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Which of the following statements with regard to the conduct of elections in India is/are notcorrect?1.The responsibility for the preparation of the electoral rolls is vested in the Election Commission of India.2.The model Code of Conduct comes into existence as soon as the date of the election is announced.3.The laws relating to delimitation of constituencies are made by the Election Commission of India.4.No election shall be called in question except by an election petition.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Explanation:

The laws relating to the delimitation of constituencies are made by the Parliament.The Model Code of Conduct comes into force immediately on announcement of the election schedule by the commission.

 

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According to the provisions of the Constitution of India, which one of the following is nota fundamental duty?

A) To respect the National Flag   B) To defend the country
C) To provide education to one’s child D) To promote village and cottage industries
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To promote village and cottage industries

Explanation:

Article 43 also places upon the State the responsibility of promoting cottage industries, and the federal government has, in furtherance of this, established several Boards for the promotion of khadi, handlooms etc., in coordination with the state governments. It is a DPSP.

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What does SPM in environment mean?

A) Suspended Pollution Mark B) Suspended Particulate Matter
C) Suspended Particle Mode D) Suspended Particle Management
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Suspended Particulate Matter

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What are the names of the two identical long tailed macaques cloned by the Chinese Scientists?

A) Long Hong and Zhua Zhua B) Zhong-Zhong and Hua Hua
C) Tailong and Shanua D) Rongla and Shamone
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Zhong-Zhong and Hua Hua

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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.

 

Business is for profits and the spirit of __________________ and driving high performance are encouraged in a ______________ environment. Also, in a democratic country like India, perceived _______________ in the distribution of earnings or wealth is crucial to hold the fabric of its society, be it the citizens __________ the country or employees of a corporation. The evolution of compensation practices in India over the ____________ five decades demonstrates the changes that have taken place.

 

and the spirit of __________________ and driving high

 

A) entrepreneurs B) entrepreneurship
C) entrepreneur D) entrepreneurial
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) entrepreneurship

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Behoove

 

A) Behind B) Bet
C) Necessary D) Optional
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Necessary

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UNESCO Headquarters is in

A) Moscow B) New York
C) London D) Paris
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Paris

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Which one of the following bio reserves of India is not included in the World Network of Biosphere Reserve?

A) Sunderbans B) Gulf of Mannar
C) Nandadevi D) Corbett
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Corbett

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