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Jan 20, 2021

GK Questions Answer

Objective GK Qusations Answers Part 5

Objective GK Qusations Answers

Q. With reference to Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events ,

1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy

2. Quit India Movement launched

3. Second Round Table Conference

What is the correct chronological sequence of the above events ?

Ans. 3-2-1

Q. Consider the following statements,

1. Tax revenue as a percent of GDP of India has steadily increased in the last decade.

2. Fiscal deficit as a percent of GDP of India has steadily increased in the last decade.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Ans. Neither 1 nor 2.

Q. Recently there was a proposal to translocate some of the lions from their natural habitat in Gujarat to which one of the following sites ?

(a) Corbett National Park

(b) Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary

(d) Sariska National Park

Ans. Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary.

Q. Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President's rule in a State?

1. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly

2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State

3. Dissolution of the local bodies

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Ans. 1 and 3 only.

Q. Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India?

1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour

2. Abolition of untouchability

3. Protection of the interests of minorities

4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q. 1 and 4 only.

Q. Which of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar ?

(a) Sumatra

(b) Borneo

(d) Sri Lanka

Ans. Sumatra.

Q. Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government,

(a) An arrangement for minimizing the criticism against the Government whose responsibilities are complex and hard to carry out to the satisfaction of all.

(b) A mechanism for speeding up the activities of the Government whose responsibilities are increasing day by day.

(d) A device for strengthening the hands of the head of the Government whose hold over the people is in a state of decline.

Ans. A mechanism of parliamentary democracy for ensuring collective responsibility of the Government to the people.

Q. Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?

(a) There is an independent judiciary in India.

(b) Powers have been clearly divided between the Centre and the States.

(d) It is the result of an agreement among the federating units.

Ans. It is the result of an agreement among the federating units.

Q. The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to?

(a) Define the jurisdiction of the Central and Provincial Governments.

(b) Define the powers of the Secretary of State for India.

(d) Improve the relationship between the Government of India and the Indian States.

Ans. Improve the relationship between the Government of India and the Indian States.

Q. The term 'Domestic Content Requirement' is sometimes seen in the news with reference to

(a) Developing solar power production in our country

(b) Granting licences to foreign T.V. channels in our country

(d) Permitting foreign educational institutions to set up their campuses in our country

Ans. Developing solar power production in our country.

Q. For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by

(a) anyone residing in India.

(b) a resident of the constituency from which the election is to be contested.

(d) any citizen of India.

Ans. Any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency.

Q. Consider the following statements,

1. In India, the Himalayas are spread over five States only.

2. Western Ghats are spread over five States only.

3. Pulicat Lake is spread over two States only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. 3 only.

Q. Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion for

(a) Measuring oxygen levels in blood

(b) Computing oxygen levels in forest ecosystems

(d) Assessing oxygen levels in high altitude regions

Ans. Pollution as say in aquatic ecosystems.

Q. 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:

Ans. 1 and 3 only.

Q. With reference to 'National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)', which of the statements given below is/are correct?

1. Under NSQF, a learner can acquire the certification for competency only through formal learning.

2. An outcome expected from the implementation of NSQF is the mobility between vocational and general education.

Select the correct answer using the code given below,

Ans. 2 only.

Q. In the context of Indian history, the principle of `Dyarchy (diarchy)' refers to

(a) Division of the central legislature into two houses.

(b) Introduction of double government i.e., Central and State governments.

(d) Division of the subjects delegated to the provinces into two categories.

Ans. Division of the subjects delegated to the provinces into two categories.

Q. Consider the following in respect of 'National Career Service',

1. National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India.

2. National Career Service has been launched in a Mission Mode to improve the employment opportunities to uneducated youth of the country.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Ans. Neither 1 nor 2.

Q. Which of the following statements best describes the term 'Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A)', recently seen in the news?

(a) It is a procedure for considering ecological costs of developmental schemes formulated by the Government.

(b) It is a scheme of RBI for reworking the financial structure of big corporate entities facing genuine difficulties.

(d) It is an important provision in 'The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code' recently implemented by the Government.

Ans. It is a scheme of RBI for reworking the financial structure of big corporate entities facing genuine difficulties.

Q. Consider the following statements,

1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to Reduce Short Lived Climate Pollutants is a unique initiative of G20 group of countries.

2. The CCAC focuses on methane, black carbon and hydrofluorocarbons.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. 2 only.

Q. With reference to 'Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)' sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. IOD phenomenon is characterised by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical Western Indian Ocean and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean.

2. An IOD phenomenon can influence an El Nino's impact on the monsoon.

Select the correct answer using the code given below,

Ans. 2 only.

Q. If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place to visit?

(a) Bhitarkanika Mangroves

(b) Chambal River

(d) Deepor Beel

Ans. Chambal River.

Q. Consider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS),

1. Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy.

2. IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime co-operation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Ans. 2 only.

Q. The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at

(a) Ajanta

(b) Badami

(d) Ellora

Ans. Ajanta.

Q. Consider the following pairs,

Traditions Communities

1. Chaliha Sahib Festival — Sindhis

2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra — Gonds

3. Wari-Warkari — Santhals

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?

Ans. 1 only.

‎Q. Which of the following practices can help in water conservation in agriculture? ‎

1. Reduced or zero tillage of the land ‎

‎2. Applying gypsum before irrigating the field ‎

3. Allowing crop residue to remain in the field ‎

Select the correct answer using the code given below,

‎Ans. 1 and 3 only.

Q. Consider the following statements,

The nation-wide 'Soil Health Card Scheme' aims at

1. expanding the cultivable area under irrigation.

2. enabling the banks to assess the quantum of loans to be granted to farmers on the basis of soil quality.

3. checking the overuse of fertilizers in farmlands.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Ans. 3 only.

Q. Consider the following pairs,

Commonly used / Unwanted or controversial chemicals

consumed materials likely to be found in them

1. Lipstick Lead

2. Soft drinks Brominated vegetable oils

3. Chinese fast food Monosodium glutamate

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Ans. 1, 2 and 3.

Q. Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are used to create digital display in many devices. What are the advantages of OLED displays over Liquid Crystal displays?

1. OLED displays can be fabricated on flexible plastic substrates.

2. Roll-up displays embedded in clothing can be made using OLEDs.

3. Transparent displays are possible using OLEDs.

Select the correct answer using the code given below

Ans. 1, 2 and 3.

Q. Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples?

1. Arasavalli

2. Amarakantak

3. Omkareshwar

Select the correct answer using the code given below,

Ans. 1 only.

Q. Consider the following statements,

1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at least 50 percent of the votes polled, to be declared elected.

2. According to the provisions laid down in the Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha, the Speaker's post goes to the majority party and the Deputy Speaker's to the Opposition.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. Neither 1 nor 2.

Q. Which of the following has/have occurred in India after its liberalization of economic policies in 1991?

1. Share of agriculture in GDP increased enormously.

2. Share of India's exports in world trade increased.

3. FDI inflows increased.

4. India's foreign exchange reserves increased enormously.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

Ans. 2, 3 and 4 only.

Q. What is the application of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Technology?

(a) Production of biolarvicides

(b) Manufacture of biodegradable plastics

(d) Production of organisms free of diseases

Ans. Reproductive cloning of animals.

Q. Consider the following statements,

1. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) helps in promoting the financial inclusion in the country.

2. NPCI has launched RuPay, a card payment scheme.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. Both 1 and 2.

Q. The term 'M-STrIPES' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of,

(a) Captive breeding of Wild Fauna

(b) Maintenance of Tiger Reserves

(d) Security of National Highways

Ans. Maintenance of Tiger Reserves.

Q. What is/are the most likely advantages of implementing 'Goods and Services Tax (GST)'?

1. It will replace multiple taxes collected by multiple authorities and will thus create a single market in India.

2. It will drastically reduce the 'Current Account Deficit' of India and will enable it to increase its foreign exchange reserves.

3. It will enormously increase the growth and size of economy of India and will enable it to overtake China in the near future.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Ans. 1 only.

Q. 'Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA)' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of negotiations held between India and,

(a) European Union

(b) Gulf Cooperation Council

(d) Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Ans. European Union.

Q. Consider the following statements,

1. India has ratified the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) of WTO.

2. TFA is a part of WTO's Bali Ministerial Package of 2013.

3. TFA came into force in January 2016. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. 1 and 2 only.

Q. What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India?

(a) India's trade with African countries will enormously increase.

(b) India's relations with oil-producing Arab countries will be strengthened.

(d) Pakistan will facilitate and protect the installation of a gas pipeline between Iraq and India.

Ans. India will not depend on Pakistan for access to Afghanistan and Central Asia.

Q. In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents?

1. Service providers

2. Data centres

3. Body corporate

Select the correct answer using the code given below,

Ans. 1, 2 and 3.

Q. Right to vote and to be elected in India is a,

(a) Fundamental Right

(b) Natural Right

(d) Legal Right

Ans. Constitutional Right.

Q. Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom?

(a) Kakinada

(b) Motupalli

(d) Nelluru

Ans. Motupalli.

Q. With reference to 'Global Climate Change Alliance', which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is an initiative of the European Union.

2. It provides technical and financial support to targeted developing countries to integrate climate change into their development policies and budgets.

3. It is coordinated by World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).

Select the correct answer using the code given below,

Ans. 1 and 2 only.

Q. With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements,

1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of Jainism.

2. Sarvastivadin held that the constituents of phenomena were not wholly momentary, but existed forever in a latent form.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. 2 only.

Q. Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the following countries?

1. Jordan

2. Iraq

3. Lebanon

4. Syria

Select the correct answer using the code given below,

Ans. 3 and 4 only.

Q. With reference to 'National Investment and Infrastructure Fund', which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is an organ of NITI Aayog.

2. It has a corpus of Rs. 4, 00,000 crore at present.

Select the correct answer using the code given below,

Ans. Neither 1 nor 2.

Q. The Global Infrastructure Facility is a/an

(a) ASEAN initiative to upgrade infrastructure in Asia and financed by credit from the Asian Development Bank.

(b) World Bank collaboration that facilitates the preparation and structuring of complex infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to enable mobilization of private sector and institutional investor capital.

(c) Collaboration among the major banks of the world working with the OECD and focused on expanding the set of infrastructure projects that have the potential to mobilize private investment.

(d) UNCTAD funded initiative that seeks to finance and facilitate infrastructure development in the world.

Ans. World Bank collaboration that facilitates the preparation and structuring of complex infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to enable mobilization of private sector and institutional investor capital.

Q. What is the purpose of 'evolved Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (eLISA)' project?

(a) To detect neutrinos

(b) To detect gravitational waves

(d) To study the effect of solar flares on our communication systems

Ans. To detect gravitational waves.

Q. What is the purpose of Vidyanjali Yojana'?

1. To enable the famous foreign educational institutions to open their campuses in India.

2. To increase the quality of education provided in government schools by taking help from the private sector and the community.

3. To encourage voluntary monetary contributions from private individuals and organizations so as to improve the infrastructure facilities for primary and secondary schools.

Select the correct answer using the code given below,

Ans. 2 only.

Q. What is the aim of the programme `Unnat Bharat Abhiyan'?

(a) Achieving 100% literacy by promoting collaboration between voluntary organizations and government's education system and local communities.

(b) Connecting institutions of higher education with local communities to address development challenges through appropriate technologies.

(d) Developing human capital by allocating special funds for health care and education of rural and urban poor, and organizing skill development programmes and vocational training for them.

Ans. Connecting institutions of higher education with local communities to address development challenges through appropriate technologies.

Q. Consider the following statements,

1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body.

2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections.

3. Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognised political parties.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Ans. 3 only.

Q. In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply ?

(a) It enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger.

(b) It no longer exists in the wild, a few individuals are under captive protection; and now it is impossible to prevent its extinction.

(d) Both (b) and (c) stated above are correct in this context.

Ans. It enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger.

Q. In India, Judicial Review implies,

(a) the power of the Judiciary to pronounce upon the constitutionality of laws and executive orders.

(b) the power of the Judiciary to question the wisdom of the laws enacted by the Legislatures.

(d) the power of the Judiciary to review its own judgements given earlier in similar or different cases.

Ans. The power of the Judiciary to pronounce upon the constitutionality of laws and executive orders.

Q. Consider the following statements,

1. The Nuclear Security Summits are periodically held under the aegis of the United Nations.

2. The International Panel on Fissile Materials is an organ of International Atomic Energy Agency.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. Neither 1 nor 2.

Q. Who among the following can join the National Pension System (NPS)?

(a) Resident Indian citizens only

(b) Persons of age from 21 to 55 only

(c) All State Government employees joining the services after the date of notification by the respective State Governments

(d) All Central Government employees including those of Armed Forces joining the services on or after 1St April, 2004

Ans. All State Government employees joining the services after the date of notification by the respective State Governments.

Q. With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements,

1. The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim.

2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta.

3. River Teesta flows into Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. 2 only.

Q. Consider the following statements,

1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits dengue.

2. Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. Both 1 and 2.

Q. Consider the following statements,

1. The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is mandatory for automotive tyres and tubes.

2. AGMARK is a quality Certification Mark issued by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. 1 only.

Q. What is/are the advantage/advantages of implementing the 'National Agriculture Market' scheme?

1. It is a pan-India electronic trading portal for agricultural commodities.

2. It provides the farmers access to nationwide market, with prices commensurate with the quality of their produce.

Select the correct answer using the code given below,

Ans. Both 1 and 2.

Q. Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in,

(a) Federalism

(b) Democratic decentralisation

(d) Direct democracy

Ans. Democratic decentralisation.

Q. Consider the following statements,

With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon

1. legislative function.

2. executive function.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Ans. Neither 1 nor 2.

Q. The term 'Digital Single Market Strategy' seen in the news refers to,

(a) ASEAN

(b) BRICS

(d) G20

Ans. EU.

Q, At one of the places in India, if you stand on the seashore and watch the sea, you will find that the sea water recedes from the shore line a few kilometres and comes back to the shore, twice a day, and you can actually walk on the sea floor when the water recedes. This unique phenomenon is seen at,

(a) Bhavnagar

(b) Bheemunipatnam

(d) Nagapattinam.

Ans. Chandipur.

Q. With reference to the 'Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 (PBPT Act)', consider the following statements,

1. A property transaction is not treated as a benami transaction if the owner of the property is not aware of the transaction.

2. Properties held benami are liable for confiscation by the Government.

3. The Act provides for three authorities for investigations but does not provide for any appellate mechanism.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. 2 only.

Q. Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, what could be its likely consequence/consequences?

1. Pollination of some plants could be adversely affected.

2. There could be a drastic increase in the fungal infections of some cultivated plants.

3. It could lead to a fall in the population of some species of wasps, spiders and birds.

Select the correct answer using the code given below,

Ans. 1 and 3 only.

Q. It is possible to produce algae based biofuels, but what is/are the likely limitation(s) of developing countries in promoting this industry?

1. Production of algae based biofuels is possible in seas only and not on continents.

2. Setting up and engineering the algae based biofuel production requires high level of expertise/technology until the construction is completed.

3. Economically viable production necessitates the setting up of large scale facilities which may raise ecological and social concerns.

Select the correct answer using the code given below,

Ans. 2 and 3 only.

Q. Which of the following are the objectives of 'National Nutrition Mission'?

1. To create awareness relating to malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers.

2. To reduce the incidence of anaemia among young children, adolescent girls and women.

3. To promote the consumption of millets, coarse cereals and unpolished rice.

4. To promote the consumption of poultry eggs.

Select the correct answer using the code given below,

Ans. 1 and 2 only.

Q. Consider the following statements,

1. The Factories Act, 1881 was passed with a view to fix the wages of industrial workers and to allow the workers to form trade unions.

2. N.M. Lokhande was a pioneer in organizing the labour movement in British India. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Ans. 2 only.

Q. In the context of mitigating the impending global warming due to anthropogenic emissions of carbon dioxide, which of the following can be the potential sites for carbon sequestration?

1. Abandoned and uneconomic coal seams

2. Depleted oil and gas reservoirs

3. Subterranean deep saline formations

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Ans. 1, 2 and 3.

Q. With reference to 'Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Housing and Urban Development (APMCHUD)', consider the following statements,

1. The first APMCHUD was held in India in 2006 on the theme 'Emerging Urban Forms — Policy Responses and Governance Structure'.

2. India hosts all the Annual Ministerial Conferences in partnership with ADB, APEC and ASEAN.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. Neither 1 nor 2.

Q. Democracy's superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activity,

(a) the intelligence and character of ordinary men and women.

(b) the methods for strengthening executive leadership.

(d) a band of dedicated party workers.

Ans. The intelligence and character of ordinary men and women.

Q. Which of the following is a most likely consequence of implementing the 'Unified Payments Interface (UPI)’?

(a) Mobile wallets will not be necessary for online payments.

(b) Digital currency will totally replace the physical currency in about two decades.

(d) Direct transfer of subsidies to poor people will become very effective.

Ans. Mobile wallets will not be necessary for online payments.

Q. The terms 'Event Horizon', 'Singularity', `String Theory' and 'Standard Model' are sometimes seen in the news in the context of

(a) Observation and understanding of the Universe

(b) Study of the solar and the lunar eclipses

(d) Origin and evolution of living organisms on the Earth

Ans. Observation and understanding of the Universe.

Q. With reference to agriculture in India, how can the technique of `genome sequencing', often seen in the news, be used in the immediate future?

1. Genome sequencing can be used to identify genetic markers for disease resistance and drought tolerance in various crop plants.

2. This technique helps in reducing the time required to develop new varieties of crop plants.

3. It can be used to decipher the host-pathogen relationships in crops.

Select the correct answer using the code given below,

Ans. 1, 2 and 3.

Q. The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that

(a) the executive and legislature work independently.

(b) it provides continuity of policy and is more efficient.

(d) the head of the government cannot be changed without election.

Ans. The executive remains responsible to the legislature.

Q. In the context of India, which one of the following is the correct relationship between Rights and Duties?

(a) Rights are correlative with Duties.

(b) Rights are personal and hence independent of society and Duties.

(d) Duties, not Rights, are important for the stability of the State.

Ans. Rights are correlative with Duties.

Q. The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following?

(a) The Preamble

(b) The Fundamental Rights

(d) The Fundamental Duties

Ans. The Preamble.

Q. If you travel by road from Kohima to Kottayam, what is the minimum number of States within India through which you can travel, including the origin and the destination?

(a) 6

(b) 7

(d) 9

Ans. 7 States.

Q. The Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of Ministers through,

1. Adjournment motion

2. Question hour

3. Supplementary questions

Select the correct answer using the code given below,

Ans. 1, 2 and 3.

Q. With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements,

1. A private member's bill is a bill presented by a Member of Parliament who is not elected but only nominated by the President of India.

2. Recently, a private member's bill has been passed in the Parliament of India for the first time in its history.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. Neither 1 nor 2.

Q. With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail and helmet in warfare whereas the people of Indus Valley Civilization did not leave any evidence of using them.

2. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and copper whereas Indus Valley people knew only copper and iron.

3. Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the horse whereas there is no evidence of Indus Valley people having been aware of this animal.

Select the correct answer using the code given below,

Ans. 1 and 3 only.

Q. 'Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme' is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to

(a) Certifying the skills acquired by construction workers through traditional channels.

(b) Enrolling the persons in Universities for distance learning programmes.

(d) Certifying the skills acquired by trainees under the National Skill Development Programme.

Ans. Certifying the skills acquired by construction workers through traditional channels.

Q. From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats?

(a) Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

(b) Nallamala Forest

(d) Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve

Ans. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve.

Q. One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of

(a) Privileges

(b) Restraints

(d) Ideology

Ans. Privileges.

Q. Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC) ,

1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

2. The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Ans. 2 only.

Q. Which principle among the 'following was added to the Directive Principles of Stat Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution?

(a) Equal pay for equal work for both men and women

(b) Participation of workers in the management of industries

(d) Securing living wage and human conditions of work to workers

Ans. Participation of workers in the management of industries.

Q. Which one of the following statements is correct?

(a) Rights are claims of the State against the citizens.

(b) Rights are privileges which are incorporated in the Constitution of a State.

(d) Rights are privileges of a few citizens against the many.

Ans. Rights are claims of the citizens against the State.

Q. Which of the following gives 'Global Gender lb Gap Index' ranking to the countries of the world?

(a) World Economic Forum

(b) UN Human Rights Council

(d) World Health Organization

Ans. World Economic Forum.

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017?

1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme for developing every city of our country into Smart Cities in a decade.

2. It is an initiative to identify new digital technology innovations for solving the many problems faced by our country.

3. It is a programme aimed at making all the financial transactions in our country completely digital in a decade.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Ans. 2 only.

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)?

1. It decides the RBI's benchmark interest rates.

2. It is a 12-member body including the Governor of RBI and is reconstituted every year.

3. It functions under the chairmanship of the Union Finance Minister.

Select the correct answer using the code given below,

Ans. 1 only.

Q. With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements,

1. It is a song and dance performance.

2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance.

3. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. 1 and 3 only.

Q. Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rule?

1. Lord Cornwallis

2. Alexander Read

3. Thomas Munro

Select the correct answer using the code given below,

Ans. 2 and 3 only.

Q. In the context of solving pollution problems, what is/are the advantage/advantages of bioremediation technique?

1. It is a technique for cleaning up pollution by enhancing the same biodegradation process that occurs in nature.

2. Any contaminant with heavy metals such as cadmium and lead can be readily and completely treated by bioremediation using microorganisms.

3. Genetic engineering can be used to create microorganisms specifically designed for bioremediation.

Select the correct answer using the code given below,

Q. The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for,

(a) the participation of workers in the management of industries.

(b) arbitrary powers to the management to quell industrial disputes.

(d) a system of tribunals and a ban on strikes.

Ans. A system of tribunals and a ban on strikes.

Q. With reference to the 'National Intellectual Property Rights Policy', consider the following statements,

1. It reiterates India's commitment to the Doha Development Agenda and the TRIPS Agreement.

2. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is the nodal agency for regulating intellectual property rights in India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Ans. Both 1 and 2.

Q. According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any person except under some provisions provided by law?

1. Gharial

2. Indian wild ass

3. Wild buffalo

Select the correct answer using the code given below,

Ans. 1, 2 and 3.

Q. Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen?

1. A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties.

2. They are correlative to legal duties.

Select the correct answer using the code given below,

Ans. Neither 1 nor 2.

Q. Consider the following pairs,

1. Radhakanta Deb — First President of the British Indian Association

2. Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty —Founder of the Madras Mahajana Sabha

3. Surendranath Banerjee — Founder of the Indian Association

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

Ans. 1 and 3 only.

Q. Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?

(a) Liberty of thought

(b) Economic liberty

(d) Liberty of belief

Ans. Economic liberty.

Q. With reference to 'Quality Council of India (QCI)', consider the following statements,

1. QCI was set up jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry.

2. Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendations of the industry to the Government.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Ans. Both 1 and 2.

Q. What is the purpose of setting up of Small 9 Finance Banks (SFBs) in India?

1. To supply credit to small business units

2. To supply credit to small and marginal farmers

3. To encourage young entrepreneurs to set up business particularly in rural areas.

Select the correct answer using the code given below,

Ans. 1 and 2 only.

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Objective GK Questions Answers Part 4

Best Objective GK Questions Answers

Q. What is ‘Greenhouse Gas Protocol’?

(a) It is an international accounting tool for government and business leaders to understand, quantify and manage greenhouse gas emissions

(b) It is an initiative of the United Nations to offer financial incentives to developing countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to adopt eco-friendly technologies

(c) It is an inter-governmental agreement ratified by all the member countries of the United Nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to specified levels by the year 2022

(d) It is one of the multilateral REDD+ initiatives hosted by the World Bank

Ans. It is an international accounting tool for government and business leaders to understand, quantify and manage greenhouse gas emissions.

Q. With reference to 'Financial Stability and Development Council', consider the following statements,

1. It is an organ of NITI Aayog

2. It is headed by the Union Finance Minister

3. It monitors macroprudential supervision of the economy

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. 2 and 3 only.

Q. With reference to 'Agenda 21', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements,

1. It is a global action plan for sustainable development

2. It originated in the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. 1 only.

Q. What is/are the importance/importances of the 'United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification'?

1. It aims to promote effective action through innovative national programmes and supportive inter-national partnerships.

2. It has a special/particular focus on South Asia and North Africa regions, and its Secretariat facilitates the allocation of major portion of financial resources to these regions.

3. It is committed to bottom-up approach, encouraging the participation of local people in combating the desertification.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1 and 3 only.

Q. Recently, which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be added to the basket of IMF's SDR?

(a) Rouble

(b) Rand

(d) Renminbi

Ans. Renminbi.

Q. With reference to the International Monetary and Financial Cornmittee (IMFC), consider the following statements,

1. IMFC discusses matters of concern affecting the global economy, and advises the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the direction of its work.

2. The World Bank participates as observer in IMFC's meetings.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. Both 1 and 2.

Q. Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan' is a national campaign to

(a) rehabilitate the homeless and destitute persons and provide them with suitable sources of livelihood

(b) release the sex workers from their practice and provide them with alternative sources of livelihood

(d) release the bonded labourers from their bondage and rehabilitate them

Ans. Eradicate the practice of manual scavenging and rehabilitate the manual scavengers.

Q. With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements,

1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry.

2. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. 1 only.

Q. Which of the following best describes the term 'import cover', sometimes seen in the news?

(a) It is the ratio of value of imports to the Gross Domestic Product of a country

(b) It is the total value of imports of a country in a year

(d) It is the number of months of imports that could be paid for by a country's international reserves

Ans. It is the number of months of imports that could be paid for by a country's international reserves.

Q. Consider the following pairs Community sometimes In the affairs of mentioned in the news,

1. Kurd : Bangladesh

2. Madhesi : Nepal

3. Rohingya : Myanmar

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Ans. 2 and 3.

Q. With reference to 'Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)', consider the following statements,

1. It is an organization of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO.

2. It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging.

3. It provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. 2 and 3 only.

Q. With reference to ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana', consider the following statements,

1. Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of two percent for any crop they cultivate in any season of the year.

2. This scheme covers post-harvest losses arising out of cyclones and unseasonal rains.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. 2 only.

Q. In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the `Great Indian Hornbill' in its natural habitat?

(a) Sand deserts of northwest India

(b) Higher Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir

(d) Western Ghats

Ans. Western Ghats.

Q. Which of the following are the key features of 'National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)?

1. River basin is the unit of planning and management.

2. It spearheads the river conservation efforts at the national level.

3. One of the Chief Ministers of the States through which the Ganga flows becomes the Chairman of NGRBA on rotation basis.

Select the correct answer using the code given Below.

Ans. 1 and 2 only.

Q. Why does the Government of India promote the use of Neem-coated Urea' in agriculture?

(a) Release of Neem oil in the soil increases nitrogen fixation by the soil microorganisms

(b) Neem coating slows down the rate of dissolution of urea in the soil

(d) It is a combination of a weedicide and a fertilizer for particular crops

Ans. Release of Neem oil in the soil increases nitrogen fixation by the soil microorganisms.

Q. Consider the following statements,

1. The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State.

2. The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. Neither 1 nor 2.

Q. Satya Shodhak Samaj organized

(a) a movement for upliftment of tribals in Bihar

(b) a temple-entry movement in Gujarat

(d) a peasant movement in Punjab

Ans. An anti-caste movement in Maharashtra.

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Viruses can infect

1. bacteria

2. fungi

3. plants

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1, 2 and 3.

Q. The term 'Base Erosion and Profit Shifting' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of

(a) mining operation by multinational companies in resource-rich but backward areas

(b) curbing of the tax evasion by multinational companies

(d) lack of consideration of environmental costs in the planning and implementation of developmental projects

Ans. Curbing of the tax evasion by multinational companies.

Q. Recently, India's first 'National Investment and Manufacturing Zone' was proposed to be set up in

(a) Andhra Pradesh

(b) Gujarat

(d) Uttar Pradesh

Ans. Andhra Pradesh.

Q. What is/are the purpose/purposes of `District Mineral Foundations' in India?

1. Promoting mineral exploration activities in mineral-rich districts

2. Protecting the interests of the persons affected by mining operations

3. Authorizing State Governments to issue licences for mineral exploration

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 2 only.

Q. `SWAYAM', an initiative of the Government of India, aims at

(a) promoting the Self Help Groups in rural areas

(b) providing financial and technical assistance to young start-up entrepreneurs

(d) providing affordable and quality education to the citizens for free

Ans. Providing affordable and quality education to the citizens for free.

Q. The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to

(a) social reforms

(b) educational reforms

(d) constitutional reforms

Ans. Constitutional reforms.

Q. What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?

1. Both were built in the same period.

2. Both belong to the same religious denomination.

3. Both have rock-cut monuments.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1 and 3 only.

Q. With reference to ‘Bitcoins’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Bitcoins are tracked by the Central Banks of the countries.

2. Anyone with a Bitcoin address can send and receive Bitcoins from anyone else with a Bitcoin address.

3. Online payments can be sent without either side knowing the identity of the other.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 2 and 3 only.

Q. Consider the following statements,

1. New Development Bank has been set up by APEC.

2. The headquarters of New Development Bank is in Shanghai.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. 2 only.

Q. ‘Gadgil Committee Report’ and ‘Kasturirangan Committee Report’, sometimes seen in the news, are related to

(a) constitutional reforms

(b) Ganga Action Plan

(d) protection of Western Ghats

Ans. Protection of Western Ghats.

Q. Consider the following,

1. Calcutta Unitarian Committee

2. Tabernacle of New Dispensation

3. Indian Reform Association

Keshab Chandra Sen is associated with the establishment of which of the above?

Ans. 2 and 3 only.

Q. Which of the following is not a member of `Gulf Cooperation Council'?

(a) Iran

(b) Saudi Arabia

(d) Kuwait

Ans. Iran.

Q. What is/are the purpose/purposes of Government's 'Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme' and 'Gold Monetization Scheme'?

1. To bring the idle gold lying with Indian households into the economy

2. To promote FDI in the gold and jewellery sector

3. To reduce India's dependence on gold imports

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1 and 3 only.

Q. ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of

(a) African Union

(b) Brazil

(d) China

Ans. China.

Q. Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at,

(a) bringing the small entrepreneurs into formal financial system

(b) providing loans to poor farmers for cultivating particular crops

(d) funding the voluntary organizations involved in the promotion of skill development and employment generation

Ans. Bringing the small entrepreneurs into formal financial system.

Q. In which of the following regions of India are shale gas resources found?

1. Cambay Basin

2. Cauvery Basin

3. Krishna-Godavari Basin

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1, 2 and 3.

Q. 'Global Financial Stability Report' is prepared by the,

(a) European Central Bank

(b) International Monetary Fund

(d) Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development

Ans. International Monetary Fund.

Q. Regarding ‘Atal Pension Yojana’, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is a minimum guaranteed pension scheme mainly targeted at unorganized sector workers.

2. Only one member of a family can join the scheme.

3. Same amount of pension is guaranteed for the spouse for life after subscriber's death.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1 and 3 only.

Q. The term ‘Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership’ often appears in the news in the context of the affairs of a group of countries known as

(a) G20

(b) ASEAN

(d) SAARC

Ans. ASEAN.

Q. On which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label?

1. Ceiling fans

2. Electric geysers

3. Tubular fluorescent lamps

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1, 2 and 3.

Q. The term 'Core Banking Solutions' is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following statements best describes/describe this term?

1. It is a networking of a bank's branches which enables customers to operate their accounts from any branch of the bank on its network regardless of where they open their accounts.

2. It is an effort to increase RBI's control over commercial banks through computerization.

3. It is a detailed procedure by which a bank with huge non-performing assets is taken over by another bank.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1 only.

Q. Consider the following pairs,

Terms sometimes Their origin

seen in the news

1. Annex—I Countries : Cartagena Protocol

2. Certified Emissions Reductions : Nagoya Protocol

3. Clean Development Mechanism : Kyoto Protocol

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Ans. 3 only.

Q. In the context of the developments in Bioinformatics, the term transcriptome', sometimes seen in the news, refers to

(a) a range of enzymes used in genome editing

(b) the full range of mRNA molecules expressed by an organism

(d) a mechanism of genetic mutations taking place in cells

Ans. The full range of mRNA molecules expressed by an organism.

Q. 'Mission Indradhanush' launched by the Government of India pertains to,

(a) immunization of children and pregnant women

(b) construction of smart cities across the country

(d) New Educational Policy

Ans. Immunization of children and pregnant women.

Q. Which of the following best describes/ describe the aim of 'Green India Mission' of the Government of India?

1. Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union and State Budgets thereby implementing the `green accounting'

2. Launching the second green revolution to enhance agricultural output so as to ensure food security to one and all in the future

3. Restoring and enhancing forest cover and responding to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 3 only.

Q. With reference to pre-packaged items in India, it is mandatoy to the manufacturer to put which of the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011?

1. List of ingredients including additives

2. Nutrition information

3. Recommendations, if any, made by the medical profession about the possibility of any allergic reactions

4. Vegetarian/non-vegetarian

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1, 2 and 4.

Q. 'Project Loon', sometimes seen in the news, is related to

(a) waste management technology

(b) wireless communication technology

(d) water conservation technology

Ans. Wireless communication technology.

Q. 'Net metering' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the

(a) production and use of solar energy by the households/consumers

(b) use of piped natural gas in the kitchens of households

(d) installation of water meters in urban households

Ans. Production and use of solar energy by the households/consumers.

Q. The term 'Intended Nationally Determined Contributions' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of

(a) pledges made by the European countries to rehabilitate refugees from the war-affected Middle East

(b) plan of action outlined by the countries of the world to combat climate change

(d) plan of action outlined by the countries of the world regarding Sustainable Development Goals

Ans. Plan of action outlined by the countries of the world to combat climate change.

Q. Which one of the following is a purpose of `UDAY', a scheme of the Government?

(a) Providing technical and financial assistance to start-up entre¬preneurs in the field of renewable sources of energy

(b) Providing electricity to every household in the country by 2018

(c) Replacing the coal-based power plants with natural gas, nuclear, solar, wind and tidal power plants over a period of time

(d) Providing for financial turnaround and revival of power distribution companies

Ans. Providing for financial turnaround and revival of power distribution companies.

Q. With reference to `IFC Masala Bonds', sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct?

1. The International Finance Corporation, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank.

2. They are the rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. Both 1 and 2.

Q. Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements,

1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land.

2. Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. Both 1 and 2.

Q. Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?

(a) Swapnavasavadatta

(b) Malavikagnirnitra

(d) Ratnavali

Ans. Malavikagnirnitra.

Q. In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms `amber box, blue box and green box' in the news?

(a) WTO affairs

(b) SAARC affairs

(d) India-EU negotiations on FTA

Ans. WTO affairs.

Q. Which of the following is/are included in the capital budget of the Government of India?

1. Expenditure on acquisition of assets like roads, buildings, machinery, etc.

2. Loans received from foreign governments

3. Loans and advances granted to the States and Union Territories

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1, 2 and 3.

Q. India's ranking in the 'Ease of Doing Business Index' is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following has declared that ranking?

(a) Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)

(b) World Economic Forum

(d) World Trade Organization (WTO)

Ans. World Bank.

Q. Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally,

(a) agriculturists

(b) warriors

(d) traders

Ans. Traders.

Q. Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?

(a) Georg Bilhler

(b) James Prinsep

(d) William Jones

Ans. James Prinsep.

Q. With reference to the 'Gram Nyayalaya Act', which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases.

2. The Act allows local social activists as mediators/reconciliators.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 2 only.

Q. With reference to the 'Trans-Pacific Partnership', consider the following statements,

1. It is an agreement among all the Pacific Rim countries except China and Russia.

2. It is a strategic alliance for the purpose of maritime security only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. 1 only.

Q. What is/are the purpose/purposes of the `Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate (MCLR)' announced by RBI?

1. These guidelines help improve the transparency in the methodology followed by banks for determining the interest rates on advances.

2. These guidelines help ensure availability of bank credit at interest rates which are fair to the borrowers as well as the banks.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. Both 1 and 2.

Q. What is/are unique about ‘Kharai camel’, a breed found in India?

1. It is capable of swimming up to three kilometres in seawater.

2. It survives by grazing on mangroves.

3. It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1, 2 and 3.

Answer . d

Q. Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered?

(a) Andaman Islands

(b) Anaimalai Forests

(d) Tropical rain forests of northeast

Ans. Andaman Islands.

Q. Which one of the following is the best description of ‘INS Astradharini’, that was in the news recently?

(a) Amphibious warfare ship

(b) Nuclear-powered submarine

(d) Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier

Ans. Torpedo launch and recovery vessel.

Q. What is 'Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10)', recently in the news?

(a) Electric plane tested by NASA

(b) Solar-powered two-seater aircraft designed by Japan

(d) Reusable rocket designed by ISRO

Ans. Electric plane tested by NASA.

Q. With reference to 'Initiative for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion', which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. This initiative aims to demonstrate the improved production and post-harvest technologies, and to demonstrate value addition techniques, in an integrated manner, with cluster approach.

2. Poor, small, marginal and tribal farmers have larger stake in this scheme.

3. An important objective of the scheme is to encourage farmers of commercial crops to shift to millet cultivation by offering them free kits of critical inputs of nutrients and microirrigation equipment.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1 only.

Q. The `Swadeshi' and 'Boycott' were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the,

(a) agitation against the Partition of Bengal

(b) Home Rule Movement

(d) visit of the Simon Commission to India

Ans. Agitation against the Partition of Bengal.

Q. With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements,

1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism.

2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment.

3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. 2 and 3 only.

Q. 'Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)', often in the news, is

(a) a division of World Health Organization

(b) a non-governmental international organization

(d) a specialized agency of the United Nations

Ans. A non-governmental international organization.

Q. With reference to an initiative called ‘The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)’, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is an initiative hosted by UNEP, IMF and World Economic Forum.

2. It is a global initiative that focuses on drawing attention to the economic benefits of biodiversity.

3. It presents an approach that can help decision-makers recognize, demonstrate and capture the value of ecosystems and biodiversity.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans, 2 and 3 only.

Q. With reference to ‘Red Sanders’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements.

1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India.

2. It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest areas of South India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. Both 1 and 2.

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct? Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to

1. protection of biodiversity

2. resilience of forest ecosystems

3. poverty reduction

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1, 2 and 3.

Q. With reference to ‘stand up india scheme’, which of the following statement is/are correct?

1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs.

2. It provides for refinance through SIDBI.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. Both 1 and 2.

Q. The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)’ to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative?

1. To provide modern technology, training in modern farming methods and financial support to local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity

2. To identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapers, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities

3. To provide Geographical Indication status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such identified GIAHS

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 2 only.

Q. Which of the following is/are tributary tributaries of Brahmaputra?

1. Dibang

2. Kameng

3. Lohit

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1, 2 and 3.

Q. India is an important member of the 'International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor'. If this experiment succeeds, what is the immediate advantage for India?

(a) It can use thorium in place of uranium for power generation

(b) It can attain a global role in satellite navigation

(d) It can build fusion reactors for power generation

Ans. It can build fusion reactors for power generation.

Q. In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs,

Term Description

(1) Eripatti : Land, revenue from which was set apart for the main¬tenance of the village tank

(2) Taniyurs : Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins

(3) Ghatikas : Colleges generally attached to the temples

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Ans. 1 and 3.

Q. Consider the following statements,

(1) The International Solar Alliance was launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2015.

(2) The Alliance includes all the member countries of the United Nations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. 1 only.

Q. 'European Stability Mechanism', sometimes seen in the news, is an

(a) agency created by EU to deal with the impact of millions of refugees arriving from Middle East

(b) agency of EU that provides financial assistance to eurozone countries

(d) agency of EU to deal with the conflicts arising among the member countries

Ans. Agency of EU that provides financial assistance to eurozone countries.

Q. Which of the following is/are the advantage /advantages of practising drip irrigation?

1. Reduction in weed

2. Reduction in soil salinity

3. Reduction in soil erosion

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1 and 3 only.

Q. Regarding DigiLocker', sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1 It is a digital locker system offered by the Government under Digital India Programme.

2. It allows you to access your e-documents irrespective of your physical location.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. Both 1 and 2.

Q. Recently, linking of which of the following rivers was undertaken?

(a) Cauvery and Tungabhadra

(b) Godavari and Krishna

(d) Narmada and Tapti

Ans. Godavari and Krishna.

Q. In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the value of Air Quality Index?

1. Carbon dioxide

2. Carbon monoxide

3. Nitrogen dioxide

4. Sulfur dioxide

5. Methane

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 2, 3 and 4 only.

Q. With reference to `Astrosat', the astronomical observatory launched by India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Other than USA and Russia, India is the only country to have launched a similar observatory into space.

2. Astrosat is a 2000 kg satellite placed in an orbit at 1650 km above the surface of the Earth.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1 only.

Q. With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term Araghatta' refers to

(a) bonded labour

(b) land grants made to military officers

(d) wastel and converted to cultivated land

Ans. Waterwheel used in the irrigation of land

Q. With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and Epictales was the profession of who of the following?

(a) Shramana

(b) Parivraaj a k a

(d) Maagadha

Ans. Maagadha.

Q. Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as 'State Butterfly'?

(a) Arunachal Pradesh

(b) Himachal Pradesh

(d) Maharashtra

Ans. Maharashtra.

Q. Consider the following statements, The Mangalyaan launched by ISRO

1. is also called the Mars Orbiter Mission

2. made India the second country to have a spacecraft orbit the Mars after USA

3. made India the only country to be successful in making its spacecraft orbit the Mars in its very first attempt

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. 1 and 3 only.

Q. What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?

(a) Introduction of communalism into Indian politics by Lord Minto

(b) Extremists' lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government

(d) Aurobindo Ghosh's inability to be elected as the President of the Indian National Congress

Ans. Extremists' lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government.

Q. The plan of Sir Stafford Cripps envisaged that after the Second World War

(a) India should be granted complete independence

(b) India should be partitioned into two before granting independence

(d) India should be given Dominion status

Ans. India should be given Dominion status.

Q. Consider the following pairs,

Famous place Region

1. Bodhgaya Baghelkhand

2. Khajuraho Bundelkhand

3. Shirdi Vidarbha

4. Nasik (Nashik) Malwa

5. Tirupati Rayalaseema

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Ans. 2 and 5 only.

Q. The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the

(a) Lok Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership

(b) Lok Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its total membership

(d) Rajya Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its members present and voting

Ans. Rajya Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its members present and voting.

Q. Recently, which of the following States has explored the possibility of constructing an artificial inland port to be connected to sea by a long navigational channel?

(a) Andhra Pradesh

(b) Chhattisgarh

(d) Rajasthan

Ans. Rajasthan.

Q. With reference to the Agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The Agreement was signed by all the member countries of the UN and it will go into effect in 2017.

2. The Agreement aims to limit the greenhouse gas emissions so that the rise in average global temperature by the end of this century does not exceed 2 °C or even 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels.

3. Developed countries acknowledged their historical responsibility in global warming and committed to donate $ 1000 billion a year from 2020 to help developing countries to cope with climate change.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 2 only.

Q. Consider the following statements,

1. The Sustainable Development Goals were first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank called the 'Club of Rome'.

2. The Sustainable Development Goals have to be achieved by 2030.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. 2 only.

Q. A recent movie titled The Man Who Knew Infinity is based on the biography of

(a) S. Ramanujan

(b) S. Chandrasekhar

(d) C. V. Raman

Ans. S. Ramanujan.

Q. Consider the following statements,

1. The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years.

2. A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues only for the remainder period.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. Neither 1 nor 2.

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation.

2. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 2 only.

Q. Which of the following is/are the indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report?

1. Undernourishment

2. Child stunting

3. Child mortality

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1 , 2 and 3.

Q. There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which action/actions of the following can be taken by the Government to reduce the deficit?

1. Reducing revenue expenditure

2. Introducing new welfare schemes

3. Rationalizing subsidies

4. Reducing import duty

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1 and 3 only.

Q. The establishment of 'Payment Banks' is being allowed in India to promote financial inclusion. Which of the following statements is/are correct in this context?

1. Mobile telephone companies and supermarket chains that are owned and controlled by residents are eligible to be promoters of Payment Banks.

2. Payment Banks can issue both credit cards and debit cards.

3. Payment Banks cannot undertake lending activities.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1 and 3 only.

Q. With reference to 'Li-Fi', recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It uses light as the medium for high-speed data transmission.

2. It is a wireless technology and is several times faster than 'WiFi'.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Objective GK Questions Answers Part 3

Objective GK Questions Answers In English

Q. What can be the impact of excessive / inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture?

1. Proliferation of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms in soil can occur.

2. Increase in the acidity of soil can take place.

3. Leaching of nitrate to the ground-water can occur.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 2 and 3 only.

Q. With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and CITES is an international agreement between governments.

2. IUCN runs thousands of field projects around the world to better manage natural environments.

3. CITES is legally binding on the States that have joined it, but this Convention does not take the place of national laws.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 2 and 3 only.

Q. The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane is approved by the

(a) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs

(b) Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices

(d) Agricultural Produce Market Committee

Ans. Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.

Q. What explains the eastward flow of the equatorial counter-current?

(a) The Earth's rotation on its axis

(b) Convergence of the two equatorial currents

(d) Occurrence of the belt of calm near the equator

Ans. The Earth's rotation on its axis.

Q. Consider the following pairs,

Place of Pilgrimage Location

1. Srisailam , Nallamala Hills

2. Omkareshwar , Satmala Hills

3. Pushkar , Mahadeo Hills

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

Ans. 1 only.

Q. With reference to Rowlatt Satyagraha, which of the following statements is/ are correct?

1. The Rowlatt Act was based on the recommendations of the 'Sedition Committee'.

2. In Rowlatt Satyagraha, Gandhiji tried to utilize the Home Rule League.

3. Demonstrations against the arrival of Simon Commission coincided with Rowlatt Satyagraha.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1 and 2 only.

Q. Among the following, which were frequently mentioned in the news for the outbreak of Ebola virus recently?

(a) Syria and Jordan

(b) Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia

(d) Jamaica, Haiti and Surinam

Ans. Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia.

Q. With reference to 'fly ash' produced by the power plants using coal as fuel, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Fly ash can be used in the production of bricks for building construction.

2. Fly ash can be used as a replacement for some of the Portland cement concrete.

3. Fly ash is made up of silicon dioxide and calcium oxide only, and does not contain any toxic elements.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1 and 2.

Q. With reference to 'dugong', a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are; correct?

1. It is a herbivorous marine animal.

2. It is found along the entire coast of India.

3. It is given legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1 and 3 Only.

Q. Who of the following was/were economic critic/ critics of colonialism in India?

1. Dadabhai Naoroji

2. G. Subramania Iyer

3. R. C. Dutt

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1, 2 and 3.

Q. Which one of the following issues the 'Global Economic Prospects' report periodically?

(a) The Asian Development Bank

(b) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

(d) The World Bank

Ans. The World Bank.

Q. When the Reserve Bank of India reduces the Statutory Liquidity Ratio by 50 basis points, which of the following is likely to happen?

(a) India's GDP growth rate increases drastically

(b) Foreign Institutional Investors may bring more capital into our country

(d) It may drastically reduce the liquidity to the banking system

Ans. Scheduled Commercial Banks may cut their lending rates.

Q. With reference to the use of nano-technology in health sector, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Targeted drug delivery is made possible by nanotechnology.

2. Nanotechnology can largely contribute to gene therapy.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Q. In India, markets in agricultural products are regulated under the

(a) Essential Commodities Act, 1955

(b) Scheduled Commercial Banks may cut their lending rates

(d) Food Products Order, 1956 and Meat and Food Products Order, 1973

Ans. Scheduled Commercial Banks may cut their lending rates.

Q. Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?

(a) Saltwater crocodile

(b) Olive ridley turtle

(d) Gharial

Ans. Gangetic dolphin.

Q. With reference to 'Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)', consider the following statements,

1. It was established very recently in response to incidents of piracy and accidents of oil spills.

2. It is an alliance meant for maritime security only.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

Ans. Neither 1 nor 2.

Q. Which one of the following movements has contributed to a split in the Indian National Congress resulting in the emergence of 'moderates' and 'extremists'?

(a) Swadeshi Movement

(b) Quit India Movement

(d) Civil Disobedience Movement

Ans. Swadeshi Movement.

Q. In a particular region in India, the local people train the roots of living trees into robust bridges across the streams. As the time passes, these bridges become stronger. These unique 'living root bridges' are found in,

(a) Meghalaya

(b) Himachal Pradesh

(d) Tamil Nadu

Ans. Meghalaya.

Q. Tides occur in the oceans and seas due to which among the following?

1. Gravitational force of the Sun

2. Gravitational force of the Moon

3. Centrifugal force of the Earth

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1, 2 and 3.

Q. In which of the following activities Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites are used?

1. Assessment of crop productivity

2. Locating groundwater resources

3. Mineral exploration

4. Telecommunications

5. Traffic studies

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1, 2 and 3 only.

Q. Consider the following States

1. Arunachal Pradesh

2. Himachal Pradesh

3. Mizoram

In which of the above States do 'Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests' occur?

Ans. 1 and 3 only.

Q. The term 'IndARC', sometimes seen in the news, is the name of

(a) an indigenously developed radar system inducted into Indian Defence

(b) India's satellite to provide services to the countries of Indian Ocean Rim

(d) India’s underwater observatory to scientifically study the Arctic region

Ans. India’s underwater observatory to scientifically study the Arctic region.

Q. With reference to 'Forest Carbon Partnership Facility', which of the following statements is/ are correct?

1. It is a global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society and indigenous peoples.

2. It provides financial aid to universities, individual scientists and institutions involved in scientific forestry research to develop eco-friendly and climate adaptation technologies for sustainable forest management.

3. It assists the countries in their 'REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation+)' efforts by providing them with financial and technical assistance.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(b) 2 and 3 only.

Q. Which one of the following was given classical language status recently?

(a) Odia

(b) Konkani

(d) Assamese

Ans. Odia.

Q. With reference to an organization known as ‘Birdlife International’, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations.

2. The concept of ‘biodiversity hotspots’ originated from this organization.

3. It identifies the sites known/referred to as ‘Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas’.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1 and 3 only.

Q. Which one of the following countries of South-West Asia does not open out to the Mediterranean Sea?

(a) Syria

(b) Jordan

(d) lsrael

Ans. Jordan.

Q. In India, which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species?

(a) Tropical moist deciduous forest

(b) Tropical rain forest

(d) Temperate forest with grasslands

Ans. Tropical moist deciduous forest.

Q. 'Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action', often seen in the news, is

(a) a strategy to tackle the regional terrorism, an outcome of a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization

(b) a plan of action for sustainable economic growth in the Asia-Pacific Region, an outcome of the deliberations of the Asia-Pacific Economic Forum

(d) a strategy to combat wildlife trafficking, a declaration of the East Asia Summit

Ans. An agenda for women's empowerment, an outcome of a World Conference convened by the United Nations.

Q. "Each day is more or less the same, the morning is clear and bright with a sea breeze; as the Sun climbs high in the sky, heat mounts up, dark clouds form, then rain comes with thunder and lightning. But rain is soon over." Which of the following regions is described in the above passage?

(a) Savannah

(b) Equatorial

(d) Mediterranean

Ans. Mediterranean.

Q. With reference to Indian economy, consider the following statements,

1. The rate of growth of Real Gross Domestic Product has steadily increased in the last decade.

2. The Gross Domestic Product at market prices (in rupees) has steadily increased in the last

decade.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. Both 1 and 2.

Q. Consider the following statements,

1 The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular State

2. The Governor of a State nominates the Chairman of Legislative Council of that particular State.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. Neither 1 nor 2.

Q. "To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India" is a provision made in the

(a) Preamble of the Constitution

(b) Directive Principles of State Policy

(d) Fundamental Duties

Ans. Fundamental Duties.

Q. Which one of the following is the best description of the term 'ecosystem'?

(a) A community of organisms interacting with one another.

(b) That part of the Earth which is inhabited by living organisms.

(d) The flora and fauna of a geographical area

Ans. A community of organisms together with the environment in which they live.

Q. The fundamental object of Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following?

1. People's participation in development

2. Political accountability

3. Democratic decentralization

4. Financial mobilization

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1 and 3 only.

Q. With reference to Indian economy, consider the following

1. Bank rate

2. Open market operations

3. Public debt

4. Public revenue

Which of the above is/are component/ components of Monetary Policy?

Ans. 1 and 2.

Q. With reference to inflation in India, which of the following statements is correct?

(a) Controlling the inflation in India is the responsibility of the Government of India only

(b) The Reserve Bank of India has no role in controlling the inflation

(d) Increased money circulation helps in controlling the inflation

Ans. Decreased money circulation helps in controlling the inflation.

Q. Consider the following countries

1. China

2. France

3. India

4. Israel

5. Pakistan

Which among the above are Nuclear Weapons States as recognized by the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, commonly known as Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)?

Ans. 1 and 2 only

Q. The ideal of Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its

(a) Preamble

(b) Directive Principles of State Policy

(d) Seventh Schedule

Ans. Directive Principles of State Policy.

Q. The substitution of steel for wooden ploughs in agricultural production is an example of

(a) labour-augmenting technological progress

(b) capital-augmenting technological progress

(d) None of the above

Ans. Capital-augmenting technological progress.

Q. Consider the following rivers,

1. Vamsadhara

2. Indravati

3. Pranahita

4. Pennar

Which of the above are tributaries of Godavari?

Ans. 2 and 3 only.

Q. When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of the Parliament, it has to be passed by

(a) a simple majority of members present and voting

(b) three-fourths majority of members present and voting

(d) absolute majority of the Houses

Ans. A simple majority of members present and voting.

Q. Which one of the following regions of India has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest and deciduous forest?

(a) North Coastal Andhra Pradesh

(b) South-West Bengal

(d) Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Ans. Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Q. Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?

1. Avanti

2. Gandhara

3. Kosala

4. Magadha

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 3 and 4 only.

Q. Which one of the following is associated with the issue of control and phasing out of the use of ozone-depleting substances?

(a) Bretton Woods Conference

(b) Montreal Protocol

(d) Nagoya Protocol

Ans. Montreal Protocol.

Q. Consider the following:

The arrival of Babur into India led to the

1. introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent

2. introduction of the arch and dome in the region's architecture

3. establishment of Timurid dynasty in the region

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1 and 3 only.

Q. The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the

(a) Human Rights Commission

(b) Finance Commission

(d) Planning Commission

Ans. Planning Commission.

Q. What is Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news?

(a) It is the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development

(b) It is a Ministerial Meeting of the World Trade Organization

(d) It is a Conference of the Member Countries of the Convention on Biological Diversity

Ans. It is the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development.

Q. Consider the following statements,

1. The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister.

2. The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

Ans. Neither 1 nor 2.

Q. The term 'Goldilocks Zone' is often seen in the news in the context of

(a) the limits of habitable zone above the surface of the Earth

(b) regions inside the Earth where shale gas is available

(d) search for meteorites containing precious metals

Ans. Search for the Earth-like planets in outer space.

Q. Who of the following organized a march on the Tanjore coast to break the Salt Law in April 1930?

(a) V. O. Chidambaram Pillai

(b) C. Rajagopalachari

(d) Annie Besant

Ans. C. Rajagopalachari.

Q. Who of the following founded a new city on the south bank of a tributary to river Krishna and undertook to rule his new kingdom as the agent of a deity to whom all the land south of the river Krishna was supposed to belong?

(a) Amoghavarsha I

(b) Ballala II

(d) Prataparudra II

Ans. Harihara I.

Q. Consider the following statements,

1. The first woman President of the Indian National Congress was Sarojini Naidu.

2. The first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress was Badruddin Tyabji.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

Ans. 2 only.

Q. Which of the following statements regarding 'Green Climate Fund' is/are correct?

1. It is intended to assist the developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change.

2. It is founded under the aegis of UNEP, OECD, Asian Development Bank and World Bank.

Select the correct answer using the code given beiow.

Ans. 1 only.

Q. Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was given to which one of the following?

(a) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

(b) Indian Institute of Science

(d) Tata Institute of Fundamental research

Ans. Indian Institute of Science.

Q. There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the

(a) Lok Sabha is elected directly by the people

(b) Parliament can amend the Constitution

(d) Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha

Ans. Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha.

Q. H1N1 virus is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to which one of the following diseases?

(a) AIDS

(b) Bird flu

(d) Swine flu

Ans. Swine flu.

Q. With reference to bio-toilets used by the Indian Railways, consider the following statements,

1.The decomposition of human waste in the bio-toilets is initiated by a fungal inoculum.

2. Ammonia and water vapour are the only end products in this decomposition which are released into the atmosphere.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. 1 only.

Q. The problem of international liquidity is related to the non-availability of

(a) goods and services

(b) gold and silver

(d) exportable surplus

Ans. Dollars and other hard currencies.

Q. With reference to 'fuel cells' in which hydrogen-rich fuel and oxygen are used to generate electricity. Consider the following statements,

1. If pure hydrogen is used as a fuel, the fuel cell emits heat and water as by-products.

2. Fuel cells can be used for powering buildings and not for small devices like laptop computers.

3. Fuel cells produce electricity in the form of Alternating Current (AC).

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

Ans. 1 only.

Q. Kalamkari painting refers to,

(a) a hand-painted cotton textile in South India

(b) a handmade drawing on bamboo handicrafts in North-East India

(d) a hand-painted decorative silk cloth in North-Western India

Ans. Hand-painted cotton textile in South India.

Q. Which one of the following best describes the main objective of 'Seed Village Concept'?

(a) Encouraging the farmers to use their own farm seeds and discouraging them to buy the seeds from others

(b) Involving the farmers for training in quality seed production and thereby to make available quality seeds to others at appropriate time and affordable cost

(d) Identifying the entrepreneurs in village and providing them technology and finance to set up seed companies

Ans. Involving the farmers for training in quality seed production and thereby to make available quality seeds to others at appropriate time and affordable cost.

Q. With reference to the Cabinet Mission, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It recommended government a federal government.

2. It enlarged the powers of the Indian Courts.

3. It provided for more Indians ill the ICS.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1 only.

Q. Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arctic?

(a) Khangchendzonga National Park

(b) Nandadevi National Park

(d) Namdapha National Park

Ans. Namdapha National Park.

Q. Amnesty International is,

(a) an agency of the United Nations to help refugees of civil wars

(b) a global Human Rights Movement

(d) an inter-governmental agency to cater to medical emergencies in war-ravaged regions

Ans. Global Human Rights Movement.

Q. With reference to the art and archaeo logical history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?

(a) Lingaraja Temple at Bhubneshwar

(b) Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli

(d) varaha Image at Udayagiri

Ans. Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli.

Q. With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential elementy elements of the feudal system?

1. A very strong centralized political authority and a very weak provincial or local political authority

2. Emergence of administrative structure based on control and possession of land

3. Creation of lord-vassal relationship between the feudal lord and his overlord

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1 and 2 only.

Q. 'BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes' is managed by the

(a) Asian Development Bank

(b) International Monetary Fund

(d) World Bank

Ans. World Bank.

Q. India is a member of which among the following?

1. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

2. Association of South-East Asian Nations

3. East Asia Summit

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 3 only.

Q. In India, the steel production industry requires the import of

(a) saltpetre

(b) rock phosphate

(d) All of the above

Ans. Coking coal.

Q. The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to

(a) protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes

(b) determine the boundaries between States

(d) protect the interests of all the border States

Ans. Protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes.

Q. With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements,

1. The Department of Revenue is responsible for the preparation of Union Budget that is presented to the Parliament.

2. No amount can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India without the authorization from the

Parliament of India.

3. All the disbursements made from Public Account also need the authorization from the Parliament of India.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

Ans. 2 only.

Q. Who /Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India?

(a) The President of India

(b) The Prime Minister of India

(d) The Supreme court of India

Ans. The Supreme court of India.

Q. Consider the following statements,

1. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers.

2. The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 1974-75 for the development of water-use efficiency.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. Both 1 and 2.

Q. The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the

(a) Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006

(b) Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999

(d) Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

Ans. Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

Q. In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not a participant/ participants?

1. Bangladesh

2. Cambodia

3. China

4. Myanmar

5. Thailand

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1 and 3.

Q. 'Basel III Accord' or simply 'Basel III', often seen in the news seeks to

(a) develop national strategies for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity

(b) improve banking sector's ability to deal with financial and economic stress and improve risk management

(d) transfer technology from developed Countries to poor countries to enable them to replace the use of chlorofluorocarbons in refrigeration with harmless chemicals

Ans. Improve banking sector's ability to deal with financial and economic stress and improve risk management.

Q. Consider the following statements,

1. The winds which blow between 30o N and 60o S latitudes throughout the year are known as westerlies.

2. The moist air masses that cause winter rains in North-Western region of India are part of westerlies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. 2 only.

Q. There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which of the following actions can be taken by the government to reduce the deficit?

1. Reducing revenue expenditure

2. Introducing new welfare schemes

3. Rationalizing subsidies

4. Expanding industries

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1 and 3 only.

Q. Which of the following has/have been accorded 'Geographical Indication' status?

1. Banaras Brocades and Sarees

2. Rajasthani Daal-Bati-Churma

3. Tirupathi Laddu

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1 only 3 only.

Q. With reference to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is a Public Limited Government Company.

2. It is a Non - Banking Financial Company.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. Both 1 and 2.

Q. 'Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana' has been launched for

(a) providing housing loan to poor people at cheaper interest rates

(b) promoting women's Self-Help Groups in backward areas

(d) providing financial help to the marginalized communities

Ans. Promoting financial inclusion in the country.

Q. With reference to the Fourteenth Finance Commission, which of the following statements is/ are correct?

1. It has increased the share of States in the central divisible pool from 32 percent to 42 percent.

2. It has made recommendations concerning sector-specific grants.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1 only.

Q. The 'Fortaleza Declaration', recently in the news, is related to the affairs of

(a) ASEAN

(b) BRICS

(d) WTO

Ans. BRICS.

Q. A decrease in tax to GDP ratio of a country indicates which of the following?

1. Slowing economic growth rate

2. Less equitable distribution of national income

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 2 only.

Q. In the South Atlantic and South-Eastern Pacific regions in tropical latitudes, cyclone does not originate. What is the reason?

(a) Sea surface temperatures are low

(b) Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone seldom occurs

(d) Absence of land in those regions

Ans. Sea surface temperatures are low.

Q. Which one of the following pairs of States of India indicates the easternmost and westernmost State?

(a) Assam and Rajasthan

(b) Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan

(d) Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat

Ans. Assam and Gujarat.

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy,

1. The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country.

2. The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

Ans. Both 1 and 2.

Q. In the 'Index of Eight Core Industries', which one of the following is given the highest weight?

(a) Coal production

(b) Electricity generation

(d) Steel production

Ans. Electricity generation.

Q. Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?

(a) Bhitarkanika National Park

(b) Keibul Lamjao National Park

(d) Sultanpur National Park

Ans. Keibul Lamjao National Park.

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding National Innovation Foundation-India (NIF)?

1. NIF is an autonomous body of the Department of Science and Technology under the Central Government.

2. NIF is an initiative to strengthen the highly advanced scientific research in India's premier scientific institutions in collaboration with highly advanced foreign scientific institutions.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1 only.

Q. With reference to Congress Socialist Party, consider the following statements,

1. It advocated the boycott of British goods and evasion of taxes.

2. It wanted to establish the dictatorship of proletariat.

3. It advocated separate electorate for minorities and oppressed classes.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

Ans. None.

Q. Consider the following statements,

1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill.

2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants.

3. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

Ans. 1 and 2 only.

Q. The Government of India Act of 1919 clearly defined

(a) the separation of power between the judiciary and the legislature

(b) the jurisdiction of the central and provincial governments

(d) None of the above

Ans. The jurisdiction of the central and provincial governments.

Q. Which of the following brings out the 'Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers'?

(a) The Reserve Bank of India

(b) The Department of Economic Affairs

(d) The Department of Personnel and Training

Ans. The Labour Bureau.

Q. In the context of modern scientific research, consider the following statements about 'IceCube', a particle detector located at South Pole, which was recently in the news,

1. It is the world's largest neutrino detector, encompassing a cubic kilometre of ice.

2. It is a powerful telescope to search for dark matter.

3. It is buried deep in the ice.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans. 1, 2 and 3.

Q. The terms 'Agreement on Agriculture', 'Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures' and 'Peace Clause' appear in the news frequently in the context of the affairs of the

(a) Food and Agriculture Organization

(b) United Nations Framework Conference on Climate Change

(d) United Nations Environment Programme

Ans. World Trade Organization.

Q. With reference to 'Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology', which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is a contactless communication technology that uses electromagnetic radio fields.

2. NFC is designed for use by devices which can be at a distance of even a metre from each other

3. NFC can use encryption when sending sensitive information.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Ans. 1 and 3 only.

Q. The area known as 'Golan Heights' sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related to

(a) Central Asia

(b) Middle East

(d) Central Africa

Ans. Middle East.

Q. Convertibility of rupee implies

(a) being able to convert rupee notes into gold

(b) allowing the value of rupee to be fixed by market forces

(d) developing an international market for currencies in India

Answer. c

Q. Consider the following pairs,

Medieval Indian State Present Region

1. Champaka : Central India

2. Durgara : Jammu

3. Kuluta : Malabar

Which of the above pairs is / are correctly matched?

Ans. 2 only.

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