Insights Revision Plan for Prelims 2016: Test – 32
08 July 2016
Questions Based on Day – 36 Syllabus
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- Question 1 of 20
1. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Presently, the government is not bound to comply if the Supreme Court collegium chooses to override its disapproval of a person recommended for judicial appointment
- The draft Memorandum of Procedure (MoP) prepared by the union government intends to lay down the broad framework for appointment of Judges by the collegium
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: c)
http://www.livelaw.in/sc-collegium-returns-government-memorandum-procedure/
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IncorrectSolution: c)
http://www.livelaw.in/sc-collegium-returns-government-memorandum-procedure/
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- Question 2 of 20
2. Question
2 pointsWith reference to the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI), consider the following statements:
- It is a is a statutory advisory body advising the Government of India on animal welfare laws
- AWBI is housed in the Ministry of Environment and Forests
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- Question 3 of 20
3. Question
2 pointsThe government has moved to give statutory backing to the monetary policy committee (MPC). Which Act should be amended in this regard?
CorrectSolution: d)
Amendment is needed to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
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IncorrectSolution: d)
Amendment is needed to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
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- Question 4 of 20
4. Question
2 pointsWith reference to UPSC, consider the following statements:
- Members of UPSC are appointed by the Union Cabinet
- The members of the commission must be former bureaucrats
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSOlution: d)
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Appointed by the President. They can be experts from any fields.
IncorrectSOlution: d)
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Appointed by the President. They can be experts from any fields.
- Question 5 of 20
5. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
- The Election Commission can adjourn election on the grounds of use of money power
- The Election Commission can cancel polls if there is an evidence of boothcapturing or use of muscle power to influence the outcome of elections
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: b)
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The Commission has asked the government to insert a new clause ‘58 B’ in the Representation of the People Act, 1951 to allow adjournment or countermanding of election in the affected polling areas on the grounds of use of money power. The provision would also empower the Commission to re-schedule the elections in such areas. The Commission said in Clause 58 A and the proposed provision 58 B, the expression “countermand the election” would mean ab initio rescinding of the entire electoral process in the constituency. Clause 58 A empowers the Election Commission to cancel polls only if there is an evidence of boothcapturing or use of muscle power to influence the outcome of elections.
IncorrectSolution: b)
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The Commission has asked the government to insert a new clause ‘58 B’ in the Representation of the People Act, 1951 to allow adjournment or countermanding of election in the affected polling areas on the grounds of use of money power. The provision would also empower the Commission to re-schedule the elections in such areas. The Commission said in Clause 58 A and the proposed provision 58 B, the expression “countermand the election” would mean ab initio rescinding of the entire electoral process in the constituency. Clause 58 A empowers the Election Commission to cancel polls only if there is an evidence of boothcapturing or use of muscle power to influence the outcome of elections.
- Question 6 of 20
6. Question
2 pointsThe National Skill Development Mission’s Governing Council is headed by
CorrectSolution: a)
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About the National Skill Development Mission:
The National Skill Development Mission aims to provide a strong institutional framework at the Centre and States for implementation of skilling activities in the country.
The Mission will have a three-tiered, high powered decision making structure. At its apex, the Mission’s Governing Council, chaired by the Prime Minister, will provide overall guidance and policy direction.
The Steering Committee, chaired by Minister in Charge of Skill Development, will review the Mission’s activities in line with the direction set by the Governing Council.
The Mission Directorate, with Secretary, Skill Development as Mission Director, will ensure implementation, coordination and convergence of skilling activities across Central Ministries/Departments and State Governments.
IncorrectSolution: a)
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About the National Skill Development Mission:
The National Skill Development Mission aims to provide a strong institutional framework at the Centre and States for implementation of skilling activities in the country.
The Mission will have a three-tiered, high powered decision making structure. At its apex, the Mission’s Governing Council, chaired by the Prime Minister, will provide overall guidance and policy direction.
The Steering Committee, chaired by Minister in Charge of Skill Development, will review the Mission’s activities in line with the direction set by the Governing Council.
The Mission Directorate, with Secretary, Skill Development as Mission Director, will ensure implementation, coordination and convergence of skilling activities across Central Ministries/Departments and State Governments.
- Question 7 of 20
7. Question
2 pointsWith reference to sexual harassment of women at workplace law, which of the following may be amount to ‘sexual harassment’ ?
CorrectSolution: d)
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Sexual harassment includes physical contact and advances, demand or request for sexual favours, sexually coloured remarks, showing any pornography and any other unwelcome physical, verbal, non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature. Besides, implied or explicit promise of preferential or detrimental treatment in employment, implied or explicit threat about her present or future employment status, interference with her work and humiliating treatment likely to affect her health or safety may also amount to sexual harassment.
IncorrectSolution: d)
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Sexual harassment includes physical contact and advances, demand or request for sexual favours, sexually coloured remarks, showing any pornography and any other unwelcome physical, verbal, non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature. Besides, implied or explicit promise of preferential or detrimental treatment in employment, implied or explicit threat about her present or future employment status, interference with her work and humiliating treatment likely to affect her health or safety may also amount to sexual harassment.
- Question 8 of 20
8. Question
2 pointsWhy did union government set up a Financial Sector Search and Recruitment Committee?
CorrectSolution: a)
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IncorrectSolution: a)
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- Question 9 of 20
9. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following places is NOT included in Krishna Circuit under Swadesh Darshan Scheme of Ministry of Tourism?
CorrectSolution: c)
Hampi is included under Ramayan circuit.
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(You don’t have to remember all places. Make an intelligent guess and eliminate options)
IncorrectSolution: c)
Hampi is included under Ramayan circuit.
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(You don’t have to remember all places. Make an intelligent guess and eliminate options)
- Question 10 of 20
10. Question
2 pointsThe civil aviation policy’s adoption of a hybrid-till model might
CorrectSolution: d)
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IncorrectSolution: d)
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- Question 11 of 20
11. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following Articles is directly related to the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009?
CorrectWhich of the following Articles is directly related to the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009?
IncorrectSolution: b)
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- Question 12 of 20
12. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following states is NOT part the Eastern Zonal Council?
CorrectSolution: d)
UP is part of Central Zonal Council
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In the light of the vision of Pandit Nehru, five Zonal Councils were set up vide Part-III of the States Re-organisation Act, 1956. The present composition of each of these Zonal Councils is as under:
- The Northern Zonal Council, comprising the States of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, National Capital Territory of Delhi and Union Territory of Chandigarh;
- The Central Zonal Council, comprising the States of Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh;
- The Eastern Zonal Council, comprising the States of Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, Sikkim and West Bengal;
- The Western Zonal Council, comprising the States of Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra and the Union Territories of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli; and
- The Southern Zonal Council, comprising the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry.
IncorrectSolution: d)
UP is part of Central Zonal Council
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In the light of the vision of Pandit Nehru, five Zonal Councils were set up vide Part-III of the States Re-organisation Act, 1956. The present composition of each of these Zonal Councils is as under:
- The Northern Zonal Council, comprising the States of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, National Capital Territory of Delhi and Union Territory of Chandigarh;
- The Central Zonal Council, comprising the States of Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh;
- The Eastern Zonal Council, comprising the States of Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, Sikkim and West Bengal;
- The Western Zonal Council, comprising the States of Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra and the Union Territories of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli; and
- The Southern Zonal Council, comprising the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry.
- Question 13 of 20
13. Question
2 pointsWith reference to the University Grants Commission (UGC), consider the following statements:
- It is a statutory body
- It provides recognition to universities in India
- It is charged with coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of higher education
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSOlution: d)
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IncorrectSOlution: d)
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- Question 14 of 20
14. Question
2 pointsWho elects the non-permanent members of the UN Security Council?
CorrectSOlution: a)
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IncorrectSOlution: a)
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- Question 15 of 20
15. Question
2 pointsGiven the statement: “Buses are the cause of more accidents than cars, and trucks causes fewer accidents than buses”, which of the following conclusions can we draw?
CorrectSolution: d)
IncorrectSolution: d)
- Question 16 of 20
16. Question
2 points“If political leadership fails to emerge, there is likelihood of military taking over power in developing countries. Radical student groups or labour may try to raise revolution but they are not likely to compete with the military. Military intervention, rule, and withdrawal from politics is closely related to a society’s level of political development.”
In the context of political development, the assumption in the above passage is that
CorrectSolution: b)
IncorrectSolution: b)
- Question 17 of 20
17. Question
2 pointsFour persons, Alok, Bhupesh, Chander and Dinesh have a total of Rs. 100 among themselves. Alok and Bhupesh between them have as much money as Chander and Dinesh between them, but Alok has more money than Bhupesh; and Chander has only half the money that Dinesh has. Alok has in fact Rs. 5 more than Dinesh has. Who has the maximum amount of money?
Correct- Solution: a)
Incorrect- Solution: a)
- Question 18 of 20
18. Question
2 pointsExamine the following statements:
- George attends Music classes on Monday.
- He attends Mathematics classes on Wednesday.
- His Literature classes are not on Friday.
- He attends History classes on the day following the day of his Mathematics classes.
- On Tuesday, he attends his Sports classes.
If he attends just one subject in a day and his Sunday is free, then he is also free on
Correct- Solution: d)
Incorrect- Solution: d)
- Question 19 of 20
19. Question
2 pointsIn a row ‘A’ is in the 11th position from the left and ‘B’ is in the 10th position from the right. If ‘A’ and ‘B’ interchange, then ‘A’ becomes 18th from the left. How many persons are there in the row other than ‘A’ and ‘B’?
CorrectSolution: c)
IncorrectSolution: c)
- Question 20 of 20
20. Question
2 pointsLocation of B is north of A and location of C is east of A. The distances AB and AC are 5 km and 12 km respectively. The shortest distance (in km) between the locations B and C is
Correct- Solution: b)
Incorrect- Solution: b)