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Which among the following statements about the power to change the basic structure of the Constitution of India is/are correct?1. It falls outside the scope of the amending powers of the Parliament.2. It can be exercised by the people though representatives in a Constituent Assembly.3. It falls within the constituent powers of the Parliament.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 and 3	B) 1 and 2
C) 1 only	D) 2 and 3

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1 and 3

Explanation:

The Parliament cannot amend those provisions which form the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution. This was ruled by the Supreme Court in the Kesavan and a Bharati Case. (1973)

Basic Structure of the Indian Constitution is not defined. But according to SC, the basic structure can be evolved but cannot be destroyed. Hence it falls within the constituent powers of the Parliament. Hence both 1 and 3 are correct.

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0 1895

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The ‘water frame’ of Richard Arkwright was a device for

A) producing a new type of painting	B) irrigating fields for rice cultivation
C) producing strong threads of yarn	D) the faster movement of steamships

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) producing strong threads of yarn

Explanation:

In 1769 Arkwright patented the invention that made him rich, and his country an economic powerhouse: The spinning frame. The spinning frame was a device that could produce stronger threads for yarns.

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0 1894

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India is the largest producer and consumer of

A) Tea	B) Pulses
C) Sugar	D) All of the above

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Pulses

Explanation:

We know that, largest producer of tea is China and largest producer of sugar is Brazil. So we can violate options A, C and D.

Hence, India is the largest producer and consumer of Pulses.

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2 1894

Q:

The motion of a freely falling body is an example of ________________________ motion.

A) uniformly accelerated	B) non-uniformly accelerated
C) constant velocity	D) constant speed

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) uniformly accelerated

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4 1894

Q:

Bacterial decomposition of biological material under anaerobic condition is

A) fermentation	B) fertilization
C) contamination	D) composting

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) fermentation

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2 1894

Q:

Which of the following is not connective tissue?

A) Bone	B) Cartilage
C) Blood	D) Skeletal muscle

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Skeletal muscle

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3 1894

Q:

Which base is present in milk of magnesia?

A) Magnesium hydroxide	B) Ammonium hydroxide
C) Sodium hydroxide	D) Calcium hydroxide

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Magnesium hydroxide

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0 1894

Q:

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Bigot

A) Intolerant	B) Extremist
C) Racist	D) Liberal

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