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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following are the major tribal groups in Jharkhand?
- Santhal
- Oraon
- Munda
- Ho
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Solution: d)
Jharkhand has the highest population of Adivasi people from 32 different tribes, including the nine Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG).
According to Census 2001, Santhal (34 per cent), Oraon (19.6 per cent), Munda (14.8 per cent) and Ho (10.5 per cent) are among the major tribes in terms of numbers.
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Solution: d)
Jharkhand has the highest population of Adivasi people from 32 different tribes, including the nine Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG).
According to Census 2001, Santhal (34 per cent), Oraon (19.6 per cent), Munda (14.8 per cent) and Ho (10.5 per cent) are among the major tribes in terms of numbers.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act, 1996.
- Parliament enacted the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 based on the recommendations of Bhuria Committee.
- The PESA Act does not confer absolute powers to Gram Sabha and they must act on the aid and advice of state legislature to ensure the proper functioning of Gram Sabhas.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: b)
After the Bhuria Committee recommendations in 1995, Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act 1996 came into existence for ensuring tribal self-rule for people living in scheduled areas of India.
The PESA Act conferred the absolute powers to Gram Sabha, whereas state legislature has given an advisory role to ensure the proper functioning of Panchayats and Gram Sabhas. The power delegated to Gram Sabha’s cannot be curtailed by a higher level, and there shall be independence throughout.
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Solution: b)
After the Bhuria Committee recommendations in 1995, Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act 1996 came into existence for ensuring tribal self-rule for people living in scheduled areas of India.
The PESA Act conferred the absolute powers to Gram Sabha, whereas state legislature has given an advisory role to ensure the proper functioning of Panchayats and Gram Sabhas. The power delegated to Gram Sabha’s cannot be curtailed by a higher level, and there shall be independence throughout.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the government expenditure in India, which of the following does not constitute Transfer Payments?
- The payments which are made by the government to its employees.
- The Interest payments made to foreign countries on loans taken.
- The payments which are made as financial aid in a social welfare programme.
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: a)
In macroeconomics and finance, a transfer payment is a redistribution of income and wealth by means of the government making a payment, without goods or services being received in return. These payments are considered to be non-exhaustive because they do not directly absorb resources or create output. Examples of transfer payments include welfare, financial aid, social security, and government subsidies for certain businesses.
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Solution: a)
In macroeconomics and finance, a transfer payment is a redistribution of income and wealth by means of the government making a payment, without goods or services being received in return. These payments are considered to be non-exhaustive because they do not directly absorb resources or create output. Examples of transfer payments include welfare, financial aid, social security, and government subsidies for certain businesses.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Majuli Island.
- Majuli Island is the world’s largest fully habituated river island located in the Brahmaputra River.
- Majuli is the abode of the Assamese neo-Vaishnavite culture.
- It became the first island to be made a district in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
The world’s largest, fully habituated river island Majuli is situated in the middle of Brahamputra, with the Kaziranga National Park touching Jorhat and Nagaon.
In 2016 it became the first island to be made a district in India.
Mājuli is the abode of the Assamese neo-Vaishnavite culture.
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Solution: d)
The world’s largest, fully habituated river island Majuli is situated in the middle of Brahamputra, with the Kaziranga National Park touching Jorhat and Nagaon.
In 2016 it became the first island to be made a district in India.
Mājuli is the abode of the Assamese neo-Vaishnavite culture.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsThe Water bodies bordering Turkey are
- Black Sea
- Mediterranean Sea
- Aegean Sea
- Caspian Sea
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: c)
Turkey is bordered on its northwest by Greece and Bulgaria; north by the Black Sea; northeast by Georgia; east by Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran; southeast by Iraq; south by Syria and the Mediterranean Sea; and west by the Aegean Sea.
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Solution: c)
Turkey is bordered on its northwest by Greece and Bulgaria; north by the Black Sea; northeast by Georgia; east by Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran; southeast by Iraq; south by Syria and the Mediterranean Sea; and west by the Aegean Sea.
