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Solar Energy

Consider the following statements:

  1. In India, solar energy has more share than wind energy at present.
  2. The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is an alliance of more than 121 countries which lies completely between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
None

New Frog Species

A frog that has recently been discovered from the Western Ghats has been named after which tribal community?

A
Dongaria Kondh
B
. Irula
C
Kurichiya
D
Munda

Periyar Tiger Reserve

Consider the following statements:

  1. This wildlife sanctuary borders Periyar Tiger Reserve and is present in the state of Tamil Nadu.
  2. This wildlife sanctuary acts as an Elephant Corridor and Buffer Zone for the Periyar Tiger Reserve.
  3. Wood Snake is point endemic to this wildlife sanctuary.

These references are with respect to?

A
Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary
B
Palani Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
C
Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary
D
Megamali Wildlife Sanctuary

Election Commission Of India

Consider the following statements about the Election Commission of India (ECI):

  1. Expenditure of ECI is charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India.
  2. Article 324 of Indian Constitution has clearly defined the qualification for appointment as Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).
  3. CEC is placed in a distinctly higher position compared to other Election Commissioners.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
3 only
B
2 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
None of the above

Election Commission Of India

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis the Election Commission of India (ECI):

  1. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners can be removed by the process of impeachment as that of a Supreme Court Judge.
  2. If difference of opinion arises amongst the CEC and two other Election Commissioners, CEC will have the Veto Power.
  3. The decisions of Election Commission can only be challenged in the Supreme Court of India.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
None of the above

Election Commission Of India

ECI is entrusted with conducting elections for?

  1. State Assemblies
  2. Panchayat Elections
  3. Office of Speaker
  4. Office of Vice President

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

Kakoijana Reserved Forest

‘Kakoijana Reserved Forest’ sometimes seen in the news is present in the state of?

A
Arunachal Pradesh
B
Meghalaya
C
Assam
D
Tripura

Chaurapanchasika Painting

Consider the following statements about Chaurapanchasika Painting:

  1. It belongs to the Kulhadar group of painting.
  2. These paintings were the amalgamation of Persian style and Western style of painting.
  3. Shudrak has listed the six principles of paintings which are called Shadang.

Choose the correct answers from the code given below:

A
1 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
None

Indian Miniature Painting

Which of the following are the features of Indian Miniature Painting?

  1. Big Eyes
  2. Sharp Nose
  3. Well Toned Body of Women
  4. Humans with Side Profile

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

‘Indian Monalisa’ Painting

Which painting is sometimes referred to as the ‘Indian Monalisa’?

A
Ajanta Painting
B
Pichwai Painting
C
Basholi Painting
D
Bani Thani
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