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Consider the following statements about Quit India Movement
Choose the correct statements:
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Incorrect |
| The slogan ‘Quit India’
· While Gandhi gave the clarion call of Quit India, the slogan was coined by Yusuf Meherally, a socialist and trade unionist who also served as Mayor of Bombay. · A few years ago, in 1928, it was Meherally who had coined the slogan “Simon Go Back”. |
Women Participation
· Women took active participation in the movement. Female leaders like Usha Mehta helped set up an underground radio station which led to the awakening about the movement. |
· Muslim League, the Communist Party of India and the Hindu Mahasabha did not support the movement. The Indian bureaucracy also did not support the movement.
· The League was not in favour of the British leaving India without partitioning the country first. · The Communist party supported the British since they were allied with the Soviet Union. · The Hindu Mahasabha openly opposed the call for the Quit India Movement and boycotted it officially under the apprehension that the movement would create internal disorder and will endanger internal security during the war. |
Context – It was in news as India gears up to celebrate 75th year of independence.
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Incorrect |
| The slogan ‘Quit India’
· While Gandhi gave the clarion call of Quit India, the slogan was coined by Yusuf Meherally, a socialist and trade unionist who also served as Mayor of Bombay. · A few years ago, in 1928, it was Meherally who had coined the slogan “Simon Go Back”. |
Women Participation
· Women took active participation in the movement. Female leaders like Usha Mehta helped set up an underground radio station which led to the awakening about the movement. |
· Muslim League, the Communist Party of India and the Hindu Mahasabha did not support the movement. The Indian bureaucracy also did not support the movement.
· The League was not in favour of the British leaving India without partitioning the country first. · The Communist party supported the British since they were allied with the Soviet Union. · The Hindu Mahasabha openly opposed the call for the Quit India Movement and boycotted it officially under the apprehension that the movement would create internal disorder and will endanger internal security during the war. |
Context – It was in news as India gears up to celebrate 75th year of independence.
Consider the following statements about International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number
Choose the incorrect statements:
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Correct |
| · The International Mobile Equipment Identity or IMEI is a unique number that is used to identify a device on a mobile network. It has 15 digits, and is like your phone’s unique identity. | · When you use the internet or place a call through your cellular service provider, then this number is used to verify the identity of your device.
· If you have a dual SIM phone, then you will have two IMEI numbers, one for each slot. |
Context – Delhi Police is now planning to close ranks with internet service providers and the department of telecommunications to block stolen or robbed phones using IMEI number
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Correct |
| · The International Mobile Equipment Identity or IMEI is a unique number that is used to identify a device on a mobile network. It has 15 digits, and is like your phone’s unique identity. | · When you use the internet or place a call through your cellular service provider, then this number is used to verify the identity of your device.
· If you have a dual SIM phone, then you will have two IMEI numbers, one for each slot. |
Context – Delhi Police is now planning to close ranks with internet service providers and the department of telecommunications to block stolen or robbed phones using IMEI number
Consider the following statements
Choose the correct statements:
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Incorrect |
| Ordinances cannot be used to revoke the fundamental rights of the citizens guaranteed by the Indian Constitution. | To stay a law, the Ordinance must be approved by Parliament within six weeks of its reassembly. Its existence is terminated if the parliament does not act within six weeks of its reassembly. | An ordinance has to be converted into legislation within 42 days of commencement of the Parliament session, or else it will lapse. An ordinance can be re-promulgated only thrice. |
Context – The Governor of Kerala objected to re promulgation of ordinance.
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Incorrect |
| Ordinances cannot be used to revoke the fundamental rights of the citizens guaranteed by the Indian Constitution. | To stay a law, the Ordinance must be approved by Parliament within six weeks of its reassembly. Its existence is terminated if the parliament does not act within six weeks of its reassembly. | An ordinance has to be converted into legislation within 42 days of commencement of the Parliament session, or else it will lapse. An ordinance can be re-promulgated only thrice. |
Context – The Governor of Kerala objected to re promulgation of ordinance.
Consider the following statements regarding “India ki Udaan” initiative
Select the correct statement(s)
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| India ki Udaan Initiative was launched as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. It is the celebration of unwavering and undying spirit of India. It aims to take citizens to the rich culture & heritage of India, by means of its rich archives and featuring artistic illustrations. This project is launched based on the Theme- ‘Unwavering and undying spirit of India over the past 75 years”. | Ministry of Culture has launched “India ki Udaan” initiative in association with Google. This initiative seeks to celebrate unwavering & undying spirit of India and its achievements in last 75 years. |
Context: Culture Ministry launched India Ki Udaan initiative
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| India ki Udaan Initiative was launched as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. It is the celebration of unwavering and undying spirit of India. It aims to take citizens to the rich culture & heritage of India, by means of its rich archives and featuring artistic illustrations. This project is launched based on the Theme- ‘Unwavering and undying spirit of India over the past 75 years”. | Ministry of Culture has launched “India ki Udaan” initiative in association with Google. This initiative seeks to celebrate unwavering & undying spirit of India and its achievements in last 75 years. |
Context: Culture Ministry launched India Ki Udaan initiative
‘PARVAZ’ a scheme recently launched in Kashmir is related to
Solution(b)
Under the scheme, government will provide a subsidy of 25% on freight charges, in a bid to carry perishable fruits through Air Cargo. Subsidy will be provided to farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer mode. Scheme is being implemented by Jammu & Kashmir Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation (JKHPMC).
Context – The government of Jammu & Kashmir launched the “PARVAZ Market Linkage Scheme”
Solution(b)
Under the scheme, government will provide a subsidy of 25% on freight charges, in a bid to carry perishable fruits through Air Cargo. Subsidy will be provided to farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer mode. Scheme is being implemented by Jammu & Kashmir Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation (JKHPMC).
Context – The government of Jammu & Kashmir launched the “PARVAZ Market Linkage Scheme”
