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4 questions · 2017 · answers as per the UPSC key
UPSC 2017 · Q5 · Indian Polity › Political Theory & Concepts · Save
One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of
(a) Privileges
(b) Restraints
(c) Competition
(d) Ideology
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Answer: (a) Privileges
UPSC 2017 · Q14 · Indian Polity › Political Theory & Concepts · Save
In the context of solving pollution problems, what is/are the advantage/advantages of bioremediation technique ?
- It is a technique for cleaning up pollution by enhancing the same biodegradation process that occurs in nature.
- Any contaminant with heavy metals such as cadmium and lead can be readily and completely treated by bioremediation using microorganisms.
- Genetic engineering can be used to create microorganisms specifically designed for bioremediation.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
UPSC 2017 · Q42 · Indian Polity › Political Theory & Concepts · Save
Democracy's superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activity
(a) the intelligence and character of ordinary men and women.
(b) the methods for strengthening executive leadership.
(c) a superior individual with dynamism and vision.
(d) a band of dedicated party workers.
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Answer: (a) the intelligence and character of ordinary men and women.
UPSC 2017 · Q47 · Indian Polity › Political Theory & Concepts · Save
In the context of India, which one of the following is the correct relationship between Rights and Duties ?
(a) Rights are correlative with Duties.
(b) Rights are personal and hence independent of society and Duties.
(c) Rights, not Duties, are important for the advancement of the personality of the citizen.
(d) Duties, not Rights, are important for the stability of the State.
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Answer: (a) Rights are correlative with Duties.