1 As per the Kothari Committee which elements are important for economical growth in human resource investment?
Enough Capital
Technical Knowledge and Skills
Education
Capable worker group
Which of the statements given above is/are correct

and only

and only

only

and only

2 What proportion of rural-urban population in India, does the National Food Security Act (2013) try to cover respectively?

40%

75%

50%

70%

3 Identify the scheme which has the following characteristics
It was launched in 1993.
It is meant for educated unemployed youth with family income of upto 40,000 per annum.
It is for rural as well as urban areas.
It's main objective is to make self -employment opportunities available to youth.

Answer options

Indira Gandhi Rozgar Yojana

Samagra Rozgar Yojana

Prime Minister's Rozgar Yojana

Jawahar GramSamtidhi Yojana

4 Which one of thefoUowing two statements is correct
The scheme of Integrated Education for the Disabled children was launched in the year 2009-10.
The scheme in vogue provides assistance for the inclusive education to the disabled children in classes I-VIII

Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

5 WHO supports countries in strengthening their capacities for organising and conducting
Epidemic and communicable diseases system research
Bio-medical behavioural and health system research related to the implementation of their strategies
Cooperating with developed countries with a view to reshaping their public health research and other related training institutions as necessary
Extensive research on indigenous health care systems,

Which of the statement/s is/are correct?

only

and

only

and

6 Under the National Health Mission select the precise Health Outcome Goals established in the 12th Five Year Plan to be achieved by 2017 out of the following:
Reduction of Infant Mortality Rate to 25 per th6tisarid live births.
Reduction in Maternal Mortality Rate to 100 per 100,000 live births.
Reduction in Total Fertility Rate to 2.0.

Answer options

and

and

and

and

7 As a part of strategy which of the following health programmes has to train and enhance capacity of Panchayati Raj Institutions to supervise and manage public health services:

Janani Suraksha Yojana

National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)

Sarva Swastha Abhiyan

AYUSH

8 Which one of the issues given below is not included by the World Health Organisation in the framework for Universal Health Coverage?

Kind of services

Whom the services are to be provided

Funding required for such services

Who will provide the services

9 In 1987, recognizing the human health hazard, 139 countries signed the Montreal Protocol. Which of the following did the protocol establish

A time table for the reduction or elimination of Ozone depleting substances

Efforts towards generation of no-smok zones

Ban on the use of preservatives in food

All of the above

10 The 'Kala which exists in Bihar, West Bengal and Eastern U.P. is transmitted through the
brucellosis
guineaworm
bite of a sand fly
black water fever
Which of the statements given above is/are correct

only

and only

only

and

11 Which one of the following two statements is incorrect
National Programme for control of Blindness (NPCB) was launched in the year 1996.
The goal of the programme is to reduce the prevalence of blindness to 0.3% by 2020.

Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

12 As per the Demographic Transition Theory, which of the following propositions are true?
The theory is based on four successive stages of transition.
The theory is based only on three successive stages of transition.
Post transitional societies are characterised by low birth and death rates.
The theory is based on the stages of economic development of society.

Answer options

and

and

Only and

and

13 The International Labour Organisation which was founded in 1919, has a unique tripartite structure which provides equal justice to all. The three members of the design are:

Employers, Union leaders and workers

Management, Union leaders and workers

Government, Political Parties and Union leaders

Government, employers and workers

14 It is said that MGNREGA is more women friendly than the previous labour welfare interventions because

It prescribes that at least a third of all workers be women.

It makes provisions or facilities such as childcare at the worksites.

It provides work within five kilometres of an applicant's residence.

All of the above.

15 Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidutikaran Yojana aims to cover electrification of all the villages in the country. Which villages given below have been excluded from its scope?

Tribal villages

Villages in remote and hilly areas

Villages in which 60% or more population is above the poverty line

None of the above

16 Which one of the following statements is correct
Article 21 of the Constitution of India deals with human development.
The 42nd Amendment to the Constitution of India included Family Planning and Population Control Programme in the concurrent list.

Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

17 Following are some of the major landmarks in the history of the evolution of Indias rural credit policy. Match the following:


Narasimham Committee (1975) Formulation ofnew credit policy
Nariman Committee (1971) Priority Sector lending and lead Bank scheme
Narasimham Committee (1991) Setting up of regional rural banks
Agriculture Credit Review Committee (1989) Introduced financial sector reforms

Answer options











18 In terms of health 'Community Participation' means the:

participation of all adult members in the implementation of health programme,

ability to understancl the self health condition and respond to the health programmes through active participation,

people respond to the services which are planned and implemented by the government machinery,

ability to make informed health decisions and be an active participant in improving one's own health

19 According to World Health Organisation, 'Health' is defined as

Overcoming physical and psychological problems completely.

Having the appropriate weight in proportion with one's height.

State of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of a disease or infirmity.

State of complete physical and mental wellbeing and absence of disease.

20 Which one of the following two statements is correct
The first male operative family planning camp was organised in Pune in 1961.
Around 1400 males got operated in the first family planning camp in 1961.

Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

21 Which one of the following two statements is correct
The credit of organising the first conference on population goes to the Lucknow University. The conference was organised in 1936.
It was Gyanchandwho wrote a book titled 'Indias Teeming Millions'.
Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

22 What are the main objectives of establishment of UGC (University Grant,Commission)
Co-ordination of higher education system.
Enhance the scope of all the educational disciplines.
To promote education in all the walks of life.
To maintain the standard of higher Education. and Research.

Answer options

and only

and only

and only

All of the above

23 Which one of the following two statements is correct
National Integrated Medical Association of India is the first NGO to work on Family Planning in the independent India.
International Planned Patent Hood Federation howeverprovided financial, technical and all other help to another NGO the Family Planning Association of India.
Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

24 As per the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007; the scope of the term 'Parents' is

Only the biological father and mother

Only the adoptive father and mother

Biological or adoptive father and mother

Biological, adoptive or step father and mother

25 In the context of rural development, what is the meaning of 'Aajeevika Skills'

It is a project run by the NGOs to teach rural youth handicraft and handloom skills.

It is the effort of health ministry to provide people with free medical services for life-threatening diseases.

It is one of the initiatives of the government of India that seeks to promote rural livelihood.

It is the mission undertaken by HRD ministry to teach rural youth entrepreneurship.

26 The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a huge central investment in the state sector as a part of
Development of rural infrastructure strategy
Poverty reduction strategy
Development of rural transportation and communication strategy
Wage giving strategy
Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct

only

and

only

and

27 Which philosopher says that when population increases enormously the nature takes upon itself and makes natural disasters happen to reduce population

Dr. Swami Nathan

Emil Durkhaim

Karl Marx

Malthus

28 Which one of the following two statements is incorrect
The Health Policy 1983 drew upon the general ideas of Alma Ata Declaration.
The Health Policy 2002 was less general in approach and made more elaborate recommendations on strategy and policy.
Answer options:

Only

Only

Both

Neither

29 As per the Human Development Index, 2014 the ranks of India and its neighbouring country Pakistan are respectively:

135th and 14pt

126th and 136th

13Sth and 146th

125th and 14?th

30 Which of the following schemes, launched in 2001 is meant to be fulfilling India's 'Millennium Development Goals' of education

Shiksha Sahyoga Yojana

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

Saakshar Bharat Abhiyan

Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Yojana

31 Which one of the following two statements is correct
Malnourishment has nothing to do with the development of brain.
Marasmus and Kwashiorkor are severe forms of protein -energy malnutrition.

Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

32 Which one of the following statements about SAARC is incorrect
Presently there are 8 members in it.
Its secretariat is located at Kathmandu
The issue of Afghanistan joinirig SAARC generated a great deal of debate
US and European Union and South Korea have been granted observer status.
Myanmar wants to be a full member
Russia and New Zealand have applied for observer status.

Answer Options









33 One of the chief components of National Urban Poverty Reduction Strategy (NUPRS) is:

Making available educational institutes to the urban poor.

Making provisions for shelter, transport in the urban areas.

Providing medical facilities to all the urban people below the poverty-Cline

Ensuring slum free societies.

34 Which one of the following two statements is correct
Indira Awas Yojana was launched in the year 1985 only for those belonging to Below Poverty Line and are the members of either Scheduled ,Castes, Scheduled Tribes or Other Backward classes.
The beneficiaries are selected by the Gtamsabha.

Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

35 Which of the following is/are the German Originated Indian System/s of Medicine?
Ayurveda
Homeopathy
Siddha
Unani

Answer options

only

and

only

and only

36 Which one of the following two statements is correct
Execution of 'Tejaswini Maharashtra Rural Womens, Empowerment Programme' is the responsibility of Women and Child Welfare Commission.
To be a beneficiary under the Balika Samrudhi Yojana the girl has to be born after 15th August 2007.
Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

37 Which one of the following two statements is correct
In view of the gravity of the problem of Tuberculosis and in order to spread awareness about the disease, March 24 is observed as the World TB day.
In connection with TB it is generally said that cough listing upto a month need not bother you.

Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

38 The Sample Registration System data records the infant mortality rates for the Indian states. Identify the states from the ones given below which had the infant mortality rates of 9 and 54 per thousand respectively:

Nagaland and Karnataka

Goa and Pradesh

Karnataka and Kerala

Mizoram and West Bengal

39 Following are some of the projects and programmes in the health sector. Match them appropriately
Projects Programmes
Commissioning of Primary health centres Intensive drive for family planning
Air-conditioning of the hospital Conversion of health care delivery system from unipurpose to multipurpose system
Setting up a Medical College Mass health education campaign
Establishment of network of family Organising family planning planning welfare centres camps

Answer Options:











40 The Public Distribution System has evolved over a period of time in India; as a system of management-and distribution of food grains at affordable prices. Which of the following statements is untrue about the system

This scheme operates under the joint responsibility of the central and state governments.

The scheme is open to all the consumers in India.

The scheme operates through the ration 51hops which sell commodities at a reasonable rate.

Basic commodities like wheat, rice, sugar, kerosene are made available through this scheme.

41 Which of the following global targets for 2030 in relation tochild development are;likely to be set in the proposed world's 193 governments meet to be held in New York in September 2015
reduce new born mortality by 70%
increase immunisation to reduce child deaths by 25%
reduce child tuberculosis deaths by 90%
lower chronic child malnutrition by 40%
Which of the statement/statements given above is/are correct

only

and only

and

and

42 Under which act the women are given a right to live in their maternal home as well as in the house of their in laws?

Hindu Marriage Act

Dowry Prevention Act

Domestic Violence Protection Act

Married Women's Wealth Protection Act

43 Which one of the following statements is correct
'Khavati Loans' are the advances extended to the tribals by the Tribal Development Corporation particularly during the monsoons.
90% of the loans have been extended to the landless who are otherwise not eligible for any loan.

Answer option

Only

Only

Both

Neither

44 When we say that a person is morally good, we mean that the person is

Trustworthy, faithful, honest and virtuous

Trustworthy, faithful, honest and hard working

Trustworthy, humility, sincere and faithful

Trustworthy, devoted, patriot and honest

45 Which one of the following two statements is correct
The Institute for Youth and Development is an institute established by the Government of India in Bangalore which believes in harnessing the potential of youth to bring about the desired social changes.
The Institute began its activities in 1988.
Answer Options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

46 Which one of the following two statements is correct about the Alcoholics Anonymous?
Alcoholics Anonymous uses one of the most effective social therapies of personal interaction and not that of group interaction to treat the Alcoholics.
Alcoholics Anonymous was started by the ex-alcoholics in the United Kingdom.
Answer Options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

47 While Nehru believed that the,tribals should not be kept as anthropological specimens for the intellectuals merely to study them who said "leave them alone" and to follow 'National Park' or isolationist approach

J.H. Hutton

Vallabhbhai Patel

Elvin Verrier

M.K. Gandhi

48 What is correct about the Prime Minister's Shram Awards?
They are given to workmen working in the departmental undertakings and the public sector undertakings of the Central Government and State Governments only in recognition of their outstanding contribution in the field of productivity etc.
Between Shram Shree and Shram Vir the one higher in order of precedence is Shram Shree.

Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

49 The ecological approach of child welfare requires shift from a child centred to
a family, school and community centred focus.
a family centred focus.
a school and community centred focus
a peer group and school centred focus.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct

only

only

and

and

50 Micro -credit Financing starts with the assumption that the
the poor are willing to pay low interest rates to have access to finance.
the poor are willing to pay high interest rates to have access to finance.
the poor are willing to repay the-borrowed loan abiding all the banking rules.
the poor are willing to repay the borrowed loan with some outside help.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct

only

and only

only

and

51 UNICEF's assistance to India for Child Welfare dqring 1950 was for:

relief slJpplies to children in need, skim milk powder, drugs, vaccines etc.

long term social and human development needs.

extensive village level nutrition programme.

community use of appropriate protein rich and ready to eat food.

52 The difference between girls born and gitlsthafcouldhave been born is called as 'Missing girls' Who put forward this concept of Missing girls'

Dr. Amartya Sen

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

Dr. Gopalan

Padmini Swaminathan

53 Who from amongst the following identified the three levels of intervention i.e. supportive, supplementary and substitute for child welfare?

Milter

Henry Mass and Richard Engler

Mary Richmond

Alfred Kadushin

54 Which of the following factors adversely affect unemployment among the educated people?
Extra concession to unproductive persons.
Privatization of service sector.
Additional importance to Information Technology.

Answer options

Both and

Only

Both and

All of the above

55 Following are some of the Voluntary Organisations working in the field of youth development in different states for over 50 years. Match them.
Organisation State
Young Men's Hindu Association West Bengal
Abhay Ashram Bihar
Hindustan Milia MandaI Orissa
Town club Maharashtra

Answer option











56 As per Russel and Hiralal the position of Bhil Tribals as the oldest inhabitants of the country is recognised by their employment in the capacity of

Village Beggar

Village Messenger

Village Labour

Village Watchman

57 Who gave the following quotation with regard to Women Empowerment, "To awaken the people, it is women who must be awakened. Once she is on the move the family moves, the village moves, the nation moves".

Mohandas Gandhi

Bhimrao Ambedkar

Jawaharlal Nehru

Indira Gandhi

58 A is a shared expectation of behaviour that connotes:
More specialised set of actions.
What is considered culturally desirable and appropriate.
It is a simple habit of action common to the members of group or community.
They are established ways of acting in societies.
Which of the statements mentioned above is/are correct

only

only

and

and

59 Displacement ofTribals from theirland amountsto:
Violation of fifth schedule of the Constitution.
Violation of part IX of the Constitution.
Violation of sixth schedule of the Constitution.
Violation of the rules of SC and ST Atrocities Act 1989.
Which of the statements mentioned above is/are correct

only

and only

and

and

60 Women empowerment as a redistribution of social power and control of resources in favour of womenll was defined at

the Second World Women Conference held in Copenhaganin 1980.

the Third International Women's Conference at Nairobi in 1985.

the Fourth World Conference on Women at Beijing in 1995.

40th session of the UN Commission on status of women at New York in 1996.

61 The 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao aims to address
The issue of declining child sex-ratio through a mass campaign across the country.
The issue of women atrocities through social awareness across the country.
The issue of school drop-out at the primary level across the country.
The issue of malnutrition and adolescent pregnancy through social education across the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct

only

and only

and only

'and

62 Which one of the following is correctly matched in the terms of objectives of the Nehru Yuvak Kendra vis.a.vis their programmes?

Development Youth Leadership Trg. Programme

Organisation Non formal education

Awareness Social Service

None of the above

63 In 1973 which project was started by Baba Amte in Bhamragad for eradication of 1 malnutrition, education, training in agriculture and wildlife protection for Madiya Gond Tribals?

Anandvan

Lokbiradari

Navsanjivan

Lokjivan

64 Which of the following two statements is correct
Moral values in society and social problems are interdependent.
For stability of moral values in society upto some extent there is a need for lawless behaviour.

Answer option

Only is correct.

Only is correct.

Both and are correct.

Neither nor is correct.

65 What is not true as per the UNICEF's 'State of the world's children-2009' report?
52% of Indian women are married before their age of 18 rising to 61 in rural areas.
45% of the world's child marriages take place in India.

Answer option

only

only

Both

Neither

66 To create healthy competition among the libraries towards building good stock of books and rendering satisfactory, qualitative library services to the public, Government has started giving awards to the Best Libraries in each class of Libraries from 1984-85. The award is named as

Namdar Gokhale Utkrushta Granthalaya Purskar

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Utkrushta Granthalaya Purskar

Dr. C.D. Deshmukh Utkrushta Granthalaya Purskar

None of these

67 Identify the logo
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Directorate of Art, Maharashtra State

Directorate of Maharashtra State Education

Directorate of Tribal Education Maharashtra State

Directorate of Knowledge Centre Maharashtra State

68 Sahitya Akademy is the Indian National Akademy of Letters. The Akademy was founded in March 1954. The Akademy recognises and publishes books in 24 languages. What is also true of the Akademy It maintains a unique multilingual library in New Delhi and similar libraries at its regional offices at Mumbai and Banaras having books in over 25 languages. It has its Project Office at Shillong for promotion of oral and tribal literature. Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

69 The National Foundation for Teachers' Welfare was set up in under the Charitable Endowments, Act,

1962, 1890

1965, 1809

1967, 1889

1969, 1889

70 Match the columns Group A Group B . Group C Name of the Award Number of Awards Amount Mahrishi Badrayan 08 1 Lakh each (one time) Sanman Award for young scholars Bhasha Bharti Sanman 22 25,000/-(Annual) Certificate of Honour 01 1 Lakh each (Ailnual) to distinguished scholars 5 Lakhs each one time of Classical Tamil language Answer options









71 India has 6 language Umversities, of which some are deemed to be Universities and some Central Universities. What.is true of these Universities Deemed to be Universities are for the promotion of English, Hindi and Urdu Languages. Central Universities are for the promotion Sanskrit Language. Answer options:

Only

Only

Both

Neither

72 Which one of the following two statements is correct Pre-matric Scholarship is a scheme for the Tribal communities. The scheme plays a role of level playing and of empowerment through education. Answer options:

Only

Only

Both

Neither

73 Which one of the following two statements is incorrect National Skill Development Corporation functions as a Public-Private Partnership. NSDC also supports private sector initiatives. Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

74 is a CSS, launched in 2013 aims at providing strategic funding to eligible state higher educational institutions. The central funding (in the ratio of 65 :35 for general category states and 90 10 for special category states) would be norm based.

SSA

RMSA

NASA

RUSA

75 Which statement/statements is/are correct from the following statements? The National Merit Scholarship Scheme, the objective of which was to provide financial assistance to Meritorious students studying from Post-matric to Post-graduate level in Government schools/Colleges and Universities has been discontinued with effect from 1St April 2007. . A New Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University students has been introduced during the XI Five Year Plan. Answer options

and both are incorrect.

and both are correct.

is correct, is incorrect.

is incorrect, is correct.

76 Match the columns Group Group Name:of the Award . Organisation
Awards to Hindi Authors Kendriya Hindi Sansthan of Non-Hindi speaking States Shiksha Purskar Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan Hindi Sevi Sanman Central Hindi Directorate Presidential Award of Certificate of Honour for Sanskrit, Pali Answer options












77 Which one of the following two statements about the objectives of the Scheme of Scholarship to students from Non Hindi speaking states for Post Matric studies in Hindi is incotrect To encourage the study of Hindi in Non Hindi speaking states. To make available to the State Governments suitable persons to man teaching and other posts where knowledge of Hindi is essential. Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

78 Which one of the following two statements is correct The percentage of reservation for rural students in Navodaya Vidyalaya is 75%. The reservation for SCs and STs in the Navodaya Vidyalaya is invariably to the extent of 15 and 7.5% respectively. Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither /SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK

79 Which one of the following two statements is corred National Literacy Mission imparts Functional literacy to neliteratesin the age group of 15 -35. By the end of the 10th Plan the NLM had made 127+ million persons literate of which about 40% were Answer options

OnIy

only

Both

Neither

80 Minister Mr. Narendra Modi visited Japan on 30 August September 2014 on his first' official visit abroad outside Indias immediate neighbourhood. What is not true of the visit? Japan agreed to cooperate with India in development of Baroda as a smart heritage city and to rejuvenate Ganga and other rivers. Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

81 A Scheme for the Presidential award of the Certificate of Honour was introduced in the year 1958 to honour the scholars of and languages.

Hindi, English, French

Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian

Sanskrit, Hindi, French

None of these

82 Which one of the following two statements is correct Vedanta e-Shiksha schools is a PPP model implemented in coordination with various state governments. Vadanta e-Shiksha is outside the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Scheme Answer options





Both

Neither

83 Match the columns: Group Group Acharya e-Pathshala Innovative e-content Integrated e-content Portal In Four Quadrant Approach A Gateway to all Post Graduate Courses Answer options







None of these

84 The following programmes·are run under: NPTEL Engg. Media Content A -View· Virtual Classroom Answer options

Vedant

Sakshat

Talk to Teacher Spoken Tutorial NUEPA

None of these

85 Adult Education Programme includes
Literacy
Basic education
Skill development
Life education Answer options




and


and

and

and

86 Which one of the following two statements is incorrect Operation Black Board Scheme was introduced at the instance of Kothari Commission. 50% students at the 10+ stage shoula be diverted to vocational education was suggested by National Educational Policy 1986. Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

87 The Ministry of Human Resources Development launched in December, 2002 the which aims to ;upscale and support ongoing efforts in improving quality of technical education and enchancing existing capacities of the institutions to become dynamic, demand-driven, quality conscious, efficient and forward looking, responsive to rapid economic and technological developments occurring both at national and ihternationallevels.

BAIET

TEIQP

TEQIP

AICTE

88 India has Universities and 2 4 language Universities, out of which ate Central Universities. 1 . are Deemed-to-be

3

2





89 The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has been making conscious efforts to reach out to the girl learners especially in remote rural areas. What is true of its . The setting up of a New School, School of Gender and Development Studies with the aim achieving gender justice and equity. The School designs and develops academic programmes and undergraduate and graduate levels. Answer options courses at

Ohly

Only

Both

Neither

90 Which one of the following two statements is correct The Directorate of Art was established in the year 1969 for handling all art institutes and colleges of graduate and post graduate level in Maharashtra. The First Director was V.N. Adarkar Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

91 Sakshar Bharat is the world's largest literacy programme. What is not correct in this connection The programme aims at making 70 million adults literate .by 2017. Only about 53% of India's population over the age of 15 can read and write Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

92 Which one of the following two statements is correct The right to children to free and compulsory education act has corne into force from 1st April 2011. As a result of this right every child in the age group of 6-14 will be provided 9 years of elementary education. Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

93 Match the columns: Group Objective of NPEGEL Target Population/Beneficiaries Unique features of NPEGEL Answer options







Group Drop out girls Vocational and Life -skill education Improve quality of education Working girls Incentive for girls to attract them towards education Reduction of gender gap in education sector

94 The first engineering college was established in in for the training of Civil Engineers at which made use of the large workshops and public buildings there that were erected for canal.

Madhya Pradesh, 1847, Indore, Upper Narmada

Maharashtra, 1847, Nashik, Upper Godavari

Uttar Pradesh, 1847, Roorkee, Upper Ganges

Delhi, 1847, Delhi, Upper Yamuna

95 type of schools admit at least 25% students from the. disadvantaged and economically weaker groups.
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sainik Schools English Medium Schools Answer options Navodaya Vidyalaya Unaided schools




96 Consider the following At present there are 28 member countries in the European Union. Switzerland is a member state of the European Union Answer options

and are correct

is incorrect and is correct

is correct and is incorrect

and both are incorrect

97 area respectively. are the biggest and the smallest countries in the EU by surface

Spain, Luxembourg

France, Malta

Germany, Cyprus

Sweden, Belgium

98
The Act was passed by the Parliament in August, 2005.
The Act came into effect from 26th October, 2006.
The Act ensures that the first hearing would be held within 10 days and the case would be disposed of within 90 days.
The Act is enforceable in the whole of India. Which of the above statements are true about the 'Domestic Violence Act of India?

and

and

and

and

99 The trend of annual AIDS deaths is showing a steady decline since roll out of the free Anti Retroviral Therapy programme in India in 2004. Which of·the following two statements is incorrect in this connection India has the third highest number of estimated people living with HIV in the World. Since 1999 there has been a shift from HIV/ AIDS awareness to behavioural change. Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

100 Which of the following statements is not correct

Human Rights movement in India got momentum after emergency (1975-77)

Peasant struggles, Dalit movement, Environmental movements are parts of the Human Rights movement.

People's Union for Civil Liberties and Democratic Rights was established by Jawaharlal Nehru.

Rajani Kothari was the President of People's Union for Civil Liberties from 1984 to 1986.

101 Tobacco is a massive killer, killing half the people who use it. What is.also true in this connection India is the largest consumer of tobacco in the world. As per the report of the Tobacco Control in India (2004) more than 8lakh people die due to tobacco consumption every year in India. Answer Options

Only

Only

Both

Neither·

102 Where is Female Genital Mutilation concentrated?
Europe
Africa
South America
Australia Middle East Asia Choose the correct option

and

and

and

and

103 Which of the following is not correct about the 'International Court of Justice'

It was established in place of the 'Permanent Court of Justice' in 1946

It consists of 15 judges

The tenure of a judge is of 9 years

All the judges are elected by the General Assembly

104 Match the following as per Human Development Index of 2014
Singapore 0.891 Israel 0.901 Japan 0.888 South Korea 0.890 Answer options












105 The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) can: involve voluntary organisations in investigation process. the committee which recommands persons to be appointed to the NHRC comprises amongst others the leader of opposition from the Lok Sabha only. complaint to the NHRC may be in Hindi, English or any language in the 8th schedule of the Constitution of India. Which of the above statements about NHRC are not correct

and

only

only

and

106 Which of the Indian antisocial customs is eradicated by the 'Civil Rights Protection Act 1955' under the Indian Constitution?

Bonded -Labour Tradition

Child -Marriage Tradition

Untouchability

Sati-Pratha

107 Considerthe statements about corruption:
is an in:stitution measuring cbrruption in different countries.
The institution studied corruption in 175 sountries in
India obtained 38 marks out of 100.
India secured 85th rank amongst 175 countries. Switzerland is the top most The bottom most is Somalia. Which of the statements given above isincorrect









108
State Governments are empowered to establish such courts.
State Government establishes the courts with the concurrence of the Chief Justice of the High Court.
State Government establishes the courts by notification.
For every Human Rights Court, the State Government specifies a Public Prosecutor or appoints an advocate who has been in practice for not less than 8 years. Which of the above statements are true about the Human Rights Courts in India









109 What is not true of the UNICEF created by the United Nations General Assembly on December 11/ 1946

Ludwik Rajchman a Polish bacteriologist, is regarded as the founder of UNICEF who was also the first Chairman from 1946-1950.

UNICEF solely relies on the contributions from the various Governments and private donors.

The Executive Board is made up of representatives elected by the United Nation General Assembly.

None of the above.

110 Consider the following
ASEAN was established in 1967.
ASEAN summit of 2001 was held at Brunei.
India is a member of ASEAN since the beginning.
Central Secretariat of ASEAN is at Singapore. Answer options

and are correct

and are correct

and are correct

All are false

111 Consider the statements about'ILO' [International Labour Organization].
It has been established as a result of treaty of Madrid.
In the beginning it was attached to the League of Nations.
It's aims and objectives are specified in the 'Philadelphia Declaration'.
The secretariat of ILO is called 'International Labour Office'. Its training centre is in France. 'Which of the statements given about is/are incorrect

and

and

and

Just

112 Which of the following statements about the National Human Rights Commission are wrong?
The protection of Human Rights Act lays down the rules for appointment to the NHRC.
The chairperson and the membersof the Commission appointed by the President of India.
It is a Constitutional body.
Justice Venkatachaliah was the first Chairman of the Commission. Answer options

and

and

and

and

113 What is notan objective of the National Book Trust, India
to produce good books.
to encourage the publication of good books.
to make books available at moderate prices.
to arrange book fairs and exhibitions. . to maintain exhaustive libraries. to make the people book minded. Answer options:





and



114 Match the facts about UNICEF United Nations Children's Emergency Fund] with the years in which they happened
UNICEF awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 1946 It was established bearing the Title 'UNICEF' 1953 Terms 'International' and 'Emergency' excluded from the Title 1989 Responsibility of implementation of children's rights entrusted 1965 to it by the General Assembly of United Nations. Answer Options












115 Which of the following statements about OPEC is incorrect
The original members of the organization included Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela.
Later nine other members joined it.
Its headquarters first at Geneva Switzerland was later shifted to Vienna, Australia.
Indonesia, Ecuador and Gabon left the organisation OPEC does not raise the crude prices without reason and without consulting oil producing companies. Answer Options







None of the above

116 ,Amnesty International' organisation is working in the field of 'Human Rights' for:

Releasing war prisonars

Struggle for Political Rights

Prison improvement

All the above

117 Consider the following statements There are 30 articles in the Universal Declara.tion of Human Rights. As per article 5 everyone has the right'tolife, liberty and security. Answer Options

and are correct

and both are wrong

is c0!l"ect is wrong

is correct is wrong

118 Consider the statements regarding SAGQ. [South Asian Growth Quadrangle].
SAGQ has been established by SAARC.
It was established in the, year 2000., "
India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh are members of the SAGQ.
The objective of SAGQ is economic development. Which of the statements given above are correct

and

and only

and only

All

119 Under which section Indian 'National Human Right Commission' has been given power of Enquiry against a public-servant?

Section 12 B

Section 12 A

Section 12 C

Section 12 D

120 Which one of the following two statements is not correct? The International Committee of the Red Cross was established in 1864 at Switzerland. The Red Cross attends to the victims and the victims of the natural disasters. They also organise HIV/ AIDS programmes. Answer Options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

121 What are the prohibitions imposed by Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986
Work between 7 pm to 8 am
time working
Work for more than 3 hours
One hour interval for rest Answer Options

all

all except

and

and

122 Which of the following statements is/are correct Objective of an integrated programme for older persons implemented since 1992 is toimprove the quality oflife ofseniorcitizens by providingthemwith basicamenities. New National Old Age Pension Scheme for all persons above 65 years of age, irrespective of their economic status is being implemented since 2007 UN defines a country as an 'Ageing Nation' when the proportion of elderly population over 60 years of age reaches of the total population. Answer Options

Only

and

and

Only

123 Programme for the rehabilitation of the handicapped includes: Scholarship to pursue education Reservation in the Govt./public sector to the extent of 3.5%. Answer Options

only

only

Both

Neither

124 Which of the following statements need correction The vow given by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar to his followers, forbade them from stealing, telling lies and committing carnal sins. Dalits are segregated in all spheres of :places of worship, education, housing, land ownership, though not officially. NationalPolicy onEducation1986aimedatuniversal"emolrnentof75%dalitchildren in the age group of 6-11 and emolment of all the children in the 11-14 age groups. Answer Options

Statements aDd need correction

Statement needs correction

Statement needs correction

None of the statements needs correction

125 What is not correct about Helpage India
HAl was established in 1978.
It was born out of the initiative taken by the British charity.
It attends to the elderly people and also undertakes funding.
The aged inc;lude destitutes, the aged blind, the aged leprosy patients, the aged cancer patients and the aged patients in the geriatric hospitals. It helps individuals and also provides funds to the organisations working for the elderly people. Its head office is at New Delhi Its branch offices are at Bombay, Bangalore, Calcutta, Delhi, Hyderabad and Madras. Answer Option







All the three above

126 Prominent Organisations working for the scheduled tribes are:
Bharatiya Adimjati Sevak Sangh, New Delhi
The Nilgiris Adivasi Welfare Association, Kotagiri (Tamil Nadu)
Samatol Foundation, Mumbai
Banasthali Vidyapith (Rajasthan) Ramakrishna Mission, Shillong AnswE!f Options

statements are correct

statements are correct

statements are correct





statements are correct

127 What is the aim of Rehabilitation as defined by Persons with Disabilities Act 1995 Enabling persons with disabilities to reach and maintain their optimal organisational, structural and functional levels Providing financial assistance to NGOs, working in the field of rehabilitation of the disabled persons. Enabling persons with disabilities to reach and maintain their optimal physical, sensory, intellectual, psychiatric or social functional levels. Answer Options

and

Only

Only

Only

128 Which of the following legislations contain rights of the disabled persons and which provide safe guards to the disalJled persons
Persons with Disabilities Act 1994
Legal Service Authorities Act 1987
Mental Health Act 1987
Rehabilitation Council of India Act 1992 Acts containing rights Acts providing safeguards

.











129 Which of the following statements is/are trUe
It is obligatory for all the Public Sector Units to register their vacancies with employment exchanges.
Entire Private Sector is also expected to register their vacancies with employment exchanges.
Industrial Sector Private Units are expected to register their vacancies with employment exchanges.
Those non-agricultural Units in Private Sectors having more than 25 workers are expected to register their vacancies with employment exchanges. . Answer Options':

only

only and

only and

only and

130 What is not correct about the scheme of Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas (DWCRA)

It is a launched in 1982 as a subscheme of IRDP

.It focusses its,attention on improving the economic status of women by creating opportunities for income generation activities

It alsoaims at improving the survival of young children years) and women (14-45 years)

It focusses on women below the poverty line everywhere all over the country.

131 Centrally sponsored schemes for Sched(a) Girls' Hostels Aid to Voluntary Organizations Answer Options uled Tribes include: Research and Training Technical Education

and statements are correct

statements arE! correct

and statements are correct

statements are correct

132 Which of the following Central Unions are involved in various activities such as organising unskilled workers, lobbying for legislations to improve their working conditions, wages and social security? .
BMS and INTUC -are involved in lobbying for legislations to improve their working conditions.
CITU and AlTUC -are involved in organising unskilled workers
HMS and mis -are involved in work related with wages security
all the above central unions are involved in the above cited various activities. Answer Options



and

and

Only

133 Which of the following are ensured and are under the purview of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007 Need based maintenance for Parents and senior citizens and their welfare. Protection of the property of senior citizens Keeping senior citizens in the old age homes Answer Options

and

Only

and

and

134 Which of the following statements is not correct? Pr9posed Equal Opportunity Commission was supposed to address grievances of the deprived groups. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (Education for all) 2000, focusses on marginalised children's education. Indian Forest Act 1927 and Forest Conservation Act 1980 contain rights and safe guards for scheduled tribes. Answer Options







None

135 Which one of the following two statements is correct The 15 point programme for the welfare of the minorities was formulated as a Prime Minister by Mr. V.P. Singh. The 15 point programme advised giving special consideration the minorities in the recruitment. Answer Options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

136 Mental Health Act was in application prior to the enactment of the Persons with Disabilities Act. 'Leprosy cured' are also covered under the Persons with Disabilities Act. Incomplete development of mind of a person which is specially characterised by subnormality of intelligence, means mental illness. . Which of the above statements are correct

all

and

and .

and

137 have together caused serious problems for the aged.
The disintegration system of joint families.
Rapid industrialisation and Urbanisation.
Changing social values.
Increasing proportion of women going out of home for work. Answer Options

statements are correct

statements are correct

statements are correct

statements are correct

138 Accidental deaths by unnatural causes among the persons aged 60 years and above is a cause of concern in India. . Abuse of old persons is grossly under reported in India as it is often regarded as public affair not to be discussed with others. Which words in the above statements need to be replaced in order to correct them Correction in statement =unnatural to be replaced with naturaL Correction in statement =public affair to be replaced by private affair. Correction in statement grossly under reported to be replaced with correctly reported Answer Options

Only

Only

and

Only

139 Match the following
Industrial Disputes Act 1986 Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 1947 Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 2005 Contract Labour (Regulation and abolition) Act 1970 Answer Options












140 Which of the following facilities are provided to the senior citizens
Senior Citizens Saving Scheme Account in Indian Post offices
Income tax rebate upto 3 lakh p.a.
50 concession in all mailfexpress trains
Reserved seats in state transport buses Choose correct options

and











141 Which of the following are not the features of the Indira Gandhi Old Age Pension Scheme?
It is non-contributory
Only citizens from rural India are eligible
Citizens above 65 years are eligible
Only citizens belonging to BPL families are eligible Answer Options:

and

and

and

and

142 Match the following Scheme Service
Assistance to disabled persons for Govt. makes payment of EPF and ESIS purchase/fitting of 'Aids/appliances for the first 3 years on behalf of employer The Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Funds for projects to make Scheme building barrier free Incentives to employers in private Physical rehabilitation sector providing employment to the disabled Scheme for implementation of Persons Covers all aspects of with Disability Act rehabilitation and projects covering various services Answer Options:




(iii)





(iii)

143 Which of the following statements is/ are correct regarding the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 There is no discrimination between men and women under the Act. The Variable Dearness Allowance is based on the Wholesale Price Index. The VDA is revised three times in a year. Choose the correct option

and

and

Only

and i

144 The objectives of the Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992 are
Standardising and Monitoring rehab. professionals
To frame syllabus for rehabilization courses
rehab.
Granting recognition to institutes running rehabilitation courses Choose correct option







and

145 Which of the following statements is/are correct As per census 2011, there are 2.68 crore persons with disabilities in India.. They constitute 3.5% of the total population. Ratio of male-female disabled persons is 3 1. Answer Options

and

Only

and

and

146 Which of the following. is not the object of the Consumer Protection Act

Protect the rights of the consumer.

To grant an effective, inexpensive and speedy remedy to tHe' consumers:

Establish consumer councils to protect his interests.

To reduce the burden on the regular courts of such cases.

147 How much fee is required to be paid in a Consumer Forum? For a total value of goods or services and the compensation claimed of 5-10 lakh­Amount of fee payable 400. For a tbtal value of goods or services the compensation claimed of 50 lakh crore -Amount of fee payable. 3000. Which is correct

Only

Only

Both .

Neither

148 As per the Consumer Protection Regulations Act, 2005 if there is any defect in the filing of the complciint, appeal or revision petition, the particulars of such defects shall be recorded and the party shall be informed of the defects asking for removal of the defects within

10 days

20 days

15 days

8 days

149 The Consumer Protection Act 1986 promotes and protects the rights of the consumers and provides Which of the following statements is incorrect
to be protected against marketing of hazardous goods.
to be informed about the purity of goods.
to be assured access to variety at competitive prices.
to seek redressal against unscrupulous exploitation. to impart consumer education. to be informed of the potency of goods. Answer Options







None of the above

150 Which one of the following two statements is correct The admissibility of a matter in a District forum is to be decided within 14 days of the receipt of complaint. The seizure of the commodities has to be informed to the concerned consumer court within 48 hours. Answer Options

Only

Only

Both

Neither