Question 1. Consider the following statements regarding reverse transcriptase:
1 Reverse transcriptase is exclusively found in retroviruses.
2 Reverse transcriptase is used in the process of converting mRNA into complementary DNA (cDNA) in molecular biology.
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
Question 2. Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India:
1. According to the constitution of India the two other election commissioners are subordinate to the Chief Election Commissioner.
2. The commissioners hold office for a term of five years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
3. The Constitution has prescribed the qualifications of the members of the Election Commission.
How many of the above-given statements are correct?
A. One only
B. Two only
C. All three
D. None
Question 3. Consider the following statements:
1. Article 323B empowers the Parliament exclusively to establish a tribunal for the adjudication of election disputes.
2. If at any time an election tribunal is established, an appeal from its decision lies to the high court.
3. Independent India conducted its first general election in 1950 after the enforcement of the constitution of India on 26 January 1950.
How many of the above-given statements are incorrect?
A. One only
B. Two only
C. All three
D. None
Question 4. Consider the following statements:
1. Representation of the People Act sought to confer on the Election Commission the powers to delimit various constituencies for elections to fill seats in the House of the People and the Legislative Assemblies and Legislative Councils of States.
2. To provide for the provisions of the qualifications and disqualifications for the membership of these Houses, the corrupt practices and other election offences, and the decision of election disputes, the Representation of the People Act, 1950 was enacted.
Choose the correct statements using the codes given below :
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 & 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Question 5. Consider the following statements regarding the delimitation of constituencies :
1. The present delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly constituencies is based on the 1971 census.
2. Articles 330 and 332 of the Constitution of India provide for re-fixing the number of seats reserved for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in the House of the People and Legislative Assemblies of the States.
Choose the correct statements using the codes given below :
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 & 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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