Reading Section
1.
Hayli Gubbi Volcano recenly errupted after more than 12,000 years, the ashes of which reached Indian Suncontinent. Hayli Gubbi is located in which country?
- [A] Chad
- [B] Egypt
- [C] Ethopia
- [D] Somalia
Correct Answer: C [Ethopia]
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2.
Justice Surya Kand sworn in as 53rd Chief Justice of India. Consider the following statements w.r.t. appointment of CJI
1. The President of India appoints CJI under Article 143(2).
2. The Third Judges Case establishes that the senior-most Judge of Supreme Court must be appointed as CJI.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: D [Neither 1 nor 2]
Notes:
1. The President of India appoints CJI under Article 124(2).
2. The Second Judges Case establishes that the senior-most Judge of Supreme Court must be appointed as CJI.
3.
Consider the following statements regarding HAMMER Precision Guided Weapon.
1. Manufactured by India and Russia.
2. It is a smart air-to-surface weapon designed for close air support and deep strike missions.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
Manufactured by India's BEL and France's Safran , not Russia.
4.
Lake Urmila is located in which country?
- [A] Iran
- [B] India
- [C] Bangladesh
- [D] Iraq
Correct Answer: A [Iran]
Notes:
5.
Lachit Borphukan who is known for his courage, had defeated Mughal forces in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671. He was Commander-in-Chief in which Kingdom?
- [A] Afgan Kingdom
- [B] Rajput Kingdom
- [C] Ahom Kingdom
- [D] Chedi Kingdom
Correct Answer: C [Ahom Kingdom]
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