1. The Representation of the People Act, 1951 is an act of Parliament of India. It provides which of the following

• 1. The conduct of election of the Houses of Parliament.
  2. Qualifications and disqualifications for membership of those Houses
  3. The corrupt practices in connection with such elections
  4. Decision of doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with such elections

Select the correct answer by using the codes given below

2. Consider the following statements regarding the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region (NCR) and Adjoining Areas in news

• 1. Civil courts shall not have the authority to take up any matter arising due to any order or direction passed by it.
  2. In case of any conflict in the orders or directions of the Commission and any state government, the direction of the state governments shall prevail.
  3. The commission’s mandate is to monitor the status of air pollution, the enforcement of laws after monitoring and research, and provide for innovative solutions to curb air pollution.

Which of the above statements are correct?

3. Consider the following statements regarding Equity Linked Saving Scheme (ELSS)

• 1. It is a type of mutual fund scheme that primarily invests in the stock market or Equity.
  2. Investments of up to 1.5 Lac done in ELSS Mutual Funds are eligible for tax deduction under section 80C of the Income Tax Act.
  3. The advantage ELSS has over other tax Saving instruments is the shortest lock-in period of 3 years.

Which of the above statements are correct?

4. ‘Raniganj Coalfields’ recently in news is situated in which of the following state?

5. Consider the following statements regarding In Vitro fertilization in news

• 1. It is a process of fertilisation where an egg is combined with sperm outside the body.
  2. IVF is a form of assisted reproductive technology (ART).
  3. Some countries have banned or otherwise regulate the availability of IVF treatment, giving rise to fertility tourism.

Which of the above statements are correct?