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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

 

We now have a peculiar combination _______________ the economic policy of India: a declared attempt at fiscal consolidation, combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues. This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze _____________ Central government expenditures, and particularly those relating to social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country.

 

social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country.

 

A) effects B) affected
C) affects D) affect
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) affects

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

 

to make from scratch

 

A) The universe was created out of nothing B) To do something from the beginning
C) To build something out of nothing D) One scratch if neglected will destroy the structure eventually
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To do something from the beginning

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

 

If there is a subject of really ______________ interest and utility, it is the art of writing and speaking one's own language ___________. It is the basis of culture, as we all know; but it is infinitely more _________ that, it is the basis of business. ___________ salesman can sell anything unless he can explain the merits of his goods in effective language, or can write ___________ advertisement equally effective, or present his ideas, and the facts, in a letter.

 

subject of really ______________ interest and utility

 

A) universe B) universally
C) universality D) universal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) universal

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A person is disqualified for being chosen as, and for being, a Member of either House of the Parliament if the person

1. holds any office of profit under the Government of India or the Government of any State other than an office declared by the Parliament by law not to disqualify its holder

2. is an undischarged insolvent

3. is so disqualified under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India

4. is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent Court

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Explanation:

Disqualification of MP's and MLA's on the ground of holding office of profit is a controversial topic of nation-wide debate. It began with the disqualification of Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan from Rajya Sabha on March 17, 2006 with retrospective effect from July 14, 2004.There are separate provisions of disqualification for the Members of Parliament and MLAs. Our constitution clearly mentions that the Parliament has the power to make a law in respect to the issue of qualification and disqualification of the membership in case:

(i) He holds any office of profit under the Government of India or of any state, other than an office declared by a law of Parliament not to disqualify its holder.

(ii) He is of unsound mind and stand so declared by a competent court.

(iii) He is an undischarged insolvent.

(iv) He is not a citizen of India or has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of a foreign state, or is under any acknowledgement or allegiance or adherence to a foreign state, and

(v) It is he so disqualified by or under any law of Parliament. It applies to the case of 'defection' as prescribed in tenth schedule.

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According to the Election Commission of India, in order to be recognized as a ‘National Party’, a political party must be treated as a recognized political party in how many States?

 

A) At least two States B) At least three States
C) At least four States D) At least five States
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) At least four States

Explanation:

Trinamool Congress became the 7th political party to be recognized as a National Party in September 2016.

Conditions for Recognition as a National Party

1. Secure at least 6% of the valid vote in an Assembly or a Lok Sabha General Election in any four or more states and won at least 4 seats in a Lok Sabha General Election from any State or States.

2. Win at least 2% of the total Lok Sabha seats in a Lok Sabha General Election and these seats have to be won from at least 3 states.

3. The party is recognized as a State Party in at least four states.

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In April 2017, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh banned inclusion of names of Ministers and MLA's on Plaques and Foundation Stones in which state?

A) Maharashtra B) Punjab
C) Himachal Pradesh D) Uttar Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Punjab

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Which of the following Cryptocurrency Dealers launched India’s first mobile ‘Bitcoin trading' app for transacting in virtual currencies?

A) EtherDelta Exchange B) BitFin Exchange
C) Venus Exchange D) Pluto Exchange
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Pluto Exchange

Explanation:

Pluto Exchange, a Dubai-based Cryptocurrency Dealer has launched the India’s first mobile ‘Bitcoin trading app’ fortransacting in virtual currencies. Users of Pluto Exchange’s app will be able to buy, sell, store and spend bitcoins via mobile number using four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).

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The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India pertains to the administration of tribal areas in which of the following States?

A) Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram B) Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur and Mizoram
C) Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura  D) Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram

Explanation:

The Constitution of India makes special provisions for the administration of the tribal dominated areas in four states viz. Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. As per article 244 and 6th Schedule, these areas are called “Tribal Areas“, which are technically different from the Scheduled Areas under fifth schedule.

 

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