20-02-2021 MCQs Test

1. Which of the following space agency recently became the first space agency to fly a drone in the atmosphere of another planet?

2. Consider the following statements about the Missile system:

1. Helina (Army Version) and Dhruvastra (Air Force Version) Missile Systems designed and developed by DRDO.
2. HELINA system has all weather day and night capability and can defeat battle tanks with conventional armour.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements about the Sri Lakshminarasimha Swamy Temple:

1. It was built during the 10th century and renovated by Chola king Raja First.
2. It is located in Telangana.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

4. Which of the following city from India to have been recognised as a 2020 Tree City of the World?

5. Consider the following statements about the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj:

1. He defeated Afzal Khan in the famous battle of Pratapgarh in 1659.
2. His admiral Kanhoji Angre is called the ‘Father of Indian Navy’.
3. His was also considered a master of the guerrilla warfare.

Which of the above statements are correct?

6. With reference to the pardoning powers, consider the following statements:

1. The power of the President and Governor to grant pardon extends in cases where the punishment is by a Court Martial.
2. The President and Governor grant pardon in all cases where the sentence given is sentence of death.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

7. Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution states that Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the House of the People?

1. Article 75 (3)
2. Article 161
3. Article 164

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

8. Consider the following statements about the Delimitation Commission:

1. The first delimitation exercise was carried out by the President with the help of the Election Commission in 1950-51.
2. There was no delimitation after the 1981 and 1991 Censuses.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

9. Consider the following statements:

1. The power to identify and specify socially and educationally backward classes (SEBCs) lies with Parliament only with reference to the Central List.
2. The President notifies the SEBCs in a State after consultation with the Governor under Article 342A.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

10. With reference to Quad group, consider the following statements:

1. It is the informal strategic dialogue between India, USA, Japan and Australia
2. It aims to ensure and support a “free, open and prosperous” Indo-Pacific region.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?