Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 07 March 2016

Q1 - What is the difference between asteroids and comets?

1. Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material.
2. Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly between Venus and Mercury.
3. Comets show a perceptible glowing tail, while asteroids do not.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q2 - Which one of the following groups of animals belongs to the category of endangered species?

1. Great Indian Bustard
2. Musk Deer
3. Snow Leopard and
4. Asiatic Wild Ass

A. 1,2 and 3
B. 2,3 and 4
C. 1,3 and 4
D. 1,2 and 4

Q3 - Which of the following was given in companies act 2013?

1. Every Listed Company /Public Company with paid up capital of Rs 100 Crores more shall have at least one Woman Director.
2. Every Company must have a director who stayed in India for a total period of 182 days or more in previous calendar year.
3. Every Listed company can appoint an individual auditor for 5 years and a firm of auditors for 10 years.

A. 1,2 only
B. 2,3 only
C. 1,3 only
D. All

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