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Exam Year: 2017

  • ,

    Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism ?

    (a)

    There is an independent judiciary in India.

    (b)

    Powers have been clearly divided between the Centre and the States.

    (c)

    (c ) The federating units have been given unequal representation in the Rajya Sabha.

    (d)

    It is the result of an agreement among the federating units.

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    With reference to the ‘National Intellectual Property Rights Policy’, consider
    the following statements:
    1. It reiterates India’s commitment to the Doha Development Agenda and the TRIPS
    Agreement.
    2. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is the nodal agency’ for regulating
    intellectual property rights in India.
    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:

    (c)

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    In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply ?

    (a)

    It enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger.

    (b)

    It no longer exists in the wild, a few individuals are under captive protection; and how it is impossible to prevent its extinction.

    (c)

    It is endemic to a particular region of India.

    (d)

    Both (b) and (c) stated above are correct in this context.

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?

    (a)

    Liberty of thought

    (b)

    Economic liberty

    (c)

    Liberty of expression

    (d)

    Liberty of belief

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    In the context of Indian history, the-principle of ‘Dyarchy (diarchy)’ refers to

    (a)

    Division of the central legislature into two houses.

    (b)

    Introduction of double government i.e.; Central and State governments.

    (c)

    Having two sets of rulers; one in London and another in Delhi.

    (d)

    Division of the subjects delegated to the provinces into two categories.

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    With reference to .the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and
    Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct?
    1. Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail and helmet in warfare whereas the people of Indus
    Valley Civilization did not leave any evidence of using them.
    2. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and copper whereas Indus Valley people knew only
    copper and iron.
    3. Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the horse whereas there is no evidence of Indus Valley
    people having been aware of this animal.
    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:

    (c)

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    The terms `Event Horizon’, ‘Singularity’, `String Theory’ and `Standard
    Model’ are sometimes seen in the news in the context of

    (a)

    Observation and understanding of the Universe

    (b)

    Study of the solar and the lunar eclipses

    (c)

    Placing satellites in the orbit of the Earth

    (d)

    Origin and evolution of living organisms on the Earth

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India?

    1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
    2. Abolition of untouchability
    3. Protection of the interests of minorities
    4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines

    Select the correct answer using the code given below :

    (a)

    1, 2 and 4 only

    (b)

    2, 3 and 4 only

    (c)

    1 and 4 only

    (d)

    1, 2, 3 and 4

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    With reference to `Asia Pacific’ Ministerial Conference on Housing and Urban
    Development (APMCHUD)’, consider the following statements:
    1. The first APMCHUD was held in India in 2006 on the theme `Emerging Urban Forms-Policy Responses and Governance Structure’.
    2. India hosts all the Annual Ministerial Conferences in partnership with ADB, APEC and ASEAN.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 only

    (c)

    Both 1 and 2

    (d)

    Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    The term ‘Domestic Content Requirement’ is sometimes seen in the news with reference to

    (a)

    Developing solar power production in our country.

    (b)

    Granting licenses to foreign T.V. channels in our country.

    (c)

    Exporting our food products to other countries.

    (d)

    Permitting foreign educational institutions to set up their campuses in our country.

    Correct Answer:

    (a)