Prelims MCQs

2021-06-22 19:53:10 With reference to Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), consider the following statements

1. It is the first multilateral disarmament treaty banning the development, production and stockpiling of an entire category of weapons of mass destruction
2. It is administered by the United Nations.
3. India is not a signatory to this convention.


Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 only Open / Comment

2021-06-22 19:51:40 With reference to Archaea, a group of microorganisms, consider the following statements

1. It is present in the human gut
2. It will die in extreme habitats such as hot springs, cold deserts and hypersaline lakes.
3. They are known for producing antimicrobial molecules, and for antioxidant activity.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Open / Comment

2021-06-16 16:25:54 Consider the following statements:

1. The provisions related to Human Rights are provided in Part-III and Part-IV of the Indian Constitution.

2. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is a statutory body that steers the Human Rights Courts for better protection of Human Rights

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Open / Comment