1) Consider the following statements
1. National Knowledge Network (NKN) provides a unified high speed network backbone for educational institutions in India.
2. National Knowledge Network is extended to SAARC countries
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Both
Explanation:
National Knowledge Network is a state of the art multi gigabit network across India for the provision of a unified high speed network framework for knowledge related institutions in the country. NKN comprises ultra high speed CORE(multiples of 10 Gbps) complemented with distribution level at relevant speeds
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2) Consider the following statements
1.The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) was established in 2003 to implement India's Biological Diversity Act (2002).
2. The NBA is a Statutory, Autonomous Body
3. The NBA has its headquarters in Chennai
4. Biological Diversity Act 2002 mandates all local bodies to setup Biodiversity Management Committees (BMC).
Which of the above statements are true?
a. 1,2,3
b. 2,3,4
c. 1,3,4
d. All the above
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3) Consider the following statements
1. The Nagoya Protocol provides access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization
2. India is party to the convention.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Both
Explanation:
The Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity is a 2010 supplementary agreement to the 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
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4) Consider the following statements
1.Belarus is a landlocked country
2.Minsk is capital of Belarus.
3. Belarus is a member of EU from 2009.
Which of the above statements are true?
a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All the above
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ANSWER: 1,2
Explanation:
Belarus is amongst the few states in Europe that have not asked for membership in the European Union. Similarly, the European Union has not offered membership to Belarus.
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5) Assertion: The Coromandal coast have more rainy- months, but less rainfall than the Konkan Coast
Reason: Coromandal coast is situated on leeward side so receives less rain from South West Monsoon and North East Monsoons are less powerful.
a. Assertion & Reason both are correct and Reason is the correct explanation.
b. Assertion is wrong but reason is correct.
c. Assertion is correct but reason is wrong.
d. Both Assertion & reason are correct but reason is not the correct explanation of reason.
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ANSWER: Assertion & Reason both are correct and Reason is the correct explanation.
Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!
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6) Consider the following statements
1. Monosodium glutamate is naturally-occurring non-essential amino acids.
2. MSG is found in tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, potatoes and mushrooms
3. It is commonly known as Ajinomoto
Which of the above statements are true?
a. 1,2,3
b. 2,3,4
c. 1,3,4
d. All the above
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Explanation
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ANSWER: All the above
Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!
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7) Consider the following statements
1. N.R. Madhava Menon committee was appointed to lay down the guidelines for government advertisements.
2. It is appointed by Parliament .
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Only 1
Explanation:
It is appointed by Supreme Court. It recommends only advertisements related to government responsibilities, public safety, awareness be printed.It also suggested appointment of Ombudsman to check violation of these guidelines.
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8) Consider the following statements
1. Fundamental Rights enjoy supremacy over Directive principles.
2. The parliament can amend the Fundamental Rights for implementing the directive principles.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Both
Explanation:
The parliament can amend the Fundamental Rights for implementing the directive principles but without changing basic structure of constitution.
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9) Which of the following are uses of Water vapor present in atmosphere?
1. It absorbs radiation
2. It controls rate of evaporation
3. It decides potentiality of precipitation
4. Releases latent heat
Which of the above statements are true?
a. 1,2,3
b. 2,3,4
c. 1,3,4
d. All the above
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ANSWER: All the above
Explanation:
Latent heat is energy released or absorbed, by a body or a thermodynamic system, during a constant-temperature process. An example is a state of matter change, meaning a phase transition, such as ice melting or water boiling.
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10) Consider the following statements
1.Vitamin B,A,C are water soluble
2. Vitamin D, E and K are fat soluble
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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11) North west India receives rain in winter which is caused by
a. North East Monsoons
b. South West Monsoon
c. Western Disturbances
d. Trade winds
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ANSWER: Western Disturbances
Explanation:
Western Disturbances originate in the Mediterranean sea and Atlantic ocean. These winds move towards the East bringing Cyclonic rain in temperate zone.
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12) Consider the following statements
1. Kangleipak and Meeteileipak are alternative names of Manipur state.
2. Meetei ethnic group is the largest ethnic group of Manipur.
3. Manipur is bounded by Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Mizoram and Myanmar.
Which of the above statements are true?
a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All
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ANSWER: 1,2
Explanation:
Manipur is bounded by Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south, and Assam to the west; Myanmar lies to its east.
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13) Which of the following gases was responsible for Bhopal gas tragedy?
a. Hydrogen chloride
b. Methyl chloride
c. Methyl isocyanate
d. Hydrogen fluoride
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14) Consider the following statements about LBA with Bangladesh
1. Each country will take over most of the enclaves on its territory
2. Residents will have the right to stay where they are or move to the other side of the border.
3. The deal was originally agreed in 1974
Which of the above statements are true?
a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All
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ANSWER: All
Explanation:
Established by a treaty between two former princely states, the 106 Indian enclaves in Bangladesh and 92 Bangladeshi enclaves in India are islands of foreign territory inside each country. Under the agreement, each country will take over most of the enclaves on its territory and residents will have the right to stay where they are or move to the other side of the border.
The deal was originally agreed in 1974 by Indira Gandhi and Sheikh Mujibur Rahman of Bangladesh. Progress stopped for a long time, however, after Mujibur was assassinated in 1975, and subsequent governments failed to agree on the transfer of enclaves.
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15) Assertion: In spite of the Aravalli hills, many parts of Rajasthan, do not receive much rainfall.
Reason: Aravallis lie parallel to the South West monsoon Arabian Sea branch while on the leeward side for South West Monsoon Bay of Bengal branch.
a. Assertion & Reason both are correct and Reason is the correct explanation.
b. Assertion is wrong but reason is correct.
c. Assertion is correct but reason is wrong.
d. Both Assertion & reason are correct but reason is not the correct explanation of reason.
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ANSWER: Assertion & Reason both are correct and Reason is the correct explanation.
Explanation:
This is because the Aravallis lie parallel to the South West monsoon Arabian Sea branch. For this reason the winds by pass this region and no rain is shed as there are no mountain ranges that lie transversely across.
This region is also on the leeward side for the South West Monsoon Bay of Bengal branch blows.
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16) Consider the following statements
1. The Dutch East India company was established in 1602.
2. The Headquarters of the Dutch company in India was at Pulicat.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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17) What is the name of the tribe that is battling against Vedanta for preservation of Niyamgiri hills?
a. The Kondha or Kandha
b. Kandha Gauda
c. Oriya Munda
d. Dongria Kondh
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18) Consider the following statements
1. FIFA Headquarter is in Zurich.
2. It has awarded the 2018 and 2022 World Cups to Russia and Qatar respectively
3. FIFA controls the rules of football
Which of the above statements are true?
a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All
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ANSWER: 1,2
Explanation:
Although FIFA does not control the rules of football, it is responsible for both the organization of a number of tournaments and their promotion .
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19) Consider the following statements
1.Sachar Committee was appointed by the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
2.It has recommended preferential treatment to Muslims in the Indian Army to bring about a greater representation
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Both
Explanation:
Sachar Committee, appointed in 2005 by the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, was commissioned to prepare a report on the latest social, economic and educational condition of the Muslim community of India .
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20) Consider the following statements
1. Cultivation of sugarcane reduces soil fertility.
2. The growing season for sugarcane is much longer in peninsular plateau.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Both
Explanation:
For higher recovery rate of sugar from cane, the crop must be harvested before onset of cold winter season. Peninsular region experiences mild winter as compared to northern region.
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21) Consider the following statements
1. World environment day is run by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP).
2. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972
3. "Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care" is the theme of 2015 world environment day
Which of the above statements are true?
a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All
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22) Which of the following is wrongly matched?
a. French open: Clay court
b. Wimbledon : Grass court
c. Australian Open : Clay court
d. All are correct
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23) Consider the following statements
1. Zoological Survey of India is headquartered in Mumbai .
2. On the basis of the initial categorization of rare animals by the IUCN, the survey published Red Data Book .
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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24) Consider the following statements related to Food Safety and Standards Act 2006
1. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, is the regulating body related to food safety and laying down of standards of food in India.
2. It works under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
3. The FSSAI has its headquarters at New Delhi
Which of the above statements are true?
a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All
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25) Consider the following statements
1. Snow leopard is considered as endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
2.It is found in Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh
3. Year 2015 designated International Year of the Snow Leopard.
Which of the above statements are true?
a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All
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26) Consider the following statements
1. Directive principles are not enforceable by any court
2. The principles have been inspired by the Directive Principles given in the Constitution of Ireland and also by the principles of Gandhism
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Both
Explanation:
Directive Principles contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, are not enforceable by any court, but the principles laid down therein are considered fundamental in the governance of the country, making it the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws to establish a just society in the country
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27) Consider the following statements
1. Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) came up with Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA) for the implementation of automatic exchange of tax information.
2.Partnered countries are expected to start exchanging information under the MCAA by 2018.
3. This agreement will help the governments to curb tax evasion and deal with the problem of black money.
Which of these statements are true?
a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All
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ANSWER: All
Explanation:
India has signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA) on Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information. The declaration to comply with the provisions of the agreement was signed in Paris.54 countries have already joined the MCAA. The target is to reach 94 countries by 2017.
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28) Consider the following statements
1. CVC is investigating committee for corruption related cases
2. CVC can register a criminal case once investigation is done.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: None
Explanation:
The CVC is not an investigating agency. The only investigation carried out by the CVC is that of examining Civil Works of the Government which is done through the Chief Technical Officer. CVC does not have powers to register criminal case. It deals only with vigilance or disciplinary cases.
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29) Consider the following statements
1. CIC has been appointed for term of five years from the date on which they enter upon their office(s) or till they attain the age of sixty five years, whichever is earlier.
2. CIC 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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30) Which of the following are the members of G7?
1. Germany
2. Italy
3. Russia
4. Japan
5. Spain
6. France
a. 1,3,4,5
b. 1,2,4,6
c. 1,4,5
d. All
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ANSWER: 1,2,4,6
Explanation:
Russia was previously a member of G7(G8 at that time) but membership was suspended over Moscow's annexation of Crimea and its interference in Ukraine. Current G7 Summit was held at Germany
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