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1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to new Bureau of Indian standards (BIS) 2016, consider the following statements:
- It aims to help ‘Make in India’ campaign in the country.
- It establishes the Bureau of Indian Standards as the National Standards Body of India.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has brought into effect new Bureau of Indian standards (BIS) Act 2016 which was notified in March 2016. The Act replaced Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986. It aims to help in ease of doing business in country, enhance ‘Make in India’ campaign and ensure availability of quality products and services to the consumers.
Statement 1 is correct — It aims to help in ease of doing business in country, enhance ‘Make in India’ campaign and ensure availability of quality products and services to the consumers.
Statement 2 is correct — The BIS Act, 2016 establishes the BIS as the National Standards Body of India for the purpose of standardization, marking and certification of articles and processes.
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has brought into effect new Bureau of Indian standards (BIS) Act 2016 which was notified in March 2016. The Act replaced Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986. It aims to help in ease of doing business in country, enhance ‘Make in India’ campaign and ensure availability of quality products and services to the consumers.
Statement 1 is correct — It aims to help in ease of doing business in country, enhance ‘Make in India’ campaign and ensure availability of quality products and services to the consumers.
Statement 2 is correct — The BIS Act, 2016 establishes the BIS as the National Standards Body of India for the purpose of standardization, marking and certification of articles and processes.
- Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), consider the following statements:
- Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is responsible to Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways.
- Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is a statutory body.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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statement 1 is correct — The Authority primarily undertakes projects for development and maintenance of Inland Waterway Terminal infrastructure on National Waterways through grant received from Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways.
Statement 2 is correct — Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is the statutory authority in charge of the waterways in India.
Its headquarters is located in Noida, UP. Its main function is to build the necessary infrastructure in the inland waterways, surveying the economic feasibility of new projects and also carrying out administration and regulation.
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statement 1 is correct — The Authority primarily undertakes projects for development and maintenance of Inland Waterway Terminal infrastructure on National Waterways through grant received from Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways.
Statement 2 is correct — Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is the statutory authority in charge of the waterways in India.
Its headquarters is located in Noida, UP. Its main function is to build the necessary infrastructure in the inland waterways, surveying the economic feasibility of new projects and also carrying out administration and regulation.
- Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following countries share boundary with Iran?
- Azerbaijan
- Armenia
- Turkmenistan
- Turkey
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Countries sharing border with Iran are Turkey, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq.
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Countries sharing border with Iran are Turkey, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq.
- Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statement(s) regarding to the census 2011 is/are correct?
- It was the 15th census of India since 1872 and it was held in two phases.
- It was found that the overall sex ratio has been increased but child sex ratio has been declined.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is correct census 2011 was the 15th census of India since 1872 and it held in 2 phases.
Statement 2 is correct According to census 2011 the overall sex ratio has been increased but child sex ratio has been declined.
Src: india year bookIncorrect
Statement 1 is correct census 2011 was the 15th census of India since 1872 and it held in 2 phases.
Statement 2 is correct According to census 2011 the overall sex ratio has been increased but child sex ratio has been declined.
Src: india year book - Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 pointsWhat is the significance of the Vidyanjali Yojana?
- To enable the famous foreign educational institutions to open campuses in India.
- To increase the quality of education provided in government schools by taking help from the private sector and the community.
- To encourage voluntary monetary contributions from private individuals and organizations so as to improve the infrastructure facilities for primary and secondary schools.
Which of the following statements are correct?
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- Vidyanjali Yojana has been launched by the Ministry of Education in India which aims to fill up the Govt. schools with volunteer teachers willing to provide their service.
- It is a unique scheme launched by the Ministry of Education in India which aims to fill up the Govt. schools with volunteer teachers willing to provide their service.
- Thus statement 2 is correct
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- Vidyanjali Yojana has been launched by the Ministry of Education in India which aims to fill up the Govt. schools with volunteer teachers willing to provide their service.
- It is a unique scheme launched by the Ministry of Education in India which aims to fill up the Govt. schools with volunteer teachers willing to provide their service.
- Thus statement 2 is correct
- Question 6 of 7
6. Question
1 pointswhich of the following statement regarding the Lok Sabha speaker is incorrect?
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tatement a is correct — The Speaker remains in the office even after dissolution of loksabha.
Statement b is correct — The Speaker is the final interpreter of the provision of constitution of india, rules of Procedure and conduct of business of lok sabha and parliamentary precedent.
Statement c is incorrect — The Speaker derives its powers and duties from 3 sources constitution of india, rules of Procedure and conduct of business of lok sabha and parliamentary convention.
Statement d is correct — The Resolution to remove the speaker is moved only after 14 days advance notice.
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tatement a is correct — The Speaker remains in the office even after dissolution of loksabha.
Statement b is correct — The Speaker is the final interpreter of the provision of constitution of india, rules of Procedure and conduct of business of lok sabha and parliamentary precedent.
Statement c is incorrect — The Speaker derives its powers and duties from 3 sources constitution of india, rules of Procedure and conduct of business of lok sabha and parliamentary convention.
Statement d is correct — The Resolution to remove the speaker is moved only after 14 days advance notice.
- Question 7 of 7
7. Question
1 pointsA member of Lok Sabha does not become disqualified to continue as a Member of the House if the Member under the Anti-Defection Law?
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Upon expulsion from a political party, there is no automatic disqualification under the 10th Schedule of the Constitution from legislative assembly or Parliament and that member will continue as an unattached member as per the direction of the Speaker. However, if there is any overt act of either joining any other political party voluntarily or defies any whip of any political party then he will attract the provision of the 10th Schedule and action can be taken against him by the Speaker.
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Upon expulsion from a political party, there is no automatic disqualification under the 10th Schedule of the Constitution from legislative assembly or Parliament and that member will continue as an unattached member as per the direction of the Speaker. However, if there is any overt act of either joining any other political party voluntarily or defies any whip of any political party then he will attract the provision of the 10th Schedule and action can be taken against him by the Speaker.
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