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The judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the Vishakha Case pertains to

A) sexual harassment in the work-place B) Sati
C) dowry death D) rape
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) sexual harassment in the work-place

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Vishakha and others v State of Rajasthan was a 1997 Indian Supreme Court case where Vishakhaand other women groups filed Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against State of Rajasthan and Union of India to enforce the fundamental rights of working women under Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India.The court decided that the consideration of "International Conventions and norms are significant for the purpose of interpretation of the guarantee of gender equality, right to work with human dignity in Articles 14, 15, 19(1)(g) and 21 of the Constitution and the safeguards against sexual harassment implicit therein.

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There are total _________ parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha constituency) in Maharashtra.

A) 11 B) 19
C) 10 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 19

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What is the major aim of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana?

A) To provide electricity B) To provide LED bulbs
C) To provide LPG connections D) To construct village roads
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To provide LPG connections

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A writ of _________ means that the court orders that the arrested person should be presented before it.

A) Habeas Corpus B) Mandamus
C) Prohibition D) Quo Warranto
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Habeas Corpus

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Which Fundamental Right in the Indian Constitution includes abolition of untouchability?

A) Right to Liberty and Personal Freedom B) Right to Freedom of Religion
C) Right to Equality D) Cultural and Educational Rights
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Right to Equality

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Which Fundamental Right in the Indian Constitution prohibits trafficking, forced labour, and children working under 14 years of age?

A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom
C) Right against Exploitation D) Right to Freedom of Religion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Right against Exploitation

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In case of equal voting, who among the following can cast only a casting vote in Lok Sabha?

A) President of India B) Prime Minister of India
C) Chief Justice of India D) Speaker of Lok Sabha
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Speaker of Lok Sabha

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The Union Ministry of Human Resource Development has released the ‘All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) Report 2016-17. Which of the following state has topped in terms of Gross Enrolment Ratio in Higher Education?

A) Tamil Nadu B) Kerala
C) Rajasthan D) Maharashtra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Tamil Nadu

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The Union Ministry of Human Resource Development has released the ‘All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) Report 2016-17. Tamil Nadu has topped in terms of Gross Enrolment Ratio in Higher Education.Note: Tamil Nadu recorded 46.9% GER. GER is the ratio of enrolment in higher education to population in the eligible age group (18-23 years).

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