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Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (c)
The writ of habeas corpus can be issued against both public authorities as well as private individuals. The writ, on the other hand, is not issued where the (a) detention is lawful, (b) the proceeding is for contempt of a legislature or a court, (c) detention is by a competent court, and (d) detention is outside the jurisdiction of the court.
Solution (c)
The writ of habeas corpus can be issued against both public authorities as well as private individuals. The writ, on the other hand, is not issued where the (a) detention is lawful, (b) the proceeding is for contempt of a legislature or a court, (c) detention is by a competent court, and (d) detention is outside the jurisdiction of the court.
Consider the following statements with reference to No-Confidence Motion:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (b)
Article 75 of the Constitution says that the council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. It means that the ministry stays in office so long as it enjoys confidence of the majority of the members of the Lok Sabha. In other words, the Lok Sabha can remove the ministry from office by passing a no-confidence motion. The motion needs the support of 50 members to be admitted.

Solution (b)
Article 75 of the Constitution says that the council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. It means that the ministry stays in office so long as it enjoys confidence of the majority of the members of the Lok Sabha. In other words, the Lok Sabha can remove the ministry from office by passing a no-confidence motion. The motion needs the support of 50 members to be admitted.

Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR) is located in –
Solution (b)
Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve is the largest tiger reserve in India. The reserve spreads over five districts across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/conservationists-elated-as-andhra-pradesh-sees-remarkable-increase-in-tiger-numbers/article32207246.ece
Solution (b)
Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve is the largest tiger reserve in India. The reserve spreads over five districts across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/conservationists-elated-as-andhra-pradesh-sees-remarkable-increase-in-tiger-numbers/article32207246.ece
Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (c)
The Strait of Hormuz is a strait between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. It provides the only sea passage from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean and is one of the world’s most strategically important choke points.
On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast the United Arab Emirates and Musandam, an exclave of Oman.

Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/iran-moves-mock-aircraft-carrier-to-sea-amid-us-tensions/article32201036.ece
Solution (c)
The Strait of Hormuz is a strait between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. It provides the only sea passage from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean and is one of the world’s most strategically important choke points.
On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast the United Arab Emirates and Musandam, an exclave of Oman.

Article reference: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/iran-moves-mock-aircraft-carrier-to-sea-amid-us-tensions/article32201036.ece
Consider the following statements regarding Botswana:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (c)
Botswana
Solution (c)
Botswana
