Q.14311·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyConsider the following statements: 1. Union Territories are not represented in the Rajya Sabha. 2. It is within the purview of the Chief Election Commissioner to adjudicate the election disputes. 3. According to the Constitution of India, the Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14312·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyConsider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India: 1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code 2. Organizing village Panchayats 3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas 4. Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?View question
Q.14313·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyIf National Water Mission is properly and completely implemented, how will it impact the country? 1. Part of the water needs of urban areas will be met through recycling of wastewater. 2. The water requirements of coastal cities with inadequate alternative sources of water will be met by adopting appropriate technologies that allow for the use of ocean water. 3. All the rivers of Himalayan origin will be linked to the rivers of peninsular India. 4. The expenses incurred by farmers for digging bore-wells and for installing motors and pump-sets to draw groundwater will be completely reimbursed by the Government. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14314·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyThe National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was enacted in consonance with which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India? 1. Right to healthy environment, construed as a part of Right to life under Article 21 2. Provision of grants for raising the level of administration in the Scheduled Areas for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes under Article 275(1) 3. Powers and functions of Gram Sabha as mentioned under Article 243(A) Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14315·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyHow does National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) help in protecting the Indian agriculture? 1. NBA checks the biopiracy and protects the indigenous and traditional genetic resources. 2. NBA directly monitors and supervises the scientific research on genetic modification of crop plants. 3. Application for Intellectual Property Rights related to genetic/biological resources cannot be made without the approval of NBA. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14316·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyIn the Parliament of India, the purpose of an adjournment motion isView question
Q.14317·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyIn the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the role/power of Gram Sabha? 1. Gram Sabha has the power to prevent alienation of land in the Scheduled Areas. 2. Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest produce. 3. Recommendation of Gram Sabha is required for granting prospecting licence or mining lease for any mineral in the Scheduled Areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14318·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWhich of the following are the methods of Parliamentary control over public finance in India? 1. Placing Annual Financial Statement before the Parliament 2. Withdrawal of moneys from Consolidated Fund of India only after passing the Appropriation Bill 3. Provisions of supplementary grants and vote-on-account 4. A periodic or at least a mid-year review of programme of the Government, against macroeconomic forecasts and expenditure by a Parliamentary Budget Office 5. Introducing Finance Bill in the Parliament Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14319·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyMahatma Gandhi undertook fast unto death in 1932, mainly becauseView question
Q.14320·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyExamine the following statements : 1. All colours are pleasant. 2. Some colours are pleasant. 3. No colour is pleasant. 4. Some colours are not pleasant. Given that statement 4 is true, what can be definitely concluded?View question
Q.14322·Miscellaneous·2012·MediumLord Buddha’s image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called ‘Bhumisparsha Mudra’. It symbolizesView question
Q.14323·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyStatement I : Decay and disintegration of rocks in situ is called weathering Statement II : Mechanical weathering is mainly caused by temperature variationView question
Q.14324·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyA box contains 6 distinct dolls. From this box, three dolls are randomly selected one by one with replacement. What is the probability of selecting 3 distinct dolls?View question
Q.14325·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyStatement I : In the northern hemisphere the ocean currents flowing from equator towards the north pole and from pole towards the equator are deflected to their right Statement II : This happens due to rotation of the Earth on the axis from west to eastView question
Q.14326·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyStatement I : The Mediterranean climate is highly suitable for fruit production Statement II : Cool and moist winters in Mediterranean regions enable ample production of fruits.View question
Q.14327·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyStatement I : The semi-arid tracts of India stretching from eastern Rajasthan in the north to south central Tamil Nadu are agriculturally less productive Statement II : The semi-arid tracts are homeland to a large number of central Indian Scheduled Tribe populationView question
Q.14328·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyStatement I : Oxidation in our body cell releases dangerous free radicals Statement II : Our body itself produces antioxidants to neutralize harmful free radicalsView question