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KUSUM Scheme

Consider the following statements with respect to ‘KUSUM scheme’:

  1. This scheme will lead to decentralisation of the production of solar power.
  2. The program will aid in the de-dieseling of the agricultural sector in India.
  3. Subsidy burden on DISCOMS in the sector of agriculture will be Increased to a large extent.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A
3 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
All of the above

Wildlife Protection Act (WPA) 1972

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis Wildlife Protection Act (WPA) 1972:

  1. It deals with declaration and organization of biosphere reserves.
  2. It extends to the whole of India except Jammu & Kashmir.
  3. This act sets up Animal Welfare Board of India.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

Battle Of Sinhagad

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘Battle of Sinhagad’:

  1. This battle was fought between Tanaji Malusare and Shivaji Maharaj.
  2. Kondhana Fort was renamed as Sinhagad Fort by Shivaji.

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

Ports In The West Coast Of India

. Which of the following ports are present in the West coast of India?

  1. Kamrajar Port
  2. JNPT Port
  3. Tuticorn port
  4. Mormugao port

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

National Security Act (NSA)

Consider the following statements related to National Security Act (NSA):

  1. The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), which collects and analyses crime data in the country, does not include cases under the NSA in its data.
  2. Only Central Government can invoke NSA.
  3. Person detained under NSA has the right to be informed of the reason for the arrest.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

Municipal Solid Waste In India

Consider the following statements regarding Municipal Solid Waste in India:

  1. The NITI Aayog envisages 800 MW of energy from WTE (Waste to Energy) plants by 2018-2019.
  2. The MSW in India has high calorific value and high moisture content.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Kattaikuthu

Kattaikuthu, an open air ensemble theatre belongs to which of the following states?

A
Kerala
B
Karnataka
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Andhra Pradesh

Central Information Commission (CIC)

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

  1. Central Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners are appointed by a committee headed by the 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 65years.
  3. The decision of CIC is final and binding.

Which of the above statement is/are incorrect?

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

National Minimum Wage

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘National Minimum Wage’:

  1. The national minimum wage for India is provided by the Ministry of Labour & Family Welfare.
  2. Anoop Satpathy Committee has recommended that minimum wage shall be adjusted as per Wholesale Price Index (WPI) every 1 year.

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

Doctrine Of Basic Structure

Consider the following statements about Doctrine of Basic Structure:

  1. The phrase ‘Basic Structure’ finds no mention anywhere in the Constitution.
  2. Judicial Review and Federal Character of the Constitution falls under the ambit of Basic Structure.

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
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