1106: With reference to National Legal Services Authority, consider the following statements :
1. Its objective is to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society on the basis of equal opportunity.
2. It issues guidelines for the State Legal Services Authorities to implement the legal programmes and schemes throughout the country.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1107: In the new Panchayati Raj Bill enacted in 1993, there are several fresh provisions deviating from the past. Which one of the following is not one such provision ?
(a) A number of added responsibilities in the area of agriculture, rural development, primary education and social forestry among others.
(b) Elections being made mandatory for all posts at the time they are due.
(c) A statutory representation for women in the panchayats, upto a third of the strength.
(d) Regular remuneration to the panchayat members, so as to ensure their punctuality and accountability.
1108: The capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi in the year:
(a) 1905
(b) 1911
(c) 1912
(d) 1916
1109: Which one of the following was the largest IT software and services exporter in India during the year 2002-03?
(a) Birlasoft
(b) Infosys Technologies
(c) Tata Consultancy Services
(d) Wipro Technologies
1110: Saka era commenced from:
(a) 78 AD
(b) 120 AD
(c) 1000 AD
(d) 1953 AD