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1 c 2 d 3 b 4 a 5 b 6 a 7 d 8 d 9 b 10 c
11 b 12 a 13 b 14 c 15 a 16 c 17 b 18 a 19 d 20 b
1. c Patriarchy and age old beliefs which developed into 6. a They may provide short term benefits but the
culture and got enforced in Hindu society. ramifications would far outweigh the initial benefits.
Reason - The author clearly mentions that rules were Reason – The author clearly mentions this in the
made by men during olden days. Moreover, in second beginning of the passage and also towards the end.
paragraph he points out that deities’ wishes were also Option (b) is very vague and quite unreasonable. Option
a reason as in the case of Lord Ayyappa. Option (a) is (c) and (d) are demonizing police officers in general
out of passage. Option (b) cannot be inferred from which is not what the author is trying to portray.
passage. Option (d) is self contradictory.
7. d A Supreme Court ruling and NHRC guidelines. The
2. d The author supports the Supreme Court’s ruling and Supreme Court ruling in PUCL Case. Guidelines and
sees it as a way of women emancipation. law are two very different legal terms. Hence, option (b)
Reason – All through the passage the author is impliedly and (c) are incorrect. Option (a) is not incorrect but (d)
appreciating the Supreme Court ruling. Towards the end is more appropriate.
of the passage he clearly mentions that it is a much
8. d Rajbir is not liable as Aziz was accused in an offence
needed social reform. Hence, option (c) is not correct.
punishable with death. In 4th paragraph, the author
Since the author is happy with Supreme Court decision,
clearly mentions only two situations where police
he does not support any law to undo it whether by
encounter to causing death is justified. Rajbir’s case
Central or State governments. So, options (a) and (b)
falls in the second category as Aziz was to be arrested
are respectively incorrect.
in an offence punishable with death. Option (c) is also
correct but does not give the proper reason which
3. b Yes, both cannot be legally stopped from entering the
immunes Rajbir.
temple.
Reason – The Supreme Court ruling clearly allowed
9. b Sohan is not liable as he threw the stone to protect
women to enter the Sabrimala Temple irrespective of
himself. In 4th paragraph the author clearly mentions
their age. So, option (a) and (c) are incorrect. Option
that death can be caused in exercise of private defence
(d) is not patently incorrect but option (b) is more
which is the case here. Option (c) is not correct as it is
appropriate compared to option (d).
immaterial whether the person posing real threat is
known or stranger.
4. a In practice there would be no difference as the Supreme
Court has already allowed women entry to the temple.
10. c He should be given an opportunity to defend himself. In
Reason – Judgement given by Supreme Court acts as
the first paragraph, the author clearly mentions that it
law throughout the country. Hence, a legislation would
is basic tenet of criminal administration to provide every
legally make no difference. Hence, option (b) is
accused an opportunity to defend himself. All other
incorrect. Option (c) and (d) are incorrect as Parliament
options go against this tenet. Though there is grave
has power to legislate on judicially decided matters and
and irrevocable evidence against Keshab, this does not
this does not mean impinging of judicial powers.
take away his right to defend himself in a court of law.
5. b No, as Supreme Court’s ruling applies only in Indian
11. b The author supports Aadhaar Act but is skeptical about
territory.
its misuse. The author mentions both the advantages
Reason – None of the remaining option are correct as
and disadvantages of Aadhaar Act. He cautions the
option (b) is correct. So whether Shalini is of
reader about its overuse or misuse. He lauds Supreme
menstruating age or there is discrimination based on
Court for restrictions placed on use of data. So options
gender alone is irreverent. Option (d) is not correct as
(a) and (d) are incorrect. He is concerned about misuse
persuasive value may be accepted or rejected.
by both government and private agencies. So options
(c) is incorrect.