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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Most of the directive principles do not require any legislation for their implementation whereas Fundamental rights require legislation for their implementation.
2. Fundamental rights are negative as they prohibit the state from doing certain things whereas directive principles are positive as they require the State to do certain things to be in line with the concept of the ‘Welfare State’.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
-Statement 1 is incorrect while statement 2 is correct.
-Most of the Fundamental rights do not require any legislation for their implementation whereas directive principles require legislation for their implementation.
-Fundamental rights are negative as they prohibit the state from doing certain things whereas directive principles are positive as they require the State to do certain things to be in line with the concept of the ‘Welfare State’.Incorrect
-Statement 1 is incorrect while statement 2 is correct.
-Most of the Fundamental rights do not require any legislation for their implementation whereas directive principles require legislation for their implementation.
-Fundamental rights are negative as they prohibit the state from doing certain things whereas directive principles are positive as they require the State to do certain things to be in line with the concept of the ‘Welfare State’. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Miyawaki Method
1. It includes planting trees (only native species) as close as possible in the same area which saves space.
2. The planted saplings also support each other in growth and block sunlight reaching the ground, thereby preventing the growth of weed.
3. The saplings have to be planted each year.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
-Statement 1 and 2 are correct while statement 3 is incorrect.
-Miyawaki Method has revolutionised the concept of urban afforestation by turning backyards into mini-forests.
-This method includes planting trees (only native species) as close as possible in the same area which not only saves space, but the planted saplings also support each other in growth and block sunlight reaching the ground, thereby preventing the growth of weed.
-The saplings become maintenance-free (self-sustainable) after the first three years.
-The approach is supposed to ensure that plant growth is 10 times faster and the resulting plantation is 30 times denser than usual.Incorrect
-Statement 1 and 2 are correct while statement 3 is incorrect.
-Miyawaki Method has revolutionised the concept of urban afforestation by turning backyards into mini-forests.
-This method includes planting trees (only native species) as close as possible in the same area which not only saves space, but the planted saplings also support each other in growth and block sunlight reaching the ground, thereby preventing the growth of weed.
-The saplings become maintenance-free (self-sustainable) after the first three years.
-The approach is supposed to ensure that plant growth is 10 times faster and the resulting plantation is 30 times denser than usual. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), consider the following statements:
1. It is an international organization currently having 136 member states.
2. India became the member of OECD recently.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
the statements are incorrect.
-Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international, intergovernmental economic organization with 37 members. The OECD’s 37 members are: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States.
-As of now India is only member of various committees of OECD. India is not yet a member of OECD.Incorrect
the statements are incorrect.
-Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international, intergovernmental economic organization with 37 members. The OECD’s 37 members are: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States.
-As of now India is only member of various committees of OECD. India is not yet a member of OECD. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsMaitri Setu has been inaugurated recently between which of the following countries?
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-The bridge ‘Maitri Setu’ has been built over the Feni River which flows between the Indian boundary in Tripura State and Bangladesh. The 1.9 Km long bridge joins Sabroom in India with Ramgarh in Bangladesh.
-With this inauguration, Tripura is set to become the ‘Gateway of North East’ with access to Chittagong Port of Bangladesh, which is just 80 kms from Sabroom.
-The name ‘Maitri Setu’ symbolizes growing bilateral relations and friendly ties between India and Bangladesh.Incorrect
-The bridge ‘Maitri Setu’ has been built over the Feni River which flows between the Indian boundary in Tripura State and Bangladesh. The 1.9 Km long bridge joins Sabroom in India with Ramgarh in Bangladesh.
-With this inauguration, Tripura is set to become the ‘Gateway of North East’ with access to Chittagong Port of Bangladesh, which is just 80 kms from Sabroom.
-The name ‘Maitri Setu’ symbolizes growing bilateral relations and friendly ties between India and Bangladesh. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following provisions need the consent of states for amendment in the constitution?
1. Election of the President and its manner
2. Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure (Article 368)
3. Representation of states in Parliament
Select the correct answer using the code given belowCorrect
All 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
Amendment by Special Majority of Parliament and Consent of States Those provisions of the Constitution which are related to the federal structure of the polity can be amended by a special majority of the Parliament and also with the consent of half of the state legislatures by a simple majority. The following provisions can be amended in this way:
1. Election of the President and its manner.
2. Extent of the executive power of the Union and the states.
3. Supreme Court and High courts.
4. Distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the states.
5. Any of the lists in the Seventh Schedule.
6. Representation of states in Parliament.
7. Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure (Article 368 itself).Incorrect
All 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
Amendment by Special Majority of Parliament and Consent of States Those provisions of the Constitution which are related to the federal structure of the polity can be amended by a special majority of the Parliament and also with the consent of half of the state legislatures by a simple majority. The following provisions can be amended in this way:
1. Election of the President and its manner.
2. Extent of the executive power of the Union and the states.
3. Supreme Court and High courts.
4. Distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the states.
5. Any of the lists in the Seventh Schedule.
6. Representation of states in Parliament.
7. Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure (Article 368 itself).
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