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1. They are justiciable and enforceable by the courts.2. They resemble the Instrument of Instructions enumerated in the Government of India Act, 1935.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. The Constituent Assembly was elected by universal adult suffrage.2. The Constitution of India was adopted on 26th January 1950.3. The Objectives Resolution was moved by Jawaharlal Nehru in December 1946.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. The Supreme Court has the power to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.2. The High Courts do not have comparable powers concerning writs.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. The President of India can pardon sentences inflicted by court-martial.2. The President has the power to pardon death sentences.3. All the pardoning powers of the President are discretionary and cannot be challenged in any court.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha.2. The Rajya Sabha must return a Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha and sent to it within 14 days.3. The President can refuse to give assent to a Money Bill.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. The Union Cabinet is a part of the Council of Ministers.2. The Union Cabinet’s decisions are binding on all ministries and departments of the government.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. A bill passed by the Parliament becomes law after the President’s assent.2. The President must assent to a bill passed by both Houses of Parliament.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. High Courts have the power of superintendence over all courts and tribunals within their jurisdiction.2. Decisions of the High Courts are binding on the lower courts within their respective states.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. The Governor is appointed by the President of India.2. The Governor has similar powers in the state as the President has at the Union level.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement-I: Municipalities in India are responsible for urban planning and development.Statement-II: The Mayor is the executive head of a Municipal Corporation.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
1. Local governments have the power to levy taxes on properties and entry of goods.2. They are entirely financially independent of the State Governments.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. Judicial review allows the judiciary to strike down unconstitutional amendments.2. Judicial review is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement-I: The 42nd Amendment is known as the “Mini-Constitution” due to its wide-ranging impact.Statement-II: The 42nd Amendment altered the Preamble of the Constitution.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement-I: The UDHR influenced the framing of the Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution.Statement-II: The Indian Constitution was drafted before the UDHR was proclaimed.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
1. The Constitution provides for a strict separation of powers between the legislative, executive, and judiciary.2. It allows for checks and balances among the three branches of government.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Historical Monument – City1. Red Fort – Delhi2. Charminar – Hyderabad3. Hawa Mahal – MumbaiHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?Consider the following pairs:Historical Monument – City1. Red Fort – Delhi2. Charminar – Hyderabad3. Hawa Mahal – MumbaiHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
1. The Ganga is the longest river in India.2. The Thar Desert is the largest hot desert in India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
They are older than the Himalayan mountains.They are rich in coal reserves.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. The Indian monsoon is influenced by the El Niรฑo phenomenon.2. Cyclones are more frequent in the Bay of Bengal than in the Arabian Sea.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Climate Type – Region in India1. Mediterranean climate – Kashmir Valley2. Desert climate – Thar Desert3. Alpine climate – Deccan PlateauHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Statement-I: Coastal areas of India have a more equable climate than the interior regions.Statement-II: Proximity to the sea leads to moderation of the climate in coastal areas.Which one of the following is correct?
Plant Species – Region1. Neem – Desert areas of Rajasthan2. Rhododendron – Alpine regions3. Mangroves – Coastal areas of Tamil Nadu and West BengalHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
1. Soil composition2. Atmospheric gases3. Water bodies4. Sunlight
1. Technical development2. Economic development3. Invention of the wheel4. Discovery of fire
1. Other than those made by humans, nanoparticles do not exist in nature. 2. Nanoparticles of some metallic oxides are used in manufacture of some cosmetics 3. Nanoparticles of some commercial products which enter environment are unsafe for humans. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. They can be used as carriers of drugs and antigens in the human body. 2. They can be made into artificial blood capillaries for an injured part of human body. 3. They can be used in biochemical sensors. 4. Carbon nanotubes are biodegradable. Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. Spraying pesticides on a crop field 2. Inspecting the craters of active volcanoes 3. Collecting breath samples from spouting whales for DNA analysis At the present level of technology, which of the above activities can be successfully carried out by using drones?
DNA Barcoding can be a tool to: 1. assess the age of a plant or animal. 2. distinguish among species that look alike. 3. identify undesirable animal or plant materials in processed foods. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. Solar power can be used for running surface pumps and not for submersible pumps. 2. Solar power can be used for running centrifugal pumps and not the ones with piston Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. Construction of base road 2. Improvement of agricultural soil 3. Production of cement Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh.2. It commenced in Aundh (Pune).3. Joint response during counterterrorism operation was a goal of this operation.4. Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise.Select the answer using the code given below:
(1) It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty. (2) It is the only circular temple built in India. (3) It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region. (4) Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was te inspiration behind the Indian Parliament building. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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