Prelims Power Play 29 December 2022

1. Consider the following statements about Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve:

1. Silent Valley is part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
2. It includes the largest known population of two endangered animal species, namely the NilgiriTahr and the Lion-tailed macaque.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code given below:

2. Consider the following pairs

Pre monsoonal showers       –       States

1. KalBaisakh              –        West Bengal
2. Mango showers      –        Maharashtra
3. Cherry Blossoms    –        Assam
4. BardoliChheerha    –       Gujarat

How many of the above are correctly matched?

3. With respect to Lokpal Act consider the following statements:

1. According to the Act Lokpal will consist of a chairperson and a maximum of ten members.
2. Act specifies a time limit of 60 days for completion of inquiry and 6 months for completion of investigation.
3. The act has provisions for attachment and confiscation of property acquired by corrupt means, even while prosecution is pending.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements

1.   The writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is wider than that of the high court.
2.  The remedy under article 226 is discretionary and hence, a high court may refuse to exercise its writ jurisdiction.
3. Only the fundamental rights guaranteed by the constitution can be enforced under article 32 and not any other rights.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements regarding Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

1. FDI is an important source of debt finance for industry.
2. It includes majority foreign equity holding in Indian companies
3. Portfolio investment is part of FDI.

Which of the above statement is correct?