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Which of the following is a fundamental duty mentioned in the Indian constitution?

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  1. To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India and respect religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities

  2. Promote international peace and security

  3. Maintain just and honourable relations between nations

  4. Encourage settlements of international disputes by mutual agreement

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India and respect religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities is the fundamental duty that is mentioned in Indian constitution. It is very important for Indian population which has a mix of different cultures living together.

To proclaim the unity of freedom struggle, the song 'the blood of Hindus and Muslims flows together' was sung. This song was sung after which of the following incidents?

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  1. Round table conference

  2. Mahatma Gandhis assassination

  3. Jalianwala Bagh massacre

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 It was written during Jalianwala Bagh massacre that took place on 13 April 1919 in which many non-violent Indian protestors were shot dead by British soldiers.

Which of the following problems is not considered or confronted by the National Integration Council?

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  1. Linguism

  2. Casteism

  3. Cyber-security threat

  4. Threat of regional violence

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

National integration council is a group of senior politicians and public figures who gather and look ways to solve communalism, casteism and regionalism. It doesn’t have any role to play in Cyber-security threat.

Who among the following heads the National Integration Council in India?

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  1. President

  2. Vice President

  3. Prime Minister

  4. A retired Chief Justice of Supreme Court

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

National Integration Council is a group of senior politicians and public figures who gather and look ways to solve communalism, casteism and regionalism. It was started in 1962. The head of National Integration Council is Prime Minister. 

Which of the following is an example of unity in diversity in India?

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  1. The people of India, living in different parts, speak different languages

  2. All Indians share the same national pride of having India as their motherland

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The phrase ‘unity in diversity’ is coined by Jawaharlal Nehru. This term is very appropriate to describe India, which is, in spite of being diverse with many languages, religions, castes, creed etc. there is a feeling of oneness among people. The phrase was used by Jawaharlal Nehru in his book ‘Discovery of India’ because all Indians share the same national pride of having India as their motherland in spite of many differences.

National integration is necessary for building ___________.

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  1. Strong nation

  2. Prosperous nation

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

National integration is the feeling of togetherness towards our own country irrespective of religion, caste, race, culture etc. National integration is important for building a strong and prosperous nation. National integration helps in stabilizing the democracy and increases the economic growth.

Feelings and sentiments of nationhood emerged in India mainly during ____________.

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  1. Satavahana period

  2. Mughal rule

  3. Guptas era

  4. Freedom struggle

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Feelings and sentiments of nationhood emerged mainly during freedom struggle. British exploited India in all the ways possible. Due to emerging social awakening ideas by few intellectuals led to the growth of brotherhood among Indian population.

Who coined the phrase 'Unity in Diversity'?

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  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Rabindranath Tagore

  4. Bankim Chandhra Chatterji

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The phrase ‘unity in diversity’ is coined by Jawaharlal Nehru. This term is very appropriate to describe India, which is, in spite of being diverse with many languages, religions, castes, creed etc. there is a feeling of oneness among people. The phrase was used by Jawaharlal Nehru in his book ‘Discovery of India’.

Which of the following promote national integration? 

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  1. Constitutional provisions

  2. Governmental initiatives

  3. National Festivals and symbols

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Feeling of togetherness or oneness towards one’s own country is called National integration. India, which is, in spite of being diverse with many languages, religions, castes, creed etc. there is a feeling of oneness among people. Following promote national integration: Constitutional provisions, governmental Initiatives, national festivals and symbols.

Which of the following is an initiative of the government to promote national integration?

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  1. Election Commission

  2. Lok Adalats

  3. National Integration Council

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Initiative of government to promote national integration is National Integration Council. National integration council is a group of senior politicians and public figures who gather and look ways to solve communalism, casteism and regionalism. It was started in 1962. The head of National integration council is prime minister.