Answer: (b)

Explanation:

• (b) Correct: The PTA allows indefinite preventive detention and acceptance of coerced confessions, which violates international human rights norms.

• (a) Incorrect: The PTA does not deal with economic offenses.

• (c) Incorrect: The PTA is applicable even outside emergency situations.

(d) Incorrect: The Act has not yet been repealed; calls for repeal are ongoing.

2. Answer: (b)

Explanation:

• (b) Correct: The Bhu Bharati Act uses modern methods like drone surveys and DGPS to settle land disputes in Telangana.

• (a) Incorrect: It applies only to Telangana, not across India.

• (c) Incorrect: It digitizes and clarifies land records, not abolishes them.

(d) Incorrect: It is a state legislation, not a national one.

Answer: (c)

Explanation:

• (c) Correct: Lack of survivor cooperation led to legal dead ends, making it impossible to proceed with the cases.

• (a) Incorrect: No such declaration was made by any court.

• (b) Incorrect: There was no evidence of false testimony.

(d) Incorrect: The issue was with investigation, not committee dissolution.

4. Answer: (c)

Explanation:

• (c) Correct: PM Modi is set to launch the “Aravali Restoration Project” to combat land degradation in the Aravali Range.

• (a) Incorrect: No such scheme with that name exists for Aravallis.

• (b) Incorrect: That is a general program under UNCCD, not specific to Aravallis.

(d) Incorrect: While relevant, it's not the name of this initiative.

5. Answer: (c)

Explanation:

• (c) Correct: The new policy offers 85% reservation (excluding EWS) in government jobs for domiciles of Ladakh.

• (a) Incorrect: Reservation in hill councils exists, but not limited to 50%.

• (b) Incorrect: Language rights are there, but reservation is a key feature.

• (d) Incorrect: While a significant portion goes to STs, not 100%.