MCQS
Q1:
With reference to the Election Commission of India, consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
- The Constitution has barred the retiring election commissioners from any further appointment by the government.
- The election commissioner cannot be removed from office without the recommendation of the chief election commissioner.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : b
Explanation
The Election Commission of India administers elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies in India, and the offices of the President and Vice President in the country (Article
324).
The Election Commission shall consist of the chief election commissioner and such number of other election commissioners, if any, as the President may from time to time fix.
Presently, it consists of the Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners. The Constitution has not prescribed the qualifications (legal, educational, administrative or judicial) of the members of the Election Commission.
The Constitution has not specified the term of the members of the Election Commission.
The Constitution has not debarred the retiring election commissioners from any further appointment by the government.
Any other election commissioner or a regional commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the recommendation of the chief election commissioner.
Q2:
Irula, Muduka and Kurumba tribes belong to which of the following states/region:
- Kerala
- Chhattisgarh
- Andaman and Nicobar
- Arunachal Pradesh
Answer : a
Explanation
‘Irula, Muduka and Kurumba’ tribes belong to India state of Kerala and reside in the Western ghats.
The Kerala State government is carrying out a unique programme called “Namath Basai” of teaching tribal children in their mother tongue.
It offers pre-recorded classes through a YouTube channel in three tribal languages in Attappady valley in Palakkad District Kerala.
These languages belong to the Irula, Muduka and Kurumba tribes. Kurumba Tribe
Q3:
With reference to Indian Bison, consider the following statements and choose the correct option
- It is endemic to North-East India.
- Its IUCN status is vulnerable.
- It is the tallest species of wild cattle.
- 1 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- Neither 1 and 2
Answer : b
Explanation
Indian Bison or Gaur is native to South and Southeast Asia. In India, they are found in Nagarhole, Bandipur, Masinagudi National Parks and BR Hills.
Conservation Status of Indian Bison:
Vulnerable in IUCN Red List.
It is also included in the Schedule I of the Wild Life Protection Act, 1972.
It is the tallest species of wild cattle found in India and largest extant bovine.
Q4:
With reference to flavonoids molecules, consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
- They can be derived from plants.
- They are used in treatment of cancer.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : a
Explanation
Recently, scientists have found the first synthetic route for producing flavonoids molecules related to the treatment of tuberculosis and chikungunya.
These molecules have so far been isolated from plants only and are found to inhibit tuberculosis and chikungunya. Flavonoids are part of the polyphenol class of phytonutrients (plant chemicals) found in almost all fruits and vegetables. Along with carotenoids (organic pigments), they are responsible for the vivid colours in fruits and vegetables.
Polyphenols have historically been used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine and are associated with skin protection, brain function, blood sugar and blood pressure regulation.
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Q5:
With reference to ‘Harit Path’ mobile app, which of the following is/are correct?
- It has been developed by the National Highway Authority of India.
- It aims to monitor species details of every plant along the national highways.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both of them
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : c
Explanation
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has developed a mobile App, ‘Harit Path’ to facilitate creation of Green Highways across the country.
The app has been developed by NHAI to monitor location, growth, species details and more for each and every plant under all plantation projects along the national highways.
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