IAS/UPSC Coaching Institute  

Ques:1

Consider the following with reference to the President’s Rule under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution:

  1. The President’s Rule can be imposed if the Governor reports that the constitutional machinery in a state has failed.
  2. President’s Rule can be imposed for a maximum of five years, subject to parliamentary approval every six months.
  3. During President’s Rule, the President can directly make laws for the state through ordinances.

How many of the above is/are not correct?


Ques:2

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: NAMASTE scheme aims to eliminate hazardous cleaning of sewers and septic tanks by promoting mechanised sanitation.

Statement 2: Under NAMASTE, sanitation workers are to be provided with safety equipment, skill development, and livelihood support.

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


Ques:3

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: NAFTA was created to promote free trade among the United States, Canada, and Mexico by reducing trade barriers.

Statement II: NAFTA eliminated most tariffs on goods traded between the three countries, encouraging cross-border trade and investment.

Statement III: NAFTA aimed to form a single currency and political union like the European Union among the member countries.

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


Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020:

  1. The regulations mandate front-of-pack labelling for packaged foods high in sugar, salt, and fat to help consumers make informed choices.
  2. Food service establishments with central licences and more than 10 outlets must display nutritional information on menus.
  3. These regulations are issued by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:5

Which of the following is not a mode of acquiring Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Act, 1955?


Ques:6

Consider the following statements with respect to Make in-India Programme

  1. It was launched in 2014.
  2. Make in India’ recognizes ‘Ease of Doing Business’ as the single most important factor to promote entrepreneurship.
  3. It aims to increase the share of the manufacturing sector to 25% of GDP by 2025.

Which of the statements given above are  correct?


Ques:7

Consider the following statements with reference to President’s Rule

Statement 1: Article 356 is not applicable to Union territories.

Statement 2: In NCT of Delhi, President's rule is applied on the basis of Article 239AB of the Constitution of India.

Statement 3: In the union territory of Puducherry, President's rule is applied on the basis of Article 51 of the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963.

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


Ques:8

Consider the following statements with reference to Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

  1. It is a Free Trade Agreement between India and US
  2. Key sectors such as IT, services, and education will see enhanced access to US markets, particularly benefiting Indian talent.
  3. Under it, India has allowed US firms to participate in government tenders, offering them Class Two status under ‘Make in India’ rules.

Which of the statements given above are incorrect?


Ques:9

Consider the following statements with reference to BS-VI Emission Norms

  1. It was implemented from the year 2020.
  2. The Bharat Stage (BS) are emission standards instituted by the Government of India.
  3. The Environment Ministry is responsible for deciding the fuel standard in the country and the Central Pollution Control Board implements these standards.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?


Ques:10

Consider the following statements

Statement 1: A Double Contribution Convention agreement is a type of social security agreement between India and UK.

Statement 2: The pact would help avoid double contribution to social security funds by Indian professionals working for a limited period in Britain.

Statement 3: India has social security agreements with countries like Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, France, Denmark, South Korea, and the Netherlands.

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