IAS Prelims GS Questions and Answers - June 06 & 07, 2015
1. Consider the following statements1. 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
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) Both
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
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 following statements are true?a) 1,2,3
b) 2,3,4
c) 1,3,4
d) All the above
View Answer / Hide Answer3. Consider the following statements1. 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
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) Both
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).
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
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: a) 1,2
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.
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.
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: a) Assertion & Reason both are correct and Reason is the correct explanation.
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 following statements are true?a) 1,2,3
b) 2,3,4
c) 1,3,4
d)All the above
View Answer / Hide Answer7. Consider the following statements1. 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
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: a) Only 1
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.
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
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) Both
The parliament can amend the Fundamental Rights for implementing the directive principles but without changing basic structure of constitution.
1. It absorbs radiation
2. It controls rate of evaporation
3. It decides potentiality of precipitation
4. Releases latent heat
Which of the following statements are true?a) 1,2,3
b) 2,3,4
c) 1,3,4
d)All the above
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d)All the above
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.
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
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b) Only 2
Vitamin A is fat soluble
a) North East Monsoons
b) South West Monsoon
c) Western Disturbances
d) Trade winds
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) Western Disturbances
Western Disturbances originate in the Mediterranean sea and Atlantic ocean. These winds move towards the East bringing Cyclonic rain in temperate zone.
