Prelims Practice Questions 26-01-2018

01. Consider the following statements.

1. Saras Prototype 1 New, is an updated version of indigenous military airplane.
2. It is developed by National Aeronautical Laboratory.
3. The maiden flight took off from Bangaluru.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

02. Consider the following statements.

1. The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI) recommends vaccines for India’s Universal Immunization Programme.
2. It works under the Department of Pharmaceuticals of Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

03. Consider the following statements.

1. Rotavac vaccine protects against childhood diarrhoea caused by the rotavirus.
2. It is not a part of India’s national immunisation.
3. Rotavac vaccine is developed by an Indian company.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

04. Consider the following statements.

1. The term ‘Bycatch’ refers to ocean animals that are unintentionally caught by fishing gear.
2. The turtle breeding season is usually between November and December.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

05. Teacher Associateship for Research Excellence scheme (TARE) and Overseas Visiting Doctoral Fellowship (OVDF) is launched by which one of the following ministries?

1. Ministry of Science and Technology
2. Ministry of Home Affairs
3. Ministry of Human Resource and Development
4. Ministry of External Affairs

06. Which of the following Fundamental rights are positively worded?

1. The right to religious freedom
2. Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.
3. Cultural and Educational rights

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 3 only
2. 1 and 2 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

07. With reference to usage of titles, consider the following statements

1. Military or academic distinctions awarded by the State can be used as titles.
2. Use of Padma awards as prefix or suffix violates Right to Equality.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

08. Consider the following pairs:

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

1. 1, 2 and 3 only
2. 1, 2 and 4 only
3. 1, 3 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

09. Under which of the following circumstances, the habeas corpus is not issued by the Judiciary?

1. To secure the release of a person who has been imprisoned by a court of law on a criminal charge.
2. Where the person against whom the writ is issued or the person who is detained is not within the jurisdiction of the Court
3. If the Executive has arrested and detained any person as per the procedure established by the law.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1 only
2. 1 and 2 only
3. 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

10. Consider the following statements:

1. The prerogative of changing the names of the States lies with States themselves in India.
2. Both Centre and State are involved in creation of new districts in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answers & Explanations

01. b

Saras Prototype 1 New, is an updated version of indigenous civilian airplane.

02. a

NTAGI works under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

03. c

Rotavac vaccine is a part of India’s national immunisation programme.

04. c

05. a

The Ministry of Science & Technology has announced new schemes to promote young scientists and researchers in the country. TARE scheme aims to tap latent potential of faculty working in state universities, colleges and private academic institutions who are well trained but having difficulty in pursuing their research due to varied reasons including lack of facilities, funding and guidance.

Overseas Visiting Doctor Fellowship scheme was instituted to enhance international mobility of Indian research students having potential to create talented pool of globally trained manpower.

06. c

07. c

08. d

09. b

The writ of habeas corpus is not issued in the following cases: 1. To secure the release of a person who has been imprisoned by a court of law on a criminal charge 2. Where the person against whom the writ is issued or the person who is detained is not within the jurisdiction of the Court 3. To interfere with a proceeding for contempt by a Court of record or by Parliament.

10. d

Procedure of changing a name of state Process for changing the name of a state can be initiated by state itself. However, by virtue of article 3, the parliament has power to change the name of a state even if such proposal does not come from the concerned state.

State Government alone is empowered to divide a district for administrative purpose. Centre’s sanction is not required.

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