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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding the constitutional design and functional scope of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC):
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The power of the NCSC to summon any person or document while conducting an inquiry is of the same nature as that of a civil court trying a suit.
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The jurisdiction of the NCSC extends only to the Union and not to the States, as the protection of Scheduled Castes falls under the Union List.
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The NCSC’s recommendations, though not binding, are constitutionally expected to be acted upon under the principle of constitutional morality derived from Article 338.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Under Article 338(8), the NCSC has all the powers of a civil court while investigating any matter, including summoning and enforcing attendance, examining witnesses, and requisitioning documents. Hence Statement 1 is Correct.
- The NCSC’s jurisdiction extends to both the Union and the States. It can investigate matters relating to Scheduled Castes throughout India, as its constitutional mandate under Article 338(5) is not territorially limited. “Social justice” and “welfare of Scheduled Castes” are matters on the Concurrent List (Entry 20), not the Union List. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
While the recommendations of the NCSC are not legally binding, they carry constitutional weight. Article 338(9) requires the President (and by extension, the executive) to lay the report and an action-taken memorandum before Parliament, creating a constitutional expectation of responsiveness, consistent with the principle of constitutional morality and accountability. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
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Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Under Article 338(8), the NCSC has all the powers of a civil court while investigating any matter, including summoning and enforcing attendance, examining witnesses, and requisitioning documents. Hence Statement 1 is Correct.
- The NCSC’s jurisdiction extends to both the Union and the States. It can investigate matters relating to Scheduled Castes throughout India, as its constitutional mandate under Article 338(5) is not territorially limited. “Social justice” and “welfare of Scheduled Castes” are matters on the Concurrent List (Entry 20), not the Union List. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
While the recommendations of the NCSC are not legally binding, they carry constitutional weight. Article 338(9) requires the President (and by extension, the executive) to lay the report and an action-taken memorandum before Parliament, creating a constitutional expectation of responsiveness, consistent with the principle of constitutional morality and accountability. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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Thalassemia, is primarily a disorder related to:
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Correct Answer: (a)
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Thalassemia is an inherited genetic blood disorder caused by defective synthesis of haemoglobin chains (alpha or beta globin). This leads to anemia, fatigue, and organ damage due to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of blood.
It is commonly managed through blood transfusions and iron chelation therapy.Incorrect
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Thalassemia is an inherited genetic blood disorder caused by defective synthesis of haemoglobin chains (alpha or beta globin). This leads to anemia, fatigue, and organ damage due to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of blood.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI):
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The Wildlife Trust of India is a statutory body established under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 to assist the government in implementing wildlife conservation programmes.
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The organization works in collaboration with government agencies and local communities to protect wildlife and their habitats through rescue, rehabilitation, and conflict mitigation initiatives.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?
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Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- The Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) is not a statutory body. It is a non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) established in 1998. It functions independently, though it often collaborates with government agencies and international conservation bodies. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
WTI indeed works with government departments, local communities, and international partners to carry out initiatives in wildlife rescue, species recovery, habitat protection, and conflict mitigation. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
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Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- The Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) is not a statutory body. It is a non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) established in 1998. It functions independently, though it often collaborates with government agencies and international conservation bodies. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
WTI indeed works with government departments, local communities, and international partners to carry out initiatives in wildlife rescue, species recovery, habitat protection, and conflict mitigation. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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The ‘Nine-Dash Line’, often seen in news, is associated with:
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Correct Answer: (d)
Explanation:
The Nine-Dash Line is a demarcation line used by China to claim vast areas of the South China Sea, overlapping with the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of several Southeast Asian nations — notably Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Brunei.
The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in 2016 ruled that China’s claims under this line have no legal basis under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).Incorrect
Correct Answer: (d)
Explanation:
The Nine-Dash Line is a demarcation line used by China to claim vast areas of the South China Sea, overlapping with the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of several Southeast Asian nations — notably Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Brunei.
The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in 2016 ruled that China’s claims under this line have no legal basis under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). -
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding the Iron Age cultures in India:
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The use of iron tools in the Ganga Valley helped people clear forests and cultivate lands more effectively, leading to larger and more permanent settlements.
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The Painted Grey Ware (PGW) culture, dated roughly between 1200 BCE and 600 BCE, is associated with parts of the upper Ganga plains and some later Vedic settlements.
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The Northern Black Polished Ware (NBPW) culture marks the beginning of urbanization in the Ganga valley and is associated with the emergence of Mahājanapadas and increased trade activities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
- The discovery of iron, people were able to clear dense forests of the Ganga valley and expand agriculture. This led to growth of permanent villages and towns. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- The PGW culture (c. 1200–600 BCE) is described in NCERT as an Iron Age pottery tradition found in parts of western U.P., Haryana, and the Ganga-Yamuna Doab. It is often associated with later Vedic communities, though not exclusively identified with them. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
NBPW (c. 700–300 BCE) as a hallmark of the second urbanization, characterized by growth of cities, trade, and Mahājanapadas in the middle Ganga valley. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
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Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
- The discovery of iron, people were able to clear dense forests of the Ganga valley and expand agriculture. This led to growth of permanent villages and towns. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- The PGW culture (c. 1200–600 BCE) is described in NCERT as an Iron Age pottery tradition found in parts of western U.P., Haryana, and the Ganga-Yamuna Doab. It is often associated with later Vedic communities, though not exclusively identified with them. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
NBPW (c. 700–300 BCE) as a hallmark of the second urbanization, characterized by growth of cities, trade, and Mahājanapadas in the middle Ganga valley. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
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