1. Consider the following pairs:
- Cinque Islands – Atlantic Ocean
- Landfall Island – Indian Ocean
- Zmiinyi Island – South China Sea
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2
[D] Only 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2]
Notes:
The Cinque Islands are located in the Indian Ocean as part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Landfall Island is also in the Indian Ocean, making only pair 2 correct. Zmiinyi Island is situated in the Black Sea off the coast of Ukraine, not in the South China Sea. Therefore, only pair 2 is correct.
2. Which of the following are essential characteristics for a community to be identified as Scheduled Tribe in India?
- Indication of Primitive Traits
- Shyness of Contact with the Community at Large
- Geographical Isolation
- Rudimentary type of religion
- Common dialect
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 4 & 5
[B] Only 3, 4 & 5
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
As per the Lokur Committee (1965), essential features for identifying a Scheduled Tribe are: Indication of primitive traits, shyness of contact with the community at large, and geographical isolation. Other aspects like rudimentary religion and common dialect are not specified as essential criteria. The Constitution does not detail these criteria.
3. Consider the following terms, frequently seen in relation to the Santhal community:
- Olah – house
- Manjhi-Paragana – mountain
- Sohrai – festival
- Chadar-badar – system of governance
Which of the above are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 3 and 4
[C] Only 2 and 4
[D] Only 1 and 3
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Correct Answer: D [Only 1 and 3]
Notes:
Olah refers to traditional Santhal houses, and Sohrai is a major festival of the Santhal community. Manjhi-Paragana is not a mountain but represents a system of governance or community leadership, and Chadar-badar is a form of puppet theatre. Hence, only 1 and 3 are correctly matched.
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