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Consider the following statements regarding the revocation of national emergency: Only Lok Sabha has the power to pass a resolution for the revocation of national emergency. The resolution for revocation of national emergency must be passed by 50 % of the members present and voting. Which of the statements given above ... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | According to the 44 th Amendment Act 1978, only Lok Sabha can pass a resolution for the revocation of the emergency whenever it deems it fit. The resolution must be passed by simple majority, i.e. at least 50 % of the members present and voting. | c | Emergency Provision | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the revocation of national emergency: Only Lok Sabha has the power to pass a resolution for the revocation of national emergency. The resolution for revocation of national emergency must be passed by 50 % of the members present and... |
Which of the following is/are the correct definition of President"s Acts? | These are the ordinances promulgated by the President when the Parliament is not in session. | These are the laws made by the President for a state when the national emergency is in force in the state concerned. | These are the laws made by the President for a state when the Constitutional Emergency is in force in the state concerned. | These are the ordinances promulgated by the President when the Parliament is not in session. | When the President's Rule (under Article 356, also called as Constitutional Emergency) is in force in a state, generally, the Parliament delegates the power, to make laws for the state, to the President. These laws are made by the President for the respective state are called as President's Acts. | c | GS_Polity_unclassified | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are the correct definition of President"s Acts?##Option_A: These are the ordinances promulgated by the President when the Parliament is not in session.###Option_B: These are the laws made by the President for a state when the national emergency is i... |
Consider the following statements regarding the pardoning powers of the President:
He can grant pardon to the convicts sentenced to death only if the sentence is for offence under the central law.
He can grant pardon even to the under trials likely to be sentenced to death.
Which of the statements given abov... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
The pardoning power of the President, under Article 72, can be exercised in all cases, i.e. whether the offence is under the central or the state law.
The pardoning power comes under play only upon the completion of the trial resulting in the conviction.
| d | Miscellaneous Polity | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the pardoning powers of the President:
He can grant pardon to the convicts sentenced to death only if the sentence is for offence under the central law.
He can grant pardon even to the under trials likely to be sentenced to ... |
Consider the following statements regarding the ordinance making powers of the President:
The ordinance-making power is co-extensive with the law-making powers of the Parliament.
An ordinance can repeal or amend an Act of the Parliament.
An ordinance can amend certain parts of the constitution.
... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
The ordinance making powers of the President under Article 123 is co-extensive with the law making powers of the Parliament as regards all matters except duration.
An ordinance can amend or repeal an Act of the Parliament. For example, recently promulgated TRAI ordinance 2014.
Though, an ordinance can’t amend... | d | Miscellaneous Polity | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding the ordinance making powers of the President:
The ordinance-making power is co-extensive with the law-making powers of the Parliament.
An ordinance can repeal or amend an Act of the Parliament.
An ordinance can a... |
Which of the following is/are the Constitutional provisions?
Members of Lok Sabha from Union Territories are directly elected by the people.
Members to the Lok Sabha are elected based on territorial representation.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Nei... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
The constitution has empowered the Parliament to prescribe the manner of choosing the representatives of the UT in the Lok Sabha. Accordingly, the Parliament has enacted the (Direct Election to the House of the People) Act, 1965, by which the members of Lok Sabha from UT are also chosen directly.
Constitution has... | b | Union and Its Territories | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are the Constitutional provisions?
Members of Lok Sabha from Union Territories are directly elected by the people.
Members to the Lok Sabha are elected based on territorial representation.
Select the correct answer using the codes given be... |
What is the duration of the Rajya Sabha?
6 years
5 years
3 years
Indefinite
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Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subjected to dissolution.
| d | Miscellaneous Polity | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
What is the duration of the Rajya Sabha?
6 years
5 years
3 years
Indefinite
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:d##Explaination:
Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subjected to dissolution.
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Consider the following statements:
President administers oath to the Speaker.
Speaker doesn’t have the right to vote in parliamentary debates.
Deputy speaker is sub-ordinate to the Speaker.
Speaker continues to remain in office even after the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given abo... | 1, 2 and 3 only
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| The Speaker and Deputy Speaker do not make and subscribe any separate oath while assuming their office. Speaker does have the right to vote, but he can cast his vote only in case of ties to resolve the deadlock. Deputy Speaker is not sub-ordinate to the speaker and is directly responsible to the Lok Sabha. Speaker cont... | a | GS_Polity_unclassified | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
President administers oath to the Speaker.
Speaker doesn’t have the right to vote in parliamentary debates.
Deputy speaker is sub-ordinate to the Speaker.
Speaker continues to remain in office even after the dissolution of the Lok... |
Consider the following statements:
Ad hoc Judge of the Supreme Court is appointed by the President.
Ad hoc judges are appointed when there is lack of quorum of the permanent judges in the Supreme Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2 ... | nan | nan | nan | nan | Ad hoc judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the Chief Justice of India when there is lack of quorum of the permanent judges in the Supreme Court. | b | Supreme Court | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
Ad hoc Judge of the Supreme Court is appointed by the President.
Ad hoc judges are appointed when there is lack of quorum of the permanent judges in the Supreme Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
1 on... |
Consider the following statements regarding the Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court:
The Supreme Court may refuse to tender its advice to the President.
The advice of the Supreme Court is binding on the President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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The advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Article 143 is meant for the President to seek advice from the Supreme Court. The court may refuse to tender its advice except in cases where the dispute arises out of any pre-constitution treaty. However, the advice so tendered is not binding on the President.
| a | Supreme Court | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court:
The Supreme Court may refuse to tender its advice to the President.
The advice of the Supreme Court is binding on the President.
Which of the statements given above is/are ... |
According to the Constitution, which among the following must be heard before being dissolved?
District Panchayats
Gram Panchayats
Municipalities
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1 only
1 and 3 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3 only
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Under the constitutional provisions, only the municipalities are given the opportunity of being heard before they are dissolve, as far as local governments are concerned.
| c | Local Urban Government | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
According to the Constitution, which among the following must be heard before being dissolved?
District Panchayats
Gram Panchayats
Municipalities
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1 only
1 and 3 only
3 only
... |
Consider the following statements:
The Supreme Court has to issue writ for the violation of the fundamental rights, irrespective of the language used in filing the petition.
A state can choose its official language only from among the Scheduled languages.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? ... | nan | nan | nan | nan | Till now no change has been made regarding the language used in the Supreme Court. Therefore, all the proceedings are in English language only. The Supreme Court can’t entertain a petition in a language other than English.
The choice of a state to choose its official language is not confined to the languages enumerat... | d | Miscellaneous Polity | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
The Supreme Court has to issue writ for the violation of the fundamental rights, irrespective of the language used in filing the petition.
A state can choose its official language only from among the Scheduled languages.
Which of ... |
Which among the following authorities decides the question regarding the age of a High Court judge? | The President | The Chief Justice of India | The Chief Justice of the concerned High Court | The President | The President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India decides the question pertaining to the age of a High Court Judge. | a | High Court | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following authorities decides the question regarding the age of a High Court judge?##Option_A: The President###Option_B:The Chief Justice of India##Option_C: The Chief Justice of the concerned High Court##Option_D: The President##Answer:a##Explaination:The Pr... |
Consider the following statements regarding the grouping of inner and outer planets on the basis of their physical properties: Inner planets are also known as Jovian planets, whereas outer planets are known as Terrestrial planets. Inner planets are small in size and have high density, whereas outer planets are larger i... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 1 only | Mercury, Venus Earth and Mars are called the Inner planets or Terrestrial planets. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are called outer planets or Jovian planets. Inner planets are small in size and have high density, whereas outer planets are larger in size and have a low density. Inner planets are relatively hotter t... | a | The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the grouping of inner and outer planets on the basis of their physical properties: Inner planets are also known as Jovian planets, whereas outer planets are known as Terrestrial planets. Inner planets are small in size and have hig... |
Which of the conditions is/are prevalent in the Northern Hemisphere on the Summer Solstice?
The North Pole is tilted towards the sun.
The sun is vertically over the Tropic of Cancer.
The Nights are longer than the days.
Along the Arctic Circle, a day is 24 hours long and there is no sunset.
Select the cor... | 1 and 2 only
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| Following are the conditions associated with summer solstice (21 June) in Northern Hemisphere: The North Pole is tilted towards the sun and its summer time in Northern Hemisphere, whereas South Pole is tilted away from the sun. In Northern Hemisphere days are longer than the nights . Along the Arctic Circle a day is 2... | c | The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the conditions is/are prevalent in the Northern Hemisphere on the Summer Solstice?
The North Pole is tilted towards the sun.
The sun is vertically over the Tropic of Cancer.
The Nights are longer than the days.
Along the Arctic Circle, a day is 24 hours lo... |
Consider the following four principal lifting mechanisms which operate in the atmosphere: Convergent lifting operates when air flows toward an area of high pressure. Convectional lifting operates when air is stimulated by local surface heating. Orographic lifting operates when air is forced over a barrier such as a mou... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Lifting air masses cool adiabatically (by expansion) to reach the dew-point temperature. Moisture in the saturated air then can condense and form clouds, and perhaps precipitation. Four principal lifting mechanisms operate in the atmosphere: Convergent lifting-air flows toward an area of low pressure Convectional lifti... | b | The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following four principal lifting mechanisms which operate in the atmosphere: Convergent lifting operates when air flows toward an area of high pressure. Convectional lifting operates when air is stimulated by local surface heating. Orographic lifting operates wh... |
Ocean productivity largely refers to the production of organic matter by "phytoplankton". Which of the following determine the amount of phytoplankton in the ocean waters? Longitudinal variations The ocean currents Seasonality Depth variation The temperature and salinity Select the correct answer using the code give... | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1, 2, 3 and 5 only | 1, 2, 4 and 5 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | Ocean productivity largely refers to the production of organic matter by "phytoplankton", plants suspended in the ocean, most of which are single-celled. Phytoplankton. They are "photoautotrophs", harvesting light to convert inorganic to organic carbon, and they supply this organic carbon to diverse "heterotrophs", org... | d | The Hydrosphere : Ocean water and their circulation | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Ocean productivity largely refers to the production of organic matter by "phytoplankton". Which of the following determine the amount of phytoplankton in the ocean waters? Longitudinal variations The ocean currents Seasonality Depth variation The temperature and salinity ... |
Consider the following statements about Geostrophic Winds: They blow under the influence of both the pressure gradient force and Coriolis force. These winds are free from the influence of ground friction. They flows perpendicular to the isobars. These types of air flow are possible only at higher altitudes in the atmos... | 1 and 3 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1 and 3 only | Geostrophic winds: Air under the influence of both the pressure gradient force and Coriolis force tends to move parallel to isobars in conditions where friction is low (1000 meters above the surface of the Earth) and isobars are straight. Geostrophic winds come about because pressure gradient force and Coriolis force c... | c | The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about Geostrophic Winds: They blow under the influence of both the pressure gradient force and Coriolis force. These winds are free from the influence of ground friction. They flows perpendicular to the isobars. These types of air flow are p... |
Consider the following pairs of Major mining centers of the world: Nikopol - Manganese ore - Ukraine Pittsburg - Iron ore – USA Pilbara - Iron ore – Australia Sudbury – Nickel – Canada Karaganda – Coal - Kazakhstan Which of the following pairs is/are not correctly matched? | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 4 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 1 and 3 only | nan | d | Infrastructure, Location factors and distribution of key natural resources across the world | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs of Major mining centers of the world: Nikopol - Manganese ore - Ukraine Pittsburg - Iron ore – USA Pilbara - Iron ore – Australia Sudbury – Nickel – Canada Karaganda – Coal - Kazakhstan Which of the following pairs is/are not correctly matched?... |
Consider the following major discontinuities of Earth: Conrad - Outer and Inner Crust Mohorovicic - Crust and mantle Gutenberg - Outer and Inner Mantle Lehmann - Mantle and Core Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? | 1 and 2 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Earth's major discontinuities: Conrad - Outer and Inner Crust Mohorovicic - Crust and mantle Wichart - Gutenberg - Mantle and core Lehmann - Outer and Inner Core Repitte - Outer and Inner Mantle | a | The Lithosphere Interior structure of the earth, Earth’s crust, Classification of rocks. | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following major discontinuities of Earth: Conrad - Outer and Inner Crust Mohorovicic - Crust and mantle Gutenberg - Outer and Inner Mantle Lehmann - Mantle and Core Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?##Option_A:1 and 2 only###Option_B:1, 2 a... |
Consider the following soil properties: Sandy loam in texture Deficient in Nitrogen Rich in Potash, Phosphoric Acid Fertile Which of the below given soil group represents the above properties? | Alluvial Soils | Laterite Soils | Black Soils | Alluvial Soils | The alluvial soils are yet immature and have weak profiles. They differ in consistency from drift sand to rich loams and from silts to stiff clays. A few occasional kankar beds are also present. The chemical composition of the alluvial soils makes this group of soils as one of the most fertile in the world. The proport... | a | Classification of Soils | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following soil properties: Sandy loam in texture Deficient in Nitrogen Rich in Potash, Phosphoric Acid Fertile Which of the below given soil group represents the above properties?##Option_A: Alluvial Soils###Option_B: Laterite Soils##Option_C: Black Soils##Optio... |
Consider the following pairs of world peninsular regions: Yucatan Peninsula - Spain Sinai Peninsula - North eastern Egypt Kra Peninsula - Malaysia Iberian Peninsula - Mexico Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Yucatan Peninsula - Mexico Sinai Peninsula - North eastern Egypt (in news because of conflict in MENA region) Kra Peninsula - Malaysia (Major producer of Tin) Iberian Peninsula - Spain | c | Continents Major physical features | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs of world peninsular regions: Yucatan Peninsula - Spain Sinai Peninsula - North eastern Egypt Kra Peninsula - Malaysia Iberian Peninsula - Mexico Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 only##Op... |
With reference to coral reefs, consider the following statements: They are generally absent on western coast of continents. They are found at shallow, salty and muddy waters. They are also known as the Tropical Rainforests of the ocean due to its high productivity and biodiversity. Which of the statement(s) given above... | 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | Only 2nd statement is incorrect, rest all are correct- Coral reefs are generally found at shallow salty and mud - free water. | b | Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to coral reefs, consider the following statements: They are generally absent on western coast of continents. They are found at shallow, salty and muddy waters. They are also known as the Tropical Rainforests of the ocean due to its high productivity and biodiv... |
Consider the following: Trenches Ocean 1. Aleutian trench Pacific Ocean 2. Java trench Indian Ocean 3. Mariana Trench Atlantic Ocean Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched? | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The Aleutian Trench is an oceanic trench along a convergent plate boundary which runs along the southern coastline of Alaska and the Aleutian islands, in the North Pacific Ocean . Java Trench , also called Sunda Double Trench, is a deep submarine depression in the eastern Indian Ocean that extends some 2,000 miles... | a | Map based questions from World | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following: Trenches Ocean 1. Aleutian trench Pacific Ocean 2. Java trench Indian Ocean 3. Mariana Trench Atlantic Ocean Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?##Option_A:1 and 2 only###Option_B:1 and 3 only##Opti... |
Which of the statement given below is/are correct about characteristics of igneous rocks? These rocks are solidified from molten magma. They are fossiliferrous rocks. They are granular and crystalline. These rocks are permeable and porous. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | Igneous rocks are produced by the crystallization and solidification of molten magma. Some of the characteristics of igneous rocks include: These rocks are solidified from molten magma. These are not fossiliferrous rocks. They are granular and crystalline. They are generally weathered by mechanical weathering. They a... | b | The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the statement given below is/are correct about characteristics of igneous rocks? These rocks are solidified from molten magma. They are fossiliferrous rocks. They are granular and crystalline. These rocks are permeable and porous. Select the correct answer using the... |
Consider the following statements with regards to Global Innovation Index (GII) 2014 The theme of 2014 GII is ‘Human factor in innovation’ Political environment and infrastructure are one the parameters used by GII India is ranked lowest among the BRICS countries on GII Which of the statements given above is/are correc... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The Global Innovation Index 2014 (GII), in its 7th edition this year, is co-published by Cornell University, INSEAD, and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO, an agency of the United Nations, UN)
The theme of the 2014 GII, the ‘Human Factor in Innovation’, explores the role of the individuals and team... | d | Misc. Tech. | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with regards to Global Innovation Index (GII) 2014 The theme of 2014 GII is ‘Human factor in innovation’ Political environment and infrastructure are one the parameters used by GII India is ranked lowest among the BRICS countries on GII Whic... |
Consider the following statements about Narmada Valley: It is situated between the Satpuras and the Vindhyas Ranges. It has been formed due to the subsidence of the landmass between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras. Narmada River flows from east to west in it and falls into the Arabian Sea. Which of the statement(s) given... | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The valley of Narmada is situated between the Satpuras and the Vindhyas . River Narmada flows from east to west in this valley and falls into the Arabian Sea. This valley has been formed due to the subsidence of the land mass between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras. Hence all the statements are correct. | d | Structure and Physiography | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about Narmada Valley: It is situated between the Satpuras and the Vindhyas Ranges. It has been formed due to the subsidence of the landmass between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras. Narmada River flows from east to west in it and falls into the... |
Consider the following statements regarding Geo-tagging: Geo-tagging is the process of adding geographical information to various media like images, audio and video. Latitude and longitude coordinates are used to locate the place where media is generated. Geo-tagging was done to identify irregularities in the construct... | 1, 2 and 3 | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 | Geotagging is the process of adding geographical information to various media in the form of metadata. The data usually consists of coordinates like latitude and longitude, but may even include bearing, altitude, distance and place names. Geotagging is most commonly used for photographs and can help people get a lot of... | a | New Technologies, Devices and Discoveries | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Geo-tagging: Geo-tagging is the process of adding geographical information to various media like images, audio and video. Latitude and longitude coordinates are used to locate the place where media is generated. Geo-tagging was don... |
Consider the following statements regarding Fault Systems in the Himalayas: The Main Boundary Thrust marks the fault between the higher and lesser Himalayan Mountains. The fault to the south of lesser Himalaya is called the Main Central Thrust . In the Himalayan region, majority of the earthquakes occur between Main Ce... | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 3 only | 1 and 3 only | The fault is in between the two major fault systems in the Himalayas - the Main Boundary Thrust and the Main Central Thrust. The two fault systems are 100-120 km apart and run as a linear belt all along the Himalayas from Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh. In the Himalayan region, 90 per cent of the earthquakes occur betwe... | c | The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Fault Systems in the Himalayas: The Main Boundary Thrust marks the fault between the higher and lesser Himalayan Mountains. The fault to the south of lesser Himalaya is called the Main Central Thrust . In the Himalayan region, majo... |
Consider the following statements about the abolition of untouchability by the constitution.
1. This right against untouchability is available against private individuals as well as State.
2. The term untouchability has been defined in the constitution.
3. Creation of separate colonies f... | nbsp; 1 & 2 only
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Supreme Court held that the right under article 17 is available against private individuals and it is the constitutional obligation of the state to ensure that this right is not violated.
The term untouchability has not been defined in the constitution nor in the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955. It refer... | d | Fundamental Rights | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements about the abolition of untouchability by the constitution.
1. This right against untouchability is available against private individuals as well as State.
2. The term untouchability has been defined in the constitution.... |
Consider the following statements about the minorities in India: The autonomy of minority educational institutions can be taken away to improve educational standard of poorly performing institutes. The scheduled castes can also be included in the definition of minority under article 30. Minorities can be classified on ... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only |
The autonomy of minority education institutions cannot be taken away. So long as the minority is not deprived of the actual management of the institution, a law regulating certain matters concerning industrial relations, academic matters and the like does not infringe article 30(1).
Backward classes are not minorit... | b | Fundamental Rights | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about the minorities in India: The autonomy of minority educational institutions can be taken away to improve educational standard of poorly performing institutes. The scheduled castes can also be included in the definition of minority under... |
Consider the following statements regarding the freedom of religion in the constitution.
1. Institutions receiving aid from the state are completely prohibited to impart religious instruction.
2. Institutions only getting recognition from the state can give religious instructions.
3. No ... | nbsp; 1 & 2 only
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Art 28 distinguishes four types of educational institutions
1. Wholly maintained by the state
2. Administered by the state but established under a trust or endowment
3. Recognized by the state
4. Receiving aid form the state
In first type, religious instruction is completel... | b | Fundamental Rights | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding the freedom of religion in the constitution.
1. Institutions receiving aid from the state are completely prohibited to impart religious instruction.
2. Institutions only getting recognition from the state can ... |
Consider the following statements regarding the preventive detention.
1. Both the Parliament and state legislatures can make law on preventive detention.
2. The protection against preventive detention is available to Indian citizens only.
3. India is the only democratic country in the wo... | nbsp; 1 & 2 only
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Both parliament and state legislatures can make laws of preventive detention on subjects lying in their domain. Parliament has exclusive authority to make laws on subjects of defence, foreign affairs and security of India. While states can make laws on the security of state, maintenance of public order and mainten... | c | Fundamental Rights | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding the preventive detention.
1. Both the Parliament and state legislatures can make law on preventive detention.
2. The protection against preventive detention is available to Indian citizens only.
3. I... |
Consider the following statements. 1. Meaning of titles under Article 18 also includes titles like Bharat Ratna. 2. Persons conferred with awards like Barat Ratna, Padma Shri etc cannot use them as prefix before their names. 3. Only a citizen of India not holding an office of profit or trust under the... | nbsp; 1 & 2 only | nbsp; 1 & 3 only | nbsp; 2 & 3 only | nbsp; 1 & 2 only |
From various judgments of Supreme courts and high courts in India a comprehensive list of rights heve emerged as being within the ambit of article 21. However, it does not include right to sleep and right to end one’s life. Although government is going to decriminalize suicide by repealing Section 309 of IPC, yet sui... | a | Fundamental Rights | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements. 1. Meaning of titles under Article 18 also includes titles like Bharat Ratna. 2. Persons conferred with awards like Barat Ratna, Padma Shri etc cannot use them as prefix before their names. 3. Only a citizen of India not h... |
Consider the following statements.
1. Meaning of titles under Article 18 also includes titles like Bharat Ratna.
2. Persons conferred with awards like Barat Ratna, Padma Shri etc cannot use them as prefix before their names.
3. Only a citizen of India not holding an office of profit or t... | nbsp; 1 & 2 only
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Supreme Court in1996 ruled that the definition of titles does not include awards based on merit like Bharat Ratna etc. Article 18 includes hereditary titles of nobility. However, it ruled that such awards should not be used as suffixes or prefixes with the name of awardees. Else, they should forfeit the award.
... | b | Fundamental Rights | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements.
1. Meaning of titles under Article 18 also includes titles like Bharat Ratna.
2. Persons conferred with awards like Barat Ratna, Padma Shri etc cannot use them as prefix before their names.
3. Only a citizen ... |
Which among the following actions are not violative of the right to equality provided in the constitution?
| nbsp; Social boycott of few individuals.
| nbsp; Grant of exemption from taxation to Public sector Employees.
| nbsp; Allotment of extra marks in admissions to a medical course based on the participation in NCC of candidate.
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Social boycott of few individuals does not count as practice of untouchability, which is social disability imposed on certain classes of persons by reason of their birth in certain castes and the practice that has developed historically.
Grant of exemption from tax to public sector employees is valid unless i... | a | Fundamental Rights | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which among the following actions are not violative of the right to equality provided in the constitution?
##Option_A:nbsp; Social boycott of few individuals.
###Option_B:nbsp; Grant of exemption from taxation to Public sector Employees.
##Option_C:nbsp;... |
Consider the following statements regarding judicial review.
1. Only a law that seeks to implement the provisions of Article 39(b) and 39(c), if in contravention with fundamental rights will be beyond judicial review.
2. A law for acquisition of the estates by the state government is beyond judici... | nbsp; 1 & 2 only
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In Kesavananda Bharati Case, 1973, SC held the second provision of Article 31C as unconstitutional, which aimed to eliminate the judicial review of the laws made for the implementation of 39(b) and 39(c).
Acquisition of estates by the state governments under article 31B is saved from judicial review only if t... | c | Fundamental Rights | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding judicial review.
1. Only a law that seeks to implement the provisions of Article 39(b) and 39(c), if in contravention with fundamental rights will be beyond judicial review.
2. A law for acquisition of the est... |
Consider the following statements regarding citizenship in India: Citizenship Act mentions the fundamental rights which are available exclusively to citizens. Possession of passport of another country by a person is indicative of another country"s citizenship and is sufficient proof to terminate his Indian citizenship.... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
Constitution and not Citizenship Act mentions the fundamental rights that are available to citizens and not aliens.
Mere proof of the fact that the person has obtained a passport of another country is not sufficient to sustain an order for deportation or prosecution, unless there has been a decision of the central ... | d | Citizenship | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding citizenship in India: Citizenship Act mentions the fundamental rights which are available exclusively to citizens. Possession of passport of another country by a person is indicative of another country"s citizenship and is sufficie... |
Consider the following statements about the citizenship in India. The question whether a person has lost his/her citizenship by acquisition of citizenship of foreign state is determined by the central government. A person whose citizenship is lost can approach the Supreme Court under article 32. Only central government... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 1 only | Statement 1 is correct : Central government is vested by section 9(2) of the Citizenship Act, with exclusive jurisdiction to determine the question whether a person has lost his citizenship b acquiring citizenship of a foreign state. Statement 2 is incorrect : Because this question cannot be determined by any court eit... | a | Citizenship | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about the citizenship in India. The question whether a person has lost his/her citizenship by acquisition of citizenship of foreign state is determined by the central government. A person whose citizenship is lost can approach the Supreme Co... |
Consider the following statements about cooperative societies.
1. The right to form a cooperative society is a fundamental right.
2. Cooperative societies come under the ambit of RTI Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Ninety Seventh Constitutional Amendment Act, 2011 has made forming cooperative societies a fundamental right under Article 19(c).
As per SC ruling Cooperative Societies are, of course, subject to the control of the statutory authorities like Registrar, Joint Registrar, the Government, etc. but cannot be said ... | a | Fundamental Rights | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements about cooperative societies.
1. The right to form a cooperative society is a fundamental right.
2. Cooperative societies come under the ambit of RTI Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Opti... |
Consider the following statements about "Union of States" mentioned in Article 1. The union of states includes only the states and not the union territories. "Territory of India" as mentioned in Article 1 is a wider term than Union of states. Union of States indicates that India is not the result of an agreement betwee... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
Art 1 describes India as a union of states rather than the federation of states. Union of states includes only the states and not UTs. While according to Art 1, the territory of India includes territories of the states, UTs and the territories that may be acquired by the Government of India any time.
Use of u... | d | The Union and its Territory | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about "Union of States" mentioned in Article 1. The union of states includes only the states and not the union territories. "Territory of India" as mentioned in Article 1 is a wider term than Union of states. Union of States indicates that I... |
Consider the following provisions of the constitution.
| nbsp; The elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies shall be on the basis of adult suffrage.
| nbsp; No person shall be deprived of his property except by the authority of law.
| nbsp; Freedom of speech and expression for every citizen of the country.
| nbsp; The elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies shall be on the basis of adult suffrage.
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Few provisions explicitly indicate a secular character of the state while in other provisions it is implicit, although all the rights are secular in nature. The Sapru Report (1945) described fundamental rights as a warning to all that what constitution demands and expects is perfect equality between one section of... | b | Working of the political system | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following provisions of the constitution.
##Option_A:nbsp; The elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies shall be on the basis of adult suffrage.
###Option_B:nbsp; No person shall be deprived of his property except by the auth... |
Which of the following features are visible during the youth stage of a river? Gorges V – shaped valleys Meanders Rapids Floodplains Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only |
The gorges, V – shaped valleys, waterfalls, rapids and steep spurs are the characteristics of youth stage (these are upper-course river features).
Meander, ox-bow lakes, levees and floodplains are the features of mature stage or Middle-course river features.
While Monadnock, gentle slopes and featureless plains ... | c | The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following features are visible during the youth stage of a river? Gorges V – shaped valleys Meanders Rapids Floodplains Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 2 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 only##Option_D... |
Which of the following environmental conditions are favorable to temperature inversion?
Calm winds
Clear skies
Long nights
Saturated air
Ice covered surface
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Conditions favorable to temperature inversion:
Calm winds will reduce vertical mixing.
Clear skies will increase rate of surface cooling.
Longer nights will provide greater duration of cooling.
I... | c | The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following environmental conditions are favorable to temperature inversion?
Calm winds
Clear skies
Long nights
Saturated air
Ice covered surface
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only
###Option... |
Consider the following statements about the wave - motion generated by an earthquake. P-waves are longitudinal waves and can travel in solid, liquid and gaseous media. S-waves are transverse waves and can travel only in solid media. Both P and S-waves have short wavelength and high frequency. L-waves are longitudinal v... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1 only | The main type of wave - motion generated by an earthquake include: P waves are longitudinal waves (similar to sound waves) and can travel in solid, liquid and gaseous media. S waves are transverse waves (similar to Light and other types of electromagnetic waves) and can travel only in solid media. In comparis... | c | The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about the wave - motion generated by an earthquake. P-waves are longitudinal waves and can travel in solid, liquid and gaseous media. S-waves are transverse waves and can travel only in solid media. Both P and S-waves have short wavelength a... |
Which of the following evidences strengthened the idea of "Continental-drift"? Similarity in fossil contents Ocean gyre Development of mid-oceanic ridges Palaeo-magnetism Polar-wandering Development of fold-mountains and island arcs Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2, 3 and 6 only | 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only | 1, 3, 4 and 6 only | 1, 2, 3 and 6 only | Except ocean gyre all strengthened the idea of 'Continental-drift'. An ocean gyre is a large system of circular ocean currents formed by global wind patterns and forces created by Earth's rotation. According to the studies on Palaeo-magnetism , it is possible to find out the direction and dip of the earth's magnetic f... | b | Landform Development First order (continental drift theory, sea floor spreading, plate tectonics theory) | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following evidences strengthened the idea of "Continental-drift"? Similarity in fossil contents Ocean gyre Development of mid-oceanic ridges Palaeo-magnetism Polar-wandering Development of fold-mountains and island arcs Select the correct answer using the code g... |
Consider the following statements about different types of Population Pyramids. Expansive pyramids typically represent populations with high fertility rates and below-average life expectancies. Constrictive pyramids reflect populations with a large number of adults and a longer average life expectancy. Stationary pyram... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
There are generally three types of population pyramids created from age-sex distributions- expansive, constrictive and stationary.
Expansive pyramids : These types of pyramids are usually found in populations with very large fertility rates and lower than average life expectancies. The age-sex distributions of Lati... | d | World: Population , Distribution & Density , Races & Tribes , Settlement & Migration | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about different types of Population Pyramids. Expansive pyramids typically represent populations with high fertility rates and below-average life expectancies. Constrictive pyramids reflect populations with a large number of adults and a lon... |
Consider the following statements: They are partially enclosed coastal body of water where the salty tidal water mixes with the fresh water of the river. They are biologically highly productive zones. They act as a filter for some dissolved constituents in river water. The rivers flowing into Arabian sea form estuaries... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only | Estuary : A partially enclosed coastal body of water where the salty tidal water mixes with the fresh water of the river. e.g. Narmada river makes an estuary. The banks of estuarine channels form a favoured location for human settlements, which use the estuaries for fishing and commerce. Estuaries are usually biologica... | d | Drainage System | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: They are partially enclosed coastal body of water where the salty tidal water mixes with the fresh water of the river. They are biologically highly productive zones. They act as a filter for some dissolved constituents in river water. The r... |
Which of the following indicate the non-federal nature of Indian polity?
Election of President.
Representation to states in Rajya Sabha based on their population.
Flexibility in the amendment of the constitution.
Impeachment of President.
Appointment of judges of High Courts.
Three Lists in the Seventh Sc... | 1, 4, 5 and 6 only | 2, 4 and 5 only | 2, 3, 4 and 5 only | 1, 4, 5 and 6 only |
Non-federal nature of Indian polity means that there is a bias towards the centre in the distribution of powers and functions or there is disparity in the interests of the states.
In the election of President Council of states as well as state legislative assemblies participate, hence, it is a federal feature.
Un... | c | Political systems: concepts, forms and types | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following indicate the non-federal nature of Indian polity?
Election of President.
Representation to states in Rajya Sabha based on their population.
Flexibility in the amendment of the constitution.
Impeachment of President.
Appointment of judges of... |
Which of the following types of bills require prior recommendation of the President before being introduced in the Parliament? A bill regarding the custody of Contingency Fund of India. A bill to amend the fundamental rights in the constitution. A bill to change the name of any state. A bill that seeks to impose surcha... | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2 and 4 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only |
A bill regarding the custody of contingency fund of India is a money bill and hence needs prior recommendation of the president.
A Constitutional amendment bill does not need prior recommendation of the President.
A bill that seeks to change the name of the state or any other change under Article 3 can be introdu... | c | President | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following types of bills require prior recommendation of the President before being introduced in the Parliament? A bill regarding the custody of Contingency Fund of India. A bill to amend the fundamental rights in the constitution. A bill to change the name of ... |
Consider the following statements about the President of India.
1. Disputes regarding the election of the President are referred to the Election commission Of India.
2. President resigns by submitting his resignation to the Chief Justice of India.
3. A bill for the impeachment of Preside... | nbsp; 1 & 2 only
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Disputes and doubts regarding the election of President are referred to the SC whose decision on the matter is final.
President resigns by submitting his resignation to the Vice-President.
A bill for impeachment of President is to be passed by both the houses with two-third majority of the total membersh... | a | President | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements about the President of India.
1. Disputes regarding the election of the President are referred to the Election commission Of India.
2. President resigns by submitting his resignation to the Chief Justice of India.
3... |
Amendment to which of the following provisions of the constitution do not need the consent of at least half of the state legislative assemblies? | nbsp; Amendment in the Fifth and Sixth Schedule. | nbsp; Representation of states in Parliament. | nbsp; Conferment of more jurisdiction on the Supreme Court. | nbsp; Amendment in the Fifth and Sixth Schedule. |
Only the provision regarding representation of states in Parliament need the approval of state legislatures along with special majority in both the houses of the parliament.
Amendment of fundamental rights requires special majority in both the houses but does not need the assent of states.
Rest of the pr... | d | Amendment of Constitution | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Amendment to which of the following provisions of the constitution do not need the consent of at least half of the state legislative assemblies?##Option_A:nbsp; Amendment in the Fifth and Sixth Schedule.###Option_B:nbsp; Representation of states in Parliament.##O... |
Consider the following statements about the Fundamental Duties. 1. A citizen cannot be forced to follow fundamental duty through the method of writs. 2. Fundamental duties only have moral sanction and are non-justiciable. 3. Fundamental duties also put moral obligation on the state to follow them. Whi... | nbsp; 1 & 2 only | nbsp; 1 & 3 only | nbsp; 2 & 3 only | nbsp; 1 & 2 only |
Provision of fundamental duties cannot be enforced by writs. They can be promoted only through constitutional methods. But they can be used to interpret ambiguous statutes.
Presently Fundamental Duties are not justiciable and cannot be enforced by the courts. However, parliament is empowered to make them lega... | d | Fundamental Duties | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about the Fundamental Duties. 1. A citizen cannot be forced to follow fundamental duty through the method of writs. 2. Fundamental duties only have moral sanction and are non-justiciable. 3. Fundamental duties also put mora... |
Consider the following statements about the imposition of Martial Law in the country.
| nbsp; Its provisions are not explicitly provided in the constitution.
| nbsp; Its purpose is only to maintain or restore order in any area of the country.
| nbsp; For its effective implementation the writ of habeas corpus is automatically suspended.
| nbsp; Its provisions are not explicitly provided in the constitution.
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Article 34 is primarily concerned with granting indemnity by law in respect of acts done during the operation of martial law. The constitution does not have a provision authorizing proclamation of martial law. It is implicit.
As per the text of the article 34 it is evident that the purpose of the martial law ... | b | GS_Polity_unclassified | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements about the imposition of Martial Law in the country.
##Option_A:nbsp; Its provisions are not explicitly provided in the constitution.
###Option_B:nbsp; Its purpose is only to maintain or restore order in any area of the coun... |
With regard to the Directive Principles of State Policy(DPSP), consider the following statements: The Courts can declare a law in violation of the DPSP to be void and invalid. There are directives to the state outside Part IV as well. They are based on the "Objectives Resolution" adopted by the Constituent Assembly. Wh... | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The Courts cannot declare a law violative of DPSP to be invalid or void unlike fundamental rights because DPSPs are moral obligation on the state and are not legally binding. However, courts can uphold a law violative of a fundamental right if it seeks to implement a DPSP. There are directives outside Part IV as well. ... | b | Directive Principles | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With regard to the Directive Principles of State Policy(DPSP), consider the following statements: The Courts can declare a law in violation of the DPSP to be void and invalid. There are directives to the state outside Part IV as well. They are based on the "Objectives Resolu... |
Consider the following statements about the office of Vice-President. 1. Election to fill the vacancy in case of sudden demise of Vice-President is to be conducted within six months. 2. Elected members of both the houses of parliament form the Electoral College for election of Vice-President. 3. A mot... | 1 & 2 only | 2 & 3 only | 3 only | 1 & 2 only |
Election to fill the vacancy in case of death, removal or resignation should be conducted as soon as possible. However, no time frame is given for the same.
Both the nominated and elected members of the parliament form the electoral college for election of Vice-president.
A motion for removal of vice-pre... | c | Vice President | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about the office of Vice-President. 1. Election to fill the vacancy in case of sudden demise of Vice-President is to be conducted within six months. 2. Elected members of both the houses of parliament form the Electoral College f... |
Consider the following statements about the grants under article 282.
1. States can make discretionary grants to other states
2. States can make discretionary grants to the centre
3. Both Centre and states can make grants only for purposes within their legislative competence
Which of... | nbsp; 1 only
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Article 282 empowers both the centre and the states to make any grants for any public purposes even if it is not within their legislative competence. The practice is that centre gives discretionary grants to states. However, states are empowered to provide grants to other states as well as centre.
| b | Center-State Financial Relations | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements about the grants under article 282.
1. States can make discretionary grants to other states
2. States can make discretionary grants to the centre
3. Both Centre and states can make grants only for purposes wit... |
Which of the statements given below is/are correct? The Earth"s rotation creates the Coriolis effect. The Coriolis force deflects wind motion, making air spiral around cyclones and anticyclones. Cyclones are centers of low pressure and divergence. Anticyclones are centers of high pressure and convergence. Select the co... | 1 and 2 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 3 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only | Coriolis effect: Effect of the earth's rotation that acts like a force to deflect a moving object on the Earth’s surface to the right in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere. The Coriolis force is zero right at the equator and becomes a maximum at the poles . Cyclones are centers of lo... | a | The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the statements given below is/are correct? The Earth"s rotation creates the Coriolis effect. The Coriolis force deflects wind motion, making air spiral around cyclones and anticyclones. Cyclones are centers of low pressure and divergence. Anticyclones are centers of... |
India shares land borders with seven countries. Arrange them in ascending order according to their length. 1. Bangladesh 2. Nepal 3. Afghanistan 4. Myanmar 5. Pakistan 6. Bhutan 7. China Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 3, 6, 2, 4, 7, 5, 1 | 3, 6, 4, 2, 5, 7, 1 | 3, 2, 6, 7, 4, 5, 1 | 3, 6, 2, 4, 7, 5, 1 | Name of the Country Length of Border (Km.) Afghanistan 106 Bhutan 699 Myanmar 1643 Nepal 1751 Pakistan 3323 China 3488 Bangladesh 4096.7 | b | Introduction: Location, Area and Boundaries | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:India shares land borders with seven countries. Arrange them in ascending order according to their length. 1. Bangladesh 2. Nepal 3. Afghanistan 4. Myanmar 5. Pakistan 6. Bhutan 7. China Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:3, 6, 2, 4, 7, 5, 1 ... |
Consider the following statements.
1. The Leader of the house and Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha are mentioned in the statute.
2. Office of Whip is mentioned in the Rules of respective houses.
3. The Secretarial staff for each house of Parliament is provided by the Constitution.
W... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
The Leader of the House in Lok Sabha is mentioned in the Rules of Lok Sabha while the Leader of Opposition has been granted statutory status since 1977.
Office of Whip is based on the conventions of the parliamentary government.
Art 98 provides that each house shall have its own secretarial staff.
... | c | Parliament | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements.
1. The Leader of the house and Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha are mentioned in the statute.
2. Office of Whip is mentioned in the Rules of respective houses.
3. The Secretarial staff for each house of Parl... |
Consider the following statements.
1. A candidate for election to the Lok Sabha can be an elector of any constituency in India.
2. Representative of states in Rajya Sabha should be an elector of any constituency in that state.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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According to RPA, 1951 a candidate must be a registered elector in any parliamentary constituency of India. The condition that a member of Rajya Sabha must be an elector in that particular state was done away in 2003.
| a | Parliament | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements.
1. A candidate for election to the Lok Sabha can be an elector of any constituency in India.
2. Representative of states in Rajya Sabha should be an elector of any constituency in that state.
Which of the statement... |
Which of the following elements can influence the impacts of surface albedo? Surface colour Angle of incidence Surface texture Particulates in the atmosphere Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 2 and 4 only | 1 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2 and 4 only |
Albedo implies the proportion of the shortwave solar radiation reflected by a surface.
It is a function of s urface colour, angle of incidence, and surface texture etc .
In the visible wavelengths, darker colors have lower albedos, and lighter colors higher albedos. On water surfaces, the angle of the solar rays ... | d | The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following elements can influence the impacts of surface albedo? Surface colour Angle of incidence Surface texture Particulates in the atmosphere Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 2 and 4 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 1, ... |
Consider the below given surfaces and arrange them in decreasing order of their Albedo: Fresh snow Tropical forests Deserts Grasslands Ocean surface Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 4, 3, 5, 2 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 1, 3, 4, 2, 5 | 1, 4, 3, 5, 2 |
Albedo is the reflective quality of a surface, expressed as the percentage of reflected insolation to incoming insolation.
Arranging them in their decreasing value : Fresh snow (~80-95%), Deserts(~30%), Grasslands(~15-35%), Tropical forests(~15%). The ocean surface is darker, reflecting only an average of about 10%... | c | The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the below given surfaces and arrange them in decreasing order of their Albedo: Fresh snow Tropical forests Deserts Grasslands Ocean surface Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 4, 3, 5, 2 ###Option_B: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5##Option_C: 1, 3, ... |
Consider the following statements.
1. A member of parliament elected independently joining a political party after the expiry of six months is liable for disqualification on the ground of defection.
2. Presiding officer can take up the defection case against a member suo-moto.
3. All rul... | nbsp; 1 & 2 only
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Under the tenth schedule an MP elected independently joining a political partly any time after his election is liable for disqualification on the ground of defection.
Presiding officer cannot take up a case of defection against the presiding officer suo-moto but only on a complaint made by any member o... | d | Parliament | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements.
1. A member of parliament elected independently joining a political party after the expiry of six months is liable for disqualification on the ground of defection.
2. Presiding officer can take up the defection case ag... |
Consider the following statements.
| nbsp; Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry send members to Rajya Sabha though indirect election by an electoral college.
| nbsp; Rest of the Union Territories doesn’t send any members to the Rajya Sabha.
| nbsp; Method of election of the representatives from the Union Territories to the Lok Sabha is described in the constitution.
| nbsp; Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry send members to Rajya Sabha though indirect election by an electoral college.
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Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry send members to Rajya Sabha though indirect election by an electoral college constituted for this purpose.
The population of remaining UTs is too less to have representation in the Rajya Sabha.
The constitution does not describe the manner of choosing representat... | d | Parliament | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements.
##Option_A:nbsp; Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry send members to Rajya Sabha though indirect election by an electoral college.
###Option_B:nbsp; Rest of the Union Territories doesn’t send any members to the Rajya... |
Consider the following statements.
1. A minister submits his resignation to the Prime Minister.
2. The satisfaction of President mentioned in the constitution means the satisfaction of Cabinet including Prime Minister.
3. Any minister cannot disagree with cabinet decision in the public e... | nbsp; 1 only
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A minister submits his resignation to the President and not the PM.
In 1974, SC held that a satisfaction of President is not his personal satisfaction but the satisfaction of the council of ministers.
It is duty of every minister to stand by cabinet decision and support them both outside and within the p... | b | Central Council of Minister | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements.
1. A minister submits his resignation to the Prime Minister.
2. The satisfaction of President mentioned in the constitution means the satisfaction of Cabinet including Prime Minister.
3. Any minister cannot d... |
Consider the following statements regarding the resignation of Prime Minister. It results in the dissolution of Council of Ministers. It mandates fresh election to Lok Sabha. It is mandatory for the President to accept the resignation of Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is / are incorrect? | 1 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | Since PM is the head of the CoM, other ministers cannot work when the PM dies or resigns. Hence, his death or resignation automatically dissolves the CoM. It does not necessarily leads to fresh election. The ruling party or coalition can provide a new candidate for the post and if it has the majority in the Lok Sabha, ... | c | Prime minister | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the resignation of Prime Minister. It results in the dissolution of Council of Ministers. It mandates fresh election to Lok Sabha. It is mandatory for the President to accept the resignation of Prime Minister. Which of the... |
Which of the following are Federal features?
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 | No_topic | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are Federal features?
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##Option_D:1 only##Answer:b##Expl... |
Consider the following statements about Jammu and Kashmir: State Emergency in J & K can be imposed both by the President as well as Governor. President cannot declare a financial emergency in the state. The total seats in the Assembly of J & K also include that form the Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. Preventive Detention l... | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | There can be two type of state emergencies: President's Rule under the Indian Constitution and Governor's Rule under State's constitution. However, President Rule can be imposed only for the failure of the constitutional machinery under the state's constitution. Declaration of Financial Emergency is not applicable to s... | a | State Legislature | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about Jammu and Kashmir: State Emergency in J & K can be imposed both by the President as well as Governor. President cannot declare a financial emergency in the state. The total seats in the Assembly of J & K also include that form the Paki... |
Consider the following situations as the reasons for imposition of President Rule under Article 356.
| nbsp; Maladministration of the state and allegations of corruption against the government.
| nbsp; In case of a hung assembly.
| nbsp; Internal disturbances not amounting to internal subversion.
| nbsp; Maladministration of the state and allegations of corruption against the government.
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Supreme Court in the Bommai Case, 1994 enlisted the instances where the use of article 356 is proper or improper.
1, 3 & 4 are situations where use of article 356 is improper.
2 is a valid situation.
Also, secularism is a basic feature of the constitution and therefore when a government pursues anti... | b | Center-State Legislative Relations | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following situations as the reasons for imposition of President Rule under Article 356.
##Option_A:nbsp; Maladministration of the state and allegations of corruption against the government.
###Option_B:nbsp; In case of a hung assembly.
##Opt... |
Consider the following statement about the President’s Rule.
1. President Rule in a state can be extended upto a maximum period of three years with parliamentary approval after each year.
2. President Rule can be revoked before the due time only by President and not Parliament.
3. During... | nbsp; 1 & 2 only
| nbsp; 1 & 3 only
| nbsp; 2 & 3 only
| nbsp; 1 & 2 only
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President Rule in a state can be extended upto a maximum period of three years with parliamentary approval after every six months.
President’s rule can be revoked before the expiry of the given period of president rule by a proclamation of president and parliament has no role to play.
During the Presiden... | b | President | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statement about the President’s Rule.
1. President Rule in a state can be extended upto a maximum period of three years with parliamentary approval after each year.
2. President Rule can be revoked before the due time only by Pres... |
With regard to the Emergency provisions, consider the following statements: Article 358 operates only on the grounds of External Emergency. Article 359 operates on the grounds of both external aggression and armed rebellion. In Jammu and Kashmir, emergency can be declared only on the basis of internal disturbance with... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 only | 1st statement is correct - An emergency declared under Article 358 can be imposed in case of war or external aggression which is also called as external emergency. 2nd statement is correct - An emergency under Article 359 can be imposed for war, external aggression and armed rebellion(i.e. both External and Internal Em... | a | Emergency Provision | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With regard to the Emergency provisions, consider the following statements: Article 358 operates only on the grounds of External Emergency. Article 359 operates on the grounds of both external aggression and armed rebellion. In Jammu and Kashmir, emergency can be declared o... |
Consider the following statements regarding the pardoning power of the President.
1. It is binding on the President to decide upon a mercy petition expeditiously.
2. Courts can commute a death sentence to life term if President takes inexplicably long delay in deciding upon mercy petition.
3... | 1 and 2 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 3 only
| 1 and 2 only
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In the Shatruughan Chauhan Case, 2014, SC held that it is incumbent on the Executive to decide upon the mercy petition of a convict. An inexplicable delay is agonizing to the convict and his family and it can be a basis for the court to commute a death sentence to life term.
The pardoning power of President i... | a | President | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding the pardoning power of the President.
1. It is binding on the President to decide upon a mercy petition expeditiously.
2. Courts can commute a death sentence to life term if President takes inexplicably long d... |
Consider the following right bank tributaries of Brahmaputra river system and arrange them from east to west direction of joining Brahmaputra river. 1. Sankosh 2. Manas 3. Subansiri 4. Kameng 5. Tista Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 3, 4, 2, 1, 5 | 4, 3, 2, 1, 5 | 2, 3, 1, 4, 5 | 3, 4, 2, 1, 5 | Burhi Dihang, Dhansri and Kelang are the left bank tributaries, while Dibang, Subansir, Kameng, Manas, Sankosh, Tista are its right bank tributaries. | a | Drainage System | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following right bank tributaries of Brahmaputra river system and arrange them from east to west direction of joining Brahmaputra river. 1. Sankosh 2. Manas 3. Subansiri 4. Kameng 5. Tista Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:3, 4, 2, 1... |
Consider the following hills/mountain ranges of North-east India and their location: Hills/ Mountain ranges State where located 1. Tura Hills : Meghalaya 2. Blue Mountains : Tripura 3. Laimatol Range : Mizoram 4. Mikir Hills : Assam 5. Abor Hills : Arunachal Pradesh Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly mat... | 1 and 4 only | 2, 3 and 5 only | 1, 4 and 5 only | 1 and 4 only |
Hill State where located
1. Tura Hills Meghalaya
2. Blue Mountains Mizoram
3. Laimatol Range Manipur
4. Mikir Hills Assam
5. Abor Hills Arunachal Pradesh
| c | Structure and Physiography | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following hills/mountain ranges of North-east India and their location: Hills/ Mountain ranges State where located 1. Tura Hills : Meghalaya 2. Blue Mountains : Tripura 3. Laimatol Range : Mizoram 4. Mikir Hills : Assam 5. Abor Hills : Arunachal Pradesh Which ... |
Which of the following statement is/are true regarding the Prime Minister National Relief Fund (PMNRF) ? The disbursement out of the fund is made by the Prime Minister with the prior approval from President of India. The fund is audited by Comptroller General of India (CAG). The fund can be used to provide the relief ... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
1st statement is incorrect as the disbursement out of the fund is made at the discretion of the Prime Minister, and in accordance with the Prime Minister’s directions.
2nd statement is incorrect as the PMNRF is audited by an independent auditor, outside the Government.
Only 3rd statement is correct - Acc... | c | Also in News(Polity) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statement is/are true regarding the Prime Minister National Relief Fund (PMNRF) ? The disbursement out of the fund is made by the Prime Minister with the prior approval from President of India. The fund is audited by Comptroller General of India (CAG)... |
With regard to Money Bill , consider the following statements: The decision of the Speaker with regard to money bill cannot be questioned by any authority except by President of India. A Money Bill can be introduced in any house of the parliament with the prior permission of the President. When a Money Bill is presente... | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1st statement is incorrect - the decision of the Speaker with regard to money bill is final and in this regard cannot be questioned in any court of law or in either House of Parliament and even by the President of India. 2nd statement is incorrect - Money Bill can be introduced only in Lok Sabha on the recommendat... | c | Parliament | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With regard to Money Bill , consider the following statements: The decision of the Speaker with regard to money bill cannot be questioned by any authority except by President of India. A Money Bill can be introduced in any house of the parliament with the prior permission of... |
Which of the following are included in the conditions necessary for a committee to be a Parliamentary Committee? It is elected by the members of Lok Sabha/ Rajya Sabha. It is nominated by the Speaker/Chairman. Must have the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha/ Rajya Sabha. Has a secretariat provided by the Lok Sabha/ Raj... | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1, 2, 3 and 5 only | 2, 4 and 5 only | 1, 2 and 4 only |
According to the rules of the Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha, following conditions are necessary for a parliamentary committee:
It is appointed or elected by the house or nominated by the leader of the house.
Works under the direction of speaker/chairman.
Presents its report to the house or speaker/chairman. ... | a | Parliament | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are included in the conditions necessary for a committee to be a Parliamentary Committee? It is elected by the members of Lok Sabha/ Rajya Sabha. It is nominated by the Speaker/Chairman. Must have the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha/ Rajya Sabha. Has... |
Consider the following statements regarding passage of bills in the parliament: Amendments to a bill a can be introduced at the stage of second reading only and not first or third. It is mandatory for every bill to be referred to a parliamentary committee during second reading. A private member cannot introduce a bill ... | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only |
Amendments to a bill can be introduced at the stage of second reading only. During the first reading the bill is introduced while during the third reading the whole bill is voted upon.
It is not mandatory for every bill to be referred to a parliamentary committee during second reading. House may or may not refer th... | b | Parliament | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding passage of bills in the parliament: Amendments to a bill a can be introduced at the stage of second reading only and not first or third. It is mandatory for every bill to be referred to a parliamentary committee during second readi... |
Consider the following statements: Lok Sabha can pass a resolution to revoke President’s rule. A law made during President’s rule continue to operate even after it is revoked. A proclamation imposing President’s rule must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | There is no such provision. It can be revoked by the President only by own. A proclamation imposing President’s rule must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within two months from the date of its issue. A law made by the Parliament or president or any other specified authority continues to be operative even a... | b | Emergency Provision | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Lok Sabha can pass a resolution to revoke President’s rule. A law made during President’s rule continue to operate even after it is revoked. A proclamation imposing President’s rule must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament. Which o... |
Consider the following statements.
1. President appoints the panel of vice-chairpersons in Rajya Sabha.
2. Any person from the panel can preside over the house in the case of vacancy of the office of Chairman and deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correc... | nbsp; 1 only
| nbsp; 2 only
| nbsp; Both 1 & 2
| nbsp; 1 only
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Chairman appoints the panel of vice-chairpersons to preside over the house in case of absence of chairman or deputy chairman. However, they cannot preside over the house when both the offices are vacant. During such time these duties are performed by a person appointed by the President. The elections are conducted so... | d | Parliament | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements.
1. President appoints the panel of vice-chairpersons in Rajya Sabha.
2. Any person from the panel can preside over the house in the case of vacancy of the office of Chairman and deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha.
Whic... |
Consider the following statements regarding the Chairman of Rajya Sabha: Vice-President can be removed from his office only if he is removed as chairman of Rajya Sabha. Chairman of Rajya Sabha unlike speaker is not a member of the house. Chairman of Rajya Sabha unlike speaker does not have a voting right. Which of the ... | 1 only | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | The chairman of Rajya Sabha can be removed only he is removed as Vice-President. There is no separate procedure for his removal in the constitution. Chairman of Rajya Sabha unike speaker is not its member. Chairman of Rajya sabha can vote but only during a case of tie and not in the first instance. | b | Parliament | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the Chairman of Rajya Sabha: Vice-President can be removed from his office only if he is removed as chairman of Rajya Sabha. Chairman of Rajya Sabha unlike speaker is not a member of the house. Chairman of Rajya Sabha unlike speake... |
Consider the following statements: Expenditure made from the Consolidated Fund of India can be both discussed and voted. Expenditure charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India can only be voted but not discussed. Consolidated Fund of India, Public Account of India and Contingency Fund of India are constitutional funds... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 1 only |
Expenditure made from the Consolidated Fund of India can be both discussed and voted while Expenditure charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India can only be discussed but not voted.
Consolidated Fund of India and Public Account of India are constitutional funds while Contingency Fund of India is a statutory fund ... | a | Parliament | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Expenditure made from the Consolidated Fund of India can be both discussed and voted. Expenditure charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India can only be voted but not discussed. Consolidated Fund of India, Public Account of India and Conti... |
Consider the following statements regarding expansion of the Universe: Gravity slows down the rate of expansion. Dark Energy affects Universe"s expansion. Relative expansion between two distant objects can occur at a rate faster than light. All the galaxies observed till now show Red shift. Which of the statement(s) gi... | 1 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1 and 4 only | The Universe is full of matter and the attractive force of gravity pulls all matter together. In 1990s when Hubble Space Telescope made observation about faster acceleration, the theory of Dark Energy was put forward as a possible explanation. While special relativity constrains objects in the Universe from moving fas... | b | Space Discoveries | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding expansion of the Universe: Gravity slows down the rate of expansion. Dark Energy affects Universe"s expansion. Relative expansion between two distant objects can occur at a rate faster than light. All the galaxies observed till now... |
Consider the following pairs: Cave State 1. Tabo: Jammu and Kashmir 2. Edakkal: Kerala 3. Varaha: Tamil Nadu Which of the pairs given above are corre... | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | Tabo caves are located, just above the ancient Tabo monastery, in Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh. These caves were artificially excavated for monks and used as assembly halls. Hence pair 1 is not correctly matched. Edakkal caves are located on the Ambukuthy Hills in Wayanad district in Kerala. They were believed to... | b | Difference between Architecture & Sculpture | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs: Cave State 1. Tabo: Jammu and Kashmir 2. Edakkal: Kerala 3. Varaha: Tamil ... |
Consider the following statements about Project ‘Mausam’
1. Project ‘Mausam’ is a Ministry of Culture project with United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization(U... | Only 1 | 1 and 2 | Neither 1 nor 2 | Only 1 |
Project ‘Mausam’ is a Ministry of Culture project with Archaeological Society of India (ASI) . It aims to re-connect and re-establish communications between countries of the Indian Ocean world, which would lead to an enhanced understanding of cultural values and concerns.
| d | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements about Project ‘Mausam’
1. Project ‘Mausam’ is a Ministry of Culture project with United Nations Educa... |
The Reserve Bank Governor recently mooted the idea of minimum support price for across the all commodities. In the light of this news,consider the following statements. ... | Only 1 and 2 | only 2 and 3
| 3
| Only 1 and 2 |
The Commission of Agricultural Costs & Prices is mandated to recommend minimum support prices (MSPs) to incentivize the cultivators to adopt modern technology, and raise productivity and overall grain production in line with the emerging demand patterns in the country. The government, in turn, circulates the CACP ... | c | Also in News(Economy) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
The Reserve Bank Governor recently mooted the idea of minimum support price for across the all commodities. In the light of this news,consider the following statements. ... |
Foreign funded NGOs, has been alleged for
1. Endanering economic development
2. Endangering sovereignity and security of the nation
3. Involvement in political activism
4. Voilation of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
| 1,2 and 4
| 1,3 and 4
| 2,3 and 4
| 1,2 and 4
|
Foregin funded NGOs has been alleged for hindering economic development (Eg., Greenpeace India's involvement in Kundankulam project).
They are also alleged for supporting anti-national outfits supporting secessionist movements.
Some of them are involved in camapigning for and against political parties.
| d | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Foreign funded NGOs, has been alleged for
1. Endanering economic development
2. Endangering sovereignity and security of the nation
3. Involvement in political activism
4. Voilation of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010.
Which of the stateme... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Brihadeswarar Temple? This temple was constructed by rulers of Pandya empire. The sikhara of this temple is octagonal and rests on a single block of granite. The temple has idols for "Ashta-dikpaalakas". The entire temple structure is made out of granite. Sele... | 2 and 3 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only |
Brihadeeswarar Temple, also known as Daksinameru. Dedicated to Shiva that is located in the city of Thanjavur. It is an important example of Tamil architecture achieved during the Chola dynasty. Built by emperor Raja Raja Chola I and completed in 1010 AD. The sikhara, a cupolic dome, is octagonal and rests on a si... | b | Architecture | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Brihadeswarar Temple? This temple was constructed by rulers of Pandya empire. The sikhara of this temple is octagonal and rests on a single block of granite. The temple has idols for "Ashta-dikpaalakas". The entire t... |
Which of the following is/are included in Public Debt as defined by the government? Dated Securities Treasury Bills External Rupee Debt Public Account Liabilities Select the correct answer using the codes given below. | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | Public Debt in India includes only Internal and External Debt incurred by the Central Government. Internal Debt includes liabilities incurred by resident units in the Indian economy to other resident units, while External Debt includes liabilities incurred by residents to non-residents.The major instruments covered und... | b | Fiscal Development & Public Finance, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are included in Public Debt as defined by the government? Dated Securities Treasury Bills External Rupee Debt Public Account Liabilities Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 2, 3 and 4 only###Option_B: 1, 2 and 3 only##O... |
Which of the following groups were given separate electorates in 1935 Act?
| Sikhs
| Europeans
| Indian Christains
| Sikhs
|
Muslims were given separate electorates in 1919
| c | Constitutional Development , Features & Philosophy | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following groups were given separate electorates in 1935 Act?
##Option_A:Sikhs
###Option_B:Europeans
##Option_C:Indian Christains
##Option_D:Sikhs
##Answer:c##Explaination:
Muslims were given separate electorates in 1919
##Topic:Constitutional... |
Which of the following features were implemented in 1935 Act? 1. Federation 2. Provincial Autonomy 3. bicameralism A. 1 only B. 1,2 C. 2 only D. 2,3 | nan | nan | nan | nan |
Federation was not implemented as the Indian Princes never gave their consent
| d | Constitutional Development , Features & Philosophy | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following features were implemented in 1935 Act? 1. Federation 2. Provincial Autonomy 3. bicameralism A. 1 only B. 1,2 C. 2 only D. 2,3##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:d##Explaination:
Federation was not implemented as the India... |
Consider the following statements regarding Saksham Scheme, launched by Ministry of Human Resource Development: This scheme is for adolescent boys and girls for getting vocational skills post school and also get economic benefit. Only children of below poverty line families are applicable to apply in this scheme. Which... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Saksham Scheme is a scheme for encouragement of differently abled students to pursue technical education in a year. It is launched by Ministry of HRD and implemented by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education). In the scheme, a scholarship of Rs. 30000 or at actual (whichever is less) is provided along with Rs... | d | Economic survey 2014-15 | Botany | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Saksham Scheme, launched by Ministry of Human Resource Development: This scheme is for adolescent boys and girls for getting vocational skills post school and also get economic benefit. Only children of below poverty line families ... |
Consider the following statements regarding Dark Fermentation, a process to convert organic waste into biohydrogen: 1. It can take place both in the presence and absence of oxygen. 2. Farm and food waste can be utilized as input material. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Dark fermentation is a technology used to convert organic waste into biohydrogen. It takes place in the absence of oxygen i.e . anaerobic conditions. It is a very useful technique considering the two biggest problems of the era being- fuel resource and management of environmental waste. Hence statement 1 is not correc... | b | Non Conventional Engergy | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Dark Fermentation, a process to convert organic waste into biohydrogen: 1. It can take place both in the presence and absence of oxygen. 2. Farm and food waste can be utilized as input material. Which of the statements given above... |
Which of the following Geological characteristics can be found in the Himalayan Mountain Ranges: | uars | arewas | ot water Springs. 4.Sholas Select the correct code: a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1,2 and 3 only d) 1,2 ,3 and | uars | The kashmir Himalayas are famous for karewa formation which are useful for the cultivation of zaffran.In the Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas ,in the place of Shiwaliks Duar formations are observed, which are used for the development of Tea gardens.Hot Springs are found all across India. There are many Hot water spring... | c | Structure and Physiography | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following Geological characteristics can be found in the Himalayan Mountain Ranges:##Option_A:uars###Option_B:arewas##Option_C:ot water Springs. 4.Sholas Select the correct code: a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1,2 and 3 only d) 1,2 ,3 and ##Option_D:uars##... |
With reference to the Attorney General of India,which of the following statements is/are correct? Attorney General is appointed by the Prime Minister Five year term is fixed for Attorney General subject to the pleasure of the President. Attorney General has the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India... | 2 and 3 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 3 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only | Refer to Article 76 of the Constitution which states that: Attorney General is appointed by President and not by Prime Minister. There is no fixed term for Attorney General, holds office during the pleasure of the President. | c | Attorney General of India | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Attorney General of India,which of the following statements is/are correct? Attorney General is appointed by the Prime Minister Five year term is fixed for Attorney General subject to the pleasure of the President. Attorney General has the right of audi... |
Which of following is correct regarding Tripuri session of congress
1. It was held in 1940
2. It was presided by Pattabhi Sitaramayya
3. Govind Ballabh Pant moved a resolution at Tripuri expressing full faith in Gandhiji’s leadership
| 3 only
| 1 and 3
| 1,2 and 3
| 3 only
|
1. It was held in 1939
2. It was presided by subhash Chandra bose
3. Govind Ballabh Pant moved a resolution at Tripuri expressing full faith in Gandhiji’s leadership
| a | Miscellaneous: Reforms / Acts / Committee, Congress Session, Governor –General Viceroys etc. | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of following is correct regarding Tripuri session of congress
1. It was held in 1940
2. It was presided by Pattabhi Sitaramayya
3. Govind Ballabh Pant moved a resolution at Tripuri expressing full faith in Gandhiji’s leadership
##Option_A: 3 only
... |
Which of the following countries, apart from India, have participated in Malabar Exercises?
USA
Japan
Singapore
Australia
South Korea
Indonesia
| Only 1 and 2
| Only 1, 2, 4 and 5
| Only 1, 2, 3 and 4
| Only 1 and 2
|
Exercise Malabar is a bilateral naval exercise involving the United States and India . Participation has been expanded in some years to include Japan , Australia and/or Singapore . The annual Malabar series began in 1992, and includes diverse activities
Japan has been a partner country in 2007, 2009, 2011 ... | c | Miscellaneous World | Civil Engineering | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following countries, apart from India, have participated in Malabar Exercises?
USA
Japan
Singapore
Australia
South Korea
Indonesia
##Option_A: Only 1 and 2
###Option_B: Only 1, 2, 4 and 5
##Option_C: Only 1, 2, 3 and ... |
. Shifting cultivation is also known as:
1. Slash and burn agriculture
2. Jhuming
3. Milpa
4. Ladang
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| 1 and 2 only
| 1, 2 and 3 only
| 1, 2 and 4 only
| 1 and 2 only
|
Shifting cultivation is a practice in which vegetation over a piece of land is cleared by fire(usually) and then it is cultivated. After few years when the fertility of land is lost because of traditional cultivation methods, the farmers shift to another land and leave this land fallow.
It is known as Jhuming in ... | d | Natural Vegetation, Plant and Animal Life | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
. Shifting cultivation is also known as:
1. Slash and burn agriculture
2. Jhuming
3. Milpa
4. Ladang
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only
###Option_B: 1, 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 onl... |
Consider the following statements regarding quinary activities:
1. It is referred to as Gold collar profession
2. It includes collection, production and dissemination of information.
3. Specialised skill professional are required for these activities.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
... | 1 and 2 only
| 1 and 3 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 2 only
|
QUinary activities are services that focus on data analysis i.e. creation, interpretation of new and existing ideas. They are sub-division of tertiary sector. It includes research scientist, financial and legal consultants, top level business executives etc.
| b | Manufacturing Industries | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding quinary activities:
1. It is referred to as Gold collar profession
2. It includes collection, production and dissemination of information.
3. Specialised skill professional are required for these activities.
Which... |
Consider the following pairs:
City Town Planner
New Delhi: Edwin Lutyens and Laurie Baker
Chandigarh Le Corbusier
Jaipur Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II
Which of the above... | Only 1
| Only 1 and 2
| Only 2 and 3
| Only 1
|
The Town Planning of New Delhi was done by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, not Laurie Baker. The other two pairs are correct.
| c | Difference between Architecture & Sculpture | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following pairs:
City Town Planner
New Delhi: Edwin Lutyens and Laurie Baker
Chandigarh Le Corbusier
Jaipur Maharaj... |
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