IAS/UPSC Coaching Institute  

Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Civic Elections in India?

  1. Civic elections are conducted by the State Election Commission.
  2. The constitutional basis for civic elections is provided by the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.
  3. Civic elections are held only after the approval of the Election Commission of India.

Select the answer using the code given below:


Ques:2

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: A High Court can hear appeals against judgments of subordinate courts.

Statement 2: High Courts are the highest courts of appeal in the States.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?


Ques:3

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: The Election Commission of India can disqualify a candidate for corrupt practices.

Statement II: Disqualification powers are exercised under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

Statement III: The Commission acts on the opinion of the President or Governor in such matters.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?


Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to Defence Research and Development Organisation:

  1. The DRDO functions under the Ministry of Defence.
  2. It is responsible for the design and development of strategic systems such as missiles.
  3. It collaborates with private industry and academic institutions.

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:5

Which of the following statements best explains the significance of BRICS as a grouping?


Ques:6

With reference to the Nobel Peace Prize, consider the following statements:

1. The prize is awarded by a committee appointed by the Norwegian Parliament.

2. Heads of State can be nominated only by national governments.

3. The prize can be awarded for diplomatic efforts even if peace outcomes remain contested.

Which of the statements given above are correct?


Ques:7

Regarding Waqf properties in India, consider the following statements:

1. A Waqf once created is irrevocable under Islamic law.

2. Classification of Waqf property by the State extinguishes private ownership claims.

3. Judicial review is permissible in disputes involving Waqf classification.

Which of the statements given above are correct?


Ques:8

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) differs from previous mechanisms because it:

1. Has overriding powers over state governments in NCR.

2. Replaced the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority.

3. Can impose penalties including imprisonment.

Which of the above are correct?


Ques:9

DUSIB primarily aims to:

1. Relocate slum dwellers outside city limits.

2. Promote in-situ rehabilitation.

3. Implement the right to shelter as a derivative of Article 21.

Which of the statements given above are correct?


Ques:10

India–Japan cooperation is strategically significant because:

1. Both support a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.

2. Japan is India’s largest bilateral aid donor.

3. Their partnership is a formal military alliance.

Which of the above are correct?