Karnataka's Communal Tensions: SAF Deployment in Mandya District
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त्वरित संशोधन
The Special Action Force (SAF) will be deployed in Mandya district.
Mandya has historically remained insulated from communal politics but has recently experienced a rise in communal incidents.
Political analysts suggest the BJP's electoral alliance with the JD(S) has contributed to religious polarization in the region.
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दृश्य सामग्री
SAF Deployment in Karnataka: Mandya and Coastal Districts
This map highlights Mandya district, where the Special Action Force (SAF) has been deployed due to rising communal tensions, and the coastal districts of Karnataka, where similar deployments have occurred previously. It provides a geographical context to the news story.
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परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण
Role of state government in maintaining law and order
Impact of political alliances on social harmony
Constitutional provisions related to secularism and religious freedom
विस्तृत सारांश देखें
सारांश
पृष्ठभूमि
नवीनतम घटनाक्रम
बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)
1. Consider the following statements regarding the Special Action Force (SAF): 1. SAF is a specialized unit typically deployed to manage communal tensions and maintain law and order. 2. The deployment of SAF is solely under the discretion of the Central Government. 3. SAF units are trained in riot control and handling sensitive situations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.1 and 3 only
- C.2 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: B
Statement 1 and 3 are correct. The deployment of SAF is primarily a state government decision, although the central government may provide assistance or guidance.
2. In the context of rising communal tensions in certain districts of Karnataka, which of the following constitutional provisions is/are most relevant? 1. Article 25, guaranteeing freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion. 2. Article 19, guaranteeing freedom of speech and expression. 3. Article 14, ensuring equality before the law. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A.1 only
- B.1 and 3 only
- C.2 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
All three articles are relevant. Article 25 guarantees religious freedom, Article 19 guarantees freedom of speech (which can be misused to incite communal hatred), and Article 14 ensures equality before the law, which is crucial in addressing discrimination and bias.
3. Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding the historical trends of communal politics in Karnataka?
- A.Coastal districts have historically been more prone to communal incidents compared to the interior regions.
- B.The Srikrishna Commission Report extensively covered communal riots in Karnataka.
- C.The Babri Masjid demolition in 1992 had repercussions in Karnataka, leading to communal clashes.
- D.The rise of Hindutva politics has contributed to increased communal polarization in certain regions.
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: B
The Srikrishna Commission Report is primarily associated with the Mumbai riots of 1992-93, not communal riots in Karnataka. While Karnataka did experience repercussions from the Babri Masjid demolition, the Srikrishna Commission was not directly related to it.
4. Assertion (A): The deployment of Special Action Force (SAF) in Mandya district indicates a potential breakdown of social harmony. Reason (R): Mandya district has historically been known for its relative insulation from communal politics, making the recent rise in communal incidents a cause for concern. In the context of the above, which of the following is correct?
- A.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- B.Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- C.A is true but R is false
- D.A is false but R is true
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: A
Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains why the deployment of SAF is significant. Mandya's historical insulation from communal politics makes the recent developments particularly alarming.