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Physical diversity refers to objects/people/animas etc. having similarity in their physical characteristic.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Physical diversity refers to objects/people/animals tec. having variety in their physical characteristic.

Which of the following were the challenges faced by the country that affected national integration?

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  1. Partition of India and Pakistan

  2. Integration of princely states

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
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Feeling of togetherness or oneness towards one’s own country is called national integration. The challenges faced by the country that affected national integration during the time of independence are the partition of India and Pakistan and integration of princely states.

Feeling of togetherness or oneness towards one's own country is called ____________.

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  1. National integration

  2. Nazism

  3. Capitalism

  4. Rationalism

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Correct Option: A
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Feeling of togetherness or oneness towards one’s own country is called 'National Integration'. India is a diverse country with many languages, religions, castes, creed, etc., but there is a feeling of oneness among people.

Which is the most important component of Indian nationalism ?

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  1. India as a dominant community whose culture has been accepted by all

  2. India is a land of minorities

  3. India has different communities with different culture but all of them preach tolerance

  4. India has a composite culture

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Correct Option: D
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Nehru had stated that India was a land of different religions communities and races but the most important thing was its unity due to a composite culture.

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. 

Which of the following agencies of public opinion serves better the interest of the rural masses in comparison to the urban ones?

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  1. Radio

  2. Cinema

  3. News Papers

  4. Television

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to a recent study, 76 percent of Indians now listen to FM radio via their mobile phones, while an average of 22.5 percent tunes in while driving. With mobile phone penetration growing in rural India, radio as a medium of mass communication is now reaching the remotest corners of the country via handsets.

Local self-government institutions help in ___________.

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  1. The National or union matters only

  2. The State matters only

  3. The local matters only

  4. All the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Local self-government institutions help in the local matters only. It is an administrative body for a small geographic  area, such as a city, town, county, or state. A local government only has control over their specific geographical region, and can not pass or enforce laws that will affect a wider area.