Which of the following is not a bird?

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2022 Prelims]

(a) Golden Mahseer

(b) Indian Nightjar

(c) Spoonbill

(d) White Ibis


Answer: (a)        

Explanation:

  • Mahseer roughly translates as mahi – fish and sher – tiger, and hence is also referred as tiger among fish.
  • It is a large cyprinid and known to be the toughest among the fresh water sport fish.
  • Mahseer roughly translates as mahi – fish and sher – tiger, and hence is also referred as tiger among fish.
  • It is a large cyprinid and known to be the toughest among the fresh water sport fish.

Consider the following statements:                                                                   The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:                                               

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Consider the following statements:                                                         The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:                                               

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