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ASSERTION (A): Equal Remuneration Act 1976 provides that equal wages should be paid for equal work, irrespective of gender case. REASON (R): Women are physically weak so they are righteously paid less than men.
Answer: (C) A is true but R is false. The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 prohibits pay discrimination on the basis of gender and requires equal wages for equal work. Reason is misguided; physical capability is not a lawful basis for wage difference. Such notions violate constitutional equality and labRead more
Answer: (C) A is true but R is false. The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 prohibits pay discrimination on the basis of gender and requires equal wages for equal work. Reason is misguided; physical capability is not a lawful basis for wage difference. Such notions violate constitutional equality and labour laws; employers cannot reduce women’s pay citing physical strength or social prejudices anywhere today.
See lessAnita is appearing in an examination conducted for recruitment to Central Government position. In how many languages as mentioned in the 8th schedule can she option to take the exam? Select the appropriate option.
The correct answer is (c) 22. According to the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, there are 22 officially recognized languages. These include Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and others. Hence, Anita can appear for her Central Government eRead more
The correct answer is (c) 22.
See lessAccording to the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, there are 22 officially recognized languages. These include Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and others. Hence, Anita can appear for her Central Government examination in any of these 22 languages, ensuring linguistic diversity and equal opportunity for candidates across India.
The image below shows a modern glass fronted building that serves as the legislative body of the European Union. Which of the following options correctly identify this building?
The building shown is the European Parliament, one of the most important institutions of the European Union. Located in Brussels, Belgium, it symbolizes democratic representation across EU nations. Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) meet here to discuss, amend and pass EU laws, ensuring coopeRead more
The building shown is the European Parliament, one of the most important institutions of the European Union. Located in Brussels, Belgium, it symbolizes democratic representation across EU nations. Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) meet here to discuss, amend and pass EU laws, ensuring cooperation and unity among member countries while protecting citizens’ interests. Option (a) European Parliament in Brussels is correct.
See lessWhich one of the following elements is not included in the Belgium model? (a) Dutch and French speaking ministers shall be equal in the government (b) Many powers of the central government have been given to state governments (c) Brussels has a separate government in which both the community have equal representation (d) There is a community government which has special powers of administration
The correct answer is (d) because Belgium’s community government does not enjoy administrative powers. Instead, it manages cultural, linguistic and educational affairs of specific communities—Dutch, French and German-speaking. The Belgium model includes equal representation of ministers, division ofRead more
The correct answer is (d) because Belgium’s community government does not enjoy administrative powers. Instead, it manages cultural, linguistic and educational affairs of specific communities—Dutch, French and German-speaking. The Belgium model includes equal representation of ministers, division of powers between levels of government and a separate government for Brussels, but it never grants administrative authority to community governments.
See lessRead the given text and answer the following questions: Global pollution is rising due to rapid economic growth, population increases and insufficient environmental management. This poses serious health risks for people and ecosystems, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Contributing to these challenges, the global economy relies on deeply intertwined supply chains, sustained by more than 100 billion tons of raw materials entering the system each year. Intensive material consumption depletes natural resources and causes negative environmental impacts at every stage of the product lifecycle. Global waste is expected to increase to 3.4 billion tons by 2050. Pollution of all types hinders development outcomes. Exposure to air pollution, water pollution and hazardous chemicals and wastes like mercury, lead and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) causes debilitating and fatal illnesses, creates harmful living conditions and destroys ecosystems. Pollution undermines sustainable economic growth, exacerbates poverty and inequality in both urban and rural areas and significantly contributes to climate change. Poor people, who cannot afford to protect themselves from the negative impacts of pollution, end up suffering the most. Pollution is the largest environmental cause of disease and premature death. It is estimated to be several times more deaths than from AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined. Global health crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, are reminders of the strong linkages between environment and health and of the need to address such linkages systematically. 18.1 Why do you think is global waste expected to increase by 2050? 18.2 How do manufacturing industries cause pollution of different types? Explain with examples. 18.3 Is it correct to consider pollution as a possible cause for worsening of the current global trends of poverty and inequality? Justify.
18.1. ANSWER: Global waste is expected to increase by 2050 mainly due to intensive material production and consumption driven by rapid industrialization, population growth and economic expansion. As demand for goods rises, more raw materials are used, leading to excessive waste generation and ineffiRead more
18.1. ANSWER: Global waste is expected to increase by 2050 mainly due to intensive material production and consumption driven by rapid industrialization, population growth and economic expansion. As demand for goods rises, more raw materials are used, leading to excessive waste generation and inefficient environmental management worldwide.
18.2. ANSWER: Manufacturing industries cause air, water and soil pollution by releasing smoke, toxic gases and untreated industrial waste. Factories such as chemical, textile and paper industries discharge harmful substances into rivers, while thermal plants release hot water and machinery produces noise, degrading both environment and health.
18.3. ANSWER: Yes, pollution worsens poverty and inequality because:
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