[{"explanation": "<p><strong>Article 370 </strong>was a Temporary Provision - Temporary provisions with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir.</p>\n<p><strong>Article 371</strong> – Special Provision with respect to the States of Maharashtra and Gujarat.</p>", "question": "<p>Consider the following statements:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Article 370 of the Indian Constitution was a “Special Provision” with respect to erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir</li>\n<li>Article 371 of the Indian Constitution is a “Temporary Provision” with respect to the States of Maharashtra and Gujarat.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f2976ad7737d44d8f8ea115", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f2976ad7737d44d8f8ea116", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f2976ad7737d44d8f8ea117", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Both 1 and 2</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f2976ad7737d44d8f8ea118", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>Neither 1 nor 2</p>"}], "question_id": "5f2976ad7737d44d8f8ea114"}, {"explanation": "<p><strong>Statement 3 is INCORRECT</strong></p>\n<p>In order to provide impetus to self-reliance in defence manufacturing, multiple announcements were made under ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Package’. In implementing such framework and to position India amongst the leading countries of the world in defence and aerospace sectors, Ministry of Defence (MoD) has formulated a draft Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy 2020 (DPEPP 2020). The DPEPP 2020 is envisaged as overarching guiding document of MoD to provide a focused, structured and significant thrust to defence production capabilities of the country for self-reliance and exports.</p>\n<p><strong>The policy has laid out following goals and objectives:</strong></p>\n<ol>\n<li>To achieve a turnover of Rs 1,75,000 Crores (US$ 25Bn) including export of Rs 35,000 Crore (US$ 5 Billion) in Aerospace and Defence goods and services by 2025.</li>\n<li>To develop a dynamic, robust and competitive Defence industry, including Aerospace and Naval Shipbuilding industry to cater to the needs of Armed forces with quality products.</li>\n<li>To reduce dependence on imports and take forward \"Make in India\" initiatives through domestic design and development.</li>\n<li>To promote export of defence products and become part of the global defence value chains.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>To create an environment that encourages R&D, rewards innovation, creates Indian IP ownership and promotes a robust and self-reliant defence industry.</p>", "question": "<p>Ministry of Defence has formulated a draft Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy 2020 (DPEPP 2020). Which of the following can be said to be the goals and objectives set out in the draft?</p>\n<ol>\n<li>To achieve a turnover of Rs 1,75,000 Crores (US$ 25Bn) including export of Rs 35,000 Crore (US$ 5 Billion) in Aerospace and Defence goods and services by 2025.</li>\n<li>To develop a dynamic, robust and competitive Defence industry, including Aerospace and Naval Shipbuilding industry to cater to the needs of Armed forces with quality products.</li>\n<li>To increase dependence on imports and promote import of defence products.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f2977097737d44d8f8ea11d", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>1 and 2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f2977097737d44d8f8ea11e", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f2977097737d44d8f8ea11f", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f2977097737d44d8f8ea120", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>None of the above</p>"}], "question_id": "5f2977097737d44d8f8ea11c"}, {"explanation": "<p><strong>Statement 2 is INCORRECT </strong></p>\n<p>PMI It is compiled and constructed by Market economics and is published by Nikkei. Reading over 50 means expansion, whereas below 50 means contraction.</p>", "question": "<p>Consider the following statements about Purchasing Managers Index (PMI):</p>\n<ol>\n<li>PMI is an indicator of economic health for the manufacturing and services sector.</li>\n<li>PMI is compiled and constructed by Market economics and is published by Nifty.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f29772a7737d44d988ed04d", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f29772a7737d44d988ed04e", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f29772a7737d44d988ed04f", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Both 1 and 2</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f29772a7737d44d988ed050", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Neither 1 nor 2</p>"}], "question_id": "5f29772a7737d44d988ed04c"}, {"explanation": "<p>Article 371 also contains measures that were intended to promote intra-State equity in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Special provision with respect to the State of Nagaland</li>\n<li>Special provision with respect to the State of Assam</li>\n<li>Special provision with respect to the State of Manipur</li>\n<li>Special provisions with respect to the State of Andhra Pradesh</li>\n<li>Establishment of Central University in Andhra Pradesh</li>\n<li>Special provisions with respect to the State of Sikkim</li>\n<li>Special provision with respect to the State of Mizoram</li>\n<li>Special provision with respect to the State of Arunachal Pradesh</li>\n<li>371-I. Special provision with respect to the State of Goa</li>\n<li>371-J. Special provisions with respect to State of Karnataka</li>\n</ul>", "question": "<p>Special provisions under Article 371 of the Indian Constitution have been provided for which of the following states?</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Nagaland</li>\n<li>Assam</li>\n<li>Rajasthan</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f2977537737d44d988ed055", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f2977537737d44d988ed056", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>1 and 2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f2977537737d44d988ed057", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f2977537737d44d988ed058", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1, 2 and 3</p>"}], "question_id": "5f2977537737d44d988ed054"}]
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