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Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding Central Board of Film Certification
- It comes under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
- Films can be publicly exhibited in India only after they are certified by the Censor Board, excluding films shown on television.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are true
d) Neither is correct.
Answer-a
Explanation:- Central Board of Film Certification
- The Central Board of Film Certification (often referred to as the Censor Board) is a statutory censorship and classification body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.
- It is tasked with “regulating the public exhibition of films under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act 1952”.
- It assigns certifications to films, television shows, television ads, and publications for exhibition, sale or hire in India.
- Films can be publicly exhibited in India only after they are certified by the Board, including films shown on television.
Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)
1.Films are certified by CBFC under 3 categories; U, U/A and A.
- The Board functions with its headquarters at Mumbai.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are true
d) Neither is correct.
Answer-b
Explanation:- Films are certified into four categories
- ‘U’ (Unrestricted)
- ‘UA’ (Unrestricted, but with caution that parental discretion is required for children under age 12)
- ‘A’ (Adult)
- ‘S’ (Only for a special class of persons).
Films with S certification should not be viewed by the public. Only people associated with science (Engineers, Doctors, Scientists etc.) have permission to watch those films.
Q.3) Which of the following religions are governed by Hindu Personal laws?
- Sikhism
- Buddhism
- Jainism
- Baha’is
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
a) 2 and 3 only
b) 1 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) All of the above
Answer-c
Explanation:-
Sikhism, Jainism and Buddhism are separate and distinct religions, but these are governed by Hindu personal law.
The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 and the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, use the word Hindu to include Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains.
Q.4) The Sedition is defined under which of the following Act?
a) Indian Constitution
b) Indian Penal Code (IPC)
c) Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
d) Code of Civil Procedure
Answer-b
Explanation:- Section 124A of the IPC defines sedition and says:
- whoever by words either spoken or written or by signs or by visible representation or otherwise brings or attempts to bring into hatred or contempt, the government established by law; or
- whoever by the above means excites or attempts to excite disaffection towards the government established by law, has committed the offence of sedition.
The punishment prescribed varies from imprisonment up to three years to life imprisonment, with fine or without it.
The first explanation says that disaffection includes disloyalty and all feelings of enmity.
Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding Heart of Asia (HoA) conference:
- Afghanistan hosted the Heart of Asia (HoA) conference held this year.
- Aim of the conference was reconstruction in war torn afghanistan and bringing peace and normalcy to the nation
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are true
d) Neither is correct.
Answer b
Explanation click here
Q.6) Consider the following statements regarding Parliament of Afghanistan
- India has helped Afghanistan in making its parliament building.
- Name of Afghanistan’s parliament is Majlis-e-shoora.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are true
d) Neither is correct.
Answer a
Explanation Name of the Afghan parliament is Shora.
Q.7) Arrange these sectors in ascending order of on the basis of their share in employment:
- Manufacturing
- banking
- IT
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
- 1-2-3
- 2-1-3
- 3-2-1
- 3-1-2
Answer c
Explanation click here
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