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Contemporary Indian Issues

3,261 Questions

Contemporary Indian issues encompass the diverse socio-economic and political challenges currently facing the country. Topics include agricultural struggles, implementation of acts like the RTI, export challenges, and public service distribution. Answering these questions helps build analytical skills required for descriptive and preliminary exams.

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Contemporary Indian Issues Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a challenge faced by pressure groups in India?

  1. Lack of transparency and accountability

  2. Limited access to decision-makers

  3. Competition from other pressure groups

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Pressure groups in India face challenges such as lack of transparency and accountability, limited access to decision-makers, and competition from other pressure groups, which can hinder their effectiveness.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a challenge that the field of Indian astrology and astronomy may face in the future?

  1. Lack of funding for research

  2. Insufficient public awareness

  3. Resistance to change from traditional practitioners

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The field of Indian astrology and astronomy faces several challenges, including lack of funding, insufficient public awareness, and resistance to change from traditional practitioners.

Multiple choice

What are some of the challenges faced by digital literature in India?

  1. Limited access to digital devices and internet connectivity

  2. Lack of awareness and appreciation for digital literature

  3. Copyright and intellectual property issues

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Digital literature in India faces challenges such as limited access to digital devices and internet connectivity, lack of awareness and appreciation for digital literature, and copyright and intellectual property issues.

Multiple choice

How does the lack of funding affect the ability of Indian cinema to address human rights issues?

  1. It makes it difficult for filmmakers to produce high-quality films.

  2. It limits the number of films that can be made on human rights issues.

  3. It makes it difficult for films to get distributed.

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The lack of funding affects the ability of Indian cinema to address human rights issues in all of the ways mentioned.

Multiple choice

What are some of the challenges that filmmakers face when making films on human rights issues in India?

  1. Censorship

  2. Lack of funding

  3. Audience apathy

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Filmmakers face all of the challenges mentioned when making films on human rights issues in India.

Multiple choice

What are some of the challenges that still remain in the area of Indian cinema and human rights?

  1. Censorship

  2. Lack of funding

  3. Audience apathy

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

All of the challenges mentioned still remain in the area of Indian cinema and human rights.

Multiple choice

What are some challenges that Indian museums face in adapting to the changing needs and expectations of visitors?

  1. Lack of funding and resources

  2. Outdated infrastructure and facilities

  3. Limited staff capacity and expertise

  4. Difficulty in attracting and retaining diverse audiences
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Correct answer
Explanation

Indian museums face several challenges in adapting to the changing needs and expectations of visitors, including lack of funding and resources, outdated infrastructure and facilities, limited staff capacity and expertise, and difficulty in attracting and retaining diverse audiences.

Multiple choice

What is the primary challenge associated with rapid urbanization in India?

  1. Housing shortage

  2. Traffic congestion

  3. Pollution

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Rapid urbanization in India has led to challenges such as housing shortage, traffic congestion, pollution, and other infrastructure-related issues.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by the media in covering political elections in India?

  1. Pressure from political parties and candidates

  2. Lack of access to information

  3. Sensationalism and bias in media coverage

  4. Lack of resources and manpower
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Explanation

Lack of access to information is not a challenge faced by the media in covering political elections in India, as the ECI provides media outlets with access to relevant information.

Multiple choice

What are some of the challenges faced by sports entrepreneurs in India?

  1. Lack of access to funding

  2. Lack of infrastructure and support services

  3. Limited market opportunities

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Sports entrepreneurs in India face a number of challenges, including lack of access to funding, lack of infrastructure and support services, and limited market opportunities.

Multiple choice

What are some of the key challenges facing the sports industry in India?

  1. Lack of infrastructure and facilities

  2. Limited funding and resources

  3. Weak governance and management

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The sports industry in India faces a number of challenges, including lack of infrastructure and facilities, limited funding and resources, and weak governance and management.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a challenge associated with the adoption of CIT in the Indian energy sector?

  1. High cost of implementation

  2. Lack of skilled workforce

  3. Cybersecurity concerns

  4. Lack of government support
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Explanation

While high cost of implementation, lack of skilled workforce, and cybersecurity concerns are challenges associated with the adoption of CIT in the Indian energy sector, lack of government support is not a significant challenge.

Multiple choice

What are some of the challenges faced by caste-based Kabaddi teams?

  1. Lack of funding

  2. Discrimination from other teams

  3. Lack of access to training facilities

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Caste-based Kabaddi teams often face a number of challenges, including lack of funding, discrimination from other teams, and lack of access to training facilities. These challenges can make it difficult for caste-based teams to compete at a high level.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major challenge faced by the mining industry in India?

  1. Environmental degradation

  2. Safety concerns

  3. Illegal mining

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Environmental degradation, safety concerns, and illegal mining are all major challenges faced by the mining industry in India.

Multiple choice

What are some of the challenges faced by the artisans of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. Lack of access to raw materials

  2. Lack of marketing opportunities

  3. Lack of training and skill development

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The artisans of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands face a number of challenges, including lack of access to raw materials, lack of marketing opportunities, and lack of training and skill development.