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Current Affairs | Others | Also in News(Economy) | Which among the following is the likely impact of Prompt Corrective Action imposed by RBI on banks in India?
1. Restriction on opening new branches.
2. Increase in lending to Small and Medium Enterprises at low rates
Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | Neither 1 nor 2 |
Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) is imposed by RBI when total bad loans after provisions have crossed 10 per cent and the bank has reported losses for two consecutive years. Banks like IDBI Bank, Central Bank of India, United Bank of India are facing PCA. By initiating PCA, t he regulator restricts banks from opening n... | 3 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Also in News(Economy)
Section:Current Affairs
Sub-Section:Others
Question:Which among the following is the likely impact of Prompt Corrective Action imposed by RBI on banks in India?
1. Restriction on opening new branches.
2. Increase in lending to Small and Medium Enterprise... |
Polity and Governance | The Union | President | In context of impeachment process for the President of India consider the following statements: Impeachment proceeding can only be initiated in Lok Sabha only. Nominated members of both houses take part in the impeachment of the President. The elected members of the legislative assemblies of states and the Unio... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 | Impeachment process of President: The impeachment charges can be initiated by either House of Parliament. So (1) is wrong. These charges should be signed by one-fourth members of the House (that framed the charges), and a 14 days’ notice should be given to the President. The nominated members of either House of ... | 2 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:President
Section:Polity and Governance
Sub-Section:The Union
Question:In context of impeachment process for the President of India consider the following statements: Impeachment proceeding can only be initiated in Lok Sabha only. Nominated members of both houses take part in the... |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | “Despite the limits of its practice, democracy has given India some stability and security about which many people were very pessimistic as the country became independent in 1947”. Which of the following is the best justification of the given statement? | Democracy has woven various diversities of India into a single thread | Democracy has given India a respectable international position | Democracy has given people freedom essential to their holistic development | Democracy has changed power relations among different groups of the society. | Statement is about democracy providing India some stability and security. In this regard option (c) and (d) are irrelevant. In no way we can connect options (c and d) with stability and security of India. Option (b) also does not suggest anything in this regard. Respectable international position is also not related wi... | 0 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:“Despite the limits of its practice, democracy has given India some stability and security about which many people were very pessimistic as the country became independent in 1947”. Whic... |
Ecology and Environment | Misc Ecology and Environment | Others | Which of the following are the resons behind mulching of fields? 1. To conserve moisture 2. To prevent soil erosion 3. To reduce the growth of weeds Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 | 3 only | A mulch is a layer of material applied to the surface of an area of soil. Its purpose is any or all of the following: 1. to conserve moisture 2. to improve the fertility and health of the soil 3. to reduce weed growth 4. to enhance the visual appeal of the area 5. It reduces the rate of soil erosion. | 1 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Others
Section:Ecology and Environment
Sub-Section:Misc Ecology and Environment
Question:Which of the following are the resons behind mulching of fields? 1. To conserve moisture 2. To prevent soil erosion 3. To reduce the growth of weeds Select the correct answer using the code g... |
Geography | Indian Physical Geography | Himalayan and Peninsular Drainage System | Which of the following rivers of India pass through rift valleys in India?
Narmada river
Tapi river
Ganga river
Damodar river
Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, and 2 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1, 2, and 3 only | 1, 2, 3 and 4 | . | 1 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Himalayan and Peninsular Drainage System
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Indian Physical Geography
Question:Which of the following rivers of India pass through rift valleys in India?
Narmada river
Tapi river
Ganga river
Damodar river
Select the correct answer using t... |
Polity and Governance | gs_unclassified | Amendment of Constitution | Which of the following provisions can be amended by a simple majority of both the Houses of the Parliament?
Delimitation of the constituencies.
Extent of the executive power of the Union and States.
Use of official language.
Elections to the Parliament.
Select the correct answer using the code given below... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 4 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2, 3 and 4 | All the provisions are amended by a simple majority of both Houses, except the extent of the Executive power of the Union which is amended by Special majority of the Parliament and consent of States. Hence only option 2 is not correct. Simple majority refers to the majority of more than 50% of the members present and... | 3 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Amendment of Constitution
Section:Polity and Governance
Sub-Section:gs_unclassified
Question:Which of the following provisions can be amended by a simple majority of both the Houses of the Parliament?
Delimitation of the constituencies.
Extent of the executive power of the ... |
Science and Technology | Other | Misc. Tech. | Sophia, seen recently in news, is | the final satellite in a series of next generation communications satellites launched by NASA. | the first humanoid robot to be sent into space. | the first 360° camera to produce 360° images, providing a realistic sense of events or places. | the first humanoid robot to be granted citizenship of any country. | Sophia is a social humanoid robot developed by Hong Kong-based company Hanson Robotics. In October 2017, the robot became a Saudi Arabian citizen, the first robot to receive citizenship of any country. In November 2017, Sophia was named the United Nations Development Programme's first ever Innovation Champion, and the... | 2 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Misc. Tech.
Section:Science and Technology
Sub-Section:Other
Question:Sophia, seen recently in news, is
Options
##Option_A:the final satellite in a series of next generation communications satellites launched by NASA.###Option_B:the first humanoid robot to be sent into space.##Op... |
Polity and Governance | Other Constitutional Dimensions | Citizenship | Which of the following provisions of the constitution are borrowed from the constitution of the United Kingdom?
Residuary powers with center
System of single citizenship
Method of the election of the president
Law-making procedures
The concept of issuing writs.
Choose the correct option. | 1, 2 and 3 | 2, 4 and 5 | 2, 3 and 4 | 1, 2, 4 and 5 | nan | 2 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Citizenship
Section:Polity and Governance
Sub-Section:Other Constitutional Dimensions
Question:Which of the following provisions of the constitution are borrowed from the constitution of the United Kingdom?
Residuary powers with center
System of single citizenship
Method ... |
Geography | gs_unclassified | no_topic_assigned | Which among the following are tributaries of Yamuna? Tons Ken Betwa Son Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1 and 4 only | 1, 2, 3 and 4 | The important tributaries of the Yamuna River are Tons, Chambal, Hindon, Betwa and Ken. Other small tributaries of the Yamuna River include the Giri, Sind, Uttangan, Sengar and the Rind. The main Yamuna and Tons are fed by glaciers, viz., the Bandar Punch Glacier and its branches and originates from the Great Himalayan... | 0 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:no_topic_assigned
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:gs_unclassified
Question:Which among the following are tributaries of Yamuna? Tons Ken Betwa Son Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: ... |
Polity and Governance | Other Constitutional Dimensions | Citizenship | With reference to the OCI i.e. Overseas Citizen Of India, which of the following statements is/are correct? The PIO (Person of Indian Origin) has been withdrawn and merged with OCI Scheme. OCI is a multiple entry, multi-point lifelong visa for visiting India. OCI have been provided with voting rights through e-ballot a... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 | Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card scheme has been withdrawn by Government of India and has been merged with Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card scheme w.e.f 9th January 2015. Hence all PIO cardholders will be deemed to be Overseas Citizens of India cardholder. OCI is a multiple entry, multi-point lifelong visa for vi... | 2 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Citizenship
Section:Polity and Governance
Sub-Section:Other Constitutional Dimensions
Question:With reference to the OCI i.e. Overseas Citizen Of India, which of the following statements is/are correct? The PIO (Person of Indian Origin) has been withdrawn and merged with OCI Sche... |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | With reference to the figure given below, number of different routes from P to Q without retracing and only moving along the direction of arrows, is: | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | The possible routes are PRQ, PRTQ, PSRQ, PSRTQ, PSTQ, PSVTQ, PSVQ, PUTQ, PUVTQ, PUVQ. Thus, the required number of routes is 10. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer. | 0 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:With reference to the figure given below, number of different routes from P to Q without retracing and only moving along the direction of arrows, is:
Options
##Option_A: 8###Option_B:... |
Social issues | Poverty and Exclusion | Poverty & Unemployment, Poverty alleviation Programme & Employment Generation Programme | Consider the following statements with respect to MGNREGA: Wage material ratio in MGNREGA has recently been changed to improve quality of assets created. Under MGNREGA additional employment over and above 100 days is permissible in drought affected blocks. Inter-departmental activities have been collaborated in MGNREG... | 1 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 | There were discussion and proposals to change wage material ratio last year but no final decision has been taken in this regards yet. (statement 1). In 2012-13 this provision is added in MGNAREGA that additional employment over and above 100 days is permissible in drought affected blocks. So option 2 is also correct. I... | 2 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Poverty & Unemployment, Poverty alleviation Programme & Employment Generation Programme
Section:Social issues
Sub-Section:Poverty and Exclusion
Question:Consider the following statements with respect to MGNREGA: Wage material ratio in MGNREGA has recently been changed to improve... |
gs_unclassified | gs_unclassified | no_topic_assigned | Which of the following is true about Gelatin sticks?
| Processed protein
| Artificial addictive
| Blasting material
| Binder bone glue |
It is a blasting material invented by Alfred Nobel (who also invented Dynamite). It cannot explode without detonator and thus, it can be stored safely. On September 12, 2015, two powerful explosions took place in a restaurant during breakfast hours in Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh, India. It was caused
| 3 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:no_topic_assigned
Section:gs_unclassified
Sub-Section:gs_unclassified
Question:Which of the following is true about Gelatin sticks?
Options
##Option_A: Processed protein
###Option_B: Artificial addictive
##Option_C: Blasting material
##Option_D: Binder bone glue
Answer:c
Exp... |
Polity and Governance | Righsts & Duties | Directive Principles | With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following: 1.Fundamental Rights 2.Directive Principles of State Policy 3.Fundamental Duties 4.Preamble Which of the above provisions of the Constitution of India is/are fulfilled by the National Food Security Act launched by the Government of India? | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1, 3 and 4 only |
NFSA is a form of socio-economic justice which is a part of Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy.
In PUCL vs Union of India The court affirmed the right to food as necessary to uphold Article 21 of the Constitution of India, which guarantees the fundamental right to “life with human dignity.” Thus ... | 2 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Directive Principles
Section:Polity and Governance
Sub-Section:Righsts & Duties
Question:With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following: 1.Fundamental Rights 2.Directive Principles of State Policy 3.Fundamental Duties 4.Preamble Which of the above provisions ... |
gs_unclassified | gs_unclassified | no_topic_assigned | Which of the following Articles were added by 42nd Amendment Act to Directive Principles of State Policy?
Promote equal justice and provide free legal aid to the poor.
To minimise inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities.
Secure opportunities for healthy development of children.
Take steps... | 1, 2 and 3 only
| 2 and 4 only
| 1, 3 and 4 only
| 1, 2, 3 and 4 | Except Statement 2 i.e. :"To minimise inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities" (Art.38) which was added by 44th Amendment Act, 1978 rest all the statements are correct. | 2 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:no_topic_assigned
Section:gs_unclassified
Sub-Section:gs_unclassified
Question:Which of the following Articles were added by 42nd Amendment Act to Directive Principles of State Policy?
Promote equal justice and provide free legal aid to the poor.
To minimise inequalities in... |
gs_unclassified | gs_unclassified | no_topic_assigned | Consider the following statements:
Alteration of boundaries, areas or names of existing states are done by ordinary legislative process.
Boundary dispute between India and other countries can be settled without any constitutional amendment.
Indian territory can be ceded to a foreign country by amending Indian c... | 1 and 2 only
| 1 and 3 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1, 2 and 3 |
Only Statement 1 and 3 are correct. Settling of boundary disputes between India and any other country may require a Constitutional Amendment as was recently observed in the case of Constitution 100 th Amendment Act for settling a boundary dispute between India and Bangladesh.
| 3 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:no_topic_assigned
Section:gs_unclassified
Sub-Section:gs_unclassified
Question:Consider the following statements:
Alteration of boundaries, areas or names of existing states are done by ordinary legislative process.
Boundary dispute between India and other countries can be ... |
gs_unclassified | gs_unclassified | no_topic_assigned | With reference to Freedom of Speech and Expression, consider the following statements: Freedom of expression includes the right to express the views of others as well. Right to Freedom of Expression is not an absolute right and is subject to limitations. If any expression of opinion, published in a newspaper, undermine... | 1 and 2 only | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 |
All the statements given are correct.
| 2 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:no_topic_assigned
Section:gs_unclassified
Sub-Section:gs_unclassified
Question:With reference to Freedom of Speech and Expression, consider the following statements: Freedom of expression includes the right to express the views of others as well. Right to Freedom of Expression is... |
gs_unclassified | gs_unclassified | no_topic_assigned | nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | 0 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:no_topic_assigned
Section:gs_unclassified
Sub-Section:gs_unclassified
Question:nan
Options
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan
Answer:a
Explaination:nan
Difficulty level of question:0 |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | Five people A, B, C, D and E are sitting on a bench. A is sitting second from left end of the bench and is adjacent to B. D is sitting in between A and C. Who is sitting at the right end of the bench? | B | E | C | Can"t be determined | Let the positions on the bench be represented by dashes.
A is sitting second from left end of the bench and is adjacent to B. This is possible in two ways:
Case I:
Case II:
However, D is sitting between A and C. This is possible only in case I. Hence arrive at the following arrangement:
| 0 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:Five people A, B, C, D and E are sitting on a bench. A is sitting second from left end of the bench and is adjacent to B. D is sitting in between A and C. Who is sitting at the right en... |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | One of the bowlers is promoted up in the batting line-up to play as a pinch-hitter. If he may be sent to play at any of the positions from amongst 3 rd , 4 th , 5 th or 6 th , then in how ways can the bowlers be arranged in the batting line-up? | 24 | 48 | 96 | 72 | Number of possibilities of selecting 1 bowler to be promoted from amongst 4 = 4 C 1 = 4 Number of positions that he may be promoted to = 4 (i.e. 3 rd , 4 th , 5 th or 6 th ) Hence, the number of ways in which a bowler may be selected and promoted up in the batting order = 4 × 4 = 16 Now, the number of ways in which ... | 0 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:One of the bowlers is promoted up in the batting line-up to play as a pinch-hitter. If he may be sent to play at any of the positions from amongst 3 rd , 4 th , 5 th or 6 th , then in h... |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | In a match the captain decides to open the innings, along with one of the openers. How many possible batting line-ups are there now? | 11,520 | 5,760 | 2,880 | None of the above | Here, the team can be divided into 3 parts, viz.
Captain-wicketkeeper and 1 opener
1 opener and rest of the 4 batsmen
4 bowlers
As the Captain-wicketkeeper has decided to open the innings, one of the openers has to be left out of the opening slots. He may be chosen in 2 C 1 = 2 ways.
Number of arrangeme... | 0 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:In a match the captain decides to open the innings, along with one of the openers. How many possible batting line-ups are there now?
Options
##Option_A: 11,520###Option_B: 5,760##Option... |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | Directions for Questions 52 - 54: Read the information given below and answer the 3 (Three) items that follow. Among the 11 players in a cricket team, there are 6 batsmen, 1 wicketkeeper and 4 bowlers. The wicketkeeper is the captain. Under normal circumstances, there are 2 openers among the batsmen who open the inning... | 32 | 1,152 | 576 | None of the above | Explanations for Questions 52 - 54:
The batting line-up can be divided into 4 parts, viz.
2 openers
Rest of the 4 batsmen
Wicketkeeper
4 bowlers
The openers will come out to bat before the rest of the 4 batsmen, who in turn will bat before the wicketkeeper captain. Bowlers will come to bat after them. H... | 0 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:Directions for Questions 52 - 54: Read the information given below and answer the 3 (Three) items that follow. Among the 11 players in a cricket team, there are 6 batsmen, 1 wicketkeepe... |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | Consider the following figures:
The changes in the elements in the problem figures given below follow a certain sequence
If the same sequence is followed, then which of the following figure would be the next figure? | @ sign is moving in the clockwise direction, one step at a time, in every subsequent figure. If any other sign comes in the path of @, then@ exchanges its position with that sign. Therefore, in the fifth step @ will move to the position of $, while $ will occupy the previous position held by @. | 0 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:Consider the following figures:
The changes in the elements in the problem figures given below follow a certain sequence
If the same sequence is followed, then which of the follow... | ||||
Economics | Agriculture and Rural Development | PDS | Consider the following statements regarding the objectives of Food Security Act 2013: 1. To The act provides legal food security to 67% of population of India 2. The identification of eligible households is left to the state government based on the guidelines of Antyodaya scheme. 3. The act provides for creation of Sta... | 1 and 2 only | 1,2 and 3 only | 2,3 and 4 only | All of the above | nan | 1 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:PDS
Section:Economics
Sub-Section:Agriculture and Rural Development
Question:Consider the following statements regarding the objectives of Food Security Act 2013: 1. To The act provides legal food security to 67% of population of India 2. The identification of eligible households... |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | Consider the following figures:
The changes in the elements in the problem figures given below follow a certain sequence:
If the same sequence is followed, then which of the following figure would be the next figure?
| The sequence being followed is such that the arrow sign moves by 2, 4, 6 and 8 places in the anticlockwise direction in the first, second, third and the fourth step respectively. Whereas the star sign moves by 1, 2, 3, 4 places in the clockwise direction in the first, second, third and the fourth step respectively. | 0 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:Consider the following figures:
The changes in the elements in the problem figures given below follow a certain sequence:
If the same sequence is followed, then which of the follo... | ||||
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | Consider the following matrix with one empty block in the lower extreme corner:
Which of the following figure could fit in the empty block and thus complete the matrix?
| In the matrix, in each row as well as in each column there are 3 figures each, consisting of a circle intersecting with 2, 3 or 4 line segments. Now in third row we already have figures consisting of a circle intersecting with 2 and 4 line segments. Thus correct answer is the figure consisting of a circle intersecting ... | 0 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:Consider the following matrix with one empty block in the lower extreme corner:
Which of the following figure could fit in the empty block and thus complete the matrix?
Options
##... | ||||
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | What is the percentage of the number of students that qualified in the exam in the year 2012 as compared to the total number of candidates that appeared in the exam over the last eight years? | 9% | 8.75% | 9.75% | 10% | Number of students that appeared in the exam in the year 2012 = 40,000 The percentage of students that qualified in the year 2012 = 50% Therefore, the total number of students that qualified in the year 2012 = (50/100) × 40,000 = 20,000 Total number of candidates that have appeared in the exam over the last 8 years = (... | 0 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:What is the percentage of the number of students that qualified in the exam in the year 2012 as compared to the total number of candidates that appeared in the exam over the last eight ... |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | What is the ratio of the number of candidates that qualified in GATE exam in 2015 to the number of candidates that qualified in the year 2008? | 1:9 | 9:1 | 4:1 | 8:3 | Number of candidates that appeared in the year 2015 = 30,000 In 2015, 60% of the candidates that appeared in the exam eventually qualified. Therefore, the number of candidates that qualified in the year 2015 = (60/100) × 30,000 = 18,000 Number of candidates that appeared in the year 2008 = 10,000 In 2008, 20% of the ca... | 0 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:What is the ratio of the number of candidates that qualified in GATE exam in 2015 to the number of candidates that qualified in the year 2008?
Options
##Option_A: 1:9###Option_B: 9:1##O... |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | Directions for Questions 46 - 48: Read the following bar chart and line chart carefully and answer the 3 (Three) items that follow. The bar chart given below represents the number of students (in thousands) that have appeared in the GATE exam in the last 8 years. And the following line chart represents the percentage ... | 100% increase | 66.67% increase | 50% increase | 100% decrease | Explanations for Questions 46 - 48: Referring the given bar graph, we can see that: Number of candidates that appeared in 2010 = 15,000 Number of candidates that appeared in 2015 = 30,000 Therefore, the required percentage increase = [(30,000 – 15,000)/15,000] × 100 = 100% increase | 0 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:Directions for Questions 46 - 48: Read the following bar chart and line chart carefully and answer the 3 (Three) items that follow. The bar chart given below represents the number of s... |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | A cricket squad of 14 players has 7 batsmen, 2 wicketkeepers and 5 bowlers. From this, a team of 11 players is to be formed, including 6 batsmen, 1 wicketkeeper and 4 bowlers. How many such compositions are possible? | 70 | 140 | 210 | 420 | We have to select 6 batsmen out of 7, 1 wicketkeeper out of 2 and 4 bowlers out of 5. Therefore, Possible combinations = 7 C 6 × 2 C 1 × 5 C 4 = 7 × 2 × 5 = 70 ……(i) | 0 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:A cricket squad of 14 players has 7 batsmen, 2 wicketkeepers and 5 bowlers. From this, a team of 11 players is to be formed, including 6 batsmen, 1 wicketkeeper and 4 bowlers. How many ... |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | A local restaurant provides a breakfast combo in which a customer has to choose one item from each of the following three categories: Sandwich Sides Juice Potato & bacon (non - veg) Chicken (non - veg) Potato and cheese (veg) Fruit Salad (veg) Banana Slices (veg) Fruit pastry (veg) Potato Chips (veg) Apple (veg) Or... | 60 | 20 | 12 | 15 | There is only one vegetarian sandwich (Potato and cheese) However, all 4 Sides and 5 Juices are vegetarian items. Thus, total possible vegetarian combinations in a breakfast combo = 1 × 4 × 5 = 20 | 0 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:A local restaurant provides a breakfast combo in which a customer has to choose one item from each of the following three categories: Sandwich Sides Juice Potato & bacon (non - veg) Chi... |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | A 5 member committee is to be formed. 10 lawyers and 6 health practitioners were shortlisted for the appointment to the committee. For it to be representative, the committee must have at least 2 members each having legal and health backgrounds respectively. What is the total number of possible manners in which the afor... | 2,250 | 2,700 | 1,500 | 2,375 | The committee may consist of either 2 lawyers and 3 health practitioners or 2 health practitioners and 3 lawyers.
Hence, the number of possible combinations = ( 10 C 2 × 6 C 3 ) + ( 10 C 3 × 6 C 2 )
= [(10 × 9)/(2 × 1)] ×[(6 × 5 × 4)/(3 × 2 × 1)] + ( 10 C 3 × 6 C 2 )
= 900 + [(10 × 9 × 8)/(3 × 2 × 1)]× [(6 × 5)... | 0 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:A 5 member committee is to be formed. 10 lawyers and 6 health practitioners were shortlisted for the appointment to the committee. For it to be representative, the committee must have a... |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | Consider the following figures:
The changes in the elements in the problem figures given below follow a certain sequence:
If the same sequence is followed, then which of the following figure would be the next figure?
| In the figures above many strings are attached to the center. The sequence being followed is such that in every step two strings are being removed from one end and one string is being added onto the other end. Thus, effectively there is a loss of one string in every step. | 0 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:Consider the following figures:
The changes in the elements in the problem figures given below follow a certain sequence:
If the same sequence is followed, then which of the follo... | ||||
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | Consider the figures given below:
Figures X and Y show a sequence of folding of a piece of paper, while figure Z shows the manner in which two holes are punched through the folded paper.
If the paper is now unfolded, then which of the following figures will depict it most closely?
| nan | 0 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:Consider the figures given below:
Figures X and Y show a sequence of folding of a piece of paper, while figure Z shows the manner in which two holes are punched through the folded pap... | ||||
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | Consider the figure given below: If the figure is folded into a box, then which letter would be opposite to R? | U | T | P | S | nan | 0 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:Consider the figure given below: If the figure is folded into a box, then which letter would be opposite to R?
Options
##Option_A: U###Option_B: T ##Option_C: P ##Option_D: S
Answe... |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | Consider the following figures: The changes in the elements in the problem figures given below follow a certain sequence: If the same sequence is followed, then which of the following figure would be the next figure? | The sequence is such that all the lines in the circle are shifting one position to their right in the subsequent figure.
As for the direction of the arrows, the first line in the first figure does not change its direction, while the third line changes its direction every time in the subsequent figure, i.e. becomes ... | 0 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:Consider the following figures: The changes in the elements in the problem figures given below follow a certain sequence: If the same sequence is followed, then which of the following f... | ||||
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | Consider the figure shown below, wherein ABCD is a rectangle, and answer the item that follows: The area of the rectangles GOFD and HOFC is 4 cm 2 and 12 cm 2 respectively. The length of AD, which is the longer side in the rectangle ABCD, is 5 cm. If the length of any line depicted in the above figure is a natural nu... | 2 cm 2 | 3 cm 2 | 4 cm 2 | 5 cm 2 | In case of Rectangle GOFD: Area = 4 cm 2 = 4 cm x 1 cm OR 2 cm × 2 cm
And in rectangle HOFC: Area = 12 cm 2 = 4 cm x 3 cm OR 6 cm x 2 cm OR 12 cm x 1 cm
However, as length of AD, which is the longer side in the rectangle ABCD, is 5 cm; no other line in the figure depicted above can be longer than 5 cm. Hence, we ... | 0 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:Consider the figure shown below, wherein ABCD is a rectangle, and answer the item that follows: The area of the rectangles GOFD and HOFC is 4 cm 2 and 12 cm 2 respectively. The length... |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | Consider a square inscribed in a circle, as shown below: If the area of the square is 8 cm 2 , then what must be the radius of the circle? | 2 cm | 4 cm | 2.8 cm | 5.6 cm |
Area of square = (Length of a side) 2
==> 8 = (BC) 2
Now, BD is the diagonal of the square
(BD) 2 = 2 × (BC) 2 = 2 × 8 = 16
==> BD = 4 cm
Since, diagonal BD subtends a right angle at the circle (angle DCB = 90 o )
==> BD is the diameter of the circle
Now, Diameter of the circle = 4 cm
==> Radius of ... | 0 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:Consider a square inscribed in a circle, as shown below: If the area of the square is 8 cm 2 , then what must be the radius of the circle?
Options
##Option_A: 2 cm###Option_B: 4 cm##Opt... |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | Consider the following diagram and answer the item that follows: If AC = CE and BC = CD, then which of the following is true? | Triangle ABC and Triangle EDC are congruent triangles | Triangle ABC and Triangle CDE are similar but not congruent triangles | AB and DE are parallel lines | Both a and c | Since, Angle ACB and Angle DCE is a pair of vertically opposite angles, Angle ACB = Angle DCE Moreover, AC = CE and BC = CD We can see that the triangles ACB and DCE have two corresponding sides of the same length and the angle made by them is the same too in case of both the triangles. Thus, Triangle ACB and Triangle ... | 0 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:Consider the following diagram and answer the item that follows: If AC = CE and BC = CD, then which of the following is true?
Options
##Option_A: Triangle ABC and Triangle EDC are co... |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | Consider 2 parallel plane mirrors. A ray of light gets reflected by these mirrors as shown in the following diagram: Based on the above scenario, which of the following must be correct? | AB is parallel to CD | Angle ABC = Angle BCD | Both a and b | None of the above | Let BX and CY be the normal dropped on to the respective mirrors. As per laws of reflection, angle i = angle r.
Since, BX || CY, Angle XBC = Angle BCY. Thus, we obtain the diagram as shown below:
Clearly, Angle ABC = Angle BCD
As alternate interior angles are equal, AB || CD
Thus, both options (a) and (b) are... | 0 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:Consider 2 parallel plane mirrors. A ray of light gets reflected by these mirrors as shown in the following diagram: Based on the above scenario, which of the following must be correct?... |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | Consider the following statements regarding two infinitely long, non-intersecting lines and answer the item that follows: The two lines are parallel to each other The two lines are in the same plane Which of the following alternatives is correct? | Statement 1 is always true, while Statement 2 maybe true sometimes. | Statement 1 maybe true sometimes, while Statement 2 is always true. | Both statements can’t be true simultaneously. | Statement 1 is true if Statement 2 is true. | Parallel lines are those whose distance from each other remains the same. Two lines which are not in the same plane can be non-intersecting even without being parallel. These are called skew lines. Thus, Statements 1 and 2 need not always be true. However, two lines in the same plane can be non-intersecting only if the... | 0 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:Consider the following statements regarding two infinitely long, non-intersecting lines and answer the item that follows: The two lines are parallel to each other The two lines are in t... |
Economics | Public Finance | Prices & Monetary management, | Consider the following statements regarding Monetary Management in India:
Monetary policy deals with the instruments by which long-term money is raised in the economy.
The Monetary policy and instruments used under it are regulated by the RBI.
Uncollateralized borrowing and lending of funds take place on an ove... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 |
1st statement is incorrect - Monetary policy deals with all those instruments by which short term money or capital is raised in the economy.
2nd statement is correct - The policy and the instruments used under monetary policy are regulated by the RBI.
3rd statement is correct - Call money market is the segment of... | 2 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Prices & Monetary management,
Section:Economics
Sub-Section:Public Finance
Question:Consider the following statements regarding Monetary Management in India:
Monetary policy deals with the instruments by which long-term money is raised in the economy.
The Monetary policy an... |
Ecology and Environment | Biodiversity | Biodiversity Conservation efforts | Hot spots are- | Areas that contain dominant species | Areas that contain precious species | Areas that contain rare and endangered species | Areas which crops medicinal planty | nan | 1 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Biodiversity Conservation efforts
Section:Ecology and Environment
Sub-Section:Biodiversity
Question:Hot spots are-
Options
##Option_A:Areas that contain dominant species###Option_B:Areas that contain precious species##Option_C:Areas that contain rare and endangered species##Optio... |
Science and Technology | gs_unclassified | no_topic_assigned | Which of the following principles is employed by a gymanst while performing a somersault? | Conservation of Rotational Kinetic Energy. | Conservation of Mass Moment of Inertia. | Conservation of angular momentum. | Conservation of angular velocity. | While taking a somersault the gymnast travels in a circular path. Because the gymnast is traveling in a circular path, she experiences angular momentum. Angular momentum is the product of angular velocity and the body's moment of inertia (L=Iω). A moment of inertia (I) is how far the mass is from the center of the axis... | 0 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:no_topic_assigned
Section:Science and Technology
Sub-Section:gs_unclassified
Question:Which of the following principles is employed by a gymanst while performing a somersault?
Options
##Option_A: Conservation of Rotational Kinetic Energy.###Option_B: Conservation of Mass Mom... |
Economics | Money and Banking | Basic Terms and Concepts, Equity and debt Instruments, Primary market and Secondary markets etc | Which of the following are part of the Capital Market of India?
1. Gilt-edged market on semi-government securities.
2. Industrial securities market.
3. Development financial institutions
4. Non-Banking finance companies
Choose the correct option: | 1 and 4 | 2 and 3 | 1, 2 and 3 | 1, 2, 3, 4 | nan | 3 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Basic Terms and Concepts, Equity and debt Instruments, Primary market and Secondary markets etc
Section:Economics
Sub-Section:Money and Banking
Question:Which of the following are part of the Capital Market of India?
1. Gilt-edged market on semi-government securities.
2. Indu... |
Economics | Social Development | Economic Reforms since 1991 | Who amongst the following has headed a committee on disinvestment?
1. Dr. Rangarajan
2. Mr. G.V Ramkrishna
3. Deepak Parikh
4. Dr. R.H Patil
Choose the correct answer form the codes given below: | 1 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1 and 3 only | 1, 2, 3 and 4 | nan | 2 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Economic Reforms since 1991
Section:Economics
Sub-Section:Social Development
Question:Who amongst the following has headed a committee on disinvestment?
1. Dr. Rangarajan
2. Mr. G.V Ramkrishna
3. Deepak Parikh
4. Dr. R.H Patil
Choose the correct answer form the codes gi... |
Polity and Governance | Elections and political parties | Representation of People's Act | In reference to star campaigners in an election, consider the following statements: 1. An unrecognized political party cannot nominate star campaigners. 2. Expenditure incurred by star campaigners is borne by the individual candidate. 3. When the Prime Minister is a star campaigner, the entire expenditure is borne by t... | 1 and 3 only | 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 | None | Star Campaigners: A star campaigner is a celebrity vote seeker in an election for a party. This person can be anyone, a politician or even a film star. There is no law governing who can or cannot be made a star campaigner. They are nominated by the concerned political parties specifying their constituencies and durat... | 2 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Representation of People's Act
Section:Polity and Governance
Sub-Section:Elections and political parties
Question:In reference to star campaigners in an election, consider the following statements: 1. An unrecognized political party cannot nominate star campaigners. 2. Expenditur... |
Basic Sciences | Biology | Life processes - Nutrition, Respiration, | Which of the following correctly describes the ‘prebiotics’? | Food ingredients that encourage the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. | A type of antimicrobial drug used in the treatment and prevention of bacterial infections. | Preservatives added to food products to prevent decomposition by microbial growth. | Vaccine used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases. | Prebiotics are a group of nutrients that are degraded by gut microbiota. Prebiotics are non-digestible substances, found in fiber. They serve as food for probiotic bacteria and stimulate their growth in the large intestine. They pass through the small intestine only partially digested, and so once they reach the colon,... | 2 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Life processes - Nutrition, Respiration,
Section:Basic Sciences
Sub-Section:Biology
Question:Which of the following correctly describes the ‘prebiotics’?
Options
##Option_A:Food ingredients that encourage the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.###Option_B:A type of antimicrobial d... |
Polity and Governance | Miscellaneous Polity | Miscellaneous Polity |
Which of the following statements is/are correct about District Rural Development Agency (DRDA)?
1. It was created originally to implement the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act.
2. MPs and MLAs of concerned areas are members of governing body of DRDA through out India.
3. It works under the Ministry of Panchaya... | 1 , 3 only
| 2 only
| None of the above
| 1 , 2 , 3
|
It was created originally to implement the Integrated Rural Dev. Program.
Project Director is the Member Secretary of DRDA.
It is under Min of Rural Dev.
| 2 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Miscellaneous Polity
Section:Polity and Governance
Sub-Section:Miscellaneous Polity
Question:
Which of the following statements is/are correct about District Rural Development Agency (DRDA)?
1. It was created originally to implement the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act.
2. ... |
Current Affairs | Sports | Sports |
Which of the pairs given below are correctly matched ?
Schemes Provisions
1. Target Olympic Podium Scheme: A Committee would identify medal prospects for financial support to achieve medals in ... | 1 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 3 only
| 1, 2 and 3
| Target Olympic Podium Scheme: It will use National Sports Development Fund. Its objective is identifying and supporting potential medal prospects for 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games. Focused disciplines will be Athletics, Archery, Badminton, Boxing, Wrestling and Shooting. A Committee namely, ‘TOP Scheme Elite Athletes Id... | 3 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Sports
Section:Current Affairs
Sub-Section:Sports
Question:
Which of the pairs given below are correctly matched ?
Schemes Provisions
1. Target Olympic Podium Scheme: A Co... |
Polity and Governance | Other Constitutional Dimensions | Political systems: concepts, forms and types |
With reference to Constitutionalism, which of the following statements is most appropriate?
| It is an ideology which promotes adherence to a written Constitution.
| It means Constitution is necessary in a democratic country.
| It is an idea which means that government should be limited in its powers.
| It means that Constitution must provide certain inalienable rights to the citizens.
|
Constitutionalism is the idea which means that government can and should be legally limited in its powers, and that its authority depends on enforcing these limitations.
| 1 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Political systems: concepts, forms and types
Section:Polity and Governance
Sub-Section:Other Constitutional Dimensions
Question:
With reference to Constitutionalism, which of the following statements is most appropriate?
Options
##Option_A: It is an ideology which promotes... |
Economics | Money and Banking | Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it | In India, the interest rate on savings accounts in all the nationalized commercial banks is fixed by | Union Ministry of Finance | Union Finance Commission | Indian Banks’ Association | None of the above | A Saving Bank account is meant to promote the habit of saving among the people. It also facilitates safekeeping of money. The interest rate of savings bank account in India varies between 2.5% and 4%. In Savings Bank account, bank follows the simple interest method. The rate of interest may change from time to time acc... | 1 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it
Section:Economics
Sub-Section:Money and Banking
Question:In India, the interest rate on savings accounts in all the nationalized commercial banks is fixed by
Options
... |
Economics | Money and Banking | Need of banks, Function, Commercial Bank | In India, which of the following have the highest share in the disbursement of credit to agriculture and allied activities? | Commercial Bank | Cooperative Banks | Regional Rural Banks | Microfinance Institutions | This required just the basic knowledge of what is inclusive growth | 2 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Need of banks, Function, Commercial Bank
Section:Economics
Sub-Section:Money and Banking
Question:In India, which of the following have the highest share in the disbursement of credit to agriculture and allied activities?
Options
##Option_A:Commercial Bank ###Option_B:Coop... |
Geography | Human and Economic | World : Rivers and lakes , Mountain and Peaks , Plateaus | Which of the following seas are correctly matched? Sea Location 1. Kara Sea - Arctic Ocean 2. Weddell Sea - South Pacific Ocean 3. Aegean Sea - Sout... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 and 4 only | The Kara Sea is part of the Arctic Ocean north of Siberia. The Weddell Sea is a marginal sea of the Southern Ocean that is situated along the coast of Antarctica south of the Atlantic Ocean. Aegean Sea, an arm of the Mediterranean Sea, located between the Greek peninsula on the west and Asia Minor on the east. The Bar... | 2 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:World : Rivers and lakes , Mountain and Peaks , Plateaus
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Human and Economic
Question:Which of the following seas are correctly matched? Sea Location 1. Kara Sea - ... |
Economics | Technical Terms in Economics | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, |
Consider the following statement-
1. The Gross Capital Formation (GCF) indicates actualization of investment.
2. Investment intentions are indicated by the Industrial Entrepreneurs Memoranda (IEM).
3. GCF also provides the sectoral preferences of investors.
4. Metals, machinery, cement, chemical are p... | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only
| 1, 2 and 4 only | All of the above
|
IEM provides the sectoral preferences of investors.
| 2 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:National Income, Economic Growth and Development,
Section:Economics
Sub-Section:Technical Terms in Economics
Question:
Consider the following statement-
1. The Gross Capital Formation (GCF) indicates actualization of investment.
2. Investment intentions are indicated by ... |
Geography | Indian Physical Geography | Indian Monsoon: mechanism, onset and variability; spatial and temporal variations | Consider the following statements about the Southern Oscillation Index-
1. It is one measure of the large-scale fluctuations in air pressure occurring between the western and eastern tropical Pacific
2. The negative phase of the SOI represents El Nino.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | Neither 1 nor 2 | . | 1 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Indian Monsoon: mechanism, onset and variability; spatial and temporal variations
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Indian Physical Geography
Question:Consider the following statements about the Southern Oscillation Index-
1. It is one measure of the large-scale fluctuations in air... |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | Which of the following statements is true in the context of the given sitting arrangement? | There are three students sitting between D and G | K is sitting between A and J. | B is sitting between J and I. | G and C are neighbours sitting to the right of H. | Clearly, B is sitting between J and I. | 0 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:Which of the following statements is true in the context of the given sitting arrangement?
Options
##Option_A: There are three students sitting between D and G###Option_B: K is sit... |
Ecology and Environment | Environment | Ecology_and_Environment_Unclassified | nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | 0 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Ecology_and_Environment_Unclassified
Section:Ecology and Environment
Sub-Section:Environment
Question:nan
Options
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan
Answer:a
Explaination:nan
Difficulty level of question:0 |
Geography | gs_unclassified | Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis | Which of the following is a threat to the coral reef? Sea temperature rise associated with increased greenhouses gases emission. Overfishing and disease. Pollution, urban and agricultural runoff. Increase in pH level due to sea acidification. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 3 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1, 2, 3 and 4 | In particular, coral mining, agricultural and urban runoff, pollution (organic and inorganic), overfishing, blast fishing, disease, and the digging of canals and access into islands and bays are localized threats to coral ecosystems. Broader threats are sea temperature rise, sea level rise and pH decrease from ocean ac... | 2 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:gs_unclassified
Question:Which of the following is a threat to the coral reef? Sea temperature rise associated with increased greenhouses gases emission. Overfishing and disease. P... |
gs_unclassified | gs_unclassified | Cell Biology | Which of the following are the constituents of nucleic acid? Sugar Phosphate Nitrogenous base Potassium base Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1, 2, 3 and 4 | Nucleic acid, naturally occurring chemical compound that is capable of being broken down to yield phosphoric acid, sugars, and a mixture of organic bases (purines and pyrimidines). Nucleic acids are the main information-carrying molecules of the cell, and, by directing the process of protein synthesis, they determine t... | 0 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Cell Biology
Section:gs_unclassified
Sub-Section:gs_unclassified
Question:Which of the following are the constituents of nucleic acid? Sugar Phosphate Nitrogenous base Potassium base Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A:1 and 4 only###Option_B... |
gs_unclassified | gs_unclassified | Cell Biology | Which of the following is/are the carrier of genetic information? DNA RNA Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | Neither 1 nor 2 | Both DNA and RNA are two types of nucleic acids found in living systems. Generally, DNA acts as the genetic material in most of the organisms. RNA are of various kinds like transfer or t-RNA, messenger or m-RNA, ribosome RNA. The RNA functions in converting genetic information from genes into the amino acid sequences... | 0 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Cell Biology
Section:gs_unclassified
Sub-Section:gs_unclassified
Question:Which of the following is/are the carrier of genetic information? DNA RNA Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option... |
gs_unclassified | gs_unclassified | Disease | Which of the following is/are congenital disorders? Sickle cell anemia Hemophilia Down"s syndrome Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 | A congenital disorder is a condition existing at birth and often before birth, regardless of causation. A congenital disorder may be the result of genetic abnormalities. Sickle cell anemia is an autosome linked recessive trait that can be transmitted from parents to the offsprings when both the parents are carrier for ... | 0 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Disease
Section:gs_unclassified
Sub-Section:gs_unclassified
Question:Which of the following is/are congenital disorders? Sickle cell anemia Hemophilia Down"s syndrome Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 3 only##Optio... |
gs_unclassified | gs_unclassified | Plant Biology | Members of which of the following kingdoms are necessarily heterotrophic? Fungi Animalia Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | Neither 1 nor 2 | Fungi are heterotrophic eukaryotic organisms . They use decaying organic matter as food and are therefore called as saprophytes . Members of Animalia kingdom are multicellular eukaryotic heterotrophic . | 0 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Plant Biology
Section:gs_unclassified
Sub-Section:gs_unclassified
Question:Members of which of the following kingdoms are necessarily heterotrophic? Fungi Animalia Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Bot... |
gs_unclassified | gs_unclassified | Plant Biology | Consider the following statement regarding photosynthesis: Photosynthesis is exclusively performed by the plants, because they have chlorophyll Plants can convert light energy (only from the natural sunlight) into chemical energy which is synthesized from CO2 and water. There are certain organisms living in deep-ocean ... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 2 only | None of the above | There are some micro-organisms which are capable of performing photosynthesis, like cyanobacteria , photosynthetic prokaryotic bacteria. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect. Plant can perform photosynthesis even in the presence of artificial light . Hence, in incorrect. At deep sea levels, there is little to no sun... | 0 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Plant Biology
Section:gs_unclassified
Sub-Section:gs_unclassified
Question:Consider the following statement regarding photosynthesis: Photosynthesis is exclusively performed by the plants, because they have chlorophyll Plants can convert light energy (only from the natural sunl... |
gs_unclassified | gs_unclassified | Biological Diversity | Fishes found in Kolleru Lake cannot survive in Bay of Bengal. What could be the possible reasons for such a phenomena? They would not be able to find food in Bay of Bengal. They will swell due to osmosis. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | Neither 1 nor 2 | Kolleru lake is a freshwater lake, so the fish found in this lake are accustomed to living in high water concentration solution or highly diluted solution with salinity of about 0.05%. If they are placed in Bay of Bengal, which has relatively very high salinity, they will shrink , because water moves from low concent... | 0 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Biological Diversity
Section:gs_unclassified
Sub-Section:gs_unclassified
Question:Fishes found in Kolleru Lake cannot survive in Bay of Bengal. What could be the possible reasons for such a phenomena? They would not be able to find food in Bay of Bengal. They will swell due to o... |
gs_unclassified | gs_unclassified | Cell Biology | Which of the following is correct regarding a virus? Viruses cannot grow or reproduce until they are inside the cell of other living organism. Viruses are unicellular organism in the range 20-400nm. Viruses are enclosed within a protein coat. Viruses do not have double stranded DNA/RNA. Select the correct answer using ... | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 4 only | 1 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 | Virus: A microorganism that is smaller than a bacterium, and that cannot grow or reproduce apart from a living cell. A virus invades living cells and uses their chemical machinery to keep itself alive and to replicate itself. They don't have a cell membrane and are rather covered by a layer of protein. Viruses Smaller... | 0 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Cell Biology
Section:gs_unclassified
Sub-Section:gs_unclassified
Question:Which of the following is correct regarding a virus? Viruses cannot grow or reproduce until they are inside the cell of other living organism. Viruses are unicellular organism in the range 20-400nm. Viruse... |
Ancient and Medieval History | gs_unclassified | no_topic_assigned | Which of the following ancient text deals with mathematics? Lilavati Siddhanta Shiromani Sulvasutra Charak Samhita Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 3 and 4 only | 1, 2, 3 and 4 | The Lilavati is Indian mathematician Bhaskara II's treatise on mathematics, written in 1150. It is the first volume of his main work, the Siddhanta Shiromani, alongside the Bijaganita, the Grahaganita and the Goladhyaya. Sulvasutra prescribes various kinds of measurements for the construction of sacrificial altars. The... | 0 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:no_topic_assigned
Section:Ancient and Medieval History
Sub-Section:gs_unclassified
Question:Which of the following ancient text deals with mathematics? Lilavati Siddhanta Shiromani Sulvasutra Charak Samhita Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
##Option_A:... |
Economics | gs_unclassified | no_topic_assigned | In India, the minerals are classified as minor minerals and major minerals. Which of the following is/are the prime basis for major-minor classification? End Use Availability of minerals Level of production Export and Import Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2, 3 and 4 | In India, the minerals are classified as minor minerals and major minerals. The major-minor classification has nothing to do with the quantum /availability of these minerals, though it is correlated with the relative value of these minerals. Further, this classification is based more on their end use, rather than level... | 0 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:no_topic_assigned
Section:Economics
Sub-Section:gs_unclassified
Question:In India, the minerals are classified as minor minerals and major minerals. Which of the following is/are the prime basis for major-minor classification? End Use Availability of minerals Level of production ... |
Polity and Governance | gs_unclassified | no_topic_assigned | With reference to election methods/systems used in election of President of India, consider the following: Single Transferable vote Proportional Representation First Past the Post System Voting by secret ballot Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1, 2, 3 and 4 | The President's election is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and the voting is by secret ballot. This system ensures that the successful candidate is returned by the absolute majority of votes. A candidate, in order to be declared elected to the ... | 0 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:no_topic_assigned
Section:Polity and Governance
Sub-Section:gs_unclassified
Question:With reference to election methods/systems used in election of President of India, consider the following: Single Transferable vote Proportional Representation First Past the Post System Voting b... |
Ecology and Environment | Biodiversity | Indian Biodiversity ad conservation efforts | Which of the following is/are the functions/powers of the 'State Pollution Control Board'? 1. Reviewing the matters related to the identification and notification of disposal sites 2. To cancel the authorization or suspend it, if the occupier of the disposal site is not following the provisions of disposal rules. 3. Is... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 | 1 and 3 only | Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 is comprehensive legislation that regulates agencies responsible for checking on water pollution and ambit of pollution control boards both at the centre and states. The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 was adopted by the Indian parliament with the... | 2 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Indian Biodiversity ad conservation efforts
Section:Ecology and Environment
Sub-Section:Biodiversity
Question:Which of the following is/are the functions/powers of the 'State Pollution Control Board'? 1. Reviewing the matters related to the identification and notification of disp... |
Basic Sciences | Physics | Mechanics |
While catching a fast moving cricket ball, a fielder in the ground gradually pulls his hands backwards with the moving ball. Why?
| To decrease the angular momentum of the cricket ball.
| To increase the time of travel of the cricket ball.
| To change the inertia of the cricket ball.
| To increase the momentum of the cricket ball.
| While catching a fast moving cricket ball, a fielder in the ground gradually pulls his hands backwards with the moving ball. In doing so, the fielder increases the time during which the high velocity of the moving ball decreases to zero. Thus, the acceleration of the ball is decreased and therefore the impact of catchi... | 3 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Mechanics
Section:Basic Sciences
Sub-Section:Physics
Question:
While catching a fast moving cricket ball, a fielder in the ground gradually pulls his hands backwards with the moving ball. Why?
Options
##Option_A: To decrease the angular momentum of the cricket ball.
###O... |
Basic Sciences | Physics | Mechanics | Consider the following statements about planetary motion in the Solar System: All planets move in elliptical Orbits. Planets move slower when they are farther from the sun than when they are nearer. The area travessed by the planet in a given period remains the same during its revolution around the sun. It is winter in... | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2, 3 and 4 | Kepler's laws of planetary motion state that: All planets in the solar system move in elliptical orbits with the Sun at one of the focal points The radius vector drawn from the sun to a planet sweeps out equal areas in equal time intervals. This follows from the fact that the force of gravitation on the planet is centr... | 3 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Mechanics
Section:Basic Sciences
Sub-Section:Physics
Question:Consider the following statements about planetary motion in the Solar System: All planets move in elliptical Orbits. Planets move slower when they are farther from the sun than when they are nearer. The area travessed... |
Basic Sciences | Physics | Mechanics |
Weightlessness experienced, in a satellite, while orbiting the earth is a result of?
| Gravity is absent in outer space.
| Presence of vacuum in the outer space.
| Everything in the satellite is in a state of free fall.
| Angular momentum in a satellite is constant.
|
In a satellite around the earth, every part and parcel of the satellite has acceleration towards the center of the earth which is exactly the value of earth’s acceleration due to gravity at that position. Thus in the satellite everything inside it is in a state of free fall. This is just as if we were falling tow... | 2 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Mechanics
Section:Basic Sciences
Sub-Section:Physics
Question:
Weightlessness experienced, in a satellite, while orbiting the earth is a result of?
Options
##Option_A: Gravity is absent in outer space.
###Option_B: Presence of vacuum in the outer space.
##Option_C: Ev... |
Basic Sciences | Physics | Modern Physics | Consider the following statements about a photocell: A photocell is a technological application of the photoelectric effect. It is a device whose electrical properties are affected by light. Photocells are used in burglar alarms. Which of the statements given above are correct? | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 | The photoelectric effect is the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light hits a material. A photocell is a device whose electrical properties (and not chemical properties) are affected by light. A photocell converts a change in intensity of illumination into a change in photocurrent. Itis a technologica... | 3 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Modern Physics
Section:Basic Sciences
Sub-Section:Physics
Question:Consider the following statements about a photocell: A photocell is a technological application of the photoelectric effect. It is a device whose electrical properties are affected by light. Photocells are used i... |
Basic Sciences | Physics | Modern Physics |
Consider the following statements about satellite navigation services of India:
1. GAGAN is implemented by ISRO jointly with India Meteorological department (IMD).
2. IRNSS is implemented by ISRO jointly with Airport Authority of India (AAI).
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
| 1 only | 2 only
| Both 1 and 2 | Neither 1 nor 2
|
GAGAN is a Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) implemented by ISRO jointly with Airport Authority of India (AAI). The main objectives of GAGAN are to provide Satellite-based Navigation services with accuracy and integrity required for civil aviation applications and to provide better Air Traffic Management ... | 3 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Modern Physics
Section:Basic Sciences
Sub-Section:Physics
Question:
Consider the following statements about satellite navigation services of India:
1. GAGAN is implemented by ISRO jointly with India Meteorological department (IMD).
2. IRNSS is implemented by ISRO jointl... |
Basic Sciences | Physics | Modern Physics |
Consider the following statements about Nuclear reaction:
1. In nuclear fusion, two light nuclei fuse to form a larger nucleus, energy is absorbed.
2. In nuclear fission, larger nucleus is disintegrated into light nuclei, energy is released.
3. Source of energy in nuclear reactors and Sun is nuclear fissi... | 2 only | 1 and 2 only
| 1 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3
|
When two light nuclei fuse to form a larger nucleus, energy is released, since the larger nucleus is more tightly bound.
The disintegration energy in fission events first appears as the kinetic energy of the fragments and neutrons. Eventually it is transferred to the surrounding matter appearing as heat. The ... | 2 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Modern Physics
Section:Basic Sciences
Sub-Section:Physics
Question:
Consider the following statements about Nuclear reaction:
1. In nuclear fusion, two light nuclei fuse to form a larger nucleus, energy is absorbed.
2. In nuclear fission, larger nucleus is disintegrated... |
Basic Sciences | Physics | Modern Physics | Consider the following statements about India's latest generation Launch Vehicle-LVM3: 1. It is capable of placing geosynchronous satellites into orbit. 2. It has higher payload capacity than GSLV. 3. It has an Indigenous cryogenic third stage. 4. The first experimental flight of LVM3 was unsuccessful. Select the corr... | 1 and 2 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1, 2, 3 and 4 | LVM 3 is a heavy launch capability launcher being developed by ISRO. It is capable of placing 4 tonne class Geosynchronous satellites into orbit. The LVM3 will have an India built cryogenic stage with higher capacity than GSLV. The first experimental flight of LVM3, the LVM3-X/CARE mission lifted off from Sriharikota o... | 3 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Modern Physics
Section:Basic Sciences
Sub-Section:Physics
Question:Consider the following statements about India's latest generation Launch Vehicle-LVM3: 1. It is capable of placing geosynchronous satellites into orbit. 2. It has higher payload capacity than GSLV. 3. It has an ... |
gs_unclassified | gs_unclassified | no_topic_assigned | nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | 0 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:no_topic_assigned
Section:gs_unclassified
Sub-Section:gs_unclassified
Question:nan
Options
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan
Answer:a
Explaination:nan
Difficulty level of question:0 |
Economics | Money and Banking | Financial Intermediation & Markets , |
Consider the following statements regarding White label ATMs:
1. These ATMs can be set up, owned and operated by non-bank entities.
2. Net worth of more than Rs. 500 crore is the prerequisite for the applicant i.e. non-bank entity.
3. First white label ATM was opened in Thane District, Maharashtra.
Wh... | 1 and 2 | 1 and 3
| 2 and 3 | All of the above
|
Net worth of more than Rs. 100 crore is the prerequisite for the applicant , non bank entity and has to be maintained on a continuous basis.
Rest two statements are correct.
| 1 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Financial Intermediation & Markets ,
Section:Economics
Sub-Section:Money and Banking
Question:
Consider the following statements regarding White label ATMs:
1. These ATMs can be set up, owned and operated by non-bank entities.
2. Net worth of more than Rs. 500 crore is t... |
Economics | Planning & Infrastructure | Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc. | Arrange these countries according to their FDI inflow in India-
1. Mauritius
2. Singapore
3. Japan
4. UK
Codes: | 1, 2, 4, 3 | 1, 3, 4, 5 | 1, 3, 2, 4 | 1, 2, 3, 4 | Country-wise distribution of FDI inflows
Top 10 Investing Countries: Top 10 investing countries during December 2012 were: Mauritius (38 per cent), Singapore (10 per cent),U.K (9 per cent), Japan (7 per cent), U.S.A (6 per cent),Netherlands (5 per cent), Cyprus (4 per cent), Germany (3 per cent), France (2 per cent),... | 3 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc.
Section:Economics
Sub-Section:Planning & Infrastructure
Question:Arrange these countries according to their FDI inflow in India-
1. Mauritius
2.... |
Economics | External Sector Economy | Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT | Consider the following statements:
1. Foreign Direct Investment 2. Foreign Institutional Investment 3. External Commercial Borrowings
Which of the above are the ways to counter the Current Account Deficit? | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | 1, 2 and 3 | nan | 1 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT
Section:Economics
Sub-Section:External Sector Economy
Question:Consider the following statements:
1. Foreign Direct Investment 2. Foreign Institutional Investment 3... |
Basic Sciences | Biology | Human System | Which of the following are vestigial organs of the human body? | Wisdom Tooth, Human brain, Eye Lids, and Vermiform Appendix | Wisdom Tooth, Eye Lids, Caecum and Vermiform Appendix | Wisdom Tooth, Coccyx and Vermiform Appendix | Spleen, Wisdom, Tooth and Vermiform Appendix | Vestigial organs are organs, tissues or cells in a body which are no more functional the way they were in their ancestral form of the trait. It is authentication of evolution and hence, was helpful in explaining adaptation. Following are a few examples of vestigial organs: Sinuses: Human cheekbones hold the maxillary ... | 1 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Human System
Section:Basic Sciences
Sub-Section:Biology
Question:Which of the following are vestigial organs of the human body?
Options
##Option_A:Wisdom Tooth, Human brain, Eye Lids, and Vermiform Appendix###Option_B:Wisdom Tooth, Eye Lids, Caecum and Vermiform Appendix##Option... |
Geography | Physical Geography | Drainage System | Consider the following statements regarding drainage pattern: Rivers flowing from amarkantak is an example of radial drainage system. Trellis drainage pattern is not found in India. Northern part of aravali have inland drainage. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 | Rivers originating from a common source and flowing in all the directions, the pattern thus formed is radial drainage system. Amarkantak range is the source of Narmada, Son and Mahanadi. Inland drainage system is found in the thar desert and northern aravali ranges of India. Trellis drainage system is a river pattern i... | 3 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Drainage System
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Physical Geography
Question:Consider the following statements regarding drainage pattern: Rivers flowing from amarkantak is an example of radial drainage system. Trellis drainage pattern is not found in India. Northern part of aravali... |
Economics | Industry | Industrial Policies, Licensing, MSME, Labour Reforms, Companies Act, Make in India, Skill India, Challenges in Industrial development, Organised and unorganised sector, PPP, Investment models, Recent initiatives taken by the govt., etc | Consider the following statements about the Competition Commission of India: 1. It promotes economic efficiency. 2. Only the central government may make a reference for an inquiry. 3. It is a quasi-judicial regulatory body. 4. Any person can provide information relating to anti-competitive agreements. Select the correc... | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 4 only | 1 , 3 and 4 only | 1. It promotes economic efficiency. 2. The central government or a state govt. or any authority established under any law may make a reference for an inquiry. 3. It is a quasi-judicial regulatory body. 4. Any person can provide information relating to anti-competitve agreements. | 2 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Industrial Policies, Licensing, MSME, Labour Reforms, Companies Act, Make in India, Skill India, Challenges in Industrial development, Organised and unorganised sector, PPP, Investment models, Recent initiatives taken by the govt., etc
Section:Economics
Sub-Section:Industry
Quest... |
Current Affairs | Others | Also in News(Polity) |
Which of the following statements is/are true about proposed Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Bill-2011?
1. It makes the mandatory disclosures of floor area etc on the website of the regulatory authority that will be set up in each State.
2. The Bill has also defined what comprises open spaces and but... | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only
| 3 and 4 only | 1, 2, 3 and 4
|
Builders will be required to make voluntary disclosures on the website of the regulatory authority that will be set up in each State, once the Bill is passed. Deviations from the disclosures will not be allowed, for instance the floor area or the time for completion of the project that will be disclosed on the reg... | 2 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Also in News(Polity)
Section:Current Affairs
Sub-Section:Others
Question:
Which of the following statements is/are true about proposed Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Bill-2011?
1. It makes the mandatory disclosures of floor area etc on the website of the regulatory... |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | Two 500 m long trains are running in opposite directions with speeds of 120 km/hr and 60 km/hr. How much time will the faster train take to cross the slower train? | 20 seconds | 15 seconds | 12 seconds | 6 seconds | Relative speed of faster train with respect to the slower train = 120 + 60 km/hr = 180 km/hr = 180 × (5/18) m/sec = 50 m/sec Total distance to be travelled = 500 + 500 = 1,000 m Hence, time required = Total distance/ Relative speed = 1000/50 = 20 sec | 0 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:Two 500 m long trains are running in opposite directions with speeds of 120 km/hr and 60 km/hr. How much time will the faster train take to cross the slower train?
Options
##Option_A: 2... |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | Consider the following assumptions: 1. It is imperative for developing countries to acquire new technologies to increase their domestic value addition share in total export. 2. India needs to skill its labour to increase the domestic value of its exports. With reference to the passage, which of these assumptions is/are... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | Neither 1 nor 2 | The line “the domestic value of exports based on four components (unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled labour, and non-labour) shows that the combined share of the skilled labour and non-labour components is significantly high, which shows a pervasive process of technological change that is biased towards the use of skille... | 0 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:Consider the following assumptions: 1. It is imperative for developing countries to acquire new technologies to increase their domestic value addition share in total export. 2. India ne... |
Geography | Physical Geography | Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis | Consider the following statements about El Nino:
Its effect is seen most clearly during the winter season in North America.
Its effect is seen as drought not just in parts of Latin America but in southeastern Africa, South Asia, and Indonesia also.
It usually brings a warm winter to the northern USA from the Pa... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1,2 and 3 | . | 2 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Physical Geography
Question:Consider the following statements about El Nino:
Its effect is seen most clearly during the winter season in North America.
Its effect is seen as ... |
Economics | Technical Terms in Economics | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, |
Which of the following statements is/are true?
1. The advance pricing agreement (APA) leads to better assurance on transfer-pricing methods.
2. The advance pricing agreement (APA) is an agreement in advance among different subsidiaries of a company.
| 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
| None of the above
|
In order to
bring about greater certainty and to reduce litigation
in matters related to transfer pricing and international
taxation, the advance pricing agreement (APA)
scheme has been notified. APA is an agreement in
advance between a taxpayer and the revenue
department on an appropriate transfer-pricin... | 3 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:National Income, Economic Growth and Development,
Section:Economics
Sub-Section:Technical Terms in Economics
Question:
Which of the following statements is/are true?
1. The advance pricing agreement (APA) leads to better assurance on transfer-pricing methods.
2. The advance ... |
Economics | Public Finance | Budget 2015-16 | Which of the following statements is/are true? The effective rate of taxation is the ratio of tax revenue collected to the tax base. Recoveries of loans are part of the non-debt capital receipts. The disinvestment is part of the non-debt capital receipts. Select the correct answer using the code given below | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 , 2 and 3 | 1 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Budget 2015-16
Section:Economics
Sub-Section:Public Finance
Question:Which of the following statements is/are true? The effective rate of taxation is the ratio of tax revenue collected to the tax base. Recoveries of loans are part of the non-debt capital receipts. The disinvestme... | |
Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | Aptitude Unclassified | Which number will replace the question mark in the figure given below? | 63 | 46 | 49 | 53 | Here all numbers in the periphery are perfect squares. The number in the inner circle is arrived at by adding the top number, as it is, to the square roots of the bottom two numbers. First Circle: 9 + 5 + 4 = 18 Second Circle: 25 + 6 + 4 = 35 Third Circle: 49 + 8 + 9 = 66 Fourth Circle: 36 + 6 + 7 = 49 | 0 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Aptitude Unclassified
Section:Reading Comprehension
Sub-Section:Reading Comprehension
Question:Which number will replace the question mark in the figure given below?
Options
##Option_A: 63###Option_B: 46##Option_C: 49##Option_D: 53
Answer:c
Explaination:Here all numbers... |
Geography | Physical Geography | The Universe | The most popular argument regarding the origin of the universe is the Big Bang Theory. Which of the following statements is/are true about this?
Edwin Hubble, in the 1920s, discovered that the universe is expanding."
The distance between the galaxies is increasing.
Select the correct answer using the codes gi... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | Neither 1 nor 2 |
The most popular argument regarding the origin of the universe is the Big Bang Theory. It is also called expanding universe hypothesis. Edwin Hubble, in 1920s, provided evidence that the universe is expanding(red shift). As time passes, galaxies move further and further apart.
Similarly, the distance between the ga... | 2 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:The Universe
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Physical Geography
Question:The most popular argument regarding the origin of the universe is the Big Bang Theory. Which of the following statements is/are true about this?
Edwin Hubble, in the 1920s, discovered that the universe is ... |
Basic Sciences | Biology | Origin and Evolution of life | testing | testing | testing | Testing | testing | testing | 2 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Origin and Evolution of life
Section:Basic Sciences
Sub-Section:Biology
Question:testing
Options
##Option_A:testing###Option_B:testing##Option_C:Testing##Option_D:testing
Answer:a
Explaination:testing
Difficulty level of question:2 |
Geography | Indian Physical Geography | Location: Latitude, Longitude | THis is a testing question added By IT lab | nan | nan | nan | nan | THis is a testing question added By IT lab | 2 | b | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Location: Latitude, Longitude
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Indian Physical Geography
Question:THis is a testing question added By IT lab
Options
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan
Answer:b
Explaination:THis is a testing question added By IT lab
Difficulty ... |
Geography | Indian Physical Geography | Himalayan and Peninsular Drainage System | West flowing rivers of peninsular India do not form deltas but form only estuaries. Which of the following reasons can be attributed to this phenomenon? 1. Passage through hard rocks. 2. Non-perennial flow of water. 3. Absence of meanders. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 | Statement 1 is correct. The west flowing rivers of India do not form delta because they passes through hard rocks. This means that these are devoid of sediments which are essential for formation of delta. Absence of meanders and non-perennial flow of water are characteristics of Peninsular rivers, including the east fl... | 3 | a | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Himalayan and Peninsular Drainage System
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Indian Physical Geography
Question:West flowing rivers of peninsular India do not form deltas but form only estuaries. Which of the following reasons can be attributed to this phenomenon? 1. Passage through ha... |
Geography | Indian Physical Geography | Northern Mountains, Plains of India, Peninsular |
Which of the following hills comes under the Peninsular plateau region?
1.Rajmahal hills
2.Garo
3.Khasi
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
| 1only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 3 only
| 1,2 and 3
|
Peninsular plateau is the largest and the oldest peninsular region of India
It consists of :
Cental Plateau
Eastern Plateau
Kathiawar and Kutch Plateau
Deccan Plateau
North Eastern Plateau
Rajmahal Hills are part of Chota Nagpur Plateau (statement 1 correct)
North Eastern Platea... | 3 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Northern Mountains, Plains of India, Peninsular
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Indian Physical Geography
Question:
Which of the following hills comes under the Peninsular plateau region?
1.Rajmahal hills
2.Garo
3.Khasi
Select the correct answer using the codes giv... |
Geography | Indian Physical Geography | Plateau and Islands of India. |
Which of the following physical features can be observed in Deccan plateau?
1.Lava Sheets
2.Flat Hills
3.Steep Hills
4.Shallow Valleys
5.Broad Valleys
6.Ridges
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
| 1,2 and 5 only
| 2,4 and 5 only
| 1,3,4 and 6 only
| 1,2,3,4,5 and 6
|
· A Plateau is defined as an elevated flat table top.
· Deccan plateau is the largest plateau of India.
Features of Lava sheets, Flat hills , Steep hills, Ridges, Shallow valleys and broad valleys can be observed in Maharashtra plateau which a part of Deccan plateau .(Hence, all statemen... | 2 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Plateau and Islands of India.
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Indian Physical Geography
Question:
Which of the following physical features can be observed in Deccan plateau?
1.Lava Sheets
2.Flat Hills
3.Steep Hills
4.Shallow Valleys
5.Broad Valleys
6.Ridges... |
gs_unclassified | gs_unclassified | no_topic_assigned | The perimeter of the base of a right circular cylinder is 88 mm. Find the height of the cylinder, if the volume of the cylinder is 30,800 mm 3 . | 70 mm | 60 mm | 50 mm | 40 mm | Perimeter of base = 88mm 2 Perimeter of base of a cylinder = 2πr 2πr =88 Volume of cylinder = 30,800mm 2 Volume of cylinder = πr 2 h πr 2 h = 30,800 | 0 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:no_topic_assigned
Section:gs_unclassified
Sub-Section:gs_unclassified
Question:The perimeter of the base of a right circular cylinder is 88 mm. Find the height of the cylinder, if the volume of the cylinder is 30,800 mm 3 .
Options
##Option_A: 70 mm ... |
Geography | Physical Geography | Air Masses, Cyclones and anti-cyclones | निम्नलिखित मे से कौन से कारक चक्रवात को प्रभावित करते है? | तापमान | कोरयोलिस बल | निम्न वायु दाब पट्टी | उपर्युक्त सभी | , | 1 | d | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Air Masses, Cyclones and anti-cyclones
Section:Geography
Sub-Section:Physical Geography
Question:निम्नलिखित मे से कौन से कारक चक्रवात को प्रभावित करते है?
Options
##Option_A:तापमान###Option_B:कोरयोलिस बल##Option_C:निम्न वायु दाब पट्टी##Option_D:उपर्युक्त सभी
Answer:d
Explaination... |
Polity and Governance | Other Constitutional Dimensions | Citizenship | Which of the following statements relating to OCI is/are correct? 1. OCI does not require a separate visa to visit India 2. OCI has to register with the local police after 180 days of stay in India. 3. OCI may be granted Indian citizenship after 5 years from the date of registration provided he/she stays in India for o... | 1, 2 and 4 | 1, 3 and 4 | 3 only | 1 and 4 only | 1. Multiple entry Visa is provided to them
2. OCIs dont need to register themselves
4. PIOs of all countries except Pakistan and Bangladesh | 1 | c | This is a mcq of UPSC standerd on Topic:Citizenship
Section:Polity and Governance
Sub-Section:Other Constitutional Dimensions
Question:Which of the following statements relating to OCI is/are correct? 1. OCI does not require a separate visa to visit India 2. OCI has to register with the local police after 180 days of s... |
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