Which feature distinguishes Piers Plowman from The Canterbury Tales?

How is Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales best described?

In the 14th century, which work rivals Langland’s Piers Plowman in fame?

രക്തത്തിലെ ഗ്ലൂക്കോസിൻ്റെ തോത് കുറയ്ക്കുന്ന ഹോർമോൺ

William Langland’s reputation in English literature rests mainly on which work?

How is Gower’s mode of narration often described?

Consider the functions of the District Election Officer (DEO) and Returning Officer (RO). Which of the following statements are correct?

1. The DEO supervises election work in a district.

2. The RO conducts elections in its respective Parliamentary or Assembly constituency.

3. DEO appoints presiding and polling officers in Union Territories.

What makes Gower unique among his predecessors in English literature?

How does Chaucer’s style differ from Gower’s?

Which two literary gifts did Gower lack that Chaucer had in abundance?

The Vox Clamantis is based on which historical event?

Which committee's estimates formed the basis for the last official poverty threshold used by the Government of India, and what were the daily poverty lines for urban and rural areas, respectively?

1. The Tendulkar Committee estimates were used, setting the poverty line at Rs 33 in urban areas and Rs 27 in rural areas.
2. The Rangarajan Committee estimates were used, setting the poverty line at Rs 47 in urban areas and Rs 33 in rural areas.
3. The last official poverty threshold was based on the 2009 Tendulkar Committee estimates.
4. The poverty line for urban areas was Rs 27 and for rural areas was Rs 33.

Which of Gower’s works is written in Latin?

Regarding the conditions for a party to be recognized as a National Party in India, which of the following is/are true?

1. Party secures 6% of valid votes in any four or more states and wins 4 Lok Sabha seats.

2. Party wins 2% of Lok Sabha seats across the country with candidates elected from at least three states.

3. Party is recognized as State Party in 2 states.

What is the central theme of Speculum Meditantis?

What was the estimated poverty percentage for the total population of Kerala in 1983 according to Gourav Datt and Martin Ravallion?

1. 37.76 percent
2. 39.07 percent
3. 38.82 percent
4. 40.50 percent

Gower’s first important work, Speculum Hominis or Speculum Meditantis, was written in which language?

Which of the following statements about the tenure and removal of Election Commissioners are correct?

1. Chief Election Commissioner has a fixed 6-year tenure or till age 65, whichever is earlier.

2. Other Election Commissioners can be removed only on recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.

3. The President can unilaterally remove any Election Commissioner.

In comparison to Chaucer, Gower is seen as:

Which of the following powers does the Election Commission possess?

1. Power to prepare and revise electoral rolls.

2. Power to cancel polls in case of electoral malpractice.

3. Power to determine the maximum number of political parties allowed in elections.

4. Power to grant recognition and allot election symbols to political parties.

Which literary quality best describes Gower’s poetry?

Which of the following statements about the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner are correct?

1. The appointment is made by the President of India.

2. The 2023 Bill mandates that appointees must have held a post equivalent to Secretary to Government of India.

3. The Search Committee preparing the panel is headed by the Minister of Law and Justice.

4. The Chief Justice of India is a permanent member of the Selection Committee for appointments now.

In which decade did Gower write his major works?

ശ്വാസകോശത്തിൻ്റെ സങ്കോച വികാസങ്ങളെ നിയന്ത്രിക്കുന്ന പേശീഭിത്തിയേത്?

Consider the following statements regarding NOTA (None of the Above) option:

1. NOTA allows voters to reject all candidates and such votes can invalidate the election.

2. NOTA was mandated by the Supreme Court in 2013 and introduced in electronic voting machines soon after.

3. The NOTA button’s original color was pink, later changed to white for parliamentary elections.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

4. Consider the following statements on the Election Commission’s jurisdiction:
(i) It conducts elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and offices of President and Vice-President.
(ii) The Election Commission has control over elections to Panchayats and Municipalities.
(iii) The State Election Commissions are independent of Election Commission of India and handle local body elections.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Gower’s major works were mainly:

3. Consider the following statements on Article 324 of the Constitution:

1. Article 324 vests the superintendence, direction, and control of elections to Parliament and State Legislatures in the Election Commission.

2. The President appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners based on recommendations of a selection committee consisting of the PM, Leader of Opposition, and Chief Justice of India (CJI).

3. Only the Chief Election Commissioner acts as chairman and has veto power over other Commissioners.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What kind of relationship did Gower have with Chaucer?

കേരളത്തിലെ ആദ്യ പേപ്പർ മിൽ സ്ഥാപിച്ചതെവിടെ?

John Gower was a contemporary of which great English poet?

In which years did John Gower live?

Consider the following statements regarding the tenure and removal of Election Commissioners:

1. The term of office for Election Commissioners is 6 years or until they attain 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.

2. The President can remove any Election Commissioner without consulting the Chief Election Commissioner.

3. The Chief Election Commissioner holds equal powers as other Election Commissioners in decision making.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

ഇന്ത്യൻ തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പ് കമ്മീഷനെ സംബന്ധിച്ച് താഴെ പറയുന്ന പ്രസ്താവനകൾ പരിഗണിക്കുക:

1. ചീഫ് ഇലക്ഷൻ കമ്മീഷണറെ നിയമിക്കുന്നത് ഇന്ത്യൻ രാഷ്ട്രപതിയാണ്, ഭരണഘടനയിൽ ഇതിന് പ്രത്യേക യോഗ്യതകളൊന്നും നിർദ്ദേശിച്ചിട്ടില്ല.

2. സുപ്രീം കോടതി ജഡ്ജിമാർക്ക് ബാധകമായ നടപടിക്രമങ്ങൾ പാലിക്കാതെ ചീഫ് ഇലക്ഷൻ കമ്മീഷണറെ പുറത്താക്കാൻ തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പ് കമ്മീഷന് കഴിയും.

3. ഇന്ത്യൻ തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പ് കമ്മീഷൻ ലോകസഭയിലേക്കുള്ള തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പുകൾ മാത്രമേ മേൽനോട്ടം ചെയ്യുന്നുള്ളൂ, സംസ്ഥാന നിയമസഭകളിലേക്കുള്ള തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പുകൾക്ക് അത് ബാധകമല്ല.

മുകളിൽ നൽകിയിട്ടുള്ള പ്രസ്താവനകളിൽ ഏതാണ്/ഏവയാണ് ശരി?

Which of the following was a popular dramatic form in Medieval English Literature?

“Piers Plowman” belongs to which literary genre?

William Langland’s most famous work is:

Who was one of the core political servants in Britain’s court during the Later Middle English period?

Who among the following was also an important poet of the 14th–15th century alongside Chaucer?

Assess the poverty estimation made by Gourav Datt and Martin Ravallion for Kerala in 1983.

1. Gourav Datt and Martin Ravallion estimated the poverty ratio for Kerala in 1983.
2. They used NSS data for their estimations.
3. Their poverty line was set at a monthly per capita consumption expenditure of Rs. 89.
4. They found that urban poverty was higher than rural poverty in Kerala in 1983.

Which statements accurately reflect Mahendra Dev's poverty estimations in Kerala?

1. Mahendra Dev's estimations covered the period from 1961-62 to 1986-87.
2. His study utilized data from the National Sample Survey (NSS).
3. Mahendra Dev's estimates show a significant decline in rural poverty by 1986-87.
4. The study used a poverty line of Rs. 15 per capita monthly consumption expenditure at 1970-71 prices.

Evaluate the poverty estimations for Kerala by Ahluwalia for the period 1957-58 to 1973-74.

1. Ahluwalia's estimates for rural poverty in Kerala showed a fluctuating trend between 1957-58 and 1973-74.
2. According to Ahluwalia, 59.6 percent of the rural population was below the poverty line in 1957-58.
3. Ahluwalia estimated that 49.3 percent of Kerala's rural population was below the poverty line in 1973-74.
4. Ahluwalia's estimates consistently showed an increase in poverty over the period.

Which social feature does “The Canterbury Tales” uniquely portray?

What were the findings of the CDS study regarding poverty in Kerala in 1961-62?

1. The CDS study indicated that 47 percent of the rural population was undernourished.
2. The CDS study indicated that 54 percent of the urban population was undernourished.
3. The CDS study was a direct reaction to the estimates made by Dandekar and Rath.
4. The CDS study reported lower poverty levels than Dandekar and Rath for urban areas.

Which theme is central to much of Chaucer’s poetry?

According to Dandekar and Rath, what was the poverty percentage in Kerala during 1960-61?

1. 90.75 percent of the rural population was below the poverty line.
2. 88.89 percent of the urban population was below the poverty line.
3. Their estimates did not consider locally significant items like tapioca, banana, coconut, and fish.
4. The poverty levels were considered accurate by subsequent studies.

Which language did Chaucer primarily use in his works?

Which Chaucerian poem deals with themes of fame, rumor, and reputation?

“The Book of the Duchess” by Chaucer was written as:

Chaucer’s most famous but incomplete work is: