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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. | 1, 2, 4, 3, 5 and 6 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 | 2, 1, 4, 3, 6 and 5 | 1, 2, 4, 3, 5 and 6 |
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 betwee... | c | BOP & International Trade , | Commerce & Accountancy | 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 cod... |
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 bee... | 2 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 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 ... | b | Industry | Anthropology | 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 ye... |
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 busine... | 1 and 2 only | 3 only
| 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
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 ind... | b | Also in News(Economy) | Chemistry | 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 ... |
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 po... | 1 and 2 only | 3 only
| 1, 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
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 ... | b | Sustainable Development | Anthropology | 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... |
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 presen... | 1 ,2 and 3 only | 1, 3 and 5 only | 2, 4 and 5 only | 1 ,2 and 3 only |
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 meas... | c | Inclusion : Basic Amenities : Housing / Drinking Waters / Sanitations | Botany | 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 ca... |
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 ... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 only |
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 . Th... | a | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | 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 permitt... |
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 ... | 1, 2 and 3 only | 4 only
| 1, 2, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only |
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 ... | d | National Unclassified | Chemistry | 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 diplomati... |
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? | 1 Only | 2 Only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 Only | nan | b | Nuclear Fuel cycle in India, Nuclear fusion and Nuclear fission | Economics | 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 corr... |
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 st... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | nan | d | Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc. | Anthropology | 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 ... |
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 c... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only
| 2 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only |
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 c... | c | Health , Health and Family Welfare | Botany | 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 i... |
If the unemployment rate under the Current Daily Status is higher than Usual Principal Status in a stable economy, it implies the presence of?
| Seasonal unemployment
| Structural unemployment
| Disguised unemployment
| Seasonal unemployment
| 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... | a | Poverty & Unemployment, Poverty alleviation Programme & Employment Generation Programme | Botany | 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 u... |
In Pre-Independence India, Congress Provincial Committees were set up on the basis of: | British administrative divisions | language | separate electorate | British administrative divisions | 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 count... | b | Miscellaneous: Reforms / Acts / Committee, Congress Session, Governor –General Viceroys etc. | General Studies | 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 comm... |
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 ... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
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 ruthl... | d | Other Political Developments, 1934-39 | General Studies | 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 o... |
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? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | 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 ... | d | Human Capital Development | Botany | 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?#... |
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. | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
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... | d | Human Capital Development | Botany | 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 co... |
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.
| 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only
| 2 & 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
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 sec... | d | Human Capital Development | Botany | 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 g... |
Which of the statements given below is not correct?
| Causlaisation of workforce is major contributor to the inequity in the society.
| The productivity of labor force in formal sector is roughly double to that in the informal sector.
| If informality increases it will result in greater rights to workers regarding the employment conditions.
| 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 sect... | c | Human Capital Development | Botany | 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... |
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 s... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 2 only | 1 only |
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.
I... | a | Health , Health and Family Welfare | Botany | 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 ... |
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 in... | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
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 ... | b | Youth | Botany | 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 fundi... |
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?
| Increasing proportion of young population opts for education rather than participating in labour market.
| Increasing proportion of people going abroad.
| High growth rate which generated huge employment opportunities.
| 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... | a | Youth | Botany | 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:... |
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 ... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 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 differ... | a | Health , Health and Family Welfare | Botany | 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... |
Which of the following statement is true regarding ‘Ishan Uday’ scheme launched for the North East Region ?
| It is a scholarship scheme for the students to study in colleges and universities.
| It aims to strengthen traditional livelihoods and sustainable development models for the tribals.
| It aims to increase the employment opportunities by providing vocational training to the young graduates.
| 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... | a | Literacy and Education | Botany | 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 sustai... |
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 goo... | 3 only | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 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 ... | d | Human Capital Development | Botany | 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 popu... |
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. Sus... | 1, 2 and 3 | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 |
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 ... | d | Women and Child Development | Botany | 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 Ch... |
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 giv... | 1 and 4 only | 1 , 2 and 4 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 1 and 4 only | nan | a | Intellectual Property Rights | Economics | 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.... |
In the context of rising NPAs in Indian Banks and steps taken by RBI, which of the following is incorrect
| 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
| a term loan is termed as a NPA if Interest or installment remains overdue for a period of more than 90 days
| restructuring of NPA advances is not permitted before commencement of commercial operation of a project
| 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 applic... | c | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | 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 l... |
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... | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 3 only | 1 and 3 only |
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, affordabilit... | d | Women and Child Development | Botany | 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... |
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 ... | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
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 tu... | c | Women and Child Development | Botany | 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.... |
Which of the following statements is/are true in the context of Ecological footprint?
| The ecological footprint is a measure of the capacity of ecosystems to produce useful biological materials and to absorb waste materials generated by animals.
| Bio capacity is spread evenly around the world.
| The low-income countries have the smallest footprint.
| The ecological footprint is a measure of the capacity of ecosystems to produce useful biological materials and to absorb waste materials generated by animals.
| 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 mate... | c | Sustainable Development | Anthropology | 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... |
Which of the following statements is/are true about Demographics. | Net Reproduction Rate is the rate at which women are replaced by daughters who will have children. | More girls are born than boys - this is a natural way of keeping population even. | A country is said to have an optimum population when it achieves Population Replacement Rate | Net Reproduction Rate is the rate at which women are replaced by daughters who will have children. |
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.
| a | Human Capital Development | Botany | 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. ##... |
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. ... | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
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 ... | b | Panchayati Raj | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | 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 ... |
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? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | , | a | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | 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 corr... |
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 co... | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 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 a... | d | GS_Geography_unclassified | Agriculture | 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. Th... |
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 ... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 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 struc... | d | Poverty & Unemployment, Poverty alleviation Programme & Employment Generation Programme | Botany | 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... |
Consider the following:
Atmiya Sabha
Vedanta College
Calcutta Unitarian Committee
Raja Rammohan Roy is associated with the establishment of which of the above? | 1 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | 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 sci... | d | Socio Religious Reform Movements in the 19th century India | General Studies | 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##Explaina... |
The Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court does not involve? | Criminal Cases | Cases involving interpretation of the Constitution | Civil Cases | Criminal Cases | . | d | Supreme Court | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | 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 & ... |
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 प... | केवल 1 | केवल 2 | 1 और 2 दोनों | केवल 1 | nan | c | Misc. Tech. | Economics | 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 ग... |
The concept of the Judicial review has been borrowed from the Constitution of ___________ | U.S.A | Switzerland | U. K. | U.S.A | . | a | Parliamentary & Presidential | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | 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##Answe... |
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? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2. | 1 only | The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People. | a | Central Council of Minister | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | 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/... |
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 fundame... | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1 and 3 only | 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 ... | a | Poverty & Unemployment, Poverty alleviation Programme & Employment Generation Programme | Botany | 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.... |
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 offic... | 1 and 2 only | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 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 c... | a | The Cripps Proposal, 1942 | General Studies | 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... |
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 med... | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
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 le... | b | Inclusion : Basic Amenities : Housing / Drinking Waters / Sanitations | Botany | 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 to... |
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 giv... | 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.
| b | Health , Health and Family Welfare | Botany | 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.
... |
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. | 1, 3 and 6 only | 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 only | 2, 4, 5 and 6 only | 1, 3 and 6 only | 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 intensifica... | a | Health , Health and Family Welfare | Botany | 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... |
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 ... | nan | The age limit for tobacco consumption from 18 should be increased 21. | A fine of 20,000 for smoking in public should be imposed. | nan |
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... | b | Health , Health and Family Welfare | Botany | 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. T... |
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 un... | 1 and 2 only | 1and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
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 unorganis... | a | Health , Health and Family Welfare | Botany | 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 unde... |
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 prescri... | 2 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 only |
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 wor... | c | Health , Health and Family Welfare | Botany | 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 t... |
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 In... | 1, 2, and 3 | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 1, 2, and 3 |
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 tha... | c | BOP & International Trade , | Commerce & Accountancy | 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 resulte... |
RMNCH+A is a major initiative taken up by Government of India for : | An E-Governance initiative | To address major causes of mortality | To give boost to "Make In India" programme | An E-Governance initiative |
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... | b | Health , Health and Family Welfare | Botany | 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:
Re... |
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 : | 1, 2 and 4 only | 3, 4 and 5 only | 2, 3 and 5 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 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 ... | c | Human Capital Development | Anthropology | 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 corr... |
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 ... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
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 Huma... | c | Women and Child Development | Botany | 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 ... |
What does the term "longevity dividend" mean? | The economic and health benefits that would accrue to individuals and society when the ageing process is slowed down. | The social impact of the increasing aged population on the society at large. | The effect of high population growth with the subsequent increase in aged population. | The economic and health benefits that would accrue to individuals and society when the ageing process is slowed down. | 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 Divid... | a | Old Persons | Botany | 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... |
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 ... | 1, 2, 3 and 4 only | 2 and 4 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2, 3 and 4 only |
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. I... | b | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | 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 ac... |
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 ... | 1, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1, 3 and 4 only |
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 thu... | c | ST | Botany | 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 Minim... |
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 b... | 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, Keral... | a | Sustainable Development | Anthropology | 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 Developme... |
Which of the following statements is correct regarding White Label ATMs (WLA)? | ATMs specially setup by RBI which can be used by customers of any bank free of cost. | ATMs maintained by the respective banks in which the transactions of customers are not limited. | ATMs maintained by non-bank private companies which can be used by customers of any bank for a fee. | ATMs specially setup by RBI which can be used by customers of any bank free of cost. |
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 usa... | c | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | 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 ... |
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 u... | 1 Only
| 1 & 3 Only
| 2 and 3 Only
| 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 i... | b | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | 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 t... |
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 ... | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 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 ... | c | Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries | General Studies | 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. H... |
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? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | 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 Wom... | b | Women and Child Development | Botany | 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 state... |
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 , sustainabl... | 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 conceptualizati... | d | Inclusion : Basic Amenities : Housing / Drinking Waters / Sanitations | Botany | 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.
Ensur... |
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 ... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only |
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 cou... | a | Health , Health and Family Welfare | Botany | 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.... |
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 fr... | 1 and 2 only | 2 only
| 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
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 condit... | d | Agriculture | Anthropology | 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... |
What is Red Tide? | It is referred to the high tide above the danger mark. | It is the explosive growth of phytoplankton which changes the color of water. | It refers to the algal bloom of red algae found at some depth in the ocean. | It is referred to the high tide above the danger mark. | 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 i... | c | Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis | Agriculture | 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 i... |
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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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)... | d | Mughal Period | Geography | 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.... |
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 ... | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 4 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, Th... | c | Events.National | Chemistry | 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... |
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, ... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | 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. | b | Reports(National) | Chemistry | 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 s... |
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. | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | 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 cr... | b | National Unclassified | Chemistry | 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 gi... |
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? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | 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. p... | a | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | 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 i... |
Which of the following institutions/organizations organizes the ‘Earth Hour’ | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). | Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). | World Health Organization (WHO). | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). | 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 sy... | d | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | 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 Environmen... |
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. | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 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... | d | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | 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... |
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 ... | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 4 only | 2 only | 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 th... | d | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | 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. Munici... |
The Foreign Trade Policy 2015, launched in April 2015, talks about ‘Special Notified Zones.’ What ‘Special Notified Zones’ are meant for?
| For promoting renewal power generation through zero custom duty on the import in those areas.
| These are re-engineered format of SEZs for promoting exports from these areas by providing regulation free environment.
| For promoting trade in diamond by eliminating intermediaries.
| For promoting renewal power generation through zero custom duty on the import in those areas.
| c | National Unclassified | Chemistry | 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: Th... | |
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. Se... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | 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 Informat... | b | National Unclassified | Chemistry | 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 inf... |
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... | 1only | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 1only | 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 high... | d | Reports(International) | Chemistry | 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. S... |
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 ... | 1 and 2only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2only | 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 s... | b | National Unclassified | Chemistry | 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 statutor... |
Blood Rain is a phenomenon caused due to which of the following reason? | it occurs in the areas having presence of Laterite soil. | it occurs in the areas having presence of loess soil. | it occurs due to the presence of spores of specific type of green species of microalgae. | it occurs in the areas having presence of Laterite soil. | 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 a... | c | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | 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 o... |
In medieval India, the designations 'Mahattara' and 'Pattakila' were used for | military officers | village officers | specialists in Vedic rituals | military officers | nan | b | Early Medieval Period: North India and South India | Geography | 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 ... |
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. | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 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, h... | a | Climate, Vegetation and Soils | Agriculture | 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 an... |
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. | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2 and 4 only | 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 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... | c | Mahajanapadas | Geography | 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 a... |
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? | Bhutia and Lepcha | Gond and Korku | Irula and Toda | Bhutia and Lepcha | nan | b | Fairs, Festivals and Craft | Geology | 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: Ir... |
The sales tax you pay while purchasing a toothpaste is a | Tax imposed by the Central Government. | Tax imposed by the central Government but collected by the State Government. | Tax imposed by the State Government but collected by the Central Government. | Tax imposed by the Central Government. | The power to impose taxes on 'sale of purchase of goods other than newspaper' belongs to State (Entry list 54, State II) | d | Nature of Indian Federalism | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | 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 Govern... |
What does venture capital mean? | A short-term capital provided to industries. | A long-term start-up capital provided to new entrepreneurs. | Funds provided to industries at times of incurring losses. | A short-term capital provided to industries. | nan | b | Basic Terms and Concepts, Equity and debt Instruments, Primary market and Secondary markets etc | Anthropology | 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 provi... |
The main objective of the 12th Five-Year Plan is | inclusive growth and poverty reduction. | inclusive and sustainable growth. | sustainable and inclusive growth to reduce unemployment. | inclusive growth and poverty reduction. | Self Explanatory | d | Government policies etc. Five year Plans: Priorities and Performance, Issues related to planning | Anthropology | 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#... |
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 : | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | Current account includes balance of trade (exports-imports), net remittances, Trade in services. SDRs count as foreign assets | c | Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT | Anthropology | 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 ... |
The terms "Marginal Standing Facility Rate" and "Net Demand and Time Liabilities", sometimes appearing in news, are used in relation to | banking operations | communications networking | military strategies | banking operations | 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. | a | Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.) | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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#... |
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 w... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 only | 1 only | BCs are being used under the Swabhimaan scheme for both the purposes | c | Need of banks, Function, Commercial Bank | Anthropology | 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 beneficiar... |
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 ex... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | 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 cent... | a | Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.) | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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. T... |
Recently, a series of uprisings of people referred to as "Arab Spring" originally started from | Egypt | Lebanon | Syria | Egypt | Arab Spring began with the overthrow of ruler Tunisia, Ben Ali who fled to Saudi Arabia | d | GS_current_unclassified | Chemistry | 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 Arab... |
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" ? | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1, 4 and 5 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | nan | d | GS_current_unclassified | Chemistry | 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 ... |
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 ? | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | All regions are affected by some conflict, DARFUR is in Sudan, Swat Valley is in Pakistan | a | GS_current_unclassified | Chemistry | 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 ... |
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. | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | AGNI IV has a range of about 4000 km with 1 tonne nuclearhead. Has two stages of Solid Propulsion | a | GS_Science and Technology Unclassified | Economics | 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 ... |
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. I... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Shale gas deposits in India have been in news. Shale gas is a mixture of Methane, Propane and many other gases | d | GS_current_unclassified | Chemistry | 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 extrac... |
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? | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 only | Changpa Tribe belong to Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. | b | Population and Growth trends density, sex, ratio, literacy, tribes and racial groups in India | Agriculture | 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/ar... |
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? | The oil extracted from seeds is used in the manufacture of biodegradable plastics. | The gum made from its seeds is used in the extraction of shale gas. | The leaf extract of this plant has the properties of anti-histamines. | The oil extracted from seeds is used in the manufacture of biodegradable plastics. | nan | b | GS_current_unclassified | Chemistry | 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 manufa... |
The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until | The First World War when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition was ended. | King George V abrogated Curzon's Act as the Royal Durbar in Delhi in 1911. | Gandhiji launched his Civil Disobedience Movement. | The First World War when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition was ended. | nan | b | Partition of Bengal and the Swadeshi Movement | General Studies | 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: Gandhij... |
The 1929 Session of Indian National Congress is on significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the | attainment of Self-Government was declared as the objective of the Congress. | Attainment of Poorna Swaraj was adopted as the goal of the Congress. | Non-Cooperation Movement was launched. | attainment of Self-Government was declared as the objective of the Congress. | nan | b | The Lahore Session, 1929 | General Studies | 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 C... |
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 stateme... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | 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. | b | Indian Dance | Geology | 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 Tuls... |
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? | 22nd March (or 21st March) | 15th May (or 16th May) | 31st March (or 30th March) | 22nd March (or 21st March) | nan | a | Misc Art and Culture | Geology | 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)##Opt... |
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 incarnati... | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Varaha avtaar sculpture is at Udayagiri caves near Bhilsa. | c | Misc Art and Culture | Geology | 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. ... |
The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a | revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco. | nationalist organization operating from Singapore. | militant organisation with headquarters at Berlin | revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco. | nan | a | The rise of Extremism and Revolutionaries | General Studies | 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 In... |
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