TEST 9

Try the following MCQs:

1. Which of the following countries enjoy observer status in SAARC ?
                 
                1. USA
                2. Australia
                3. Japan
                4. Canada

   Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :

(A) 1 and 3 only

(B) 1, 2 and 3 only

(C) 2 and 4 only

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

2. Which of the disease(s) are caused by a bacteria ?
       
                 1.  Tuberculosis
                 2.  Cholera
                 3.  Malaria
                 4.  Measles

    Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :

(A) 1 and 3 only

(B) 1 and 2 only

(C) 2 and 4 only

(D) 3 and 4 only

3. Which of the following is the correct decreasing order of the these
     regions in terms of productivity ?

(A) Polar regions-Tropical forests-Lakes

(B) Euphotic zone-Grasslands-Mangrove regions

(C) Tropical forests-Euphotic zone-Polar regions

(D) Mangrove regions-Lakes-Grasslands

4. In which of the following case(s), a joint sitting of both the houses of the
    Parliament can take place ?
         
                  1. To break the deadlock on an constitutional amendment bill.
                  2. To take up a resolution to declare financial emergency.
                  3. To take up a resolution for impeachment of the President.  

     Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :

(A) 1 only

(B) 1 and 2 only

(C) 2 and 3 only

(D) None of these

5. Who of the following is/are the ex-officio members of the Planning Commission ?

                  1. Agriculture Minister
                  2. Minister of State for Planning
                  3. Finance Minister
                  4. Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister

     Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :

(A) 1, 2 and 3 only

(B) 1 and 3 only

(C) 2 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

6. Consider the following statements :

                 1. UIDAI is an attached office of Ministry of Statistics and
                     Programme implementation.
                 2. Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister is an
                     attached office of the PMO.

     Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2