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Consider the following phases in terms of the sphere or intensity of the economic integration and arrange them in ascending order: Free Trade Areas Preferential Trade Agreement Common market Customs union Political union Monetary union Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2, 4, 3, 5 and 6
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
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2, 1, 4, 3, 6 and 5
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1, 2, 4, 3, 5 and 6
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Integration is generally considered to be a process that evolves through a series of phases. Each of these phases or stages is described as:
Preferential Trade Agreement is area whose component countries enjoy trade preferences with each other in the area without necessarily covering the main items of trade between the signatory countries.
Free Trade Areas under this trade is conducted duty-free within the group of countries in the preference area, but each member is free to set its own customs tariffs on imports from non-member countries.
Customs Union: All members of a free trade area impose the same customs tariffs on imports from non-member countries.
Common Market: Stage following the customs union, in which factors (labour and capital) move around freely and common rules have been adopted for their regulation.
Monetary Union: Use of a single currency or a reference currency based on a “basket” of the respective national currencies, with a common Central Bank and monetary policy. A monetary union is a stage following the establishment of a common market.
Political Union: Union of countries that share common environmental, social, labour and cultural policies; supranational institutions are provided for to regulate and “administer” the process of integration, foreign policy, etc.
(Reference: The world of work in the context of economic integration and trade liberalization; Working Paper No. 45 by Daniel Martínez.)
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c
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BOP & International Trade ,
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Commerce & Accountancy
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following phases in terms of the sphere or intensity of the economic integration and arrange them in ascending order: Free Trade Areas Preferential Trade Agreement Common market Customs union Political union Monetary union Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2, 4, 3, 5 and 6###Option_B: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6##Option_C: 2, 1, 4, 3, 6 and 5##Option_D: 1, 2, 4, 3, 5 and 6##Answer:c##Explaination:
Integration is generally considered to be a process that evolves through a series of phases. Each of these phases or stages is described as:
Preferential Trade Agreement is area whose component countries enjoy trade preferences with each other in the area without necessarily covering the main items of trade between the signatory countries.
Free Trade Areas under this trade is conducted duty-free within the group of countries in the preference area, but each member is free to set its own customs tariffs on imports from non-member countries.
Customs Union: All members of a free trade area impose the same customs tariffs on imports from non-member countries.
Common Market: Stage following the customs union, in which factors (labour and capital) move around freely and common rules have been adopted for their regulation.
Monetary Union: Use of a single currency or a reference currency based on a “basket” of the respective national currencies, with a common Central Bank and monetary policy. A monetary union is a stage following the establishment of a common market.
Political Union: Union of countries that share common environmental, social, labour and cultural policies; supranational institutions are provided for to regulate and “administer” the process of integration, foreign policy, etc.
(Reference: The world of work in the context of economic integration and trade liberalization; Working Paper No. 45 by Daniel Martínez.)
##Topic:BOP & International Trade ,##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements regarding Index of Industrial Production (IIP): IIP measures volume change in the production of an economy and free of influences of price changes. IIP is compiled and published monthly by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Current base year for IIP is 2010-11 in which Mining has been assigned the highest weight. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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2 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 only
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IIP is a composite indicator that measures the short-term changes in the volume of production of a basket of industrial products during a given period with respect to that in a chosen base period. IIP is free of influences of price changes. Hence, statement 1 is correct It is compiled and published monthly by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) with the time lag of six weeks from the reference month. Hence, statement 2 is correct Sector wise number of items and item groups with weights: Sector No. of Items No. of Item groups Weight Mining 61 1 141.57 Manufacturing 620 397 755.27 Electricity 1 1 103.16 Total 682 399 1000 Current base year for IIP is 2004-05 in which Manufacturing has assigned highest weight followed by Electricity and Mining. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
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b
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Industry
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Index of Industrial Production (IIP): IIP measures volume change in the production of an economy and free of influences of price changes. IIP is compiled and published monthly by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Current base year for IIP is 2010-11 in which Mining has been assigned the highest weight. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination:IIP is a composite indicator that measures the short-term changes in the volume of production of a basket of industrial products during a given period with respect to that in a chosen base period. IIP is free of influences of price changes. Hence, statement 1 is correct It is compiled and published monthly by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) with the time lag of six weeks from the reference month. Hence, statement 2 is correct Sector wise number of items and item groups with weights: Sector No. of Items No. of Item groups Weight Mining 61 1 141.57 Manufacturing 620 397 755.27 Electricity 1 1 103.16 Total 682 399 1000 Current base year for IIP is 2004-05 in which Manufacturing has assigned highest weight followed by Electricity and Mining. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.##Topic:Industry ##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements regarding MUDRA (Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency Ltd) Bank:
1. It will provide finance to small and micro business enterprises.
2. It will be set up by executive order.
3. It will also lay down financing practices to ward off over indebtedness of small business units.
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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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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It will be set up through a statutory enactment (statement 2), and be responsible for developing and refinancing all Micro-finance Institutions which are in the business of lending to micro and small business entities. (statement 1)
It will also lay down "responsible financing practices" to ward off over indebtedness and ensure proper client protection principles and methods of recovery, besides development of standardised set of covenants governing last mile lending to micro enterprises. (statement 3)
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b
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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 statements regarding MUDRA (Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency Ltd) Bank:
1. It will provide finance to small and micro business enterprises.
2. It will be set up by executive order.
3. It will also lay down financing practices to ward off over indebtedness of small business units.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 3 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:
It will be set up through a statutory enactment (statement 2), and be responsible for developing and refinancing all Micro-finance Institutions which are in the business of lending to micro and small business entities. (statement 1)
It will also lay down "responsible financing practices" to ward off over indebtedness and ensure proper client protection principles and methods of recovery, besides development of standardised set of covenants governing last mile lending to micro enterprises. (statement 3)
##Topic:Also in News(Economy)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements:
1. Insurance density is the ratio of total premium amount in a particular year to the GDP.
2. Insurance Penetration rate is the ratio of total premium amount in a given year to the total population.
3. India"s life insurance sector is largest in the world in term of number of policies.
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 only
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1 and 2 only
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Insurance Penetration rate is the ratio of premium underwritten in a particular year to the GDP.
Insurance density is calculated as the ratio of premium underwritten in a given year to the total population.
The level of development of insurance sector in a country, which in turn indicates the degree of financial inclusion, is indicated by the insurance penetration and density.
India's life insurance sector is the biggest in the world with about 36 crore policies which are expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12-15 per cent over the next five years.
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b
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Sustainable Development
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
1. Insurance density is the ratio of total premium amount in a particular year to the GDP.
2. Insurance Penetration rate is the ratio of total premium amount in a given year to the total population.
3. India"s life insurance sector is largest in the world in term of number of policies.
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 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:
Insurance Penetration rate is the ratio of premium underwritten in a particular year to the GDP.
Insurance density is calculated as the ratio of premium underwritten in a given year to the total population.
The level of development of insurance sector in a country, which in turn indicates the degree of financial inclusion, is indicated by the insurance penetration and density.
India's life insurance sector is the biggest in the world with about 36 crore policies which are expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12-15 per cent over the next five years.
##Topic:Sustainable Development##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Consider the following recommendations of the Shanta Kumar Committee: Abolition of National Food Security Act. Six months ration to a household at a time. Use of jute bags to transport food to benefit farmers. Replace current method of fertilizer subsidy with per hectare cash subsidy to farmer. Reduction in the present percentage population coverage of food security. 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 5 only
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2, 4 and 5 only
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1 ,2 and 3 only
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Government of India (GoI) set up a High Level Committee (HLC) in August 2014 with Shri Shanta Kumar as the Chairman, six members and a special invitee to suggest restructuring or unbundling of FCI with a view to improve its operational efficiency and financial management.
GoI also asked HLC to suggest measures for overall improvement in management of foodgrains by FCI; to suggest reorienting the role and functions of FCI in MSP operations, storage and distribution of foodgrains and food security systems of the country; and to suggest cost effective models for storage and movement of grains and integration of supply chain of foodgrains in the country.
Some important recommendations of the committee are :
That FCI hand over all procurement operations of wheat, paddy and rice to states that have gained sufficient experience in this regard and have created reasonable infrastructure for procurement.
That GoI has a second look at NFSA, its commitments and implementation. Given that leakages in PDS range from 40 to 50 percent, and in some states go as high as 60 to 70 percent, GoI should defer implementation of NFSA in states that have not done end to end computerization; have not put the list of beneficiaries online for anyone to verify, and have not set up vigilance committees to check pilferage from PDS. But, did not recommend its abolition .
Six months ration to be given once instead of every month to avoid unnecessary hassle to consumer and reduce operational cost of PDS. Hence 2nd statement is correct.
It recommended that farmers be given direct cash subsidy (of about Rs 7000/ha) and fertilizer sector can then be deregulated. Hence 4th statement is correct.
It also recommended having a relook at the current coverage of 67 percent of population , bringing it down to around 40 percent . Hence 5 th statement is correct.
It has recommended containers to be used instead of gunny bags to transfer foodgrains to long distance.
Hence option (c) is correct answer.
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c
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Inclusion : Basic Amenities : Housing / Drinking Waters / Sanitations
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following recommendations of the Shanta Kumar Committee: Abolition of National Food Security Act. Six months ration to a household at a time. Use of jute bags to transport food to benefit farmers. Replace current method of fertilizer subsidy with per hectare cash subsidy to farmer. Reduction in the present percentage population coverage of food security. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 ,2 and 3 only###Option_B: 1, 3 and 5 only##Option_C: 2, 4 and 5 only##Option_D: 1 ,2 and 3 only##Answer:c##Explaination:
Government of India (GoI) set up a High Level Committee (HLC) in August 2014 with Shri Shanta Kumar as the Chairman, six members and a special invitee to suggest restructuring or unbundling of FCI with a view to improve its operational efficiency and financial management.
GoI also asked HLC to suggest measures for overall improvement in management of foodgrains by FCI; to suggest reorienting the role and functions of FCI in MSP operations, storage and distribution of foodgrains and food security systems of the country; and to suggest cost effective models for storage and movement of grains and integration of supply chain of foodgrains in the country.
Some important recommendations of the committee are :
That FCI hand over all procurement operations of wheat, paddy and rice to states that have gained sufficient experience in this regard and have created reasonable infrastructure for procurement.
That GoI has a second look at NFSA, its commitments and implementation. Given that leakages in PDS range from 40 to 50 percent, and in some states go as high as 60 to 70 percent, GoI should defer implementation of NFSA in states that have not done end to end computerization; have not put the list of beneficiaries online for anyone to verify, and have not set up vigilance committees to check pilferage from PDS. But, did not recommend its abolition .
Six months ration to be given once instead of every month to avoid unnecessary hassle to consumer and reduce operational cost of PDS. Hence 2nd statement is correct.
It recommended that farmers be given direct cash subsidy (of about Rs 7000/ha) and fertilizer sector can then be deregulated. Hence 4th statement is correct.
It also recommended having a relook at the current coverage of 67 percent of population , bringing it down to around 40 percent . Hence 5 th statement is correct.
It has recommended containers to be used instead of gunny bags to transfer foodgrains to long distance.
Hence option (c) is correct answer.
##Topic:Inclusion : Basic Amenities : Housing / Drinking Waters / Sanitations##Subject:Botany##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements with regard to the "White labelled ATMs" being set up in India as a step towards financial inclusion : They can be opened by non-banking entities to increase the spread of ATMs in semi-urban and rural areas. The non bank entities are permitted by RBI to set up , own and operate White label ATMs. Like regular ATMs, they can accept deposits and withdrawals. Which of the above given statements is/are correct.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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2 only
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1 and 2 only
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Hitherto, only banks were permitted to set up and operate ATMs in India . In June 2012, the RBI issued policy guidelines permitting non-bank entities to set up and operate White label ATMs (WLAs) in the country after seeking the Reserve Bank’s authorisation under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 . Thus, WLAs are non-bank ATMs operated by private companies. The objective of permitting non-banks to operate white label ATMs was to enhance the spread of ATMs in semi-urban and rural areas,where bank-owned ATM penetration has not been growing. Hence, 1st Statement is correct.
RBI permitted non-bank entities incorporated in India under the Companies Act 1956, to set up, own and operate ATMs in India. They will provide the banking services to the customers of banks in India, based on the cards (debit/credit/prepaid) issued by banks. The WLAO's role would be confined to acquisition of transactions of all banks' customers and hence they would need to establish technical connectivity with the existing authorised shared ATM Network Operators / Card Payment Network Operators. Hence, 2nd Statement is correct.
The Reserve Bank of India has allowed operators of white label Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) to accept international credit, debit and prepaid cards and eased rules for cash supply tie-ups at these. However, acceptance of deposits at the WLAs, by the WLA Operator would not be permitted. Hence, 3rd Statement is incorrect.
Tata Communications Payment Solutions Limited (TCPSL) is the first company authorized by RBI to open White Label ATMs in the country. TCPSL’s first White Labelled ATM was launched under the brand name 'Indicash' in 2013, in Chandrapada, a village located in Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra.
Further on the new rules, WLA operators will have an option to provide facilities for Dynamic Currency Conversion for international cards. The currency conversion rate can be only had from authorised banks. The conversion will be restricted to the amount requested by the international cardholder to his home currency.
Also, WLA operators will now have the freedom to tie-up with other commercial banks for cash supply at their ATMs. Earlier, operators had to link only with sponsor banks for cash supply. Operators can enter into service agreements with the supplier bank for adequate supply of genuine and good quality notes.
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a
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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 with regard to the "White labelled ATMs" being set up in India as a step towards financial inclusion : They can be opened by non-banking entities to increase the spread of ATMs in semi-urban and rural areas. The non bank entities are permitted by RBI to set up , own and operate White label ATMs. Like regular ATMs, they can accept deposits and withdrawals. Which of the above given statements is/are correct.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only ##Option_C: 2 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:a##Explaination:
Hitherto, only banks were permitted to set up and operate ATMs in India . In June 2012, the RBI issued policy guidelines permitting non-bank entities to set up and operate White label ATMs (WLAs) in the country after seeking the Reserve Bank’s authorisation under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 . Thus, WLAs are non-bank ATMs operated by private companies. The objective of permitting non-banks to operate white label ATMs was to enhance the spread of ATMs in semi-urban and rural areas,where bank-owned ATM penetration has not been growing. Hence, 1st Statement is correct.
RBI permitted non-bank entities incorporated in India under the Companies Act 1956, to set up, own and operate ATMs in India. They will provide the banking services to the customers of banks in India, based on the cards (debit/credit/prepaid) issued by banks. The WLAO's role would be confined to acquisition of transactions of all banks' customers and hence they would need to establish technical connectivity with the existing authorised shared ATM Network Operators / Card Payment Network Operators. Hence, 2nd Statement is correct.
The Reserve Bank of India has allowed operators of white label Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) to accept international credit, debit and prepaid cards and eased rules for cash supply tie-ups at these. However, acceptance of deposits at the WLAs, by the WLA Operator would not be permitted. Hence, 3rd Statement is incorrect.
Tata Communications Payment Solutions Limited (TCPSL) is the first company authorized by RBI to open White Label ATMs in the country. TCPSL’s first White Labelled ATM was launched under the brand name 'Indicash' in 2013, in Chandrapada, a village located in Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra.
Further on the new rules, WLA operators will have an option to provide facilities for Dynamic Currency Conversion for international cards. The currency conversion rate can be only had from authorised banks. The conversion will be restricted to the amount requested by the international cardholder to his home currency.
Also, WLA operators will now have the freedom to tie-up with other commercial banks for cash supply at their ATMs. Earlier, operators had to link only with sponsor banks for cash supply. Operators can enter into service agreements with the supplier bank for adequate supply of genuine and good quality notes.
##Topic:Financial Intermediation & Markets ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Q. Consider the following statements about newly launched e-Tourist Visa (e-TV) Scheme:
1. It is Visa-on-Arrival scheme where Visa can be obtained through electronic mail.
2. It available for citizens of certain nations to facilitate tourism, business and diplomatic engagement.
3. e-TV holders can arrive at any international airport in India.
4. Among the list of approved nations, only Laos and Jordan are landlocked nations.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :-
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1, 2 and 3 only
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4 only
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1, 2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1. Major aim behind changing the name of Visa-on-arrival scheme to e-TV Scheme was to avoid the confusion of visitors of listed nations regarding availability of Visa as it must be obtained before planning to visit India. They have to apply online for this visa and after getting approval through e-mail, they can travel to India. Also, effectively Visa-on-Arrival scheme was discontinued with launch of this scheme. Hence, 1 st statement is incorrect.
2. This scheme can be availed by Travellers whose sole objective of visiting India is recreation, sightseeing, casual visit to meet friends or relatives, short duration medical treatment or casual business visit. The diplomatic officials or holders of international travel document holders are not eligible for this scheme. Hence, 2 nd statement is incorrect.
3. At present e-TV holders are allowed to land at designated nine international airports at Bengaluru, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Trivandrum. Hence, they can’t land at any international airport in India.
4. Among the 45 approved nations for e-TV, Laos is landlocked nation. However, in case of Jordan, its 26 km shoreline along the Gulf of Aqaba in Southern extremity provides access to Red Sea and among the other nations; Palestine is landlocked because of political reasons. Hence 4 th statement is also incorrect.
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d
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National Unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Q. Consider the following statements about newly launched e-Tourist Visa (e-TV) Scheme:
1. It is Visa-on-Arrival scheme where Visa can be obtained through electronic mail.
2. It available for citizens of certain nations to facilitate tourism, business and diplomatic engagement.
3. e-TV holders can arrive at any international airport in India.
4. Among the list of approved nations, only Laos and Jordan are landlocked nations.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :-
##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only ###Option_B: 4 only
##Option_C: 1, 2, 3 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:
1. Major aim behind changing the name of Visa-on-arrival scheme to e-TV Scheme was to avoid the confusion of visitors of listed nations regarding availability of Visa as it must be obtained before planning to visit India. They have to apply online for this visa and after getting approval through e-mail, they can travel to India. Also, effectively Visa-on-Arrival scheme was discontinued with launch of this scheme. Hence, 1 st statement is incorrect.
2. This scheme can be availed by Travellers whose sole objective of visiting India is recreation, sightseeing, casual visit to meet friends or relatives, short duration medical treatment or casual business visit. The diplomatic officials or holders of international travel document holders are not eligible for this scheme. Hence, 2 nd statement is incorrect.
3. At present e-TV holders are allowed to land at designated nine international airports at Bengaluru, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Trivandrum. Hence, they can’t land at any international airport in India.
4. Among the 45 approved nations for e-TV, Laos is landlocked nation. However, in case of Jordan, its 26 km shoreline along the Gulf of Aqaba in Southern extremity provides access to Red Sea and among the other nations; Palestine is landlocked because of political reasons. Hence 4 th statement is also incorrect.
##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements,
1. India, along with China and Japan is the only country in Asia that have nuclear power capability.
2. India"s first Nuclear Reactor was set up Tarapur with the cooperation of the USA.
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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nan
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b
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Nuclear Fuel cycle in India, Nuclear fusion and Nuclear fission
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements,
1. India, along with China and Japan is the only country in Asia that have nuclear power capability.
2. India"s first Nuclear Reactor was set up Tarapur with the cooperation of the USA.
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:nan##Topic:Nuclear Fuel cycle in India, Nuclear fusion and Nuclear fission##Subject:Economics##Answer:b
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Choose the not correct statements regarding the Swiss Challenge Model:
1. A Swiss Challenge is a method of bidding, often used in public projects, in which an interested party initiates a proposal for a contract or the bid for a project.
2. The Swiss challenge method is one that has been used in India by various states including Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, and Gujarat for roads and housing projects.
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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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nan
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d
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Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc.
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Choose the not correct statements regarding the Swiss Challenge Model:
1. A Swiss Challenge is a method of bidding, often used in public projects, in which an interested party initiates a proposal for a contract or the bid for a project.
2. The Swiss challenge method is one that has been used in India by various states including Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, and Gujarat for roads and housing projects.##Option_A:1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2##Option_D:1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:nan##Topic:Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc.##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements about Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA):
1. ASHA acts as the first point of contact of the community with the primary healthcare system in urban and rural areas.
2. It is mandatory that ASHA should be literate.
3. ASHA is authorized to perform minor operations in case of emergency.
4. ASHA workers are also involved in construction of household toilets.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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One of the key components of the National Rural Health Mission is to provide every village in the country with a trained female community health activist ASHA or Accredited Social Health Activist. Selected from the village itself and accountable to it, the ASHA will be trained to work as an interface between the community and the public health system.
She should be a literate woman with due preference in selection to those who are qualified up to 10 standard wherever they are interested and available in good numbers. This may be relaxed only if no suitable person with this qualification is available.
The ASHAs will receive performance-based incentives for promoting universal immunization, referral and escort services for Reproductive & Child Health (RCH) and other healthcare programmes, and construction of household toilets.
Hence, only statement 2 & 4 are correct.
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c
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Health , Health and Family Welfare
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements about Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA):
1. ASHA acts as the first point of contact of the community with the primary healthcare system in urban and rural areas.
2. It is mandatory that ASHA should be literate.
3. ASHA is authorized to perform minor operations in case of emergency.
4. ASHA workers are also involved in construction of household toilets.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 1 and 3 only
##Option_C: 2 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:
One of the key components of the National Rural Health Mission is to provide every village in the country with a trained female community health activist ASHA or Accredited Social Health Activist. Selected from the village itself and accountable to it, the ASHA will be trained to work as an interface between the community and the public health system.
She should be a literate woman with due preference in selection to those who are qualified up to 10 standard wherever they are interested and available in good numbers. This may be relaxed only if no suitable person with this qualification is available.
The ASHAs will receive performance-based incentives for promoting universal immunization, referral and escort services for Reproductive & Child Health (RCH) and other healthcare programmes, and construction of household toilets.
Hence, only statement 2 & 4 are correct.
##Topic:Health , Health and Family Welfare##Subject:Botany##Answer:c
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If the unemployment rate under the Current Daily Status is higher than Usual Principal Status in a stable economy, it implies the presence of?
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Seasonal unemployment
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Structural unemployment
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Disguised unemployment
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Seasonal unemployment
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The Usual Status approach to measuring unemployment uses a reference period of 365 days i.e. one year preceding the date of the survey of NSSO for measuring unemployment. The Current Daily Status approach to measuring unemployment seeks to ascertain the activity status of an individual for each day of the reference week. It reports time disposition of an individual on each day of the reference week. If CDS is higher than UPS it means that the person did get work in a particular period of the year but not throughout the year. In an economy which is not going through major structural change, it indicates present of seasonal unemployment . For Example, in India unemployment according to CDS is higher than UPS because a large portion of labor force is employed in agriculture, which becomes workless after the agricultural period is over.
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a
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Poverty & Unemployment, Poverty alleviation Programme & Employment Generation Programme
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:If the unemployment rate under the Current Daily Status is higher than Usual Principal Status in a stable economy, it implies the presence of?
##Option_A: Seasonal unemployment
###Option_B: Structural unemployment
##Option_C: Disguised unemployment
##Option_D: Seasonal unemployment
##Answer:a##Explaination:The Usual Status approach to measuring unemployment uses a reference period of 365 days i.e. one year preceding the date of the survey of NSSO for measuring unemployment. The Current Daily Status approach to measuring unemployment seeks to ascertain the activity status of an individual for each day of the reference week. It reports time disposition of an individual on each day of the reference week. If CDS is higher than UPS it means that the person did get work in a particular period of the year but not throughout the year. In an economy which is not going through major structural change, it indicates present of seasonal unemployment . For Example, in India unemployment according to CDS is higher than UPS because a large portion of labor force is employed in agriculture, which becomes workless after the agricultural period is over.##Topic:Poverty & Unemployment, Poverty alleviation Programme & Employment Generation Programme##Subject:Botany##Answer:a
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In Pre-Independence India, Congress Provincial Committees were set up on the basis of:
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British administrative divisions
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language
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separate electorate
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British administrative divisions
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Gandhiji encouraged the communication of nationalist ideas in respective mother tongues rather than in English.Thus, the C ongress Provincial Committees were created on the basis of language rather than British administrative divisions. This greatly helped in the spread of nationalist ideas to all corners of the country. This was a precursor to the formation of linguistic states during the reorganization of States in Independent India.
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b
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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:In Pre-Independence India, Congress Provincial Committees were set up on the basis of:##Option_A:British administrative divisions###Option_B:language##Option_C:separate electorate##Option_D:British administrative divisions##Answer:b##Explaination:Gandhiji encouraged the communication of nationalist ideas in respective mother tongues rather than in English.Thus, the C ongress Provincial Committees were created on the basis of language rather than British administrative divisions. This greatly helped in the spread of nationalist ideas to all corners of the country. This was a precursor to the formation of linguistic states during the reorganization of States in Independent India.##Topic:Miscellaneous: Reforms / Acts / Committee, Congress Session, Governor –General Viceroys etc.##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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With reference to Narayan Meghaji Lokhande, consider the following statements: He is considered as the Father of Trade Union Movement in India. He was member of the Factory Labour Commission whose work led to enactment of the Factory Act of 1891. He was conferred the title of 'Rao Bahadur' for his activities in social reforms. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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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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Shri Narayan Meghaji Lokhande is hailed as the Father of the Trade Union Movement in India due to establishment of the Mill Hand Association in 1884 by him which marked the institutionalization of the labour movement in India. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Deeply moved by the inhuman working conditions and ruthless exploitation of workers, Lokhandeji spearheaded an agitation against millowners and demanded fair wages, a healthy working environment and the protection of the rights and liberties of labour.
His struggle resulted in the constitution of the Factory Labour Commission, of which he was made a Member. The work of this Commission led to the enactment of the Factory Act of 1891, which regulated working conditions and gave some special rights to child and female labour. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Lokhandeji’s wider social commitment was reflected in the passion with which he edited the newspaper, ‘Deenbandhu’. He was also deeply committed to communal harmony, having played a role in forging unity between the Hindu and Muslim Communities during the communal riots of 1893. He was an active participant in the strove hard struggle for social reform including through his involvement with the Satyoshodhak Samaj established by Mahatma Jyotiba Phule. For these activities he was conferred the title of Rao Bahadur. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
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d
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Other Political Developments, 1934-39
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Narayan Meghaji Lokhande, consider the following statements: He is considered as the Father of Trade Union Movement in India. He was member of the Factory Labour Commission whose work led to enactment of the Factory Act of 1891. He was conferred the title of 'Rao Bahadur' for his activities in social reforms. Which of the statements given above are correct?##Option_A:1 and 2 only###Option_B:1 and 3 only##Option_C:2 and 3 only ##Option_D:1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:
Shri Narayan Meghaji Lokhande is hailed as the Father of the Trade Union Movement in India due to establishment of the Mill Hand Association in 1884 by him which marked the institutionalization of the labour movement in India. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Deeply moved by the inhuman working conditions and ruthless exploitation of workers, Lokhandeji spearheaded an agitation against millowners and demanded fair wages, a healthy working environment and the protection of the rights and liberties of labour.
His struggle resulted in the constitution of the Factory Labour Commission, of which he was made a Member. The work of this Commission led to the enactment of the Factory Act of 1891, which regulated working conditions and gave some special rights to child and female labour. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Lokhandeji’s wider social commitment was reflected in the passion with which he edited the newspaper, ‘Deenbandhu’. He was also deeply committed to communal harmony, having played a role in forging unity between the Hindu and Muslim Communities during the communal riots of 1893. He was an active participant in the strove hard struggle for social reform including through his involvement with the Satyoshodhak Samaj established by Mahatma Jyotiba Phule. For these activities he was conferred the title of Rao Bahadur. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
##Topic:Other Political Developments, 1934-39##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements about the demographic dividend: It is defined as increase in the population of the labor force in a country. It is the major factor contributing to the growth of India in last two decades. 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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Demographic dividend is referred to the increase in working age population and not necessarily labor force of the country. Working age population also includes students and others who may not be available to work. Hence, 1st statement is incorrect. Although India has witnessed a great demographic dividend, it has not contributed to the growth because of several factors. Its contribution to growth has been an average of 0.5 percentage point since 1991 . Hence, 2nd statement is incorrect. Therefore, option (d) is correct answer.
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d
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Human Capital Development
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about the demographic dividend: It is defined as increase in the population of the labor force in a country. It is the major factor contributing to the growth of India in last two decades. 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:d##Explaination:Demographic dividend is referred to the increase in working age population and not necessarily labor force of the country. Working age population also includes students and others who may not be available to work. Hence, 1st statement is incorrect. Although India has witnessed a great demographic dividend, it has not contributed to the growth because of several factors. Its contribution to growth has been an average of 0.5 percentage point since 1991 . Hence, 2nd statement is incorrect. Therefore, option (d) is correct answer.##Topic:Human Capital Development##Subject:Botany##Answer:d
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Consider the following reasons for casualisation of workforce: Majority of Indian firms willfully remain informal and do not shift to formal structure. High incidence of contractual jobs. Privatization of industry post the 1991 reforms. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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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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As per the analysis done by the Economic Survey of 2013-14, majority of Indian firms willfully choose to remain informal so as to evade taxes, conjure government benefits, avoid payment of social benefits to its employees etc.
If the workers are on a contractual basis they do not fall under the strict labor laws of India and hence have the greater freedom of hiring and firing. Also, they tend to pay lesser salaries and social sector benefits to the contractual employees. Hence, prefer to keep the labor on contract.
Privatization has led to decline in the hiring by the public sector post the reform period. Public sector is still the largest employer in the formal sector, but its capacity has reduced over the years.
All these factors have led to the casualisation of workforce which means that more number of people are indulged in informal employment.
Hence, all the statements are correct.
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d
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Human Capital Development
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following reasons for casualisation of workforce: Majority of Indian firms willfully remain informal and do not shift to formal structure. High incidence of contractual jobs. Privatization of industry post the 1991 reforms. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:
As per the analysis done by the Economic Survey of 2013-14, majority of Indian firms willfully choose to remain informal so as to evade taxes, conjure government benefits, avoid payment of social benefits to its employees etc.
If the workers are on a contractual basis they do not fall under the strict labor laws of India and hence have the greater freedom of hiring and firing. Also, they tend to pay lesser salaries and social sector benefits to the contractual employees. Hence, prefer to keep the labor on contract.
Privatization has led to decline in the hiring by the public sector post the reform period. Public sector is still the largest employer in the formal sector, but its capacity has reduced over the years.
All these factors have led to the casualisation of workforce which means that more number of people are indulged in informal employment.
Hence, all the statements are correct.
##Topic:Human Capital Development##Subject:Botany##Answer:d
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Consider the following reasons for stagnation of labor force participation rate for women in India:
1. Increase in education among women.
2. Rise in the household incomes.
3. Sluggish growth in agricultural sector.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 & 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Various reasons have been attributed for the stagnation of employment and labor force participation for women:
Women who took to some form of work after elementary education are now enrolling for secondary education or higher education.
Rise in household incomes has enabled young women to seek secondary, university or higher education and hence, their entry into workforce is delayed.
Agriculture has been the largest employer of women. However, its sluggish growth has led to lesser opportunities for women.
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d
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Human Capital Development
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following reasons for stagnation of labor force participation rate for women in India:
1. Increase in education among women.
2. Rise in the household incomes.
3. Sluggish growth in agricultural sector.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 1 and 3 only
##Option_C: 2 & 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:
Various reasons have been attributed for the stagnation of employment and labor force participation for women:
Women who took to some form of work after elementary education are now enrolling for secondary education or higher education.
Rise in household incomes has enabled young women to seek secondary, university or higher education and hence, their entry into workforce is delayed.
Agriculture has been the largest employer of women. However, its sluggish growth has led to lesser opportunities for women.
##Topic:Human Capital Development##Subject:Botany##Answer:d
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Which of the statements given below is not correct?
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Causlaisation of workforce is major contributor to the inequity in the society.
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The productivity of labor force in formal sector is roughly double to that in the informal sector.
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If informality increases it will result in greater rights to workers regarding the employment conditions.
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Causlaisation of workforce is major contributor to the inequity in the society.
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Casualisation of workforce results in reduced productivity of labor, as a result reduced income. Hence, casualistaion contributes to inequity in the society. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
As per Economic Survey 2013-14, the productivity of labor in formal sector is roughly double to that in the informal sector. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
In a formal organization the workers have access to various employment related benefits and are also protected by the labor laws and hence have greater guarantee of job security and other rights. While in informal sector workers are not covered by these benefits. Also, they are not protected by the labor laws and have lesser job security. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
Because of informalisation a large workforce and enterprises do not come under the tax net of the government. Hence, statement 4 is correct.
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c
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Human Capital Development
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the statements given below is not correct?
##Option_A: Causlaisation of workforce is major contributor to the inequity in the society.
###Option_B: The productivity of labor force in formal sector is roughly double to that in the informal sector.
##Option_C: If informality increases it will result in greater rights to workers regarding the employment conditions.
##Option_D: Causlaisation of workforce is major contributor to the inequity in the society.
##Answer:c##Explaination:
Casualisation of workforce results in reduced productivity of labor, as a result reduced income. Hence, casualistaion contributes to inequity in the society. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
As per Economic Survey 2013-14, the productivity of labor in formal sector is roughly double to that in the informal sector. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
In a formal organization the workers have access to various employment related benefits and are also protected by the labor laws and hence have greater guarantee of job security and other rights. While in informal sector workers are not covered by these benefits. Also, they are not protected by the labor laws and have lesser job security. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
Because of informalisation a large workforce and enterprises do not come under the tax net of the government. Hence, statement 4 is correct.
##Topic:Human Capital Development##Subject:Botany##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements regarding Nutrition Resource Platform (NRP): It is an initiative of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to serve as a knowledge and resource platform for nutrition and child care. It will facilitate interactive discussions, knowledge and experience sharing on nutrition and related sectors between ICDS and other stake holders. It assists state governments and district level authorities in evolving perspective plan on nutrition. Which of the above given statements is/are incorrect ?
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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2 only
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1 only
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The Nutrition Resource Platform (NRP) is an initiative of the Child Development and Nutrition Bureau of the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) , Government of India, developed with the aim to collect, collate and make available resources and materials on nutrition. Hence, 1st Statement is incorrect.
It is planned as a knowledge repository of information collected from sectors identified in National Plan of Action on Nutrition such as nutrition, food, health, agriculture, education, water and sanitation to aid knowledge generation, policy formulation and improve adoption of good practices to influence behaviour change around nutrition and child care.
It is an interactive knowledge resource base which facilitates real quick time interaction, exchange of ideas, discussions between Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) and other stakeholders to promote a better understanding of the existing and the newer researches in the field of nutrition and child care. Hence, 2nd Statement is correct.
It assists in evolving a perspective plan on nutrition at State, District and Sub District Level by MWCD and State Governments. Hence, 3rd Statement is correct.
NRP will offer services such as data collection for Management Information System (MIS) besides rendering services such as Voice Blast, SMS Blast, In-Dialling on Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS).
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a
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Health , Health and Family Welfare
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Nutrition Resource Platform (NRP): It is an initiative of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to serve as a knowledge and resource platform for nutrition and child care. It will facilitate interactive discussions, knowledge and experience sharing on nutrition and related sectors between ICDS and other stake holders. It assists state governments and district level authorities in evolving perspective plan on nutrition. Which of the above given statements is/are incorrect ?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:
The Nutrition Resource Platform (NRP) is an initiative of the Child Development and Nutrition Bureau of the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) , Government of India, developed with the aim to collect, collate and make available resources and materials on nutrition. Hence, 1st Statement is incorrect.
It is planned as a knowledge repository of information collected from sectors identified in National Plan of Action on Nutrition such as nutrition, food, health, agriculture, education, water and sanitation to aid knowledge generation, policy formulation and improve adoption of good practices to influence behaviour change around nutrition and child care.
It is an interactive knowledge resource base which facilitates real quick time interaction, exchange of ideas, discussions between Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) and other stakeholders to promote a better understanding of the existing and the newer researches in the field of nutrition and child care. Hence, 2nd Statement is correct.
It assists in evolving a perspective plan on nutrition at State, District and Sub District Level by MWCD and State Governments. Hence, 3rd Statement is correct.
NRP will offer services such as data collection for Management Information System (MIS) besides rendering services such as Voice Blast, SMS Blast, In-Dialling on Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS).
##Topic:Health , Health and Family Welfare##Subject:Botany##Answer:a
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With reference to the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), which of the following statements is/are correct? NSDC is a non- profit Company set up by Ministry of Commerce where private sector holds 51% equity. It is a Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) providing funding to build non-profit vocational training initiatives. NSDC promotes skill development efforts in the unorganised sector by funding skill training and development programmes. 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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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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NSDC is a not-for-profit company set up by the Ministry of Finance , under Section 25 of the Companies Act. Hence, 1st Statement is incorrect.
The National Skill Development Corporation India, (NSDC) is a one of its kind, Public Private Partnership in India ,and has an equity base of Rs. 10 crore, of which the Government of India holds for 49%, while the private sector holds 51%. set up to facilitate the development and upgrading of the skills of the growing Indian workforce through skill training programmes.
NSDC provides funding to build scalable , for-profit vocational training initiatives. Hence, 2nd Statement is incorrect.
A large part of NSDC's efforts are directed at the private sector and towards developing skills in the unorgainised sector in India.
To promote skill development efforts in the unorganised sector, it funds skill training and development programmes.It also engages in advocacy and training programmes , in-depth research to discover skill gaps in the Indian workforce and developing accreditation norms. Hence, 3rd Statement is correct.
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b
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Youth
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), which of the following statements is/are correct? NSDC is a non- profit Company set up by Ministry of Commerce where private sector holds 51% equity. It is a Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) providing funding to build non-profit vocational training initiatives. NSDC promotes skill development efforts in the unorganised sector by funding skill training and development programmes. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 3 only ##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination:
NSDC is a not-for-profit company set up by the Ministry of Finance , under Section 25 of the Companies Act. Hence, 1st Statement is incorrect.
The National Skill Development Corporation India, (NSDC) is a one of its kind, Public Private Partnership in India ,and has an equity base of Rs. 10 crore, of which the Government of India holds for 49%, while the private sector holds 51%. set up to facilitate the development and upgrading of the skills of the growing Indian workforce through skill training programmes.
NSDC provides funding to build scalable , for-profit vocational training initiatives. Hence, 2nd Statement is incorrect.
A large part of NSDC's efforts are directed at the private sector and towards developing skills in the unorgainised sector in India.
To promote skill development efforts in the unorganised sector, it funds skill training and development programmes.It also engages in advocacy and training programmes , in-depth research to discover skill gaps in the Indian workforce and developing accreditation norms. Hence, 3rd Statement is correct.
##Topic:Youth##Subject:Botany##Answer:b
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There is steep fall in unemployment rate from 8.2% in 2004-05 to 5.6% in 2011-12. Which of the following is the main reason of this steep fall?
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Increasing proportion of young population opts for education rather than participating in labour market.
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Increasing proportion of people going abroad.
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High growth rate which generated huge employment opportunities.
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Increasing proportion of young population opts for education rather than participating in labour market.
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The growth rate of employment is very marginal during these year there is steep fall in unemployment is observed because Increasing proportion of young population opts for education rather than participating in labour market. So option (a) is correct.
People going abroad don’t have much impact on unemployment rates as the fraction of people going abroad is very less. So option (b) is incorrect.
Growth in India is led by service sector which is not labour intensive. So high growth haven’t converted into high employment. So option (c) is incorrect.
The data which shows that how much employment has been created by FDI is not available. Also, with respect to size of Indian economy the total FDI which comes to India is very small which don’t have potential to reduce employment from 8.2% to 5.6%. So option (d) is incorrect.
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a
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Youth
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:There is steep fall in unemployment rate from 8.2% in 2004-05 to 5.6% in 2011-12. Which of the following is the main reason of this steep fall?
##Option_A: Increasing proportion of young population opts for education rather than participating in labour market.
###Option_B: Increasing proportion of people going abroad.
##Option_C: High growth rate which generated huge employment opportunities.
##Option_D: Increasing proportion of young population opts for education rather than participating in labour market.
##Answer:a##Explaination:
The growth rate of employment is very marginal during these year there is steep fall in unemployment is observed because Increasing proportion of young population opts for education rather than participating in labour market. So option (a) is correct.
People going abroad don’t have much impact on unemployment rates as the fraction of people going abroad is very less. So option (b) is incorrect.
Growth in India is led by service sector which is not labour intensive. So high growth haven’t converted into high employment. So option (c) is incorrect.
The data which shows that how much employment has been created by FDI is not available. Also, with respect to size of Indian economy the total FDI which comes to India is very small which don’t have potential to reduce employment from 8.2% to 5.6%. So option (d) is incorrect.
##Topic:Youth##Subject:Botany##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements regarding Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK): It is a programme launched under National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) providing for child health screening and early intervention services. Its objective is to improve the overall quality of life of children through early detection of birth Defects, Diseases, Deficiencies, Development Delays and Disability. It provides a package of health services for children up to 6 years of age. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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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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Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram, which is a Child Health Screening and Early Intervention Services Programme to provide comprehensive care to all the children in the community is launched under The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM).
The key feature of the Services is the continuum of care extending over different phases of the life of a child over the first 18 years. Hence, 1st Statement correct and 3rd statement is incorrect.
The Objectives of RBSK is early identification and early intervention for children from birth to 18 years to cover 4 ‘D’s viz. Defects at birth, Deficiencies, Diseases and Development delays including disability. Hence 2nd statement is correct.
Child Health Screening and Early Intervention Services envisage to cover 30 identified health conditions for early detection, free treatment and management through dedicated mobile health teams placed in every block in the country.
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a
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Health , Health and Family Welfare
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK): It is a programme launched under National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) providing for child health screening and early intervention services. Its objective is to improve the overall quality of life of children through early detection of birth Defects, Diseases, Deficiencies, Development Delays and Disability. It provides a package of health services for children up to 6 years of age. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:a##Explaination:Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram, which is a Child Health Screening and Early Intervention Services Programme to provide comprehensive care to all the children in the community is launched under The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM).
The key feature of the Services is the continuum of care extending over different phases of the life of a child over the first 18 years. Hence, 1st Statement correct and 3rd statement is incorrect.
The Objectives of RBSK is early identification and early intervention for children from birth to 18 years to cover 4 ‘D’s viz. Defects at birth, Deficiencies, Diseases and Development delays including disability. Hence 2nd statement is correct.
Child Health Screening and Early Intervention Services envisage to cover 30 identified health conditions for early detection, free treatment and management through dedicated mobile health teams placed in every block in the country.##Topic:Health , Health and Family Welfare##Subject:Botany##Answer:a
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Which of the following statement is true regarding ‘Ishan Uday’ scheme launched for the North East Region ?
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It is a scholarship scheme for the students to study in colleges and universities.
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It aims to strengthen traditional livelihoods and sustainable development models for the tribals.
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It aims to increase the employment opportunities by providing vocational training to the young graduates.
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It is a scholarship scheme for the students to study in colleges and universities.
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The two programmes - Ishan Uday and Ishan Vikas - are part of initiatives taken by the HRD ministry.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has launched “ Ishan Uday ” a Special Scholarship Scheme for North East Region (NER) from academic session 2014-15. Under the scheme ten thousand fresh scholarships are to be provided for general degree course, technical and professional courses including medical and para-medical courses.
The scheme permits a grant of 10,000 scholarships to students from the Northeast, whose parental income is below Rs 4.5 lakh per annum and they would be provided scholarship ranging from Rs 3,500 to 5,000 per month for studying at undergraduate level in colleges and universities of the country. Hence, (a) option is correct.
‘ Ishan Vikas ’ is a comprehensive plan to facilitate interaction between teachers and selected school children from the North-Eastern states and bring them into close contact with the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) and National Institute for Advanced Studies (NIAS) during their vacation periods in order to enhance the quality of education and fostering their desire to pursue technical education.
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a
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Literacy and Education
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statement is true regarding ‘Ishan Uday’ scheme launched for the North East Region ?
##Option_A: It is a scholarship scheme for the students to study in colleges and universities.
###Option_B: It aims to strengthen traditional livelihoods and sustainable development models for the tribals.
##Option_C: It aims to increase the employment opportunities by providing vocational training to the young graduates.
##Option_D: It is a scholarship scheme for the students to study in colleges and universities.
##Answer:a##Explaination:
The two programmes - Ishan Uday and Ishan Vikas - are part of initiatives taken by the HRD ministry.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has launched “ Ishan Uday ” a Special Scholarship Scheme for North East Region (NER) from academic session 2014-15. Under the scheme ten thousand fresh scholarships are to be provided for general degree course, technical and professional courses including medical and para-medical courses.
The scheme permits a grant of 10,000 scholarships to students from the Northeast, whose parental income is below Rs 4.5 lakh per annum and they would be provided scholarship ranging from Rs 3,500 to 5,000 per month for studying at undergraduate level in colleges and universities of the country. Hence, (a) option is correct.
‘ Ishan Vikas ’ is a comprehensive plan to facilitate interaction between teachers and selected school children from the North-Eastern states and bring them into close contact with the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) and National Institute for Advanced Studies (NIAS) during their vacation periods in order to enhance the quality of education and fostering their desire to pursue technical education.
##Topic:Literacy and Education##Subject:Botany##Answer:a
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With reference to the India"s progress on Millennium Development Goals (MDG) for 2015, which of the following statements is/are correct? India has already achieved the targets ahead of deadline for indicators like net enrollment ratio in primary education and percentage population below poverty line. India has made good progress in indicators like ratio of girls to boys in primary, secondary and tertiary education. For indicators like share of women in wage employment in non-agriculture sector and proportion of seats held by women in National Parliament, it is lagging behind with huge margins. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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3 only
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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All the statements are correct regarding India's progress in achieving MDGs
In respect of some indicators, India is expected to reach close to the target level by 2015 if not actually meet the target level like Ratio of girls to boys in primary and secondary education and tertiary education.
For some indicators India is fast, that is, it has already achieved the target level well ahead of the dead line, like halving the percentage of population below the poverty line and Net Enrollment Ratio in primary education.
The areas of concern are the rest of the Indicators especially those relating to share of women in wage employment in the non – agricultural sector, proportion of seats held by women in National Parliament.
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d
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Human Capital Development
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the India"s progress on Millennium Development Goals (MDG) for 2015, which of the following statements is/are correct? India has already achieved the targets ahead of deadline for indicators like net enrollment ratio in primary education and percentage population below poverty line. India has made good progress in indicators like ratio of girls to boys in primary, secondary and tertiary education. For indicators like share of women in wage employment in non-agriculture sector and proportion of seats held by women in National Parliament, it is lagging behind with huge margins. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 3 only###Option_B: 1 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 only##Option_D: 3 only##Answer:d##Explaination:All the statements are correct regarding India's progress in achieving MDGs
In respect of some indicators, India is expected to reach close to the target level by 2015 if not actually meet the target level like Ratio of girls to boys in primary and secondary education and tertiary education.
For some indicators India is fast, that is, it has already achieved the target level well ahead of the dead line, like halving the percentage of population below the poverty line and Net Enrollment Ratio in primary education.
The areas of concern are the rest of the Indicators especially those relating to share of women in wage employment in the non – agricultural sector, proportion of seats held by women in National Parliament.
##Topic:Human Capital Development##Subject:Botany##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements regarding Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme (BBBP): Multi-Sectoral intervention is planned under scheme to improve the Child-Sex ratio in 100 districts identified on the basis of Census 2011. All the districts selected under the program have Child-Sex ratio below the national average. Sustained Social Mobilization and Communication Campaign to create equal value for the girl child & promote her education is key component of the scheme. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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The 100 districts have been identified on the basis of low Child Sex Ratio as per Census 2011 covering all States/UTs as a pilot with at least one district in each state. The three criteria for selection of districts namely are i) districts below the national average ii) districts above national average but shown declining trend and iii) districts above national average and shown increasing trend .
Measurable outcomes and indicators will bring together concerned sectors, states and districts for urgent concerted Multi-Sectoral action to improve the CSR.
A sustained Social Mobilization and Communication Campaign to create equal value for the girl child & promote her education forms core strategy under scheme.
So option D is the correct answer.
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d
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Women and Child Development
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme (BBBP): Multi-Sectoral intervention is planned under scheme to improve the Child-Sex ratio in 100 districts identified on the basis of Census 2011. All the districts selected under the program have Child-Sex ratio below the national average. Sustained Social Mobilization and Communication Campaign to create equal value for the girl child & promote her education is key component of the scheme. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3##Answer:d##Explaination:
The 100 districts have been identified on the basis of low Child Sex Ratio as per Census 2011 covering all States/UTs as a pilot with at least one district in each state. The three criteria for selection of districts namely are i) districts below the national average ii) districts above national average but shown declining trend and iii) districts above national average and shown increasing trend .
Measurable outcomes and indicators will bring together concerned sectors, states and districts for urgent concerted Multi-Sectoral action to improve the CSR.
A sustained Social Mobilization and Communication Campaign to create equal value for the girl child & promote her education forms core strategy under scheme.
So option D is the correct answer.
##Topic:Women and Child Development##Subject:Botany##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements about the Geographical Indication (GI) in the Indian context:
1. It is an assurance of quality and distinctiveness which is essentially attributable to the goods of its origin in that defined geographical locality, region, or country.
2. Geographical Indication status cannot be given for industrial goods.
3. Geographical Indication guidelines are governed currently by TRIPS and WIPO provisions, as India does not have its own statutory Act governing the same.
4. It adds to the income of local communities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 4 only
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1 , 2 and 4 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1 and 4 only
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nan
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a
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Intellectual Property Rights
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about the Geographical Indication (GI) in the Indian context:
1. It is an assurance of quality and distinctiveness which is essentially attributable to the goods of its origin in that defined geographical locality, region, or country.
2. Geographical Indication status cannot be given for industrial goods.
3. Geographical Indication guidelines are governed currently by TRIPS and WIPO provisions, as India does not have its own statutory Act governing the same.
4. It adds to the income of local communities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 and 4 only###Option_B: 1 , 2 and 4 only##Option_C:1, 3 and 4 only##Option_D:1 and 4 only##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:Intellectual Property Rights##Subject:Economics##Answer:a
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In the context of rising NPAs in Indian Banks and steps taken by RBI, which of the following is incorrect
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exposure of a bank to a group of connected counter-parties can be maximum of 55 per cent of the bank’s total capital base
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a term loan is termed as a NPA if Interest or installment remains overdue for a period of more than 90 days
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restructuring of NPA advances is not permitted before commencement of commercial operation of a project
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exposure of a bank to a group of connected counter-parties can be maximum of 55 per cent of the bank’s total capital base
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In a move to reduce risks in the banking sector and curb the rising bad loans, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed to reduce the exposure of a bank to a business group to 25 per cent of its capital, down from the existing level of 55 per cent. The proposed ‘Large Exposure’ (LE) framework will be fully applicable from January 1, 2019
with effect from March 31, 2004, a non-performing asset shall be a loan or an advance where: Interest and / or installment of principal remain overdue for a period of more than 90 days in respect of a Term Loan.
Restructuring of advances could take place in the following stages :
(a) before commencement of commercial production / operation;
(b) after commencement of commercial production / operation but before the asset has been classified as 'sub-standard'
The Sarfaesi Act was enacted to facilitate banks and financial institutions to realise long-term assets, improve recovery by exercising powers to take possession of securities, and sell them in order to reduce NPAs.
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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:
In the context of rising NPAs in Indian Banks and steps taken by RBI, which of the following is incorrect
##Option_A: exposure of a bank to a group of connected counter-parties can be maximum of 55 per cent of the bank’s total capital base
###Option_B: a term loan is termed as a NPA if Interest or installment remains overdue for a period of more than 90 days
##Option_C: restructuring of NPA advances is not permitted before commencement of commercial operation of a project
##Option_D: exposure of a bank to a group of connected counter-parties can be maximum of 55 per cent of the bank’s total capital base
##Answer:c##Explaination:
In a move to reduce risks in the banking sector and curb the rising bad loans, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed to reduce the exposure of a bank to a business group to 25 per cent of its capital, down from the existing level of 55 per cent. The proposed ‘Large Exposure’ (LE) framework will be fully applicable from January 1, 2019
with effect from March 31, 2004, a non-performing asset shall be a loan or an advance where: Interest and / or installment of principal remain overdue for a period of more than 90 days in respect of a Term Loan.
Restructuring of advances could take place in the following stages :
(a) before commencement of commercial production / operation;
(b) after commencement of commercial production / operation but before the asset has been classified as 'sub-standard'
The Sarfaesi Act was enacted to facilitate banks and financial institutions to realise long-term assets, improve recovery by exercising powers to take possession of securities, and sell them in order to reduce NPAs.
##Topic:Financial Intermediation & Markets ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements regarding the recently launched "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" programme. Which of the statements given below is/are correct? The main trigger for the conception of this scheme was the declining child sex ratio. This scheme would promote early registration of pregnancies. Panchayats will play an integral role in controlling child marriages. 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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The decline in the child sex ratio (CSR) is a major indicator of women disempowerment. CSR reflects both, pre-birth discrimination manifested through gender biased sex selection, and post birth discrimination against girls. Social construct discriminating against girls on the one hand, easy availability, affordability and subsequent misuse of diagnostic tools on the other hand, have been critical in increasing Sex Selective Elimination of girls leading to low Child Sex Ratio. Since coordinated and convergent efforts are needed to ensure survival, protection and empowerment of the girl child, Government has announced Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative. Hence, 1st Statement is correct.
The scheme will promote early registration of pregnancies, institutional deliveries and early registration of births . Hence, 2nd Statement is correct.
The panchayats will form an integral role, they will be held responsible for child marriages .They will also be responsible for putting up ' gudda -guddi boards' to show the number of new born boys and girls, every month. Hence, 3rd Statement is correct.
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d
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Women and Child Development
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the recently launched "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" programme. Which of the statements given below is/are correct? The main trigger for the conception of this scheme was the declining child sex ratio. This scheme would promote early registration of pregnancies. Panchayats will play an integral role in controlling child marriages. 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:d##Explaination:
The decline in the child sex ratio (CSR) is a major indicator of women disempowerment. CSR reflects both, pre-birth discrimination manifested through gender biased sex selection, and post birth discrimination against girls. Social construct discriminating against girls on the one hand, easy availability, affordability and subsequent misuse of diagnostic tools on the other hand, have been critical in increasing Sex Selective Elimination of girls leading to low Child Sex Ratio. Since coordinated and convergent efforts are needed to ensure survival, protection and empowerment of the girl child, Government has announced Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative. Hence, 1st Statement is correct.
The scheme will promote early registration of pregnancies, institutional deliveries and early registration of births . Hence, 2nd Statement is correct.
The panchayats will form an integral role, they will be held responsible for child marriages .They will also be responsible for putting up ' gudda -guddi boards' to show the number of new born boys and girls, every month. Hence, 3rd Statement is correct.
##Topic:Women and Child Development##Subject:Botany##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements about the recently launched "Sukanya Samriddhi Account" Scheme : The account can be opened in the name of the girl child only, at the time of her birth. The girl after attaining the age of 18 years can withdraw the entire sum in the account. The entire maturity amount from the sukanya samriddhi account is non taxable. 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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The account may be opened by the guardian in the name of a girl child till she attains the age of ten years and on attaining age of 10 years, the girl child may herself operate the account. Hence , 1st Statement is incorrect.
Up to 50 per cent of the accumulated amount can be withdrawn after the account holder turns 18 and rest after the girls attain 21 years. Hence, 2nd Statement is incorrect.
The clarifications in the Budget now make it clear that the entire maturity amount of the Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme and the interest earned are non-taxable. Hence, 3rd Statement is correct.
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c
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Women and Child Development
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about the recently launched "Sukanya Samriddhi Account" Scheme : The account can be opened in the name of the girl child only, at the time of her birth. The girl after attaining the age of 18 years can withdraw the entire sum in the account. The entire maturity amount from the sukanya samriddhi account is non taxable. 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:c##Explaination:
The account may be opened by the guardian in the name of a girl child till she attains the age of ten years and on attaining age of 10 years, the girl child may herself operate the account. Hence , 1st Statement is incorrect.
Up to 50 per cent of the accumulated amount can be withdrawn after the account holder turns 18 and rest after the girls attain 21 years. Hence, 2nd Statement is incorrect.
The clarifications in the Budget now make it clear that the entire maturity amount of the Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme and the interest earned are non-taxable. Hence, 3rd Statement is correct.
##Topic:Women and Child Development##Subject:Botany##Answer:c
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Which of the following statements is/are true in the context of Ecological footprint?
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The ecological footprint is a measure of the capacity of ecosystems to produce useful biological materials and to absorb waste materials generated by animals.
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Bio capacity is spread evenly around the world.
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The low-income countries have the smallest footprint.
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The ecological footprint is a measure of the capacity of ecosystems to produce useful biological materials and to absorb waste materials generated by animals.
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Planetary boundaries in terms of sustainable development can be understood in terms of ecological footprint which is suggestive of the pressure human activities put on ecosystems, which when compared to bio capacity (a measure of the capacity of ecosystems to produce useful biological materials and to absorb waste materials generated by humans) tells us if we are running in surplus or deficit. Data shows that the world is living in a situation of ecological overshoot. In 2010, the global ecological footprint was 18.1 billion global hectares (gha), or 2.6 gha per capita, and the earth’s total bio capacity was 12 billion gha, or 1.7 gha per capita, as per the Living Planet Report 2014. Bio capacity is not spread evenly around the world. Unfortunately the low-income countries have the smallest footprint but suffer the greatest ecosystem losses. Moderate UN scenarios suggest that if current population and consumption trends continue, by the 2030s we will need the equivalent of two earths to support us.
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c
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Sustainable Development
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements is/are true in the context of Ecological footprint?
##Option_A:The ecological footprint is a measure of the capacity of ecosystems to produce useful biological materials and to absorb waste materials generated by animals.
###Option_B:Bio capacity is spread evenly around the world.
##Option_C:The low-income countries have the smallest footprint.
##Option_D:The ecological footprint is a measure of the capacity of ecosystems to produce useful biological materials and to absorb waste materials generated by animals.
##Answer:c##Explaination:Planetary boundaries in terms of sustainable development can be understood in terms of ecological footprint which is suggestive of the pressure human activities put on ecosystems, which when compared to bio capacity (a measure of the capacity of ecosystems to produce useful biological materials and to absorb waste materials generated by humans) tells us if we are running in surplus or deficit. Data shows that the world is living in a situation of ecological overshoot. In 2010, the global ecological footprint was 18.1 billion global hectares (gha), or 2.6 gha per capita, and the earth’s total bio capacity was 12 billion gha, or 1.7 gha per capita, as per the Living Planet Report 2014. Bio capacity is not spread evenly around the world. Unfortunately the low-income countries have the smallest footprint but suffer the greatest ecosystem losses. Moderate UN scenarios suggest that if current population and consumption trends continue, by the 2030s we will need the equivalent of two earths to support us. ##Topic:Sustainable Development##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Which of the following statements is/are true about Demographics.
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Net Reproduction Rate is the rate at which women are replaced by daughters who will have children.
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More girls are born than boys - this is a natural way of keeping population even.
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A country is said to have an optimum population when it achieves Population Replacement Rate
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Net Reproduction Rate is the rate at which women are replaced by daughters who will have children.
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More boys are born than girls - this is a natural way of keeping population even because mortality is higher among men.
A country is said to have an optimum population when the number of people is in balance with the available resources.
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a
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Human Capital Development
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are true about Demographics. ##Option_A:Net Reproduction Rate is the rate at which women are replaced by daughters who will have children. ###Option_B:More girls are born than boys - this is a natural way of keeping population even. ##Option_C:A country is said to have an optimum population when it achieves Population Replacement Rate ##Option_D:Net Reproduction Rate is the rate at which women are replaced by daughters who will have children. ##Answer:a##Explaination:
More boys are born than girls - this is a natural way of keeping population even because mortality is higher among men.
A country is said to have an optimum population when the number of people is in balance with the available resources.
##Topic:Human Capital Development##Subject:Botany##Answer:a
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Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act 1996 was enacted for special safeguards. Which of the following statements is/are true about this? PESA Act is implemented in Schedule V and VI areas. The reservation for the Scheduled tribes at panchayats shall not be less than one-third of the total number of seats. All seats of chairpersons of panchayats at all level shall be reserved for the Scheduled Tribes. 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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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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The Indian Constitution protects tribal interests through the Fifth and Sixth Schedule.
PESA comes under the Fifth Schedule , which mandates tribal advisory councils to oversee tribal affairs and also gives extrajudicial, extraconstitutional powers to the Governors of each State to intervene in matters where they see tribal autonomy being compromised. Hence , 1st Statement is incorrect.
Most of the tribes in India are collectively identified under Article 342 (1&2) of the Constitution as Scheduled Tribes, which provided them overarching immunity to the extent of granting them the right to self-determination as guaranteed under Article 244 (Administration of Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas) of Part X: The Scheduled and Tribal Areas.
The reservation of seats in the scheduled areas at every panchayat shall be in proportion to the population of the communities in that panchayat for whom reservation is sought.
The reservation for the Scheduled tribes at panchayats shall not be less than one-half of the total number of seats. Hence, 2nd Statement is incorrect.
All seats of chairpersons of panchayats at all level shall be reserved for the Scheduled Tribes. Hence, 3rd Statement is correct.
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b
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Panchayati Raj
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act 1996 was enacted for special safeguards. Which of the following statements is/are true about this? PESA Act is implemented in Schedule V and VI areas. The reservation for the Scheduled tribes at panchayats shall not be less than one-third of the total number of seats. All seats of chairpersons of panchayats at all level shall be reserved for the Scheduled Tribes. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:1 and 2 only###Option_B:3 only##Option_C:2 and 3 only##Option_D:1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination:
The Indian Constitution protects tribal interests through the Fifth and Sixth Schedule.
PESA comes under the Fifth Schedule , which mandates tribal advisory councils to oversee tribal affairs and also gives extrajudicial, extraconstitutional powers to the Governors of each State to intervene in matters where they see tribal autonomy being compromised. Hence , 1st Statement is incorrect.
Most of the tribes in India are collectively identified under Article 342 (1&2) of the Constitution as Scheduled Tribes, which provided them overarching immunity to the extent of granting them the right to self-determination as guaranteed under Article 244 (Administration of Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas) of Part X: The Scheduled and Tribal Areas.
The reservation of seats in the scheduled areas at every panchayat shall be in proportion to the population of the communities in that panchayat for whom reservation is sought.
The reservation for the Scheduled tribes at panchayats shall not be less than one-half of the total number of seats. Hence, 2nd Statement is incorrect.
All seats of chairpersons of panchayats at all level shall be reserved for the Scheduled Tribes. Hence, 3rd Statement is correct.
##Topic:Panchayati Raj##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements. 1) The FDI Restrictiveness Index measures statutory restrictions on foreign direct investment in all OECD and G20 countries. 2) India’s current value is more than 0.35 as per FDI Restrictiveness Index. Which of the above statements 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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,
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a
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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. 1) The FDI Restrictiveness Index measures statutory restrictions on foreign direct investment in all OECD and G20 countries. 2) India’s current value is more than 0.35 as per FDI Restrictiveness Index. Which of the above statements are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2##Option_D:1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:,##Topic:Financial Intermediation & Markets ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Recently, the Government has decided to declare 2018 as the 'National Year for Millets'. Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to Millets? 1. They are nutritionally superior to wheat and rice. 2. They are mainly grown in arid and semi-arid areas. 3. They can grow even in poor soils. 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 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Millet is a common term to categorize small-seeded grasses that are often termed nutri-cereals or dryland-cereals, and includes sorghum, pearl millet, ragi, small millet, foxtail millet, proso millet, barnyard millet, kodo millet and other millets. They have multiple untapped uses such as food, feed, fodder, biofuels and brewing. Nutritionally superior to wheat & rice owing to their higher levels of protein with more balanced amino acid profile, crude fiber & minerals such as Iron, Zinc, and Phosphorous, millets can provide nutritional security and act as a shield against nutritional deficiency, especially among children and women. Adapted to low or no purchased inputs and to harsh environment of the semi-arid tropics , they are the backbone for dry land agriculture . Photo-insensitive & resilient to climate change, millets are hardy, resilient crops that have a low carbon and water footprint, can withstand high temperatures and grow on poor soils with little or no external inputs. Hence, all statements are correct.
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d
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Recently, the Government has decided to declare 2018 as the 'National Year for Millets'. Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to Millets? 1. They are nutritionally superior to wheat and rice. 2. They are mainly grown in arid and semi-arid areas. 3. They can grow even in poor soils. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:1 and 2 only###Option_B:3 only##Option_C:1 and 3 only##Option_D:1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Millet is a common term to categorize small-seeded grasses that are often termed nutri-cereals or dryland-cereals, and includes sorghum, pearl millet, ragi, small millet, foxtail millet, proso millet, barnyard millet, kodo millet and other millets. They have multiple untapped uses such as food, feed, fodder, biofuels and brewing. Nutritionally superior to wheat & rice owing to their higher levels of protein with more balanced amino acid profile, crude fiber & minerals such as Iron, Zinc, and Phosphorous, millets can provide nutritional security and act as a shield against nutritional deficiency, especially among children and women. Adapted to low or no purchased inputs and to harsh environment of the semi-arid tropics , they are the backbone for dry land agriculture . Photo-insensitive & resilient to climate change, millets are hardy, resilient crops that have a low carbon and water footprint, can withstand high temperatures and grow on poor soils with little or no external inputs. Hence, all statements are correct.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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With reference to "Natural Rate of Unemployment", consider the following statements: It is the level of unemployment in an economy that is just consistent with a stable rate of Inflation. It is the unemployment that prevails when all markets in the economy are in equilibrium. It is the unemployment when the economy is just at its potential. 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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The Natural Rate of Unemployment is the rate of Unemployment when the labour market is in equilibrium. It is the difference between those who would like a job at the current wage rate and those who are willing and able to take a job. The Natural Rate of Unemployment will therefore include: frictional unemployment structural unemployment E.g. a worker who is not able to get a job because he doesn’t have the right skills The natural rate of unemployment is unemployment caused by supply side factors rather than demand side factors. The Natural Rate of Unemployment is sometimes known as the Non accelerating inflation rate of Unemployment NAIRU. This is because when unemployment is 4% there is no tendency for inflation to increase Sometimes the natural rate is known as the full employment level of unemployment. This is because even if the economy is operating at full capacity and there is no demand deficient unemployment then there will still be some unemployment caused by supply side factors. Hence all of the above statements are correct
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d
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Poverty & Unemployment, Poverty alleviation Programme & Employment Generation Programme
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to "Natural Rate of Unemployment", consider the following statements: It is the level of unemployment in an economy that is just consistent with a stable rate of Inflation. It is the unemployment that prevails when all markets in the economy are in equilibrium. It is the unemployment when the economy is just at its potential. 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:The Natural Rate of Unemployment is the rate of Unemployment when the labour market is in equilibrium. It is the difference between those who would like a job at the current wage rate and those who are willing and able to take a job. The Natural Rate of Unemployment will therefore include: frictional unemployment structural unemployment E.g. a worker who is not able to get a job because he doesn’t have the right skills The natural rate of unemployment is unemployment caused by supply side factors rather than demand side factors. The Natural Rate of Unemployment is sometimes known as the Non accelerating inflation rate of Unemployment NAIRU. This is because when unemployment is 4% there is no tendency for inflation to increase Sometimes the natural rate is known as the full employment level of unemployment. This is because even if the economy is operating at full capacity and there is no demand deficient unemployment then there will still be some unemployment caused by supply side factors. Hence all of the above statements are correct##Topic:Poverty & Unemployment, Poverty alleviation Programme & Employment Generation Programme##Subject:Botany##Answer:d
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Consider the following:
Atmiya Sabha
Vedanta College
Calcutta Unitarian Committee
Raja Rammohan Roy is associated with the establishment of which of the above?
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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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Option 1 is correct: In 1814, Raja Rammohan Roy set up Atmiya Sabha in Calcutta to campaign against idolatry, caste rigidities, meaningless rituals and other social ills. Option 2 is correct: Roy also established Vedanta College in 1825 which offered courses in both Indian learning and Western social and physical sciences. Option 3 is correct: In 1823, the Calcutta Unitarian Committee was established by Rammohun Roy, Dwarkanath Tagore, and William Adam to propagate the idea of unity of God.
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d
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Socio Religious Reform Movements in the 19th century India
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following:
Atmiya Sabha
Vedanta College
Calcutta Unitarian Committee
Raja Rammohan Roy is associated with the establishment of which of the above? ##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:1 and 3 only##Option_C:2 and 3 only ##Option_D:1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Option 1 is correct: In 1814, Raja Rammohan Roy set up Atmiya Sabha in Calcutta to campaign against idolatry, caste rigidities, meaningless rituals and other social ills. Option 2 is correct: Roy also established Vedanta College in 1825 which offered courses in both Indian learning and Western social and physical sciences. Option 3 is correct: In 1823, the Calcutta Unitarian Committee was established by Rammohun Roy, Dwarkanath Tagore, and William Adam to propagate the idea of unity of God.##Topic:Socio Religious Reform Movements in the 19th century India##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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The Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court does not involve?
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Criminal Cases
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Cases involving interpretation of the Constitution
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Civil Cases
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Criminal Cases
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.
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d
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Supreme Court
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court does not involve?##Option_A:Criminal Cases###Option_B:Cases involving interpretation of the Constitution##Option_C:Civil Cases##Option_D:Criminal Cases##Answer:d##Explaination:.##Topic:Supreme Court##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिये :
1-सी.वी.रमन को रमन प्रभाव की खोज के कारण इनको भौतिकी का नोबेल पुरस्कार दिया गया | 2-रमन प्रभाव के अनुसार जब प्रकाश किसी पारदर्शी माध्यम से गुजरता है तो प्रकीर्णित प्रकाश के एक छोटे हिस्से की तरंगदैर्ध्य परिवर्तित हो जाती है |
नीचे दिए गए विकल्पों/विकल्प की सहायता से सही उत्तर की पहचान कीजिये |
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केवल 1
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केवल 2
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1 और 2 दोनों
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केवल 1
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nan
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c
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Misc. Tech.
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिये :
1-सी.वी.रमन को रमन प्रभाव की खोज के कारण इनको भौतिकी का नोबेल पुरस्कार दिया गया | 2-रमन प्रभाव के अनुसार जब प्रकाश किसी पारदर्शी माध्यम से गुजरता है तो प्रकीर्णित प्रकाश के एक छोटे हिस्से की तरंगदैर्ध्य परिवर्तित हो जाती है |
नीचे दिए गए विकल्पों/विकल्प की सहायता से सही उत्तर की पहचान कीजिये |##Option_A:केवल 1 ###Option_B:केवल 2 ##Option_C:1 और 2 दोनों ##Option_D:केवल 1 ##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:Misc. Tech.##Subject:Economics##Answer:c
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The concept of the Judicial review has been borrowed from the Constitution of ___________
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U.S.A
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Switzerland
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U. K.
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U.S.A
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a
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Parliamentary & Presidential
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The concept of the Judicial review has been borrowed from the Constitution of ___________##Option_A:U.S.A###Option_B: Switzerland##Option_C:U. K.##Option_D:U.S.A##Answer:a##Explaination:.##Topic:Parliamentary & Presidential##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements with respect to article 75 of the constitution.
1. The Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.
2. The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.
Which of the given 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 Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People.
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a
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Central Council of Minister
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to article 75 of the constitution.
1. The Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.
2. The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2.##Option_D:1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People.##Topic:Central Council of Minister ##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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Which of the following statements is/are true about causes of unemployment? Frictional unemployment is caused due to inevitable time delays, while searching for a new job and exiting from the current job. Classical unemployment is caused by traditional barriers of a society. Structural unemployment is caused by fundamental shifts in the economy wherein, there is a mismatch between the skills that workers could offer or possess with respect to the demand and requirement of the employers. Unemployment trap is caused by absence of required skill set in the labour force. 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, 2 and 4 only
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1 and 3 only
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Frictional unemployment: Unemployment that is always present in the economy, resulting from temporary transitions made by workers and employers or from workers and employers having inconsistent or incomplete information. There will always be some frictional unemployment in an economy because information isn’t perfect and it takes time to find work. Classical unemploymen t: Unemployment occurs when there are people who are willing and able to work but don’t have a job.It is one of the main types of unemployment. It occurs when the real wages for workers in an economy are too high, meaning that firms are unwilling to employ every person looking for a job. As a result, some of the economy’s pool of labour is not used. When economic output falls, as measured by the gross domestic product (GDP), the business cycle is low and cyclical unemployment will rise. Structural unemployment : A longer-lasting form of unemployment caused by fundamental shifts in an economy. Structural unemployment occurs for a number of reasons – workers may lack the requisite job skills, or they may live far from regions where jobs are available but are unable to move there. Or they may simply be unwilling to work because existing wage levels are too low. So while jobs are available, there is a serious mismatch between what companies need and what workers can offer. Structural unemployment is exacerbated by extraneous factors such as technology, competition and government policy. Unemployment trap is high social security benefits to the unemployed, this erodes the motivation to take up a job.
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a
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Poverty & Unemployment, Poverty alleviation Programme & Employment Generation Programme
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are true about causes of unemployment? Frictional unemployment is caused due to inevitable time delays, while searching for a new job and exiting from the current job. Classical unemployment is caused by traditional barriers of a society. Structural unemployment is caused by fundamental shifts in the economy wherein, there is a mismatch between the skills that workers could offer or possess with respect to the demand and requirement of the employers. Unemployment trap is caused by absence of required skill set in the labour force. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:a##Explaination:Frictional unemployment: Unemployment that is always present in the economy, resulting from temporary transitions made by workers and employers or from workers and employers having inconsistent or incomplete information. There will always be some frictional unemployment in an economy because information isn’t perfect and it takes time to find work. Classical unemploymen t: Unemployment occurs when there are people who are willing and able to work but don’t have a job.It is one of the main types of unemployment. It occurs when the real wages for workers in an economy are too high, meaning that firms are unwilling to employ every person looking for a job. As a result, some of the economy’s pool of labour is not used. When economic output falls, as measured by the gross domestic product (GDP), the business cycle is low and cyclical unemployment will rise. Structural unemployment : A longer-lasting form of unemployment caused by fundamental shifts in an economy. Structural unemployment occurs for a number of reasons – workers may lack the requisite job skills, or they may live far from regions where jobs are available but are unable to move there. Or they may simply be unwilling to work because existing wage levels are too low. So while jobs are available, there is a serious mismatch between what companies need and what workers can offer. Structural unemployment is exacerbated by extraneous factors such as technology, competition and government policy. Unemployment trap is high social security benefits to the unemployed, this erodes the motivation to take up a job.##Topic:Poverty & Unemployment, Poverty alleviation Programme & Employment Generation Programme##Subject:Botany##Answer:a
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In context of Indian modern history, consider the following statements regarding the Cripps Mission:
It provides that only Indians will be involved in the making of the Constitution.
It allowed India to decide its relations with the Commonwealth and other international institutions.
Mahatma Gandhi was the official negotiator for the Indian National Congress.
Which of the statements given above 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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In March 1942, a mission headed by Stafford Cripps was sent to India with constitutional proposals to seek India's support for World War II. Its main proposal was setup of an Indian Union with dominion status and formation of a constituent assembly after war. According to proposal of Cripps Mission, the making of the constitution was to be solely in Indian hands. Hence, statement 1 is correct. An Indian Union with a dominion status; would be set up; it would be free to decide its relations with the Commonwealth and free to participate in the United Nations and other international bodies. Hence, statement 2 is correct. After the end of the war, a constituent assembly would be convened to frame a new constitution. Members of this assembly would be partly elected by the provincial assemblies through proportional representation and partly nominated by the princes. The British Government would accept the new constitution subject to two conditions: (i) any province not willing to join the Union could have a separate constitution and form a separate Union, and (ii) the new constitution- making body and the British Government would negotiate a treaty to effect the transfer of power and to safeguard racial and religious minorities. In the meantime, defence of India would remain in British hands and the governor-general’s powers would remain intact. It allowed provinces to have separate constitution- a blueprint for India's partition. Also, it allowed Free India to withdraw from the commonwealth, another departure from the August Offer. Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Azad were the official negotiators for the Indian National Congress. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.
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a
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The Cripps Proposal, 1942
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In context of Indian modern history, consider the following statements regarding the Cripps Mission:
It provides that only Indians will be involved in the making of the Constitution.
It allowed India to decide its relations with the Commonwealth and other international institutions.
Mahatma Gandhi was the official negotiator for the Indian National Congress.
Which of the statements given above 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:a##Explaination:In March 1942, a mission headed by Stafford Cripps was sent to India with constitutional proposals to seek India's support for World War II. Its main proposal was setup of an Indian Union with dominion status and formation of a constituent assembly after war. According to proposal of Cripps Mission, the making of the constitution was to be solely in Indian hands. Hence, statement 1 is correct. An Indian Union with a dominion status; would be set up; it would be free to decide its relations with the Commonwealth and free to participate in the United Nations and other international bodies. Hence, statement 2 is correct. After the end of the war, a constituent assembly would be convened to frame a new constitution. Members of this assembly would be partly elected by the provincial assemblies through proportional representation and partly nominated by the princes. The British Government would accept the new constitution subject to two conditions: (i) any province not willing to join the Union could have a separate constitution and form a separate Union, and (ii) the new constitution- making body and the British Government would negotiate a treaty to effect the transfer of power and to safeguard racial and religious minorities. In the meantime, defence of India would remain in British hands and the governor-general’s powers would remain intact. It allowed provinces to have separate constitution- a blueprint for India's partition. Also, it allowed Free India to withdraw from the commonwealth, another departure from the August Offer. Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Azad were the official negotiators for the Indian National Congress. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.##Topic:The Cripps Proposal, 1942##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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With reference to National Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Policy, consider the following statements : It is implemented by Ministry of Women and Child Development. The Policy focusses on early primary school learning for every child in India. It proposed mother tongue or local language to be the primary medium of instruction. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?
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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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The National Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Policy is being implemented by Ministry of Women and Child Development. Hence, 1st Statement is correct.
The vision of the National ECCE Policy is to promote inclusive, equitable and contextualized opportunities for promoting optimal development and active learning capacity of all children below 6 years of age.
The Policy focus is on early preschool learning for every child below six years . Hence, 2nd Statement is incorrect.
This ECCE policy will cover all early childhood care and education programmes and related services in public, private and voluntary sectors in all settings across regions. These services include anganwadis (AWC), creches, play schools, preschools, nursery schools, kindergartens, preparatory schools, balwadis, and home-based care.
Some of the mandatory provisions of this policy are :
Separate space for cooking nutritionally balanced meals and nap time for childre.
Caregiver and student ratio of 1:20 for children between three-six years and 1:10 for under three years.
The curriculum framework mandated by the policy provides the broad guidelines to develop age and developmentally-appropriate curriculum suited to local needs and focussed on non-formal preschool learning as against rote learning.
Child centric curriculum transacted in mother tongue/vernacular language. Hence, 3rd Statement is correct.
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b
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Inclusion : Basic Amenities : Housing / Drinking Waters / Sanitations
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to National Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Policy, consider the following statements : It is implemented by Ministry of Women and Child Development. The Policy focusses on early primary school learning for every child in India. It proposed mother tongue or local language to be the primary medium of instruction. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?##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:
The National Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Policy is being implemented by Ministry of Women and Child Development. Hence, 1st Statement is correct.
The vision of the National ECCE Policy is to promote inclusive, equitable and contextualized opportunities for promoting optimal development and active learning capacity of all children below 6 years of age.
The Policy focus is on early preschool learning for every child below six years . Hence, 2nd Statement is incorrect.
This ECCE policy will cover all early childhood care and education programmes and related services in public, private and voluntary sectors in all settings across regions. These services include anganwadis (AWC), creches, play schools, preschools, nursery schools, kindergartens, preparatory schools, balwadis, and home-based care.
Some of the mandatory provisions of this policy are :
Separate space for cooking nutritionally balanced meals and nap time for childre.
Caregiver and student ratio of 1:20 for children between three-six years and 1:10 for under three years.
The curriculum framework mandated by the policy provides the broad guidelines to develop age and developmentally-appropriate curriculum suited to local needs and focussed on non-formal preschool learning as against rote learning.
Child centric curriculum transacted in mother tongue/vernacular language. Hence, 3rd Statement is correct.
##Topic:Inclusion : Basic Amenities : Housing / Drinking Waters / Sanitations##Subject:Botany##Answer:b
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Which of the following statements is/are true about National Health Assurance Mission?
1. It will cover all people Below Poverty Line.
2. The govt. will provide free medications and diagnostic treatment.
3. The insurance cover will provided to cover minor ailments.
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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1. It will cover all citizens of India.
2. The govt. will provide free medications and diagnostic treatment.
3. The insurance cover will provided to cover serious ailments.
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b
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Health , Health and Family Welfare
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements is/are true about National Health Assurance Mission?
1. It will cover all people Below Poverty Line.
2. The govt. will provide free medications and diagnostic treatment.
3. The insurance cover will provided to cover minor ailments.
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:b##Explaination:
1. It will cover all citizens of India.
2. The govt. will provide free medications and diagnostic treatment.
3. The insurance cover will provided to cover serious ailments.
##Topic:Health , Health and Family Welfare##Subject:Botany##Answer:b
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Mission Indradhanush was launched with the aim of covering all those children who are either unvaccinated or are partially vaccinated. Which of the following vaccines are covered under it? Whooping cough Rubella Measles Mumps Influenza Hepatitis - B Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 3 and 6 only
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1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 only
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2, 4, 5 and 6 only
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1, 3 and 6 only
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Mission Indradhanush was launched on 25 December 2014 with the aim of covering all those children who are either unvaccinated or are partially vaccinated against seven vaccine-preventable diseases which include - diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio, tuberculosis, measles, and hepatitis B by 2020. The intensification of immunization activities will be carried out in 201 high focus districts in the first phase and 297 districts will be targeted for the second phase in 2015.
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a
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Health , Health and Family Welfare
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Mission Indradhanush was launched with the aim of covering all those children who are either unvaccinated or are partially vaccinated. Which of the following vaccines are covered under it? Whooping cough Rubella Measles Mumps Influenza Hepatitis - B Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 3 and 6 only###Option_B: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 only##Option_C: 2, 4, 5 and 6 only##Option_D: 1, 3 and 6 only##Answer:a##Explaination:Mission Indradhanush was launched on 25 December 2014 with the aim of covering all those children who are either unvaccinated or are partially vaccinated against seven vaccine-preventable diseases which include - diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio, tuberculosis, measles, and hepatitis B by 2020. The intensification of immunization activities will be carried out in 201 high focus districts in the first phase and 297 districts will be targeted for the second phase in 2015.##Topic:Health , Health and Family Welfare##Subject:Botany##Answer:a
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An expert panel appointed by health ministry submitted its recommedations to ammend Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act 2003 (COTPA). Which of the following statements is/are true about these recommedations? 1. It recommended to ban the sale of loose cigarettes. 2. The age limit for tobacco consumption from 18 should be increased 2
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nan
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The age limit for tobacco consumption from 18 should be increased 21.
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A fine of 20,000 for smoking in public should be imposed.
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nan
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A fine of 20,000 for smoking in public, banning the sale of loose cigarettes and increasing age limit for tobacco consumption from 18 to 25: these are some of the recommendations of the expert panel appointed by health ministry to review and suggest changes to the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act 2003 (COTPA). Other suggestions include making public smoking a cognizable offence.
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b
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Health , Health and Family Welfare
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:An expert panel appointed by health ministry submitted its recommedations to ammend Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act 2003 (COTPA). Which of the following statements is/are true about these recommedations? 1. It recommended to ban the sale of loose cigarettes. 2. The age limit for tobacco consumption from 18 should be increased 2##Option_A:nan###Option_B:The age limit for tobacco consumption from 18 should be increased 21. ##Option_C:A fine of 20,000 for smoking in public should be imposed. ##Option_D:nan##Answer:b##Explaination:
A fine of 20,000 for smoking in public, banning the sale of loose cigarettes and increasing age limit for tobacco consumption from 18 to 25: these are some of the recommendations of the expert panel appointed by health ministry to review and suggest changes to the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act 2003 (COTPA). Other suggestions include making public smoking a cognizable offence.
##Topic:Health , Health and Family Welfare##Subject:Botany##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements with regard to ‘Rashtiya Swasthya Bima Yojana’(RSBY): It is implemented by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It is a health insurance scheme for the BPL workers in the unorganized sector. It doesnot include maternity benefit cover under it , as it is now being given separately under Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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1and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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In pursuant of a recent policy decision of government, from 1st April,2015 , The Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojna (RSBY) of the Labour and Employment Ministry will now be implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
RSBY, the health insurance scheme for BPL families ,was launched for workers in unorganised sector in 2007-08. Hence, 1st and 2nd Statements are correct.
The scheme provides for IT-enabled and smart card-based cashless healthy insurance, including maternity benefit cover of up to Rs 30,000 per annum to BPL families (a unit of five) and 11 occupational groups in the unorganised sector. Hence, 3rd Statement is incorrect.
In India, out of the estimated workforce of 47 crore, only 8 crore are organised workers and 39 crore are workers in the unorganised sector.
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a
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Health , Health and Family Welfare
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with regard to ‘Rashtiya Swasthya Bima Yojana’(RSBY): It is implemented by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It is a health insurance scheme for the BPL workers in the unorganized sector. It doesnot include maternity benefit cover under it , as it is now being given separately under Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1and 3 only ##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:a##Explaination:
In pursuant of a recent policy decision of government, from 1st April,2015 , The Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojna (RSBY) of the Labour and Employment Ministry will now be implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
RSBY, the health insurance scheme for BPL families ,was launched for workers in unorganised sector in 2007-08. Hence, 1st and 2nd Statements are correct.
The scheme provides for IT-enabled and smart card-based cashless healthy insurance, including maternity benefit cover of up to Rs 30,000 per annum to BPL families (a unit of five) and 11 occupational groups in the unorganised sector. Hence, 3rd Statement is incorrect.
In India, out of the estimated workforce of 47 crore, only 8 crore are organised workers and 39 crore are workers in the unorganised sector.
##Topic:Health , Health and Family Welfare##Subject:Botany##Answer:a
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How does the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana seek to improve the health insurance options for the BPL unorganized workers? It provides them with freedom of choice between public and private hospitals for better delivery of health services. It provides them cash benefits for their treatment. There is no age limit prescribed for the beneficiaries to avail the services under this scheme. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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2 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 only
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The objective of RSBY is to provide protection to BPL households(unorganized sector) from financial liabilities arising out of health shocks that involve hospitalization.
RSBY provides the participating BPL household with freedom of choice between public and private hospitals and makes him a potential client worth attracting on account of the significant revenues that hospitals stand to earn through the scheme. Hence, 1st Statement is correct.
A beneficiary of RSBY gets cashless benefit in any of the empanelled hospitals. He/ she only needs to carry his/ her smart card (Biometric Card) and provide verification through his/ her finger print. Hence, 2nd Statement is incorrect.
Beneficiaries under RSBY are entitled to hospitalization coverage up to Rs. 30,000/- for most of the diseases that require hospitalization.
Pre-existing conditions are covered from day one and there is no age limit . Hence, 3rd Statement is correct.
Coverage extends to five members of the family which includes the head of household, spouse and up to three dependents. Beneficiaries need to pay only Rs. 30/- as registration fee while Central and State Government pays the premium to the insurer selected by the State Government on the basis of a competitive bidding.
For participating providers it is a paperless scheme as they do not need to send all the papers related to treatment to the insurer. They send online claims to the insurer and get paid electronically.
In pursuant to the Government decision, from April 1 , 2015, this scheme will be implemented by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and not by Ministry of Labour and Employment.
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c
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Health , Health and Family Welfare
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:How does the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana seek to improve the health insurance options for the BPL unorganized workers? It provides them with freedom of choice between public and private hospitals for better delivery of health services. It provides them cash benefits for their treatment. There is no age limit prescribed for the beneficiaries to avail the services under this scheme. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:
The objective of RSBY is to provide protection to BPL households(unorganized sector) from financial liabilities arising out of health shocks that involve hospitalization.
RSBY provides the participating BPL household with freedom of choice between public and private hospitals and makes him a potential client worth attracting on account of the significant revenues that hospitals stand to earn through the scheme. Hence, 1st Statement is correct.
A beneficiary of RSBY gets cashless benefit in any of the empanelled hospitals. He/ she only needs to carry his/ her smart card (Biometric Card) and provide verification through his/ her finger print. Hence, 2nd Statement is incorrect.
Beneficiaries under RSBY are entitled to hospitalization coverage up to Rs. 30,000/- for most of the diseases that require hospitalization.
Pre-existing conditions are covered from day one and there is no age limit . Hence, 3rd Statement is correct.
Coverage extends to five members of the family which includes the head of household, spouse and up to three dependents. Beneficiaries need to pay only Rs. 30/- as registration fee while Central and State Government pays the premium to the insurer selected by the State Government on the basis of a competitive bidding.
For participating providers it is a paperless scheme as they do not need to send all the papers related to treatment to the insurer. They send online claims to the insurer and get paid electronically.
In pursuant to the Government decision, from April 1 , 2015, this scheme will be implemented by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and not by Ministry of Labour and Employment.
##Topic:Health , Health and Family Welfare##Subject:Botany##Answer:c
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Exchange rate is an important determinant of India"s foreign trade. In this regard which of the following is/are not true with respect to India? When the real exchange rate is more than the nominal exchange rate the rupee is said to be undervalued. US FED taper has resulted in appreciation in the rupee thus making Indian exports uncompetitive. A devaluation is said to occur when exchange rate is increased by the government. Select the correct answer using the codes 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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The nominal Exchange rate adjusted for inflation gives us the real Exchange rate. The real exchange rate measures the prices abroad relative to those at home while the nominal exchange rate measures only the numerical exchange value, and does not say anything about other aspects such as the purchasing power of that currency. Thus when the real exchange rate is more than the nominal exchange rate the rupee is said to be overvalued. Thus option 1 is incorrect .
US FED tapering is the gradual reduction in the bond buying program of the US Federal Reserves. This has led to gradual decrease in supply of dollars in the international markets resulting in depreciation of rupee. Thus option 2 is incorrect.
A deliberate downward adjustment to the value of a country's currency, relative to another currency is known as devaluation. The value of rupee depreciates on increasing the exchange rate. T hus option 3 is correct.
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c
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BOP & International Trade ,
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Commerce & Accountancy
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Exchange rate is an important determinant of India"s foreign trade. In this regard which of the following is/are not true with respect to India? When the real exchange rate is more than the nominal exchange rate the rupee is said to be undervalued. US FED taper has resulted in appreciation in the rupee thus making Indian exports uncompetitive. A devaluation is said to occur when exchange rate is increased by the government. Select the correct answer using the codes 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:
The nominal Exchange rate adjusted for inflation gives us the real Exchange rate. The real exchange rate measures the prices abroad relative to those at home while the nominal exchange rate measures only the numerical exchange value, and does not say anything about other aspects such as the purchasing power of that currency. Thus when the real exchange rate is more than the nominal exchange rate the rupee is said to be overvalued. Thus option 1 is incorrect .
US FED tapering is the gradual reduction in the bond buying program of the US Federal Reserves. This has led to gradual decrease in supply of dollars in the international markets resulting in depreciation of rupee. Thus option 2 is incorrect.
A deliberate downward adjustment to the value of a country's currency, relative to another currency is known as devaluation. The value of rupee depreciates on increasing the exchange rate. T hus option 3 is correct.
##Topic:BOP & International Trade ,##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:c
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RMNCH+A is a major initiative taken up by Government of India for :
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An E-Governance initiative
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To address major causes of mortality
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To give boost to "Make In India" programme
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An E-Governance initiative
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Reproductive, Maternal , New-Born Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A ) approach was launched in 2013 as one of the National Health Mission component.
it essentially looks to address the major causes of mortality among women and children as well as the delays in accessing and utilizing health care and services.
It also introduces new initiatives like the use of Score Card to track the performance, National Iron + Initiative to address the issue of anaemia across all age groups and the Comprehensive Screening and Early interventions for defects at birth , diseases and deficiencies among children and adolescents.
The RMNCH+A appropriately directs the States to focus their efforts on the most vulnerable population and disadvantaged groups in the country.
The 12th Five Year Plan has defined the national health outcomes and the three goals that are relevant to RMNCH+A strategic approach as follows:
1) Reduction of Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) to 25 per 1,000 live births by 2017
2) Reduction in Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) to 100 per 100,000 live births by 2017
3) Reduction in Total Fertility Rate (TFR) to 2.1 by 2017
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b
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Health , Health and Family Welfare
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:RMNCH+A is a major initiative taken up by Government of India for :##Option_A: An E-Governance initiative###Option_B: To address major causes of mortality##Option_C: To give boost to "Make In India" programme##Option_D: An E-Governance initiative##Answer:b##Explaination:
Reproductive, Maternal , New-Born Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A ) approach was launched in 2013 as one of the National Health Mission component.
it essentially looks to address the major causes of mortality among women and children as well as the delays in accessing and utilizing health care and services.
It also introduces new initiatives like the use of Score Card to track the performance, National Iron + Initiative to address the issue of anaemia across all age groups and the Comprehensive Screening and Early interventions for defects at birth , diseases and deficiencies among children and adolescents.
The RMNCH+A appropriately directs the States to focus their efforts on the most vulnerable population and disadvantaged groups in the country.
The 12th Five Year Plan has defined the national health outcomes and the three goals that are relevant to RMNCH+A strategic approach as follows:
1) Reduction of Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) to 25 per 1,000 live births by 2017
2) Reduction in Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) to 100 per 100,000 live births by 2017
3) Reduction in Total Fertility Rate (TFR) to 2.1 by 2017##Topic:Health , Health and Family Welfare##Subject:Botany##Answer:b
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Gender Inequality Index (GII), developed by UNDP measures the human development costs of gender inequality. Which of the following forms a part of GII? Life expectancy Reproductive health Empowerment Control over economic resource Labour market participation Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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1, 2 and 4 only
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3, 4 and 5 only
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2, 3 and 5 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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The GII measures gender inequalities in three important aspects of human development
Reproductive health measured by
Maternal mortality ratio and
Adolescent birth rates.
Empowerment , measured by
Proportion of parliamentary seats occupied by females and
Proportion of adult females and males aged 25 years and older with at least some secondary education.
Economic status expressed as labour market participation and measured by
labour force participation rate of female and male populations aged 15 years and older.
Hence option (c) is correct answer.
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c
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Human Capital Development
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Gender Inequality Index (GII), developed by UNDP measures the human development costs of gender inequality. Which of the following forms a part of GII? Life expectancy Reproductive health Empowerment Control over economic resource Labour market participation Select the correct answer using the code given below :##Option_A: 1, 2 and 4 only###Option_B: 3, 4 and 5 only ##Option_C: 2, 3 and 5 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 4 only##Answer:c##Explaination:The GII measures gender inequalities in three important aspects of human development
Reproductive health measured by
Maternal mortality ratio and
Adolescent birth rates.
Empowerment , measured by
Proportion of parliamentary seats occupied by females and
Proportion of adult females and males aged 25 years and older with at least some secondary education.
Economic status expressed as labour market participation and measured by
labour force participation rate of female and male populations aged 15 years and older.
Hence option (c) is correct answer.
##Topic:Human Capital Development##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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With reference to the recently started , "Beti bachao Beti padhao" programme , consider the following statements: Ministry of Women and Child Development and Ministry of Human Resource Development would be responsible for budgetary control and adminstration of the scheme at the Centre. Sukanya Samridhi Yojana is a sub component of this programme. Its overall goal is to improve child sex ratio in gender critical districts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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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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Ministry of Women and Child Development would be responsible for budgetary control and adminstration of the scheme at the Centre.Thus, the scheme would be anchored by the Ministry of Women and Child Development with the critical task of coordinating and monitoring Multi Sectoral interventions by the Ministry of Human Resource and Development and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare at the Central level. Hence, 1st Statement is incorrect.
Its overall goal is to improve the Child Sex Ratio in 100 Gender Critical Districts. Hence, 3rd statement is correct.
Its objectives are -
To prevent Gender biased sex selective elimination
To ensure survival& protection of the girl child
To ensure education & participation of the girl child
Appropriate initiatives will be taken to encourage girls to express their views and to be heard, to participate actively, effectively and equally at all levels of social, economic, and political leadership
Long term interventions for gender equality would focus on creating enabling environment including employable opportunities, safety & security, mobility & speedy justice.
Sukanya Samridhi Account also known as Sukanya Devi Yojana is a small deposit scheme for girl child, as part of the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ campaign , which would fetch an interest rate of 9.1 per cent and provide income tax rebate.The account can be opened at any time from the birth of a girl child till she attains the age of 10 years, with a minimum deposit of Rs 1000 and a maximum of Rs 1.5 lakh can be deposited during the financial year.The account will remain operative for 21 years from the date of opening of the account or marriage of the girl child after attaining 18 years of age.To meet the requirement of higher education expenses, partial withdrawal of 50 per cent of the balance would be allowed after the girl child has attended 18 years of age. Hence, 2nd Statement is correct.
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c
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Women and Child Development
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the recently started , "Beti bachao Beti padhao" programme , consider the following statements: Ministry of Women and Child Development and Ministry of Human Resource Development would be responsible for budgetary control and adminstration of the scheme at the Centre. Sukanya Samridhi Yojana is a sub component of this programme. Its overall goal is to improve child sex ratio in gender critical districts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:
Ministry of Women and Child Development would be responsible for budgetary control and adminstration of the scheme at the Centre.Thus, the scheme would be anchored by the Ministry of Women and Child Development with the critical task of coordinating and monitoring Multi Sectoral interventions by the Ministry of Human Resource and Development and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare at the Central level. Hence, 1st Statement is incorrect.
Its overall goal is to improve the Child Sex Ratio in 100 Gender Critical Districts. Hence, 3rd statement is correct.
Its objectives are -
To prevent Gender biased sex selective elimination
To ensure survival& protection of the girl child
To ensure education & participation of the girl child
Appropriate initiatives will be taken to encourage girls to express their views and to be heard, to participate actively, effectively and equally at all levels of social, economic, and political leadership
Long term interventions for gender equality would focus on creating enabling environment including employable opportunities, safety & security, mobility & speedy justice.
Sukanya Samridhi Account also known as Sukanya Devi Yojana is a small deposit scheme for girl child, as part of the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ campaign , which would fetch an interest rate of 9.1 per cent and provide income tax rebate.The account can be opened at any time from the birth of a girl child till she attains the age of 10 years, with a minimum deposit of Rs 1000 and a maximum of Rs 1.5 lakh can be deposited during the financial year.The account will remain operative for 21 years from the date of opening of the account or marriage of the girl child after attaining 18 years of age.To meet the requirement of higher education expenses, partial withdrawal of 50 per cent of the balance would be allowed after the girl child has attended 18 years of age. Hence, 2nd Statement is correct.
##Topic:Women and Child Development##Subject:Botany##Answer:c
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What does the term "longevity dividend" mean?
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The economic and health benefits that would accrue to individuals and society when the ageing process is slowed down.
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The social impact of the increasing aged population on the society at large.
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The effect of high population growth with the subsequent increase in aged population.
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The economic and health benefits that would accrue to individuals and society when the ageing process is slowed down.
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The Longevity Dividend is used to describe the economic and health benefits that would accrue to individuals and societies if we extend healthy life by slowing the biological processes of aging. The idea is to extend healthy life by shifting our emphasis from disease management to delayed aging. The Longevity Dividend is an approach to public health based on a broader strategy of fostering health for all generations by developing a new horizontal model to health promotion and disease prevention. Unlike the current vertical approach to disease that targets individual disorders as they arise, the Longevity Dividend model seeks to prevent or delay the root caus es of disease and disability by attacking the one main risk factor for them all—biological aging.
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a
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Old Persons
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What does the term "longevity dividend" mean?##Option_A: The economic and health benefits that would accrue to individuals and society when the ageing process is slowed down.###Option_B: The social impact of the increasing aged population on the society at large.##Option_C: The effect of high population growth with the subsequent increase in aged population.##Option_D: The economic and health benefits that would accrue to individuals and society when the ageing process is slowed down.##Answer:a##Explaination:The Longevity Dividend is used to describe the economic and health benefits that would accrue to individuals and societies if we extend healthy life by slowing the biological processes of aging. The idea is to extend healthy life by shifting our emphasis from disease management to delayed aging. The Longevity Dividend is an approach to public health based on a broader strategy of fostering health for all generations by developing a new horizontal model to health promotion and disease prevention. Unlike the current vertical approach to disease that targets individual disorders as they arise, the Longevity Dividend model seeks to prevent or delay the root caus es of disease and disability by attacking the one main risk factor for them all—biological aging.##Topic:Old Persons##Subject:Botany##Answer:a
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Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) aims at achieving the objective of financial inclusion. In this context which of the following statements is/are true? It envisages universal access to banking facilities with at least one banking account per person. Benefits include accidental as well as life insurance cover. To tackle the problem of farmer suicide, collateral free loans will be given to the below poverty line farmers. As per the RBI guidelines people not having valid documents as proof of his/her identity will now be able to open "Small account". Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2, 3 and 4 only
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2 and 4 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2, 3 and 4 only
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PMJDY envisages universal access to banking facilities with at least one basic banking account for every household , financial literacy, access to credit and insurance. Hence, 1st Statement is incorrect.
The beneficiaries will receive a RuPay Debit Card having inbuilt accident insurance cover of Rs 1 lakh. In addition, there is a life insurance cover of Rs 30,000 to those who opened their bank accounts for the first time between 15 August 2014 and 26 January 2015 and meet other eligibility conditions of the Yojana. Hence, Statement 2nd is correct.
There is no provision of collateral free loans to the farmers but the scheme talks about providing the beneficiaries with overdraft facility of Rs.5000 after six months which would help to rescue the farmers from the clutches of the moneylenders. Hence, 3rd Statement is incorrect.
RBI has issued guidelines in August, 2014, where people who do not have officially valid documents or Aadhaar Numbers can still get bank accounts opened by submitting two copies of signed photographs at the bank branch. However, these accounts will be called small accounts and shall normally be valid for 12 months and shall be continued subject to showing of proof that he/she has applied for any of the officially valid document within 12 months of opening of such ‘ Small Account’ . These accounts have certain limitations such as balance at any point of time should not exceed Rs. 50,000/- total credit in one year should not exceed Rs. one lac, and total withdrawal should not exceed Rs. 10,000/- in a month. Hence, 4th Statement is correct.
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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:Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) aims at achieving the objective of financial inclusion. In this context which of the following statements is/are true? It envisages universal access to banking facilities with at least one banking account per person. Benefits include accidental as well as life insurance cover. To tackle the problem of farmer suicide, collateral free loans will be given to the below poverty line farmers. As per the RBI guidelines people not having valid documents as proof of his/her identity will now be able to open "Small account". Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2, 3 and 4 only ###Option_B: 2 and 4 only ##Option_C: 2, 3 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1, 2, 3 and 4 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:
PMJDY envisages universal access to banking facilities with at least one basic banking account for every household , financial literacy, access to credit and insurance. Hence, 1st Statement is incorrect.
The beneficiaries will receive a RuPay Debit Card having inbuilt accident insurance cover of Rs 1 lakh. In addition, there is a life insurance cover of Rs 30,000 to those who opened their bank accounts for the first time between 15 August 2014 and 26 January 2015 and meet other eligibility conditions of the Yojana. Hence, Statement 2nd is correct.
There is no provision of collateral free loans to the farmers but the scheme talks about providing the beneficiaries with overdraft facility of Rs.5000 after six months which would help to rescue the farmers from the clutches of the moneylenders. Hence, 3rd Statement is incorrect.
RBI has issued guidelines in August, 2014, where people who do not have officially valid documents or Aadhaar Numbers can still get bank accounts opened by submitting two copies of signed photographs at the bank branch. However, these accounts will be called small accounts and shall normally be valid for 12 months and shall be continued subject to showing of proof that he/she has applied for any of the officially valid document within 12 months of opening of such ‘ Small Account’ . These accounts have certain limitations such as balance at any point of time should not exceed Rs. 50,000/- total credit in one year should not exceed Rs. one lac, and total withdrawal should not exceed Rs. 10,000/- in a month. Hence, 4th Statement is correct.
##Topic:Financial Intermediation & Markets ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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What are the policy initiatives of Government of India for upliftment of Scheduled Tribes (STs)? Constitution of National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation. Grants-in-aid to Voluntary Organizations working for the welfare of STs. Government provides Minimum Support Price for minor forest Produce to the tribals. Withdrawal of State from nationalized minor forest produce trade. Select the correct answer using 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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1, 2 and 3 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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Tribal affairs ministry uses NSTFDC for promotion of various upliftment execises. The NGOs are provided with fund by ministry if they are working for welfare of scheduled tribes.
The MSP is given for Minor forest produce. Minor forest products include all products obtainable from the forests other than wood and thus comprise products of vegetable and animal origin.
Hence, Except 4th statement all are correct.
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c
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ST
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What are the policy initiatives of Government of India for upliftment of Scheduled Tribes (STs)? Constitution of National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation. Grants-in-aid to Voluntary Organizations working for the welfare of STs. Government provides Minimum Support Price for minor forest Produce to the tribals. Withdrawal of State from nationalized minor forest produce trade. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 3 and 4 only ###Option_B: 1, 2 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1, 3 and 4 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:
Tribal affairs ministry uses NSTFDC for promotion of various upliftment execises. The NGOs are provided with fund by ministry if they are working for welfare of scheduled tribes.
The MSP is given for Minor forest produce. Minor forest products include all products obtainable from the forests other than wood and thus comprise products of vegetable and animal origin.
Hence, Except 4th statement all are correct.
##Topic:ST##Subject:Botany##Answer:c
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Consider the statements with regard to Total Fertility Rate( TFR) in India:
TFR in India has been defined as the average number of children that would be borne by a woman in the reproductive span of 15 to 49 years.
Reduction in TFR forms a part of Millenium Development Goals (MDG) that is still to be achieved by India.
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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Total fertility rate represents the number of children that would be born to a woman during the age span of 15 to 49 years. Hence, 1st statement 1 is correct.
The latest Sample Registration System (SRS) statistical report shows that West Bengal, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka and Odisha have already attained the replacement level TFR of 2.1. This trend shows that these states would soon be facing old age related issues.
TFR is not included in any of the MDG targets. Hence, 2nd Statement is incorrect . MDGs are
Goal 1: Eradicate Extreme Hunger and Poverty
Goal 2: Achieve Universal Primary Education
Goal 3: Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women
Goal 4: Reduce Child Mortality
Goal 5: Improve Maternal Health
Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other diseases
Goal 7: Ensure Environmental Sustainability
Goal 8: Develop a Global Partnership for Development
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a
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Sustainable Development
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the statements with regard to Total Fertility Rate( TFR) in India:
TFR in India has been defined as the average number of children that would be borne by a woman in the reproductive span of 15 to 49 years.
Reduction in TFR forms a part of Millenium Development Goals (MDG) that is still to be achieved by India.
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:
Total fertility rate represents the number of children that would be born to a woman during the age span of 15 to 49 years. Hence, 1st statement 1 is correct.
The latest Sample Registration System (SRS) statistical report shows that West Bengal, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka and Odisha have already attained the replacement level TFR of 2.1. This trend shows that these states would soon be facing old age related issues.
TFR is not included in any of the MDG targets. Hence, 2nd Statement is incorrect . MDGs are
Goal 1: Eradicate Extreme Hunger and Poverty
Goal 2: Achieve Universal Primary Education
Goal 3: Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women
Goal 4: Reduce Child Mortality
Goal 5: Improve Maternal Health
Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other diseases
Goal 7: Ensure Environmental Sustainability
Goal 8: Develop a Global Partnership for Development
##Topic:Sustainable Development##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Which of the following statements is correct regarding White Label ATMs (WLA)?
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ATMs specially setup by RBI which can be used by customers of any bank free of cost.
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ATMs maintained by the respective banks in which the transactions of customers are not limited.
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ATMs maintained by non-bank private companies which can be used by customers of any bank for a fee.
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ATMs specially setup by RBI which can be used by customers of any bank free of cost.
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White Label ATMs are operated and maintained by non-bank private companies. The customers of any bank can use the ATM for a fee. RBI in 2012 had allowed for setting up of such ATMs. WLAs are in news in the recent times since they are not performing well. Lower interchange fees and new restrictions by banks on ATM usage have resulted in poor performance of White Label ATMs.
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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 statements is correct regarding White Label ATMs (WLA)?##Option_A: ATMs specially setup by RBI which can be used by customers of any bank free of cost.###Option_B: ATMs maintained by the respective banks in which the transactions of customers are not limited.##Option_C: ATMs maintained by non-bank private companies which can be used by customers of any bank for a fee.##Option_D: ATMs specially setup by RBI which can be used by customers of any bank free of cost.##Answer:c##Explaination:
White Label ATMs are operated and maintained by non-bank private companies. The customers of any bank can use the ATM for a fee. RBI in 2012 had allowed for setting up of such ATMs. WLAs are in news in the recent times since they are not performing well. Lower interchange fees and new restrictions by banks on ATM usage have resulted in poor performance of White Label ATMs.
##Topic:Financial Intermediation & Markets ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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With reference to stock split process, which of the following statement is/are correct?
1. The existing value of the share is split into small denominations.
2. It is done to increase market capitalization of the company.
3. It makes shares more affordable to the investors.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
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1 Only
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1 & 3 Only
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2 and 3 Only
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1 Only
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Stock split is a process where the face value of the share is reduced corresponding to increase in number of shares. For example face value of 1 share of a company was Rs.10, it can be stock split into 10 shares of Rs.1 each. Thust statement (1) is correct that it splits into smaller denominations. At the same time it will make the shares affordable as the person who has less money can also afford the shares. However the total market capital remains the same after stock split and does not change. Hence only Statement (1) and (3) are correct.
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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:
With reference to stock split process, which of the following statement is/are correct?
1. The existing value of the share is split into small denominations.
2. It is done to increase market capitalization of the company.
3. It makes shares more affordable to the investors.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
##Option_A: 1 Only
###Option_B: 1 & 3 Only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 Only
##Option_D: 1 Only
##Answer:b##Explaination:
Stock split is a process where the face value of the share is reduced corresponding to increase in number of shares. For example face value of 1 share of a company was Rs.10, it can be stock split into 10 shares of Rs.1 each. Thust statement (1) is correct that it splits into smaller denominations. At the same time it will make the shares affordable as the person who has less money can also afford the shares. However the total market capital remains the same after stock split and does not change. Hence only Statement (1) and (3) are correct.
##Topic:National Income, Economic Growth and Development,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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With regard to the demands raised by Raja Ram Mohan Roy as a "political activist", consider the following statements: He suggested Indianization of Superior Services by including more Indians in the civil services. He called for the abolition of Zamindari system in Bengal. He called for the separation of the executive from the judiciary. Which of the statement(s) 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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As a political activist Raja Ram Mohan Roy condemned oppressive practices of Bengali Zamindars and demanded fixation of maximum rents.He did not demand its abolition. So Statement 2 is incorrect . His other demands included: Abolition of tax on tax free lands Reduction of export duties on Indian goods abroad Abolition of East India company's trading rights Indianization of superior Services Separation of executive from the judiciary Judicial equality between Indians and Europeans and that trial be held by jury.
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c
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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:With regard to the demands raised by Raja Ram Mohan Roy as a "political activist", consider the following statements: He suggested Indianization of Superior Services by including more Indians in the civil services. He called for the abolition of Zamindari system in Bengal. He called for the separation of the executive from the judiciary. Which of the statement(s) 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:c##Explaination:As a political activist Raja Ram Mohan Roy condemned oppressive practices of Bengali Zamindars and demanded fixation of maximum rents.He did not demand its abolition. So Statement 2 is incorrect . His other demands included: Abolition of tax on tax free lands Reduction of export duties on Indian goods abroad Abolition of East India company's trading rights Indianization of superior Services Separation of executive from the judiciary Judicial equality between Indians and Europeans and that trial be held by jury.##Topic:Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements regarding the Food & Nutrition Board (FNB). It is a technical support wing under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Its main function is to supervise implementation of various nutrition oriented sectoral interventions. 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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Food & Nutrition Board (FNB) was established in the Department of Food, Ministry of Agriculture, in 1964 as a non-Statutory Ministerial wing with the objective of diversifying Indian diet for improving the nutritional status of the people.
Later the Food and Nutrition Board was transferred to the Department of Women and Child Development with effect from 01.04.1993 in pursuance of the National Nutrition Policy adopted by the Government in 1993 and now it is a technical support wing under Child Development Bureau of the Ministry . Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.
The main functions of FNB includes:
To oversee implementation of various nutrition oriented sectoral interventions and issue policy guidelines on critical nutrition issues. Hence, 2nd Statement is correct.
To promote and coordinate activities with regard to bringing nutritional issues centre stage through advocacy and sensitization of policy planners and implementers
A vigorous awareness campaign on prevention and control of malnutrition at all levels including infant and young child nutrition issues
Focusing on reduction in micronutrient malnutrition
Improving content and delivery of existing nutrition related interventions enlisting cooperation of professional institutions and social organizations in the area of nutrition and health.
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b
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Women and Child Development
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the Food & Nutrition Board (FNB). It is a technical support wing under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Its main function is to supervise implementation of various nutrition oriented sectoral interventions. 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:Food & Nutrition Board (FNB) was established in the Department of Food, Ministry of Agriculture, in 1964 as a non-Statutory Ministerial wing with the objective of diversifying Indian diet for improving the nutritional status of the people.
Later the Food and Nutrition Board was transferred to the Department of Women and Child Development with effect from 01.04.1993 in pursuance of the National Nutrition Policy adopted by the Government in 1993 and now it is a technical support wing under Child Development Bureau of the Ministry . Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.
The main functions of FNB includes:
To oversee implementation of various nutrition oriented sectoral interventions and issue policy guidelines on critical nutrition issues. Hence, 2nd Statement is correct.
To promote and coordinate activities with regard to bringing nutritional issues centre stage through advocacy and sensitization of policy planners and implementers
A vigorous awareness campaign on prevention and control of malnutrition at all levels including infant and young child nutrition issues
Focusing on reduction in micronutrient malnutrition
Improving content and delivery of existing nutrition related interventions enlisting cooperation of professional institutions and social organizations in the area of nutrition and health.
##Topic:Women and Child Development##Subject:Botany##Answer:b
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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) an outcome of RIO+20 , UN Conference on Sustainable Developement, includes which of the following goals?
Ending poverty in all its forms everywhere.
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
Ensure access to affordable, reliable , sustainable modern energy for all.
Make cities and human settlements safe, resilient and sustainable.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 3 and 4 only
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2 and 4 only
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1 and 3 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a proposed set of targets relating to future international development. The SDGs were first formally discussed at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Developement held in Rio De Janeiro in June 2012 (Rio+20). It also provided the basis for their conceptualization.
The Rio+20 outcome gave the mandate that the SDGs should be coherent with and integrated into the UN development agenda (MDGs) beyond 2015 and seek to replace the Millennium Development Goals after 2015.
On 19 July 2014, the UN General Assembly's Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals (OWG) forwarded a proposal for the SDGs to the Assembly. The proposal contained 17 goals with 169 targets covering a broad range of sustainable development issues. On 4 December 2014, the UN General Assembly accepted the Secretary-General's Synthesis Report which stated that the agenda for the post-2015 SDG process would be based on the OWG proposals.
17 SDGs are:
GOAL 1 - End Poverty in all its forms and everywhere.
GOAL 2 - End Hunger , Achieve Food Security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture
GOAL 3 - Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages
GOAL 4 - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
GOAL 5 - Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
GOAL 6 - Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
GOAL 7 - Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
GOAL 8 - Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all
GOAL 9 - Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation, and foster innovation
GOAL 10 - Reduce inequality within and among countries
GOAL 11 - Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
GOAL 12 - Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
GOAL 13 - Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
GOAL 14 - Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
GOAL 15 - Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification and halt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity loss
GOAL 16 - Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
GOAL 17 - Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development
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d
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Inclusion : Basic Amenities : Housing / Drinking Waters / Sanitations
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) an outcome of RIO+20 , UN Conference on Sustainable Developement, includes which of the following goals?
Ending poverty in all its forms everywhere.
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
Ensure access to affordable, reliable , sustainable modern energy for all.
Make cities and human settlements safe, resilient and sustainable.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1, 3 and 4 only
###Option_B: 2 and 4 only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1, 3 and 4 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a proposed set of targets relating to future international development. The SDGs were first formally discussed at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Developement held in Rio De Janeiro in June 2012 (Rio+20). It also provided the basis for their conceptualization.
The Rio+20 outcome gave the mandate that the SDGs should be coherent with and integrated into the UN development agenda (MDGs) beyond 2015 and seek to replace the Millennium Development Goals after 2015.
On 19 July 2014, the UN General Assembly's Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals (OWG) forwarded a proposal for the SDGs to the Assembly. The proposal contained 17 goals with 169 targets covering a broad range of sustainable development issues. On 4 December 2014, the UN General Assembly accepted the Secretary-General's Synthesis Report which stated that the agenda for the post-2015 SDG process would be based on the OWG proposals.
17 SDGs are:
GOAL 1 - End Poverty in all its forms and everywhere.
GOAL 2 - End Hunger , Achieve Food Security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture
GOAL 3 - Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages
GOAL 4 - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
GOAL 5 - Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
GOAL 6 - Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
GOAL 7 - Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
GOAL 8 - Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all
GOAL 9 - Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation, and foster innovation
GOAL 10 - Reduce inequality within and among countries
GOAL 11 - Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
GOAL 12 - Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
GOAL 13 - Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
GOAL 14 - Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
GOAL 15 - Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification and halt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity loss
GOAL 16 - Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
GOAL 17 - Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development
##Topic:Inclusion : Basic Amenities : Housing / Drinking Waters / Sanitations##Subject:Botany##Answer:d
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With reference to the National Action Plan and Monitoring Framework for Prevention and Control of Non Communicable Diseases (NPCDS), consider the following statements: 1. It is in consonance with WHO"s "Global action plan for the prevention and control of NCDs 2013-2020". 2. Since substantial number of all NCDs deaths are attributed to 4 diseases namely, cancer, diabetes, chronic respiratory and cardiovascular diseases , they together are targetted to be reduced by 30% till 2020. 3. It contains no fixed targets for reducing alcohol use in the country. 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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WHO has developed a comprehensive Global Monitoring Framework and Action Plan for prevention and Control of NCDs (2013-2020), which was endorsed by the 66th World Health Assembly (WHA) in May 2013. The Framework includes a set of nine voluntary targets and 25 indicators which can be applied across regional and country settings.
India is the first country globally to adopt the NCD Global Monitoring Framework and Action Plan to its National Context i.e. National Action Plan and Monitoring Framework for Prevention and Control of Non Communicable Diseases (NPCDS).Hence, 1st Statement is correct.
The framework outlines 10 targets and 21 indicators and will be used track progress of actions taken to prevent and control NCDs in India until 2025.
More than 80% of all NCDs deaths in India are attributed to 4 diseases namely, cancer, diabetes, chronic respiratory and cardiovascular diseases and the targets set in Action Plan to reduce them are - 10% by 2020 and 30% until 2025 . Hence, 2nd statement is incorrect .
There are fixed target to reduce alcohol use - 5% by 2020 and 10% by 2025. Hence, 3rd Statement is incorrect .
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a
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Health , Health and Family Welfare
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the National Action Plan and Monitoring Framework for Prevention and Control of Non Communicable Diseases (NPCDS), consider the following statements: 1. It is in consonance with WHO"s "Global action plan for the prevention and control of NCDs 2013-2020". 2. Since substantial number of all NCDs deaths are attributed to 4 diseases namely, cancer, diabetes, chronic respiratory and cardiovascular diseases , they together are targetted to be reduced by 30% till 2020. 3. It contains no fixed targets for reducing alcohol use in the country. 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:a##Explaination:
WHO has developed a comprehensive Global Monitoring Framework and Action Plan for prevention and Control of NCDs (2013-2020), which was endorsed by the 66th World Health Assembly (WHA) in May 2013. The Framework includes a set of nine voluntary targets and 25 indicators which can be applied across regional and country settings.
India is the first country globally to adopt the NCD Global Monitoring Framework and Action Plan to its National Context i.e. National Action Plan and Monitoring Framework for Prevention and Control of Non Communicable Diseases (NPCDS).Hence, 1st Statement is correct.
The framework outlines 10 targets and 21 indicators and will be used track progress of actions taken to prevent and control NCDs in India until 2025.
More than 80% of all NCDs deaths in India are attributed to 4 diseases namely, cancer, diabetes, chronic respiratory and cardiovascular diseases and the targets set in Action Plan to reduce them are - 10% by 2020 and 30% until 2025 . Hence, 2nd statement is incorrect .
There are fixed target to reduce alcohol use - 5% by 2020 and 10% by 2025. Hence, 3rd Statement is incorrect .
##Topic:Health , Health and Family Welfare##Subject:Botany##Answer:a
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With reference to the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme in the fertilizer sector, consider the following statements :
The NBS scheme covers both macro and micro nutrients.
Under NBS, government will give subsidy on the weight of the nutrients used in the fertilizers.
The fertilizer companies will get the freedom to set the prices of the fertilizers at maximum retail price (MRP) at reasonable rate.
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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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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The Nutrient Based Subsidy was introduced in the fertilizer sector in 2010 to replace the 'Product based subsidy'
The objective of this was to restore soil health by addressing the nutrient imbalances of NPK and the lack of secondary and micro nutrients through use of fertilisers on specific soil-moisture conditions and crop needs. Also, price decontrol is supposed to incentivise innovation in fertiliser products.
The subsidy will be admissible for the three macro nutrients:- Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P) and Potassium (K) - one secondary nutrient - Sulphur (S) - and two micro nutrients — Zinc and Boron - on actual weight of the nutrient in the fertiliser .
The scheme will be applicable on controlled fertilisers other than urea , but including diammonium phosphate (DAP), monoammonium phosphates (MAP), triple superphosphate (TSP), muriate of potash (MoP), ammonium sulphate, single superphosphate and 12 other complex fertilisers.
Under NBS, the government pays the fertilizer companies a fixed amount of subsidy per tonne of nutrients used and the companies get the freedom to set the prices of these fertilizers at MRP at reasonable rate.
Thus, all the three statements are correct.
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d
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Agriculture
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme in the fertilizer sector, consider the following statements :
The NBS scheme covers both macro and micro nutrients.
Under NBS, government will give subsidy on the weight of the nutrients used in the fertilizers.
The fertilizer companies will get the freedom to set the prices of the fertilizers at maximum retail price (MRP) at reasonable rate.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:
The Nutrient Based Subsidy was introduced in the fertilizer sector in 2010 to replace the 'Product based subsidy'
The objective of this was to restore soil health by addressing the nutrient imbalances of NPK and the lack of secondary and micro nutrients through use of fertilisers on specific soil-moisture conditions and crop needs. Also, price decontrol is supposed to incentivise innovation in fertiliser products.
The subsidy will be admissible for the three macro nutrients:- Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P) and Potassium (K) - one secondary nutrient - Sulphur (S) - and two micro nutrients — Zinc and Boron - on actual weight of the nutrient in the fertiliser .
The scheme will be applicable on controlled fertilisers other than urea , but including diammonium phosphate (DAP), monoammonium phosphates (MAP), triple superphosphate (TSP), muriate of potash (MoP), ammonium sulphate, single superphosphate and 12 other complex fertilisers.
Under NBS, the government pays the fertilizer companies a fixed amount of subsidy per tonne of nutrients used and the companies get the freedom to set the prices of these fertilizers at MRP at reasonable rate.
Thus, all the three statements are correct.
##Topic:Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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What is Red Tide?
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It is referred to the high tide above the danger mark.
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It is the explosive growth of phytoplankton which changes the color of water.
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It refers to the algal bloom of red algae found at some depth in the ocean.
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It is referred to the high tide above the danger mark.
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Red tide is a phenomenon caused by algal blooms during which algae become so numerous that they discolor coastal waters. Sometimes the color appears red but not always, but it is generally termed as red tide. It is the bloom in any type of algae and not necessarily red algae. The algal bloom may also deplete oxygen in the waters and/or release toxins that may cause illness in humans and other animals.
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c
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Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is Red Tide?##Option_A: It is referred to the high tide above the danger mark.###Option_B:It is the explosive growth of phytoplankton which changes the color of water.##Option_C: It refers to the algal bloom of red algae found at some depth in the ocean.##Option_D: It is referred to the high tide above the danger mark.##Answer:c##Explaination:Red tide is a phenomenon caused by algal blooms during which algae become so numerous that they discolor coastal waters. Sometimes the color appears red but not always, but it is generally termed as red tide. It is the bloom in any type of algae and not necessarily red algae. The algal bloom may also deplete oxygen in the waters and/or release toxins that may cause illness in humans and other animals.##Topic:Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements regarding different battles of Panipat:
1. First battle of Panipat was fought between Babur and Hemu.
2. Mughals won first two battles but were defeated in the third battle.
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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First battle of Panipat was fought between Babur and Ibrahim lodi in 1526. Babur defeated Ibrahim lodi in this battle.
Second battle of Panipat was fought between Akbar and Hemu in 1556. Akbar defeated Hemu in this battle.
Third battle of Panipat was fought between Ahmed shah Abdali (he was not a mughal) and Marathas. Marathas were defeated in this battle.
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d
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Mughal Period
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding different battles of Panipat:
1. First battle of Panipat was fought between Babur and Hemu.
2. Mughals won first two battles but were defeated in the third battle.
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:d##Explaination:
First battle of Panipat was fought between Babur and Ibrahim lodi in 1526. Babur defeated Ibrahim lodi in this battle.
Second battle of Panipat was fought between Akbar and Hemu in 1556. Akbar defeated Hemu in this battle.
Third battle of Panipat was fought between Ahmed shah Abdali (he was not a mughal) and Marathas. Marathas were defeated in this battle.
##Topic:Mughal Period##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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Q. Recently, India celebrated 124 th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. In this regard which of the following statements on Dr. Ambedkar is/are incorrect ?
1. He served as Labor Member of the Viceroy’s Executive Council and was instrumental in bringing down working hours of labourers from 14 h to 8 h and also contributed in development of Damodar valley project.
2. In the First Round Table Conference, Depressed Classes were represented by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Rao Bahadur Srinivasan.
3. Though supported by Jawaharlal Nehru, The Hindu Code Bill introduced by him failed to pass in the Parliament with opposition from Sardar Vallabhai Patel and Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
4. After his death in 1956, his political party the Scheduled Caste Federation was renamed as Dalit Panther Movement and according to its manifesto term ‘Dalit’ connotes Scheduled castes and Scheduled tribes.
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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4 only
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1 and 3 only
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Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar brought 8 hours duty in India and change the working time from 14 hours to 8 hours for workers in India. He brought it in the 7th session of Indian Labor Conference in New Delhi, November 27, 1942.
He also immensely contributed in development Damodar valley project, Hirakund project, The Sone River valley project
The First Round Table Conference was convened in London on November 12, 1930 and B.R. Ambedkar and Rao Bahadur Srinivasan represented the Depressed Classes - main leaders of the Scheduled Caste Federation - here he insisted on declaring the depressed classes as minorities like Muslims and Sikhs.
He introduced Hindu code bill in part with assurance of complete support from Jawaharlal Nehru. However, the bill was opposed by many prominent leaders like Sardar Vallabhai Patel and Dr. Rajendra Prasad becuase according to them it was infringement on individual's right to practice his/her own religion.
After his death in 1956, his political party the Scheduled Caste Federation was renamed as Republican party of India by his followers.
Whereas term 'Dalit' - meaning ground down or depressed was popularized by Dalit Panther movement was reaction to Gandhiji's nomenclature of depressed classes as Harijans (god's people). According to its manifesto published in 1972 term ‘Dalit’ connotes member of Scheduled castes, Scheduled tribes, neo Buddhists, working people, landless and poor peasants, women and all those who are exploited politically, economically and in the name of religion. Hence, only fourth statement is incorrect.
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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:
Q. Recently, India celebrated 124 th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. In this regard which of the following statements on Dr. Ambedkar is/are incorrect ?
1. He served as Labor Member of the Viceroy’s Executive Council and was instrumental in bringing down working hours of labourers from 14 h to 8 h and also contributed in development of Damodar valley project.
2. In the First Round Table Conference, Depressed Classes were represented by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Rao Bahadur Srinivasan.
3. Though supported by Jawaharlal Nehru, The Hindu Code Bill introduced by him failed to pass in the Parliament with opposition from Sardar Vallabhai Patel and Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
4. After his death in 1956, his political party the Scheduled Caste Federation was renamed as Dalit Panther Movement and according to its manifesto term ‘Dalit’ connotes Scheduled castes and Scheduled tribes.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1 and 3 only ###Option_B: 2 and 4 only
##Option_C: 4 only ##Option_D: 1 and 3 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar brought 8 hours duty in India and change the working time from 14 hours to 8 hours for workers in India. He brought it in the 7th session of Indian Labor Conference in New Delhi, November 27, 1942.
He also immensely contributed in development Damodar valley project, Hirakund project, The Sone River valley project
The First Round Table Conference was convened in London on November 12, 1930 and B.R. Ambedkar and Rao Bahadur Srinivasan represented the Depressed Classes - main leaders of the Scheduled Caste Federation - here he insisted on declaring the depressed classes as minorities like Muslims and Sikhs.
He introduced Hindu code bill in part with assurance of complete support from Jawaharlal Nehru. However, the bill was opposed by many prominent leaders like Sardar Vallabhai Patel and Dr. Rajendra Prasad becuase according to them it was infringement on individual's right to practice his/her own religion.
After his death in 1956, his political party the Scheduled Caste Federation was renamed as Republican party of India by his followers.
Whereas term 'Dalit' - meaning ground down or depressed was popularized by Dalit Panther movement was reaction to Gandhiji's nomenclature of depressed classes as Harijans (god's people). According to its manifesto published in 1972 term ‘Dalit’ connotes member of Scheduled castes, Scheduled tribes, neo Buddhists, working people, landless and poor peasants, women and all those who are exploited politically, economically and in the name of religion. Hence, only fourth statement is incorrect.
##Topic:Events.National##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements regarding Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: 1. Gujarat tops the list of states in implementing Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, while Odisha has excelled in the construction of community toilets, in 2014-15. 2. The mission aims to ensure cleanliness in all the statutory municipalities only by 2nd October, the 150th birth anniversary of Gandhiji. 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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First statement is correct, according to an assessment done by the Urban Development Ministry for 2014-15. Second statement is incorrect because the mission intends to ensure the cleanliness of all the towns and villages.
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b
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Reports(National)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: 1. Gujarat tops the list of states in implementing Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, while Odisha has excelled in the construction of community toilets, in 2014-15. 2. The mission aims to ensure cleanliness in all the statutory municipalities only by 2nd October, the 150th birth anniversary of Gandhiji. 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:First statement is correct, according to an assessment done by the Urban Development Ministry for 2014-15. Second statement is incorrect because the mission intends to ensure the cleanliness of all the towns and villages.##Topic:Reports(National)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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With reference to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Nurses are eligible to perform abortions in rural areas. 2. AYUSH doctors are not eligible to perform abortions. 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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At present both the nurses and AYUSH doctors are not eligible to perform abortions. The Centre recently announced its proposal to amend the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 to allow nurses and AYUSH (Indian system of medicines) doctors to perform abortions to provide safe abortion. The move has drawn sharp criticism from the medical associations.
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b
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National Unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Nurses are eligible to perform abortions in rural areas. 2. AYUSH doctors are not eligible to perform abortions. 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:At present both the nurses and AYUSH doctors are not eligible to perform abortions. The Centre recently announced its proposal to amend the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 to allow nurses and AYUSH (Indian system of medicines) doctors to perform abortions to provide safe abortion. The move has drawn sharp criticism from the medical associations.##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements regarding the effects of Iran Nuclear deal: 1. All the economic sanctions imposed on Iran would immediately be withdrawn on signing the final deal. 2. India’s expenditure on oil imports would be lowered. 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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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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The first statement is incorrect, because the lifting of some of the sanctions would be possible only the approval of American Congress, irrespective of the deal. In fact, this has been a new bone of contention between the U.S. and the Iranian leadership. Second statement is correct as India had to relent to the U.S. pressure for cutting down its oil imports from Iran. So if the deal is signed and sanctions would be lifted then India stands to gain.
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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:Consider the following statements regarding the effects of Iran Nuclear deal: 1. All the economic sanctions imposed on Iran would immediately be withdrawn on signing the final deal. 2. India’s expenditure on oil imports would be lowered. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:The first statement is incorrect, because the lifting of some of the sanctions would be possible only the approval of American Congress, irrespective of the deal. In fact, this has been a new bone of contention between the U.S. and the Iranian leadership. Second statement is correct as India had to relent to the U.S. pressure for cutting down its oil imports from Iran. So if the deal is signed and sanctions would be lifted then India stands to gain.##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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Which of the following institutions/organizations organizes the ‘Earth Hour’
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United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
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World Health Organization (WHO).
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United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
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Earth Hour is a worldwide movement for the planet organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The event is held worldwide annually encouraging individuals, communities, households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights for one hour, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the last Saturday in March, as a symbol for their commitment to the planet.
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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 institutions/organizations organizes the ‘Earth Hour’##Option_A: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).###Option_B: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).##Option_C: World Health Organization (WHO).##Option_D: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).##Answer:d##Explaination:Earth Hour is a worldwide movement for the planet organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The event is held worldwide annually encouraging individuals, communities, households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights for one hour, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the last Saturday in March, as a symbol for their commitment to the planet.##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements regarding ‘green bonds’: 1. They are issued by multilateral agencies for funding only the green projects. 2. Green bonds carry a lower interest rate than conventional loans. 3. Green bonds carry lower risk than conventional bonds. 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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Green bonds are issued by multilateral agencies such as the World Bank, corporations, government agencies and municipalities. Green bonds typically carry a lower interest rate than the loans offered by the commercial banks. Hence, when compared to other forms of debt, green bonds offer better returns for an independent power producers. An investor gets excited with lower interest because, it inherently carries lower risk than other bonds.
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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:Consider the following statements regarding ‘green bonds’: 1. They are issued by multilateral agencies for funding only the green projects. 2. Green bonds carry a lower interest rate than conventional loans. 3. Green bonds carry lower risk than conventional bonds. 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:Green bonds are issued by multilateral agencies such as the World Bank, corporations, government agencies and municipalities. Green bonds typically carry a lower interest rate than the loans offered by the commercial banks. Hence, when compared to other forms of debt, green bonds offer better returns for an independent power producers. An investor gets excited with lower interest because, it inherently carries lower risk than other bonds.##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Which of the following agencies do not issue ‘green bond’? 1. World Bank 2. Corporations 3. Government agencies 4. Municipalities Which of the following agencies do not issue ‘green bond’? 1. World Bank 2. Corporations 3. Government agencies 4. Municipalities Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 4 only (d) None of the above
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2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 4 only
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2 only
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A bond is a debt instrument with which an entity raises money from investors. The bond issuer gets capital while the investors receive fixed income in the form of interest. When the bond matures, the money is repaid. A green bond is very similar. The only difference is that the issuer of a green bond publicly states that capital is being raised to fund ‘green’ projects, which typically include those relating to renewable energy, emission reductions and so on. There is no standard definition of green bonds as of now. Indian firms like Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd and Greenko have in the past issued bonds that have been used for financing renewable energy, however, without the tag of green bonds. Green bonds are issued by multilateral agencies such as the World Bank, corporations, government agencies and municipalities.
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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 agencies do not issue ‘green bond’? 1. World Bank 2. Corporations 3. Government agencies 4. Municipalities Which of the following agencies do not issue ‘green bond’? 1. World Bank 2. Corporations 3. Government agencies 4. Municipalities Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 4 only (d) None of the above ##Option_A: 2 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 4 only ##Option_D: 2 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:A bond is a debt instrument with which an entity raises money from investors. The bond issuer gets capital while the investors receive fixed income in the form of interest. When the bond matures, the money is repaid. A green bond is very similar. The only difference is that the issuer of a green bond publicly states that capital is being raised to fund ‘green’ projects, which typically include those relating to renewable energy, emission reductions and so on. There is no standard definition of green bonds as of now. Indian firms like Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd and Greenko have in the past issued bonds that have been used for financing renewable energy, however, without the tag of green bonds. Green bonds are issued by multilateral agencies such as the World Bank, corporations, government agencies and municipalities.##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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The Foreign Trade Policy 2015, launched in April 2015, talks about ‘Special Notified Zones.’ What ‘Special Notified Zones’ are meant for?
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For promoting renewal power generation through zero custom duty on the import in those areas.
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These are re-engineered format of SEZs for promoting exports from these areas by providing regulation free environment.
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For promoting trade in diamond by eliminating intermediaries.
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For promoting renewal power generation through zero custom duty on the import in those areas.
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c
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National Unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
The Foreign Trade Policy 2015, launched in April 2015, talks about ‘Special Notified Zones.’ What ‘Special Notified Zones’ are meant for?
##Option_A: For promoting renewal power generation through zero custom duty on the import in those areas.
###Option_B: These are re-engineered format of SEZs for promoting exports from these areas by providing regulation free environment.
##Option_C: For promoting trade in diamond by eliminating intermediaries.
##Option_D: For promoting renewal power generation through zero custom duty on the import in those areas.
##Answer:c##Explaination:##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements regarding the Right to Information Act (RTI), 2005: 1. The security and intelligence agencies are completely exempted from the provisions of RTI Act. 2. These agencies are exempted from the purview of RTI Act because disclosing sensitive information may jeopardize national security. 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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Twenty-five of India’s top security agencies are exempt from most of the requirements of the RTI Act, but are required to provide access to information if it relates to allegations of corruption and human rights violations. They also need to appoint public information officers and submit reports to the Central Information Commission about the number of RTI applications received, amount of fees collected and details of cases where access to information was rejected.
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b
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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 regarding the Right to Information Act (RTI), 2005: 1. The security and intelligence agencies are completely exempted from the provisions of RTI Act. 2. These agencies are exempted from the purview of RTI Act because disclosing sensitive information may jeopardize national security. 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:Twenty-five of India’s top security agencies are exempt from most of the requirements of the RTI Act, but are required to provide access to information if it relates to allegations of corruption and human rights violations. They also need to appoint public information officers and submit reports to the Central Information Commission about the number of RTI applications received, amount of fees collected and details of cases where access to information was rejected.##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements regarding newly launched Social Progress Index (SPI): 1. It is being launched by a UN agency. 2. It measures progress on a wide range of indicators, including GDP. 3. In the recent report India ranks above all of the South Asian countries. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1only
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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1only
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Out of 133 countries rated on indicators of well-being such as health, water and sanitation, personal safety, access to opportunity, tolerance, inclusion, personal freedom and choice India has secured the 101th place. This is lower than India’s rank, of 93, for GDP per capita income. Even Nepal and Bangladesh rank higher than India on the Social Progress Index (SPI) ratings to be released globally. SPI was launched in 2013 by the USA based non-profit organization, Social Progress Imperative. It is based on 52 indicators of countries social and environmental performance. However, unlike U.N’s HDI or Bhutan Gross Happiness Index, SPI doesn’t include any economic indicator.
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d
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Reports(International)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding newly launched Social Progress Index (SPI): 1. It is being launched by a UN agency. 2. It measures progress on a wide range of indicators, including GDP. 3. In the recent report India ranks above all of the South Asian countries. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1only ###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 3 only ##Option_D: 1only ##Answer:d##Explaination:Out of 133 countries rated on indicators of well-being such as health, water and sanitation, personal safety, access to opportunity, tolerance, inclusion, personal freedom and choice India has secured the 101th place. This is lower than India’s rank, of 93, for GDP per capita income. Even Nepal and Bangladesh rank higher than India on the Social Progress Index (SPI) ratings to be released globally. SPI was launched in 2013 by the USA based non-profit organization, Social Progress Imperative. It is based on 52 indicators of countries social and environmental performance. However, unlike U.N’s HDI or Bhutan Gross Happiness Index, SPI doesn’t include any economic indicator.##Topic:Reports(International)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements regarding the recently launched MUDRA Bank: 1. The bank will provide direct financial assistance to the small enterprises in the informal sector. 2. The initial corpus would be Rs. 20,000 crore. 3. MUDRA Bank would be set up through statutory enactment. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2only
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The Prime Minister launched the MUDRA bank with a corpus of Rs. 20,000 crore and credit guarantee of Rs. 3,000 crore. The bank will be responsible for refinancing micro-finance institutions in the business of lending to small entities, rather than directly funding the small enterprises. MUDRA will be set up through a statutory enactment. It will be responsible for developing and refinancing all micro-finance institutions (MFIs) which are in the business of lending to micro and small business entities engaged in manufacturing, trading and service activities.
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b
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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 regarding the recently launched MUDRA Bank: 1. The bank will provide direct financial assistance to the small enterprises in the informal sector. 2. The initial corpus would be Rs. 20,000 crore. 3. MUDRA Bank would be set up through statutory enactment. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2only ##Answer:b##Explaination:The Prime Minister launched the MUDRA bank with a corpus of Rs. 20,000 crore and credit guarantee of Rs. 3,000 crore. The bank will be responsible for refinancing micro-finance institutions in the business of lending to small entities, rather than directly funding the small enterprises. MUDRA will be set up through a statutory enactment. It will be responsible for developing and refinancing all micro-finance institutions (MFIs) which are in the business of lending to micro and small business entities engaged in manufacturing, trading and service activities.##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Blood Rain is a phenomenon caused due to which of the following reason?
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it occurs in the areas having presence of Laterite soil.
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it occurs in the areas having presence of loess soil.
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it occurs due to the presence of spores of specific type of green species of microalgae.
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it occurs in the areas having presence of Laterite soil.
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Blood rain is a phenomenon that occurs due to the red colour in the rain caused by the presence of spores of a European species of green microalgae known as Trentepohlia annulata that was reported previously only from Austria —a Central European country. in 2013 Blood rain occurred in Kerela. This happens when this alga disperse its spores (similar to plant seeds) to a very large area at once, so that algae can quickly colonize a large area. There is a likelihood that the introduction happened through clouds over ocean — a phenomenon of intercontinental species dispersal previously reported for bacteria and fungi, but first time for alga. Hence, (c) is the correct answer.
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c
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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:Blood Rain is a phenomenon caused due to which of the following reason?##Option_A: it occurs in the areas having presence of Laterite soil.###Option_B: it occurs in the areas having presence of loess soil.##Option_C: it occurs due to the presence of spores of specific type of green species of microalgae.##Option_D: it occurs in the areas having presence of Laterite soil.##Answer:c##Explaination:Blood rain is a phenomenon that occurs due to the red colour in the rain caused by the presence of spores of a European species of green microalgae known as Trentepohlia annulata that was reported previously only from Austria —a Central European country. in 2013 Blood rain occurred in Kerela. This happens when this alga disperse its spores (similar to plant seeds) to a very large area at once, so that algae can quickly colonize a large area. There is a likelihood that the introduction happened through clouds over ocean — a phenomenon of intercontinental species dispersal previously reported for bacteria and fungi, but first time for alga. Hence, (c) is the correct answer.##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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In medieval India, the designations 'Mahattara' and 'Pattakila' were used for
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military officers
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village officers
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specialists in Vedic rituals
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military officers
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nan
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b
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Early Medieval Period: North India and South India
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In medieval India, the designations 'Mahattara' and 'Pattakila' were used for##Option_A: military officers###Option_B: village officers##Option_C: specialists in Vedic rituals##Option_D: military officers##Answer:b##Explaination:nan##Topic:Early Medieval Period: North India and South India##Subject:Geography##Answer:b
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If you travel through the Himalayas, you are likely to see which of the following plants naturally growing there? 1. Oak 2. Rhododendron 3. Sandalwood 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 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Sandalwood trees are found in foothills of Himalayas. (NCERT)The Moist deciduous forests are more pronounced in the regions which record rainfall between 100-200 cm. These forests are found in the northeastern states along the foothills of Himalayas, eastern slopes of the Western Ghats and Orissa. Teak, sal, shisham, hurra, mahua, amla, semul, kusum, and sandalwood etc. are the main species of these forests.
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a
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Climate, Vegetation and Soils
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:If you travel through the Himalayas, you are likely to see which of the following plants naturally growing there? 1. Oak 2. Rhododendron 3. Sandalwood Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:Sandalwood trees are found in foothills of Himalayas. (NCERT)The Moist deciduous forests are more pronounced in the regions which record rainfall between 100-200 cm. These forests are found in the northeastern states along the foothills of Himalayas, eastern slopes of the Western Ghats and Orissa. Teak, sal, shisham, hurra, mahua, amla, semul, kusum, and sandalwood etc. are the main species of these forests.##Topic:Climate, Vegetation and Soils##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2 and 3 only
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2 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 said that when Pajjota heard of the Buddha's advent to the world, he sent his chaplain's son, Kaccāna, with seven others, to invite him to Avanti.
According to a late tradition recorded in the Buddhavamsa (Bu.xxviii.10), the Buddha's mat (nisīdana) and rug were deposited, after his death, in Avanti.
It was during Ashoka's time that Buddism spread to Gandhara.
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c
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Mahajanapadas
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only ###Option_B:2 and 4 only##Option_C: 3 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:It is said that when Pajjota heard of the Buddha's advent to the world, he sent his chaplain's son, Kaccāna, with seven others, to invite him to Avanti.
According to a late tradition recorded in the Buddhavamsa (Bu.xxviii.10), the Buddha's mat (nisīdana) and rug were deposited, after his death, in Avanti.
It was during Ashoka's time that Buddism spread to Gandhara.##Topic:Mahajanapadas##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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Every year, a month long ecologically important campaign/festival is held during which certain communities/tribes plant samplings of fruit-bearing trees. Which of the following are such communities/tribes?
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Bhutia and Lepcha
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Gond and Korku
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Irula and Toda
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Bhutia and Lepcha
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nan
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b
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Fairs, Festivals and Craft
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Every year, a month long ecologically important campaign/festival is held during which certain communities/tribes plant samplings of fruit-bearing trees. Which of the following are such communities/tribes?##Option_A: Bhutia and Lepcha###Option_B: Gond and Korku##Option_C: Irula and Toda##Option_D: Bhutia and Lepcha##Answer:b##Explaination:nan##Topic:Fairs, Festivals and Craft##Subject:Geology##Answer:b
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The sales tax you pay while purchasing a toothpaste is a
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Tax imposed by the Central Government.
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Tax imposed by the central Government but collected by the State Government.
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Tax imposed by the State Government but collected by the Central Government.
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Tax imposed by the Central Government.
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The power to impose taxes on 'sale of purchase of goods other than newspaper' belongs to State (Entry list 54, State II)
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d
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Nature of Indian Federalism
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The sales tax you pay while purchasing a toothpaste is a##Option_A:Tax imposed by the Central Government.###Option_B:Tax imposed by the central Government but collected by the State Government.##Option_C:Tax imposed by the State Government but collected by the Central Government.##Option_D:Tax imposed by the Central Government.##Answer:d##Explaination:The power to impose taxes on 'sale of purchase of goods other than newspaper' belongs to State (Entry list 54, State II)##Topic:Nature of Indian Federalism##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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What does venture capital mean?
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A short-term capital provided to industries.
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A long-term start-up capital provided to new entrepreneurs.
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Funds provided to industries at times of incurring losses.
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A short-term capital provided to industries.
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nan
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b
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Basic Terms and Concepts, Equity and debt Instruments, Primary market and Secondary markets etc
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What does venture capital mean? ##Option_A: A short-term capital provided to industries. ###Option_B: A long-term start-up capital provided to new entrepreneurs. ##Option_C: Funds provided to industries at times of incurring losses. ##Option_D: A short-term capital provided to industries. ##Answer:b##Explaination:nan##Topic:Basic Terms and Concepts, Equity and debt Instruments, Primary market and Secondary markets etc##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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The main objective of the 12th Five-Year Plan is
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inclusive growth and poverty reduction.
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inclusive and sustainable growth.
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sustainable and inclusive growth to reduce unemployment.
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inclusive growth and poverty reduction.
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Self Explanatory
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d
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Government policies etc. Five year Plans: Priorities and Performance, Issues related to planning
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The main objective of the 12th Five-Year Plan is##Option_A: inclusive growth and poverty reduction.###Option_B: inclusive and sustainable growth.##Option_C: sustainable and inclusive growth to reduce unemployment.##Option_D: inclusive growth and poverty reduction.##Answer:d##Explaination:Self Explanatory##Topic:Government policies etc. Five year Plans: Priorities and Performance, Issues related to planning##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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With reference to the Balance of Payments, which of the following constitute(s) the Current Account? 1. Balance of trade 2. Foreign assets 3. Balance of Invisibles 4. Special Drawing Rights 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 and 3 only
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1 only
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Current account includes balance of trade (exports-imports), net remittances, Trade in services. SDRs count as foreign assets
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c
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Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Balance of Payments, which of the following constitute(s) the Current Account? 1. Balance of trade 2. Foreign assets 3. Balance of Invisibles 4. Special Drawing Rights Select the correct answer using the code given below :##Option_A:1 only ###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:1 and 3 only ##Option_D:1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:Current account includes balance of trade (exports-imports), net remittances, Trade in services. SDRs count as foreign assets##Topic:Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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The terms "Marginal Standing Facility Rate" and "Net Demand and Time Liabilities", sometimes appearing in news, are used in relation to
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banking operations
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communications networking
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military strategies
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banking operations
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MSF came into effect from 9th May 2011. MSF scheme is provided by RBI by which the banks can borrow overnight upto 1 per cent of their net demand and time liabilities (NDTL) i.e. 1 per cent of the aggregate deposits and other liabilities of the banks.
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a
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Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.)
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The terms "Marginal Standing Facility Rate" and "Net Demand and Time Liabilities", sometimes appearing in news, are used in relation to##Option_A: banking operations###Option_B: communications networking##Option_C: military strategies##Option_D: banking operations##Answer:a##Explaination:MSF came into effect from 9th May 2011. MSF scheme is provided by RBI by which the banks can borrow overnight upto 1 per cent of their net demand and time liabilities (NDTL) i.e. 1 per cent of the aggregate deposits and other liabilities of the banks. ##Topic:Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.)##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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What is/are the facility/facilities the beneficiaries can get from the services of Business Correspondent (Bank Saathi) in branchless areas? 1. It enables the beneficiaries to draw their subsidies and social security benefits in their villages. 2. It enables the beneficiaries in the rural areas to make deposits and withdrawals. 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 only
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1 only
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BCs are being used under the Swabhimaan scheme for both the purposes
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c
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Need of banks, Function, Commercial Bank
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is/are the facility/facilities the beneficiaries can get from the services of Business Correspondent (Bank Saathi) in branchless areas? 1. It enables the beneficiaries to draw their subsidies and social security benefits in their villages. 2. It enables the beneficiaries in the rural areas to make deposits and withdrawals. Select the correct answer using the code given below. ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only ##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:BCs are being used under the Swabhimaan scheme for both the purposes##Topic:Need of banks, Function, Commercial Bank##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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In the context of Indian economy which of the following is/are the purpose/purposes of "Statutory Reserve Requirements"? 1. To enable the Central Bank to control the amount of advances the banks can create. 2. To make the people"s deposits with banks safe and liquid. 3. To prevent the commercial banks from making excessive profits. 4. To force the banks to have sufficient vault cash to meet their day-to-day requirements. 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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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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A statutory reserve is an amount of cash a financial institution, such as a bank, credit union, or insurance company, must keep on hand to meet the obligations incurred by virtue of accepting deposits and premium payments. The statutory reserves required of banks and credit unions are generally set by the nation's central bank, and those required of insurance companies are set by statute or regulation by the national, state or provincial government or regulatory authority. Calculated in various ways, statutory reserves are required to ensure that financial institutions are capable of paying claims even in a calamitous situation.
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a
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Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.)
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of Indian economy which of the following is/are the purpose/purposes of "Statutory Reserve Requirements"? 1. To enable the Central Bank to control the amount of advances the banks can create. 2. To make the people"s deposits with banks safe and liquid. 3. To prevent the commercial banks from making excessive profits. 4. To force the banks to have sufficient vault cash to meet their day-to-day requirements. Select the correct answer using the code 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:A statutory reserve is an amount of cash a financial institution, such as a bank, credit union, or insurance company, must keep on hand to meet the obligations incurred by virtue of accepting deposits and premium payments. The statutory reserves required of banks and credit unions are generally set by the nation's central bank, and those required of insurance companies are set by statute or regulation by the national, state or provincial government or regulatory authority. Calculated in various ways, statutory reserves are required to ensure that financial institutions are capable of paying claims even in a calamitous situation.##Topic:Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.)##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Recently, a series of uprisings of people referred to as "Arab Spring" originally started from
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Egypt
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Lebanon
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Syria
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Egypt
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Arab Spring began with the overthrow of ruler Tunisia, Ben Ali who fled to Saudi Arabia
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d
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GS_current_unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Recently, a series of uprisings of people referred to as "Arab Spring" originally started from##Option_A: Egypt###Option_B: Lebanon##Option_C: Syria##Option_D: Egypt##Answer:d##Explaination:Arab Spring began with the overthrow of ruler Tunisia, Ben Ali who fled to Saudi Arabia##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Consider the following countries: 1. Denmark 2. Japan 3. Russian Federation 4. United Kingdom 5. United States of America Which of the above are the members of the "Arctic Council" ?
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1, 2 and 3 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 4 and 5 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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nan
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d
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GS_current_unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following countries: 1. Denmark 2. Japan 3. Russian Federation 4. United Kingdom 5. United States of America Which of the above are the members of the "Arctic Council" ?##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only ###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 4 and 5 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:nan##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Consider the following pairs : Region often in news Country 1. Chechnya : Russian Federation 2. Darfur : Mali 3. Swat Valley : Iraq Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched ?
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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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All regions are affected by some conflict, DARFUR is in Sudan, Swat Valley is in Pakistan
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a
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GS_current_unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs : Region often in news Country 1. Chechnya : Russian Federation 2. Darfur : Mali 3. Swat Valley : Iraq Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched ? ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only ##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:All regions are affected by some conflict, DARFUR is in Sudan, Swat Valley is in Pakistan##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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With reference to Agni-IV Missile, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is surface-to surface missile. 2. It is fuelled by liquid propellant only. 3. It can deliver one-tonne nuclear warheads about 7500km away. 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 and 3 only
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1 only
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AGNI IV has a range of about 4000 km with 1 tonne nuclearhead. Has two stages of Solid Propulsion
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a
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GS_Science and Technology Unclassified
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Agni-IV Missile, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is surface-to surface missile. 2. It is fuelled by liquid propellant only. 3. It can deliver one-tonne nuclear warheads about 7500km away. Select the correct answer using the code given below. ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only ##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:AGNI IV has a range of about 4000 km with 1 tonne nuclearhead. Has two stages of Solid Propulsion##Topic:GS_Science and Technology Unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:a
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With reference to two non-conventional energy sources called "coalbed methane" and "shale gas", consider the following statements: 1. Coalbed methane is the pure methane gas extracted from coal seams, while shale gas is a mixture of propane and butane only that can be extracted from fine-grained sedimentary rocks. 2. In India, abundant coalbed methane sources exist, but so far no shale gas sources have been found. 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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Shale gas deposits in India have been in news. Shale gas is a mixture of Methane, Propane and many other gases
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d
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GS_current_unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to two non-conventional energy sources called "coalbed methane" and "shale gas", consider the following statements: 1. Coalbed methane is the pure methane gas extracted from coal seams, while shale gas is a mixture of propane and butane only that can be extracted from fine-grained sedimentary rocks. 2. In India, abundant coalbed methane sources exist, but so far no shale gas sources have been found. 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:d##Explaination:Shale gas deposits in India have been in news. Shale gas is a mixture of Methane, Propane and many other gases##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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With reference to "Changpa" community of India, consider the following statements: They live mainly in the State of Uttarakhand . They rear the Pashmina goats that yield a fine wool. They are kept in the category of Scheduled Tribes. 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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3 only
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1 only
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Changpa Tribe belong to Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir.
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b
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Population and Growth trends density, sex, ratio, literacy, tribes and racial groups in India
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to "Changpa" community of India, consider the following statements: They live mainly in the State of Uttarakhand . They rear the Pashmina goats that yield a fine wool. They are kept in the category of Scheduled Tribes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:Changpa Tribe belong to Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir.##Topic:Population and Growth trends density, sex, ratio, literacy, tribes and racial groups in India##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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In India, cluster bean (Guar) is traditionally used as a vegetable or animal feed, but recently the cultivation of this has assumed significance. Which one of the following statements is correct in this context?
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The oil extracted from seeds is used in the manufacture of biodegradable plastics.
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The gum made from its seeds is used in the extraction of shale gas.
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The leaf extract of this plant has the properties of anti-histamines.
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The oil extracted from seeds is used in the manufacture of biodegradable plastics.
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nan
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b
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GS_current_unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In India, cluster bean (Guar) is traditionally used as a vegetable or animal feed, but recently the cultivation of this has assumed significance. Which one of the following statements is correct in this context? ##Option_A: The oil extracted from seeds is used in the manufacture of biodegradable plastics. ###Option_B: The gum made from its seeds is used in the extraction of shale gas. ##Option_C: The leaf extract of this plant has the properties of anti-histamines. ##Option_D: The oil extracted from seeds is used in the manufacture of biodegradable plastics. ##Answer:b##Explaination:nan##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until
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The First World War when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition was ended.
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King George V abrogated Curzon's Act as the Royal Durbar in Delhi in 1911.
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Gandhiji launched his Civil Disobedience Movement.
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The First World War when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition was ended.
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nan
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b
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Partition of Bengal and the Swadeshi Movement
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until##Option_A: The First World War when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition was ended.###Option_B:King George V abrogated Curzon's Act as the Royal Durbar in Delhi in 1911.##Option_C: Gandhiji launched his Civil Disobedience Movement.##Option_D: The First World War when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition was ended.##Answer:b##Explaination:nan##Topic:Partition of Bengal and the Swadeshi Movement##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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The 1929 Session of Indian National Congress is on significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the
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attainment of Self-Government was declared as the objective of the Congress.
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Attainment of Poorna Swaraj was adopted as the goal of the Congress.
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Non-Cooperation Movement was launched.
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attainment of Self-Government was declared as the objective of the Congress.
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nan
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b
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The Lahore Session, 1929
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The 1929 Session of Indian National Congress is on significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the##Option_A: attainment of Self-Government was declared as the objective of the Congress.###Option_B: Attainment of Poorna Swaraj was adopted as the goal of the Congress.##Option_C: Non-Cooperation Movement was launched.##Option_D: attainment of Self-Government was declared as the objective of the Congress.##Answer:b##Explaination:nan##Topic:The Lahore Session, 1929##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements: Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama. It is a centuries-old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam. It is based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai. 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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The Sattriya form uses a variety of hand gestures and foot positions. It also has its own style of music, based on classical ragas and the talas (rhythm) of borgeets (devotional songs composed by Sankardeva and Madhavdeva) and the songs of the one-act-plays.
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b
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Indian Dance
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements: Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama. It is a centuries-old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam. It is based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai. 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:b##Explaination:The Sattriya form uses a variety of hand gestures and foot positions. It also has its own style of music, based on classical ragas and the talas (rhythm) of borgeets (devotional songs composed by Sankardeva and Madhavdeva) and the songs of the one-act-plays.##Topic:Indian Dance##Subject:Geology##Answer:b
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Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds to which one of the following dates of the Gregorian calendar in a normal year of 365 days?
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22nd March (or 21st March)
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15th May (or 16th May)
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31st March (or 30th March)
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22nd March (or 21st March)
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nan
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a
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Misc Art and Culture
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds to which one of the following dates of the Gregorian calendar in a normal year of 365 days?##Option_A: 22nd March (or 21st March)###Option_B: 15th May (or 16th May)##Option_C:31st March (or 30th March)##Option_D: 22nd March (or 21st March)##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:Misc Art and Culture##Subject:Geology##Answer:a
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With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs : Famous work of sculpture Site A grand image of Buddha"s Mahaparinirvana with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below : Ajanta 2. A huge image of Varaha Avatar (boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he rescues Goddess Earth from the deep and chaotic waters, sculpted on rock : Mount Abu 3. "Arjuna"s Penance"/ "Descent of Ganga" sculpted on the surface of huge boulders : Mamallapuram Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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1 and 2 only
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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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Varaha avtaar sculpture is at Udayagiri caves near Bhilsa.
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c
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Misc Art and Culture
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs : Famous work of sculpture Site A grand image of Buddha"s Mahaparinirvana with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below : Ajanta 2. A huge image of Varaha Avatar (boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he rescues Goddess Earth from the deep and chaotic waters, sculpted on rock : Mount Abu 3. "Arjuna"s Penance"/ "Descent of Ganga" sculpted on the surface of huge boulders : Mamallapuram Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:Varaha avtaar sculpture is at Udayagiri caves near Bhilsa.##Topic:Misc Art and Culture##Subject:Geology##Answer:c
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The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a
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revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco.
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nationalist organization operating from Singapore.
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militant organisation with headquarters at Berlin
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revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco.
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nan
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a
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The rise of Extremism and Revolutionaries
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a##Option_A: revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco.###Option_B: nationalist organization operating from Singapore.##Option_C: militant organisation with headquarters at Berlin##Option_D: revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco.##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:The rise of Extremism and Revolutionaries##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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