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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements
- ‘Union’ and ‘Centre’ both find place in the original constitution and can be used interchangeably
- The term ‘Union’ was first officially found in the Cabinet Mission Plan
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The Indian Constitution constantly uses the word “Union” to describe the entire country as well as the government that administers it. For example, Article 53 reads, “the executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President”. Central government is a term not used in the original Constitution as passed by the Constituent Assembly. The modern term “Union” was first officially used in 1946 by the Cabinet Mission Plan, a British scheme to keep India united after transfer of power. Context- The new Government formed in Tamil Nadu has carried the term ‘Union Government’ in place of ‘Central Government’ used earlier.
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The Indian Constitution constantly uses the word “Union” to describe the entire country as well as the government that administers it. For example, Article 53 reads, “the executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President”. Central government is a term not used in the original Constitution as passed by the Constituent Assembly. The modern term “Union” was first officially used in 1946 by the Cabinet Mission Plan, a British scheme to keep India united after transfer of power. Context- The new Government formed in Tamil Nadu has carried the term ‘Union Government’ in place of ‘Central Government’ used earlier.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘Right to be forgotten’ is an intrinsic part of
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Solution(a)
‘Right to be forgotten’ is an intrinsic part of Article 21. In 2017, the Right to Privacy was declared a fundamental right (under Article 21) by the Supreme Court in its landmark verdict (Puttuswamy case).
Context- A celebrity has approached Delhi High Court seeking removal of his videos, photographs and articles from the internet citing ‘Right to be forgotten’
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Solution(a)
‘Right to be forgotten’ is an intrinsic part of Article 21. In 2017, the Right to Privacy was declared a fundamental right (under Article 21) by the Supreme Court in its landmark verdict (Puttuswamy case).
Context- A celebrity has approached Delhi High Court seeking removal of his videos, photographs and articles from the internet citing ‘Right to be forgotten’
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Khadi and Village Industries Commission’
- KVIC is a statutory body established under the Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act, 1966.
- It functions under the Ministry of Textiles
- Project BOLD was launched by KVIC to promote bamboo based green zones in arid and semi-arid regions
Choose the correct statements
Correct
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct KVIC is a statutory body established under the Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act, 1956. KVIC is charged with the planning, promotion, organisation and implementation of programmes for the development of Khadi and other village industries in the rural areas in coordination with other agencies engaged in rural development wherever necessary It functions under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Project BOLD was launched by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) & BSF in Jaisalmer to Prevent Desertification and Support Rural Economy. The objective of this project is to create bamboo-based green patches in arid and semi-arid land zones, To reduce desertification and provide livelihood and multi-disciplinary rural industry support. Context: Recently Project BOLD was launched by KVIC & BSF.
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct KVIC is a statutory body established under the Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act, 1956. KVIC is charged with the planning, promotion, organisation and implementation of programmes for the development of Khadi and other village industries in the rural areas in coordination with other agencies engaged in rural development wherever necessary It functions under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Project BOLD was launched by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) & BSF in Jaisalmer to Prevent Desertification and Support Rural Economy. The objective of this project is to create bamboo-based green patches in arid and semi-arid land zones, To reduce desertification and provide livelihood and multi-disciplinary rural industry support. Context: Recently Project BOLD was launched by KVIC & BSF.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Black Carbon’
- It is a short-lived pollutant that is the third-largest contributor to warming the planet behind carbon dioxide and Nitrous Oxide
- Primary sources of Black Carbon include emissions from diesel engines, cook stoves, wood burning and forest fires
Select the correct statements
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct It is a short-lived pollutant that is the second-largest contributor to warming the planet behind carbon dioxide (CO2). Primary sources of Black Carbon include emissions from diesel engines, cook stoves, wood burning and forest fires. Context- A research was conducted on black carbon and its impacts on health
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct It is a short-lived pollutant that is the second-largest contributor to warming the planet behind carbon dioxide (CO2). Primary sources of Black Carbon include emissions from diesel engines, cook stoves, wood burning and forest fires. Context- A research was conducted on black carbon and its impacts on health
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to ‘Retail Direct Scheme’, consider the following statements
- Retail investors will be allowed to open retail direct gilt accounts (RDG) directly with RBI.
- All Government securities including State Development Loans are available to the users
- A dedicated online portal will provide registered users access to Negotiated Dealing System-Order Matching system (NDS-OM).
Choose the correct statements
Correct
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Retail investors will be allowed to open retail direct gilt accounts (RDG) directly with RBI under Retail Direct Scheme A dedicated online portal will provide registered users access to primary issuance of government securities and to Negotiated Dealing System-Order Matching system (NDS-OM) Investments available to the user under this scheme are- 1. Government of India Treasury Bills.
2. Government of India dated securities.
3. Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB).
4. State Development Loans (SDLs)
Context- RBI Retail Direct Scheme was launched
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Retail investors will be allowed to open retail direct gilt accounts (RDG) directly with RBI under Retail Direct Scheme A dedicated online portal will provide registered users access to primary issuance of government securities and to Negotiated Dealing System-Order Matching system (NDS-OM) Investments available to the user under this scheme are- 1. Government of India Treasury Bills.
2. Government of India dated securities.
3. Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB).
4. State Development Loans (SDLs)
Context- RBI Retail Direct Scheme was launched
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