Static Quiz 12-10-2019

1. The Fundamental Rights promote the idea of political democracy as

1. They limit the authority of the Union over the executive and arbitrary laws of the legislature
2. They secure vital political rights to the citizens of India.

Which of the above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

2. Which of these constitutional provisions give the judiciary the power to Judicial review?

1. Article 13 which says laws ultra vires to the constitutional shall be void.
2. Article 32 which gives High Courts the power to issue to writs.
3. Article 226 which give Supreme Court the power to issue writs.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1. 1 only
2. 1 and 2 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

3. Duar formations are the features of which of the following?

1. Himachal and Uttarakhand Himalayas
2. Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas
3. Aravalli range
4. Kashmir Himalayas

4. Which of the following statements regarding the Northern plains of India is/are correct?

1. It was formed out of rifting in the Himalayas.
2. They are the youngest physiographic feature of India.
3. These plains are formed by alluvial deposits brought by the river systems of Indus and Ganga only.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1. 1 and 3
2. 2 and 3
3. 1, 2 and 3
4. 2 only

5. Who among the following was the founding member of Anushilan Samiti?

1. Madanlal Dhingra
2. Ram Prasad Bismil
3. Pramathanath Mitra
4. Bhagat Singh

6. Which of the following statements are correct?

1. B C Pal and Aurbindo spoke of Hindu nation and Hindu interests.
2. The Congress split at Surat came in December 1906.
3. Swaraj was mentioned for the first time in 1906 in Congress resolution.
4. Tilak was sent to Mandalay jail for 6 years.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1. All of the above
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 1 and 2 only
4. 1, 3 and 4 only

7. Consider the given statements about the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) :

1. It announces changes to the benchmark policy interest rate.
2. The decisions are taken by consensus and are hence unanimous.
3. It conducts a review of the monetary policy in every fiscal quarter

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3
3. 2 only
4. 3 only

8. Which of the following statements is/ are correct:

1. Tax expenditure refers to the opportunity cost of taxing at concessional rates or of giving exemptions.
2. It is presented to the Parliament at the time of the Union Budget as a document – Statement of Revenue Foregone.

Select the correct answer using the codes the given below:

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

9. Consider the following statements:

1. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes.
2. Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

10. The Himalayan range if very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason for this phenomenon?

1. It has been human interference.
2. It is a confluence of different biogeographical zones.
3. It has a high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growth
4. Exotic and invasive species have not been introduced in this region