1. Consider the following statements with respect to Lepakshi Temple: 1. The original structure of the temple was built by Agastya and was rebuilt by the Chalukyas. 2. It is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India 3. It is an example of the Vijayanagara Architecture. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
2. Consider the following statements: 1. It is a waterfall on the Sharavati river in the Western Ghats. 2. It is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India. 3. The falls are fed by the water released from the Linganamkki Dam. Identify the waterfalls.
3. The term microlensing is associated with which of the following statements?
4. Consider the following statements regarding the recent supreme court verdict on eco-sensitive zones: 1. All places within ten kilometers of protected areas are referred to as ecosensitive zones (ESZ). 2. Each protected forest, which is a national park or wildlife sanctuary, must have an ESZ of a minimum of one km, starting from their demarcated boundaries. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
5. What is major purpose of the Daya Bay Reactor Neutrino Experiment?
6. The term Karakoram Anomaly often heard in news, refers to:
7. Consider the following statements regarding the Contingency fund of India: 1 The Constitution provides for the establishment and maintenance of Contingency Fund of India. 2 Like the Consolidate Fund, no money can be appropriated out of this fund except in accordance with a parliamentary law. 3 It is held by finance secretary on behalf of President. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
8. Section 11 of Representation of People’s Act, 1951, seen in news recently, relates to:
9. Which of the following statements regarding the Writs are correct? 1 Writs in Indian Constitution are borrowed from English Law. 2 Only President can empower any other court, apart from Supreme Court and High Courts, to issue writs. 3 Writ of Mandamus and Writ of Prohibition cannot be issued against a private individual. Select the correct option using the codes given below:
10. Consider the following statements regarding devices of parliamentary proceedings: 1 Unlike zero hour, calling attention motion is mentioned in the Rules of procedure. 2 Both zero hour and calling attention motion are Indian innovation in parliamentary procedure. 3 Point of Order is an extraordinary device that suspends the proceedings before the house. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
