The protests and the subsequent resignation of the Education Minister were driven by widespread allegations of irregularities in the NEET examination system. This issue became a catalyst for broader student dissatisfaction with the government. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018534/modi-announces-panel-to-reform-indias-exam-system-anti-govt-graffiti-at-protest-site-painted-over, 26 Jul 2026]
512
Which of the following is NOT a stated objective of the newly formed task force for examination reform?
The government's stated objectives for the task force focus on reliability, transparency, and the integration of technology. Privatization of testing agencies is not a stated goal of the reform panel. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018534/modi-announces-panel-to-reform-indias-exam-system-anti-govt-graffiti-at-protest-site-painted-over, 26 Jul 2026]
513
Which political group was identified as the primary organizer of the protests at Jantar Mantar?
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) was the social media-driven group responsible for mobilizing thousands of demonstrators to the capital. Other options represent established political parties not linked to this specific protest movement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018534/modi-announces-panel-to-reform-indias-exam-system-anti-govt-graffiti-at-jantar-mantar-painted-over, 26 Jul 2026]
514
Consider the following statements about the events in New Delhi in July 2026:
1. The protest site at Jantar Mantar was cleared by municipal workers following the government's concessions.
2. The movement was limited exclusively to demands regarding the NEET examination irregularities.
3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the task force via a video statement posted to X.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 and 3 are factually correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because the movement evolved to include broader concerns such as unemployment, youth opportunities, and criticism of the government's authoritarian style, extending beyond just the NEET exam. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018534/modi-announces-panel-to-reform-indias-exam-system-anti-govt-graffiti-at-protest-site-painted-over, 26 Jul 2026]
515
Which organization was identified as the social media-driven group behind the protests at Jantar Mantar?
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) was the social media-driven group that mobilized thousands of demonstrators to the protest site. The other options are generic distractors that do not appear in the context of this event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018534/modi-announces-panel-to-reform-indias-exam-system-anti-govt-graffiti-at-protest-site-painted-over, 26 Jul 2026]
516
The government of Pakistan declared which of the following groups as a proscribed organization following its call for widespread protests?
The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) was declared a proscribed organization by the government after it called for protests. The other options represent different entities or hypothetical groups not identified as the proscribed organization in this context. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018518/tarar-claims-man-arrested-for-spreading-anti-state-material-online-in-exchange-for-indian-funding, 26 Jul 2026]
517
Consider the following statements about the 2026 protests in India:
1. The movement was initially sparked by paper leak scandals in the education sector.
2. The government responded to the protests by offering a formal apology and promising to hold violent officers accountable.
3. The movement has successfully transcended social and religious lines to include a broad spectrum of the population.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the movement began due to paper leaks. Statement 3 is correct as the movement unified diverse social groups. Statement 2 is incorrect because the government explicitly refused to offer an apology or hold officers accountable. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018243/roaches-rising, 25 Jul 2026]
518
Where did the student-led protests primarily take place in Delhi before spreading across the country?
Jantar Mantar is identified as the central protest site in Delhi where students gathered for over a month. Other locations like India Gate are common protest sites but were not the primary location mentioned for this specific movement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018243/roaches-rising, 25 Jul 2026]
519
Consider the following statements about the 2026 AJK elections:
1. The election is being held in a single phase to ensure maximum voter turnout.
2. AJK electoral law requires the preliminary result of a constituency to be announced immediately after counting.
3. The current agitation is the fourth wave of protests organized by the JAAC.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the election is being held in three phases, not one. Statements 2 and 3 are factually accurate according to the current electoral framework and the history of the recent protests. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018443/ajk-election-and-beyond, 26 Jul 2026]
520
Which activist and educationist was removed from the protest site after 21 days of a hunger strike?
Sonam Wangchuk is the activist mentioned who conducted a hunger strike at the protest site before being removed by authorities. The other individuals listed are prominent Indian activists but were not involved in this specific event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018243/roaches-rising, 25 Jul 2026]
