Test Preparation on NDA and IAS General Studies For Prelims Paper-8

Recently the Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of Jammu & Kashmir  overnment to issue "The Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019' by the President of India. Consider the following statements:
1. It provides for amendments in the Jammu and Kashmir
Reservation Act, 1991.
2. Once the Ordinance is issued, it would pave the way would pave the way for bringing persons residing in the areas adjoining International Border within the
ambit of Reservation at par with persons living in areas adjoining Actual Line of Control.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to ‘Nature of Indian Federation’ consider
the following statements:
1. In spite of the fact that the Indian Constitution
establishes a federal structure, it is indeed very difficult
to put the Indian Constitution in the category of a true
federation.
2. The framers of the Constitution have modified the true
nature of Indian federation by incorporating certain
non-federal features in it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Kushana dynasty, which one of the following statements is correct?
1. Wema Kadphises was the first prominent ruler of the Kushana dynasty.
2. The Kushana Empire reached its maximum territorial limits under Kanishka.
3. The political significance of Kanishka’s rule lies in the fact that he integrated central Asia with north India as part of a single empire.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements:
1. The northern plains generally have no variations in its relief.
2. The largest part of the northern plains is formed of
newer alluvium.
Select the correct statement/statements using the codes
given below:

Put the following in the ascending order with regard to their
years of creation.
1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Gujarat
3. Nagaland 4. Meghalaya
5. Haryana

Which of the following is/are among the objectives of Indian
Crocodile Conservation Project?

The Constitution of India has provided for imposition of emergency caused by war, external aggression or internal rebellion. With reference to ‘Proclamation of National
Emergency’ consider the following statements:

1. Proclamation of emergency has to be approved by both the Houses of Parliament.
2. In case the Lok Sabha stands dissolved at the time of proclamation of emergency or is not in session, it has to be approved by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Rashtrakutas in the Deccan, which one of the following statements is correct?

1. Rashtrakutas in the Deccan were subordinate to the Chalukyas of Karnataka.

2. Dantidurga, performed a ritual called hiranya-garbha.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements with reference to the central council of ministers:

1. The total number of ministers (including Prime Minister) shall not exceed 10% of the total strength of Lok sabha.
2. The ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the prime-minister.

Select the correct statement/statements using the codes below:

Read the following statements with reference to Regional
Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP):
1. FTA between India and 5 Eurasian Economic Union
members.
2. Australia and New Zealand are members of this
partnership.
3. It is a free trade agreement (FTA) between ASEAN
members and its 6 FTA partners.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: