Trends And Developments In Indian Politics — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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The single largest party in the 1996 parliamentary elections was
Correct Answer: Option A — Bhartiya Janta Party
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Bhartiya Janta Party is the correct answer to “The single largest party in the 1996 parliamentary elections was”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 2 of 40
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The Rourkela Steel Plant is located in which of the following states?
Correct Answer: Option B — Orissa
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Orissa is the correct answer to “The Rourkela Steel Plant is located in which of the following states”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 3 of 40
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The principal obstacle in the way of agricultural growth was the
Correct Answer: Option C — Pattern of land distribution
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Pattern of land distribution is the correct answer to “The principal obstacle in the way of agricultural growth was the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 4 of 40
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The Planning Commission in India was set up in:
Correct Answer: Option D — 1950
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1950 is the correct answer to “The Planning Commission in India was set up in:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 5 of 40
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The 'People's Plan' of 1945 was prepared by which of the following?
Correct Answer: Option A — M. N. Roy
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M. N. Roy is the correct answer to “The 'People's Plan' of 1945 was prepared by which of the following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 6 of 40
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The pension of High Court judge is charged to the
Correct Answer: Option A — Consolidated Fund of India
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Consolidated Fund of India is the correct answer to “The pension of High Court judge is charged to the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 7 of 40
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The National Planning Committee of 1938 was set up under the Presidentship of which of the following leaders?
Correct Answer: Option B — Jawaharlal Nehru
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Jawaharlal Nehru is the correct answer to “The National Planning Committee of 1938 was set up under the Presidentship of which of the following leaders”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 8 of 40
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The General Elections of 2004 resulted in
Correct Answer: Option B — Coalition government
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Coalition government is the correct answer to “The General Elections of 2004 resulted in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 9 of 40
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The congress party had won as many as 415 seats in the lok sabha elections in?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1984
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1984 is the correct answer to “The congress party had won as many as 415 seats in the lok sabha elections in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 10 of 40
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The concept of planning in India is mainly inspired by which of the following parts of the constitution?
Correct Answer: Option C — Directive Principles of State Policy
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Directive Principles of State Policy is the correct answer to “The concept of planning in India is mainly inspired by which of the following parts of the constitution”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 11 of 40
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Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated in the year
Correct Answer: Option C — 1991
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1991 is the correct answer to “Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated in the year”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 12 of 40
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I List-II a. Charan Singh 1. Industrialisation b. P. C. Mahalanobis 2. Zoning c. Bihar Famine 3. Farmers d. Verghese Kurien 4. Milk Cooperatives
Correct Answer: Option D — a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
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a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4 is the correct answer to “Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I List-II a. Charan Singh 1. Industrialisation b. P. C. Mahalanobis 2. Zoning c. Bihar Famine 3. Farmers d. Verghese Kurien 4. Milk Cooperatives”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 13 of 40
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Mandal Commission recommendations were implemented in the year . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — 1990
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1990 is the correct answer to “Mandal Commission recommendations were implemented in the year . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 14 of 40
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Kisan Fasal Bima Yojna was launched by . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — NDA III
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NDA III is the correct answer to “Kisan Fasal Bima Yojna was launched by . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 15 of 40
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J. C. Kumarappa was
Correct Answer: Option C — Economist and chartered accountant
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Economist and chartered accountant is the correct answer to “J. C. Kumarappa was”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 16 of 40
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Indian Statistical Institute was founded in
Correct Answer: Option B — 1932
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1932 is the correct answer to “Indian Statistical Institute was founded in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 17 of 40
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India imported a large number of food items especially wheat from which of the following nations during the food crisis of the 1960s?
Correct Answer: Option B — USA
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USA is the correct answer to “India imported a large number of food items especially wheat from which of the following nations during the food crisis of the 1960s”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 18 of 40
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In which year New Economic Reforms took place?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1991
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1991 is the correct answer to “In which year New Economic Reforms took place”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 19 of 40
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In which year BJP got absolute majority in the Lok Sabha Elections?
Correct Answer: Option D — 2014
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2014 is the correct answer to “In which year BJP got absolute majority in the Lok Sabha Elections”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 20 of 40
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In the year 1969, the government of India nationalized how many private banks?
Correct Answer: Option B — Fourteen
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Fourteen is the correct answer to “In the year 1969, the government of India nationalized how many private banks”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 21 of 40
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In India, planning was conceived as the main instrument of:
Correct Answer: Option D — Socio-economic development
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Socio-economic development is the correct answer to “In India, planning was conceived as the main instrument of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 22 of 40
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In February and March 2002, large scale violence against Muslims took place in
Correct Answer: Option B — Gujarat
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Gujarat is the correct answer to “In February and March 2002, large scale violence against Muslims took place in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 23 of 40
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In . . . . . . . . the UPA II came into power.
Correct Answer: Option A — 2009
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2009 is the correct answer to “In . . . . . . . . the UPA II came into power.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 24 of 40
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In . . . . . . . . Babri Masjid was demolished.
Correct Answer: Option A — 1992
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1992 is the correct answer to “In . . . . . . . . Babri Masjid was demolished.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 25 of 40
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How was the United Front similar to the National Front of 1989?
Correct Answer: Option B — It was a coalition government
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It was a coalition government is the correct answer to “How was the United Front similar to the National Front of 1989”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 26 of 40
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How many plans have been completed so far in India?
Correct Answer: Option A — Twelve
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Twelve is the correct answer to “How many plans have been completed so far in India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 27 of 40
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Hirakud dam is for
Correct Answer: Option B — Irrigation and power generation
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Irrigation and power generation is the correct answer to “Hirakud dam is for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 28 of 40
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From where the idea of planning in India was drawn?
Correct Answer: Option A — USSR
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USSR is the correct answer to “From where the idea of planning in India was drawn”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 29 of 40
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Consider the statement (s) related to the green revolution. 1. Increasing agricultural production by incorporating modern tools and techniques. 2. New high - yielding varieties of wheat were developed by Prof. Norman Borlaug & were adopted by a number of countries. Which of the following is/are correct statement (s) ?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both 1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Consider the statement (s) related to the green revolution. 1. Increasing agricultural production by incorporating modern tools and techniques. 2. New high - yielding varieties of wheat were developed by Prof. Norman Borlaug & were adopted by a number of countries. Which of the following is/are correct statement (s)”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 30 of 40
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Consider the statement (s) related to the green revolution. 1. Green revolution ensured that there was no regional disparity 2. There was increase in production of all the food grains and commercial crops Which of the following is/are correct statement (s)?
Correct Answer: Option D — Neither 1 nor 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Neither 1 nor 2 is the correct answer to “Consider the statement (s) related to the green revolution. 1. Green revolution ensured that there was no regional disparity 2. There was increase in production of all the food grains and commercial crops Which of the following is/are correct statement (s)”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 31 of 40
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Consider the statement (s) related to the green revolution. 1. Excess land was acquired by the government and redistributed among the landless. 2. Ceiling laws were passed in all the states during the 1 st FYP period. Which of the following is/are correct statement (s)?
Correct Answer: Option A — Only 1
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Only 1 is the correct answer to “Consider the statement (s) related to the green revolution. 1. Excess land was acquired by the government and redistributed among the landless. 2. Ceiling laws were passed in all the states during the 1 st FYP period. Which of the following is/are correct statement (s)”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 32 of 40
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Consider the following statements: 1. The government spent a huge amount of money in buying technology during the second five-year plan. 2. There was an adequate balance between the industrial and agriculture sector during the second five-year plan. Choose the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option A — Only 1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Only 1 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements: 1. The government spent a huge amount of money in buying technology during the second five-year plan. 2. There was an adequate balance between the industrial and agriculture sector during the second five-year plan. Choose the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 33 of 40
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Consider the following statements: 1. The foundation of steel plants, large dams and oil refineries was laid in the first two five year plans of India. 2. The role of the private sector was highly regulated under these two plans. Choose the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both 1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements: 1. The foundation of steel plants, large dams and oil refineries was laid in the first two five year plans of India. 2. The role of the private sector was highly regulated under these two plans. Choose the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 34 of 40
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Consider the following statements: 1. The five-year planning has been abolished in India after the formation of the NITI Aayog. 2. NITI Aayog is headed by the Prime Minister of India. Choose the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2
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Both 1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements: 1. The five-year planning has been abolished in India after the formation of the NITI Aayog. 2. NITI Aayog is headed by the Prime Minister of India. Choose the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 35 of 40
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Consider the following statements about the land reforms system in India: 1. The reforms introduced the ceiling limit on the lands possessed by the big landlords. 2. Tenants were given greater legal security against eviction. Choose the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both 1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements about the land reforms system in India: 1. The reforms introduced the ceiling limit on the lands possessed by the big landlords. 2. Tenants were given greater legal security against eviction. Choose the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 36 of 40
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Consider the following statements about the first two five year plans in India. 1. They achieved their targets of economic growth. 2. They did not give any importance to the agriculture sector. Choose the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option A — Only 1
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Only 1 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements about the first two five year plans in India. 1. They achieved their targets of economic growth. 2. They did not give any importance to the agriculture sector. Choose the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 37 of 40
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Choose the odd one out from the given match the columns:
Correct Answer: Option D — NBFCs ⇔ Financial Regulator
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NBFCs ⇔ Financial Regulator is the correct answer to “Choose the odd one out from the given match the columns:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 38 of 40
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Choose the odd one out from the following
Correct Answer: Option D — Third Plan ⇔ 1962
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Third Plan ⇔ 1962 is the correct answer to “Choose the odd one out from the following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 39 of 40
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Choose the correct term for coming together of two or more political parties to form a government.
Correct Answer: Option B — Coalition Government
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Coalition Government is the correct answer to “Choose the correct term for coming together of two or more political parties to form a government.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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Question 40 of 40
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All these schemes were intended to take administration to the doorstep of . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Common man
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Common man is the correct answer to “All these schemes were intended to take administration to the doorstep of . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Trends And Developments In Indian Politics.
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