1) Who appoints chairman and members of NHRC?
1. Prime Minister
2. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
3. Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
4. Leaders of opposition in both the houses of parliament
5. Union Home Minister.
a. 1,2,3
b. 2,3,4,5
c. 2,3,5
d. All
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ANSWER: All
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The chairman and members are appointed on the recommendation of a 6 member committee consisting of Prime Minister, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, leaders of opposition in both the houses of parliament and Union Home Minister.
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2) Consider the following statements
1. The Reserve Bank of India has asked all public sector banks, some private sector and foreign banks to appoint an internal ombudsman.
2. The internal ombudsman would be designated Chief Customer Service Officer (CCSO).
3. RBI has also made it clear that the CCSO should not have worked in the bank in which he/she is appointed as CCSO.
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: All the above
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All public sector banks will have to appoint a Chief Customer Service Officer. The private sector and foreign banks which have been asked to appoint the CCSO are ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Citi Bank N.A. and HSBC. The Reserve Bank introduced the Banking Ombudsman Scheme (BOS) in 1995 to provide an expeditious and inexpensive forum to bank customers for resolution of their complaints relating to deficiency in banking services provided by commercial banks, regional rural banks and scheduled primary co-operative banks.
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3) Consider the following statements
1. The Gir forest is the only place in the whole of Asia where the Asiatic lion is now found.
2. The count of lions is increased from 411 during the last census in 2010 to 523 in 2015.
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:
No explanation is available for this question!
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4) Consider the following statements
1. ISRO is now working on Chandrayaan-2 joint program with the Russian Federal Space Agency
2. The mission is planned to be launched to the Moon by a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV)
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
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The mission is planned to be launched to the Moon by a Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV)
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5) Which country is declared as Ebola free?
a. Guinea
b. Benin
c. Liberia
d. Sierra Leone
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6) Who called Article 32 as the very soul of the constitution and the very heart of it?
a. Jawharlal Nehru
b. Babasaheb Ambedkar
c. Sardar Patel
d. Rajendra Prasad
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ANSWER: Babasaheb Ambedkar
Explanation:
Article 32 which provide remedies to the violated fundamental rights of a citizen.
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7) Consider the following statements according to New Urea Policy 2015
1.The government is to give subsidy for transportation of potassium and phosphorus through rail.
2. The government had approved a gas pooling policy, under which all urea units would get gas at the same price.
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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The New Urea Policy 2015 has twin objectives: maximising urea production and promoting energy efficiency in urea units. The policy outlines measures for boosting urea production by making plants more energy efficient and pooling of gas supplied to urea facilities, among others.
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8) Consider the following statements related to Namami Gange
1. The program would be implemented by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), and its state counterpart organizations, that is, the State Program Management Groups (SPMGs).
2. As a part of the program, government of India ordered the shut down of 48 industrial units around Ganga
3. NRI Community is to contribute towards the conservation of the river Ganga under the project Namami Gange
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: All the above
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The program has a budget outlay of Rs. 20,000 crore for the next 5 years. The amount was a significant four-fold increase over the expenditure allocated to the task of cleaning the Ganga over the past 30 years.
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9) Consider the following statements related to Child Labor Law
1. It prohibits employment of children below 14 years in all occupations and processes. Including family business as well
2. Punishment has been increased for those employing children below the age of 14 years in violation of the law. They would face imprisonment of up to three years and a fine of up to Rs 50,000 for each offense under the new law
3. A new definition of adolescent has also been introduced in the Act and employment of adolescents (14-16 years of age) has been prohibited in hazardous occupations and processes.
Which of the above statements are not true?
a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All the above
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ANSWER: All the above
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In major changes to the child labor law, the Cabinet today approved allowing employment of children below 14 years in 'non-hazardous' family enterprises, entertainment industry and sporting events after school hours, while relaxing the penal action against the parents. A new definition of adolescent has also been introduced in the Act and employment of adolescents (14-18 years of age) has been prohibited in hazardous occupations and processes.
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10) Consider the following statements related to mines and minerals amendment 2015
1. A fixed percentage to the revenue of a mine will be allocated to development of the area around it, to be called a District Mineral Foundation.
2. It will introduce a system of auctions to allocate mining licenses.
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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The bill seeks to introduce a system of auctions to allocate mining licenses. A fixed percentage to the revenue of a mine will be allocated to development of the area around it, to be called a District Mineral Foundation. The state government will set the rates and it will be in addition to the royalty. A National Mineral Exploration Trust will be set up to explore and promote non-coal minerals. It will have a starting fund of Rs 500 crore and will be funded by a 2% levy from mining license holders.
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11) Consider the following statements related to Election Commissioner
1. The Election Commissioner Amendment Act, 1993 made the Election Commission a multi-member body.
2. The Election Commissioner of India can be removed from his office by Parliament with two-thirds majority in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on the grounds of proven misbehavior or incapacity.
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
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The Chief Election Commissioner of India can be removed from his office by Parliament with two-thirds majority in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on the grounds of proven misbehavior or incapacity. Other Election Commissioners can be removed by the President on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner. Achal Kumar Jyoti took over as the new Election Commissioner.
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12) According to the verdict passed by SC which of the following person's photographs are allowed to be published in newspapers and other media, including the Internet?
1. Prime minister
2. Chief minister
3. President
4. Chief Justice of India
5. Governors
a. 1,3,4
b. 1,2,3
c. 1,2,3,5
d. All
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ANSWER: 1,3,4
Explanation:
By publishing photographs in public advertisement politicians build personality cult which is antithesis to democracy as declared by SC. So from now on photographs of only the President, Prime Minister and Chief Justice of India can be published in newspapers and other media, including the Internet.
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13) Consider the following statements related to mangrove
1. Often mangrove vegetation grows so thickly that little else can grow underneath them
2. Mangrove is used to refer both to the tree and to the ecosystem.
3. Mangrove tree grow only in salt water
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
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Although mangrove trees are adapted to grow in salt water, they require regular flushing with freshwater. They will die if immersed in saltwater all the time.
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14) Consider the following statements related to governor
1. One person can be the Governor of two or more states.
2. He can be dismissal by the Prime Minister on the advice of the President of the country
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
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The term of governor's office is normally 5 years but it can be terminated earlier by- 1.Dismissal by the president on the advice of the prime minister of the country, at whose pleasure the governor holds office 2. Resignation by the governor. There is no provision of impeachment, as it happens for the president.
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15) Who built Kailash temple?
a. Chalukyas
b. Rashtrakuta
c. Yadavs
d. Satvahana
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ANSWER: Rashtrakuta
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Kailas Temple or cave 16 is the opulent example of rock cut architecture in India build by rashtakuta king Krishna.
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16) Consider the following statements
1. Namaste Russia will be six month long festival
2. The festival is being hosted by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.
3. Russian State Concert Company SODRUZHESTVO and Jawaharlal Nehru Cultural Centre at the Embassy of India in Moscow are the organisers of the festival.
Which of the above statements are true?
a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All the above
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17) Consider the following statements
1. Soil Health Card (SHC) Scheme is a state government scheme by Punjab
2. The SHC contains all basic and crop-wise recommendations of fertilizers or nutrients required for farms of different soil types.
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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SHC is a Union Government initiative for farmers. Punjab has become the first state in India to issue Soil Health Cards .Prime Minister Narendra Modi had formally launched the nationwide "Soil Health Card's Scheme in Februrary 2015 in Suratgarh, Rajasthan.
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18) Consider the following statements
1. Don Juan Pond, Antarctica is the saltiest body of water on Earth.
2. Lake Assal is saltier than the dead sea
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:
Lake Assal is a saline lake which lies below sea level making it the lowest point on land in Africa and the third-lowest land depression on Earth after the Dead Sea and Sea of Galilee. Because of no outflow from the lake and due to high evaporation it is the most saline in the world after Don Juan Pond.
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19) Consider the following statements
1. The Seven North-East States together account for about one fourth of the total forest covers of the country
2. Arunachal Pradesh has the largest forest cover
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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20) Which of the following pairs is correct?
1. First Council : Pataliputra
2. Second Council: Vaishali
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Only 1
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First council was held at Pataliputra by Sthalabahu in the beginning of the third century BC and resulted in the compilation of 12 Angas to replace the lost 14 Purvas.Second Council was held at Valabhi in the 5th century AD under the leadership of Devaradhi Kshamasramana and resulted in final compilation of 12 Angas and 12 Upangas.
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21) Consider the following statements
1. Tipu had planted the tree of liberty in Srirangapatnam and founded thejacobine club
2. Fathul Mujahidin is a military manual that was written by Tippu Sultan,
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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Tipu sultan established close relationship with France. Napoleon came as far as conquering Egypt in an attempt to link with Tipu Sultan against the British, their common enemy.
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22) Which of the statements is/are correct?
1. Pakhwas was mentioned in ain-a akbari
2. Shahajahan was proficient in playing the rudra veena
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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23) Which of the following agencies is responsible for management of Chit funds?
a. RBI
b. Central Government
c. State Governments
d. SEBI
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ANSWER: State Governments
Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!
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24) Consider the following statements related to Bhartiya Mahila Bank
1. It is the only public sector bank in the country entirely owned by the government
2. This bank works exclusively for women
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
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Although initially reported as a bank exclusively for women, the bank allows deposits to flow from everyone, but lending will be predominantly for women
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25) Match the following pairs
1. Himachal pradesh ------------------- i. Saal
2. Jharkhand ------------------------------- ii. Ashoka
3. Uttar Pradesh ------------------------- iii. Deodar
4. Telangana ------------------------------ iv. White teak
5. Meghalaya ----------------------------- v. mahua
a. 1-ii, 2-v, 3-i, 4-iii, 5-iv
b. 1-v, 2-iv, 3-i, 4-ii, 5-iii
c. 1-iii, 2-i, 3-ii, 4-v, 5-iv
d. 1-ii, 2-i, 3-iv, 4-iii, 5-v
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ANSWER: 1-iii, 2-i, 3-ii, 4-v, 5-iv
Explanation:
These are Indian state with state tree.
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26) Consider the following statements
1. Almost all coffee grown in Kerala is Robusta.
2. Kerala is the highest coffee producing state in 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
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Karnataka accounts for 53% followed by Kerala 28% and Tamil Nadu 11% of production of 8,200 tonnes.
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27) Which of the following are members of East Asia Summit?
1. India
2. Papua New Guinea
3. Japan
4. US
5. Russia
6. Pakistan
a. 1,3,4,5
b. 1,2,3,6
c. 1,2,3,5
d. All
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ANSWER: 1,3,4,5
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Papua New Guinea has shown intention to join along with East Timor while Pakistan and Mongolia were proposed as future members by Malaysia in 2006. Pakistan is part of the proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
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28) Which of the following is correct if arranged from the highest to lowest fuel value.
a. Diesel, Kerosene, Wood, Coal, Hydrogen
b. Kerosene, Diesel, Wood, Coal, Hydrogen
c. Coal, Hydrogen, Wood, Diesel, Kerosene
d. Hydrogen, Kerosene, Diesel, Coal, Wood
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ANSWER: Hydrogen, Kerosene, Diesel, Coal, Wood
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Fuel value is also called as a Calorific Value. Higher Calorific Value is the maximum amount of energy that can be obtained from the combustion of a fuel.
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29) Consider the following statements related to FDI in retail
1. India allows 100% FDI in single-brand stores but imposed the requirement that the single brand retailer source 30 percent of its goods from India.
2. Government of India allowed 100% FDI in multi-brand retail in India after approval from individual state
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
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Government of India allowed 51% FDI in multi-brand retail in India after approval from individual state.
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30) Match the pairs
1. Agasthyamala hills --------------------- i.Mizoram
2. Lushai Hills -------------------------------- ii. Chhattisgarh
3. Satpura Range --------------------------- iii. Madhya pradesh
4. Mahadeo Hills ---------------------------- iv. Maharashtra
5. Maikal Hills -------------------------------- v. Kerla
a. 1-ii, 2-v, 3-i, 4-iii, 5-iv
b. 1-v, 2-i, 3-iv, 4-iii, 5-ii
c. 1-iii, 2-i, 3-ii, 4-v, 5-iv
d. 1-ii, 2-i, 3-iv, 4-iii, 5-v
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ANSWER: 1-v, 2-i, 3-iv, 4-iii, 5-ii
Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!
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