GK Quiz | 30 April 2020

1. Which of the following is true about minority rights?

1. The land for the educational interest of the minorities can't be acquired.
2. Religious and linguistic minorities’ related educational institutes are not subjected to the regulatory powers of the minorities.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans. D

Explanation

Article 30 recognizes the religious and linguistic minorities’ rights and states that all minorities have the right to establish an educational institution of their choice. In the case of compulsory acquisition, the compensation fixed by the government shall not abrogate the right of minorities in this regard. In other words, compensation should be enough to let minorities have other land in place of the acquired land.

Minority institutes that receive recognition, as well as aid from the states and institutes that seek only recognition from the states, are subjected to regulatory powers of the state concerning syllabus, staff, etc. Recently Supreme Court has stated that states have the right to introduce a regulatory regime in pursuance of the national interest while listening to a petition against the West Bengal Madrasah Service Commission Act of 2008. However, only secular aspects can be regulated by the states.

Hence, the correct answer is D.

 

2. Which of the following is related to the Nice Agreement?

1. It is related to the classification of patents of goods and services under various categories.
2. It is related to the classification of goods and services for registering trademarks.
3. It is related to the copyright of various literature.
4. None of the above

Ans. B

Explanation

Nice agreement was signed in 1957 and established a classification of various goods and services for trademark. It is under the administration of the World Intellectual Property Organization. India acceded to the agreement in 2019.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

 

3. Bonn Agreement is related to which of the following?

1. Conservation of Migratory species
2. Reduction of natural disaster
3. Reconstruction of Afghanistan after the U.S invasion in 2001
4. None of the above

Ans. C

Explanation

Bonn Agreement is a series of agreements passed in 2001 to recreate the state of Afghanistan after the UN invasion. In 2001 25 Afghans met under the aegis of United Nations in Bonn, Germany. It called for the establishment of the Afghan constitution, carrying out elected government, etc.

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

4. Which of the following is correct about the Mekong River?

1. It flows through Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, and Myanmar.
2. The Mekong region contains the greatest concentration of eco-regions in Asia.
3. The Mekong – Ganga cooperation is concerned with the conservation of the ecological flow of Mekong and Ganga.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. 1,2 and 3
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 1 and 2 only
4. 1 only

Ans. C

Explanation

Mekong River is the world’s 12^th longest and Asia’s 7^th longest river. It originates in Tibet and flows through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam and falls into the South China Sea. The Mekong basin is one of the most diversified basins of the world. It has 16 ecoregions the largest in the world and enlisted in WWF Global 200 ecoregions (regions that require priority conservation)

Mekong- Ganga Cooperation was established in 2000 at  Vientiane, Laos, and consists of 6 member countries i.e  India, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. It aims to promote tourism, culture, education, and transportation.

Hence, the correct answer is C.

 

5. Which of the following is true about the Separation of Powers?

1. The concept of Separation of Power came up in France.
2. In India, the U.S has been taken from the British constitution.
3. It includes the pursuit of check and balance.
4. The principle of natural justice is a part of the Separation of Power.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. 1,2,3,4
2. 1 and 4 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1,2 and 3 only

Ans. B

Explanation

It refers to the separation and division of powers between different organs of the government i.e executive, legislature, and judiciary. The concept originated in France by an 18^th century French social and political philosopher, Montesquieu. In India, the concept has been borrowed from the U.S constitution.

The separation of powers ensures proper checks and balances.

Natural justice means fair treatment and rule against bias is one of its principles. The principle calls that no one should be a judge in his case which is ensured in the separation of powers.

Hence the correct answer is B.