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Which of the following is/are the possible reasons for phasing out of Swadeshi movement? The movement took a revolutionary turn. Other than Bengal, majority of the country was not fully prepared for the new style of politics. The movement was rendered leaderless in the later stage. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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All the gives statements are the possible reasons for phasing out of Swadeshi movement.
In the later phase of the movement, the younger elements turned towards revolutionary methods and the government severely repressed it.
Even though the movement had spread outside the Bengal, the rest of the country was not as yet fully prepared for the new style of politics.
After the arrest of Tilak, Ajit Singh, Lajpat rai and others, the movement was rendered leaderless.
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d
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Swadeshi Movement, Home Rule Movement etc.
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are the possible reasons for phasing out of Swadeshi movement? The movement took a revolutionary turn. Other than Bengal, majority of the country was not fully prepared for the new style of politics. The movement was rendered leaderless in the later stage. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 3 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 only##Option_D: 3 only##Answer:d##Explaination:
All the gives statements are the possible reasons for phasing out of Swadeshi movement.
In the later phase of the movement, the younger elements turned towards revolutionary methods and the government severely repressed it.
Even though the movement had spread outside the Bengal, the rest of the country was not as yet fully prepared for the new style of politics.
After the arrest of Tilak, Ajit Singh, Lajpat rai and others, the movement was rendered leaderless.
##Topic:Swadeshi Movement, Home Rule Movement etc.##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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Arrange the following events in a chronological order.
1. Abolition of Sati by Bengal Sati regulation
2. Formation of Brahmo Samaj
3. English education act of Bentinck
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1, 3, 2
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2, 1, 3
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2, 3, 1
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1, 3, 2
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The correct chronological order is: Formation of Brahmo Samaj (1828) - Abolition of Sati by Bengal Sati regulation (1829) - English education act of Bentinck (1835)
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b
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Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Arrange the following events in a chronological order.
1. Abolition of Sati by Bengal Sati regulation
2. Formation of Brahmo Samaj
3. English education act of Bentinck
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
##Option_A: 1, 3, 2 ###Option_B: 2, 1, 3
##Option_C: 2, 3, 1 ##Option_D: 1, 3, 2 ##Answer:b##Explaination:
The correct chronological order is: Formation of Brahmo Samaj (1828) - Abolition of Sati by Bengal Sati regulation (1829) - English education act of Bentinck (1835)
##Topic:Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements regarding the Deccan riots of 1875: The unrest was caused due to the increase of land revenue followed by bad harvests. Peasants used the tool of social boycott of outside moneylenders. The peasants seized and publicly burnt debt bonds and deeds during the riots. Mahalwari system was followed by British to collect revenues from the cultivators of agricultural land in Deccan region during 1870s. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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1 , 3 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1 , 3 and 4 only
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Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct regarding Deccan riots of 1875. In 1867 the government raised land revenue by nearly 50% and the situation worsened by a succession of bad harvests. Initially the movement was peaceful with peasants resorting to social boycott of outside moneylenders. Later the movement turned into riots and the peasants attacked moneylender houses and shops. They seized and publicly burnt debt bonds and deeds during the riots. Ryotwari system was followed in Deccan during 1870s.
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c
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Growth of Political Ideas and Political Organisations (up to 1885)
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the Deccan riots of 1875: The unrest was caused due to the increase of land revenue followed by bad harvests. Peasants used the tool of social boycott of outside moneylenders. The peasants seized and publicly burnt debt bonds and deeds during the riots. Mahalwari system was followed by British to collect revenues from the cultivators of agricultural land in Deccan region during 1870s. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 , 3 and 4 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 , 3 and 4 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct regarding Deccan riots of 1875. In 1867 the government raised land revenue by nearly 50% and the situation worsened by a succession of bad harvests. Initially the movement was peaceful with peasants resorting to social boycott of outside moneylenders. Later the movement turned into riots and the peasants attacked moneylender houses and shops. They seized and publicly burnt debt bonds and deeds during the riots. Ryotwari system was followed in Deccan during 1870s.##Topic:Growth of Political Ideas and Political Organisations (up to 1885)##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements with respect to Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan: He led Non Cooperation movement in North western frontier province. He opposed Muslim league's demand of partition of India. He had organised a volunteer brigade Khudai Khidmatgars popularly known as Red-Shirts who were involved in violent attack on government officials and police. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan was a leader in NWFP who led civil disobedience movement there. He is also known as frontier Gandhi. So option 1 is incorrect. He had organised a volunteer brigade Khudai Khidmatgars popularly known as Red-Shirts who were pledged to the freedom struggle and non-violence. So option 3 is incorrect.
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b
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Non- Cooperation, Civil Disobedience and Quit India Movement
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan: He led Non Cooperation movement in North western frontier province. He opposed Muslim league's demand of partition of India. He had organised a volunteer brigade Khudai Khidmatgars popularly known as Red-Shirts who were involved in violent attack on government officials and police. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan was a leader in NWFP who led civil disobedience movement there. He is also known as frontier Gandhi. So option 1 is incorrect. He had organised a volunteer brigade Khudai Khidmatgars popularly known as Red-Shirts who were pledged to the freedom struggle and non-violence. So option 3 is incorrect.##Topic:Non- Cooperation, Civil Disobedience and Quit India Movement##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements regarding ‘Stilwell route’: It was constructed by the British during World war II. It extends from Sikkim in India to Kunming, China. Originally this route was named Pangsau road. Which of the above statements is/are true? Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1 only
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‘Stilwell route’ was constructed by the Americans during the Second World War from Ledo in Assam, India to Kunming, China.
It passes through Lekhapani, Jairampur, Nampong and Pangsau pass, India-Burma (Myanmar) border.
Originally it was called 'Ledo Road'; later it was name after General Joseph Warren Stilwell (1883-1946), Chief of Staff to Allied Forces in China-Burma-India theatre for defence of Burma (Myanmar) from Japanese forces
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d
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Places(National)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding ‘Stilwell route’: It was constructed by the British during World war II. It extends from Sikkim in India to Kunming, China. Originally this route was named Pangsau road. Which of the above statements is/are true? Select the correct answer using the code given below:##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:
‘Stilwell route’ was constructed by the Americans during the Second World War from Ledo in Assam, India to Kunming, China.
It passes through Lekhapani, Jairampur, Nampong and Pangsau pass, India-Burma (Myanmar) border.
Originally it was called 'Ledo Road'; later it was name after General Joseph Warren Stilwell (1883-1946), Chief of Staff to Allied Forces in China-Burma-India theatre for defence of Burma (Myanmar) from Japanese forces
##Topic:Places(National)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Consider following statements regarding Domestic Support to agriculture under WTO. Green Box subsidies relate to research and development and there is no limit on them. Amber Box subsidies impact market prices and WTO mandates their reduction. Blue Box subsidies are direct payments to farmers to limit their production and not subject to reduction commitments. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Domestic support refers to the subsidies that govt give to the farmers like fertilizers, power, water, cash etc. These are grouped in to three classes called boxes. These different kinds of subsidies get different treatment under Agreement on Agriculture (AoA) of WTO.
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d
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Bodies of UN
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Electrical Engineering
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider following statements regarding Domestic Support to agriculture under WTO. Green Box subsidies relate to research and development and there is no limit on them. Amber Box subsidies impact market prices and WTO mandates their reduction. Blue Box subsidies are direct payments to farmers to limit their production and not subject to reduction commitments. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:
Domestic support refers to the subsidies that govt give to the farmers like fertilizers, power, water, cash etc. These are grouped in to three classes called boxes. These different kinds of subsidies get different treatment under Agreement on Agriculture (AoA) of WTO.
##Topic:Bodies of UN##Subject:Electrical Engineering##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements about WIPO. It is a specialized agency of UN for intellectual property services, policy, information and cooperation. It is the agency responsible for the implementation of TRIPS agreement. Unlike other UN bodies, it is financially self-dependent. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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WIPO is a UN agency with the aim of helping governments, businesses and society realize the benefits of Intellectual Property. It provides policy forum for IP advancements. It is WTO which administers the TRIPS agreement. WIPO gets its income mostly from the collection of fees under intellectual property application and registration systems.
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c
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India and IMF, WTO , WIPO
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Commerce & Accountancy
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about WIPO. It is a specialized agency of UN for intellectual property services, policy, information and cooperation. It is the agency responsible for the implementation of TRIPS agreement. Unlike other UN bodies, it is financially self-dependent. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:WIPO is a UN agency with the aim of helping governments, businesses and society realize the benefits of Intellectual Property. It provides policy forum for IP advancements. It is WTO which administers the TRIPS agreement. WIPO gets its income mostly from the collection of fees under intellectual property application and registration systems.##Topic:India and IMF, WTO , WIPO##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:c
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Energy is the new labour. What does it imply?
(a) The cost of energy will drive where things are made.
(b) Energy-intensive machines are reducing the number of labourers employed.
(c) It refers to the idea that reverse outsourcing will revive manufacturing in developed countries.
(d) Both
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and
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nan
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It refers to the idea that reverse outsourcing will revive manufacturing in developed countries.
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and
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Energy is the new labour in the sense that the cost of energy will significantly drive where things are made. Cheap energy is the new cheap labour. For two decades, the biggest driving force in industrial globalisation was the gap in the price of labour between the developed world and China. That induced many industries – textiles, electronics and others – to shift production from high-cost factories in the US and Europe to places where people would work for a fraction of the cost.
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a
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Energy , Infrastructure and Communication
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Energy is the new labour. What does it imply?
(a) The cost of energy will drive where things are made.
(b) Energy-intensive machines are reducing the number of labourers employed.
(c) It refers to the idea that reverse outsourcing will revive manufacturing in developed countries.
(d) Both ##Option_A: and ###Option_B:nan##Option_C: It refers to the idea that reverse outsourcing will revive manufacturing in developed countries.
##Option_D: and ##Answer:a##Explaination:Energy is the new labour in the sense that the cost of energy will significantly drive where things are made. Cheap energy is the new cheap labour. For two decades, the biggest driving force in industrial globalisation was the gap in the price of labour between the developed world and China. That induced many industries – textiles, electronics and others – to shift production from high-cost factories in the US and Europe to places where people would work for a fraction of the cost.##Topic:Energy , Infrastructure and Communication##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Compulsory Licensing has been an issue of dispute between Government of India and Multinational Drug Companies. Consider the following statements regarding this: Compulsory Licensing allows a government to temporarily override a patent. It is in violation of WTO TRIPS agreement. It allows generic copies of a patented product to be produced domestically, without compensation paid to patent holder. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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A compulsory licence is granted overriding patent to make a drug affordable and accessible. In India a CL is granted subject to three conditions; one of them is about price. The reasonable requirement of the public with regard to the invention should be satisfied. The price at which it is made available should be reasonably affordable.
WTO allows this exception to TRIPS agreement. Its dispute resolution mechanism even upheld the India's decision to grant a compulsory license in Nexavar case.
Compensation is also paid to patent holder.
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a
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India and IMF, WTO , WIPO
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Commerce & Accountancy
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Compulsory Licensing has been an issue of dispute between Government of India and Multinational Drug Companies. Consider the following statements regarding this: Compulsory Licensing allows a government to temporarily override a patent. It is in violation of WTO TRIPS agreement. It allows generic copies of a patented product to be produced domestically, without compensation paid to patent holder. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:
A compulsory licence is granted overriding patent to make a drug affordable and accessible. In India a CL is granted subject to three conditions; one of them is about price. The reasonable requirement of the public with regard to the invention should be satisfied. The price at which it is made available should be reasonably affordable.
WTO allows this exception to TRIPS agreement. Its dispute resolution mechanism even upheld the India's decision to grant a compulsory license in Nexavar case.
Compensation is also paid to patent holder.
##Topic:India and IMF, WTO , WIPO##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:a
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Government’s farm debt waiver programmes have constrained credit flow to farmers. What are the concerns associated with such programmes?
1. Indebtedness
2. Chance of fraud in benefit schemes
3. Skewed investment by farmers
4. Choice of subsidy
Choose from the code given below:
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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Recently Raghuram Rajan expressed concern over effectiveness of farmer-debt waiver programmes. He said that much of the debt is not to the formal banking system.
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d
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GS_current_unclassified
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Government’s farm debt waiver programmes have constrained credit flow to farmers. What are the concerns associated with such programmes?
1. Indebtedness
2. Chance of fraud in benefit schemes
3. Skewed investment by farmers
4. Choice of subsidy
Choose from the code given below:
##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only ###Option_B: 1 and 3 only
##Option_C: 2 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:
Recently Raghuram Rajan expressed concern over effectiveness of farmer-debt waiver programmes. He said that much of the debt is not to the formal banking system.
##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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India is a signatory to The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). Which of the following statement is incorrect about this convention?
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States parties may take temporary special measures, so that women can enjoy all their human rights.
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Countries that have signed the Convention are not legally bound to put its provisions into practice.
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Countries are committed to submit national reports, at least every four years, on measures they have taken.
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States parties may take temporary special measures, so that women can enjoy all their human rights.
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The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), adopted in 1979 by the UN General Assembly, is often described as an international bill of rights for women.
Under this convention, States parties agree to take all appropriate measures, including legislation and temporary special measures, so that women can enjoy all their human rights and fundamental freedoms. Countries that have signed the Convention are legally bound to put its provisions into practice. The Convention is the only human rights treaty which affirms the reproductive rights of women and targets culture and tradition as influential forces shaping gender roles and family relations.
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b
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UN Treaties
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Electrical Engineering
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:India is a signatory to The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). Which of the following statement is incorrect about this convention?##Option_A: States parties may take temporary special measures, so that women can enjoy all their human rights.###Option_B: Countries that have signed the Convention are not legally bound to put its provisions into practice. ##Option_C: Countries are committed to submit national reports, at least every four years, on measures they have taken.##Option_D: States parties may take temporary special measures, so that women can enjoy all their human rights.##Answer:b##Explaination:
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), adopted in 1979 by the UN General Assembly, is often described as an international bill of rights for women.
Under this convention, States parties agree to take all appropriate measures, including legislation and temporary special measures, so that women can enjoy all their human rights and fundamental freedoms. Countries that have signed the Convention are legally bound to put its provisions into practice. The Convention is the only human rights treaty which affirms the reproductive rights of women and targets culture and tradition as influential forces shaping gender roles and family relations.
##Topic:UN Treaties##Subject:Electrical Engineering##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements with respect to Gandhi-Irwin Pact 1931: As a result of this pact, the Civil Disobedience movement was suspended by Gandhi. In this pact Gandhi agreed to participate in Third Round Table conference. Government agreed to give right to make salt in coastal villages for sale and personal consumption. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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Gandhi-Irwin pact signed in 1931 which placed congress on equal footing with the government has following provisions. Suspension of civil disobedience movement. So option 1 is correct. Gandhi agreed to participate in 2nd round table conference. So option 2 is incorrect. Gandhi initiated movement by breaking Salt Law. So salt become major issue during starting of movement. Gandhi requested to abolish restrictions on salt making. Government removed restrictions on making salt for personal use but not for sale. So option 3 is incorrect.
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a
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Non- Cooperation, Civil Disobedience and Quit India Movement
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to Gandhi-Irwin Pact 1931: As a result of this pact, the Civil Disobedience movement was suspended by Gandhi. In this pact Gandhi agreed to participate in Third Round Table conference. Government agreed to give right to make salt in coastal villages for sale and personal consumption. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:Gandhi-Irwin pact signed in 1931 which placed congress on equal footing with the government has following provisions. Suspension of civil disobedience movement. So option 1 is correct. Gandhi agreed to participate in 2nd round table conference. So option 2 is incorrect. Gandhi initiated movement by breaking Salt Law. So salt become major issue during starting of movement. Gandhi requested to abolish restrictions on salt making. Government removed restrictions on making salt for personal use but not for sale. So option 3 is incorrect.##Topic:Non- Cooperation, Civil Disobedience and Quit India Movement##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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With reference to the new series of the National accounts for measuring Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The new series uses annual accounts of the corporates maintained by Ministry of corporate affairs instead of Annual Industrial Survey (AIS)
2. The manufacturing sector shows a far better performance on account of change in measuring value addition.
Select the correct answer using codes given below.
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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The new GDP incorporates more comprehensive data on corporate activity than the old one. Earlier, data from the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI), which comprises over two lakh factories, was used to gauge activity in the manufacturing sector.
Now, annual accounts of companies filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs — MCA21 — has been used.
The manufacturing sector, in particular, has shown a far better performance. The change in measuring the value addition in the manufacturing sector is one of the main reasons for the bump-up in growth numbers.
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c
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National Income, Economic Growth and Development,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to the new series of the National accounts for measuring Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The new series uses annual accounts of the corporates maintained by Ministry of corporate affairs instead of Annual Industrial Survey (AIS)
2. The manufacturing sector shows a far better performance on account of change in measuring value addition.
Select the correct answer using codes given below.
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:
The new GDP incorporates more comprehensive data on corporate activity than the old one. Earlier, data from the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI), which comprises over two lakh factories, was used to gauge activity in the manufacturing sector.
Now, annual accounts of companies filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs — MCA21 — has been used.
The manufacturing sector, in particular, has shown a far better performance. The change in measuring the value addition in the manufacturing sector is one of the main reasons for the bump-up in growth numbers.
##Topic:National Income, Economic Growth and Development,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Regarding Karachi session 1931 of Congress, consider the following statements: The goal of Congress was defined as Purna Swaraj for the first time. A resolution on fundamental rights was accepted which included right to free and compulsory primary education as fundamental right. A resolution on national economic programme was passed which included peasants and workers right to form union. Which of the options given above is/are correct?
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2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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2 only
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The goal of Congress is defined as Purna Swaraj for the first time in Lahore session 1929. So option 1 is incorrect. In Karachi session two very important resolutions were passed: Resolution on fundamental rights which included primary education as a fundamental right. So option 2 is correct. Resolution on National economic programme was pass which included right to form unions (by peasants and workers) So option 3 is correct. The Karachi Resolution remained the basic political and economic programme for congress for future.
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c
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Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47)
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Regarding Karachi session 1931 of Congress, consider the following statements: The goal of Congress was defined as Purna Swaraj for the first time. A resolution on fundamental rights was accepted which included right to free and compulsory primary education as fundamental right. A resolution on national economic programme was passed which included peasants and workers right to form union. Which of the options given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:The goal of Congress is defined as Purna Swaraj for the first time in Lahore session 1929. So option 1 is incorrect. In Karachi session two very important resolutions were passed: Resolution on fundamental rights which included primary education as a fundamental right. So option 2 is correct. Resolution on National economic programme was pass which included right to form unions (by peasants and workers) So option 3 is correct. The Karachi Resolution remained the basic political and economic programme for congress for future.##Topic:Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47)##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements about Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan (Accessible India Campaign): It is a nationwide campaign for achieving universal accessibility for all citizens including Persons with Disabilities. It was launched by Ministry of Social Justice and empowerment. The campaign will leverage corporate sector efforts including CSR resources. Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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'Sugamya Bharat' to be carried out by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment would highlight accessibility issues of differently-abled persons such as difficulty to access public transport and buildings. It will strive for achieving universal accessibility for all citizens including Persons with Disabilities , to be able to gain access and live independently.
Major components of this programme are :
(i) Create Mass Awareness
(ii) Capacity Building (iii) Interventions (Technology solutions, Legal framework, Resource generation) (iv) Leverage corporate sector efforts including CSR resources . (v) Leadership endorsements
Hence All statements are correct.
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d
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Disabled
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan (Accessible India Campaign): It is a nationwide campaign for achieving universal accessibility for all citizens including Persons with Disabilities. It was launched by Ministry of Social Justice and empowerment. The campaign will leverage corporate sector efforts including CSR resources. Which of the statement given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:
'Sugamya Bharat' to be carried out by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment would highlight accessibility issues of differently-abled persons such as difficulty to access public transport and buildings. It will strive for achieving universal accessibility for all citizens including Persons with Disabilities , to be able to gain access and live independently.
Major components of this programme are :
(i) Create Mass Awareness
(ii) Capacity Building (iii) Interventions (Technology solutions, Legal framework, Resource generation) (iv) Leverage corporate sector efforts including CSR resources . (v) Leadership endorsements
Hence All statements are correct.
##Topic:Disabled##Subject:Botany##Answer:d
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With reference to the recent base year revision released in January 2015, which of the the following statements is/are the correct changes? Headline growth rate will now be measured by GDP at constant market prices instead of GDP at factor cost. Sector-wise estimates of gross value added (GVA) in manufacturing will now be given at basic prices instead of factor cost. Select correct answer using codes given below.
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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The current base year revision follows the revision undertaken in January 2010. The following are the major changes incorporated in the just-concluded base-year revision:
Headline growth rate will now be measured by GDP at constant market prices, which will henceforth be referred to as 'GDP', as is the practice internationally. Earlier, growth was measured in terms of growth rate in GDP at factor cost at constant prices.
Sector-wise estimates of gross value added (GVA) will now be given at basic prices instead of factor cost.
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c
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National Income, Economic Growth and Development,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the recent base year revision released in January 2015, which of the the following statements is/are the correct changes? Headline growth rate will now be measured by GDP at constant market prices instead of GDP at factor cost. Sector-wise estimates of gross value added (GVA) in manufacturing will now be given at basic prices instead of factor cost. Select correct answer using codes given below.##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:
The current base year revision follows the revision undertaken in January 2010. The following are the major changes incorporated in the just-concluded base-year revision:
Headline growth rate will now be measured by GDP at constant market prices, which will henceforth be referred to as 'GDP', as is the practice internationally. Earlier, growth was measured in terms of growth rate in GDP at factor cost at constant prices.
Sector-wise estimates of gross value added (GVA) will now be given at basic prices instead of factor cost.
##Topic:National Income, Economic Growth and Development,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements regarding communal award 1932: It declared Sikhs, Christians and depressed classes as minorities and provided provision of separate electorate for them. Gandhi has taken fast unto death in protest against communal award. Poona Pact which was signed between B.R. Ambedkar and Gandhi, provided that provision for separate electorate for depressed classed was to be removed. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Sikhs, Christians were already declared as minority. In communal award depressed classes were declared minorities and provision of separate electorate has been made for them. So option 1 is incorrect.
Gandhi has taken fast unto death in protest against communal award because he saw communal award as an attack on nationalism and national unity. So option 2 is correct.
Poona Pact is signed between B.R. Ambedkar and Gandhi. According to this pact, separate electorate for depressed classed were abolished but reservation were given to them. Now seats for depressed classes had increased from 71 to 147 in provincial legislature and 18% of total in central legislature. So option 3 is correct.
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c
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Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47)
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding communal award 1932: It declared Sikhs, Christians and depressed classes as minorities and provided provision of separate electorate for them. Gandhi has taken fast unto death in protest against communal award. Poona Pact which was signed between B.R. Ambedkar and Gandhi, provided that provision for separate electorate for depressed classed was to be removed. Which of the above statements is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:
Sikhs, Christians were already declared as minority. In communal award depressed classes were declared minorities and provision of separate electorate has been made for them. So option 1 is incorrect.
Gandhi has taken fast unto death in protest against communal award because he saw communal award as an attack on nationalism and national unity. So option 2 is correct.
Poona Pact is signed between B.R. Ambedkar and Gandhi. According to this pact, separate electorate for depressed classed were abolished but reservation were given to them. Now seats for depressed classes had increased from 71 to 147 in provincial legislature and 18% of total in central legislature. So option 3 is correct.
##Topic:Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47)##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Which of the following is/are not a feature of Government of India Act 1935? Provincial autonomy Dyarchy at Centre Direct elections for Federal Assembly and indirect elections for council of state. Concurrent list on which provinces and centre both can legislate. Select the correct answer from the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 4 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Government of India Act 1935 made certain landmark changes many of which were included in Indian constitution such as. Concurrent list on which provinces and centre both can legislate.
Also Provincial autonomy and Dyarchy at Centre were added in this Act.
In this act provisions were made for indirect elections for federal assembly and direct elections for council of state.
The Upper House of the Federal Legislature, the Council of State, would consist of 260 members: 156 (60%) elected from the British India and 104 (40%) nominated by the rulers of the princely states.
The Lower House, the Federal Assembly, would consist of 375 members: 250 (67%) elected by the Legislative Assemblies of the British Indian provinces; 125 (33%) nominated by the rulers of the princely states.
So option c is correct as only third statement is incorrect.
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c
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Miscellaneous: Reforms / Acts / Committee, Congress Session, Governor –General Viceroys etc.
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are not a feature of Government of India Act 1935? Provincial autonomy Dyarchy at Centre Direct elections for Federal Assembly and indirect elections for council of state. Concurrent list on which provinces and centre both can legislate. Select the correct answer from the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 4 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:
Government of India Act 1935 made certain landmark changes many of which were included in Indian constitution such as. Concurrent list on which provinces and centre both can legislate.
Also Provincial autonomy and Dyarchy at Centre were added in this Act.
In this act provisions were made for indirect elections for federal assembly and direct elections for council of state.
The Upper House of the Federal Legislature, the Council of State, would consist of 260 members: 156 (60%) elected from the British India and 104 (40%) nominated by the rulers of the princely states.
The Lower House, the Federal Assembly, would consist of 375 members: 250 (67%) elected by the Legislative Assemblies of the British Indian provinces; 125 (33%) nominated by the rulers of the princely states.
So option c is correct as only third statement is incorrect.
##Topic:Miscellaneous: Reforms / Acts / Committee, Congress Session, Governor –General Viceroys etc.##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements regarding the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2014: The bill provides for the provision of single licence for both distribution and supply of electricity. The Bill enables consumers to choose to buy electricity from several suppliers and switch between them. Electricity Act, 2003 does not define the renewable sources of energy but the new bill defines it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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Under the Electricity Act, 2003 the distribution licensee both distributes and supplies electricity to the consumers. The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2014seeks to segregate the distribution network from the electricity supply business . Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2014creates a supply licensee who would be authorised to supply electricity to consumers. The distribution licensee will distribute electricity and enable the supply of electricity. Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2014 enables consumers to choose to buy electricity from several supply licensees. Consumers can also switch suppliers by giving a notice. The present Act does not define renewable sources of energy . Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2014 defines renewable energy sources to include hydro, wind, solar, bio-mass, co-generation from these sources, geothermal and other sources as notified by the central government. Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2014 also provides for an additional National Renewable Energy policy.
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c
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Energy , Infrastructure and Communication
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2014: The bill provides for the provision of single licence for both distribution and supply of electricity. The Bill enables consumers to choose to buy electricity from several suppliers and switch between them. Electricity Act, 2003 does not define the renewable sources of energy but the new bill defines it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Under the Electricity Act, 2003 the distribution licensee both distributes and supplies electricity to the consumers. The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2014seeks to segregate the distribution network from the electricity supply business . Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2014creates a supply licensee who would be authorised to supply electricity to consumers. The distribution licensee will distribute electricity and enable the supply of electricity. Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2014 enables consumers to choose to buy electricity from several supply licensees. Consumers can also switch suppliers by giving a notice. The present Act does not define renewable sources of energy . Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2014 defines renewable energy sources to include hydro, wind, solar, bio-mass, co-generation from these sources, geothermal and other sources as notified by the central government. Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2014 also provides for an additional National Renewable Energy policy.##Topic:Energy , Infrastructure and Communication##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements about ancient Silk Route: The ancient silk route constituted only of the multiple seaways that connected China to Europe via India. The ancient silk route included routes to transport goods from Central Asia to Japan through the Pacific. China exported items such as silver and iron while Africa exported ivory. Silk route is considered a primary route for the spread of Buddhism from India. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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2, 3 and 4 only
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Ancient silk route was a network of trade routes where goods such as ivory, silver, iron, wine, and yes, silk were exchanged across the ancient world, from China to the West. Along with all these consumer goods, things like disease and ideas made the trip as well.
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a
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GS_current_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about ancient Silk Route: The ancient silk route constituted only of the multiple seaways that connected China to Europe via India. The ancient silk route included routes to transport goods from Central Asia to Japan through the Pacific. China exported items such as silver and iron while Africa exported ivory. Silk route is considered a primary route for the spread of Buddhism from India. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 2, 3 and 4 only###Option_B: 1, 2 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 2, 3 and 4##Option_D: 2, 3 and 4 only##Answer:a##Explaination:
Ancient silk route was a network of trade routes where goods such as ivory, silver, iron, wine, and yes, silk were exchanged across the ancient world, from China to the West. Along with all these consumer goods, things like disease and ideas made the trip as well.
##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:a
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Which of the following statements is not correct?
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The Cripps mission provided for Indian union with dominion status and freedom to decide its relation with Commonwealth.
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As per the Cabinet mission, the princely states were no longer to be under paramountcy of British government.
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The interim government formed before the independence was based on the Mount Batten plan.
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The Cripps mission provided for Indian union with dominion status and freedom to decide its relation with Commonwealth.
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The Cripps mission proposed for Indian Union with dominion status. It would be free to decide the nature of relationship with commonwealth and any other international body like UN.
As per the provisions of the cabinet mission, princely states were no longer to be under the paramountcy of British government. They would be free to enter into agreement with any successor government or the British government.
The interim government was formed based on the Cabinet mission plan. The Mount Batten plan recommended for partition and immediate transfer of power.
Muslim league was a part of interim government.
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c
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British Response and Negotiations
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements is not correct?
##Option_A: The Cripps mission provided for Indian union with dominion status and freedom to decide its relation with Commonwealth.
###Option_B: As per the Cabinet mission, the princely states were no longer to be under paramountcy of British government.
##Option_C: The interim government formed before the independence was based on the Mount Batten plan.
##Option_D: The Cripps mission provided for Indian union with dominion status and freedom to decide its relation with Commonwealth.
##Answer:c##Explaination:
The Cripps mission proposed for Indian Union with dominion status. It would be free to decide the nature of relationship with commonwealth and any other international body like UN.
As per the provisions of the cabinet mission, princely states were no longer to be under the paramountcy of British government. They would be free to enter into agreement with any successor government or the British government.
The interim government was formed based on the Cabinet mission plan. The Mount Batten plan recommended for partition and immediate transfer of power.
Muslim league was a part of interim government.
##Topic:British Response and Negotiations##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Which of the following was/were part of British Prime minister Clement Attlee"s statement in February 1947? India to be partitioned to provide for independent dominion of Pakistan. A deadline of August 15, 1947 was fixed for transfer of power. Powers and obligations with respect to the princely states would be transferred to the successor government. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 2 only
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The Attlee's statement did not provide for partition. It was the mount batten plan which provide for partition of India and Pakistan
As per the statement of Attlee, the deadline for transfer of power was fixed as June 30, 1948. Mount Batten plan fixed an early withdrawl on 15h of August.
As per the statement, powers and obligations with respect to the princely states would lapse with transfer of power but these would not be transferred to the successor government.
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d
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Attlee's Declaration
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following was/were part of British Prime minister Clement Attlee"s statement in February 1947? India to be partitioned to provide for independent dominion of Pakistan. A deadline of August 15, 1947 was fixed for transfer of power. Powers and obligations with respect to the princely states would be transferred to the successor government. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:
The Attlee's statement did not provide for partition. It was the mount batten plan which provide for partition of India and Pakistan
As per the statement of Attlee, the deadline for transfer of power was fixed as June 30, 1948. Mount Batten plan fixed an early withdrawl on 15h of August.
As per the statement, powers and obligations with respect to the princely states would lapse with transfer of power but these would not be transferred to the successor government.
##Topic:Attlee's Declaration##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Indian Independence act of 1947? Till the adoption of new constitution, the government to be carried on in accordance with the Government of India Act of 1935. India and Pakistan to be created as two independednt dominions with effect from 15th August, 1947. The central legislative assembly and council of states were to be continued till the new constitution is adopted. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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New governments of both the dominions, till the adoption of new constitution, were to be carried on in accordance with the provisions of Government of India Act of 1935. The act fixed the date of 15th August 1947 for the partition of India and Pakistan, but, it did not fix the date for announcement of boundaries. It provided for setting up of boundary commission. Even though the award of the boundary commission was ready before 15th of August, it was not announced till 17th August 1947. The central legislative assembly and council of states were dissolved and the constituent assembly was to exercise the powers of the legislature.
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a
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British Response and Negotiations
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Indian Independence act of 1947? Till the adoption of new constitution, the government to be carried on in accordance with the Government of India Act of 1935. India and Pakistan to be created as two independednt dominions with effect from 15th August, 1947. The central legislative assembly and council of states were to be continued till the new constitution is adopted. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A:1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D:1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:New governments of both the dominions, till the adoption of new constitution, were to be carried on in accordance with the provisions of Government of India Act of 1935. The act fixed the date of 15th August 1947 for the partition of India and Pakistan, but, it did not fix the date for announcement of boundaries. It provided for setting up of boundary commission. Even though the award of the boundary commission was ready before 15th of August, it was not announced till 17th August 1947. The central legislative assembly and council of states were dissolved and the constituent assembly was to exercise the powers of the legislature.##Topic:British Response and Negotiations##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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Which of the following statement is correct regarding the Desai-Liaqat Pact?
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It proposed for formation of interim government with both Congress and League nominating equal members.
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It proposed that league would support Congress in Quit India movement and Congress would recognise league as the representative of muslims.
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According to it, the league would help congress in forming provisional government at the centre and after the transfer of power, plebiscite would be conducted to decide about Pakistan.
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It proposed for formation of interim government with both Congress and League nominating equal members.
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Desai - Liaqat pact was an effort towards formation of interim government. It was proposed by Bhulabhai Desai of congress and Liaqat Ali Khan of muslim league. According to it equal number of persons would be nominated by the congress and league in the central legislature and the muslim league would drop its demand for Pakistan.
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a
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Miscellaneous: Reforms / Acts / Committee, Congress Session, Governor –General Viceroys etc.
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statement is correct regarding the Desai-Liaqat Pact?##Option_A: It proposed for formation of interim government with both Congress and League nominating equal members.###Option_B: It proposed that league would support Congress in Quit India movement and Congress would recognise league as the representative of muslims.##Option_C: According to it, the league would help congress in forming provisional government at the centre and after the transfer of power, plebiscite would be conducted to decide about Pakistan.##Option_D: It proposed for formation of interim government with both Congress and League nominating equal members.##Answer:a##Explaination:Desai - Liaqat pact was an effort towards formation of interim government. It was proposed by Bhulabhai Desai of congress and Liaqat Ali Khan of muslim league. According to it equal number of persons would be nominated by the congress and league in the central legislature and the muslim league would drop its demand for Pakistan.##Topic:Miscellaneous: Reforms / Acts / Committee, Congress Session, Governor –General Viceroys etc.##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the Wavell plan? As per the plan, Indians were to be given equal representation with British in the Viceroy"s executive council. The Muslim league demanded all the Muslim representatives to be its nominees. It also proposed for setting up of constituent assembly if the plan is accepted by both congress and league. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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As per the the Wavell's plan, the Indian representation in the Viceroy's executive council was not just half. It proposed that except for governor general and commander in chief, all the members of executive council to be Indians.
Hindus and Muslims to have equal representation and the league demanded that all the Muslim representatives to be its nominees.
It did not propose for immediate setting up of constituent assembly. It proposed for new constitution once the war is won.
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b
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British Response and Negotiations
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the Wavell plan? As per the plan, Indians were to be given equal representation with British in the Viceroy"s executive council. The Muslim league demanded all the Muslim representatives to be its nominees. It also proposed for setting up of constituent assembly if the plan is accepted by both congress and league. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination:
As per the the Wavell's plan, the Indian representation in the Viceroy's executive council was not just half. It proposed that except for governor general and commander in chief, all the members of executive council to be Indians.
Hindus and Muslims to have equal representation and the league demanded that all the Muslim representatives to be its nominees.
It did not propose for immediate setting up of constituent assembly. It proposed for new constitution once the war is won.
##Topic:British Response and Negotiations##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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Which of the following is/are the characteristics of Quit India movement? There was a complete absence of anti-zamindar violence. Muslims participation was highest as compared to other movements in 20th century. Government officials of lower levels in police and administration supported the movement. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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None of the above
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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None of the above
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Both peasants and Zamindars participated in the movement and there was a complete absence of anti-zamindar violence.
Muslims participated and gave shelter to underground activists but their participation was limited. Highest participation was seen in non-cooperation/khilafat movement.
Government officials especially those from lower levels in police and administration actively participated in the movement.
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c
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The Quit India Movement, I942
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are the characteristics of Quit India movement? There was a complete absence of anti-zamindar violence. Muslims participation was highest as compared to other movements in 20th century. Government officials of lower levels in police and administration supported the movement. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: None of the above###Option_B: 1 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: None of the above##Answer:c##Explaination:
Both peasants and Zamindars participated in the movement and there was a complete absence of anti-zamindar violence.
Muslims participated and gave shelter to underground activists but their participation was limited. Highest participation was seen in non-cooperation/khilafat movement.
Government officials especially those from lower levels in police and administration actively participated in the movement.
##Topic:The Quit India Movement, I942##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Which of the following is/are correct regarding moderates and extremists? While the social base of moderates mainly consisted of Zamindars and upper middle class, extremists mainly consisted of educated middle and lower middle class. While moderates demanded Swarajya, extremists demanded Poorna Swaraj. The campaign to boycott the foriegn goods during the Swadeshi movement was started by the extremists. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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While the moderates demanded constitutional reforms and share of Indians in service, extremists demanded Swarajya. Poorna Swaraj was not in picture until the times of Bhagat Singh and Lahore congress session. The first statement is correct. The campaign to boycott Foreign goods during the Swadeshi movement was started by the Moderates. Extremists wanted to extend this campaign beyond the boycott and in other regions outside Bengal.
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a
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Reason for the emergence of Extremist & Leaders
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are correct regarding moderates and extremists? While the social base of moderates mainly consisted of Zamindars and upper middle class, extremists mainly consisted of educated middle and lower middle class. While moderates demanded Swarajya, extremists demanded Poorna Swaraj. The campaign to boycott the foriegn goods during the Swadeshi movement was started by the extremists. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:While the moderates demanded constitutional reforms and share of Indians in service, extremists demanded Swarajya. Poorna Swaraj was not in picture until the times of Bhagat Singh and Lahore congress session. The first statement is correct. The campaign to boycott Foreign goods during the Swadeshi movement was started by the Moderates. Extremists wanted to extend this campaign beyond the boycott and in other regions outside Bengal. ##Topic:Reason for the emergence of Extremist & Leaders##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Revolutionary newspaper - Location
1. Sandhya - Maharashtra
2. Kal - Punjab
3. Yugantar - Bengal
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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Both Sandhya and Yugantar were in Bengal. Kal was in Maharashtra.
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a
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Freedom Struggle : Extremist Phase (1905 – 17)
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Revolutionary newspaper - Location
1. Sandhya - Maharashtra
2. Kal - Punjab
3. Yugantar - Bengal
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
##Option_A: 3 only ###Option_B: 1 and 3 only
##Option_C: 1 and 2 only ##Option_D: 3 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:
Both Sandhya and Yugantar were in Bengal. Kal was in Maharashtra.
##Topic:Freedom Struggle : Extremist Phase (1905 – 17)##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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With reference to the 14th Finance Commission (FFC), which of the following statements is/are correct? Relative to the Thirteenth Finance Commission, the FFC has incorporated two new variables; 2011 population and forest cover; and excluded the fiscal discipline variable Several types of transfers have been proposed by FFC including grants to rural and urban local bodies, a performance grant along with grants for disaster relief and revenue deficit. The FFC has not made any recommendation concerning sector specific-grants unlike the Thirteenth Finance Commission. Select the correct answer using codes given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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All the statements are correct regarding FFC . Relative to the Thirteenth Finance Commission, the FFC has incorporated two new variables; 2011 population and forest cover; and excluded the fiscal discipline variable. Several types of transfers have been proposed by FFC including grants to rural and urban local bodies, a performance grant along with grants for disaster relief and revenue deficit. The FFC has not made any recommendation concerning sector specific-grants unlike the Thirteenth Finance Commission. So option D.
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d
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Fiscal Development & Public Finance,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the 14th Finance Commission (FFC), which of the following statements is/are correct? Relative to the Thirteenth Finance Commission, the FFC has incorporated two new variables; 2011 population and forest cover; and excluded the fiscal discipline variable Several types of transfers have been proposed by FFC including grants to rural and urban local bodies, a performance grant along with grants for disaster relief and revenue deficit. The FFC has not made any recommendation concerning sector specific-grants unlike the Thirteenth Finance Commission. Select the correct answer using codes given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination: All the statements are correct regarding FFC . Relative to the Thirteenth Finance Commission, the FFC has incorporated two new variables; 2011 population and forest cover; and excluded the fiscal discipline variable. Several types of transfers have been proposed by FFC including grants to rural and urban local bodies, a performance grant along with grants for disaster relief and revenue deficit. The FFC has not made any recommendation concerning sector specific-grants unlike the Thirteenth Finance Commission. So option D.##Topic:Fiscal Development & Public Finance,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements regarding special category States as per finance commission:
1. The concept of a special category state aims to provide certain disadvantaged states with preferential treatment in the form of central assistance and tax breaks.
2. The rationale for special status is that these states, because of inherent features, have a low resource base and cannot mobilize resources for development.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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The concept of a special category state was first introduced in 1969 when the Fifth Finance Commission sought to provide certain disadvantaged states with preferential treatment in the form of central assistance and tax breaks.
The rationale for special status is that these states, because of inherent features, have a low resource base and cannot mobilize resources for development.
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c
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Fiscal Development & Public Finance,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding special category States as per finance commission:
1. The concept of a special category state aims to provide certain disadvantaged states with preferential treatment in the form of central assistance and tax breaks.
2. The rationale for special status is that these states, because of inherent features, have a low resource base and cannot mobilize resources for development.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:
The concept of a special category state was first introduced in 1969 when the Fifth Finance Commission sought to provide certain disadvantaged states with preferential treatment in the form of central assistance and tax breaks.
The rationale for special status is that these states, because of inherent features, have a low resource base and cannot mobilize resources for development.
##Topic:Fiscal Development & Public Finance,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements regarding two inflation measuring tools - GDP Deflator & Wholesale Price Index (WPI): GDP deflator takes into consideration only goods while WPI takes into account both goods and services. GDP deflator takes into account only goods produced within the country while WPI includes imported goods also. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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GDP Deflator takes into account both the goods & services while WPI takes into account only the goods.
GDP deflator takes into account only the goods produced within country while WPI also includes imported goods as well. Hence, option b is correct answer.
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b
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National Income, Economic Growth and Development,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding two inflation measuring tools - GDP Deflator & Wholesale Price Index (WPI): GDP deflator takes into consideration only goods while WPI takes into account both goods and services. GDP deflator takes into account only goods produced within the country while WPI includes imported goods also. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:
GDP Deflator takes into account both the goods & services while WPI takes into account only the goods.
GDP deflator takes into account only the goods produced within country while WPI also includes imported goods as well. Hence, option b is correct answer.
##Topic:National Income, Economic Growth and Development,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Government of India recently brought forward the base year for calculating GDP growth rate from 2004-05 to 2011-12. In this regard consider the following statements : If the base year is brought forward, it will always lead to an increase of GDP growth rate. If the base year is taken backward, it will lead to a decrease of GDP growth rate. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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1st statement is incorrect. The shifting in base year results in incorporation of new enterprises or accounts that may not have been included in previous base year while calculating GDP. It incorporates more comprehensive data set. In case of India bringing forward the base year has resulted in the increase in growth percentage because, it has included new accounts & enterprises. However, it is not a universal truth. 2nd statement is incorrect. For an economy that is shrinking & the enterprises & businesses are closing a shifting forward of base year will have a negative impact while a shifting back of base year from current base year will have a positive impact on GDP growth rate. Hence, both the statements are incorrect.
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d
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National Income, Economic Growth and Development,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Government of India recently brought forward the base year for calculating GDP growth rate from 2004-05 to 2011-12. In this regard consider the following statements : If the base year is brought forward, it will always lead to an increase of GDP growth rate. If the base year is taken backward, it will lead to a decrease of GDP growth rate. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:1st statement is incorrect. The shifting in base year results in incorporation of new enterprises or accounts that may not have been included in previous base year while calculating GDP. It incorporates more comprehensive data set. In case of India bringing forward the base year has resulted in the increase in growth percentage because, it has included new accounts & enterprises. However, it is not a universal truth. 2nd statement is incorrect. For an economy that is shrinking & the enterprises & businesses are closing a shifting forward of base year will have a negative impact while a shifting back of base year from current base year will have a positive impact on GDP growth rate. Hence, both the statements are incorrect.##Topic:National Income, Economic Growth and Development,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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The CSO has decided to adopt the international practice of presenting industry-wise estimates as "Gross value added at basic prices" (GVA). As a result GDP at market prices will be the basis of ascertaining GDP instead of GDP at factor cost. Which of the following option shows the correct relation between GVA & GDP?
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GVA + taxes on products - subsidies on products = GDP
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GDP + taxes on products - subsidies on products = GVA
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GVA - taxes on products + subsidies on products = GDP
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GVA + taxes on products - subsidies on products = GDP
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Under the old method, GDP was calculated at factor cost; now it will be done at basic prices. For a producer, GDP at factor cost represents what he gets from the industrial activity. This can be broken down into various components - wages, profits, rents and capital - also commonly known factors of production. Apart from these costs, producers may also incur other expenses such as property tax, stamp duties and registration fees, among others. Similarly, producers may also receive subsidies (production related) such as input subsidies to farmers and to small industries (not food or petrol subsidies that you get on the final product). It is important to note that only taxes and subsidies on intermediate inputs are adjusted. For arriving at the new gross value added (GVA) at basic prices, production taxes, such as property tax, are added and subsidies are subtracted from GDP at factor cost. Put simply, GVA at basic price represents what accrues to the producer, before the product is sold.
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b
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GDP, GNP, Market Price and Factor Cost, NNP, NDP, transfer payments, National income at FC, Personal Income, disposable income, factors affecting national income, net foreign facto income
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The CSO has decided to adopt the international practice of presenting industry-wise estimates as "Gross value added at basic prices" (GVA). As a result GDP at market prices will be the basis of ascertaining GDP instead of GDP at factor cost. Which of the following option shows the correct relation between GVA & GDP?##Option_A: GVA + taxes on products - subsidies on products = GDP###Option_B: GDP + taxes on products - subsidies on products = GVA##Option_C: GVA - taxes on products + subsidies on products = GDP##Option_D: GVA + taxes on products - subsidies on products = GDP##Answer:b##Explaination:Under the old method, GDP was calculated at factor cost; now it will be done at basic prices. For a producer, GDP at factor cost represents what he gets from the industrial activity. This can be broken down into various components - wages, profits, rents and capital - also commonly known factors of production. Apart from these costs, producers may also incur other expenses such as property tax, stamp duties and registration fees, among others. Similarly, producers may also receive subsidies (production related) such as input subsidies to farmers and to small industries (not food or petrol subsidies that you get on the final product). It is important to note that only taxes and subsidies on intermediate inputs are adjusted. For arriving at the new gross value added (GVA) at basic prices, production taxes, such as property tax, are added and subsidies are subtracted from GDP at factor cost. Put simply, GVA at basic price represents what accrues to the producer, before the product is sold.##Topic:GDP, GNP, Market Price and Factor Cost, NNP, NDP, transfer payments, National income at FC, Personal Income, disposable income, factors affecting national income, net foreign facto income##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Which of the following is not a form of condensation?
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Snow
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Dew
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Mist
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Snow
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.
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a
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Air Masses, Cyclones and anti-cyclones
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is not a form of condensation?##Option_A:Snow ###Option_B:Dew##Option_C:Mist##Option_D:Snow ##Answer:a##Explaination:.##Topic:Air Masses, Cyclones and anti-cyclones##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which of the following force is responsible for clock-wise and anti-clockwise movement of winds in tropical cyclones?
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Coriolis Force
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Frictional Force
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Centripetal Force
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Coriolis Force
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.
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a
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Air Masses, Cyclones and anti-cyclones
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following force is responsible for clock-wise and anti-clockwise movement of winds in tropical cyclones?##Option_A:Coriolis Force###Option_B:Frictional Force##Option_C:Centripetal Force##Option_D:Coriolis Force##Answer:a##Explaination:.##Topic:Air Masses, Cyclones and anti-cyclones##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which of the following is not a condition required for origin of tropical cyclone?
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Calm Atmosphere
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Humid Weather
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Coriolis force
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Calm Atmosphere
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.
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d
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Air Masses, Cyclones and anti-cyclones
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is not a condition required for origin of tropical cyclone?##Option_A:Calm Atmosphere###Option_B:Humid Weather##Option_C:Coriolis force##Option_D:Calm Atmosphere##Answer:d##Explaination:.##Topic:Air Masses, Cyclones and anti-cyclones##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the following is/are included in the category of legal tenders in India ? One Rupee coin A Cheque drawn upon a savings account A Demand draft A coin of denomination lower than half Rupee A Gold coin Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 4 and 5 only
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1 only
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Legal Tender is that thing which can be used as medium of monetary exchange in economy without being refused. Money is a legal tender. But, not all the money is legal tender.
For example - (a) coin of any denomination not lower than one rupee shall be legal tender for any sum, (b) half rupee coin shall be legal tender for any sum not exceeding ten rupees.
All other options of making payment are not legal tenders & a person can refuse to be paid through them. Demand deposits are not legal tenders. Hence, option (a) is correct.
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a
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Prices & Monetary management,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are included in the category of legal tenders in India ? One Rupee coin A Cheque drawn upon a savings account A Demand draft A coin of denomination lower than half Rupee A Gold coin Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1, 4 and 5 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:
Legal Tender is that thing which can be used as medium of monetary exchange in economy without being refused. Money is a legal tender. But, not all the money is legal tender.
For example - (a) coin of any denomination not lower than one rupee shall be legal tender for any sum, (b) half rupee coin shall be legal tender for any sum not exceeding ten rupees.
All other options of making payment are not legal tenders & a person can refuse to be paid through them. Demand deposits are not legal tenders. Hence, option (a) is correct.
##Topic:Prices & Monetary management,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements about the Indian Economy:
1. The improvement in the value of Indian Rupee in recent months is partially owed to the policy of Fed Tapering by US.
2. A forward change in base year has resulted in higher GDP growth percentage because of inclusion of more enterprises producing goods & services, in the calculation of GDP.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Fed Tapering had resulted in withdrawal of investments from India by the foreign investors & as a result a reduced supply of dollar in the economy. Based on the law of demand & supply it led to decline in the value of rupee vis-à-vis dollar. Hence, Fed Tapering led to a negative impact on the value of Indian currency about a year ago. The slight improvement in the value of currency in recent months is due to other factors. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
In India’s case a revision of base year to 2011-12 from 2004-05 has resulted in the GDP growth percentage. The corporate sector — both manufacturing and services — will be covered comprehensively by incorporating the annual accounts of companies filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Partnership firms covered under Limited Liability Partnership Act have been covered too. Activities of rural and urban local bodies have been covered better. It will also incorporate results of recent NSS surveys, and adopt an input method for un-incorporated manufacturing and services enterprises. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
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b
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GS_Economics_unclassified
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements about the Indian Economy:
1. The improvement in the value of Indian Rupee in recent months is partially owed to the policy of Fed Tapering by US.
2. A forward change in base year has resulted in higher GDP growth percentage because of inclusion of more enterprises producing goods & services, in the calculation of GDP.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:
Fed Tapering had resulted in withdrawal of investments from India by the foreign investors & as a result a reduced supply of dollar in the economy. Based on the law of demand & supply it led to decline in the value of rupee vis-à-vis dollar. Hence, Fed Tapering led to a negative impact on the value of Indian currency about a year ago. The slight improvement in the value of currency in recent months is due to other factors. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
In India’s case a revision of base year to 2011-12 from 2004-05 has resulted in the GDP growth percentage. The corporate sector — both manufacturing and services — will be covered comprehensively by incorporating the annual accounts of companies filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Partnership firms covered under Limited Liability Partnership Act have been covered too. Activities of rural and urban local bodies have been covered better. It will also incorporate results of recent NSS surveys, and adopt an input method for un-incorporated manufacturing and services enterprises. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
##Topic:GS_Economics_unclassified##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements about Indian Economy:
1. Because of large amount of remittances received from outside, India’s Gross National Income is greater than Gross Domestic Product.
2. India in recent years has been consistently using its capital receipts to meet its revenue expenditure.
3. The biggest share in Capital Expenditure is that of interest payment on the loans taken by the Government.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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GNP=GDP + Net Factor Income from abroad. National Income(NI) = GNP- depreciation. Ideally for India, it being one of the topmost countries in getting remittances, its national income should have been greater than its GDP. However, data points out that national income is lower than that of GDP continuously. This could be due to high factor income outflow & depreciation, resulting in lower NI than GDP.
India has been consistently facing revenue deficit. To meet this deficit it is meeting out its revenue expenditure from capital receipts like the money generated from the sale of telecom spectrum.
Interest payment has the largest share in revenue expenditure & not capital expenditure.
Hence, b is the correct option.
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b
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Fiscal Development & Public Finance,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements about Indian Economy:
1. Because of large amount of remittances received from outside, India’s Gross National Income is greater than Gross Domestic Product.
2. India in recent years has been consistently using its capital receipts to meet its revenue expenditure.
3. The biggest share in Capital Expenditure is that of interest payment on the loans taken by the Government.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:
GNP=GDP + Net Factor Income from abroad. National Income(NI) = GNP- depreciation. Ideally for India, it being one of the topmost countries in getting remittances, its national income should have been greater than its GDP. However, data points out that national income is lower than that of GDP continuously. This could be due to high factor income outflow & depreciation, resulting in lower NI than GDP.
India has been consistently facing revenue deficit. To meet this deficit it is meeting out its revenue expenditure from capital receipts like the money generated from the sale of telecom spectrum.
Interest payment has the largest share in revenue expenditure & not capital expenditure.
Hence, b is the correct option.
##Topic:Fiscal Development & Public Finance,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements regarding "Policy Rates of RBI": A policy of low Repo rate by RBI increases the money supply in the economy. A policy of high Reverse Repo rate by RBI decreases the money supply in the economy. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect ?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Repo rate is the rate at which the central bank of a country (RBI in case of India) lends money to commercial banks in the event of any shortfall of funds. Repo rate is used by monetary authorities to control inflation by reducing the money supply in the economy. In the event of inflation, central banks increase repo rate as this acts as a disincentive for banks to borrow from the central bank . This ultimately reduces the money supply in the economy and thus helps in arresting inflation.Hence 1st statement is correct.
Reverse repo rate is the rate at which the central bank of a country (Reserve Bank of India in case of India) borrows money from commercial banks within the country. It is a monetary policy instrument which can be used to control the money supply in the country. An increase in the reverse repo rate will decrease the money supply and vice-versa, other things remaining constant. An increase in reverse repo rate means that commercial banks will get more incentives to park their funds with the RBI, thereby decreasing the supply of money in the market. Hence 2nd statement is correct.
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d
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Prices & Monetary management,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding "Policy Rates of RBI": A policy of low Repo rate by RBI increases the money supply in the economy. A policy of high Reverse Repo rate by RBI decreases the money supply in the economy. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect ?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:
Repo rate is the rate at which the central bank of a country (RBI in case of India) lends money to commercial banks in the event of any shortfall of funds. Repo rate is used by monetary authorities to control inflation by reducing the money supply in the economy. In the event of inflation, central banks increase repo rate as this acts as a disincentive for banks to borrow from the central bank . This ultimately reduces the money supply in the economy and thus helps in arresting inflation.Hence 1st statement is correct.
Reverse repo rate is the rate at which the central bank of a country (Reserve Bank of India in case of India) borrows money from commercial banks within the country. It is a monetary policy instrument which can be used to control the money supply in the country. An increase in the reverse repo rate will decrease the money supply and vice-versa, other things remaining constant. An increase in reverse repo rate means that commercial banks will get more incentives to park their funds with the RBI, thereby decreasing the supply of money in the market. Hence 2nd statement is correct.
##Topic:Prices & Monetary management,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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When an economy is undergoing recession, the government generally goes for a
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Balanced Budget
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Surplus Budget
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Deficit Budget
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Balanced Budget
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When an economy is undergoing recession, the government increases expenditure to revive the economy through infusing capital & creating employments. Hence, the government generally goes for deficit budget, in which the expenditure is greater than revenue.
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c
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Government Budgeting
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
When an economy is undergoing recession, the government generally goes for a
##Option_A: Balanced Budget
###Option_B: Surplus Budget
##Option_C: Deficit Budget
##Option_D: Balanced Budget
##Answer:c##Explaination:
When an economy is undergoing recession, the government increases expenditure to revive the economy through infusing capital & creating employments. Hence, the government generally goes for deficit budget, in which the expenditure is greater than revenue.
##Topic:Government Budgeting##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Which of the following tools can be used by RBI to control inflation in the economy? Reduction in Bank Rate. Reduction in Reverse Repo Rate. Increase in Statutory Liquidity Ratio. Increase in Cash Reserve Ratio. Addressing the supply side constraints by eliminating the middlemen. Select the correct answer using code given below.
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2, 3 and 4 only
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3 and 4 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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To address inflation RBI reduces the money supply in the economy. This can be done by increasing rather than decreasing the rate at which RBI gives loan to commercial banks which is called Bank Rate. Reverse Repo rate is the rate at which RBI borrows from banks. If it is low then banks will lend less to RBI & their lending capacity to public will increase. Increase in Statutory Liquid Ratio forces the banks to keep a part of their deposits with themselves as liquid assets & increase in Cash Reserve Ratio forces the banks to keep a part of their deposits with RBI. Hence, reducing their lending capacity. Addressing the supply side constraints by reducing middlemen is also an option but it is not exercised by RBI .
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c
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Prices & Monetary management,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following tools can be used by RBI to control inflation in the economy? Reduction in Bank Rate. Reduction in Reverse Repo Rate. Increase in Statutory Liquidity Ratio. Increase in Cash Reserve Ratio. Addressing the supply side constraints by eliminating the middlemen. Select the correct answer using code given below.##Option_A: 1, 3 and 4 only###Option_B: 1, 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 1, 3 and 4 only##Answer:c##Explaination:To address inflation RBI reduces the money supply in the economy. This can be done by increasing rather than decreasing the rate at which RBI gives loan to commercial banks which is called Bank Rate. Reverse Repo rate is the rate at which RBI borrows from banks. If it is low then banks will lend less to RBI & their lending capacity to public will increase. Increase in Statutory Liquid Ratio forces the banks to keep a part of their deposits with themselves as liquid assets & increase in Cash Reserve Ratio forces the banks to keep a part of their deposits with RBI. Hence, reducing their lending capacity. Addressing the supply side constraints by reducing middlemen is also an option but it is not exercised by RBI .##Topic:Prices & Monetary management,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements regarding "Green corridor Project":
1. It aims at making a North-South energy grid, which will use renewable energy exclusively.
2. The transmission system will be altered to absorb varying voltage and supply.
3. India signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with USA for promoting energy access through clean energy.
4. The intra-State grid upgradation would be taken up by state utilities.
Which of the above are correct? Select from the code given below:
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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4 only
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2 and 3 only
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The ‘green energy corridor’ is aimed at synchronising electricity produced from renewable sources, such as solar and wind, with conventional power stations in the grid. The intra-State grid upgradation would be taken up by PowerGrid, while the inter-State network would be developed by State utilities.
Currently, the grid faces difficulty in absorbing renewable electricity because of varying voltage and supply. The transmission system would be made dynamic to handle the variations leading to an integrated grid across the nation. Under India-US Energy Dialogue, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed recently for promoting energy access through clean energy (PEACE).
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a
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Energy , Infrastructure and Communication
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding "Green corridor Project":
1. It aims at making a North-South energy grid, which will use renewable energy exclusively.
2. The transmission system will be altered to absorb varying voltage and supply.
3. India signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with USA for promoting energy access through clean energy.
4. The intra-State grid upgradation would be taken up by state utilities.
Which of the above are correct? Select from the code given below:
##Option_A: 2 and 3 only ###Option_B: 1, 2, 3 and 4
##Option_C: 4 only ##Option_D: 2 and 3 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:
The ‘green energy corridor’ is aimed at synchronising electricity produced from renewable sources, such as solar and wind, with conventional power stations in the grid. The intra-State grid upgradation would be taken up by PowerGrid, while the inter-State network would be developed by State utilities.
Currently, the grid faces difficulty in absorbing renewable electricity because of varying voltage and supply. The transmission system would be made dynamic to handle the variations leading to an integrated grid across the nation. Under India-US Energy Dialogue, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed recently for promoting energy access through clean energy (PEACE).
##Topic:Energy , Infrastructure and Communication##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Which one among the following does NOT form a part of Gross Tax Revenue for Union government of India for fiscal year 2015-16?
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Corporation Tax
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Wealth Tax
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Union Excise Tax
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Corporation Tax
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For the fiscal year 2015-16 Government of India abolished the wealth tax from its list of taxes instead it imposed surcharge of 2% on super rich which ensures better compliance and collection.
So naturally answer for the question is B.
Because all the options are either part of direct or indirect taxes which are part of Gross Tax Revenue.
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b
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Fiscal Development & Public Finance,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which one among the following does NOT form a part of Gross Tax Revenue for Union government of India for fiscal year 2015-16?
##Option_A: Corporation Tax
###Option_B: Wealth Tax
##Option_C: Union Excise Tax
##Option_D: Corporation Tax
##Answer:b##Explaination:
For the fiscal year 2015-16 Government of India abolished the wealth tax from its list of taxes instead it imposed surcharge of 2% on super rich which ensures better compliance and collection.
So naturally answer for the question is B.
Because all the options are either part of direct or indirect taxes which are part of Gross Tax Revenue.
##Topic:Fiscal Development & Public Finance,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding Land Boundary Agreement of 1974 between India and Bangladesh?
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The borders of the Indian States of Assam, West Bengal, Meghalaya and Tripura will be affected by this exchange of territory.
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Bangladesh ratified the Agreement in 1974 itself while India is yet to ratify it under Indo-Bangladesh Treaty of friendship, peace and cooperation.
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Parliamentary standing Committee on external affairs has observed that the security issues arising out of the influx of population should be considered seriously by the government.
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The borders of the Indian States of Assam, West Bengal, Meghalaya and Tripura will be affected by this exchange of territory.
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In the Indian Territory, there are 51 Bangladeshi enclaves, while there are 111 Indian enclaves across the frontier (a total of 162). A total of 51,500 people live in these enclaves — spread across one to 600 acres — on either side. Unaccounted for in the census, they don’t exist on voters’ lists, or have access to State-run employment schemes. Both Houses of Parliament have not ratified the treaty as it involves cession of territory. The Parliamentary standing committee on external affairs said the pact may result in a “modest” demographic change in bordering areas and observed that the security issues arising out of the influx of population should be considered seriously by the government..
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d
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No_topic
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Electrical Engineering
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding Land Boundary Agreement of 1974 between India and Bangladesh?##Option_A: The borders of the Indian States of Assam, West Bengal, Meghalaya and Tripura will be affected by this exchange of territory.###Option_B: Bangladesh ratified the Agreement in 1974 itself while India is yet to ratify it under Indo-Bangladesh Treaty of friendship, peace and cooperation.##Option_C: Parliamentary standing Committee on external affairs has observed that the security issues arising out of the influx of population should be considered seriously by the government.##Option_D: The borders of the Indian States of Assam, West Bengal, Meghalaya and Tripura will be affected by this exchange of territory.##Answer:d##Explaination:In the Indian Territory, there are 51 Bangladeshi enclaves, while there are 111 Indian enclaves across the frontier (a total of 162). A total of 51,500 people live in these enclaves — spread across one to 600 acres — on either side. Unaccounted for in the census, they don’t exist on voters’ lists, or have access to State-run employment schemes. Both Houses of Parliament have not ratified the treaty as it involves cession of territory. The Parliamentary standing committee on external affairs said the pact may result in a “modest” demographic change in bordering areas and observed that the security issues arising out of the influx of population should be considered seriously by the government..##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Electrical Engineering##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements regarding process of Budgeting in India:
1. The estimates of expenditure from the Consolidated Fund included in the Budget Statements and required to be voted by the Lok Sabha are submitted in the form of Demands for Grants.
2. The demand for grant for a service may include provisions on account of revenue expenditure, capital expenditure, grants to States and Union Territories and also loans and advances relating to that service.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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The estimates of expenditure from the Consolidated Fund included in the Budget Statements and required to be voted by the Lok Sabha are submitted in the form of Demands for Grants.
Normally a separate demand is required to be presented for each of the major services under the control of a Ministry/Department.
Each demand normally includes the total provisions required for a service, that is, provisions on account of revenue expenditure, capital expenditure, grants to States and Union Territories and also loans and advances relating to that service.
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c
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Government Budgeting
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding process of Budgeting in India:
1. The estimates of expenditure from the Consolidated Fund included in the Budget Statements and required to be voted by the Lok Sabha are submitted in the form of Demands for Grants.
2. The demand for grant for a service may include provisions on account of revenue expenditure, capital expenditure, grants to States and Union Territories and also loans and advances relating to that service.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:
The estimates of expenditure from the Consolidated Fund included in the Budget Statements and required to be voted by the Lok Sabha are submitted in the form of Demands for Grants.
Normally a separate demand is required to be presented for each of the major services under the control of a Ministry/Department.
Each demand normally includes the total provisions required for a service, that is, provisions on account of revenue expenditure, capital expenditure, grants to States and Union Territories and also loans and advances relating to that service.
##Topic:Government Budgeting##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Indian economy is facing structural constraints. Which among the following options is/are structural constraint faced by Indian economy? Low agricultural productivity. Poorly targeted subsidies. Low manufacturing base. Presence of large informal sector. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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3 and 4 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1 and 3 only
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3 and 4 only
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The accentuation of structural constraints has been one of the factors contributing to sub optimal growth without a commensurate large decline in investment rate in India.
These structural factors are the following:
Difficulties in taking quick decisions on project proposals have affected the ease of doing business. This has resulted in considerable project delays and insufficient complementary investments.
Ill-targeted subsidies cramp the fiscal space for public investment and distort allocation of resources.
Low manufacturing base, especially of capital goods, and low value addition in manufacturing. Manufacturing growth and exports could be facilitated with simplified procedures, easy credit, and reduced transaction cost.
Presence of a large informal sector and inadequate labour absorption in the formal sector. Absence of required skill is considered an important reason.
Sustaining high economic growth is difficult without robust agricultural growth . Low agricultural productivity is hampering this.
Structural factors engendering continued high food inflation need to be tackled. Issues related to significant presence of intermediaries in the different tiers of marketing, shortage of storage and processing infrastructure, inter-state movement of agricultural produce, etc. need to be addressed.
So all the given options are correct.
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d
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Industry
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Indian economy is facing structural constraints. Which among the following options is/are structural constraint faced by Indian economy? Low agricultural productivity. Poorly targeted subsidies. Low manufacturing base. Presence of large informal sector. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 3 and 4 only###Option_B: 1, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 3 and 4 only##Answer:d##Explaination:The accentuation of structural constraints has been one of the factors contributing to sub optimal growth without a commensurate large decline in investment rate in India.
These structural factors are the following:
Difficulties in taking quick decisions on project proposals have affected the ease of doing business. This has resulted in considerable project delays and insufficient complementary investments.
Ill-targeted subsidies cramp the fiscal space for public investment and distort allocation of resources.
Low manufacturing base, especially of capital goods, and low value addition in manufacturing. Manufacturing growth and exports could be facilitated with simplified procedures, easy credit, and reduced transaction cost.
Presence of a large informal sector and inadequate labour absorption in the formal sector. Absence of required skill is considered an important reason.
Sustaining high economic growth is difficult without robust agricultural growth . Low agricultural productivity is hampering this.
Structural factors engendering continued high food inflation need to be tackled. Issues related to significant presence of intermediaries in the different tiers of marketing, shortage of storage and processing infrastructure, inter-state movement of agricultural produce, etc. need to be addressed.
So all the given options are correct.
##Topic:Industry ##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Which of the following correctly reflects the meaning of Fringe Benefits tax?
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Tax imposed on individuals’ expenses on entertainment, travel and accommodation.
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Tax levied by local government for the sole purpose of maintaining community lands.
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Tax to be paid by employers’ provision of employee transportation to work.
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Tax imposed on individuals’ expenses on entertainment, travel and accommodation.
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Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) is fundamentally a tax that an employer has to pay in lieu of the benefits that are given to his/her employees. It includes the following:
· Employer's expenses on entertainment, travel, employee welfare and accommodation.
· Employer's provision of employee transportation to work or a cash allowances for this purpose.
· Employer's contributions to an approved retirement plan (called a superannuation fund).
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c
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Financial Intermediation & Markets ,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following correctly reflects the meaning of Fringe Benefits tax?
##Option_A: Tax imposed on individuals’ expenses on entertainment, travel and accommodation.
###Option_B: Tax levied by local government for the sole purpose of maintaining community lands.
##Option_C: Tax to be paid by employers’ provision of employee transportation to work.
##Option_D: Tax imposed on individuals’ expenses on entertainment, travel and accommodation.
##Answer:c##Explaination:
Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) is fundamentally a tax that an employer has to pay in lieu of the benefits that are given to his/her employees. It includes the following:
· Employer's expenses on entertainment, travel, employee welfare and accommodation.
· Employer's provision of employee transportation to work or a cash allowances for this purpose.
· Employer's contributions to an approved retirement plan (called a superannuation fund).
##Topic:Financial Intermediation & Markets ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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With respect to Fringe Benefits Tax, which of the following is incorrect?
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FBT is payable irrespective of the fact whether the employer is otherwise liable to income tax or not.
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Even foreign entities, not having/earning or even permitted to earn income in India (eg. liaison office), will be liable to pay FBT , if its employees are enjoying fringe benefits.
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FBT was withdrawn in 2009 as it was an unpopular tax.
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FBT is payable irrespective of the fact whether the employer is otherwise liable to income tax or not.
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FBT was introduced in 2005-06 as a tax paid by employers on employee benefits that do NOT form part of the salary. It was levied on a prescribed portion of expenditure on 'fringe benefits' such as employee stock options or ESOPs, entertainment, festival celebrations, gifts and running of cars and aircraft.
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d
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GS_Economics_unclassified
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With respect to Fringe Benefits Tax, which of the following is incorrect?
##Option_A: FBT is payable irrespective of the fact whether the employer is otherwise liable to income tax or not.
###Option_B: Even foreign entities, not having/earning or even permitted to earn income in India (eg. liaison office), will be liable to pay FBT , if its employees are enjoying fringe benefits.
##Option_C: FBT was withdrawn in 2009 as it was an unpopular tax.
##Option_D: FBT is payable irrespective of the fact whether the employer is otherwise liable to income tax or not.
##Answer:d##Explaination:
FBT was introduced in 2005-06 as a tax paid by employers on employee benefits that do NOT form part of the salary. It was levied on a prescribed portion of expenditure on 'fringe benefits' such as employee stock options or ESOPs, entertainment, festival celebrations, gifts and running of cars and aircraft.
##Topic:GS_Economics_unclassified##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Which of the following are correct about Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS)? It will be like an exchange. MSMEs sellers, corporate buyers and financiers will be direct participants in it. It will help in improving the liquid funds for MSMEs. The TReDS will facilitate the discounting of both invoices as well as bills of exchange. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), continue to face c onstraints in obtaining adequate finance, particularly in terms of their ability to convert their trade receivables into liquid funds .Thus, in order to address this pan-India issue through setting up of an institutional mechanism for financing trade receivables, the Reserve Bank of India had published a concept paper on “Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) Factoring-Trade Receivables Exchange” in March 2014.
This scheme is thus, for setting up and operating the institutional mechanism for facilitating the financing of trade receivables of MSMEs from corporate buyers through multiple financiers and is known as Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS).
The TReDS will facilitate the discounting of both invoices as well as bills of exchange . Further, as the underlying entities are the same (MSMEs and corporate buyers) the TReDS could deal with both receivables factoring as well as reverse factoring so that higher transaction volumes come into the system and facilitate in better pricing.
MSME sellers, corporate buyers and financiers — both banks and non-bank (NBFC factors) — will be direct participants in the TReDS.
Hence , all the statements are correct.
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d
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Financial Intermediation & Markets ,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are correct about Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS)? It will be like an exchange. MSMEs sellers, corporate buyers and financiers will be direct participants in it. It will help in improving the liquid funds for MSMEs. The TReDS will facilitate the discounting of both invoices as well as bills of exchange. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 1, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only##Answer:d##Explaination:
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), continue to face c onstraints in obtaining adequate finance, particularly in terms of their ability to convert their trade receivables into liquid funds .Thus, in order to address this pan-India issue through setting up of an institutional mechanism for financing trade receivables, the Reserve Bank of India had published a concept paper on “Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) Factoring-Trade Receivables Exchange” in March 2014.
This scheme is thus, for setting up and operating the institutional mechanism for facilitating the financing of trade receivables of MSMEs from corporate buyers through multiple financiers and is known as Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS).
The TReDS will facilitate the discounting of both invoices as well as bills of exchange . Further, as the underlying entities are the same (MSMEs and corporate buyers) the TReDS could deal with both receivables factoring as well as reverse factoring so that higher transaction volumes come into the system and facilitate in better pricing.
MSME sellers, corporate buyers and financiers — both banks and non-bank (NBFC factors) — will be direct participants in the TReDS.
Hence , all the statements are correct.
##Topic:Financial Intermediation & Markets ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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In 1991 India adopted New Economic Policy which aimed at liberalization of Economy. Which of the following is/are steps falling under Liberalization? No restriction on the amount of goods that are produced by Manufacturing units. Removal of licencing process for import of goods except in case of hazardous and enviromentally sensitive industries. Reducing the role of public sector and promoting private sector. Freedom of opening new branches to banks that fulfill certain criteria . Select the correct answer using code given below.
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1, 2 and 4 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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Liberalization in India brought reforms in industrial licencing, import-export policy, fiscal policy, foreign exchange market and trade & investment sectors. Most of the rule barriers for these activities were reduced substantially for free flow goods, services and capital. Liberalization is broad process which consists of small steps by all the stakeholders in administrative set up. Except 3rd statement all are steps taken under liberalization i.e. simplification of government regulation. Freedom in banking regulation, freedom of production and foreign transactions are part of liberalization process. 3rd statement is a step under Privatization, the other important process initiated under New Economic Policy.
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a
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Economic Reforms since 1991
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In 1991 India adopted New Economic Policy which aimed at liberalization of Economy. Which of the following is/are steps falling under Liberalization? No restriction on the amount of goods that are produced by Manufacturing units. Removal of licencing process for import of goods except in case of hazardous and enviromentally sensitive industries. Reducing the role of public sector and promoting private sector. Freedom of opening new branches to banks that fulfill certain criteria . Select the correct answer using code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 4 only###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 4 only##Answer:a##Explaination:Liberalization in India brought reforms in industrial licencing, import-export policy, fiscal policy, foreign exchange market and trade & investment sectors. Most of the rule barriers for these activities were reduced substantially for free flow goods, services and capital. Liberalization is broad process which consists of small steps by all the stakeholders in administrative set up. Except 3rd statement all are steps taken under liberalization i.e. simplification of government regulation. Freedom in banking regulation, freedom of production and foreign transactions are part of liberalization process. 3rd statement is a step under Privatization, the other important process initiated under New Economic Policy.##Topic:Economic Reforms since 1991##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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What is/are the benefit/benefits of setting up a Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS)?
1. shortening of credit cycles for MSMEs.
2. lowering of operational cost as well as risk premium.
3. safeguards against the risk of double financing.
Select from the code given below:
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1, 2 and 3
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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1, 2 and 3
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Implementation of TReDS would enable, (a) faster monetisation of receivables, meaning easier availability of credit and; (b) lowering of costs (both operational as well as risk premium). TReDS poses a risk of double financing (i.e. financing more than once the same economic activity) and adequate safeguards need to be built to overcome this.
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c
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Industry
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
What is/are the benefit/benefits of setting up a Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS)?
1. shortening of credit cycles for MSMEs.
2. lowering of operational cost as well as risk premium.
3. safeguards against the risk of double financing.
Select from the code given below:
##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 1 and 2 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 ##Answer:c##Explaination:
Implementation of TReDS would enable, (a) faster monetisation of receivables, meaning easier availability of credit and; (b) lowering of costs (both operational as well as risk premium). TReDS poses a risk of double financing (i.e. financing more than once the same economic activity) and adequate safeguards need to be built to overcome this.
##Topic:Industry ##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Q.1. With reference to disinvestment policy of government consider following statements:
1. It emphasizes that the wealth of PSUs should rest in public hands.
2. Government prefers strategic sale of its assets for liquidity through capital market.
3. Coal India Limited’s 10% stake was sold through Follow on Public Offer (FPO) in 2015.
Which of the above statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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First statement is correct as it is the basic feature of India’s disinvestment policy which emphasizes more investment by the people as PSUs are national asset.
However, at the same time it emphasizes maintaining 51% stake in PSUs with management control but strategic sale implies asset sale to private company where government loses its stake below 51%. Therefore, it prefers sale through public offers in capital market by enlisting in stock market. Hence second statement is incorrect.
In January, 2015, govt. sold 10% stake through a new method of public offer – Offer for Sale (OFS) – which is cost effective, more transparent and less time consuming – so that govt. can garner more public investment without loss of value of its shares. Hence, third statement is incorrect.
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a
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Also in News(Economy)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Q.1. With reference to disinvestment policy of government consider following statements:
1. It emphasizes that the wealth of PSUs should rest in public hands.
2. Government prefers strategic sale of its assets for liquidity through capital market.
3. Coal India Limited’s 10% stake was sold through Follow on Public Offer (FPO) in 2015.
Which of the above statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:a##Explaination:
First statement is correct as it is the basic feature of India’s disinvestment policy which emphasizes more investment by the people as PSUs are national asset.
However, at the same time it emphasizes maintaining 51% stake in PSUs with management control but strategic sale implies asset sale to private company where government loses its stake below 51%. Therefore, it prefers sale through public offers in capital market by enlisting in stock market. Hence second statement is incorrect.
In January, 2015, govt. sold 10% stake through a new method of public offer – Offer for Sale (OFS) – which is cost effective, more transparent and less time consuming – so that govt. can garner more public investment without loss of value of its shares. Hence, third statement is incorrect.
##Topic:Also in News(Economy)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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Consider the following about Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite: 1. It is part of the first tier of missions recommended for ISRO by NASA. 2. The satellite will gather the local data of agricultural and water managers. 3. Compute net carbon flux in boreal landscapes. 4. It will develop improved flood prediction. Which of the above statements is/are true?
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1, 2 and 3 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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NASA planned to launch Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite and it is recommended by the by the Earth Science Decadal Survey. The satellite will gather the local data of agricultural and water managers that are needed worldwide. These measurements will allow science applications users to comprehend processes that link the terrestrial water, energy, and carbon cycles. It will compute net carbon flux in boreal landscapes and develops improved flood prediction and drought monitoring competence.
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b
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no_topic_assigned
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following about Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite: 1. It is part of the first tier of missions recommended for ISRO by NASA. 2. The satellite will gather the local data of agricultural and water managers. 3. Compute net carbon flux in boreal landscapes. 4. It will develop improved flood prediction. Which of the above statements is/are true?##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only ###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:NASA planned to launch Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite and it is recommended by the by the Earth Science Decadal Survey. The satellite will gather the local data of agricultural and water managers that are needed worldwide. These measurements will allow science applications users to comprehend processes that link the terrestrial water, energy, and carbon cycles. It will compute net carbon flux in boreal landscapes and develops improved flood prediction and drought monitoring competence.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Which one of the following is not one of the functions of Bureau of Indian standards?
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Foreign Manufacturers Scheme.
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Sale of International Standards.
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Hallmarking and Systems.
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Foreign Manufacturers Scheme.
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In view of the interest of consumers as well as the industry, BIS is involved in various activities as given below: Standards Formulation Certification : Product, Hallmarking and Systems Foreign Manufacturers Scheme Registration Scheme Testing & Calibration Services Sale of Indian Standards and other publications International Activities I-Care Activities (for consumer and industry)
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b
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no_topic_assigned
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following is not one of the functions of Bureau of Indian standards?##Option_A: Foreign Manufacturers Scheme.###Option_B: Sale of International Standards.##Option_C: Hallmarking and Systems.##Option_D: Foreign Manufacturers Scheme.##Answer:b##Explaination:In view of the interest of consumers as well as the industry, BIS is involved in various activities as given below: Standards Formulation Certification : Product, Hallmarking and Systems Foreign Manufacturers Scheme Registration Scheme Testing & Calibration Services Sale of Indian Standards and other publications International Activities I-Care Activities (for consumer and industry)##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Consider the following about Bharat domain lauched by Govt: 1. The domain will cover list of 22 languages from Schedule VIII. 2. It will connect individuals with social media and deliver content in regional languages. 3. It was developed by the joint efforts of National Internet Exchange of India and CDAC. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Union Government launched a new domain Dot Bharat (.भारत) in Devanagari script. The domain will cover 8 languages like Hindi, Bodo, Dogri, Konkani, Maithili, Marathi, Nepali and Sindhi. To connect individuals with social media and deliver content in regional languages, particularly to those who are not acquainted with English. To deliver information to persons in their own regional languages this will help in advancement of e-governance. The domain was developed by the joint efforts of National Internet Exchange of India and CDAC.
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c
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no_topic_assigned
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following about Bharat domain lauched by Govt: 1. The domain will cover list of 22 languages from Schedule VIII. 2. It will connect individuals with social media and deliver content in regional languages. 3. It was developed by the joint efforts of National Internet Exchange of India and CDAC. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:Union Government launched a new domain Dot Bharat (.भारत) in Devanagari script. The domain will cover 8 languages like Hindi, Bodo, Dogri, Konkani, Maithili, Marathi, Nepali and Sindhi. To connect individuals with social media and deliver content in regional languages, particularly to those who are not acquainted with English. To deliver information to persons in their own regional languages this will help in advancement of e-governance. The domain was developed by the joint efforts of National Internet Exchange of India and CDAC.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements about Van Bandhu Kalyan Yojana: 1. The scheme is implemented to provide employment to Scheduled Tribes only. 2. It is implemented in the tribal areas and areas which has low human development indicators. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the Van Bandhu Kalyan Yojana. The scheme will be implemented in one block in each of the states in Fifth Schedule areas, and possibly one block outside of the Fifth Schedule, with a high population of Scheduled Tribes and low human development indicators. The objectives of the scheme include providing employment to Scheduled Tribes and improving infrastructure, education, health, and the quality of life of Scheduled Tribes in tribal areas.
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b
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no_topic_assigned
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about Van Bandhu Kalyan Yojana: 1. The scheme is implemented to provide employment to Scheduled Tribes only. 2. It is implemented in the tribal areas and areas which has low human development indicators. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the Van Bandhu Kalyan Yojana. The scheme will be implemented in one block in each of the states in Fifth Schedule areas, and possibly one block outside of the Fifth Schedule, with a high population of Scheduled Tribes and low human development indicators. The objectives of the scheme include providing employment to Scheduled Tribes and improving infrastructure, education, health, and the quality of life of Scheduled Tribes in tribal areas.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Consider the following provisions about RURBAN Mission: 1. Water and sewerage. 2. Construction and maintenance of village streets. 3. Drainage. 4. Solid waste management. 5. Skill development. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 4 only
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2 and 5 only
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1 and 3 only
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The Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherji RURBAN Mission to provide urban amenities to rural areas was launched on August 8, 2014. The scheme, under the Ministry of Rural Development, will be modelled on the best practices of an earlier scheme, Provision of Urban Amenities to Rural Areas (PURA). Types of amenities provided (i) water and sewerage, (ii) construction and maintenance of village streets, (iii) drainage, and (iv) solid waste management. In addition, skill development was also included as an activity.
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d
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no_topic_assigned
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following provisions about RURBAN Mission: 1. Water and sewerage. 2. Construction and maintenance of village streets. 3. Drainage. 4. Solid waste management. 5. Skill development. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 3 only ###Option_B: 2 and 4 only##Option_C: 2 and 5 only ##Option_D: 1 and 3 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:The Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherji RURBAN Mission to provide urban amenities to rural areas was launched on August 8, 2014. The scheme, under the Ministry of Rural Development, will be modelled on the best practices of an earlier scheme, Provision of Urban Amenities to Rural Areas (PURA). Types of amenities provided (i) water and sewerage, (ii) construction and maintenance of village streets, (iii) drainage, and (iv) solid waste management. In addition, skill development was also included as an activity.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Consider the following Consumer rights: 1. Right to fair treatment. 2. Right to transparency, fair and honest Dealings. 3. Right to suitability. 4. Right to privacy. 5. Right to grievance redressal and compensation. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 3 and 4 only
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2, 3 and 5 only
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1, 2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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The RBI has released a draft charter of consumer rights. The five consumer rights will be applicable to entities regulated by the RBI (such as banks, non-banking financial entities, etc): There can be no discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, physical disability, etc. The financial service provider must provide information related to contracts in an easy to understand language. Products offered should be appropriate to the needs of the customers. The customer’s personal information should be kept confidential, unless they have offered specific consent to the financial service provider or such information is required by law. The customer has a right to hold the financial services provider accountable for the products offered and to have a clear and easy way for grievance redressal.
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d
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no_topic_assigned
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following Consumer rights: 1. Right to fair treatment. 2. Right to transparency, fair and honest Dealings. 3. Right to suitability. 4. Right to privacy. 5. Right to grievance redressal and compensation. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 3 and 4 only ###Option_B: 2, 3 and 5 only##Option_C: 1, 2, 3 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1, 3 and 4 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:The RBI has released a draft charter of consumer rights. The five consumer rights will be applicable to entities regulated by the RBI (such as banks, non-banking financial entities, etc): There can be no discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, physical disability, etc. The financial service provider must provide information related to contracts in an easy to understand language. Products offered should be appropriate to the needs of the customers. The customer’s personal information should be kept confidential, unless they have offered specific consent to the financial service provider or such information is required by law. The customer has a right to hold the financial services provider accountable for the products offered and to have a clear and easy way for grievance redressal.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Consider the following about Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana:
1. It aims to promote financial inclusion by providing each household with a bank account.
2. There is a provision of accident cover.
3. It offers pension schemes for unorganised sector workers.
Which of the above statement is false?
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2 only
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3 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 only
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The government launched the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) on August 28, 2014. 21 PMJDY aims to promote financial inclusion by providing each household with a bank account. The first phase of PMJDY will focus on providing all households with banking facilities with (i) provision of accident cover, (ii) offering pension schemes for unorganised sector workers (like the Swavalamban scheme), and (iii) creation of a Credit Guarantee Fund for defaults in accounts availing the overdraft facility.
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d
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Also in News(Economy)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following about Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana:
1. It aims to promote financial inclusion by providing each household with a bank account.
2. There is a provision of accident cover.
3. It offers pension schemes for unorganised sector workers.
Which of the above statement is false?
##Option_A: 2 only ###Option_B: 3 only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 2 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:
The government launched the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) on August 28, 2014. 21 PMJDY aims to promote financial inclusion by providing each household with a bank account. The first phase of PMJDY will focus on providing all households with banking facilities with (i) provision of accident cover, (ii) offering pension schemes for unorganised sector workers (like the Swavalamban scheme), and (iii) creation of a Credit Guarantee Fund for defaults in accounts availing the overdraft facility.
##Topic:Also in News(Economy)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements with respect to Person of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas citizen of India (OCI): PIO card scheme has been withdrawn and now all PIO cards deemed to be OCI cards. OCI has lifelong visa allowing them to visit India at any time, for any length of time and for any purpose. OCI has the right to acquisition of agricultural or plantation properties. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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It is in news because Government gives nod for Ordinances to amend Citizenship Act, 1955 & Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Also, PIO card scheme has been withdrawn and now all PIO cards deemed to be OCI cards.
The statement 3 is wrong because OCI card holder have also been granted all rights in the economic, financial and education fields in parity with NRIs except, the right to acquisition of agricultural or plantation properties.
OCIs are entitled to a multipurpose, multiple entry, lifelong visa allowing them to visit India at any time, for any length of time and for any purpose.(statement 2)
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b
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Also in News(Polity)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to Person of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas citizen of India (OCI): PIO card scheme has been withdrawn and now all PIO cards deemed to be OCI cards. OCI has lifelong visa allowing them to visit India at any time, for any length of time and for any purpose. OCI has the right to acquisition of agricultural or plantation properties. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:b##Explaination:
It is in news because Government gives nod for Ordinances to amend Citizenship Act, 1955 & Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Also, PIO card scheme has been withdrawn and now all PIO cards deemed to be OCI cards.
The statement 3 is wrong because OCI card holder have also been granted all rights in the economic, financial and education fields in parity with NRIs except, the right to acquisition of agricultural or plantation properties.
OCIs are entitled to a multipurpose, multiple entry, lifelong visa allowing them to visit India at any time, for any length of time and for any purpose.(statement 2)
##Topic:Also in News(Polity)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Which of the following is/are method used to Cleanup oil from an oil spill? Bioremediation Controlled burning Dispersants Dredging Select the correct option from the code given below.
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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It is in news because Bangladesh oil spill disaster threatens wildlife in Sundarbans forest.
Cleanup and recovery from an oil spill is difficult and depends upon many factors, including the type of oil spilled, the temperature of the water (affecting evaporation and biodegradation), and the types of shorelines and beaches involved.
Methods for cleaning up include:
Bioremediation
Controlled burning
Dispersants
Dredging
Skimming
Solidifying
Vacuum and centrifuge
Beach Raking
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d
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Also in News(Misc)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are method used to Cleanup oil from an oil spill? Bioremediation Controlled burning Dispersants Dredging Select the correct option from the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 1, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only##Answer:d##Explaination:
It is in news because Bangladesh oil spill disaster threatens wildlife in Sundarbans forest.
Cleanup and recovery from an oil spill is difficult and depends upon many factors, including the type of oil spilled, the temperature of the water (affecting evaporation and biodegradation), and the types of shorelines and beaches involved.
Methods for cleaning up include:
Bioremediation
Controlled burning
Dispersants
Dredging
Skimming
Solidifying
Vacuum and centrifuge
Beach Raking
##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Which of the following is true about the Finance commission?
1. It defines the financial relations between the centre and the state.
2. It determines factors governing Grants-in Aid to the states.
3. It makes recommendations to president to augment the consolidated fund of state.
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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All the above
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1 and 3 only
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It is in news for 14th Finance Commission submits its report to President Pranab Mukherjee.
Functions of the Finance Commission can be explicitly stated as:
Distribution of net proceeds of taxes between Centre and the States, to be divided as per their respective contributions to the taxes.
Determine factors governing Grants-in Aid to the states and the magnitude of the same.
To make recommendations to president as to the measures needed to augment the Consolidated Fund of a State to supplement the resources of the panchayats and municipalities in the state on the basis of the recommendations made by the Finance Commission of the state.
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c
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committees and Commissions
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is true about the Finance commission?
1. It defines the financial relations between the centre and the state.
2. It determines factors governing Grants-in Aid to the states.
3. It makes recommendations to president to augment the consolidated fund of state.
##Option_A: 1 and 3 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: All the above ##Option_D: 1 and 3 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:
It is in news for 14th Finance Commission submits its report to President Pranab Mukherjee.
Functions of the Finance Commission can be explicitly stated as:
Distribution of net proceeds of taxes between Centre and the States, to be divided as per their respective contributions to the taxes.
Determine factors governing Grants-in Aid to the states and the magnitude of the same.
To make recommendations to president as to the measures needed to augment the Consolidated Fund of a State to supplement the resources of the panchayats and municipalities in the state on the basis of the recommendations made by the Finance Commission of the state.
##Topic:committees and Commissions##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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Which of the following are countries claiming parts in south china sea?
1. Brunei
2. China
3. Taiwan
4. Malaysia
5. Philippines
6. Vietnam.
Which of the above states has dispute settlement problem over South china sea?
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1, 3, 4, 5 only
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1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
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2, 4 , 5 and 6 only
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1, 3, 4, 5 only
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It is in news because China rejects UN mediation to resolve South China Sea dispute with Philippines.
Territorial disputes involve both island and maritime claims among Brunei, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. There are disputes concerning both the Spratly and the Paracel islands, as well as maritime boundaries in the Gulf of Tonkin. Further dispute in the waters near the Indonesian Natuna Islands.
The interests of different nations include:
Acquiring fishing areas around the two archipelagos.
the potential exploitation of suspected crude oil and natural gas.
Strategic control of important shipping lanes.
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d
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Also in News(Misc)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following are countries claiming parts in south china sea?
1. Brunei
2. China
3. Taiwan
4. Malaysia
5. Philippines
6. Vietnam.
Which of the above states has dispute settlement problem over South china sea?
##Option_A: 1, 3, 4, 5 only ###Option_B: 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
##Option_C: 2, 4 , 5 and 6 only ##Option_D: 1, 3, 4, 5 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:
It is in news because China rejects UN mediation to resolve South China Sea dispute with Philippines.
Territorial disputes involve both island and maritime claims among Brunei, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. There are disputes concerning both the Spratly and the Paracel islands, as well as maritime boundaries in the Gulf of Tonkin. Further dispute in the waters near the Indonesian Natuna Islands.
The interests of different nations include:
Acquiring fishing areas around the two archipelagos.
the potential exploitation of suspected crude oil and natural gas.
Strategic control of important shipping lanes.
##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Which of the following is true about KEPLER Mission?
1. To hunt for planets that cross the host stars.
2. To find Earth-size and smaller planets in the habitable zone.
3. To determine the surface of the planet.
4. To measure the surface temperature of the exo-planet.
Select the correct option from the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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It is in news because NASA’s planet hunter spacecraft Kepler discovers ‘Super-Earth’.
The Kepler Mission, NASA Discovery mission is specifically designed to survey our region of the Milky Way galaxy to discover hundreds of Earth-size and smaller planets in or near the habitable zone→ and determine the fraction of the hundreds of billions of stars in our galaxy that might have such planets.
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a
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Also in News(Misc)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is true about KEPLER Mission?
1. To hunt for planets that cross the host stars.
2. To find Earth-size and smaller planets in the habitable zone.
3. To determine the surface of the planet.
4. To measure the surface temperature of the exo-planet.
Select the correct option from the code given below.
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 3 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:
It is in news because NASA’s planet hunter spacecraft Kepler discovers ‘Super-Earth’.
The Kepler Mission, NASA Discovery mission is specifically designed to survey our region of the Milky Way galaxy to discover hundreds of Earth-size and smaller planets in or near the habitable zone→ and determine the fraction of the hundreds of billions of stars in our galaxy that might have such planets.
##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements about Bharat Ratna: It is given in recognition of exceptional service, performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavor. The recommendations for Bharat Ratna are made by the President to the Parliament. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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It is in news because, Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and late educationist Madan Mohan Malviya (posthumously) have been chosen for Bharat Ratna- country’s highest civilian award. Bharat Ratna, the country’s highest civilian award instituted in 1954, is given in recognition of exceptional service, performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavour. Any person without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex is eligible for this award. The recommendations for Bharat Ratna are made by the Prime Minister himself to the President.
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a
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National Unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about Bharat Ratna: It is given in recognition of exceptional service, performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavor. The recommendations for Bharat Ratna are made by the President to the Parliament. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:It is in news because, Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and late educationist Madan Mohan Malviya (posthumously) have been chosen for Bharat Ratna- country’s highest civilian award. Bharat Ratna, the country’s highest civilian award instituted in 1954, is given in recognition of exceptional service, performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavour. Any person without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex is eligible for this award. The recommendations for Bharat Ratna are made by the Prime Minister himself to the President.##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements with respect to Anthrax: Anthrax is a disease caused by virus. People can get anthrax from infected animals, wool, meat, or hides. It spread directly from one infected animal or person to another. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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It is news because the Sepahijala sanctuary near Agartala, a major tourist attraction, was closed to tourists after a rhino died of anthrax. Anthrax os a disease caused by the bacteria Bacillus anthracis and it does not spread directly from one infected animal or person to another but by spores that are transported by clothes or shoes.
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b
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Also in News(Misc)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to Anthrax: Anthrax is a disease caused by virus. People can get anthrax from infected animals, wool, meat, or hides. It spread directly from one infected animal or person to another. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination:It is news because the Sepahijala sanctuary near Agartala, a major tourist attraction, was closed to tourists after a rhino died of anthrax. Anthrax os a disease caused by the bacteria Bacillus anthracis and it does not spread directly from one infected animal or person to another but by spores that are transported by clothes or shoes.##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding National Legal Service Authority (NALSA)?
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It was constituted to provide free Legal Services to the weaker sections of the society.
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It organizes Lok Adalats for settlement of disputes.
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Mentally ill person is entitled to legal services under Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
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It was constituted to provide free Legal Services to the weaker sections of the society.
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It is in news because The Second National Lok Adalat was held across India involving the Supreme Court, 24 high courts, districts courts and taluka-level courts. The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has been constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to provide free Legal Services to the weaker sections of the society and to organize Lok Adalats for amicable settlement of disputes. Section 12 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 prescribes the criteria for giving legal services to the eligible persons. Section 12 of the Act reads as under:- "12.Every person who has to file or defend a case shall be entitled to legal services under this Act if that person is: (a) a member of a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe; (b) a victim of trafficking in human beings or begar as referred to in Article 23 of the Constitution; (c) a woman or a child; (d) a mentally ill or otherwise disabled person; (e) a person under circumstances of undeserved want such as being a victim of a mass disaster, ethnic violence, caste atrocity, flood, drought, earthquake or industrial disaster; Legal Services to Trans-Gender people was taken up as a new project of NALSA. so option d is correct .
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d
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District Courts, Gram Nyayalayas, NALSA etc
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding National Legal Service Authority (NALSA)?##Option_A: It was constituted to provide free Legal Services to the weaker sections of the society.###Option_B: It organizes Lok Adalats for settlement of disputes.##Option_C: Mentally ill person is entitled to legal services under Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.##Option_D: It was constituted to provide free Legal Services to the weaker sections of the society.##Answer:d##Explaination:It is in news because The Second National Lok Adalat was held across India involving the Supreme Court, 24 high courts, districts courts and taluka-level courts. The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has been constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to provide free Legal Services to the weaker sections of the society and to organize Lok Adalats for amicable settlement of disputes. Section 12 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 prescribes the criteria for giving legal services to the eligible persons. Section 12 of the Act reads as under:- "12.Every person who has to file or defend a case shall be entitled to legal services under this Act if that person is: (a) a member of a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe; (b) a victim of trafficking in human beings or begar as referred to in Article 23 of the Constitution; (c) a woman or a child; (d) a mentally ill or otherwise disabled person; (e) a person under circumstances of undeserved want such as being a victim of a mass disaster, ethnic violence, caste atrocity, flood, drought, earthquake or industrial disaster; Legal Services to Trans-Gender people was taken up as a new project of NALSA. so option d is correct .##Topic:District Courts, Gram Nyayalayas, NALSA etc##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements about Agni-IV:
1. It is a surface-to-surface missile.
2. It’s a three-stage missile powered by solid propellant.
3. It can carry a warhead of 1 tonne.
Which of the above is incorrect?
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1 and 3 only
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2 only
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All the above
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1 and 3 only
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It is in news because India successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable strategic ballistic missile Agni-IV.
It is the fourth in the Agni series of missiles which was earlier known as Agni II prime.
Engine: Two stage solid propellant engine
Operational Range: 4000 km
Flight altitude 900 km
Guidance system
Ring Laser Gyro - INS (Inertial Navigation System), optionally augmented by GPS terminal guidance with possible radar scene correlation.
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b
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Also in News(Misc)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements about Agni-IV:
1. It is a surface-to-surface missile.
2. It’s a three-stage missile powered by solid propellant.
3. It can carry a warhead of 1 tonne.
Which of the above is incorrect?
##Option_A: 1 and 3 only ###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: All the above ##Option_D: 1 and 3 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:
It is in news because India successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable strategic ballistic missile Agni-IV.
It is the fourth in the Agni series of missiles which was earlier known as Agni II prime.
Engine: Two stage solid propellant engine
Operational Range: 4000 km
Flight altitude 900 km
Guidance system
Ring Laser Gyro - INS (Inertial Navigation System), optionally augmented by GPS terminal guidance with possible radar scene correlation.
##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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With reference to the "thatheras", which of the statements is/are correct? It is a traditional brass and copper craft of utensil making. It is a community of ethnic and historical identity in Punjab. Thatheras is orally transmitted for generations. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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It is in news because, The traditional brass and copper craft of utensil making among the Thatheras of Jandiala Guru Punjab has got the distinction of being inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, UNESCO, 2014: The craft of the Thatheras of Jandiala Guru constitutes: the traditional techniques of manufacturing brass and copper utensils in Punjab. They are of both Utilitarian and ritualistic value made of copper, brass and kansa. The metals used are recommended by Ayurveda. The crafting process carried out by the very name of the communit 'Thatheras' identical with the name of the element. The skill of the Thatheras that have been orally transmitted for generations upon generations so far.
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d
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Also in News(Misc)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the "thatheras", which of the statements is/are correct? It is a traditional brass and copper craft of utensil making. It is a community of ethnic and historical identity in Punjab. Thatheras is orally transmitted for generations. Select the correct answer using the code given below. ##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:It is in news because, The traditional brass and copper craft of utensil making among the Thatheras of Jandiala Guru Punjab has got the distinction of being inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, UNESCO, 2014: The craft of the Thatheras of Jandiala Guru constitutes: the traditional techniques of manufacturing brass and copper utensils in Punjab. They are of both Utilitarian and ritualistic value made of copper, brass and kansa. The metals used are recommended by Ayurveda. The crafting process carried out by the very name of the communit 'Thatheras' identical with the name of the element. The skill of the Thatheras that have been orally transmitted for generations upon generations so far.##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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In November 2014, Wholesale Price Inflation rate dropped to zero percent. What were the reasons behind it?
1. Raised taxes on fuels so as to make up for the global fall in oil prices.
2. Food inflation was quite low but primary aricles registered a negative growth.
Select using the code given below:
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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WPI consists of primary articles, fuel and manufacturing.
The November WPI hit zero based on negative growth (-0.98 percent) in primary articles, due mainly to the fall in fuel and power (-4.91 percent), with petrol leading the decline by -9.96 percent and diesel by -2.97 percent. Food prices rose by a piffling 0.63 percent. To be sure, the decline would have been sharper, with WPI possibly turning negative in November, if the government had not raised taxes on fuel to reduce its fiscal deficit.
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c
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National Income, Economic Growth and Development,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
In November 2014, Wholesale Price Inflation rate dropped to zero percent. What were the reasons behind it?
1. Raised taxes on fuels so as to make up for the global fall in oil prices.
2. Food inflation was quite low but primary aricles registered a negative growth.
Select using the code given below:
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:c##Explaination:
WPI consists of primary articles, fuel and manufacturing.
The November WPI hit zero based on negative growth (-0.98 percent) in primary articles, due mainly to the fall in fuel and power (-4.91 percent), with petrol leading the decline by -9.96 percent and diesel by -2.97 percent. Food prices rose by a piffling 0.63 percent. To be sure, the decline would have been sharper, with WPI possibly turning negative in November, if the government had not raised taxes on fuel to reduce its fiscal deficit.
##Topic:National Income, Economic Growth and Development,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Which of the following statements are correct regarding Integrated goods and services tax (IGST)?
1. It will be levied on inter-state movement of goods or inter-state trade and commerce.
2. Both Centre and states will share a certain percentage of the total IGST levied.
3. Only the centre would levy and collect IGST.
4. The tax so collected would be divided between the centre and the states on a particular sharing basis.
Select from the code given below:
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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Integrated GST (IGST), is levied on inter-state movement of goods and will replace the Central Sales Tax (CST), currently levied on inter-state sales. According to the Centre’s proposal, IGST, which comprises Central GST and state GST, would be collected by the Centre so that the input credit chain is not disrupted. It will then be transferred to the destination state where the goods are eventually to be consumed.
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a
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GS_Economics_unclassified
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements are correct regarding Integrated goods and services tax (IGST)?
1. It will be levied on inter-state movement of goods or inter-state trade and commerce.
2. Both Centre and states will share a certain percentage of the total IGST levied.
3. Only the centre would levy and collect IGST.
4. The tax so collected would be divided between the centre and the states on a particular sharing basis.
Select from the code given below:
##Option_A: 1, 3 and 4 only ###Option_B: 1, 2 and 4 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1, 3 and 4 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:
Integrated GST (IGST), is levied on inter-state movement of goods and will replace the Central Sales Tax (CST), currently levied on inter-state sales. According to the Centre’s proposal, IGST, which comprises Central GST and state GST, would be collected by the Centre so that the input credit chain is not disrupted. It will then be transferred to the destination state where the goods are eventually to be consumed.
##Topic:GS_Economics_unclassified##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Which of the following factors contributed to the rise of radical politics in congress at the dawn of twentieth century?
1. Increasing westernization implored Indian Leadership.
2. Universities Act of 1904.
3. Recurring famines.
4. Moderates were aliens to masses.
5. Wriitings of R. C. Dutt and Naoroji.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 3, 4 and 5 only
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1, 2, 4 and 5 only
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1, 2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 3, 4 and 5 only
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All are correct.
Increasing westernization resulted in denigration of Indian culture. Nationalist figures such as Swami Vivekanand and Bankim Chandra called for action against this westernization. Extremist leaders of the day were motivated by their call.
Recurring famines were thought to be the result of British economic policy and relief work by govt found to be utterly unsatisfactory.
Curzon's reactionary policies like division of Bengal and Universities Act were also responsible for rise of extremists.
Moderates leaders represented only English educated classes, they were not true representatives of common Indian people.
The writings such as the Economic History of India by R.C. Dutt made the exploitation oriented nature of British rule clear.
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d
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Freedom Struggle : Extremist Phase (1905 – 17)
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following factors contributed to the rise of radical politics in congress at the dawn of twentieth century?
1. Increasing westernization implored Indian Leadership.
2. Universities Act of 1904.
3. Recurring famines.
4. Moderates were aliens to masses.
5. Wriitings of R. C. Dutt and Naoroji.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1, 3, 4 and 5 only ###Option_B: 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
##Option_C: 1, 2, 3 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1, 3, 4 and 5 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:
All are correct.
Increasing westernization resulted in denigration of Indian culture. Nationalist figures such as Swami Vivekanand and Bankim Chandra called for action against this westernization. Extremist leaders of the day were motivated by their call.
Recurring famines were thought to be the result of British economic policy and relief work by govt found to be utterly unsatisfactory.
Curzon's reactionary policies like division of Bengal and Universities Act were also responsible for rise of extremists.
Moderates leaders represented only English educated classes, they were not true representatives of common Indian people.
The writings such as the Economic History of India by R.C. Dutt made the exploitation oriented nature of British rule clear.
##Topic:Freedom Struggle : Extremist Phase (1905 – 17)##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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Consider following statements, with reference to British policy towards Princely states: Curzon adopted a policy of patronage and "intrusive surveillance" regarding Indian states. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms favoured the formation of a Council of Princes. The chamber of princes constituted in 1921, was authorized to issue binding advice to states. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Curzon stretched the interpretation of old treaties to mean that the princes were supposed to work side-by-side with the governor-general in the scheme of Indian Government. The new trend seemed to reduce all states to a single type—uniformly dependent on the British Government and considered as an integral part of Indian political system. Montagu-Chelmsford recommendation formed the nucleus for the formation of Chamber of Princes, formally inaugurated in February, 1921. This was implementation of a policy known as “Policy of Subordinate Union.” The chamber of princes was merely a consultative and advisory body.
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a
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The British Administrative Structure, Reform , Impact and Organization of Government of India
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider following statements, with reference to British policy towards Princely states: Curzon adopted a policy of patronage and "intrusive surveillance" regarding Indian states. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms favoured the formation of a Council of Princes. The chamber of princes constituted in 1921, was authorized to issue binding advice to states. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:a##Explaination:Curzon stretched the interpretation of old treaties to mean that the princes were supposed to work side-by-side with the governor-general in the scheme of Indian Government. The new trend seemed to reduce all states to a single type—uniformly dependent on the British Government and considered as an integral part of Indian political system. Montagu-Chelmsford recommendation formed the nucleus for the formation of Chamber of Princes, formally inaugurated in February, 1921. This was implementation of a policy known as “Policy of Subordinate Union.” The chamber of princes was merely a consultative and advisory body. ##Topic:The British Administrative Structure, Reform , Impact and Organization of Government of India##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements, with reference to Education related development under British rule: The Saddler University Commission recommended a twelve year school course, followed by a three year degree course. Education was a transferred subject under diarchy after Montagu-Chelmsford reforms. Sargeant Plan of Education recommended universal free and compulsory education for children between the ages of 6 and 11. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
The Saddler University Commission (1917-1919) also recommended: inauguration of many new universities, less rigidity in framing regulations for universities, some special recommendation in relation to Calcutta University.
After 1919 reforms, Department of Education was transferred to the control of popular ministers in various provinces. And the Department of Education of Govt of India(central govt) was amalgamated with other departments.
Sargeant Plan of Education recommended universal free and compulsory education for children between the ages of 6 and 11 .
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d
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Development of Education
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements, with reference to Education related development under British rule: The Saddler University Commission recommended a twelve year school course, followed by a three year degree course. Education was a transferred subject under diarchy after Montagu-Chelmsford reforms. Sargeant Plan of Education recommended universal free and compulsory education for children between the ages of 6 and 11. Which of the above statements is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
The Saddler University Commission (1917-1919) also recommended: inauguration of many new universities, less rigidity in framing regulations for universities, some special recommendation in relation to Calcutta University.
After 1919 reforms, Department of Education was transferred to the control of popular ministers in various provinces. And the Department of Education of Govt of India(central govt) was amalgamated with other departments.
Sargeant Plan of Education recommended universal free and compulsory education for children between the ages of 6 and 11 .
##Topic:Development of Education##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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Consider following statements about Dr. Ambedkar: He was in favour of separate electorate for the Depressed Classes. He signed Poona Pact with Gandhiji which provided for separate electorate for the Depressed Classes. Ambedkar opposed partition of India along religious lines. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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Dr. Ambedkar thought that separate electorate might help in empowerment of lower classes. But according to Gandhiji, this might have created a permanent chasm between upper classes and lower classes. So Gandhiji opposed this idea of separate electorate and in opposition of the communal award he started fast unto death which forced Ambedkar to sign Poona Pact with him and let go his demand of separate electorate , paving way for unstead , reservation of seats for the Depressed Classes in general constituencies. Hence, 1st statement is correct and 2nd statement is incorrect. Dr. Ambedkar was not opposed to partition. Ambedkar, in his treatise Thoughts on Pakistan (1941), held that a Pakistan with peaceful transfer of population is desirable for a strong India with national feeling. Hence, 3rd statement is incorrect.
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b
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GS_History_unclassified
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider following statements about Dr. Ambedkar: He was in favour of separate electorate for the Depressed Classes. He signed Poona Pact with Gandhiji which provided for separate electorate for the Depressed Classes. Ambedkar opposed partition of India along religious lines. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 1 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Dr. Ambedkar thought that separate electorate might help in empowerment of lower classes. But according to Gandhiji, this might have created a permanent chasm between upper classes and lower classes. So Gandhiji opposed this idea of separate electorate and in opposition of the communal award he started fast unto death which forced Ambedkar to sign Poona Pact with him and let go his demand of separate electorate , paving way for unstead , reservation of seats for the Depressed Classes in general constituencies. Hence, 1st statement is correct and 2nd statement is incorrect. Dr. Ambedkar was not opposed to partition. Ambedkar, in his treatise Thoughts on Pakistan (1941), held that a Pakistan with peaceful transfer of population is desirable for a strong India with national feeling. Hence, 3rd statement is incorrect.##Topic:GS_History_unclassified##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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Consider following statements about the Home Rule movement: Home Rule movement was organized under the auspices of Congress. The objective of this movement was to obtain self rule under the British rule in constitutional way. Montagu Declaration in 1917 was one of the factors which weakened the movement. It created the environment to undo the Surat Split. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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1, 2 and 3 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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The Home leagues functioned independently as Congress could not adopt a radical program as that. Therefore statement 1 is wrong.
The objective of this movement was to obtain self rule under the British rule in constitutional way.
Montagu Declaration in 1917 satisfied the moderates and in the spirit of declaration Mrs. Annie Besant was also released from jail, which pacified the people and movement weakened.
The movement made the Annie Besant and Tilak, the most popular leaders of the day and both favoured the reunification of congress. This act of unifying Congress became easy due to the popularity of both the leaders.
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b
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Swadeshi Movement, Home Rule Movement etc.
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider following statements about the Home Rule movement: Home Rule movement was organized under the auspices of Congress. The objective of this movement was to obtain self rule under the British rule in constitutional way. Montagu Declaration in 1917 was one of the factors which weakened the movement. It created the environment to undo the Surat Split. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only##Answer:b##Explaination:
The Home leagues functioned independently as Congress could not adopt a radical program as that. Therefore statement 1 is wrong.
The objective of this movement was to obtain self rule under the British rule in constitutional way.
Montagu Declaration in 1917 satisfied the moderates and in the spirit of declaration Mrs. Annie Besant was also released from jail, which pacified the people and movement weakened.
The movement made the Annie Besant and Tilak, the most popular leaders of the day and both favoured the reunification of congress. This act of unifying Congress became easy due to the popularity of both the leaders.
##Topic:Swadeshi Movement, Home Rule Movement etc.##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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With reference to revolutionary terrorist movements in first two decades of twentieth century in the Indian Struggle, consider following statements:
1. They were the result of disappointment with the mainstream leadership of the day.
2. Many were eager to acquire foreign help in their pursuit to make India free from British Rule.
3. They also derived their inspiration from the teachings of Vivekananda and Bankim Chandra.
4. They adopted the goal of complete independence long before Congress did.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are true?
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1, 2 and 3 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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Statement 1 is true as the moderates leaders of the congress failed utterly to get any of their demand accepted by British and their policies were repulsive for youths and extremist also failed give the direction to youths.
Many of the revolutionaries and organizations tried to secure foreign aid against British and many operated from foreign territory, Gadar movement being the prime example.
At the end of 19 th century, Vivekananda revived the confidence of Indian youth and they were made aware of the humiliation India was suffering under British rule.
Revolutionaries, from the very beginning wanted to throw the British out of the India. On the other hand Congress adopted the goal of complete independence only in 1929.
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d
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Revolutionary movement
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to revolutionary terrorist movements in first two decades of twentieth century in the Indian Struggle, consider following statements:
1. They were the result of disappointment with the mainstream leadership of the day.
2. Many were eager to acquire foreign help in their pursuit to make India free from British Rule.
3. They also derived their inspiration from the teachings of Vivekananda and Bankim Chandra.
4. They adopted the goal of complete independence long before Congress did.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are true?
##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only ###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only
##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:
Statement 1 is true as the moderates leaders of the congress failed utterly to get any of their demand accepted by British and their policies were repulsive for youths and extremist also failed give the direction to youths.
Many of the revolutionaries and organizations tried to secure foreign aid against British and many operated from foreign territory, Gadar movement being the prime example.
At the end of 19 th century, Vivekananda revived the confidence of Indian youth and they were made aware of the humiliation India was suffering under British rule.
Revolutionaries, from the very beginning wanted to throw the British out of the India. On the other hand Congress adopted the goal of complete independence only in 1929.
##Topic:Revolutionary movement##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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After the termination of Non-cooperation Movement, a new wave of revolutionary movement gathered momentum. Consider following statements about this new wave of Revolutionary Terrorism: Ideologically this new wave had some socialistic content in it and was inspired by Russian revolution. This new wave was the result of the disenchantment with Gandhian methods. Women took no part in it as the violence repulsed them. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are true?
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1 only
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2 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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The second wave of revolutionary terrorism started after Gandhi stopped his non-cooperation movement. This forced youths to other ways to achieve freedom. Ideologically most of the revolutionaries in this new wave were inspired by Russian revolution based on socialistic ideas. Women also participated in some revolutionary activities. As evident from Chittagong Armory Raid violence could not repulse women.
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d
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Revolutionary movement
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:After the termination of Non-cooperation Movement, a new wave of revolutionary movement gathered momentum. Consider following statements about this new wave of Revolutionary Terrorism: Ideologically this new wave had some socialistic content in it and was inspired by Russian revolution. This new wave was the result of the disenchantment with Gandhian methods. Women took no part in it as the violence repulsed them. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are true?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:The second wave of revolutionary terrorism started after Gandhi stopped his non-cooperation movement. This forced youths to other ways to achieve freedom. Ideologically most of the revolutionaries in this new wave were inspired by Russian revolution based on socialistic ideas. Women also participated in some revolutionary activities. As evident from Chittagong Armory Raid violence could not repulse women.##Topic:Revolutionary movement##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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Gandhi exhorted Indian people to practice 5 virtues during the post non-cooperation phase, which were to be achieved by non-violent methods. Which of the following was/were among them? Spinning Boycott of foreign goods Sobriety (non-consumption of alcohol or opium) Hindu-Muslim amity Equality for women Choose the correct answer from the code given below.
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1, 2, 4 and 5
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3, 4 and 5
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1, 2 and 3
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1, 2, 4 and 5
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Gandhi recommended: Spinning Removal of untouchability Sobriety (non-consumption of alcohol or opium) Hindu-Muslim amity Equality for women He used to explain his program for strengthening India by counting these five virtues on the five fingers of his hand.
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d
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Non- Cooperation, Civil Disobedience and Quit India Movement
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Gandhi exhorted Indian people to practice 5 virtues during the post non-cooperation phase, which were to be achieved by non-violent methods. Which of the following was/were among them? Spinning Boycott of foreign goods Sobriety (non-consumption of alcohol or opium) Hindu-Muslim amity Equality for women Choose the correct answer from the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2, 4 and 5###Option_B: 3, 4 and 5##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3##Option_D: 1, 2, 4 and 5##Answer:d##Explaination:Gandhi recommended: Spinning Removal of untouchability Sobriety (non-consumption of alcohol or opium) Hindu-Muslim amity Equality for women He used to explain his program for strengthening India by counting these five virtues on the five fingers of his hand.##Topic:Non- Cooperation, Civil Disobedience and Quit India Movement##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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Consider following statements about the Swarajists:
1. Swarajists participated in the elections held up in the follow up of Councils of India Act, 1919.
2. Gandhiji was approved of Swarajist strategy of council entry.
3. Actions of Swaraj party highlighted the hollowness of recent constitutional reforms.
4. Swarajisits were disapproved of Gandhiji's leadership.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are true?
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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Statement 1 is correct.
Gandhiji, although, was convinced of the patriotism, integrity and intentions of Swarajists, but he considered the strategy of entering councils politically wrong.
Swarajists defeated many govt bills on the floor of house but still govt promulgated ordinance to have its way. This highlighted the ineffectiveness of the 1919 Montegu-Chelmsford reform in gradually empowering Indians to govern themselves.
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a
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Non- Cooperation, Civil Disobedience and Quit India Movement
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider following statements about the Swarajists:
1. Swarajists participated in the elections held up in the follow up of Councils of India Act, 1919.
2. Gandhiji was approved of Swarajist strategy of council entry.
3. Actions of Swaraj party highlighted the hollowness of recent constitutional reforms.
4. Swarajisits were disapproved of Gandhiji's leadership.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are true?
##Option_A: 1 and 3 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 3 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:
Statement 1 is correct.
Gandhiji, although, was convinced of the patriotism, integrity and intentions of Swarajists, but he considered the strategy of entering councils politically wrong.
Swarajists defeated many govt bills on the floor of house but still govt promulgated ordinance to have its way. This highlighted the ineffectiveness of the 1919 Montegu-Chelmsford reform in gradually empowering Indians to govern themselves.
##Topic:Non- Cooperation, Civil Disobedience and Quit India Movement##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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Consider following statements with reference to Congress Socialist Party formed in 1934: It was not a separate organistation but a separate wing, working within the Congress. It favoured Socialist agenda above the National movement. It succeeded in making Congress adopt a socialist economic policy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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CSP was not a rival political organisation but was launcehd "to work within the Congress, to strengthen it, to mould and shape its policies". CSP preferred unity in national movement before its socialist inclination. It wanted to gradually persuade Congress to adopt a socialist vision of independent India. And effects of its effort were visible in economic program adopted at Faizpur session and in constitution of Planning Committee under chairmanship of JL Nehru.
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a
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Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47)
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider following statements with reference to Congress Socialist Party formed in 1934: It was not a separate organistation but a separate wing, working within the Congress. It favoured Socialist agenda above the National movement. It succeeded in making Congress adopt a socialist economic policy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 3 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 only ##Option_D: 1 and 3 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:CSP was not a rival political organisation but was launcehd "to work within the Congress, to strengthen it, to mould and shape its policies". CSP preferred unity in national movement before its socialist inclination. It wanted to gradually persuade Congress to adopt a socialist vision of independent India. And effects of its effort were visible in economic program adopted at Faizpur session and in constitution of Planning Committee under chairmanship of JL Nehru.##Topic:Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47)##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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Consider following statements about Meerut Conspiracy Case: It occurred during the tenure of Lord Irwin as viceroy. It is related to arrest and unfair trials of principal leaders of working class movement. It drew international attention and arrested leaders got support in Britain. Rightist in India were apathetic to these arrests and trials. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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1, 2 and 3 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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Labour party in England described this trial as a Judicial Scandal. Even president Roosevelt, H.G. wells, Einstein etc. made sympathetic comments.
Rightists in India came together with leftist in this hour of crisis and formed a broad based Central Defence Committee to defend the case.
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a
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Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47)
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider following statements about Meerut Conspiracy Case: It occurred during the tenure of Lord Irwin as viceroy. It is related to arrest and unfair trials of principal leaders of working class movement. It drew international attention and arrested leaders got support in Britain. Rightist in India were apathetic to these arrests and trials. Which of the statements given above are correct?##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only##Answer:a##Explaination:
Labour party in England described this trial as a Judicial Scandal. Even president Roosevelt, H.G. wells, Einstein etc. made sympathetic comments.
Rightists in India came together with leftist in this hour of crisis and formed a broad based Central Defence Committee to defend the case.
##Topic:Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47)##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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Consider following statements with reference to peasants movements related to Gandhiji: Champaran movement was chiefly directed against Government. Khaira (Kheda) Satyagrah intended to claim the relaxation in revenue payment on account of drought and crop failure. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both
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1 only
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Champaran Satyagrah was directed mainly against the European indigo planters.
Kheda Satyagrah was directed chiefly against govt due to its failure to implement the provisions of Famine code which mandated remission of land revenue if the crop yield was less than 25% of then normal.
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b
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Gandhi – Advent and Achievement
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider following statements with reference to peasants movements related to Gandhiji: Champaran movement was chiefly directed against Government. Khaira (Kheda) Satyagrah intended to claim the relaxation in revenue payment on account of drought and crop failure. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:
Champaran Satyagrah was directed mainly against the European indigo planters.
Kheda Satyagrah was directed chiefly against govt due to its failure to implement the provisions of Famine code which mandated remission of land revenue if the crop yield was less than 25% of then normal.
##Topic:Gandhi – Advent and Achievement##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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The Bengal Famine of 1942-43 exposed the futility of British Famine Policy. Which of the following statements is/are true about this famine? 1. The normal import of rice from Burma stopped and this aggravated the famine condition. 2. Root cause of famine lay in a series of crop failures that Bengal experienced from 1938. 3. Government declared it a famine as soon as it became aware of conditions. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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The Second World War caused the stoppage of rice import from Burma.
The govt delayed the declaration of famine in backdrop of unfortunate war propaganda policy of “No Shortage”. This hindered the relief measures.
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c
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Economic Impact of British Rule
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Bengal Famine of 1942-43 exposed the futility of British Famine Policy. Which of the following statements is/are true about this famine? 1. The normal import of rice from Burma stopped and this aggravated the famine condition. 2. Root cause of famine lay in a series of crop failures that Bengal experienced from 1938. 3. Government declared it a famine as soon as it became aware of conditions. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:1 and 3 only ###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:1 and 2 only ##Option_D:1 and 3 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:
The Second World War caused the stoppage of rice import from Burma.
The govt delayed the declaration of famine in backdrop of unfortunate war propaganda policy of “No Shortage”. This hindered the relief measures.
##Topic:Economic Impact of British Rule##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements about Local Self Government: It was a transferred subject under the Government of India Act, 1919. Simon Commission suggested giving more autonomy to local governments. The Government of India Act, 1935 gave further impetus to the development of local institutions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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Local Self Government was a transferred subject under the Government of India Act, 1919 under the popular ministerial control.
Simon Commission suggested the retrograde step of increasing control of provincial govt over local governments in the interest of greater efficiency.
The Government of India Act, 1935 gave further impetus to the development of local institutions because now the popular ministries controlled finance which was not the case under the Government of India Act, 1919.
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a
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Local Urban government
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about Local Self Government: It was a transferred subject under the Government of India Act, 1919. Simon Commission suggested giving more autonomy to local governments. The Government of India Act, 1935 gave further impetus to the development of local institutions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:a##Explaination:
Local Self Government was a transferred subject under the Government of India Act, 1919 under the popular ministerial control.
Simon Commission suggested the retrograde step of increasing control of provincial govt over local governments in the interest of greater efficiency.
The Government of India Act, 1935 gave further impetus to the development of local institutions because now the popular ministries controlled finance which was not the case under the Government of India Act, 1919.
##Topic:Local Urban government##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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Which of the following were the salient features of 1909 Morley-Minto reforms? It brought non-official members to majority in Central Legislative Assembly. It also provided for non-official majority in Provinces. Now the members were given right of discussion and ask supplementary questions. Select the correct answer from code given below.
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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After 1909 reforms, the Central Legislature had 69 members in total, of which 37 were to be official members; hence statement 1 is incorrect. However the Act provided for non-official majority only in provinces. Although the members were empowered to have discussion and ask supplementary questions but they were not allowed to vote on budget.
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b
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The British Administrative Structure, Reform , Impact and Organization of Government of India
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following were the salient features of 1909 Morley-Minto reforms? It brought non-official members to majority in Central Legislative Assembly. It also provided for non-official majority in Provinces. Now the members were given right of discussion and ask supplementary questions. Select the correct answer from code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 3 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 only ##Option_D: 1 and 3 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:After 1909 reforms, the Central Legislature had 69 members in total, of which 37 were to be official members; hence statement 1 is incorrect. However the Act provided for non-official majority only in provinces. Although the members were empowered to have discussion and ask supplementary questions but they were not allowed to vote on budget.##Topic:The British Administrative Structure, Reform , Impact and Organization of Government of India##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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With reference to Simon Commission, consider the following statements: The provision of this kind of Commission was part of the 1919 reforms. The haste in appointment of such commission was due to internal politics of England. It only consisted of the members of British Parliament and absence of any Indian was a main reason of its opposition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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Montagu-Chelmsford reforms, 1919 provided for a commission to enquire into the working of the system of the govt. after 10 years of these reforms. But the Simon Commission was constituted 2 years before such a Commission was due. It was due to the fact that the conservative govt in England felt sure of its defeat in next General Election in England and it didn't want to leave the appointment of such a commission to successor govt.
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d
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Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47)
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Simon Commission, consider the following statements: The provision of this kind of Commission was part of the 1919 reforms. The haste in appointment of such commission was due to internal politics of England. It only consisted of the members of British Parliament and absence of any Indian was a main reason of its opposition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Montagu-Chelmsford reforms, 1919 provided for a commission to enquire into the working of the system of the govt. after 10 years of these reforms. But the Simon Commission was constituted 2 years before such a Commission was due. It was due to the fact that the conservative govt in England felt sure of its defeat in next General Election in England and it didn't want to leave the appointment of such a commission to successor govt.##Topic:Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47)##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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With reference to Municipal Bonds or MUNI Bonds, consider the following statements:
1. Urban local bodies will raise funds from public investors, pension funds as well as private investors for infrastructure building exercise.
2. The Securities and Exchange Board of India, the securities regulator, will set the rules and regulations for MUNI Bonds.
3. The Constitution of India empowers the ULBs to mobilise resources independent of the state governments for the provision, operation and maintenance of specified urban services.
Which of these statements is correct?
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) proposed a new set of norms for listing and trading of municipal bonds on stock exchanges (Muni Bonds) to help in the Government’s ‘smart cities’ programme. Municipal bonds would add to instruments where provident funds, pension funds and insurance companies can put in their money.
The regulator will allow municipal bodies to issue in the public markets only under the revenue bond format, where a specific cash flow is assigned to the bonds.
For private placements, issuers can offer revenue bonds or general obligation bonds, which do not need to be tied to specific cash flows.
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a
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Fiscal Development & Public Finance,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to Municipal Bonds or MUNI Bonds, consider the following statements:
1. Urban local bodies will raise funds from public investors, pension funds as well as private investors for infrastructure building exercise.
2. The Securities and Exchange Board of India, the securities regulator, will set the rules and regulations for MUNI Bonds.
3. The Constitution of India empowers the ULBs to mobilise resources independent of the state governments for the provision, operation and maintenance of specified urban services.
Which of these statements is correct?
##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3
###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3
##Answer:a##Explaination:
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) proposed a new set of norms for listing and trading of municipal bonds on stock exchanges (Muni Bonds) to help in the Government’s ‘smart cities’ programme. Municipal bonds would add to instruments where provident funds, pension funds and insurance companies can put in their money.
The regulator will allow municipal bodies to issue in the public markets only under the revenue bond format, where a specific cash flow is assigned to the bonds.
For private placements, issuers can offer revenue bonds or general obligation bonds, which do not need to be tied to specific cash flows.
##Topic:Fiscal Development & Public Finance,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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What were the reasons behind the sudden change in Congress" posture and launch of Quit India Movement? Failure of Cripps Mission. The manner in which British withdrew from South-East Asia. Famine conditions in Bengal and the Government"s apathetic attitude to the situation. Select the correct option using the codes given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Failure of Cripps mission proved that the British Govt was not interested in giving India meaningful self govt.
In the wake of Japanese aggression, the British in South-East Asia left the local people at the mercy of Japanese troops and rescued only Englishmen. This behavior worried the Indian public.
There were shortage of essential items in Bengal, Orrisa and Assam and British Government was apathetic towards the situation.
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d
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Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47)
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What were the reasons behind the sudden change in Congress" posture and launch of Quit India Movement? Failure of Cripps Mission. The manner in which British withdrew from South-East Asia. Famine conditions in Bengal and the Government"s apathetic attitude to the situation. Select the correct option using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:
Failure of Cripps mission proved that the British Govt was not interested in giving India meaningful self govt.
In the wake of Japanese aggression, the British in South-East Asia left the local people at the mercy of Japanese troops and rescued only Englishmen. This behavior worried the Indian public.
There were shortage of essential items in Bengal, Orrisa and Assam and British Government was apathetic towards the situation.
##Topic:Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47)##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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Arrange the following events chronologically:
1. The August Offer. 2. The Cripps Mission. 3. Quit India Resolution. 4. Individual satyagraha.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1-4-2-3
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2-1-3-4
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1-2-3-4
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1-4-2-3
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nan
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a
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British Response and Negotiations
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Arrange the following events chronologically:
1. The August Offer. 2. The Cripps Mission. 3. Quit India Resolution. 4. Individual satyagraha.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:##Option_A:1-4-2-3###Option_B:2-1-3-4##Option_C:1-2-3-4##Option_D:1-4-2-3##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:British Response and Negotiations##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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Which of the following is not a fundamental duty under Article 51 A of the Indian constitution ?
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To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so
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To strive towards excellence in spheres of individuals and collective activity
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To promote international peace and security
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To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so
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nan
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c
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Directive Principles
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is not a fundamental duty under Article 51 A of the Indian constitution ?##Option_A:To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so###Option_B:To strive towards excellence in spheres of individuals and collective activity##Option_C:To promote international peace and security##Option_D:To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:Directive Principles ##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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Cabinet Mission rejected the demand for Pakistan on which of the following grounds? It would not solve the problem of communal minorities. It would be injurious to disintegrate the transportation as also the postal and telegraph system of India. To divide the armed forces of India would entail the gravest dangers. Princely States would find it difficult to join one or other Union. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 3 and 4 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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Contrary to Wavell Plan, with the rejection of demand for Pakistan Cabinet Mission made it clear that minority cannot be allowed to place a veto on the advance of the majority. All the statements mentioned are correct
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d
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British Response and Negotiations
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Cabinet Mission rejected the demand for Pakistan on which of the following grounds? It would not solve the problem of communal minorities. It would be injurious to disintegrate the transportation as also the postal and telegraph system of India. To divide the armed forces of India would entail the gravest dangers. Princely States would find it difficult to join one or other Union. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 3 and 4 only###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 only##Option_D: 1, 3 and 4 only##Answer:d##Explaination:
Contrary to Wavell Plan, with the rejection of demand for Pakistan Cabinet Mission made it clear that minority cannot be allowed to place a veto on the advance of the majority. All the statements mentioned are correct
##Topic:British Response and Negotiations##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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With regard to the peasants movements on the eve of Indian Independence, consider the following statements: During Tebhaga struggle in Bengal, the share-croppers of Bengal asserted that they would no longer pay any share of crop to the jotedars. During Telangana movement, the Communist party played an important role in organizing peasants against the oppressive Nizam rule. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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1st statement is incorrect - In Tebhaga struggle in Bengal in 1946, share-croppers of Bengal asserted that they would no longer pay half share of crop to the jotedars but only one-third.
2nd statement is correct - In Telangana, the Communist Party helped in the local struggles against wartime extractions, abuse of rationing, excessive rent and forced labor.
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b
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GS_History_unclassified
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With regard to the peasants movements on the eve of Indian Independence, consider the following statements: During Tebhaga struggle in Bengal, the share-croppers of Bengal asserted that they would no longer pay any share of crop to the jotedars. During Telangana movement, the Communist party played an important role in organizing peasants against the oppressive Nizam rule. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:
1st statement is incorrect - In Tebhaga struggle in Bengal in 1946, share-croppers of Bengal asserted that they would no longer pay half share of crop to the jotedars but only one-third.
2nd statement is correct - In Telangana, the Communist Party helped in the local struggles against wartime extractions, abuse of rationing, excessive rent and forced labor.
##Topic:GS_History_unclassified##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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With reference to WTO"s Agreement On Agriculture (AOA), which of the following statements is/are correct? Blue Box Subsidies cause minimal trade distortion, therefore subject to production limits only. " De Minimis" provisions prescribed for the Amber Box Subsidies under AOA, applies only to the developing countries. Green Box Subsidies are permitted without limits as they cause minimal or no trade distortion. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 3 only
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2 only
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3 only
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1 and 3 only
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Blue Box Subsidies are Amber Box types of support, but with constraints on production or other conditions designed to reduce the distortion. Currently they are not limited. Hence, 1 st Statement is incorrect. Amber Box Subsidies are all domestic support measures considered to distort production and trade. Amber Box Subsidies subject to "De Minimis" rules under which minimal supports are allowed (5% of agricultural production for developed countries, 10% for developing countries). Hence, 2 nd Statement is incorrect. Green Box Subsidies are domestic support for agriculture that is allowed without limits because it does not distort trade, or at most causes minimal distortion. Hence, 3 rd Statement is correct.
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c
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India and IMF, WTO , WIPO
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Commerce & Accountancy
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to WTO"s Agreement On Agriculture (AOA), which of the following statements is/are correct? Blue Box Subsidies cause minimal trade distortion, therefore subject to production limits only. " De Minimis" provisions prescribed for the Amber Box Subsidies under AOA, applies only to the developing countries. Green Box Subsidies are permitted without limits as they cause minimal or no trade distortion. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Blue Box Subsidies are Amber Box types of support, but with constraints on production or other conditions designed to reduce the distortion. Currently they are not limited. Hence, 1 st Statement is incorrect. Amber Box Subsidies are all domestic support measures considered to distort production and trade. Amber Box Subsidies subject to "De Minimis" rules under which minimal supports are allowed (5% of agricultural production for developed countries, 10% for developing countries). Hence, 2 nd Statement is incorrect. Green Box Subsidies are domestic support for agriculture that is allowed without limits because it does not distort trade, or at most causes minimal distortion. Hence, 3 rd Statement is correct.##Topic:India and IMF, WTO , WIPO##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:c
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If A is a non-cooperative borrower, what does it imply?
(a) A is a company, including its promotors and independent directors, which defaults timely repayment of dues to its lenders.
(b) A is a person responsible for the management of the affairs of the business enterprise, which defaults timely repayment of dues to its lenders.
(c) A is a company or a person who has been designated a defaulter by his concerned bank, if he wilfully defaulted on atleast 3 occasions.
(d)
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and
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nan
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A is a company or a person who has been designated a defaulter by his concerned bank, if he wilfully defaulted on atleast 3 occasions.
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and
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A non-cooperative borrower in case of a company will include, besides the company, its promoters and directors (excluding independent directors). In case of business enterprises, non-cooperative borrowers would include persons, who are responsible for the management of the affairs of the business enterprise.
Non-cooperative borrower is designated so by a committee set up by the concerned bank. It does not depend on the no. of defaults.
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b
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Financial Intermediation & Markets ,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
If A is a non-cooperative borrower, what does it imply?
(a) A is a company, including its promotors and independent directors, which defaults timely repayment of dues to its lenders.
(b) A is a person responsible for the management of the affairs of the business enterprise, which defaults timely repayment of dues to its lenders.
(c) A is a company or a person who has been designated a defaulter by his concerned bank, if he wilfully defaulted on atleast 3 occasions.
(d) ##Option_A: and ###Option_B:nan##Option_C: A is a company or a person who has been designated a defaulter by his concerned bank, if he wilfully defaulted on atleast 3 occasions.
##Option_D: and ##Answer:b##Explaination:
A non-cooperative borrower in case of a company will include, besides the company, its promoters and directors (excluding independent directors). In case of business enterprises, non-cooperative borrowers would include persons, who are responsible for the management of the affairs of the business enterprise.
Non-cooperative borrower is designated so by a committee set up by the concerned bank. It does not depend on the no. of defaults.
##Topic:Financial Intermediation & Markets ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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With reference to the recently developed India"s first indigenous Rotavac vaccine, consider the following statements: It is developed to combat diarrhoeal deaths . It is developed by Bharat Biotech ltd. in collaboration with CSIR"s Central Drug Research Institute. It is administered sub-cutaneously as well as orally. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?
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1 only
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2 only
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3 only
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1 only
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Rotavac is developed indigenously using indigenous strain by Bharat Biotech Ltd., Hyderabad and Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.
Regarding the gastroenteritis, commonly known as diarrhoea infection , children are more susceptible to infection due to weak immune system, it rarely infects adults. Generally, it is not fatal in case of adults.
It is administered three times orally at 4 weeks interval, not through injection i.e. sub-cutaneous.
Hence , only 3rd Statement is incorrect, rest all are correct.
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c
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Events.National
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the recently developed India"s first indigenous Rotavac vaccine, consider the following statements: It is developed to combat diarrhoeal deaths . It is developed by Bharat Biotech ltd. in collaboration with CSIR"s Central Drug Research Institute. It is administered sub-cutaneously as well as orally. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:
Rotavac is developed indigenously using indigenous strain by Bharat Biotech Ltd., Hyderabad and Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.
Regarding the gastroenteritis, commonly known as diarrhoea infection , children are more susceptible to infection due to weak immune system, it rarely infects adults. Generally, it is not fatal in case of adults.
It is administered three times orally at 4 weeks interval, not through injection i.e. sub-cutaneous.
Hence , only 3rd Statement is incorrect, rest all are correct.
##Topic:Events.National##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements regarding Payment Banks proposed by Reserve Bank of India (RBI):
1. Payments Banks expected to further financial inclusion by providing small savings accounts and payments/remittance services to migrant labour workforce, low income households and small businesses.
2. The payments bank will be required to use the words “Payments Bank” in its name in order to differentiate it from other banks as they are prohibited from lending money.
3. In order to be eligible to promote payments banks, a promoter should have a sound track record of professional experience or running their businesses for at least five years.
4. The foreign shareholding in the payments bank is prohibited under the guidelines by the RBI.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
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1, 2 and 4
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 4
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Payments banks will be to further financial inclusion by providing (i) small savings accounts and (ii) payments / remittance services to migrant labour workforce, low income households, small businesses, other unorganised sector entities and other users, by enabling high volume-low value transactions in deposits and payments/remittance services in a secured technology-driven environment.
The payments bank will be required to use the words “Payments Bank” in its name in order to differentiate it from other banks. The payments bank cannot undertake lending activities.
The foreign shareholding in the payments bank would be as per the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy for private sector banks as amended from time to time.
Promoter/promoter groups should be ‘fit and proper’ with a sound track record of professional experience or running their businesses for at least a period of five years in order to be eligible to promote payments banks.
So first three statements are correct and fourth is wrong so option C
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c
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Financial Intermediation & Markets ,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding Payment Banks proposed by Reserve Bank of India (RBI):
1. Payments Banks expected to further financial inclusion by providing small savings accounts and payments/remittance services to migrant labour workforce, low income households and small businesses.
2. The payments bank will be required to use the words “Payments Bank” in its name in order to differentiate it from other banks as they are prohibited from lending money.
3. In order to be eligible to promote payments banks, a promoter should have a sound track record of professional experience or running their businesses for at least five years.
4. The foreign shareholding in the payments bank is prohibited under the guidelines by the RBI.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1, 2 and 4 ###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only
##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 4 ##Answer:c##Explaination:
Payments banks will be to further financial inclusion by providing (i) small savings accounts and (ii) payments / remittance services to migrant labour workforce, low income households, small businesses, other unorganised sector entities and other users, by enabling high volume-low value transactions in deposits and payments/remittance services in a secured technology-driven environment.
The payments bank will be required to use the words “Payments Bank” in its name in order to differentiate it from other banks. The payments bank cannot undertake lending activities.
The foreign shareholding in the payments bank would be as per the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy for private sector banks as amended from time to time.
Promoter/promoter groups should be ‘fit and proper’ with a sound track record of professional experience or running their businesses for at least a period of five years in order to be eligible to promote payments banks.
So first three statements are correct and fourth is wrong so option C
##Topic:Financial Intermediation & Markets ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements with reference to the land reforms in India :
Among the various measures, cooperative farming constitutes a part of land reforms.
Land reforms had great positive socio-economic impact especially on the agricultural laborers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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For achieving the objectives the government undertook three major steps, one of which was reorganization of agriculture. Reorganization of agriculture constituted many parts, one of which was cooperative farming. Hence, 1st statement is correct.
However, the whole process of land reforms had negligible socio-economic positive impact, because it could not be implemented properly. Hence, 2nd statement is incorrect .
|
a
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Agriculture
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with reference to the land reforms in India :
Among the various measures, cooperative farming constitutes a part of land reforms.
Land reforms had great positive socio-economic impact especially on the agricultural laborers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:a##Explaination:
For achieving the objectives the government undertook three major steps, one of which was reorganization of agriculture. Reorganization of agriculture constituted many parts, one of which was cooperative farming. Hence, 1st statement is correct.
However, the whole process of land reforms had negligible socio-economic positive impact, because it could not be implemented properly. Hence, 2nd statement is incorrect .
##Topic:Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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With regard to the Balance of Payment (BoP) of a country, consider the following statements: The BoP is a statistical statement that comprises transactions between residents and non-residents during a period. In the compilation of BoP determination of the residence of economic entities is necessary instead of nationality. Which of the above given statement(s) is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
|
1 only
|
A statement that summarizes an economy's transactions with the rest of the world for a specified time period is BoP . The balance of payments encompasses all transactions between a country's residents and its non-residents involving goods, services and income; financial claims on and liabilities to the rest of the world; and transfers such as gifts. The Balance of Payments (BoP) is a statistical statement that summarises economic transactions between residents and non-residents during a specific time period. The concept of "residence" is central to BoP compilation as it is a statistical statement showing all economic transactions between residents of one economy and those of the rest of the world (non-residents). In compiling BoP, it is, therefore, necessary to determine the economic entities which are residents of an economy and those which are non-residents.
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c
|
BOP & International Trade ,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With regard to the Balance of Payment (BoP) of a country, consider the following statements: The BoP is a statistical statement that comprises transactions between residents and non-residents during a period. In the compilation of BoP determination of the residence of economic entities is necessary instead of nationality. Which of the above given statement(s) is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:A statement that summarizes an economy's transactions with the rest of the world for a specified time period is BoP . The balance of payments encompasses all transactions between a country's residents and its non-residents involving goods, services and income; financial claims on and liabilities to the rest of the world; and transfers such as gifts. The Balance of Payments (BoP) is a statistical statement that summarises economic transactions between residents and non-residents during a specific time period. The concept of "residence" is central to BoP compilation as it is a statistical statement showing all economic transactions between residents of one economy and those of the rest of the world (non-residents). In compiling BoP, it is, therefore, necessary to determine the economic entities which are residents of an economy and those which are non-residents.##Topic:BOP & International Trade ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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