Question 1
Polity | Minorities | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following in context of National Commission on Minorities:
1. It was the first Statutory National Commission set up in India.
2. The Commission consists of a total of 10 members out of which three are to be nominated by the central government.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (A) 1 only
Detailed Explanation


Question 2
Polity | Tribes | Hard | The Hindu
SOURCE
Consider the following pairs:
- Criminal Tribes Inquiry Committee – Acknowledged the stigma and exploitation faced by these tribes.
- Ananthasayanam Ayyangar Committee – Formed in Uttar Pradesh to look into the issues of criminal tribes.
- National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution – Recommended the repeal of the Criminal Tribes Act of 1871
How many pairs is or are correctly matched?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (D) None of the above
Detailed Explanation

Question 3
Polity | Educations | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following statements:
1. The Goal SDG-4. 1 states to ensure that all boys and girls complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education by 2030.
2. The scheme covers all the schools whether public, private or govt aided schools.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
Detailed Explanation



Question 4
Environment | Conservation | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following pairs:
- Establishment of protected areas – Indian Forest Act
- Coordination of activities of the various regulatory agencies – Wildlife Protection Act
- Establishment of reserved forests – The Forest Conservation Act
How many pairs is or are correctly matched?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (D) None of the above
Detailed Explanation
- Establishment of protected areas – Wildlife Protection Act
- Coordination of activities of the various regulatory agencies – Environment Protection Act
- Establishment of reserved forests – Indian Forest Act
