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211. Which one of the following is not correct regarding India’s position i

Which one of the following is not correct regarding India’s position in Regional Organizations/Institutions ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) – Founder Member” option2=”Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) – Observer Member” option3=”East Asia Summit (EAS) – Member” option4=”Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) – Founder Member” correct=”option1″]

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The correct answer is A) Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) – Founder Member.

Let’s examine each statement regarding India’s position:
A) Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) – Founder Member: Incorrect. India became a full member of the SCO in 2017, along with Pakistan. The founder members are China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
B) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) – Observer Member: Incorrect. India is neither a member nor an official observer of APEC. India has expressed interest in joining APEC, but there has been a moratorium on new members since 1997.
C) East Asia Summit (EAS) – Member: Correct. India is a founding member of the East Asia Summit, which was established in 2005.
D) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) – Founder Member: Correct. India is a founding member of the AIIB and is the second-largest shareholder.
Both statements A and B are incorrect. However, A is often highlighted as India’s status changed from observer to full member recently (2017), while B describes a status India has never held. In the context of testing knowledge about specific international bodies, claiming ‘Founder Member’ status when the country joined much later as a full member is a clear factual error about historical status. Option A is the intended incorrect statement.

India’s membership in various regional and international organizations reflects its growing global engagement and strategic priorities. Understanding the level of India’s participation (founder, full member, observer, dialogue partner) in key bodies is important for international relations topics.

212. “One Vision, One Identity, One Community” is the motto of

“One Vision, One Identity, One Community” is the motto of

[amp_mcq option1=”SAARC” option2=”ASEAN” option3=”SCO” option4=”OAS” correct=”option2″]

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The correct answer is B) ASEAN.

“One Vision, One Identity, One Community” is the official motto of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It was adopted to signify the aspirations of the ASEAN Member States to achieve greater unity, integration, and collective identity among its diverse members.

ASEAN was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration). The founding members were Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Cambodia joined later.

213. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the UN Human Ri

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the UN Human Rights Council ?

It was established in the year 2006.
The Council is made up of 47 Member States.
The United States of America was elected to the UN Human Rights Council in the year 2006.
Members of the Council serve for a period of five years.

[amp_mcq option1=”1 and 2 only” option2=”2 only” option3=”3 and 4 only” option4=”1, 2 and 3″ correct=”option1″]

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The correct answer is A) 1 and 2 only.

Let’s evaluate each statement about the UN Human Rights Council:
1. It was established in the year 2006. – Correct. The UN Human Rights Council was established by the UN General Assembly on 15 March 2006 to replace the UN Commission on Human Rights.
2. The Council is made up of 47 Member States. – Correct. The Council is composed of 47 Member States which are elected by the majority of members of the General Assembly through direct and secret ballot.
3. The United States of America was elected to the UN Human Rights Council in the year 2006. – Incorrect. The U.S. boycotted the Council during its initial years under the George W. Bush administration and did not join until 2009 under the Obama administration.
4. Members of the Council serve for a period of five years. – Incorrect. Members of the Council serve for a period of three years and are not eligible for immediate re-election after two consecutive terms.
Therefore, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.

The UN Human Rights Council meets at the UN Office in Geneva. It holds regular sessions three times a year (March, June, September). It can also hold special sessions to address urgent human rights violations. The Council utilizes mechanisms like the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) to assess the human rights records of all 193 UN Member States.

215. Which one of the following statements about the Directive Principles o

Which one of the following statements about the Directive Principles of State Policy is not correct ?

[amp_mcq option1=”The Directive Principles constitute certain ideals for social justice.” option2=”The Directive Principles are not confined to Part IV of the Constitution of India.” option3=”The sanction behind the Directive Principles is legal.” option4=”It aims to fulfil the objective of socio-economic justice.” correct=”option3″]

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The correct answer is C) The sanction behind the Directive Principles is legal.

Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) are contained primarily in Part IV of the Constitution of India (Articles 36-51). They are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws.
Statement A is correct as DPSPs aim to promote social and economic justice and welfare.
Statement B is correct as principles similar to DPSPs are found outside Part IV (e.g., promotion of Hindi language, claims of SC/STs to services).
Statement D is correct as DPSPs are intended to achieve the objective of socio-economic justice, contributing to the establishment of a welfare state.
Statement C is incorrect because DPSPs are non-justiciable, meaning they cannot be enforced by courts. Their sanction is primarily moral and political, dependent on public opinion and the ruling government’s commitment.

The justiciability of Fundamental Rights (Part III) and the non-justiciability of Directive Principles (Part IV) is a key distinction in the Indian Constitution. While not legally enforceable, DPSPs serve as guidelines for the government in formulating policies and laws.

216. Which one among the following is responsible for the command, control

Which one among the following is responsible for the command, control and operational decisions of nuclear weapons in India ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Nuclear Commission of India” option2=”Nuclear Command Authority” option3=”The Ministry of Defence” option4=”The Cabinet Committee on Security” correct=”option2″]

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The correct answer is B) Nuclear Command Authority.

In India, the Nuclear Command Authority (NCA) is the apex body responsible for the command, control, and operational decisions regarding nuclear weapons. It comprises a Political Council, chaired by the Prime Minister, which is the sole body authorized to order the use of nuclear weapons, and an Executive Council, chaired by the National Security Advisor, which provides inputs and carries out the directives of the Political Council.

India adopted its nuclear doctrine in 2003, which includes the principles of ‘No First Use’ and ‘Credible Minimum Deterrence’. The establishment of the NCA is a key component of this doctrine, ensuring civilian political leadership maintains control over nuclear weapons decisions.

217. Which among the following countries in not a founder member of Shangha

Which among the following countries in not a founder member of Shanghai Cooperation Organization ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Kazakhstan” option2=”Kyrgyzstan” option3=”Tajikistan” option4=”Afghanistan” correct=”option4″]

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The correct answer is D) Afghanistan.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was founded in 2001. The original six founder members are China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Afghanistan is not one of the founder members.

Afghanistan holds Observer Status in the SCO. India and Pakistan became full members of the SCO in 2017. Other Observer States include Belarus, Iran (full member from 2023), and Mongolia.

218. 25 writers, 20 doctors, 18 dentists and 12 bank employees spent altoge

25 writers, 20 doctors, 18 dentists and 12 bank employees spent altogether ₹ 1,330 in a hotel. However, it was found that 5 writers spent as much as 4 doctors, that 12 doctors spent as much as 9 dentists, and that 6 dentists spent as much as 8 bank employees. Out of the four professional groups, which group spent the maximum amount ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Bank employees” option2=”Dentists” option3=”Doctors” option4=”Writers” correct=”option2″]

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The correct answer is B) Dentists.

Let $w_s, d_s, t_s, b_s$ be the average amount spent by one writer, doctor, dentist, and bank employee, respectively. The number of people in each group is 25 writers, 20 doctors, 18 dentists, and 12 bank employees.
We are given the following relationships:
1. 5 writers spend as much as 4 doctors: $5w_s = 4d_s \implies w_s = \frac{4}{5}d_s$
2. 12 doctors spend as much as 9 dentists: $12d_s = 9t_s \implies 4d_s = 3t_s \implies t_s = \frac{4}{3}d_s$
3. 6 dentists spend as much as 8 bank employees: $6t_s = 8b_s \implies 3t_s = 4b_s$
Substitute $t_s$ from (2) into (3): $3(\frac{4}{3}d_s) = 4b_s \implies 4d_s = 4b_s \implies d_s = b_s$
So, we have $w_s = \frac{4}{5}d_s$, $t_s = \frac{4}{3}d_s$, and $b_s = d_s$.
The total amount spent is ₹ 1330: $25w_s + 20d_s + 18t_s + 12b_s = 1330$
Substitute the values in terms of $d_s$: $25(\frac{4}{5}d_s) + 20d_s + 18(\frac{4}{3}d_s) + 12d_s = 1330$
$20d_s + 20d_s + 24d_s + 12d_s = 1330$
$76d_s = 1330 \implies d_s = \frac{1330}{76} = 17.5$
Now calculate the amount spent per person for each group:
$d_s = 17.5$
$w_s = \frac{4}{5} \times 17.5 = 14$
$t_s = \frac{4}{3} \times 17.5 = \frac{70}{3} \approx 23.33$
$b_s = 17.5$
Total amount spent by each group:
Writers: $25 \times 14 = 350$
Doctors: $20 \times 17.5 = 350$
Dentists: $18 \times \frac{70}{3} = 6 \times 70 = 420$
Bank Employees: $12 \times 17.5 = 210$
Comparing the total amounts, the Dentists group spent the maximum amount (₹ 420).

This problem requires setting up equations based on the given relationships and solving for the per-person cost of one group, then using that to find the costs for others and finally the total expenditure per group.

219. Find the missing letter. – The question contains a table which is not

Find the missing letter.
– The question contains a table which is not rendered here.

[amp_mcq option1=”A” option2=”D” option3=”O” option4=”N” correct=”option1″]

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The question refers to a missing table which is essential to identify the pattern and find the missing letter. Without the table or the context of the pattern, it is impossible to determine the correct answer from the given options. Therefore, a definitive correct option cannot be provided based solely on the text of the question.

Questions involving missing letters or numbers typically require identifying a sequence, pattern, or relationship within a given set of data, often presented in a table, matrix, series, or diagram. The pattern could be based on alphabetical position, arithmetic operations, visual arrangement, or a combination thereof.

To solve such problems, one would need to carefully observe the provided data (the table, in this case) and test potential patterns (e.g., row-wise, column-wise, diagonal, sum, difference, product, letter values, etc.) to find the rule governing the arrangement. Once the rule is found, it is applied to determine the missing element. As the table is unavailable, this step cannot be performed.

220. Find the odd one out of the following items : EF22, JK42, GH24, VW90,

Find the odd one out of the following items :
EF22, JK42, GH24, VW90, IJ38

[amp_mcq option1=”EF22″ option2=”GH24″ option3=”IJ38″ option4=”VW90″ correct=”option2″]

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The correct answer is B) GH24.

The pattern for most items is that the sum of the alphabetical positions of the two letters, when multiplied by 2, equals the number.
– EF: E is the 5th letter, F is the 6th. 5 + 6 = 11. 11 * 2 = 22. (Matches EF22)
– JK: J is the 10th letter, K is the 11th. 10 + 11 = 21. 21 * 2 = 42. (Matches JK42)
– GH: G is the 7th letter, H is the 8th. 7 + 8 = 15. 15 * 2 = 30. The number given is 24. (Does not match GH24)
– VW: V is the 22nd letter, W is the 23rd. 22 + 23 = 45. 45 * 2 = 90. (Matches VW90)
– IJ: I is the 9th letter, J is the 10th. 9 + 10 = 19. 19 * 2 = 38. (Matches IJ38)
All items except GH24 follow this pattern.

This is a common type of reasoning question that tests pattern recognition based on alphabetical order and arithmetic operations. Always check for simple relationships between letter positions and the given numbers, such as sums, differences, products, or sequences.