UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 109

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 109

Question 16 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements
  1. Governor can amend or repeal any Parliament law in autonomous districts of Assam.
  2. President can amend or repeal any Act of Parliament in autonomous districts of Meghalaya.
Select from the codes below
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 16 Explanation: 

  • Governor of Assam may likewise direct that an act of Parliament does not apply to a tribal area (autonomous district) in the state or apply with specified modifications and exceptions.
  • The President enjoys the same power with respect to tribal areas (autonomous districts) in Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram
  • The governor is empowered to direct that an act of Parliament does not apply to a scheduled area in the state or apply with specified modifications and exceptions
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Question 17 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
"The seven-judge bench hearing the case split four to three, revealing the complexity of the issues involved, as well as an inevitable collision of constitutional values. And it all began with a disagreement over a single word that appears in Section 123(3) of the Representation of the People Act: "his" ". To which one of the following cases do these statements refer?
A
Abhiram Singh v. C.D.Commachen & Ors
B
Sastri Yagnapurushadji & Ors v. Muldas Bhudarda Vaishya
C
Commissioner of Wealth Tax, Madras & Ors. V. Late R.Sridharan
D
Sena Joshi & Ramchandra Kalse v. L.Verma
Question 17 Explanation: 

Safe to be aware of the names of important cases.

Improvisation: TH: Two takes on democracy ;

Bar and Bench: Record of Proceedings ;

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Question 18 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following are part of World Bank Group of which India is also a member?

1.Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency.

2.International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

3.International Development Association.

4.International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes

Select the correct answer using the code given below

A
1 and 2 only
B
4 only
C
1, 2 and 3 only
D
1, 2, 3 and 4
Question 18 Explanation: 

India is not a part of ICSID "

Question 19 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements
  1. Gram Sabha is a body consisting of persons registered in the electoral rolls of a village comprised within the area of Panchayat at the village level.
  2. There is no uniformity in the organisation of state legislatures in India.
  3. A person must be not less than 25 years of age to be chosen as a member of the legislative council.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2, 3
C
1, 2, 3
D
1, 2
Question 19 Explanation: 

A person must be not less than 30 years of age to be chosen as a member of the legislative council.

Question 20 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements about the European Food Information Council (EUFIC):
1. EUFIC is a inter-governmental organization
2. EUFIC mission is to empower healthier and more sustainable food and lifestyle choices. Which of the following below given codes are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 20 Explanation: 
EUFIC - The European Food Information Council, is a non-profit organisation, established in 1995.
As a group of passionate science and communication experts, we believe in a world where people live a healthier life because they know how to.
Our mission is to provide engaging science-based information to inspire and empower healthier and more sustainable food and lifestyle choices.
EUFIC in a nutshell:
* We cover a wide range of topics on nutrition, lifestyle and health, food safety, food quality, legislation, and food risk communication.
* We carry out consumer research to find out people's perceptions, views and preferences.
* Our information is based on research evidence supported by the wider scientific community.
* Our materials are understandable and accessible to the general public and used by health professionals and educators.
* We collaborate with a broad network of academics, national and international organisations, businesses and professionals in food and health.
* We work with Scientific Advisory and Editorial Boards, as well as independent experts on specific projects, World Health Organization advise on the scientific direction and ensure the accuracy and impartiality of our work.
* Our funding comes from individual food and drink companies, the European Commission, foundations, umbrella organizations and from sales of publications.
* Our website has the Health On the Net certification, a code of conduct which certifies that content on this page offers a multi-stakeholder consensus on standards to protect citizens from misleading health information. "
There are 20 questions to complete.