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Democratic decentralisation in India means ______.

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  1. Establishment of Panchayati Raj

  2. More financial decentralization in favour of the states

  3. Decentralisation of power in bureaucratic structures

  4. Distribution of powers among three organ of the government

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Panchayati Raj generally refers to the system introduced by constitutional amendment in 1992, although it is based upon the traditional panchayat system of South Asia. The Panchayati Raj system was formalized in 1992, following a study conducted by a number of Indian committees on various ways of implementing more decentralized administration in the Democracy.

In respect of provisions under Article $3$ for formation and alteration of States what is true about the "Principles relating to a change of sovereignty in international Law".

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  1. Are applicable to a re-organization of territory of a State

  2. Are not applicable to a re-organization of territory of a State

  3. India is not a subject to International law

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B

What is the meant by public facility?

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  1. Services which are meant for everyone

  2. Services used by all public and are part of system

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C

What is mean by 'shramdaan'?

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  1. Voluntary contribution of labour

  2. Voluntary contribution of money

  3. Voluntary contribution of blood

  4. Voluntary contribution of meal

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shramdaan means a voluntary contribution of people to any physical activity that requires physical effort. For example cleaning of lanes of villages by a group of people, cleaning of beaches, construction of temples or small village utility etc. Shramdaan is made of two words. "Shram" means labour and "daan" means contribution.

What was a big problem at Hiware Bazar village in Ahmednagar district?

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  1. Water shortage

  2. Cleanliness

  3. Social disputes

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hiware Bazar is a village in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. In 1972, the village experience severe drought. water shortage was a serious problem in that village prior to 1989. After 1989, the villagers started to do rainwater harvesting and drip-irrigation for water conservation. These things helped to fight against water scarcity. Now this village is known for its irrigation system and water conservation program.

Group of people living in a specific area is called a community. 

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A

Turning a blind eye towards problems makes them ________. 

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  1. Worst

  2. Best

  3. Finest

  4. Perfect

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are several issues that affect our day to day life. Like education disparity, violence in homes and society, unequal distribution of resources,  poverty, etc. Turning a blind eye towards problems makes them worst. We should face the problems and should take proper measure to improve it. 

If the disputes are not serious, they can be solved _________.

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  1. Globally

  2. Mutually

  3. Nationally

  4. Distantly

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A dispute is an argument or disagreement over something. For example, the dispute between master and his servant, the dispute between workers and employers, the dispute between father and his son, etc. If the disputes are not serious, they should be solved within themselves mutually. But sometimes it becomes so serious that people need to visit courts for a solution.

The problems faced by people in cities and villages can be called problems or issues of civic life.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Civic life is the public life of the citizen concerned with the affairs of community and nation. It is different from a private or personal life, which is devoted to the pursuit of private interests. The problems faced by people in cities and villages are civic issues. For examples, the problem of potholes in roads, pollution etc. These issues affect not only an individual but affect society as a whole. It disturbs public life altogether.

What are the public services which we use at home?

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  1. Water and Electric supply

  2. Health services

  3. Education and transport

  4. All of above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

We all use public services and facilities. Water supply, electricity supply, health services, education and transport are some important public services. These services are meant for everyone. Our school is also a part of a system.