Which of the following statements are correct in respect of dismissal of a Chief Minister?
- The Governor can dismiss a Chief Minister who has lost the confidence of the Legislative Assembly.
- The dismissal of the Chief Minister leads to the fall of the entire Council of Ministers.
- The Governor can dismiss a Chief Minister at his/her absolute discretion even when the Chief Minister enjoys majority support in the Assembly.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Chief Justice of India acts as the “Master of the Roster” in the Supreme Court.
Statement 2: The Chief Justice of India has the authority to allocate cases among different benches of the Supreme Court.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most strategically important maritime chokepoints for global oil trade.
Statement II: The Strait of Hormuz connects the Mediterranean Sea directly with the Atlantic Ocean.
Statement III: Only countries belonging to NATO are permitted to use the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to laws made by Parliament:
- A law passed by Parliament applies uniformly to all States without exception.
- The Parliament can make laws for Union Territories on any subject.
- A State law inconsistent with a Parliamentary law on a Concurrent List subject may become void to the extent of inconsistency.
How many of the above is/are not correct?
Which one of the following statements correctly describes the role of a Census Enumerator?
With reference to the transition towards Electric Vehicles (EVs) in India, consider the following statements:
- A rapid shift from Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles to EVs may increase India’s dependence on imports of rare earth elements and battery components.
- The environmental benefits of EVs depend partly upon the source of electricity generation in the country.
- Heavy Rare Earth (HRE) magnets used in EV motors are largely sourced from countries other than China.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to governance and political developments in states, consider the following statements:
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) aims to reduce leakages in welfare delivery by transferring benefits directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts.
- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) can take up investigation in a state without the consent of the state government in all circumstances.
- The Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide functional household tap water connections to all rural households.
- The Election Commission of India conducts revision of electoral rolls under the constitutional framework related to free and fair elections.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to India’s evolving security strategy towards Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, consider the following statements:
- Operation Sindoor was projected as a calibrated response below the threshold of full-scale war.
- Pakistan’s long-term strategic reliance on proxy warfare emerged partly from its military experiences after the 1971 war.
- India’s doctrine of “massive retaliation” is linked to its broader nuclear deterrence posture.
- Military coercion alone is considered sufficient for achieving durable peace between India and Pakistan.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following pairs:
River/Region Country associated with it
- Jordan River Jordan
- Golan Heights Syria
- Gaza Strip Egypt
- West Bank Palestine
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
With reference to India’s electricity sector and rising renewable energy capacity, consider the following statements:
- Large-scale solar power generation mainly helps in meeting peak daytime electricity demand during summer months.
- Thermal and nuclear power plants are classified as variable renewable energy sources because their output depends on weather conditions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?