Consider the following sentences regarding Special Economic Zones (SEZ)

1. SEZs are delineated duty free region which is deemed to be a foreign territory.

2. Any public/ private/ joint sector/ State government / foreign agency can set up SEZs in India.

3. SEZs are exempt from labour laws.

Choose the correct statement/s

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 only

C) 1 only

D) 1, 2 and 3

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Consider the following sentences regarding Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)

1. It is a statutory body.

2. It is chaired by a government official of the rank of Secretary or Chief Secretary.

3. The chairperson will hold the post for three years or until s/he attains the age of 70 years

4. Stubble burning is a criminal act in India.

Choose the correct statement/s

A) 1, 2 and 3 only

B) 2, 3 and 4 only

C) 1, 3 and 4 only

D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Consider the following sentences regarding parliamentary session

1. A ‘session’ of Parliament is the period between the first sitting of a House and its prorogation.

2. Parliament should meet at least twice a year as per Article 85.

3. The Constitution does not specify when or for how many days Parliament should meet.

Choose the correct statement/s

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 3

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Foreign funding of persons in India is regulated under FCRA Act and is implemented by the

A) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

B) Ministry of External Affairs

C) Ministry of Home Affairs

D) Ministry of Finance

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Consider the following sentences regarding Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR)

1. Strategic petroleum reserves are huge stockpiles of refined and ready to use oil 

2. They can be built in Public Private Partnership mode in India.

3. As per the International Energy Agency (IEA) a member country has an obligation to hold emergency oil stocks equivalent to at least 90 days of net oil imports.

Choose the correct statement/s

A) 3 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 3

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Consider the following sentences regarding Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020

1. The FCRA Act bars public servants from receiving foreign contributions.

2. Foreign contributions can be received only in an account designated by the bank as FCRA account.

3. A normal Individual is permitted to accept foreign contributions without permission of MHA.

Choose the correct statement/s

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 3

Gilgit-Baltistan is one of the disputed territories of India which shares border with the following countries

1. Pakistan

2. Afghanistan

3. China

Choose the correct statement/s

A) 1 only

B) 1 and 2 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 3

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Consider the following sentences regarding Additional Judges of a High Court.

1. An additional judge of a high court cannot be appointed for more than two years.

2. Both the additional or acting judge cannot hold office after attaining the age of 62 years.

Choose the correct statement/s

A) 1 only

B) 2 only

C) both

D) none

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Consider the following sentences regarding High Court judges

1. Transfer of High Court judges can be resorted in public interest and by way of punishment both.

2. Judicial Review can be done to check arbitrariness in transfer of High Court judges.

3. Any citizen of the concerned state can challenge arbitrariness in transfer of High Court judges in public interest.

Choose the correct statement/s

A) 2 and 3 only

B) 2 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 3

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