1. Consider the following statements regarding minorities in India:
- The Constitution of India does not define the term ‘minorities’.
- Only communities notified by the Central Government under Section 2(c) of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) Act, 1992, are considered as minority communities.
- In the TMA Pai case, 2008, the Supreme Court held that linguistic and religious minorities are to be determined by taking the block or district as a unit.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 1 and 2
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
The Constitution of India does not define ‘minorities’. Only those communities notified by the central government under Section 2(c) of the NCM Act, 1992, are regarded as minorities. In the TMA Pai Foundation case (2002), the Supreme Court held that minorities are to be determined at the state level, not block or district; so statement 3 is incorrect.
2. Consider the following statements about a notable tribal freedom fighter:
- Was an ardent follower of Mahatma Gandhi.
- In 1941, assisted Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in escaping from house arrest and travelling to Germany.
- Received the Tamra Patra for her invaluable role in the freedom struggle.
Which of the following figures matches the above description?
[A] Helen Lepcha
[B] Malati Mem
[C] Raghoji Bhangre
[D] Rendo Manhji
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Correct Answer: A [Helen Lepcha]
Notes:
Helen Lepcha was a prominent tribal freedom fighter from the Lepcha community. She was known for being an ardent Gandhian, helping Subhas Chandra Bose escape in 1941, and was awarded the Tamra Patra by the Government of India for her significant contributions to the nation’s freedom struggle. The other individuals listed belonged to different tribal groups.
3. Year 2022 marks 80 years of Quit India Movement, which of the following organization has/have not supported it?
- Muslim League
- Hindu Mahasabha
- Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:- On August 9, 1942, Quit India Movement was launched.
- Involvement of India in World War II without prior consultation with the leaders; failure of Cripps Mission; shortage of essential commodities; prevalence of anti-British sentiment etc are its causes.
- This movement had the active participation of women of the country. Aruna Asif Ali hoisted the national flag on the Gowalia tank maidan; Usha Mehta, on the other hand, helped set up the underground radio station to spread awareness about the movement.
- Britishers were supported by the Princely States, British Indian Army, Indian Civil Services, Viceroy’s Council (which had Indians in the majority), All India Muslim League, Indian Imperial Police.
- The Hindu Mahasabha, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) & Muslim League also opposed the Quit India Movement.
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