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Consider the following statements regarding seismic zones of India : The Bureau of Indian Standards is the body which has grouped India into four seismic zones. These seismic zones are Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3 and Zone 4. Zone 2 covers the maximum area, approx. 43% of the total country. Select the correct answer using th... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The seismic zones are numbered as Zones- 2, 3, 4 and 5. | b | Natural Hazards and Disasters | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding seismic zones of India : The Bureau of Indian Standards is the body which has grouped India into four seismic zones. These seismic zones are Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3 and Zone 4. Zone 2 covers the maximum area, approx. 43% of the tota... |
Which of the following are example of extrusive volcanic landforms? Lava Plain Caldera Batholith Basic Lava Shield Cinder Cone Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2 and 4 | 1 and 2 | 1, 2, 3 and 5 | 1, 2 and 4 | Batholiths are example of intrusive landforms. | d | GS_Geography_unclassified | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are example of extrusive volcanic landforms? Lava Plain Caldera Batholith Basic Lava Shield Cinder Cone Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 4###Option_B: 1 and 2##Option_C: 1, 2, 3 and 5##Option_D: 1, 2 and 4##An... |
Choose the correct statements related to the Primary waves (P waves) related to earthquakes. P waves are also known as longitudinal waves. Their velocity is fastest as compared to S waves and L waves. Under the propagation of these waves, movement of the particles is at right angles to the direction of the waves. They ... | 1, 2 and 4 | 1, 3 and 4 | 1, 2 and 4 | 1, 2 and 4 | Under their influence particles are displaced in backward forward direction. | c | GS_Geography_unclassified | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Choose the correct statements related to the Primary waves (P waves) related to earthquakes. P waves are also known as longitudinal waves. Their velocity is fastest as compared to S waves and L waves. Under the propagation of these waves, movement of the particles is at righ... |
Consider the following statements related to temperature of interior of earth:
1. Temperature goes on increasing uniformly with the increase in depth inside the earth.
2. The rise of 1°C temperature is observed for every 32 metres of depth from the surface.
Which of the above two statements is/are correct?
| 1 only | 2 only
| Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | It is believed that the rate of increases in temperature changes and decreases with depth i.e. it follows a differential rate.
If the temperature were to increase at this constant rate then the temperature in the centre of the earth should be more than 2,00,000°c. This temperature is several times more than the surfa... | d | GS_Geography_unclassified | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements related to temperature of interior of earth:
1. Temperature goes on increasing uniformly with the increase in depth inside the earth.
2. The rise of 1°C temperature is observed for every 32 metres of depth from the surface.
Which of th... |
Consider the following statements: Countervailing duties are special duties imposed on imports when it is found that the exporter is exporting at a price below the one it charges in the home market or below the cost of production WTO also provides for safeguard duties which are usually seen as responses to fair trade b... | Only 1 | Only 2 | Both 1 and 2 | Only 1 | Countervailing duties are special duties imposed on imports to offset the effects of subsidies to producers or exporters in the country of export where as Anti dumping duties are the special duties imposed on imports when it is found that the exporter is exporting at a price below the one it charges in the home market ... | b | Trade Policy, Product wise trade, Region wise trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related issues and India | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Countervailing duties are special duties imposed on imports when it is found that the exporter is exporting at a price below the one it charges in the home market or below the cost of production WTO also provides for safeguard duties which ... |
Which of the following statements regarding the Mongols in the 13 th century is/are correct? The Mongol emperor Changez Khan did not cross the Indus due to the fear of Balban"s army. Mongol king Abdullah was defeated by Jalaluddin Khalji in Bhatinda. Mongol invasion during Alauddin Khalji"s rule laid the foundations o... | 1 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | Statement 1 is not correct as Changez Khan reached Indus during the reign of Iltutmish in 1221 AD,chasing the Khwarizmi prince Jalaluddin. Statement 2 is correct as Abdullah the grandson of Mongol ruler Halaku marched towards Delhi with 1.5 lakh horses.He was defeated by Jalaluddin Khalji at Bhatinda. Statement 3 is c... | c | Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding the Mongols in the 13 th century is/are correct? The Mongol emperor Changez Khan did not cross the Indus due to the fear of Balban"s army. Mongol king Abdullah was defeated by Jalaluddin Khalji in Bhatinda. Mongol invasion during ... |
Which of the following statements regarding Balban is/are correct ? He started to include Indian muslims to top positions of power and authority instead of Turkish nobility. He introduced the sijada and paibos to show that nobles were not his equals. Music and other arts flourished in the magnificent court of Balban.... | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 and 4 only | 2 only | Statement 1 is not correct as Balban was a champion of Turkish nobility and excluded Indians from all top positions. Statement 2 is correct as he wanted to show that king was superior. Sijada and paibos meant prostration and kissing the monarch’s feet . Statement 3 is not correct as Balban had prohibited all forms of m... | a | Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding Balban is/are correct ? He started to include Indian muslims to top positions of power and authority instead of Turkish nobility. He introduced the sijada and paibos to show that nobles were not his equals. Music and other arts f... |
Which of the following statements regarding the period of Razia is/are correct? She was nominated to the throne by her father. Most of the nobles including the Chahalgani supported her as she was in their control. She was defeated and killed by Altunia at Tabarhinda. Select the correct answer using the code given b... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | Statement 1 is correct as her father Iltutmish nominated her ahead of her brothers. Statement 2 is not correct as the nobles resisted this move of nominating a woman as monarch. Her period marked the beginning of struggle between monarchy and "the forty" called the chahalgani , a group of nobles. Statement 3 is not cor... | a | Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding the period of Razia is/are correct? She was nominated to the throne by her father. Most of the nobles including the Chahalgani supported her as she was in their control. She was defeated and killed by Altunia at Tabarhinda. Sel... |
Which of the following characterizes the Madhubani painting of of India? It was traditionally done by the women on mud walls. No space is left empty in the painting. The themes of the painting are based on Mythological event as well as nature. Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below. | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Statement 1 is correct: Madhubani painting originated in a small village, known as Maithili, of the Bihar state of India. Initially, the womenfolk of the village drew the paintings on the walls of their home. The traditional base of freshly plastered mud wall of huts has now been replaced by cloth, handmade paper and c... | d | Paintings | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following characterizes the Madhubani painting of of India? It was traditionally done by the women on mud walls. No space is left empty in the painting. The themes of the painting are based on Mythological event as well as nature. Select the correct statement/st... |
Which of the following regarding stealth technology statements is/are correct?
1. It is used to make aeroplanes, ships, submarines etc less visible to radars.
2. To hide aeroplanes etc, their structure is designed to minimize the reflection of waves.
3. These are coated with such chemicals so that they reflect mi... | Only 1, 2 and 3 | Only 1, 3 and 4
| Only 1, 2 and 4 | Only 1, 2 and 3 | Stealth technology is a sub-discipline of military tactics and passive electronic countermeasures, which cover a range of techniques used with personnel, aircraft, ships, submarines, missiles and satellites to make them less visible (ideally invisible) to radar, infrared, sonar and other detection methods.
Designers ... | d | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following regarding stealth technology statements is/are correct?
1. It is used to make aeroplanes, ships, submarines etc less visible to radars.
2. To hide aeroplanes etc, their structure is designed to minimize the reflection of waves.
3. These are coate... |
India has one time of +5:30 from Greenwich Mean Time. People from Northeast India are demanding a separate time zone for them. Which of the following argument(s) supports this demand? 1. In winters, sun rises as early as 6 am in the Northeast. 2. In summers, sun rises as early as 4:30 am in the Northeast. 3. Countries ... | Only 1, 2 and 3 | Only 1, 3 and 4 | Only 2 and 4 | Only 1, 2 and 3 | India has one time of +5:30 from Greenwich Mean Time. In winters, the sun rises in the Northeast shortly before 6 am, more than 90 minutes earlier than in the west, while during summers, daybreak comes as early as 4.30 am in the Northeast. Sun rises and sets almost two hours earlier in the Northeast than in the Rann o... | d | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:India has one time of +5:30 from Greenwich Mean Time. People from Northeast India are demanding a separate time zone for them. Which of the following argument(s) supports this demand? 1. In winters, sun rises as early as 6 am in the Northeast. 2. In summers, sun rises as ear... |
Consider the following statements
1. Public Accounts of India operates by executive action, which doesn’t require parliamentary/ appropriation.
2. The contingency fund of India is held by the RBI Governor on the behalf of the president to meet the unforeseen expenditure.
Which of the above statements is/are cor... | Both 1 and 2 | Only 1
| Only 2 | Both 1 and 2 | The contingency fund or India is with finance secretary on behalf of the president. | b | GS_Polity_unclassified | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements
1. Public Accounts of India operates by executive action, which doesn’t require parliamentary/ appropriation.
2. The contingency fund of India is held by the RBI Governor on the behalf of the president to meet the unforeseen expenditur... |
Consider the following statements 1. A proclamations imposing president’s rule must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within Six months from the date of its issue. 2. If approved by both the Houses of Parliament, the Presidents Rule continues for a year and it can’t be extended beyond maximum period of thr... | 1 and 2 | Only 1 | Only 2 | 1 and 2 | A proclamation must be approved within two months. | c | GS_Polity_unclassified | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements 1. A proclamations imposing president’s rule must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within Six months from the date of its issue. 2. If approved by both the Houses of Parliament, the Presidents Rule continues for a year and it c... |
Consider the following statements: Untouchability is defined is the constitution: A person convicted of the offence of untouchability is disqualifies for the elections to the parliament or state legislature. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Only 1st statement is incorrect because the term untouchability has not been defined in the constitution. | b | GS_Polity_unclassified | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Untouchability is defined is the constitution: A person convicted of the offence of untouchability is disqualifies for the elections to the parliament or state legislature. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 ... |
Special Majority of Parliament and consent of states required in the following provisions while amending the constitution: 1. Election of the president and its manner. 2. Citizenship 3. SC and HCs 4. Salaries of the MPs 5. Fifth Schedule Options: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 2, 3, 4, 5 | Only 1, 3 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Citizenship, salaries of MPs, Fifth Schedule needs simple majorities of the two houses only. | c | GS_Polity_unclassified | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Special Majority of Parliament and consent of states required in the following provisions while amending the constitution: 1. Election of the president and its manner. 2. Citizenship 3. SC and HCs 4. Salaries of the MPs 5. Fifth Schedule Options:##Option_A: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ... |
Given below the DPSPs, which of the following are Intellectual - Liberal ones? To organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific line. To protect monuments, places and objects of artistic or historic interests which are declared to be of national importance. To promote educational and economic inter... | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 1, 2, 3 | 2, 3, 4 | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 3 and 4 are Gandhian ones. | d | Directive Principles | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Given below the DPSPs, which of the following are Intellectual - Liberal ones? To organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific line. To protect monuments, places and objects of artistic or historic interests which are declared to be of national importan... |
Consider the following statements: The speaker of the Lok Sabha derives its power and duties from the constitution of India only . Speaker presides the joint seating of the two House of Parliament if President Summons such sitting to settle a deadlock between the two houses on a bill. Speaker of Lok Sabha submits his ... | 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | Only 2 | 1, 2, 3 | Speaker derives its power and duties from the constitution of India, the rules of procedure and conduct of Business of Lok Sabha and parliamentary conventions. The speaker submits his resignation to Deputy speaker of Lok Sabha. | c | Parliament | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: The speaker of the Lok Sabha derives its power and duties from the constitution of India only . Speaker presides the joint seating of the two House of Parliament if President Summons such sitting to settle a deadlock between the two houses... |
Consider the following statements 1. If a person is elected to both the Houses of Parliament, he must inform within 14 days in which House he desires do so, his seat in the Lower House becomes vacant. 2. If a member of State Legislation elected to the Parliament, he must resign within 14 days from it, otherwise his sea... | 1 and 2 | Only 1 | Only 2 | 1 and 2 | His seat in the Upper House becomes vacant and the has to inform in 10 days. | c | Parliament | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements 1. If a person is elected to both the Houses of Parliament, he must inform within 14 days in which House he desires do so, his seat in the Lower House becomes vacant. 2. If a member of State Legislation elected to the Parliament, he must res... |
Which of the following committees are appointed by Government of India relating to the Local bodies.
1. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
2. Ashok Mehta Committee
3. L M Singhavi Committee
4. G V K Rao Committee
| 1, 2, 3, 4 | 1, 2, 3
| 2, 3, 4 | 1, 2, 3, 4 | G. V. K. Rao Committee appointed by Planning Commission. | b | GS_Polity_unclassified | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following committees are appointed by Government of India relating to the Local bodies.
1. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
2. Ashok Mehta Committee
3. L M Singhavi Committee
4. G V K Rao Committee
##Option_A: 1, 2, 3, 4 ... |
Consider the following statements: The Zonal Council are constitutional bodies. PM is the common chairman of the all the Zonal Councils in India. The recommendations of the Zonal Councils are advisory and deliberation only. Which of the above statements is/are correct? | 1, 2, 3 | 2, 3 | 1, 3 | 1, 2, 3 | Zonal Councils are statutory bodies established by State Reorganization Act of 1956 The Union Home Minister Chairs all the Zonal Council. | d | Administrative relation | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: The Zonal Council are constitutional bodies. PM is the common chairman of the all the Zonal Councils in India. The recommendations of the Zonal Councils are advisory and deliberation only. Which of the above statements is/are correct?##Opti... |
Consider the following statements
1. Adjournment and prorogation are the sole prerogative of the presiding officer of the Loksabha or Rajya Sabha Chairman in respective house.
2. All the Government Assurances that are to be examined by the Committee, lapses with the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
Which of the abov... | Both 1 and 2 | Only 1
| Only 2 | Both 1 and 2 | 1. Prorogation is done by the president of India.
2. Doesn’t lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. | d | Parliament | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements
1. Adjournment and prorogation are the sole prerogative of the presiding officer of the Loksabha or Rajya Sabha Chairman in respective house.
2. All the Government Assurances that are to be examined by the Committee, lapses with the diss... |
Google’s project Loon aims to change the way internet is accessed by the people. Which of the following is true about this project?
| It uses local internet devices in each area which are directly connected to satellites.
| It is about low priced Google-tab (small computer) with free internet connectivity.
| It uses high-altitude balloons placed in the stratosphere to create an aerial wireless network.
| It uses local internet devices in each area which are directly connected to satellites.
| Many of us think of the Internet as a global community. But two-thirds of the world’s population does not yet have Internet access. Project Loon is a network of balloons traveling on the edge of space, designed to connect people in rural and remote areas, help fill coverage gaps, and bring people back online after disa... | c | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Google’s project Loon aims to change the way internet is accessed by the people. Which of the following is true about this project?
##Option_A: It uses local internet devices in each area which are directly connected to satellites.
###Option_B: It is about low priced Googl... |
Ground level ozone is a deadly form of pollution, especially in cities. Which of the following statements regarding ground level Ozone is/are correct? Rising NOx (oxides of Nitrogen) levels and volatile gases in the air reacts and form Ozone layer. Intense sunlight and high temperature supports the ground level Ozone f... | Only 2, 3 and 4 | Only 1, 2, and 4 | Only 1 and 3 | Only 2, 3 and 4 | Ground level or "bad" ozone is not emitted directly into the air, but is created by chemical reactions between oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOC) in the presence of sunlight. Emissions from industrial facilities and electric utilities, motor vehicle exhaust, gasoline vapors, and chemical solv... | d | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Ground level ozone is a deadly form of pollution, especially in cities. Which of the following statements regarding ground level Ozone is/are correct? Rising NOx (oxides of Nitrogen) levels and volatile gases in the air reacts and form Ozone layer. Intense sunlight and high ... |
Consider the following statements with respect to National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI): 1. It is a statutory body. 2. It has the power to decide all questions relating to the status of an institution as a minority educational institution. Which of the statements given above is/are correc... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | The National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions was set up in 2004. The Government brought out an Ordinance in November 2004 establishing the Commission. Later a Bill was introduced in the Parliament in December 2004 and both Houses passed the Bill. Thus statement 1 is correct. The Commission is mand... | c | Also in News(Polity) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI): 1. It is a statutory body. 2. It has the power to decide all questions relating to the status of an institution as a minority educational institution. Whic... |
Which of the following statements regarding ancient town Lothal is/are correct?
1. India has submitted Harappa town Lothal, for world heritage site.
2. Lothal’s thick peripheral walls were designed to withstand the repeated tidal flood.
3. Lothal town has a planned layout characterized by wide streets, drains and... | Only 1 | Only 2 and 3
| Only 1 and 3 | Only 1 | The archaeological remains of the Harappa port-town of Lothal is located along the Bhogava river, a tributary of Sabarmati, in the Gulf of Khambat. Measuring about 7 HA, Lothals thick (12-21 meter) peripheral walls were designed to withstand the repeated tidal flood, which probably resulted in the bringing the city to ... | d | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding ancient town Lothal is/are correct?
1. India has submitted Harappa town Lothal, for world heritage site.
2. Lothal’s thick peripheral walls were designed to withstand the repeated tidal flood.
3. Lothal town has a planned lay... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. President has discretion for inviting a party/coalition to form the government.
2. Attorney General holds office during the pleasure of the President.
3. Parliament can legislate for two or more than two states on their request. Such an act can be amended by St... | Only 1 | Only 1 and 2
| Only 2 and 3 | Only 1 | According to article 76(4), the Attorney-General shall hold office during the pleasure of the President, and shall receive such remuneration as the President may determine.
Under article 252, parliament can make laws if two or more states request to do so. Any Act so passed by Parliament may be amended or repealed by... | b | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. President has discretion for inviting a party/coalition to form the government.
2. Attorney General holds office during the pleasure of the President.
3. Parliament can legislate for two or more than two states on th... |
Which of the following statements regarding e-waste in India is/are correct?
1. e-waste (electronic waste) contains hazardous substances such as Cadmium, Mercury, Lead, Beryllium, and Arsenic.
2. Karnataka ranks first among all States/UTs in producing e-waste.
3. Most of the e-waste is recycled by unorganised sec... | Only 1 and 2 | Only 1, 3 and 4
| Only 2, 3 and 4 | Only 1 and 2 | The E-Waste Management and Handling Rules, introduced by the Union environment ministry has a clause that is meant to ensure that manufacturers of electronic goods are made responsible for their products once these have outlived their utility—it is called extended producer responsibility (EPR). There are 10 States that... | b | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding e-waste in India is/are correct?
1. e-waste (electronic waste) contains hazardous substances such as Cadmium, Mercury, Lead, Beryllium, and Arsenic.
2. Karnataka ranks first among all States/UTs in producing e-waste.
3. Most ... |
Solar wind, containing largely electrons and protons, is harmful for living beings on the Earth. Which one of the following protects Earth from solar wind?
| Earth’s magnetic field
| Ozone layer in the Stratosphere
| Ions present in the ionosphere layer of the atmosphere
| Earth’s magnetic field
| The solar wind is a stream of plasma released from the upper atmosphere of the Sun. It consists of mostly electrons and protons of very high energy. These particles can escape the Sun's gravity because of their high energy. As the solar wind approaches a planet that has a well-developed magnetic field (such as Earth, J... | a | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Solar wind, containing largely electrons and protons, is harmful for living beings on the Earth. Which one of the following protects Earth from solar wind?
##Option_A: Earth’s magnetic field
###Option_B: Ozone layer in the Stratosphere
##Option_C: Ions present in the iono... |
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Micro-finance in India: 1. Includes provision of credit and other financial services like insurance of very small amount 2. Is provided to poor in rural, semi urban and urban areas for enabling them to raise their income levels 3. Covers loans specifically for productive activities i.e. production loans for various far... | 2 and 3 | 2, 3 and 4 | 1, 3 and 4 | 2 and 3 | nan | d | GS_Economics_unclassified | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Micro-finance in India: 1. Includes provision of credit and other financial services like insurance of very small amount 2. Is provided to poor in rural, semi urban and urban areas for enabling them to raise their income levels 3. Covers loans specifically for productive act... |
What is base rate? | It is the rate at which RBI lends long term to commercial banks and is a tool to regulate money supply in the economy. | It is the portion of the bank deposits that a bank should keep with the RBI in cash form. | It is the rate below which banks are not allowed to lend and was introduced to make credit market more transparent. | It is the rate at which RBI lends long term to commercial banks and is a tool to regulate money supply in the economy. | nan | c | Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.) | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is base rate?##Option_A: It is the rate at which RBI lends long term to commercial banks and is a tool to regulate money supply in the economy.###Option_B: It is the portion of the bank deposits that a bank should keep with the RBI in cash form.##Option_C: It is the rat... |
In India we have tried to evolve our budgeting process in order to make it more meaningful. Which of the following statements are true about different techniques of budgeting: 1. Performance budgeting is an output oriented budget with emphasis on accomplishment of government objectives. Government has only recently dec... | Only 1 | Only 2 | 1 and 2 | Only 1 | Performance budgeting as a concept was accepted by government in 1970's and since has asked the ministries and departments to put it into practice. | b | GS_Economics_unclassified | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In India we have tried to evolve our budgeting process in order to make it more meaningful. Which of the following statements are true about different techniques of budgeting: 1. Performance budgeting is an output oriented budget with emphasis on accomplishment of government... |
An increase in aggregate demand when the economy is operating at full capacity is likely to result in: | an increase in output but no increase in the overall price level. | an increase in both output and the overall price level. | no increase in either output or the overall price level. | an increase in output but no increase in the overall price level. | nan | d | GS_Economics_unclassified | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:An increase in aggregate demand when the economy is operating at full capacity is likely to result in:##Option_A: an increase in output but no increase in the overall price level.###Option_B: an increase in both output and the overall price level.##Option_C: no increase in ... |
When there is a mismatch between the job requirements and the skills of available workers, resulting unemployment is called: | Structural unemployment | Frictional unemployment | cyclical unemployment | Structural unemployment | Structural unemployment results when the economy in its present structure is not able to employ the current work force. One reason could be the mismatch between required and available skills | a | GS_Economics_unclassified | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:When there is a mismatch between the job requirements and the skills of available workers, resulting unemployment is called:##Option_A: Structural unemployment ###Option_B: Frictional unemployment##Option_C: cyclical unemployment ##Option_D: Structural unemploym... |
nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | a | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a |
nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | a | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a |
Which of the following is one of the differences between DNA and RNA? | DNA has two strands while RNA contains three strands | RNA uses uracil as a base instead of Thymine | In RNA, pattern of nucleotides in the reverse order | DNA has two strands while RNA contains three strands | nan | b | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is one of the differences between DNA and RNA?##Option_A: DNA has two strands while RNA contains three strands###Option_B: RNA uses uracil as a base instead of Thymine##Option_C: In RNA, pattern of nucleotides in the reverse order##Option_D: DNA has ... |
Which of the following statements is/are true about the recently concluded Marrakesh Treaty?
1. It will make access to books for the visually impaired, blind and print disabled easier.
2. India has signed and ratified the treaty.
| 1 only | 2 only
| 1 and 2 | 1 only | India has signed the treaty, but has not ratified it yet. | a | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are true about the recently concluded Marrakesh Treaty?
1. It will make access to books for the visually impaired, blind and print disabled easier.
2. India has signed and ratified the treaty.
##Option_A: 1 only ... |
Which of the following statements about “Nirbheek” is/are correct? 1. It is a revolver produced by Indian Ordinance Factory for self-protection of women. 2. Only women would be allowed to buy the revolver. | 1 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 | 1 only | Men can also buy it, however preference will be given to women. | a | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements about “Nirbheek” is/are correct? 1. It is a revolver produced by Indian Ordinance Factory for self-protection of women. 2. Only women would be allowed to buy the revolver.##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C... |
Which of the following statements about changes to the game of Hockey, announced recently by FIH is/are correct?
1. The duration of the game has been reduced to 60 minutes with 15 minutes per quarter.
2. Hockey in Rio 2016 Olympic Games will be played according to the old format
| 1 only | 2 only
| 1 and 2 | 1 only | Rio Olympics – New format will be applied. | a | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements about changes to the game of Hockey, announced recently by FIH is/are correct?
1. The duration of the game has been reduced to 60 minutes with 15 minutes per quarter.
2. Hockey in Rio 2016 Olympic Games will be played according to the o... |
Which of the following statements about SPS (Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures) Agreement under WTO is/are correct? 1. The SPS agreement sets out the basic rules for food safety and animal and plant health standards. 2. EU has recently banned import of Indian mangoes on the basis of this agreement | 1 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 | 1 only |
The Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (the "SPS Agreement") entered into force with the establishment of the World Trade Organization on 1 January 1995. It concerns the application of food safety and animal and plant health regulations.
It allows countries to set their own standard... | b | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements about SPS (Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures) Agreement under WTO is/are correct? 1. The SPS agreement sets out the basic rules for food safety and animal and plant health standards. 2. EU has recently banned import of Indian mangoes on t... |
Which of the following rights is/are given to transgenders by the recent supreme court judgment? 1. To be treated as third gender for the purpose of any laws made by the government. 2. To be treated as socially and educationally backward classes and extend reservation for admission in educational institutions and for ... | 1 and 2 | 1 , 2 and 3 | 1 and 3 | 1 and 2 | nan | d | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following rights is/are given to transgenders by the recent supreme court judgment? 1. To be treated as third gender for the purpose of any laws made by the government. 2. To be treated as socially and educationally backward classes and extend reservation for a... |
The discovery of two more mounds in January 2014 at a Harappan site has led to archaeologists establishing it as the biggest Harappan civilisation site. Which of the following is the biggest Harappan Civilization site? | Harappa | Mohen-jo-daro | Rakhigarhi | Harappa |
The discovery of two more mounds in January 2014 at the Harappan site of Rakhigarhi in Hisar district, Haryana, has led to archaeologists establishing it as the biggest Harappan civilisation site. Until now, specialists in the Harappan civilisation had argued that Mohenjo-daro in Pakistan was the largest among the 2,... | c | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The discovery of two more mounds in January 2014 at a Harappan site has led to archaeologists establishing it as the biggest Harappan civilisation site. Which of the following is the biggest Harappan Civilization site?##Option_A: Harappa ###Option_B: Moh... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct about campaign expenditure? 1. While candidates have a ceiling on campaign expenditure, political parties as a whole do not have any such ceiling. 2. The travel expenses of star campaigners are added to the candidate’s account | 1 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 | 1 only |
The travel expenses of star campaigners of political parties are exempt under Explanation (1) to Section 77 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
Political Parties as a whole have no ceiling on campaign expenditure.
| a | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct about campaign expenditure? 1. While candidates have a ceiling on campaign expenditure, political parties as a whole do not have any such ceiling. 2. The travel expenses of star campaigners are added to the candidate’s accoun... |
Match the following diseases with their respective vectors: 1. Dengue 2. Malaria 3. Japanese encephalitis 4. Lyme a. Culex Mosquito b. Female Aedes Aegypti Mosquito c. Female Anopheles Mosquito d. Deer ticks | i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b | i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d | i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b | i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b | nan | b | Misc. Tech. | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Match the following diseases with their respective vectors: 1. Dengue 2. Malaria 3. Japanese encephalitis 4. Lyme a. Culex Mosquito b. Female Aedes Aegypti Mosquito c. Female Anopheles Mosquito d. Deer ticks##Option_A: i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b ###Option_B... |
Which of the following is/are an example of human vestigiality? 1. Formation of goosebumps under stress. 2. Muscles of the ear 3. Tonsils 4. Sinuses | 1 and 2 | 1, 2 and 3 | 1 only | 1 and 2 | All are vestigial. | d | Misc. Tech. | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are an example of human vestigiality? 1. Formation of goosebumps under stress. 2. Muscles of the ear 3. Tonsils 4. Sinuses##Option_A: 1 and 2 ###Option_B: 1, 2 and 3##Option_C: 1 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 ... |
Food cans are coated with tin and not with zinc because:? | Zinc is costlier than tin | Zinc has a higher melting point than tin | Zinc is more reactive than tin | Zinc is costlier than tin | Zinc is more reactive then tin. Which may react with food items and make it unfit for use. | c | Misc. Tech. | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Food cans are coated with tin and not with zinc because:?##Option_A: Zinc is costlier than tin###Option_B: Zinc has a higher melting point than tin##Option_C: Zinc is more reactive than tin##Option_D: Zinc is costlier than tin##Answer:c##Explaination:Zinc is more reactive th... |
Which of the following statements is/are true quartz)? 1. It is the second most abundant mineral in Earth’s continental crust. 2. Quartz crystals have the property of piezoelectricity. | 1 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 | 1 only | The most abundant mineral is feldspar. Quartz is second.
Quartz crystal develops an electric potential when some mechanical stress is applied to it. | c | Misc. Tech. | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are true quartz)? 1. It is the second most abundant mineral in Earth’s continental crust. 2. Quartz crystals have the property of piezoelectricity.##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 ... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Ballpoint pens cannot be used to write upside down. 2. Ballpoint pens cannot be used to write in space. | 1 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 | 1 only | Ballpoint pens use gravity for their functioning. Therefore they cannot be used upside down or in space | c | Misc. Tech. | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Ballpoint pens cannot be used to write upside down. 2. Ballpoint pens cannot be used to write in space.##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 onl... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. A superconductor is a material that can conduct with no resistance. 2. Most materials need to be very hot (at a very high temperature) to exhibit superconductivity. This requires a large amount of energy making superconductors uneconomical. | 1 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 | 1 only | Most materials must be in an extremely low energy state (very cold) in order to become superconductive. Research is underway to develop compounds that become superconductive at higher temperatures. Currently, an excessive amount of energy must be used in the cooling process making superconductors inefficient and unecon... | a | Misc. Tech. | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. A superconductor is a material that can conduct with no resistance. 2. Most materials need to be very hot (at a very high temperature) to exhibit superconductivity. This requires a large amount of energy making supercondu... |
Which of the following statements is/are true? 1. Brahmagupta is considered to be the first person to formulate the concept of zero. 2. He calculated the value of pi which was accurate to five significant figures | 1 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 | 1 only | It was Aryabhatta who calculated the value of pi to be 3.1416 | a | Misc. Tech. | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are true? 1. Brahmagupta is considered to be the first person to formulate the concept of zero. 2. He calculated the value of pi which was accurate to five significant figures##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option... |
Which of the following statements is/are true about Phytoremediation? 1. Lead can be “phytoextracted” using Indian Mustard. 2. Phytoremediation is limited to the surface area and depth occupied by the roots. 3. The cost of the phytoremediation is higher than that of traditional processes both in situ and ex situ | 1 and 2 | 1, 2 and 3 | 1 and 3 | 1 and 2 | The cost of phytoremediation is lower. | a | Misc. Tech. | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are true about Phytoremediation? 1. Lead can be “phytoextracted” using Indian Mustard. 2. Phytoremediation is limited to the surface area and depth occupied by the roots. 3. The cost of the phytoremediation is higher than that of tradit... |
Which of the following statements is correct? | Refrigerators and air conditioners both work on the principle of cooling through evaporation. | Only Refrigerators (and not air conditioners) work on the principle of cooling through evaporation. | Only air conditioners (and not refrigerators) work on the principle of cooling through evaporation. | Refrigerators and air conditioners both work on the principle of cooling through evaporation. | nan | a | Misc. Tech. | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is correct?##Option_A: Refrigerators and air conditioners both work on the principle of cooling through evaporation.###Option_B: Only Refrigerators (and not air conditioners) work on the principle of cooling through evaporation.##Option_C: ... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Human tongue is the strongest muscle in the human body. 2. As a baby, a human being has about 270 bones. | 1 and 2 | 1 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 | It is known that human body has 206 bones .But as babies we are born with about 300 of them. As we age, some of bones fuse. | c | Misc. Tech. | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Human tongue is the strongest muscle in the human body. 2. As a baby, a human being has about 270 bones.##Option_A: 1 and 2 ###Option_B: 1 only##Option_C: 2 only ##Option_D: 1... |
Which of the following is/are greenhouse gases under Kyoto protocol? 1. Carbon Dioxide (CO 2 ) 2. Methane (CH 4 ) 3. Water in the atmosphere (H 2 O) 4. Ozone (O 3 ) 5. Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF 6 ) 6. Chloroflourocarbons (CFC) 7. Nitrous Oxide (N 2 O) Select the correct answer using the codes given below: | Only 1, 5, 6 and 7 | Only 2, 3, 4 and 6 | Only 1, 2, 5 and 7 | Only 1, 5, 6 and 7 | The Kyoto Protocol tackles emissions of seven greenhouse gases :
carbon dioxide (CO 2 )
methane (CH 4 )
nitrous oxide (N 2 O)
hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
perfluorocarbons (PFCs)
sulphur hexafluoride (SF 6 )
nitrogen trifluoride (N F 3 ) [ In Doha, Qatar, on 8 December 2012, the " Doha Amendment to the ... | c | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are greenhouse gases under Kyoto protocol? 1. Carbon Dioxide (CO 2 ) 2. Methane (CH 4 ) 3. Water in the atmosphere (H 2 O) 4. Ozone (O 3 ) 5. Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF 6 ) 6. Chloroflourocarbons (CFC) 7. Nitrous Oxide (N 2 O) Select the correct answe... |
What is Doppler effect?
| It is the critical stage in the nuclear chain reaction.
| The change in frequency of a wave for an observer moving relative to its source.
| The movement of air in clockwise and anti-clockwise direction in northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere respectively.
| It is the critical stage in the nuclear chain reaction.
| The Doppler effect named after the Austrian physicist Christian Doppler, who proposed it in 1842 in Prague, is the change in frequency of a wave (or other periodic event) for an observer moving relative to its source. It is commonly heard when a vehicle sounding a siren or horn approaches, passes, and recedes from an o... | b | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is Doppler effect?
##Option_A: It is the critical stage in the nuclear chain reaction.
###Option_B: The change in frequency of a wave for an observer moving relative to its source.
##Option_C: The movement of air in clockwise and anti-clockwise direction in northern ... |
Which of the following is NOT the criterion to get special category status for a state?
| Hilly and difficult terrain
| High population density
| Strategic location along borders with neighbouring countries
| Hilly and difficult terrain
| Criteria for special category status is:
Hilly and difficult terrain
low population density and/or sizeable share of tribal population
strategic location along borders with neighbouring countries
economic and infrastructural backwardness
non-viable nature of state finances
Currently, 11 states enjoys th... | b | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is NOT the criterion to get special category status for a state?
##Option_A: Hilly and difficult terrain
###Option_B: High population density
##Option_C: Strategic location along borders with neighbouring countries
##Option_D: Hilly and difficu... |
Which of the following statements regarding Bitcoin is/are correct? 1. Transaction cost is very low in this currency. 2. It is the only virtual currency that exists on the internet. 3. It is not possible to steal the Bitcoin. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: | Only 1 | Only 1 and 3 | Only 2 and 3 | Only 1 | There are other virtual currencies also. Bitcoin is the first truly decentralized global currency system, and at the same time the largest virtual currency as of 2014. Tokyo-based Mt. Gox, the world’s biggest exchanges for bitcoins, was hacked in Feb, 2014. Around 850,000 bitcoins belonging to customers and the company... | a | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding Bitcoin is/are correct? 1. Transaction cost is very low in this currency. 2. It is the only virtual currency that exists on the internet. 3. It is not possible to steal the Bitcoin. Select the correct answer using the codes given ... |
Recently, government has abolished all GoMs(Group of ministers) and EGoMs(Empowered Group of ministers). What is the difference between GoMs and EGoMs?
| GoMs decisions are placed before the Home ministry while EGoMs have power to take decisions on the line of the cabinet.
| GoMs have power to take decisions on the line of the cabinet while EGoMs decisions are placed before the cabinet.
| GoMs decisions are place before President while EGoMs decisions are placed before cabinet.
| GoMs decisions are placed before the Home ministry while EGoMs have power to take decisions on the line of the cabinet.
| EGoMs had the power to take decisions on the line of the Union Cabinet. The recommendations of the GoMs were placed before the Cabinet for a final call.
Nine EGoMs and 21 GoMs were set up by the UPA government to take decisions on various matters such as corruption, inter-State water disputes, administrative reforms ... | d | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Recently, government has abolished all GoMs(Group of ministers) and EGoMs(Empowered Group of ministers). What is the difference between GoMs and EGoMs?
##Option_A: GoMs decisions are placed before the Home ministry while EGoMs have power to take decisions on the line of th... |
Recently, Mumbai monorail became first mononrail in India after independence. Which of the following statements regarding monorail is/are correct? 1. The capacity of monorail is generally higher than that of a metro train. 2. Monorail is able to take sharp turns compare to metro train. 3. Monorail technology was desig... | Only 2 | Only 3 | Only 1 and 3 | Only 2 | Monorails have been around since the 1800s. The first monorail was made in Russia in 1820. A monorail is a railway in which the track consists of a single rail, typically elevated and with the trains suspended from it. Where the systems like Metro or BRT cannot be implemented, Monorail can be easily implemented and can... | a | Also in News(Geo+Eco) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Recently, Mumbai monorail became first mononrail in India after independence. Which of the following statements regarding monorail is/are correct? 1. The capacity of monorail is generally higher than that of a metro train. 2. Monorail is able to take sharp turns compare to ... |
Recently, “net neutrality” has been the buzz word in context of internet governance. What is it about? | Internet service Providers (ISPs) treat all data on the internet equally. | It makes mass surveillance illegal. | Internet is governed by autonomous international bodies. | Internet service Providers (ISPs) treat all data on the internet equally. | Net neutrality (also network neutrality or Internet neutrality) is the principle that Internet service providers and governments should treat all data on the Internet equally, not discriminating or charging differentially by user, content, site, platform, application, type of attached equipment, and modes of communicat... | a | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Recently, “net neutrality” has been the buzz word in context of internet governance. What is it about?##Option_A: Internet service Providers (ISPs) treat all data on the internet equally.###Option_B: It makes mass surveillance illegal.##Option_C: Internet is governed by aut... |
nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | a | GS_Geography_unclassified | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a |
nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | a | GS_Geography_unclassified | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a |
nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | a | GS_Geography_unclassified | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a |
nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | a | GS_Geography_unclassified | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a |
nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | a | GS_Geography_unclassified | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a |
nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | a | GS_Geography_unclassified | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a |
nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | a | GS_Geography_unclassified | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a |
nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | a | GS_Geography_unclassified | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a |
In which of the following layers of atmosphere, temperature increases as one moves up? 1. Troposphere 2. Stratosphere 3. Mesosphere 4. Ionosphere | 2 only | 2 and 4 | 2 and 3 | 2 only | Temperature generally falls as we move up except in the stratosphere and ionosphere. | b | GS_Geography_unclassified | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In which of the following layers of atmosphere, temperature increases as one moves up? 1. Troposphere 2. Stratosphere 3. Mesosphere 4. Ionosphere##Option_A: 2 only ###Option_B: 2 and 4##Option_C: 2 and 3 ##Option_D: 2 only ##A... |
Which of the following constitute the favourable condition for formation of delta? 1. Considerable erosion in upper course of the river 2. Presence of tidal current as the mouth of delta 3. Shallow sea at the mouth of river 4. Existence of lake in course of the river | 1 and 2 | 1 and 3 | 1, 2 and 3 | 1 and 2 | Presence of ocean current may wash out the deposits; hence are not favourable for delta formation. Existence of lake in course of river too does not contribute in delta formation. | b | GS_Geography_unclassified | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following constitute the favourable condition for formation of delta? 1. Considerable erosion in upper course of the river 2. Presence of tidal current as the mouth of delta 3. Shallow sea at the mouth of river 4. Existence of lake in course of the river##Option... |
Consider the following statements regarding seismic zoning of India- 1. The Bureau of Indian Standards is the body which has grouped India into four seismic zones. 2. These seismic zones are Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3 and Zone 4. 3. Zone 2 covers the maximum area; approx 43% of the total country. | 1 and 2 | 1 and 3 | 3 only | 1 and 2 | The seismic zones are numbered as Zones- 2, 3, 4 & 5. | b | GS_Geography_unclassified | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding seismic zoning of India- 1. The Bureau of Indian Standards is the body which has grouped India into four seismic zones. 2. These seismic zones are Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3 and Zone 4. 3. Zone 2 covers the maximum area; approx 43% of ... |
Choose among the following temperate grasslands which are found between 40° - 60° N latitudes: Prairies Pampas Steppes Pustaz Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 3 | 1, 2 and 3 | 1, 3 and 4 | 1 and 3 | Pampas are the temperate grasslands of South America. Prairies belong to North America, Steppes to Asia and Pustaz to Hungary. | c | GS_Geography_unclassified | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Choose among the following temperate grasslands which are found between 40° - 60° N latitudes: Prairies Pampas Steppes Pustaz Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 3###Option_B: 1, 2 and 3##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4##Option_D: 1 and 3##Answer:c##E... |
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nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | a | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:Financial Intermediation & Markets ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a |
nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | a | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:Financial Intermediation & Markets ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a |
nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | a | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:Financial Intermediation & Markets ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a |
nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | a | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:Financial Intermediation & Markets ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a |
nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | a | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:Financial Intermediation & Markets ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a |
In the context of Fiscal responsibility and Budget Management Act, consider the following 1. The Act seeks to target current account surplus and lowering fiscal deficit in a time bound manner. 2. Effective Revenue Deficit is the difference between revenue deficit and grants for creation of capital assets. Which of the... | Only 1 | Only 2 | Both 1, 2 | Only 1 | The act targets revenue deficit and not current account deficit along with fiscal deficit. | b | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of Fiscal responsibility and Budget Management Act, consider the following 1. The Act seeks to target current account surplus and lowering fiscal deficit in a time bound manner. 2. Effective Revenue Deficit is the difference between revenue deficit and grants... |
Current Account Deficit- Decreases with FDI investments A deficit shows a country losing its assets to foreign countries Increasing custom duties may help reduce CAD Countries may engage in currency wars to curtail their CAD Which of the above are correct? | 1, 2, 3 | 2, 3, 4 | 1, 3, 4 | 1, 2, 3 |
FDI are part of capital account under BoP.
Currency wars refers to a country devaluing its currency in order to maintain export competitiveness. This will help in curtailing CAD as exports are a part of CAD.
| b | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Current Account Deficit- Decreases with FDI investments A deficit shows a country losing its assets to foreign countries Increasing custom duties may help reduce CAD Countries may engage in currency wars to curtail their CAD Which of the above are correct?##Option_A: 1, 2, ... |
In the context of GST consider the following: It is a tax on goods and services with tax levy and tax incidence born by the same person. Exports will not be taxed under GST following the destination principle. There will be a single GST for both the states and the union govt. GST requires constitutional amendment with ... | 1, 3, 4 | 2, 3 | 2, 4 | 1, 3, 4 | GST is indirect tax. So levy and incidence is not the same. Destination principle states that the country in which goods are consumed is the one which levies the taxes. GST will be different for centre and states with the rates converging. It requires constitutional amendment as taxation is a federal provision. | c | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of GST consider the following: It is a tax on goods and services with tax levy and tax incidence born by the same person. Exports will not be taxed under GST following the destination principle. There will be a single GST for both the states and the union govt... |
In the context of Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission, consider the following: 1. It recommended a Unified Financial Agency subsuming the RBI, SEBI, IRDA and PFRDA. 2. The Commission recommended a unified agency because of the overlapping jurisdictions and regulatory gaps existing at present. 3. It recomme... | 2, 3 | 1, 2, 3 | 2, 3, 4 | 2, 3 | RBI would manage the banking sector while other regulators will be subsumed within the UFA. Debt management creates a conflict of interest as RBI might lower the interest rates to provide cheap credit to the government. | c | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission, consider the following: 1. It recommended a Unified Financial Agency subsuming the RBI, SEBI, IRDA and PFRDA. 2. The Commission recommended a unified agency because of the overlapping jurisdictions and regul... |
In context of depreciation of the currency, consider the following: 1. Depreciation will result if rupee supply decreases or dollar supply increases 2. Depreciation will result if rupee supply increases or dollar supply decreases 3. Depreciation will result in additional burden on external commercial borrowings 4. Dep... | 1, 3, 4 | 2, 3, 4 | 2, 3 | 1, 3, 4 | Depreciation results due to decrease in demand of a particular currency. Since ECBs are in foreign currency denominations, their debt will increase. Exports become more competitive due to decrease in price in foreign currency terms. | b | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In context of depreciation of the currency, consider the following: 1. Depreciation will result if rupee supply decreases or dollar supply increases 2. Depreciation will result if rupee supply increases or dollar supply decreases 3. Depreciation will result in additional bu... |
Consider the following statements about a debenture: 1. It is a debt instrument 2. Its freely transferable 3. Its holder has voting rights in company"s annual general meetings 4. It is a part of company"s capital structure Which among the above statements | 1, 2 | 2, 3 | 3, 4 | 1, 2 | Debentures are debt instruments that are tradable in the market. As they are debt instruments, they do not have voting rights. | d | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about a debenture: 1. It is a debt instrument 2. Its freely transferable 3. Its holder has voting rights in company"s annual general meetings 4. It is a part of company"s capital structure Which among the above statements##Option_A: 1, 2 ... |
How are FDI and FII different? FDI brings capital, technology and management skills while FII brings in only capital FDI targets specific sectors while FII brings foreign capital availability in general FII is considered more stable than FDI Investment of less than 10% in equity is considered FII while more than 10% is... | 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2, 4 | 1, 3, 4 | 1, 2, 3 | FDI is of a more permanent nature than FII which is considered hot money. FDI can also be in terms of technology transfers. The limit of 10% was specified by the Finance Minister in his budget speech in 2013-14. | b | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:How are FDI and FII different? FDI brings capital, technology and management skills while FII brings in only capital FDI targets specific sectors while FII brings foreign capital availability in general FII is considered more stable than FDI Investment of less than 10% in eq... |
Why can’t a central bank pursue an independent monetary policy, a fixed exchange rate and free capital movement simultaneously(unholy trinity or trilemma)? | An independent monetary policy with free capital movement will result in depreciation or appreciation of the currency | An independent monetary policy with capital control will result in depreciation or appreciation of the currency | An independent monetary policy with a fixed exchange rate will result in flight of capital | An independent monetary policy with free capital movement will result in depreciation or appreciation of the currency | According to the impossible trinity, a central bank can only pursue two of the mentioned three policies simultaneously. To see why, consider this example:
Assume that world interest rate is at 5%. If the home central bank tries to set domestic interest rate at a rate lower than 5%, for example at 2%, there will be a ... | a | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Why can’t a central bank pursue an independent monetary policy, a fixed exchange rate and free capital movement simultaneously(unholy trinity or trilemma)?##Option_A: An independent monetary policy with free capital movement will result in depreciation or appreciation of th... |
Consider the case of FDI investments from Japan to India, which of the following are correct? 1. Japan’s GDP will increase 2. Japan’s GNP will increase 3. India’s GDP will increase 4. India’s GNP will increase | 1, 3 | 2, 3 | 2, 4 | 1, 3 | GNP is based on nationality while GDP is based on geographical boundary. | b | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the case of FDI investments from Japan to India, which of the following are correct? 1. Japan’s GDP will increase 2. Japan’s GNP will increase 3. India’s GDP will increase 4. India’s GNP will increase##Option_A: 1, 3 ###Option_B: 2, 3##Option_C... |
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