Q. Which of the following nations has the maximum per capita emissions of carbon di-oxide?

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Q. The phrase 'tragedy of commons’ is in the context of

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Q. Kyoto Protocol is related to

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Q. Which of the following is a source of emissions leading to the eventual formation of surface ozone as a pollutant?

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Q. The smog in cities in India mainly consists of

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Q. Which of the following types of natural hazards have the highest potential to cause damage to humans?

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Q. The percentage share of renewable energy sources in the power production in India is around

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Q. Consider the statement which is followed by two arguments (I) and (II):

Statement: Should India switch over to a two party system?
Arguments: (I) Yes, it will lead to stability of Government.
(II) No, it will limit the choice of voters.

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Q. Consider the statement which is followed by two arguments (I) and (II):

Statement: Should persons with criminal background be banned from contesting elections?
Arguments: (I) Yes, it will decriminalize politics.
(II) No, it will encourage the ruling party to file frivolous cases against their political opponents.

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Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about a Judge of the Supreme Court of India?

1. A Judge of the Supreme Court is appointed by the President of India.
2. He holds office during the pleasure of the President.
3. He can be suspended, pending an inquiry.
4. He can be removed for proven misbehavior or incapacity.

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Q. In the warrant of precedence, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha comes next only to

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Q. Which of the following is a source of methane?

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Q. ‘Minamata disaster’ in Japan was caused by pollution due to

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Q. Biomagnification means increase in the

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Q. Nagoya Protocol is related to

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Q. The second most important source after fossil fuels contributing to India’s energy needs is

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Q. In case of earthquakes, an increase of magnitude 1 on Richter Scale implies

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Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are not correct about the Attorney General of India?

1. The President appoints a person, who is qualified to be a Judge of a High Court, to be the Attorney General of India.
2. He has the right of audience in all the Courts of the country.
3. He has the right to take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
4. He has a fixed tenure.

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Q. Which of the following prefix President Pranab Mukherjee desires to be discontinued while interacting with Indian dignitaries as well as in official notings?

1. His Excellency 2. Mahamahim
3. Hon’ble 4. Shri/Smt.

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Q. Which of the following can be done under conditions of financial emergency?

1. State Legislative Assemblies can be abolished.
2. Central Government can acquire control over the budget and expenditure of States.
3. Salaries of the Judges of the High Courts and the Supreme Court can be reduced.
4. Right to Constitutional Remedies can be suspended.

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