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1. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements.

To change the name of state, Constitution Amendment Bill under Article 368 is required.
A Constitution Amendment Bill is required to change the name of official language in 8th Schedule (Oriya to Odia).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

2. Question 2 Points

With reference to Indian elephants, consider the following statements:

The leader of an elephant group is a female
The maximum gestation period can be 22 months.
An elephant can normally go on calving till the age of 40 years only.
Among the States in India, the highest elephant population is in Kerala.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

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a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 3 and 4 only

3. Question 2 Points

Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI), supported by IUCN and GEF aims to:

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a) To protect elephants.
b) to support indigenous peoples and local communities in their continuing efforts to safeguard Earth’s natural ecosystems
c) To protect mangroves in coastal regions
d) To prevent plastic penetration in seas.

4. Question 2 Points

Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was recently passed in Parliament. Consider the following statements.

The Bill removes the direct role of local communities in determining benefit sharing provisions.
The Bill amends the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

5. Question 2 Points

Which of the following document is NOT presented along with the (Union) Budget Documents:

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a) Medium Term Fiscal Policy Statement
b) Fiscal Policy Strategy Statement
c) Macroeconomic Framework Statement
d) Medium Term Expenditure Framework Statement.

6. Question 2 Points

With respect to Leprosy, consider the following statements.

Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria.
Leprosy is non-curable, irreversible.
It spread via droplets from the nose and mouth during close and frequent contact with untreated cases.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

7. Question 2 Points

In reference to the strength of Supreme Court judges, consider the following statements.

Parliament passed law to increase the strength of judges during the priministership of Indira Gandhi.
As per the law, every state must have representation in total strength of SC judges.
Currently, the maximum sanctioned strength of SC judges is 34.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1 and 2 only

8. Question 2 Points

Consider the following countries.

Philippines
Qatar
Bahrain
Kuwait

Which of the above countries doesn’t share land boundaries with any country?

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a) 4 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1 and 4 only

9. Question 2 Points

Which of the following refers to the termination of a session of a House of Parliament?

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a) Adjournment
b) Adjournment sine die
c) Prorogation
d) Dissolution

10. Question 2 Points

Who among the following gave title “Mahatma” to Gandhi?

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a) Lala Lajpat Rai
b) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
c) Vinoba Bhave
d) Rabindra Nath Tagore

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