1951: Railway and Telegraphy systems were introduced in India by:
(a) Lord Dalhousie
(b) Lord Cornwallis
(c) Lord Bentinck
(d) Lord Wellesley
1952: Survey of India is under the Ministry of
(a) Defence
(b) Environment and forests
(c) Home Affairs
(d) Science and Technology
1953: The SEZ Act, 2005 which came into effect in February 2006 has certain objectives. In this context, consider the following :
1. Development of infrastructure facilities.
2. Promotion of investment from foreign sources.
3. Promotion of exports of services only.
Which of the above are the objectives of this Act ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1954: Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017?
1. Pregnant women are entitled for three months pre-delivery and three months post-delivery paid leave.
2. Enterprises with creches must allow the mother minimum six creche visits daily.
3. Women with two children get reduced entitlements.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1955: The supremacy and sovereignty of Khalifa of Baghdad was strictly observed by Muslim kings in India because:
(a) Khalifa was treated as religious head of the Muslim community.
(b) Khalifa was treated as the legal head of the Muslim community.
(c) All the Muslim States in the world used to pay tributes to him.
(d) He used to decide all the cases efficiently.