ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS

1. Which of the following is/are correct about Mullaiperiyar Dam?

1. It is built on the Confluence of Mullayar and Periyar rivers.

2. It is located in Tamil Nadu, but is operated by kerala.

3. It was constructed in 1895.

4. Periyar National Park is located around its reservoir.

(a) 1 and 3    (b) 1, 3 and 4    (c) 1, 2 and 4   (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

2. Which of the following is/are correct about Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1985?
1. It is designed to fulfill India’s International treaty obligations.

2.It extends to the whole of India and it applies also to all Indian Citizens outside India and to all persons on ships and aircraft registered in India.

3. It is a stringent law where the death penalty can be prescribed for repeat offenders.

(a) 1 Only      (b)1 and 2       (c) 2 and 3       (d) 1, 2, and 3

3. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) is the Indian Central law enforcement and intelligence agency.

2. It works Under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

3. The NCB is outside the ambit of the Right to Information Act.

(a) 1 Only    (b)1 and 2   (c) 1 and 3  (d) 1, 2, and 3

ANSWERS

1. ANS B

Location in kerala periyar but operated by T.N.

2. ANS D

The NDPS Act, 1985 is designed to fulfill India’s treaty obligation under the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, Convention on Psychotropic Substances, and United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. Also, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) was set up under the act with effect from March 1968.

3. ANS D