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10 PM Quiz: February 21, 2018
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- Question 1 of 7
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following rivers:
- Seonath
- Tel
- Rangeet
- Jonk
Which of the above are tributaries of Mahanadi?
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The Rangeet river is tributary of Teesta.
Mahanadi’s main tributaries are the Seonath, the Jonk, the Hasdeo, the Mand, the ib, the Ong and the Tel.
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The Rangeet river is tributary of Teesta.
Mahanadi’s main tributaries are the Seonath, the Jonk, the Hasdeo, the Mand, the ib, the Ong and the Tel.
- Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 provides
- Maternity benefit for a period of twelve weeks when a women legally adopts a child below the age of nine months.
- Compulsory arrangement of crèche facility for every establishment employing 30 or more employees.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 mandates that a women who legally adopts a child below the age of three months shall be entitled to maternity benefit for a period of twelve weeks from the date the child is handed over to the adopting mother.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 has mandated crèche facility for every establishment employing 50 or more employees. The women employees should be permitted to visit the facility 4 times during the day.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 mandates that a women who legally adopts a child below the age of three months shall be entitled to maternity benefit for a period of twelve weeks from the date the child is handed over to the adopting mother.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 has mandated crèche facility for every establishment employing 50 or more employees. The women employees should be permitted to visit the facility 4 times during the day.
- Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsWhich among the following countries has granted ‘robot citizenship’ to a Humanoid robot called Sophia?
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Sophia is a social humanoid robot developed by Hong Kong-based Company Hanson Robotics. It is the world’s first humanoid robot.
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Sophia is a social humanoid robot developed by Hong Kong-based Company Hanson Robotics. It is the world’s first humanoid robot.
- Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following species are critically endangered?
- Olive Ridley Turtle
- Malabar Civet
- One-horned rhinoceros
- Gharial
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Olive Ridley Turtle is recognized as Vulnerable.
Malabar Civet is Critically Endangered.
Gharial is Critically Endangered.
One-horned rhinoceros is Vulnerable
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Olive Ridley Turtle is recognized as Vulnerable.
Malabar Civet is Critically Endangered.
Gharial is Critically Endangered.
One-horned rhinoceros is Vulnerable
- Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- The members of the all-India services are recruited, trained and controlled by the Union government alone.
- The Article 312 of the Constitution deals with the creation of new all-India service.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The members of the all-India services are recruited and trained by the Centre. These services are controlled jointly by the Centre and the states. The ultimate control lies with the Central government while the immediate control vests with the state governments.
Statement 2 is correct. Article 312 of the Constitution authorises the Parliament to create new All-India Services on the basis of a Rajya Sabha resolution to that effect.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The members of the all-India services are recruited and trained by the Centre. These services are controlled jointly by the Centre and the states. The ultimate control lies with the Central government while the immediate control vests with the state governments.
Statement 2 is correct. Article 312 of the Constitution authorises the Parliament to create new All-India Services on the basis of a Rajya Sabha resolution to that effect.
- Question 6 of 7
6. Question
1 pointsThe ‘Association for Democratic Reforms vs Union of India (ADR)’, case was associated with
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In 2002, the Supreme Court, in a landmark decision in Association for Democratic Reforms v. Union of India (ADR), mandated the disclosure of information relating to criminal antecedents, educational qualification, and personal assets of a candidate contesting elections.
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In 2002, the Supreme Court, in a landmark decision in Association for Democratic Reforms v. Union of India (ADR), mandated the disclosure of information relating to criminal antecedents, educational qualification, and personal assets of a candidate contesting elections.
- Question 7 of 7
7. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements is/are correct about Directorate of Enforcement?
- It works under the aegis of Ministry of Home Affairs.
- It can investigate both offences of money laundering and suspected contraventions of the Foreign Exchange Laws and Regulations.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The Directorate of Enforcement is a specialized financial investigation agency under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
Statement 2 is correct. The Directorate of Enforcement enforces the following laws:
Foreign Exchange Management Act,1999 (FEMA) – A Civil Law, with officers empowered to conduct investigations into suspected contraventions of the Foreign Exchange Laws and Regulations, adjudicate, contraventions, and impose penalties on those adjudged to have contravened the law.
Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) – A Criminal Law, with the officers empowered to conduct investigations to trace assets derived out of the proceeds of crime, to provisionally attach/ confiscate the same, and to arrest and prosecute the offenders found to be involved in Money Laundering.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The Directorate of Enforcement is a specialized financial investigation agency under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
Statement 2 is correct. The Directorate of Enforcement enforces the following laws:
Foreign Exchange Management Act,1999 (FEMA) – A Civil Law, with officers empowered to conduct investigations into suspected contraventions of the Foreign Exchange Laws and Regulations, adjudicate, contraventions, and impose penalties on those adjudged to have contravened the law.
Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) – A Criminal Law, with the officers empowered to conduct investigations to trace assets derived out of the proceeds of crime, to provisionally attach/ confiscate the same, and to arrest and prosecute the offenders found to be involved in Money Laundering.
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