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The members of NAFTA are

 

 

A) USA, Canada and Mexico B) USA, Canada and India
C) USA, Canada and Japan D) USA, UK and India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) USA, Canada and Mexico

Explanation:

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is an agreement signed by Canada, Mexico, and the United States and entered into force on 1 January 1994 in order to establish a trilateral trade bloc in North America.

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Which one of the following canons of taxation was not advocated by Adam Smith?

 

A) Canon of equity B) Canon of certainty
C) Canon of convenience D) Canon of fiscal adequacy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Canon of fiscal adequacy

Explanation:

Adam Smith propounded the following first four canons of taxation -(1)Canon of Equity. (2) Canon of Certainty: (3) Canon of Convenience or Ease (4) Canon of Economy.

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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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Who was the exponent of Yog Darshan?

 

A) Patanjali   B) Gautam
C) Jaimini D) Shankaracharya
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Patanjali  

Explanation:
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Match list (I) with list (II)

 

A) a­-i , b-­ii , c-­iii , d­-iv B) a-­iii , b-­ii , c-­iv , d-­i
C) a-­iv , b-­iii , c-­i , d-­ii D) a-­ii , b-­i , c-­iv , d-­iii
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) a-­ii , b-­i , c-­iv , d-­iii

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Which one of following developments took place because of the Kansas Nebraska Act of 1854?

 

A) The Missouri Compromise was repealed and people of Kansas and determine whether they should own slaves or not. B) The Act did not permit the territories the right to voter over the question of slavery
C) The voice of the majority in regard to the issue of slavery was muzzled. D) The Federal Government had the sole authority to decide on slavery.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The Missouri Compromise was repealed and people of Kansas and determine whether they should own slaves or not.

Explanation:

The Kansas-Nebraska Act was passed by the U.S. Congress on May 30, 1854. It allowed people in the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to decide for themselves whether or not to allow slavery within their borders. The Act served to repeal the Missouri Compromise of 1820 which prohibited slavery north of latitude 36°30 ́.

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Where is second World health Expo being held?

 

A) Wuhan, China B) New York, USA
C) Paris, France D) Geneva, Switzerland
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Wuhan, China

Explanation:

The World Health Expo will showcase the latest technology in fitness sports and the most realistically restored anti-epidemic scenes.

 

Both 1st and 2nd World Health Expo held at Wuhan, China.

 

1st on April 7 - 10, 2019

2nd on November 11 - 14, 2020

 

 

 

 

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Which among the following comes under the elements of Basic Structure of Indian constitution?

I. Supremacy of Constitution
II. Free and Fair Election
III. Judicial Review

A) Only I B) Only II
C) Both I and II D) All I, II and III
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All I, II and III

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