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MPSC Rajyaseva 2014 CSAT — Question 35

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अंधश्रद्धेमुळे अनर्थ केंव्हा घडू शकतात ? / When can disasters occur due to superstitions ?

(a)अडाणी व अज्ञानी लोकांच्या मानसिकतेवर परिणाम झाल्याने. / When they affect the mental state of the ignorant and illiterate.

(b)लोकांचा त्यावरील विश्वास दिवसेंदिवस वाढत गेल्याने. / As the faith of the superstitious people grows day after day.

(c)प्रगत साधने अस्तित्वात आल्यावरही अंधश्रद्धा जोपासल्याने. / Superstitions are followed despite the availability of developed resources.

(d)वैज्ञानिक कारणे उपलब्ध असतानाही अंधश्रद्धेवर विसंबून राहिल्याने. / Dependency on superstitions though scientific reasoning says otherwise.

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Disasters due to superstition happen when people blindly depend on unscientific rituals and beliefs even though clear scientific reasoning and modern alternatives are available.

🏛️ The Maharashtra angle

Reflects the ongoing debates in Maharashtra regarding the Anti-Superstition Bill (MANS).

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