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Contemporary Indian Issues

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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 organisation of commerce and management the nature of the indian economy part 2 industrial revolution in india subsidies, industrial policy and trade policy cottage and small scale industries

Main Hurdle in steady industrial development in India is?

  1. Lack of capital

  2. insufficient basic infrastructure

  3. Limited market

  4. technical backwardness
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C Correct answer
Explanation

While capital and infrastructure are issues, a limited domestic market (due to low purchasing power) has historically been a major hurdle for the steady growth of industrial production in India.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Name the former DGP of Punjab who passed away recently and was known for rooting out militancy from Punjab___________.

  1. K.P.S. Gill

  2. V.K. Bhawra

  3. Prabodh Kumar

  4. Parag Jain
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A Correct answer
Explanation

K.P.S. Gill was a former DGP of Punjab known for his role in ending militancy in the state. He passed away in 2017.

Multiple choice

Turkey's first electric car is the...

  1. Araba.

  2. Togg.

  3. Giysi.

  4. Gott.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Togg is Turkey's first domestically produced electric vehicle brand. It was developed by the Automobile Joint Venture Group of Turkey.

Multiple choice

What is the major problem of India?

  1. terrorism

  2. poor water quality

  3. overpopulation

  4. major religious disputes
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C Correct answer
Explanation

India faces significant challenges due to its massive population size, which puts immense pressure on infrastructure, resources, and public services.

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

Which among the following is a problem faced by the energy sector in India?

  1. Theft of power and poor recovery of costs.

  2. Inadequate power supply.

  3. Most State Electricity Boards (SEBs) are financially weak.

  4. All of the above.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian energy sector faces multiple challenges, including theft, poor cost recovery, supply shortages, and the financial instability of State Electricity Boards (SEBs).

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india strategy for poverty eradication programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge

Which of the following are problems associated with poverty alleviation measures in India?

  1. Disjointed programmes

  2. Unsatisfactory administration

  3. Lack of linkages with overall strategy of development

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Poverty alleviation in India has faced systemic challenges including disjointed planning, administrative corruption, and a lack of integration with broader economic development strategies.

Multiple choice

What is the main challenge to energy security in India?

  1. Lack of access to energy resources.

  2. Unreliable energy supply.

  3. High cost of energy.

  4. All of the above.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

India faces a number of challenges to energy security, including lack of access to energy resources, unreliable energy supply, and high cost of energy.

Multiple choice

What are the primary challenges faced by the transportation sector in India in terms of social equity?

  1. Insufficient infrastructure in rural areas

  2. Lack of affordable and accessible public transportation

  3. Inadequate transportation options for people with disabilities

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The transportation sector in India faces several challenges in terms of social equity, including insufficient infrastructure in rural areas, lack of affordable and accessible public transportation, and inadequate transportation options for people with disabilities.

Multiple choice

What are some of the key challenges facing maternal and child health education in India?

  1. High rates of illiteracy among women.

  2. Poverty.

  3. Cultural barriers.

  4. Lack of access to healthcare.

  5. All of the above.
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Maternal and child health education in India faces a number of challenges, including high rates of illiteracy among women, poverty, cultural barriers, and lack of access to healthcare.

Multiple choice

What is a potential challenge in accessing Indian journals for educational purposes?

  1. Copyright restrictions and licensing issues.

  2. Limited availability of digital versions of Indian journals.

  3. High subscription costs for Indian journals.

  4. All of the above.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Accessing Indian journals can be challenging due to copyright issues, limited digital availability, and high subscription costs.

Multiple choice

What are some of the challenges faced by PIL in India?

  1. A. Lack of awareness among the public

  2. B. Limited resources for PIL litigation

  3. C. Judicial reluctance to intervene in policy matters

  4. D. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

PIL in India faces challenges such as lack of awareness among the public, limited resources for PIL litigation, and judicial reluctance to intervene in policy matters.

Multiple choice

What are some of the future prospects and challenges for PIL in India?

  1. A. Expanding the scope of PIL to address new and emerging issues

  2. B. Enhancing the capacity of courts to handle PIL cases effectively

  3. C. Promoting public awareness and education about PIL

  4. D. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The future prospects and challenges for PIL in India include expanding the scope of PIL to address new and emerging issues, enhancing the capacity of courts to handle PIL cases effectively, and promoting public awareness and education about PIL.

Multiple choice

What is a key challenge faced by Indian universities in attracting international students?

  1. Lack of awareness about Indian universities

  2. High tuition fees

  3. Limited English-language programs

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Indian universities face several challenges in attracting international students, including lack of awareness, high tuition fees, and limited English-language programs.

Multiple choice

What is a key challenge faced by international students in India?

  1. Language barriers

  2. Cultural differences

  3. Financial difficulties

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

International students in India may face a range of challenges, including language barriers, cultural differences, and financial difficulties.