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1. Question
1 pointsWith respect to the recent verdict on triple talaq, consider the following statements:
- Two forms of talaq- talaq hasan and ahsan can still continue to take place without a court decree.
- The Supreme Court has held that freedom of religion under the constitution of India is absolute.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Only triple talaq pronounced thrice in one sitting has been declared invalid. The other two forms of talaq- talaq hasan and ahsan can continue to take place without a court decree.
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Only triple talaq pronounced thrice in one sitting has been declared invalid. The other two forms of talaq- talaq hasan and ahsan can continue to take place without a court decree.
- Question 2 of 8
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following scientist died because of his/her own discovery?
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Marie Curie’s achievements included the discovery of two elements, polonium and radium. The damaging effects of ionizing radiation were not known at the time of her work, which had been carried out without the safety measures later developed. Thus, exposure to radiation caused chronic illnesses (including near-blindness due to cataracts) and ultimately her death.
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Marie Curie’s achievements included the discovery of two elements, polonium and radium. The damaging effects of ionizing radiation were not known at the time of her work, which had been carried out without the safety measures later developed. Thus, exposure to radiation caused chronic illnesses (including near-blindness due to cataracts) and ultimately her death.
- Question 3 of 8
3. Question
1 pointsIn context to section 375 of IPC, consider the following statements:
A man is said to commit “rape” who, except in the case hereinafter excepted, has sexual intercourse with a woman under circumstances falling under
- With her consent, when the man knows that he is not her husband, and that her consent is given because she believes that he is another man to whom she is or believes herself to be lawfully married.
- With or without her consent, when she is under fifteen years of age.
- With her consent, when her consent has been obtained by putting her or any person in whom she is interested in fear of death or of hurt.
Which of the following statements is/are false?
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- A man is said to commit “rape” who, except in the case hereinafter excepted, has sexual intercourse with a woman under circumstances falling under any of the six following descriptions: —
375(6) With or without her consent, when she is under sixteen years of age.
Important point – Penetration is sufficient to constitute the sexual intercourse necessary to the offence of rape.
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- A man is said to commit “rape” who, except in the case hereinafter excepted, has sexual intercourse with a woman under circumstances falling under any of the six following descriptions: —
375(6) With or without her consent, when she is under sixteen years of age.
Important point – Penetration is sufficient to constitute the sexual intercourse necessary to the offence of rape.
- Question 4 of 8
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs
States Major spoken Languages
1) Goa Konkani
2) Andaman and Nicobar Islands Nepalese
3) Sikkim Bengali
4) Lakshadweep islands Malayalam
Which of the following statements is/are true?
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1) Goa Konkani
2) Andaman and Nicobar Islands Bengali
3) Sikkim Nepalese
4) Lakshadweep islands Malayalam
Incorrect
1) Goa Konkani
2) Andaman and Nicobar Islands Bengali
3) Sikkim Nepalese
4) Lakshadweep islands Malayalam
- Question 5 of 8
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
- Contemporaries of the Mughals, the QutbShahi dynasty was founded in 1512 by sultan QuliQutb-ul-Mulk.
- They ruled till 1686-89, when Aurangzeb conquered Golconda.
- Before founding his empire, he served in the Bahmani Sultanate.
- He also built the Charminar.
Which of the following statements are true?
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They ruled till 1686-87, when Aurangzeb conquered Golconda.
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They ruled till 1686-87, when Aurangzeb conquered Golconda.
- Question 6 of 8
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to ‘Bankruptcy Code’, recently in news, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1-The objective of the law is to prevent insolvency in India.
2- The law became operational in December 2015.
3- The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India is the implementing authority.
Select the correct option using the code given below:
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1-The objective of the law is to prevent insolvency in India.
2- The law became operational in December 2016.
3- The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India is the implementing authority.
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1-The objective of the law is to prevent insolvency in India.
2- The law became operational in December 2016.
3- The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India is the implementing authority.
- Question 7 of 8
7. Question
1 pointsRecently, ISRO launched IRNS-1H satellite, which of the following statements is/are wrong relate to it?
1-The satellite is a part of the indigenous navigation system called ‘NavIC’.
2- It planned to have a constellation of eight satellites.
3-The satellite was built by DRDO.
Select the correct option using the code given below:
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1-The satellite is a part of the indigenous navigation system called ‘NavIC’.
2- It planned to have a constellation of seven satellites.
3-The satellite was built by Alpha Design Technologies, defence equipment supplier from Bengaluru.
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1-The satellite is a part of the indigenous navigation system called ‘NavIC’.
2- It planned to have a constellation of seven satellites.
3-The satellite was built by Alpha Design Technologies, defence equipment supplier from Bengaluru.
- Question 8 of 8
8. Question
1 pointsWith reference to ‘10th India-European Union Counter Terrorism Dialogue’, recently held in New Delhi, which of the following statements is/are wrong?
1-The European Union is a unique economic and political union between 29 European countries.
2- The European Economic Community (EEC), created in 1958,
3- In 2012, the EU was awarded the International Peace Prize.
Select the correct option using the code given below:
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1-The European Union is a unique economic and political union between 28 European countries.
2- The European Economic Community (EEC), created in 1958,
3- In 2012, the EU was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
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1-The European Union is a unique economic and political union between 28 European countries.
2- The European Economic Community (EEC), created in 1958,
3- In 2012, the EU was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
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