61. Which of following Articles of the Constitution of India deal with Minority Interests?
(A) Article 18 & 19
(B) Article 36 & 37
(C) Article 10 & 11
(D) Article 29 & 30
Answer:
(D) Article 29 & 30
Explanation:
Articles 29 and 30 of the Indian Constitution guarantee cultural and educational rights to minorities, protecting their right to conserve their distinct language/culture and establish educational institutions.
62. The Statue of Unity is associated with
(A) Maulana Azad
(B) Dr B.R Ambedkar
(C) Jawaharlal Nehru
(D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer:
(D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Explanation:
The Statue of Unity is a colossal statue of Indian independence activist and the first Deputy Prime Minister of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, located in Gujarat.
63. Which one of the following is not a ‘Sustainable Development Goal’ of the United Nations?
(A) End poverty in all its forms everywhere
(B) Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
(C) Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
(D) To provide affirmative action
Answer:
(D) To provide affirmative action
Explanation:
While reducing inequalities is a core focus (Goal 10), “affirmative action” is a specific national policy tool rather than one of the 17 universally declared UN Sustainable Development Goals.
64. Who among the following is the author of “The God of Small Things”?
(A) Aruna Roy
(B) Shabana Anni
(C) Vandana Shiva
(D) Arundhati Roy
Answer:
(D) Arundhati Roy
Explanation:
The acclaimed debut novel The God of Small Things was written by Indian author Arundhati Roy and won the Booker Prize in 1997.
65. Who among the following is not part of the ‘Sachar Committee’ on social economic and educational status of Muslims in India?
(A) Shri saiyid Hamid
(B) Dr.T.K Ooman
(C) Oomen Chandy
(D) Dr. Abu Saleh Shariff
Answer:
(C) Oomen Chandy
Explanation:
Oommen Chandy was a senior politician and former Chief Minister of Kerala; he was not a member of the high-level Sachar Committee commissioned by PM Manmohan Singh.
