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Stubborn : Resistance : : _______ : ____
a) fragrant : stench
b) indulgent : restraint
c) sorrow : sadness
d) avaricious : greed
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Kiran Reddy answered
Stubborn is an adjective for a person or personality and resistance is the trait shown by that personality.
 Similarly, avarice which is an adjective for a person's mind and greed is the important trait of that mind.

Nation: President :: State:_____
  • a)
    Chief Minister                       
  • b)
    Governor    
  • c)
    Minister                                            
  • d)
    Leader       
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

In the context of the relationship between a nation and its leader, the corresponding relationship between a state and its leader is that of a Governor. The correct answer is option B.

Explanation:
A nation is a sovereign political entity that is typically governed by a President. The President is the head of state and is responsible for representing the nation both domestically and internationally. The President is usually elected by the citizens of the nation and holds significant executive powers.

Similarly, a state is a subnational political entity within a nation. It is typically governed by a Governor who serves as the head of the state government. The Governor is responsible for representing the state's interests and implementing state policies. The Governor is usually appointed or elected within the state, depending on the specific constitutional provisions of the nation.

The role of a Governor is similar to that of a President at the state level. Both positions involve executive authority and leadership responsibilities. The Governor represents the state within the nation, interacts with the federal government, and oversees the implementation of state laws and policies.

The Governor is appointed to the position by the President or elected by the citizens of the state, depending on the constitutional framework of the nation. In some cases, the Governor may also serve as the ceremonial head of the state, performing duties such as opening and closing legislative sessions, granting pardons, and awarding honors.

Therefore, the correct analogy for the relationship between a nation and its leader (President) is the relationship between a state and its leader (Governor). The Governor serves as the chief executive of the state, just as the President serves as the chief executive of the nation.

(For questions 14-18)
Rules
A. The fundamental right to freedom of association includes the right to form an association as well as not join an association.
B. The fundamental right to freedom of association also includes the freedom to decide with whom to associate.
C. The fundamental right to freedom of association does not extend to the right to realize the objectives of forming the association.
D. Fundamental rights are applicable only to laws made by or administrative actions of the State and do not apply to actions of private persons.
E. Any law in contravention of fundamental rights is unconstitutional and therefore cannot bind any person.
Facts
Gajodhar Pharmaceuticals, a private company, offered an employment contract of two years to Syed Monirul Alam. One of the clauses in the employment contract provided that Syed Monirul Alam must join Gajodhar Mazdoor Singh (GMS), one of the trade unions active in Gajodhar Pharmaceuticals.
Q. Decide which of the following propositions can be most reasonably inferred through the application of the stated legal rules to the facts of this case:
  • a)
    The employment contract offered to Monirul Alam to join GMS is legal as it does not restrict his freedom not to join any association
  • b)
    The condition requiring Monirul Alam to join GMS cannot bind him as it impinges on his freedom not to join any association.
  • c)
    The employment contract infringes Syed Monirul Alam’s freedom to decide with whom to associate and therefore is legally not enforceable.
  • d)
    Syed Monirul Alam cannot claim a fundamental right to freedom of association against Gajodhar Pharmaceuticals and therefore, the contract would bind him even though his freedom of association is restricted.   
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Anaya Patel answered
Syed Monirul Alam cannot claim a fundamental right to freedom of association against Gajodhar Pharmaceuticals and therefore, the contract would bind him even though his freedom of association is restricted.
Refer rule D.

Which article has abolished the child labour?
  • a)
    Art. 27
  • b)
    Art. 24
  • c)
    Art. 25
  • d)
    Art. 29
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Anaya Patel answered
Article 24 of the Indian constitution clearly states that, "No child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or employed in any hazardous employment.

Birds : Wing : : Fish : ?
  • a)
    Water                                      
  • b)
    Tail                   
  • c)
    Fin                                                           
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Dia Mehta answered
The forelimbs are modified into wings, which is the only organ of flight. These consist of a framework of bones, muscles, nerves, feathers, and blood vessels. The wings have a large surface area. They also support the bird in the air.
And on the other hand,Fins located in different places on the fish serve different purposes such as moving forward, turning, keeping an upright position or stopping. Most fish use fins when swimming.

Doctor : Nurse :: ? : Follower
  • a)
    Employer        
  • b)
    Leader
  • c)
    Worker                            
  • d)
    Manager
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Kavya Sharma answered
Just as a nurse follows the doctor's instructions, so also a follower works as directed by the leader.
So, answer is (B) Leader.

Knight : Chivalry : : Traitor: _________
a)Spy
b)turncoat
c)despicability
d)betrayal 
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Arya Roy answered
The definition of Chivalry can be described as a term often related to medieval institution of knighthood referring to the codes of conduct, including courtly love, adhered to by Medieval knights with gallant knightly values including honor, bravery, courteousness and honesty. Chivalry was the honor code of the knight.Betrayal is correct answer.

Lightning : Thunder : : Virus: ______
a) bacteria                                                
b) worms
c) infection                                               
d) contamination
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Dia Mehta answered
Thunder is caused by lightning. Similarly, viruses cause infection. Viruses infect a host by introducing their genetic material into the cells and hijacking the cell's internal machinery to make more virus particles.

Disease: Medicine  :: Planet: _____
  • a)
    Astrology                                               
  • b)
    Astronomy      
  • c)
    Sun                                   
  • d)
    Orbit        
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Kiran Reddy answered
Medicine is the science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, similarly astronomy is the branch of science which deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole.
It represents that both ase study of the given words.

Assertion (A): All minorities, whether based on religion or language, shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
Reason (R): Institutions established by the minorities are not entitled to governmental aid and government is not under an obligation to give aid.
  • a)
    Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  • b)
    Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  • c)
    A is true but R is false
  • d)
    A is false but R is true
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Minority Rights and Educational Institutions

Assertion: All minorities, whether based on religion or language, shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.

Reason: Institutions established by the minorities are not entitled to governmental aid and government is not under an obligation to give aid.

The correct answer is option C, where A is true but R is false.

Explanation:

The Constitution of India guarantees minorities the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice under Article 30. This right is not limited to religious minorities but extends to linguistic minorities as well. This right is considered essential to preserve the identity and culture of these minorities.

However, the reason given in option R is not entirely correct. While it is true that institutions established by minorities are not entitled to governmental aid, it is not true that the government is not under an obligation to give aid. The government is obligated to provide aid to all educational institutions, including those established by minorities, if they meet certain criteria.

The criteria for providing aid to educational institutions, including those established by minorities, are laid down in the Constitution as well as various laws and policies. For example, the government may provide aid to institutions that meet certain standards of quality and infrastructure, or those that offer courses in subjects of national importance.

In conclusion, while minorities do have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice, the government may provide aid to these institutions if they meet certain criteria. Therefore, option A is true, but option R is false.

It was Sunday on Jan 1, 2006. What was the day of the week Jan 1, 2010?
  • a)
    Sunday
  • b)
    Saturday
  • c)
    Friday   
  • d)
    Wednesday   
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

On 31st December, 2005 it was Saturday.
Number of odd days from the year 2006 to the year 2009 = (1 + 1 + 2 + 1) = 5 days.
∴ On 31st December 2009, it was Thursday.
Thus, on 1st Jan, 2010 it is Friday.

The writ of certiorari is issued by a superior court
  • a)
    To an inferior court to stop further proceedings in a particular case
  • b)
    To an inferior court to transfer the record of proceedings in a case for its review
  • c)
    To an officer to show his right to hold a particular office
  • d)
    Both A and B
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Nishtha Pandey answered
Certiorari is a remedy used by superior court to quash an order or decision of a lower court or administrative body without any jurisdiction. The writ of certiorari can be issued by the SC or any HC for quashing the order passed by any inferior court.

January 1st 1992 was a Wednesday. what day of the week was January 1, 1993?
  • a)
    Friday
  • b)
    Saturday
  • c)
    Thursday
  • d)
    Monday
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Preeti Khanna answered
1992 being a leap year it had two odd days show the first day of the year 1993 was today beyond so Wednesday i.e it was Friday.

Buddha gave his first sermon at the Deer Park in -
  • a)
    Magadha
  • b)
    Sarnath
  • c)
    Sanchi
  • d)
    Lumbini
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Eshaan Kapoor answered
After attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, Gautam Buddha went to Sarnath (ancient Isipatana) near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. It was at the deer park in Sarnath that he preached his first discourse onthe Four Noble Truthsto a group of five monks and set in motion the Wheel of Dharma. Sarnath is mentioned by the Buddha as one of the four places of pilgrimage.

Something said by the while giving judgment that was not essential to the decision of the case or observation made by the judge, but it is not binding on the future cases is known as
  • a)
    Ration decidendi
  • b)
    Obiter dictum
  • c)
    Both a and b
  • d)
    None of the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Shubham Mishra answered
The answer should be option b) Obiter dictum

The phrase "Obiter dictum" means- A judicial opinion which is not necessary for the decision of the case before the court. Such statements lack the force of precedent but may nevertheless be significant.

Which one of the following writ protects personal freedom?
  • a)
    Quo warranto
  • b)
    Mandamus
  • c)
    Certiorari
  • d)
    Habeas corpus
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Aryan Khanna answered
The writ of habeas corpus is issued to prevent the illegal detention of a person and to secure his/her release in such case, therefore, habeas corpus protects the “personal freedom” of a person.

Rights related to the Members of armed forces are mentioned in
  • a)
    Art. 32
  • b)
    Art. 33
  • c)
    Art. 34
  • d)
    Art. 35
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Anaya Patel answered
By article 33 of the Constitution, Parliament is empowered to enact laws determining to what extent any of the rights conferred by Part III of the Constitution shall, in their application to the members of the Armed Forces or the Forces charged with the maintenance of public order, be restricted or abrogated so as to ensure the proper discharge of their duties and the maintenance of discipline among them.
 

Under the writ of Mandamus, the Court can
  • a)
    Ask the person to be produced
  • b)
    Order to transfer the case from one court
  • c)
    Ask to let a person free for a temporary period
  • d)
    Direct the Government to do or not to do a thing
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Anaya Patel answered
The Literal meaning of Mandamus is "we command". It is an order issued by the court to a public official, public body, government or any corporation asking them to perform a duty which they have failed or refused to perform or stopping them not to exercise their function if it goes beyond the control of law.

Which one of the following fundamental rights is restrained by the preventive detention act?
  • a)
    Right to equality
  • b)
    Right to freedom
  • c)
    Right to religion
  • d)
    Right to constitutional remedies
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Aryan Khanna answered
Preventive detention infringes the right to freedom of the person who has been detained under preventive detention Act. Article-22 provides for protection against arrest and detention in certain cases, including preventive detention cases.

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