Important Questions

1. With reference to Indian History the members of the constituent assembly from the provinces were

(CSPE 2013)
 a. directly elected by the people of those provinces
 b. nominated by the indian national congress and the muslim league
 c. elected by the provincial legislative assemblies
 d. selected by the government for their expertise in constitutional matters

Answer : elected by the provincial legislative assemblies

  First day (December 9, 1946) of the Constituent Assembly. From right: B. G. Kher
         and Sardar Vallabhai Patel; K. M. Munshi is seated behind Patel

 

Important Questions

1. Consider the following
 a. Star Tortoise
 b. Monitor Lizard
 c. Pygmy hog
 d. Spider Monkey

Which of the above are naturally found in india? (CSPE 2013)

Answer : Star Tortoise, Monitor Lizard and Pigmy Hog

Note : Actually, pigmy hog is an endangered species found in India, Nepal and Bhutan, But now it is found only in Assam











Monitor Lizard




Spider Monkey
 





Pygmy Hog







 



Important questions

1. Which of the following can be found as pollutant in the drinking water in some parts of India? (CSPE 2013)

1. Arsenic
2. Sorbitol
3. Fluoride
4. Formaldehyde
5. Uranium

Ans : Arsenic and Fluoride