30-10-2021 MCQs Test

1. Consider the following statements:

1. It is fundamental principle of criminal jurisprudence that an accused is presumed to be innocent.
2. In case of certain crimes like dowry death and child sexual assault cases, the burden to prove innocent rests on the accused.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

2. Which of the following are included in Nordic countries?

1. Sweden
2. Norway
3. Finland
4. Denmark
5. Iceland

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

3. Consider the following statements about the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act:

1. It is a United States federal law that imposed sanctions on Iran, North Korea, and Russia.
2. It authorises the U.S. administration to impose sanctions on countries that indulge in defence trade with the above three countries.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements:

1. A person to be appointed as a judge of a high court should have been an advocate of a high court for at least ten years
2. A distinguished Jurist in the opinion of President can be a Judge of the Supreme Court and High Court.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements about Sabarmati Ashram:

1. Mahatma Gandhi set up the ashram and lived there from 1917 to 1930.
2. It was from his base here that Gandhi led the Dandi march also known as the Salt Satyagraha on 12 March 1930.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

6. Consider the following statements about World Gold Council:

1. It is the market development organisation for the gold industry.
2. It works across all parts of the industry, from gold mining to investment, and their aim is to stimulate and sustain demand for gold.
3. It helps to support its members to mine in a responsible way and developed the Conflict Free Gold Standard.

Which of the above statements are correct?

7. Consider the following statements about S-400 Triumf Missile System:

1. It is a mobile, Air-to-Surface Missile system designed by Iran.
2. It is capable of firing three types of missiles to create a layered defence.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

8. Consider the following statements:

1. The Deputy Speaker is elected by the Lok Sabha from amongst its members right after the election of the Speaker has taken place.
2. The date of election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker is fixed by the President.
3. The institutions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker originated in India under the provisions of the Morley-Minto Reforms.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

9. Consider the following statements about Mullaperiyar Dam:

1. It is located on the confluence of the Mullayar and Periyar rivers in Kerala’s Idukki district.
2. The reservoir is within the Periyar Tiger Reserve.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

10. Consider the following statements about Indian Coast Guard:

1. It is an Armed Force, Search and Rescue and Maritime Law Enforcement agency under the Ministry of Defence. It is headquartered in New Delhi.
2. The blueprint for a multidimensional Coast Guard was conceived by the Rustamji Committee.
3. It has jurisdiction over the territorial waters of India including contiguous zone and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Which of the above statements are correct?