UGC NET/JRF EXAM, JUNE-2024 POLITICAL SCIENCE (Paper-II) shift (II)

Total Questions: 100

81. Identify the correct statements-

A. Eightth SAAEc Summit held at Now Delhi in 1995.
B. 1989 was designated as SAARC year of Combating Drug Abuse and Drug Trafficking
C. There was an assassination attempt on US President- Barrack obama while he was in office
D. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari became Prime Minister of Pakistan in March, 2024
E. The Agreement on SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement was signed on 11 April 1993.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (d) A, B and E Only
Solution:

The correct statements are:
(A) Eighth SAARC Summit held at New Delhi in 1995.
(B) 1989 was designated as SAARC year of Combating Drug Abuse and Drug Trafficking.
(E) The Agreement on SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement was signed on 11 April, 1993.

82. Find out eh correct statements from the following-

A. NITI Aayog like Planning Commission was also created by an executive resolution of the Government of India
B. The Consumer Protection Act, 2023 has repealed and replaced the earlier consumer Protection Act, 1986
C. The earliest democratic institution in the world for the redressal of citizen's grievance is the Russian institution of Ombudsman.
D. The First Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) of India recommended the setting up of Lokpal and Loakyukta
E. The first ARC of India was headed by Morarji Desai.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (c) A, D, E Only
Solution:

The correct statements are as follows:
(A) NITI Aoyog like Planning Commission was also created by an executive resolution of the Government of India.
(D) The First Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) of India recommended the setting up of Lokpal and Lokayakta.
(E) The fist ARC of India was headed by Morarji Desai.

83. Arrange the following Commission of India as per their year of formation in the chronological order

A. National Commission for Minorities
B. National Commission for Schedule Castes
C. Central Information Commission
D. National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
E. National Commission for Women
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (a) E, A, B, C, D
Solution:

The following commissions of India as per their year of formation in the chronological order:
(E) National Commission for Women (1992)
(A) National Commission for Minorities (1993)
(B) National Commission for Schedule Castes (2004)
(C) Central Information Commission (2005)
(D) National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (2007)

84. Who gave the notion of 'Radical Humanism'?

Correct Answer: (d) M.N. Roy
Solution:

MN Roy's concept of 'Radical Humanism' represents a philosophical and political framework that emphasizes the dignity of the individual, rational thinking, and the importance of collective social progress without reliance on traditional religious or authoritarian ideologies.

85. Who conceived the notion of 'Linking Pin Model?

Correct Answer: (c) Renin Likert
Solution:

The Linking Pin Model, developed by Rensis Likert, is a management and organizational theory emphasizing the role of middle managers as vital connectors between different levels of an organization.
It highlights how organization can integrate and coordinate effectively through overlapping group structures.

86. Read carefully the following statements regarding Fundamental duties in Indian Constitution and choose the incorrect answer-

A. Fundamental duties were inserted by the 44th Constitution Amendment Act
B. Parliament cannot amend the fundamental duties.
C. Fundamental duties can be enforced by writs
D. There are eleven fundamental duties in Article 51A
E. Promotion of international peace and securities in one of the important fundamental duty.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below

Correct Answer: (b) A, B, C, E Only
Solution:

The following statements regarding Fundamental duties in Indian Constitution are incorrect:
(A) Fundamental duties were inserted by the 44ᵗʰ Constitution Amendment Act.
(B) Parliament cannot amend the fundamental duties,
(C) Fundamental duties can be enforced by writs.
(E) Promotion of International peace and securities is one of the important fundamental duty.

87. Which Naga queen responded to the call of Mahatma Gandhi and raised the banner of revolt against the British rule?

Correct Answer: (b) Rani Gaidilieu
Solution:

Rani Gaidilieu, a Naga spiritual and political leader, responded to the call of Mahatma Gandhi and raised the banner of revolt against the British Rule. She is often referred to as the 'Rani' or 'Queen', a title given to her by the first PM Jawaharlal Nehru.

88. Arrange the following language conferred with classical language status by Government of India in the chronological order:

A. Kannada
B. Odia
C. Tamil
D. Sanskrit
E. Malayalam
Choose the correct answer from the option given below

Correct Answer: (c) C, D, A, E, B
Solution:

The following languages conferred with classical language status by Government of India in the chronological order:
(C) Tamil → 2004
(D) Sanskrit → 2005
(E) Malyalam →2008
(A) Kannada → 2013
(B) Odia → 2014

89. Which Article of the Indian Constitution makes special provision for the Administration of certain area called 'Scheduled Areas'?

Correct Answer: (b) Article 244 (1)
Solution:

Article 244(1) of the Indian Constitution is part of Part-X, which deals with the Scheduled and Tribal Areas. It states- "The Provisions of 5ᵗʰ Schedule shall apply to the administration and control of the scheduled areas and Scheduled Tribes in any state other than the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram"

90. Who was the President of the Parliament of the word's Religions at Chicago in which Swami Vivekananda delivered his famous adders?

Correct Answer: (c) John Henry Barrows
Solution:

John Henry Borrows was the President of the Parliament of the World's Religions at Chicago in which Swami Vivekanand delivered his famous address.