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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to slavery in ancient India,
1. Buddha forbade his followers from profiting from slave trading and showed compassion for slaves.
2. According to Pali canonical text, Deva Dasi is classified as a slave prostitute.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
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(a) 1 Only
Buddhism has an ambiguous attitude towards slavery, though the Buddha forbade his followers from profiting from slave trading and showed compassion for slaves. Buddhist canonical texts mention servitude without criticizing it, but also exclude slaves from becoming monks. The Buddha’s Discourse to Sigala in the Sigalovada Sutta states that employers should pay fair wages, provide healthcare, and give workers time off.
According to the Pali canonical text, Vann Dasi was classified as a slave prostitute, and Deva Dasi was classified as a slave under the spell of God. (Statement 2 incorrect)
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(a) 1 Only
Buddhism has an ambiguous attitude towards slavery, though the Buddha forbade his followers from profiting from slave trading and showed compassion for slaves. Buddhist canonical texts mention servitude without criticizing it, but also exclude slaves from becoming monks. The Buddha’s Discourse to Sigala in the Sigalovada Sutta states that employers should pay fair wages, provide healthcare, and give workers time off.
According to the Pali canonical text, Vann Dasi was classified as a slave prostitute, and Deva Dasi was classified as a slave under the spell of God. (Statement 2 incorrect)
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
What has contributed to the decline in elephant ivory and rhino horn trafficking, according to the recent UN report?
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(b) Demand Reduction
According to a May 2024 UN report, the number of incidents of poaching and trafficking of elephant ivory and rhino horns has decreased globally. The report says that efforts to reduce demand, such as closing Chinese markets and clamping down on organized crime groups, have helped.
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(b) Demand Reduction
According to a May 2024 UN report, the number of incidents of poaching and trafficking of elephant ivory and rhino horns has decreased globally. The report says that efforts to reduce demand, such as closing Chinese markets and clamping down on organized crime groups, have helped.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
In which state is Bhimtal Lake located, recently in the news due to forest fires?
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(c) Uttarakhand
Bhimtal Lake is the largest lake in the Nainital district, in the state of Uttarakhand. It is a natural lake and its origin is attributed to several faults that occurred due to the shifting of the Earth’s crust.
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(c) Uttarakhand
Bhimtal Lake is the largest lake in the Nainital district, in the state of Uttarakhand. It is a natural lake and its origin is attributed to several faults that occurred due to the shifting of the Earth’s crust.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to National Mission on Edible Oil-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP), consider the following statements:
1. Centrally Sponsored Scheme with a special focus on the North east region and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
2. The scheme also has a sunset clause which is November 1, 2038.
3. Oil Palm can be intercropped with different crops like Ginger, Turmeric, Brinjal, Chili, Tomato, Flowers, Assam lemon, Banana, etc.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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(b) Only two
The Union Cabinet approved the National Mission on Edible Oil-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) in August 2021 with an aim to increase the palm oil production of the country by 2025-26. The aim of the scheme is to promote oil palm cultivation for making the country Aatamnirbhar in edible oils, with a special focus on the North-Eastern States and A&N Islands.
The scheme also has a sunset clause which is November 1, 2037. (A sunset clause or provision is a measure within a law, regulation or statute that provides that the law shall cease to have effect after a specific date, unless the law is extended by legislative action)
Oil Palm can be intercropped with different crops like Ginger, Turmeric, Brinjal, Chili, Tomato, Flowers, Assam lemon, Banana, etc.
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(b) Only two
The Union Cabinet approved the National Mission on Edible Oil-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) in August 2021 with an aim to increase the palm oil production of the country by 2025-26. The aim of the scheme is to promote oil palm cultivation for making the country Aatamnirbhar in edible oils, with a special focus on the North-Eastern States and A&N Islands.
The scheme also has a sunset clause which is November 1, 2037. (A sunset clause or provision is a measure within a law, regulation or statute that provides that the law shall cease to have effect after a specific date, unless the law is extended by legislative action)
Oil Palm can be intercropped with different crops like Ginger, Turmeric, Brinjal, Chili, Tomato, Flowers, Assam lemon, Banana, etc.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
Statement-1: The process for including a tribe in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) list starts with a recommendation from the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST).
Statement-2: NCST investigates and monitors all matters related to safeguarding the provisions for Scheduled Tribes under the Constitution and evaluating the working of those safeguards.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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(d) Statement-1 is incorrect but Statement-2 is correct
The process for including a tribe in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) list starts with a recommendation from the state government. The recommendation is then sent to the Tribal Affairs Ministry, which reviews it and sends it to the Registrar General of India for approval.
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(d) Statement-1 is incorrect but Statement-2 is correct
The process for including a tribe in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) list starts with a recommendation from the state government. The recommendation is then sent to the Tribal Affairs Ministry, which reviews it and sends it to the Registrar General of India for approval.
