Q1: With reference to Bureau of Indian Standards Act, consider the following statements and choose the correct options :
- It provides for hallmarking of precious metal articles only.
- There is a provision for recall of the products that do not conform to the relevant Indian Standard.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : b
Explanation
Bureau of Indian Standards Act (BIS) provides provisions for making hallmarking of precious metal articles and many other products such as hardwares and electronics.
There is a provision for repair or recall, of the products (bearing Standard Mark) that do not conform to the relevant Indian Standard.
Q2: Consider the following statements regarding ‘Smallpox and choose the correct options
- It is a non-contagious disease caused by the Variola Virus.
- India has completely eradicated the smallpox in 2019.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : d
Explanation
Smallpox is a contagious disease caused by the Variola Virus (VARV). It transmits through the droplets released from coughing, sneezing, and face to face contact with an infected person.
One of the deadliest diseases known to mankind, it is also the only one to have been
eradicated by vaccination.
India was declared free of smallpox in the year 1977.
Q3: With reference to the powers of Governor, consider the following statements , choose the correct options :
- Governor has the discretion to summon, dissolve and prorogue the state legislative assembly.
- Article 163 of the Constitution limits the discretionary power of the Governor.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : b
Explanation
Article 174 of the Constitution authorizes the Governor to summon, dissolve and
prorogue the state legislative assembly. However, the Governor can exercise the above only as per Article 163 of the Constitution which says that the Governor acts on the aid and advice of
the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister.
Article 163 (1) essentially limits any discretionary power of the Governor only to cases where the Constitution expressly specifies that the Governor must act on his own and apply an independent mind.
The Governor can exercise his discretionary power under Article 174, when the chief minister has lost the support of the House and his strength is debatable.
Q4: Which of the following space probes are related to Mars?
- Al Amal
- Tianwen-1
- Phobos
- Perseverance
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 4 only
- 1, 2 and 4 only
- 1, 2, 3, 4
Answer : c
Explanation
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Mars Mission or ‘Hope’ or Al Amal is one of three missions launching to Mars in 2020..
Other two probes to Mars to be launched in 2020, belong to the USA and China. China will be launching an ambitious mission to Mars, Tianwen-1.
NASA’s Mars rover, Perseverance, with instruments to search for chemical signs of past life, is scheduled to launch on 30 July 2020. Phobos is one of the two moons of mars, another is named as Deimos.
Q5: With reference to ‘Dare to Dream 2.0’, consider the following statements:
- It is an innovation contest launched by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
- It aims to promote the innovators and startups for innovation in defence and aerospace technologies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : b
Explanation
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has launched an innovation contest ‘Dare to Dream 2.0’ on the 5th death anniversary of former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
The ‘Dare to Dream 2.0’ is an open challenge to promote the innovators and startups of the country, for innovation in defence and aerospace technologies in the country after the call of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
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