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Consider the following statements regarding ‘Sahariya Tribe’.
Choose the correct statements:
Solution (b)
Statement analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Correct |
| Sahariya are an ethnic group in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The Saharias are mainly found in the districts of Morena, Sheopur, Bhind, Gwalior, Datia, Shivpuri, Vidisha and Guna districts of Madhya Pradesh and Baran district of Rajasthan.They are classified as Particularly vulnerable tribal group. | Swang is the dance form of this tribal group. |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/how-the-code-on-wages-legalises-bonded- labour/article38007358.ece
Solution (b)
Statement analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Correct |
| Sahariya are an ethnic group in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The Saharias are mainly found in the districts of Morena, Sheopur, Bhind, Gwalior, Datia, Shivpuri, Vidisha and Guna districts of Madhya Pradesh and Baran district of Rajasthan.They are classified as Particularly vulnerable tribal group. | Swang is the dance form of this tribal group. |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/how-the-code-on-wages-legalises-bonded- labour/article38007358.ece
‘World Press Freedom Index’ is released by
Solution (c)
World Press Freedom Index is released by Reporters Without Borders. India is ranked 142 out of 180 countries.
Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/govt-doesnt-agree-with-indias-rank-in- world-press-freedom-index-ib-minister/articleshow/88418467.cms
Solution (c)
World Press Freedom Index is released by Reporters Without Borders. India is ranked 142 out of 180 countries.
Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/govt-doesnt-agree-with-indias-rank-in- world-press-freedom-index-ib-minister/articleshow/88418467.cms
Consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements are correct?
Solution (d)
Statement analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect |
| India is 85% reliant on imports to meet its crude oil needs as domestic output is insufficient to meet demand. | Iraq is the largest exporter of crude oil to India. |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/indias-crude-oil-output-extends-slide- declined-2-in-november/article38007152.ece
Solution (d)
Statement analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect |
| India is 85% reliant on imports to meet its crude oil needs as domestic output is insufficient to meet demand. | Iraq is the largest exporter of crude oil to India. |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/indias-crude-oil-output-extends-slide- declined-2-in-november/article38007152.ece
“Thangka” is the name of
Solution (b)
Thangka is a Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton, silk appliqué, usually depicting a Buddhist deity, scene, or mandala.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/enchanting-ladakh- showcases-regions-art-craft-in-delhi/article38005776.ece
Solution (b)
Thangka is a Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton, silk appliqué, usually depicting a Buddhist deity, scene, or mandala.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/enchanting-ladakh- showcases-regions-art-craft-in-delhi/article38005776.ece
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Election Laws (Amendment) Bill’
Choose the correct statements:
Solution (a)
Statement analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| The bill proposes to allow Election Commission officials to seek Aadhaar details of registered voters on a voluntary basis and makes the language of the Representation of the People Act (RP Act), 1950. | Aadhaar card is proof of identity, not citizenship. Any person who lives in India more than 180 days can apply for Aadhaar card. |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/thinking-before-linking-on-linking- electoral-rolls-with-aadhaar/article38007291.ece
Solution (a)
Statement analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| The bill proposes to allow Election Commission officials to seek Aadhaar details of registered voters on a voluntary basis and makes the language of the Representation of the People Act (RP Act), 1950. | Aadhaar card is proof of identity, not citizenship. Any person who lives in India more than 180 days can apply for Aadhaar card. |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/thinking-before-linking-on-linking- electoral-rolls-with-aadhaar/article38007291.ece
