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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

Which of the following is a major challenge facing geographical research in India?

  1. Lack of funding

  2. Lack of trained researchers

  3. Lack of access to data

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Geographical research in India faces a number of challenges, including lack of funding, lack of trained researchers, and lack of access to data.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major challenge facing geographical research in India?

  1. The lack of interdisciplinary research

  2. The lack of collaboration between researchers and policymakers

  3. The lack of public awareness of the importance of geographical research

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Geographical research in India faces a number of challenges, including the lack of interdisciplinary research, the lack of collaboration between researchers and policymakers, and the lack of public awareness of the importance of geographical research.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by regional parties in India?

  1. Lack of resources

  2. Internal factionalism

  3. Changing demographics

  4. Competition from national parties
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Changing demographics is not a challenge faced by regional parties, as they are typically based on caste or linguistic identities, which are relatively stable.

Multiple choice

What is the main challenge facing the handloom industry in India?

  1. Competition from power looms

  2. Lack of skilled labor

  3. Rising costs of raw materials

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Competition from power looms, lack of skilled labor, and rising costs of raw materials are all challenges facing the handloom industry in India.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Government censorship

  2. Political pressure

  3. Economic constraints

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Media in India faces challenges such as government censorship, political pressure, and economic constraints.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major challenge to the study of ancient Indian historiography?

  1. The lack of written records

  2. The bias of ancient Indian historians

  3. The difficulty of interpreting ancient Indian texts

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The lack of written records, the bias of ancient Indian historians, and the difficulty of interpreting ancient Indian texts are all major challenges to the study of ancient Indian historiography. Ancient Indian historians often wrote from a particular perspective, and their accounts of the past may be biased. Additionally, many ancient Indian texts are difficult to interpret, as they are written in a complex and archaic language.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a potential challenge associated with the adoption of automation and AI in the Indian IT industry?

  1. High cost of implementation

  2. Lack of skilled workforce

  3. Data security and privacy concerns

  4. Increased job opportunities
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Increased job opportunities are not a challenge associated with the adoption of automation and AI, but rather a potential benefit.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a potential challenge associated with the adoption of automation and AI in the Indian agricultural sector?

  1. High cost of implementation

  2. Lack of skilled workforce

  3. Data security and privacy concerns

  4. Increased crop yields
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Increased crop yields are not a challenge associated with the adoption of automation and AI in agriculture, but rather a potential benefit.

Multiple choice

What are some of the challenges faced by aspiring athletes in Asia who seek sports scholarships?

  1. Limited scholarship opportunities

  2. Intense competition

  3. Stringent eligibility criteria

  4. Cultural and language barriers
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Correct answer
Explanation

Aspiring athletes in Asia face various challenges in securing sports scholarships, including limited scholarship opportunities, intense competition, stringent eligibility criteria, and cultural and language barriers.

Multiple choice

What are the challenges faced in implementing The Indian Legal Aid Services Act?

  1. Lack of awareness about legal aid services

  2. Inadequate funding

  3. Shortage of legal aid lawyers

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The implementation of The Indian Legal Aid Services Act faces several challenges, including lack of awareness about legal aid services, inadequate funding, and shortage of legal aid lawyers.

Multiple choice

Which Indian classical dance form was at the center of a controversy in 2021 due to its alleged portrayal of Hindu deities in a disrespectful manner?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In 2021, a Bharatanatyam performance by a renowned dancer sparked controversy due to its depiction of Hindu deities in a manner that was deemed disrespectful and offensive by some sections of the audience.

Multiple choice

Which Indian classical dance form was at the center of a controversy in 2017 due to a dispute over its origins and cultural significance?

  1. Kathak

  2. Odissi

  3. Manipuri

  4. Mohiniyattam
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In 2017, a dispute arose over the origins and cultural significance of Odissi, with some claiming it was a classical dance form while others argued it was a folk dance, leading to heated debates and discussions among dance scholars and enthusiasts.

Multiple choice

Which Indian classical dance form was at the center of a controversy in 2014 due to a dispute over its inclusion in the syllabus of a prestigious dance academy?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Manipuri
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In 2014, a dispute arose over the inclusion of Manipuri, a classical dance form from Northeast India, in the syllabus of a prestigious dance academy, leading to protests and allegations of discrimination against the dance form.

Multiple choice

What is the main challenge faced by political alliances in India?

  1. Differences in party ideologies

  2. Lack of trust among alliance partners

  3. Unequal distribution of power and resources

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Political alliances in India often face challenges such as differences in party ideologies, lack of trust among alliance partners, and unequal distribution of power and resources.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by political alliances in India?

  1. Differences in party ideologies

  2. Lack of trust among alliance partners

  3. Unequal distribution of power and resources

  4. Common electoral symbol
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Common electoral symbol is not a challenge faced by political alliances in India.