Consider the following events:
1. The first democratically elected communist party government formed in a State in India.
2. India’s then largest bank, ‘Imperial Bank of India’, was renamed ‘State Bank of India’.
3. Air India was nationalized and became the national carrier.
4. Goa became a part of independent India. Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?
4 – 1 – 2 – 3
3 – 2 – 1 – 4
4 – 2 – 1 – 3
3 – 1 – 2 – 4
To answer this question, we need to determine the year in which each of the given events occurred and then arrange them in chronological order from earliest to latest.
Now, let's list the events with their respective years:
Arranging them chronologically, we get: 3 – 2 – 1 – 4.
B) 3 – 2 – 1 – 4 is the correct chronological sequence of the events.
The question asks to identify the constitutional provisions that correctly and appropriately imply the protection of the Right to Privacy as an intrinsic part of the Right to Life and Personal Liberty. This requires understanding the fundamental rights guaranteed in the Indian Constitution and landmark judgments by the Supreme Court.
Correct Option: C) Article 21 and the freedoms guaranteed in Part III
Article 21 states that "No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law." The Supreme Court has given a wide and expansive interpretation to Article 21, including various unarticulated rights necessary for a dignified life. The Right to Privacy has been unequivocally declared an intrinsic part of Article 21. Furthermore, the Court noted that privacy also flows from other fundamental freedoms guaranteed in Part III of the Constitution, such as freedom of speech and expression (Article 19(1)(a)) and freedom to form associations (Article 19(1)(c)). Therefore, this option accurately reflects the constitutional position.
Consider the following:
1. Areca nut
2. Barley
3. Coffee
4. Finger millet
5. Groundnut
6. Sesamum
7. Turmeric
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has announced the Minimum Support Price for which of the above?
1, 2, 3 and 7 only
2, 4, 5 and 6 only
1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
The question asks to identify which of the listed agricultural commodities have their Minimum Support Price (MSP) announced by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA). This requires knowledge of the crops covered under the MSP scheme in India.
Correct Option: B) 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
The question asks to identify the state where the Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary is located. This is a factual question related to Indian geography and wildlife conservation. To answer this, one needs to recall the locations of prominent wildlife sanctuaries in India.
Correct Option: A) Arunachal Pradesh is the correct answer because Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary (also known as Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary) is situated in the East Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh. It is known for its rich biodiversity, including various species of hornbills, tigers, and elephants.
With reference to India’s satellite launch vehicles, consider the following statements:
1. PSLVs launch satellites useful for Earth resources monitoring whereas GSLVs are designed mainly to launch communication satellites.
2. Satellites launched by PSLV appear to remain permanently fixed in the same position in the sky, as viewed from a particular location on Earth.
3. GSLV Mk III is a four-staged launch vehicle with the first and third stages using solid rocket motors; and the second and fourth stages using liquid rocket engines.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The question asks us to identify the correct statements regarding India's satellite launch vehicles, specifically PSLV and GSLV. We need to evaluate each statement based on the capabilities, applications, and technical specifications of these launch vehicles.
Therefore, Statement 1 is correct.
Therefore, Statement 2 is incorrect.
It does not have a fourth stage, and the staging and fuel types mentioned are incorrect for the third and fourth stages.
Therefore, Statement 3 is incorrect.
A) 1 only is the correct option because only Statement 1 is accurate.
With reference to the governance of public sector banking in India, consider the following statements:
1. Capital infusion into public sector banks by the Government of India has steadily increased in the last decade.
2. To put the public sector banks in order, the merger of associate banks with the parent State Bank of India has been affected.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The question asks to evaluate two statements regarding the governance of public sector banking in India. We need to determine the correctness of each statement based on recent developments and government policies concerning public sector banks.
B) 2 only — Statement 2 is correct because the merger of SBI's associate banks with the parent SBI was indeed carried out in 2017 as part of the government's strategy to streamline and strengthen public sector banking.
Consider the following items:
1. Cereal grains hulled
2. Chicken eggs cooked
3. Fish processed and canned
4. Newspapers containing advertising material
Which of the above items is/are exempted under GST (Goods and Services Tax)?
The question asks to identify items exempted under GST (Goods and Services Tax) from the given list. To answer this, one needs to have knowledge of the GST exemption list for various goods and services in India.
C) 1, 2 and 4 only. This option correctly identifies cereal grains hulled, chicken eggs cooked, and newspapers containing advertising material as exempted under GST.
Consider the following statements:
1. The definition of “Critical Wildlife Habitat” is incorporated in the Forest Rights Act, 2006.
2. For the first time in India, Baigas have been given Habitat Rights.
3. Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change officially decides and declares Habitat Rights for Primitive and Vulnerable Tribal Groups in any part of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The question asks to identify the correct statements regarding Critical Wildlife Habitat and Habitat Rights in India, specifically in the context of the Forest Rights Act, 2006. We need to evaluate each statement based on legal provisions and factual information.
A) 1 and 2 only. Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct based on the provisions of the Forest Rights Act, 2006, and its implementation.
Consider the following:
1. Birds
2. Dust blowing
3. Rain
4. Wind blowing
Which of the above spread plant diseases?
1 and 3 only
3 and 4 only
1,2 and 4 only
1,2,3 and 4
This question asks about various agents that can spread plant diseases. Plant diseases are caused by pathogens (like fungi, bacteria, viruses) or pests. These pathogens can be transmitted from one plant to another through various means, including living organisms (vectors) and abiotic factors.
All the listed factors (birds, dust blowing, rain, and wind blowing) are known mechanisms for the spread of various plant diseases.
Correct Option: D) 1,2,3 and 4
With reference to organic farming in India, consider the following statements:
1. ‘The National Programme for Organic Production’ (NPOP) is operated under the guidelines and directions of the Union Ministry of Rural Development.
2. ‘The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority’ (APEDA) functions as the Secretariat for the implementation of NPOP.
3. Sikkim has become India’s first fully organic State.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The question asks us to evaluate the correctness of three statements related to organic farming in India, specifically concerning the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP), APEDA's role, and Sikkim's status as an organic state. We need to check each statement against factual knowledge about these programs and initiatives.
The National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) is implemented by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and not the Ministry of Rural Development. It aims to provide a mechanism for third-party certification of organic products.
Therefore, Statement 1 is incorrect.
APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is indeed responsible for the implementation of NPOP. It acts as the Secretariat for the NPOP and is involved in accreditation of certification bodies, standards setting, and promotion of organic exports.
Therefore, Statement 2 is correct.
Sikkim achieved the distinction of becoming India's first fully organic state in 2016. All of its farmland is certified organic, and it has banned the sale and use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
Therefore, Statement 3 is correct.
Based on the analysis, statements 2 and 3 are correct, while statement 1 is incorrect.
Correct Option: B) 2 and 3 only