Please keep at least one language enabled. / కనీసం ఒక భాషను ఎంచుకోండి.
Question 1
ప్రశ్న 1
In which year was the Hunter Commission appointed?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Hunter Commission was appointed in 1882 under the chairmanship of William Hunter.
• It is also known as the Indian Education Commission of 1882.
• The commission reviewed the progress of education after Wood's Despatch of 1854.
• Its recommendations gave particular attention to primary and secondary education.
• It is also known as the Indian Education Commission of 1882.
• The commission reviewed the progress of education after Wood's Despatch of 1854.
• Its recommendations gave particular attention to primary and secondary education.
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Question 2
ప్రశ్న 2
Which level of education received special emphasis in the recommendations of the Hunter Commission?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Hunter Commission gave special attention to the expansion and improvement of primary education.
• It recommended that primary education should be adapted to local needs and conditions.
• It also favoured greater responsibility for local bodies in administering primary schools.
• The commission did not focus mainly on postgraduate or military education.
• It recommended that primary education should be adapted to local needs and conditions.
• It also favoured greater responsibility for local bodies in administering primary schools.
• The commission did not focus mainly on postgraduate or military education.
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Question 3
ప్రశ్న 3
Which administrative principle was recommended by the Hunter Commission for primary education?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Hunter Commission recommended transferring greater responsibility for primary education to district and municipal boards.
• This policy reflected an emphasis on local administration and local financial participation.
• Provincial governments were still expected to supervise educational development.
• The recommendation did not place primary education entirely under universities or missionaries.
• This policy reflected an emphasis on local administration and local financial participation.
• Provincial governments were still expected to supervise educational development.
• The recommendation did not place primary education entirely under universities or missionaries.
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Question 4
ప్రశ్న 4
Which recommendation is most closely associated with the Hunter Commission's approach to secondary education?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Hunter Commission supported diversification at the secondary stage.
• It distinguished literary education leading toward university study from practical or vocational education preparing students for employment.
• It also encouraged private enterprise through systems such as grants-in-aid.
• The commission did not recommend abolishing English or all examinations.
• It distinguished literary education leading toward university study from practical or vocational education preparing students for employment.
• It also encouraged private enterprise through systems such as grants-in-aid.
• The commission did not recommend abolishing English or all examinations.
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Question 5
ప్రశ్న 5
The Indian Universities Commission of 1902 is commonly known by which name?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Indian Universities Commission of 1902 is commonly called the Raleigh Commission.
• It was chaired by Sir Thomas Raleigh.
• The commission examined the organisation and functioning of Indian universities.
• Its work contributed to the Indian Universities Act of 1904.
• It was chaired by Sir Thomas Raleigh.
• The commission examined the organisation and functioning of Indian universities.
• Its work contributed to the Indian Universities Act of 1904.
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Question 6
ప్రశ్న 6
What was the principal focus of the Raleigh Commission?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Raleigh Commission concentrated on the organisation, administration and standards of Indian universities.
• It reviewed matters such as affiliation, governance, teaching and examinations.
• It was not primarily a commission on village schooling or adult literacy.
• Its recommendations prepared the ground for the Indian Universities Act of 1904.
• It reviewed matters such as affiliation, governance, teaching and examinations.
• It was not primarily a commission on village schooling or adult literacy.
• Its recommendations prepared the ground for the Indian Universities Act of 1904.
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Question 7
ప్రశ్న 7
The Indian Universities Act was passed in which year?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Indian Universities Act was passed in 1904.
• It followed the inquiry conducted by the Raleigh Commission of 1902.
• The Act restructured university governance and strengthened official supervision.
• The years 1882, 1919 and 1929 are connected with other major educational inquiries.
• It followed the inquiry conducted by the Raleigh Commission of 1902.
• The Act restructured university governance and strengthened official supervision.
• The years 1882, 1919 and 1929 are connected with other major educational inquiries.
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Question 8
ప్రశ్న 8
Which feature was associated with the Indian Universities Act of 1904?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Indian Universities Act of 1904 increased government influence over university administration.
• It introduced changes in the composition of senates and strengthened regulations governing affiliated colleges.
• It also encouraged universities to develop teaching and research functions.
• The Act did not establish universal primary education or replace English with Persian.
• It introduced changes in the composition of senates and strengthened regulations governing affiliated colleges.
• It also encouraged universities to develop teaching and research functions.
• The Act did not establish universal primary education or replace English with Persian.
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Question 9
ప్రశ్న 9
Which criticism was frequently directed at the Indian Universities Act of 1904?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Critics argued that the Indian Universities Act strengthened official and bureaucratic control over higher education.
• Nationalist opinion often viewed the Act as restrictive of university autonomy.
• Although it sought to improve standards, it also expanded the government's supervisory authority.
• It did not grant complete institutional freedom or prohibit teaching and research.
• Nationalist opinion often viewed the Act as restrictive of university autonomy.
• Although it sought to improve standards, it also expanded the government's supervisory authority.
• It did not grant complete institutional freedom or prohibit teaching and research.
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Question 10
ప్రశ్న 10
The Sadler Commission was originally appointed to investigate the problems of which university?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Sadler Commission was appointed to examine the problems of the University of Calcutta.
• It is therefore also known as the Calcutta University Commission.
• Its inquiry expanded beyond the university to examine secondary and intermediate education.
• The commission recognised that university reform depended on reforming the earlier stages of education.
• It is therefore also known as the Calcutta University Commission.
• Its inquiry expanded beyond the university to examine secondary and intermediate education.
• The commission recognised that university reform depended on reforming the earlier stages of education.
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Question 11
ప్రశ్న 11
Who chaired the Calcutta University Commission appointed in 1917?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Michael Sadler chaired the Calcutta University Commission appointed in 1917.
• The body is commonly known as the Sadler Commission.
• It submitted an extensive report after examining the relationship among secondary, intermediate and university education.
• John Sargent later prepared the post-war educational plan of 1944.
• The body is commonly known as the Sadler Commission.
• It submitted an extensive report after examining the relationship among secondary, intermediate and university education.
• John Sargent later prepared the post-war educational plan of 1944.
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Question 12
ప్రశ్న 12
Which structural reform was strongly recommended by the Sadler Commission?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Sadler Commission recommended separating the intermediate stage from university education.
• It proposed that students should complete twelve years of school and intermediate education before entering university.
• This reform was intended to allow universities to concentrate on higher teaching and research.
• The commission also recommended a three-year degree course after the intermediate stage.
• It proposed that students should complete twelve years of school and intermediate education before entering university.
• This reform was intended to allow universities to concentrate on higher teaching and research.
• The commission also recommended a three-year degree course after the intermediate stage.
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Question 13
ప్రశ్న 13
Which recommendation of the Sadler Commission concerned undergraduate education?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Sadler Commission recommended a three-year university degree after completion of the intermediate stage.
• It sought to improve the intellectual quality of undergraduate education.
• The commission also supported teaching universities rather than universities functioning only as examining bodies.
• It did not recommend one-year or seven-year degree structures.
• It sought to improve the intellectual quality of undergraduate education.
• The commission also supported teaching universities rather than universities functioning only as examining bodies.
• It did not recommend one-year or seven-year degree structures.
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Question 14
ప్రశ్న 14
Which body was recommended by the Sadler Commission to coordinate secondary and intermediate education?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Sadler Commission recommended establishing a board for secondary and intermediate education.
• Such a board would reduce the university's burden of supervising pre-university education.
• The proposal reflected the commission's integrated view of school and university reform.
• It did not assign this responsibility to a foreign university or military body.
• Such a board would reduce the university's burden of supervising pre-university education.
• The proposal reflected the commission's integrated view of school and university reform.
• It did not assign this responsibility to a foreign university or military body.
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Question 15
ప్రశ్న 15
The Hartog Committee submitted its report in which year?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Hartog Committee submitted its report in 1929.
• It was associated with the wider inquiry of the Indian Statutory Commission.
• The committee reviewed the progress and weaknesses of education in British India.
• Its recommendations stressed consolidation, quality and the reduction of wastage.
• It was associated with the wider inquiry of the Indian Statutory Commission.
• The committee reviewed the progress and weaknesses of education in British India.
• Its recommendations stressed consolidation, quality and the reduction of wastage.
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Question 16
ప్రశ్న 16
Which problem in primary education received particular attention from the Hartog Committee?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Hartog Committee highlighted wastage and stagnation in primary education.
• Wastage referred to pupils leaving school before completing the prescribed course.
• Stagnation referred to pupils remaining in the same class for more than the normal period.
• The committee preferred improving quality and retention before pursuing rapid numerical expansion.
• Wastage referred to pupils leaving school before completing the prescribed course.
• Stagnation referred to pupils remaining in the same class for more than the normal period.
• The committee preferred improving quality and retention before pursuing rapid numerical expansion.
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Question 17
ప్రశ్న 17
Which policy best reflects the Hartog Committee's general approach to primary education?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Hartog Committee favoured consolidation and qualitative improvement in primary education.
• It warned that rapid expansion without adequate teachers, attendance and supervision could weaken standards.
• The committee therefore stressed retention, efficiency and the reduction of wastage.
• Its approach was more cautious than programmes demanding immediate universalisation.
• It warned that rapid expansion without adequate teachers, attendance and supervision could weaken standards.
• The committee therefore stressed retention, efficiency and the reduction of wastage.
• Its approach was more cautious than programmes demanding immediate universalisation.
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Question 18
ప్రశ్న 18
The Sargent Plan of 1944 was prepared under the guidance of which official?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Sargent Plan was prepared under Sir John Sargent, the Educational Adviser to the Government of India.
• It was presented in 1944 as a plan for post-war educational development.
• The report proposed reforms from pre-primary education to universities and adult education.
• It was the last major comprehensive educational plan of the colonial period.
• It was presented in 1944 as a plan for post-war educational development.
• The report proposed reforms from pre-primary education to universities and adult education.
• It was the last major comprehensive educational plan of the colonial period.
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Question 19
ప్రశ్న 19
Which proposal was central to the Sargent Plan?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Sargent Plan proposed free and compulsory education for all children between six and fourteen years of age.
• It also addressed pre-primary education, secondary education, teacher training, adult education and health services.
• The Plan envisaged a long period for achieving universal provision.
• Its scope was broader than education for urban elites alone.
• It also addressed pre-primary education, secondary education, teacher training, adult education and health services.
• The Plan envisaged a long period for achieving universal provision.
• Its scope was broader than education for urban elites alone.
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Question 20
ప్రశ్న 20
Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Hunter Commission examined primary and secondary education and encouraged local responsibility.
• The Raleigh Commission investigated Indian universities.
• The Hartog Committee emphasised wastage and stagnation in primary education.
• The Sargent Plan supported rather than abolished free and compulsory education for children aged six to fourteen.
• Therefore, the fourth pair is incorrectly matched.
• The Raleigh Commission investigated Indian universities.
• The Hartog Committee emphasised wastage and stagnation in primary education.
• The Sargent Plan supported rather than abolished free and compulsory education for children aged six to fourteen.
• Therefore, the fourth pair is incorrectly matched.
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Question 21
ప్రశ్న 21
Arrange the following in chronological order: 1. Hunter Commission 2. Raleigh Commission 3. Sadler Commission 4. Hartog Committee
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Hunter Commission was appointed in 1882.
• The Raleigh Commission was appointed in 1902.
• The Sadler Commission was appointed in 1917 and reported after an extensive inquiry.
• The Hartog Committee reported in 1929.
• The correct chronological sequence is therefore 1, 2, 3, 4.
• The Raleigh Commission was appointed in 1902.
• The Sadler Commission was appointed in 1917 and reported after an extensive inquiry.
• The Hartog Committee reported in 1929.
• The correct chronological sequence is therefore 1, 2, 3, 4.
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Question 22
ప్రశ్న 22
Match List I with List II.
List I: 1. Hunter Commission 2. Raleigh Commission 3. Sadler Commission 4. Hartog Committee
List II: a. Calcutta University and the intermediate stage b. Primary education under local bodies c. University reform before the Act of 1904 d. Wastage and stagnation
List I: 1. Hunter Commission 2. Raleigh Commission 3. Sadler Commission 4. Hartog Committee
List II: a. Calcutta University and the intermediate stage b. Primary education under local bodies c. University reform before the Act of 1904 d. Wastage and stagnation
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Hunter Commission is matched with primary education under local bodies.
• The Raleigh Commission is matched with university reform before the Indian Universities Act of 1904.
• The Sadler Commission is matched with Calcutta University and the reorganisation of the intermediate stage.
• The Hartog Committee is matched with wastage and stagnation.
• Therefore, the correct code is 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d.
• The Raleigh Commission is matched with university reform before the Indian Universities Act of 1904.
• The Sadler Commission is matched with Calcutta University and the reorganisation of the intermediate stage.
• The Hartog Committee is matched with wastage and stagnation.
• Therefore, the correct code is 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d.
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Question 23
ప్రశ్న 23
Consider the following statements.
Statement I: Colonial commissions generally supported Indian languages at the primary stage while English retained importance in secondary and higher education.
Statement II: English was valued for university study, administration and access to higher employment.
Statement I: Colonial commissions generally supported Indian languages at the primary stage while English retained importance in secondary and higher education.
Statement II: English was valued for university study, administration and access to higher employment.
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Statement I is broadly correct because several colonial policies accepted vernacular languages as media at the elementary stage.
• Statement II is also correct because English remained closely connected with higher education, administration and elite employment.
• This produced a layered language hierarchy within colonial education.
• Therefore, both statements are correct.
• Statement II is also correct because English remained closely connected with higher education, administration and elite employment.
• This produced a layered language hierarchy within colonial education.
• Therefore, both statements are correct.
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Question 24
ప్రశ్న 24
Assertion: The Sadler Commission examined secondary education as well as university education.
Reason: It recognised that the quality of university education depended on the organisation of the secondary and intermediate stages.
Reason: It recognised that the quality of university education depended on the organisation of the secondary and intermediate stages.
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Assertion is correct because the Sadler Commission extended its inquiry beyond the University of Calcutta.
• The Reason is correct because the commission viewed educational stages as interconnected.
• Problems in secondary and intermediate education directly affected university admissions and standards.
• The Reason therefore correctly explains the Assertion.
• The Reason is correct because the commission viewed educational stages as interconnected.
• Problems in secondary and intermediate education directly affected university admissions and standards.
• The Reason therefore correctly explains the Assertion.
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Question 25
ప్రశ్న 25
A provincial government observes high dropout rates, repeated failure in early classes and weak learning outcomes. Which colonial committee's recommendations would be most directly relevant?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The situation describes wastage, stagnation and poor quality in primary education.
• These problems were central to the Hartog Committee's analysis in 1929.
• The committee recommended consolidation, improved teaching and better retention rather than expansion alone.
• The Raleigh and Sadler commissions focused more directly on university and intermediate education.
• These problems were central to the Hartog Committee's analysis in 1929.
• The committee recommended consolidation, improved teaching and better retention rather than expansion alone.
• The Raleigh and Sadler commissions focused more directly on university and intermediate education.
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Answer Key సమాధానాల పట్టిక
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Question 1 ప్రశ్న 1Answer: B. 1882 సమాధానం: B.
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Question 2 ప్రశ్న 2Answer: C. Primary education సమాధానం: C.
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Question 3 ప్రశ్న 3Answer: D. Greater responsibility for district and municipal boards సమాధానం: D.
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Question 4 ప్రశ్న 4Answer: A. A distinction between literary and vocational courses సమాధానం: A.
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Question 5 ప్రశ్న 5Answer: C. Raleigh Commission సమాధానం: C.
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Question 6 ప్రశ్న 6Answer: D. The condition and reform of Indian universities సమాధానం: D.
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Question 7 ప్రశ్న 7Answer: A. 1904 సమాధానం: A.
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Question 8 ప్రశ్న 8Answer: B. Greater government control over university administration and affiliation సమాధానం: B.
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Question 9 ప్రశ్న 9Answer: C. It strengthened bureaucratic control over universities సమాధానం: C.
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Question 10 ప్రశ్న 10Answer: D. University of Calcutta సమాధానం: D.
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Question 11 ప్రశ్న 11Answer: A. Michael Sadler సమాధానం: A.
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Question 12 ప్రశ్న 12Answer: B. Separation of the intermediate stage from the university సమాధానం: B.
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Question 13 ప్రశ్న 13Answer: C. A three-year degree course after the intermediate stage సమాధానం: C.
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Question 14 ప్రశ్న 14Answer: A. A provincial board of secondary and intermediate education సమాధానం: A.
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Question 15 ప్రశ్న 15Answer: C. 1929 సమాధానం: C.
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Question 16 ప్రశ్న 16Answer: B. Wastage and stagnation సమాధానం: B.
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Question 17 ప్రశ్న 17Answer: D. Consolidation and qualitative improvement before further expansion సమాధానం: D.
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Question 18 ప్రశ్న 18Answer: A. John Sargent సమాధానం: A.
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Question 19 ప్రశ్న 19Answer: A. Free and compulsory education for children aged six to fourteen సమాధానం: A.
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Question 20 ప్రశ్న 20Answer: D. Sargent Plan — Abolition of compulsory education సమాధానం: D.
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Question 21 ప్రశ్న 21Answer: B. 1, 2, 3, 4 సమాధానం: B.
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Question 22 ప్రశ్న 22Answer: C. 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d సమాధానం: C.
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Question 23 ప్రశ్న 23Answer: A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct సమాధానం: A.
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Question 24 ప్రశ్న 24Answer: A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion సమాధానం: A.
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Question 25 ప్రశ్న 25Answer: C. Hartog Committee సమాధానం: C.