1. Consider the following statements about the office of the Governor:

The Constitution has no bar on retired judges of High Courts or the Supreme Court being appointed as Governors.
Article 361 provides that no criminal proceedings whatsoever shall be instituted or continued against the President, or the Governor of a State, in any court during his term of office.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

2. Consider the following statements about the Khel Ratna Award:

It is awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
The award was first instituted in 1991–1992 and the the first recipient of the award was Chess Grandmaster ViswanathanAnand.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

3. Who was Maulana Abul Kalam Azad ?

He was elected as the president of the special session of the Congress in Delhi (1923).
At an age of 35, he became the youngest person to serve as the President of the Indian National Congress.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

4. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Article 105 expressly mentions two privileges, that is, freedom of speech in Parliament and right of publication of its proceedings.

The parliamentary privileges do not extend to the President who is also an integral part of the Parliament.

Article 361 of the Constitution provides for privileges for the President.

All the above

5. Who was Acharya Kripalani?

He was well-known as a Gandhian and a socialist.
He supported both Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi.
He met the Mahatma during the ChamparanSatyagrah in 1917.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

6. What is Daylight Saving Time?

It is also called summer time.

The practice was first suggested in a whimsical essay by Benjamin Franklinin 1784.

In countries in the Northern Hemisphere, clocks are usually set ahead one hour in late March or in April.

All the above

7. What is the Atlantic Charter?

It was a joint declaration issued during World War II.
The document is considered one of the first key steps toward the establishment of the United Nations in 1945.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

8. What is Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)?

Its projects provide digital skills training for rural communities and help indigenous women export their products abroad.

Its members implement initiatives to increase energy efficiency and promote sustainable management of forest and marine resources.

The forum adapts to allow members to deal with pandemics, and addressing terrorism.

All the above

9. What is/are the SC Garg Committee recommendations?

Ban anybody who mines, hold, transact or deal with cryptocurrencies in any form.
It recommend a jail term of one to 10 years for exchange or trading in digital currency.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

10. What is Cord Blood?

It is the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta post-delivery.
It contains special cells called hematopoietic stem cells.
These cells are used to treat some types of diseases.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

In which continent is Norway?

13-11-2021 MCQs Test

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