28-07-2027 (Static)

With reference to the disqualifications prescribed under the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:

1. A person declared to be of unsound mind by a competent court is disqualified from being chosen as a Member of Parliament.
2. A person declared to be of unsound mind by a competent court is disqualified from being chosen as a Member of a State Legislative Council.
3. A Judge of the Supreme Court can be removed from office on the ground of being of unsound mind.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: Venus takes a longer time to complete one rotation on its axis than to complete one revolution around the Sun.

Statement II: Venus rotates in the direction opposite to that of most other planets in the Solar System.

Statement III: The slow rotation of Venus is primarily caused by its greater distance from the Sun.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements regarding earthquakes:

Statement I: Most earthquakes occur along the boundaries of lithospheric plates.

Statement II: Divergent plate boundaries generally produce shallow-focus earthquakes.

Statement III: Earthquakes occurring at divergent boundaries are usually deeper than those occurring at convergent boundaries.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: Tropical cyclones weaken rapidly after making landfall.

Statement II: Tropical cyclones derive their energy primarily from the latent heat released during the condensation of water vapour.

Statement III: Tropical cyclones intensify over cold ocean currents because of enhanced atmospheric instability.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Assertion (A): The ideals of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity in the Preamble form the foundation of Indian democracy.

Reason (R): These ideals were inspired by the French Revolution and were incorporated into the Constitution to promote a just and egalitarian society.

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With reference to Indian Citizenship, which of the following statements are correct?

1. A person born in India between 26 January 1950 and 1 July 1987 is a citizen by birth irrespective of the nationality of the parents.
2. Voluntary acquisition of citizenship of another country leads to termination of Indian citizenship.
3. OCI cardholders have the right to vote in elections in India.
4. The Central Government may deprive a naturalised citizen of citizenship under certain circumstances specified in law.

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Match the following Articles of the Constitution with their provisions:

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Assertion (A): A high fiscal deficit financed through excessive government borrowing may reduce private investment in an economy.

Reason (R): Large government borrowings can increase market interest rates, making credit more expensive for private investors.

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Match the following budgeting concepts with their characteristics:

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With reference to the Goods and Services Tax (GST), which of the following statements are correct?

1. GST is a destination-based indirect tax.
2. Input Tax Credit (ITC) helps avoid the cascading effect of taxation.
3. GST has replaced all taxes levied by the Union and State Governments.
4. The GST Council is constituted under Article 279A of the Constitution.

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