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

  1. Linguism

  2. Casteism

  3. Cyber-security threat

  4. Threat of regional violence


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?

  1. President

  2. Vice President

  3. Prime Minister

  4. A retired Chief Justice of Supreme Court


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?

  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


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 ___________.

  1. Strong nation

  2. Prosperous nation

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these


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 ____________.

  1. Satavahana period

  2. Mughal rule

  3. Guptas era

  4. Freedom struggle


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'?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Rabindranath Tagore

  4. Bankim Chandhra Chatterji


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? 

  1. Constitutional provisions

  2. Governmental initiatives

  3. National Festivals and symbols

  4. All of these


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?

  1. Election Commission

  2. Lok Adalats

  3. National Integration Council

  4. None of these


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. 

Which of the following are considered as challenges to national integration?

  1. Communalism

  2. Regionalism

  3. Linguism

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

Which of the following is included in the Preamble of Indian Constitution?

  1. Unity and integrity of the nation as a major objective

  2. Planning as objective

  3. To achieve best place in worlds economy

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

‘Unity and integrity of the nation as a major objective’ is included in the preamble of Indian constitution. This is very important because India has a wide variety of cultures mixed up and living together without hurting or harming each other.