1) Jallikattu a bull-vaulting sport, which has been banned by the Supreme Court, falls under which list?
a. State List
b. Union List
c. Concurrent List
d. It is a part of culture and not a part of the constitution
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ANSWER: State List
Explanation:
It falls under the State List. Entry 28 of the Seventh Schedule brings markets and fairs under the ambit of the State. The Centre cannot issue ordinances on it. The State however can issue an ordinance on this issue as a measure to fight the stay given by the Supreme Court. This sport is seen in Tamil Nadu during the harvest season as a part of Pongal celebration.
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2) Which of the following are freedoms of animals identified by SC?
1. Freedom from hunger, thirst and malnutrition
2. Freedom from fear and distress
3. Freedom from physical and thermal discomfort
4. Freedom from pain, injury and disease
5. Freedom to express normal patterns of behaviour.
a. 1,4,5
b. 1,2,3
c. 1,5
d. All
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ANSWER: All
Explanation:
- The SC order identified “the five freedoms” of animals, including freedom from hunger, thirst and malnutrition, freedom from fear and distress, freedom from physical and thermal discomfort, freedom from pain, injury and disease, and freedom to express normal patterns of behaviour.
- The ban on Jallikattu was imposed by SC as it violated provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960; fundamental duty Article 51A (g): compassion towards animal; Article 21 (Right to Life), which prohibits any disturbance to the environment, including animals as it is considered essential for human life.
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3) Which of the following statements is/are correct about Animal Welfare Board of India?
1. It is a statutory body.
2. It is under ministry of Food and Agriculture.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Only 1
Explanation:
- The Animal Welfare Board of India was established in 1960 under Section 4 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act,1960.
- Well known Bharat Natyam dancer Rukmini Devi Arundale was instrumental in setting up the board and was its first chairperson.
- Previously it was under ministry of Food and Agriculture but later shifted to Ministry of Environment and Forests.
- Through various reports, affidavits and photographs, the AWBI has argued that Jallikattu bulls are physically and mentally tortured for the pleasure and enjoyment of human beings.
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4) Jallikattu is a bull-baiting or bull cuddling sport played in
a. Andhra Pradesh
b. Tamil Nadu
c. Karnataka
d. Kerala
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ANSWER: Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
- Jallikattu also known Eruthazhuvuthal or Manju vira??u is a bull-baiting or bull cuddling sport played in Tamil Nadu as a part of Pongal celebrations.
- Jallikattu is more than 2,000 years old and considered to be one of the oldest sports still practised in the modern era.
- The Indian government has lifted a ban on Jallikattu through notification.
- The notification overturns a 2011 notification that prohibited the exhibition or training of bulls, and some other animals, as performing animals.
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