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Vittala Temple

Consider the following statements about ‘Vittala Temple’:

  1. Temple complex was strongly enclosed.
  2. Striking feature of Vittal Temple is a stone chariot.
  3. It is made completely of granite.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

Dead Sea

‘Dead Sea’ is bordered by?

  1. West Bank
  2. Israel
  3. Jordan
  4. Gaza Strip

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1, 3 and 4 only
B
2, 3 and 4 only
C
1, 2 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 4 only

Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA)

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA):

  1. It derives its power from Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
  2. Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is enforced by EPCA in National Capital Region of India.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

National Green Tribunal (NGT)

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis the National Green Tribunal (NGT):

  1. It is a statutory body.
  2. Civil courts cannot hear the cases related to implementation of laws listed in Schedule 1 of NGT.
  3. It is not bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

National Green Tribunal (NGT)

Formation of the National Green Tribunal is inspired from which Article of Indian Constitution?

A
Article 19
B
Article 22
C
Article 30
D
Article 21

Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)

Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) sometimes seen in the news is related to?

A
Pollution
B
Conserving Western Ghats
C
Organic Farming
D
International Solar Alliance.

Suresh Mathur Committee

‘Suresh Mathur Committee’ sometimes seen in the news is related to?

A
NPA Problem of the Banks
B
MSME Reforms
C
Coastal Regulation Zone
D
Microinsurance

Right To Information

Consider the following statements:

  1. Right to Information is a fundamental right under Article 19 of the Indian constitution.
  2. Disclosure of Personal Information which has no relation with the public interest can be denied under RTI.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Right To Information

Consider the following statements:

  1. Section 8 of the RTI Act deals with the exemptions under RTI.
  2. Information that can lead to incitement of violence can be curtailed under Section 8 of RTI Act.

Choose the incorrect statement from the code given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Central Information Commission

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘Central Information Commission (CIC)’:

  1. Central Information Commissioner & Information Commissioners are appointed by a committee headed by Prime Minister with leader of opposition of Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha as its member.
  2. CIC shall hold the office for a term of six years or till he/she attains the age of 65 years.
  3. The decision of CIC is final and binding.

Which of the above answer is/are incorrect?

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