Q. 11. Consider the following events:
1. Reduction of voting age from 21 to 18 years of age.
2. Sikkim becomes full-fledged state of Indian Union.
3. Judgment in the case of Minerva Mills Ltd. and Ors. vs Union of India and Ors.
4. Removal of right to property from the list of fundamental rights.
Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?
(A) 4-1-2-3
(B) 3-2-1-4
(C) 2-4-3-1
(D) 3-2-4-1
Answer:
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Q. 12. With reference to the Resolutions in the Parliament of India, consider the following statements:
1. All motions are resolutions but not all resolutions are motions.
2. All the motions are not necessarily put to vote in the House.
3. A statutory resolution can be moved by a Minister or by a Private member.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
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Q. 13. ‘Hardpans’ are formed in dry areas as a result of:
(A) Sand dune formation
(B) Glacial undercutting of rock slopes
(C) Groundwater brought up to the surface by capillary action
(D) Erosional action of the wind
Answer:
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Q. 14. Consider the following:
1. Iron
2. Oxygen
3. Aluminium
4. Silicon
Which of the following is the correct order of the above elements in order of their decreasing composition in Earth’s Crust?
(A) 2-3-4-1
(B) 1-4-3-2
(C) 2-4-3-1
(D) 1-3-4-2
Answer:
Explanation:
Q. 15. Consider the following statements regarding the propagation of earthquake waves:
Statement-I: The S-waves create troughs and crests in the materials through which they pass.
Statement-II: The direction of vibration of S-waves is parallel to the wave direction.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(A) Both Statement-1 and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.
(B) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.
(C) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.
(D) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.
Answer:
Explanation: