UPSC Level 1 Prelims Quiz #73

Hemant Bhatt is a B. Tech from Pantnagar University and has studied Social Sciences at SciencesPo, Paris. He teaches at Oracle IAS, Dehradun.
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#1. Consider the following statements on Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC): 1. BIMSTEC has seven members —Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand. 2. BIMSTEC provides a link between South Asia and South East Asia by way of economic cooperation and linkages in identified areas of cooperation. 3. BIMSTEC was rechristened as BISTEC in the year 2014. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 only

2 only

1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 3

#2. . Consider the following statements about local government in India: 1. Article 40 of Indian Constitution provides for the State to organize village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to make them function as units of self-government. 2. The 73rd and 74th Constitution Amendments inserted Part IX and IX A in the Constitution. 3. The provisions in Parts IX and IX A of Indian Constitution are more or less parallel and analogous. 4. The 73rd Constitution Amendment is applicable to all states irrespective of size of population. Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 3 only

3 and 4 only

1, 2, 3 and 4

#3. Consider the following statements on SAFTA: 1. SAFTA is a trade liberalisation programme among the South-Eastern countries of Asia. 2. According to SAFTA, the Ministerial Council shall meet at least once every year or molt often as and when considered necessary by the Contracting States. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

#4. Which of the following about the principles of Panchsheel are correct? 1. These are a set of five principles governing relations between States 2. The assumption of Panchsheel was that newly independent States after decolonization would be able to develop a new and more principled approach to international relations 3. The first formal codification in treaty form was done in an agreement between China and India Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

1 and 3 only

#5. Which of the statements given below about the Mughal rule in India is false?

Peasant communities were a united and homogeneous group

There was an abundance of food grain

The State encouraged those crops that brought in more revenue

Most regions produced two crops in a year

#6. Consider the following statements about State Election Commission: 1. The State Election Commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor of the State. 2. The State Election Commission shall have the power of even preparing the electoral rolls besides the power of superintendence, direction .and control of election to the panchayats. 3. The State Election Commissioner cannot be removed in any manner from his office until he demits himself or completes his tenure. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1, 2 and 3

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 only

#7. The Ghadar party, formed in the USA, was determined to start a revolt in India. Which among the following provinces did the party choose to begin its armed revolt?

Punjab

Bengal

United Provinces

Bihar

#8. Consider the following statements relating to the World Trade Organization (WTO) : 1. The WTO deals with the global rules of trade between nations. 2. The goal of the WTO is to help producers of goods and services, exporters, and importers conduct their business. 3. The WTO, which is a successor body of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, came into being following the Uruguay Round of Negotiations. 4. The WTO distances itself in framing of rules on trade in intellectual property rights. Which of the statements given above are correct?

1, 2 and 3

2, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 4

1 and 3 only

#9. Consider the following statements about SAARC: 1. The SAARC Secretariat is located at Kathmandu. 2. The Secretariat is headed by the Secretary General, who is appointed by the Council of Ministers from Member States in alphabetical order for a three year term. 3. The Secretary General is assisted by eight Directors on deputation from the Member States. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

1 and 3 only

#10. Which of the following statements about Indian Judiciary is not correct?

The Constitution of India has not provided for double system of courts as in the United States

The organization of the subordinate judiciary in India varies slightly from State to State

Every State in India has separate High Court

The Supreme Court has issued direction to constitute an All India Judicial Service to bring about uniformity in designation of officers in criminal and civil side

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Hemant Bhatt is a B. Tech from Pantnagar University and has studied Social Sciences at SciencesPo, Paris. He teaches at Oracle IAS, Dehradun.
He is a bibliophile and a fitness enthusiast.