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Which of the following are constitutional provisions and laws for the protection of the rights of the Scheduled Castes in India?

1.Article 17 of the Constitution of India

2.The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955

3.The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989

 

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

 

A) 1 and 3 only B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1, 2 and 3  D) 2 and 3 only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1, 2 and 3 

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Protective arrangements: Such measures as are required to enforce equality, to provide punitive measures for transgressions, to eliminate established practices that perpetuate inequities, etc.A number of laws were enacted to implement the provisions in the Constitution. Examples of such laws include The Untouchability Practices Act, 1955, Scheduled Casteand Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, The Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act, 1993, etc. Despite legislation, social discrimination and atrocities against the backward castes continued topersist

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In December 2017, SEBI tightened rating agency norms. The net worth requirement for rating agencies has now been increased from Rs 5 crore to ______.

A) Rs 10 crore   B) Rs 15 crore
C) Rs 20 crore D) Rs 25 crore
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs 25 crore

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Who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JP Morgan India as of February 2018?

A) Naina Lal Kidwai B) Kalpana Norparia
C) Shanthi Ekambaram D) Usha Ananthasubramanian
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Kalpana Norparia

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Which is the form of energy that does NOT occur while riding a bicycle?

A) Heat energy B) Kinetic energy
C) Chemical energy D) Mechanical energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Chemical energy

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The value of g on the moon is 1/6th of the value of g on the earth. If a man can jump 1.5 m high on the earth, on the moon, be can jump up to a height of

A) 4.5 m B) 9 m
C) 6 m D) 7.5 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9 m

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Right To Information (RTI) Act came into effect in the year

A) 2004 B) 2005
C) 2006 D) 2007
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2005

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Not to mince matters

A) To be at ease B) To not confuse others
C) To not interfere in others affairs D) To speak out politely
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To speak out politely

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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

It is not _____ to ignore all allegations of booth capturing and rigging as murmurs of _____ losers. _____ have come to light of intimidation of whole villages and communities to make them vote for a particular candidate or party. At times election officials have been _____ by unscrupulous politicians into turning a blind eye to _____ practices.

into turning a blind eye to _____ practices.

A) significant B) rare
C) unjust D) usual
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) unjust

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