Politics In India Since Independence - Study Mode

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[#156] After Emergency Elections were held in . . . . . . . .

(A) April 1977

(B) March 1977

(C) February 1977

(D) January 1977

Correct Answer

(B) March 1977

[#157] Regional Disparity means:

(A) It refers uneven economic achievement in different geographical regions

(B) It is reflected by the indicators like per capita income

(C) It refers to the proportion of population living below the poverty line

(D) All of these

Correct Answer

(C) It refers to the proportion of population living below the poverty line

[#158] Match the following: List-I List-II a. Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) 1. Medha Patkar, Baba Amte, Adivasis, farmers, environmentalists and human rights activists b. Silent Valley Movement 2. Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad (KSSP) an NGO, and the poet activist Sughathakumari c. Appiko Movement 3. Uttara Kannada and Shimoga districts of Karnataka State d. Jungle Bachao Andolan 4. Against government's decision to replace the natural sal forest with Teak

(A) a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4

(B) a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1

(C) a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2

(D) a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3

Correct Answer

(A) a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4

[#159] Which amongst the following is/are correct? 1. Indian society during nineteenth century was marred by religious superstitions and social obscurantism. 2. Social conditions of women were good but some vices like sati, child marriage prevailed in the society. 3. Raja Ram Mohan said "Sati is murder according to every shastra".
4. People at lower ladder of the society were called untouchables, who formed about 20% of population. Select the correct option:

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2 is incorrect

(C) All of the above

(D) None of the above

Correct Answer

(B) Only 2 is incorrect

[#160] Which of the following scheme provide education to girls and their welfare?

(A) One Stop Centre Scheme

(B) UJJWALA

(C) SWADHAR Scheme

(D) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

Correct Answer

(D) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao