Q139. “Lake Kariba” located in central Africa in Zambezi River basin was in News due to
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(a) Eutrophication
21%
(b) Restoration
45%
(c) Drought
13%
(d) Turnover Conditions
Q140. Cartagena protocol is related to
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(a) ODS
36%
(b) Bioconcentration
38%
(c) Biosafety
15%
(d) Biomagnifications
Q241. In the case of Hussainara Khatoon v. State of Bihar (1979), the Supreme Court emphasized the importance of:
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A. Right to education
54%
B. Speedy trial and legal aid
19%
C. Right to vote
19%
D. Internet as a fundamental right
Q242. The Constitution guarantees legal aid as part of which fundamental right?
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A. Article 19 – Right to Freedom
56%
B. Article 21 – Right to Life and Personal Liberty
37%
C. Article 22 – Protection against arbitrary arrest
4%
D. Article 25 – Freedom of Religion
Q243. Which of the following is not a function of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)?
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A. Spreading legal literacy
10%
B. Organizing legal awareness camps
62%
C. Appointing High Court judges
19%
D. Setting up Lok Adalats
Q244. The RTI Act derives its enforceability from which Fundamental Right?
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A. Article 14 – Right to Equality
72%
B. Article 19(1)(a) – Freedom of speech and expression
8%
C. Article 21 – Right to Life
4%
D. Article 32 – Constitutional Remedies
Q245. The primary diplomatic issue straining India-Canada ties in recent years has been:
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A. Oil trade disputes
14%
B. Canada’s visa restrictions for Indians
86%
C. Allegations of Canadian politicians supporting separatist elements
0%
D. Disagreements over climate policy
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Q246. What is the primary objective of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989?
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A) To regulate employment opportunities for SCs and STs
68%
B) To prevent atrocities against SCs and STs and establish Special Courts for trial
11%
C) To outline administrative functions of SCs and STs
5%
D) To promote higher education among SCs and STs
Q247. Under Section 5 of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, what is the minimum mandatory punishment for subsequent convictions?
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A) Six months of imprisonment
27%
B) One year of imprisonment
33%
C) Two years of imprisonment
0%
D) No mandatory minimum punishment
Q248. What is the primary objective of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act at the state level?
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a) To allow unlimited borrowing by states
87%
b) To ensure fiscal discipline by setting targets for deficits
13%
c) To centralize all state expenditures
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d) To eliminate all state taxes