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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Basic structure doctrine of Indian Constitution
- The Basic Structure Doctrine was first introduced by the Supreme Court in the case of Golaknath v. State of Punjab (1967).
- The Basic Structure Doctrine has been used by the Supreme Court to strike down several constitutional amendments that were deemed to be in violation of the basic structure of the Constitution.
- The provision for reservation of seats for SCs and STs is an example of a provision that is considered part of the basic structure of the Constitution.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect correct Incorrect - That statement is incorrect. The Basic Structure Doctrine was not introduced in the Golaknath v. State of Punjab case (1967). While the Golaknath case was a significant milestone in the evolution of constitutional law in India, it was the Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala case (1973) that firmly established the Basic Structure Doctrine.
- The Basic Structure Doctrine has been used by the Supreme Court to strike down several constitutional amendments that were deemed to be in violation of the basic structure of the Constitution.
- This statement is partially correct but needs clarification. The principle of reservation for SCs and STs is considered part of the basic structure, but the specific extent or form of those reservations is not.
Context: Basic structure ( The Hindu)
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect correct Incorrect - That statement is incorrect. The Basic Structure Doctrine was not introduced in the Golaknath v. State of Punjab case (1967). While the Golaknath case was a significant milestone in the evolution of constitutional law in India, it was the Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala case (1973) that firmly established the Basic Structure Doctrine.
- The Basic Structure Doctrine has been used by the Supreme Court to strike down several constitutional amendments that were deemed to be in violation of the basic structure of the Constitution.
- This statement is partially correct but needs clarification. The principle of reservation for SCs and STs is considered part of the basic structure, but the specific extent or form of those reservations is not.
Context: Basic structure ( The Hindu)
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Indias Pharmaceutical Sector
- It has more export value than domestic consumption.
- India is the third-largest pharmaceutical market in the world in terms of volume.
- India is the largest provider of generic medicines globally.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct Correct - It has more export value than domestic consumption.
- India is indeed the third-largest pharmaceutical market globally in terms of volume. This means that India produces and sells a huge quantity of medicines.
- That statement is generally considered true. India is widely recognized as the largest provider of generic medicines globally.
Context:India’s pharmaceutical market for FY 2023-24 is valued at USD 50 billion with domestic consumption valued at USD 23.5 billion and export valued at USD 26.5 billion
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct Correct - It has more export value than domestic consumption.
- India is indeed the third-largest pharmaceutical market globally in terms of volume. This means that India produces and sells a huge quantity of medicines.
- That statement is generally considered true. India is widely recognized as the largest provider of generic medicines globally.
Context:India’s pharmaceutical market for FY 2023-24 is valued at USD 50 billion with domestic consumption valued at USD 23.5 billion and export valued at USD 26.5 billion
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
What is the primary reason for the Arctic tundra’s shift from a net carbon sink to a net carbon source?
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Solution (a)
Option a Correct - Rising temperatures and changing soil conditions is the primary reason for the Arctic tundra’s shift from a net carbon sink to a net carbon source
Context: Why Arctic tundra is emitting more carbon than it absorbs, for first time in many millennia ( the hindu)
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Solution (a)
Option a Correct - Rising temperatures and changing soil conditions is the primary reason for the Arctic tundra’s shift from a net carbon sink to a net carbon source
Context: Why Arctic tundra is emitting more carbon than it absorbs, for first time in many millennia ( the hindu)
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Wroughton’s free-tailed bat
- Wroughton’s free-tailed bat (Otomops wroughtoni) is a species of bat found in India.
- It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Correct - Wroughton’s free-tailed bat (Otomops wroughtoni) is a species of bat found in India.
- The species is named after Robert Charles Wroughton, a British naturalist.
- It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
Context: Wroughton’s free-tailed bat, a highly rare species, spotted in Delhi’s Yamuna Biodiversity Park
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Correct - Wroughton’s free-tailed bat (Otomops wroughtoni) is a species of bat found in India.
- The species is named after Robert Charles Wroughton, a British naturalist.
- It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
Context: Wroughton’s free-tailed bat, a highly rare species, spotted in Delhi’s Yamuna Biodiversity Park
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the simultaneous elections
- Simultaneous elections refer to the proposal of conducting Lok Sabha,State Assembly and local self government bodies elections concurrently in India.
- Simultaneous elections would require significant amendments to the Constitution.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct - Simultaneous elections refer to the proposal of conducting both Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections concurrently in India.
Simultaneous elections would require significant amendments to the Constitution. Context: Two Bills on simultaneous elections rock Parliament
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct - Simultaneous elections refer to the proposal of conducting both Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections concurrently in India.
Simultaneous elections would require significant amendments to the Constitution. Context: Two Bills on simultaneous elections rock Parliament
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