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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following given below are the devices of direct democracy?
1. Initiative
2. Referendum
3. Recall
4. Plebiscite
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
All of the above are correct.
Democracy is of two types—direct and indirect. In direct democracy, the people exercise their supreme power directly as is the case in Switzerland. There are four devices of direct democracy, namely, Referendum, Initiative, Recall and Plebiscite. In indirect democracy, on the other hand, the representatives elected by the people exercise the supreme power and thus carry on the government and make the laws. This type of democracy, also known as representative democracy, is of two kinds—parliamentary and presidential.Incorrect
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Democracy is of two types—direct and indirect. In direct democracy, the people exercise their supreme power directly as is the case in Switzerland. There are four devices of direct democracy, namely, Referendum, Initiative, Recall and Plebiscite. In indirect democracy, on the other hand, the representatives elected by the people exercise the supreme power and thus carry on the government and make the laws. This type of democracy, also known as representative democracy, is of two kinds—parliamentary and presidential. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
1. The President in India can be removed on grounds of treason, bribery, high crimes or misdemeanour.
2. The charges of impeachment can be initiated in either house of the Parliament.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?Correct
Statement 1 is incorrect while statement 2 is correct.
The president may be removed before the expiry of the term through impeachment for violating the Constitution of India by the Parliament of India.
The process may start in either of the two houses of the parliament. The charges are contained in a notice that has to be signed by at least one-quarter of the total members of that house. The notice is sent up to the president and 14 days later, it is taken up for consideration.
The US Constitution states that the President can be removed on grounds of treason, bribery, high crimes or misdemeanour. The given statement is not true in context of Indian President.Incorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect while statement 2 is correct.
The president may be removed before the expiry of the term through impeachment for violating the Constitution of India by the Parliament of India.
The process may start in either of the two houses of the parliament. The charges are contained in a notice that has to be signed by at least one-quarter of the total members of that house. The notice is sent up to the president and 14 days later, it is taken up for consideration.
The US Constitution states that the President can be removed on grounds of treason, bribery, high crimes or misdemeanour. The given statement is not true in context of Indian President. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following denote the term ‘State’ according to Article 12 of the Constitution of India?
1. Government and Parliament of India
2. Government and the Legislature of each of the States
3. All local or other authorities within the territory of India or under the control of the Government of India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
All of the above are correct.
According to Article 12 of the Constitution of India the State includes the Government and Parliament of India and the Government and the Legislature of each of the States and all local or other authorities within the territory of India or under the control of the Government of India.Incorrect
All of the above are correct.
According to Article 12 of the Constitution of India the State includes the Government and Parliament of India and the Government and the Legislature of each of the States and all local or other authorities within the territory of India or under the control of the Government of India. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements regarding Aditya-L1 is/are correct?
1. It is India’s first solar mission.
2. It will be launched on PSLV launch vehicle.
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Both the statements are correct.
Aditya – L1 is the first Indian mission to study the Sun. The Aditya-1 mission was conceived as a 400kg class satellite carrying one payload, the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) and was planned to launch in a 800 km low earth orbit.
It is planned to be launched on the PSLV-C56 in December 2021 or January 2022.Incorrect
Both the statements are correct.
Aditya – L1 is the first Indian mission to study the Sun. The Aditya-1 mission was conceived as a 400kg class satellite carrying one payload, the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) and was planned to launch in a 800 km low earth orbit.
It is planned to be launched on the PSLV-C56 in December 2021 or January 2022. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsGeneration AI (artificial intelligence), seen in news, is an initiative of which of the following?
Correct
UNICEF’s Generation AI initiative is currently working with the World Economic Forum’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and other stakeholders to realise the potential of AI for children in a safe and transparent way.
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UNICEF’s Generation AI initiative is currently working with the World Economic Forum’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and other stakeholders to realise the potential of AI for children in a safe and transparent way.
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