Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 30 July 2015


 Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 30 July 2015


:: Awards ::

1.consider the following statements about Ramon Magsaysay Award

1. Whistleblower officer Sanjeev Chaturvedi and human rights activist Anshu Gupta are among the five winners of the Ramon Magsaysay Award this year.
2. The prize was established in April 1957 by the trustees of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund based in New York City

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

2. Which of the following statements in regard to Indian Independence Act are correct ?

1. The Governor General was empowered to bring this Act in force.
2. The British monarch gave up the title of "Emperor of India"after the Indian constitution was enforced.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

3. Consider the following statements in regard to the Home Rule Movement in India :

1. The movement was launched by the Indian National Congress.
2. The moderate nationalist joined the movement on large scale.
3. Though the movement got much more success in 1917 however it dissolved in 1918.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only

4. Consider the following statements regarding the Nehru Report :

1. There was mentioned of a Bill of rights in it
2. It denied any religion for the state
3. It provided for separate electorates for minorities

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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


 

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