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With reference to the imposition of President’s Rule in a state, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer: b) 2 only
Explanation:
1. Governor’s report is not mandatory – Though commonly used, Article 356 allows imposition even without it in rare cases.
2. Parliamentary approval – Both Houses must approve the proclamation within 2 months. It can then last for 6 months and be extended.
3. Powers of High Court – Judiciary remains independent, even during President’s Rule. High Courts are not affected.
Correct Answer: b) 2 only
Explanation:
1. Governor’s report is not mandatory – Though commonly used, Article 356 allows imposition even without it in rare cases.
2. Parliamentary approval – Both Houses must approve the proclamation within 2 months. It can then last for 6 months and be extended.
3. Powers of High Court – Judiciary remains independent, even during President’s Rule. High Courts are not affected.
The Teesta River, which flows through Sikkim, is important for:
Which of these statements are correct?
Answer: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
Statement 3 is incorrect — Teesta is not an international water boundary between India and China; China’s border with Sikkim lies north of the river basin.
Answer: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
Statement 3 is incorrect — Teesta is not an international water boundary between India and China; China’s border with Sikkim lies north of the river basin.
Consider the following pairs:
Location – Relevance to Asiatic Lion Conservation
Which of the pairs are correctly matched?
Explanation:
Correct answer: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
Explanation:
Correct answer: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
What does the term “asymmetric warfare” typically refer to, as demonstrated by Ukraine’s use of drones?
Answer: b)
Explanation:
Asymmetric warfare involves one party using unconventional means to offset a stronger opponent’s advantage.
Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian bases are examples – low-cost, high-impact tactics against a conventional military.
This includes guerrilla warfare, cyber attacks, terrorism, etc.
It’s different from symmetrical (conventional army vs army) warfare.
Answer: b)
Explanation:
Asymmetric warfare involves one party using unconventional means to offset a stronger opponent’s advantage.
Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian bases are examples – low-cost, high-impact tactics against a conventional military.
This includes guerrilla warfare, cyber attacks, terrorism, etc.
It’s different from symmetrical (conventional army vs army) warfare.
Which of the following is/are true about India’s diplomatic engagement with Latin American countries like Paraguay?
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Answer: b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
1. Resident embassy in Paraguay – India manages relations through its embassy in Argentina; no resident embassy in Paraguay.
2. Global South outreach – Paraguay, like other Latin American nations, is part of India’s South-South cooperation framework.
3. Sectoral cooperation – Includes IT training under ITEC, agricultural tech sharing, and pharma exports.
(Explanation: India does not currently have a full resident embassy in Paraguay; it is handled via the embassy in Argentina.)
Answer: b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
1. Resident embassy in Paraguay – India manages relations through its embassy in Argentina; no resident embassy in Paraguay.
2. Global South outreach – Paraguay, like other Latin American nations, is part of India’s South-South cooperation framework.
3. Sectoral cooperation – Includes IT training under ITEC, agricultural tech sharing, and pharma exports.
(Explanation: India does not currently have a full resident embassy in Paraguay; it is handled via the embassy in Argentina.)
