Question : Comprehension:
Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.

Reservation is a part of 1________ action, which seeks to bring equality. The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019, seeks to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’ of citizens. Article 15 of the Constitution 2________ discrimination against any citizen on the grounds of race, religion, caste, sex, or place of birth. However, the government may make special provisions for the 3________ of socially and educationally backward classes or for Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes. The bill seeks to amend Article 15 to additionally permit the government to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’. Further, up to 10% of the seats may be 4________ for such sections for admission in educational institutions. Such reservations will not apply to minority educational institutions.

Question

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 3

Option 1: containment

Option 2: postponement

Option 3: advancement

Option 4: enhancement

Question : Comprehension:
Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.

Reservation is a part of 1________ action, which seeks to bring equality. The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019, seeks to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’ of citizens. Article 15 of the Constitution 2________ discrimination against any citizen on the grounds of race, religion, caste, sex or place of birth. However, the government may make special provisions for the 3________ of socially and educationally backward classes or for Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes. The bill seeks to amend Article 15 to additionally permit the government to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’. Further, up to 10% of the seats may be 4________ for such sections for admission in educational institutions. Such reservation will not apply to minority educational institutions.

Question

Identify a suitable title for the passage above.

Option 1: Prohibition of discrimination

Option 2:  Article 15

Option 3: Constitution (124th Amendment) Bill 2019

Option 4: Reservation for Equality

Question : Directions: Eight friends A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H are sitting clockwise at equal distances from each other in the same sequence around a circular table facing the centre. If D is facing southwest, then who is sitting third to the right of H?

Option 1: F

Option 2: E

Option 3: C

Option 4: D

Question : Name the scheme launched by the Government of India in 2015–16 to ensure water security through per capita availability of water in the country.

Option 1: Jal Kranti Abhiyan

Option 2: Polavaram Project

Option 3: Atal Bhujal Yojana

Option 4: Namami Gange