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What does GIS, a tool used in Geography, stand for?Read the answer and worked solution →Unlike Physics or Biology, Social Science studies what?Read the answer and worked solution →Sustainable growth means meeting present needs while doing what?Read the answer and worked solution →Social Science is described in simple words as the systematic study of what?Read the answer and worked solution →What is the right of every adult citizen to vote by secret ballot called?Read the answer and worked solution →In a democracy, who is the ultimate source of power?Read the answer and worked solution →Which principle ensures that no one is above the law?Read the answer and worked solution →How many Fundamental Rights does the Indian Constitution guarantee?Read the answer and worked solution →Which articles of the Constitution cover the Right to Equality?Read the answer and worked solution →Which article provides the Right to Constitutional Remedies?Read the answer and worked solution →Fundamental Rights can be enforced under Article 32 and which other article?Read the answer and worked solution →Which organ of government makes laws?Read the answer and worked solution →Which organ reviews laws to see if they fit the Constitution?Read the answer and worked solution →What can the judiciary do to a law that is inconsistent with the Constitution?Read the answer and worked solution →Which judicial initiative helps ensure access to justice for all?Read the answer and worked solution →Which 2005 Act lets citizens seek government information?Read the answer and worked solution →In a multi-party system, what share of seats must a party or coalition secure to form the government?Read the answer and worked solution →What is the largest group opposing the government in the legislature called?Read the answer and worked solution →Which article directs the State to promote the interests of the weaker sections?Read the answer and worked solution →Which institution is often called the fourth pillar of democracy?Read the answer and worked solution →In which type of democracy do citizens directly take most decisions?Read the answer and worked solution →Which country is given as an example of direct democracy?Read the answer and worked solution →In a presidential democracy, who elects the President?Read the answer and worked solution →In a parliamentary democracy, members of the executive are also part of which body?Read the answer and worked solution →How many registered voters did India have in 2024?Read the answer and worked solution →Elections in India are conducted in how many scheduled languages?Read the answer and worked solution →Why are election symbols used in India?Read the answer and worked solution →About how many people does an average Member of Parliament represent in India (2019)?Read the answer and worked solution →Roughly how many registered political parties does India have?Read the answer and worked solution →In some remote places, a polling station is set up for how many voters?Read the answer and worked solution →

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What does GIS, a tool used in Geography, stand for?

  1. Geographic Index Survey
  2. Global Information Series
  3. Geographical Information System
  4. Geological Insight Study
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Correct answer: C. Geographical Information System

GIS stands for Geographical Information System, a tool for studying places.

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Unlike Physics or Biology, Social Science studies what?

  1. Stars and planets
  2. Only ancient texts
  3. Society and institutions
  4. Only living cells
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Correct answer: C. Society and institutions

Natural sciences study the natural world while Social Science studies society, institutions and human interactions.

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Sustainable growth means meeting present needs while doing what?

  1. Halting all output
  2. Protecting future needs
  3. Raising urban incomes
  4. Cutting global trade
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Correct answer: B. Protecting future needs

Sustainable growth meets present needs without harming the ability of future generations to meet their own.

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