10000 Questions for Prelims 2020 | Prelims 2020 Marathon
Dear Friends,
Let is share and post / paste here questions of various test series . If we crowd source enough, we know that questions will come from here. There was a thread of crowd sourced questions in the past, where @wunwun @burger @pizza and all had contributed and that year we had many questions come from there.
Let us start this initiative. Also please follow the convention followed last year by @neyawn Sir, let us number the questions in a serial number.
Here I am starting
#1Choose correct statements
1) M N Roy was the founder of Communism in India
2) M N Roy first mooted the idea of Constituent Assembly
3) Patel was the Chairman of Committee on negotiating with states
4) Nehru was the Chairman of Drafting Committee
Select correct
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 2 and 4 only
d) None of t
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about 'Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016'?1. This act seeks to establish the National Compensatory Afforestation Fund under the Public Account of India, and a State Compensatory Afforestation Fund under the Public Account of each state.2. The National Fund will get 10% of funds collected and the remaining 90% will go torespective State Funds.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:(a) 1 only(b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2
c
Consider the following statement regarding No Confidence Motion:1. It is not mentioned in the Constitution.2. A special majority is needed to passthis motion.Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?a) 1 onlyb) 2 onlyc) Both 1 and 2d) Neither 1 nor 2c
A. Simple majority is used
Thanks for correcting. Since it isn't mentioned in Laxmikanth I took it to be special majority since it can destabilise the government.
Further, found these facts-
- According to Rule 198(2) states that if the speaker is of theopinion that the motion is in order,he/she shall read the motion to the house, requesting those members who are in favour of it to rise in their places.
- If at least 50 members support the motion, the Speaker declares that the leave is granted.
- Once admitted, it has to be passed within 10 days in the house.
I just have one doubt here- in the first statement it says that if the speaker is of the opinion... - Her does this mean the speaker has the discretion to admit the motion ( like in the case of impeachment of a judge) or does s/he just have to check if the procedural/administrative requirements are followed.
Yes, it is at the discretion of the speaker.
chamomile,Consider the following statements about TaigaForest Ecosystem:1. It is characterized by coniferous forest havingspruce and pines.2. It is the world's largest biome apart from theoceans.Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?(a) 1 only(b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2a?
C is correct.
Found only in the northern hemisphere [due to great east-west extent. Absent in the southern hemisphere because of the narrowness in the high latitudes]. The predominant vegetation is evergreen coniferous forest. The conifers, which require little moisture are best suited to this type of sub-Arctic climate. The greatest single band of the coniferous forest is the taiga (a Russian word for coniferous forest) in Siberia. In Europe the countries that have a similar type of climate and forests are Sweden and Finland. There are small amounts of natural coniferous forest in Germany, Poland, Switzerland, Austria and other parts of Europe. There are four major species in the coniferous forests – Pine, Fir, e.g. Douglas fir and balsam fir; Spruce and Larch.
The taiga or boreal forest is the world's largest land biome.
chamomile,Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about 'Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016'?1. This act seeks to establish the National Compensatory Afforestation Fund under the Public Account of India, and a State Compensatory Afforestation Fund under the Public Account of each state.2. The National Fund will get 10% of funds collected and the remaining 90% will go torespective State Funds.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:(a) 1 only(b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2c
Correct.
Compensatory Afforestation Fund
The CAF Act was passed by the centre in 2016 and the related rules were notified in 2018.
The CAF Act was enacted to manage the funds collected for compensatory afforestation which till then was managed by ad hoc Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA).
Compensatory afforestation means that every time forest land is diverted for non-forest purposes such as mining or industry, the user agency pays for planting forests over an equal area of non-forest land, or when such land is not available, twice the area of degraded forest land.
As per the rules, 90% of the CAF money is to be given to the states while 10% is to be retained by the Centre.
The funds can be used for treatment of catchment areas, assisted natural generation, forest management,wildlife protection and management, relocation of villages from protected areas, managing human-wildlife conflicts, training and awareness generation, supply of wood saving devices and allied activities.
The Act seeks to establish the National Compensatory Afforestation Fund under the Public Account of India and a State Compensatory Afforestation Fund under the Public Account of each state.The payments into the funds include compensatory afforestation, NPV, and any project-specific payments. The National Fund will get 10% of funds collected and the remaining 90% will go to respective State Fund. The collected funds will be utilized for afforestation, regeneration of forest ecosystem, wildlife protection and infrastructure development.
chamomile,Consider the following statements about 'PetroPlants':1. These plants require highly fertile land for theirgrowth.2. These plants are alternative sources of liquidfuels.3. Jatropha curcas is a good example of petroplant.Which of the statements given above are correct?(a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3
B
Hydrocarbon producing plants can become alternative energy sources, which can be inexhaustible and ideal for liquid fuel.These plants called petro plants/petro crops can be grown on land which are unfit for agriculture and not covered with forests. Some potential Petro-crop species belong to family Asclepiadaceae and Euphorbiaceae. Jatropacurcas is an important petro plant.
Which of the following are the 'Ground WaterContaminants'?1. Nitrates2. Pathogens3. Trace metals4. Organic compoundsSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:(a) 1, 2, and 3 only(b) 1, 3 and 4 only(c) 3 and 4 only(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
D
Common groundwater contaminants:
1) Nitrates: Dissolved nitrates commonly contaminate groundwater. High level of nitrates can cause blue baby disease (Methaemoglobinaemia) in children, may form carcinogens and can accelerate eutrophication in surface waters. Sources of nitrates include sewage, fertilizers, air pollution, landfills and industries.
2) Pathogens: Poor hygiene of well and inadequate segregation of drainage charcoal from wells may cause pathogenic contamination of good water seepage from solid waste dumps and municipal drains may also cause pathogenic contamination. Bacteria and viruses cause water borne diseases such as typhoid, cholera, dysentery, polio, and hepatitis may pass into groundwater through discharges from sewage, landfills, septic tanks and livestock shelters.
3) Trace metals: Include lead, mercury, cadmium, copper, chromium and nickel. These metals can be toxic and carcinogenic. Seepage of industrial and mine discharges, fly ash ponds of thermal power plants can lead to metals in groundwater.
4) Organic compounds: Seepage of agricultural run- off loaded with organic compounds like pesticides and may cause pesticide pollution of ground water.
chamomile,'Nalgonda Technique' is used for which of thefollowing purpose?(a) Protection of birds(b) Soil Conservation(c) Water Purification(d) Biogas energy
C
The community used technique for community water supply is called Nalgonda Technique developed by National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur. It has following components:
- Reactor(s)
- Sump well
- Sludge drying bed.
This is a batch method for community up to 200 populations. The tank is equipped with mechanical agitator operated manually or by electric motor. Water is pumped or poured into the tank and required amount of alum, lime or sodium bicarbonate and bleaching powder is added with constant stirring. The contents are stirred slowly for ten minutes and allowed to settle for two hours. The defluridated supernatant water is withdrawn and supplied. The sludge from the bottom is discarded.
Consider the following statements about 'IndianBoard for Wildlife (IBWL)':1. It is headed by Union Minister of Environment,Forest and Climate Change.2. No alternation of boundaries in national parksand wildlife sanctuaries can be done withoutapproval of the NBWL.Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?(a) 1 only(b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2B. It is headed by the PM. I guess you mentioned IBWL in place of National Board or Wildlife. Please correct me, if wrong.
Yes, correct.
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Consider the following statements about the Parliamentary Proceedings:1. The Parliament cannot initiate contempt proceedings against any Judge of the Supreme Court or of a High Court for the discharge of hisduties.2. The Courts cannot inquire into the proceedings of the Parliament on the ground of any alleged irregularity of the procedure.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 only(b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2
C?
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Which of the following statements best describes the term “Operation Vanilla”?(a) Affiliation of the island nations of Seychelles, Madagascar, Reunion, Mauritius, Comoros and Mayotte in the Indian Ocean to promote tourism.(b) SAARC initiative to stabilize the supply of fruits and flowers.(c) Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief provided to cyclone hit Madagascar.(d) None of the above.
C
Which of the following statements best describes the term “Operation Vanilla”?(a) Affiliation of the island nations of Seychelles, Madagascar, Reunion, Mauritius, Comoros and Mayotte in the Indian Ocean to promote tourism.(b) SAARC initiative to stabilize the supply of fruits and flowers.(c) Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief provided to cyclone hit Madagascar.(d) None of the above.
c
Consider the following statements about the Parliamentary Proceedings:1. The Parliament cannot initiate contempt proceedings against any Judge of the Supreme Court or of a High Court for the discharge of hisduties.2. The Courts cannot inquire into the proceedings of the Parliament on the ground of any alleged irregularity of the procedure.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 only(b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2
C?
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Consider the following statements about the Parliamentary Proceedings:1. The Parliament cannot initiate contempt proceedings against any Judge of the Supreme Court or of a High Court for the discharge of hisduties.2. The Courts cannot inquire into the proceedings of the Parliament on the ground of any alleged irregularity of the procedure.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 only(b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2C?
Cis correct.
Article 121 – Restriction on discussion in the Parliament - No discussion shall take place in the Parliament with respect to the conduct of any Judge of the Supreme Court or of a High Court in the discharge of his duties except upon a motion for presenting an address to the President praying for the removal of the Judge.
Article 122 – Courts not to inquire into the proceedings of the Parliament - The validity of any proceedings in the Parliament shall not be called in question on the ground of any alleged irregularity of procedure.
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