PYQ General Studies MCQ Practice 2025 – 003
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 pointsWhich one of the following statements about the Tashkent Agreement is correct?
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Tashkent Declaration, accord signed on January 10, 1966, by India’s Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri (who died the next day) and Pakistan’s Pres. Mohammad Ayub Khan, ending the war between Pakistan and India that occurred from August 1965 to September 1965. A cease-fire had been secured by the United Nations Security Council on September 22, 1965.
In order to secure a more permanent settlement of the conflict, a meeting was held at Tashkent in the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic (present-day Uzbekistan) in January 1966. The agreement was mediated by Soviet Premier Aleksey Kosygin, who had invited Shastri and Ayub to Tashkent.
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Tashkent Declaration, accord signed on January 10, 1966, by India’s Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri (who died the next day) and Pakistan’s Pres. Mohammad Ayub Khan, ending the war between Pakistan and India that occurred from August 1965 to September 1965. A cease-fire had been secured by the United Nations Security Council on September 22, 1965.
In order to secure a more permanent settlement of the conflict, a meeting was held at Tashkent in the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic (present-day Uzbekistan) in January 1966. The agreement was mediated by Soviet Premier Aleksey Kosygin, who had invited Shastri and Ayub to Tashkent.
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Tashkent Declaration, accord signed on January 10, 1966, by India’s Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri (who died the next day) and Pakistan’s Pres. Mohammad Ayub Khan, ending the war between Pakistan and India that occurred from August 1965 to September 1965. A cease-fire had been secured by the United Nations Security Council on September 22, 1965.
In order to secure a more permanent settlement of the conflict, a meeting was held at Tashkent in the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic (present-day Uzbekistan) in January 1966. The agreement was mediated by Soviet Premier Aleksey Kosygin, who had invited Shastri and Ayub to Tashkent.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 pointsWhich among the following is not a language listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India?
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Constitutional provisions relating to Eighth Schedule
The Constitutional provisions relating to the Eighth Schedule occur in article 344(1) and 351 of the Constitution.
Article 344(1) provides for the constitution of a Commission by the President on expiration of five years from the commencement of the Constitution and thereafter at the expiration of ten years from such commencement, which shall consist of a Chairman and such other members representing the different languages specified in the Eighth Schedule to make recommendations to the President for the progressive use of Hindi for official purposes of the Union.
Article 351 of the Constitution provides that it shall be the duty of the Union to promote the spread of the Hindi language to develop it so that it may serve as a medium of expression for all the elements of the composite culture of India and to secure its enrichment by assimilating without interfering with its genius, the forms, style and expressions used in Hindustani and in the other languages of India specified in the Eighth Schedule, and by drawing, wherever necessary or desirable, for its vocabulary, primarily, on Sanskrit and secondarily on other languages. It would thus appear that the Eighth Schedule was intended to promote the progressive use of Hindi and for the enrichment and promotion of that language.
List of languages in the Eighth Schedule
The Eighth Schedule to the Constitution consists of the following 22 languages:-
(1) Assamese, (2) Bengali, (3) Gujarati, (4) Hindi, (5) Kannada, (6) Kashmiri, (7) Konkani, (8) Malayalam, (9) Manipuri, (10) Marathi, (11) Nepali, (12) Oriya, (13) Punjabi, (14) Sanskrit, (15) Sindhi, (16) Tamil, (17) Telugu, (18) Urdu (19) Bodo, (20) Santhali, (21) Maithili and (22) Dogri.Of these languages, 14 were initially included in the Constitution.
Sindhi language was added in 1967. Thereafter three more languages viz., Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali were included in 1992. Subsequently Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali were added in 2004.
Demands of languages for inclusion in the Eighth Schedule
At present, there are demands for inclusion of 38 more languages in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution. These are:-
(1) Angika, (2) Banjara, (3) Bazika, (4) Bhojpuri, (5) Bhoti, (6) Bhotia, (7) Bundelkhandi (8) Chhattisgarhi, (9) Dhatki, (10) English, (11) Garhwali (Pahari), (12) Gondi, (13) Gujjar/Gujjari (14) Ho, (15) Kachachhi, (16) Kamtapuri, (17) Karbi, (18) Khasi, (19) Kodava (Coorg), (20) Kok Barak, (21) Kumaoni (Pahari), (22) Kurak, (23) Kurmali, (24) Lepcha, (25) Limbu, (26) Mizo (Lushai), (27) Magahi, (28) Mundari, (29) Nagpuri, (30) Nicobarese, (31) Pahari (Himachali), (32) Pali, (33) Rajasthani, (34) Sambalpuri/Kosali, (35) Shaurseni (Prakrit), (36) Siraiki, (37) Tenyidi and (38) Tulu.Present status on inclusion of languages in the Eighth Schedule
“As the evolution of dialects and languages is dynamic, influenced by socioeco-political developments, it is difficult to fix any criterion for languages, whether to distinguish them from dialects, or for inclusion in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India. Thus, both attempts, through the Pahwa (1996) and
Sitakant Mohapatra (2003) Committees to evolve such fixed criteria have not borne fruit. The Government is conscious of the sentiments and requirements for inclusion of other languages in the Eighth Schedule and will examine the requests keeping in mind these sentiments, and other considerations such as evolution of dialects into language, widespread use of a language etc.”Incorrect
Constitutional provisions relating to Eighth Schedule
The Constitutional provisions relating to the Eighth Schedule occur in article 344(1) and 351 of the Constitution.
Article 344(1) provides for the constitution of a Commission by the President on expiration of five years from the commencement of the Constitution and thereafter at the expiration of ten years from such commencement, which shall consist of a Chairman and such other members representing the different languages specified in the Eighth Schedule to make recommendations to the President for the progressive use of Hindi for official purposes of the Union.
Article 351 of the Constitution provides that it shall be the duty of the Union to promote the spread of the Hindi language to develop it so that it may serve as a medium of expression for all the elements of the composite culture of India and to secure its enrichment by assimilating without interfering with its genius, the forms, style and expressions used in Hindustani and in the other languages of India specified in the Eighth Schedule, and by drawing, wherever necessary or desirable, for its vocabulary, primarily, on Sanskrit and secondarily on other languages. It would thus appear that the Eighth Schedule was intended to promote the progressive use of Hindi and for the enrichment and promotion of that language.
List of languages in the Eighth Schedule
The Eighth Schedule to the Constitution consists of the following 22 languages:-
(1) Assamese, (2) Bengali, (3) Gujarati, (4) Hindi, (5) Kannada, (6) Kashmiri, (7) Konkani, (8) Malayalam, (9) Manipuri, (10) Marathi, (11) Nepali, (12) Oriya, (13) Punjabi, (14) Sanskrit, (15) Sindhi, (16) Tamil, (17) Telugu, (18) Urdu (19) Bodo, (20) Santhali, (21) Maithili and (22) Dogri.Of these languages, 14 were initially included in the Constitution.
Sindhi language was added in 1967. Thereafter three more languages viz., Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali were included in 1992. Subsequently Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali were added in 2004.
Demands of languages for inclusion in the Eighth Schedule
At present, there are demands for inclusion of 38 more languages in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution. These are:-
(1) Angika, (2) Banjara, (3) Bazika, (4) Bhojpuri, (5) Bhoti, (6) Bhotia, (7) Bundelkhandi (8) Chhattisgarhi, (9) Dhatki, (10) English, (11) Garhwali (Pahari), (12) Gondi, (13) Gujjar/Gujjari (14) Ho, (15) Kachachhi, (16) Kamtapuri, (17) Karbi, (18) Khasi, (19) Kodava (Coorg), (20) Kok Barak, (21) Kumaoni (Pahari), (22) Kurak, (23) Kurmali, (24) Lepcha, (25) Limbu, (26) Mizo (Lushai), (27) Magahi, (28) Mundari, (29) Nagpuri, (30) Nicobarese, (31) Pahari (Himachali), (32) Pali, (33) Rajasthani, (34) Sambalpuri/Kosali, (35) Shaurseni (Prakrit), (36) Siraiki, (37) Tenyidi and (38) Tulu.Present status on inclusion of languages in the Eighth Schedule
“As the evolution of dialects and languages is dynamic, influenced by socioeco-political developments, it is difficult to fix any criterion for languages, whether to distinguish them from dialects, or for inclusion in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India. Thus, both attempts, through the Pahwa (1996) and
Sitakant Mohapatra (2003) Committees to evolve such fixed criteria have not borne fruit. The Government is conscious of the sentiments and requirements for inclusion of other languages in the Eighth Schedule and will examine the requests keeping in mind these sentiments, and other considerations such as evolution of dialects into language, widespread use of a language etc.”Unattempted
Constitutional provisions relating to Eighth Schedule
The Constitutional provisions relating to the Eighth Schedule occur in article 344(1) and 351 of the Constitution.
Article 344(1) provides for the constitution of a Commission by the President on expiration of five years from the commencement of the Constitution and thereafter at the expiration of ten years from such commencement, which shall consist of a Chairman and such other members representing the different languages specified in the Eighth Schedule to make recommendations to the President for the progressive use of Hindi for official purposes of the Union.
Article 351 of the Constitution provides that it shall be the duty of the Union to promote the spread of the Hindi language to develop it so that it may serve as a medium of expression for all the elements of the composite culture of India and to secure its enrichment by assimilating without interfering with its genius, the forms, style and expressions used in Hindustani and in the other languages of India specified in the Eighth Schedule, and by drawing, wherever necessary or desirable, for its vocabulary, primarily, on Sanskrit and secondarily on other languages. It would thus appear that the Eighth Schedule was intended to promote the progressive use of Hindi and for the enrichment and promotion of that language.
List of languages in the Eighth Schedule
The Eighth Schedule to the Constitution consists of the following 22 languages:-
(1) Assamese, (2) Bengali, (3) Gujarati, (4) Hindi, (5) Kannada, (6) Kashmiri, (7) Konkani, (8) Malayalam, (9) Manipuri, (10) Marathi, (11) Nepali, (12) Oriya, (13) Punjabi, (14) Sanskrit, (15) Sindhi, (16) Tamil, (17) Telugu, (18) Urdu (19) Bodo, (20) Santhali, (21) Maithili and (22) Dogri.Of these languages, 14 were initially included in the Constitution.
Sindhi language was added in 1967. Thereafter three more languages viz., Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali were included in 1992. Subsequently Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali were added in 2004.
Demands of languages for inclusion in the Eighth Schedule
At present, there are demands for inclusion of 38 more languages in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution. These are:-
(1) Angika, (2) Banjara, (3) Bazika, (4) Bhojpuri, (5) Bhoti, (6) Bhotia, (7) Bundelkhandi (8) Chhattisgarhi, (9) Dhatki, (10) English, (11) Garhwali (Pahari), (12) Gondi, (13) Gujjar/Gujjari (14) Ho, (15) Kachachhi, (16) Kamtapuri, (17) Karbi, (18) Khasi, (19) Kodava (Coorg), (20) Kok Barak, (21) Kumaoni (Pahari), (22) Kurak, (23) Kurmali, (24) Lepcha, (25) Limbu, (26) Mizo (Lushai), (27) Magahi, (28) Mundari, (29) Nagpuri, (30) Nicobarese, (31) Pahari (Himachali), (32) Pali, (33) Rajasthani, (34) Sambalpuri/Kosali, (35) Shaurseni (Prakrit), (36) Siraiki, (37) Tenyidi and (38) Tulu.Present status on inclusion of languages in the Eighth Schedule
“As the evolution of dialects and languages is dynamic, influenced by socioeco-political developments, it is difficult to fix any criterion for languages, whether to distinguish them from dialects, or for inclusion in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India. Thus, both attempts, through the Pahwa (1996) and
Sitakant Mohapatra (2003) Committees to evolve such fixed criteria have not borne fruit. The Government is conscious of the sentiments and requirements for inclusion of other languages in the Eighth Schedule and will examine the requests keeping in mind these sentiments, and other considerations such as evolution of dialects into language, widespread use of a language etc.” -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following can be considered a part of the ancient Indian Smriti Literature?
1. Puranas
2. Ramayana
3. Kalpa-Sutra
4. VedasSelect the answer using the code given below :
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Shruti and Smriti are two categories of sacred texts in Hinduism.
Shruti means “that which is heard” and refers to divine revelations, primarily the four Vedas and Upanishads, considered eternal and authoritative.
Smriti means “that which is remembered” and includes texts like the epics (Mahabharata, Ramayana), Puranas, and law codes (Dharma-shastras), which are authoritative to the extent they align with Shruti.
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Shruti and Smriti are two categories of sacred texts in Hinduism.
Shruti means “that which is heard” and refers to divine revelations, primarily the four Vedas and Upanishads, considered eternal and authoritative.
Smriti means “that which is remembered” and includes texts like the epics (Mahabharata, Ramayana), Puranas, and law codes (Dharma-shastras), which are authoritative to the extent they align with Shruti.
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Shruti and Smriti are two categories of sacred texts in Hinduism.
Shruti means “that which is heard” and refers to divine revelations, primarily the four Vedas and Upanishads, considered eternal and authoritative.
Smriti means “that which is remembered” and includes texts like the epics (Mahabharata, Ramayana), Puranas, and law codes (Dharma-shastras), which are authoritative to the extent they align with Shruti.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 pointsWho among the following was India’s first Woman Chief Minister?
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Sucheta Kriplani was India’s first woman Chief Minister, serving as the head of the Uttar Pradesh government from 1963 to 1967. She was a freedom fighter and politician who was also a member of the Constituent Assembly of India.
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Sucheta Kriplani was India’s first woman Chief Minister, serving as the head of the Uttar Pradesh government from 1963 to 1967. She was a freedom fighter and politician who was also a member of the Constituent Assembly of India.
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Sucheta Kriplani was India’s first woman Chief Minister, serving as the head of the Uttar Pradesh government from 1963 to 1967. She was a freedom fighter and politician who was also a member of the Constituent Assembly of India.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following statements is/are correct?
1. C. Rajagopalachari was the first recipient of the Bharat Ratna.
2. Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya initiated the concept of ‘Integral Humanism’.Select the answer using the code given below :
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C. Rajagopalachari along with Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and C. V. Raman, were the first individuals to receive the Bharat Ratna award in 1954.
Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya is credited with developing the concept of “Integral Humanism,” a philosophy that emphasizes a holistic approach to human development, encompassing social, economic, and spiritual aspects.
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C. Rajagopalachari along with Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and C. V. Raman, were the first individuals to receive the Bharat Ratna award in 1954.
Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya is credited with developing the concept of “Integral Humanism,” a philosophy that emphasizes a holistic approach to human development, encompassing social, economic, and spiritual aspects.
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C. Rajagopalachari along with Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and C. V. Raman, were the first individuals to receive the Bharat Ratna award in 1954.
Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya is credited with developing the concept of “Integral Humanism,” a philosophy that emphasizes a holistic approach to human development, encompassing social, economic, and spiritual aspects.
