DSWO • Paper-IV
Which of these is caused by change in caste system?
A)
Occupational mobility
B)
Upholding the supremacy of Brahmins
C)
Caste based occupation
D)
Untouchability
Based on established principles in the relevant subject area, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Untouchability' (Option D).
DSWO • Paper-IV
Demand of separate state of Gorkhaland is an example of
A)
Ethnic movement
B)
Peasant movement
C)
Backward classes movement
D)
Women’s movement
Based on established principles in the relevant subject area, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Women’s movement' (Option D).
DSWO • Paper-IV
Poverty lines are estimated by the:
A)
Department of Economic Affairs
B)
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
C)
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
D)
Planning Commission
Based on established principles in the relevant subject area, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Planning Commission' (Option D).
DSWO • Paper-IV
Which among the following states has the highest sex ratio?
A)
Andhra Pradesh
B)
Kerala
C)
Meghalaya
D)
Mizoram
Based on established principles in the relevant subject area, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Mizoram' (Option D).
DSWO • Paper-IV
Infant mortality rate is calculated by documenting the death of children of which age group?
A)
0-1 year
B)
0-2 years
C)
0-2.5 years
D)
0-6months
Based on established principles in the relevant subject area, the correct and most appropriate choice is '0-1 year' (Option A).
DSWO • Paper-IV
According to AR Desai:
A)
Colonial rule established a new form of capitalism in India and destroyed the industry of village artisan systems.
B)
The British introduced new strata in Indian society which made a united nationalist effort difficult.
C)
The British unintentionally incited Indians to revolt by encroaching upon their lands to build the railways.
D)
The proletariat masses under the leadership of Gandhi shaped the nature of Indian nationalism.
Based on established principles in the relevant subject area, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'The British unintentionally incited Indians to revolt by encroaching upon their lands to build the railways.' (Option C).
DSWO • Paper-IV
Which among the following religions in India is comparatively biggest?
A)
Buddhism & Jainism combined
B)
Christianity
C)
Sikhism
D)
Zoroastrianism & Judaism combined
Based on established principles in the relevant subject area, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Sikhism' (Option C).
DSWO • Paper-IV
A movement that attempts to take the society towards a state of perfection is
A)
Resistance Movement
B)
Utopian Movement
C)
Revolutionary Movement
D)
Expressive Movement
Based on established principles in the relevant subject area, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Utopian Movement' (Option B).
DSWO • Paper-IV
In which year did the Government of India announced the first National Population Policy?
A)
1952
B)
1956
C)
1976
D)
1957
Based on established principles in the relevant subject area, the correct and most appropriate choice is '1956' (Option B).
DSWO • Paper-IV
The owners of business and industries in industrial society are
A)
Capitalists
B)
Proletariats
C)
Kisans
D)
Mazdoors
Based on established principles in the relevant subject area, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Mazdoors' (Option D).
DSWO • Paper-IV
Which of the following programmes is not specific to the welfare of tribals alone:
A)
Eklavya Model Residential School
B)
Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojna
C)
Pradhan Mantri Jan JatiyaVikas Mission
D)
Pradhan Mantri Jan Suraksha Yojana
Based on established principles in the relevant subject area, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Pradhan Mantri Jan JatiyaVikas Mission' (Option C).
DSWO • Paper-IV
What did Mahatma Gandhi consider as sin and shame in India?
A)
Poverty
B)
Illiteracy
C)
Corruption
D)
Caste conflict
Based on established principles in the relevant subject area, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Caste conflict' (Option D).
DSWO • Paper-IV
Which among the following was not based on religion or ethnicity?
A)
Bhagalpur Violence 1989
B)
Bombay Riots 1993
C)
Nellie Massacre 1983
D)
Secret Killings of Assam 1998-2021
Based on established principles in the relevant subject area, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Bombay Riots 1993' (Option B).
DSWO • Paper-IV
2011 Census recorded the literacy rate of India as
A)
74.04%
B)
84.04%
C)
75.05%
D)
81.5%
Based on established principles in the relevant subject area, the correct and most appropriate choice is '75.05%' (Option C).
DSWO • Paper-IV
Brahmo Samaj is known for:
A)
Denouncing polytheism and idol worship.
B)
Enacting the reservation system.
C)
Promoting Brahmanism.
D)
Providing occupational opportunities to widows.
Based on established principles in the relevant subject area, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Promoting Brahmanism.' (Option C).
DSWO • Paper-IV
Mobilisation of Backward Classes movement revolved around two issues-electoral participation and
A)
Reservation
B)
Ethnic cleansing
C)
Oppression
D)
Discrimination
Based on established principles in the relevant subject area, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Reservation' (Option A).
DSWO • Paper-IV
Indology is the academic field that engages:
A)
India since the colonial rule.
B)
India since the Indus Valley civilisation.
C)
Specifically Indian issues.
D)
The entire Indian subcontinent.
Based on established principles in the relevant subject area, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'India since the colonial rule.' (Option A).
DSWO • Paper-IV
In 2017, the Travancore Devaswom Board, Kerala, with 1248 temples under its administration, earned the distinction of being the first to:
A)
Allow recruited pandits to consume chicken & fish.
B)
Build an ashram that accepts members of any caste.
C)
Openly support a Dalit candidate in local elections.
D)
Recruit non-Brahmin and Dalit pandits.
Based on established principles in the relevant subject area, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Build an ashram that accepts members of any caste.' (Option B).
DSWO • Paper-IV
Zoroastrianism has its roots in:
A)
Iran
B)
Israel
C)
Palestine
D)
Turkey
Based on established principles in the relevant subject area, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Iran' (Option A).
DSWO • Paper-IV
The colonial government set up excluded and partially excluded tribal areas as a move to
A)
Prohibit/regulate the entry of non-tribals
B)
Integrate tribals to mainstream society
C)
Exploit the tribals
D)
Convert the tribals to Christianity
Based on established principles in the relevant subject area, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Prohibit/regulate the entry of non-tribals' (Option A).
DSWO • Paper-IV
What is the capital of the most populated state in India according to 2011 Census?
A)
Mumbai
B)
Bhopal
C)
Kolkata
D)
Lucknow
Based on established principles in the relevant subject area, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Kolkata' (Option C).
DSWO • Paper-IV
Migration between developing countries is called:
A)
East East migration
B)
East West migration
C)
South North migration
D)
South South migration
Based on established principles in the relevant subject area, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'East West migration' (Option B).
DSWO • Paper-IV
Scheduled Tribe is also called:
A)
Aadamjat
B)
Janjati
C)
Paharijat
D)
Vanvasi
Based on established principles in the relevant subject area, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Vanvasi' (Option D).
DSWO • Paper-IV
Which among the following states has the highest population of tribes:
A)
Manipur
B)
Meghalaya
C)
Mizoram
D)
Nagaland
Based on established principles in the relevant subject area, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Mizoram' (Option C).
DSWO • Paper-IV
According to Census of India 2011, Mizoram ranks in which position in terms of literacy?
A)
First
B)
Second
C)
Third
D)
Fourth
Based on established principles in the relevant subject area, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'First' (Option A).
