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Introducing yet another ingenious course, InsightsIAS is excited to announce our new initiative QUED – Questions from Editorials. Considering the number of questions that appeared from Editorials in previous year UPSC Prelims Examinations, we feel it is wise for students to cover Editorials from Prelims point of view as well in order to achieve that extra edge. Although, we have covered important editorials separately in our Editorial Section as well as under Secure Initiative, MCQ practice can prove to be crucial for better performance and guaranteed result.
We strongly recommend you at add QUED along with Static Quiz ,Current Affairs Quiz and RTM for your Daily MCQ practice.
We will be posting 5 MCQs at 11am everyday from Monday to Saturday on http://www.insightsonindia.com. QUED will be available under QUIZ menu.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Model code of conduct (MCC).
- MCC is issued by Election Commission of India (ECI) in exercise of its powers under Article 324.
- It is part of the Representation of the People Act 1951.
- This code is based on consensus among political parties.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
- The model code of conduct issued by the ECIis a set of guidelines meant for political parties, candidates and governments to adhere to during an election.
- The code has been issued in exercise of its powers under Article 324.
- Since it is a code of conduct framed on the basis of a consensus among political parties, it has not been given any legal backing.
Although a committee of Parliament recommended that the code should be made a part of the Representation of the People Act 1951, the ECI did not agree to it on the ground that once it becomes a part of law, all matters connected with the enforcement of the code will be taken to court, which would delay elections.
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Solution: b)
- The model code of conduct issued by the ECIis a set of guidelines meant for political parties, candidates and governments to adhere to during an election.
- The code has been issued in exercise of its powers under Article 324.
- Since it is a code of conduct framed on the basis of a consensus among political parties, it has not been given any legal backing.
Although a committee of Parliament recommended that the code should be made a part of the Representation of the People Act 1951, the ECI did not agree to it on the ground that once it becomes a part of law, all matters connected with the enforcement of the code will be taken to court, which would delay elections.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Mangarh massacre.
- In the Indian history, Mangarh massacre took place after the Jallianwalla Bagh massacre.
- It is referred to as the “Adivasi Jallianwala”, which saw hundreds of Bhil tribals being killed by British forces.
- The hills of Mangarh is located on the border of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
The massacre, which took place six years before Jallianwalla Bagh and is sometimes referred to as the “Adivasi Jallianwala”, saw hundreds of Bhil tribals being killed by British forces on November 17, 1913 in the hills of Mangarh on the border of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
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Solution: c)
The massacre, which took place six years before Jallianwalla Bagh and is sometimes referred to as the “Adivasi Jallianwala”, saw hundreds of Bhil tribals being killed by British forces on November 17, 1913 in the hills of Mangarh on the border of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements.
- Contract Farming is defined under State List of the Seventh Schedule in constitution of India.
- Contract Farmingis carried out based on a pre-harvest agreement between buyers and producers.
- In India, 100% FDI is permitted under the automatic route in the food-processing sector.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
Contract Farming can be carried out based on a pre-harvest agreement between buyers and producers. It is defined under Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule of constitution; however, Agriculture is under State list.
100% FDI is permitted under the automatic route in the food-processing sector.
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Solution: c)
Contract Farming can be carried out based on a pre-harvest agreement between buyers and producers. It is defined under Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule of constitution; however, Agriculture is under State list.
100% FDI is permitted under the automatic route in the food-processing sector.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
- Match List 1 with List 2 and select the correct answer code:
List 1 (Lake) List 2 (State)
- Vembanad 1. Sikkim
- Khajjiar 2. Tamil Nadu
- Kaliveli 3. Himachal Pradesh
- Khecheopalri 4. Kerala
Select the correct answer code:
A B C D
Correct
Solution: a)
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Solution: a)
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
- Consider the following statements regarding prepaid payment instruments (PPIs).
- Prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) are payment instruments that facilitate the buying of goods and services, including the transfer of funds and remittances, against the value stored within the instrument.
- PPIs are in the form of smart cards, mobile wallets and magnetic chips.
- As per the regulations, NBFCs cannot issue PPIs.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
- The RBI defines prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) as payment instruments that facilitate the buying of goods and services, including the transfer of funds, financial services, and remittances, against the value stored within or on the instrument.
- PPIs are in the form of payment wallets, smart cards, mobile wallets, magnetic chips, vouchers, etc.
- As per the regulations, banks and NBFCs can issue PPIs.
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Solution: d)
- The RBI defines prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) as payment instruments that facilitate the buying of goods and services, including the transfer of funds, financial services, and remittances, against the value stored within or on the instrument.
- PPIs are in the form of payment wallets, smart cards, mobile wallets, magnetic chips, vouchers, etc.
- As per the regulations, banks and NBFCs can issue PPIs.
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