Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the term "Republic" as mentioned in the Preamble to the Constitution of India:
- It implies that the head of the State is elected and not hereditary.
- It ensures equality of all citizens without any discrimination based on birth.
- It guarantees the independence of the judiciary from the executive.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: Directive Principles of State Policy contain elements inspired by the Irish Constitution.
Statement 2: The Directive Principles impose legal obligations on the State to follow specific policies.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to the Constituent Assembly of India:
- It was formed under the provisions of the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946.
- It was a fully elected body based on universal adult suffrage.
- It functioned as the Provisional Parliament of India after independence.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers the GST Council to make recommendations to the Union and States?
Consider the following with reference to the proclamation of National Emergency under Article 352 of the Indian Constitution:
- The President can proclaim Emergency only on the written recommendation of the Union Cabinet.
- The Emergency must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within one month.
- During a National Emergency, the Centre can give executive directions to States on any matter.
- Fundamental Rights under Article 19 are automatically suspended when an Emergency is proclaimed.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements with reference to Urban bodies
- The 74th Amendment Act, 1992 provides for the constitution of 3 types of municipalities, depending upon the size and area in every state.
- The first municipal corporation in India was set up at Pune.
- Lord Ripon’s Resolution of 1882 has been hailed as the ‘Magna Carta’ of local self-government.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements with reference to Urban Challenge Fund (UCF)
Statement I: The 2025 Budget has set up a ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund to help cities grow and develop.
Statement II: Fund is to implement the proposals for 'Cities as Growth Hubs', 'Creative Redevelopment of Cities' and 'Water & Sanitation'
Statement III: Statutory towns are those which have urban local bodies like municipal corporation, municipality or municipal committee.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements with reference to Dalai Lama
- The Dalai Lama belongs to the Gelugpa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
- There have been only 4 Dalai Lamas in the history of Tibetan Buddhism.
- The Dalai Lamas are believed to be manifestations of Avalokiteshvara or Chenrezig.
- The 14th and current Dalai Lama is Tenzin Gyatso.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements with reference to Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)
- It is a statutory body.
- It undertakes action for the prevention and control of Air pollution only in Delhi-NCR & Adjoining Areas.
- It can impose fines and penalties on polluters and violators of environmental regulations
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding bone health in astronauts during space missions:
- Astronauts require increased calcium intake to counteract bone loss in microgravity.
- High sodium intake is beneficial for maintaining bone density in space.
- Excess vitamin D can contribute to calcium imbalance in astronauts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?