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*Civil Services Preliminary Examination* 1. Which of the following statements regarding the ‘Preamble’ of the Indian Constitution is correct? e [tis a source of power to the legislature. e [tis enforceable in a court of law. e [It was amended only once by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act. (Correct) e [twas not considered a part of the Constitution in the Kesavananda Bharati case. World Bank — World Economic Forum Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) 4. Which of the following is the objective of the 'Ekur Project’ often seen in the news? e Conservation of Mangroves e Digital literacy in rural areas e Archaeological excavation in Iraq (Correct) e Space exploration by ISRO 5. In the context of Indian History, the ‘Rakhmabai case’ of 1884 revolved around: e Women's right to gain education e Age of consent and Restitution of conjugal rights (Correct) e The right to property for widows e Entry of women into religious places 6. The 'Tenth Schedule’ of the Indian Constitution was added by which Amendment Act? e 42nd Amendment © 44th Amendment e 52nd Amendment (Correct) e 61st Amendment 7. The 'Bonn Convention’ is associated with the conservation of: e Wetlands e Migratory species of wild animals (Correct) e Endangered medicinal plants e Ozone layer 9. In India, ‘Deficit Financing’ is generally used for: e Reducing foreign debt e Improving the Balance of Payments e Economic development (Correct) e Reducing the money supply 10. The ‘Article 356' of the Indian Constitution relates to: e National Emergency e Financial Emergency e Proclamation of President's Rule ina State (Correct) e Protection of Fundamental Rights