Current Affairs MCQs – UPSC preliminary preparation 14/05/2019 – Posted in: DAILY MCQs

1.

Consider the following statements regarding Bisphenol A (BPA):

(1) BPA is an endocrine-disrupting chemical.
(2) It has been accepted as the “chemical of concern” globally.
(3) BPA is the building block for polycarbonate.
(4) BPA can cause cancer.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?

(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above

 

2.

Under Anti-Defection Act, an elected member of a party can be disqualified on:

(1) If he voluntarily gives up his membership.
(2) If he votes or abstains from voting in the House, contrary to his party’s direction and without obtaining prior permission.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are NOT correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2

 

3.

Consider the following statements:

(1) Pattachitra style of painting is one of the oldest and most popular art forms of Odisha.
(2) The themes of the Pattachitra paintings are mostly based on Buddhist Mythology.
(3) The paintings were given the GI tags.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above

 

4.

Consider the following statements:

(1) Mandal Commission, had proposed sub-categorisation of OBCs into backward and extremely backward communities.
(2) G.Rohini Commission is related with Sub-categorisation of OBC.
(3) Concept of creamy layer was introduced by the Sattanathan Commission in 1971.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) All of the above

 

Solutions: 1-D, 2-C, 3-A, 4-B