1. Which of the following military exercises are conducted between India and Central Asian countries?
- KAZIND
- DUSTLIK
- KHANJAR
- EASTERN BRIDGE
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
KAZIND is the joint military exercise between India and Kazakhstan. DUSTLIK is conducted between India and Uzbekistan, while KHANJAR is with Kyrgyzstan. All these countries belong to Central Asia. EASTERN BRIDGE is an air force exercise between India and Oman, which is not a Central Asian country. Hence, only 1, 2 & 3 are correct.
2. Arrange the following historical incidents in chronological order:
- Malabar rebellion
- Bastar rebellion
- Heraka movement
- Tana Bhagat movement
Which of the above is the correct chronological sequence?
[A] 2, 1, 3, 4
[B] 4, 2, 1, 3
[C] 2, 4, 1, 3
[D] 3, 1, 2, 4
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Correct Answer: C [2, 4, 1, 3]
Notes:
The correct sequence is: Bastar rebellion (1910), Tana Bhagat movement (1914-1920), Malabar rebellion (1921), and Heraka movement (1920s). Bastar occurred first, followed by the Tana Bhagat movement against the British and zamindari exploitation. Malabar rebellion took place in Kerala in 1921, and finally, the Heraka movement rose in the 1920s under Rani Gaidinliu.
3. Which of the following schemes has/have been launched for the welfare of tribals?
- SEED
- Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana
- Eklavya Model Residential Schools
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 3
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:- Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment has launched the Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED). It has been formulated with four components that affect their livelihood: educational empowerment- Free coaching to students from these communities for Civil Services, entry to professional courses like medicine, engineering, MBA, etc.; Health Insurance through PMJAY of National Health Authority; Livelihoods to support income generation, and; Housing.
- Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana has been launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for the welfare of Tribals. The scheme covers all tribal people and all areas with tribal population across the country.
- Eklavya Model Residential Schools is one of the flagship interventions of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and was introduced in the year 1997-98 to ensure tribal students get access to quality education in the remote areas.
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