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A film star whose parents were both factory workers illustrates __________.

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  1. upward intergenerational mobility

  2. no change in mobility

  3. downward intergenerational mobility

  4. none of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Upward intergenerational mobility refers to the advancement or upliftment of the status of the family person in a generation. In a society where acting or working in the film industry is associated with the reputation and fame illustrated the accomplishment of growth in society. Thus, the up-gradation of the status of a person who becomes a film star while belonging to the family of factory workers denotes upward intergenerational growth.

Who of the following ruled in Zimbabwe since its independence from white-rule? 

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  1. Kenneth Kaunda

  2. Nelson Mandela

  3. P. Johnson

  4. Robert Mugabe

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Robert Mugabe who served Zimbabwe as it's Prime Minster after its independence from white-rule. He was a revolutionary and a politician. He served Zimbabwe both as its Prime Minister as well as its President. 

India's vastness and diversities of religion, language and way of life give her a unique place. We have to see that we do not do well on differences and work towards unity.
We can achieve this by
(a) developing tolerance towards all
(b) evoking the Constitution to meet rights
(c) making national interest over regional interest
(d) promoting regional culture
Which of the above are most appropriate?

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  1. a, c

  2. a, d

  3. a, b, d

  4. a, c, d

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India's vastness and diversities of religion, language and way of life give her a unique place. We have to see that we do not dwell on differences and work towards unity.
We can achieve this by:-

  • Promoting regional culture.
  • Developing tolerance towards all.
  • Making national interest over regional interest.

What do you mean by "Unity in Diversity"?

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  1. People of different religions are united

  2. People of different regions are united

  3. People speaking different languages are united

  4. All the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Unity in diversity means oneness in the varieties. India is the best country proving this concept for many years. India is a country where it is very clear to see unity in diversity because people of many religions, race, cultures and traditions live together. They celebrate festivals together, have trade relations with each other, etc. 

"With this salt, l am shaking the foundations of the Empire."
This statement was made during a nonviolent campaign which was led by whom?

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  1. Nelson Mandela

  2. Patrick Henry

  3. Sun Yat-sen

  4. Mohandas K. Gandhi

  5. Brennus of Gaul

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

On 12th March 1930, Gandhi inaugurated the Civil Disobedience Movement by conducting the historic 'Dandi Salt March', where he broke the Salt Laws imposed by the British Government. Followed by seventy-nine ashramites, Gandhi embarked on his march from his Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi that is located on the shores of the Arabian Sea.

On 6th April 1930, after a prayer, Gandhi raised a lump of salty mud and declared, ‘with this, I am shaking the foundations of the British Empire’. He then boiled it in seawater, producing illegal salt. He asked his thousands of followers to do the same and broke the salt law.

State whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F).
The Commissioner and the administrative staff implement the decisions taken by the Councillor's Committees and the councillors.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Councillor's Committees and the Councillors decide on issues. The complicated decisions that affect the entire city are taken by the Councillor's Committees. The Councillors are elected 

The Commissioners and the administrative staff implemented the decisions which are taken by the Councillors and the Councillor's Committees. The Commissioner and the administrative staff are appointed.

State whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F).
Larger houses have to pay less taxes.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

People who own home have to pay a property tax as well as taxes for water and other services. The larger the house the more the tax.

Gangabai rushed to the house of _________.

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  1. Ward Councillor

  2. District Collector

  3. Supredendent of Police

  4. District Judge

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gangabai rushed to the house of ward councillor.

Municipal Corporation is concerned with all matters that concern the residents of the ____________.

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  1. State

  2. District

  3. City

  4. Town

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A Municipal Corporation is a local governing body that administers urban areas having a population more than one million. It is responsible for performing the functions that are concerned with the residents of that particular area like bigger cities, metropolitan cities etc. It is responsible for the following functions:-

1. Urban planning.
2. Sanitation and drinking water.
3. Public health.
4. Safeguarding the interest of the weaker section.
5. Urban poverty alleviation.etc.

The Municipal Council is the form of the local government body for _________.

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  1. Small cities

  2. Big cities

  3. Metropolitan cities

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Municipal Councils are established for the administration of towns and smaller cities. They are also known as municipalities, municipal committee, municipal board, etc. It has three authorities, namely, the council, the standing committee, and the chief executive officer.