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#6) With reference to religious history of India, the terms “Yogachara” and “Madhyamaka” are associated with which of the following?

(a) Tantricism

(b) Shaktism

(c) Jainism

(d) Buddhism

d. Buddhism


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#7) With reference to “Dhrupad genre” of Hindustani Classical Music, consider the following statements:

1. The genre has its roots in the devotional music traditionally performed in the Vaishnava temples of Northern India.

2. Its use was quite widespread during the reign of Akbar.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

C.Both ?

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#8)Pizol, that is often seen in the news, refers to which of the following?

(a) A new antibiotic for superbugs

(b) An alpine glacier in Alps

(c) A new species found in Atlantic

(d) An ice lake formed in the Antarctica

B. 

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9.The first indian state to have its Human Development report prepared by Amartya kumar Sen in Delhi is ?

A.West Bengal

B.Kerala

C.Madhya pradesh

D.Andhra pradesh

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#11)With reference to the Bhitargaon Temple, 

consider the following statements:

1. The temple at Bhitargaon was among several Mauryan period temples.

2. The temple has a tall pyramidical spire above the inner sanctum.

3. The walls of the temple are decorated with terracotta sculptures of God and Goddesses like Shiva, Parvati etc.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

B ? Bhitargoan was from Gupta period I guess

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#13)Which of the following statements depict the effect of modern agriculture on environment?

1. Micro-nutrients imbalance due to the usage of chemical fertilizers.

2. Species which are not targeted are also killed or injured.

3. Fertilized fields increase the level of Oxygen in atmosphere due to photosynthesis.

Select the correct answer using the code given 

below:

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

B ,I never heard any oxygen increase

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#14)Johannesburg Declaration,2002 is concerned with which of the following?

(a) Disaster management cooperation among UN nations. 

(b) Climate change directives for the developed world. 

(c) Sustainable development agenda by the UN. 

(d) Cooperation on energy efficient grids among African nations.

C,sustainable development ?

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#15)In India, Right to Vote can be denied to which of the following person(s)?

1. Under-Trial Prisoners

2. Prisoners

3. Detainees under Preventive Detention

4. Persons out of jail on bail

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 2 only

(b) 1 and 2 only 

(c) 1, 2, 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4

B , 

The Representation of the People Act, 1951, Section 62(5) states that "No person shall vote at any election if he is confined in a prison, whether under a sentence of imprisonment or transportation or otherwise, or is in the lawful custody of the police: Provided that nothing in this sub-section shall apply to a person subjected to preventive detention under any law for the time being in force".

Chapter 43 of the Reference Handbook on the General Elections, released by the Election Commission in 2014, further excluded under-trial prisoners from voting even if their names are on electoral rolls.

However, as per Section 62(5) if the Representation Act, those being held under preventive detention can participate in elections and cast their vote via postal ballots. In 2014, the Election Commission also confirmed that detainees had the right to vote, but not under-trials and convicts. However, no vote has as yet been cast from inside a prison or by a prisoner.

As per Section 21 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations, which accords universal suffrage to all adults, with no bar for age, gender or status of incarceration.

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