Why did the term 'civil society' become popular in the 1980s?
A. At that time there was growing disenchantment with the perceived dishonesty of governments, especially as recipients of aid
B. The downfall of many totalitarian regimes was attributed to movements generated by civil society
C. It seemed to offer the possibility of peaceful change in other states
D. All of the above
Answer: Option D
What were the lessons we learnt from the National Emergency?
A. It is very difficult to curb democracy in India
B. There are loopholes in the Emergency provisions of the Indian Constitution
C. All realised the importance of civil liberties
D. All of the above
What is the name of the tribe that is battling against Vedanta for preservation of Niyamgiri hills?
A. The Kondha or Kandha
B. Kandha Gauda
C. Oriya Munda
D. Dongria Kondh
What was the main considering point in Anti-arrack movement?
A. This movement focused on issues of sexual violence against women either within family or outside
B. Women joined the campaign against dowry and demanded personal and property laws based on gender equality
C. Both A and B
D. Only B
A. 4, 3, 1, 2
B. 1, 3, 2, 4
C. 2, 4, 1, 3
D. 3, 1, 4, 2

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