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Consider the following statements about Government Securities (G-Secs): It acknowledges government debt obligation. They generally offer the highest rate of return. They are generally risk-free or carry minimum risk. They are regulated by SEBI in the secondary market. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 3 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only | G-Secs are interest bearing dated securities offered by RBI on behalf of Central and State governments. Governments use these funds to meet their expenditure commitments. Since these are backed by government (i.e. the government stands guarantee), they are considered risk free. Because they have no or little risk assoc... | b | Prices & Monetary management, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about Government Securities (G-Secs): It acknowledges government debt obligation. They generally offer the highest rate of return. They are generally risk-free or carry minimum risk. They are regulated by SEBI in the secondary market. Which ... |
Consider the following statements with regard to the provisions mentioned in the Constitution with respect to the qualification required to be appointed as a Chief Minister of a State: The Constitution does not contain any specific procedure for the selection and appointment of the chief minister. The Constitution do... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only | Statement 1 is correct - The Constitution does not contain any specific procedure for the selection and appointment of the CM because Article 164 only says that the CM shall be appointed by the Governor. This is done in accordance with the conventions of the Parliamentary system of government, wherein the Governor appo... | a | Chief Minister | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with regard to the provisions mentioned in the Constitution with respect to the qualification required to be appointed as a Chief Minister of a State: The Constitution does not contain any specific procedure for the selection and appointme... |
With regard to the sessions of State Legislature, consider the following statements: The Speaker of legislative assembly from time to time summons each house of State Legislature to meet. An adjournment of a House suspends the work, in a sitting for a specified time which may be hours, days or weeks. The Governor of th... | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 1st Statement is incorrect because it is the Governor who summons from time to time each house of State Legislature to meet. 3rd Statement is incorrect because it is the Presiding Officer who declares the house adjourned sine die, when the business of the session is completed. Within the next few days the Governor is... | a | Working of Vidhan Sabha | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With regard to the sessions of State Legislature, consider the following statements: The Speaker of legislative assembly from time to time summons each house of State Legislature to meet. An adjournment of a House suspends the work, in a sitting for a specified time which ma... |
Which of the following authorities makes recommendation to the governor of a state as to the principles for determining the taxes and duties which may be appropriated by the panchayats in that particular state? | District planning committees | State Finance Commission | Finance ministry of the state | District planning committees | nan | b | Panchayati Raj | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following authorities makes recommendation to the governor of a state as to the principles for determining the taxes and duties which may be appropriated by the panchayats in that particular state?##Option_A: District planning committees###Option_B: State Financ... |
Consider the following statements: The governor is the chief legislative head of the state. The governor also acts as an agent of the central government. The office of governor of a state is an employment under the central government. Office of governor is under the direct control of central government. Which of the st... | 1, 2 and 4 | 1 and 3 | 2 only | 1, 2 and 4 | 1st statement is incorrect. Governor is the chief executive head of the state. 2nd statement is incorrect. Governor acts as a link between the Centre and State. It is a criticism against the Office of Governor that he/she acts as an agent of the Centre. 3rd statement is incorrect. Office of Governor of state is not a... | d | Governor | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: The governor is the chief legislative head of the state. The governor also acts as an agent of the central government. The office of governor of a state is an employment under the central government. Office of governor is under the direct c... |
While a proclamation of Emergency is in operation in the country under article 352, which of the following is/are in correct ? The parliament is empowered under article 250 to legislate with respect to any matter in the state list. The power of the state legislature to make a law which it is entitled to make under the... | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Statement 2 incorrect because- both centre and the state can make legislations because in case of National Emergency, the state list becomes the concurrent list. Rest all the statements are correct. | b | Emergency Provision | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:While a proclamation of Emergency is in operation in the country under article 352, which of the following is/are in correct ? The parliament is empowered under article 250 to legislate with respect to any matter in the state list. The power of the state legislature to make... |
Some states in India have bi-cameral legislature including legislative council and legislative assembly. The legislative council have limited powers with respect to passing of bills. Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to the upper house of state legislature? 1. The house does not have any powe... | 1 and 2 | 1 and 3 | Only 1 | 1 and 2 | Only legislative assembly participates in election to the Rajya Sabha. | b | GS_Polity_unclassified | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Some states in India have bi-cameral legislature including legislative council and legislative assembly. The legislative council have limited powers with respect to passing of bills. Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to the upper house of state leg... |
Consider the following statements regarding adjournment and prorogation of houses of parliament- Adjournment is done by the Presiding officer of the House and it does not affect the bills or any other business pending before the House. Prorogation is done by the President of India and it does not affect the bills or an... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Adjournment is done by presiding officer of the House and it does not affect the bills or any other business pending before the House. Prorogation is done by the president of India and it also does not affect the bills or any other business pending before the House. However, all pending notices (other than those for in... | c | Parliament | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding adjournment and prorogation of houses of parliament- Adjournment is done by the Presiding officer of the House and it does not affect the bills or any other business pending before the House. Prorogation is done by the President of... |
With regard to the Speaker, consider the following statements- Whenever the office of the Speaker falls vacant, the date of election of the Speaker is fixed by the President. Whenever the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the Speaker has to vacate his office. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Statement 1 is correct - The date of election of the Speaker is fixed by the President. Whenever the office of the Speaker falls vacant , the Lok Sabha elects another member to fill the vacancy. Statement 2 is incorrect. Whenever the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the Speaker does not vacate his office and continues till the ... | a | Parliament | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With regard to the Speaker, consider the following statements- Whenever the office of the Speaker falls vacant, the date of election of the Speaker is fixed by the President. Whenever the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the Speaker has to vacate his office. Which of the statements g... |
With regard to the office of Whip, consider the following statements: The office of Whip is mentioned in the Parliamentary Statute. He is appointed by the Speaker. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
1st Statement is incorrect. Every political party, whether ruling or Opposition has its own whip in the Parliament. He is appointed by the political party to serve as an assistant floor leader.
2nd Statement is incorrect. The office of ‘whip’, is mentioned neither in the Constitution of India nor in the Rules of th... | d | Parliament | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With regard to the office of Whip, consider the following statements: The office of Whip is mentioned in the Parliamentary Statute. He is appointed by the Speaker. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 an... |
The Speaker of Lok Sabha cannot be the presiding officer of which Committees: Business Advisory Committee The Rules Committee General Purpose Committee Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 | 1 only | Speaker appoints the chairman of all the parliamentary committees of the Lok Sabha and supervises their functioning. He himself is the chairman of the Business Advisory Committee, the Rules Committee and the General Purpose Committee. | d | Parliament | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Speaker of Lok Sabha cannot be the presiding officer of which Committees: Business Advisory Committee The Rules Committee General Purpose Committee Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3##Opt... |
The question of disqualification under the Tenth Schedule is decided by the Speaker in the case of Lok Sabha. The power of Speaker in this regard is- | Arbitrary | Tribunal | Civil court | Arbitrary | Any question regarding disqualification arising out of defection is to be decided by the presiding officer of the House. Originally, the act provided that the decision of the presiding officer is final and cannot be questioned in any court. However, in Kihoto Hollohan case (1993), the Supreme Court declared this prov... | b | Parliament | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The question of disqualification under the Tenth Schedule is decided by the Speaker in the case of Lok Sabha. The power of Speaker in this regard is-##Option_A: Arbitrary###Option_B: Tribunal##Option_C: Civil court##Option_D: Arbitrary##Answer:b##Explaination:Any question re... |
Consider the following statements regarding prime minister of India- (a) If prime minister is the member of Rajya Sabha, he can cast vote in Lok Sabha but a minister cannot. (b) The term of the Prime Minister is not fixed and he holds office during the pleasure of the president. Which of the above statements are true - | Only a | Only b | Both a and b | Only a | If prime minister or any minister is the member of Rajya Sabha, he cannot cast vote in Lok Sabha. | b | GS_Polity_unclassified | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding prime minister of India- (a) If prime minister is the member of Rajya Sabha, he can cast vote in Lok Sabha but a minister cannot. (b) The term of the Prime Minister is not fixed and he holds office during the pleasure of the presid... |
Consider the following statements: Parliament can appoint a commission to investigate into the conditions of SCs, STs and other backward classes. President appoints the attorney general of India and Parliament determines his remuneration. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
1st statement is incorrect because it is the President who can appoint a commission to investigate into the conditions of SCs, STs and other backward classes.
2nd statement is incorrect because the President appoints the attorney general of India and determines his remuneration as well.
| d | President | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Parliament can appoint a commission to investigate into the conditions of SCs, STs and other backward classes. President appoints the attorney general of India and Parliament determines his remuneration. Which of the statements given abov... |
What do you understand by loss of citizenship by deprivation? | If someone renounces his/her citizenship voluntarily. | If someone acquires the citizenship of another country. | A person who migrated to Pakistan after March 1, 1947. | If someone renounces his/her citizenship voluntarily. | Loss of citizenship by deprivation means termination of citizenship by the central government if the citizen has obtained the citizenship by fraud, shown disloyalty to the constitution, communicated with the enemy during war, has been staying out of India for seven years continuously or within 5 years of registration o... | d | Citizenship | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What do you understand by loss of citizenship by deprivation?##Option_A: If someone renounces his/her citizenship voluntarily.###Option_B: If someone acquires the citizenship of another country.##Option_C: A person who migrated to Pakistan after March 1, 1947.##Option_D: If ... |
With regard to Citizenship provisions under the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: Constitution deals with the problem of acquisition or loss of citizenship subsequent to its commencement Constitution provides five ways of acquiring citizenship, viz, birth, descent, registration, naturalisation a... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Statement 1 is incorrect. Constitution doesn't deal with the problem of acquisition or loss of citizenship subsequent to its commencement; however it has empowered parliament to make laws on such matter and Citizenship act of 1955 deals with the ways of acquiring citizenship not constitution. Statement 2 is incorrect: ... | d | Citizenship | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With regard to Citizenship provisions under the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: Constitution deals with the problem of acquisition or loss of citizenship subsequent to its commencement Constitution provides five ways of acquiring citizenship, viz, b... |
Consider the following statements with respect to Citizenship: Enemy aliens enjoy lesser rights than friendly aliens. Aliens enjoy all the civil rights but not all the political rights as citizens. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | 1st statement is correct. Enemy aliens don’t enjoy protection against arrest and detention under Article 22. 2nd statement is correct. Aliens do not enjoy all the civil and political rights as citizens do. | c | Fundamental Rights | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to Citizenship: Enemy aliens enjoy lesser rights than friendly aliens. Aliens enjoy all the civil rights but not all the political rights as citizens. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Opt... |
Consider the following statements: Hyderabad and Junagarh were integrated with India by means of referendum Kashmir was integrated by the instrument of accession. Both Nagaland and Mizoram was integrated to India with the use of army after independence Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand and Jharkhand were made new states base... | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1, 3, 4 and 5 only | 2 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | Hyderabad was integrate by the means of police action while Junagarh by referendum. Nagaland was part of Indian union and was separated later from Assam. 4 is incorrect. T he basis for creating these new states was socio-political and not linguistic. In Sikkim referendum was used while army was used to integrate Goa | c | The Union and its Territory | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Hyderabad and Junagarh were integrated with India by means of referendum Kashmir was integrated by the instrument of accession. Both Nagaland and Mizoram was integrated to India with the use of army after independence Chhattisgarh, Uttara... |
Consider the following statements: Both India and Pakistan ceased to be British dominions with commencement of their constitution. Pakistan remained a British dominion even after India ceased to be. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | India enacted its constitution in 1950 and Pakistan in 1956. Pakistan remained a British dominion until 1956. | c | Constitutional Development , Features & Philosophy | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Both India and Pakistan ceased to be British dominions with commencement of their constitution. Pakistan remained a British dominion even after India ceased to be. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###O... |
Consider the following statements: All parts of constitution came into force on January 26, 1950. The Indian independence act, 1947 and Government of India act, 1935 were repealed on 26 th November, 1949 Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Few parts of constitution e.g. Article 5, 6, 7, 8 ,9, 60, 324 came into force on November 26, 1949 itself. The Indian independence act, 1947 and Government of India act, 1935 were repealed on 26 th January, 1950 with the commencement of the constitution. | d | Constitutional Development , Features & Philosophy | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: All parts of constitution came into force on January 26, 1950. The Indian independence act, 1947 and Government of India act, 1935 were repealed on 26 th November, 1949 Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only... |
Which is not true for the Government of India act of 1919? | It divided the provincial subjects into two parts. | It introduced bicameralism at the centre. | It introduced direct elections for the first time. | It divided the provincial subjects into two parts. | It required that three out of eight members of the Viceroy’s executive council were to be Indian. Rest all the statements are correct. | d | Constitutional Development , Features & Philosophy | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which is not true for the Government of India act of 1919?##Option_A: It divided the provincial subjects into two parts.###Option_B: It introduced bicameralism at the centre.##Option_C: It introduced direct elections for the first time.##Option_D: It divided the provincial s... |
From which country’s constitution has India borrowed the procedure for electing Rajya Sabha members? | South Africa | France | Canada | South Africa | nan | a | Constitutional Development , Features & Philosophy | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:From which country’s constitution has India borrowed the procedure for electing Rajya Sabha members?##Option_A: South Africa###Option_B: France##Option_C: Canada##Option_D: South Africa##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:Constitutional Development , Features & Philosophy##Su... |
Consider the following statements regarding various theatre forms of India: In swang theatre, language used is Haryanvi as it is associated with Rohtak only. In Theyyam theatre, heroes and ancestral worship is the most important aspect. Mudiyettu theatre represents triumph of goddess bhadrakali over asura darika. Which... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 1st statement is incorrect - Swang theatre is mainly music based. Two important style of swang are from Rohtak (used Haryanvi) and Hathras (uses Brajbhasa). Softness of emotion is visible in the form. 2nd statement is correct - Theyyam theatre is performed with head gear in Northern Kerala. It is also known as god's da... | b | Miscellaneous Arts & Culture | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding various theatre forms of India: In swang theatre, language used is Haryanvi as it is associated with Rohtak only. In Theyyam theatre, heroes and ancestral worship is the most important aspect. Mudiyettu theatre represents triumph o... |
As compared to FERA, FEMA is: | More positive law | More investment friendly | Both a and b | More positive law | Last line of Para 2 – positive law.
2 nd last line of Para 2 – all correct account transactions are permitted.
4 th line of Para 2 – regulate and manage transactions
Hence (c) | c | Aptitude Unclassified | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:As compared to FERA, FEMA is:##Option_A:More positive law###Option_B:More investment friendly##Option_C:Both a and b##Option_D:More positive law##Answer:c##Explaination:Last line of Para 2 – positive law.
2 nd last line of Para 2 – all correct account transactions are per... |
Tax expenditure is an instrument used by policy makers to manage taxation. Which of the following constitute tax expenditure? Targeted financial incentives in the form of tax holiday for the promotion of bamboo industry. Lower tax collection from the corporate sector on account of existence of black economy. Tax exempt... | 1, 2, 3 and 4 | 4 only | 2 and 4 only | 1, 2, 3 and 4 | Tax expenditure refers to revenue a government foregoes through the provisions of tax laws that allow. deductions, exclusions, or exemptions from the taxpayers' taxable expenditure, income, or investment. Option 1 and 3 indicate tax exemptions to bamboo industry and the person obtaining health insurance respectively. T... | d | Fiscal Development & Public Finance, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Tax expenditure is an instrument used by policy makers to manage taxation. Which of the following constitute tax expenditure? Targeted financial incentives in the form of tax holiday for the promotion of bamboo industry. Lower tax collection from the corporate sector on acco... |
With reference to the Veto powers of the President, consider the following statements: 1. The President cannot use Suspensive veto in the case of the Money bill and Constitutional amendment bill. 2. The President exercises Absolute veto only on the advice of the Council of Ministers. 3. Till now no President in India h... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 only | . | c | President | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Veto powers of the President, consider the following statements: 1. The President cannot use Suspensive veto in the case of the Money bill and Constitutional amendment bill. 2. The President exercises Absolute veto only on the advice of the Council of M... |
Which of the following is/are the components of economic drain according to drain theory given in the book “Poverty and UnBritish Rule”?
1. Interest on loan taken by Indian government from abroad.
2. Profits on foreign investments in India.
3. Purchase of handicrafts which were made in India and selling t... | 1, 2 and 4 only
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| 1, 2 and 4 only
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According to the book Poverty and UnBritish Rule (written by DadaBhai Naoroji) the major components of drain were salaries and pensions of civil and military officials, interest on loan taken by Indian government from abroad, profits on foreign investment in India, Payments to be made from shipping, banking and insur... | a | Economic Impact of British Rule | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is/are the components of economic drain according to drain theory given in the book “Poverty and UnBritish Rule”?
1. Interest on loan taken by Indian government from abroad.
2. Profits on foreign investments in India.
3. Purchase of handi... |
Recently General Anti-Avoidance Rules were in news. In financial terms, tax avoidance occurs when?
| the taxpayer pays less than he is obligated to pay by hiding income or information from tax authority.
| the taxpayer avoids tax by taking advantage of a fiscal incentive of the tax legislation.
| the taxpayer counters tax liability using legal loopholes, defeating the main intent of the law.
| the taxpayer pays less than he is obligated to pay by hiding income or information from tax authority.
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1. Tax Evasion: meaning illegal and fraudulent arrangements where liability to tax is hidden or ignored i.e. the tax payer pays less than he is legally obligated to pay by hiding income or information from tax authority.
2. Tax Avoidance: The legal means used to avoid or reduce tax liability, which would be ot... | c | Also in News(Economy) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Recently General Anti-Avoidance Rules were in news. In financial terms, tax avoidance occurs when?
##Option_A: the taxpayer pays less than he is obligated to pay by hiding income or information from tax authority.
###Option_B: the taxpayer avoids tax by taking advantage of... |
Consider the following statements with reference to "crowding out" of private investment by government: It takes place when there is high private sector borrowing, thereby reducing the size of government investment. Due to crowding out of private investment by the government, private sector is not allowed to invest m... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
Its an economic concept where increased public sector spending replaces, or drives down, private sector spending. " Crowding out " thus, refers to when government must finance its spending with taxes and/or with deficit spending, leaving businesses/ private sector with less money and effectively "crowding them out .... | d | Fiscal Development & Public Finance, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with reference to "crowding out" of private investment by government: It takes place when there is high private sector borrowing, thereby reducing the size of government investment. Due to crowding out of private investment by the governme... |
Following are given a few statements about frictional force. Select the incorrect statement regarding force of friction from the codes given below?
| Force of friction is always opposite to the direction of motion of object on which it is acting.
| A stone lying on a inclined ground because frictional force is balanced by the gravitational force acting downwards.
| We can walk easily due to the force of friction that acts on our feet in the direction of movement.
| Force of friction is always opposite to the direction of motion of object on which it is acting.
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Solution:
A: This is the basic property of frictional force. Frictional force always opposes the motion, or it always acts in opposite direction of motion.
B: Here stone is lying in idle position. Thus all forces acting on the stone are getting balanced by each other. As only two forces are acting on s... | d | Misc. Tech. | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Following are given a few statements about frictional force. Select the incorrect statement regarding force of friction from the codes given below?
##Option_A: Force of friction is always opposite to the direction of motion of object on which it is acting.
###Opt... |
Recently there has been a steep decline in the global crude oil prices. How will this change impact Indian economy?
1. Retail price of Diesel will decrease at the same rate due to combined effect of deregulation.
2. It will lead to decrease in interest rates.
3. India's export to oil exporting countries w... | 2, 4 and 5 only | 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
| 1, 2 and 4 only | 2, 4 and 5 only |
Retail price of Diesel is dependent on the excise duty. Since the government is increasing the excise duty, the retail price will not decrease at the same rate. This is done by the government to increase the revenue which can be further invested in the infrastructure projects.
Reduction in the crude oil price... | a | BOP & International Trade , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Recently there has been a steep decline in the global crude oil prices. How will this change impact Indian economy?
1. Retail price of Diesel will decrease at the same rate due to combined effect of deregulation.
2. It will lead to decrease in interest rates.
3... |
With reference to the Strategic Action Plan 2011-2022 for rural drinking water, which of the following statements is / are correct?
It aims to provide enabling support and environment for Panchayati Raj Institutions and local communities to manage rural drinking water sources and systems.
It stipulates regulatory... | 1 and 2 only
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| The Strategic action plan 2011 -2022 has following goals :
Ensure that all households, schools and anganwadis in rural India have access to and use adequate quantity of safe drinking water. • Provide enabling support and environment for Panchayat Raj Institutions and local communities to manage at least 60% of rur... | d | Rural Development | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Strategic Action Plan 2011-2022 for rural drinking water, which of the following statements is / are correct?
It aims to provide enabling support and environment for Panchayati Raj Institutions and local communities to manage rural drinking water so... |
Which of the following feature is similar in the USA and Indian Constitution? | Independent Judiciary | Independent Centre and state | Appointment of Governors | Independent Judiciary | Independent judiciary is same in both countries. Rest all are different. | a | Features and Significant Provisions | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following feature is similar in the USA and Indian Constitution?##Option_A: Independent Judiciary###Option_B: Independent Centre and state##Option_C: Appointment of Governors##Option_D: Independent Judiciary##Answer:a##Explaination:Independent judiciary is same ... |
With reference to Indian Citizenship consider the following statements: An illegal migrant can acquire the Citizenship of India by naturalization if he is ordinarily resident in India for 12 years. Government of India may terminate the citizenship of a person acquired by Naturalization or Registration if he/she is impr... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Statement 1 is not correct . An illegal migrant cannot acquire the Citizenship of India. Statement 2 is correct : The Citizenship Act, 1955, prescribes three ways of losing citizenship viz. renunciation, termination and deprivation. If a citizen has, within five years after registration or naturalization, been imprison... | b | Citizenship | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Indian Citizenship consider the following statements: An illegal migrant can acquire the Citizenship of India by naturalization if he is ordinarily resident in India for 12 years. Government of India may terminate the citizenship of a person acquired by Nat... |
Consider the following statements regarding Swachha Bharat Mission:
1. The Mission has two Sub-Missions, the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) and the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban), which aims to achieve Swachh Bharat by 2019.
2. SBM(G) aims at community managed sanitation systems focusing on scientific Solid & ... | 1, 2 and 3 | 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 2 only | 1, 2 and 3 |
National Scheme Sanctioning Committee (NSSC) will be constituted under the SBM(G) for specific periods to approve or revise the Perspective Plan called the Project Implementation Plan (PIP) for the States/Districts,
Community managed sanitation systems focusing on scientific Solid & Liquid Waste Management sy... | a | Sustainable Development | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding Swachha Bharat Mission:
1. The Mission has two Sub-Missions, the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) and the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban), which aims to achieve Swachh Bharat by 2019.
2. SBM(G) aims at community managed sanit... |
Consider the following statements regarding Subsidiary Alliance System followed by East India Company.
Policy of subsidiary alliance was started by Lord Wellesley.
Hyderabad and Awadh accepted subsidiary alliance treaty offered by Governor General.
By signing Subsidiary Alliance Treaty, Indian ruler lost the ri... | 1 and 2 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 3 only
| 1 and 2 only
| Lord Wellesley started Policy of subsidiary alliance to expand British authority in India. So, statement 1 is correct. All major powers such as Hyderabad and Awadh accepted subsidiary alliance treaty offered by Governor General. So, statement 2 is correct. By signing subsidiary alliance treaty, Indian ruler virtually l... | d | The Advent of the Europeans and British Conquest of India | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Subsidiary Alliance System followed by East India Company.
Policy of subsidiary alliance was started by Lord Wellesley.
Hyderabad and Awadh accepted subsidiary alliance treaty offered by Governor General.
By signing Subsidi... |
Under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution the Fourteenth Finance Commission (FFC) was set up. Which of the following statements is/are not true regarding the FFC recommendations? The FFC has enchanced the share of states in the central divisible pool from 32 % to 42 % which includes taxes, surcharges and cess. The... | 1, 2, 3 and 4 only | 1 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2, 3 and 4 only |
The divisible pool is that portion of gross tax revenue which is distributed between the Centre and the States. The divisible pool consists of all taxes, except surcharges and cess levied for specific purpose, net of collection charges. Thus option 1st statement is incorrect.
The distinction between Special Categ... | d | Fiscal Development & Public Finance, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution the Fourteenth Finance Commission (FFC) was set up. Which of the following statements is/are not true regarding the FFC recommendations? The FFC has enchanced the share of states in the central divisible pool from 32 % to 42 % w... |
Central Statistics Office (CSO) has recently shifted to the new base of 2011-12 from the earlier base of 2004-05. Which of the following statements is/are true regarding this change ? The growth rate will now be measured by GDP at factor cost at constant prices. Data collection has improved due to inclusion of informat... | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only |
Headline growth rate will now be measured by GDP at constant market prices, which will henceforth be referred to as 'GDP', as is the practice internationally. Earlier, growth was measured in terms of growth rate in GDP at factor cost at constant prices. Hence 1st statement is incorrect.
It would lead to comprehen... | c | Fiscal Development & Public Finance, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Central Statistics Office (CSO) has recently shifted to the new base of 2011-12 from the earlier base of 2004-05. Which of the following statements is/are true regarding this change ? The growth rate will now be measured by GDP at factor cost at constant prices. Data collect... |
A small piece of stone is tied to one end of a thread. Holding the other end of the thread stone is moved in circular path. On being released the stone moves along a straight line tangential to the circular path. (A tangent to the circle is line that just touches the circle at a single point.) Which of the followin... | While moving on circular tension in the thread acted towards the centre. On being released the force acts away from the centre.
| On being released, it continues to move along the direction it has been moving at that instance.
| The stone was not accellerating. Thus its direction cannot change. Thus it will move in tangential direction.
| While moving on circular tension in the thread acted towards the centre. On being released the force acts away from the centre.
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Solution: The motion of the stone is known as uniform circular motion. The stone is changing direction at every point on its path. But stone continues to move on circular path due to tension in the thread. Thus at the movement thread is released the tension becomes zero. And stone continues to move along the direc... | b | Misc. Tech. | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
A small piece of stone is tied to one end of a thread. Holding the other end of the thread stone is moved in circular path. On being released the stone moves along a straight line tangential to the circular path. (A tangent to the circle is line that just touches the cir... |
A moving truck, even at speeds as low as 5m/s , may kill a person standing in its path. Similarly, a small bullet fired from a gun may kill a person on its path. This sometimes appear contrasting. Which property of a truck and a bullet is responsible for killing the person.?
| Both, truck and bullet, have large inertia.
| The high momentum of the two objects is responsible for killing the person.
| Frictional force acting on bullet and frictional force acting on truck are both high. Thus both kill the person.
| Both, truck and bullet, have large inertia.
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Solution: Momentum is defined as product of mass and velocity. (P= m*v)
Here, Truck has less velocity but is very heavy. On the other hand bullet has very less mass but great velocity. Thus both have very large momentum which is responsible for killing of the person.
On the other hand due to heavy mass ... | b | Misc. Tech. | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
A moving truck, even at speeds as low as 5m/s , may kill a person standing in its path. Similarly, a small bullet fired from a gun may kill a person on its path. This sometimes appear contrasting. Which property of a truck and a bullet is responsible for killing the perso... |
Which of the following statements about CAD is/are correct? It is the difference between national savings and investment. Higher CAD can discourage government subisidies. External Commercial borrowing can reduce CAD. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Typically in the literature, current account deficit (CAD) is viewed as foreign savings that promote growth through higher investment given the level of domestic savings in EMDEs; but in the context of India's large oil import dependence and the sharp rise in global crude oil prices, the widening of the CAD in 2011-12 ... | a | BOP & International Trade , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements about CAD is/are correct? It is the difference between national savings and investment. Higher CAD can discourage government subisidies. External Commercial borrowing can reduce CAD. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Opt... |
With respect to education and empowerment of women during freedom struggle, consider the following statements: Ishwar Chandra Vidya Sagar founded Sanskrit college at Calcutta, to improve women education in India. In western India, Professor D K Karve made efforts for promotion of women education and widow remarriage. I... | 1 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 only | Ishawar Chandra Vidya Sagar was the principal of Sanskrit college Calcutta. Though he associated with many schools for girls but he was not the founder of Sanskrit College Calcutta. So option 1 is incorrect. Prof. D K Karve married to a widow himself and opened Indian Women University at Bombay in 1916. He also worked ... | b | Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With respect to education and empowerment of women during freedom struggle, consider the following statements: Ishwar Chandra Vidya Sagar founded Sanskrit college at Calcutta, to improve women education in India. In western India, Professor D K Karve made efforts for promoti... |
Which of the following statements are the objectives of SEZ? Promotion of investment from domestic sources. Promotion of Cultural heritage eg: handicrafts. Protection of SMEs. Promotion of export of services. Select the correct answer using code given below: | 1, 3, 4 | 1, 2, 3 | 1, 4 | 1, 3, 4 | The main objectives of the SEZ Act are: (a) generation of additional economic activity (b) promotion of exports of goods and services; (c) promotion of investment from domestic and foreign sources; (d) creation of employment opportunities; (e) development of infrastructure facilities; | c | FDI/FII etc | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements are the objectives of SEZ? Promotion of investment from domestic sources. Promotion of Cultural heritage eg: handicrafts. Protection of SMEs. Promotion of export of services. Select the correct answer using code given below:##Option_A: 1, 3,... |
With reference to the National Action Plan and Monitoring Framework for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), consider the following statements:
1. The action plan is designed to meet the objectives of the Global Monitoring Framework for prevention and control of NCDs endorsed in 2013 by the... | 1 only | 1 and 3 only
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The world health assembly organized in may 2013 prepared global action plan for control and prevention of NCDs.
As a member country India is obliged to prepare plan of action to realise the objectives of the Global action plan.
WHA is decision making body where delegates from member countries take decisi... | b | Health , Health and Family Welfare | Botany | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to the National Action Plan and Monitoring Framework for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), consider the following statements:
1. The action plan is designed to meet the objectives of the Global Monitoring Framework for preventio... |
With reference to the Universal immunization Program, which of the following is/are covered under vaccination protection? Tuberculosis Dengue Diphtheria Japanese Encephalitis Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 3 and 4 only | 1, 3 and 4 only |
All the Disease except Dengue are covered under the protection by immunization from diseases.
Though Dengue is vector borned disease its not part of the Universal Immunazation program.
| a | Health , Health and Family Welfare | Botany | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Universal immunization Program, which of the following is/are covered under vaccination protection? Tuberculosis Dengue Diphtheria Japanese Encephalitis Select the correct answer using the code given below. ##Option_A: 1, 3 and 4 only ... |
Consider the following statements regarding Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Surksha Yojna (MGPSY).
1. MGPSY is a scheme launched by Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) for providing social security in the form pension, savings for return and resettlement and life insurance to unskilled / semi-skilled overseas India... | 1 only | 2 only
| Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
MGPSY is a scheme launched by Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) for providing social security in the form pension, savings for return and resettlement and life insurance to unskilled / semi-skilled overseas Indian workers.
MGPSY combines the three existing voluntary savings schemes functioning under ... | c | Poverty & Unemployment, Poverty alleviation Programme & Employment Generation Programme | Botany | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Surksha Yojna (MGPSY).
1. MGPSY is a scheme launched by Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) for providing social security in the form pension, savings for return and resettlement and life insuran... |
Which of the following is/are true about WTO? It provides legal protection for technological achievements. It makes loans to LDCs. It believes in the principle of "trade without discrimination." Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Statement 1 is correct because as per Article 4, TRIPS provides uniform legal protection for scientific, technological and artistic achievements. Statement 2 is false because the WTO does not make loans to the countries Statement 3 is true as the first principle of WTO is "trade without discrimination" which involves M... | c | India and IMF, WTO , WIPO | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are true about WTO? It provides legal protection for technological achievements. It makes loans to LDCs. It believes in the principle of "trade without discrimination." Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ##... |
Under WTO , which of the statements regarding Subsidies rules under "The Agriculture Agreement" is/are true? Red box includes tobacco, alcohol and related products. Subsidies directly related to production quantities are covered under Amber Box. Green box subsidies involves price support to consumers. Select the ... | 1, 2 | 2,3 | 2 only | 1, 2 | Statement 1 is false: In WTO terminology, subsidies in general are identified by “boxes” which are given the colours of traffic lights: green (permitted), amber (slow down — i.e. be reduced), red (forbidden).The Agriculture Agreement has no red box, although domestic support exceeding the reduction commitment levels in... | c | India and IMF, WTO , WIPO | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Under WTO , which of the statements regarding Subsidies rules under "The Agriculture Agreement" is/are true? Red box includes tobacco, alcohol and related products. Subsidies directly related to production quantities are covered under Amber Box. Green box subsidies inv... |
With reference to the procedure for the amendment of the Constitution as laid down in Art 368, consider the following statements:
The bill can be introduced by a minister only and not by a private member.
The provisions of the Constitution which can be amended by a simple majority are outside the scope of Article... | 1 and 2 only
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Statement 1 is incorrect:The bill can be introduced by either a minister or by a private member. Statement 2 is correct : The provisions of the Constitution which can be amended by a simple majority are outside the scope of Article 368 like admission or establishment of new States;abolition or creation of legislative... | d | Amendment of Constitution | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the procedure for the amendment of the Constitution as laid down in Art 368, consider the following statements:
The bill can be introduced by a minister only and not by a private member.
The provisions of the Constitution which can be amended by a sim... |
Which of the following Directive Principles of State Policy may be classified as Gandhian Principles? To prohibit the consumption of intoxicating drinks To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife To raise the level of nutrition and standard of living of people and to improve public hea... | 1 only | 1 and 4 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 1 only |
Gandhian method included picketing of liquor shops. So (1) is correct. (2) is incorrect. Legal protection of environment is a relatively recent phenomenon. It was introduced by the 42nd Amendment. (3) is incorrect. It is a socialist principle. (4) is correct. The work of Gandhiji in upliftment of Harijans is well kno... | b | Directive Principles | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following Directive Principles of State Policy may be classified as Gandhian Principles? To prohibit the consumption of intoxicating drinks To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife To raise the level of nutrition and standard ... |
With reference to Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), consider the following statements:
It aims to establish a welfare state.
It seeks to promote social and economic democracy.
Supreme Court cannot declare an act of Parliament ultra vires if it violates any of the principles of DPSP.
Which of the ... | 1 only
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Directive Principles of State Policy aim to establish a welfare state and promote social and economic democracy. These are not justiciable in nature and hence can not be enforced by the court of law.
| d | Directive Principles | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), consider the following statements:
It aims to establish a welfare state.
It seeks to promote social and economic democracy.
Supreme Court cannot declare an act of Parliament ultra vires if it violates any... |
With the reference to the Fundamental Rights as enshrined in the Indian Constitution, which one of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?
All Fundamental Rights are available against the arbitrary action of the State only.
Some of them are justiciable in nature while others are non-justiciable.
The Parlia... | 1 only
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Most of the FRs are available against the arbitrary action of the State with few exceptions like Art 15, Art 17 etc. which are also available against private individuals. Fundamental Rights are justiciable in nature while DPSPs and Fundamental Duties are non-justiciable in nature
| c | Fundamental Rights | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With the reference to the Fundamental Rights as enshrined in the Indian Constitution, which one of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?
All Fundamental Rights are available against the arbitrary action of the State only.
Some of them are justiciable in nature w... |
Consider the following statements with reference to "Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression" under Article 19 of the Indian Constitution: The Right to acquire, hold and dispose of property was originally a right guaranteed by Article 19. Rights guaranteed by Article 19 are protected against only state and not agains... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Both of the given statements are correct. Hence D is the correct answer. | d | Fundamental Rights | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with reference to "Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression" under Article 19 of the Indian Constitution: The Right to acquire, hold and dispose of property was originally a right guaranteed by Article 19. Rights guaranteed by Article 19 ar... |
Consider the following: President’s Rule National Emergency Martial Rule Which of the above special circumstances has/have an effect on the Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens? | 1 only | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | President's rule has no effect on Fundamental Rights whereas National Emergency and Martial Rule have. When a National Emergency is declared, the Fundamental Rights under Article 19 are automatically suspended and this suspension continues till the end of the emergency. | c | Fundamental Rights | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following: President’s Rule National Emergency Martial Rule Which of the above special circumstances has/have an effect on the Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:2 and 3 only##Option_D:1 only##Answer:c##Explai... |
Consider the following statements with reference to the Objective Resolution moved by Nehru in the Constituent Assembly: The Objective Resolution was inspired from the Indian Nationalist Movement It stated the firm resolve of the Constituent Assembly to proclaim India as an Independent Socialist Democracy Which of the ... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
Only statement 1 is correct. According to the Objectives Resolution, the Constituent Assembly declared its firm and solemn resolve to proclaim India as an Independent Soverign Republic.
| a | Evolution & Making of the Constitution | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with reference to the Objective Resolution moved by Nehru in the Constituent Assembly: The Objective Resolution was inspired from the Indian Nationalist Movement It stated the firm resolve of the Constituent Assembly to proclaim India as an ... |
With reference to provisions related to Panchayats and Muncipalities in the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements:
The act had specifically given powers to Provincial Legislatures to enact legislation related to Panchayats.
The act also provided for vesting of powers related to criminal... | 1 only
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Both Statement 1 and 2 are correct. In the Government of India Act, 1935, the power to enact legislation was specifically given to Provincial Legislature by Entry 12 in the Provincial Legislative List. By virtue of this power, new Acts were enacted by many other States vesting powers of administration, including crim... | c | Historical Underpinnings | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to provisions related to Panchayats and Muncipalities in the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements:
The act had specifically given powers to Provincial Legislatures to enact legislation related to Panchayats.
The act also provi... |
Consider the following statements with regards to fundamental rights: President, on the advice of the council of ministers, can impose reasonable restrictions on the fundamental rights of the citizens. Parliament decides upon the reasonableness of the restrictions placed on the fundamental rights of the citizens. Which... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Parliament can, by the law of amendment or by ordinary law, abridge or restrict the fundamental rights to the extent permitted in Part III. Thus, it can impose reasonable restrictions on the Fundamental Rights of the citizens. This was provided under The Constitution (Twenty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1971, which enabled ... | d | Fundamental Rights | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with regards to fundamental rights: President, on the advice of the council of ministers, can impose reasonable restrictions on the fundamental rights of the citizens. Parliament decides upon the reasonableness of the restrictions placed on ... |
The term 'Co-operatives' can be found in which of the following part/parts of the Constitution? 1. Part III 2. Part IV 3. Part IX-B Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | The Constitution (Ninety Seventh Amendment) Act 2011 relating to the co-operatives is aimed to encourage economic activities of cooperatives which in turn help progress of rural India . It is expected to not only ensure autonomous and democratic functioning of cooperatives, but also the accountability of the management... | d | Features and Significant Provisions | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The term 'Co-operatives' can be found in which of the following part/parts of the Constitution? 1. Part III 2. Part IV 3. Part IX-B Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:1 and 3 only##Option_D:1 only##Answer:d##Exp... |
Which of the following is/are part of the "Basic Structure" of the Indian Constitution? Effective access to justice. Limited power of parliament to amend the constitution. Reasonableness Bicameralism in states. Select the correct answer using the code below. | 1 only | 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1 only |
Statement 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Bicameralism in states is not part of the basic structure.
| c | Features and Significant Provisions | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are part of the "Basic Structure" of the Indian Constitution? Effective access to justice. Limited power of parliament to amend the constitution. Reasonableness Bicameralism in states. Select the correct answer using the code below.##Option_A: 1 onl... |
Which of the following Indian cities are a part of UNESCO"s Creative Cities Network?
Jaipur
Mysore
Varanasi
Madurai
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Jaipur and Varanasi were recently added to the Creative Cities Network as cities of Crafts & Folk Art and Music respectively.
| b | Promotion and Preservation of Indian Heritage | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following Indian cities are a part of UNESCO"s Creative Cities Network?
Jaipur
Mysore
Varanasi
Madurai
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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##Option_C: 2 and 4 only
##Option_D:... |
With reference to the Constituent Assembly, consider the following statements: It was composed roughly along the lines of the plan suggested by the Cabinet Mission. The members of the Constituent Assembly were elected indirectly by the members of the provincial legislative assemblies The Constituent Assembly was partly... | 1 and 2 only | 1 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
Only statement 3 is incorrect. Members of the Constituent Assembly were elected by indirect election by the members of the Provisional Legislative Assemblies that had been established in 1935. It was composed roughly along the lines suggested by the plan proposed by the Cabinet Mission.
| d | Evolution & Making of the Constitution | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Constituent Assembly, consider the following statements: It was composed roughly along the lines of the plan suggested by the Cabinet Mission. The members of the Constituent Assembly were elected indirectly by the members of the provincial legislative a... |
With reference to Sahitya Akademi, consider the following statements: It is India"s National Akademi of Letters, dedicated to promotion of literature. The Akademi functions as an autonomous organisation. Other than the languages mentioned under Schedule VIII of the Constitution, its literary programmes can be implement... | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1 and 4 only | 2 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only |
Statement 1 is correct. Though set up by the Government, the Akademi functions as an autonomous organisation. Statement 2 is correct. Besides the 22 languages enumerated in Schedule VIII of the Constitution ofIndia, the SahityaAkademi has recognised English and Rajasthani as languages in which its programme may be im... | a | Promotion and Preservation of Indian Heritage | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Sahitya Akademi, consider the following statements: It is India"s National Akademi of Letters, dedicated to promotion of literature. The Akademi functions as an autonomous organisation. Other than the languages mentioned under Schedule VIII of the Constitut... |
The term "AUSINDEX15" was recently in news in which context? | The term was coined recently concluded nucler deal between India and Australia. | It was a bilateral maritime exercise between India and Australia | It is an index developed by both India and Australia to keep track on imports and exports between two countries. | The term was coined recently concluded nucler deal between India and Australia. | AUSINDEX15 is inaugural bilateral maritime exercise between India and Australia, commenced off coast of Visakhapatnam in September 2015. | b | no_topic_assigned | Electrical Engineering | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The term "AUSINDEX15" was recently in news in which context?##Option_A: The term was coined recently concluded nucler deal between India and Australia.###Option_B: It was a bilateral maritime exercise between India and Australia##Option_C: It is an index developed by both I... |
Which of the following is/are true about External Debt?
1. External debt increased exceptionally due to FCNR scheme
2. Transfer Payments forms a part of External debt
3. Commercial Borrowings form the largest portion of external debt
Select the correct answers using code given below.
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External Debt includes:
1. Multilateral.
2. Bilateral.
3. IMF.
4. Export Credit.
5. Commercial Borrowings.
6. NRI deposits.
7. Rupee Debt.
The increase in external debt was due to long-term debt, especially Non Resident Indian (NRI) deposits, the release said: “A sharp increase in NRI ... | d | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is/are true about External Debt?
1. External debt increased exceptionally due to FCNR scheme
2. Transfer Payments forms a part of External debt
3. Commercial Borrowings form the largest portion of external debt
Select the correct answ... |
With reference to Coal Mines (Special Provision) Bill and Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2015, consider the following statements : All existing captive coal mines as well as non-captive mines will be re-allocated through competitive bidding. It provides for district mineral foundations ... | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 ,3 and 4 only | 2 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only | Following are the provisions for MMDR Bill, 2015: Existing captive mines will be auctioned after 2030, while existing non-captive mines will be auctioned in 2020. All new mines will be auctioned only. The Bill provides for freedom to trade rights/permits and non-exclusive reconnaissance permits For the four notified su... | c | Industry | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Coal Mines (Special Provision) Bill and Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2015, consider the following statements : All existing captive coal mines as well as non-captive mines will be re-allocated through competitive bidding. ... |
Consider the following statements: The All India Harijan Sangh was founded by Dr. B R Ambedkar. Arya Samaj philosophy and teaching was against the caste system. The aim of Satyashodhak Samaj was to spread education amongst women and lower caste people. Which of the statements given above are correct ? | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Mahatma Gandhi founded All India Harijan Sangh. So option 1 is incorrect. Though Arya samaj was in favour of four fold varna system but it was against the caste system. So option 2 is correct. Satyashodhak samaj founded by Jyotiba Phule aimed at women education, lower caste education and social service. So option 3 is ... | b | Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: The All India Harijan Sangh was founded by Dr. B R Ambedkar. Arya Samaj philosophy and teaching was against the caste system. The aim of Satyashodhak Samaj was to spread education amongst women and lower caste people. Which of the statement... |
With regard to creation and abolition of Legislative Councils, consider the following statements: In the Parliament, motion for the creation or abolition of Legislative Council requires simple majority. If the motion for abolition or creation of Legislative Council is passed, it is deemed as an amendment of the constit... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | 1st Statement is incorrect because under Article 168, Parliament may by law provide for the abolition of the Legislative Council of a State having such a Council or for the creation of such a Council in a State having no such Council, if the Legislative Assembly of the State passes a resolution to that effect by a m... | d | State Legislature | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With regard to creation and abolition of Legislative Councils, consider the following statements: In the Parliament, motion for the creation or abolition of Legislative Council requires simple majority. If the motion for abolition or creation of Legislative Council is passed... |
Consider the following statements regarding the Legislative Council: It can both discuss and vote on the demands for grants. It can participate in the elections of President of India. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | 1st statement is incorrect because the Legislative Councils can only discuss the budget but can not vote on the demand for grants. 2nd statement is incorrect because they do not participate in the elections of President of India. The Electoral College consists of the following: Elected members of parliament (MPs from L... | d | State Legislature | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the Legislative Council: It can both discuss and vote on the demands for grants. It can participate in the elections of President of India. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only#... |
Consider the following statements: The maximum strength of the Legislative Council is fixed at one-third of the total strength of the Assembly, by the Constitution. The bonafides of the Governor’s nomination for Legislative Council can be challenged in the courts in case of misuse of power. Which of the statement(s) ab... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Only 2nd Statement is incorrect because the bonafides or propriety of the Governor’s nomination in any case cannot be challenged in the courts. | a | State Legislature | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: The maximum strength of the Legislative Council is fixed at one-third of the total strength of the Assembly, by the Constitution. The bonafides of the Governor’s nomination for Legislative Council can be challenged in the courts in case of ... |
Which of the following statements are correct regarding office of the Governor? India adopted Australian model to appoint Governor. According to the constitution, a Governor should not belong to the state where he/she is appointed. State Executive consists of the Governor, CM and Council of Ministers and the advocate g... | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1st Statement incorrect because India adopted Canadian Model to appoint Governor. 2nd Statement incorrect because it is according to the Convention and not the Constitution that a Governor usually does not belong to the State where he/she is appointed. | c | Governor | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements are correct regarding office of the Governor? India adopted Australian model to appoint Governor. According to the constitution, a Governor should not belong to the state where he/she is appointed. State Executive consists of the Governor, C... |
Plant protection code (PPC), is a set of guidelines for regulating the chemical inputs for which plantation crop : | Tea | coffee | Sugarcane | Tea | Plant Protection Code (PPC), a set of guidelines for regulating the chemical inputs in tea cultivation and was rolled out on January 1, 2015. The aim is to make Indian tea a safe and healthy drink. The PPC is a comprehensive document, which deals with safe usage of crop protection products and methodologies that would ... | a | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Plant protection code (PPC), is a set of guidelines for regulating the chemical inputs for which plantation crop :##Option_A: Tea###Option_B: coffee##Option_C: Sugarcane##Option_D: Tea##Answer:a##Explaination:Plant Protection Code (PPC), a set of guidelines for regulating th... |
Which of the following statements are correct about National Air Quality Index (AQI)? The AQI is a ‘One Number-One Colour-One Description’ for people to judge air quality. The AQI will map eight pollutants. The AQI will provide one consolidated number and will use colour coding to describe associated health impacts. Se... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Statement 1 and 3 are correct-AQI was a ‘One Number-One Colour-One Description’ for people to judge air quality.It is a a comparable and comprehensive index to indicate the quality of air in a city and its impact on health.AQI is an attempt to effectively disseminate air quality information to the people. Statement 2 ... | d | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements are correct about National Air Quality Index (AQI)? The AQI is a ‘One Number-One Colour-One Description’ for people to judge air quality. The AQI will map eight pollutants. The AQI will provide one consolidated number and will use colour cod... |
Consider the following statements : Himadri Station is India"s first Arctic research station. Maitri Station is India"s second Arctic research station. Dakshin Gangotri is India"s first Antarctic research base. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Himadri Station is India's first Arctic research station located New research station in Arctic . IndARC Established in August 2014. Designed and developed by scientists from the National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR) and National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), the observatory has been deployed... | c | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements : Himadri Station is India"s first Arctic research station. Maitri Station is India"s second Arctic research station. Dakshin Gangotri is India"s first Antarctic research base. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1... |
Consider the following statements: Gender inequality Index is prepared by UNDP. Gender gap index is prepared by World Bank. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | 1st Statement is correct- The Gender Inequality Index (GII) is an index for measurement of gender disparity that was introduced in the 2010 Human Development Report 20th anniversary edition by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This index is a composite measure which captures the loss of achievement withi... | a | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Gender inequality Index is prepared by UNDP. Gender gap index is prepared by World Bank. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explain... |
Which of the following is/are correct about Purchasing Managers" Index (PMI)? It is an indicator of business activity in the manufacturing sectors only. It was started in 1948 by the US-based Institute of Supply Management. It is a survey-based measure. Select the correct answer using the code given below | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Started in 1948 by the US-based Institute of Supply Management, the Purchasing Managers' Index, or PMI is an indicator of business activity -- both in the manufacturing and services sectors. It is a survey-based measures that asks the respondents about changes in their perception of some key business variables from the... | c | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are correct about Purchasing Managers" Index (PMI)? It is an indicator of business activity in the manufacturing sectors only. It was started in 1948 by the US-based Institute of Supply Management. It is a survey-based measure. Select the correct an... |
Which of the following is/are correct about World Social Forum? It is an organ of United Nations to promote equal rights for indigenous people It is an annual meeting of various advocacy groups to oppose Neo-imperialism and capitalism. It"s headquarter is located in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Select the correct answer using... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The World Social Forum (WSF) developed as a response of the growing international movement to neo-liberal globalisation and the effects of neo-liberal economic policies being pursued in most countries. It is not an organ of UN. The World Social Forum was conceived as an open meeting space of Civil Society organizations... | c | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are correct about World Social Forum? It is an organ of United Nations to promote equal rights for indigenous people It is an annual meeting of various advocacy groups to oppose Neo-imperialism and capitalism. It"s headquarter is located in Porto Al... |
Which of the following strengthens Indian federalism?
Rule of law
Written Constitution
Rigidity of Constitution
Emergency provisions in the Constitution.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| 1 and 2 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 3 only
| 1 and 2 only
|
Features of federal Govt. are- Dual government (national and regional govt.) and division of powers between these two governments, supremacy of the constitution, written constitution, rigid constitution, independent judiciary and bicameral system.
| b | Nature of Indian Federalism | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following strengthens Indian federalism?
Rule of law
Written Constitution
Rigidity of Constitution
Emergency provisions in the Constitution.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only
###Option_B: 2 and 3 only... |
Consider the following statements with respect to the functions of Prime Minister: He has full discretion in selection of Council of Ministers. He can allocate and redistribute portfolios to his ministers. He is the leader of Lok Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Prime Minister recommends persons who can be appointed as ministers by the president. The President can appoint only those persons who are recommended by the PM and PM allocates and reshuffles various portfolios among the ministers. PM is also leader of Lok Sabha if he is member of it otherwise he nominates one ministe... | a | Prime minister | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to the functions of Prime Minister: He has full discretion in selection of Council of Ministers. He can allocate and redistribute portfolios to his ministers. He is the leader of Lok Sabha. Which of the statements given above is... |
Consider the following statements with regard to Cabinet Secretariat: It is a staff agency to the cabinet. It enjoys the status of a department of Government of India. Which of the statement given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Cabinet secretary does not enjoy the status of department of GOI. | a | Central Council of Minister | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with regard to Cabinet Secretariat: It is a staff agency to the cabinet. It enjoys the status of a department of Government of India. Which of the statement given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 ... |
Consider the following Statements regarding the working of Federal & Unitary System of Indian Political System. Which one of the following statement is incorrect ? | Dual Polity i.e. Union at Centre & States at the periphery( regional & local level) represent a Federal system in India. | Power to initiate an amendment to the Constitution lies only with the Centre is a testimony to the fact that India has a Strong Centre. | Rigid Constitution makes way for both Centre & State Govt. to amend those provisions which are concerned with the federal structure. | Dual Polity i.e. Union at Centre & States at the periphery( regional & local level) represent a Federal system in India. | Only Statement d is incorrect because the state of J&K has a separate Constitution under Article 370. Federal Features of Indian Constitution includes- Dual Polity, Written Constitution, Division of Powers, Supremacy of the Constitution, Rigid Constitution, Bicameralism & Independent Judiciary. Unitary Features In Indi... | d | Nature of Indian Federalism | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following Statements regarding the working of Federal & Unitary System of Indian Political System. Which one of the following statement is incorrect ?##Option_A: Dual Polity i.e. Union at Centre & States at the periphery( regional & local level) represent a Fed... |
Consider the following Statements regarding the Parliamentary System In India . Which one of them is incorrect ? | The major criticism of Parliamentary System in India is that it does not provide a stable govt. | Since PM plays a major role in this system, who also heads the Cabinet as well as represents the Ruling Party in the Legislature, Parliamentary System witness more Harmony &Fusion of powers between the Executive & Legislature. | Prime Minister dissolves the lower House of the Parliament | The major criticism of Parliamentary System in India is that it does not provide a stable govt. | The lok Sabha is dissolved by the President on the recommendation of Prime Minister. Hence Statement C is incorrect. Parliamentary System of Govt. In India was adopted from Britain. In India its features include-Nominal & Real Executives;Majority Party Rule; Collective Responsibility; Political Homogeinity; Leadership ... | c | Parliamentary & Presidential | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following Statements regarding the Parliamentary System In India . Which one of them is incorrect ?##Option_A: The major criticism of Parliamentary System in India is that it does not provide a stable govt.###Option_B: Since PM plays a major role in this syst... |
Consider the following statements regarding FIRST PAST THE POST SYSTEM (FPTP) in India. In this method every party gets seat in the legislature in the proportion to the percentage of votes that it gets. In this system voters vote for the candidate and not for the Party. In this election method the winning candidate is ... | Only 1 | Only 2 | 1 and 2 | Only 1 | The First Past The Post System of election which is also known as Plurality System is one where the country is divided into Constituencies or districts, which elects one representative where voters vote for the candidate . Hence 2ND STATEMENT is Correct. Also ,a Party may get more seats than votes in the legislature . ... | b | Features and Significant Provisions | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding FIRST PAST THE POST SYSTEM (FPTP) in India. In this method every party gets seat in the legislature in the proportion to the percentage of votes that it gets. In this system voters vote for the candidate and not for the Party. In t... |
Consider the statements regarding the current position /status of NRI Voters in India during elections: An overseas elector (NRI) is a person who is a citizen of India, eligible to be a registered voter but who has not acquired citizenship of any other country. An NRI settled in foreign land can become an elector in el... | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2 and 4 only | 1 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | Only 4 th Statement is incorrect because it was in Jan. 2015 that the Union government accepted Election Commission's recommendation to allow NRIs to vote through e-ballot system or through proxy. However, the EC discarded other possibilities - postal ballot and internet voting - terming them fraught with the danger o... | b | GS_Polity_unclassified | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the statements regarding the current position /status of NRI Voters in India during elections: An overseas elector (NRI) is a person who is a citizen of India, eligible to be a registered voter but who has not acquired citizenship of any other country. An NRI settle... |
Consider the following statements related to Nalanda Project. 1. It is a Faculty Development Program launched by Ministry of Human Resource Development for Higher Educational Institutions. 2. it’s an initiative taken only for Minority Higher Educational Institutions. Which of the following statements is/are correct? | Only 1 | Only 2 | Both 1 and 2 | Only 1 | Union Ministry of Minority Affairs launched Nalanda Project for Minorities Higher Educational Institutions in March 2014.
Nalanda Project is an innovative Faculty Development Program being taken up at Aligarh Muslim University. Its Objective is to help faculty learn new ways to achieve excellence and to grow as facul... | b | GS_Polity_unclassified | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements related to Nalanda Project. 1. It is a Faculty Development Program launched by Ministry of Human Resource Development for Higher Educational Institutions. 2. it’s an initiative taken only for Minority Higher Educational Institutions. Which... |
Consider the following statements relating to the recent move of Supreme Court to constitute Social Justice Bench: Social Justice Bench will exclusively hear cases related to women, children and underprivileged. The Apex Court set up this bench in lieu of the specialized approach needed for dealing with such social is... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 st Statement is correct - Supreme Court on 3 December 2014 set up a Social Justice Bench to exclusively hear cases related to women, children and underprivileged. 2 nd Statement is correct - The apex court set up the special bench in lieu of the specialized approach needed for dealing with such social issues. 3 rd ... | a | GS_Polity_unclassified | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements relating to the recent move of Supreme Court to constitute Social Justice Bench: Social Justice Bench will exclusively hear cases related to women, children and underprivileged. The Apex Court set up this bench in lieu of the specialized ap... |
Which of the following statements are incorrect with regard to Elections? The Model Code of conduct comes into force as soon as the schedule of the elections is announced by the Election Commission. Delimitation Commission is appointed by Election Commission to determine the geographical size of the constituencies ba... | 1 only | 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | 2 nd Statement is incorrect- Delimitation Commission is appointed by President of India & works in collaboration with Election Commission. 3 rd Statement is incorrect- Seats are reserved for SC and STs in proportion to their population ratio but not for OBCs. | d | Election Commission | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements are incorrect with regard to Elections? The Model Code of conduct comes into force as soon as the schedule of the elections is announced by the Election Commission. Delimitation Commission is appointed by Election Commission to determine t... |
With regard to the 74 th Amendment Act , consider the following statements: It gave statutory status to the municipalities. The act lays down that four-fifths of the members of a municipality should be elected by the elected members of the district panchayat and municipalities in the district from amongst themselves. ... | 1 and 2 only | 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 st Statement is incorrect - The 74 th amendment act gave Constitutional status to the municipalities. In other words, state governments are under constitutional obligation to adopt the new system of municipalities in accordance with the provisions of the act. 2 nd Statement is incorrect - All the members of a muni... | d | GS_Polity_unclassified | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With regard to the 74 th Amendment Act , consider the following statements: It gave statutory status to the municipalities. The act lays down that four-fifths of the members of a municipality should be elected by the elected members of the district panchayat and municipalit... |
Consider the following statements:
The appointment, posting and promotion of district judges in a state are made by the High Court.
Appointment of persons (other than district judges) to the judicial service of a state are made by the Governor of the State only after consultation with the State Public Service Com... | 1, 3 and 4 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 4 only
| 1, 3 and 4 only
|
1 st Statement is incorrect- The appointment, posting and promotion of district judges in a state are made by the Governor of the state in consultation with the high court.
2 nd Statement is incorrect- Appointment of persons (other than district judges) to the judicial service of a state are made by the Governor ... | c | GS_Polity_unclassified | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
The appointment, posting and promotion of district judges in a state are made by the High Court.
Appointment of persons (other than district judges) to the judicial service of a state are made by the Governor of the State only after c... |
With regard to the appointment of ad-hoc judges in Supreme Court, consider the following statements: They are appointed by the President with the consultation of Chief justice of India, for a temporary period. They should be qualified for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court or High Court. Which of the stateme... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
1 st Statement is incorrect- When there is a lack of quorum of the permanent judges to hold or continue any session of the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice of India can appoint a judge of a High Court as an ad hoc judge of the Supreme Court for a temporary period. He can do so only after consultation with the chief ... | c | Supreme Court | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With regard to the appointment of ad-hoc judges in Supreme Court, consider the following statements: They are appointed by the President with the consultation of Chief justice of India, for a temporary period. They should be qualified for appointment as a judge of the Supre... |
Consider the following statements regarding qualification and disqualification criteria of municipality elections: In some states, persons having more than two children are disqualified from contesting elections. Licensed planners and architects have been disqualified from contesting elections in some states. In some s... | 1 and 4 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1 and 4 only | In Some states like Andhra Pradesh two child norm has been adopted for contesting elections. Persons having more than two children are disqualified. In some states like Himachal Pradesh and Haryana, licensed planners and architects have been disqualified from contesting elections. Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are the ... | d | GS_Polity_unclassified | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding qualification and disqualification criteria of municipality elections: In some states, persons having more than two children are disqualified from contesting elections. Licensed planners and architects have been disqualified from c... |
Which of the following are compulsory provisions under 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act? Giving representation to members of the Parliament (both the Houses) and the state legislature (both the Houses) in the panchayats at different levels falling within their constituencies. 21 years to be the minimum age for contest... | 2 and 3 | 1, 3 and 4 | 1, 4 and 5 | 2 and 3 | Statement 1, 4 and 5 are voluntary provisions under the act. Reservation of seats (both members and chairpersons) for SCs and STs in panchayats at all the three levels, is the mandatory provision while for backward classes is voluntary provision. The act provides that the super-intendence, direction and control of the ... | a | Panchayati Raj | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are compulsory provisions under 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act? Giving representation to members of the Parliament (both the Houses) and the state legislature (both the Houses) in the panchayats at different levels falling within their constituencie... |
Consider the following statements: Large size of country Socio-cultural diversity Efficient Governance National Unity Curbing of regional autonomy Which of the above are the reasons for selecting a federal structure in India? | 1, 2 and 5 only | 2, 3 and 5 only | 1, 2, 3 and 4 | 1, 2 and 5 only | The objective of constitution makers was to provide a regional autonomy to fulfil regional aspirations along with national unity. Therefore, curbing of regional autonomy is an incorrect reason. | c | Nature of Indian Federalism | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Large size of country Socio-cultural diversity Efficient Governance National Unity Curbing of regional autonomy Which of the above are the reasons for selecting a federal structure in India?##Option_A: 1, 2 and 5 only###Option_B: 2, 3 and ... |
Consider the following statements. High court can issue the writs for both fundamental rights and legal rights. Territorial jurisdiction of SC for issuing the writs is wider than HC. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below. | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | U/A 226 HC can issue writs for the violation of both fundamental rights and other legal rights, while SC can issue the writs only for violation of fundamental rights. SC controls the violation of rights all over the country while HC can do so in its own jurisdiction. | c | no_topic_assigned | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements. High court can issue the writs for both fundamental rights and legal rights. Territorial jurisdiction of SC for issuing the writs is wider than HC. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##... |
The Supreme Court hears appeals against the judgement in a criminal proceeding of a high court if the high court:
Has on appeal reversed an order of acquittal of an accused person and sentenced him to death.
Has taken before itself any case from any subordinate court and convicted the accused person and sentence... | 1 and 2
| 1 and 3
| 2 and 3
| 1 and 2
|
All these powers are as a part of Appellate criminal jurisdiction of SC.
| d | Supreme Court | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Supreme Court hears appeals against the judgement in a criminal proceeding of a high court if the high court:
Has on appeal reversed an order of acquittal of an accused person and sentenced him to death.
Has taken before itself any case from any subordinate court ... |
Consider the following statements: The right to make "extra-territorial legislation" lies with the Parliament only. The laws of the Parliament are not applicable to Indian citizens and their property abroad. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below. | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Parliament has a control over Indian citizens living abroad. | a | no_topic_assigned | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: The right to make "extra-territorial legislation" lies with the Parliament only. The laws of the Parliament are not applicable to Indian citizens and their property abroad. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 ... |
Which of the following are federal features of the Indian constitution?
Dual Polity
Integrated Judiciary
Single citizenship
Written Constitution
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below. | 1 only | 1 and 4 | 1, 2 and 3 | 1 only |
Federal features include Dual Polity, Written Constitution, separation of powers etc. while Unitary features include Single constitution, written constitution, single citizenship ,Integrated Judiciary etc.
| b | Unitary & Federal | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are federal features of the Indian constitution?
Dual Polity
Integrated Judiciary
Single citizenship
Written Constitution
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:1 and 4##Option_C:1, 2 and 3##Opti... |
nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | a | no_topic_assigned | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a |
Consider the following statements with respect to the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities. He/she is appointed by the President of India. At the Central level, the Commissioner falls under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below. | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | The Special Officer for Linguistic minorities is designated as the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities. The Office of commissioner falls under Ministry of Minority affairs. | a | no_topic_assigned | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities. He/she is appointed by the President of India. At the Central level, the Commissioner falls under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.... |
Consider the following statements: The Constitution of India provides for the office of Solicitor General . The Attorney General of India is a member of central cabinet. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct ? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | 1 st Statement is incorrect- Only Office of Attorney General is constitutional. The office of solicitor general and that of additional solicitor general is not constitutional. 2 nd Statement is incorrect -Attorney General is not a member of a central cabinet. | d | no_topic_assigned | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: The Constitution of India provides for the office of Solicitor General . The Attorney General of India is a member of central cabinet. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct ?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Bo... |
Which of the following is/are statutory bodies? Planning commission(Now Disbanded) National Development Council CBI National Human Rights Commission Select the correct answer from the codes given below. | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only | First Three are extra constitutional bodies while NHRC is a statutory one i.e. passed by the Act of the Parliament. | d | no_topic_assigned | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are statutory bodies? Planning commission(Now Disbanded) National Development Council CBI National Human Rights Commission Select the correct answer from the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 and 4 only... |
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