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Question 1 of 9
1. Question
2 points
With reference to Rajya Sabha, consider the following statements:
1. The representatives of states in the Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected as well as the nominated members of state legislative assemblies.
2. The Fourth Schedule of the Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to the states and union territories.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
• The representatives of states in the Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected members of state legislative assemblies.
• The election is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.
• The seats are allotted to the states in the Rajya Sabha on the basis of population. Hence, the number of representatives varies from state to state.
• The Fourth Schedule of the Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to the states and union territories.
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Ans: (b)
• The representatives of states in the Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected members of state legislative assemblies.
• The election is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.
• The seats are allotted to the states in the Rajya Sabha on the basis of population. Hence, the number of representatives varies from state to state.
• The Fourth Schedule of the Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to the states and union territories.
Question 2 of 9
2. Question
2 points
With reference to Constituent Assembly of India, consider the following statements:
1. The Assembly was not elected on the basis of universal adult suffrage.
2. The Assembly met for the first time in Bombay on 9 December 1946.
3. The first constituent assembly sitting was presided by Sachchidananda Sinha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
• The Assembly was not elected on the basis of universal adult suffrage, and Muslims and Sikhs received special representation as minorities. o It was elected by the ‘Provincial Assembly’.
• The Assembly met for the first time in New Delhi on 9 December 1946, and its last session was held on 24 January 1950.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the first Constituent Assembly sitting was presided by Sachchidananda Sinha, the “temporary chairman” of the assembly. The Assembly was not elected on the basis of universal adult suffrage, and Muslims and Sikhs received special representation as minorities. It was elected by the ‘Provincial Assembly’.
• The Assembly met for the first time in New Delhi on 9 December 1946, and its last session was held on 24 January 1950. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the first Constituent Assembly sitting was presided by Sachchidananda Sinha, the “temporary chairman” of the assembly
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Ans: (c)
• The Assembly was not elected on the basis of universal adult suffrage, and Muslims and Sikhs received special representation as minorities. o It was elected by the ‘Provincial Assembly’.
• The Assembly met for the first time in New Delhi on 9 December 1946, and its last session was held on 24 January 1950.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the first Constituent Assembly sitting was presided by Sachchidananda Sinha, the “temporary chairman” of the assembly. The Assembly was not elected on the basis of universal adult suffrage, and Muslims and Sikhs received special representation as minorities. It was elected by the ‘Provincial Assembly’.
• The Assembly met for the first time in New Delhi on 9 December 1946, and its last session was held on 24 January 1950. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the first Constituent Assembly sitting was presided by Sachchidananda Sinha, the “temporary chairman” of the assembly
Question 3 of 9
3. Question
2 points
State Health Index is released by?
Correct
Ans : A
The index is released by NITI Aayog.
Incorrect
Ans : A
The index is released by NITI Aayog.
Question 4 of 9
4. Question
2 points
With reference to National Policy on Biofuels, consider the following statements:
1. It prohibits the use of surplus food grains for production of ethanol for blending with petrol.
2. It encourages setting up of supply chain mechanisms for biodiesel production from nonedible oilseeds.
3. It categorizes biodiesel as a basic biofuel.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans : B
• Statement 1 is incorrect: It allows use of surplus food grains for production of ethanol for blending with petrol with the approval of National Biofuel Coordination Committee.
• Statement 2 is correct: It encourages setting up of supply chain mechanisms for biodiesel production from non-edible oilseeds, Used Cooking Oil, short gestation crops.
• Statement 3 is correct: The Policy categorizes biofuels as: o Basic biofuels- First Generation (1G) bioethanol and; biodiesel o Advanced Biofuels- Second Generation (2G) ethanol, Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) to drop-in fuels, Third Generation (3G) biofuels, bio-CNG etc.
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Ans : B
• Statement 1 is incorrect: It allows use of surplus food grains for production of ethanol for blending with petrol with the approval of National Biofuel Coordination Committee.
• Statement 2 is correct: It encourages setting up of supply chain mechanisms for biodiesel production from non-edible oilseeds, Used Cooking Oil, short gestation crops.
• Statement 3 is correct: The Policy categorizes biofuels as: o Basic biofuels- First Generation (1G) bioethanol and; biodiesel o Advanced Biofuels- Second Generation (2G) ethanol, Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) to drop-in fuels, Third Generation (3G) biofuels, bio-CNG etc.
Question 5 of 9
5. Question
2 points
With reference to Parker Solar probe, consider the following statements:
1. It is part of NASA’s Living with a Star program.
2. Spacecraft is the first to enter the outer boundaries of the Sun.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Correct Answer: c
Both statements are correct.
1. Statement 1 is correct: Parker Solar Probe is part of NASA’s Living With a Star program to explore aspects of the Sun-Earth system that directly affect life and society.
2. Statement 2 is correct: Recently, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe reached the sun’s extended solar atmosphere, known as the corona, and spent five hours there. The spacecraft is the first to enter the outer boundaries of the sun
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Correct Answer: c
Both statements are correct.
1. Statement 1 is correct: Parker Solar Probe is part of NASA’s Living With a Star program to explore aspects of the Sun-Earth system that directly affect life and society.
2. Statement 2 is correct: Recently, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe reached the sun’s extended solar atmosphere, known as the corona, and spent five hours there. The spacecraft is the first to enter the outer boundaries of the sun
Question 6 of 9
6. Question
2 points
With reference to Energy Efficiency Enterprise(E3) Certification Programme for the Brick manufacturing Sector, consider the following statements:
1. The Programme encourages customers to source bricks from such E3 certified manufacturing units.
2. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade will provide certification.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Correct Answer: A
Statement1 is correct.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) will provide certification.
Incorrect
Correct Answer: A
Statement1 is correct.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) will provide certification.
Question 7 of 9
7. Question
2 points
With reference to eNAM, consider the following statements:
1. It networks the existing APMC mandis to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities.
2. Implementation is being done by Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC).
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
Correct
Correct Answer: d
Both statements are correct.
It is a pan-India electronic trading portal which networks the existing APMC mandis to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities.
Implementation: Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
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Correct Answer: d
Both statements are correct.
It is a pan-India electronic trading portal which networks the existing APMC mandis to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities.
Implementation: Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
Question 8 of 9
8. Question
2 points
With reference to Tai Khamti people, consider the following statements:
1. They people follow Theravada Buddhism.
2. Presently they reside in the areas including Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Correct Answer: C Both statements are correct.
Tai Khamti people follow Theravada Buddhism. Their population is a little more than 1,00,000, and they live in areas straddling Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
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Correct Answer: C Both statements are correct.
Tai Khamti people follow Theravada Buddhism. Their population is a little more than 1,00,000, and they live in areas straddling Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
Question 9 of 9
9. Question
2 points
With reference to Nord Stream 2 pipeline, consider the following statements:
1. It is an offshore natural gas pipeline being constructed from Russia to Germany.
2. It is built across the Caspian Sea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Correct Answer A
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: It is built across the Baltic Sea.
Incorrect
Correct Answer A
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: It is built across the Baltic Sea.
