IAS Prelims GS Questions and Answers - Mar 30 & 31, 2015
1. Consider the following statements1. Crystallography is the experimental science of determining the arrangement of atoms in the crystalline solids
2. It is a well known science in ancient India and china as they knew about the process of crystallizing sugar and salt
3. For analysis, crystallography uses diffraction technique using X-ray, electrons or neutrons.
4. The United Nations proclaimed the year 2014 as the International Year of Crystallography.
Which of the above statements are true? a) 1,2,3
b) 2,3,4
c) 1,3,4
d) All the above
View Answer / Hide Answer2. Consider the following statements regarding AERB1.It is a statutory Board is to ensure that the use of ionizing radiation and nuclear energy does not cause undue risk to health and the environment.
2. It is independent of the Department of Atomic Energy.
Which of the above statements are true?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) none
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d) none
The Bill was introduced in 2011 that seeks to dissolve the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board and replace it with the Nuclear Safety Regulatory Authority (NSRA) but it lapsed during dissolving of Loksabha in 2014.Currently government is thinking about giving independence to AERB on recommendations of IAEA
1. It is a former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire.
2. Situated on bank of Krishna river
3. It is UNESCO world heritage site
Which of the above statements are true?a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All the above
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) 1,3
Hampi is situated on bank of Tughbhadra river
1. Class X pass mandatory for the post of sarpanch
2. Class VIII pass mandatory for the post of Zila Parishad or Panchayat Samiti elections.
3. Also construction of toilets in their homes is mandatory.
4. Rajsthan became first state to impose such eligibility rules
Which of the above statements are true?a) 1,2,4
b) 1,2,3
c) 3,4
d) All the above
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) 3,4
Class VIII pass mandatory for the post of sarpanch
Class X for Zila Parishad or Panchayat Samiti elections.
1. Vijay Kelkar is chairman of 14th finance commission
2. It has increased states share in central taxes from 32% during last commission to 42%
3. States be taken away from operation of NSSF (National Small Saving Fund) with effect from next financial year
4. States should empower local bodies to impose advertisment tax to augment their revenues
Which of the above statements are true? a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All the above
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b) 2,3
Y V Reddy is chairman of 14th finance commission
The ratio of basic to performance grant is
1. 80:20 with respect to panchayats
2. 90:10 in the case of municipalities.
Which of the above statements are true?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) none
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d) none
80:20 with respect to municipalities and 90:10 in the case of panchayats
1. UVB light are useful source of Vitamin D
2. Vitamin D is produced inside the skin
3. 75 to 80 per cent of body’s Vitamin D supply is met by sunlight
Which of the above statements are true?a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All the above
View Answer / Hide Answer8. Consider the following statements1. Cartosat-3 is Indian remote sensing satellite, having a resolution of 25 cm
2. It will be used to monitor illegal mining in the country
Which of the above statements are true?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) none
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) Both
Launched in 2014 , it is a part of the Indian Remote Sensing Program.
