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August 31, 2020 - Daily Quiz

1. With reference to technologies for solar power production, consider the following statements: 1.’Photovoltaic’s is a technology that generates electricity by direct conversion of light into electricity, while ‘Solar Thermal’ is a technology that utilizes the Sun’s rays to generate heat which is further used in electricity generation process.  2. Photovoltaic’s generate Alternating Current (AC), while Solar Thermal generates Direct Current (DC). 3. India has manufacturing base for Solar Thermal technology, but not for Photovoltaic’s. Which of the statements given above is / are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None 2. Which one of the following is associated with the issue of control and phasing out of the use of ozone-depleting substances?  (a) Bretton Woods Conference (b) Montreal Protocol (c) Kyoto Protocol (d) Nagoya Protocol
3. The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the (a) Lok Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership (b) Lok Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its total membership (c) Rajya Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership (d) Rajya Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its members present and voting 4. Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President's rule in a State?
  1. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly
  2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State
  3. Dissolution of the local bodies
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 5. Consider the following statements:
  1. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State any court during his term of office.
  2. The emoluments and allowances of the Governor of a State shall not be diminished during his term of office.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 ANSWERS 1. (a) - Photovoltaic is a Solar cell technology which generates electricity by direct conversion from light while Solar Thermal technology make use of sun rays to produce heat for electricity generation process. 2. (b) - Montreal Protocol on Depletion of Ozone Layer serves as international treaty that saves ozone layer by discontinued production of substances responsible for ozone depletion. Bretton Woods conference is related to IMF and World Bank. Kyoto Protocol it describes about cutting of emissions of greenhouse gases. Nagoya protocol it explains about benefit of sharing gains by genetic resources. 3. (d) - According to Article 249 of the constitution, if the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) has declared by resolution supported by not less than two thirds of the members present and voting that it is necessary or expedient in national interest that Parliament should make laws with respect to any matter enumerated in the State List specified in the resolution, it shall be lawful for Parliament to make laws for the whole or any part of the territory of India with respect to that matter while the resolution remains in force. 4. (b) - President's rule implies suspension of state government (Council of Ministers) and imposition of direct Central Government rule in a state.President's rule is imposed under Article 356 of the Constitution of India. Under President’s rule, state council of ministers are removed. However, legislative assembly of state may or may not be dissolved. 5. (c) - Article 361 Protection of President and Governors:No criminal proceedings whatsoever shall be instituted or continued against the President, or the Governor of a State, in any court during his term of office.Article 158: Conditions of Governor Office:The emoluments and allowances of the Governor shall not be diminished during his term of office    


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