1) Which of the following is / are the Biodiversity Hotspots in India?
1) Western Ghats
2) Eastern Himlayas
3) Sunderbans
a. 1, 2 and 3
b. Only 2
c. 1 and 2
d. None of the above
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2) Which of the following are objectives of Surakshit Khadya Abhiyan?
a. To open clean mess in urban areas
b. To take care of food waste throughout the country
c. To provide food to rural poors
d. To create mass awareness and capacity building for safe and hygienic food
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ANSWER: To create mass awareness and capacity building for safe and hygienic food
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Under Surakshit Khadya Abhiyan, nationwide sensitization sessions on cleaning, hygiene & sanitation for safe food and Media dissemination programs for Consumers, Street Food Industries will be organized across the country.
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3) Which of the following statements are true about “Mission Indradhanush”?
1. It aims to vaccinate all the children by 2025.
2. It covers against seven vaccine preventable diseases.
3. The campaign is part of the Universal Immunization Program.
4. It is being implemented under the National Health Mission across the country.
a. 1,3,4
b. 1,2,3
c. 2,3,4
d. All of the above
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ANSWER: 2,3,4
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Mission Indradhanush aims to vaccinate all the children by 2025 against seven vaccine preventable diseases namely diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio, tuberculosis, measles and hepatitis B by 2020.
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4) Which of the following statements are correct?
1. The central government issued a unique identification number to every resident of India under “The National Identification Authority of India Bill, 2010.”
2. NRI, foreign citizens residing in India, PIOs, OCIs who are currently in India can apply for unique identification number.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above
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ANSWER: Only 2
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As of July 2015, the legislation to back UIDAI is still pending in the Parliament of India. Earlier NRI were not eligible to apply for AADHAAR Card. But later Government of India realized the need and approved AADHAAR Card for NRI as well as resident foreign citizens. However at the moment there are no provisions to get AADHAAR Card for NRI at Indian Embassy, outside India. There is no provision to apply for AADHAAR Card online either. Applicants can optionally take a prior appointment for a future date online.
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5) Which of the following statements are correct about Van Bandhu Kalyan Yojana?
1. It is a Central Sector Scheme under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
2. It ensure that all the intended benefits goods and services to the tribal people through various programs of Central and State Governments.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above
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ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
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6) Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Blue and John Crow Mountains in Jamaica are Jamaica’s First UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2. It is UNESCO’s only new “mixed” site in Jamaica, meeting both cultural and natural qualifications.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above
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ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
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Home to a high proportion of endemic plant species, the Blue and John Crow Mountains is a hotspot for biodiversity. The heavily forested mountainous region provided refuge for the indigenous Tainos fleeing slavery, as well as escaped African slaves during Jamaica’s early history. With such significance to both Jamaica’s history and its natural environment, the park is UNESCO’s only new “mixed” site, meeting both cultural and natural qualifications.
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7) Where the Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed conflict is signed?
a. Paris
b. Rome
c. Vienna
d. Hague
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ANSWER: Hague
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Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed conflict is an international treaty that requires its signatories to protect cultural property in war. It was signed at The Hague, Netherlands, on May 14, 1954, and entered into force August 7, 1956. As of February 2014, it has been ratified by 126 states.
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8) Which of the following statements are correct?
1. UNESCO World Heritage Committee is composed of 21 UNESCO member states which are elected by the General Assembly.
2. Italy is home to the greatest number of World Heritage Sites.
3. Rani ki vav is situated in the town of Patan in Gujarat is UNESCO's World Heritage Site.
a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All of the above
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ANSWER: All of the above
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Italy is home to the greatest number of World Heritage Sites with 51 sites, followed by China (48), Spain (44), France (41), Germany (40), Mexico (33), and India (32).
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9) Which of the following statements are incorrect?
1. Badami rockcut caves are oldest rockcut cave of India.
2. Badami is capital of the Early Chalukyas.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above
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ANSWER: Only 1
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Barabar Caves are oldest rockcut cave of India.
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10) Which of the following statements are correct?
1. APEC has its headquarters at Singapore.
2. India has observer status in APEC.
3. All countries which border pacific ocean are members of APEC.
4. Laos is member of APEC.
a. 1,3,4
b. 1,2,3
c. 2,3,4
d. All of the above
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11) India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) is a proposed particle physics research laboratory at
a. Nilgiris Hills , Kerla
b. Garhjat Hills ,Jharkhand
c. Bodi Hills, Tamilnadu
d. Maikal Hills, Chhattisgarh
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ANSWER: Bodi Hills, Tamilnadu
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India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) was initially supposed to be located at Singara in Nilgiris. Due to proximty with Mudumalai National Park it is relocated to rocky mountain in the Bodi West Hills region of Theni.
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12) Which of the following statements are correct?
1. TERI has headquarters at Mumbai
2. TERI established The Sustainable Development Leadership Award to felicitate the efforts of global leaders in the field of sustainable development.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above
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ANSWER: Only 2
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The Energy and Resources Institute, also known as TERI (formerly Tata Energy Research Institute), established in 1974, is a research institute based in New Delhi that conducts research work in the fields of energy,environment and sustainable development with a focus on formulating local- and national-level strategies for shaping global solutions to critical issues.
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13) The power of pardon is given to President by
a. Article 75
b. Article 70
c. Article 72
d. Article 71
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ANSWER: Article 72
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Article 72 empowers the President to grant pardons etc. and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases.
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14) Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) permits Non-resident Indians (NRIs) to invest in National Pension System (NPS).
2. PFRDA is authorized by Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above
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15) Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Wholesale bank can accept deposits larger than Rs.5 crore.
2. It only lends in niche wholesale markets such as infrastructure or corporates.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above
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ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
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Nachiket Mor Committee recommends a new type of bank called “Wholesale bank.”Wholesale banking deals with larger institutions.
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16) Consider the following statements about World Book Capital
1. It is a title bestowed by UNESCO.
2. The designation runs from April 23 of one year until April 22 of the following year.
3. Kolkata was World Book Capital in 2003.
Which of the above statements is / are incorrect?
a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All of the above
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ANSWER: 1,2
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New Delhi was World Book Capital in 2003. The designation runs from UNESCO's World Book and Copyright Day (April 23) of one year until April 22 of the following year. Conakry, capital of Guinea in west Africa is the 17th city to be designated as the World Book Capital. Incheon city of South Korea is World Book Capital for 2015.In 2016 Wroclaw become the first Polish city to hold the World Book Capital Title.
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17) Consider the following statements about European Capital of Culture.
1. It is a title bestowed by UNESCO.
2. The European City of Culture program was launched in the summer of 1985 with Athens being the first title-holder.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above
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ANSWER: Only 2
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The European Capital of Culture is a city designated by the European Union for a period of one calendar year during which it organizes a series of cultural events with a strong European dimension.
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18) Which of the following statements are true about All India Council of Sports ?
1. It will be an advisory body to deliberate on matters relating to the promotion and development of sports in the country.
2. Increasing outreach of sports to rural and tribal areas, areas affected by left wing extremism, North East and Jammu & Kashmir is one of the aim of All India Council of Sports.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above
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ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
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The council will have the aims and objectives of popularizing sports amongst the youth as a way of life, increasing outreach of sports to rural and tribal areas, areas affected by left wing extremism, North East and Jammu & Kashmir, implementation of policies for promotion of sports and games in the country, matters relating to promotion of inclusiveness in sports with special focus on women, differently-abled, tribals etc, preventing drug abuse in sports, fraud in age and sexual harassment of women in sports, among others. It will also try to bring professionalism, transparency and good governance in the functioning of national sports federations. It will deal with issues arising out of match fixing and other malpractices in competitive sports.
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19) Who will be the President of All India Council of Sports?
a. Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports
b. Any person in the rank of minister of state
c. Any person in the rank of cabinet minister
d. Prominent sports personality appointed by government
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ANSWER: Any person in the rank of minister of state
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The council will be headed by a president in the rank of minister of state and will include four members of parliament, sports personalities, coaches, sports experts, sports administrators, Sports Authority of India (SAI) director general, National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) director general, officials from the sports ministry, representatives from national sports federations, Indian Olympic Association (IOA), corporate bodies and NGOs.
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20) Which of the following statements are true about Atal Innovation Mission?
1. The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is being set up under Ministry of Youth Affairs.
2. It will have an initial fund of Rs 150 crore for research and development.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above
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ANSWER: Only 2
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The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is being set up under NITI. It will be an Innovation Promotion Platform involving academics, entrepreneurs, and researchers drawing upon national and international experiences to foster a culture of innovation, R&D in India.
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21) Which of the following statements are not true about Anthrax?
1. It is caused by virus.
2. It is contagious disease.
3. It is spread by spores which are transported by clothing or shoes.
a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All of the above
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ANSWER: 1,2
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Anthrax is an acute disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. Most forms of the disease are lethal, and it affects mostly animals. It is not contagious but can be transmitted through contact or consumption of infected meat. Anthrax does not spread directly from one infected animal or person to another; rather, it is spread by spores. These spores can be transported by clothing or shoes. The body of an animal that had active anthrax at the time of death can also be a source of anthrax spores. Owing to the hardiness of anthrax spores, and their ease of production in vitro, they are extraordinarily well suited to use (in powdered and aerosol form) as biological weapons.
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22) Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Anglo-Indian is a person who has one European parent and one Indian parent and is domiciled within the territory of India
2. According to constitution, it is mandatory for President to appoint two members to Rajya Sabha.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above
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ANSWER: None of the above
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According to the Constitution of India, a person from the Anglo-Indian community is defined as, “a person whose father or any of whose other male progenitors in the male line is or was of European descent; but who is domiciled within the territory of India, and is or was born within such territory of parents habitually resident therein and not established there for temporary purposes only.
Not more than two members of the Anglo-Indian Community to be nominated by the President of India, if, in his/her opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the upper house or Lok Sabha.
George Baker and Prof Richard Hay has been nominated by the President.
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23) Which of the following statements are correct about Border Roads Organization (BRO)?
1. It undertakes the tasks assigned by the Ministry of Defense.
2. The BRO is involved in the construction of a tunnel at the Rohtang pass.
3. The headquarters of BRO is at New Delhi.
4. It is also undertakes projects in friendly countries.
a. 1,2,3
b. 2,3,4
c. 1,3,4
d. All of the above
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ANSWER: All of the above
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Some examples include Delaram-Zaranj Highway in Afghanistan, completed and handed over to the Afghan government during 2008, and the restoration of the Farkhor and Ayni air bases in Tajikistan.
BRO receives funds from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways but undertakes the tasks assigned by the Ministry of Defense. The dual control of BRO is one of the principal reasons behind non-availability of funds and the organisation's not up to the mark performance. In a bid to boost India's border road connectivity especially along China, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) will be entirely brought under the Ministry of Defense by the next budget.
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24) Match the following pairs of political revolutions
1. Velvet Revolution------------i. Egypt
2. Orange Revolution----------ii. Kyrgyzstan
3. Tulip Revolution-------------iii. Ukraine
4. Jasmine Revolution---------iv. Czechoslovakia
5. Lotus Revolution-------------v. Tunisia
a. 1- ii, 2- v, 3-i, 4- iii ,5-iv
b. 1- iv, 2- v, 3-i, 4- ii ,5-iii
c. 1- iv, 2- v, 3-i, 4- iii , 5-ii
d. 1- iv, 2- iii, 3-ii, 4- v ,5-i
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ANSWER: 1- iv, 2- iii, 3-ii, 4- v ,5-i
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25) Which of the following statements are correct about Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana?
1. It aims to provide 24×7 uninterrupted electricity supply to each rural household across the country by 2022.
2. It focuses on feeder separation for rural households and agricultural purpose.
3. This scheme will replace Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY)
a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All of the above
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ANSWER: All of the above
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No explanation is available for this question!
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26) Which of the following statements are correct?
1. BeiDou-2, will be a regional satellite navigation system consisting of 35 satellites.
2. BeiDou is Japanese navigational system.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above
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ANSWER: None of the above
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BeiDou is a Chinese satellite navigation system. BeiDou-2, will be a global satellite navigation system consisting of 35 satellites.
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27) Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) will soon start an artificial breeding program of Great Indian Bustard.
2. Three states governments i.e Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra will take part in this program.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above
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ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
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The great Indian bustard or Ardeotis nigriceps is a bustard found in India and the adjoining regions of Pakistan.the species is critically endangered by hunting and loss of its habitat, which consists of large expanses of dry grassland and scrub. These birds are often found associated in the same habitat as blackbuck.
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28) Which of the following is venue for India’s International Fleet Review?
a. Chennai
b. Kochi
c. Visakhapatnam
d. Karwar
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ANSWER: Visakhapatnam
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India’s International Fleet Review will be hosted for the first time by the country’s Eastern Naval Command in 2016 and will include over 60 sea-faring nations and over 100 vessels (over 90 states have been invited).
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29) Who build the Gangaikonda Cholapuram?
a. Kulothunga Chola I
b. Rajaraja Chola
c. Rajendra Chola I
d. Rajendra Chola II
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ANSWER: Rajendra Chola I
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Rajendra Chola I defeated Mahipala, the Pala king of Bengal and Bihar, and to commemorate his victory he built a new capital called Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
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30) Which of the following city got first Smart City nomination?
a. Hubballi-Dharwad
b. Surat
c. Pune
d. Puducherry
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ANSWER: Puducherry
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Puducherry has emerged as the first nomination to be received by the Ministry of Urban Development. The High Powered Steering Committee (HPSC) constituted as per the Mission Guidelines and headed by Chief Secretary has overseen the process of first stage intra-state competition and sent its recommendations to the Urban Development Ministry of the Government of India.
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31) Which of the following is wrongly matched?
1. Urjit Patel panel : 4 % CPI inflation target
2. Nachiket Mor committee: Universal Electronic Bank Account
3. Gopalakrishnan Committee : Establishment of Bank Investment Company
a. Only 1
b. 1 and 2
c. 1 and 3
d. Only 2
e. Only 3
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