A: PVC, a thermosetting plastic, used for making electrical switches and handles of various Utensils

R: Thermosetting plastics when moulded once cannot be softened by heating
(a) A & R are CORRECT; R is CORRECT explanation for A
(b) A & R are CORRECT; But, R is not-CORRECT explanation for A
(c) A is CORRECT; But not R
(d) R is CORRECT; But not A

A: To prevent the contact of phosphorus with atmospheric oxygen, it is stored in water

R: phosphorus is a very reactive Metal
(a) A & R are CORRECT; R is CORRECT explanation for A
(b) A & R are CORRECT; But, R is not-CORRECT explanation for A
(c) A is CORRECT; But not R
(d) R is CORRECT; But not A

Uses of Nonmetals

1. Some non – metals essential for our life which all living beings inhale during breathing
2.Some non – metals Used in fertilizers to enhance the growth of plants
3. Some non – metals used in water purification process
4. Some non – metals used as an antiseptic
Which are CORRECT?
(a) 1 & 2 Only
(b) 2 & 3 Only
(c) 3 & 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 & 4

 Which of the following statements are CORRECT on ‘holding together’ federations?

1. A large country decides to divide its power between the constituent States and the national government
2.India, Spain and Belgium are examples
3. The central government tends to be more powerful vis-à-vis the States
4. Some units are granted special powers
(a) 1, 2 & 3 Only
(b) 2 & 3 Only
(c) 1, 3 & 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 & 4

Q49: State List 

State List contains subjects of local importance such as

(a) Police
(b) Trade Unions
(c) Commerce
(d) Agriculture and irrigation
Which is INCORRECT?

Some States were created not on the basis of language but to recognize differences based on culture, ethnicity or geography. These include States like

1. Nagaland 2. Uttarakhand 3. Jharkhand
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 & 3 Only
(c) 1 & 2 only
(d) 1, 2 & 3

In Scheduled Languages of India which Language is having least proportion (%) of speakers?

(a) Bodo
(b) Dogri
(c) Konkani
(d) Sindhi

Which is INCORRECT?

(a) Women members share in the state assemblies is less than 5 per cent
(b) The percentage of elected women members in Lok Sabha has never reached even 10 per cent of its total strength except 16th Lok Sabha
(c) In India the proportion of women in legislature has been very low and behind the averages for several developing countries of Africa and Latin America
(d) There are more than 10 lakh elected women representatives in rural and urban local bodies

Which is INCORRECT?

(a) Democracy evolves through popular struggles
(b) Democratic conflict is resolved through mass mobilization
(c) One obvious way of influencing the decisions in a democracy is direct participation in competitive politics
(d) None

Election Commission has laid down detailed criteria of the proportion of votes and seats that a party must get in order to be a recognised party. Which is CORRECT?

1. A party that secures at least six per cent of total votes in Lok Sabha elections or Assembly elections in four States and wins at least four seats in the Lok Sabha is recognized as a national party
2.A party that secures at least 6 per cent of the total votes in an election to the Legislative Assembly of a State and wins at least two seats is recognised as a State party
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only
(c) 1 & 2 only
(d) None

 Which of the following statements is/are CORRECT?

(a) There are many regions in India that are rich in resources but these are included in economically backward regions
(b) Ladakh has very rich cultural heritage but it is deficient in water, infrastructure and some vital minerals
(c) India has made concerted efforts for achieving the goals of resource planning right from the First Five Year Plan launched after Independence
(d) All the above