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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to the National Council of Education and System founded in 1906.
1.It was founded in Bombay
2.It was a part of the Swadeshi industrialisation movement.
3.The objective of the council was to promote education in science and Technology.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
The National Council of Education (or NCE) was an organisation founded by Indian nationalists in Bengal in 1906 to promote science and technology as part of a swadeshi industrialisation movement. It established the Bengal National College and Bengal Technical Institute which would later merge to form Jadavpur University. Institutions functioning under the Council were considered to be hotbeds of swadeshi activities and the government banned nationalistic activities such as the singing of patriotic songs.
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The National Council of Education (or NCE) was an organisation founded by Indian nationalists in Bengal in 1906 to promote science and technology as part of a swadeshi industrialisation movement. It established the Bengal National College and Bengal Technical Institute which would later merge to form Jadavpur University. Institutions functioning under the Council were considered to be hotbeds of swadeshi activities and the government banned nationalistic activities such as the singing of patriotic songs.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
1.The crowd had gathered to protest against the arrest of two popular Congress leaders Satya Pal and Saifuddin Kitchlew.
2.British government set up the Hunter Commission to inquire into the massacre.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
The situation in Punjab was alarming as there were riots and protests against the Rowlatt Act.
On the day of the festival of Baisakhi on 13th April 1919 in Jallianwala Bagh, a public garden in Amritsar, the crowd had gathered to protest against the arrest of two popular Congress leaders Satya Pal and Saifuddin Kitchlew.
General Dyer came there with his troops and blocked the only narrow entrance to the garden. Then, without warning, he ordered his troops to fire at the unarmed crowd, which included children as well. The indiscriminate firing resulted in the deaths of at least 1000 people and injured more than 1500 people.
The government set up the Hunter Commission to inquire into the massacre. Although the commission condemned the act by Dyer, it did not impose any disciplinary action against him.Incorrect
The situation in Punjab was alarming as there were riots and protests against the Rowlatt Act.
On the day of the festival of Baisakhi on 13th April 1919 in Jallianwala Bagh, a public garden in Amritsar, the crowd had gathered to protest against the arrest of two popular Congress leaders Satya Pal and Saifuddin Kitchlew.
General Dyer came there with his troops and blocked the only narrow entrance to the garden. Then, without warning, he ordered his troops to fire at the unarmed crowd, which included children as well. The indiscriminate firing resulted in the deaths of at least 1000 people and injured more than 1500 people.
The government set up the Hunter Commission to inquire into the massacre. Although the commission condemned the act by Dyer, it did not impose any disciplinary action against him. -
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.He founded the famous India House in London in 1904
2.He started the publication of a monthly journal called ‘Indian Sociologist’
3.He established the Indian Home Rule Society to raise his voice against British domination in India.
The above statements refer toCorrect
Shyamji Krishna Varma is an Indian revolutionary fighter, lawyer and journalist, who led India’s freedom struggle from London
•Founded the famous India House in London in 1904 which became the nerve centre and nucleus for India’s revolutionaries like Veer Savarkar, Madame Cama, Sardar Singh Rana, V V S Iyer, Lala Hardayal and Virendranath Chattopadhaya and Madhanlal Dhingra – was the political guru of Veer Savarkar, V V S Iyer and many other freedom fighters in this period
•He started the publication of a monthly journal called ‘Indian Sociologist’ which became a vehicle of revolutionary ideas.
•In February 1905, he established the Indian Home Rule Society to raise his voice against British domination in India.
•It was Shyamji who first advocated non-violent means of getting rid of the British and using withdrawal of cooperation with the colonial administration as the most effective weapon for this purpose. Gandhiji built on this and evolved Satyagraha as a tool to oust the British much later.Incorrect
Shyamji Krishna Varma is an Indian revolutionary fighter, lawyer and journalist, who led India’s freedom struggle from London
•Founded the famous India House in London in 1904 which became the nerve centre and nucleus for India’s revolutionaries like Veer Savarkar, Madame Cama, Sardar Singh Rana, V V S Iyer, Lala Hardayal and Virendranath Chattopadhaya and Madhanlal Dhingra – was the political guru of Veer Savarkar, V V S Iyer and many other freedom fighters in this period
•He started the publication of a monthly journal called ‘Indian Sociologist’ which became a vehicle of revolutionary ideas.
•In February 1905, he established the Indian Home Rule Society to raise his voice against British domination in India.
•It was Shyamji who first advocated non-violent means of getting rid of the British and using withdrawal of cooperation with the colonial administration as the most effective weapon for this purpose. Gandhiji built on this and evolved Satyagraha as a tool to oust the British much later. -
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 pointsThe 1929 Session of Indian National Congress is of significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the
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The 1929 Session of Indian, National Congress is of significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the attainment of Poorna Swaraj was adopted as the goal of the Congress.
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The 1929 Session of Indian, National Congress is of significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the attainment of Poorna Swaraj was adopted as the goal of the Congress.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to Free Trade and Warehousing Zones
1.These zones promote international trading hubs
2.The units would be subject to similar provisions as are applicable to units in SEZs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Free Trade and Warehousing Zones
•Objective: To create trade-related infrastructure to facilitate the import and export of goods and services with freedom to carry out trade transactions in free currency.
•The scheme envisages duty free import of all goods (except prohibited items, arms and ammunitions, hazardous wastes and SCOMET items) for warehousing. As far as bond towards customs duty on import is concerned, the units would be subject to similar provisions as are applicable to units in SEZs.Incorrect
Free Trade and Warehousing Zones
•Objective: To create trade-related infrastructure to facilitate the import and export of goods and services with freedom to carry out trade transactions in free currency.
•The scheme envisages duty free import of all goods (except prohibited items, arms and ammunitions, hazardous wastes and SCOMET items) for warehousing. As far as bond towards customs duty on import is concerned, the units would be subject to similar provisions as are applicable to units in SEZs. -
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 pointsProgramme UNNATI is related to
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India announced a capacity building programme UNNATI (UNispace Nanosatellite Assembly & Training by ISRO) on Nano satellites development through a combination of theoretical coursework and hands-on training on Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT) in June 2018(formally inaugurated in 2019) to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first United nation conference UNISPACE+50
The programme aims at capacity building in satellite technology for participants from countries interested in developing space programme by providing hands-on experience in building and testing of nano satellites.Incorrect
India announced a capacity building programme UNNATI (UNispace Nanosatellite Assembly & Training by ISRO) on Nano satellites development through a combination of theoretical coursework and hands-on training on Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT) in June 2018(formally inaugurated in 2019) to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first United nation conference UNISPACE+50
The programme aims at capacity building in satellite technology for participants from countries interested in developing space programme by providing hands-on experience in building and testing of nano satellites. -
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following can be said to be a part of the Indian Parliament?
1. President
2. Lok Sabha
3. Rajya Sabha
4. Governors of statesCorrect
In the Constitution, Articles 79 to 122 define the roles and functions of the Parliament. According to it, the Parliament of India consists of: the President, Rajya Sabha, and Lok Sabha.
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In the Constitution, Articles 79 to 122 define the roles and functions of the Parliament. According to it, the Parliament of India consists of: the President, Rajya Sabha, and Lok Sabha.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 pointsWhich among the following statements is/are true?
1. The maximum strength of Rajya Sabha is fixed at 278
2. In the USA, States are granted proportional representation in the Senate by population
3. The American Senate has a fixed quota of 12 nominated senate members, just like India
4. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha can pass a motion of no-confidence against the governmentCorrect
Rajya Sabha has a maximum strength of 250, of which 12 are elected members. In the USA, 2 delegates are assigned to all states irrespective of their population, each state gets 2.
There are no nominated members in the American Senate. Only Lok Sabha can pass a motion of no-confidence against the government.Incorrect
Rajya Sabha has a maximum strength of 250, of which 12 are elected members. In the USA, 2 delegates are assigned to all states irrespective of their population, each state gets 2.
There are no nominated members in the American Senate. Only Lok Sabha can pass a motion of no-confidence against the government. -
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 pointsWhich among the following statements is/are true?
1. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha both follow the method of Proportional Representation for electing members
2. Rajya Sabha members are elected by the elected members of the state legislative assemblies
3. Maximum strength of Lok Sabha is fixed at 552
4. The voting age was reduced from 21 to 18 by the 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988.Correct
Rajya Sabha follows the method of Proportional Representation. But owing the vastness of India’s territory and its population, for Lok Sabha elections we follow the method of territorial representation
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Rajya Sabha follows the method of Proportional Representation. But owing the vastness of India’s territory and its population, for Lok Sabha elections we follow the method of territorial representation
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 pointsWhich among the following statements is/are false?
1. For qualifying to the Lok Sabha, a person must be a at least 25 years of age
2. A person can be a member of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at the same time
3. A person belonging to Scheduled Caste of Scheduled Tribe can contest elections from a general seal also, and not just the reserved seat
4. If a member of either of the Houses votes against the directions given by his party, he can be deemed to be disqualifiedCorrect
The qualifying age for Lok Sabha is minimum 25 years, and for Rajya Sabha it is minimum 30 years.
Representation of People Act (1951) prohibits a person from being a member of both Houses simultaneously.
The anti-defection law can be used to disqualify a member of either of the Houses votes against the directions given by his party.Incorrect
The qualifying age for Lok Sabha is minimum 25 years, and for Rajya Sabha it is minimum 30 years.
Representation of People Act (1951) prohibits a person from being a member of both Houses simultaneously.
The anti-defection law can be used to disqualify a member of either of the Houses votes against the directions given by his party.