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The residuary powers (i.e. the powers not listed) under the Constitution vest with the

  1. President

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Union Parliament

  4. State Assemblies


Correct Option: C

When an army officer seizes power through a coup d'etat, he becomes

  1. a de jure sovereign

  2. a de facto sovereign

  3. a popular sovereign

  4. a titular sovereign


Correct Option: B

As a Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, can the Indian President declare a war on his own?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. Yes, during an Emergence

  4. Yes, in exceptional circumstances


Correct Option: B

Choose the most appropriate option.
Prithvi Defence Vehicle is

  1. The name of an amphibious Naval vessel

  2. The name of a newly developed tank

  3. The name of a single seated aircraft developed by HAL

  4. The name of India's Nuclear Interceptor Missile.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • The Prithvi Defence Vehicle is an interceptor missile which was launched from Abdul Kalam Island.
  • It has been developed indigenously by DRDO. It is designed for engaging targets in exo-atmosphere region at altitude 50 km of earth’s atmosphere.

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
India's first nuclear test was conducted in ______________.

  1. Champaran

  2. Pokhran

  3. Jawahar Sagar

  4. Chickmagalur


Correct Option: B

Which of the following country has recently declared $3$ month emergency following failed military coup?

  1. Sudan

  2. Turkey

  3. Maldives

  4. Syria


Correct Option: B

Long term funds in the capital market can be raised either by borrowing from certain institutions or through

  1. Issue of note

  2. Taking loan from Government

  3. Issue of securities

  4. Taking loan from foreign institutions


Correct Option: C