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Stronger Together

Weekend Roundup of Resources for our Community 

Ay! What’s good Brooklyn? How are you feeling?

As we enter the month of May still under social distancing, we know that the days are getting warmer and we yearn to be with our people more and more each day. However, once we continue practicing physical distance and social solidarity to keep our community whole, the sun, laughter, social engagements, and more will feel incredibly warm and beautiful. Right now, our community needs us and we should do what we best in NYC, spread love and help each other. Check out new opportunities to support and be supported in this week’s roundup.

If you have questions, or have more you wish to see or to spotlight, reach out. We want to hear from you so email [email protected].

Also, text 'COVID' to 692-692 to get important COVID-19 related updates sent straight to your phone. You can text 'COVIDESP' to get updates in Spanish.

Local Business Highlights of the Week:

Prepared foods, groceries, and bar items are now available for pick up from Glady's and sister restaurant, Mo’s Original. Pickups will be scheduled every Wednesday and Saturday. All orders will be picked up at Mo's Original in Crown Heights.

Tom’s Diner, our favorite family owned diner since 1936, is serving your favorite classic food options and breakfasts all day from 8 am-3 pm on weekdays and 8 am-5 pm on weekends. Take out and no contact delivery is available by ordering here.

Census

A reminder to complete the 2020 Census today at my2020census.gov.

Resources for families

NYC Children has created a resource page regarding family resources, parent/caretaker questions, family court and child care assistance.

The Arab American Association of New York (AAANY) has set up a relief network to assist families and businesses in Bay Ridge with the practical and financial challenges of the COVID-19 crisis through grants and distributions of food, supplies, and PPE (personal protective gear). TO apply for service, visit their survey form.

The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) is a national policy organization that has developed a Language Resources page for the coronavirus. Languages include, Arabic, Bengali/Bangla, Burmese, Chinese, Chuukese, English, Farsi, Fijian, Gujarati, Hakha Chin, Hawaiian, Hindi, Hmong, Llocano, Indonesian, Japanese.

C19 Help Squad is currently taking requests for both financial help purchasing food, medicine, necessary supplies, bills, rent and other expenses as well as local assistance such as welfare checks or grocery/supply delivery.

If you are a Veteran, Military member, spouse/ partner or immediate family member or Gold Star Family member, fill out the Veterans Mutual Aid survey if you are in need of groceries, need help with housing. For more information, visit the NYC Veterans Alliance.

Resources for the Undocumented Community

We Speak NYC is offering FREE weekly online classes. Join a class to meet new people, learn about New York City services available to all New York City residents, regardless of immigration status, and practice speaking English. Classes meet once a week, every week at the time listed.

ActionNYC is for every immigrant New Yorker. It offers free, safe immigration legal help in a network of trusted community organizations and schools.

The New York Immigration Coalition has developed a resource page of newly released government information in a variety of languages. To find out more, visit their COVID-19 Community Resources.

Undocu Workers Fund NYC will de distributing $200 via Venmo, Zelle or Paypal to undocumented individuals who work in the food industry in Manhattan or Brooklyn. Visit their page to find out more information about eligibility.

If you are undocumented yourself or have family members who are undocumented and have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, click on the link below to fill out the request form provided by the Bentancourt Macia Family Scholarship Foundation.

Resources for artists, freelancers, and gig workers

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) is a federal program that was included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The program provides support for Americans who are unable to work due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but do not qualify for traditional Unemployment Insurance (UI).

NYFA is administering $1,250,000 in aid to Tri-State Relief Fund to Support Non-Salaried Workers in the Visual Arts. They will distribute one-time unrestricted cash grants of $2,000 each to: freelance, contract, or non-salaried archivists, art handlers, artist/photographer’s assistants, cataloguers, database specialists, digital assets specialists, image scanners/digitizers, and registrars. Please click here for a full list of eligibility requirements and required application materials.

Volunteer Opportunities

Bed-Stuy Strong is a group of neighbors helping neighbors in a spirit of solidarity. Find out how you are able to donate, help, or in need of assistance by visiting their website.

#Brooklyn Shows Love Mutual Aid Project is a mutual aid project to any and all Brooklynites who need grocery/supply deliveries, medication pick-up/drop-offs, tenant/rent-strike organizing support, and other forms of material aid. For more information visit their website, and to sign up to volunteer click here.

Volunteer to support home-bound seniors with Heights and Hill in partnership with City Councilman Brad Lander.

Buildings & Residents

For Tenants/Landlords - Disinfection Guidance for Buildings: Check out these guidelines on how to maintain your building during COVID-19.

Property Tax issues: Got property tax issues? Check out the Department of Finance (DOF) who administers a number of benefits in the form of tax exemptions, abatements, and money-saving programs.

Remember to Follow Our Elected Officials For News:

Stay up to date with information provided by Governor Cuomo. Follow our New York State governor on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for up to date information regarding new health guidelines closures, and executive orders.

The Mayor has a new Daily Message available on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube every morning. If your constituents have questions, comments or concerns, they want him to respond to, they can send them using the hashtag #AskMyMayor

The Office of the Brooklyn Borough President provides the most up-to-date information and resources to Brooklynites. Follow these pages regularly and follow Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams on social media for real-time updates.

Interested to see what is happening on the federal level? Follow New York State Senator Chuck Schumer on Twitter and Instagram for updates on COVID-19 and information on New York State.

Follow federal updates regarding COVID-19 from Senator Gillibrand. You can follow Gillibrand on Twitter and Instagram.

Proudly serving the Hudson Valley House Representative Maloney is working hard for his constituents during the current pandemic. For more information follow Maloney on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Congresswoman for the 9th District, Yvette D. Clark is working hard in Congress to support our local communities. Follow the Congresswoman on her Twitter to receive updates on what is going on in Washington DC and resources available in your ‘hood!

Follow updates from Council Member Carlos Mechaca, representing District 38-Sunset Park, Red Hook, Greenwood Heights, and portions of Borough Park, Dyker Heights and Windsor Terrace on Facebook for more information regarding COVID-19.

Follow updates from Council Member Stephen T. Levin on Facebook and Twitter. Levein represents District 33-Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Boerum Hill and Bedford–Stuyvesant.

Follow Updates from Council Member Alicka Ampry-Samuel on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Ampry-Samuel represents District 41-Bedford Stuyvesant, Ocean Hill-Brownsville, East Flatbush, and Crown Heights.

Deana Lawson (American, born 1979). Oath, 2013. Pigment print. Brooklyn Museum, William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2015.6.1. © Deana Lawson (Photo: Image courtesy of the artist)

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divyansh215 · 4 years ago

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Dr. Pranab Mukherjee

Namashkar. You are listening to a Divyansh Garg podcast. You can now listen to my podcasts on Youtube and Spotify and get them in a blog format on tumblr. Use headphones for a better experience. On 31st August 2020 the Bharat Ratna awardee passed away. The 13th President of Independent India, one of the oldest congress leaders, he was Dr. Pranab Mukherjee. So let’s have a detailed look on his journey.

But before that, it often comes in our mind that why am I talking about this person? Aisa kya contribute kiya hai unhone hmari country ke liye? Why is he so important? The answer to this question is very simple. He was among the last of the Congress leaders to have worked closely with Indira Gandhi. Mukherjee’s death marks the end of an era in the Congress. He has severed our country as foreign, defense, commerce and finance minister. He was also a Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission. Nevertheless Mukherjee served the country as its 13th President for five years from 2012 to 2017.

So let’s begin with his journey. Pranab da was born into a Bengali family at Mirati, a village in the Bengal Presidency of British India. Unke pitaji, Kamada Kinkar Mukherjee was active in the Indian independence movement and was a member of West Bengal Legislative Council as a representative of the Indian National Congress. Unki ma thi Rajlakshmi Mukherjee. Unke do siblings bhi the: older sister Annapurna and younger brother Piyush.

On growing up he earned an MA degree in Political Science & History and an LL.B. degree; both from University of Calcutta. Unki shadi Suvra Mukherjee se hui. In 1963, he became a lecturer of Political Science at Vidyasagar College and he also worked as a Journalist before entering politics. Being a lecturer and a journalist, unhe koi idea nhi tha ki vo kabhi politics me bhi apne kadam rakhenge. But destiny wanted something else.

Pranab da’s political journey started in West Bengal when he was the election agent for VK Krishna Menon, who won the election as an independent candidate. Later, He became a member of Rajya Sabha in July 1969 on a Bangla Congress ticket. And then there was no turning back. The Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, had recognised Mukherjee's talents and recruited him to her party, the Indian National Congress. It was her who brought in the ‘little master’ to the Rajya Sabha as a member of the Bangla Congress. Mukherjee also became a Gandhi loyalist aur unhe Indira Gandhi ji ka "man for all seasons” bhi kaha jane laga.

Mukherjee received his first ministerial assignment with Indira Gandhi in 1973, first as junior minister of industrial development. Within two years, he was elevated as a deputy minister with independent charge of revenue and banking departments. Bombay smuggling underworld don Haji Mastan ke upar kai crackdowns lagwane ki wajah se ve boht hi jald surkhiyo me aane lage the.

Mukherjee was active in the Indian cabinet during the controversial Internal Emergency of 1975–77. Ruling Congress politicians of the day including Mukherjee ko aksar accuse bhi kiya jata h for using extra-constitutional powers to "wreck established norms and rules of governance." In 1982, shortly after Gandhi returned to power from the post-Emergency oblivion, she appointed Mukherjee as India’s finance minister, replacing R Venkataraman.

As finance minister, Mukherjee had fiery innings. International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan ke $1.1 billion ki instalment vapis pahuchne ke sath hi unhone puri duniya ko surprise kr diya tha. A cautious reformer, he was nevertheless the first to stoke up expenditure without letting inflation get out of hand. He also opened the NRI investment window, which pioneered sweeping changes in India’s image as a destination of foreign funds.

Lekin Indira Gandhi ke assassination ke bad Mukherjee ko congress se side kr diya gya tha. Although Mukherjee was much more experienced in politics than Indira's son, Rajiv Gandhi, it was Rajiv who gained control. Mukherjee lost his position in the cabinet and was sent to manage the regional West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee. He was considered to be Indira's likely successor and, siding with those within his party who aligned themselves against Rajiv Gandhi, Mukherjee was sidelined and eventually expelled from the mainstream.

Mukherjee's political career revived following Assassination of Rajiv Gandhi in 1991 when P. V. Narasimha Rao chose to appoint him as deputy chairman of the Indian Planning Commission and subsequently as a union cabinet minister. Mukherjee served as External Affairs Minister for the first time from 1995 to 1996 in Rao's cabinet. Mukherjee also played a pivotal role in helping the India-US civil nuclear agreement sail through despite threat of the government being toppled.

Mukherjee became Leader of the House in the Lok Sabha in 2004. Jab 2004 me Sonia Gandhi ne pm bnne se mana kr diya to ye assume kiya gya ki ab Mukherjee hi pm ki kudsi smbhalenge. However, Manmohan Singh was chosen. Though he played many important roles in Manmohan Singh’s government. He served five times as a member of Rajya Sabha and twice as a member of the Lok Sabha. He was conferred Padma Vibhusan, India’s second-highest civilian award, in 2008.

Known for his sharp memory, clarity of thought and grasp over issues, Mukherjee has the rare distinction of serving as foreign, defence, commerce and finance minister. He was also a Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission. And finally, Mukherjee served the country as its 13th President for five years from 2012 to 2017.

Apne presidential career me unka kabhi kisi bhi political party se clash nhi hua. Such a living legend he was. His story tells us about the true meaning of struggle. Kitni bar unpr saval uthaye gaye aur na jane kitni bar unhe neeche girane ki koshish ki gayi. But his calm and focused attitude was above the world’s obligations. Itna bada life lesson hme vo aaj deke gaye hai. And 2012 me, he got what he actually deserved. May his soul rest in peace. Dhanyavad.

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creepingsharia · 6 years ago

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New York: "In Collaboration With NYPD," Muslims Begin Muslim Community Patrol

Vital to their success, they work in collaboration with NYPD, whose off-duty officers led a recent training in Sunset Park.

The Voice of America article excerpted below seems to completely contradict this purported NYPD statement published by PJ Media in January 2019 disavowing any NYPD link to the Muslim Community Patrol.

Source: New York City Muslims Begin Community Safety Patrol

On a white-and-blue emblazoned Ford Taurus, a seal matching the style and color scheme of the New York Police Department (NYPD) identifies the MCP volunteer unit. Above it, the words “Assalamu alaikum” are inscribed in Arabic. “Peace be upon you.”

Patrolling the streets is just one aspect of the group’s mission. Its guiding principle is mentorship, said Khan, MCPS’ director of community affairs. Mentorship can be provided in person or by phone, 24/7, with the aim of bridging the community across religious, ethnic and language divides. New York is one of the most diverse cities in the world.

“If an immigrant came to this country from an Arabic-speaking country — and they might be in trouble or they need help — and they see Assalamu alaikum,” Islam, 28, explained, “they’ll definitely know there are Muslim people in that car, so they can come and they can ask us if they need anything.”

MCPS’ 50-plus volunteers are never armed, and they are trained to deal with crises including drug abuse, financial woes, depression and suicide prevention. They are trained in first aid, mental health, chaplaincy and basic security. Every Friday they deliver meals to the homeless in midtown Manhattan. Serving both Muslims and non-Muslims, they speak English, Arabic, Bangla, Urdu, Hindi and “some Polish.”

Vital to their success, they work in collaboration with NYPD, whose off-duty officers led a recent training in Sunset Park.

“Once people see our work, [they’ll see that] we’re here to help,” said Mahwish Fathma, MCPS’ director of operations. “We’re here to give. That’s all.”

Fathma, a 22-year-old Muslim-American of mixed Pakistani and Cambodian heritage, remembers earlier patrols, the 1970s-established Shomrim, a volunteer Hasidic Jewish civilian patrol, and the more recently formed Brooklyn Asian Civilian Observation Patrol (BACOP) — both based in Brooklyn.

“I always thought, ‘Why don’t Muslims have that? Everyone should have this,’” Fathma said. “Dealing with your own families or your own communities, it’s different. It’s always different.”

Down the street, MCPS members brush off the accusations and name-calling the group has received on social media: “Sharia Patrol,” “an Islamic invasion on the West,” “the worst-case scenario of multiculturalism,” coupled with slurs and death threats.

[CS: Unproven claims, standard Islamic victim-mongering, comments from the discredited terror-inciting SPLC, and related propaganda removed]

The Sunset Park community in Brooklyn he adds, has thrown its weight behind them today: “they see us and they know who we are.”

Adds Khan, “Our actions speak louder than our words.”

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This article shilling for Muslim patrols was paid for by U.S. taxpayers via Voice of America.

VOA is part of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), the government agency that oversees all non-military, U.S. international broadcasting. It is funded by the U.S. Congress.

Notice above and at the article link how VOA coyly avoided using the actual name of the patrol in their headline to make it much more benign and palatable to unknowing audiences? Muslims didn’t begin a Community Safety Patrol, they began a Muslim Community Patrol.

The VOA title also suggests the Muslim patrols just began, however the Muslim patrols were first reported in 2018. VOA and Muslims used the deadly attack on a terror-linked mosque in New Zealand as a prime opportunity spread their propaganda and further their faux victim/fear-mongering in an attempt to legitimize Muslim (sharia?) patrols.

The deep state runs deep across hundreds of U.S. government agencies.

Some embedded links above won’t work because WordPress is Anti-Free Speech and enforces sharia law.

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giftcardgive · 3 years ago

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Congress: থেকে বুড়ো হাবলা কর্মীদের বাদ দিলে ঘুরে দাড়াতে পারবে কংগ্রেস। মন্তব্য দিব্যেন্দু চট্টপাধ্যায়।

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doonitedin · 3 years ago

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In a searing attack on Congress, Trinamool mouthpiece calls it ‘incompetent’

KOLKATA: The Congress is “incompetent” and incapable of keeping its flock together, the Trinamool Congress mouthpiece Jago Bangla said in an editorial published on Thursday morning, hours after 12 of the 17 Congress legislators in the 60-member Meghalaya assembly exited the party and joined the TMC. The mouthpiece, which earlier said Banerjee and not Sonia Gandhi is the face of the opposition in…

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surya-kulshreshtha · 3 years ago

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UPSC 2021 Civil Services Examination Answer Key Paper 1

1. With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhutti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshwara were famous a) Jain monks b) Playwrights c) temple architects d) philosophers

2. Consider the following statements:

i) The Montague-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting voting rights to all women above the age of 21. ii) The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women reserved seats in the legislature.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

Statement 2 is correct. The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women reserved seats in the legislature.

3. With reference to 8th August 1942 in Indian History, which one of the following statements is correct? a) The Quit India Resolution was adopted by AICC b) The Viceroy’s Executive Council was expanded to include more Indians. c) The Congress ministries resigned in seven provinces. d) Cripps proposed an Indian Union with full Dominion Status once the Second World War was over.

4. Which among the following is associated with ‘’Songs from Prison’’, a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English?

a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak b) Jawaharlal Nehru c) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi d) Sarojini Naidu

5. With reference to medieval India, which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size? a) Paragana-Sarkar-Suba b) Sarkar-Paragana-Suba c) Suba-Sarkar-Paragana d) Paragana-Suba-Sarkar

Learning Zone: Mughal Empire was divided into Suba, Sarkar, Pargana and Village. However, the question is to arrange in ascending order in terms of size. So Option A is the correct answer.

6. Who among the following was associated as Secretary with Hindu Female School which later came to be known as Bethune Female School? a) Annie Besant b) Debendranath Tagore c) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar d) Sarojini Naidu

7. In the context of Colonial India, Shah Nawaz Khan, Prem Kumar Sehgal and Gurbaksh Singh Dhillion are remembered as

a) Leaders of Swadeshi and Boycott Movement b) Members of the Interim Government in 1946 c) Members of the Drafting Committee in the Constituent Assembly d) Officers of the Indian National Army

8. With reference to Indian History, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The Nizamat of Arcot emerged out of Hyderabad State 2. The Mysore Kingdom emerged out of Vijayanagara Empire 3. Rohilkhand Kingdom was formed out of the territories occupied by Ahmad Shah Durani

Select the correct answer using the code given below a) 1 and 2 b) 2 only c) 2 and 3 d) 3 only

9. Which one of the following statements is correct? a) Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of Waghora river. b) Sanchi Stupa lies in the gorge of Chambal river. c) Pandu-lena Cave Shrines lie in the gorge of Narmada River. d) Amaravati Stupa lies in the gorge of Godavari river.

10. Consider the following statements: 1. 21st February is declared to be International Mother Language Day by UNICEF. 2. The demand that Bangla has to be one of the national languages was raised in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

11. With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements: 1. It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty. 2. It is the only circular temple built in India 3. It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region. 4. Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind the Indian Parliament building. Which of the statements given above are correct?

a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 4 d) 2, 3 and 4

12. Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing water into connected reservoirs? a) Dholavira b) Kalibangan c) Rakhigarhi d) Ropar

13. In the first quarter of the seventeenth century, in which of the following was/were the factory/factories of the English East India Company located? 1. Broach 2. Chicacole 3. Trichinopoly

Select the correct answer using the code given below. a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 c) 3 only d) 2 and 3

14. From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the following kingdoms were holding power in Northern India? 1. The Guptas of Magadha 2. The Paramaras of Malwa 3. The Pushyabutis of Thanesar 4. The Yadavas of Devagiri 5. The Yadavas of Devagiri 6. The Maitrakas of Valabhi

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1, 2 and 5 b) 1, 3, 4 and 6 c) 2, 3 and 4 d) 5 and 6

15. According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagar Empire were experts in which of the following areas? 1. Wrestling 2. Astrology 3. Accounting 4. Soothsaying

Select the correct answer using the code given below

a) 1, 2 and 3 only b) 1, 3 and 4 only c) 2 and 4 only d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

16. With reference to Madanapalle of Andhra Pradesh, which one of the following statements is correct?

a) Pingali Venkaya designed the tricolour Indian National Flag here. b) Pattabhi Sitaramaiah led the Quit India Movement of the Andhra region from here. c) Rabindranath Tagore translated the National Anthem from Bengali to English here. d) Madam Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott set up headquarters of Theosophical Society first here.

17. Consider the following pairs:

Historical place : Well-known for

1. Burzahom : Rock-cut shrines 2. Chandra-ketugargh : Terracotta art 3. Ganeshwar : Copper artefacts Which of the pairs given above is correctly matched? a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 c) 3 only d) 2 and 3

18. Consider the following statements

1. It was during the reign of Iltumish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the fugitive Khwarezm prince. 2. It was during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq that Taimur occupied Multan and crossed the Indus. 3. It was during the reign of Deva Raya II of Vijayanagara Empire that Vasco da Gama reached the coast of Kerala.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 c) 3 only d) 2 and 3

19. Consider the following statements:

1. St.Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order 2. St.Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church is dedicated to him there 3. The Feast of St.Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa each year.

Which of the statements given above are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

20. With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Mitakshara was the civil law for upper castes and Dayabhaga was the civil law for lower castes. 2. In the Mitakshara system, the sons can claim the right to the property during the lifetime of the father whereas, in the Dayabhaga system, it is only after the death of the father that the sons can claim the right to the property. 3. The Mitakshara system deals with the matters related to the property held by male members only of a family, whereas the Dayabhaga system deals with the matters related to the property held by both male and female members of a family. Select the correct answer using the code given below. a) 1 and 2 b) 2 only c) 1 and 3 d) 3 only

21. The money multiplier in an economy increases with which one of the following?

a) Increase in the Cash Reserve Ratio in the banks. b) Increase in the Statutory Liquidity Ratio in the banks c) Increase in the banking habit of the people d) Increase in the population of the country

22. With reference to Indian economy, demand-pull inflation can be caused/increased by which of the following?

1. Expansionary policies 2. Fiscal stimulus 3. Inflation-indexing wages 4. Higher purchasing power 5. Rising interest rates

Select the correct answer using the code given below. a) 1, 2 and 4 only b) 3, 4 and 5 only c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

23. With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Retail investors through demat account can invest in Treasury Bills and Government of India Debt Bonds in primary market 2. The ‘’Negotiated Dealing System-Ordering Matching’’ is a government securities trading platform of the Reserve Bank of India. 3. The ‘’Central Depository Services Ltd’’ is jointly promoted by the Reserve Bank of India and the Bombay Stock Exchange. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 c) 3 only d) 2 and 3

24. With reference to ‘’Water Credit”, consider the following statements:

1. It puts microfinance tools to work in the water and sanitation sector. 2. It is a global initiative launched under the aegis of the World Health Organization and the World Bank. 3. It aims to enable the poor people to meet their water needs without depending on subsidies.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

25. In India, the central bank’s function as the ‘’lender of last resort’’ usually refers to which of the following?

1. Lending to trade and industry bodies when they fail to borrow from other sources 2. Providing liquidity to the banks having a temporary crisis 3. Lending to governments to finance budgetary deficits

Select the correct answer using the code given below a) 1 and 2 b) 2 only c) 2 and 3 d) 3 only

26. ‘’R2 Code of Practices’’ constitute a tool available for promoting the adoption of

a) Environmentally responsible practices in the electronics recycling industry b) Ecological management of ‘’Wetlands of International Importance” under the Ramsar Convention c) Sustainable practices in the cultivation of agricultural crops in degraded lands d) ‘’Environmental Impact Assessment’’ in the exploitation of natural resources

27. Why is there a concern about copper smelting plants?

1. They may release lethal quantities of carbon monoxide into the environment 2. The copper slag can cause the leaching pf some heavy metals into the environment 3. They may release sulphur dioxide as a pollutant

Select the correct answer using the code given below

a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

28. With reference to furnace oil, consider the following statements:

1. It is a product of oil refineries 2. Some industries use it to generate power 3. Its use causes sulphur emissions into the environment

Which of the statements given above are correct?

a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

29. What is blue carbon?

a) Carbon captured by oceans and coastal ecosystems b) Carbon sequestered in forest biomass and agricultural soils c) Carbon contained in petroleum and natural gas d) Carbon present in the atmosphere

30. In nature, which of the following is/are most likely to be found surviving on a surface without soil? 1. Fern 2. Lichen 3. Moss 4. Mushroom

Select the correct answer using the code given below

a) 1 and 4 only b) 2 only c) 2 and 3 d) 1, 3 and 4

31. Consider the following statements:

1. The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is appointed by the Central Government. 2. Certain provisions in the Constitution of India give the Central Government the right to issue directions to the RBI in the public interest. 3. The Governor of the RBI draws his power from the RBI Act.

Which of the above statements are correct?

a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

32. With reference to the casual workers employed in India, consider the following statements:

1. All casual workers are entitled for employees Provident Fund Coverage 2. All casual workers are entitled for regular working hours and overtime payment 3. The government can by a notification specify that an establishment or industry shall pay wages only through its bank account.

Which of the above statements are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

33. Which among the following steps is most likely to be taken at the time of an economic recession? a) Cut in tax rates accompanied by increase in interest rate b) Increase in expenditure on public projects c) Increase in tax rates accompanied by reduction of interest rate d) Reduction of expenditure on public projects

34. Consider the following statements

Other things remaining unchanged, market demand for a good might increase if

1. Price of its substitute increases 2. Price of its complement increases 3. The good is an inferior good and income of the consumers increases 4. Its price falls

Which of the above statements are correct? a) 1 and 4 only b) 2, 3 and 4 c) 1, 3 and 4 d) 1, 2 and 3

35. With reference to Urban Cooperative Banks in India, consider the following statements:

1. They are supervised and regulated by local boards set up by the State Governments. 2. They can issue equity shares and preference shares. 3. They were brought under the purview of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 through an Amendment in 1996 Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

36. Indian Government Bond yields are influenced by which of the following?

1. Actions of the United States Federal Reserve 2. Actions of the Reserve Bank of India 3. Inflation and short-term interest rates.

Select the correct answer using the code given below a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 only c) 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

37. Consider the following:

1. Foreign currency convertible bonds 2. Foreign institutional investment with certain conditions 3. Global depository receipts 4. Non-resident external deposits

Which of the above can be included in Foreign Direct Investments?

a) 1, 2 and 3 b) 3 only c) 2 and 4 d) 1 and 4

38. Consider the following statements:

The effect of devaluation of a currency is that it necessarily

1. Improves the competitiveness of the domestic exports in the foreign markets 2. Increase the foreign value of domestic currency 3. Improves the trade balance

Which of the above statements is/are

a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 c) 3 only d) 2 and 3

39. Which one of the following effects of creation of black money in India has been the main cause of worry to the Government of India?

a) Diversion of resources to the purchase of real estate and investment in luxury housing b) Investment in unproductive activities and purchase of precious stones, jewellery, gold etc. c) Large donations to political parties and growth of regionalism d) Loss of revenue to the State Exchequer due to tax evasion

40. Which one of the following is likely to be one of the most inflationary in its effects?

a) Repayment of public debt b) Borrowing from the public to finance a budget deficit c) Borrowing from the banks to finance a budget deficit d) Creation of new money to finance a budget deficit

41. Which one of the following is used in preparing a natural mosquito repellent?

a) Congress grass b) Elephant grass c) Lemon grass d) Nut grass

42. Consider the following kinds of organisms: 1. Copepods 2. Cyanobacteria 3. Diatoms 4. Foraminifera

Which of the above are primary producers in the food chains of oceans? a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 c) 3 and 4 d) 1 and 4

43. Consider the following animals 1. Hedgehog 2. Marmot 3. Pangolin To reduce the chance of being captured by predators, which of the above organisms rolls up/roll up and protects/protect its/their vulnerable parts? a) 1 and 2 b) 2 only c) 3 only d) 1 and 3

44. With reference to the ‘’New York Declaration on Forests’’, which of the following statements are correct?

1. It was first endorsed at the United Nations Climate Summit in 2014 2. It endorses a global timeline to end the loss of forests 3. It is a legally binding international declaration 4. It is endorsed by governments, big companies and indigenous communities. 5. India was one of the signatories at its inception

Select the correct answer using the code given below a) 1, 2 and 4 b) 1, 3 and 5 c) 3 and 4 d) 2 and 5

45. Magnetite particles, suspected to cause neurodegenerative problems are generated as environmental pollutants from which of the following?

1. Brakes of motor vehicles 2. Engines of motor vehicles 3. Microwave stoves within homes 4. Power plants 5. Telephone lines

Select the correct answer using the code given below a) 1, 2, 3 and 5only b) 1, 2 and 4 only c) 3, 4 and 5 only d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

46. Which one of the following is a filter feeder?

a) Catfish b) Octopus c) Oyster d) Pelican

47. In the case of which of the following biogeochemical cycles, the weathering of rocks is the main source of release of nutrients to enter the cycle? a) Carbon cycle b) Nitrogen cycle c) Phosphorus cycle d) Sulphur cycle

48. Which of the following are detritivores?

1. Earthworms 2. Jellyfish 3. Seahorse 4. Woodlice Select the correct answer using the code given below a) 1, 2 and 4 only b) 2, 3, 4 and 4 only c) 1, 3 and 5 only d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

49. The ‘’Common Carbon Metric’’ supported by UNEP, has been developed for

a) Assessing the carbon footprint of building operations around the world b) Enabling commercial farming entities around the world to enter carbon emission trading c) Enabling governments to assess the overall carbon footprint caused by their countries d) Assessing the overall carbon foot-print caused by the use of fossil fuels by the world in a unit time

50. Which of the following have species that can establish a symbiotic relationship with other organisms?

1. Cnidarians 2. Fungi 3. Protozoa

Select the correct answer using the code given below: a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

51. Under the Indian constitution concentration of wealth violates (a) The right to equality (b) The Directive Principles of State Policy (C) The Right to freedom (d) the Concept of Welfare

52. What is the position of the Right to Property in India? (a) Legal right available to citizens only (b) Legal right available to any person (C) Fundamental Right available to citizens only (d) Neither fundamental Right nor legal right.

53. What was the exact constitutional status of India on 26th January, 1950? (a) A democratic Republic (b) A Sovereign Democratic Republic (C) A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic (d) A Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic

54. Constitutional government means. (a) a representative government of a nation with federal structure (b) a government whose Head enjoys nominal powers (C) a government whose Head enjoys nominal powers (d) a government limited by the terms of the Constitution

55. With reference to India, the terms ‘halbi, Ho and Kui” pertain to (a) dance forms of Northwest India (b) musical Instruments (C) pre-historic cave paintings (d) tribal languages

56. Consider the following statements in respect of Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards. (a) Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are titles under the Article 18(1) of the Constitution of India. (b) Padma Awards, which were instituted in the year 1954, were suspended only once. (C) The number of Bharat Ratna Awards is restricted to a maximum of five in a particular year. Which of the above statements are not correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (C) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

57. Consider the following statements: Statement 1: The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Arbor Day Foundation have recently recognized Hyderabad as 2020 Tree City of the World Statement 2: Hyderabad was selected for the recognition for a year following its commitment to grow and maintain the Urban forests. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (a) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1 (b) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1. (C) Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is not correct. (d) Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct.

58. Consider the following statements in respect of the Laureus World Sports Award which was instituted in the year 2000: 1. American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award. 2. The award was received mostly by ‘Formula One ‘Players so far. 3. Roger Federer received this award maximum number of times compared to others. Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

59. Consider the following statements in respect of the 32nd Summer Olympics: 1. The official motto for the Olympics is ‘A New World’ 2. Sport Climbing, Surfing, Skateboarding, Karate and Baseball are included in this Olympics. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

60. Consider the following statements in respect of the ICC World Test Championship: 1. The finalists were decided by the number of matches they won. 2. New Zealand was ranked ahead of England because it won more matches than England. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (C) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

61. Consider the following statements: 1. ‘Right to the City’ is an agreed human right and the UN-Habitat monitors the commitments made by each country in this regard. 2. ‘Right to the City’ gives every occupant of the city the right to reclaim public spaces and public participation in the city. 3. ‘Right to the City’ means that the State cannot deny any public service or facility to the unauthorised colonies in the city. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 3 only (c) 1 and 2 (d) 2 and 3

62. With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Judicial custody means an accused is in the custody of the concerned magistrate and such accused is locked up in police station, not in jail. 2. During judicial custody, the police officer in charge of the case is not allowed to interrogate the suspect without the approval of the court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

63. With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, parole cannot be denied to such prisoner because it becomes a matter of his/her right. 2. State Governments have their own Prisoners Release on Parole Rules. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

64. At the national level, which ministry is the nodal agency to ensure effective implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006? (a) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climatic change. (b) Ministry of Panchayat Raj (C) Ministry of Rural Development (d) Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

65. A legislation which confers on the executive or administrative authority an unguided and uncontrolled discretionary power in the matter of the application of law violates which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India? (a) Article 14 (b) Article 28 (C) Article 32 (d) Article 44

66. Which one of the following in Indian polity is an essential feature that indicates that it is federal in character? (a) The independence of the judiciary is safeguarded (b) The Union Legislature has elected representatives from constituent units. (C) the Union cabinet can have elected representatives from regional parties (d) The Fundamental rights are enforceable by Courts of Law.

67. Which one of the following best defines the term “State”? (a) A community of persons permanently occupying a definite territory independent of external control and possessing an organized government. (b) A politically organized people of a definite territory and possessing an authority to govern them, maintain law and order, protect their natural rights and safeguard their means of sustenance. (C) A number of persons who have been living in a definite territory for a very long time with their own culture, tradition and government. (d) A society permanently living in a definite with a central authority, an executive responsible to the central authority and an independent judiciary.

68. With reference to Indian Judiciary, consider the following statements. 1. Any retired judge of the Supreme Court of India can be called back to sit by the Chief Justice of India with prior permission of the President of India. 2. A High court in India has the power to review its own judgement as the Supreme Court does. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (C) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

69. With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. There is only one citizenship and one domicile. 2. A citizen by birth only can become the Head of State. 3. A foreigner once granted the citizenship cannot be deprived of it under any circumstances. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (C) 1 and 3 (d) 2 and 3

70. Which of the following factors constitutes the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy? (a) A committed judiciary (b) Centralization of powers (C) Elected government (d) Separation of powers.

71. The vegetation of savannah consists of grassland with scattered small trees. The forest development in such areas is generally kept in check by one or more or a combination of some conditions. Which of the following are such conditions? 1. Burrowing animals and termites. 2. Fire 3. Grazing herbivores 4. Seasonal rainfall 5. Soil properties Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and2 (b) 4 and 5 (c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 3 and 5

72. With reference to the water on the planet Earth, consider the following statements: 1. The amount of water in the rivers and lakes is more than the amount of groundwater. 2. The amount of water I n polar ice caps and glaciers is more than the amount of groundwater. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

73. Consider the following statements: 1. Moringa (drumstick tree) is a leguminous evergreen tree. 2. Tamarind tree is endemic to south Asia. 3. In India, most of the tamarind is collected as minor forest produce. 4. India exports tamarind and seeds of moringa. 5. Seeds of moringa and tamarind can be used in the production of biofuels. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1, 2, 4 and 5 (b) 3, 4 and 5 (c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 1,2, 3 and 5

74. The black cotton soil of India has been formed due to the weathering of (a) Brown forest soil (b) Fissure volcanic rock (c) Granite and schist (d) Shale and limestone

75. With reference to recent developments regarding ‘Recombinant vector Vaccines’, consider the following statements: 1. Genetic engineering is applied in the development of these vaccines. 2. Bacteria and viruses are used as vectors. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

76. In the context of hereditary diseases, consider the following statements: 1. Passing on mitochondrial diseases from parent to child can be prevented by mitochondrial replacement therapy either before or after in vitro fertilization of egg. 2. A child inherits mitochondrial diseases entirely from mother and not from father. Which of the statements given above is’/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

77. Bollgard I and Bollgard II technologies are mentioned in the context of (a) Clonal propagation of crop plants (b) Developing genetically modified crop plants (c) Production of plant growth substances (d) Production of biofertilizers

78. In a pressure cooker, the temperature at which the food is cooked depends mainly upon which of the following? 1. Area of the hole in the lid 2. Temperature of the flame 3. Weight of the lid Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3

Q79. Consider the following: 1. Bacteria 2. Fungi 3. Virus Which of the above can be cultured in an artificial/ synthetic medium? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3

80. Consider the following statements: 1. Adenoviruses have single-stranded DNA genomes whereas retroviruses have double-stranded DNA genomes. 2. Common cold is sometimes caused by an adenovirus whereas AIDS is caused by a retrovirus. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

81. How is permaculture farming different from conventional chemical farming? 1. Permaculture farming discourages monocultural practices but in conventional chemical farming, monoculture practices are predominant. 2. Conventional chemical farming can cause increase in soil salinity but the occurrence of such phenomenon is not observed in permaculture farming. 3. Conventional chemical farming is easily possible in such regions. 4. Practice of mulching is very important in permaculture farming but not necessarily so in conventional chemical farming. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4 (c) 4 only (d) 2 and 3

82 With reference to ‘palm oil’, consider the following statements: (a) The palm oil tree is native to Southeast Asia. (b) The palm oil is a raw material for some industries producing lipstick and perfumes. (c) The palm oil can be used to produce biodiesel. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

83. With reference to the Indus River system, of the following four rivers, three of them pour into one of the which joins the Indus direct. Among the following, which one is such river that joins the Indus direct? (a) Chenab (b) Jhelum (c) Ravi (d) Sutlej

84. With references to India, Didwana, Kuchaman, Sargol and khatu are the names of (a) Glaciers (b) Mangrove areas (c) Ramsar sites (d) Saline lakes

85. Consider the following Rivers: 1. Brahmani 2. Nagavali 3. Subarnarekha 4. Vamsadhara Which of the above rise from the Eastern Ghats? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 4 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 3

86. Consider the following statements: 1. The Global Ocean Commission grants licenses for seabed exploration and mining in international waters. 2. India has received licenses for seabed mineral exploration in international waters. 3. ‘Rare earth minerals’ are present on the seafloor in international waters. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q87. Among the following, which one is the least water-efficient crop? (a) Sugarcane (b) Sunflower (c) Pearl millet (d) Red gram

88. Consider the following statements: 1. In the tropical zone, the western sections of the oceans are warmer than the eastern sections owing to the influence of trade winds. 2. In the temperate Zone, westerlies make the eastern sections of oceans warmer than the western sections Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 and 2

89. In the context of India’s preparation for Climate-smart Agriculture, consider the following statements : 1. The ‘Climate-Smart village’ approach in India is a part of a project led by climate change, Agriculture and food security (CCAFS), an international research programme. 2. The project of CCAFS is carried out under Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) headquartered in France. 3. The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in India is one of the CGIAR’S research centers. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3

90. “Leaf litter decomposes faster than in any other biome and as a result the soil surface is often almost bare. Apart from trees, the vegetation is largely composed of plant forms that reach up into the canopy vicariously, by climbing the trees or growing as epiphytes, rooted on the upper branches of trees.” This is the most likely descriptions of (a) Coniferous forest (b) Dry deciduous forest (c) Mangrove forest (d) Tropical rain forest

91. Water can dissolve more substances than any other liquid because. (a) It is dipolar in nature. (b) It is a good conductor of heat (c) It has high value of specific heat (d) It is an oxide of hydrogen

92. With reference to street-lighting, how do sodium lamps differ from LED lamps? 1. Sodium lamps produce light in 360 degrees but it is not so in the case of LED lamps. 2. As street-lights, sodium lamps have longer life span than LED lamps. 3.The spectrum of visible light from sodium lamps is almost monochromatic while LED lamps offer significant colour advantages in street-lighting. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 3 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

93. The term ‘ACE2” is talked about in the context of (a) genes introduced in the genetically modified plants (b) development of India’s own satellite navigation system (c) radio collars for wildlife tracking (d) spread of viral diseases

94. Bisphenol A (BPA), a cause of concern, is a structural/key component in the manufacture of which of the following kinds of plastics? (a) Low-density polyethylene (b) Polycarbonate (c) Polyethylene terephthalate (d) Polyvinyl Chloride.

95. ‘Triclosan” considered harmful when exposed to high levels for a long time, is most likely present in which of the following? (a) Food preservatives (b) Fruit ripening substances (c) reused plastic containers (d) Toiletries.

96. Which one of the following is a reason why astronomical distance are measured in light-years? (a) Distance among stellar bodies do not change. (b) Gravity of stellar bodies does not change. (c) Light always travels in straight line. (d) Speed of light is always same.

97. We adopted parliamentary democracy based on the British model, but how does our model differ from that model? 1. As regards legislation, the British Parliament is supreme or sovereign but in India, the power of the parliament to legislate is limited. 2. In India, matters related to the constitutionality of the Amendment of an Act of the Parliament are referred to the Constitution Bench by the Supreme Court. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

98 With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements: 1. N. Gopalaswamy Iyenger Committee suggested that a minister and a secretary be designated solely for pursuing the subject of administrative reform and promoting it. 2. In 1970, the Department of personnel was constituted on the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Commission, 1966, and this was placed under the Prime Minister’s charge. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

99. ‘Right to Privacy’ is protected under which Article of the constitution of India? (a) Article 15 (b) Article 19 (c) Article 21 (d) Article 29

100. Consider the following statements: 1. In India, there is no law restricting the candidates from contesting in one Lok Sabha election from three constituencies. 2. In 1991 Lok Sabha Election, Shri Devi Lal contested from three Lok Sabha constituencies. 3. As per the existing rules, if a candidate contests in one Lok Sabha election from many constituencies, his/her party should bear the cost of bye-elections to the constituencies vacated by him/her in the event of him/her winning in all the constituencies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 (d) 2 and 3

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