Q. 36. With reference to the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, consider the following statements:
1. It made a provision for the mandatory creation of the Gram Sabha.
2. It provided for the direct elections for all three levels of Panchayati Raj institutions.
3. It reserved half of the seats in all Panchayat institutions for women.
4. Its provisions do not apply to the areas inhabited by the tribal populations.
Which of the above statements is correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1, 2 and 4 only
(C) 3 and 4 only
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Q. 37. With reference to Zonal Councils, consider the following statements:
1. They are statutory bodies established under the States Reorganisation Act of 1956.
2. The Prime Minister of India is the common chairperson of all the Zonal Councils.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q. 38. Consider the following statements with reference to the laterite soil:
1. It develops in areas with high temperatures and high rainfall.
2. It generally has a high humus content.
3. It is ideal for the growth of cashews.
4. It is commonly found in the hilly areas of Odisha and Assam.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
(A) Only one
(B) Only two
(C) Only three
(D) All four
Answer:
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Q. 39. Consider the following statements with reference to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF):
1. It is an inter-governmental policy-making and standard-setting body dedicated to combating money laundering and terrorist financing.
2. The blacklist includes the countries that support terror funding and money laundering activities.
3. At present, Israel, Pakistan and Afghanistan are included under the FATF blacklist. How many of the above statements is/are correct?
(A) Only one
(B) Only two
(C) All three
(D) None
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Q. 40. Consider the following statements with reference to the 5G technology:
1. It mainly works in the high-frequency band spectrum.
2. Its high-band spectrum offers extremely limited coverage and signal penetration strength.
3. 5G devices have lower power requirements as compared to 4G devices.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
Explanation: