UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 98

The Constitution of India provides that Trade, Commerce and Intercourse throughout the territory of Union of India is free. However, despite this provision, a state in India can make law for imposing taxes on imports of goods from other states in India, provided the goods produced in other states are also taxes in that state in the same manner. Who decides whether the states can make such law or not?

The largest continental shelf is located in __?

The current El-Nino year of 2015, has been often termed as "double El Nino" by many scientists. Which of the following best defines "double El-Nino"?

Which of the following have been made mandatory for land acquisition under the recently enacted Land Acquisition Act?

1. Consent of Local self government
2. Social Impact Assessment
3. Environment Impact Assessment
4. Consent of at least 70% of affected people

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the Sabarimala Temple, recently in the news:

1. It is located within the Poongavanam forest area of the Parambikulam Tiger Reserve.
2. The temple exclusively follows Shaivism traditions.
3. Traditionally, women of all age groups have not been allowed entry into the temple.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?