1) Consider the following statements
1. Maritime transport is to be administered by Central government
2. All major ports are government administered
Which of the above statements are correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: None
Explanation:
Maritime transport is to be administered by both the Central and the State governments. While the central government's shipping ministry administers the major ports, the minor and intermediate ports are administered by the relevant departments or ministries in the nine coastal states Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat. All major ports, except one Ennore Port are government administered. It is the first port in India which is a public company.
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2) Consider the following statements
1. The 73th Constitutional Amendment Act provides recognition to the Urban Local Bodies as the third tier of the Government in urban areas.
2. State Election Commissions has a responsibility to conduct elections for urban local bodies
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
Explanation:
The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act is related to Urban Local Bodies or It provided constitutional recognition to the Urban Local Bodies as the third tier of the Government in urban areas. State Election Commissions has a responsibility to conduct elections for urban local bodies under the Article 243(k) of the Constitution of India.
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3) Consider the following statements related to GST bill
1. The Center will have one third weight in the GST Council while the states will have the remaining two-thirds and decisions will have to be passed with 75% vote.
2. Petroleum and Alcohol is excluded from GST
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:
GST is an indirect tax levy on manufacture, sale and consumption of goods as well as services at a national level. The decision to keep petroleum out of GST for the time being will also lower the revenue neutral rate (RNR), at which both the Center and states will not make a loss. Alcohol will also be excluded from GST.
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4) Consider the following statements
1. All India Home Rule League was established in 1916
2. Mahatma Gandhi was last president of All India Home Rule League
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:
In 1920, the All India Home Rule League elected Mahatma Gandhi as its President. Within a year it was merged into the Indian National Congress.
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5) Consider the following statements
1. Competition Commission of India is a constitutional body
2. Being a quasi-judicial body so the appointment appointment of the Chairman is nominated by higher Judicial body or the Chief Justice of India
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:
Competition Commission of India was established by the The Competition Act, 2002 so it is a statutory body.The various provisions of the Act indicate that the CCI was required to perform adjudicatory functions, even though the appointment of the Chairman was neither from the higher Judicial body nor was the Chief Justice of India or his nominee involved in his selection. It was established on 14 October 2003.
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6) Consider the following statements related to SEZ
1. It is a duty free enclave to be treated as foreign territory for the purpose of trade operations and duties and tariffs
2. The corporation in SEZs will not have to pay any income tax on their profits for the first five years and only 50% of the tax for 2 more years thereafter
3. A SEZ does not require a license for exports
Which of the above statements are true?
a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All the above
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7) Consider the following statements related to Pradhan mantri suraksha bima yojana
1. The risk coverage of the scheme for accidental death or full disability is Rs. 2 lakhs and for partial disability is Rs. 1 lakh.
2. The person under age group of 18-70 years can avail the benefit of this scheme
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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8) Consider the following statements related to Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
1. The annual growth target for agriculture is 4%
2. Agricultural comes under concurrent list
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:
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana is Special Additional Central Assistance Scheme launched in 2007 as a part of the 11th Five Year Plan by the Government of India. Agriculture is a state subject.
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9) Consider the following statements related to Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY)
1. It will help in improvement of power supply in rural households as well as reduction of peak loads
2. It will provide 24X7 uninterrupted quality electricity to all parts of the country
3. Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) is the Nodal Agency for operationalization of this Scheme
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:
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana has been launched with the objective of round the clock power to rural households & adequate power for agriculture.The scheme will replace the existing Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY).
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10) Consider the following statements
1. The Yamuna is the largest tributary of the Ganga.
2. The Yamuna Action Plan (YAP) is a bilateral project between the Government of India and Israel.
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:
The Union Government has sanctioned Yamuna Action Plant (YAP)-I and YAP-II schemes for river Yamuna in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh and YAP-III in New Delhi in collaboration with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
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11) Consider the following statements
1. National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority is regulatory under Ministry of health
2. 348 drugs which were declared as essential drugs by NPPA which can increase their prices annually based on the rise on WPI
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
Explanation:
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority is regulatory under Ministry of chemicals, fertilizers and pharmaceuticals formed in 1997.
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12) Consider the following statements
1. A high court judge should be appointed by the President after consultation with the CJI and the Governor of the state.
2. The Chief Justice of the High Court concerned too should be consulted.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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13) Consider the following statements related to
1.The NDA government under Atal Bihari Vajpayee had signed an agreement with Iran for the Chabahar Port in 2003
2. It will undermine importance of Gwadar port in Pakistan developed by China.
3. From Chahbahar port using the existing Iranian road network, a link up to Zaranj in Afghanistan and then using the Zaranj-Delaram road constructed by India in 2009, access to Afghanistan's Garland Highway can be made.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All
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ANSWER: All
Explanation:
India signed agreement with Iran for the development of the strategically important Chabahar port despite US pressure. It will give India sea-land access route to Afghanistan bypassing Pakistan. Chabahar port is located in Sistan-Balochistan Province on Iran's southeastern coast.
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14) Consider the following statements
1. The PAC is formed every year with a strength of not more than 22 members of which 15 are from Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament, and 7 from Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament.
2. The function of PAC is to examine the audit report of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) after it is laid in the Parliament.
3. At least half of the members should be the minister in the government.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All
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ANSWER: 1,2
Explanation:
None of the members should be minister in government.The present PAC is headed by Prof. Kuruppassery Varkey Thomas, Senior Congress MP of Ernakulum Constituency
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15) Who appoints the chairman of PAC?
a. President
b. Prime minister
c. Speaker of Lok Sabha
d. Finance minister
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16) Consider the following statements
1. INS Sardar patel base in Porbandar was commissioned
2. This is the second base of the Indian Navy in Gujarat after
the first one is INS Dwarka near Okha.
3. Gujarat has the longest coastline in India.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All
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17) Consider the following statements related to recently approved amendments in the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011.
1. Any public servant or any other person including a non-governmental organization may make such a disclosure to the Central or State Vigilance Commission.
2. It is not mandatory to include the identity of the complainant.
3. If identity is disclosed ,the Vigilance Commission shall not disclose the identity of the complainant except to the head of the department if he deems it necessary.
4. The Act penalizes any person who has disclosed the identity of the complainant.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a. 1,3,4
b. 1,2,3
c. 2,3,4
d. All
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ANSWER: 1,3,4
Explanation:
The Act seeks to protect whistle blowers, i.e. persons making a public interest disclosure related to an act of corruption, misuse of power, or criminal offense by a public servant. Every complaint has to include the identity of the complainant.
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18) Consider the following statements related to Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets (Imposition of Tax) Bill, 2015
1. It will replace the Income Tax (IT) Act, 1961 for the taxation of foreign income.
2. A flat rate of 30 percent tax will be applied to undisclosed foreign income or assets
3. For nondisclosure of foreign income or assets outside India, penalty will be equal to three times the amount of tax payable which is 90 percent of the undisclosed income in addition to tax payable at 30%.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a. 2,3
b. 1,2
c. 1,3
d. All
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19) Consider the following statements
1. New Development Bank (NDB) will start operating with $50 billion in initial capital with the five BRICS contributing $10 billion each.
2. Regional office will be in Johannesburg, South Africa.
3. K.V. Kamath was appointed as first President New Development Bank (NDB) of BRICS nations.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a. 2,3
b. 1,2
c. 1,3
d. All
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20) What is the eligibility of NHRC chairperson?
a. Retired Judge of SC
b. Retired chief justice of a high court
c. A retired Chief Justice of India
d. Lawyer practicing human right for 10 years in SC
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ANSWER: A retired Chief Justice of India
Explanation:
Justice (retired) K.G. Balakrishnan completed his tenure as the sixth and longest serving chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).Justice Cyriac Joseph to act as interim NHRC head.
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21) Consider the following statements
1. National eHealth Authority or NeHA portal is launched by union health Ministry
2. It will provide centralized online database of medical history, lab reports of all patients across India.
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:
It will provide the facility to patient. So if patient changes doctor, he need not undergo all medical tests again as it will be save on the portal which will reduce money and time.
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22) Consider the following statements
1. 11th September is celebrated as World Brotherhood Day,the day on which Swami vivekanand delivered speech at the Parliament of Religions.
2. Bartaman Bharat is a Bengali language essay written by Swami Vivekananda.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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23) Consider the following statements
1. Ajivika is founded in 5th century BCE by Makkhali Gosala
2. Brhaspati is sometimes referred to as the founder of Carvaka
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:
Both are nastika or "heterodox" schools of Indian philosophy.
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24) Consider the following statements
1. North East Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy covers Manufacturing and services sector
2. It will get exemptions from Excise duty and income tax for 10 years
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 promoting industrialization in the north eastern states and overall growth of this region, the NEIIPP is launched by central government.
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25) Consider the following statements
1. The NSC is the apex body set up by the Govt. of India, Ministry of Enviornment.
2. The main objective is to sustain a voluntary movement on safety, health and environment at the national level.
3. Recently K Satish Reddy, has been appointed as the new chairman of the National Safety Council (NSC).
Which of the above statements are correct?
a. 1,2
b. 1,3
c. 2,3
d. All
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ANSWER: 2,3
Explanation:
The NSC is the apex body set up by the Govt. of India, Ministry of Labour and Employment.
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26) Consider the following statements
1. Coir is extracted from the tissues surrounding the seed of the coconut palm
2. Coir has one of the highest concentrations of lignin, making it stronger but less flexible than cotton but unsuitable for dyeing
3. The Coir Board functions under the Ministry of Agriculture
Which of the above statements are correct?
a. 1,2
b. 1,3
c. 2,3
d. All
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ANSWER: 1,2
Explanation:
The Coir Board functions under the Ministry of MSME.It was established in 1953, headquarters Cochin.
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27) Following are the types of Precipitation. Which of them is incorrectly paired?
1. Convection - when the Earth's surface, within a conditionally unstable or moist atmosphere, becomes heated more than its surroundings.
2. Stratiform - when moist air is lifted as it moves over a mountain range.
3. Orographic precipitation - tropical air meets cooler air
a. 1,2
b. 1,3
c. 2,3
d. All
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28) Match the pairs of mangroves and states
1. Pitchavaram --------------- i. Maharashtra
2. Achra ------------------------- ii. Tamilnadu
3. Coondapur ------------------ iii.Orissa
4. Bhitarkanika ---------------- iv. Karntaka
5. Coringa ----------------------- v. Andhra Pradesh
a. 1-ii, 2-v, 3-i, 4-iii, 5-iv
b. 1-v, 2-iv, 3-i, 4-ii, 5-iii
c. 1-iv, 2-ii, 3-i, 4-v, 5-iii
d. 1-ii, 2-i, 3-iv, 4-iii, 5-v
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ANSWER: 1-ii, 2-i, 3-iv, 4-iii, 5-v
Explanation:
Mangroves are salt tolerant forest Eco system. India has 7% of total mangroves area. They are rich in biodiversity.
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29) Which of the following are identified as coral reef areas by government of India?
1. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
2. Gulf of Mannar
3. Gulf of Kutch
4. Lakshadweep sea
a. 1,2,3
b. 2,3,4
c. 1,3,4
d. All
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ANSWER: All
Explanation:
Coral reefs are shallow water tropical marine eco system. They are rich in variety of flora and fauna.
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30) Which of the following are ex-officio members of NHRC?
1. Chairmen of National Commission for Scheduled Caste
2. Chairmen of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
3. Chairmen of National Commission for Minorities
4. Chairmen of National Commission for Women
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 NHRC (National Human Rights Commission) consists of: A Chairperson, One Member who is, or has been, a Judge of the Supreme Court of India ,One Member who is, or has been, the Chief Justice of a High Court ,Two Members to be appointed from among persons having knowledge of, or practical experience in, matters relating to human rights. In addition, the Chairpersons of four National Commissions of ( 1.Minorities 2.SC 3.ST 4.Women) serve as ex officio members.
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