APSC CCE Prelims Mock Test - 6 - APSC CCE (Assam) MCQ

• Statement 1 is correct: The castes proliferated into numerous sub-castes as a result of two factors. A large number of foreigners had been assimilated into Indian society, and each group of foreigners was considered a kind of caste.

• Statement 2 is correct: As the foreigners largely came as conquerors, they were given the status of kshatriya in society. The Hunas, who came to India towards the close of the fifth century, eventually came to be recognized as one of the thirty-six clans of the Rajput’s. Even now some Rajput’s bear the title Hun. The other reason for the increase in the number of castes was the absorption of many tribal people into Brahmanical society through the process of land grants. The tribal chiefs were assigned a respectable origin, but most of their ordinary kinsmen were assigned a low origin, and every tribe became a kind of caste in its new incarnation. This process continued in some ways up to the present.

Oxford University has agreed to return a 500-year-old bronze idol of Saint Tirumankai Alvar, which was stolen from a temple in Tamil Nadu. This decision reflects growing efforts to repatriate cultural heritage items to their countries of origin.

Mohan Charan Majhi has been appointed as the new Chief Minister of Odisha. This leadership change is crucial as it may influence the state's policies and governance moving forward.

The Indian Deaf Cricket Team is scheduled to play its first bilateral series against England. This series marks an important milestone in promoting inclusivity in sports.

The UN has declared 2025 as the 'International Year of Quantum' and Technology. This initiative aims to raise awareness and promote research and development in quantum technologies.

The extreme heatwaves are caused by a weather phenomenon known as a heat dome, which occurs when high-pressure systems trap warm air, leading to prolonged high temperatures.

The theme for World Day Against Child Labour 2024 is 'Let’s act on our commitments: End Child Labour,' highlighting the urgent need to eliminate child labour and protect children's rights globally.

Sangram Singh made history by becoming the first Indian male wrestler to join mixed martial arts (MMA). This transition exemplifies the growing crossover between traditional sports and newer combat sports.

Poet Siddhalinga Pattanashetti bagged the Gudleppa Hallikeri Award, recognizing his contributions to literature and poetry within the Indian cultural landscape.

The Bogibeel Bridge in Assam is the longest road cum railway bridge in India, representing significant engineering achievement and enhancing connectivity in the region.

On June 11, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 17th installment of the PM-KISAN scheme, benefiting millions of farmers with financial assistance, which has been a key initiative of his government.

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) aims to construct houses for the poor, ensuring that basic amenities are provided to eligible families, thereby improving living conditions.

The term 'recalcitrant' refers to someone who is stubbornly disobedient or uncooperative. This word can describe individuals who resist authority or control, making it a useful term in behavioral contexts.

The Pamban Bridge connects Rameshwaram Island to the mainland of India, serving as a vital link for transportation and tourism in the region.

Peru and Slovakia signed the Artemis Accords for Space Exploration, demonstrating their commitment to international collaboration in space exploration initiatives.

In chemistry, a group (also known as a family) is a column of elements in the periodic table of the chemical elements. There are 18 numbered groups in the periodic table. 

Sufi Shah Jalal was a prominent Sufi Muslim figure who came to Sylhet in 1303 from Turkey and popularized Islam in Sylhet and Barak Valley of Assam.

Sallasthambha founded the Mlechchha dynasty in 650 C.E. According to Borgaon grant of Ratnapal, Mlechchha king Salasthambha took over Kamarupa from descendent of Naraka. Historian PC Choudhury opines that Salasthambha, the founder of Mlechchha dynasty was known as Avantivarman. Salasthambha founded the Mlechchha dynasty immediately after the death of Bhaskar Varman.

Dhoop Khel is a traditional ball game of Assam that tests speed, stamina and acrobatic skills of players.

In line number 22-23 of Allahabad pillar commissioned by Gupta King Samudragupta, the Kamrup kingdom is mentioned.

● The famous Bardoli Satyagraha occurred at this time. In 1928, under the leadership of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel the peasants organised a No Tax Campaign and in the end won their demand.

● The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 was the first Satyagraha movement inspired by Gandhi and a major revolt in the Indian Independence Movement. It was a farmer's uprising that took place in Champaran district of Bihar.

● The Kheda Satyagraha of 1918, in Kheda district of Gujarat, India during the period of the British Raj, was a Satyagraha movement organised by Mohandas Gandhi. It was a major revolt in the Indian independence movement.

● Ahmedabad Mill Strike, 1918 was one of the initial movements led by Gandhi in the beginning of the 20th century after his return from South Africa. It was one of the formative events in the political career of Mahatma Gandhi. Mahatma Gandhi intervened in a dispute between the workers and mill owners of Ahmedabad. He undertook a fast unto death to force a compromise.

• Quo Warranto means ‘by what authority or warrant’. It is issued by the court to enquire into the legality of the claim of a person to a public office. Hence, it prevents illegal usurpation of public office by a person.

• The writ can be issued only in case of a substantive public office of a permanent character created by a statute or by the Constitution. It cannot be issued in cases of ministerial office or private office.

• Any interested person and not necessarily the aggrieved person can seek Quo Warranto writ. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.

• Mandamus literally means ‘we command’. It is a command issued by the court to a public official asking him to perform the official duties that he has failed or refused to perform.

• It can also be issued against any public body, a corporation, an inferior court, a tribunal, or government for the same purpose.

• The writ of mandamus cannot be issued

  • against a private individual or body. Hence statement 2 is correct.

  • to enforce departmental instruction that does not possess statutory force

  • when the duty is discretionary and not mandatory

  • to enforce a contractual obligation

  • against the president of India or the state governors

  • against the chief justice of a high court acting in a judicial capacity

• Certiorari means ‘to be certified’ or ‘to be informed’. It is issued by a higher court to a lower court or tribunal either to transfer a case pending with the latter to itself or to squash the order of the latter in a case.

• It is issued on the grounds of excess of jurisdiction or lack of jurisdiction or error of law. Thus, unlike prohibition, which is only preventive, certiorari is both preventive as well as curative.

• Previously, the writ of certiorari could be issued only against judicial and quasi-judicial authorities and not against administrative authorities. However, in 1991, the Supreme Court ruled that the certiorari can be issued even against administrative authorities affecting the rights of individuals.

Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Statement 1 is incorrect. SEQI has been developed by NITI Aayog to evaluate the performance of States and Union Territories (UTs) in the school education sector. It has been developed through a collaborative process including key stakeholders such as the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), the World Bank and sector experts.

Statement2 Correct. Among The Large states, Kerala bagged the top spot while Uttar Pradesh scored the lowest. Among the smaller states Manipur bagged the top spot whereas Arunachal Pradesh came last. KB) NITI Aayog has released the first edition of the School Education Quality Index (SEQI).

About SEQI:

• SEQI has been developed by NITIAayog to evaluate the performance of States and UnionTerritories (UTs) in the school education sector.

• It has been developed through a collaborative process including key stakeholders such as the Ministry of Human Resource Development(MHRD), the World Banking Sector Experts.

• Statement 1 is incorrect: Debendranath Tagore, father of Rabindranath Tagore, revitalised it. Debendranath was a product of the best in the traditional Indian learning and the new thought of the West. In 1839 he founded the Tattvabodhini Sabha to propagate Rammohun Roy‟s ideas.

• Statement 2 is incorrect: The Tattvabodhini Sabha and its organ the Tatvabodhini Patrika promoted a systematic study of India‟s past in the Bengali language. It also helped spread a rational outlook among the intellectuals of Bengal.

• Option 1 is correct: In the short run an important factor in determining exchange rate movements is the interest rate differential i.e. the difference between interest rates between countries. There are huge funds owned by banks, multinational corporations and wealthy individuals which move around the world in search of the highest interest rates. If we assume that government bonds in country A pay 8 percent rate of interest whereas equally safe bonds in country B yield 10 percent, the interest rate differential is 2 percent. Investors from country A will be attracted by the high interest rates in country B and will buy the currency of country B selling their own currency.

• Option 2 is correct: Exchange rates in the market depend not only on the demand and supply of exports and imports, and investment in assets, but also on foreign exchange speculation where foreign exchange is demanded for the possible gains from appreciation of the currency. Money in any country is an asset. If Indians believe that the British pound is going to increase in value relative to the rupee, they will want to hold pounds. This expectation would increase the demand for pounds and cause the rupee-pound exchange rate to increase in the present, making the beliefs self-fulfilling.

• Option 3 is correct: When income increases, consumer spending increases. Spending on imported goods is also likely to increase. When imports increase, the demand curve for foreign exchange shifts to the right (i.e. demand of foreign currency increases). There is a depreciation of the domestic currency. If there is an increase in income abroad as well, domestic exports will rise and the supply curve of foreign exchange shifts outward. On balance, the domestic currency may or may not depreciate. What happens will depend on whether exports are growing faster than imports. In general, other things remaining equal, a country whose aggregate demand grows faster than the rest of the world’s normally finds its currency depreciating because its imports grow faster than its exports. Its demand curve for foreign currency shifts faster than its supply curve.

• In the Maneka Gandhi case (1978), the Supreme Court took a wider interpretation of Article 21 and held that the ‘right to life’ as embodied in Article 21 is not merely confined to animal existence or survival but it includes within its ambit the right to live with human dignity and all those aspects of life which go to make a man’s life meaningful, complete and worth living.

• It also ruled that the expression ‘Personal Liberty’ in Article 21 is of the widest amplitude and it covers a variety of rights that go to constitute the personal liberties of a man.

• Regarding the issue of the right to travel abroad in the case of Satwant Singh Sawhney vs D. Ramarathnam, the Supreme Court established the “expression” personal liberty takes the right of locomotion and to travel abroad.

• Supreme Court in the case of Satish Chandra Verma vs. Union of India 2019, reiterated that the right to travel abroad is a genuine and basic human right like marriage and family

  • The right to travel abroad is an important basic human right for it nourishes the independent and self-determining creative character of the individual, not only by extending his freedoms of action but also by extending the scope of his experience

• Right to reputation has been an integral part of Article 21 of the Constitution. Every individual has a right to live a dignified life. Reputation and honor are connected with dignity and thus, constitute an inalienable part of human life.

• In the recent judgment of Subramanian Swamy v. Union of India, the apex court held that the reputation of an individual is a basic element under Article 21 of the Constitution

• Supreme Court in Attorney General of India v. Lachma Devi held that the direction for the public execution of the death sentence by Rajasthan High Court was unconstitutional and violative of Article 21.

• It was further made clear that death by public hanging would be a barbaric practice. Even if the crime for which the accused has been found guilty is barbaric it would be a shame on the civilized society to reciprocate the same.

• In the case of Prem Shankar v. Delhi Administration 1980, the Supreme Court struck down the rules which stated that every person who is under trial for a non-bailable offense punishable with more than three years imprisonment has to be routinely handcuffed.

Hence option (d) is the correct answer.

Inertia of the body is proportional to the mass of the body. 5 Rs coin is heavier than 5 Rs note and 1 Rs coins. So, inertia of 5 Rs coin more than others.

The Haryanka dynasty was succeeded by the Shishunagas in the Magadhan Empire. Shishunaga was a viceroy of Banaras and was invited by the people to take over the throne.

Mountains are high landforms with a peak or summit that rises significantly above the surrounding terrain.

• Chishtiya Order was founded in India by Khwaja Moin-Uddin Chishti. It emphasised the doctrine of the unity of being with God (waḥdat al-wujūd) and members of the order were also pacifists. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

• They rejected all material goods as distractions from the contemplation of God. They abstained from connection with the secular state. The members of the Suhrawardi order, unlike the Chishtis, accepted maintenance grants from the Sultans. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.