Insights Revision Plan for Prelims 2016: Test – 29

Recently, a sculpture of Chandesvarar, believed to belong to 10th century AD,was found near Tiruchi. It belongs to which dynasty?

With reference to the Maharashtra Hindu Place of Worship (Entry Authorisation) Act, 1956, consider the following statements

1. According to this Act, if any temple or person prohibits any person from entering a temple then he or she faces a six-month imprisonment
2. The Maharashtra High Court has pronounced this Act unconstitutional in its recent verdict

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

International World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. Which Summit/Conference recommended it?

Superflares are typically found on/in

With reference to The Ethics Committee of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements

1. It is an ad hoc committee
2. It examines every complaint relating to unethical conduct of a member referred to it

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Sutlej Yamuna link canal dispute is between

The Medical Council of India (MCI) is

With reference to India’s first international financial services centre (IFSC), consider the following statements:

1. An IFSC caters to customers outside the jurisdiction of the domestic economy
2. An IFSC can be set up in an SEZ

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to combined braking system (CBS) , consider the following statements:

1. It has been made compulsory for all two-wheelers in India
2. In CBS, both front and rear brakes on a motorcycle are linked

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to the National Court of Appeal(NCA), consider the following statements:

1. The Supreme Court has proposed setting up of NCA regional benches in Chennai, Mumbai and Kolkata to act as final court of justice in dealing with appeals from the decisions of the High Courts and tribunals
2. The Union government has agreed to set up NCA in different parts of the country

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Swine Flu is caused by

Rotavirus infection causes

The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is an international organization involving a group of countries in South Asia and South East Asia. Which of the following countries is NOT one of its members?

With reference to Uridashi Masala bonds, consider the following statements:

1. They are issued by RBI
2. These are sold to Japanese household investors

Which of the above statements is/are correct?