86. The POCSO Act is related to the protection of which group?
(A) Senior citizens
(B) Women in workplaces
(C) Children from sexual offences
(D) Migrant workers
Answer:
(C) Children from sexual offences
Explanation:
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act was enacted to protect children from offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and pornography.
87. Which Indian state was the first to ban the use of plastic bags?
(A) Maharashtra
(B) Sikkim
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) Kerala
Answer:
(B) Sikkim
Explanation:
Sikkim was the first Indian state to implement a blanket ban on the use of disposable plastic bags in 1998.
88. Which of the following is a major cause of gender inequality in India?
(A) Lack of education
(B) Economic disparity
(C) Social norms and stereotypes
(D) All of the above
Answer:
(D) All of the above
Explanation:
Gender inequality is a multifaceted issue driven by a combination of social, educational, and economic disadvantages.
89. What is the main focus of the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013?
(A) Providing free medical treatment
(B) Ensuring food and nutritional security
(C) Offering free higher education
(D) Promoting tourism in rural areas
Answer:
(B) Ensuring food and nutritional security
Explanation:
The NFSA aims to provide subsidized food grains to approximately two-thirds of India’s population to ensure basic food security.
90. Which Article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination by the State on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth?
(A) Article 14
(B) Article 15
(C) Article 16
(D) Article 17
Answer:
(B) Article 15
Explanation:
Article 15 explicitly forbids the State from discriminating against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
