Which of the following statements are correct in respect of election counting procedures in India?
- Counting of votes is supervised by the Returning Officer and conducted in the presence of candidates or their agents.
- Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and VVPAT slips are counted in separate halls in every constituency.
- VVPAT slips from randomly selected polling stations are counted to cross-verify EVM results.
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor, but only the leader of the majority party or coalition is invited to form the government.
Statement 2: This is because the Governor must ensure that the Chief Minister chosen enjoys the confidence of the State Legislative Assembly.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The lower house in both the USA and India plays a dominant role in financial matters.
Statement II: In the USA, the House of Representatives alone can introduce money bills.
Statement III: In India, the Lok Sabha has superior powers over the Rajya Sabha in financial bills.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to National Green Tribunal (NGT):
- It can hear cases related to environmental protection and conservation of forests.
- It can hear issues arising under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- It can hear disputes related to the Atomic Energy Act, 1962.
How many of the above is/are correct?
A contractionary monetary policy would include:
With reference to Saalumarada Thimakka, consider the following statements:
1. She was awarded the Padma Shri for her contributions to environmental conservation.
2. Her work primarily involved Afforestation through planting banyan trees.
3. She served as a Member of Parliament from Karnataka.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to India’s Air Quality Index (AQI), consider the following statements:
1. The AQI in India is calculated based on eight pollutants, including PM₂.₅, PM₁₀, NO₂, SO₂, CO, O₃, NH₃, and Pb.
2. An AQI value between 201 and 300 falls under the “Very Poor” category.
3. The AQI system in India is implemented by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to Birsa Munda, consider the following statements:
1. He led the Ulgulan movement, which challenged the exploitative practices of zamindars and moneylenders in the Chotanagpur region.
2. He was associated with the establishment of the Munda Reform Movement, which emphasised a return to traditional tribal practices and socio-religious reform.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to India’s sugar exports, consider the following statements:
1. The Government of India has restricted sugar exports in recent years primarily to ensure adequate domestic availability and to control rising prices.
2. India has been one of the world’s largest exporters of raw and refined sugar during years of surplus production.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The "Belém Declaration," often mentioned in connection with COP-30, relates to: