1. Consider the following statements regarding the 2011 census:
1. There are 1300 distinct languages that people mentioned as their mother tongues.
2. the Census found 121 major languages.
3. 22 languages are now included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution and also called 'Scheduled Languages'.
4. Around 44 % population speaks the Hindi language.
Which one of the above is true

2. Consider the following statement.
1. There is equal representation of French-speaking people and Dutch-speaking people in both Central government and in Brussel's Government.
2. Parliament of the European Union is in Brussel, Belgium.
Which one of the above is true regarding Belgium

3. Consider the following two statements on power-sharing and select the answer using the codes given below:A. Power sharing is good for democracy.
B. It helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.
Which of these statements are true and false?

4. Arrange the following statements in a logical sequence and select the right answers by using the code given below
A. But all political expression of social divisions need not be always dangerous B. Social divisions of one kind or the other exist in most countries C. Parties try to win political support by appealing to social divisions D. Some social differences may result in social divisions

5. Which among the following is the special feature that distinguishes a pressure group from a political party?

6. Studies on political and social inequalities in democracy show that

7. Consider the following statements on the meaning of communal politics. Communal politics is based on the belief that:
A) One religion is superior to that of others.
B) People belonging to different religions can live together happily as equal citizens.
C) Followers of a particular religion constitute one community.
D) State power cannot be used to establish the domination of one religious group over others.
Which of the statements is/are correct?

8. Consider the following statements.
1. Defection meaning changing party allegiance from the party on which a person got elected to a different party.
2. Affidavit: A signed document submitted to an officer, where a person makes a sworn statement regarding her personal information.
3. Recognized state or national parties get land or building from the government to set up their party offices.
Which one of the above statements is true

9. In the context of democracies, which of the following ideas is correct - democracies have successfully eliminated:

10. Consider the following three statements.
1) Social divisions take place when social differences overlap.
2) It is possible that a person can have multiple identities.
3) Social divisions exist in only big countries like India.
Which of the statements is/are correct?

11. Consider the following statements with reference to the Population census.
1. Schedule tribes: 8.6 %
2. Schedule caste: 16.6 %
3. OBC: 41 %
Which one of the above statements are correct

12. When we speak of gender divisions, we usually refer to:

13. In dealing with social divisions which one of the following statements is NOT correct about democracy?

14. Consider the following statements.
1. The black Power movement emerged in 1966 in South Africa.
2. Civil Rights movement emerged in the USA between 1954 to 1968; led by Martin Luther King Jr.
3. Yogoslavia disintegrated due to political fights on the basis of religious and ethnic identities.
Which one of the above statements is true

15. Consider the following statements.
1. Gender division is not based on biology but on social expectations and stereotypes.
2. Feminist movement is radical women's movement aimed at equality in personal and family life.
3. In Scandinavian countries such as Sweden, Norway, and Finland, the participation of women in public life is very high
Which one of the above statements is true

16. Consider the following statements.
1. A political party has three components, the leaders, the active members, and the followers. 2. In India, top party leaders choose candidates for contesting elections.
3. Partisanship is marked by a tendency to take a side and an inability to take a balanced view on an
issue.
Which one of the above is/are correct

17. Consider the following statements.
1. When power is taken away from Central and State governments and given to the local governments, it is called decentralization.
2. Decentralization ensures better participation, and people have better knowledge of problems in localities.
Which one of the above statement is true

18. In India seats are reserved for women in

19. Match List I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
The list I - List II
1. Pressure group.- A. Narmada Bachao Andolan
2. Long-term movement. - B. Asom Gana Parishad
3. Single issue movement. - C. Women's movement
4. Political party. - D. Fertilizer dealers' association

20. Consider the following statements.
1. Thinking of one's religion as superior over the other is considered communal.
2. Communal mind often leads to the political dominance of one religion.
Which one of the above statements is/are true

21. Consider the following statement about Belgium;
1. 59 % population speaks the Dutch language, around 40 % of the population speaks the French language, the remaining population speaks the German Language.
2. Neighbouring countries are Netherland, Germany, Luxembourg, and France.
3. Capital of Belgium is Brussel.
4. In Brussel 80 % population speaks Dutch and 20 % population speaks French.
Which one of the above statements is correct

22. Consider the following statements about power-sharing arrangements in Belgium and Sri Lanka.
1) In Belgium, the Dutch-speaking majority people tried to impose their domination on the minority French-speaking community.
2) In Sri Lanka, the policies of the government sought to ensure the dominance of the Sinhala-speaking majority.
3) The Tamils in Sri Lanka demanded a federal arrangement of power-sharing to protect their culture, language, and equality of opportunity in education and jobs.
4) The transformation of Belgium from a unitary government to a federal one prevented a possible division of the country on linguistic lines.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

23. Consider the following statements about Bolivia.
1. Bolivia is a landlocked county in Africa.
2. Neighbouring countries are Peru, Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Chile.
Which one of the above is/are true

24. Which among the following statements about India's Constitution is wrong? It

25. Which one of the following statements are true regarding challenges to political parties;
1. Lack of internal democracy
2. Dynastic succession in political parties.
3. Money and muscle power in parties
4. Parties do not offer a meaningful choice to the voters