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• With reference to Ordinances in India, consider the following statements:

  1. An Ordinance issued by the President has the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament.
  2. The President can promulgate an Ordinance only when Parliament is not in session.
  3. Article 213 of the Constitution deals with the Governor’s power to issue Ordinances.
  4. The President can promulgate an Ordinance without the advice of the Union Cabinet.

  How many of the statements given above are correct?

  • Only one
  • Only two
  • All three
  • All four

• With reference to the President’s Rule in India, consider the following statements:

  1. Article 356 empowers the President to impose President’s Rule in a state if the constitutional machinery fails.
  2. During President’s Rule, the powers and functions of the concerned High Court may also be assumed by the President.
  3. A proclamation of President’s Rule must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within two months.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • 1 and 2 only
  • 2 and 3 only
  • 1 and 3 only
  • 1, 2 and 3

• With reference to the Nordic countries, consider the following statements:

  1. Sweden is the largest and most populous among the Nordic countries.
  2. Iceland is the least populous Nordic country.
  3. Denmark is the smallest Nordic country by area.
  4. Finland and Iceland are constitutional monarchies.

  How many of the statements given above are correct?

  • Only one
  • Only two
  • All three
  • All four

• Barakar River, Konar River, and Jamunia River are tributaries of which of the following rivers?

  • Damodar River
  • Subarnarekha River
  • Mahanadi River
  • Son River

• With reference to jaggery production in India, consider the following statements:

  1. India is the largest producer of jaggery in the world.
  2. Karnataka is the leading producer of jaggery in India.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2