1) Which of the following statement / s is / are correct?
1.There is a separate Consolidated Fund Of State
2. money can be withdrawn from this fund without the Parliament's approval.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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2) Which of the following pair / s is / are wrong?
a. Naresh Chandra Committee: Defense reforms
b. Srikrishna committee: Telangana
c. Ram Pradhan Committee : Mumbai 26/11.
d. Kirti Parikh committee: Bhopal Gas Leak
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ANSWER: Kirti Parikh committee: Bhopal Gas Leak
Explanation:
Varadharajan Committee : Bhopal Gas Leak.
Kirti Parikh committee: Deregulation of oil prices
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3) Which of the following statement / s is / are correct?
1. Maternal Mortality rate is measured per 1000 live births during the same time-period
2. Maternal death is defined as death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Only 2
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Maternal Mortality rate is measured per 100,000 live births during the same time-period.
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4) Which of the following are not members of SCO?
1. China
2. Kazakhstan.
3. Turkmenistan
4. Mongolia
5. Kyrgyzstan
6. Russia
7. Tajikistan
8. Uzbekistan
a. 3,4,6
b. 4,4
c. 4,6
d. 3,4
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ANSWER: 3,4
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China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan are members of SCO while Turkmenistan and mongolia are not members of SCO.
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5) Which of the following statement / s is / are correct?
1. India has observer status in the SCO.
2. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit for 2015 will be held in Ufa, Russia.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Both
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SCO is a Eurasian political, economic and military organization which was founded in 2001 in Shanghai by the leaders of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. These countries, except for Uzbekistan, had been members of the Shanghai Five, founded in 1996; after the inclusion of Uzbekistan in 2001, the members renamed the organization.
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6) Which of the following statement / s is / are correct?
1. Aralkum is a new desert that has appeared on the seabed once occupied by the Aral Sea.
2. It lies to the south and east of what remains of the Aral Sea in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Both
Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!
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7) TAPI project is developed by
a. World bank
b. IMF
c. Asian Development Bank
d. All of the above
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ANSWER: Asian Development Bank
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The Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India Natural Gas Pipeline (TAPI) Project is a proposed natural gas pipeline being developed by the Asian Development Bank.
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8) Which of the following statement / s is / are correct?
1. Mercury is a good conductor of heat.
2. Mercury is abundant in earth's crust.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: None
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It is a relatively poor conductor of heat. Most metals are excellent thermal conductors. Mercury is a very rare element in the Earth's crust. Mercury (Hg) is liquid at standard conditions for temperature and pressure. Bromine(Br) is also liquid at standard conditions for temperature and pressure.
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9) Which of the following statements are true?
1. The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is a fund within the framework of the UNFCCC
2. It will redistribute money from the developed to the developing world, in order to assist the developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change
3. The fund amount is $100-billion
a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All
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ANSWER: All
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The Green Climate Fund Board recently said that the $100-billion Green Climate Fund will soon become operational in India and the process of accrediting organizations which can access the funds is going on. The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is a fund within the framework of the UNFCCC founded as a mechanism to redistribute money from the developed to the developing world, in order to assist the developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change.
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10) Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. CAG has control over the issue of money from the consolidated fund.
2. CAG conducts audit of expenditure on behalf of the President
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: None
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CAG has no control over the issue of money from the consolidated fund.
CAG is an agent of the Parliament and conducts audit of expenditure on behalf of the Parliament. Therefore, he is responsible only to the Parliament.
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11) Consider the following statements
1. Steppes are usually characterized by a semi-arid and continental climate.
2. Steppe areas can be found in the interior of the South Island of New Zealand.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Both
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In physical geography, a steppe is an ecoregion, in the montane grasslands and shrublands and temperate grasslands, savannas, and shrublands biomes, characterized by grassland plains without trees apart from those near rivers and lakes. It may be semi-desert, or covered with grass or shrubs or both, depending on the season and latitude. The term is also used to denote the climate encountered in regions too dry to support a forest, but not dry enough to be a desert. The soil is typically of chernozem type.
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12) Match the Pairs of central Asian countries and their capital.
1. Kazakhstan ---------------------- i. Tashkent
2. Turkmenistan ------------------- ii. Dushanbe
3. Kyrgyzstan ---------------------- iii. Bishkek
4 Tajikistan ------------------------- iv. Astana
5. Uzbekistan ---------------------- v. Ashgabat
a. 1- iv, 2- v, 3-iii, 4- ii, 5-i
b. 1- v, 2- iv, 3-ii, 4- iii, 5-i
c. 1- iii, 2- iv, 3-i, 4- ii, 5-v
d. 1- iv, 2- iii, 3-v, 4- i, 5-ii
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13) Consider the following statements about AMRUT scheme
1. The union government has selected 100 cities under this scheme.
2. Funds would be allocated based on the population of cities.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Only 2
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The union government has selected 500 cities under this scheme. AMRUT(Atal mission for rejunvention and urban transformation) scheme is to develop cities by providing better facilities and civic amenities.
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14) Which of the following are characteristics of Charter act of 1833?
1. Governor General of Bengal became Governor General of India.
2. Presidency of Agra was established.
3. Legislative council was established.
a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All
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ANSWER: 1,2
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Legislative council was established by Charter act of 1853.By act of 1833 all laws and regulations were enacted by Supreme council consisted of governor general and 3 members in private proceedings.
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15) The new base year for calculating GDP is
a. 2004- 05
b. 2007- 08
c. 2012- 13
d. 2011-12
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ANSWER: 2011-12
Explanation:
Current base year for calculating GDP is changed from 2004- 05 to 2011-12.
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16) Which of the following is not correct?
a. Census : Decadal
b. Labour Bureau : Annual
c. National Sample Survey (NSS) :Quinquennial
d. Survey of Industries : biannual
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ANSWER: Survey of Industries : biannual
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Survey of Industries happens on annual basis.
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17) What is the number of girls to boys at birth according 2011 census?
a. 927
b. 911
c. 918
d. 932
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ANSWER: 918
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The number of girls to boys at birth is relatively low in the world, and moreover declined from 927 girls per 1000 boys in 2001 to 918 girls for every 1000 boys in 2011
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18) Consider the following statements
1. The institution of Lokayukta was established first in Odisha.
2. Unlike Lokpal, Lokayutkta is eligible for reappointment.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: None
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The institution of lokayukta was established first in Maharashtra in 1971.
Although Odisha had passed the Act in this regard in 1970, it came into force only in 1983. He is not eligible for reappointment for a second term.
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19) Which of the following statements are true about NEC?
1. It consists of the Seven sister States of North east.
2. The headquarters of the council is situated in Shillong.
3. It is advisory regional planning body for the North Eastern Region.
a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All
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ANSWER: 2,3
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It consists of the eight States of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. The chief ministers and governors represent them. The NEC act has been amended in 2002 to add Sikkim and restructure it as the regional planning body for the North Eastern Region. It functions under Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region. The North Eastern Council was constituted in 1971 by an Act of Parliament. The Council is an advisory body and may discuss any matter in which the north-eastern states have a common interest and advise the Central Government as to the action to be taken on any such matter. The funding of council mainly lies with the central government with small portions contributed by the state governments as well.
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20) Consider the following statements about G.D. Birla Award:
1. It is given to the person of Indian origin only.
2. It is given to the research by Indian scientists aged below 50.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Only 2
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Professor Sanjeev Galande bagged G.D. Birla Award for Scientific Research for 2014. He has been selected for his contribution and research in the field of Epigenetics and Molecular Cell Biology. The award was instituted in 1991.
It is given to the person living and working in India.
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21) Epigenetics is the study of
a. Genetical knowledge to the developmental biology
b. Study of external or environmental factors that turn genes on and off and affect how cells read genes
c. Genetics of fungi
d. To create a specific enzyme, protein, or other biochemicals from simpler starting materials.
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ANSWER: Study of external or environmental factors that turn genes on and off and affect how cells read genes
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Epigenetics is the study of cellular and physiological trait variations that are not caused by changes in the DNA sequence. It is essentially the study of external or environmental factors that turn genes on and off and affect how cells read genes. Developmental genetics-It applies genetical knowledge to the developmental biology.
Mycogenetics- The genetics of fungi Metagenics is the practice of engineering organisms to create a specific enzyme, protein, or other biochemicals from simpler starting materials.
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22) Consider the following statements
1. Krishnadevaraya was ruler of Aravidu dynasty.
2. The great south Indian mathematician Nilakantha Somayaji also lived in the Empire of Krishnadevaraya.
3. Portuguese travellers Domingo Paes and Fernao Nuniz also visited the Vijayanagara Empire during his reign.
4. Allasani Peddana known as Andhra Kavita Pitamaha was poet in the court of King Krishnadevaraya.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
a. 1,2,3
b. 2,3,4
c. 1,3,4
d. All
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ANSWER: 2,3,4
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Krishnadevaraya was ruler of Tulva dynasty presiding over the empire at its zenith.He is regarded as an icon by many Indians. Krishna Deva Raya earned the titles Kannada Rajya Rama Ramana , Andhra Bhoja and Mooru Rayara Ganda.
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23) Which of the following are programs under Digital India scheme?
1. eSign framework
2. National Scholarships Portal
3. Bharat Net
4. eHospital application
a. 1,2,3
b. 2,3,4
c. 1,3,4
d. All
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ANSWER: All
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The Digital India program aims to provide broadband highways, universal access to mobile connectivity, public Internet access program, e-governance: Reforming government through technology, eKranti - Electronic delivery of services, Information for all, Electronics manufacturing: Target net zero imports, IT for jobs and early harvest programs.
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24) In which of the following country US is going to reopen its embassy?
a. Ukraine
b. North Korea
c. Iran
d. Cuba
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ANSWER: Cuba
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U.S. and Cuba will reopen their embassies in Havana and Washington. Fidel Castro's rebels overthrew the US-backed government of Fulgencio Batista on Jan. 1, 1959.Two years later, president Dwight Eisenhower closed the US embassy in Havana on Jan. 3, 1961.After that Kennedy authorized the US-organized invasion of Cuba by a force of Cuban exiles. The attack at the Bay of Pigs failed and reinforced Castro's standing at home and abroad. In October 1962, Washington and Moscow nearly came to nuclear war over Soviet missiles stationed in Cuba.
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25) Which of the following statement / s is / are correct?
1. INS Sumitra is India's fourth indigenous Naval offshore patrol.
2. INS Sumitra took part in Operation Raahat.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Both
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INS Sumitra is the fourth and last Saryu class patrol vessel of the Indian Navy, designed and constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited. It is designed to undertake fleet support operations, coastal and offshore patrolling, ocean surveillance and monitoring of sea lines of communications and offshore assets and escort duties.It has capacity to carry helicopters. Operation Raahat was an operation of the Indian Armed Forces to evacuate Indian citizens and other foreign nationals from Yemen during the 2015 military intervention by Saudi Arabia and its allies in that country during the Yemeni Crisis.
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26) Consider the following statements about Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana
1. MP can choose his own or in-law's village.
2. Village should be developed by 2016.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Only 2
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Each member of parliament needs to choose one village each from the constituency that they represent other than his own or in-law's village then fix parameters and make it a model village by 2016. Villages will be offered smart schools, universal access to basic health facilities and Pucca housing to homeless villagers.
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27) Which of the following statements are true?
1. Pandit Bhimsen Joshi lifetime achievement award is given by government of Maharashtra.
2. Pandit Bhimsen Joshi was first musician to get Bharatratna.
3. Pandit Bhimsen Joshi was exponent of Kirana gharana
a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All
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ANSWER: 1,3
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M. S. Subbulakshmi was first musician to get Bharatratna.Veteran classical vocalist Prabha Atre was felicitated with the prestigious Pt Bhimsen Joshi Lifetime Achievement Award-2014.
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28) Which of the following are Zaid crops?
1. Rapeseed
2. Mustard
3. Muskmelon
4. Cucumber
5. Seasamum
6. Bitter gourd
7. Moong
a. 1,2,3,4
b. 2,3,4,6,7
c. 3,4,6,7
d. All
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ANSWER: 3,4,6,7
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On the Indian sub-continent, the crops grown on irrigated lands which do not have to wait for monsoons, in the short duration between Rabi and Kharif crop season, mainly from March to June, are called Zaid crops.They require warm dry weather for major growth period and longer day length for flowering. The main produce are seasonal fruits and vegetables.
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29) Which of the following statements is / are correct?
1. India is the largest producer of natural graphite in world.
2. Odisha is the major producer of graphite.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Only 2
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India is the world's second largest producer of natural graphite while china ranks first. Graphite is a crystalline form of carbon used to make pencil and electrode. It is used as moderator and lubricant in atomic reaction. Deposits of commercial importance are located in Andhra Pradesh” Jharkhand, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.
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30) Match the pairs
1. Jankiraman commitee------------ i. To investigate the security transactions of the bank
2. MBN Rao Committee ------------- ii. On HR issues of public sector banks.
3. Khandelwal Committee --------- iii. Reconstruction of RRBs
4. Bhandari Committee ------------ iv. For Financing Infrastructure sector
5. Deepak Parekh committee------ v. To prepare the blueprint of India’s first women’s bank
a. 1- iv, 2- v, 3-iii, 4- ii, 5-i
b. 1- v, 2- iv, 3-ii, 4- iii, 5-i
c. 1- i, 2- v, 3-ii, 4- iii, 5-iv
d. 1- iv, 2- iii, 3-v, 4- i, 5-ii
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