1. Consider the following:
- Blue shield symbol signifies cultural sites protected by United Nations.
- 1954 Hague Convention protects cultural sites during armed conflict.
- Israel and USA are not UNESCO’s members.
- The International Committee of the Red Cross won four Nobel prizes.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] Only 2, 3 and 4
[C] Only 1, 2 and 4
[D] Only 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: D [Only 2 and 3]
Notes:
UNESCO is in contact with Ukrainian authorities to mark cultural sites and monuments with the distinctive “Blue Shield” emblem of the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict. The Blue Shield symbol is used to signify cultural sites protected by the 1954 Hague Convention. However, it is not directly associated with the United Nations. Israel, Liechtenstein, United States are not UNESCO members. The International Committee of the Red Cross has won three Nobel Peace Prizes (1917, 1944, and 1963), not four.
2. Which of the following pairs of GI (Geographical Indication) tag products and their respective states are correctly matched?
- Kolhapuri Chappal – Karnataka
- Kasuti embroidery – Maharashtra
- Kashmiri Carpets – Kashmir
- Khatwa applique – Bihar
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 3
[B] Only 1, 3 & 4
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Kolhapuri Chappal has GI tag for both parts of Maharashtra and Karnataka. Kasuti embroidery is from Karnataka, not Maharashtra. Kashmiri Carpets are correctly matched with Kashmir. Khatwa applique is traditionally associated with Bihar. Hence, only pairs 1, 3, and 4 are correct.
3. Consider the following statements:
- The office of the Leader of Opposition is a constitutional office.
- The 10% rule is specifically provided in the Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: D [Neither 1 nor 2]
Notes:
The Leader of Opposition is a statutory, not constitutional, office as per the Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977. The Act does not prescribe any “10% rule” for recognition; this convention arises from past practices and Speaker’s discretion, not statutory provisions. Hence, neither statement 1 nor 2 is correct.
