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Question 1
Polity | Defection | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. The anti-defection law deals with situations of defection in Parliament or state legislatures by members of a political party and independent members.
2. The question of disqualification under the Tenth Schedule is decided by the President of India.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1. only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (D) None of the above
Detailed Explanation
The anti-defection law deals with situations of defection in Parliament or state legislatures by:
(i)members of a political party,
(ii)Independent members, and
(iii)nominated members.
- The question of disqualification under the Tenth Schedule is decided by theChairman in case of Rajya Sabha and Speaker in case of Lok Sabha (and not by the President of India).
- The law initially stated that the decision of the Presiding Officer is not subject to judicial review. This condition was struck down by the Supreme Court in1992, thereby allowing appeals against the Presiding Officer’s decision in the High Court and Supreme Court.
Question 2
Science and Technology | Defence | Hard | The Hindu
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Consider the following with respect to Project 17 A:
1. Project 17 A frigate uses a CODOG engine propulsion system.
2. The weapon suite comprises 76 mm Gun, and a combination of 30 mm and 12. 7 mm rapid-fire close-in Weapon Systems.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1. only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
Detailed Explanation
- A CODOG (Combined Diesel or Gas) engine propulsion system uses a combination of diesel engines for cruising and gas turbines for high-speed operations. This system allows for flexibility in power output, optimizing fuel consumption for different speeds. CODOG is commonly found in naval vessels, like frigates, where efficient cruising and high-speed dashes are needed.
- Diesel Engines: Provide fuel-efficient power for cruising and lower speeds.
- Gas Turbines: Deliver high power for faster speeds and sprints.
- The weapon suite comprises supersonic Surface-to-Surface missile system, Medium-Range Surface to Air Missile system, 76 mm Gun, and a combination of 30 mm and 12. 7 mm rapid-fire Close-in Weapon Systems.
Question 3
Geography | Solar System | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. Olympus Mons which is the highest mountain in the solar system is located on Mars.
2. Mars has a thick atmosphere consisting of Carbon dioxide mainly.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1. only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (A) 1. only
Detailed Explanation
- Mars’ weaker gravity, lack of a global magnetic field, and proximity to the Sun all contribute to its thin atmosphere and cold, desert-like environment.
- Mars’ smaller size means it has weaker gravity, making it harder to hold onto a thick atmosphere.
- Additionally, its core cooled down, stopping the dynamo effect that creates a magnetic field, leaving it vulnerable to solar wind stripping away the atmosphere.
- Olympus Mons, the highest mountain in the solar system, is indeed located on the planet Mars. It’s a massive shield volcano, significantly larger and taller than any mountain on Earth, including Mount Everest.
Question 4
Governance | Schemes | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana is a centrally sponsored scheme.
2. Mega Parks were discontinued under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana which were initially a part of the scheme.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1. only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (B) 2 only
Detailed Explanation
Question 5
Polity | India After Independence | Medium | Indian Express
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Consider the following:
1. The JVP committee was established to assess the recommendations of the Dhar Committee.
2. The Dhar Commission explicitly advised for the creation of provinces based solely or primarily on linguistic lines.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1. only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (A) 1. only
Detailed Explanation
- The Dhar Commission, officially known as the Linguistic Provinces Commission, was established in June 1948 by the Government of India to investigate the feasibility of reorganizing states on a linguistic basis. The commission’s main recommendation was to prioritize administrative convenience, financial self-reliance, and potential for development over linguistic factors when considering state boundaries.
- The JVP Committee was a commission formed by the Indian National Congress in 1948 to address the issue of reorganizing Indian states on a linguistic basis. It was named after its three members: Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel, and Pattabhi Sitaramayya. The committee’s report, submitted in 1949, ultimately advised against the immediate reorganization of states based on language, emphasizing national unity and other factors.
