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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Q. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

List – I List – II
(a) Poverty Reduction Programme (i) Mid-day Meals
(b) Human Development Scheme (ii) Indira Awas Yojana (IAY)
(c) Social Assistance Scheme (iii) National Old Age Pension (NOAP)
(d) Minimum Need Scheme (iv) MNREGA

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(a) (b) (c) (d)

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Q. Irritation in eyes is caused by the pollutant

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Q. Which is the source of chlorofluorocarbons?

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Q. Which of the following is not a renewable natural resource?

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Q. Which of the following parameters is not used as a pollution indicator in water?

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Q. S and P waves are associated with

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Q. Match Lists I and II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :

List – I List – II
(i) Ozone hole (a) Tsunami
(ii) Greenhouse effect (b) UV radiations
(iii) Natural hazards (c) Methane
(iv) Sustainable development (d) Eco-centrism

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(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

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Q. Which of the following rights was considered the “Heart and Soul” of the Indian Constitution by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar?

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Q. Who among the following created the office of the District Collector in India ?

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Q. The Fundamental Duties of a citizen include

1. Respect for the Constitution, the National Flag and the National Anthem
2. To develop the scientific temper.
3. Respect for the Government.
4. To protect Wildlife.

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