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The conflicts which were prevalent in the Northern Ireland for a long time were ________________.

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  1. Religious

  2. Militant

  3. Racism

  4. Ethno-political

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The conflicts which were prevalent in Northern Ireland for a long time were Ethno-political. As most of the population of this region belonged to the Christian community but they were divided into two major sects of this religion. Due to the interference of political parties in this conflict, this conflict had been converted into Ethno-political conflict. One group of this religion that was Protestants was supported by the Unionist and another group that was Roman Catholic was supported by the Nationalist parties.

The factor which led to the demolition of Babri Masjid was _______________.

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  1. political mobilization

  2. social differences

  3. religious dominance

  4. economic equality

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

On 6 December 1992, the RSS and its affiliates organized a political rally involving 150,000 VHP and BJP kar sevaks at the site of the disputed structure. The demolition occurred after the rally organized by Hindu nationalist organizations at the site turned violent. Hence, Option A is correct. The other factors did not figure as much in causing the demolition, hence incorrect. 


Different movements around the world are ______________.

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  1. Political

  2. Decisive

  3. Distinct

  4. Identical

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Organizations and pressure groups influence politics in a number of ways. They try to gather sympathy and public support for their goals and activity by carrying out an information campaign through organizing meetings, file petitions etc., These even take the help of media for the same.
The pressure groups and organizations organize protest activity like a strike or disrupting govt. programmes, employee’s associations, workers organizations, etc. These techniques force govt. to take notice of their demand. Hence, Option A is correct. Neither of the other options characterise social movements universally, hence, incorrect. 

The percentage of Protestant's population in Northern Ireland is ____________.

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  1. 56%

  2. 53%

  3. 50%

  4. 47%

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Northern Ireland, there are two major sects of Christianity- Protestants and Roman Catholics. Protestants are 53% and Roman Catholics are 44%.

The correct percentage of Roman Catholics in Northern Ireland was __________.

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  1. 44%

  2. 51%

  3. 56%

  4. 61%

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

44% population of Northern Ireland belonged to Roman Catholics which were supported by the Nationalist Parties. The Catholics demanded that Northern Ireland be unified with the Republic of Ireland which was a predominantly Catholic country.

According to the National Sample Survey of 2004-05, the percentage of OBCs in the population of India is ________.

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  1. 25

  2. 41

  3. 56

  4. 65

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

OBC stands for Other Backward Caste. The National Sample Survey of 2004-05 indicates that the OBCs formed 41% of the population. (The Survey by NSSO in 2004-05 put the OBC population in the country at 40.94%)

Some statements are given below. Select the correct code:
(a) Coalition government comes up because of the political alliance of more than two political parties.
(b) Political parties contest elections for gaining power so to serve the people in times of their needs.
(c) Real democracy is the participation of the people rather than that of the political parties.

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  1. a and b

  2. a and c

  3. b and c

  4. a,b and c

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Democracy does need political parties, but they do gain and attain power rather than serve people in their times of needs.

The political expression of social division is very healthy for the ________________.

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  1. Monarchy

  2. Dictatorship

  3. Aristocracy

  4. Democracy

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Correct Option: D

The nation in which women have bigger role in public and political life is ______________.

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  1. Ireland.

  2. England.

  3. Finland.

  4. Netherlands.

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Correct Option: C