With reference to Article 143 of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
1. The President can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on any matter of public importance, whether it has arisen or is likely to arise.
2. The Supreme Court’s opinion under Article 143 is binding on the President.
3. The concept of advisory jurisdiction under Article 143 has its roots in the Government of India Act, 1935.
1. The President can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on any matter of public importance, whether it has arisen or is likely to arise.
2. The Supreme Court’s opinion under Article 143 is binding on the President.
3. The concept of advisory jurisdiction under Article 143 has its roots in the Government of India Act, 1935.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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7%
A. 1 and 2 only
14%
B. 2 and 3 only
67%
C. 1 and 3 only
12%
D. 1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements regarding the nominated members to assemblies of the Union
Territory:
1. The Government of Union Territories Act, 1963 provides the Union government may nominate up to three members to the Puducherry Assembly.
2. There are no nominated MLAs in the Delhi Assembly.
3. The J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019 provides that the LG may nominate a total of up to five members to its assembly.
Territory:
1. The Government of Union Territories Act, 1963 provides the Union government may nominate up to three members to the Puducherry Assembly.
2. There are no nominated MLAs in the Delhi Assembly.
3. The J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019 provides that the LG may nominate a total of up to five members to its assembly.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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18%
a) Only one
43%
b) Only two
37%
c) All three
2%
d) None
‘Truck Farming’ refers to which of the following?
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11%
Plantation of ornamental flowers for commercial purpose.
54%
Growing one or more vegetable crops on a large scale for shipment to distant markets.
17%
Plantation of medicinal plant in a truck especially in hilly areas.
19%
Plantation and transportation of shrub from landscape to mountainous areas.
‘Calicos’ and ‘Chintz’ refers to which of the following?
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14%
Varieties of Coffee produced in north-eastern part of the country.
50%
Fine variety of cotton cloth of the country.
27%
Species of Butterfly, that recently became state butterfly of Tamil Nadu.
9%
State turmeric of Telangana that recently got GI tag.
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Arrange the following events in chronological order: 1. Launch of Golden Quadrilateral Project 2. Launch of Kisan Credit Card (KCC) 3. Commencement of operations of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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10%
2-1-3
33%
3-1-2
25%
1-3-2
32%
3-2-1
In the context of Sanyasi-Fakir rebellion of 18th century, consider the following statements:
1. The sanyasis were descendants of the 'dasnami' group who were followers of Shankaracharya.
2. It was a combined armed resistance by Sanyasis and Muslim Fakir against the East India Company of India
3. The Sanyasis apart from being religious mendicants acted as traders, moneylenders and mercenaries.
4. They revolted mainly against the reversal of benefits like having tax-free lands and free movement which they received traditionally.
1. The sanyasis were descendants of the 'dasnami' group who were followers of Shankaracharya.
2. It was a combined armed resistance by Sanyasis and Muslim Fakir against the East India Company of India
3. The Sanyasis apart from being religious mendicants acted as traders, moneylenders and mercenaries.
4. They revolted mainly against the reversal of benefits like having tax-free lands and free movement which they received traditionally.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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20%
Only two
43%
Only three
36%
All four
1%
None
Consider the following description:
1. It is a high-altitude wetland and an important breeding ground for the Black-necked Crane.
2. The site experiences extreme cold desert conditions, with temperatures dropping below freezing for most of the year.
3. It is located in a rain-shadow region, making it one of the driest wetlands in the country.
1. It is a high-altitude wetland and an important breeding ground for the Black-necked Crane.
2. The site experiences extreme cold desert conditions, with temperatures dropping below freezing for most of the year.
3. It is located in a rain-shadow region, making it one of the driest wetlands in the country.
Which of the following Ramsar sites is best described by the description given above?
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11%
Loktak Lake
24%
Wular Lake
58%
Tso Kar Wetland Complex
7%
Chandra Taal Wetland
Which of the following type of citizens are covered under the National Social Assistance Programme?
1. Person of 60 years and above and belonging to a family living below the poverty line.
2. Farm laborer of 45 years and above.
3. Widow of 40 years belonging to a family living below the poverty line.
4. All people with severe or multiple disabilities.
1. Person of 60 years and above and belonging to a family living below the poverty line.
2. Farm laborer of 45 years and above.
3. Widow of 40 years belonging to a family living below the poverty line.
4. All people with severe or multiple disabilities.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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26%
1 and 4 only
27%
2 and 3 only
39%
1 and 3 only
9%
2 and 4 only
With reference to subduction zones, consider the following statements:
1. Subduction zones occur only when an oceanic plate moves underneath a continental plate.
2. Subduction zones are major sites for the formation of metamorphic rocks.
3. The Andes Mountain range is an example of a geological feature formed by the process of subduction.
1. Subduction zones occur only when an oceanic plate moves underneath a continental plate.
2. Subduction zones are major sites for the formation of metamorphic rocks.
3. The Andes Mountain range is an example of a geological feature formed by the process of subduction.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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12%
3 only
15%
1 only
47%
2 and 3 only
27%
1, 2, and 3
Consider the following statements regarding the Z-Morh Tunnel:
1. It is a 6.5 km-long tunnel located near Sonamarg in Jammu & Kashmir.
2. It provides all-weather connectivity to Kargil and Ladakh.
3. The tunnel has been constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
1. It is a 6.5 km-long tunnel located near Sonamarg in Jammu & Kashmir.
2. It provides all-weather connectivity to Kargil and Ladakh.
3. The tunnel has been constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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7%
1 only
26%
1 and 2 only
23%
2 and 3 only
44%
1, 2 and 3
As per the third schedule of the Indian constitution, which of the following authorities need to take an Oath of Secrecy?
1. Members of Parliament
2. Ministers of Union
3. Ministers of States
4. Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts
5. President of India
1. Members of Parliament
2. Ministers of Union
3. Ministers of States
4. Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts
5. President of India