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The work of building the Tawa dam was started in the year _________.

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  1. 1951

  2. 1955

  3. 1958

  4. 1962

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Tawa dam began to be built in the year 1958 and was completed in the year 1978. It submerged a large area of forest and agricultural land.

With respect to the evolution of the constitution as a living document, which of the following limitations has the theory of the basic structure of the constitution placed on its amendment?

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  1. The theory of the basic structure says that no amendment can violate the basic structure of the Constitution.

  2. The theory of the basic structure places the Judiciary as the final authority in deciding if an amendment violates the basic structure of the Constitution.

  3. The theory of the basic structure places the power of determining what constitutes the basic structure on the voters.

  4. Only A and B

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Basic Structure theory is judicial innovation. The constitution itself has made judiciary the guarantor and defender of the constitution so the onus is upon judiciary to protect the constitution from being violated in its entirety. The Part III of the constitution is of utmost importance as it contains the fundamental rights of the citizens guaranteed against the State. Thus, the judiciary has placed restriction in the spirit of the constitution that state cannot make any law which has tendency to abridge fundamental rights of the citizens and any such law made shall be void. Apart from fundamental rights there are numerous other things which have been incorporated in the basic structure. 

The correct meaning of fraternity is ________________.

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  1. All are equal before law.

  2. Association of religious groups.

  3. Quality of being brotherly.

  4. Freedom of women

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fraternity means the sense or spirit of brotherhood that promotes unity and integrity in the nation and binds its people. Fraternity stands for standing up for fellow citizens and to resolve dispute and conflicts in well behaved and orderly manner that would not harm the integrity of the nation.

To make improved agricultural technology available to small and marginal farmers, the government has introduced the system of _________.

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  1. price control

  2. crop insurance

  3. support price

  4. subsidy

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A subsidy is a benefit given by the government to groups or individuals, usually in the form of a cash payment or a tax reduction. The subsidy  is typically given to remove some type of burden, and it is often considered to be in the overall interest of the public.

The government encourage farmers to adopt an _____ system of farming in order to make farming environment-friendly and stable.

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  1. hydro-electric

  2. organic

  3. irrigation based

  4. economical

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Correct Option: B

Who wrote "Planned Economy for India" in $1934$?

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  1. Dr VKRV Rao

  2. Sir M Visvesvaraya

  3. Prof Dantawala

  4. Neela Kanta Rath

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya was the Diwan of Mysore for the period 1912-1918. He was a notable Indian engineer, scholar and also statesman. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1955. Moreover, he wrote the book titled “ Planning Economy for India” in 1934. The book emphasised on the economic planning of the country.

Thus, the correct answer is B.

National Food Security Management Scheme was launched by the Government of India to achieve which of the following?
(A) Demonstration of improved production technology.
(B) Distribution of high-yield variety seeds.
(C) To distribute fertilisers subsidy to farmers directly in cash.

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  1. Only (A)

  2. Only (B)

  3. Only (C)

  4. Both (A) and (B)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

National Food Security Management Scheme was a scheme which was launched by the Government of India. The aim of the scheme was to achieve an improvement in the production of wheat, rice and pulses in a sustainable way. Moreover, it aimed to raise the income of farmers through improved technologies and farm management practices. Also, it aimed to ensure food security. 

Thus, the correct answer is D.

Economic survey is presented on _______.

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  1. 27th February

  2. 28th February

  3. 15th March

  4. 1st April

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Economic survey is presented on 27th February. Economic survey is presented in the Parliament, by the Finance Minister, before the presentation of the Union Budget. Economic survey helps to forecast future events.

Yellow revolution is associated with the production of ________.

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  1. Milk and milk products

  2. Marine products

  3. Fruits

  4. Oil seeds

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • Yellow Revolution” is a spectacular increase in oilseeds production in India. Whereas 'white revolution' helped increase milk and milk productivity;
  • 'Blue Revolution' an explosion in aquaculture, and specifically fish production as a form of self-sufficiency, nutrients, and economic growth for India; and
  • 'Golden Revolution' focuses on Honey and Horticulture production.

A single family consists of __________________.

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  1. Husband and wife only

  2. Husband, wife and their younger children

  3. Husband, wife and their children married and unmarried

  4. Husband, wife, children and other relatives

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A single family is also known as a nuclear family. It consists of husband, wife and their younger children.