Q. 41. As per National Biofuel policy 2018, the target for Biodiesel blending is 5% by 2030. Regarding Biofuel the correct statement(s) is/are
I. It is chemically similar to diesel.
II. It is produced through trans-esterification
III. It’s performance improves with the decline of temperature.
Choose from the given below:-
(A) i and iii
(B) ii only
(C) ii and iii
(D) i only
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Q. 42. Consider the following statements about the CAG:
I. The CAG holds office during the pleasure of the President.
II. The salary, allowances and pension of CAG is charged expenditure.
III. The CAG presents its report to the Prime Minister.
IV. The CAG is the custodian of public purse.
Which of the statements are NOT correct:
(A) i and ii.
(B) ii and iii.
(C) i and iii.
(D) iii and iv.
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Q. 43. Consider the following statements:
I. A judge of Supreme Court can be removed by the President on the passing of a resolution by a majority of not less than $2/3^{rd}$ of the total strength of the Houses of the Parliament.
II. A resolution for the removal of a judge of Supreme Court can be introduced only in the House of People.
III. A judge of Supreme Court can be removed on the grounds of proved misbehavior or incapacity.
Which of the statements are correct?
(A) Only ii
(B) Only iii
(C) i and iii
(D) ii and iii
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Q. 44. Which of the following statement is not correct?
(A) A money bill can be introduced only in the lower House.
(B) The money bill has to be passed by a special majority.
(C) The Rajya Sabha cannot amend a money bill.
(D) Appropriation bill and finance bills are money bills and are passed accordingly.
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Q. 45. Which of the following is not mentioned in Part IX of the Constitution?
(A) Gram Sabha.
(B) State Election Commission.
(C) District Planning Committee.
(D) State Finance Commission.
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Q. 46. Who among the following participate in the election of the President of India?
I. Members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
II. Elected Members of Legislative Councils
III. Elected members of the legislative Assembly of Delhi
Choose the correct answer using the following codes:
(A) i and ii
(B) ii and iii.
(C) Only iii
(D) All of the above
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Q. 47. Which one of the following is correct about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
(A) The title of the goals is Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
(B) These goals were established by the United Nations Development Programme.
(C) SDGs are eight socio-demographic goals with specific targets and indicators.
(D) These goals to be achieved by 2025.
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Q. 48. Which one of the following statement is not correct?
(A) The share of agriculture in GDP and employment has been declining, since independence.
(B) Presently, the share of the agricultural sector in GDP is insignificant.
(C) The level of productivity in the agricultural sector is very low.
(D) Agricultural sector is the largest employer in the economy.
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Q. 49. Match the following loans of banks and their default period.
List-I
a. Non-Performing Assets
b. Special Mention Accounts
c. Substandard assets
d. Doubtful Assets
List-II
i. Up to 90 days
ii. Over 90 days
iii. Less than 12 months
iv. Over 12 months
(A) a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii
(B) a-i, b-ii, c-iv, d-iii
(C) a-ii, b-i, c-iii, d-iv
(D) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
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Q. 50. Consider the following.
i. There will be no need for getting a Vote-on-Account
ii. It will bring in more efficiency, as public expenditure will start from first day of the financial year
iii. As per the Article 112 of the Constitution of India, the Annual Financial Statement must be finally passed by the Parliament before commencement of every financial year.
iv. It will provide comprehensive revenue and expenditure data for making projections for the forthcoming year.
Which of these are impacts of preponement of the presentation of Union Budget to 1st February?
(A) i and ii
(B) iii and iv
(C) i, ii and iii
(D) All of the above
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