Questions (100)
Q1CSE2012
In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the role/power of Gram Sabha?
- Gram Sabha has the power to prevent alienation of land in the Scheduled Areas
- Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest produce
- Recommendation of Gram Sabha is required for granting prospecting licence or mining lease for any mineral in the Scheduled Areas
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 only
- B 1 and 2 only ✓
- C 2 and 3 only
- D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Polity & Governance › Local Government
Q2CSE2012
In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an adjournment motion is
- A to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance ✓
- B to let opposition members collect information from the ministers
- C to allow a reduction of specific amount in demand for grant
- D to postpone the proceedings to check the inappropriate or violent behaviour on the part of some members
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Polity & Governance › Parliament & Legislature
Q3CSE2012
How does National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) help in protecting the Indian agriculture?
- NBA checks the biopiracy and protects the indigenous and traditional genetic resources
- NBA directly monitors and supervises the scientific research on genetic modification of crop plants
- Application for Intellectual Property Rights related to genetic/biological resources cannot be made without the approval of NBA
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 only
- B 2 and 3 only
- C 1 and 3 only ✓
- D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Environment & Ecology › Environmental Governance & Law
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