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2023 Paper - I
Consider the following statements regarding the competent authority under the RTI Act, 2005:
Competent authority means
1. the Chief Justice of India, in the case of the Supreme Court.
2. the Chief Justice of the High Court, in the case of a High Court.
3. the Administrator appointed under Article 239 of the Constitution of India.
Which of the above statements are correct?
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Under the RTI Act, 2005, which one of the following is not an objective of the Act?
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What does Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act, 2005 pertain to?
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Consider the following clauses pertaining to the obligations of public authority under the RTI Act, 2005:
1. Every public authority shall maintain all its records duly catalogued and indexed in a manner and the form which facilitates the Right to Information Act.
2. Every public authority shall publish the particulars of its organization, functions and duties.
3. Every information shall be disseminated widely and in such a manner which is easily accessible to the public.
4. All materials shall be disseminated taking into consideration the cost effectiveness, local language and the most effective method of communication in that local area and the information should be easily accessible.
Which of the above clauses is/are correct?
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Which one of the following is not the obligation of public authority to publish the information on public domain ?
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Consider the following clauses pertaining to the exemption from disclosure of information under the RTI Act, 2005 :
1. Details in respect of the information, available to or held by it, reduced in an electronic form
2. Information which has been expressly forbidden to be published by any court of law or tribunal or the disclosure of which may constitute contempt of court
3. Provide reasons for its administrative or quasi-judicial decisions to the affected person
4. Information which would impede the process of investigation or apprehension or prosecution of offenders
Which of the above clauses are correct ?
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Which Section of the RTI Act, 2005 deals with penalties for non-compliance by public authorities ?
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Which one of the following is not a ground for rejection of an RTI application ?
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The RTI Act, 2005 is based on which fundamental right of the Constitution of India ?
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Which one of the following statements is not correct about the RTI Act, 2005 ?
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Consider the following statements :
The Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of
1. the Prime Minister, who shall be the Chairperson of the committee.
2. the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
3. a Union Cabinet Minister to be nominated by the Prime Minister.
Which of the above statements are correct ?
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Consider the following statements pertaining to powers and functions of the Information Commission to receive and inquire into a complaint from any person :
1. Who has not been refused access to any information requested under the RTI Act, 2005
2. Who has not been given a response to a request for information or access to information within the time limits specified under the RTI Act, 2005
3. Who believes that he or she has been given incomplete, misleading or false information under the RTI Act, 2005
Which of the above statements are correct ?
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The Commission shall impose how much amount as the penalty on each day, if the PIO, without any reasonable cause, refused to receive an application for information till it reaches Rupees twenty-five thousand under the RTI Act, 2005 ?
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The RTI Act, 2005 mandates that all public authorities must proactively disclose certain categories of information. What is this proactive disclosure mechanism called ?
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Which one of the following is not a method of filing an RTI application ?
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Who can file an appeal before the Central Information Commission ?
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What is the fee prescribed under the RTI Rules, 2012 for the Below Poverty Line applicant ?
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Which one of the following is the normal time limit for disposal of the RTI request from the date of receipt ?
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Which one of the following Sections of the RTI Act, 2005 provides protection to the persons giving information under the Act ?
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Which Section of the RTI Act, 2005 empowers the Central Government to make rules to carry out the provisions of the Act ?
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The rule of the law is the basic feature of the Constitution under which specific Article and Clause of the Constitution of India provides that no law (future laws) can be enacted which runs contrary to the fundamental rights guaranteed under Part III of the Constitution of India ?
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Under the RTI Act, 2005, can the applicant seek information through email or electronic means ?
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Under which Clause of Article 16, inserted by the Constitutional (77th Amendment) Act, 1995, stating that “Nothing in this Article shall prevent the State from making any provisions for the reservation in matter of promotion [with consequential seniority] to any class or classes of posts in the services under the State in favour of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes, which, in the opinion of the State, is not adequately represented in the services under the State” ?
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What does the 9th Schedule of the Constitution of India contain ?
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Which among the following Constitutional Amendment Act is inserted [co-operative societies] in Clause (1) of the Article 19 ?
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Which among the following is not correct under Article 19 of the Constitution of India ?
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Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India deals with "Equal Justice and Free Legal Aid" ?
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The Organization of Village Panchayats with specific powers and authority as may be necessary to endow them to function as units of self-government, is mentioned in
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Consider the following as part of fundamental duties under the Constitution of India :
1. To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem
2. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India
3. To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women
4. To practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business
Which of the above fundamental duties is/are correct ?
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Consider the following powers of the President of India :
1. The executive powers of the Union
2. The power to grant pardon and remit punishment
3. The supreme commander of the Defence forces of the Union
Which of the above powers is/are correct ?
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Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding land reforms ?
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Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India provides for the establishment of a National Judicial Appointments Commission ?
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Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains the oath or affirmation for members of the Union Council of Ministers ?
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The National Human Rights Commission of India is formed under which Article of the Constitution of India ?
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Which among the following Articles of the Constitution of India deals with the Election of the Vice President ?
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Which one of the following amendments to the Constitution of India introduced the Right to Education as a fundamental right ?
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From the date of expiry of the prescribed period, or from the receipt of communication from the CPIO, what is the time limit for filing of first appeal ?
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The concept of "Socialist" in the Preamble of the Constitution of India was inserted by which one of the following amendments ?
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Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to each state and union territory ?
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Which Section of the RTI Act, 2005 deals with the protection for work done in good faith ?
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Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India deals with the appointment and tenure of the Attorney General of India ?
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The concept of “Equal pay for equal work” is enshrined in which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India ?
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Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India allows the President to seek advice from the Supreme Court on any matter of public importance ?
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Which one of the following amendments to the Constitution of India introduced the concept of “Constitutional bodies” ?
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The National Commission for Women was set up as a statutory body in
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In the context of the Constitution of India, "Double Jeopardy" means
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The procedure for the amendment of the Constitution is detailed in which part of the Constitution of India ?
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The phrase "We, the people of India" in the Preamble of the Constitution of India signifies
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In India, the power to levy and collect taxes is divided between the Central and State Governments. This division is provided under which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India ?
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What is the total number of writs which High Courts can issue ?
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The distribution of powers between the Union and States in the Constitution of India is based on the recommendations of which one of the following Commissions ?
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Which one of the following is not a feature of a federal system of Government ?
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Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding the President of India ?
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Which writ can be issued in case of illegal arrest?
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Consider the following statements regarding the election of the President of India :
1. Every Member of Parliament can vote in the election of the President of India.
2. Every elected Member of Parliament can vote in the election of the President of India.
3. Every elected member of a State Legislative Assembly can vote in the election of the President of India.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
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2023 Paper - I
In context of the Constitution of India, what is the significance of “Writ of Mandamus”?
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No fundamental rights can be claimed against
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Parliament cannot make law on which one of the following subjects, except for a Union Territory?
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The “Doctrine of Pleasure” is related to the tenure of which constitutional authority in India?
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Right to Property has been provided under which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?
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Which fundamental right is not guaranteed under the Constitution of India to the majority, but is guaranteed to the minorities?
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The system of "Proportional Representation by Means of the Single Transferable Vote" is used for the election of
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Who among the following has the power to summon a joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament in India?
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If a person occupies a public office illegally, which one of the following writs/orders can be issued against him/her for getting the office vacated?
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The "Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana" focuses on
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The "Smart Cities Mission" was launched to promote the development of 100 smart cities with
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The "National Food Security Act" aims to provide subsidized food grains to what percentage of the rural population?
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The "Swadesh Darshan" scheme focuses on the development of
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The "Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan" focuses on improving the quality of
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Which one of the following terms refers to the difference between a country's total exports and total imports?
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Which one of the following economic reforms was introduced in India in 1991 to liberalize and open up the economy ?
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The Economic Survey of India is published annually by
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Which index is used to measure the performance of the Bombay Stock Exchange ?
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The time when the Members of Parliament can raise issues of urgent public importance is called
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Which one of the following motions is moved after the President's address to both the Houses of Parliament at the beginning of the Budget session ?
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The Supreme Court of India has the power to review its own judgments under which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India ?
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In Lok Sabha, the resignation of a Member is addressed to the
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Geetanjali Shree's translated Hindi novel 'Tomb of Sand' won which one of the following literary awards/prizes in 2022 ?
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In Rajya Sabha, a money bill passed by the Lok Sabha is returned to the Lower House with the Rajya Sabha's recommendations. If the Lok Sabha does not accept any of the recommendations, it is deemed to be :
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Who among the following determines the functions of the committees in the Lok Sabha?
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In Rajya Sabha, what is the maximum time limit for a discussion on a motion of thanks to the President for his/her address?
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What is the minimum number of members required to table a “No-Confidence Motion” in the Lok Sabha?
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Which one of the following bird sanctuaries is situated on the banks of the river Kaveri in Karnataka?
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Which one of the following Indian classical dances has steps comprising of Adavus : Taganam, Jaganam, Dhaganam and Sammisram?
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Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India is considered for prohibition of employment of children in factories?
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Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India is considered to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living of people and improve public health?
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The Public Accounts Committee consists of not more than
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The term "point of order" in the context of parliamentary proceedings refers to
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Miami in USA has the highest number of Art Deco buildings. Which one of the following Indian cities is second in this list ?
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Which one of the following was deployed to SE Asia as a part of Mission Sagar-III to provide Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief aid to Vietnam and Cambodia in the form of flood relief package material kits ?
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Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India relating to the accounts of the Union shall be submitted to the
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The "National Investment and Manufacturing Zones" aim to promote
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Consider the following objectives :
The "Open Market Operations" is a monetary policy tool used by the Reserve Bank of India to
1. Control inflation
2. Control fiscal deficit
3. Regulate foreign exchange rates
4. Regulate interest rates
Which of the above objectives are correct ?
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The President of India can promulgate an ordinance when
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The President of India can dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of the
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The “Quad” is a strategic forum comprising the United States of America, India, Japan, and which one of the following countries ?
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The “Northern Sea Route” is a shipping route that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean through which one of the following regions ?
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The “Suez Canal” connects which of the following two water bodies ?
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The “SCO Summit” is a meeting of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. How many permanent members are there in the SCO ?
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“SpaceX” is a private aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company founded by which one of the following entrepreneurs ?
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Which of the following pairs of floristic regions is/are correctly matched ?
1. The Western Himalayan region : Darjeeling and Kurseong
2. The Eastern Himalayan region : Kashmir to Kumaon
3. The Indus Plain region : Punjab, Western Rajasthan and Northern Gujarat
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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The “Marginal Standing Facility” is a window for banks to borrow funds from the Reserve Bank of India at
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Which of the following pairs of Women Tennis Grand Slam winners and their countries is/are correctly matched?
Players Country
1. Serena Williams : USA
2. Steffi Graf : Australia
3. Margaret Court : Germany
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Consider the following statements:
1. The Ministry of Law and Justice comprises three departments, namely the Department of Legal Affairs, the Legislative Department and the Department of Justice.
2. The Indian Legal System comprises four components, namely the basic values and principles enshrined in the constitution; rights and obligations conferred by ordinary statutes; organizational set-up to enforce these rights and obligations within the constitutional norms; and the legal and judicial personnel.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements:
1. The main sources of law in India are the Constitution, Statutes (Legislations), Customary Law and Case Law.
2. Decisions of the Supreme Court are not binding in all courts within the territory of India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements:
1. The Parliament is competent to make laws on matters enumerated in the Union list and similarly, the State Legislatures are competent to make laws on matters enumerated in the State list.
2. The Parliament alone has the power to make laws on matters not included in the State list or Concurrent list.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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India remains among the top three largest contributors with more than 5,700 personnel deployed in 9 of 12 UN Peacekeeping Missions. These personnel deployed are:
1. Military
2. Police
3. Civilian
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Which one of the following policies/programmes refers to ‘Self-reliant India’ or ‘Self-sufficient India’ for making India a bigger and more important part of the global economy?
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Which one of the following member countries of G20 has presently taken over the Presidency till November 30, 2023, who plays a leading role in setting the agenda and organizes the leaders' summits?
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BRICS is an acronym that stands for
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Which one of the following programmes under Maternal and Child Health covers the four Ds, i.e., defect at birth, diseases, deficiencies and development delays including disability?
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Which of the following statements is/are correct about the New Education Policy under NEP 2020 in Higher Education?
1. NEP 2020 aims to increase gross enrolment ratio in higher education to 50 percent by 2035
2. The policy envisages a broad-based, multi-disciplinary, holistic under-graduate education system
3. Establishment of an Academic Bank Credit for digitally storing academic credit earned from different higher education institutions
4. Once admission is taken, there is no provision for multiple entry and exit from the programme
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Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) is a programme initiated and designed to achieve cardinal principles of the education policy. Which of the following principles is/are correct?
1. Access
2. Equity
3. Quantity
4. Quality
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Which one of the following schemes has been launched for the creation of infrastructure, support industries, social development projects and livelihood activities for youth and women ?
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Which one of the following cities hosted the Flow Chemistry Technology Hub in 2022 ?
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The world's largest floating solar power plant is located in
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Which one of the following juicy vegetables is traditionally cultivated as a mixed crop by Naga farmers in Jhum cultivation ?
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Which one of the following UNESCO world heritage sites was severely damaged by the victors of the battle of Talikota, leading it to be abandoned ?
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Which one of the following animals is in the title of Benyamin's 2008 book about migrant labourers to the Middle East ?
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The original copies of the Constitution of India are kept in the Parliament library in cases filled with which one of the following inert gases ?
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