A resolution approving the proclamation of which of the following emergency can be passed by simple majority only?

1. National emergency

2. State emergency

3. Financial emergency

Choose the correct statement/s

A) 1, 3

B) 1, 2

C) 2, 3

D) 1, 2, 3

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Consider the following sentences regarding president's rule

1. The president's rule can be revoked by president at any time by a subsequent proclamation which does not require the parliamentary approval.

2. During President's rule, Parliament cannot delegate the power to make laws for the state to any other body or authority unlike
during national emergency.

3. There is no maximum period prescribed for the operation of National Emergency unlike three years for the president's rule.

Choose the correct statement/s

A) 1, 3

B) 3 only

C) 2, 3

D) 1 only

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An alpha particle has

A) 2 protons and 3 neutrons

B) 2 protons and 2 neutrons

C) 1 protons and 2 neutrons

D) 2 protons and 1 neutrons

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Which of the following has been considered as the most Lethal disaster in India as per Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)

A) Earthquakes

B) Floods

C) Cyclones

D) Landslides

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Consider the following sentences regarding
Index of Industrial Production (IIP).

1. The highest weight is of the crude oil in this index.

2. It is compiled and published by the National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

3. It is published after every three month (quarterly).

4. The base Year for IIP is 2011-2012.

Choose the correct statement/s

A) 2, 3, 4

B) 2, 4

C) 1, 2

D) 1, 2, 4

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Match the following names of cyclones with the names they have been derived from

a. Cyclone TAUKTAE ------- 1. Jasmine

b. Cyclone YAAS ------- 2. Head of a snake

c. Cyclone NISAGRA ------- 3. Reptile

d. Cyclone Fani ------- 4. Natural

Choose the correct option

A) abcd
1342

B) abcd
1432

C) abcd
4132

D) abcd
3142

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Consider the following sentences

1. WPI is for goods only whereas CPI is for goods as well as services.

2. Inflation is measured in the first stage in WPI while the final stage in CPI.

3. WPI focuses on the prices of goods traded between business houses whereas CPI focuses on the prices of goods purchased by consumers.

Choose the correct statement/s

A) 1,3

B) 2, 3

C) 3 only

D) 1, 2, 3

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Read the following sentences about Gravity

1. Gravity can change the direction of light

2. Gravity can change the speed of light

Choose the correct statement/s

A) 1 only

B) 2 only

C) both

D) none

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