Insights Secure Prelims - 2014: MCQs On Current Events

1 May 2014

Today’s Questions

1. With reference to the Central Water Commission, consider the following statements

It undertakes construction work of any river valley development scheme on behalf of the Government of India or State Government concerned

It advises the Government of India with regard to all matters relating to the Inter-State water disputes

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a. 1 Only

b. 2 Only

c. Both

d. None

2. Consider the following statements with reference to International Women’s Day

Since 1910 it’s celebrated on March 8 to give solidarity to women across the globe to highlight gender inequality and seek equal rights

1917 February Revolution in Russia was initiated by the women celebrating Women’s Day on March 8

UN agencies have no role in coordinating International Women’s Day events

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a. 1 and 2 Only

b. 2 and 3 Only

c. 1 and 3 Only

d. All

3. With reference to political parties and elections in India, consider the following statements

In India, not only individuals, even associations can contest elections without getting registered by the Election Commission.

Registered political parties, can get recognition as `State Party’ or National Party’ subject to the fulfillment of the conditions prescribed by the Commission in the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA), as amended from time to time.

A recognized National or State party can have a maximum of 40 “Star campaigners”

If a party wins 2% of seats in the Lok Sabha (11 seats) from at least 3 different States, it can be recognized as a national party

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a. 1 and 4 Only

b. 2 and 3 Only

c. 1, 3 and 4 Only

d. All

4. With reference to Kannagi, a legendary women, consider the following statements

She is the central character of the Tamil epic Silapathikaram (100-300 CE)

One of Stree Shakti Puraskar (Women Power Award) awards is named after her

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

a. 1 Only

b. 2 Only

c. Both

d. None

5. Consider the following statements with reference to Booth Level Officer (BLO) in India

BLO assists eligible citizens to become voters and obtain voter card

BLO provides those different forms for addition, deletion and correction of Electoral Roll entries, carries out physical verification, and gives his/her report to Electoral Registration Officer (ERO)

Booth Level Officer (BLO) is a local Government/Semi-Government official, familiar with the local electors and generally a voter in the same polling area who assists in updating the roll using his local knowledge