2871: Consider the following statements:
1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at least 50 percent of the votes polled, to be declared elected.
2. According to the provisions laid down in the Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha, the Speakers post goes to the majority party and the Deputy Speakers to the Opposition.
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
2872: "Khilafat" movement subsided because of the:
(a) Concessions given to Muslims by the British
(b) Amity achieved between Congress and Muslim League
(c) Accession of Kamal Pasha on the throne of Turkey
(d) None of the above
2873: With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct?
1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for all.
2. Its partners are either governments or local urban authorities only.
3. UN-Habitat contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 only
2874: "3D printing" has applications in which of the following?
1. Preparation of confectionery items
2. Manufacture of bionic ears
3. Automotive industry
4. Reconstructive surgeries
5. Data processing technologies
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 5 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
2875: Arrange the following in a chronological order:
(i) Foundation of Muslim League
(ii) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
(iii) Khilafat Movement
(iv) Civil Disobedience Movement
(a) (i), (iii), (ii), (iv)
(b) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(c) (iv), (ii), (i), (iii)
(d) (ii), (iv), (i), (iii)