Reading Section
1.
Which of the following statemnet(s) is/are correct about Shyok Tunnel?
1. It is constructed on Durbuk-Shyok-Daulat Beg-Oldie Road in eastern Ladakh.
2. It is built by NHAI (National Highways Authority of India).
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
It is built by BRO (Border Roads Organization)
2.
Which of the following best describes Hindu Growth Rate?
- [A] It indicates the growth in Hindu population from base year
- [B] It describes low economic growth of India during 1950's - 1980's
- [C] It represents the growth rate of employment among Hindu youths during 1980's - 1990's
- [D] It describes the Total Fertility Rate of Hindus
Correct Answer: B [It describes low economic growth of India during 1950's - 1980's]
Notes:
3.
National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) is an IT platform for Police and Investigating Agencies to counter terroism. It comes under which Ministry?
- [A] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
- [B] Ministry of Defence
- [C] Ministry of Home Affairs
- [D] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Home Affairs]
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4.
Recently India celebrated 200 Anniversary of Dadabhai Naroji. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1. He had the Theory of Drain of Wealth.
2. He was one of the founding members of Indian National Congress(INC).
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
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5.
A Private Member Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha to amend 10th Schedule.
Which Constitutional Amendement Act introduced 10th Schedule (Anti Defection Law)?
- [A] 62nd CAA, 1989
- [B] 58th CAA, 1987
- [C] 99th CAA, 2014
- [D] 52nd CAA, 1985
Correct Answer: D [52nd CAA, 1985]
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