7-5-2021 MCQs Test

1. Consider the following statements about the Constitution (One Hundred and Second Amendment) Act, 2018:

1. It gave constitutional status to the National Backward Classes Commission.
2. Only President notifies backward classes.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

2. With reference to the Department of Military Affairs (DMA), consider the following statements:

1. It is headed by the Ministry of Defence.
2. Chief of Defence Staff is posted as Joint Secretary in the DMA.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

3. Consider the following statements:

1. MRIs (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) use radio waves and CT (Computed Tomography) scans use X-rays.
2. CT scans spot blood clots while X-rays do not.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements:

1. Nitrogen oxides include nitrogen dioxide (NO2), nitrous acid and nitric acid.
2. Source of NO2 is emissions from cars, trucks, and buses.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

5. Which of the following are string puppetry styles in Manipur?

1. Kalaigaon
2. Barpeta-Nalbari
3. Majuli “island”

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

6. Cinco de Mayo is an annual joyous celebration of:

7. What is Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDA)?

1. It is a constitutional body.
2. The key objectives of the IRDA include the promotion of competition to enhance customer satisfaction.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

8. What is Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)?

1. It functions under the Ministry of Agriculture.
2. It does not monitor import of sugar.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

9. Consider the following statements about the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP):

1. It grants organic farming certification through a process of third-party certification.
2. It has been recognized by the European Union and Switzerland

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

10. Consider the following statements about theNational Centre of Seismology (NCS):

1. It is the nodal agency of the Government of India for monitoring earthquake activity in the country.
2. It provides earthquake data and seismicity reports of specific regions to various user agencies on payment basis.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?