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Which district in Kerala had the lowest child sex ratio (0-6 years) according to the 2011 Census?
Which district in Kerala recorded the highest child sex ratio (0-6 years) according to the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, what was the child sex ratio (0-6 years) in Kerala?

Consider the following data points related to mortality rates in Kerala and India:

  1. Kerala's IMR in 2021 was 5.1.
  2. The national average for Neo-Natal Mortality Rate (NNMR) is 20.
  3. The all-India figure for Under-five mortality rate is 32.
  4. Kerala's Post Neo-natal Mortality Rate (PNNMR) is higher than the India figure.

    Which of the following statements accurately describes child mortality rates in Kerala compared to the national average?

    1. Child Mortality Rates at different levels in Kerala are better than the national average.
    2. Kerala's child mortality rates are generally higher than the national average.
    3. While IMR is lower, other child mortality rates in Kerala are similar to the national average.

      What is considered a primary reason for Kerala's achievements in reducing child mortality rates?

      1. 99.9 per cent of mothers in Kerala receive medical attention from qualified professionals during delivery.
      2. The majority of deliveries in Kerala occur at home with traditional birth attendants.
      3. High literacy rates among men are the sole reason for improved child mortality.

        Which of the following statements about Kerala's Under-five mortality rate are true?

        1. The Under-five mortality rate (under 5 MR) in Kerala is 8.
        2. Kerala's Under-five mortality rate is one-fourth of the all-India figure.
        3. The all-India figure for Under-five mortality is 32.
        4. Kerala's Under-five mortality rate is equal to the national average.

          Identify the incorrect statement regarding the Neo-Natal Mortality Rate (NNMR) in Kerala.

          1. The Neo-Natal Mortality Rate (NNMR) in Kerala is 4.
          2. Kerala's NNMR is one-fifth of the national average.
          3. The national average for NNMR is 20.
          4. Kerala's NNMR is higher than the national average.

            Consider the following statements regarding Kerala's Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) trend:

            1. Kerala's Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) decreased from 7.4 in 2010 to 5.1 in 2021.
            2. The IMR in Kerala has shown an increasing trend over the past decade.
            3. Kerala's current IMR is higher than the national average.

              Which of the following statements correctly defines the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)?

              1. The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is the number of deaths under one year of age occurring among 1000 live births.
              2. IMR measures the number of deaths of children aged between one and five years.
              3. IMR is calculated for a specific geographical area within a given year.
                How does Kerala's percentage of live births without qualified medical attention compare to the national level?
                What is the national percentage of live births without medical attention of qualified professionals in India?
                What percentage of live births without medical attention of qualified professionals received by mothers is reported in Kerala?
                Which of the following best describes the role of remittances in Kerala's economy?
                What is the national percentage in India for deaths where the deceased received medical attention before death?
                What percentage of deaths where the deceased received medical attention before death, either at a Government hospital or at a Private Hospital, is reported in Kerala?
                What major economic event characterized the second phase (1976-1990) of Kerala's economy?
                What is the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) at the national level in India?
                The 'Kerala Model of Development' is primarily known for its achievements in which of the following areas?
                What is the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) in Kerala?
                Which of the following best describes the initial phase (1956-1975) of Kerala's economic history?
                How is the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) defined ?
                What is considered the primary indicator of maternal health?

                Which of the following statements accurately define or describe the Crude Death Rate?

                1. The Crude Death Rate (CDR) is calculated as the number of deaths per 1000 population in a given geographical area within a specified year.
                2. The Crude Death Rate only accounts for deaths due to natural causes, excluding accidents or violence.
                3. A lower Crude Death Rate always indicates a healthier population regardless of the age structure.

                  Consider the following statements about gender-specific life expectancy in Kerala and nationally:

                  1. Kerala's male life expectancy is 71.9 years, which is higher than the national male average of 68.6 years.
                  2. At the national level, female life expectancy (71.4 years) is lower than male life expectancy (68.6 years).
                  3. In Kerala, females have a higher life expectancy (78.0 years) compared to males (71.9 years).

                    Which of the following statements regarding life expectancy figures is/are incorrect?

                    1. The national average for life expectancy is 75 years.
                    2. Kerala's male life expectancy is 78.0 years.
                    3. At the national level, female life expectancy is 71.4 years.
                    4. Kerala's female life expectancy is 78.0 years.

                      Which of the following statements about life expectancy in Kerala is/are correct?

                      1. Life expectancy serves as an important yardstick to judge the quality of life and well-being of people.
                      2. Kerala's life expectancy (at birth and ages 5-10 years) is 75 years, which is higher than the national average of 70 years.
                      3. Kerala's female life expectancy is lower than its male life expectancy.

                        Consider the following statements regarding India's crude birth rate as per the Annual Vital Statistics Report. Which statement is correct?

                        1. India's crude birth rate showed a consistent decline from 15.7 in 2010 to 11.9 in 2021.
                        2. The crude birth rate increased from 12.7 in 2020 to 11.9 in 2021.
                        3. In 2010, the crude birth rate was 12.7, which later increased to 15.7 by 2020.
                        4. The lowest crude birth rate among the given years was observed in 2020.

                          Which of the following statements accurately defines the crude birth rate?

                          1. The crude birth rate is defined as the number of live births per 1000 occurring among the population of a given geographical area in a given year.
                          2. The crude birth rate measures the number of stillbirths per 1000 population in a specific area annually.
                          3. It represents the total number of births, including live births and stillbirths, per 100 people in a year.
                          4. The crude birth rate indicates the percentage of new births in a country's total population.

                            Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the scope of the Doctrine of Pleasure.

                            1. The doctrine applies to Governors but not to Supreme Court Judges.

                            2. The doctrine is unrestricted for all civil servants under Article 310.

                            Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the Doctrine of Pleasure in India.

                            1. The Doctrine of Pleasure is enshrined in Article 310 of the Constitution of India.

                            2. Article 311 provides safeguards against arbitrary dismissal of civil servants.

                            Which of the following statements are correct regarding the judicial interpretation of the Doctrine of Pleasure?

                            1. State of Bihar vs. Abdul Majid (1954) clarified that the doctrine was not adopted in its entirety from English Common Law.

                            2. Union of India vs. Tulsiram Patel (1985) emphasized that the doctrine is grounded in public policy.

                            3. The doctrine allows unrestricted dismissal of Chief Election Commissioners.

                            Which of the following statements are correct regarding the application of the Doctrine of Pleasure?

                            1. The doctrine applies to members of the All India Services.

                            2. The President can dismiss Supreme Court Judges under the Doctrine of Pleasure.

                            3. Article 311 safeguards apply only to permanent civil servants.

                            Which of the following statements are correct about the Doctrine of Pleasure in India?

                            1. It is based on public policy as established in Union of India vs. Tulsiram Patel (1985).

                            2. The English Common Law version of the doctrine was fully adopted in India.

                            3. Governors hold office at the pleasure of the President under Article 155.

                            Which of the following statements are correct about the Doctrine of Pleasure in India?

                            1. It is based on public policy as established in Union of India vs. Tulsiram Patel (1985).

                            2. The English Common Law version of the doctrine was fully adopted in India.

                            3. Governors hold office at the pleasure of the President under Article 155.
                              A)
                              B)
                              C)
                              D)

                            Correct Answer: A) 1 & 3

                            Which of the following statements are correct regarding the restrictions on the Doctrine of Pleasure?

                            1. Article 311 provides civil servants a reasonable opportunity for a hearing before dismissal.

                            2. The tenure of High Court Judges is protected from the Doctrine of Pleasure.

                            3. The Doctrine of Pleasure applies to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

                            Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Doctrine of Pleasure in India?

                            1. The Doctrine of Pleasure allows the President to terminate civil servants without notice.

                            2. The doctrine is derived from the British legal system but has been modified for the Indian context.

                            3. Article 311 completely eliminates the application of the Doctrine of Pleasure for civil servants.

                            Which article of the Constitution of India governs the tenure of a State Governor under the Doctrine of Pleasure?

                            Which landmark case clarified that the Doctrine of Pleasure in India is based on public policy rather than feudal or prerogative principles?

                            In "Waiting for Godot," Vladimir is addressed by the boy as?
                            What does Vladimir call Estragon after Estragon suggests hanging themselves in "Waiting for Godot"?
                            What does Pozzo smoke in Act I of "Waiting for Godot"?
                            Vladimir suggests that he and Estragon should have jumped from what landmark in "Waiting for Godot"?
                            Estragon remembers what from the Bible, instead of the stories, in "Waiting for Godot"?
                            The setting for "Waiting for Godot" is a country road with what single object?
                            After Pozzo and Lucky leave, who arrives with a message in Act I of "Waiting for Godot"?
                            Climate change affects agriculture mainly by:
                            Which is an example of adaptation?
                            Which is an example of mitigation?
                            Which year was the Paris Agreement signed?