Quiz 2021: Prelims Power Play 4 September 2021

1. With reference to ‘dugong’, a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is an herbivorous sea cow which survives of sea grass.
2. It is found along the entire coast of India
3. It is protected under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
4. The loss of seagrass beds due to ocean floor trawling is the most important factor behind dwindling dugong populations.

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

2. With reference to Chief Vigilance Officers of Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), consider the following statements:

1. Prior approval of the Commission for appointment of an officer as CVO.
2. Once an officer has worked as CVO in an organization, he should not go back as CVO to the same organization again;

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

3. Which of the following has the largest share in India’s forex reserves?

4. Vanniyars are one of the largest and most consolidated backward communities in the state of

5. Consider the following statements

1. President has the power to increase the number of judges of Supreme Court.
2. The strength of Supreme Court has been increased six times in the past.
3. Justice Fathima Beevi became the first judge to be appointed to the Supreme Court.
4. Till now no women has become the CJI.

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