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Which of the following statements about the olive ridley turtles is/are correct?

1. They are the smallest and most abundant of all sea turtles found in the world.

2. They live in warm waters of Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

3. The Coromandel Coast in India is the largest mass nesting site for the olive ridley turtles.

Select the correct answer using the code

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

Explanation:

The Olive ridley turtles are the smallest and most abundant of all sea turtles found in the world, inhabiting warm waters of the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans. These turtles, along with their cousin the Kemps ridley turtle, are best known for their unique mass nesting called Arribada, where thousands of females come together on the same beach to lay eggs. Though found in abundance, their numbers have been declining over the past few years, and the species is recognized as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red list.The coast of Orissa in India is the largest mass nesting site for the Olive-ridley, followed by the coasts of Mexico and Costa Rica.

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eBiz is one of the integrated services projects and part of the 31 Mission Mode Projects (MMPs) under the National e-Govemance Plan of the Government of India. eBiz is being implemented under the guidance and aegis of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry by

A) Tata Consultancy Services B) Infosys Technologies Limited
C) Wipro D) HCL Technologies
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Infosys Technologies Limited

Explanation:

eBiz –India’s Government-to-Business (G2B) portal was conceptualized with support from National Institute of Smart Government (NISG) as the consulting partner and developed by M/s. Infosys Ltd., Bangalore in a Public Private Partnership (PPP) Model for a period of 10 years.Through eBiz portal,a business user can fill the e-Forms online/offline, upload the attachments, make payment online and submit the forms for processing of the department.

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Growth in production (in percent) of which one of the following core industries in India during the period 2015-2016 was negative?

 

A) Natural gas B) Refinery products
C) Fertilizer D) Coal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Natural gas

Explanation:

Coal production (weight: 4.38 %) increased by 12.0 % in June 2016 over June 2015. Its cumulative index during April to June 2016-17 increased by 5.4% over corresponding period of previous year.Natural Gas

The Natural Gas production(weight: 1.71 %) decreased by 4.5 % in June 2016 over June 2015. Its cumulative index during April to June 2016-17 declined by 6.1 % over the corresponding period of previous year.Refinery Products (93% of Crude Throughput)

Petroleum Refinery production(weight: 5.94%) increased by 3.5 % in June 2016 over June 2015. Its cumulative index during April to June 2016-17 increased by 7.1 % over the corresponding period of previous year.Fertilizers

Fertilizer production(weight: 1.25%)increased by 9.8 % in June 2016 over June 2015. Its cumulative index during April to June 2016-17 increased by 11.0 % over the corresponding period of previous year.

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Consider the following statements about National Wildlife Action Plan (NWAP) of India for 2017-2031 :

1. This is the Third National Wildlife Action Plan.

2. The NWAP is unique as this is the first time India has recognized the concerns relating to climate change impact on wildlife.

3. The NWAP has ten components. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Explanation:

India unveiled the third National Wildlife Action Plan for 2017-2031. The plan was unveiled by environment minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on the inaugural day of the Global Wildlife Programme (GWP) conference The third National Wildlife Action Plan is unique as this is the first time India has recognised the concerns relating to climate change impact on wildlife and stressed on integrating actions that need to be taken for its mitigation and adaptation into wildlife management planning processes. The plan adopts a “landscape approach”in conservation of all wildlife.The government has also underlined an increased role of private sector in wildlife conservation. The plan has 5 components, 17 themes, 103 conservation actions and 250 projects.

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Which one of the following became a part of China in 1997 following the principle of ‘one country, two systems’?

A) Tibet B) Hong Kong
C) Xinjiang D) Inner Mongolia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Hong Kong

Explanation:

Originally designed for Taiwan, Beijing applied the “One Country, Two Systems” principle to Hong Kong on July 1, 1997 when sovereignty of the territory was passed from Britain to China.But “One Country, Two Systems,” which guarantees a degree of autonomy under Chinese supervision, isn’t applicable to Taiwan. The island has evolved into a self-ruled, hyper-democracy that enjoys de facto operational independence

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Which one of the following statements in respect of the States of India is not correct?

A) States in India cannot have their own Constitutions. B) The State of Jammu and Kashmir has its own Constitution.
C) States in India do not have the right to secede from the Union of India. D) The maximum number of members in the Council of Ministers of Delhi can be 15 percent of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The State of Jammu and Kashmir has its own Constitution.

Explanation:

There shall be a Council of Ministers consisting of not more than ten per cent (a special provision for Delhi as against the 15 percent clause under 91st Amendment Act)of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly, with the Chief Minister at the head to aid and advise the Lieutenant Governor in the exercise of his functions in relation to matters with respect to which the Legislative Assembly has power to make laws.

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Under which one of the following Amendment Acts was Sikkim admitted into the Union of India?

 

A) 35th B) 36th
C) 37th D) 38th
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 36th

Explanation:

The 35th constitutional Amendment Act (1975):Terms and Conditions for the Incorporation of Sikkim into the Union of India.

The 37th constitutional Amendment Act (1975):Formation of Arunachal Pradesh legislative assembly.

The 38th constitutional Amendment Act(1975):Enhances the powers of President and Governors to pass ordinances.

The 36th constitutional Amendment Act (1975):Formation of Sikkim as a State within the Indian Union.

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Which of the following statements about Attorney General of India is/are not correct?

1.He is the first Law Officer of the Government of India.

2.He is entitled to the privileges of a Member of the Parliament.

3.He is a whole-time counsel for the Government.4. He must have the same qualifications as are required to be a judge of the Supreme Court.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Explanation:

The   Attorney   General   is   responsible   for   giving advice to the Government of India upon such legal matters  and  to  perform  such  other  duties  of  legal character as may be referred or assigned to him by the President. The  Attorney  General  has  the  right  of  audience  in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote.

The   Attorney   General   appears   on   behalf   of Government  of  India  in  all  cases  (including  suits, appeals  and  other  proceedings) in  the  Supreme Court in which Government of India is concerned.

He also represents the Government of India in any reference  made  by  the  President  to  the  Supreme Court under Article 143 of the Constitution.

The  Attorney  General  for  India  is  appointed  by  the President   of   India   under   Article   76(1)   of   the Constitution  of  India  and  holds  office  during  the pleasure  of  the  President.  He  must  be  a  person qualified  to  be appointed  as  a  Judge  of  the Supreme Court. So, statement 4 is incorrect.

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