16. Which among the following is popularly known as the anti-defection law?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

The Tenth Schedule of Indian Constitution

Solution:

The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, added by the Constitution (Fifty-Second Amendment) Act, 1985, is commonly known as the anti-defection law. It lays down the process for disqualification of legislators who defect from their political parties, ensuring political stability and discouraging opportunistic shifts in allegiance.

The other options:

  • Seventy-Fourth Amendment: Related to urban local governance.
  • Twelfth Schedule: Deals with the functions of municipalities.
  • Forty-Second Amendment: Known for introducing several changes, including the term "socialist" and "secular" in the Preamble, but not anti-defection.

17. Which of these districts don't touch each other?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

Ferozepur and Mansa

Solution:

  • Sangrur and Barnala: These districts share a boundary as Barnala was carved out of Sangrur.
  • Gurdaspur and Hoshiarpur: These districts share a boundary.
  • Ferozepur and Mansa: These districts do not touch each other, as Moga and Bathinda lie between them.
  • Fazilka and Sri Muktsar Sahib: These districts share a boundary.

18. Which of the following is State tree of Punjab?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

Shisham

Solution:

The State Tree of Punjab is Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo), also known as Indian Rosewood. This tree is valued for its strong and durable timber and holds cultural and ecological significance in Punjab.

19. Which of the following units is largest?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

Nautical mile

Solution:

To compare the sizes:

  • Decimetre: 0.1 metres
  • Kilometre: 1,000 metres
  • Nautical mile: 1,852 metres
  • Yard: 0.9144 metres

Among these, the nautical mile is the largest unit, used primarily in maritime and aviation navigation.

20. In which of the following organs/parts of body may you find alveoli?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

Lungs

Solution:

Alveoli are tiny air sacs located in the lungs, where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place. They are essential for the respiratory system, allowing oxygen to enter the bloodstream and carbon dioxide to be expelled during breathing.