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Exam Year: 2011

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    A sandy and saline area is the natural habitat of an Indian animal species. The animal has no predators in that area, but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its habitat. Which one of the following could be that animal?

    (a)

    Indian wild buffalo

    (b)

    Indian wild ass

    (c)

    Indian wild boar

    (d)

    Indian gazelle

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    The formation of ozone holes in the Antarctic Region has been a cause of concern. What could be the reason for the formation of this hole?

    (a)

    Presence of prominent tropospheric turbulence; and inflow of chlorofluorocarbons

    (b)

    Presence of prominent polar front and stratospheric clouds; and inflow of chlorofluorocarbons

    (c)

    Absence of polar front and stratospheric clouds; and inflow of methane and chlorofluorocarbons

    (d)

    Increased temperature at polar region due to global warming

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    In India, if a religious sect/community is given “the status of a national minority, what special advantages is it entitled to?
    1. It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions.
    2. The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to Lok Sabha.
    3. It can derive benefits from the Prime Minister’s 15-Point Programme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 and 3 only

    (c)

    1 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    When the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha,

    (a)

    the Budget is modified and presented again

    (b)

    the Budget is referred to the Rajya Sabha for suggestions

    (c)

    the Union Finance Minister is asked to resign

    (d)

    the Prime Minister submits the resignation of Council of Ministers

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    With reference to the Finance Commission of India, which of the following statements is correct?

    (a)

    It encourages the inflow of foreign capital for infrastructure development

    (b)

    It facilitates the proper distribution of finances among the Public Sector Undertakings

    (c)

    It ensures transparency in financial administration

    (d)

    None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India must come from

    (a)

    The President of India

    (b)

    The Parliament of India

    (c)

    The Prime Minister of India

    (d)

    The Union Finance Minister

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    Consider the following: 1. Right to education 2. Right to equal access to public service 3. Right to food Which of the above is/are Human Right/Human Rights under “Universal Declaration of Human Rights”?

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    1 and 2 only

    (c)

    3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at promoting the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country, provides for which of the following?
    1. Constitution of District Planning Committees.
    2. State Election Commissions to conduct all Panchayat elections.
    3. Establishment of State Finance Commissions. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    1 and 2 only

    (c)

    2 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    Consider the following statements: In India, a Metropolitan Planning Committee
    1. is constituted under the provisions of the Constitution of India.
    2. prepares the draft development plans for the metropolitan area.
    3. has the sole responsibility for implementing Government sponsored schemes in the metropolitan area.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    (a)

    1 and 2 only

    (b)

    2 only

    (c)

    1 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    All revenues received by the Union Government by way of taxes and other receipts for the conduct of Government business are credited to the

    (a)

    Contingency Fund of India

    (b)

    Public Account

    (c)

    Consolidated Fund of India

    (d)

    Deposits and Advances Fund

    Correct Answer:

    (c)