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When The National Cadet Corps came into existence?

  1. 15 August 1948

  2. 16 July 1948

  3. 03 December 1948

  4. 26 January 1948


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Cadets Corps came into existence under the National Cadet Corps Act XXXI of 1948 which was passed in April, 1948. It came into existence on 16 July 1948.

When The National Cadet Corps Act was passed?

  1. April 1948

  2. July 1948

  3. August 1948

  4. March 1948


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Cadets Corps came into existence under the National Cadet Corps Act XXXI of 1948 which was passed in April, 1948.

Who was the founder of Indian Defence Force?

  1. Indian

  2. British

  3. Indian Army

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indian Defense Force, incorporating Europeans and Indians in separate sections, was formed by the British on 9 October 1917.

What is the Aims of National Cadet Corps?

  1. To develop character, commandership, discipline , leadership, secular outlook , sprit of adventure and the ideals of selfless service amongst the youth of the country.

  2. To create a human resource of organized, trained and motivate youth to provide leadership in all walks of life and always available for the service of the nation

  3. To provide a suitable environment to motivate the youth to take up a career in the Armed Forces.

  4. All above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aims of National Cadet Corps-

  • To develop character, commandership, discipline , leadership, secular outlook
    sprit of adventure and the ideals of selfless service amongst the youth of the country. To create a human resource of organized, trained and motivate youth to provide leadership in all walks of life and always available for the service of the nation .To provide a suitable environment to motivate the youth to take up a career in the Armed Forces.

Under whom close cooperation The Coast Guard works?

  1. Indian Navy

  2. Department of Fisheries

  3. Department of Revenue

  4. All Above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Coast Guard works in close cooperation with the Indian Navy, the Department of Fisheries, the Department of Revenue (Customs) and the Central and State police forces.

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:

List I List II
1 A person who believes in equal rights and opportunities for women and men A Communalist
2 A person who says that religion is the principal basis of community B Feminist
3 A person who thinks that caste is the principal basis of community C Secularist
4 A person who does not discriminate others on the basis of religious beliefs D Castiest


  1. 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D

  2. 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C

  3. 1-D, 2-C, 3-A, 4-B

  4. 1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

1. A person who believes in equal rights and opportunities for women and men- Feminist.2. A person who says that religion is the principal basis of community- Communalist.
3. A person who thinks that caste is the principal basis of community- Castiest.
4. A person who does not discriminate others on the basis of religious beliefs- secularist.

When we speak of gender divisions, we usually refer to _____________________.

  1. Biological difference between men and women

  2. Unequal roles assigned by the society to men and women

  3. Unequal child sex ratio

  4. Absence of voting rights for women in democracies


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gender division is a form of hierarchical social division seen everywhere. When we speak of gender division we usually refer to an unequal role assigned by the society to men and women. Gender division is the act of favouring men or boys over women and girls.

Feminists are those who argue for ________.

  1. Sexual division of labour

  2. equality of gender

  3. Opportunities for women in politics

  4. Reservation of seats in parliament


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Feminist is a person who supports feminism and makes an effort to bring about a change that helps women get equal opportunity and status within society. Feminism strives to achieve political, economic and social equality of the sexes. Also, feminist are involved in organization of activity on behalf of women's rights and interests. Hence, option B is the correct answer. 

____________ means the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

  1. Discrimination

  2. Indifference

  3. Impartiality

  4. Fairness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Discrimination involves a partial difference being made among different objects based on a certain criteria like race, caste, gender etc. Several groups have been discrimanted against in one situation or the other. In Judicial activities, discrimination is a major setback which leads to an influenced decision. The other three options that have been given indicate a completely opposite scenario where there's no difference being made.

_____ wrote a book called 'Stree-Purush Tulana'. 

  1. Savitribai Phule

  2. Madam Cama

  3. Tarabai Shinde

  4. Ramabai Ranade


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tarabai Shinde  was a feminist activist who protested patriarchy and caste in 19th century India. She is known for her published work, Stree-Purush Tulana, originally published in Marathi in 1882.