4146: The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President on a matter of law or fact

(a) on its own initative
(b) only if he seeks such advice
(c) only if the matter relates to the Fundamental Rights of citizens
(d) only if the issue poses a threat to the unity and integrity of the country
4147: Consider the following statements :

1. Sikkim has the minimum area among the 28 Indian States (Delhi and Pondicherry not included).

2. Chandigarh has the highest literacy rate among Pondicherry, NCT of Delhi and other Union Territories.

3. Maharashtra has the highest population after Uttar Pradesh among the 28 Indian States (Delhi and Pondicherry not included).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
4148: Consider the following statements :
AIDS is transmitted

I. by sexual intercourse.
II. by blood transfusion.
III. by mosquitoes and other blood sucking insects.
IV. across the placenta.

Of these statements
(a) I, II and III are correct
(b) I, II and IV are correct
(c) I, II and IV are correct
(d) I and III are correct
4149: With reference to 'Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Housing and Urban Development (APMCHUD)', consider the following statements:

1. The first APMCHUD was held in India in 2006 on the theme Emerging Urban Forms Policy Responses and Governance Structure.

2. India hosts all the Annual Ministerial Conferences in partnership with ADB, APEC and ASEAN.

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
4150: The Panchayati Raj was first introduced in the States of Rajasthan and

(a) Andhra Pradesh

(b) Bihar

(c) Gujarat

(d) Orissa