State_ Politics And Development In Sociology — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Which among the following correctly describes changed position of women in a modem Indian family?
Correct Answer: Option A — Women's increasing economic independence
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Women's increasing economic independence is the correct answer to “Which among the following correctly describes changed position of women in a modem Indian family”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 2 of 40
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Match the following in the term of Social Reformers of India/world and Contribution. List I (Social Reformers of India/world) List II (Contribution) a. Lela Lejpat Rai 1. Servants of Indian Society b. Mother Teresa 2. Founder of Nobel Prize c. J. H. Dunant 3. Founder of Missinaries of Charity d. Alfred Nobel 4. Founder of Red Cross
Correct Answer: Option C — a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2
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a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match the following in the term of Social Reformers of India/world and Contribution. List I (Social Reformers of India/world) List II (Contribution) a. Lela Lejpat Rai 1. Servants of Indian Society b. Mother Teresa 2. Founder of Nobel Prize c. J. H. Dunant 3. Founder of Missinaries of Charity d. Alfred Nobel 4. Founder of Red Cross”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 3 of 40
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Consider the following statement (s) is/are related to the Chipko Movement. 1. It was launched from Gopeshwar in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand in 1973. 2.The movement was to prevent illegal cutting of trees in the Himalayan region (Uttarakhand).
Correct Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2
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Both 1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statement (s) is/are related to the Chipko Movement. 1. It was launched from Gopeshwar in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand in 1973. 2.The movement was to prevent illegal cutting of trees in the Himalayan region (Uttarakhand).”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 4 of 40
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The Parsi Reform Movement Rahnumai Mazdayasnan Sabha (Religious Reform Association) was founded in which year?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1851
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1851 is the correct answer to “The Parsi Reform Movement Rahnumai Mazdayasnan Sabha (Religious Reform Association) was founded in which year”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 5 of 40
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Which of the following is not a condition for acquisition of Indian citizenship?
Correct Answer: Option D — Property
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Property is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a condition for acquisition of Indian citizenship”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 6 of 40
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The person who fought against sati was
Correct Answer: Option C — Raja Ram Mohan Roy
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Raja Ram Mohan Roy is the correct answer to “The person who fought against sati was”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 7 of 40
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India is home to lakhs of persons with disabilities. What are the benefits available to them under the law? 1. Free schooling till the age of 18 years in government run schools. 2. Preferential allotment of land for setting up business. 3. Ramps in public buildings. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer: Option D — 1, 2 and 3
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1, 2 and 3 is the correct answer to “India is home to lakhs of persons with disabilities. What are the benefits available to them under the law? 1. Free schooling till the age of 18 years in government run schools. 2. Preferential allotment of land for setting up business. 3. Ramps in public buildings. Which of the statements given above is/are correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 8 of 40
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Which of the following option is correct regarding Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Beema Yojana?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following option is correct regarding Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Beema Yojana”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 9 of 40
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Main aim of 'Support to Training and Employment Project' step is
Correct Answer: Option B — Gender sensitisation
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Gender sensitisation is the correct answer to “Main aim of 'Support to Training and Employment Project' step is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 10 of 40
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Who stated 'Equality is a dream'?
Correct Answer: Option C — Gouldrer
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Gouldrer is the correct answer to “Who stated 'Equality is a dream'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 11 of 40
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Which of the following is branches of feminism? 1. Liberal feminism 2. Radical feminism 3. Rigid feminism 4. Cultural feminism Select the correct answer
Correct Answer: Option B — 1, 2 and 4
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1, 2 and 4 is the correct answer to “Which of the following is branches of feminism? 1. Liberal feminism 2. Radical feminism 3. Rigid feminism 4. Cultural feminism Select the correct answer”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 12 of 40
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Consider the following statements. 1.There is lot of unaccounted money earned through illegal means. 2. Parallel economy is made up of black money.
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.There is lot of unaccounted money earned through illegal means. 2. Parallel economy is made up of black money.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 13 of 40
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Pressure groups first of all originated in
Correct Answer: Option B — Britain
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Britain is the correct answer to “Pressure groups first of all originated in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 14 of 40
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Which state in India has the highest number of Adivasi people?
Correct Answer: Option C — Madhya Pradesh
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Madhya Pradesh is the correct answer to “Which state in India has the highest number of Adivasi people”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 15 of 40
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Which of the following is a set of informal groups?
Correct Answer: Option D — Neighbourhood, peer group panchayat
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Neighbourhood, peer group panchayat is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a set of informal groups”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 16 of 40
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Which Schedule was added to the Constitution by the 73 rd Constitutional Amendment?
Correct Answer: Option D — 11th
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11th is the correct answer to “Which Schedule was added to the Constitution by the 73 rd Constitutional Amendment”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 17 of 40
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Which of the following option is incorrect regarding Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana?
Correct Answer: Option A — It was launched in the year 2013
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It was launched in the year 2013 is the correct answer to “Which of the following option is incorrect regarding Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 18 of 40
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One of the basic features of interest groups is
Correct Answer: Option B — To promote interest of its members
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To promote interest of its members is the correct answer to “One of the basic features of interest groups is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 19 of 40
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Panchayati Raj Institutions became constitutional bodies under
Correct Answer: Option D — The 73rd and 74th Amendments (1992) to the Constitution
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The 73rd and 74th Amendments (1992) to the Constitution is the correct answer to “Panchayati Raj Institutions became constitutional bodies under”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 20 of 40
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Which of the following is not a women development NGO?
Correct Answer: Option D — Swadhar
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Swadhar is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a women development NGO”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 21 of 40
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Match the following in the term of Books and Authors. List I (Books) List II (Authors) a. Caste in Modern India 1. A. Beteille b. Caste in Modern India 2. L. Dumont c. Caste in Class, Power 3. R. Kothari d. Caste in Indian Politics 4. M. N. Srinivas
Correct Answer: Option C — a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
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a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following in the term of Books and Authors. List I (Books) List II (Authors) a. Caste in Modern India 1. A. Beteille b. Caste in Modern India 2. L. Dumont c. Caste in Class, Power 3. R. Kothari d. Caste in Indian Politics 4. M. N. Srinivas”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 22 of 40
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Which of the following is stateless tribes of India? 1. Santhal 2. Oraon 3. Bhil 4. Toda
Correct Answer: Option C — 1, 2 and 3
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1, 2 and 3 is the correct answer to “Which of the following is stateless tribes of India? 1. Santhal 2. Oraon 3. Bhil 4. Toda”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 23 of 40
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Which of the following system is established on the basis of direct election?
Correct Answer: Option A — Gram Panchayat
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Gram Panchayat is the correct answer to “Which of the following system is established on the basis of direct election”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 24 of 40
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Consider the following statements. 1. Law is made, custom is a growth. 2. Law needs a special agency for enforcement, custom does not. 3. Law is specific, customs are not. 4. Law is rigid, customs flexible. Which of these statements are correct?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1, 2 and 3
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1, 2 and 3 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements. 1. Law is made, custom is a growth. 2. Law needs a special agency for enforcement, custom does not. 3. Law is specific, customs are not. 4. Law is rigid, customs flexible. Which of these statements are correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 25 of 40
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Rashtriya Mahila Kosh was established on
Correct Answer: Option B — 1993
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1993 is the correct answer to “Rashtriya Mahila Kosh was established on”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 26 of 40
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Match the following in the term of Theories and Meaning/Bases. List I (Theories) List II (Meaning/Bases) a. Cultural Feminism 1. Women are oppressed b. Radical feminism 2. Women position not only different but unequal c. Socialist feminism 3. Women situation is different from that of man d. Liberal feminism 4. Women's difference on location of capitalism patriarchy, racism
Correct Answer: Option A — a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
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a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match the following in the term of Theories and Meaning/Bases. List I (Theories) List II (Meaning/Bases) a. Cultural Feminism 1. Women are oppressed b. Radical feminism 2. Women position not only different but unequal c. Socialist feminism 3. Women situation is different from that of man d. Liberal feminism 4. Women's difference on location of capitalism patriarchy, racism”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 27 of 40
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Who wrote the book 'The Subjection of Women'?
Correct Answer: Option A — J. S. Mill
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J. S. Mill is the correct answer to “Who wrote the book 'The Subjection of Women'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 28 of 40
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Match the following in the term of Books and Thinkers. List I (Books) List II (Thinkers) a. Hindu Kinship 1. Hutton b. Marriage and Family India 2. K. M. Kapadia c. Caste in India 3. Furer Haimendorf d. Culture of Deccan 4. K. M. Kapadia
Correct Answer: Option B — a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
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a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following in the term of Books and Thinkers. List I (Books) List II (Thinkers) a. Hindu Kinship 1. Hutton b. Marriage and Family India 2. K. M. Kapadia c. Caste in India 3. Furer Haimendorf d. Culture of Deccan 4. K. M. Kapadia”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 29 of 40
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Which of the following statements about pressuring is incorrect?
Correct Answer: Option D — Pressure groups play an integrated role as they act across economic, social religions or ethnic lines
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Pressure groups play an integrated role as they act across economic, social religions or ethnic lines is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements about pressuring is incorrect”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 30 of 40
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Match the following in the term of Theories and Bases. List I (Theories) List II (Bases) a. Cultural feminism 1. Gender oppression b. Socialist feminism 2. Gender inequality c. Liberal feminism 3. Gender difference d. Radical feminism 4. Structural oppression
Correct Answer: Option A — a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
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a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match the following in the term of Theories and Bases. List I (Theories) List II (Bases) a. Cultural feminism 1. Gender oppression b. Socialist feminism 2. Gender inequality c. Liberal feminism 3. Gender difference d. Radical feminism 4. Structural oppression”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 31 of 40
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Which one of the following feature of pressure groups has been wrongly listed?
Correct Answer: Option C — The pressure groups generally do not have any political alignment
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The pressure groups generally do not have any political alignment is the correct answer to “Which one of the following feature of pressure groups has been wrongly listed”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 32 of 40
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Which of the following scheme was introduced after merging Nutrition Programme for Adolescent Girls and Kishori Shakti Yojana?
Correct Answer: Option A — SABLA
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SABLA is the correct answer to “Which of the following scheme was introduced after merging Nutrition Programme for Adolescent Girls and Kishori Shakti Yojana”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 33 of 40
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Which is not concern of the local government?
Correct Answer: Option C — Law and Order
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Law and Order is the correct answer to “Which is not concern of the local government”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 34 of 40
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Who was main common leader of Narmada Bachao Andolan?
Correct Answer: Option B — Medha Patekar
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Medha Patekar is the correct answer to “Who was main common leader of Narmada Bachao Andolan”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 35 of 40
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Which is not component of feminist movement?
Correct Answer: Option D — Proletariat
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Proletariat is the correct answer to “Which is not component of feminist movement”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 36 of 40
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Which of the following is not a cause of corruption?
Correct Answer: Option B — Economic security
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Economic security is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a cause of corruption”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 37 of 40
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The following states were initially given the status of autonomous state and subsequently made full-fledged states. Mark them
Correct Answer: Option C — Meghalaya and Sikkim
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Meghalaya and Sikkim is the correct answer to “The following states were initially given the status of autonomous state and subsequently made full-fledged states. Mark them”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 38 of 40
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The concept of bureaucratic personality is propounded by
Correct Answer: Option C — R. K. Merton
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R. K. Merton is the correct answer to “The concept of bureaucratic personality is propounded by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 39 of 40
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Consider the following statements 1. If a women is being educated, family is positively effected. 2. There is attitudinal difference among men and women in society.
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. If a women is being educated, family is positively effected. 2. There is attitudinal difference among men and women in society.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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Question 40 of 40
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Mark out the correct sequence of perspective on gender and development in India.
Correct Answer: Option D — Welfare, Development, Empowerment
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Welfare, Development, Empowerment is the correct answer to “Mark out the correct sequence of perspective on gender and development in India.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for State_ Politics And Development In Sociology.
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