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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Who decides any other place as seat of Supreme Court other than Delhi?
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(d) Chief Justice of India with the approval of the President
• The Constitution declares Delhi as the seat of Supreme Court – but it also authorises the Chief Justice of India to appoint other place or places as set of Supreme Court.
• The Chief Justice of India can take decision in this regard only with the approval of the President.
• This provision is only optional and not compulsory.
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(d) Chief Justice of India with the approval of the President
• The Constitution declares Delhi as the seat of Supreme Court – but it also authorises the Chief Justice of India to appoint other place or places as set of Supreme Court.
• The Chief Justice of India can take decision in this regard only with the approval of the President.
• This provision is only optional and not compulsory.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the power sector in India, consider the following statements:
1. India is the world’s fifth-largest electricity producer.
2. Coal-fired power plants account for over 65% of India’s installed power generation capacity.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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(a) 1 and 2 only
India is indeed the world’s fifth-largest electricity producer.
Coal-fired power plants dominate India’s power generation, accounting for over 65% of the installed capacity.
The National Solar Mission aims to achieve 100 GW of solar power by 2022, but this target is part of India’s broader goal of 450 GW of renewable energy by 2030
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(a) 1 and 2 only
India is indeed the world’s fifth-largest electricity producer.
Coal-fired power plants dominate India’s power generation, accounting for over 65% of the installed capacity.
The National Solar Mission aims to achieve 100 GW of solar power by 2022, but this target is part of India’s broader goal of 450 GW of renewable energy by 2030
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements about urbanization in India is/are correct?
1. According to the 2011 Census, the urban population in India was about 31.2% of the total population.
2. Urbanization in India is primarily driven by industrialization and better job opportunities in urban areas.
3. The Smart Cities Mission is an initiative by the Government of India to promote sustainable and inclusive urban development.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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(d) 1, 2, and 3
Statement 1 is correct. According to the 2011 Census, the urban population in India was about 31.2% of the total population.
Statement 2 is correct. Urbanization in India is driven by factors such as industrialization, better job opportunities, and improved living standards in urban areas.
Statement 3 is correct. The Smart Cities Mission is a government initiative aimed at promoting sustainable and inclusive urban development.
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(d) 1, 2, and 3
Statement 1 is correct. According to the 2011 Census, the urban population in India was about 31.2% of the total population.
Statement 2 is correct. Urbanization in India is driven by factors such as industrialization, better job opportunities, and improved living standards in urban areas.
Statement 3 is correct. The Smart Cities Mission is a government initiative aimed at promoting sustainable and inclusive urban development.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding organ donation in India:
1. The Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994, regulates the removal, storage, and transplantation of human organs for therapeutic purposes
2. This Act prohibits commercial dealings in human organs.
3. The National Organ Transplantation Guidelines, 2023, allow individuals above 65 years of age to receive organs from deceased donors.
How many of the statements is/are correct?
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(c) All three statements are correct
India conducts the third highest number of organ transplants in the world. The domicile requirement for organ recipients has been abolished in India.
The Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994, indeed regulates the removal, storage, and transplantation of human organs for therapeutic purposes and prohibits commercial dealings in human organs.
The National Organ Transplantation Guidelines, 2023, allow individuals above 65 years of age to receive organs from deceased donors.
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(c) All three statements are correct
India conducts the third highest number of organ transplants in the world. The domicile requirement for organ recipients has been abolished in India.
The Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994, indeed regulates the removal, storage, and transplantation of human organs for therapeutic purposes and prohibits commercial dealings in human organs.
The National Organ Transplantation Guidelines, 2023, allow individuals above 65 years of age to receive organs from deceased donors.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding India’s socio-economic performance during the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” period:
1. India’s GDP per capita has shown a significant increase, placing it among the top five G20 nations.
2. The Human Development Index (HDI) of India has improved, but it still ranks lower than the global average.
3. India’s life expectancy has surpassed the global average, reflecting significant improvements in healthcare.
4. The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for women in India has seen a substantial increase, placing it above the global average.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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(b) Only 2nd Statement is correct
In terms of per capita GDP, Mexico, South Africa, India and Indonesia rank lower than the world average. India , despite of improvement over the years , is still at the bottom in G20 group with per capita GDP of 1592 USD, about one tenth of the world average of 10157 (USD) (Statement 1 is incorrect)
After a drop in 2021, India’s HDI value increases from 0.633 to 0.644 in 2022, placing the country in the medium human development category. With a Gender Inequality Index value of 0.437 in 2022, India has shown progress and fares better than the global average of 0.462 and the South Asian average of 0.478 (Statement 2 is correct)
The life expectancy for India in 2023 was 70.42 years, a 0.33% increase from 2022. The life expectancy for India in 2022 was 70.19 years, a 0.33% increase from 2021. The life expectancy for India in 2021 was 69.96 years, a 0.33% increase from 2020.
According to the United Nations, the global average life expectancy in 2024 is 73.33 years. (Statement 4 is incorrect)
India’s female labor force participation rate (LFPR) was 32.8% for women aged 15 and above, and 35.6% for women aged 15–59. This is much lower than the male LFPR, which is 77.2% for women aged 15 and above, and 81.8% for women aged 15–59.
The global average female labor force participation rate (LFPR) was 49% according to the World Bank. This is a decline from 50.9% in 1990 (Statement 4 is incorrect)
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(b) Only 2nd Statement is correct
In terms of per capita GDP, Mexico, South Africa, India and Indonesia rank lower than the world average. India , despite of improvement over the years , is still at the bottom in G20 group with per capita GDP of 1592 USD, about one tenth of the world average of 10157 (USD) (Statement 1 is incorrect)
After a drop in 2021, India’s HDI value increases from 0.633 to 0.644 in 2022, placing the country in the medium human development category. With a Gender Inequality Index value of 0.437 in 2022, India has shown progress and fares better than the global average of 0.462 and the South Asian average of 0.478 (Statement 2 is correct)
The life expectancy for India in 2023 was 70.42 years, a 0.33% increase from 2022. The life expectancy for India in 2022 was 70.19 years, a 0.33% increase from 2021. The life expectancy for India in 2021 was 69.96 years, a 0.33% increase from 2020.
According to the United Nations, the global average life expectancy in 2024 is 73.33 years. (Statement 4 is incorrect)
India’s female labor force participation rate (LFPR) was 32.8% for women aged 15 and above, and 35.6% for women aged 15–59. This is much lower than the male LFPR, which is 77.2% for women aged 15 and above, and 81.8% for women aged 15–59.
The global average female labor force participation rate (LFPR) was 49% according to the World Bank. This is a decline from 50.9% in 1990 (Statement 4 is incorrect)
