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1.

Which of the following statemnet(s) is/are correct about Shyok Tunnel?

1. It is constructed on Durbuk-Shyok-Daulat Beg-Oldie Road in eastern Ladakh.

2. It is built by NHAI (National Highways Authority of India). 

  • [A] Only 1
  • [B] Only 2
  • [C] Both 1 & 2
  • [D] Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: A [Only 1]

Notes:

It is built by BRO (Border Roads Organization)

2.

Which of the following best describes Hindu Growth Rate?

  • [A] It indicates the growth in Hindu population from base year
  • [B] It describes low economic growth of India during 1950's - 1980's
  • [C] It represents the growth rate of employment among Hindu youths during 1980's - 1990's
  • [D] It describes the Total Fertility Rate of Hindus

Correct Answer: B [It describes low economic growth of India during 1950's - 1980's]

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3.

National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) is an IT platform for Police and Investigating Agencies to counter terroism. It comes under which Ministry?

  • [A] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
  • [B] Ministry of Defence
  • [C] Ministry of Home Affairs
  • [D] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Home Affairs]

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4.

Recently India celebrated 200 Anniversary of Dadabhai Naroji. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1. He had the Theory of Drain of Wealth.

2. He was one of the founding members of Indian National Congress(INC).

  • [A] Only 1
  • [B] Only 2
  • [C] Both 1 & 2
  • [D] Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]

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5.

A Private Member Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha to amend 10th Schedule.

Which Constitutional Amendement Act introduced 10th Schedule (Anti Defection Law)?

 

  • [A] 62nd CAA, 1989
  • [B] 58th CAA, 1987
  • [C] 99th CAA, 2014
  • [D] 52nd CAA, 1985

Correct Answer: D [52nd CAA, 1985]

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