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Static GKEasyAsked in: UPSC CAPF · CAPF 2018, Paper I

In India, cars bearing black number plate with yellow lettering are

  1. A.vehicles belonging to foreign consulates
  2. B.commercial vehicles such as trucks and taxis
  3. C.commercial vehicles available on rent for self-driving
  4. D.electric vehicles

Correct answer

C. commercial vehicles available on rent for self-driving

Explanation

The correct answer is C, commercial vehicles available on rent for self-driving. A black plate with yellow letters marks a vehicle registered for self-drive rental, which the customer drives without a hired driver.

Indian registration plates use colour to show how a vehicle may be used. A white plate with black letters is a private vehicle. A yellow plate with black letters is a commercial or transport vehicle, such as a taxi, truck or bus. A black plate with yellow letters is a commercial vehicle rented out for self-driving, so a person can drive it without holding a commercial licence. A green plate marks a battery electric vehicle, with white letters if private and yellow letters if commercial. Light blue plates with white letters belong to foreign diplomatic missions.

Why the others are wrong: A, vehicles of foreign consulates and embassies carry blue plates with white letters. B, ordinary commercial vehicles such as trucks and taxis carry yellow plates with black letters. D, electric vehicles carry green plates.

Exam tip: white private, yellow commercial, black self-drive rental, green electric, blue diplomatic.

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In which of the following matters placed before the UN General Assembly, a resolution by two-thirds majority of the members present and voting is required? 1. Admission of new members to the UN 2. Election of the non-permanent members of the Security Council 3. Election of members of the Economic and Social Council Select the answer using the code given below :

  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.2 and 3 only
  3. C.1 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: D. 1, 2 and 3

Article 18 of the UN Charter lists all three as 'important questions' that need a two-thirds majority of members present and voting.

Q4.Static GKAsked in: CDS · CDS-I 2026, GKEasy

Which of the following countries were the founding members of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), established in 1985 ? 1. India 2. Nepal 3. Maldives 4. Afghanistan Select the answer using the codes given below :

  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.1, 2 and 3 only
  3. C.3 and 4 only
  4. D.1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct answer: B. 1, 2 and 3 only

India, Nepal and the Maldives signed the SAARC Charter in 1985, while Afghanistan joined only in 2007. SAARC was set up at the Dhaka summit on 8 December 1985 by seven South Asian countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Q5.Static GKAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2017, GS Paper IMedium

With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct ? 1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for all. 2. Its partners are either governments or local urban authorities only. 3. UN-Habitat contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. A.1, 2 and 3
  2. B.1 and 3 only
  3. C.2 and 3 only
  4. D.1 only
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Correct answer: B. 1 and 3 only

UN-Habitat has a General Assembly mandate for sustainable cities and shelter, and it works on poverty, water and sanitation, but its partners are not limited to governments.