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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- Parliamentary democracy, with a cabinet form of government, is part of the basic structure of the Indian Constitution.
- A balanced federal structuremandates that the States enjoy freedom without any unsolicited interference from the Central Government with respect to matters which exclusively fall within State’s domain.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: d)
Parliamentary democracy, with a cabinet form of government, is part of the basic structure of the Indian Constitution. Its first article reads, “India that is Bharat shall be a Union of States.”
The Constitution has mandated a federal balance wherein independence of a certain required degree is assured to the State Governments.
As opposed to centralism, a balanced federal structure mandates that the Union does not usurp all powers and the States enjoy freedom without any unsolicited interference from the Central Government with respect to matters which exclusively fall within their domain.
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Solution: d)
Parliamentary democracy, with a cabinet form of government, is part of the basic structure of the Indian Constitution. Its first article reads, “India that is Bharat shall be a Union of States.”
The Constitution has mandated a federal balance wherein independence of a certain required degree is assured to the State Governments.
As opposed to centralism, a balanced federal structure mandates that the Union does not usurp all powers and the States enjoy freedom without any unsolicited interference from the Central Government with respect to matters which exclusively fall within their domain.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following countries borders Myanmar?
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Solution: d)
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Solution: d)
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- Among all human pathogens, bacteria tend to become most resistant to antibiotics because of their physiology.
- Bacteria does not exchange resistant genes during sexual reproduction.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: b)
Among all human pathogens, bacteria tend to become most resistant to antibiotics because of their physiology. Since they are unicellular, bacteria have smaller number of genes compared to multicellular organisms. Therefore, even the slightest of changes in their genetic system resulting from exposure to antibiotics alters their pathogenic characteristic.
Moreover, since they reproduce rapidly, an entirely new ‘type’ of antibiotic-resistant bacteria species can evolve from one mutated individual in a very short time. Bacteria also exchange resistant genes during sexual reproduction. This happened in the case of Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium becoming resistant to penicillin.
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Solution: b)
Among all human pathogens, bacteria tend to become most resistant to antibiotics because of their physiology. Since they are unicellular, bacteria have smaller number of genes compared to multicellular organisms. Therefore, even the slightest of changes in their genetic system resulting from exposure to antibiotics alters their pathogenic characteristic.
Moreover, since they reproduce rapidly, an entirely new ‘type’ of antibiotic-resistant bacteria species can evolve from one mutated individual in a very short time. Bacteria also exchange resistant genes during sexual reproduction. This happened in the case of Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium becoming resistant to penicillin.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsGlobal Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services is a report by
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Solution: b)
The first ever Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, which assessed the status of biodiversity on the planet, said that the rate of decline in biodiversity is lower in areas where indigenous people own land.
The Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services is a report by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, on the global state of biodiversity.
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Solution: b)
The first ever Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, which assessed the status of biodiversity on the planet, said that the rate of decline in biodiversity is lower in areas where indigenous people own land.
The Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services is a report by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, on the global state of biodiversity.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsCountries that are included in the FATF Grey list may face which of the following
- Economic sanctions from IMF and World Bank.
- Problem in getting loans from other countries.
- International boycott.
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: d)
Black List: Countries knowns as Non-Cooperative Countries or Territories (NCCTs) are put in the blacklist. These countries support terror funding and money laundering activities. The FATF revises the blacklist regularly, adding or deleting entries.
Grey List: Countries that are considered safe haven for supporting terror funding and money laundering are put in the FATF grey list. This inclusion serves as a warning to the country that it may enter the blacklist.
Considered in the grey list may face:
- Economic sanctions from IMF, World Bank, ADB.
- Problem in getting loans from IMF, World Bank, ADB and other countries.
- Reduction in international trade.
- International boycott.
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Solution: d)
Black List: Countries knowns as Non-Cooperative Countries or Territories (NCCTs) are put in the blacklist. These countries support terror funding and money laundering activities. The FATF revises the blacklist regularly, adding or deleting entries.
Grey List: Countries that are considered safe haven for supporting terror funding and money laundering are put in the FATF grey list. This inclusion serves as a warning to the country that it may enter the blacklist.
Considered in the grey list may face:
- Economic sanctions from IMF, World Bank, ADB.
- Problem in getting loans from IMF, World Bank, ADB and other countries.
- Reduction in international trade.
- International boycott.
