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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Office of Governor’
- Governor is appointed by the President of India.
- Governor is provided with a security of tenure which is usually five years.
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The Governor of a State is appointed by the President of India. The factors based on which the President evaluates the candidates is not mentioned in the Constitution. The term of governor’s office is normally 5 years but it can be terminated earlier by: 1.Dismissal by the president at whose pleasure the governor holds office. Dismissal of Governors without valid reason is not permitted. However, it is the duty of the President to dismiss a Governor whose acts are upheld by courts as unconstitutional and malafide. 2.Resignation of Governor
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/some-raj-bhavans-are-on-the-war-path/article38209686.ece
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Solution(a)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The Governor of a State is appointed by the President of India. The factors based on which the President evaluates the candidates is not mentioned in the Constitution. The term of governor’s office is normally 5 years but it can be terminated earlier by: 1.Dismissal by the president at whose pleasure the governor holds office. Dismissal of Governors without valid reason is not permitted. However, it is the duty of the President to dismiss a Governor whose acts are upheld by courts as unconstitutional and malafide. 2.Resignation of Governor
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/some-raj-bhavans-are-on-the-war-path/article38209686.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘First Advance Estimates’ released by NSO.
- The nominal GDP is projected to expand by 9.2% in this fiscal
- Private consumption is the key driver of growth in this fiscal
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The NSO has projected real GDP for the 12 months ending March 2022 at ₹147.54 lakh-crore, a 9.2% expansion from the provisional estimate of ₹135.13 lakh-crore for the last fiscal year. One key worry from the point of sustainability of growth is weak private consumption demand and the frail consumer sentiment. The level of private consumption is still 2.9 per cent below its pre-pandemic year. Consequently, the ratio of private consumption to GDP fell to 54.7 per cent in 2021-22 from 55.6 per cent in 2019-20 Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/growth-concerns-the-hindu-editorial-on-economic-forecasts-amid-omicron-surge/article38209655.ece
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The NSO has projected real GDP for the 12 months ending March 2022 at ₹147.54 lakh-crore, a 9.2% expansion from the provisional estimate of ₹135.13 lakh-crore for the last fiscal year. One key worry from the point of sustainability of growth is weak private consumption demand and the frail consumer sentiment. The level of private consumption is still 2.9 per cent below its pre-pandemic year. Consequently, the ratio of private consumption to GDP fell to 54.7 per cent in 2021-22 from 55.6 per cent in 2019-20 Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/growth-concerns-the-hindu-editorial-on-economic-forecasts-amid-omicron-surge/article38209655.ece
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
He founded the Sikh warrior community called ‘Khalsa’ in 1699.He is also credited as the one who finalized and enshrined the Guru Granth Sahib as Sikhism’s primary scripture and eternal Guru. He is
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Solution(c)
Guru Gobind Singh founded the Sikh warrior community called ‘Khalsa’ in 1699.He is also credited as the one who finalized and enshrined the Guru Granth Sahib as Sikhism’s primary scripture and eternal Guru. His birth anniversary is celebrated as Parkash Purab.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/veer-baal-diwas-to-be-observed-on-dec-26-as-tribute-to-guru-gobind-singhs-sons/article38200926.ece
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Solution(c)
Guru Gobind Singh founded the Sikh warrior community called ‘Khalsa’ in 1699.He is also credited as the one who finalized and enshrined the Guru Granth Sahib as Sikhism’s primary scripture and eternal Guru. His birth anniversary is celebrated as Parkash Purab.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/veer-baal-diwas-to-be-observed-on-dec-26-as-tribute-to-guru-gobind-singhs-sons/article38200926.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), consider the following statements
- AIIB has more than 100 members
- China is the largest share holder
- AIIB does not have members from North America
Choose the correct statements
Correct
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect The bank currently has 104 members, including 17 prospective members from around the world. China is the largest shareholder followed by India. Canada is a member of AIIB while USA is not. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/ex-rbi-governor-urjit-patel-appointed-vice-president-of-aiib/article38201191.ece
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect The bank currently has 104 members, including 17 prospective members from around the world. China is the largest shareholder followed by India. Canada is a member of AIIB while USA is not. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/ex-rbi-governor-urjit-patel-appointed-vice-president-of-aiib/article38201191.ece
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Rafale- M’ fighter jet
- It is a twin seater variant for the Indian Navy.
- It is originally launched using STOVL system.
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect It is a single seater variant for the Indian Navy Rafale- M is originally designed to operate from carriers with a catapult launch mechanism (CATOBAR). Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indias-first-indigenous-aircraft-carrier-begins-another-phase-of-sea-trials/article38203075.ece
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect It is a single seater variant for the Indian Navy Rafale- M is originally designed to operate from carriers with a catapult launch mechanism (CATOBAR). Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indias-first-indigenous-aircraft-carrier-begins-another-phase-of-sea-trials/article38203075.ece
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