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Question (31)

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According to the 2011 Census data presented in the chapter, Hindi was the mother tongue of about 43.63% of Indians. Approximately how many people out of every 100 had Hindi as their mother tongue?

(A) 24
(B) 34
(C) 44
(D) 64

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

43.63% is approximately 44 people out of every 100.

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Question (32)

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According to the chapter's 2011 Census table, if Bengali speakers constitute 8.03% and Marathi speakers 6.86%, what is their combined proportion approximately?

(A) 12.89%
(B) 14.89%
(C) 15.89%
(D) 16.89%

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

8.03 + 6.86 = 14.89%.

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Question (33)

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According to the table in the chapter, Hindi accounts for 43.63% and Telugu for 6.70% of speakers. Approximately what is their combined proportion?

(A) 48.33%
(B) 49.33%
(C) 50.33%
(D) 51.33%

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

43.63 + 6.70 = 50.33%.

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Question (34)

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The chapter states that the Constitution recognises 22 Scheduled Languages. If 21 languages other than Hindi are recognised, which conclusion follows?

(A) Hindi is not a Scheduled Language
(B) Hindi is included along with 21 other Scheduled Languages
(C) Only 21 languages are recognised
(D) English is the only Scheduled Language

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Hindi plus 21 other languages are recognised as Scheduled Languages.

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Question (35)

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Suppose a Central Government examination offers candidates the choice of taking the examination in any of the Scheduled Languages. Which federal principle does this arrangement demonstrate?

(A) Accommodation of linguistic diversity
(B) Linguistic majoritarianism
(C) Complete centralisation
(D) Abolition of State languages

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Allowing examination in Scheduled Languages accommodates India's linguistic diversity.

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Question (36)

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The Constitution originally envisaged stopping the use of English for official purposes in 1965. Non-Hindi-speaking States demanded its continuation, and the Centre agreed. What does this response demonstrate?

(A) Imposition of Hindi
(B) Flexibility and accommodation in language policy
(C) Abolition of English
(D) Rejection of federalism

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Continuing English along with Hindi reflected accommodation of non-Hindi-speaking States.

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Question (37)

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A State government speaks a language different from Hindi and refuses to adopt Hindi as its main official working language. Based on the chapter, which statement is most appropriate?

(A) The Centre can automatically impose Hindi
(B) States can have their own official languages
(C) The State must abolish its language
(D) Only English can be used

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

States have their own official languages, and promotion of Hindi does not mean imposing it on other States.

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Question (38)

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For many years, the same political party ruled both the Centre and most States. According to the chapter, what was one consequence?

(A) State governments did not always exercise their autonomous federal rights fully
(B) States became completely independent
(C) Coalition governments immediately became common
(D) Linguistic States disappeared

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

One-party dominance at Centre and State levels sometimes weakened the practical exercise of federal autonomy.

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Question (39)

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After 1990, regional parties became stronger and coalition governments emerged at the Centre. If a national party had 210 seats and needed support from regional parties to form a government, what political arrangement does this illustrate?

(A) Unitary government
(B) Coalition government
(C) Military government
(D) Presidential government

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

A coalition is formed when two or more parties come together to form a government.

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Question (40)

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A coalition consists of Party A with 150 seats, Party B with 80 seats and Party C with 45 seats. How many seats do they collectively hold?

(A) 245
(B) 265
(C) 275
(D) 285

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

150 + 80 + 45 = 275 seats.

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Question (31)

According to the 2011 Census data presented in the chapter, Hindi was the mother tongue of about 43.63% of Indians. Approximately how many people out of every 100 had Hindi as their mother tongue?

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Question (32)

According to the chapter's 2011 Census table, if Bengali speakers constitute 8.03% and Marathi speakers 6.86%, what is their combined proportion approximately?

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Question (33)

According to the table in the chapter, Hindi accounts for 43.63% and Telugu for 6.70% of speakers. Approximately what is their combined proportion?

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Question (34)

The chapter states that the Constitution recognises 22 Scheduled Languages. If 21 languages other than Hindi are recognised, which conclusion follows?

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Question (35)

Suppose a Central Government examination offers candidates the choice of taking the examination in any of the Scheduled Languages. Which federal principle does this arrangement demonstrate?

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Question (36)

The Constitution originally envisaged stopping the use of English for official purposes in 1965. Non-Hindi-speaking States demanded its continuation, and the Centre agreed. What does this response demonstrate?

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Question (37)

A State government speaks a language different from Hindi and refuses to adopt Hindi as its main official working language. Based on the chapter, which statement is most appropriate?

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Question (38)

For many years, the same political party ruled both the Centre and most States. According to the chapter, what was one consequence?

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Question (39)

After 1990, regional parties became stronger and coalition governments emerged at the Centre. If a national party had 210 seats and needed support from regional parties to form a government, what political arrangement does this illustrate?

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Question (40)

A coalition consists of Party A with 150 seats, Party B with 80 seats and Party C with 45 seats. How many seats do they collectively hold?

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