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Question :  In India, secularism aims to:

 

Option 1: Promote atheism

 

Option 2: Establish a state religion

Option 3: Ensure religious freedom and equality

Option 4: Suppress religious practices

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Correct Answer: Ensure religious freedom and equality


Solution : In India, secularism aims to ensure religious freedom and equality, allowing individuals to practice their religion without discrimination and ensuring that the state does not favor any particular religion.

 

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Question : Which state of India has made rainwater harvesting compulsory for all houses?

Option 1: Haryana

Option 2: Maharashtra

Option 3: Tamil Nadu

Option 4: Punjab

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Correct Answer: Tamil Nadu


Solution : The correct option is Tamil Nadu.

The first state in India that mandates rooftop rainwater harvesting systems for every home is Tamil Nadu. The act of collecting and storing rainwater as opposed to letting it run off is called rainwater harvesting. Rainwater is collected

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Question : The struggle for women's equality in India has its roots in:

Option 1: Economic reforms

Option 2: Technological advancements

Option 3: Social and cultural movements

Option 4: Political upheavals

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Correct Answer: Social and cultural movements


Solution : Correct Option: Option 3
Explanation: The struggle for women's equality in India has its roots in social and cultural movements that aimed at challenging patriarchal norms and practices.

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Question : Who among the following was the only athlete to represent India in the 1900 Summer Olympics?

Option 1: Norman Pritchard

Option 2: Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav

Option 3: Purma Banerjee

Option 4: Phadeppa Dareppa Chaugule

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Correct Answer: Norman Pritchard


Solution : The correct option is Norman Pritchard.

India had its first appearance at the modern Olympic Games in 1900 when one athlete, Norman Pritchard, represented the country in the Paris Summer Olympics. He participated in athletics and tennis events during the games held in Paris.

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Question : Which among the following is the sole note-issuing authority in India?

Option 1: Industrial Finance Corporation of India

Option 2: National Payments Corporation of India

Option 3: Reserve Bank of India

Option 4: State Bank of India

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Correct Answer: Reserve Bank of India


Solution : The correct answer is the Reserve Bank of India.

As per Section 22 of the Act, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has the exclusive authority to issue banknotes in India. Section 25 empowers the central government to approve the design,

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Question : Which among the following was set up in 1956 by the Indian Government by nationalising all the existing private sector life insurance companies?

Option 1: United India Insurance Company Limited

Option 2: General Insurance Corporation of India

Option 3: New India Assurance Company Limited

Option 4: Life Insurance Corporation of India

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Correct Answer: Life Insurance Corporation of India


Solution : The correct option is Life Insurance Corporation of India.

The Government of India nationalised the private life insurance companies already in operation, creating the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) in 1956. The action, which was a component of the

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Question : In India, the irrigation of agricultural land is carried out maximum by

Option 1: Canals

Option 2: Wells

Option 3: Tubewells 

Option 4: Tanks

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Correct Answer: Wells


Solution : The correct option is wells.

In India, irrigation of agricultural land is done to a significant extent by the use of wells. Wells give access to groundwater, which is an important water resource for irrigation, especially in locations where surface water supplies are scarce or

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Question : Which of the following is not true for Direct Tax receipts?

Option 1: It is imposed on income and wealth of individual and firms

 

Option 2: Burden of payment can be shifted
 

Option 3: In India, these taxes are progressive in nature

 

Option 4: They are not included in the estimation of national income

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Correct Answer: Burden of payment can be shifted
 


Solution : The correct answer is (b) Burden of payment can be shifted.

Direct Tax receipts are imposed on the income and wealth of individuals and firms, and the burden of payment generally cannot be shifted to others. Direct taxes are levied

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Question : The increased incidence of floods in recent times in North India is due to 

Option 1: Increase in the annaul rainfall

Option 2: Increase in the silting of dams.

Option 3: increased deforestation in the catchment area

Option 4: None of these

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Correct Answer: increased deforestation in the catchment area


Solution : The correct option is increased deforestation in the catchment area.

Deforestation in catchment regions can increase flooding in North India by reducing plant cover, promoting soil erosion, and altering natural water flow patterns, increasing the danger of flooding. Trees and

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