Quiz 513: For General Studies Civil Services (Prelims)

Who among the following repealed the Vernacular Press Act ?

Which among the following commissions was established by an amendment of the Constitution of India?

Parambikkulam wildlife sanctuary is located in which among the following states?

Which of the following is / are correct statements with respect to the western disturbances?

1. Westerlies cause Western Disturbance in Indian Subcontinent
2. Western Disturbance causes sudden winter rain and snow to the northwestern parts of the Indian subcontinent
3. Western Disturbance originates in Arabian Sea

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Consider the following statements:  1. Copernicium is at present highest-numbered element recognized by IUPAC
2. Copernicum has been synthesized in the lab by a nuclear reaction of Zinc and Lead Isotopes  Which among the above statements is / are correct?

The Muslim festival ‘Barawafat’, where the word ‘barah’ stands for the twelve days of the Prophet’s sickness, refers to which among the following events of life of Prophet Mohammad? 

Which among the following is NOT a salient feature of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act ?

Consider the following headquarters of the various international organizations:

1. International Maritime Organization – London
2. European Court of Human Rights – Frankfurt
3. International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development – Kathmandu
4. International Federation of Association Football – Zurich

Which among the above matches are correct?

Regional Office for South East Asia (SEARO) of the World Health Organization is located at?

Pyrolusite, Braunite, Psilomelane and Rhodochrosite are the ores of which among the following: 
1. Manganese 
2. Aluminium 
3. Copper 
Choose the correct option: