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In which of the following does Bureaucracy play an important role?

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  1. Social Inequality

  2. Security of society

  3. Democratisation of society

  4. Reservation of society

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bureaucracy are not linked with politics. They work under government regime but remains politically neutral. Bureaucrats or public administrators play important roles in formation as well as implementation of the public policies. They work under strict rules and regulations and work for the welfare of the people. It articulates an ideology of state ownership and planning. It organises the 

means of its own reproduction by passing on to the off springs disproportionately, advantageous opportunities to obtain the qualification needed for entry into bureaucratic occupations and therefore the new class.

Which of the following is a part of All-India Services?

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  1. State Government

  2. Indian Revenue Services

  3. Indian Foreign Services

  4. Indian Administrative Services

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
All India Service consists of civil services of India. The Indian Administration Service which is Administrative wing of India is one amongst three of All India services. 
Indian Foreign services recruits administrative diplomats for India who serve Outside India.
Indian Revenue services is the administrative revenue services of India.

Which of the following is permanent in nature?

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  1. Bureaucracy

  2. Council of Ministers

  3. Prime Minister

  4. President

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bureaucracy means civil servants or functionaries of the administration who are trained in public services and administration task of the nation. They are of permanent character and hold their post as government servants till the retirement age which is usually above 60 years of age. They make and implement policy and work for the administration of the Nation.

How many scheduled tribes there in India ?

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  1. 688

  2. 666

  3. 645

  4. none of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

As recognized the constitution of the Indian republic, we have total of 645 district tribes.

Adivasis are termed as scheduled tribe ______________.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adivasis are termed as scheduled tribes but it is legal and constitutional term, which differs from state to state and area to area and therefore excludes some groups who might be considered indigenous.

The full form of ST is 

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  1. Schedules Territory

  2. Scheduled Tribes

  3. Supreme Territory

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The full form of ST is scheduled tribes. They consist of people who had a tribe independent of caste system. 

Indra Sawhney's case is popularly known as ______________.

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  1. National Knowledge Commission

  2. Electricity Regulatory Commissions

  3. Planning Commission

  4. Mandai Commission

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indira Sawhney Case which was popularly known as Mandal Commission case was the aftermath of the report of the Mandal Commission formed for reviewing the condition of the backward classes and recommendation on their welfare. This landmark judgment provides the answer to several issues framed by the Supreme court related to the reservation policies.

Which are the most vulnerable social and economic groups to poverty in India?

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  1. Scheduled castes and scheduled tribes

  2. Young people

  3. Some upper caste people

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A

The Panchami Land Act distributes lands to __________.

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  1. Brahmins

  2. Archakar

  3. Temples

  4. Scheduled communities

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to the Panchami Land Act,  land was distributed to the scheduled community people in Tamil Nadu during the British rule in 1892. 

Around 12 lakh acres land was assigned to Dalits in Tamil Nadu. 

Approximately what per cent of Indian population is living below poverty line ____.

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  1. 22%

  2. 30%

  3. 40%

  4. 35%

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Correct Option: D