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In he RGSS, the son (SD) claim the right to the property during the lifetime of the father whereas, in the WDHPATTATIT, i i fer the death of the father that Te sons can claim the right to the property Extreme, © word ‘ThelMitakeharalsysteii deals with the s matters related to the property held by can male members of a family, ——~ whereas the deals with the matters related to the property held by both male and female members ofa family. Select the correct answer using the code given below. © Refer, El-Ning —land> a) La-Nino Que © Direct -Ans beads ) ret {uoeakke 4) 3onh catego: Y woeaked Ww 7 Renewable-Non Renewal AC-D ete 41. With reference to the history of ancient = —— India,, (§BHAVAbHE — Hastimalla and surPes- Lower Kshemeshwara were famous a) Jain monks Lor wimame (va gepeat ed ©) temple architects 4) philosophers 42. Consider the following statements: ox 1). The Montague-Chelmsford Reforms of omen above the age o! 2) The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women reserved seats in the legislature. — Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) —tenly ») aay ©) —Both-bend? d) Neither I nor 2 43, With reference tofSibijAWBGSOT5%2) in Indian History, which one of the following statements is correct? 2) The Quit Indig Resolution was adopted by AICC — b) The Viceroy’s Executive Council was expanded to include more Indians. ©) The Congress ministries resigned in seven provinces. 4) Cripps proposed an Indian Union with fullDominion Status }once the Second World War was over| Repetitive. Terie.44, Which among the following is associated with (°S6AGS|ROH|PHSGA”, a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English? b) Jawaharlal Nehru jer Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Rule. 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Rohilkhand Kingdom was formedlout the territories occupied by Ahmad ‘Shah Durani — Select the correct answer using the code given below a) —bend2- Ver 2only ® o) —2and3 sony |S statement, ovsesye 10 Single option Hac 40 [2001 49. Which one of the following statements is correct? a) Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of ‘Waghora river. b) Sanchi Stupa lies in the gorge of Chambal river. ©) Panduelena Cave Shrines lie in the gorge of Narmada River. d) — Amaravati Stupa lies in the gorge of Godavari river.50. Consider the following statements: 1, _2ist_February is declared to be International Mother Language Day 6y) 2. The demand that Bangla has to be one of the national languages was raised in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan, Which of the above statements is/are correct? ° ee \_b}— 2 only 8/D 4) Neither amor 2 4007, Ref, discussigl,, ©. 51. How is PERRACUlLiTeREMIE different from conventional chemical farming? [eva 1. 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ENUGOpARSWARP VERB Committee suggested that a minister and a secretary be designated (B6IGIV for pursuing the subject of administrative reform and promoting it. 2. In 1970, the Department of personnel ‘was constituted on the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Commission, 1966, and this was placed under the Prime Minister’s charge. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) —tonly ® I® NY eo Hacks ») zane ace Ney — Refer c) Bethtand2- Me eM AS points 4) Neither 1 nor2 | Programme < —® 3 79. ERIGHNOMPHVEEY? is protected under which Article of the constitution of India? 1. In India, there is no law restricting the candidates from contesting in one Lok Sabha election from _three constituencies. In 1991 Lol ha Ben Shri Devi Sted ieee Lok Sabha isting rules, if a candidate contests ffr one Lok Sabha election from mfny constituencies, his/her party should bear the cost of bye-elections to the constituencies vacated by hinv/her in the event of him/her winning in all the constituencies. | a) Lonly Saas ce Ey b) 2only c) land3 4) 2and3 81. Consider the following statements: 1. [Right to the City’Jis an agreed human right and the ‘monitors the commitments made b: ‘in this regard. a) Article 15 2. [Righttoite Ciy’)eives BERGER b) Article 19 of the city the right to reclaim public nd public participation in the pepeated spaces and pt c) (ARigiezIp— NO a ae 3, Right to the City’Jmeans that the State cannot deny or facility to the unauthorised colonies in the city. e ALL ExTeeMe > Aes. (inepoathivpsisecretsp | Willuelhiupseseerets;comy 'Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) —bonly b) 3 only © Refer class Discussion. See ee | s2. With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1, Judicial custody means an accused is in the custody of the concerned magistrate and such accused is locked up in police station, not in jail. SS Easily duleake During judicial custody, the police officer in charge of the case is not allowed to interrogate the suspect without the approval of the court. | Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [50:50 @/> \ @ v0, a) —Lonly >) Eaealy c) —Both+and2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 cthemadic Repetitive Toric = TREBAL the national level, which ministry is the to ensure effective a) Ministry of Environment] Forest and Climatic change. rye Repeat c) , Ministry of Rural Development Ley (IMinISirORTHbANANTS b) Mi try of Panchayat Raj | correct? 2 a) tently 85. A. legislation which confers on the Ib 2only &/D executive or administrative authority an 1 unguided and uncontrolled discretionary ©) Bothtant2 power in the matter of the application of law ®- s00 violates which one of the following Articles 4) Neither | nor2 7 of the Constitution of India? a) Article 14 83. With reference to India, consider the b) Article 28 Tee, article following statements: “Thematic. ©) “Article 32 Repetitive 1, When a prisoner makes out a sufficient a case, to such d) Article 4 opie prisoner because it becomes a matter of Funclamenta} hissher right. ack = Right 2. State Governments have their own Prisoners Release on Parole Rules. «~ oF police - stale List ‘Giiaeniupeseeresicomy ine86. Which one of the following in {imdiaf ‘(BOLI is an essential feature that indicates that itis BI The independence of the judiciary is b) ©) d) safeguarded The Union Legislature has elected representatives from constituent units the Union cabinet can have elected representatives from regional parties The Fundamental rights are enforceable by Courts of Law. og 87. Which one’ of the following best defines thE? = Ll psophical a) ° 4) A community of persons permanently occupying a definite territory independent of external control and possessing an organized government. A politically organized people of a definite territory and possessing an authority to govern them, maintain law and order, protect their natural rights and safeguard their means of sustenance, ‘A number of persons who have been living in a definite territory for a very Jong time with their own culture, tradition and government. A. society permanently living in a definite with ‘a central authority, an executive responsible to the central authority and an independent judiciary. (86) With reference to In Home Worl Judiciary, consider the following statements. 1, Any retired judge of the Supreme Court of India can be called back to sit by the Chief Justice of India with prior permission’of the President of India. 2. A High court in India has the power to review its own judgement as the Supreme Court does. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) Lonly Sc oohie oes b) only Highly Seng ©) Both 1 and2 Ref, M Laamik d) Neither 1 nor 2 Home work 89. (WiHTRSRRERCSNSMIAGiA! consider the following statements: 1. There is{8l one citizenship and one domicile 2. A citizen by birth(6iilican become the Head of State. 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Secular Democratic Republic a) arepresentative government of a nation with federal structure b) a government whose Head enjoys nominal powers ©) a government whose Head enjoys nominal powers the Constitution 95. With reference to India, the terms ‘Halbiy (ilonalk pertainto ged ingesencle a) dance forms of Northwest India | b) musical Instruments ©) pre-historic cave paintings d) (fribalTanguaees) we Lo po- Munda - Santhal “EL Rese 96. Consider the following statements in respect of Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards. 1. Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are titles under the Article 18(1) of the Constitution of India. 2. Padma Awards, which were instituted in the year 1954, were suspended only once, 3. The number of Bharat Ratna Awards is restricted to a maximum of five in a particular year. or iss SRP (batiuescsecretyWhich of the above statements are not correct? a) Land 2 only b) 2and3 only ©) Land 3 only d) 1,2and3 97. Consider the following statements: Statement 1: The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Arbor Day Foundation have recently ~ recognized Hyderabad as 2020 Tree City of the World Statement 2: Hyderabad was selected for the recognition for a year following its commitment to grow and maintain the Urban forests. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? a) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1 b) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct but Statement 2 is not the correct, explanation for Statement 1 ) Statement | is correct but Statement 2 is not correct. (Cn L why 7) Right 2 — Why neither 4 nor 2 is Answer in Many Case ¢ e Refev- Class Discussion (DELHTUPSCSECRETS) __Macks@Tvieks’ _ PRELIM MADEEASY” 98. 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