Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Sub-categorization of OBCs:
- Article 340 provides constitutional mandate for setting up of such committees.
- The Indra Sawhney and others vs. Union of India case (1992) puts constitutional bar on states for re-categorizing OBCs.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to Human Microbiomes:
- They are the harmful microbes found inside human body.
- They are found only in the gastrointestinal tracts.
- They include bacteria, archaea, fungi, protists and viruses.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2
b) 1 and 3
c) Only 1
d) Only 3
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Q.3) If one traverses to Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan from the Dera Baba Nanak in Indian side, he/she will cross which of the following river?
a) Beas
b) Sutlej
c) Ravi
d) Chenab
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Q.4) The Doi Moi Policy recently seen in news is related to which of the following countries?
a) Vietnam
b) Laos
c) Cambodia
d) None of the above
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Q.5) Which one of the following statements does not apply to the system of Subsidiary Alliance introduced by Lord Wellesley?
a) To maintain a large standing army at other’s expense
b) To keep India safe from Napoleonic danger
c) To secure a fixed income for the Company
d) To establish British paramountcy over the Indian States
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