West Bengal Judicial Services Prelims Mock Test - 2 - Judiciary Exams MCQ

According to the given context we are talking about a person who requires physical proof or document in order to believe something.

A Doubting Thomas: Somebody who requires documentary evidence and proof to believe in something 

Bull in China shop: One who causes damage 

A drop in the bucket: A very small part of something big 

A Mare’s nest: A false invention 

A man of straw: A weak person 

According to the given context, the best idiom to be used in the blank is option A since it expresses the desired meaning perfectly.

Note: Rule to make active voice of Simple Future Tense: Passive subject + shall/will + be + third form of verb + by + passive object
The above given sentence is given in Passive Voice :-
The message will be passed by Rahul.
Therefore , required answer will be option D .

• Understanding the context: The sentence is talking about birds being found all over the world and some birds restricting themselves to certain areas. It indicates that not all birds are found everywhere.


• Exploring the options:
  
  
  
  • A: All - This option implies that all birds are found everywhere, which contradicts the context of the sentence.
  
  
  • B: Most - While most birds may be found in various habitats, it does not account for the specific habitats mentioned in the sentence.
  
  
  • C: Some - This option correctly reflects the idea that only some birds are found in specific areas, aligning with the context.
  
  
  • D: More - This option does not provide a suitable replacement in the context of the sentence.
  
  
  • E: None of these - This option is not relevant as option C fits the context.
  
  
  
  


• Conclusion: The most appropriate word for Blank No. 35 is "Some" as it accurately represents that only a portion of birds are found in specific areas.

Expedite means make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly

To expedite just such matters, U.S. consulates have specially trained personnel
This person will monitor and track contract performance and expedite as required

The idiom head over heels is used to imply that she was very much excited about her relationship with her boyfriend. She was overwhelmed in joy because of that relationship but it ended in despair only. Among the given options, we can choose option D since it provides us with the correct meaning of the given idiom as underlined.

This makes option D the correct choice among the given options.

The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has announced the launch of a pilot phase of ‘Mission 50K-EV4ECO’
The pilot scheme aims at strengthening the EV ecosystem, including uptake for two, three and four-wheelers through direct and indirect lending.

The correct answer is Fatehgarh Sahib.

Key PointsSri Guru Granth Sahib World University:

• It is a private university in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, India.
• It was established under Punjab State Act 20/2008 (Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University Act) and is recognized by UGC under section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956.
• Sardar Prakash Singh Badal (Chief Minister of Punjab) announced the setting up of Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University at Fatehgarh Sahib.
• The holy place of martyrs, on the occasion of the fourth centenary celebrations of the compilation and the first installation of Sri Adi (Guru) Granth Sahib in 2004.

The correct answer is '1992'.

Key Points

• Punjabi was declared an official language in Punjab by Punjab Official Language Act, 1967.
• But the use of Punjabi was made compulsory in 1992.
• The Punjabi language is a descendant of the Shauraseni Prakrit.
• The Punjabi language is also known as Gurmukhi.

India is divided into 6 natural or physiographic divisions.
1. The Himalayan range
2.The great Indian desert
3.The northern plains
4.The peninsular plateau
5.The coastal plains
6.The islands

The correct answer is 'Kuka Movement'.

Key Points

• The Kuka movement is also known as the Namdhari mission.
• The Kukas were also referred Namdharis, who were a sect within Sikhism.
• They started as a group for religious purification in Sikhism.
• The aim of the movement was to restore the Sikh rule in Punjab and oust foreign powers.
• The Kukas wore only white, hand-woven clothes and boycotted British education, products, and laws.
• Baba Ram Singh started the Kuka Movement.

Additional Information

• Khilafat Movement
  • ​The Khilafat Movement (1919–24) was a pan-Islamist political protest campaign launched by Muslims in British India.
  • Its aim was to restore the caliph of the Ottoman Caliphate, promote Muslim interests, and bring the Muslims into the national struggle.
• Radhaswami Movement
  • ​Radhaswami Movement was founded in 1861 by Tulsi Ram.
  • Tulsi Ram was also popularly known as Shiv Dayal Saheb or Swamiji Maharaj.
  • The Radhaswamis believe in one Supreme Being, the supremacy of the Guru, a “company of the pious people” (Satsang), and simple social life.

The Union Ministry of road transport and highways is planning to extend its Incident Management Services (IMS) to all national highways.
The purpose of this step is to minimize road fatalities and improve safety for road users. Incident Management Services (IMS) on national roads will be provided, run, and maintained by businesses.

The correct answer is 1,500.

Key Points

• The Punjab Cabinet has approved an incentive of Rs 1,500 per acre for farmers sowing paddy through direct seeding of rice technique.
• A sum of Rs 450 cr has been earmarked to provide incentive to farmers for promotion of less water-consuming and cost-effective DSR (Direct Seeding of Rice) technology.
• Under the DSR technique, paddy seeds are drilled into the field with the help of a machine.

Additional Information

• Punjab:
  • Lok Sabha seats - 13
  • Rajya Sabha seats - 7
  • Number of Districts - 23
  • State Animal - Blackbuck
  • State Bird -Northern goshawk
  • Dam - Ranjit Sagar Dam (Ravi River)
  • Registered GI - Phulkari, Basmati

The correct answer is '1809'.

Key Points

• The Treaty of Amritsar of 1809 was an agreement between the British East India Company (EIC) and Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Sikh leader who founded the Sikh empire.
• The EIC's intention in this treaty was to gain Singh’s support if the French invaded India.
• Singh wanted to officially absorb the Malwa Sikhs in his kingdom, which resided between the Sutlej and Yamuna Rivers, thus unifying all Sikhs of Punjab within his kingdom.
• The treaty settled Indo-Sikh relations for a generation.

The Buzi Bridge was inaugurated by Union External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar. The Minister also had a meeting with President of Assembly Esperança Bias.
It was built as part of 132 km Tica-Buzi-Nova-Sofala Road project by India in Mozambique.

For number less than 1, if there are n zeroes after the decimal point, then the characteristics of that number will be −(n+1).

and For number  greater than 1, if  there are n number of zeroes are on the left sides of the digits then characteristics will be (n+1).

Hence, C is the correct option.

The BNSS mandates forensic investigation for offences punishable with at least seven years of imprisonment, and if a state lacks facilities, it must use those in another state.

In cognisable cases with 3-7 years punishment, the BNSS mandates a preliminary police inquiry within 14 days to ascertain a prima facie case before proceeding.

The BNSS introduces in-absentia trials, similar to UAPA, where the burden shifts to the accused to prove innocence in certain cases.

Reforms were highlighted by the Malimath Committee for victim participation, Verma Panel for sexual assault trials, and Ranbir Singh Committee for reviewing the three criminal codes.

The BNSS requires a preliminary inquiry within 14 days for offences punishable from 3 to less than 7 years to ascertain if a prima facie case exists before proceeding.

The BNSS introduces a witness protection scheme to ensure the safety and cooperation of witnesses in criminal proceedings.

By excluding mental retardation from the definition of mental illness, the BNS, 2023 may deny protection from prosecution to individuals with mental retardation.

Protection and Improvement of Environment and Wild Life:

Protection and improvement of the environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife is mentioned under Article 48A of the Indian Constitution. This article was added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, as a part of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).

Article 48A states:

• "The State shall endeavor to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country."

Significance of Article 48A:

• It emphasizes the responsibility of the State to protect and improve the environment for the well-being of its citizens and future generations.
• It promotes sustainable development by balancing economic growth with environmental protection.
• It encourages the State to undertake measures to conserve forests and wildlife, which are essential for maintaining ecological balance and preserving the country's natural heritage.
• It serves as a guiding principle for the government in making laws and policies related to environmental protection and wildlife conservation.

The correct option is A.
The Rajya Sabha can have a maximum of 250 members. It currently has a sanctioned strength of 245 members, of which 233 are elected from States and Union Territories and 12 are nominated by the President.