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  1. Which is the example for Plural Executive ?









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    A plural executive is a system of government where several, or all, of the administrative branch officers are elected in their own right. The executive power of the Swiss confederation is vested in a plural executive consisting of seven members known as Federal Council. According to Article 177 of Swiss constitution, the Federal Council is a collegial body, in which every member enjoys equal power and status.

    Correct Option: D

    A plural executive is a system of government where several, or all, of the administrative branch officers are elected in their own right. The executive power of the Swiss confederation is vested in a plural executive consisting of seven members known as Federal Council. According to Article 177 of Swiss constitution, the Federal Council is a collegial body, in which every member enjoys equal power and status.


  1. Which one of the following Indian World Heritage Sites is not in Madhya Pradesh ?









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    Konark Sun Temple is a 13th century Sun Temple, at Konark, in Odisha. It was constructed from oxidized and weathered ferruginous sandstone by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.

    Correct Option: B

    Konark Sun Temple is a 13th century Sun Temple, at Konark, in Odisha. It was constructed from oxidized and weathered ferruginous sandstone by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.



  1. Which country has three capitals viz. Administrative, Legislative and Judicial?









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    South Africa divides its governmental power among three capitals. Bloemfontein is the capital of the judiciary, Cape Town is the legislative capital, and Pretoria is the administrative capital.

    Correct Option: D

    South Africa divides its governmental power among three capitals. Bloemfontein is the capital of the judiciary, Cape Town is the legislative capital, and Pretoria is the administrative capital.


  1. Which one of the following is not correctly matched ?









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    Sunderlal Bahuguna: noted Garhwali environmentalist and Chipko movement leader; Medha Patkar: known for her role in Narmada Bachao Andolan; Panduranga Hegde: known as the person who started Appiko movement to protect trees in Western Ghats; and Baba Amte: social worker and social activist known particularly for his work for the rehabilitation and empowerment of poor people suffering from leprosy.

    Correct Option: D

    Sunderlal Bahuguna: noted Garhwali environmentalist and Chipko movement leader; Medha Patkar: known for her role in Narmada Bachao Andolan; Panduranga Hegde: known as the person who started Appiko movement to protect trees in Western Ghats; and Baba Amte: social worker and social activist known particularly for his work for the rehabilitation and empowerment of poor people suffering from leprosy.



  1. Which of the following crop cultivation is banned by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India ?









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    Khesari dal, also known as Grass pea, was banned for consumption in 1961 as it was believed that BetaN-Oxalyl-aminoalanine, a neuro-toxic amino-acid in the legume, caused neurolathyrim or a paralysis of the lower limbs.

    Correct Option: A

    Khesari dal, also known as Grass pea, was banned for consumption in 1961 as it was believed that BetaN-Oxalyl-aminoalanine, a neuro-toxic amino-acid in the legume, caused neurolathyrim or a paralysis of the lower limbs.