WorksheetsContemporary Issues and Current Affairs
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 30mins
Which of the following is a characteristic of nationalism but not patriotism?
Pride in one's country
Love of country
Belief that one's country is better than all others
Willingness to sacrifice for country
Which of the following is common to both nationalism and patriotism?
Pride in one's country
Belief that one's country is better than all others
Violence often plays a role
Group's belief in the right to self-determination of country
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of patriotism?
Love of country
Group's belief in the right to self-determination of country
Violence often plays a role
Willingness to sacrifice for country
What was the code name given to Mr Vikram batra in Kargil war 1999?
A) Mangal
b) Shershaah
c) krishna
d) duryodhan
The saffron colour in the Indian flag indicates --------------
courage
greenery
growth
On Independence Day, the Prime Minister of India hoists our tricolour flag at:
(a) the Purana Qila, Delhi
(b) the Red Fort, Old Delhi
(c) the Red Fort, Agra
(d) the India Gate, New Delhi
When did India become a republic?
(a)1950
(b)1947
(c)1948
(d)1951
When the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place?
(a) 10 April, 1917
(b) 13 April, 1918
(c) 9 April, 1916
(d) 13 April, 1919
What is nationalism?
a) Loyalty to a political party
b) Loyalty and devotion to a nation
c) Favoring one’s religion over others
d) None of the above
Which movement was a major nationalist movement in India?
a) Quit India Movement
b) Green Revolution
c) White Revolution
d) Operation Blue Star
What role did nationalism play in India’s independence?
a) It united people against colonial rule
b) It divided people on religious lines
c) It led to the formation of states based on language
d) None of the above
What is patriotism?
a) Devotion to one’s country and its values
b) Opposing all foreign relations
c) Supporting only the government’s decisions
d) None of the above
Which song of India evokes patriotic feelings?
a) Jana Gana Mana
b) Vande Mataram
c) Saare Jahan Se Achha
d) All of the above
Who among the following is an example of a patriotic leader?
a) Bhagat Singh
b) Mahatma Gandhi
c) Subhash Chandra Bose
d) All of the above
What is the difference between patriotism and nationalism?
a) Nationalism includes a sense of superiority, patriotism is love for one’s country
b) Patriotism includes extremism,
c) There is no difference
d) Nationalism does not include loyalty to one’s country
Political instability affects which sector the most?
a) Education
b) Economy
c) Healthcare
d) All of the above
Which type of government is followed in India?
a) Monarchy
b) Federal Parliamentary Democratic Republic
c) Presidential Republic
d) Theocratic State
The biggest challenge of politics in a democracy is:
a) Corruption
b) Free Speech
c) Nationalism
None of the above
Who is the head of the government in India?
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Governor
d) Chief Minister
When do we celebrate world Radio day?
1 January
13 February
25 March
16 December
What role does judiciary play in Indian democracy?
a) Makes laws for the government
b) Executes laws made by Parliament
c) Interprets laws and ensures justice
d) Controls state elections
One of the major weaknesses of Indian democracy is:
a) A strong judiciary
b) Corruption in politics
c) Active participation of youth
d) Freedom of speech
Secularism in India means:
a) The government promotes only one religion
b) The government has no official religion and treats all religions equally
c) Religion is banned in India
d) The state funds only Hindu religious institutions
Secularism in India helps in:
a) Creating religious divisions
b) Promoting religious tolerance
c) Encouraging only one religion
d) Restricting citizens from practicing religion
The media plays a key role in secularism by:
a) Spreading misinformation about religions
b) Promoting communal hatred
c) Encouraging communal harmony and awareness
d) Favoring a single religious group
The main aim of electoral reforms in India is:
a) Strengthen dictatorship
b) Make elections more free and fair
c) Remove elections completely
d) Promote only one political party
Which of the following is an important electoral reform in India?
a) Introduction of NOTA (None of the Above)
b) Ban on voting for women
c) Allowing unlimited election spending
d) Reducing election campaigns to one day
National integration means:
a) Division of states based on religion
b) Unity and harmony among different communities
c) Giving more importance to one community
d) Opposing all cultural traditions
E-governance refers to:
a) Use of technology in governance
b) Rule by electronic devices
c) Government only for IT professionals
d) Restriction on online activities
E-governance faces challenges due to:
a) Widespread internet access
b) Cyber-security threats and digital divide
c) Increase in transparency
d) Rapid digital growth
