IAS Prelims GS Questions and Answers - July 22, 2015
1. Consider the following statements1.Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) provides cashless health insurance to the people living below poverty line.
2. It works under aegis of ministry of labor and employment.
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
Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) was transferred from aegis of ministry of labor and employment to ministry of Health and welfare from April 1, 2015 under the National Health Assurance Mission.
a) Explore
b) Brotherhood
c) Breakthrough Mission
d) Breakthrough Listen
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d) Breakthrough Listen
Launched at the Royal Society in London, with the Cambridge cosmologist Stephen Hawking, the Breakthrough Listen project will search for alien life yet by listening out for potential radio signals coming from advanced civilisations far beyond the solar system.The project will not broadcast signals into space but listen the radio signals.
1. Eucalyptus plantation draw a tremendous amount of water from the soil through the process of transpiration.
2. Eucalyptus are fast-growing sources of wood, producing oil that can be used for cleaning and as a natural insecticide, or an ability to be used to drain swamps and thereby reduce the risk of malaria.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) Both
The Forest Department of Karnataka has prohibited the planting of the high-water-consuming tree in forest land since 2011, but it continues in private land.The Karnataka High Court had asked the forest department to consider banning eucalyptus plantations across the State. The move came after a petitioner said the non-native eucalyptus tree was responsible for the lowering groundwater levels in the region.
1. The judges of Supreme Court and High Court will be appointed by NJAC only.
2. NJAC is also responsible for transfer of judges.
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
The judges of Supreme Court and High Court will be appointed by President in consultation with NJAC.
a) 100%
b) 75%
c) 49%
d) 51%
View Answer / Hide Answer6. Which of the following statements are true about GSLV Mk III?1. GSLV Mk III is conceived and designed to make ISRO fully self reliant in launching heavier communication satellites of INSAT-4 class, which weights 4500 to 5000 kg.
2. The vehicle is capable of multi-mission launch capability for GTO, LEO, Polar and intermediate circular orbits.
3. It will have 3 stages starting from solid propellant in first to re-startable liquid stage to cryogenic in third.
a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d) All
The GSLV-III or Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III, is a launch vehicle developed by the Indian Space Research Organization.
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 offence 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
View Answer / Hide Answer8. Consider the following statements 1. The Space Commission is the highest policy-making body for matters related to space exploration in India and is headed by the chairman of ISRO.
2. The Space Commission reports to the Parliament.
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 Space Commission reports to the Prime Minister.
1. Antrix Corporation Limited is the marketing arm of ISRO for promotion and commercialization of space products
2. It was awarded 'Miniratna' status by the government in 2008
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide Answer10. When Mandela day is observed?a) 15 July
b) 5 December
c) 18 July
d) 18 December
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d) 18 July
Nelson Mandela International Day (or Mandela Day) is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela, celebrated each year on 18 July, Mandela's birthday. The day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first UN Mandela Day held on 18 July 2010.
1. Muziris was an ancient seaport and urban center in in Kerala.
2.Muziris has found mention in Sangam literature
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) Both
The Kerala Tourism has bagged this year's Pacific Asia Travel Association award for its Muziris Heritage Project in the 'Heritage & Culture' category. The award, sponsored by the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO), went to the Muziris Heritage Project for its conservational efforts, uniqueness and impact on local community.
1. The Ross Sea is an arm of the southern Pacific Ocean in Antarctica.
2. In July 2013, the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources declared Ross Sea as a marine protected area.
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
In July 2013, the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources held a meeting in Bremerhaven Germany, to decide whether to turn the Ross Sea into a marine protected area. The deal failed due to Russia voting against it, citing uncertainty about whether the commission had the authority to establish a marine protected area.
1. Two humped camel is native to the steppes of Central Asia.
2. It is Critically endangered species in IUCN's red list of Threatened Species.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) Both
Two humped camel or Bactrian camel are seen in remote regions of the Gobi and Taklamakan Deserts of Mongolia and China, migrating from the desert to rivers in Siberia during winter. A small number of wild Bactrian camels still roam the Mangystau Province of southwest Kazakhstan and the Kashmir valley in India. Feral herds of Bactrian camels are found in Australia.
a) Chandubi Lake
b) Chilka Lake
c) Hajong Lake
d) Haflong Lake
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) Hajong Lake
Hajong lake a unique tortoise habitat situated in Assam. It is the only natural tortoise habitat in Assam.
1. It was Asia's first railway system.
2. It's world's largest railway system.
3. Northern Railway is the largest zone
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All
View Answer / Hide Answer16. Who is the chairman of 14th finance commission?a) Dr.C.Rangrajan
b) Vijay Kelkar
c) C.B.Bhave
d) Y.B.Reddy
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d) Y.B.Reddy
Finance commission is a constitutional body appointed by President under Article 280.
a) seventh schedule
b) Ninth schedule
c) Tenth schedule
d) Twelvth schedule
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b) Ninth schedule
1. Dharmveer Commission----------------- i. Establishment of Inter state council
2. Rajmannar Committee------------------ii. Central-state relationship
3. Niyogi Committee---------------------iii. Recommendation to make civil service more efficient and decorrupted
4. P.C.Hota Committee-------------------iv. Recommendation on Police reform
5. Madan Mohan Punchi Commission------- v. Recommendation for an organization responsible to cabinet for financial planning
a) 1- ii, 2- v, 3-i, 4- iii ,5-iv
b) 1- iv, 2- i, 3-v, 4- iii ,5-ii
c) 1- v, 2- iii, 3-iv, 4-i , 5-ii
d) 1- ii, 2- i, 3-v, 4- iii ,5-iv
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b) 1- iv, 2- i, 3-v, 4- iii ,5-ii
a) Dhar commission
b) J.V.P committee
c) State Reorganization Commission
d) a and c
e) b and c
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: a) Dhar commission
State Reorganization Commission appointed in 1956 composed of Saiyad Faizal Ali, Hridaynath Kunjru, K.M. Pannikar suggested that the lingual base should be adopted for reorganization of states. On that basis “The State Reorganization Act” was enacted.
1. Sutlej
2. Chinab
3. Yamuna
4. Beas
5. Ravi
a) 1.2.3
b) 3,4,5
c) 2,4,5
d) 2,3,4,5
e) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d) 2,3,4,5
Sutlej is originated near Rakshastal in Manas Sarovar area. Sipti and Vaspa are tributaries of Sutlej.
a) Gandak
b) Sutlej
c) Jhelum
d) Ghagra
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b) Sutlej
Sutlej is known as Langaeu Zangbo in Tibet which means 'Elephant River'.
1. Betwa river is caleed as Vetravati.
2. It originates from Vindya ranges.
3. Ujjian is situated on banks of Betwa river.
4. It merges with Yamuna at Hamirpur.
a) 1,3,4
b) 2,3
c) 2,3,4
d) 1,2,4
e) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d) 1,2,4
Ujjian is situated on banks of Chambal river.
