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Which of the following are the functions of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)?

1. Inquiry at its own initiative on the violation of human rights

2. Inquiry on a petition presented to it by a victim

3. Visit to jails to study the condition of the inmates

4. Undertaking and promoting research in the field of human rights

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 and 2 only B) 2, 3 and 4 only
C) 1, 3 and 4 only D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

The Commission performs the following functions, namely:Inquire, Suo motu or on apetition presented to it by a victim or any person on his behalf, into complaint of

a) violation of human rights –this is extremely obvious

b) negligence in the prevention of such violation, by a public servant.

c) intervene in any proceeding involving any allegation of violation of human rights pending before a court with the approval of such court.

d) visit, under intimation to the State Government, any jail or any other institution under the control of the State Government, where persons are detained or lodged for purposes of treatment, reformation or protection to study the living conditions of the inmates and make recommendations.

e) review the safeguards provided by or under the Constitution or any law for the time being in force for the protection of human rights and recommend measures for their effective implementation.

f) review the factors, including acts of terrorism that inhibit the enjoyment of human rights and recommend appropriate remedial measures.

g) study treaties and other international instruments on human rights and make recommendations for their effective implementation.

h) undertake and promote research in the field of human rights.

i) spread human rights literacy among various sections of society and promote awareness of the safeguards available for the protection of these rights through publications, the media, seminars and other available means.

j) encourage the efforts of non-governmental organisations and institutions working in the field of human rights.

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Meteorology is the study of

 

A) The atmosphere B) Outer space
C) Landforms D) The oceans
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The atmosphere

Explanation:

Meteorology is a branch of science that deals with the study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting.

 

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Which of the following is NOT a Nuclear Power Centre?

 

A) Narora B) Kakrapara
C) Chamera D) Kota  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Chamera

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Q:

The speed of sound in air at 0°is

 

A) 331 m/s B) 330 m/s
C) 330 ms D) 331 ms
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 331 m/s

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The first newspaper published in India in 1780 was

A) The Bengal Gazette or Calcutta General Advertiser B) The Calcutta Chronicle
C) The Madras Courier D) The Bombay Herald
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The Bengal Gazette or Calcutta General Advertiser

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In November 2017, who launched the 'Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana' for school children?

 

A) Jayant Sinha B) Prakash Javadekar
C) Manoj Sinha D) Arun Jaitley
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Manoj Sinha

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Crop rotation helps to

 

A) eliminate parasites which have selective hosts B) lessen use of pesticides
C) produce a greater choice of plant products D) yield more crops
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) eliminate parasites which have selective hosts

Explanation:

Crop rotation is the technique of planting crops in a different area of the garden so that no single crop will be planted in the same place two—or more—years in a row.

 

Crop rotation helps to maintain soil structure and nutrient levels and to prevent soilborne pests from getting a foothold in the garden.

 

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Where the Song Dam drinking water project is to be set up

 

A) Dehradun, Uttarakhand B) Kevodia, Gujarat
C) Vadodara, Gujarat D) Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Dehradun, Uttarakhand

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