19-5-2021 MCQs Test

1. How are new districts carved?

1. The power to create new districts or alter or abolish existing districts rests with the State governments.
2. This can either be done through an executive order or by passing a law in the State Assembly.

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2. Consider the following statements about the Leopard:

1. In India, they are found in Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
2. Their status in IUCN Red list is Critically Endangered.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

3. Farzad B gas field recently seen in news. It is in:

4. What are the conditions favourable for the formation and intensification of tropical storms?

1. Large sea surface with temperature higher than 27°C.
2. Presence of the Coriolis force.
3. Upper divergence above the sea level system.

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5. Consider the following statements about the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs):

1. It is the executive power of the President to appoint CEC and ECs.
2. According to Article 324(5), the Parliament has the power to regulate the terms of conditions of service and tenure of ECs.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

6. Diplomatic immunity is granted on which of the following convention/s?

1. The Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961.
2. The Convention on Consular Relations, 1963.

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7. What are Monoclonal antibodies?

1. They are artificially created antibodies that aim to aid the body’s natural immune system.
2. They target a specific antigen.
3. They are used in treating Ebola, HIV, psoriasis etc.

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8. Consider the following statements:

1. 2-DG has been developed under the aegis of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
2. 2-DG is a generic molecule and an analogue of glucose.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

9. What is SAMVEDNA?

1. It is tele counselling service which provides psychological support to women.
2. The service is provided by the National Commission for Women.
3. It is available in various regional languages.

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10. ELDERLINE has been started in which of the following state/s?