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The main hindrance to national integration in India is ___________________.

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  1. The language policy of the government

  2. The non-functioning of the National Integration Council

  3. The formation of linguistic states

  4. The absence of strong national consciousness

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
National integration is a socio - psychological process through which a feeling of unity, solidarity and cohersion develops in the hearts of the people.
Though Indian constitution give stress on integrity of country and do not favour any particular language, caste, religion or any group but still people feel theselves attatched with their particular religion,caste and  language. Due to this passion in many areas they raise their voice to have a separate state on basis of language, caste, and religion. This leads to weaken the unity of nation. 
 For example before 1956 people demanded for formation of andhra on basis of their language. Later many state were further divided. Punjab was divided in Punjab and Haryana. "Sons of soil theory " advocates for preference to local people in government and private job. In some states they give slogan for their own state citizen llike Assam for Assamese, Maharashtra for Maharashtrians etc.

Which of the following is the national flower of India ?

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  1. Rose

  2. Canna

  3. Lotus

  4. Marigold

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera Gaertn) is the national flower of India. It is a sacred flower and occupies a unique position in the art and mythology of ancient India and has been an auspicious symbol of Indian culture since time immemorial.

When a financial emergency is proclaimed _____________________.

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  1. A repayment of government debts will stop

  2. Payment of salaries to public servants will be postponed.

  3. Salaries and allowances of any class of employees may be reduced

  4. Union budget will not be presented.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Article 360 of the Constitution of India provides for the provision as to financial emergency. It provides for a provision that the President during the period of Proclamation of emergency issue directions for the reduction of salaries and allowances of all or any class of persons serving in connection with the affairs of the Union including the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Court.

How many official and national languages have been recognized in the Constitution of India?

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  1. 1 and 23

  2. 2 and 23

  3. 1 and 22

  4. 2 and 22

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India has 2 official languages at the national level - English and Hindi (spoken by 40% of India). Given that Indian states are free to choose their own languages there are 22 other official languages at the state level. Some of them are Assamese, Bengali, Punjabi, Urdu, Gujarati, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi, etc.

Ethnicity can be defined as a collectivity of people of a distinct nature in terms of race, descent, and culture.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • A collectivity of people of a distinct nature in terms of race, descent and culture is called ethnicity.
  • Arabs, Bihari, Danes are some of the ethnic group of the world.

Which among the following was created in 1961 to ensure 'unity in diversity' in the country?

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  1. Unity States Council

  2. National Integration Council

  3. National Unity Council

  4. National Democratic Council

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Integration Council originated in a conference convened by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in September-October 1961. The purpose was to find ways to counter problems that were dividing the country including attachment to specific communities, castes, regions and languages. The conference set up NIC to review national integration issues and make recommendations.

Which of the following is the demerit of a federation? 

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  1. It encourages regionalism

  2. It creates unity in diversity

  3. It gives considerable measure of autonomy to the states

  4. It prevents the central government from being despotic in behavior

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Federation is a type of government, which has its powers divided among state and centre. Though it helps to carry out the functions of state and centre effectively it has its own demerits like creating regionalism among the people of different states.

NFCH stands for ___________.

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  1. National Foundation for Countrys Harmony

  2. National Foundation for Communal Heritage

  3. National Foundation for Communal Harmony

  4. National Foundation for Countrys Heritage

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

NFHC stands for National Foundation for Communal Harmony. It was established with the main objective of providing assistance for the physical and psychological rehabilitation of the child victims of communal, caste, ethnic or terrorist violence.

Which of the following is a fundamental duty mentioned in the Indian constitution?

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  1. To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India and respect religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities

  2. Promote international peace and security

  3. Maintain just and honourable relations between nations

  4. Encourage settlements of international disputes by mutual agreement

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India and respect religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities is the fundamental duty that is mentioned in Indian constitution. It is very important for Indian population which has a mix of different cultures living together.

To proclaim the unity of freedom struggle, the song 'the blood of Hindus and Muslims flows together' was sung. This song was sung after which of the following incidents?

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  1. Round table conference

  2. Mahatma Gandhis assassination

  3. Jalianwala Bagh massacre

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 It was written during Jalianwala Bagh massacre that took place on 13 April 1919 in which many non-violent Indian protestors were shot dead by British soldiers.