Quiz 2021: Prelims Power Play 20 November 2021

1. Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India :

1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code
2. Organizing village Panchayats
3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas
4. Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities

Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?

2. Consider the following pairs

Species                  Habitat

1. Boto     –           Yangtze  River
2. Susu     –          Ganges  River
3. Bhulan –          Indus River

Which of the above pair is/are correctly matched?

3. Consider the following pairs about laws in India

1. A law once legislated by the parliament can only be repealed by another law and not by ordinance.
2. A law can be repealed only in its entirety and not in parts.
3. A sunset clause leads to automatic repeal of laws after the sun set period.

Which of the above is /are correct? Select the correct pairs from the code given below:

4. Amazon rainforest is facing unprecedented fires in last few decades. It is spread in how many countries

5. Consider the following statements about “monitor lizard”

1. It is adaptable to a range of habitats hence the threat of habitat degradation is relatively less prominent.
2. The species is listed under the “Endangered” category on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List.
3. Species under Schedule I of WPA are prohibited to be hunted throughout India and monitor lizard is protected under Schedule I of WPA.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?