Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Kheer (Ksheer) Bhawani Mela:
- It reflects the cultural and religious heritage of Kashmir.
- It attracts Kashmiri Pandits from different parts of India.
- It is celebrated in the Ladakh region.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The independence of the CAG is ensured through security of tenure and a difficult removal process.
Statement 2: The salary and service conditions of the CAG can be altered to his disadvantage after appointment.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Union Budget is an annual statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government of India for a financial year.
Statement II: The Budget is presented in Parliament under Article 121 of the Constitution.
Statement III: The Budget is an important instrument of monetory policy.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Core Sector:
- The Core Sector comprises eight industries that are considered the backbone of the economy.
- The Index of Core Industries (ICI) is released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
- The performance of the Core Sector is used as an indicator of industrial activity in the country.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which of the following rivers contribute significantly to the formation of the Sundarbans delta?
With reference to the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994 and the recently notified Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for tree-related offences, consider the following statements:
- A First Offence Report (FOR) is registered under Section 22 of the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994.
- The Tree Officer may issue a restraining order where there is a reasonable apprehension of illegal tree felling.
- A person who fails to comply with a summons issued during inquiry proceedings may face the issuance of an arrest warrant through the concerned police station.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following regions of India:
- Western Ghats
- Himalayas
- Indo-Burma Region
- Sundaland
Which of the above are recognized as global biodiversity hotspots having territory within India?
With reference to the Supreme Court's recent observations on pedestrian rights, consider the following statements:
- The Supreme Court has recognised walking on demarcated footpaths as a part of the fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution.
- The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 explicitly grants pedestrians a fundamental right to walk on demarcated footpaths.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the relationship between food prices, real wages and employment in India, consider the following statements:
- A sustained rise in food prices can reduce real wages by increasing the cost of living.
- Declining real wages may adversely affect the consumption of non-food goods and services.
- Higher food prices necessarily lead to higher employment generation in the non-agricultural sector.
How many of the above statements are correct?
With reference to the Anti-Defection Law in India, consider the following statements:
- The Anti-Defection Law was introduced through the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985.
- The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 removed the exemption from disqualification available in the case of a split in a political party.
- The Tenth Schedule allows exemption from disqualification if at least one-half of the members of a legislative party agree to merge with another party.
- In the Kihoto Hollohan case, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Tenth Schedule.
How many of the above statements are correct?