1)  Which among the following legislations is/are in force in India to prevent terrorist activities?

i. POTA ii. TADA iii. UAPA iv. POCSO

A) iii only

B) iii and iv only

C) i, ii and iii only

D) i, ii, iii and iv

TADA (Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act) — introduced in 1985 but allowed to lapse/ceased (not in force). It was widely criticised for misuse.

POTA (Prevention of Terrorism Act) — enacted in 2002 but repealed in 2004 (not in force).

UAPA (Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act) — the principal anti-terrorism law in India (originally from 1967 and subsequently amended) and is currently in force; it is used to prevent and penalize terrorist and unlawful activities.

POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act) — this is a child-protection/sexual-offence law (in force), not a law to prevent terrorist activities.

Ans)  A) iii only


2) Ramesh is taller than Hari who is shorter than Sasi. Mahesh is taller than Indrajith but shorter than Hari. Sasi is shorter than Ramesh. Who is the tallest?

A) Sasi

B) Hari

C) Ramesh

D) Indrajith

"Ramesh is taller than Hari" → Ramesh > Hari

"Hari who is shorter than Sasi" → Sasi > Hari

"Sasi is shorter than Ramesh" → Ramesh > Sasi

Combine those three: Ramesh > Sasi > Hari.

"Mahesh is taller than Indrajith but shorter than Hari" → Indrajith < Mahesh < Hari.

Place Mahesh and Indrajith into the chain: Ramesh > Sasi > Hari > Mahesh > Indrajith.

Ans)  C) Ramesh