IAS Prelims GS Questions and Answers - June 10, 2015
1. Consider the following statements1. Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) came up with Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA) for the implementation of automatic exchange of tax information.
2.Partnered countries are expected to start exchanging information under the MCAA by 2018.
3. This agreement will help the governments to curb tax evasion and deal with the problem of black money.
Which of the following statements are true?a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d) All
India has signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA) on Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information. The declaration to comply with the provisions of the agreement was signed in Paris.54 countries have already joined the MCAA. The target is to reach 94 countries by 2017.
1. CVC is investigating committee for corruption related cases
2. CVC can register a criminal case once investigation is done.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d) None
The CVC is not an investigating agency. The only investigation carried out by the CVC is that of examining Civil Works of the Government which is done through the Chief Technical Officer. CVC does not have powers to register criminal case. It deals only with vigilance or disciplinary cases.
1. CIC has been appointed for term of five years from the date on which they enter upon their office(s) or till they attain the age of sixty five years, whichever is earlier.
2. CIC is eligible for reappointment
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
CIC is not eligible for reappointment.
1. Germany
2. Italy
3. Russia
4. Japan
5. Spain
6. France
a) 1,3,4,5
b) 1,2,4,6
c) 1,4,5
d) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b) 1,2,4,6
Russia was previously a member of G7(G8 at that time) but membership was suspended over Moscow's annexation of Crimea and its interference in Ukraine. Current G7 Summit was held at Germany.
1. Haldia is a oldest major port of India.
2. It is the first EEZ in India and Asia
3. It is a riverine port
Which of the following statements are true?a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) 1,3
Kandla port in Gujrat is first EEZ in India and Asia. Inland riverine port is one that is on the sea-coast, but located on a river front.
1. Annamacharya is widely regarded as Andhra Pada kavita Pitamaha(Godfather of Telugu song-writing).
2. Kadapa airport is to be named after Annamayya
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) Both
Annamacharya is 15th-century Hindu saint and is the earliest known Indian musician to compose songs called sankirtanas in praise of the God Venkateswara.
1. The Teesta River originates from the Pahunri/Kangse glacier located on the border of India and Tibet.
2. It is said to be the lifeline of the Sikkim.
3. The river forms the border between Sikkim and West Bengal.
4. Teesta is the 4th largest river in Bangladesh.
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
Teesta enters Bangladesh, joins Brahmaputra, and ends in Bay of Bengal.
1. Rangit Dam ----------- i. Tripura
2. Gumati Dam ----------- ii. Sikkim
3. Khuga Dam ------------ iii. Assam
4. Subansiri Dam -------- iv. Arunachal Pradesh
5. Ranganadi Dam -------- v. Manipur
a) 1- ii, 2- v, 3-i, 4- iii ,5-iv
b) 1- iv, 2- v, 3-i, 4- ii ,5-iii
c) 1- iv, 2- v, 3-i, 4- ii , 5-iii
d) 1- ii, 2- i, 3-v, 4- iii ,5-iv
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d) 1- ii, 2- i, 3-v, 4- iii ,5-iv
1. Chittagong port is being developed by China as part of string of pearl strategy
2. A bilateral agreement is signed between India and Bangladesh that will grant Indian cargo vessels to use Chittagong port and Mongla port.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide Answer10. What is 'Sowa Rigpa'?a) Slash and burn system
b) Tribal people of northeast state
c) Indian Traditional Systems of Medicine
d) Spring festival
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) Indian Traditional Systems of Medicine
'Sowa Rigpa' is one of the Indian Traditional Systems of Medicine which is practiced in the Trans-Himalayan region and higher Himalayan parts of India.
1. CIC Salary will be the same as that of the Chief Election Commissioner.
2. IC Salary will be the same as that of the Election Commissioner.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide Answer12. Match the pair of committees with their respective subjects 1. Abhijit Sen committee ---------- i. Auto fuel
2. Dave committee ----------------- ii. Infrastructure financing
3. J.J.Irani committee -------------- iii. Long term food policy
4. Pareekh committee ------------- iv. Company law reforms
5. Mashelkar committee ----------- v. Pension scheme for unorganized sector
a) 1- ii, 2- v, 3-i, 4- iii ,5-iv
b) 1- iv, 2- v, 3-i, 4- ii ,5-iii
c) 1- iii, 2- v, 3-iv, 4- ii , 5-i
d) 1- ii, 2- i, 3-v, 4- iii ,5-iv
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) 1- iii, 2- v, 3-iv, 4- ii , 5-i
1. The salivary glands in mammals are exocrine glands.
2. They secrete amylase enzyme.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) Both
Amylase enzyme breaks down starch into glucose.Exocrine glands secrete their essential product by way of a duct to some environment external to itself, either inside the body or on a surface of the body.
