Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – November 04, 2022 [Mock Test]
November 7, 2022 November 7, 2022
1. With respect to India, consider the following statements:
- Constitution doesn’t define the word ‘minorities’.
- Only those communities notified under section 2(c) of the NCM (National Commission for Minorities) Act, 1992, by the central government are regarded as a minority.
- In TMA Pai Case, 2008, SC held that Linguistic and religious minorities are determined by taking the block or district as a unit.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:- SC (in Kerela Education Bill Case, 1958) had rejected that minorities be identified at the block or district level.
- SC (in TMA Pai Case, 2008) had said that Linguistic and religious minorities are determined by taking the state as a unit and not at the national level.
- Currently, only those communities notified under section 2(c) of the NCM (National Commission for Minorities) Act, 1992, by the central government are regarded as a minority.
- The Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Zoroastrians (Parsis) and Jains (in 2014) have been notified as minority communities.
- Constitution doesn’t define the word ‘minorities’.
2. Identify the tribal freedom fighter from the statements given below:
- Was an ardent follower of Mahatma Gandhi.
- In 1941, helped Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose escape from house arrest and travel to Germany.
- Was awarded the Tamra Patra for invaluable contribution to the freedom struggle.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Malati Mem
[B] Helen Lepcha
[C] Raghoji Bhangre
[D] Rendo Manhji
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Correct Answer: B [Helen Lepcha]
Notes:- The Ministry of Culture has released the third Comic book on stories of 20 Tribal Freedom Fighters which are as follows:
- Tilka Majhi rebelled against the atrocities of the British East India Company. He mobilized the Pahadia tribe to which he belonged and raided the Company treasury.
- Thalakkal Chanthu of the Kurichiyar tribe.
- Budhu Bhagat of the Oraon tribe
- Tirot Singh, a Khasi chief.
- Raghoji Bhangre belonged to the Mahadeo Koli tribe.
- Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu from the Santhal community. They led the Santhal in the Hul rebellion.
- Rendo Manjhi and Chakra Bisoi of the Khond tribe
- Nilambar and Pitamber who belonged to the Bhogta clan of the Kharwar tribe.
- Ramji Gond of the Gond tribe.
- Telanga Kharia of the Kharia tribe.
- Tantiya Bhil, known as the Robin Hood of the Central Provinces.
- Major Paona Brajabashi of Manipur. He was the hero of the Anglo-Manipur war. He fought like a lion but was overpowered and beheaded.
- Birsa Munda, of the Munda tribe.
- Matmur Jamoh of the Adi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh.
- Tana Bhagat of the Oraon tribe.
- Malati Mem of the Tea-garden community.
- Laxman Naik of the Bhuyan tribe.
- Helen Lepcha of the Lepcha tribe was an ardent follower of Mahatma Gandhi. In 1941 she helped Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose escape from house arrest and travel to Germany. She was awarded the Tamra Patra for her invaluable contribution to the freedom struggle.
- Pulimaya Devi Podar, after independence she continued to serve her people and was awarded the title of ‘Swatantra Sainani’.
3. Year 2022 marks 80 years of Quit India Movement, which of the following organization has/have not supported it?
- Muslim League
- Hindu Mahasabha
- Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:- On August 9, 1942, Quit India Movement was launched.
- Involvement of India in World War II without prior consultation with the leaders; failure of Cripps Mission; shortage of essential commodities; prevalence of anti-British sentiment etc are its causes.
- This movement had the active participation of women of the country. Aruna Asif Ali hoisted the national flag on the Gowalia tank maidan; Usha Mehta, on the other hand, helped set up the underground radio station to spread awareness about the movement.
- Britishers were supported by the Princely States, British Indian Army, Indian Civil Services, Viceroy’s Council (which had Indians in the majority), All India Muslim League, Indian Imperial Police.
- The Hindu Mahasabha, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) & Muslim League also opposed the Quit India Movement.
