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Q1. A rare species of dragonfly, named the Long-tailed Duskhawker, has been rediscovered in which of the following tiger reserves?
- In Namdapha Tiger reserve, a rare species of dragonfly named the Long-tailed Duskhawker, has been rediscovered. They are predators of freshwater ecosystems, and help indicate healthy aquatic habitats.
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Q2. Consider the following statements regarding Article 300A of the Indian Constitution:
i) It states that no person shall be deprived of his or her property except by authority of law.
ii) This Article was inserted into the Constitution by the 44th Amendment Act of 1978, after which the right to property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights.
iii) Under it, the government can acquire private property without any compensation and without following any legal procedure if it is done in the name of public interest.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- Statement 1 is correct. Article 300A lays down that no individual can be deprived of their property unless it is done through a valid law. It acts as a safeguard against arbitrary actions by the state regarding private property. Statement 2 is correct. Before 1978, the right to property was a Fundamental Right under Article 31. The 44th Constitutional Amendment removed it from Fundamental Rights and introduced Article 300A, making it a constitutional right that is still justiciable but not enforceable through Article 32. Statement 3 is incorrect. This is the wrong statement. Even though the government can acquire property for public purposes, it must do so only by following due procedure established by law. In most cases, payment of compensation is also required as per the provisions of the law under which the acquisition is made. Arbitrary deprivation without legal authority or fair process is not permitted.
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Q3. Consider the following statements about the Magadha Empire:
i) Magadha was one of the most powerful Mahajanapadas of ancient India due to its fertile alluvial soil, abundant iron resources, and strategic geographical position.
ii) The capital of the Magadha Empire was shifted from Rajagriha to Pataliputra by King Ajatashatru of the Haryanka dynasty.
iii) Under the Nanda dynasty, Magadha maintained a massive standing army and efficient taxation system and during its reign, Alexander the Great reached till Beas river.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- Statement 1 is correct. Magadha emerged as the strongest among the sixteen Mahajanapadas. Its location in the Gangetic plains gave it rich agricultural land and access to iron ore deposits, which helped in making strong weapons. Rivers like the Ganga and Son provided natural protection and trade routes. Statement 2 is correct. King Ajatashatru (son of Bimbisara) of the Haryanka dynasty shifted the capital from Rajagriha (Girivraja) to Pataliputra (modern Patna). This move helped the empire expand northward and provided better control over the surrounding territories. Statement 3 is incorrect. This is the wrong statement. The Nanda dynasty did build a very large army and had an effective revenue system. However, it was not destroyed by Alexander the Great. Alexander’s army stopped at the Beas River and never reached Magadha. The Nanda dynasty was actually overthrown by Chandragupta Maurya, who established the Mauryan Empire.
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Q4. Consider the following statements about the Minimum Support Price.
i) It is currently fixed for 23 different crops and is primarily based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices.
ii) The the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices works under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- The Minimum Support Price is currently fixed for 23 different crops and is primarily based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices. The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices works under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
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Q5. It is an insurgent group which demands areas spread across Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, and Assam. It was split in two factions with one led by Isak Chishi Swu and Muivah, and another led by S.S Khaplang. Its ideology is mostly centred in socialist principles. Which is the insurgent group described above?
- National Socialist Council of Nagaland is an insurgent group which demands areas spread across Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, and Assam. It was split into two factions with one led by Isak Chishi Swu and Muivah called NSCN (IM) , and another led by S.S Khaplang called NSCN (K). Its ideology is mostly centred in socialist principles.