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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)
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+2
-0.66

Consider the following statements :

Statement-I: The Supreme Court of India has held in some judgments that the reservation policies made under in Article 16(4) of the Constitution of India would be limited by Article 335 for the maintenance of efficiency of administration.

Statement-II: Article 335 of the Constitution of India defines the term 'efficiency of administration'.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
B
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
C
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
D
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)
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+2
-0.66

Consider the following statements in respect of the National Flag of India according to the Flag Code of India, 2002 :

Statement-I: One of the standard sizes of the National Flag of India is 600 mm × 400 mm.

Statement II: The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3: 2

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? 

A
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I
B
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
C
Statement-I is correct but Statement-ll is incorrect
D
Statement-I is in correct but Statement-ll is correct
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)
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+2
-0.66

With reference to India, consider the following pairs:

 

Action

The Act under which it is covered

(1)

Unauthorized wearing of police or military uniforms The Official Secrets  Act, 1923

(2)

Knowing misleading or otherwise interfering with a police officer or military officer when engaged in their duties The Indian Evidence Act, 1872

(3)

Celebratory gunfire which can endanger the personal safety of others The Arms (Amendment Act, 2019)


How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

A
Only one
B
Only two
C
All three
D
None
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
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+2
-0.66

Consider the following:

1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

2. Missile Technology Control Regime

3. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

India is a member of which of the above?

A
1 and 2 only
B
only
C
2 and 3 only 
D
1, 2 and 3
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