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Browse complete papersWho founded the Pala dynasty in the Bengal region of India?
Mihirkula
Dharmapala
Gopala
Mahipala
Correct answer
Mihirkula
What vision and main aim did India's Ministry of Panchayati Raj possess?
To implement international rural development models
To regulate Panchayati Raj finances
To attain decentralised and participatory local self-government through PRIs
To centralise planning and governance
Correct answer
To implement international rural development models
The term 'reforms with a human face' in the Indian Economy refers to which of the following?
Trade-first strategy
State monopoly in welfare
Growth prioritised over inclusion
Equity-focused liberalisation
Correct answer
Trade-first strategy
Which island is mentioned as the largest inhabited riverine islands in the world?
Lakshadweep
Sri Lanka
Andaman
Majuli
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Lakshadweep
Which of the following rulers was associated with the Maitraka dynasty?
Dhruvasena II
Ajatashatru
Mihirkula
Narasimhavarman
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Dhruvasena II
Which of the following was a key feature introduced by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976?
Strengthening judicial review
Insertion of the words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' in the Preamble
Limiting the powers of the Parliament
Deletion of Directive Principles
Correct answer
Strengthening judicial review
Which forest type in India is being described based on the following characteristics?
Found in regions that receive about 100 cm of rainfall annually from October to December, with mean temperature around 28°C and relative humidity of 74% Forests consist of low-height trees with canopies ranging from 9 to 12 metres Common tree species include Toddy Palm, Kokko, Jamun, Ritha, Khirni, Tamarind, and Neem
Tropical Dry Evergreen Forest
Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest
Subtropical Dry Evergreen Forest
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Tropical Dry Evergreen Forest
Which of the following initiatives was introduced in 2014 to boost the industrial sector by making India a global manufacturing hub?
National Manufacturing Policy
Skill India Programme
Atal Innovation Mission
Make in India
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National Manufacturing Policy
The significance of the right to constitutional remedies stems from which of the following?
It allows the employment rights.
It ensures the voting rights.
It guarantees rights regarding property.
It ensures citizens can petition courts to enforce their Fundamental Rights.
Correct answer
It allows the employment rights.
Which Supreme Court case ruled that harmony must be maintained between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles?
Golaknath v. State of Punjab (1967)
Indira Sawhney v. Union of India (1992)
Minerva Mills v. Union of India (1980)
State of Madras v. Champakam Dorairajan (1951)
Correct answer
Golaknath v. State of Punjab (1967)