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Which of the following are constitutional provisions and laws for the protection of the rights of the Scheduled Castes in India?

1.Article 17 of the Constitution of India

2.The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955

3.The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 and 3 only	B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1, 2 and 3	D) 2 and 3 only

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

Protective arrangements: Such measures as are required to enforce equality, to provide punitive measures for transgressions, to eliminate established practices that perpetuate inequities, etc.A number of laws were enacted to implement the provisions in the Constitution. Examples of such laws include The Untouchability Practices Act, 1955, Scheduled Casteand Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, The Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act, 1993, etc. Despite legislation, social discrimination and atrocities against the backward castes continued topersist

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Which of the following layers of the atmosphere makes Radio Communication possible?

A) Troposphere	B) Thermosphere
C) Ionosphere	D) Stratosphere

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ionosphere

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Which of the following is natural fiber?

A) Silk	B) Rayon
C) Nylon	D) Polyester

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Silk

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From the national point of view, which of the following indicates micro approach?

A) Study of sales of mobile phones by BSNL	B) Unemployement among Women
C) Per capita income in India	D) Inflation in India

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Study of sales of mobile phones by BSNL

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Which world heritage site comprises of the tomb of Iltumish?

A) Humayun's Tomb	B) Mahabodhi Temple Complex
C) Qutub Minar	D) Red Fort Complex

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Qutub Minar

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Who was the trusted General of the Mughal emperor Akbar?

A) Raja Todar Mal	B) Man Singh I
C) Birbal	D) Tansen

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Man Singh I

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Which empire is regarded as the Golden Age of Hinduism?

A) Maurya	B) Mughal
C) Gupta	D) Chola

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Gupta

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Which battle led to the downfall of the Vijayanagar empire?

A) Battle of Takkolam	B) Battle of Talikota
C) Battle of Kanwah	D) Battle of Panipat

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