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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements-
- State Election Commission (SEC) is a constitutional body under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution.
- 73rd Constitutional Amendment to the Constitution was made in 1989.
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kolkata/dhankhar-seeks-update-on-civic-polls-from-sec/article30908022.ece
Both the statements are incorrect.
The SEC is a constitutional body “for superintendence, direction and control of Municipal Elections under article 243K of the Constitution of India”.
With the constitution of the 10th Lok Sabha and formation of the new government, the 73rd constitutional amendment bill, after dropping out the controversial provisions of 64th amendment bill of 1989 was presented in parliament, which was passed by both the houses and became an act, which is known as the 73rd constitutional amendment act – 1992. This act finally came into being on April 23, 1993.Incorrect
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kolkata/dhankhar-seeks-update-on-civic-polls-from-sec/article30908022.ece
Both the statements are incorrect.
The SEC is a constitutional body “for superintendence, direction and control of Municipal Elections under article 243K of the Constitution of India”.
With the constitution of the 10th Lok Sabha and formation of the new government, the 73rd constitutional amendment bill, after dropping out the controversial provisions of 64th amendment bill of 1989 was presented in parliament, which was passed by both the houses and became an act, which is known as the 73rd constitutional amendment act – 1992. This act finally came into being on April 23, 1993. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements-
- Hampi is situated on the banks of Tungabhadra River.
- Vittala Temple is one of the largest structure in Hampi.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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https://www.karnataka.com/hampi/vittala-temple/
Vittala Temple is not only among the most-visited protected monuments at Hampi but is also the most photographed. Art historians say it reflects a high degree of the craftsmanship of the temple architecture that reached its zenith under the Vijayanagara rulers who reigned from 14th to 17th century CE.
The temple is located in the northeastern part of Hampi, near the banks of the Tungabhadra River.
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https://www.karnataka.com/hampi/vittala-temple/
Vittala Temple is not only among the most-visited protected monuments at Hampi but is also the most photographed. Art historians say it reflects a high degree of the craftsmanship of the temple architecture that reached its zenith under the Vijayanagara rulers who reigned from 14th to 17th century CE.
The temple is located in the northeastern part of Hampi, near the banks of the Tungabhadra River.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Jal Jeevan Mission-
- Its aim is to provide the functional household tap connection to every rural household by 2025.
- The fund sharing pattern among state and the central government for the scheme is going to be 50:50 for all the states and UTs.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=196121
The Union Cabinet on 13.08.2019 approved Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to provide Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to every rural household by 2024.
The fund sharing pattern to be 90:10 for Himalayan and North-Eastern States; 50:50 for other States and 100% for UTs.
In his letter to Shekhawat, the Jodhpur MP, Gehlot has said that the ratio should be changed from the current 50:50 to 90:10. He has said that when it comes to the Centre-state ratio, Rajasthan has been put in the same bracket as other states like Bihar, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh. However, considering the climate of the state, it is not apt to equate it with other states.
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https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=196121
The Union Cabinet on 13.08.2019 approved Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to provide Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to every rural household by 2024.
The fund sharing pattern to be 90:10 for Himalayan and North-Eastern States; 50:50 for other States and 100% for UTs.
In his letter to Shekhawat, the Jodhpur MP, Gehlot has said that the ratio should be changed from the current 50:50 to 90:10. He has said that when it comes to the Centre-state ratio, Rajasthan has been put in the same bracket as other states like Bihar, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh. However, considering the climate of the state, it is not apt to equate it with other states.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsIdlib province in Syria shares border with which of the following country?
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https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/location-in-news-idlib-province/
The nine-year-old war in Syria is currently raging in the northwestern province of Idlib, with rapidly escalating tensions between government forces of President Bashar al-Assad and the Turkish military.
Turkey has closed the border and is trying to seal itself from waves of displaced refugees as Assad presses forth with a brutal campaign to take back Idlib.
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https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/location-in-news-idlib-province/
The nine-year-old war in Syria is currently raging in the northwestern province of Idlib, with rapidly escalating tensions between government forces of President Bashar al-Assad and the Turkish military.
Turkey has closed the border and is trying to seal itself from waves of displaced refugees as Assad presses forth with a brutal campaign to take back Idlib.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsRecently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable source of-
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Girardinia diversifolia (Himalayan nettle), a fibre – yielding plant, has become an important livelihood option for people living in the remote mountainous villages of the Himalayas.
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Girardinia diversifolia (Himalayan nettle), a fibre – yielding plant, has become an important livelihood option for people living in the remote mountainous villages of the Himalayas.
