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Exam Year: 2017

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    Consider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) :
    1. Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy.
    2. IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime co-operation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region.

    Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 only

    (c)

    Both 1 and 2

    (d)

    Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples?
    1. Arasavalli
    2. Amarakantak
    3. Omkareshwar

    Select the correct answer using the code given below :

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 and 3 only

    (c)

    1 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of
    an Indian citizen?
    1. A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties.
    2. They are, correlative to legal duties.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 only

    (c)

    Both 1 and 2

    (d)

    Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    ‘Democracy’s superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activity

    (a)

    the intelligence and character ordinary men and women.

    (b)

    the methods for strengthening executive leadership

    (c)

    a superior individual with dynamism and vision.

    (d)

    a band of dedicated party workers.

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any person except under some provisions provided
    by law?
    1. Gharial
    2. Indian wild ass
    3. Wild buffalo
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 and 3 only

    (c)

    1 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    Out of the’ ‘following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government :

    (a)

    An arrangement for mimmizing the criticism against the Government whose responsibilities are complex and hard to carry out to the satisfaction of all.

    (b)

    A mechanism for speeding up the activities of the Government whose responsibilities are increasing day by day.

    (c)

    A mechanism of parliamentary democracy for ensuring collective responsibility of the Government to the people.

    (d)

    A device for strengthening the hands of the head of the Government whose hold over the people is in a state of decline.

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    With reference to ‘National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)’, which of the statements given below is/are correct?

    1. Under NSQF, a learner can acquire the certification for competency only through formal learning.
    2. An outcome expected from the implementation of NSQF is the mobility between vocational and general education.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 only

    (c)

    Both 1 and 2

    (d)

    Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    With reference to the ‘Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988
    (PBPT Act)’, consider the following statements:
    1. A property transaction is not treated as a benami transaction if the owner of the property
    is not aware of the transaction.
    2. Properties held benami are liable for confiscation by the Government.
    3. The Act provides for three authorities for investigations but does not provide for any
    appellate mechanism.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 only

    (c)

    1 and 3 only

    (d)

    2 and 3 only

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents?

    1. Service providers
    2. Data Centres
    3. Body corporate

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    1 and 2 only

    (c)

    3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that

    (a)

    the executive and legislature work independently.

    (b)

    it provides continuity of policy and is more efficient.

    (c)

    the executive remains responsible to the legislature.

    (d)

    the head of the government cannot be changed without election.

    Correct Answer:

    (c)