QUIZ 29

1-With reference to the ‘Money Bill’, consider the following statements:

1. It can be introduced in the Lok Sabha by a Minister only.
2. The President of India not enjoys ‘Suspensive Veto’ over the Money Bill.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A-1 only

B-2 only

C-Both 1 and 2

D-Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

• The Money Bill can beintroduced only in the Lok Sabha and not in the Rajya Sabha. It can be introduced only by a Minister unlike Ordinary Bill, which can be introduced either by a Minister or by a Private Member. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• The President exercises Suspensive veto when he returns a bill for reconsideration of the Parliament. The President does not possess this veto in the case of money bills.He can either give his assent to a money bill or withhold his assent to a money bill but cannot return it for reconsideration of the Parliament. Hence, option c is the correct answer.

 

2-With reference to Hornbill, consider the following statements

1. Hornbill is the state bird of Arunachal Pradesh and Kerala.
2. Its IUCN status is Vulnerable.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A-1 only

B-2 only

C-Both 1 and 2

D-Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

• Hornbill is the state bird ofArunachal Pradesh and Kerala. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• It is Vulnerableunder the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

 

3-With reference to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), consider the following statements:

1. Dhebar Commission Report created Primitive Tribal Groups as a separate category which was later renamed as PVTGs.
2. The scheme of Development of PVTGs is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme in the ratio of 90:10.
3. Which of the statements given above is/are INCORRECT?

A-1 only

B-2 only

C-Both 1 and 2

D-Neither 1 nor 2

 

Explanation

• In 1973,the Dhebar Commission created Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) as a separate category, who are less developed among the tribal groups. In 2006, the Government of India renamed the PTGs as PVTGs. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• 100% grants-in-aidare made available to States as per the provisions of the scheme of Development of PVTGs. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
• Hence, option A is the correct answer

 

4-Global Climate Risk Index is released by

A-World Bank

B-World Economic Forum

C-Germanwatch

D-UNDP

Explanation

• The Global Climate Risk Index is released by the international environmental think tank ‘Germanwatch’.The index analyses the extent to which countries and regions have been affected by the impacts of weather-related loss events (storms, floods)

 

5-What is Operation Trident?

A-Indian Navy’s counter-attack on the Karachi harbour during the Indo-Pakistan war

B-India’s support to Bangladesh in its liberation

C-A joint exercise between the Indian army, navy and air force

D-An anti-maoist operation undertaken in Chattisgarh

Explanation

• Operation Tridentwas a counter-attack by Indian Navy on the Karachi harbour during the Indo-Pakistan war in 1971. India used anti-ship missiles for the first time during this operation and destroyed the Pakistani destroyer ship PNS Khaibar. Hence, option A is the correct answer.