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Golan Heights

‘Golan Heights’ sometimes seen in the news is associated with which of the following water bodies?

A
Sea of Galilee
B
Dead Sea
C
Lake Nyasa
D
Mediterranean Sea

UNSC Resolution 1267

UNSC 1267 Resolution sometimes seen in the news is related to?

A
Yemen Crisis
B
Taliban Peace Process
C
Iranian Revolution
D
Declaring a Person International Terrorist

National Central Bureau (Interpol)

Which of the following body acts as ‘National Central Bureau (Interpol)’ in India?

A
Intelligence Bureau
B
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
C
National Security Advisor
D
National Technical Research Organisation

Anti-Defection

Consider the following statements:

  1. 44th Constitutional Amendment Act brought the Anti-Defection in Xth Schedule of Indian Constitution.
  2. If an independent legislator joins any political party within 6 months of winning the election, this will not amount to defection.

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

Voting Against The ‘Whip’

Voting against the ‘Whip’ can cost a legislator his/her membership, but if party condones that act within a stipulated time, he/she can be saved from disqualification. What is that stipulated time?

A
6 months
B
1 year
C
1 month
D
15 days

Varuna Exercise

Varuna Exercise is between India and which country?

A
France
B
Russia
C
USA
D
Japan

Speaker Of Lok Sabha

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘Speaker of Lok Sabha’:

  1. His term of office is co-terminus with his membership of the Lok Sabha.
  2. President himself administers the oath of Pro-tem speaker.
  3. The decision of the speaker to classify a bill as money bill is beyond the Judicial Review.

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
2 only

Lok Sabha

Which of the following can only be introduced in Lok Sabha?

  1. Adjournment Motion
  2. Demand for Grants
  3. Censure Motion
  4. No-Confidence Motion

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

Virupaksha Temple

. Consider the following statements about ‘Virupaksha Temple’:

  1. Virupaksha Temple is located in Hampi in the Ballari district of Karnataka, India.
  2. The temple is dedicated to Virupaksha, a form of Vishnu.
  3. It is part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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

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
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