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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsFor a language to be considered as a Classical Language in India, which of the following criterion is not correct?
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Inspired by: Dravidian language family is 4,500 years old: study
Answer: (a)
- In 2004, the Government of India declared that languages that met certain requirements could be accorded the status of a “Classical Language in India”.
- Over the next few years, several languages were granted the Classical status, and demands have been made for other languages, including Marathi.
- Languages thus far declared to be Classical:
- Tamil (in 2004)
- Sanskrit (in 2005)
- Kannada (in 2008)
- Telugu (in 2008)
- Malayalam (in 2013)
- Odia (in 2014)
The criteria evolved by Government to determine declaration of a language as a Classical language is as under:-
- High antiquity of its early texts/recorded history over a period of 1500-2000 years;
- A body of ancient literature/texts, which is considered a valuable heritage by generations of speakers;
- The literary tradition be original and not borrowed from another speech community;
- The classical language and literature being distinct from modern, there may also be a discontinuity between the classical language and its later forms or its offshoots.
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Inspired by: Dravidian language family is 4,500 years old: study
Answer: (a)
- In 2004, the Government of India declared that languages that met certain requirements could be accorded the status of a “Classical Language in India”.
- Over the next few years, several languages were granted the Classical status, and demands have been made for other languages, including Marathi.
- Languages thus far declared to be Classical:
- Tamil (in 2004)
- Sanskrit (in 2005)
- Kannada (in 2008)
- Telugu (in 2008)
- Malayalam (in 2013)
- Odia (in 2014)
The criteria evolved by Government to determine declaration of a language as a Classical language is as under:-
- High antiquity of its early texts/recorded history over a period of 1500-2000 years;
- A body of ancient literature/texts, which is considered a valuable heritage by generations of speakers;
- The literary tradition be original and not borrowed from another speech community;
- The classical language and literature being distinct from modern, there may also be a discontinuity between the classical language and its later forms or its offshoots.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
- Bomkai: Odisha
- Toda Shawl: Tamil Nadu
- Dhokra Metal Work: Telangana
- Paithani: Maharashtra
Select the correct code:
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Answer: (a)
Bomkai Sari (also Sonepuri Sari) is a handloom saree from Odisha, India. It is an origin of Bomkai, Ganjam district in the state and is primarily produced by the “Bhulia” community of Subarnapur district.
The Toda Embroidery, also locally known as “pukhoor” is an art work among the Toda pastoral people of Nilgiris, in Tamil Nadu, made exclusively by their women.
Paithani is a variety of sari, named after the Paithan town in Aurangabad Maharashtra state where they are woven by hand. Made from very fine silk, it is considered as one of the richest saris in India. It is one of the most famous saris in India.It is also considered the finest silk in India.
Dhokra
- Dhokra Damar tribes are the traditional metalsmiths of West Bengal and Odisha. Their technique of lost wax casting is named after their tribe, hence Dhokra metal casting.
- The tribe extends from Jharkhand to West Bengal and Orissa; members are distant cousins of the Chhattisgarh Dhokras.
- Dhokra, or Dokra, craft from Dwariapur, West Bengal, is popular. Recently Adilabad Dokra from Telangana got Geographical Indicator tag in 2018.
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Answer: (a)
Bomkai Sari (also Sonepuri Sari) is a handloom saree from Odisha, India. It is an origin of Bomkai, Ganjam district in the state and is primarily produced by the “Bhulia” community of Subarnapur district.
The Toda Embroidery, also locally known as “pukhoor” is an art work among the Toda pastoral people of Nilgiris, in Tamil Nadu, made exclusively by their women.
Paithani is a variety of sari, named after the Paithan town in Aurangabad Maharashtra state where they are woven by hand. Made from very fine silk, it is considered as one of the richest saris in India. It is one of the most famous saris in India.It is also considered the finest silk in India.
Dhokra
- Dhokra Damar tribes are the traditional metalsmiths of West Bengal and Odisha. Their technique of lost wax casting is named after their tribe, hence Dhokra metal casting.
- The tribe extends from Jharkhand to West Bengal and Orissa; members are distant cousins of the Chhattisgarh Dhokras.
- Dhokra, or Dokra, craft from Dwariapur, West Bengal, is popular. Recently Adilabad Dokra from Telangana got Geographical Indicator tag in 2018.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to the National Legal Services Authority of India (NALSA):
- It is an initiative implementing Article 39A of the Constitution of India which provides for equal justice and free legal aid.
- It was established under an executive order of the Cabinet.
- The Chief Justice of India is patron-in-chief of NALSA while second seniormost judge of Supreme Court of India is the Executive-Chairman.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
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Inspired by: Analysis of Free Legal Aid Services in India
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/analysis-of-free-legal-aid-services-in-india/
Answer: (b)
NALSA
- National Legal Services Authority of India (NALSA) was formed on 9th November 1995 under the authority of the Legal Services Authorities Act 1987.
- Its purpose is to provide free legal services to eligible candidates (defined in Sec. 12 of the Act), and to organize Lok Adalats for speedy resolution of cases.
- The Chief Justice of India is patron-in-chief of NALSA while second seniormost judge of Supreme Court of India is the Executive-Chairman.
- There is a provision for similar mechanism at state and district level also headed by Chief Justice of High Courts and Chief Judges of District courts respectively.
Article 39A of the Constitution of India deals with Equal justice and free legal aid.
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Inspired by: Analysis of Free Legal Aid Services in India
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/analysis-of-free-legal-aid-services-in-india/
Answer: (b)
NALSA
- National Legal Services Authority of India (NALSA) was formed on 9th November 1995 under the authority of the Legal Services Authorities Act 1987.
- Its purpose is to provide free legal services to eligible candidates (defined in Sec. 12 of the Act), and to organize Lok Adalats for speedy resolution of cases.
- The Chief Justice of India is patron-in-chief of NALSA while second seniormost judge of Supreme Court of India is the Executive-Chairman.
- There is a provision for similar mechanism at state and district level also headed by Chief Justice of High Courts and Chief Judges of District courts respectively.
Article 39A of the Constitution of India deals with Equal justice and free legal aid.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsThe Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH) a planned mission to study the unexplored region from the middle of the solar corona is an initiative by:
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Inspired by: NASA’s PUNCH mission
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/nasas-punch-mission/
Answer: (a)
PUNCH Mission
- PUNCH stands for “Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere,” is focused on understanding the transition of particles from the Sun’s outer corona to the solar wind that fills interplanetary space.
- It is an initiative by NASA.
- It will consist of a constellation of four microsatellites that through continuous 3D deep-field imaging, will observe the corona and heliosphere as elements of a single, connected system.
- This is a landmark mission will image regions beyond the Sun’s outer corona.
- The Sun and the solar wind are one interconnected system, but these have until recently been studied using entirely different technologies and scientific approaches.
Incorrect
Inspired by: NASA’s PUNCH mission
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/nasas-punch-mission/
Answer: (a)
PUNCH Mission
- PUNCH stands for “Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere,” is focused on understanding the transition of particles from the Sun’s outer corona to the solar wind that fills interplanetary space.
- It is an initiative by NASA.
- It will consist of a constellation of four microsatellites that through continuous 3D deep-field imaging, will observe the corona and heliosphere as elements of a single, connected system.
- This is a landmark mission will image regions beyond the Sun’s outer corona.
- The Sun and the solar wind are one interconnected system, but these have until recently been studied using entirely different technologies and scientific approaches.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements :
- It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment, (and) Forests (and Climate Change) .
- It strives to conserve nature through action-based research, education and public awareness.
- It organizes and conducts nature trails and camps for the general public.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Inspired by: CSP 2014
Answer: (c)
Bombay Natural History Society
- The BNHS, founded on 15 September 1883, is one of the largest non-governmental organisations in India engaged in conservation and biodiversity research.
- It supports many research efforts through grants and publishes the Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society.
- Many prominent naturalists, including the ornithologists Sálim Ali and S. Dillon Ripley, have been associated with it.
- The society is commonly known by its initials, BNHS. BNHS is the partner of BirdLife International in India.
- It has been designated as a ‘Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’ by the Department of Science and Technology.
- It’s headquarter is in Mumbai and has one regional centre at Wetland Research and Training Centre, near Chilika Lake, Odisha.
Incorrect
Inspired by: CSP 2014
Answer: (c)
Bombay Natural History Society
- The BNHS, founded on 15 September 1883, is one of the largest non-governmental organisations in India engaged in conservation and biodiversity research.
- It supports many research efforts through grants and publishes the Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society.
- Many prominent naturalists, including the ornithologists Sálim Ali and S. Dillon Ripley, have been associated with it.
- The society is commonly known by its initials, BNHS. BNHS is the partner of BirdLife International in India.
- It has been designated as a ‘Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’ by the Department of Science and Technology.
- It’s headquarter is in Mumbai and has one regional centre at Wetland Research and Training Centre, near Chilika Lake, Odisha.
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