Quiz Of the Day


1.  The Supreme Court referred to a five-judge Bench the “substantial question of law” whether grant of 10% reservation to economically weaker sections of the society is unconstitutional. Consider the following statements regarding it:
1) The 50% ceiling cap on quota has been envisaged in the constitution since its inception.
2) The economic reservation was introduced in the constitution by amending articles 15 and 16 through 101st constitutional amendment act.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? .

     1 Only
     2 Only
     Both 1 and 2
     Neither 1 nor 2


2.  The Centre will soon unveil a new Research & Development (R&D) policy to boost drug discovery and the manufacture of medical devices in the country. Consider the following statements regarding it:
1) The government proposes to set up three major manufacturing parks, with an investment of ₹1,000 crore each to help drive import substitution of basic raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and the making of medical devices.
2) There will be no production-linked incentives to the scientists involved in the process of drugs R&D.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

     1 Only
     2 Only
     Both 1 and 2
     Neither 1 nor 2


3.  Which of the following section of the Environment Protection Act 1986 allows the Centre to shut down industrial units that grossly violate the law?

     Section 5
     Section 7
     Section 10
     Section 11


4.  Consider the following statements regarding the the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999:
1) A Geographical Indication (GI) tag can be issued for agricultural goods that are originating in the territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory.
2) GI tag is issued where a given quality, reputation or other characteristics of such goods is essentially attributable to its geographical origin.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

     1 Only
     2 Only
     Both 1 and 2
     Neither 1 nor 2


5.  Pokkali, known for its saltwater resistance, is a variety of which of the following crop?

     Rice
     Wheat
     Maize
     Mustard