PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE, ETC. (PMS) / COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION (BS-17) 2014

Sui generis is a Latin term of:

(a) Unique
(b) Generous
(c) Sui gas
(d) Common

Check Answer

(a) Unique

Explanation

Sui generis is a Latin expression that can be literally translated to “of its own kind” or “of its own genus.” In English, it is used as an adjective to describe something that is unique, one-of-a-kind, or belongs to a class by itself.

The Strait of Hormuz fall between:

(a) UAE and Oman
(b) Iran and Iraq
(c) Iran, Oman and UAE
(d) UAE and Qatar

Check Answer

(c) Iran, Oman and UAE

Explanation

The Strait of Hormuz is located between Iran, Oman, and the UAE. To the north is Iran, specifically the Hormozgān Province. To the south is Oman, through the Musandam Governorate exclave, and the United Arab Emirates. The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. At its narrowest point, it is 39 kilometers wide (approximately 21 nautical miles).

‘Rand’ is the currency of:

(a) South Africa
(b) Tanzania
(c) Ecuador
(d) Somalia

Check Answer

(a) South Africa

Explanation

The Rand is the official currency of South Africa. Known by the symbol ZAR (South African Rand) and represented by the letter R, it is also recognized as legal tender within the Common Monetary Area, which includes Lesotho, Namibia, and Eswatini.

Tanzania: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS).

Ecuador: United States Dollar (USD).

Somalia: Somali Shilling (SOS), though the US Dollar is also widely used.

The number of working children according to I.L.O estimates in developing countries is:

(a) 138 million
(b) 300 million
(c) 250 million
(d) 320 million

Check Answer

(a) 138 million

Explanation

Estimates from the ILO and UNICEF in 2024 show that around 138 million children between the ages of 5 and 17 are in child labor. Of these, around 54 million children are engaged in hazardous work that affects their health, safety, and development. The region most affected by child labor is Sub-Saharan Africa.

Which one of the following statement is false?

(a) ‘Unenforceable’ means that there is no remedy for breach of a convention
(b) The laws of the constitution are enforceable in the courts
(c) The conventions of the constitution are binding political rules which are not enforceable in the courts
(d) Constitutional conventions are not binding on anyone

Check Answer

(d) Constitutional conventions are not binding on anyone

Explanation

Declaration of the false statement: option (d) Constitutional conventions are not binding on anyone. This is true because, although constitutional conventions are not binding on anyone because courts cannot enforce them, they are binding on people who are involved in the government because they embody the basic principles of political morality.

(a) True: Unenforceable means they cannot be legally enforced in court.

(b) True: Legal rules of the constitution are enforced by the judiciary.

(c) True: Conventions are non-legal, binding political rules.

(d) False: Conventions are binding, just not legally enforceable.

Which one of the following statement is false?

(a) The legislative function is primarily responsible for making, unmaking and amending the law
(b) The legislative function is inferior to the judicial function of government
(c) The executive function gives effect to and enforces the law
(d) The primary judicial function is to interpret and apply the law, resolve disputes, provide remedies and determine punishments when the law is breached

Check Answer

(b) The legislative function is inferior to the judicial function of government

Explanation

The correct answer is (b) The legislative function is inferior to the judicial function of government.. In a democracy that divides power into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial, each is expected to be independent and on an equal level. None is subordinate to or superior to the others, but rather they operate through a system of checks and balances so that none of the branches can gain dominance.

(a) TRUE: The primary role of the legislature (such as a Parliament or Congress) is indeed the creation, repeal, and modification of laws.

(c) TRUE: The executive branch (led by a President or Prime Minister) is specifically charged with the implementation and enforcement of the law.

(d) TRUE: The core function of the judiciary is to interpret law, settle legal disputes between parties, and determine legal consequences (remedies or punishments) for lawbreaking.

In torts, the principle “Restitutio ad integrum” means:

(a) Compensation for damages
(b) Restoration to the original condition
(c) Restriction on integration
(d) Punishing the defendant for their wrongful actions

Check Answer

(b) Restoration to the original condition

Explanation

The Latin expression restitutio ad integrum (or restitutio in integrum) is literally translated as “restoration to the original condition”. This is the guiding principle in the law of torts that governs the award of damages. The aim is to restore the aggrieved party as close as possible to the position that person would have been in if the wrongful act had never happened.

“Southern Cross” which is a constellation found in the southern region of the night sky consists mainly of:

(a) Seven Stars
(b) Three Stars
(c) Five Stars
(d) Four Stars

Check Answer

(d) Four Stars

Explanation

The boundaries of Crux are defined by its four brightest stars, which form the spine and the crossbar of the southern cross as defined by star catalogs and the official boundaries of the IAU constellations. The four defining stars of Crux are Acrux (Alpha Crucis), Mimosa (Beta Crucis), Gacrux (Gamma Crucis), and Imai (Delta Crucis).

The Southern Cross, or Crux, is the smallest of the 88 official constellations, but it is also the most distinctive.

In fact, the cross asterism that most people know and love actually contains a fifth star, Ginan (Epsilon Crucis). This star is located just below the crossbar and is actually less bright than the other four stars, but it fits nicely into the shape of the cross.

This notion of the fifth star appearing is so common that you will even notice it on the national flags of several countries. Consider Australia, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, and Brazil – all of their flags feature five stars to represent the Southern Cross, while New Zealand features four. This is a real-world application that demonstrates that “five stars” is an acceptable and correct response.

When discussing the general cross pattern → Four stars

When discussing the famous constellation design → Five stars

In most general knowledge tests, the response that most people will accept is: (d) Four Stars

Sylhet District at the time of partition was part of the province of:

(a) Bengal
(b) Assam
(c) Bihar
(d) United Provinces

Check Answer

(b) Assam

Explanation

In the 1947 partition of India, Sylhet District was a part of Assam, although it is located right next to Bengal. It has been under the administration of Assam since 1874. Following a referendum in July 1947, the majority of Sylhet opted to go to East Bengal (Pakistan), while the Karimganj subdivision remained in Assam (India).

Euphonious is the opposite of:

(a) Strident
(b) Lethargic
(c) Literary
(d) Merry

Check Answer

(a) Strident

Explanation

Euphonious refers to pleasing to the ear—melodious and harmonious. The opposite of euphonious is strident, which is a loud, harsh, grating, or discordant sound.

Euphonious: means sweet-sounding, musical.

Strident: means harsh, discordant.

Lethargic: means sluggish or lazy.

Literary: means related to literature.

Merry: means cheerful.

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PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE, ETC. (PMS) / COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION (BS-17) 2014

Sui generis is a Latin term of:

The Strait of Hormuz fall between:

‘Rand’ is the currency of:

The number of working children according to I.L.O estimates in developing countries is:

Which one of the following statement is false?

Which one of the following statement is false?

In torts, the principle “Restitutio ad integrum” means:

“Southern Cross” which is a constellation found in the southern region of the night sky consists mainly of:

Sylhet District at the time of partition was part of the province of:

Euphonious is the opposite of:

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