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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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Which would usually be studied by a geologist?

A) Plants B) Insects
C) Earth D) Life
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Earth

Explanation:

A geology is a branch of science that deals with the study of Earth, its structure and materials made it. And the person who studies this is called as Geologist.

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How many atoms are present in a (NH4)2SO4 molecule?

A) 15 B) 14
C) 13 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 15

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Which one of the following is not a biosphere reserve of India?

A) Agasthyamalai B) Nokrek
C) Great Nicobar D) Great Himalayan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Great Himalayan

Explanation:

Biosphere Reserves are established for the conservation of biodiversity for economic and social development  and  maintenance  of associated  cultural  values.There are  18  Biosphere  Reserves  in  the country.  Agasthyamala  Biosphere reserve is located at the southern-most  part  of  the  Western  Ghats and spread over two states,Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It was established in 2001;Nokrek Biosphere Reserve is  a  national  park  situated  in  West Garo  Hills  district  of  Meghalaya. UNESCO   made   it   the   Biosphere Reserves  in  May  2009;The  Great Nicobar   Biosphere   Reserve   has such    ecosystems    that    include tropical   wet   evergreen   forests, mountain    ranges    and    coastal plains. The region is well known for its rich biodiversity. It was made a biosphere reserve in January 1989; while  The  Great  Himalayan  is  a National   Park   situated   in   Kullu region  of  Himachal  Pradesh.  The park was established in 198

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Which of these is a human disease caused by bacteria?

A) TB B) Ascariasis
C) Chickenpox D) Common cold
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) TB

Explanation:

Bacteria which causes disease are called Pathogenic Bacteria. TB is caused by bacteria.

 

Some of the diseases caused by bacteria are::

1. Tuberculosis, TB (affects the lungs)

2. Salmonella (causes food poisoning)

3. Whooping cough (affects the lungs)

4. Septic Sore Throat

 

 

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In the names Mangifera indica (mango), Solanum tuberosum (potato) and Panthera leo (lion), the terms Mangifera, Solanum and Panthera represent the higher level of?

A) Taxon B) Taxonomic Hierarchy
C) Specific Epithet D) Binomial Nomenclature
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Taxon

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

After a noisy and tumultuous supper, we __________ for the day.

A) retirement B) retiring
C) retired D) retire
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) retired

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A change in which one or more new substances are formed is called _________.

A) Physical Change B) Chemical Change
C) Rusting D) Galvanisation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Chemical Change

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