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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Inner Line Permit (ILP)
- It is a document required by non-natives to visit or stay in a state that is protected under the ILP system.
- At present, it is required only in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Mizoram.
- The ILP is issued by the central government.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
Inner Line Permit (ILP) is a document required by non- natives to visit or stay in a state that is protected under the ILP system.
At present, four North-eastern states are covered, namely, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur and Nagaland.
- Both the duration of stay and the areas allowed to be accessed for any non-native are determined by the ILP.
- The ILP is issued by the concerned state government and can be availed both by applying online or in person.
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Solution: a)
Inner Line Permit (ILP) is a document required by non- natives to visit or stay in a state that is protected under the ILP system.
At present, four North-eastern states are covered, namely, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur and Nagaland.
- Both the duration of stay and the areas allowed to be accessed for any non-native are determined by the ILP.
- The ILP is issued by the concerned state government and can be availed both by applying online or in person.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- According to the Constitution, council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.
- A no-confidence motion is “a motion expressing want of confidence in the Council of Ministers.”
- There should be a minimum of 50 percent of the members approval for moving the No-Confidence Motion.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
- According to the Article 75 of the Indian Constitution, council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha and as per Article 164, the council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the State.
- According to rule 198 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of the Lok Sabha, a no-confidence motion is “a motion expressing want of confidence in the Council of Ministers.”
- This motion can be moved when “the Member asking for leave shall, by 10.00 hours on that day give to the Secretary-General a written notice of the motion which such member proposes to move.” The Speaker then, once satisfied that the motion is in order, will ask the House if the motion can be adopted. Those Members that support the motion will have to rise in their seats, and with a minimum of 50 Members’ approval, the motion can be moved.
- A no-confidence motion needs a majority vote to pass the House. If individuals or parties abstain from voting, those numbers will be removed from the overall strength of the House and then the majority will be taken into account.
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Solution: a)
- According to the Article 75 of the Indian Constitution, council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha and as per Article 164, the council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the State.
- According to rule 198 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of the Lok Sabha, a no-confidence motion is “a motion expressing want of confidence in the Council of Ministers.”
- This motion can be moved when “the Member asking for leave shall, by 10.00 hours on that day give to the Secretary-General a written notice of the motion which such member proposes to move.” The Speaker then, once satisfied that the motion is in order, will ask the House if the motion can be adopted. Those Members that support the motion will have to rise in their seats, and with a minimum of 50 Members’ approval, the motion can be moved.
- A no-confidence motion needs a majority vote to pass the House. If individuals or parties abstain from voting, those numbers will be removed from the overall strength of the House and then the majority will be taken into account.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- India is the largest onion growing country in the world.
- Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat are the key onion growing states in India.
- In India, the onions as the rabi crop output is more than the Kharif crop output.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
India is the second largest onion growing country in the world after China.
The Major Onion producing states area Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Telangana.
The prices hit a peak between August and October after hitting rock-bottom in April. This is easily explained: the rabi crop, which accounts for 70 per cent of the onion output of 22 million tonnes, runs out by August or September, whereas the kharif crop arrives between October and December, leaving a two-month vacuum.
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Solution: d)
India is the second largest onion growing country in the world after China.
The Major Onion producing states area Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Telangana.
The prices hit a peak between August and October after hitting rock-bottom in April. This is easily explained: the rabi crop, which accounts for 70 per cent of the onion output of 22 million tonnes, runs out by August or September, whereas the kharif crop arrives between October and December, leaving a two-month vacuum.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding non-fungible token (NFT).
- NFTs are unique digital assets with each token representing a unique value.
- NFT is not interchangeable in nature.
- NFTs include digital real estate, digital art and music.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
NFT is a one-of-its-kind asset that is not interchangeable in nature. It means that the NFT is not replaceable by another ‘identical’ item.
For example, if two individuals hold a bitcoin each, they can exchange their bitcoins, which are a replica of each other and have the same value. However, NFTs are not interchangeable, as they are more like pieces of art where each and every token is unique in itself. While bitcoins are also digital assets, NFTs are unique digital assets with each token representing a unique value.
NFTs have evolved to include digital real estate, video game items, digital art and music.
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Solution: d)
NFT is a one-of-its-kind asset that is not interchangeable in nature. It means that the NFT is not replaceable by another ‘identical’ item.
For example, if two individuals hold a bitcoin each, they can exchange their bitcoins, which are a replica of each other and have the same value. However, NFTs are not interchangeable, as they are more like pieces of art where each and every token is unique in itself. While bitcoins are also digital assets, NFTs are unique digital assets with each token representing a unique value.
NFTs have evolved to include digital real estate, video game items, digital art and music.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- India is the world’s largest oil importer.
- The largest share of India’s oil import comes from Iraq.
- Opec+ refers to the alliance of crude producers, who have been undertaking corrections in supply in the oil markets since 2017.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
Opec+ refers to the alliance of crude producers, who have been undertaking corrections in supply in the oil markets since 2017.
India is the world’s third biggest oil importer and consumer, shipping in about 84% of its crude needs, and relies heavily on the Middle East.
Iraq continued to be the top oil seller to India.
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Solution: c)
Opec+ refers to the alliance of crude producers, who have been undertaking corrections in supply in the oil markets since 2017.
India is the world’s third biggest oil importer and consumer, shipping in about 84% of its crude needs, and relies heavily on the Middle East.
Iraq continued to be the top oil seller to India.
