Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 56 & 57
05 & 06 November 2015
From today onwards, we will be starting current events quiz. The quiz will have 5-10 MCQs every day. The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles.
This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts. It is not a test of your knowledge. If you score less, please do not mind. Read again sources provided and try to remember better.
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INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2015-16
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Question 1 of 6
1. Question
1 pointsWho is the final interpreter of the Indian Constitution?
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Ans: b.
“It is not only a Federal Court like the American SC but also a final court of appeal like the British House of Lords. It is also the final interpreter and guardian of the Constitution and guarantor of the fundamental rights of the citizens.”
Chapter 25, 4th Edition of Indian Polity, M Laxmikanth
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Ans: b.
“It is not only a Federal Court like the American SC but also a final court of appeal like the British House of Lords. It is also the final interpreter and guardian of the Constitution and guarantor of the fundamental rights of the citizens.”
Chapter 25, 4th Edition of Indian Polity, M Laxmikanth
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Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution deal with appointments of the Supreme Court and High Court judges respectively?
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Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsThe Agriculture Demand Side Management (AgDSM) scheme is being implemented by
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Ans: a.
It is implemented by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power.
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Ans: a.
It is implemented by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power.
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Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Its share of total electricity consumption has nearly doubled between 1970 and today
- The rise in electricity consumption can be attributed to a policy of below-cost electricity supply to farmers
- The increase in electricity consumption can also be attributed to growth of rural electrification
- Its share of total electricity consumption has remained about the same since 1970s
Which of the above statements associated with the Agricultural sector is/are correct?
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Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs:
National Waterway Associated Name/Rivers/Places
2 River Ganga
3 Kottapuram-Kollam
4 Kakinada-Puducherry canal
5 River Narmada
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
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Ans: c.
A section of River Ganga forms National Waterway-1. There is no National Waterway associated with River Narmada as of now. You are left with option ‘c’.
“Godavari to be declared national waterway”
https://www.insightsonindia.com/2015/10/19/insights-daily-current-events-19-october-2015/
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A section of River Ganga forms National Waterway-1. There is no National Waterway associated with River Narmada as of now. You are left with option ‘c’.
“Godavari to be declared national waterway”
https://www.insightsonindia.com/2015/10/19/insights-daily-current-events-19-october-2015/
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Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following articles in the Indian Constitution contain provisions which guarantee judicial review?
- Article 13
- Articles 32 and 226
- Article 131
- Article 124
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Ans: a.
Article 124 deals with establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court.
Article 13 declares that any law which contravenes any of the provisions of the part of Fundamental Rights shall be void.
Articles 32 and 226 entrusts the roles of the protector and guarantor of fundamental rights to the Supreme and High Courts.
Articles 131 (Original jurisdiction of the SC) entrusts the SC with the power to adjudicate disputes between states, between the union and a state or states on one side and one or more states on the other, between the states and the union. Any law which is seen by any of the above mentioned parties as having violated Article 246 can be reviewed by the Supreme Court under Article 131.
http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/njac-constitutions-will-upheld/article7781047.ece
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Article 124 deals with establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court.
Article 13 declares that any law which contravenes any of the provisions of the part of Fundamental Rights shall be void.
Articles 32 and 226 entrusts the roles of the protector and guarantor of fundamental rights to the Supreme and High Courts.
Articles 131 (Original jurisdiction of the SC) entrusts the SC with the power to adjudicate disputes between states, between the union and a state or states on one side and one or more states on the other, between the states and the union. Any law which is seen by any of the above mentioned parties as having violated Article 246 can be reviewed by the Supreme Court under Article 131.
http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/njac-constitutions-will-upheld/article7781047.ece
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