IAS Prelims GS Questions and Answers - July 21, 2015
1. Consider the following statements1. The Drug Prices Control Order in 2013 (DPCO 2013) has brought 348 medicines under an essential list
2. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority enforce this Drug price control order.
3. NPPA is an Attached office under Department of Health.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: a) 1,2
NPPA is an Attached office under Department of Chemical and petrochemical, under Ministry of chemicals, fertilizers and pharmaceuticals.
1. Stone Chariot at the Vijaya Vittala temple complex in Hampi, Karnataka will now adorn the new Rs. 10 note.
2. The Goa churches will now adorn the new Rs. 20 note.
3. The Sun Temple in Konark, Odisha will now adorn the new Rs. 50 note.
4. The Taj Mahal in Agra will now adorn the new Rs. 100 note.
5. Red Fort in Delhi will now adorn the new Rs.500 note.
6. Padmapani painting in the Ajanta Caves will now adorn the new Rs. 1000 note.
a) 2 and 3
b) 2 and 6
c) 2 and 5
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) 2 and 5
The Stone Chariot in Hampi; the Red Fort in Delhi; the Sun Temple in Konark, Odisha; the Taj Mahal in Agra; the Goa churches and the Padmapani painting in the Ajanta Caves — to have been chosen to feature on new currency notes of the denomination of Rs. 10, Rs. 20, Rs. 50, Rs. 100, Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000, respectively.
a) Manipur
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) Karnataka
d) Telangana
e) Nagaland
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d) Telangana
Bonalu or the Ujjain Mahankali Jatara is a Hindu Festival, Goddess Mahakali is worshiped. Bonalu is an annual festival celebrated in Telangana. It is celebrated in the month of Ashada Masam, in July/August. Special poojas are performed for Yellamma on the first and last day of the festival. The festival is also considered a thanksgiving to the Goddess for fulfillment of vows.
1. Under section 33 compulsory employment clause shall be inserted.
2. Land acquired for Hospitals, Educational Institutions and other Social Projects will not come under definition of Industrial Corridor.
3. Government to ensure before notification land acquired would be bare minimum required for a project.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All
View Answer / Hide Answer5. Which of the following statements are true about Down's syndrome?1. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder.
2. It is caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 22.
3. It is typically associated with physical growth delays, characteristic facial features, and mild to moderate intellectual disability.
4. Down syndrome can not be identified during pregnancy.
a) 1,2,3
b) 1,3
c) 1,3,4
d) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b) 1,3
Down syndrome s caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21.Down syndrome can be identified during pregnancy by prenatal screening followed by diagnostic testing, or after birth by direct observation and genetic testing. Since the introduction of screening, pregnancies with the diagnosis are often terminated.
1. Sangolli Rayanna was the army chief of the Kingdom of Kittur ruled at the time by Rani Chennamma.
2. Rani Chennamma's adoption of son was rejected by British under doctrine of lapse policy.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) Both
In 1824, Rani Chennma adopted Shivalingappa, and made him heir to the throne. The British East India Company did not accept this and ordered Shivalingappa's expulsion, using a policy of paramountcy and complete authority as doctrine of lapse officially codified between 1848 and 1856 by Lord Dalhousie.
a) Narmada-Kshipra
b) Ken- Chambal
c) Godavari - Narmada
d) Kosi-Ghaghara
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) Godavari - Narmada
1. The PSU that have made profits in the last three years continuously and have positive net worth are eligible to be considered for grant of Miniratna status.
2. It must have average annual turnover of more than Rs. 1000 crore, during the last 3 years for grant of Miniratna status..
3. There are two categories of Miniratna: Miniratna-1 and Miniratna -2.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) 1,3
Miniratna-I: up to Rs. 500 crore or equal to their net worth, whichever is lower.
Miniratna-II: up to Rs. 300 crore or up to 50% of their net worth, whichever is lower.
1. It must contain at least 0.5% or 1,500 species of vascular plants as endemics
2. It has to have lost at least 70% of its primary vegetation.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) Both
Bio- diversity hotspot South Asia region
i. Eastern Himalaya, Nepal
ii. Indo-Burma, India and Myanmar
iii. Western Ghats, India
iv. Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
a) Convection
b) Orographic
c) Stratiform
d) All of the above
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b) Orographic
Cloudbursts are infrequent as they occur only via orographic lift occasionally when a warm air parcel mixes with cooler air, resulting in sudden condensation.
1. India and Sri Lanka’s central banks signed a currency swap agreement under the SAARC Framework.
2. Under the arrangement, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka can draw up to $1.1 billion for a maximum period of six months.
3. The swap will be offered in U.S. dollar, euro or Indian rupee against the domestic currency or domestic currency-denominated government securities of the requesting country.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All
View Answer / Hide Answer12. Consider the following statements 1. Andrei Sakharov was a Russian nuclear physicist and human rights activist who won Nobel Peace Prize in 1975.
2. The Sakharov Prize was established by the Kremlin.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: a) Only 1
The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought was established in December 1988 by the European Parliament.
a) Environmental effects of land acquisition
b) Evaluate skill development schemes in rural India
c) Social effects of land acquisition
d) Evaluate corporate CSR activities
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d) Evaluate corporate CSR activities
Anil Baijal Panel to suggest a framework to assess CSR activities. The committee would work on money spent on such activities, by the corporates.
1. NAFTA agreement eliminate barriers to trade and investment between the U.S., Canada and Mexico which was implemented on January 1, 1994.
2. NAFTA established the CANAMEX Corridor for road transport between Canada and Mexico.
3. Cuba becomes new member of NAFTA.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: a) 1,2
NAFTA has two supplements: the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (NAAEC) and the North American Agreement on Labor Cooperation (NAALC).
1.The capital of Kakatiya dynasty was Orugallu, now known as Warangal.
2. The cultural and administrative distinction of the Kakatiyas was mentioned by Marco Polo.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) Both
Marco Polo visited Orugallu during the rule of Rani Rudrama devi.
1. The CSR norms is applicable to companies with an annual turnover of 1000 crore rupees and more, or a net value of 500 crore rupees and more, or a net income of 5 crore rupees and more.
2. As per the CSR rule, company need to set-up a CSR committee consisting of their board members, as well as at least one independent director.
3. It also encourages companies to spend a minimum of 2 % of their average net profit in the previous 3 years on CSR activities.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All
View Answer / Hide Answer17. Consider the following statements1. Karnataka was the first state to launch Soil health card scheme.
2. Based on current status of soil health carry crop-wise recommendations of nutrients and fertilizers required for the individual farms
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b) Only 2
Gujrat was the first state to launch Soil health card scheme.
1. Atmiya sabha was founded by Aatma Ram Pandurang.
2. Prarthana Samaj was founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d) None
Atmiya sabha was founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in 1815.Prarthana Samaj was founded by Aatma Ram Pandurang in 1867.
1. Atmiya Sabha
2. Poona Sarvajanik Sabha
3. Prarthana Samaj
4. Deccan Education Society
5. Sudhaarak periodical
a) 1,2,3,4
b) 1,2,3
c) 2 and 3
d) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) 2 and 3
Gopal Ganesh Agarkar was editor of Sudhaarak periodical.
