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Multiple choice political science our society marginalisation in india understanding marginalisation challenges and solutions

Pick odd one in the following options ______________.

  1. Black marketing

  2. Hoarding

  3. Profiteering

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Among the given options profiteering is odd because hoarding and black marketing is the illegal handling of goods where as a profiteer is someone who makes unreasonable profit especially during times of emergency like cyclones, floods etc.

Multiple choice political science our society marginalisation in india understanding marginalisation challenges and solutions

Which of the following are the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances act 1985?

  1. It is illegal for a person to produce/manufacture/cultivate narcotic drugs without licence

  2. It is illegal for a person to sell or purchase narcotic drugs without licence

  3. Both A and B

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, commonly referred to as the NDPS Act, is an Act of the Parliament of India that prohibits a person to produce any narcotic drug or psychotropic substance. 

Following provisions are included in this Act.

  • It is illegal for a person to produce/manufacture/cultivate narcotic drugs without a license.
  • It is illegal for a person to sell or purchase narcotic drugs without a license.

Multiple choice political science our society marginalisation in india understanding marginalisation challenges and solutions

Which of the following is the name of operation handled to nab the forest brigand Muniswami Veerappan?

  1. Operation Silkworm

  2. Operation Cocoon

  3. Operation Sandalwood

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Operation Cocoon was the operation launched by the special task force of Tamil Nadu Police to nab the forest brigade Veerappan and his associates, who were dominant in Sathyamanglam Forest in the south Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. The operation was headed by K. Vijay Kumar and N. K. Senthsmarai Kannan. Veerappan was shot dead in the operation on 18th October 2004 along with his three associates.

Multiple choice political science our society marginalisation in india understanding marginalisation challenges and solutions

Muniswami Veerappan is known for the smuggling of which of the following?

  1. Redwood

  2. Sandalwood

  3. Teakwood

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Muniswami Veerappan was a notorious Indian brigand and dacoit.  He was active for nearly 30 years in the forests of Kerela, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. He was known for sandalwood smuggling, poaching, killing the police officer and evading them.

Multiple choice political science our society marginalisation in india understanding marginalisation challenges and solutions

According to 2009 data, which of the following goods have been purchased illegally by maximum percentage of Indians?

  1. DVDs or CDs

  2. Clothes

  3. Software for computers

  4. Perfume
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

According to 2009 data, the goods that have been purchased illegally by maximum percentage of Indians are DVDs or CDs. The act of selling DVDs or CDs illegally is called piracy. It renders heavy loss to film industry.

Multiple choice political science our society marginalisation in india understanding marginalisation challenges and solutions

COFEPOSA stands for ________.

  1. Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities

  2. Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Procurement of Smuggling Activities

  3. Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Preservation of Smuggling Activities

  4. Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Proclamation of Smuggling Activities
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

COFEPOSA stands for COFEPOSA or the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act. It was passed in the year 1974. It was passed to retain foreign currency and prevent smuggling.

Multiple choice political science our society marginalisation in india understanding marginalisation challenges and solutions

NCB which is responsible for fighting drug trafficking and the abuse of illegal substances was established in __________.

  1. 1986

  2.  1988

  3. 1985

  4. 1989
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

NCB stands for Narcotics Control Bureau which is a drug law enforcement and intelligence agency of India responsible for fighting against  drug trafficking and the abuse of illegal substances. The Narcotics Control Bureau was created on 17 March 1986.

Multiple choice political science our society marginalisation in india understanding marginalisation challenges and solutions

Yellow cake, an item of smuggling across border, is __________.

  1. Crude form of cocaine

  2. Crude form of heroine

  3. Uranium oxide

  4. Unrefined gold
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Yellow cake, an item of smuggling across border, is Uranium oxide. Uranium oxide smuggled across border as yellow cake. Enriched uranium can be used in making illegal nuclear explosive that is dangerous to humanity.