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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs):
1. The 74th World Health Assembly declared June 30 as ‘World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day.
2. India experiences the world’s largest absolute burden of several major NTDs.
3. NTD are communicable diseases that prevail in tropical and subtropical countries.Correct
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
(b)2 and 3 are correct and 1 is incorrect.
Accepting the proposal of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), 74th World Health Assembly declared
January 30 as ‘World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
India does experience the world’s largest absolute burden of several major NTDs, however, India has already
eliminated many NTDs like guinea worm, trachoma, and yaws. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
NTD are communicable diseases that prevail in tropical and subtropical countries and affect more than one
billion people. Worldwide, around 149 countries and territories are affected by at least one NTD. Therefore,
statement 3 is also correct.Incorrect
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
(b)2 and 3 are correct and 1 is incorrect.
Accepting the proposal of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), 74th World Health Assembly declared
January 30 as ‘World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
India does experience the world’s largest absolute burden of several major NTDs, however, India has already
eliminated many NTDs like guinea worm, trachoma, and yaws. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
NTD are communicable diseases that prevail in tropical and subtropical countries and affect more than one
billion people. Worldwide, around 149 countries and territories are affected by at least one NTD. Therefore,
statement 3 is also correct. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 pointsWith reference to the Indian National Satellite (INSAT) system, consider the following statements:
1. It is the Earth observatory satellite system of India under which satellites are placed in the Low
Earth orbit.
2. Services of telecommunications, weather forecasting, disaster warning and search and rescue
operations are provided by these satellites.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrectCorrect
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
(a)1 only
The Indian National Satellite (INSAT) system is one of the largest domestic communication
satellite systems in the Asia:Pacific region with most of the operational communication satellites
placed in Geo:stationary orbit/Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. Established in 1983 with
commissioning of INSAT:1B, the latest satellite in this constellation was launched in January 2020
called the GSAT:30 in the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). Thus statement 1 is incorrect.
The INSAT system with more than 200 transponders in the C, Extended C and Ku:bands provides
services to telecommunications, television broadcasting, satellite news gathering,societal
applications, weather forecasting, disaster warning and Search and Rescue operations. Thus
statement 2 is correct.Incorrect
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
(a)1 only
The Indian National Satellite (INSAT) system is one of the largest domestic communication
satellite systems in the Asia:Pacific region with most of the operational communication satellites
placed in Geo:stationary orbit/Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. Established in 1983 with
commissioning of INSAT:1B, the latest satellite in this constellation was launched in January 2020
called the GSAT:30 in the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). Thus statement 1 is incorrect.
The INSAT system with more than 200 transponders in the C, Extended C and Ku:bands provides
services to telecommunications, television broadcasting, satellite news gathering,societal
applications, weather forecasting, disaster warning and Search and Rescue operations. Thus
statement 2 is correct. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 pointsWith reference to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), consider the following statements:
1. It was established on the recommendations of the Santhanam Committee.
2. It operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Correct Answer: A
• Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect. The establishment of the CBI was recommended by
the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption (1962-1964).
• Statement 2 is incorrect. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was set up in 1963 by a resolution
of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Later, it was transferred to the Ministry of Personnel and now it enjoys
the status of an attached office. The Special Police Establishment (which looked into vigilance cases)
setup in 1941 was also merged with the CBI.
• Hence, It operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.Incorrect
Correct Answer: A
• Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect. The establishment of the CBI was recommended by
the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption (1962-1964).
• Statement 2 is incorrect. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was set up in 1963 by a resolution
of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Later, it was transferred to the Ministry of Personnel and now it enjoys
the status of an attached office. The Special Police Establishment (which looked into vigilance cases)
setup in 1941 was also merged with the CBI.
• Hence, It operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following is/are non-constitutional body/bodies?
1. Central Vigilance Commission
2. Statement Public Service Commission
3. Joint State Public Service Commission
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Correct
Correct Answer: C
•Options 1 and 3 are correct. Option 2 is incorrect. The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) and Joint
State Public Service Commission (JSPSC) are statutory bodies.
• The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is an apex Indian governmental body created in 1964 to
address governmental corruption.
• In 2003, the Parliament enacted a law conferring statutory status on the CVC. It has the status of an
autonomous body, free of control from any executive authority, charged with monitoring all vigilance
activity under the Central Government of India, advising various authorities in central Government
organizations in planning, executing, reviewing and reforming their vigilance work.
• The Constitution makes a provision for the establishment of a Joint State Public Service Commission
(JSPSC) for two or more states. While the UPSC and the SPSC are created directly by the Constitution, a
JSPSC can be created by an act of Parliament on the request of the state legislatures concerned. Thus, a
JSPSC is a statutory and not a constitutional body.
• The State Public Service Commission is a constitutional body.Incorrect
Correct Answer: C
•Options 1 and 3 are correct. Option 2 is incorrect. The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) and Joint
State Public Service Commission (JSPSC) are statutory bodies.
• The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is an apex Indian governmental body created in 1964 to
address governmental corruption.
• In 2003, the Parliament enacted a law conferring statutory status on the CVC. It has the status of an
autonomous body, free of control from any executive authority, charged with monitoring all vigilance
activity under the Central Government of India, advising various authorities in central Government
organizations in planning, executing, reviewing and reforming their vigilance work.
• The Constitution makes a provision for the establishment of a Joint State Public Service Commission
(JSPSC) for two or more states. While the UPSC and the SPSC are created directly by the Constitution, a
JSPSC can be created by an act of Parliament on the request of the state legislatures concerned. Thus, a
JSPSC is a statutory and not a constitutional body.
• The State Public Service Commission is a constitutional body. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Advocate General of the State, consider the following statements:
1. He is appointed by the governor but can be removed from office only by the President of India.
2. He enjoys all the privileges and immunities available to the member of the state assembly.
3. He is the highest law officer in the state.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Correct Answer: C
Statements 2 and 3 are correct.
• The advocate general is appointed by the governor. He holds office during the pleasure of the
governor. This means that he may be removed by the governor at any time. The term of office of the
advocate general is not fixed by the Constitution. Further, the Constitution does not contain the
procedure and grounds for his removal. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
• He enjoys all the privileges and immunities that are available to a member of the state legislature. He
has the right to speak and to take part in the proceedings of both the Houses of the state legislature or
any committee of the state legislature of which he may be named a member, but without a right to
vote. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• Advocate General of the State corresponds to the Attorney General of India and he is the highest law
officer in the state. Hence, statement 3 is correct.Incorrect
Correct Answer: C
Statements 2 and 3 are correct.
• The advocate general is appointed by the governor. He holds office during the pleasure of the
governor. This means that he may be removed by the governor at any time. The term of office of the
advocate general is not fixed by the Constitution. Further, the Constitution does not contain the
procedure and grounds for his removal. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
• He enjoys all the privileges and immunities that are available to a member of the state legislature. He
has the right to speak and to take part in the proceedings of both the Houses of the state legislature or
any committee of the state legislature of which he may be named a member, but without a right to
vote. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• Advocate General of the State corresponds to the Attorney General of India and he is the highest law
officer in the state. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
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