessional finance for the development of minority communities
b) Monitor the use of minority languages in media
c) Regulate religious practices in minority communities
d) Oversee international trade by minority entrepreneurs

749) Article 15(4) of the Indian Constitution enables the State to make special provisions for:
a) Advancement of socially and educationally backward classes
b) Creation of separate electorates for backward classes
c) Privatization of education for backward classes
d) Restriction on the movement of backward classes

750) Article 16(4) of the Indian Constitution provides for:

a) Equal pay for equal work for all citizens
b) Reservation of appointments or posts in favor of backward classes
c) Compulsory voting by backward classes
d) Special courts for cases involving backward classes

751) The 'Mandal Commission' was established to:

a) Assess the condition of backward classes in India
b) Monitor the financial transactions of backward classes
c) Regulate religious practices of backward classes
d) Implement foreign policies related to backward classes

752) The 'Creamy Layer' concept, which is related to the reservation policy, implies that:
a) All members of backward classes are eligible for reservation
b) Wealthier and better-educated members of backward classes are excluded from
reservation benefits
c) Only the poorest members of backward classes are eligible for reservation
d) Reservation benefits are to be distributed evenly among all backward classes
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753) Article 340 of the Indian Constitution deals with:

a) The appointment of a commission to investigate the conditions of backward classes
b) The establishment of educational institutions for backward classes
c) Directing the state to promote Hindi as the national language
d) The right to cultural and educational autonomy for backward classes

754) The 'National Commission for Backward Classes' was established under which act?
a) The National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993
b) The Civil Rights Act, 1955
c) The Backward Classes Development Act, 1985
d) The Social Justice and Empowerment Act, 2000

755) The 'Right to Education Act, 2009' benefits backward classes by:
a) Ensuring free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14
b) Providing 100% reservation in higher education
c) Offering financial assistance for overseas education
d) Limiting access to education in rural areas

756) The 'OBC (Other Backward Classes) Reservation' in higher education and public
employment was recommended by:
a) The Indira Gandhi Commission
b) The Rajiv Gandhi Commission
c) The Mandal Commission
d) The Nehru Commission

757) The 'Economic Weaker Section (EWS) Quota', introduced in 2019, aims to provide
reservation for:
a) All backward classes irrespective of their economic status
b) Economically weaker sections among the general category
c) Only the socially backward classes
d) Non-resident Indians (NRIs) belonging to backward classes

758) Article 15(5) of the Indian Constitution, introduced by the 93rd Amendment, allows for:
a) Reservation in private educational institutions for backward classes
b) Special privileges in employment for backward classes
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c) Quotas in parliament for backward classes

d) Land rights for backward classes

759) Article 15(3) of the Indian Constitution allows the State to make special provisions for:
a) Advancement of any economically weaker sections of society
b) Children and women, including those from backward classes
c) Exclusive educational rights for backward classes
d) Reservation in private sector jobs for backward classes

760) The 'Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Act, 2006' provides for:
a) Reservation for backward classes in central educational institutions
b) Uniform curriculum in all educational institutions
c) Privatization of higher education
d) Abolition of all forms of reservation in education

761) The 'Backward Regions Grant Fund' (BRGF) program is aimed at:
a) Accelerating socio-economic development in backward regions
b) Promoting only industrial development in backward areas
c) Reducing financial assistance to backward regions
d) Encouraging migration from backward regions to urban areas

762) The 'Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana' is designed to:
a) Provide skill development and employment opportunities for rural youth, including those
from backward classes
b) Limit technological advancements in rural areas
c) Focus solely on agricultural training
d) Reduce educational opportunities in rural areas

763) The implementation of the 'Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996'
(PESA) is significant for backward classes because it:
a) Empowers Panchayats in Scheduled Areas, affecting many tribal backward classes
b) Centralizes governance in tribal and backward areas
c) Limits the use of traditional knowledge in governance
d) Privatizes land and resources in Scheduled Areas

764) Article 338B of the Indian Constitution deals with:

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a) The establishment of the National Commission for Women

b) The formation of the National Commission for Backward Classes
c) Special provisions for minority communities
d) Financial autonomy for backward regions

765) The 'Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan' (RUSA) contributes to the education of
backward classes by:
a) Providing infrastructure development and funding to higher education institutions
b) Offering overseas educational scholarships
c) Establishing private universities in rural areas
d) Focusing on primary education only

766) The 'Socially and Educationally Backward Classes' (SEBC) in India are identified based
on:
a) Their caste and economic status
b) Only their religious beliefs
c) Their political affiliations
d) Geographic location only

767) 'The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act,
2013' benefits backward classes by:
a) Legalizing manual scavenging under certain conditions
b) Eradicating manual scavenging and providing rehabilitation for those employed in such
work
c) Promoting mechanization without addressing worker welfare
d) Encouraging private investment in sanitation services

768) The 'Stand Up India Scheme' supports backward classes by:

a) Facilitating bank loans for starting businesses by SC/ST and women entrepreneurs
b) Providing subsidies for multinational companies
c) Reducing government investment in rural development
d) Promoting foreign education among backward class students

769) The 'National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation' (NBCFDC)
was established to:
a) Provide financial assistance and developmental support to backward classes
b) Monitor the implementation of reservation policies

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c) Regulate religious practices of backward classes

d) Manage international trade agreements involving backward classes

770) Under the 'Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009', schools are
required to:
a) Reserve a certain percentage of seats for children from backward classes
b) Provide religious education to backward class students
c) Offer only vocational training to backward class students
d) Charge higher fees from backward class students

771) The 'Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989'
also protects:
a) Only Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
b) Backward classes in addition to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
c) All minorities, including backward classes
d) Only economically backward sections of society

772) Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes:

a) The practice of untouchability, primarily affecting backward classes
b) Reservations in education and employment
c) The use of minority languages in education
d) Financial aid programs for backward classes

773) The 'Equal Opportunity Commission' proposed in India aims to:

a) Ensure equal opportunities in employment and education for backward classes
b) Limit the political representation of backward classes
c) Provide equal pay for equal work exclusively to backward classes
d) Focus only on cultural development of backward classes

774) The 'Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship' provides:

a) Fellowships for backward class students pursuing M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees
b) Athletic scholarships for backward class students
c) Business grants for startups by backward class entrepreneurs
d) Travel grants for international exposure for backward class students

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775) The 'Atrocities Act' (Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of
Atrocities) Act, 1989) includes provisions for:
a) Speedy trials and special courts for cases involving backward classes
b) Financial compensation to victims of caste-based discrimination
c) Reservation in judiciary for backward classes
d) Special police stations in areas with a high backward class population

776) Article 46 of the Indian Constitution directs the State to:

a) Promote economic and educational interests of backward classes
b) Establish separate educational institutions for backward classes
c) Privatize industries in backward class-dominated areas
d) Reduce governmental spending on backward

class welfare

777) The 'Objective Criteria' used to identify Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in India is
based on:
a) Caste and religion
b) Socio-economic indicators and educational backwardness
c) Geographic location and population density
d) Political affiliations and representation

778) 'The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment' in India is responsible for:
a) Promoting international diplomacy for backward classes
b) Formulating policies and programs for the welfare of backward classes
c) Managing natural resources in backward class-dominated regions
d) Overseeing financial investments of backward class individuals

779) The 'Prevention of Atrocities (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Amendment
Act, 2015' expanded protections to include:
a) Additional types of offenses against backward classes
b) Establishment of exclusive educational institutions for backward classes
c) Enhanced financial assistance for backward class entrepreneurs
d) Special reservations in private sector jobs

780) The 'Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes' initiated by the Ministry of Social
Justice and Empowerment is aimed at:
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a) Providing capital to SC entrepreneurs to start or scale up business ventures

b) Funding international travel for backward class students
c) Investing in multinational companies operated by backward classes
d) Purchasing lands for the backward classes

781) Article 338 of the Indian Constitution pertains to the establishment of:
a) The National Commission for Women
b) The National Human Rights Commission
c) The National Commission for Backward Classes
d) The National Commission for Scheduled Castes

782) The 'Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana' aims to assist:

a) Elderly persons belonging to backward classes
b) Children of backward classes in primary education
c) Women of backward classes in skill development
d) Youth of backward classes in sports activities

783) 'The Dr. Ambedkar Scheme for Social Integration through Inter-Caste Marriages' is
intended to:
a) Provide incentives for inter-caste marriages involving backward class individuals
b) Promote marriages within the same caste among backward classes
c) Restrict the property rights in inter-caste marriages
d) Support religious conversions through marriage

784) The 'National Overseas Scholarship Scheme' for backward classes provides:
a) Scholarships for backward class students to pursue higher studies abroad
b) Funding for travel to religious sites overseas
c) Subsidies for setting up businesses abroad
d) Grants for participating in international sports events

785) The 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram' (PMJVK) primarily focuses on:
a) Developing infrastructure in minority-dominated areas, benefiting backward classes too
b) Promoting exclusive economic zones in backward class areas
c) Providing reservations in Parliament for backward classes
d) Setting up technology hubs in backward class regions

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786) The 'Post Matric Scholarship Scheme' for backward classes includes provisions for:
a) Full funding of overseas education
b) Financial support for education beyond the tenth grade
c) Compulsory military training
d) Establishment of special courts for educational disputes

787) Article 15(5) of the Indian Constitution, introduced by the 93rd Amendment, allows for:
a) Reservation in educational institutions for socially and educationally backward classes
b) Special rights for backward classes to establish and administer religious institutions
c) Quotas for backward classes in multinational companies
d) Land rights for backward classes in rural areas

788) The 'Scheme of Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)' is

designed to:
a) Encourage rapid industrialization in areas inhabited by PVTGs
b) Provide comprehensive socio-economic development for PVTGs
c) Limit access to natural resources for PVTGs
d) Promote urban migration of PVTGs

789) Article 15(3) of the Indian Constitution enables the State to make special provisions for:
a) Only women belonging to economically weaker sections
b) All women, regardless of their socio-economic status
c) Women in rural areas only
d) Women in urban employment

790) The 'Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005' is significant because it:
a) Provides a broad definition of domestic violence including physical, emotional, and
economic abuse
b) Focuses only on physical abuse
c) Applies exclusively to married women
d) Addresses workplace harassment

791) The 'Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and

Redressal) Act, 2013' was enacted in response to:
a) The Vishaka Guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court of India

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b) An amendment in the Indian Penal Code

c) International conventions on women's rights
d) A directive from the United Nations

792) Article 16 of the Indian Constitution provides for:

a) Equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters of public employment, including women
b) Equal pay for equal work specifically for women
c) Reservation of jobs for women in the private sector
d) Mandatory employment of women in government offices

793) The 'National Commission for Women Act, 1990' established the National Commission
for Women to:
a) Investigate and examine matters relating to the safeguards provided for women
b) Provide financial aid to women entrepreneurs
c) Monitor the representation of women in politics
d) Regulate the depiction of women in the media

794) 'The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961' is an important legislation for women as it provides for:
a) Maternity leave with full pay for a specified period
b) Compulsory employment of pregnant women
c) A one-time financial grant during pregnancy
d) Childcare facilities at workplaces

795) The 'Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986' aims to:
a) Ban the portrayal of women in an indecent or derogatory manner
b) Regulate the wages of women in the entertainment industry
c) Censor all media content related to women
d) Limit women's participation in the advertising industry

796) 'The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976' mandates:

a) Equal pay for equal work for both men and women
b) A minimum wage specifically for women workers
c) Job reservations for women in the corporate sector
d) Financial compensation for workplace discrimination against women

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797) Article 42 of the Indian Constitution directs the State to make provision for:
a) Ensuring just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief for women
b) Compulsory education for girl children
c) Reservation for women in educational institutions
d) Setting up of women's self-help groups

798) The 'Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961' was enacted to:

a) Legalize the giving and receiving of dowry
b) Prohibit the demand, payment, and acceptance of dowry in marriages
c) Regulate the amount of dowry that can be exchanged in marriages
d) Apply only to certain religious communities

799) The 'Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005' was significant for women because it:
a) Provided equal rights to daughters in the ancestral property
b) Limited property rights to married women only
c) Restricted women's right to inherit agricultural land
d) Applied only to urban properties

800) Article 39(a) of the Indian Constitution directs the State to ensure:
a) Equal legal representation for men and women
b) Equal pay for equal work for both men and women
c) The right to education for girl children
d) Special employment schemes for women

801) The 'National Policy for the Empowerment of Women, 2001' aims to:
a) Promote traditional roles of women in society
b) Achieve gender equality and eliminate discrimination against women
c) Restrict women’s participation in politics
d) Focus exclusively on rural women

802) The 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme was launched to:
a) Address the issue of declining child sex ratio in India
b) Provide financial support for women entrepreneurs
c) Promote women's participation in sports
d) Establish women-exclusive educational institutions

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803) The 'One Stop Centre Scheme' under the Nirbhaya Fund is designed to:
a) Provide support services to women affected by violence
b) Offer vocational training for women
c) Create job opportunities for women in the IT sector
d) Fund women's health initiatives

804) Article 51A(e) of the Indian Constitution is related to:

a) Promoting harmony and brotherhood among all citizens, renouncing practices derogatory
to the dignity of women
b) Ensuring environmental protection
c) The duty of every citizen to pay taxes
d) Promoting scientific temper among citizens

805) The 'Swadhar Greh Scheme' provides for:

a) Housing and rehabilitation for women in difficult circumstances
b) Subsidized home loans for women
c) Grants for building old age homes for women
d) Construction of hostels for working women

806) The 'Ujjawala Scheme' is a comprehensive scheme for:

a) Providing LPG connections to rural households
b) Preventing trafficking and rescuing and rehabilitating victims
c) Promoting solar energy in women-led households
d) Financial literacy for women

**807) 'The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,

Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013' requires employers to:**

a) Set up an internal complaints committee to address cases of sexual harassment
b) Provide self-defense training to all female employees
c) Offer transportation allowances to female employees working late hours
d) Ensure a minimum 30% representation of women in the workforce

808) The 'Mahila Shakti Kendra' scheme focuses on:

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a) Empowering rural women through community participation

b) Providing exclusive government jobs for women
c) Establishing women's self-help groups in urban areas
d) Offering scholarships for higher education to women

809) What is the term for the system of social hierarchy in traditional Indian society?
a) Varna
b) Caste
c) Jati
d) Karma

810) Which article of the Indian Constitution enshrines the fundamental rights of children in
India?
a) Article 15
b) Article 21A
c) Article 39(f)
d) Article 45

811) What is the minimum age for employment in hazardous occupations as per the Child
Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016?
a) 10 years
b) 12 years
c) 14 years
d) 16 years

812) According to the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, which
age group is entitled to free and compulsory education?
a) 3 to 6 years
b) 6 to 10 years
c) 6 to 14 years
d) 10 to 16 years

813) Which government agency is responsible for implementing the Integrated Child
Development Services (ICDS) program in India?
a) Ministry of Education
b) Ministry of Women and Child Development
c) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
d) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
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814) What is the maximum imprisonment term for the offense of child trafficking under the
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015?
a) 5 years
b) 10 years
c) 15 years
d) Life imprisonment

815) In the context of child protection, what does the term "CWC" stand for?
a) Child Welfare Committee
b) Child Workers Council
c) Child Welfare Council
d) Children's Welfare Commission

816)Under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, what is the
punishment for sexual assault on a child below 12 years of age?
a) Up to 7 years in prison
b) Up to 10 years in prison
c) Up to 20 years in prison
d) Up to life imprisonment

817) Which organization is responsible for formulating the National Policy for Children in
India?
a) National Commission for Women
b) National Human Rights Commission
c) National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
d) National Commission for Scheduled Castes

818) What is the purpose of the "Bal Suraksha Yojana" launched by the Government of
India?
a) To promote child labor
b) To provide free healthcare for children
c) To protect children from abuse and exploitation
d) To promote child marriage

819)According to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, at what
age can a person be considered a juvenile?

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a) Below 12 years
b) Below 14 years
c) Below 16 years
d) Below 18 years

820) Which Act in India provides for the establishment of Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) to
deal with cases of children in conflict with the law?
a) Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act
b) Right to Education Act
c) Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act
d) Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act

821) What is the primary objective of the "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" (Save Girl Child,
Educate Girl Child) campaign launched by the Government of India?
a) Eradicating child labor
b) Promoting gender equality
c) Ensuring access to free education for girls
d) Combating child trafficking

822) Under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, who is
appointed as the legal guardian of a child in need of care and protection?
a) Child Welfare Committee (CWC)
b) Juvenile Justice Board (JJB)
c) District Collector
d) Child Rights Commission

823) What is the maximum imprisonment term for cruelty against a child under the Child
Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 5 years

824) Which Article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination against children on the
grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth?
a) Article 14
b) Article 15

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c) Article 16
d) Article 17

825) What does the term "CRC" stand for in the context of child rights?
a) Child Rights Committee
b) Convention on the Rights of the Child
c) Child Rehabilitation Center
d) Child Rights Council

826) Which Act in India addresses the issue of child marriage and sets the legal age for
marriage for girls and boys?
a) Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act
b) Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act
c) Prohibition of Child Marriage Act
d) Right to Education Act

827) Which organization monitors and enforces the implementation of the Convention on the
Rights of the Child (CRC) in India?
a) United Nations
b) National Human Rights Commission
c) National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
d) Ministry of Child and Women Development

828) What is the primary objective of the Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) in
India?
a) Eradicating child labor
b) Providing free education for all children
c) Ensuring the safety and well-being of children in difficult circumstances
d) Promoting gender equality among children

829) Under which constitutional provision is the state required to provide opportunities and
facilities for children to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and
dignity?
a) Article 14
b) Article 15
c) Article 39(f)
d) Article 45

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830) Which fundamental right ensures that children between the ages of 6 and 14 have the
right to free and compulsory education?
a) Article 21
b) Article 45
c) Article 15
d) Article 21A

831)In the context of child labor, what is the purpose of the "Child and Adolescent Labour
(Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986"?
a) To regulate child labor in hazardous industries
b) To abolish all forms of child labor
c) To promote child labor for economic growth
d) To provide child laborers with better working conditions

832) Which government program provides supplementary nutrition, immunization, and

healthcare to children under the age of 6, as well as pregnant and lactating mothers?
a) National Health Mission (NHM)
b) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
c) Mid-Day Meal Scheme
d) Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)

833) What is the age range covered under the "Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition
and Regulation) Act, 1986" for regulating child labor?
a) 6-14 years
b) 10-18 years
c) 14-18 years
d) 6-18 years

834) Under the Right to Education Act, what percentage of seats in private schools should
be reserved for children from disadvantaged groups and weaker sections of society?
a) 10%
b) 15%
c) 20%
d) 25%

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835) According to the National Policy for Children, what is the primary duty of the state
regarding children?
a) Providing free healthcare
b) Ensuring protection from exploitation
c) Providing free education
d) Promoting child labor for economic growth

836) Which organization is responsible for the implementation of the "Sarva Shiksha
Abhiyan" (SSA) program, aimed at universalizing elementary education in India?
a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
b) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
c) Ministry of Education
d) Ministry of Women and Child Development

837) According to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, how long
can a child be detained in a child care institution as a punishment for any offense?
a) Up to 6 months
b) Up to 1 year
c) Up to 2 years
d) Up to 3 years

838) What is the primary focus of the "Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram" (RBSK)
program?
a) Child education
b) Child nutrition
c) Child healthcare
d) Child employment

839) Which Constitutional Amendment introduced Article 21A, making the right to education
a fundamental right for children aged 6 to 14 years?
a) 74th Amendment
b) 86th Amendment
c) 93rd Amendment
d) 97th Amendment

840) Which government agency is responsible for implementing and monitoring welfare
schemes for Scheduled Castes in India?

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a) National Human Rights Commission

b) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
c) Ministry of Home Affairs
d) Reserve Bank of India

841) What is the primary objective of the "Post Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes"
scheme?
a) Providing employment opportunities
b) Ensuring access to quality healthcare
c) Promoting education among Scheduled Castes
d) Providing housing facilities

842) Under the "Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Economically
Backward Classes (EBCs)," who is eligible for scholarships?
a) Scheduled Castes students only
b) Economically Backward Classes (EBCs) students only
c) Both Scheduled Castes and EBCs students
d) General category students

843) Which scheme provides financial assistance to Scheduled Castes entrepreneurs for
setting up and running new industrial ventures?
a) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
b) Stand Up India
c) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
d) Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana

844) What is the name of the scheme that provides financial assistance for the construction
of individual houses to Scheduled Castes beneficiaries living below the poverty line in rural
areas?
a) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
b) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin)
c) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
d) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

845) Which scheme aims to promote entrepreneurship and skill development among
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes youth?
a) Stand Up India

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b) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

c) Jan Dhan Yojana
d) Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

846) What is the primary goal of the "Dr. Ambedkar Foundation National Essay
Competition"?
a) Promoting sports among Scheduled Castes
b) Encouraging art and culture
c) Promoting education and research on the life and works of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
d) Enhancing agricultural practices

847) Which scheme provides financial assistance for the construction and renovation of
hostels for Scheduled Castes students pursuing higher education?
a) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
b) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
c) Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana
d) Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana

848) Under the "Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes," what type of financial
assistance is provided to Scheduled Castes entrepreneurs?
a) Grants
b) Loans
c) Equity support
d) Insurance

849) Which government initiative aims to provide skill development and employment
opportunities to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes youth?
a) Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
b) Stand Up India
c) Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
d) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

850) 'The National Policy for Empowerment of Women, 2001' aims to:
a) Restrict women's participation in the workforce
b) Empower women through holistic advancement and equality
c) Focus only on urban women's issues
d) Limit educational opportunities for women
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851) The 'Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana' is a scheme designed to:
a) Provide maternity benefits for working women
b) Offer financial support for women entrepreneurs
c) Establish women's shelters
d) Promote literacy among women

852) Under the 'Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961', giving or taking dowry is:
a) Permissible under certain conditions
b) Completely prohibited and punishable by law
c) Allowed only in specific communities
d) Not regulated by law

853) The 'Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017' increased maternity leave from 12 to:
a) 26 weeks
b) 16 weeks
c) 20 weeks
d) 30 weeks

854) 'The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006' was enacted to:
a) Prevent marriages of girls below the age of 18 and boys below 21
b) Promote early marriage for population control
c) Regulate marriage customs
d) Provide financial incentives for child marriage

855) Article 243D of the Indian Constitution provides for the reservation of seats for:
a) Women in Panchayati Raj Institutions
b) Women in Parliament
c) Women in educational institutions
d) Women in the judiciary

856) The 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' initiative focuses on:

a) Promoting female entrepreneurship
b) Preventing gender-biased sex-selective elimination
c) Providing financial aid for women's health

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d) Establishing women's sports academies

857) 'The Rashtriya Mahila Kosh' (National Credit Fund for Women) was established to:
a) Provide microcredit to women entrepreneurs
b) Fund women's education
c) Support women in legal disputes
d) Invest in women-led startups

858) The 'Stephanie Street Hospitals Project' is notable for:

a) Providing free healthcare exclusively to women
b) Establishing hospitals in rural areas
c) Research on women's health issues
d) Promoting traditional medicine for women

859) The 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' is awarded by the Government of India to:
a) Recognize the achievements and contributions of women in various fields
b) Women achieving success in male-dominated professions
c) Promote women's participation in politics
d) Support women-led community projects

860) The 'Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act' (MGNREGA)
primarily aims to:
a) Provide guaranteed rural employment for a minimum number of days per year
b) Promote industrialization in rural areas
c) Offer computer training to rural populations
d) Provide urban employment opportunities

861) The 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana' (PMJDY) was launched to:
a) Ensure access to financial services, including banking and insurance
b) Distribute free laptops to students
c) Provide subsidized housing for urban residents
d) Offer scholarships for higher education

862) The 'Integrated Child Development Services' (ICDS) scheme focuses on:
a) Enhancing sports facilities for children

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b) Providing nutritional support, pre-school education, and primary healthcare to children

under 6 years
c) Offering computer education to children in rural areas
d) Building playgrounds in urban areas

863) The 'Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana' aims to:

a) Provide free LPG connections to below poverty line households
b) Install solar panels in rural households
c) Provide free electricity to farmers
d) Construct toilets in rural homes

864) The 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' or 'Clean India Mission' is targeted at:
a) Promoting digital literacy
b) Enhancing the cleanliness of cities, towns, and rural areas
c) Providing clean drinking water
d) Cleaning the Ganga river

865) 'The Mid-Day Meal Scheme' in schools is designed to:

a) Improve the nutritional status of school-age children
b) Provide computer education during lunch hours
c) Encourage cultural activities among students
d) Promote private investments in education

866) The 'Ayushman Bharat' initiative, also known as 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana', is
a scheme for:
a) Providing health insurance coverage to low-income families
b) Offering free gym memberships
c) Promoting traditional Indian medicine
d) Building hospitals in every district

867) 'The National Social Assistance Programme' (NSAP) is aimed at providing:

a) Financial assistance to the elderly, widows, and persons with disabilities
b) Employment to the youth
c) Subsidies for setting up small businesses
d) Scholarships for overseas education

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868) The 'Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana' (PMAY) is focused on:

a) Providing affordable housing to the urban poor
b) Constructing smart cities across India
c) Offering home renovation loans
d) Developing luxury housing for high-income groups

869) 'The National Rural Livelihood Mission' (NRLM) is designed to:

a) Promote self-employment and skilling of rural poor
b) Establish IT hubs in rural areas
c) Provide subsidized internet services in villages
d) Construct new roads in rural regions

870) The 'National Health Mission' encompasses which of the following key programs?
a) National Rural Health Mission and National Urban Health Mission
b) National Cyber Security Program
c) National Education Policy
d) National Industrial Employment Mission

871) The 'Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana' is a government initiative aimed at:

a) Promoting education among girls
b) Providing employment to women in rural areas
c) Encouraging saving for the future education and marriage of girl children
d) Offering free healthcare to young girls

872) 'The Smart Cities Mission' launched by the Government of India aims to:
a) Develop 100 cities across the country making them citizen-friendly and sustainable
b) Connect rural areas to urban cities through highways
c) Provide 100% internet connectivity nationwide
d) Build sports complexes in major cities

873) 'Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana' is focused on:

a) Providing crop insurance to farmers
b) Expanding irrigation coverage and improving water use efficiency in agriculture
c) Promoting organic farming practices
d) Subsidizing agricultural machinery and equipment

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874) The 'Jal Jeevan Mission' aims to:

a) Provide piped drinking water to every rural household by 2024
b) Clean all rivers in India
c) Set up water sports facilities in coastal areas
d) Promote rainwater harvesting in urban areas

875) 'Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana' offers:

a) Health insurance for critical illnesses
b) Accident insurance at a very affordable premium
c) Life insurance for the elderly
d) Crop insurance for farmers

876) The 'Digital India' initiative is intended to:

a) Promote digital literacy and create digital infrastructure
b) Provide free smartphones to citizens
c) Establish digital libraries in all cities
d) Promote the use of electric vehicles

877) 'The National Rural Livelihood Mission' (NRLM) aims to:

a) Reduce poverty by promoting diversified and gainful self-employment and skilled wage
employment opportunities
b) Offer computer and internet training in rural areas
c) Provide free housing for rural populations
d) Set up industrial zones in rural areas

878) 'Atal Pension Yojana' is designed to:

a) Provide a guaranteed pension scheme for all citizens
b) Offer pension to retired government employees only
c) Establish pension funds for private

sector employees
d) Provide a pension to unorganized sector workers

879) The 'Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana' is a rural development program that encourages:

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a) Members of Parliament to adopt villages and develop them into model villages
b) Building of new parliament buildings in rural areas
c) Establishment of educational institutions in rural areas
d) Conversion of agricultural land into residential plots

880) The 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana' (PMFBY) is designed to:
a) Provide financial support to farmers in case of crop loss due to natural calamities
b) Offer free seeds and fertilizers to farmers
c) Promote organic farming across India
d) Subsidize farm machinery and equipment

881) 'The National Rural Drinking Water Programme' aims to:

a) Provide safe and adequate drinking water for all rural households
b) Install water ATMs in rural areas
c) Promote bottled water industries in rural regions
d) Construct dams and reservoirs in rural areas

882) 'The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana' (PMGSY) focuses on:
a) Building and upgrading rural roads to connect villages with highways
b) Providing free bicycles to rural students
c) Constructing bridges in urban areas
d) Developing high-speed rail networks in rural India

883) 'The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Antyodaya Yojana' aims at:

a) Uplifting urban and rural poor through skill development and livelihood opportunities
b) Providing free smartphones to below poverty line families
c) Offering subsidized home loans to low-income urban families
d) Establishing community centers in rural areas

884) The 'Swachh Survekshan' campaign is part of the larger 'Swachh Bharat Mission' and
is aimed at:
a) Conducting an annual survey to rank cities on cleanliness and sanitation
b) Organizing cleanliness drives in tourist spots
c) Providing free sanitation services to urban slums
d) Recycling and waste management in industrial areas

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885) The 'Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana', also known as 'Saubhagya', aims to:
a) Provide free electricity connections to all households
b) Promote the use of solar energy in rural households
c) Reduce electricity tariffs nationwide
d) Enhance the capacity of power plants

886) 'The National Health Protection Scheme', also known as 'Ayushman Bharat', provides:
a) Free gym memberships to promote fitness
b) Health insurance coverage for hospitalization expenses
c) Subsidized medical equipment for hospitals
d) Grants for medical research

887) The 'Integrated Child Protection Scheme' (ICPS) is designed to:

a) Protect the rights of children and provide a safe and secure environment for them
b) Offer educational scholarships to children
c) Promote sports activities among children
d) Provide nutritional supplements to school-going children

888) 'The National Nutrition Mission', also known as 'Poshan Abhiyan', is focused on:
a) Reducing malnutrition and stunting

in children under six years of age

b) Promoting dietary supplements in urban areas
c) Subsidizing cooking oil and wheat
d) Establishing food processing units in rural areas

889) 'The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana' (PMKVY) is a scheme aimed at:
a) Enhancing the skill development of Indian youth through practical and vocational training
b) Providing university scholarships to top students
c) Offering free online courses to rural youth
d) Establishing sports academies across the country

890) The caste system in India is traditionally characterized by:

a) Fluid social mobility between various groups

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b) A hierarchical structure based on occupation and birth

c) Equal status and opportunities for all castes
d) A system based solely on religious beliefs

891) Joint family systems in India typically involve:

a) Living arrangements that include only immediate family members
b) Families where only the male members cohabit
c) Extended families living together with a common head
d) Nuclear families with no external kinship ties

892) Urbanization in India has led to:

a) The complete disappearance of rural communities
b) Increased migration from rural to urban areas for better opportunities
c) A decrease in cultural and traditional practices
d) Uniform development across all urban and rural areas

893) In Indian society, arranged marriages are commonly:

a) Organized solely by parents without the consent of the individuals
b) Based on mutual consent and decision of the individuals involved
c) Prohibited by law
d) Decided by religious leaders only

894) The concept of 'Gotra' in Indian society refers to:

a) A clan or lineage system, particularly among Hindu families
b) A professional guild in urban areas
c) A system of social welfare
d) Religious congregations in local communities

895) The 'Panchayati Raj' system in India is significant for its role in:
a) The federal governance structure
b) Grassroots-level governance and local self-government in rural areas
c) Centralizing political power in urban centers
d) Managing only religious affairs in villages

896) In terms of religious diversity, India is home to:

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a) Only two major religions

b) A multitude of religions coexisting, including Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism,
Buddhism, and Jainism
c) Predominantly one religion with no minority religions
d) A secular state with no official religion

897) Social stratification in Indian society is often influenced by:

a) Educational achievements only
b) Caste, class, and gender
c) Geographic location alone
d) Linguistic abilities of individuals

898) 'Dowry' in Indian society historically refers to:

a) Gifts given by the bride’s family to the groom's family
b) A tax paid to the local government during marriage
c) A practice of inheritance from mother to daughter
d) A ceremonial gift exchange between families

899) The 'Khap Panchayats' in India are known for:

a) Their role in urban development
b) Being community-based traditional social institutions in rural areas
c) Modern judicial functions
d) Promoting technological advancements in agriculture

900) The impact of globalization on Indian society has been observed in the form of:
a) Increased cultural homogenization and influence of western lifestyles
b) Complete replacement of traditional occupations
c) Uniform development across all regions of India
d) Decline in the use of technology in daily life

901) In Indian society, the role of education in social change is characterized by:
a) Promoting traditional values only
b) Facilitating upward social mobility and broadening perspectives
c) Limiting access to modern knowledge
d) Encouraging migration to rural areas

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902) Social movements in India, such as the 'Chipko Movement', have historically been
significant for:
a) Promoting industrial development
b) Advocating environmental conservation and sustainable practices
c) Focusing exclusively on urban issues
d) Reducing the use of technology in agriculture

903) The demographic dividend in India refers to:

a) An aging population requiring increased healthcare
b) A high proportion of working-age population offering economic potential
c) Decreased population growth rates
d) The urban-rural divide in population distribution

904) The role of media and technology in Indian society has led to:
a) Reduced access to information and communication
b) Greater awareness of social issues and a platform for diverse voices
c) Homogenization of cultural practices across the country
d) Disappearance of traditional art forms

905) Women's participation in the Indian workforce has been influenced by:
a) Traditional roles and limited access to education
b) Legal restrictions on women’s employment
c) Technological advancements alone
d) Urbanization only

906) The Indian government's approach to addressing social inequality includes:

a) Phasing out all welfare schemes
b) Implementing reservation policies and social welfare programs
c) Promoting privatization in all sectors
d) Reducing investments in rural development

907) The concept of 'Unity in Diversity' in India illustrates:

a) The homogeneity of cultural practices across different regions
b) The coexistence of a wide variety of cultures, languages, and religions

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c) The absence of regional differences and disputes

d) A single national language and culture

908) The influence of digital technology on the Indian youth has:

a) Reduced their involvement in social and political matters
b) Enhanced connectivity and access to global platforms
c) Led to the decline in traditional forms of entertainment
d) Isolated them from community activities

909) The trend of urbanization in India has resulted in:

a) The abandonment of agricultural practices
b) Increased migration to cities and growth of urban slums
c) Uniform development in all urban areas
d) Reduced cultural diversity

910) In Indian society, the institution responsible for the formal education of children is
primarily:
a) The family
b) Religious institutions
c) The caste system
d) The government's education system

911) The joint family system in India is characterized by:

a) Separate living arrangements for each nuclear family
b) A hierarchical structure with the eldest male as the sole decision-maker
c) A sharing of resources and responsibilities among extended family members
d) A complete absence of kinship ties

912) The festival of Diwali is primarily associated with which religion in India?
a) Christianity
b) Hinduism
c) Islam
d) Buddhism

913) The concept of 'arranged marriages' in India typically involves:

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a) Marriage based solely on personal choice and romantic love

b) Marriage arranged by religious leaders
c) Families and relatives playing a significant role in the matchmaking process
d) Marriages decided by the state government

914) The impact of globalization on traditional Indian clothing can be seen in the:
a) Widespread use of traditional attire in daily life
b) Decline in the use of traditional clothing
c) Increased diversity of clothing styles influenced by global fashion trends
d) Strict adherence to traditional dress codes

915) The 'Gharwapsi' movement in India is primarily associated with:

a) Promoting interfaith marriages
b) Converting people to atheism
c) Encouraging the return of converted individuals to their original faith
d) Advocating for secularism

916) The 'Gurukul' system in ancient India was primarily associated with:
a) A traditional system of healthcare
b) A form of agricultural labor
c) An educational system where students lived with a teacher
d) A form of tribal governance

917) In the context of Indian society, the term 'Purdah' refers to:
a) A traditional form of dance
b) A practice of hiding one's identity
c) The practice of veiling and seclusion of women in some communities
d) A form of music performance

918) The impact of urbanization on rural communities in India often includes:

a) The preservation of traditional customs and practices
b) Increased access to modern amenities and healthcare
c) A decline in social interactions and community bonds
d) No impact on rural communities

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919) The caste system in India primarily affects:

a) Only individuals belonging to the lowest castes
b) All aspects of an individual's life, including occupation and social status
c) Only urban populations
d) Religious institutions only

920) The phenomenon of 'rural-urban migration' in India primarily involves:

a) Movement of urban populations to rural areas
b) Movement of rural populations to urban areas
c) Exchange of resources between rural and urban areas
d) Stagnation of population in both rural and urban areas

921) In Indian society, the 'Digital Divide' refers to:

a) The division of people based on their social status
b) The gap in access to digital technology and the internet between different socio-economic
groups
c) A religious division within communities
d) The disparity in educational opportunities

922) The Indian festival of Eid is primarily associated with which religion?
a) Buddhism
b) Hinduism
c) Islam
d) Sikhism

923) The 'Green Revolution' in India was primarily aimed at:

a) Promoting environmental conservation
b) Introducing sustainable farming practices
c) Increasing agricultural productivity through the use of modern techniques and technology
d) Eliminating the use of chemical fertilizers in agriculture

924) In Indian society, 'Jati' refers to:

a) A type of traditional dance
b) A form of folk music
c) A sub-caste or sub-group within a larger caste

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d) A traditional martial art form

925) The impact of globalization on traditional Indian art forms has been characterized by:
a) Preservation and promotion of traditional art forms
b) A decline in interest and support for traditional art
c) Complete disappearance of traditional art
d) A shift towards contemporary art forms only

926) The 'Adivasis' in India primarily refer to:

a) Urban dwellers
b) People belonging to Scheduled Castes
c) Indigenous tribal communities
d) Religious leaders

927) The term 'Slum' in Indian cities refers to:

a) Upscale residential neighborhoods
b) Spacious urban parks
c) Overcrowded, informal settlements with inadequate living conditions
d) Commercial districts

928) The concept of 'secularism' in India primarily emphasizes:

a) The dominance of one religion over others
b) The separation of religion from the state
c) The promotion of a specific religion
d) The abolition of all religions

929) 'Bollywood' is a term primarily associated with:

a) Indian classical music
b) The Indian film industry
c) Traditional Indian sports
d) Religious rituals

930) The term 'brain drain' in the Indian context refers to:
a) A phenomenon of excessive rainfall in certain regions
b) The migration of highly skilled professionals and intellectuals to other countries

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c) The spread of knowledge through educational institutions

d) A type of agricultural practice

931) In Indian society, 'female feticide' refers to:

a) The celebration of female accomplishments
b) The practice of aborting female fetuses due to a preference for male children
c) The recognition of women's rights in inheritance
d) The promotion of gender equality

932) The 'Kumbh Mela' is a religious gathering primarily associated with which religion in
India?
a) Jainism
b) Sikhism
c) Buddhism
d) Hinduism

933) The term 'child marriage' in India refers to:

a) Marriages involving children as the primary decision-makers
b) Marriages where both partners are adults
c) Marriages involving at least one minor (underage) partner
d) Arranged marriages

934) The impact of globalization on traditional Indian cuisines has been characterized by:
a) The disappearance of traditional dishes
b) The preservation and popularization of traditional cuisines
c) The complete replacement of Indian cuisines with western fast food
d) A decline in the consumption of food

935) The 'Naxalite Movement' in India is primarily associated with:

a) Promoting religious tolerance
b) Advocating for labor rights
c) A Maoist insurgency in certain regions
d) Supporting urban development projects

936) The 'devadasi' system in Indian society historically involved women who were:

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a) Skilled dancers and musicians

b) Religious leaders
c) Political leaders
d) Landowners

937) The influence of media and technology on Indian society has contributed to:
a) Increased isolation and reduced social interactions
b) Greater awareness of social issues and global events
c) The decline of traditional storytelling
d) A decrease in the use of digital devices

938) The term 'inter-caste marriage' in India refers to:

a) Marriages within the same caste
b) Marriages between people of different castes
c) Marriages between siblings
d) Marriages involving at least one foreign national

939) 'Sati' was a practice in Indian society historically associated with:

a) Women's education
b) Widow immolation on their husband's funeral pyre
c) Traditional medicine
d) Pilgrimage rituals

940) The 'Digital India' initiative in India primarily aims to:

a) Promote traditional forms of communication
b) Encourage handwritten communication
c) Transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy
d) Promote the use of postal services

941) 'Triple Talaq' is a controversial practice primarily associated with:

a) Hinduism
b) Christianity
c) Sikhism
d) Islam

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942) The Indian festival of Holi is primarily associated with:

a) Buddhism
b) Hinduism
c) Jainism
d) Christianity

943) 'Dowry' in Indian society primarily refers to:

a) A gift given to the groom's family by the bride's family
b) A gift given to the bride's family by the groom's family
c) A traditional dance form
d) A form of agricultural practice

944) The impact of globalization on traditional Indian music has been characterized by:
a) The decline in interest in traditional music
b) The preservation and fusion of traditional music with global influences
c) The complete replacement of traditional music with western genres
d) A focus on traditional classical music only

945) The 'Ambedkarite Movement' in India primarily focuses on:

a) Promoting religious rituals
b) Advocating for women's rights
c) Advancing the rights and social equality of Dalits (Scheduled Castes)
d) Advocating for environmental conservation

946) The concept of 'Panchayati Raj' in India primarily emphasizes:

a) Centralized governance
b) Local self-governance and decentralization of power
c) Religious practices
d) Traditional forms of leadership

947) The practice of 'untouchability' in India primarily affects:

a) High-caste individuals
b) Low-caste individuals
c) Urban populations
d) Religious leaders

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948) 'Bharatanatyam' is a traditional dance form primarily associated with which Indian
state?
a) Kerala
b) Punjab
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Rajasthan

949) The term 'reservation' in the Indian context primarily refers to:
a) Booking accommodations in hotels
b) A policy of affirmative action that provides reserved seats and opportunities for
disadvantaged groups in education and employment
c) Reserving resources for the rich
d) A religious practice

950) 'Khap Panchayats' in India are primarily known for their involvement in:
a) Promoting education
b) Resolving land disputes
c) Regulating traditional farming practices
d) Influencing social and cultural norms, particularly in rural areas

951) The term 'Love Jihad' has been associated with discussions and debates in India
related to:
a) Interfaith marriages
b) Love for the country
c) Promoting tourism
d) Literary movements

952) The 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' in India primarily focuses on:

a) Promoting religious rituals
b) Advocating for women's rights
c) Achieving cleanliness and sanitation through various initiatives
d) Encouraging wildlife conservation

953) The Indian festival of Diwali is primarily associated with:

a) Buddhism

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b) Hinduism
c) Jainism
d) Sikhism

954) 'Greenwashing' refers to a practice primarily associated with:

a) Environmental conservation
b) Promoting organic farming
c) Misleading claims of environmental friendliness by companies
d) Sustainable fashion

955) The 'Quit India Movement' was a significant event in India's struggle for independence
from:
a) British colonial rule
b) Mughal Empire
c) Portuguese rule
d) Dutch colonization

956) The traditional dance form 'Kathakali' is primarily associated with which Indian state?
a) Odisha
b) Karnataka
c) Kerala
d) West Bengal

957) The impact of globalization on traditional Indian clothing has been characterized by:
a) The decline of traditional attire
b) The preservation and fusion of traditional clothing with global fashion trends
c) The complete replacement of traditional clothing with western styles
d) A shift towards wearing traditional clothing only during festivals

958) The 'Narmada Bachao Andolan' is an environmental movement primarily focused on:
a) Promoting urbanization along the Narmada River
b) Advocating for sustainable agriculture
c) Opposing large dam projects and advocating for the rights of displaced communities
d) Promoting tourism in the Narmada region

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959) The term 'Lal Dora' in Indian villages refers to:

a) Red-colored houses
b) Land that falls within the municipal limits
c) Agricultural land in the village
d) A traditional form of village dance

960) The 'Jallianwala Bagh Massacre' of 1919 took place in which Indian city?
a) New Delhi
b) Amritsar
c) Kolkata
d) Mumbai

961) The 'Arts and Crafts Movement' in India was associated with:
a) Promoting modern art
b) Advocating for traditional craftsmanship and indigenous art forms
c) Promoting European art styles
d) Establishing art museums

962) The 'Bhakti Movement' in medieval India primarily emphasized:

a) The pursuit of political power
b) Devotion to a personal god through songs and poems
c) Expanding trade routes
d) Promoting atheism

963) The Indian martial art form 'Kalaripayattu' is primarily associated with which state?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Kerala
c) Rajasthan
d) Punjab

964) 'Gurukul' in ancient India was a system of:

a) Ancient scripts and manuscripts
b) Apprenticeship for craftsmen
c) Traditional education where students lived with their teachers
d) Religious rituals

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965) The 'Nuclear Deal' signed between India and the United States primarily pertains to:
a) Trade agreements
b) Defense cooperation
c) Civilian nuclear cooperation
d) Environmental conservation

966) The 'Chipko Movement' in India was primarily focused on:

a) Promoting the use of computer chips
b) Conserving forests through tree-hugging protests
c) Promoting the use of microchips in agriculture
d) Advocating for wildlife protection

967) The 'Pink City' in India is a nickname for which city?

a) Jaipur
b) Kolkata
c) Chennai
d) Agra

968) The Indian festival of Eid-ul-Fitr is primarily associated with:

a) Hinduism
b) Buddhism
c) Jainism
d) Islam

969) The 'Green Revolution' in India primarily aimed to:

a) Promote environmental conservation
b) Increase agricultural productivity through the use of modern techniques and technologies
c) Promote organic farming
d) Preserve traditional farming practices

970) The 'Quit India Movement' was launched in response to:

a) The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
b) The partition of India
c) The Simon Commission

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d) The refusal to grant independence to India after World War II

971) The Indian poet and philosopher who is often referred to as the "Bard of Bengal" is:
a) Rabindranath Tagore
b) Sarojini Naidu
c) Mirza Ghalib
d) Kalidasa

972) The 'Bodo Accord' signed in 2020 aimed to resolve long-standing issues related to the
Bodo community in which Indian state?
a) Assam
b) Jharkhand
c) Kerala
d) Manipur

973) The 'Ayushman Bharat' scheme in India primarily focuses on:

a) Promoting yoga and meditation
b) Providing healthcare insurance and services to economically disadvantaged citizens
c) Encouraging traditional medicine systems
d) Promoting physical fitness

974) The famous Indian monument 'Taj Mahal' is primarily made of which type of stone?
a) Granite
b) Limestone
c) Marble
d) Sandstone

975) The 'Brahmaputra River' flows through several countries, including India. What is its
name in India?
a) Ganges
b) Yamuna
c) Godavari
d) Brahmaputra (no change in name)

976) The 'Battle of Plassey' in 1757 was a significant event in Indian history during the
period of:

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a) Maurya Empire
b) Gupta Empire
c) Mughal Empire
d) British East India Company rule

977) The 'National Food Security Act' in India primarily aims to:
a) Promote fast food consumption
b) Ensure food security for eligible beneficiaries by providing subsidized food grains
c) Regulate food advertising
d) Promote organic farming

978) The traditional Indian system of medicine that emphasizes balance between mind,
body, and spirit is known as:
a) Ayurveda
b) Allopathy
c) Homeopathy
d) Naturopathy

979) The Indian city of Varanasi, known for its spiritual significance, is located along the
banks of which river?
a) Brahmaputra
b) Ganges
c) Yamuna
d) Godavari

980) The famous speech by Jawaharlal Nehru, "Tryst with Destiny," was delivered on which
occasion?
a) Independence Day
b) Republic Day
c) Gandhi Jayanti
d) International Workers' Day

981) The 'Kumbh Mela' is a major religious gathering in India that involves the ritual bathing
of pilgrims. It is held at the confluence of which rivers?
a) Ganges and Yamuna
b) Brahmaputra and Ganges
c) Godavari and Krishna
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d) Yamuna and Brahmaputra

982) The Indian state of Punjab is known for its traditional dance form called:
a) Bharatanatyam
b) Kathakali
c) Bhangra
d) Odissi

983) The 'Rann of Kutch' is a vast salt marsh located in which Indian state?
a) Rajasthan
b) Gujarat
c) Haryana
d) Maharashtra

984) The 'Golden Temple' in Amritsar, India, is a significant religious site for followers of
which faith?
a) Buddhism
b) Sikhism
c) Jainism
d) Christianity

985) The famous Indian leader who is often referred to as the "Iron Man of India" is:
a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
d) Bhagat Singh

986) The 'Holi' festival in India is primarily associated with:

a) Lighting lamps
b) Playing with colors
c) Offering prayers to ancestors
d) Exchanging gifts

987) The 'Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)' is responsible for India's activities
related to:
a) Deep-sea exploration
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b) Space exploration and satellite development

c) Nuclear energy production
d) Environmental conservation

988) The traditional Indian system of medicine that uses herbal remedies and dietary
practices is known as:
a) Ayurveda
b) Unani
c) Siddha
d) Naturopathy

989) The 'Chandrayaan-2' mission was launched by India to explore:

a) Mars
b) The Moon
c) Venus
d) Jupiter

990) The 'Red Fort' in Delhi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built during the reign of
which Mughal emperor?
a) Akbar
b) Shah Jahan
c) Aurangzeb
d) Babur

991) The 'Indian Railways' is one of the largest railway networks in the world. When was the
first passenger train in India inaugurated?
a) 1847
b) 1853
c) 1876
d) 1901

992) The 'Pulikali' or 'Tiger Dance' is a traditional folk dance associated with which Indian
state?
a) Kerala
b) Rajasthan
c) Assam
d) Tamil Nadu
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993) The 'Chipko Movement,' a conservation initiative, was first organized in the early 1970s
in response to concerns about the depletion of which natural resource?
a) Water
b) Soil
c) Forests
d) Minerals

994) Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?

a) Sushma Swaraj
b) Indira Gandhi
c) Sonia Gandhi
d) Mayawati

995) The 'Konark Sun Temple,' a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which Indian
state?
a) Odisha
b) Gujarat
c) Karnataka
d) Uttar Pradesh

996) The 'National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA)' in India guarantees a
minimum of how many days of employment in a year to rural households?
a) 30 days
b) 60 days
c) 90 days
d) 120 days

997) Which Indian festival marks the victory of light over darkness and good over evil,
symbolized by the lighting of lamps and candles?
a) Diwali
b) Holi
c) Eid
d) Christmas

998) The 'Bengaluru International Airport' is named after which famous Indian personality?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
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b) Indira Gandhi
c) Kempegowda
d) Rajiv Gandhi

999) The 'Indian Parliament House' (Sansad Bhavan) in Delhi was designed by the
renowned architect:
a) Le Corbusier
b) Frank Lloyd Wright
c) Charles Correa
d) Louis Kahn

1000) Which government scheme focuses on the development of rural areas in India
through various initiatives?
a) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
b) Make in India
c) National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA)
d) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)

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