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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Choose the following pairs:
(Missiles/Defence deals) : : (Associated country)
- Spike AntiTank Guided Missiles : : Israel
- Tsirkon hypersonic cruise Missiles : : Iran
- Harpoon Missiles : : US
- S-400 Triumf Missiles : : Russia
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Correct pairs:
- Spike AntiTank Guided Missiles : : Israel
- Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile : : Russia
- Seahawk Multi-Role Helicopters : : US
- S-400 Triumf Missiles : : Russia
Reference article: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/border-row-with-china-figures-in-rajnaths-telephonic-talks-with-israeli-defence-minister/article32183371.ece
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Solution (c)
Correct pairs:
- Spike AntiTank Guided Missiles : : Israel
- Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile : : Russia
- Seahawk Multi-Role Helicopters : : US
- S-400 Triumf Missiles : : Russia
Reference article: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/border-row-with-china-figures-in-rajnaths-telephonic-talks-with-israeli-defence-minister/article32183371.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Governor can summon, prorogue and dissolve the House only on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers.
- Chief Minister is appointed by the governor and other ministers are appointed by the governor on the advise of the Chief Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Article 164:
- The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the governor and other ministers shall be appointed by the governor on the advise of the Chief Minister;
- The ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the governor; and
- The council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the legislative assembly of the state.
The five judge Constitution Bench judgment of the Supreme Court in Nabam Rebia versus Deputy Speaker on July 13, 2016, held that a Governor cannot employ his “discretion”, and should strictly abide by the “aid and advice” of the Cabinet to summon the House.
“The Governor can summon, prorogue and dissolve the House only on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister as the head. And not at his own,” the Bench had held.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/news-analysis-governor-cannot-employ-his-discretion-and-should-strictly-abide-by-the-aid-and-advice-of-the-cabinet-to-summon-house-supreme-court/article32191699.ece
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Solution (c)
Article 164:
- The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the governor and other ministers shall be appointed by the governor on the advise of the Chief Minister;
- The ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the governor; and
- The council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the legislative assembly of the state.
The five judge Constitution Bench judgment of the Supreme Court in Nabam Rebia versus Deputy Speaker on July 13, 2016, held that a Governor cannot employ his “discretion”, and should strictly abide by the “aid and advice” of the Cabinet to summon the House.
“The Governor can summon, prorogue and dissolve the House only on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister as the head. And not at his own,” the Bench had held.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/news-analysis-governor-cannot-employ-his-discretion-and-should-strictly-abide-by-the-aid-and-advice-of-the-cabinet-to-summon-house-supreme-court/article32191699.ece
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following is are correctly matched?
GI Tag State
- Tirur Betel leaf – Tamil Nadu
- Palani Panchamirtham – Kerala
- Tawlhlohpuan – Nagaland
Select the correct code:
Correct
Solution (d)
Government has allotted GI tags to 4 new products during 2019
- Palani Panchamirtham in Palani Town, Tamil Nadu
- Tawlhlohpuan from Mizoram
- Mizo Puanchei from Mizoram
- Tirur Betel leaf from Kerala
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Solution (d)
Government has allotted GI tags to 4 new products during 2019
- Palani Panchamirtham in Palani Town, Tamil Nadu
- Tawlhlohpuan from Mizoram
- Mizo Puanchei from Mizoram
- Tirur Betel leaf from Kerala
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements are correct about Karewas?
- They are lacustrine deposits in the Valley of Kashmir and Jammu.
- They are composed of sand, silt, clay, shale, mud, lignite, gravel and loessic sediments.
- They help in the cultivation of saffron, almond, walnut, apple and orchards.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
Karewas
- Karewas are lacustrine deposits (deposits in lake) in the Valley of Kashmir and Jammu.
- They lie between Great Himalayas & Pir Panjal Range.
- They are characterized with fossils of mammals and at places by peat.
- Karewas were formed during the Pleistocene Period (1 million years ago), when the entire Valley of Kashmir was under water.
- Due to the rise of Pirpanjal, the drainage was impounded and a lake of about 5000 sq. km area was developed and thus a basin was formed.
- The deposits left in the process are known as karewas. The thickness of karewas is about 1400 m.
- The Karewa deposits are composed of sand, silt, clay, shale, mud, lignite, gravel and loessic sediments.
- Therefore, it is extremely important for agricultural and horticultural practices in the valley.
- Apart from saffron, it also helps in the cultivation of almond, walnut, apple and orchards.
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Solution (d)
Karewas
- Karewas are lacustrine deposits (deposits in lake) in the Valley of Kashmir and Jammu.
- They lie between Great Himalayas & Pir Panjal Range.
- They are characterized with fossils of mammals and at places by peat.
- Karewas were formed during the Pleistocene Period (1 million years ago), when the entire Valley of Kashmir was under water.
- Due to the rise of Pirpanjal, the drainage was impounded and a lake of about 5000 sq. km area was developed and thus a basin was formed.
- The deposits left in the process are known as karewas. The thickness of karewas is about 1400 m.
- The Karewa deposits are composed of sand, silt, clay, shale, mud, lignite, gravel and loessic sediments.
- Therefore, it is extremely important for agricultural and horticultural practices in the valley.
- Apart from saffron, it also helps in the cultivation of almond, walnut, apple and orchards.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)?
- It is a national regulatory body for Indian Pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
- It works under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- Regulation of sales and distribution of drugs is its primary concern.
Choose correct answer:
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Solution (b)
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is the national regulatory body for Indian pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
It is the Central Drug Authority for discharging functions assigned to the Central Government under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
Under the Drug and Cosmetics Act, the regulation of manufacture, sale and distribution of Drugs is primarily the concern of the State authorities while the Central Authorities are responsible for approval of New Drugs, Clinical Trials in the country, laying down the standards for Drugs, control over the quality of imported Drugs and coordination of the activities of State Drug Control Organisations.
It works under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Do you know?
- Within the CDSCO, the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) regulates pharmaceutical and medical devices.
- National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority controls prices of drugs as per the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
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Solution (b)
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is the national regulatory body for Indian pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
It is the Central Drug Authority for discharging functions assigned to the Central Government under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
Under the Drug and Cosmetics Act, the regulation of manufacture, sale and distribution of Drugs is primarily the concern of the State authorities while the Central Authorities are responsible for approval of New Drugs, Clinical Trials in the country, laying down the standards for Drugs, control over the quality of imported Drugs and coordination of the activities of State Drug Control Organisations.
It works under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Do you know?
- Within the CDSCO, the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) regulates pharmaceutical and medical devices.
- National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority controls prices of drugs as per the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
