IAS Prelims Questions and Answers - April 10 & 11, 2015
Q1. Consider the following statements 1. Product comes from a particular company then it can get Geographical indication
2. It is right enjoyed by particular company.
3. GI tag was given to jasmine flower grown in Madurai region of Tamilnadu
Which of the above statements are incorrect?a) 1,2
b) 1,3
c) 2,3
d) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: a) 1,2
Product comes from a particular region and the right is enjoyed by whole community.
1. GI tag is given to the agricultural, natural and manufactured goods.
2. The registration of GI is valid for a period of 10 years each which can be renewed from time to time.
Which of the above statement is correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerQ 3. Consider the following statements 1. The North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Limited could become the first public sector undertaking in the country to receive GI (geographical indication) tag for 10 products.
2. Meerut Scissors acquired GI tag.
Which of the above statement is correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerQ4. Consider the following statements1. Initially Mudra bank will function as a non-banking financial company and a subsidiary of the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
2.Later, it will be made into a separate company.
3.It will also serve as a regulator for other micro-finance institutions (MFIs)
4. It will provide guidelines for MFIs and give them ratings.
Which of the above statements are correct?a) 1,2,3
b) 2,3,4
c) 1,3,4
d) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerQ5. Consider the following statements1. Currently India has only one functional mine located at Jadaguda
2. Tummalapalle Mine analysts conclude that this mine might have one of the largest reserves of uranium in the world.
Which of the above statements are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerQ6. Consider the following statements1. Red sandalwood is found in dry deciduous forest
2. It was declared as an Endangered species by the IUCN, because of overexploitation for its timber.
Which of the above statements are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerQ7. Which of the following terms is used to describe the condition of fall in price without impacting employment ?a) stagnation
b) deflation
c) disinflation
d) reflation
View Answer / Hide AnswerQ8. Consider the following statements1. Leprosy is a disease caused by virus.
2. It affects mainly the skin and the nerves which may result in a lack of ability to feel pain.
Which of the above statements are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) Both
Leprosy is a disease caused by bacteria.
1. The President of India, based on a recommendation from the Government of India appoints the Election Commissioners.
2. They have tenure of six years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
3. The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office on recommendation of President.
Which of the above statements are correct?a) 1,3
b) 2,3
c) 1,2
d) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) 1,2
The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only through impeachment by Parliament in a manner similar to that of a judge of the Supreme Court. On the other hand, other Election Commissioners can be removed by the President on recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
