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When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour ?
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Abundance of magnesium
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Accumulated humus
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Presence of ferric oxides
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Abundance of magnesium
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Red soil is formed as a result of the wearing down of the old crystalline rocks. It is less clayey and more of a sandy nature and has a rich content of iron and small Humus content. Red soil is poor in poor in nitrogen, phosphorous and lime. Reddish color of red soil is due to wide diffusion of iron.
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c
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Classification of Soils
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour ?##Option_A: Abundance of magnesium###Option_B: Accumulated humus##Option_C: Presence of ferric oxides##Option_D: Abundance of magnesium##Answer:c##Explaination:
Red soil is formed as a result of the wearing down of the old crystalline rocks. It is less clayey and more of a sandy nature and has a rich content of iron and small Humus content. Red soil is poor in poor in nitrogen, phosphorous and lime. Reddish color of red soil is due to wide diffusion of iron.
##Topic:Classification of Soils##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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In Indian culture, what does the term "Kottam" mean?
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Folk dance of Kerala
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Administrative provinces of Pallavas
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One of the 27 Nakshatras
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Folk dance of Kerala
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The Pallavas had a well-organized administrative system. The Pallava state was divided into Kottams. The Kottam was administered by officers appointed by the king. The king was at the centre of administration in which he was assisted by able ministers.
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b
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Early Medieval Period: North India and South India
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In Indian culture, what does the term "Kottam" mean?##Option_A: Folk dance of Kerala###Option_B: Administrative provinces of Pallavas##Option_C: One of the 27 Nakshatras##Option_D: Folk dance of Kerala##Answer:b##Explaination:The Pallavas had a well-organized administrative system. The Pallava state was divided into Kottams. The Kottam was administered by officers appointed by the king. The king was at the centre of administration in which he was assisted by able ministers.##Topic:Early Medieval Period: North India and South India##Subject:Geography##Answer:b
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Consider the following: Kurinji Mullai Marudam Neydal Palai Which of the following is correct about the above mentioned five divisions?
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Name of the Chief deities
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Division of Land
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Different occupations of Dravidians
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Name of the Chief deities
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Tholkappiyam refers to the five-fold division of lands - Kurinji (hilly tracks), Mullai (pastoral), Marudam (agricultural), Neydal (coastal) and Palai (desert). The people living in these five divisions had their respective chief occupations as well as gods for worship.
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b
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Others
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following: Kurinji Mullai Marudam Neydal Palai Which of the following is correct about the above mentioned five divisions?##Option_A: Name of the Chief deities###Option_B: Division of Land##Option_C: Different occupations of Dravidians##Option_D: Name of the Chief deities##Answer:b##Explaination:Tholkappiyam refers to the five-fold division of lands - Kurinji (hilly tracks), Mullai (pastoral), Marudam (agricultural), Neydal (coastal) and Palai (desert). The people living in these five divisions had their respective chief occupations as well as gods for worship.##Topic:Others##Subject:Geography##Answer:b
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Which of the following pairs is/are incorrectly matched? Tolkappiyam - Tamil Grammar Silappathigaram - Information on Sangam polity and society Manimegalai - Story of Kanagi Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Silappathigaram and Manimegalai are part of the The Five Great Epics of Tamil Literature according to later Tamil literary tradition. Manimegalai - this epic describes how Manimekalai, the beautiful daughter of Kovalan and Madhavi, follower of local deities later included in Hinduism, converts to Buddhism. The epic gives much information on the history of Tamil Nadu, Buddhism and its place during that period, contemporary arts and culture, and the customs of the times. Silappathigaram - Story of Kanagi. The nature of the book is non-religious, narrative and has a moralistic undertone. The epic revolves around Kannagi, who having lost her husband to a miscarriage of justice at the court of the Pandyan Dynasty, wreaks her revenge on his kingdom.
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c
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Sangam Age
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following pairs is/are incorrectly matched? Tolkappiyam - Tamil Grammar Silappathigaram - Information on Sangam polity and society Manimegalai - Story of Kanagi Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Silappathigaram and Manimegalai are part of the The Five Great Epics of Tamil Literature according to later Tamil literary tradition. Manimegalai - this epic describes how Manimekalai, the beautiful daughter of Kovalan and Madhavi, follower of local deities later included in Hinduism, converts to Buddhism. The epic gives much information on the history of Tamil Nadu, Buddhism and its place during that period, contemporary arts and culture, and the customs of the times. Silappathigaram - Story of Kanagi. The nature of the book is non-religious, narrative and has a moralistic undertone. The epic revolves around Kannagi, who having lost her husband to a miscarriage of justice at the court of the Pandyan Dynasty, wreaks her revenge on his kingdom.##Topic:Sangam Age##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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Which of the following is/are correct regarding Mathura school of Art? Greco-Roman Style Found in North West India Usage of White spotted red sandstone Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Two major schools: Gandhara school of art uses Greco-Roman Style Found in North West India Usage of Stone and stucco Madhura Indigenous style: exhibiting the spiritual feeling In UP and Bihar White spotted red sandstone is used Forms of Brahmanical deities crystallised for the first time in this art form.
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c
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Sculpture
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are correct regarding Mathura school of Art? Greco-Roman Style Found in North West India Usage of White spotted red sandstone Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Two major schools: Gandhara school of art uses Greco-Roman Style Found in North West India Usage of Stone and stucco Madhura Indigenous style: exhibiting the spiritual feeling In UP and Bihar White spotted red sandstone is used Forms of Brahmanical deities crystallised for the first time in this art form.##Topic:Sculpture##Subject:Geology##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements: Development of Sanskrit Language. Education through Nalanda, Taxila and Vikramasila. Concept of Ahimsa Spread of Indian culture to other parts of Asia. Which of the above is/are the contribution of Buddhism to Indian Culture?
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1, 2 and 4 only
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2 and 3 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1st Statement is incorrect : Buddhism has contributed in sanskrit literature but as far as language is concerned, it is associated with development of Pali Language. The Buddhist texts like 'Sutta Pitaka', 'Vinaya Pitaka' and 'Abhidhamma Pitaka' and several others were written in Pali language, whereas 'Mahabivasha' was written in Sanskrit. 'Sariputta Prakarana' 'Vajra Suchi' and 'Sutralankara' etc. were other Sanskrit books on Buddhism. 2nd statement is correct: It promoted education through residential universities like those at Taxila, Nalanda and Vikramasila. 3rd statement is correct: The concept of Ahimsa was its chief contribution. Later, it became one of the cherished values of our nation. 4th statement is correct: It had also promoted the spread of Indian culture to other parts of Asia. Its contribution to the art and architecture of India was notable. The stupas at Sanchi, Bharhut and Gaya are wonderful pieces of architecture. Buddhism takes the credit for the chaityas and viharas in different parts of India.
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c
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Religion and Philosophy
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Development of Sanskrit Language. Education through Nalanda, Taxila and Vikramasila. Concept of Ahimsa Spread of Indian culture to other parts of Asia. Which of the above is/are the contribution of Buddhism to Indian Culture?##Option_A:1, 2 and 4 only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:2, 3 and 4 only##Option_D:1, 2 and 4 only##Answer:c##Explaination:1st Statement is incorrect : Buddhism has contributed in sanskrit literature but as far as language is concerned, it is associated with development of Pali Language. The Buddhist texts like 'Sutta Pitaka', 'Vinaya Pitaka' and 'Abhidhamma Pitaka' and several others were written in Pali language, whereas 'Mahabivasha' was written in Sanskrit. 'Sariputta Prakarana' 'Vajra Suchi' and 'Sutralankara' etc. were other Sanskrit books on Buddhism. 2nd statement is correct: It promoted education through residential universities like those at Taxila, Nalanda and Vikramasila. 3rd statement is correct: The concept of Ahimsa was its chief contribution. Later, it became one of the cherished values of our nation. 4th statement is correct: It had also promoted the spread of Indian culture to other parts of Asia. Its contribution to the art and architecture of India was notable. The stupas at Sanchi, Bharhut and Gaya are wonderful pieces of architecture. Buddhism takes the credit for the chaityas and viharas in different parts of India.##Topic:Religion and Philosophy##Subject:Geology##Answer:c
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Consider the following: Rajasuya Asvamedha Vajpeya Lopamudraya Which of the above is/are performed by the King to strengthen his position in the kingdom?
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1 and 2 only
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1 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Option 2 and 3 are sacrifice and a race. Option 1 is ceremony/ritual. option 4 is name of a woman poet. Larger kingdoms were formed during the later Vedic period. Many jana or tribes were amalgamated to form Janapadas or Rashtras in the later Vedic period. Hence the royal power had increased along with the increase in the size of kingdom. The king performed various rituals and sacrifices to strengthen his position. They include Rajasuya (consecration ceremony), Asvamedha (horse sacrifice) and Vajpeya (chariot race). The kings also assumed titles like Rajavisvajanan, Ahilabhuvanapathi, (lord of all earth), Ekrat and Samrat (sole ruler).
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c
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Vedic Age
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following: Rajasuya Asvamedha Vajpeya Lopamudraya Which of the above is/are performed by the King to strengthen his position in the kingdom?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Option 2 and 3 are sacrifice and a race. Option 1 is ceremony/ritual. option 4 is name of a woman poet. Larger kingdoms were formed during the later Vedic period. Many jana or tribes were amalgamated to form Janapadas or Rashtras in the later Vedic period. Hence the royal power had increased along with the increase in the size of kingdom. The king performed various rituals and sacrifices to strengthen his position. They include Rajasuya (consecration ceremony), Asvamedha (horse sacrifice) and Vajpeya (chariot race). The kings also assumed titles like Rajavisvajanan, Ahilabhuvanapathi, (lord of all earth), Ekrat and Samrat (sole ruler).##Topic:Vedic Age##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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Who among the following artisans doesn"t belong to the Harappan Culture? Brick makers Stone cutters Weavers Boat-builders Terracotta manufacturers Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 5 only
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3 and 4 only
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1 and 3 only
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In Harappan Culture, Gold and silver ornaments are found in many places. Pottery remains plain and in some places red and black painted pottery is found. Beads were manufactured from a wide variety of semi-precious stones. Specialized groups of artisans include goldsmiths, brick makers, stone cutters, weavers, boat-builders and terracotta manufacturers. Bronze and copper vessels are the outstanding examples of the Harappan metal craft.
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d
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Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Who among the following artisans doesn"t belong to the Harappan Culture? Brick makers Stone cutters Weavers Boat-builders Terracotta manufacturers Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 1, 2 and 5 only##Option_C: 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:d##Explaination:In Harappan Culture, Gold and silver ornaments are found in many places. Pottery remains plain and in some places red and black painted pottery is found. Beads were manufactured from a wide variety of semi-precious stones. Specialized groups of artisans include goldsmiths, brick makers, stone cutters, weavers, boat-builders and terracotta manufacturers. Bronze and copper vessels are the outstanding examples of the Harappan metal craft.##Topic:Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana endeavors to: Provide life insurance cover for the people aged 18-50 years. Bring a vast number of uninsured people into the social security net. Give affordable insurance cover at the rate of Rs 12 p.a. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Insurance cover under the two social security insurance schemes - Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna (PMSBY) and Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojna (PMJJBY). PMSBY offers accident insurance of Rs 2 lakh at Rs 12 a year. For all Bank account holders whose age is between 18 to 70 years. Under PMJJBY, the government is offering a life cover of Rs 2 lakh for a premium of Rs 330 annually to savings account holders aged 18-50 in the participating banks.
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b
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Initiatives taken by Govt
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana endeavors to: Provide life insurance cover for the people aged 18-50 years. Bring a vast number of uninsured people into the social security net. Give affordable insurance cover at the rate of Rs 12 p.a. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Insurance cover under the two social security insurance schemes - Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna (PMSBY) and Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojna (PMJJBY). PMSBY offers accident insurance of Rs 2 lakh at Rs 12 a year. For all Bank account holders whose age is between 18 to 70 years. Under PMJJBY, the government is offering a life cover of Rs 2 lakh for a premium of Rs 330 annually to savings account holders aged 18-50 in the participating banks.##Topic:Initiatives taken by Govt##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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According to the Constitution of India , it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following reports of CAG ? 1. The Report of the Public Accounts Committee 2. The Report of Estimates Committee 3. The Report of Committee on Public Undertakings Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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The CAG submits three Audit reports to the President, namely , audit report on appropriation accounts, audit report on finance accounts and audit reports on public undertakings. The function of the Public Account Committee is to examine the annual audit reports of CAG which are laid before the Parliament by the President, whereas Estimates Committee reports are not submitted by the CAG to the President.
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b
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CAG
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:According to the Constitution of India , it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following reports of CAG ? 1. The Report of the Public Accounts Committee 2. The Report of Estimates Committee 3. The Report of Committee on Public Undertakings Select the correct answer using the codes given below : ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 3 only ##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:The CAG submits three Audit reports to the President, namely , audit report on appropriation accounts, audit report on finance accounts and audit reports on public undertakings. The function of the Public Account Committee is to examine the annual audit reports of CAG which are laid before the Parliament by the President, whereas Estimates Committee reports are not submitted by the CAG to the President.##Topic:CAG##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Lord Buddha"s image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called "Abhay Mudra". It symbolizes:
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Buddha"s calling for compassion and liberation.
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Buddha"s calling to ward off evil.
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Buddha"s reassurance to the followers not to fear.
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Buddha"s calling for compassion and liberation.
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The Abhayamudra "gesture of fearlessness" represents protection, peace, benevolence and the dispelling of fear. The gesture was used by the Buddha when attacked by an elephant, subduing it as shown in several frescoes and scripts.
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c
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Religion and Philosophy
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Lord Buddha"s image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called "Abhay Mudra". It symbolizes:##Option_A: Buddha"s calling for compassion and liberation.###Option_B: Buddha"s calling to ward off evil.##Option_C: Buddha"s reassurance to the followers not to fear.##Option_D: Buddha"s calling for compassion and liberation.##Answer:c##Explaination:The Abhayamudra "gesture of fearlessness" represents protection, peace, benevolence and the dispelling of fear. The gesture was used by the Buddha when attacked by an elephant, subduing it as shown in several frescoes and scripts.##Topic:Religion and Philosophy##Subject:Geology##Answer:c
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The International currency exchange rates are determined by the:
Governments of the countries
Market forces of demand and supply
Interest rate decisions
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1, 2 and 3
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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International currency exchange rates display how much one unit of a currency can be exchanged for another currency. Currency exchange rates can be floating, in which case they change continually based on a multitude of factors, or they can be pegged (or fixed) to another currency, in which case they still float, but they move in tandem with the currency to which they are pegged.
Floating rates are determined by the market forces of supply and demand.
There are geopolitical and economic announcements that affect the exchange rates between two countries, but a few of the most popular include: interest rate decisions, unemployment rates, inflation reports, gross domestic product numbers and manufacturing information.
Some countries may decide to use a pegged exchange rate that is set and maintained artificially by the government. Governments of emerging market countries often do this to create stability in the value of their currencies. In order to keep the pegged foreign exchange rate stable, the government of the country must hold large reserves of the currency to which its currency is pegged in order to control changes in supply and demand.
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a
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International Trade and Bodies: IMF: Purpose and Objectives, Organization and Functions, Working and Evaluation, IMF and Underdeveloped Countries, SDR's, Reforms etc., World Bank, Bilateral and Regional Cooperation
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The International currency exchange rates are determined by the:
Governments of the countries
Market forces of demand and supply
Interest rate decisions
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1, 2 and 3###Option_B:2 and 3 only ##Option_C:3 only##Option_D:1, 2 and 3##Answer:a##Explaination:
International currency exchange rates display how much one unit of a currency can be exchanged for another currency. Currency exchange rates can be floating, in which case they change continually based on a multitude of factors, or they can be pegged (or fixed) to another currency, in which case they still float, but they move in tandem with the currency to which they are pegged.
Floating rates are determined by the market forces of supply and demand.
There are geopolitical and economic announcements that affect the exchange rates between two countries, but a few of the most popular include: interest rate decisions, unemployment rates, inflation reports, gross domestic product numbers and manufacturing information.
Some countries may decide to use a pegged exchange rate that is set and maintained artificially by the government. Governments of emerging market countries often do this to create stability in the value of their currencies. In order to keep the pegged foreign exchange rate stable, the government of the country must hold large reserves of the currency to which its currency is pegged in order to control changes in supply and demand.
##Topic:International Trade and Bodies: IMF: Purpose and Objectives, Organization and Functions, Working and Evaluation, IMF and Underdeveloped Countries, SDR's, Reforms etc., World Bank, Bilateral and Regional Cooperation##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Which of the following could register as a Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) in India? Hedge Funds Pension Funds University Funds Reinsurance Companies Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1, 2 and 3 only
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2 and 4 only
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1 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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FII – An investor or investment fund that is from or registered in a country outside of the one in which it is currently investing. FIIs must register with the Securities and Exchange Board of India to participate in the market. Who can get registered as FII? Following foreign entities / funds are eligible to get registered as FII: Pension Funds Mutual Funds Investment Trusts Banks Insurance Companies / Reinsurance Company Foreign Central Banks Foreign Governmental Agencies Sovereign Wealth Funds International/ Multilateral organization/ agency University Funds (Serving public interests) Endowments (Serving public interests) Foundations (Serving public interests) Charitable Trusts / Charitable Societies (Serving public interests)
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d
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Basic Terms and Concepts, Equity and debt Instruments, Primary market and Secondary markets etc
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following could register as a Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) in India? Hedge Funds Pension Funds University Funds Reinsurance Companies Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 2 and 4 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only##Answer:d##Explaination:FII – An investor or investment fund that is from or registered in a country outside of the one in which it is currently investing. FIIs must register with the Securities and Exchange Board of India to participate in the market. Who can get registered as FII? Following foreign entities / funds are eligible to get registered as FII: Pension Funds Mutual Funds Investment Trusts Banks Insurance Companies / Reinsurance Company Foreign Central Banks Foreign Governmental Agencies Sovereign Wealth Funds International/ Multilateral organization/ agency University Funds (Serving public interests) Endowments (Serving public interests) Foundations (Serving public interests) Charitable Trusts / Charitable Societies (Serving public interests)##Topic:Basic Terms and Concepts, Equity and debt Instruments, Primary market and Secondary markets etc##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Which of the following can be regarded as the prime objectives of Lead Bank Scheme? To have an area approach for targeted and focused banking. To promote financial literacy. Expansion of branch banking facilities. To meet credit needs of rural economy. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 4 only
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1, 3 and 4
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1 and 2 only
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Promotion of financial literacy is not the PRIME objective of Lead Bank Scheme. Lead Bank Scheme (LBS) was introduced in 1969, based on the recommendations of the Gadgil Study Group. The basic idea was to have an "area approach" for targeted and focused banking. Under the Scheme, each district had been assigned to different banks (public and private) to act as a consortium leader to coordinate the efforts of banks in the district particularly in matters like branch expansion and credit planning. The Lead Bank was to act as a consortium leader for co-ordinating the efforts of all credit institutions in each of the allotted districts for expansion of branch banking facilities and for meeting the credit needs of the rural economy.
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c
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Need of banks, Function, Commercial Bank
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following can be regarded as the prime objectives of Lead Bank Scheme? To have an area approach for targeted and focused banking. To promote financial literacy. Expansion of branch banking facilities. To meet credit needs of rural economy. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Promotion of financial literacy is not the PRIME objective of Lead Bank Scheme. Lead Bank Scheme (LBS) was introduced in 1969, based on the recommendations of the Gadgil Study Group. The basic idea was to have an "area approach" for targeted and focused banking. Under the Scheme, each district had been assigned to different banks (public and private) to act as a consortium leader to coordinate the efforts of banks in the district particularly in matters like branch expansion and credit planning. The Lead Bank was to act as a consortium leader for co-ordinating the efforts of all credit institutions in each of the allotted districts for expansion of branch banking facilities and for meeting the credit needs of the rural economy. ##Topic:Need of banks, Function, Commercial Bank##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Acharya Vinoba Bhave? He was associated with Sarvodaya and Bhoodan movement. He had translated the Bhagavad Gita into Marathi. In 1940 he was chosen by Gandhiji to be the second individual Satyagrahi against the British rule after Nehru. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 only
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The inspiration for Bhoodan had come to Vinoba Bhave in 1951 , when he was touring the Telengana districts of Hyderabad. This was the area where the communists had recently called off an “activist” agrarian campaign during which a good few landlords had lost both their lands and their lives. Through Bhoodan, Vinobaji aimed to show the peasantry that there was an efficacious alternative to the communist programme. The movement got off to a good start from 1952 to 1954. More than 3 million acres of land were received as Bhoodan during these periods. The basic aim and objectives of Bhoodan movement was to bring about a social order based on equality of opportunities by ensuring balanced economic distribution and decentralisation of economic holdings and powers. Vinobaji writes, while describing the objectives of Bhoodan movement that: the power should be decentralised from village to village. everybody should have a right on land and property. The concept of Sarvodaya was first of all adopted by Mahatma Gandhi. It is a comprehensive, social, economic, political, moral and spiritual philosophy. After Gandhiji, it was subsequently adopted by Achaiya Vinoba Bhave. He developed it taking into consideration of Indian social systems and conditions.Sarvodaya means “the welfare of all.” Sarvodaya movement is the movement which aims at rural reconstruction and uplifting the people of rural India by peaceful and co-operative means. Sarvodaya stresses on coexistence and mutual love. In order to implement high Ideals of Sarvodaya, Vinoba Bhave established Sarvodaya Samaj. He translated Bhagavad Gita into Marathi and named it 'Gitai" (mother Gita). The first edition of Gitai was published in 1932. In 1940 he was chosen by Gandhi to be the first individual Satyagrahi against the British rule. The second was Jawahar Lal Nehru. Hence only statement 3 is not correct.
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c
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The Individual Satyagraha 1940-41
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Acharya Vinoba Bhave? He was associated with Sarvodaya and Bhoodan movement. He had translated the Bhagavad Gita into Marathi. In 1940 he was chosen by Gandhiji to be the second individual Satyagrahi against the British rule after Nehru. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:1 and 2 only##Option_D:1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:The inspiration for Bhoodan had come to Vinoba Bhave in 1951 , when he was touring the Telengana districts of Hyderabad. This was the area where the communists had recently called off an “activist” agrarian campaign during which a good few landlords had lost both their lands and their lives. Through Bhoodan, Vinobaji aimed to show the peasantry that there was an efficacious alternative to the communist programme. The movement got off to a good start from 1952 to 1954. More than 3 million acres of land were received as Bhoodan during these periods. The basic aim and objectives of Bhoodan movement was to bring about a social order based on equality of opportunities by ensuring balanced economic distribution and decentralisation of economic holdings and powers. Vinobaji writes, while describing the objectives of Bhoodan movement that: the power should be decentralised from village to village. everybody should have a right on land and property. The concept of Sarvodaya was first of all adopted by Mahatma Gandhi. It is a comprehensive, social, economic, political, moral and spiritual philosophy. After Gandhiji, it was subsequently adopted by Achaiya Vinoba Bhave. He developed it taking into consideration of Indian social systems and conditions.Sarvodaya means “the welfare of all.” Sarvodaya movement is the movement which aims at rural reconstruction and uplifting the people of rural India by peaceful and co-operative means. Sarvodaya stresses on coexistence and mutual love. In order to implement high Ideals of Sarvodaya, Vinoba Bhave established Sarvodaya Samaj. He translated Bhagavad Gita into Marathi and named it 'Gitai" (mother Gita). The first edition of Gitai was published in 1932. In 1940 he was chosen by Gandhi to be the first individual Satyagrahi against the British rule. The second was Jawahar Lal Nehru. Hence only statement 3 is not correct.##Topic:The Individual Satyagraha 1940-41##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Which among the following region was/were predominantly involved in revolt of 1857?
1. Mysore 2. Awadh 3. Satara
Choose the correct option?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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nan
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b
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No_topic
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following region was/were predominantly involved in revolt of 1857?
1. Mysore 2. Awadh 3. Satara
Choose the correct option? ##Option_A:1 and 2 only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:1 and 3 only##Option_D:1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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The demand for foreign currency is due to: Repayment of International loans Foreign Investment Export of goods Grants and Donations Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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1 and 2 only
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1 , 2 and 4 only
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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The demand for foreign currency depends upon: Repayment of International loans. Foreign Investment- Foreign investment works in two ways - can be in India and Investment in Foreign lands by Indian government/ Indian companies. i.e. If investment is to be made in US then, dollars would be needed. e.g. China has utilized its excess forex reserves to create sovereign funds for investment in foreign countries. Imports or purchase from a foreign country necessitates the demand for foreign currency and NOT the Exports. Grants and Donations (unilateral payments) to a country are often made in terms of the currency of the country to which it is given. Speculative Trading. Payment of Incomes. Direct purchases made abroad.
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c
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Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The demand for foreign currency is due to: Repayment of International loans Foreign Investment Export of goods Grants and Donations Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1, 2, 3 and 4###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 1 , 2 and 4 only##Option_D: 1, 2, 3 and 4##Answer:c##Explaination:The demand for foreign currency depends upon: Repayment of International loans. Foreign Investment- Foreign investment works in two ways - can be in India and Investment in Foreign lands by Indian government/ Indian companies. i.e. If investment is to be made in US then, dollars would be needed. e.g. China has utilized its excess forex reserves to create sovereign funds for investment in foreign countries. Imports or purchase from a foreign country necessitates the demand for foreign currency and NOT the Exports. Grants and Donations (unilateral payments) to a country are often made in terms of the currency of the country to which it is given. Speculative Trading. Payment of Incomes. Direct purchases made abroad.##Topic:Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) acts as a prime currency authority for Indian economy. This would imply which of the following? The RBI has an exclusive right of issuing notes in all denomination. The RBI acts as an agent of the Government and mints coins for it. The RBI is responsible for the design, production and overall management of the nation"s currency. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 st and 3 rd statements are correct - Section 22 of the RBI Act 1934 makes provided that RBI has the sole right to issue Bank notes of all denominations. Thus, Reserve Bank is responsible for the design, production and overall management of the nation's currency, with the goal of ensuring an adequate supply of clean and genuine notes. In consultation with the Government, the Reserve Bank routinely addresses security issues and targets ways to enhance security features to reduce the risk of counterfeiting or forgery of currency notes. At present, paper currency notes in India are issued in the denomination of Rs. 5, Rs.10, Rs.20, Rs.50, Rs. 100, Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000. The printing of Rs. 1 and Rs. 2 denominations has been discontinued, though the notes in circulation are valid. Reserve Bank of India has been authorized to issue notes of Rs. 5000 and Rs. 10000 also. In fact, as per RBI act, RBI can issue any note of any denomination but NOT exceeding Rs. 10,000. The notes denomination is notified by Government and RBI acts accordingly. 2 nd statement is incorrect - The distribution of Coins is undertaken by RBI as an agent of the Government, (coins are minted by the Government and not by RBI). Coins up to 50 paisa are called "small coins" and coins of Rupee one and above are called "Rupee coins".
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c
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Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.)
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Reserve Bank of India (RBI) acts as a prime currency authority for Indian economy. This would imply which of the following? The RBI has an exclusive right of issuing notes in all denomination. The RBI acts as an agent of the Government and mints coins for it. The RBI is responsible for the design, production and overall management of the nation"s currency. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 2 and 3 only##Answer:c##Explaination:1 st and 3 rd statements are correct - Section 22 of the RBI Act 1934 makes provided that RBI has the sole right to issue Bank notes of all denominations. Thus, Reserve Bank is responsible for the design, production and overall management of the nation's currency, with the goal of ensuring an adequate supply of clean and genuine notes. In consultation with the Government, the Reserve Bank routinely addresses security issues and targets ways to enhance security features to reduce the risk of counterfeiting or forgery of currency notes. At present, paper currency notes in India are issued in the denomination of Rs. 5, Rs.10, Rs.20, Rs.50, Rs. 100, Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000. The printing of Rs. 1 and Rs. 2 denominations has been discontinued, though the notes in circulation are valid. Reserve Bank of India has been authorized to issue notes of Rs. 5000 and Rs. 10000 also. In fact, as per RBI act, RBI can issue any note of any denomination but NOT exceeding Rs. 10,000. The notes denomination is notified by Government and RBI acts accordingly. 2 nd statement is incorrect - The distribution of Coins is undertaken by RBI as an agent of the Government, (coins are minted by the Government and not by RBI). Coins up to 50 paisa are called "small coins" and coins of Rupee one and above are called "Rupee coins".##Topic:Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.)##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Which of the following constitutes the principal components of money supply in the economy? Currency held by the public. Stock of money held by the government. Demand deposits of the people with the commercial banks. Stock of money held by the banking system of the country. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 only
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2 and 4 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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Supply of money is a stock concept. It refers to total stock of money (of all types ) held by the people of a country at a point of time. However, supply of money does not include i) stock of money held by the government and ii) stock of money held by the banking system of a country. Because, Govt. and banking system are suppliers of money and the stock of money held by the suppliers of money is never treated as a part of the supply of money in the country. Thus, Supply of Money includes: Currency with the public, Demand deposits with the commercial banks and, (iii) Other deposits with the RBI, in the form of: (a) Demand Deposits with the RBI of public financial institutions (like NABARD), (b) Demand deposits of other Reserve Banks of Foreign Central Banks and Governments with the RBI. (c) Demand Deposits of International Financial Institutions (like IMF and World Bank).
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c
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Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following constitutes the principal components of money supply in the economy? Currency held by the public. Stock of money held by the government. Demand deposits of the people with the commercial banks. Stock of money held by the banking system of the country. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 and 4 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Supply of money is a stock concept. It refers to total stock of money (of all types ) held by the people of a country at a point of time. However, supply of money does not include i) stock of money held by the government and ii) stock of money held by the banking system of a country. Because, Govt. and banking system are suppliers of money and the stock of money held by the suppliers of money is never treated as a part of the supply of money in the country. Thus, Supply of Money includes: Currency with the public, Demand deposits with the commercial banks and, (iii) Other deposits with the RBI, in the form of: (a) Demand Deposits with the RBI of public financial institutions (like NABARD), (b) Demand deposits of other Reserve Banks of Foreign Central Banks and Governments with the RBI. (c) Demand Deposits of International Financial Institutions (like IMF and World Bank).##Topic:Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress (1929) is very important in history, because: Congress passed a resolution demanding Dominion Status. Congress passed a resolution on economic issues and Fundamental Rights. Resolution was passed rejecting the demand for Pakistan in that session. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 and 3
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1 and 3
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1 only
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1 st statement is incorrect - 1929 Lahore Session called for complete independence (Poorna Swaraj). 2 nd statement is incorrect - 1931 Karachi Session called for economic and fundamental rights. 3 rd statement is incorrect - because in 1929 there was no such demand for creation of Pakistan.
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d
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The Lahore Session, 1929
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress (1929) is very important in history, because: Congress passed a resolution demanding Dominion Status. Congress passed a resolution on economic issues and Fundamental Rights. Resolution was passed rejecting the demand for Pakistan in that session. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 and 3##Option_C: 1 and 3##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:1 st statement is incorrect - 1929 Lahore Session called for complete independence (Poorna Swaraj). 2 nd statement is incorrect - 1931 Karachi Session called for economic and fundamental rights. 3 rd statement is incorrect - because in 1929 there was no such demand for creation of Pakistan.##Topic:The Lahore Session, 1929##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution? To provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years. To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so. To safeguard public property and to abjure violence. To protect and improve the natural environment. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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All the statements are part of Fundamental Duties.
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d
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Fundamental Duties
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution? To provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years. To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so. To safeguard public property and to abjure violence. To protect and improve the natural environment. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:1, 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:All the statements are part of Fundamental Duties.##Topic:Fundamental Duties##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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Which of the following are the methods of Executive control over administration in India? Appointment and removal of personnel. Delegated legislation. Appeal to public opinion. Placing annual confidential report in the Parliament. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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Only 4 th statement is incorrect - the annual confidential reports of the bureaucrats are never discussed in the parliament. Rest all are the methods through which Executive controls the administration.
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a
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Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are the methods of Executive control over administration in India? Appointment and removal of personnel. Delegated legislation. Appeal to public opinion. Placing annual confidential report in the Parliament. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only##Answer:a##Explaination:Only 4 th statement is incorrect - the annual confidential reports of the bureaucrats are never discussed in the parliament. Rest all are the methods through which Executive controls the administration.##Topic:Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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Which of the following are included in the Original jurisdiction of the High Court?
A dispute related to elections of Members of Parliament and State legislature.
Inter-State water disputes between two or more States.
A dispute arising out of any pre-constitution treaty or agreement.
Enforcement of Fundamental rights of citizens.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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Statements 1 and 4 come under original jurisdiction of High court.
Statements 2 and 3 come under original jurisdiction of Supreme court.
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c
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High Court
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are included in the Original jurisdiction of the High Court?
A dispute related to elections of Members of Parliament and State legislature.
Inter-State water disputes between two or more States.
A dispute arising out of any pre-constitution treaty or agreement.
Enforcement of Fundamental rights of citizens.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only
###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 1 and 4 only
##Option_D: 1 and 2 only
##Answer:c##Explaination:
Statements 1 and 4 come under original jurisdiction of High court.
Statements 2 and 3 come under original jurisdiction of Supreme court.
##Topic:High Court##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Election Commission of India? Chief Election Commissioner is provided with security of tenure. Constitution has debarred the retiring Chief Election Commissioner from any further appointment by the government. The service conditions of the Chief Election Commissioner cannot be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment. The Constitution has prescribed the qualification of the members of Election Commission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 3 only
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3 and 4 only
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4 only
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1 and 3 only
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1st and 3rd statements are correct. 2nd statement is incorrect: Constitution does not debars the retiring Chief Election Commissioner from any further appointment by the government. 4th statement is incorrect: the Constitution does not prescribes the qualification of the members of Election Commission.
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a
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Election Commission
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Election Commission of India? Chief Election Commissioner is provided with security of tenure. Constitution has debarred the retiring Chief Election Commissioner from any further appointment by the government. The service conditions of the Chief Election Commissioner cannot be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment. The Constitution has prescribed the qualification of the members of Election Commission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:a##Explaination:1st and 3rd statements are correct. 2nd statement is incorrect: Constitution does not debars the retiring Chief Election Commissioner from any further appointment by the government. 4th statement is incorrect: the Constitution does not prescribes the qualification of the members of Election Commission.##Topic:Election Commission##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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The origin of ordinance making power as provided in Indian Constitution can be traced back to:
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Government of India Act, 1935
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Morley Minto Reforms, 1909
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Indian Councils Act, 1861
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Government of India Act, 1935
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The Indian Councils Act of 1861, for the first time introduced Portfolio system. Each member of the Council of the Governor General was allocated portfolio of a particular department. The Governor General was authorized to exercise a veto and issue ordinances in a situation of emergency.
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c
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President
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The origin of ordinance making power as provided in Indian Constitution can be traced back to:##Option_A:Government of India Act, 1935###Option_B:Morley Minto Reforms, 1909##Option_C:Indian Councils Act, 1861##Option_D:Government of India Act, 1935##Answer:c##Explaination:
The Indian Councils Act of 1861, for the first time introduced Portfolio system. Each member of the Council of the Governor General was allocated portfolio of a particular department. The Governor General was authorized to exercise a veto and issue ordinances in a situation of emergency.
##Topic:President##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India:
To organise agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines.
Equal pay for equal work for men and women.
To promote the welfare of the people by securing a social order.
To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife.
Which of the above are Socialistic Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?
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1, 2 and 4 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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Socialistic principles are the ones which lay down the framework of a democratic socialist state, aim at providing social and economic justice and set the path towards welfare state. Thus, going by this definition- 2nd and 3rd statements are correct . Whereas, 1st is Gandhian Principle and 4th statements is reflection of Liberal-Intellectual principle.
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b
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Directive Principles
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India:
To organise agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines.
Equal pay for equal work for men and women.
To promote the welfare of the people by securing a social order.
To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife.
Which of the above are Socialistic Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?
##Option_A: 1, 2 and 4 only
###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4 only
##Option_D: 1, 2 and 4 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:
Socialistic principles are the ones which lay down the framework of a democratic socialist state, aim at providing social and economic justice and set the path towards welfare state. Thus, going by this definition- 2nd and 3rd statements are correct . Whereas, 1st is Gandhian Principle and 4th statements is reflection of Liberal-Intellectual principle.
##Topic:Directive Principles##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements regarding Regional Rural Banks: They serve the rural areas of India with basic banking and financial services. They may set up branches for urban operations. They cannot provide Para-Banking facilities like credit cards. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Regional Rural Banks are local level banking organizations operating in different States of India. They have been created with a view to serve primarily the rural areas of India with basic banking and financial services. However, RRB's may have branches set up for urban operations and their area of operation may include urban areas too. RRB's perform various functions in following heads: Providing banking facilities to rural and semi-urban areas. Carrying out government operations like disbursement of wages of MGNREGA workers, distribution of pensions etc. Providing Para-Banking facilities like locker facilities, debit and credit cards.
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a
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Need of banks, Function, Commercial Bank
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Regional Rural Banks: They serve the rural areas of India with basic banking and financial services. They may set up branches for urban operations. They cannot provide Para-Banking facilities like credit cards. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:a##Explaination:Regional Rural Banks are local level banking organizations operating in different States of India. They have been created with a view to serve primarily the rural areas of India with basic banking and financial services. However, RRB's may have branches set up for urban operations and their area of operation may include urban areas too. RRB's perform various functions in following heads: Providing banking facilities to rural and semi-urban areas. Carrying out government operations like disbursement of wages of MGNREGA workers, distribution of pensions etc. Providing Para-Banking facilities like locker facilities, debit and credit cards.##Topic:Need of banks, Function, Commercial Bank##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Consider the following objectives related to Bharatiya Mahila Bank Limited: Financial access to all sections of women Empowerment of women Financial inclusion. Which of the above are the objectives that are specific in promoting gender equality and promoting economic empowerment of women?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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To achieve economic empowerment, women need equal access to economic institutions and control of assets. Since both the components are interrelated, control over assets is essential to access finance and vice versa. Hence the first step towards economic empowerment is to provide equal access to financial services to women while addressing the problems of lack of collateral. This would help promote both asset ownership by women especially control over resources and entrepreneurship, which would increase employment opportunities for them.
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d
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Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.)
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following objectives related to Bharatiya Mahila Bank Limited: Financial access to all sections of women Empowerment of women Financial inclusion. Which of the above are the objectives that are specific in promoting gender equality and promoting economic empowerment of women?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:To achieve economic empowerment, women need equal access to economic institutions and control of assets. Since both the components are interrelated, control over assets is essential to access finance and vice versa. Hence the first step towards economic empowerment is to provide equal access to financial services to women while addressing the problems of lack of collateral. This would help promote both asset ownership by women especially control over resources and entrepreneurship, which would increase employment opportunities for them.##Topic:Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.)##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements: Improves corporate governance. Increases dependence on Government. Unlocks true value of the Enterprises for all stakeholders. Raises budgetary resources for the Government. Which of the above is/are benefits of disinvestment and listing of CPSEs?
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1 and 2 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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Disinvestment and listing of CPSEs on stock exchanges takes the economic reform agenda forward and inter alia: Improves corporate governance: Higher disclosure levels as mandated by SEBI/stock exchanges and under Company Law bring in greater transparency and accountability Develops and deepens the capital market through spread of equity culture: The process of listing of CPSEs on stock exchanges facilitates development and deepening of capital market and spread of equity culture. Consequent to listing, the CPSEs will be able to approach the capital market to raise resources for their capital expenditure requirements as is the case among private companies. Thus, the dependence on Government funding will be reduced. Raise budgetary resources for the Government.
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c
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Misc Economic Issues
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Improves corporate governance. Increases dependence on Government. Unlocks true value of the Enterprises for all stakeholders. Raises budgetary resources for the Government. Which of the above is/are benefits of disinvestment and listing of CPSEs?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Disinvestment and listing of CPSEs on stock exchanges takes the economic reform agenda forward and inter alia: Improves corporate governance: Higher disclosure levels as mandated by SEBI/stock exchanges and under Company Law bring in greater transparency and accountability Develops and deepens the capital market through spread of equity culture: The process of listing of CPSEs on stock exchanges facilitates development and deepening of capital market and spread of equity culture. Consequent to listing, the CPSEs will be able to approach the capital market to raise resources for their capital expenditure requirements as is the case among private companies. Thus, the dependence on Government funding will be reduced. Raise budgetary resources for the Government.##Topic:Misc Economic Issues##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Which of the following is a cold local wind? Pampero Southerly Buster Mistral Chinook Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1 and 3 only
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Mistral (cold northerly from central France and the Alps to Mediterranean) Chinook- Warm & dry local winds blowing on leeward side of Rockies in USA Pampero (Argentina), very strong wind which blows in the Pampa Southerly Buster(rapidly arriving low pressure cell that dramatically cools Sydney, Australia during summer)
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b
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Winds Planetary, Seasonal and Local; Jet Streams
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is a cold local wind? Pampero Southerly Buster Mistral Chinook Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 1, 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Mistral (cold northerly from central France and the Alps to Mediterranean) Chinook- Warm & dry local winds blowing on leeward side of Rockies in USA Pampero (Argentina), very strong wind which blows in the Pampa Southerly Buster(rapidly arriving low pressure cell that dramatically cools Sydney, Australia during summer)##Topic:Winds Planetary, Seasonal and Local; Jet Streams##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikash Yojana, consider the following statements: Enable and mobilize a large number of Indian youth to take up skill training. Provide Monetary Awards for Skill Certification. Which of the above statement is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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The objective of this Scheme is to encourage skill development for youth by providing monetary rewards for successful completion of approved training programs. Specifically, the Scheme aims to:
Encourage standardization in the certification process and initiate a process of creating a registry of skills Enable and mobilize a large number of Indian youth to take up skill training and become employable and earn their livelihood.
Increase productivity of the existing workforce and align the training and certification to the needs of the country.
Provide Monetary Awards for Skill Certification to boost employability and productivity of youth by incentivizing them for skill trainings Reward candidates undergoing skill training by authorized institutions at an average monetary reward of Rs. 8,000 (Rupees Eight Thousand) per candidate.
Benefit 24 lakh youth at an approximate total cost of Rs. 1,500 Crores.
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c
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Initiatives taken by Govt
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikash Yojana, consider the following statements: Enable and mobilize a large number of Indian youth to take up skill training. Provide Monetary Awards for Skill Certification. Which of the above statement is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:The objective of this Scheme is to encourage skill development for youth by providing monetary rewards for successful completion of approved training programs. Specifically, the Scheme aims to:
Encourage standardization in the certification process and initiate a process of creating a registry of skills Enable and mobilize a large number of Indian youth to take up skill training and become employable and earn their livelihood.
Increase productivity of the existing workforce and align the training and certification to the needs of the country.
Provide Monetary Awards for Skill Certification to boost employability and productivity of youth by incentivizing them for skill trainings Reward candidates undergoing skill training by authorized institutions at an average monetary reward of Rs. 8,000 (Rupees Eight Thousand) per candidate.
Benefit 24 lakh youth at an approximate total cost of Rs. 1,500 Crores.##Topic:Initiatives taken by Govt##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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A recent study found that throwing accuracy of cricket players was reduced after Cryogenic chamber therapy. What is the use of Cryogenic chamber therapy for sportsperson? To decrease cell growth and reproduction Increase the pace of injury rehabilitation. Decrease inflammation and pain Performance enhancement similar to the banned drugs but falls outside the domain of doping. Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
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1, 2 and 3 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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Its goal is to decrease cell growth and reproduction (cellular metabolism), increase cellular survival, decrease inflammation, decrease pain and spasm, promote the constriction of blood vessels (vasoconstriction), and when using extreme temperatures, to destroy cells by crystallizing the cytosol, which is the liquid found inside cells, also known as intracellular fluid (ICF). The most prominent use of the term refers to the surgical treatment, specifically known as cryosurgery. Other therapies that use the term are cryogenic chamber therapy and ice pack therapy. It has been used as a training and injury rehabilitation centre for many sporting bodies. This Therapy triggers the release of endorphins which induce analgesia immediate pain relief. Statement 4 is incorrect with respect to this therapy.
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a
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Health Technology
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:A recent study found that throwing accuracy of cricket players was reduced after Cryogenic chamber therapy. What is the use of Cryogenic chamber therapy for sportsperson? To decrease cell growth and reproduction Increase the pace of injury rehabilitation. Decrease inflammation and pain Performance enhancement similar to the banned drugs but falls outside the domain of doping. Select the correct answer from the codes given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only##Answer:a##Explaination:Its goal is to decrease cell growth and reproduction (cellular metabolism), increase cellular survival, decrease inflammation, decrease pain and spasm, promote the constriction of blood vessels (vasoconstriction), and when using extreme temperatures, to destroy cells by crystallizing the cytosol, which is the liquid found inside cells, also known as intracellular fluid (ICF). The most prominent use of the term refers to the surgical treatment, specifically known as cryosurgery. Other therapies that use the term are cryogenic chamber therapy and ice pack therapy. It has been used as a training and injury rehabilitation centre for many sporting bodies. This Therapy triggers the release of endorphins which induce analgesia immediate pain relief. Statement 4 is incorrect with respect to this therapy.##Topic:Health Technology##Subject:Economics##Answer:a
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Which of the following is/are incorrect regarding Graphene? It is used in making strong and durable touch-screens for smartphones. It can be used as a superb conductor of electricity but not heat . As a catalyst it is immune to oxidative environments. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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It can be a superb conductor of both heat and electricity. The main disadvantage of graphene as a catalyst is its susceptibility to oxidative environments.
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a
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New Technologies, Devices and Discoveries
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are incorrect regarding Graphene? It is used in making strong and durable touch-screens for smartphones. It can be used as a superb conductor of electricity but not heat . As a catalyst it is immune to oxidative environments. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 only##Option_D: 2 and 3 only##Answer:a##Explaination:It can be a superb conductor of both heat and electricity. The main disadvantage of graphene as a catalyst is its susceptibility to oxidative environments.##Topic:New Technologies, Devices and Discoveries##Subject:Economics##Answer:a
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MARS Curiosity has discovered bedrock with surprisingly high levels of silica. What does it indicate?
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Ideal conditions for preserving ancient organic material.
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Finding evidence for life.
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Supports microbial life in the ancient past.
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Ideal conditions for preserving ancient organic material.
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The laser-firing Chemistry & Camera (ChemCam) and Dynamic Albedo of Neutrons (DAN) of Curiosity shows elevated amounts of silicon and hydrogen. High levels of silica in the rock could indicate ideal conditions for preserving ancient organic material.
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a
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GS_current_unclassified
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:MARS Curiosity has discovered bedrock with surprisingly high levels of silica. What does it indicate?##Option_A: Ideal conditions for preserving ancient organic material.###Option_B: Finding evidence for life.##Option_C: Supports microbial life in the ancient past.##Option_D: Ideal conditions for preserving ancient organic material.##Answer:a##Explaination:The laser-firing Chemistry & Camera (ChemCam) and Dynamic Albedo of Neutrons (DAN) of Curiosity shows elevated amounts of silicon and hydrogen. High levels of silica in the rock could indicate ideal conditions for preserving ancient organic material.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:a
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The label of the food products sometimes has "PROCESSED BY IRRADIATION METHOD". Which of the following is/are correct regarding irradiation? It is used to pasteurize and sterilize foods. It doesn"t cause change in freshness and texture of food unlike heat. X-rays can be used for irradiation process. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Irradiation is a cold process and can be used to pasteurize and sterilize foods without causing changes in freshness and texture of food unlike heat. Unlike chemical fumigants, irradiation does not leave any harmful toxic residues in food and is more effective. It is efficient and can be used to treat prepacked commodities. Irradiation produces very little chemical changes in food. None of the changes known to occur have been found to be harmful. The radiological products and free radicals produced are identical to those present in foods subjected to treatment such as cooking, canning etc. X rays , Gamma rays and electron beams can be used for irradiation process.
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d
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GS_Basic_Sciences_Unclassified
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The label of the food products sometimes has "PROCESSED BY IRRADIATION METHOD". Which of the following is/are correct regarding irradiation? It is used to pasteurize and sterilize foods. It doesn"t cause change in freshness and texture of food unlike heat. X-rays can be used for irradiation process. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Irradiation is a cold process and can be used to pasteurize and sterilize foods without causing changes in freshness and texture of food unlike heat. Unlike chemical fumigants, irradiation does not leave any harmful toxic residues in food and is more effective. It is efficient and can be used to treat prepacked commodities. Irradiation produces very little chemical changes in food. None of the changes known to occur have been found to be harmful. The radiological products and free radicals produced are identical to those present in foods subjected to treatment such as cooking, canning etc. X rays , Gamma rays and electron beams can be used for irradiation process.##Topic:GS_Basic_Sciences_Unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements regarding "smart city": Government envisages to have 100 Smart Cities with at least one smart city in each State/UT. Only retrofitting strategy will be used to upgrade the existing cities to smart cities. Government contribution for Smart City would be used only to create infrastructure that has public benefit outcomes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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Based development in the Smart Cities Mission are city improvement (retrofitting), city renewal (redevelopment) and city extension (greenfield development) plus a Pancity initiative in which Smart Solutions are applied covering larger parts of the city. The implementation of the Mission at the City level will be done by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) created for the purpose.Each smart city will have a SPV which will be headed by a full time CEO and have nominees of Central Government, State Government and ULB on its Board. Government contribution for Smart City is used only to create infrastructure that has public benefit outcomes. The total number of 100 smart cities have been distributed among the States and UTs on the basis of an equitable criteria. The formula gives equal weightage (50:50) to urban population of the State/UT and the number of statutory towns in the State/UT. Based on this formula, each State/UT will, therefore, have a certain number of potential smart cities, with each State/UT having at least one.
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b
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Also in News(Polity)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding "smart city": Government envisages to have 100 Smart Cities with at least one smart city in each State/UT. Only retrofitting strategy will be used to upgrade the existing cities to smart cities. Government contribution for Smart City would be used only to create infrastructure that has public benefit outcomes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Based development in the Smart Cities Mission are city improvement (retrofitting), city renewal (redevelopment) and city extension (greenfield development) plus a Pancity initiative in which Smart Solutions are applied covering larger parts of the city. The implementation of the Mission at the City level will be done by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) created for the purpose.Each smart city will have a SPV which will be headed by a full time CEO and have nominees of Central Government, State Government and ULB on its Board. Government contribution for Smart City is used only to create infrastructure that has public benefit outcomes. The total number of 100 smart cities have been distributed among the States and UTs on the basis of an equitable criteria. The formula gives equal weightage (50:50) to urban population of the State/UT and the number of statutory towns in the State/UT. Based on this formula, each State/UT will, therefore, have a certain number of potential smart cities, with each State/UT having at least one.##Topic:Also in News(Polity)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements about Lok Adalats. They can compromise and settle even criminal cases. They have competence to deal with Matrimonial and family disputes. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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The Lok Adalat can compromise and settle even criminal cases, which are compoundable under the relevant laws. Lok Adalats have competence to deal with a number of cases like: Compoundable civil, revenue and criminal cases Motor accident compensation claims cases Partition Claims Damages Cases Matrimonial and family disputes Mutation of lands case Land Pattas cases Bonded Labor cases Land acquisition disputes Bank's unpaid loan cases Arrears of retirement benefits cases Family Court cases Cases, which are not sub-judice
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d
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Alternate Dispute Redressal
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about Lok Adalats. They can compromise and settle even criminal cases. They have competence to deal with Matrimonial and family disputes. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:The Lok Adalat can compromise and settle even criminal cases, which are compoundable under the relevant laws. Lok Adalats have competence to deal with a number of cases like: Compoundable civil, revenue and criminal cases Motor accident compensation claims cases Partition Claims Damages Cases Matrimonial and family disputes Mutation of lands case Land Pattas cases Bonded Labor cases Land acquisition disputes Bank's unpaid loan cases Arrears of retirement benefits cases Family Court cases Cases, which are not sub-judice##Topic:Alternate Dispute Redressal##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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With reference to the Tendulkar Committee, consider the following statements: 1. Tendulkar Committee has made the official poverty line in India uniform for the rural and urban sectors in terms of consumption bundle. 2. Tendulkar Committee has recommended an increase in calorie requirements in the Indian poverty line. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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.
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d
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Poverty and Related Concepts- Definition, Causes, Poverty Line, etc.
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: With reference to the Tendulkar Committee, consider the following statements: 1. Tendulkar Committee has made the official poverty line in India uniform for the rural and urban sectors in terms of consumption bundle. 2. Tendulkar Committee has recommended an increase in calorie requirements in the Indian poverty line. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2##Option_D:1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:.##Topic:Poverty and Related Concepts- Definition, Causes, Poverty Line, etc.##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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With reference to the Society of Biotechnology of India (SBPI), consider the following statements: 1. It is formed under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Its members are the secretaries to the department of the biotechnology of Government of India. 3. It is responsible for the appraisal of proposals relating to the release of genetically engineered (GE) organisms and products into the environment including experimental field trials. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 3 only
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2 only
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 3 only
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Recently, the Society of Biotechnology of India (SBPI) was launched by former biotechnologists and technocrats of the Union Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology. Hence statement 1 and 2 are not correct It is a non-profit organisation. It would promote transformation changes and approaches towards core research in modern biotechnology so that the outcome could lead to more products and technologies for economic and social gain. It would complement India's efforts towards enhancing research funding of “gap areas” in infrastructure, human resources, regulatory frameworks and converting research and development leads into applications. Members of the SBPI have experience in promoting biotechnology in areas such as BT cotton, the introduction of recombinant therapeutic proteins and vaccines and fostering international collaborations. The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is responsible for the appraisal of proposals relating to the release of genetically engineered (GE) organisms and products into the environment including experimental field trials. Hence statement 3 is not correct.
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d
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Also in News(Misc)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Society of Biotechnology of India (SBPI), consider the following statements: 1. It is formed under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Its members are the secretaries to the department of the biotechnology of Government of India. 3. It is responsible for the appraisal of proposals relating to the release of genetically engineered (GE) organisms and products into the environment including experimental field trials. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 and 3 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:1, 2 and 3 ##Option_D:1 and 3 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Recently, the Society of Biotechnology of India (SBPI) was launched by former biotechnologists and technocrats of the Union Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology. Hence statement 1 and 2 are not correct It is a non-profit organisation. It would promote transformation changes and approaches towards core research in modern biotechnology so that the outcome could lead to more products and technologies for economic and social gain. It would complement India's efforts towards enhancing research funding of “gap areas” in infrastructure, human resources, regulatory frameworks and converting research and development leads into applications. Members of the SBPI have experience in promoting biotechnology in areas such as BT cotton, the introduction of recombinant therapeutic proteins and vaccines and fostering international collaborations. The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is responsible for the appraisal of proposals relating to the release of genetically engineered (GE) organisms and products into the environment including experimental field trials. Hence statement 3 is not correct.##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements regarding Gaur gum: India is the second largest producer of Guar Gum in the world. It is used in toothpastes and shampoos. It is used in hydraulic fracturing, an extraction process for shale gas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Oversupply of crude oil in the world market has led to near halving of oil drilling activities in North America in the past four months, thereby affecting the off take of guar gum in India as well. India is a leading exporter of guar gum, commanding about 80 per cent of global production, followed by Pakistan. Guar gum is derived from guar seeds (cluster beans), a legume crop that grows in semi-arid regions of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Haryana. Guar gum is used by drilling companies to thicken water that is mixed with sand and pumped through shale rock cracks to extract gas. It is used for well fracturing. Other applications includes use in toothpastes and shampoos as thickeners.
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b
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Major Crops grown in India, Agro-Climatic Regions, Types of Cultivation and Farming
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Consider the following statements regarding Gaur gum: India is the second largest producer of Guar Gum in the world. It is used in toothpastes and shampoos. It is used in hydraulic fracturing, an extraction process for shale gas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Oversupply of crude oil in the world market has led to near halving of oil drilling activities in North America in the past four months, thereby affecting the off take of guar gum in India as well. India is a leading exporter of guar gum, commanding about 80 per cent of global production, followed by Pakistan. Guar gum is derived from guar seeds (cluster beans), a legume crop that grows in semi-arid regions of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Haryana. Guar gum is used by drilling companies to thicken water that is mixed with sand and pumped through shale rock cracks to extract gas. It is used for well fracturing. Other applications includes use in toothpastes and shampoos as thickeners.##Topic:Major Crops grown in India, Agro-Climatic Regions, Types of Cultivation and Farming##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Changes in technology and changes in preferences are the major reasons for the occurrence of which of the following kind of unemployment?
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Cyclical Unemployment
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Structural Unemployment
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Frictional Unemployment
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Cyclical Unemployment
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Structural Unemployment : This kind of unemployment happens when the structure of an industry changes. For example, as the country is tending to move from use of bicycles to motorbikes and cars, the demand for labour in the cycle industry has continuously fallen in the country. Changes in technology and changes in tastes are two big reasons for the occurring of structural unemployment in the economy. One of the reasons why 12th plan focuses on skill development is to address the problem of structural unemployment in the country.
Cyclical unemployment : This kind of unemployment occurs when all those who want to work cannot be employed because there is not enough demand in the market for their work.
Frictional Unemployment : This kind of unemployment occurs when a person leaves/loses a job and starts looking for another one. This search for a job may take a considerable amount of time resulting in frictional unemployment.
Seasonal Unemployment: This kind of unemployment is expected to occur at certain parts of the year.
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b
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Misc Economic Issues
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Changes in technology and changes in preferences are the major reasons for the occurrence of which of the following kind of unemployment?##Option_A:Cyclical Unemployment###Option_B:Structural Unemployment##Option_C:Frictional Unemployment##Option_D:Cyclical Unemployment##Answer:b##Explaination:
Structural Unemployment : This kind of unemployment happens when the structure of an industry changes. For example, as the country is tending to move from use of bicycles to motorbikes and cars, the demand for labour in the cycle industry has continuously fallen in the country. Changes in technology and changes in tastes are two big reasons for the occurring of structural unemployment in the economy. One of the reasons why 12th plan focuses on skill development is to address the problem of structural unemployment in the country.
Cyclical unemployment : This kind of unemployment occurs when all those who want to work cannot be employed because there is not enough demand in the market for their work.
Frictional Unemployment : This kind of unemployment occurs when a person leaves/loses a job and starts looking for another one. This search for a job may take a considerable amount of time resulting in frictional unemployment.
Seasonal Unemployment: This kind of unemployment is expected to occur at certain parts of the year.
##Topic:Misc Economic Issues##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Inflation can occur due to cost-push and demand pull factors. Consider the following factors: Increase in government expenditure Rising population and household consumption Buying and selling of real estate in urban areas Increase in administered prices Infrastructural bottlenecks Which of the above is attributed to the demand-pull factors?
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1, 3 and 5 only
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4 and 5 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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Inflation primarily occurs due to two sets of factors, the demand-pull factors and the cost-push factors. Both of them have been explained below in detail: (a) Demand Pull factors: These are those set of factors due to which there may be an increase in the demand for goods and services in the economy. Some of them are: Increase in government expenditure Rising population Black Money Changing consumption patterns (b) Cost- Push Factors: Rise in wages Increase in indirect taxes Increase in administered prices Infrastructural bottlenecks Fluctuation due to seasonal and cyclical reasons Administered prices are not determined by regular market forces of supply and demand. They are considered undesirable when they cause prices to be higher than a competitive standard, when they are accompanied by excessive non-price competition (efforts to increase sales without enhancing the value of the product), or when they add to inflationary tendencies-either by failure to lower prices in response to cost reductions or by increasing prices to maintain a given margin of profit in the face of rising costs.
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d
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Inflation: Definition, Inflationary Gap and Inflationary Process, Inflation Cycles: Demand Pull Inflation, Cost Push Inflation, Causes of Inflation, Inflation Control measures
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Inflation can occur due to cost-push and demand pull factors. Consider the following factors: Increase in government expenditure Rising population and household consumption Buying and selling of real estate in urban areas Increase in administered prices Infrastructural bottlenecks Which of the above is attributed to the demand-pull factors?##Option_A: 1, 2 and 4 only###Option_B: 1, 3 and 5 only##Option_C: 4 and 5 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 4 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Inflation primarily occurs due to two sets of factors, the demand-pull factors and the cost-push factors. Both of them have been explained below in detail: (a) Demand Pull factors: These are those set of factors due to which there may be an increase in the demand for goods and services in the economy. Some of them are: Increase in government expenditure Rising population Black Money Changing consumption patterns (b) Cost- Push Factors: Rise in wages Increase in indirect taxes Increase in administered prices Infrastructural bottlenecks Fluctuation due to seasonal and cyclical reasons Administered prices are not determined by regular market forces of supply and demand. They are considered undesirable when they cause prices to be higher than a competitive standard, when they are accompanied by excessive non-price competition (efforts to increase sales without enhancing the value of the product), or when they add to inflationary tendencies-either by failure to lower prices in response to cost reductions or by increasing prices to maintain a given margin of profit in the face of rising costs.##Topic:Inflation: Definition, Inflationary Gap and Inflationary Process, Inflation Cycles: Demand Pull Inflation, Cost Push Inflation, Causes of Inflation, Inflation Control measures##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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As per the UN-Habitat’s Global Report on Human Settlements 2009, which one among the following regions has shown the fastest growth rate of urbanization in the last three decades ?
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Asia
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Europe
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Latin America and Caribbean
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Asia
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According to UN-Habitat’s Global Report on Human Settlements 2009, regionwise level of urbanization (given in percentage) was as follows: 1975 2007 Growth Asia 24.0 40.8 70% Europe 65.7 72.2 10% Latin America and Caribbean 61.1 78.3 28% North America 73.8 81.3 10%.
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a
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World Population, density & distribution, races & tribes, settlements & migration
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:As per the UN-Habitat’s Global Report on Human Settlements 2009, which one among the following regions has shown the fastest growth rate of urbanization in the last three decades ?##Option_A: Asia###Option_B: Europe##Option_C: Latin America and Caribbean##Option_D: Asia##Answer:a##Explaination:According to UN-Habitat’s Global Report on Human Settlements 2009, regionwise level of urbanization (given in percentage) was as follows: 1975 2007 Growth Asia 24.0 40.8 70% Europe 65.7 72.2 10% Latin America and Caribbean 61.1 78.3 28% North America 73.8 81.3 10%.##Topic:World Population, density & distribution, races & tribes, settlements & migration##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Following are the characteristics of an area in India: Hot and humid climate Annual rainfall 200 cm Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres Annual range of temperature 15 0 c to 30 o C
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Mustard
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Cotton
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Pepper
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Mustard
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Pepper requires hot and humid climate and grows between 20 degree North and South latitudes, from sea level to up to 1500 meters above MSL. The crop tolerates temperatures between 10 degree and 40 degree C. A well-distributed annual rainfall of 125 to 200 cm is considered ideal for pepper. Mustard is a Rabi crop, cotton requires black soil and Virginia tobacco requires 40-45 inches of rainfall and sandy loamy soil.
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c
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Major Crops grown in India, Agro-Climatic Regions, Types of Cultivation and Farming
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Following are the characteristics of an area in India: Hot and humid climate Annual rainfall 200 cm Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres Annual range of temperature 15 0 c to 30 o C##Option_A: Mustard ###Option_B: Cotton##Option_C: Pepper ##Option_D: Mustard ##Answer:c##Explaination:
Pepper requires hot and humid climate and grows between 20 degree North and South latitudes, from sea level to up to 1500 meters above MSL. The crop tolerates temperatures between 10 degree and 40 degree C. A well-distributed annual rainfall of 125 to 200 cm is considered ideal for pepper. Mustard is a Rabi crop, cotton requires black soil and Virginia tobacco requires 40-45 inches of rainfall and sandy loamy soil.
##Topic:Major Crops grown in India, Agro-Climatic Regions, Types of Cultivation and Farming##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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In India, during the last decade the total cultivated land for which one of the following crops has remained more or less stagnant ?
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Rice
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Oilseeds
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Pulses
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Rice
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Area under given crops in India: Assuming area in 1981-82 = 100 2000-01 2008-09 Crops Rice 111.6 113.9 Oilseeds 123.2 145.2 Pulses 89.4 101.1 Sugarcane 152.7 155.2
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c
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Agriculture: Recent trends in Agriculture Sector, Agricultural Marketing and Reforms, Agricultural Research, Sustainable Agriculture
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In India, during the last decade the total cultivated land for which one of the following crops has remained more or less stagnant ?##Option_A: Rice ###Option_B: Oilseeds##Option_C: Pulses ##Option_D: Rice ##Answer:c##Explaination:
Area under given crops in India: Assuming area in 1981-82 = 100 2000-01 2008-09 Crops Rice 111.6 113.9 Oilseeds 123.2 145.2 Pulses 89.4 101.1 Sugarcane 152.7 155.2
##Topic:Agriculture: Recent trends in Agriculture Sector, Agricultural Marketing and Reforms, Agricultural Research, Sustainable Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements: 1. Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas. 2. Coffee is a propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Tea is the agricultural product of the leaves, leaf buds, and internodes of the Camelia sinensis plant, prepared and cured by various methods. In addition to stem cutting, tea is also propagated from seeds and leaf cuttings. Hence, statements 2 is not correct.
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a
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Major Crops grown in India, Agro-Climatic Regions, Types of Cultivation and Farming
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements: 1. Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas. 2. Coffee is a propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:Tea is the agricultural product of the leaves, leaf buds, and internodes of the Camelia sinensis plant, prepared and cured by various methods. In addition to stem cutting, tea is also propagated from seeds and leaf cuttings. Hence, statements 2 is not correct.##Topic:Major Crops grown in India, Agro-Climatic Regions, Types of Cultivation and Farming##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area ?
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Montane Wet Temperate Forest
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Sub-tropical Dry Evergreen Forest
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Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
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Montane Wet Temperate Forest
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c
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Forests and their distribution, Forest Conservation
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area ?##Option_A: Montane Wet Temperate Forest###Option_B: Sub-tropical Dry Evergreen Forest##Option_C: Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest##Option_D: Montane Wet Temperate Forest##Answer:c##Explaination:##Topic:Forests and their distribution, Forest Conservation##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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The approximate representation of land use classification in India is ?
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Net area sown 25%; forest 33%; other areas 42%
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Net area sown 58%; forest 17%; other areas 25%
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Net area sown 43%; forest 29%; other areas 28%
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Net area sown 25%; forest 33%; other areas 42%
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India's total landmass is 32,87,263 square kilometers out of which total land area is 30,60,500 square kilometers. (Rest is water bodies). In 2005 the total arable land and land planted under (That is 51.62% of India's total land.), and total irrigated land was 548,000 square kilometers. The total of non-arable land and land not under permanent crops was 1,276,190 square kilometers. Land use patter in 1999-2000: Net sown area: 46% Forest: 23% Other areas: 30% [14% (not available for cultivation) + 4% (pastures) + 5% (culturable wasteland) + 8% (fallow land)].
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d
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Forests and their distribution, Forest Conservation
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The approximate representation of land use classification in India is ?##Option_A:Net area sown 25%; forest 33%; other areas 42%###Option_B:Net area sown 58%; forest 17%; other areas 25%##Option_C:Net area sown 43%; forest 29%; other areas 28%##Option_D:Net area sown 25%; forest 33%; other areas 42%##Answer:d##Explaination:India's total landmass is 32,87,263 square kilometers out of which total land area is 30,60,500 square kilometers. (Rest is water bodies). In 2005 the total arable land and land planted under (That is 51.62% of India's total land.), and total irrigated land was 548,000 square kilometers. The total of non-arable land and land not under permanent crops was 1,276,190 square kilometers. Land use patter in 1999-2000: Net sown area: 46% Forest: 23% Other areas: 30% [14% (not available for cultivation) + 4% (pastures) + 5% (culturable wasteland) + 8% (fallow land)].##Topic:Forests and their distribution, Forest Conservation##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Why did Buddhism start declining in India in the early medieval times ? Buddha was by that time considered as one of the incarnations of Vishnu and thus became a part of Vaishnavism. The invading tribes from Central Asia till the time of last Gupta king adopted Hinduism and persecuted Buddhists. The Kings of Gupta dynasty were strongly opposed to Buddhism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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The decline of Buddhism in India, the land of its birth, occurred for a variety of reasons, and happened even as it continued to flourish beyond the frontiers of India. Buddhism saw a brief revival under the Guptas. By the 4th to 5th century Buddhism was already in decline in northern India, even as it was achieving multiple successes in Central Asia and along the Silk Road as far as China. It continue to prosper in Gandhara under the Shahi kingdom. Buddha became the ninth incarnation of the Dashavatar Vishnu and thus became part of the Vaishnavism. This led to decline in the spread of Buddhism. The invading tribes from Central Asia had adopted Buddhism. Though Samudragupta was a firm believer in Hinduism and is known to have worshipped Lord Vishnu. He was considerate of other religions and allowed Sri Lanka's Buddhist king Sirimeghvanna to build a monastery at Bodh Gaya. That monastery was called by Xuanzang as the Mahabodhi Sangharama. He provided a gold railing around the Bodhi Tree. The Shungas reinstated the sacrifices and persecuted Buddhism. Central Asian and North Western Indian Buddhism weakened in the 6th century following the White Hun invasion, who followed their own religions. The Gupta Empire period was a time of great development of Hindu culture, but even then in the Ganges Plain half of the population supported Buddhism.
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a
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Religious Reforms
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Why did Buddhism start declining in India in the early medieval times ? Buddha was by that time considered as one of the incarnations of Vishnu and thus became a part of Vaishnavism. The invading tribes from Central Asia till the time of last Gupta king adopted Hinduism and persecuted Buddhists. The Kings of Gupta dynasty were strongly opposed to Buddhism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:1 and 3 only##Option_C:2 and 3 only##Option_D:1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:The decline of Buddhism in India, the land of its birth, occurred for a variety of reasons, and happened even as it continued to flourish beyond the frontiers of India. Buddhism saw a brief revival under the Guptas. By the 4th to 5th century Buddhism was already in decline in northern India, even as it was achieving multiple successes in Central Asia and along the Silk Road as far as China. It continue to prosper in Gandhara under the Shahi kingdom. Buddha became the ninth incarnation of the Dashavatar Vishnu and thus became part of the Vaishnavism. This led to decline in the spread of Buddhism. The invading tribes from Central Asia had adopted Buddhism. Though Samudragupta was a firm believer in Hinduism and is known to have worshipped Lord Vishnu. He was considerate of other religions and allowed Sri Lanka's Buddhist king Sirimeghvanna to build a monastery at Bodh Gaya. That monastery was called by Xuanzang as the Mahabodhi Sangharama. He provided a gold railing around the Bodhi Tree. The Shungas reinstated the sacrifices and persecuted Buddhism. Central Asian and North Western Indian Buddhism weakened in the 6th century following the White Hun invasion, who followed their own religions. The Gupta Empire period was a time of great development of Hindu culture, but even then in the Ganges Plain half of the population supported Buddhism.##Topic:Religious Reforms##Subject:Geography##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements
The idea of congress was shaped by A.O. Hume
The first session of congress was held in Kolkata in 1885
The first session was presided over by Surendra Nath Banerjee
Which one of the above is true?
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Only 1 and 3
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Only 2 and 3
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Only 1
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Only 1 and 3
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.
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c
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No_topic
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements
The idea of congress was shaped by A.O. Hume
The first session of congress was held in Kolkata in 1885
The first session was presided over by Surendra Nath Banerjee
Which one of the above is true?##Option_A:Only 1 and 3###Option_B:Only 2 and 3##Option_C:Only 1##Option_D:Only 1 and 3##Answer:c##Explaination:.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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There are only two known examples of cave paintings of the Gupta period in ancient India. One of these is paintings of Ajanta caves. Where is the other surviving example of Gupta paintings ?
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Bagh caves
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Ellora caves
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Lomas Rishi cave
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Bagh caves
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The art of painting reached its perfection in Guptan age. The most important examples of Guptan paintings are found on the walls of Ajanta caves (Maharashtra, India) and Bagh caves (Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh, India). Guptan painters painted incidents from the life of Buddha and also secular scenes. Cave No. 17 contains pictures dealing with the incidents of Buddha's birth, life and death. Cave No. 16 has a marvellous painting of a dying princess. According to art critics Guptan paintings possess delicacy of lines, brilliancy of colors and richness of expression. Cave architecture developed further than from before ages. Stone temples concept emerged during this period. Lomas Rishi caves were built in Mauryan period. Ellora is an archaeological site, 30 km (19 mi) from the city of Aurangabad in the Indian state of Maharashtra built by the Rashtrakuta rulers. Well-known for its monumental caves, Ellora is a World Heritage Site. Ellora represents the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture. The 34 "caves" - actually structures excavated out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills - being Buddhist, Hindu and Jain rock cut temples and monasteries, were built between the 5th century and 10th century. Nasik caves were built before the Gupta period.
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a
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Guptas Age & Post Guptas Age
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:There are only two known examples of cave paintings of the Gupta period in ancient India. One of these is paintings of Ajanta caves. Where is the other surviving example of Gupta paintings ?##Option_A: Bagh caves###Option_B: Ellora caves##Option_C: Lomas Rishi cave##Option_D: Bagh caves##Answer:a##Explaination:The art of painting reached its perfection in Guptan age. The most important examples of Guptan paintings are found on the walls of Ajanta caves (Maharashtra, India) and Bagh caves (Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh, India). Guptan painters painted incidents from the life of Buddha and also secular scenes. Cave No. 17 contains pictures dealing with the incidents of Buddha's birth, life and death. Cave No. 16 has a marvellous painting of a dying princess. According to art critics Guptan paintings possess delicacy of lines, brilliancy of colors and richness of expression. Cave architecture developed further than from before ages. Stone temples concept emerged during this period. Lomas Rishi caves were built in Mauryan period. Ellora is an archaeological site, 30 km (19 mi) from the city of Aurangabad in the Indian state of Maharashtra built by the Rashtrakuta rulers. Well-known for its monumental caves, Ellora is a World Heritage Site. Ellora represents the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture. The 34 "caves" - actually structures excavated out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills - being Buddhist, Hindu and Jain rock cut temples and monasteries, were built between the 5th century and 10th century. Nasik caves were built before the Gupta period.##Topic:Guptas Age & Post Guptas Age##Subject:Geography##Answer:a
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Among the following, who was not a proponent of bhakti cult ?
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Nagarjuna
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Tukaram
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Tyagaraja
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Nagarjuna
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Famous proponents of Bhakti Over the centuries there have been innumerable devotees who have been said to have exemplified a life of selfless devotion to their particular ishta-deva: * Chaitanya Mahaprabhu * Mirabai * Ramdas * Tyagaraja * Annamayya * Appar * Namdev * Tukaram * Kabir * Vedanta Desika * Vallabhacharya * Ramakrishna.
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a
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Movements, Bhakti Movement, Sufi Movement
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Among the following, who was not a proponent of bhakti cult ?##Option_A: Nagarjuna ###Option_B: Tukaram##Option_C: Tyagaraja ##Option_D: Nagarjuna ##Answer:a##Explaination:
Famous proponents of Bhakti Over the centuries there have been innumerable devotees who have been said to have exemplified a life of selfless devotion to their particular ishta-deva: * Chaitanya Mahaprabhu * Mirabai * Ramdas * Tyagaraja * Annamayya * Appar * Namdev * Tukaram * Kabir * Vedanta Desika * Vallabhacharya * Ramakrishna.
##Topic:Movements, Bhakti Movement, Sufi Movement##Subject:Geography##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements: 1. Every individual in the population is equally susceptible host for Swine Flu. 2. Antibiotics have no role in the primary treatment of Swine Flu. 3. To prevent the future spread of Swine Flu in the epidemic area, the swine (pigs) must all be culled. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Swine influenza (also called pig influenza, swine flu, hog flu and pig flu) is an infection by any one of several types of swine influenza virus. Swine influenza virus (SIV) or S-OIV (swine-origin influenza virus) is any strain of the influenza family of viruses that is endemic in pigs The factors which strongly favour such a spread are: that the H1N1 virus is highly infectious (that is, it can easily be transmitted from one person to several others); that person-to-person transmission can occur during the incubation period (that is, before the transmitting individual is even aware that he or she is infected); that every individual in the population is a susceptible host; and that the clinical features of the infection are no different from those of the common cold. People who work with poulty and swine, especially people with intense exposures, are at increased risk of zoonotic (bird and swine flue) infection. People in at-risk groups should be treated with antivirus (oseltamivir or zanamivir) as soon as possible when they first experience flu symptoms. Antibiotics have no role in the primary treatment of Swine Flu. If a person becomes sick with swine flu, antiviral drugs can make the illness midler and make the patient feel better faster. They may also prevent serious flu complications. The World Health Organization moved to put the pandemic alert to phase 5 confirms that the situation is not a pig problem but a human problem. Antibiotics does not work on Swine flue because antibiotics are for killing bacteria, not viruses. Swine flu is a virus. Both bacteria and viruses are "germs" but they are different types of germs that need different types of medicines to get rid of them. There are anti-viral medicines that work to deactivate ("kill") viruses or weaken them to help you get over the illness faster with less severe symptoms, but they do not prevent you from getting the virus like an immunization would. Two of the anti-viral medicines that are already available do work for the Novel H1N1 2009 swine flu, but they must be taken within two days of the first symptoms to be most effective.
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a
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GS_current_unclassified
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. Every individual in the population is equally susceptible host for Swine Flu. 2. Antibiotics have no role in the primary treatment of Swine Flu. 3. To prevent the future spread of Swine Flu in the epidemic area, the swine (pigs) must all be culled. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? ##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:Swine influenza (also called pig influenza, swine flu, hog flu and pig flu) is an infection by any one of several types of swine influenza virus. Swine influenza virus (SIV) or S-OIV (swine-origin influenza virus) is any strain of the influenza family of viruses that is endemic in pigs The factors which strongly favour such a spread are: that the H1N1 virus is highly infectious (that is, it can easily be transmitted from one person to several others); that person-to-person transmission can occur during the incubation period (that is, before the transmitting individual is even aware that he or she is infected); that every individual in the population is a susceptible host; and that the clinical features of the infection are no different from those of the common cold. People who work with poulty and swine, especially people with intense exposures, are at increased risk of zoonotic (bird and swine flue) infection. People in at-risk groups should be treated with antivirus (oseltamivir or zanamivir) as soon as possible when they first experience flu symptoms. Antibiotics have no role in the primary treatment of Swine Flu. If a person becomes sick with swine flu, antiviral drugs can make the illness midler and make the patient feel better faster. They may also prevent serious flu complications. The World Health Organization moved to put the pandemic alert to phase 5 confirms that the situation is not a pig problem but a human problem. Antibiotics does not work on Swine flue because antibiotics are for killing bacteria, not viruses. Swine flu is a virus. Both bacteria and viruses are "germs" but they are different types of germs that need different types of medicines to get rid of them. There are anti-viral medicines that work to deactivate ("kill") viruses or weaken them to help you get over the illness faster with less severe symptoms, but they do not prevent you from getting the virus like an immunization would. Two of the anti-viral medicines that are already available do work for the Novel H1N1 2009 swine flu, but they must be taken within two days of the first symptoms to be most effective.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:a
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Mon 863 is a variety of maize. It was in the news for the following reason
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It is a genetically modified dwarf variety which is resistant to drought
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It is a genetically modified variety which is pest resistant
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It is a genetically modified variety with ten times higher protein content than regular maize crop
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It is a genetically modified dwarf variety which is resistant to drought
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MoN 863 is a genetically engineered (GE) insect resistant maize (corn) that expresses a Bt-toxin (Cry 3Bb1). This toxin, which stems from a micro-organism (Bacillus thuringiensis), is meant to protect to maize against the corn rootworm pest. This GE maize is different from those Bt-plants (Mon 810, Bt11, Bt 176) already placed on the market, as they produce another toxin (cry14b), which is toxic to the European corn borer. Further, the GE maize contains an antibiotic resistance marker gene (ntpII conferring resistance to kanamycin).
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b
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GS_current_unclassified
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Mon 863 is a variety of maize. It was in the news for the following reason##Option_A: It is a genetically modified dwarf variety which is resistant to drought###Option_B: It is a genetically modified variety which is pest resistant##Option_C: It is a genetically modified variety with ten times higher protein content than regular maize crop##Option_D: It is a genetically modified dwarf variety which is resistant to drought##Answer:b##Explaination:MoN 863 is a genetically engineered (GE) insect resistant maize (corn) that expresses a Bt-toxin (Cry 3Bb1). This toxin, which stems from a micro-organism (Bacillus thuringiensis), is meant to protect to maize against the corn rootworm pest. This GE maize is different from those Bt-plants (Mon 810, Bt11, Bt 176) already placed on the market, as they produce another toxin (cry14b), which is toxic to the European corn borer. Further, the GE maize contains an antibiotic resistance marker gene (ntpII conferring resistance to kanamycin).##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:b
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In the context of governance, consider the following: 1. Encouraging Foreign District Investment inflows 2. Privatization of higher educational Institutions 3. Down-sizing of bureaucracy 4. Selling/offloading the shares of Public Sector Undertakings Which of the above can be used as measure to control the fiscal deficit in India ?
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1, 2 and 3 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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Fiscal deficit is an economic phenomenon, where the Government's total expenditure surpasses the revenue generated. A fiscal deficit is often funded by issuing bonds, like treasury bills or consols and gilt-edged securities. These pay interest, either for a fixed period or indefinitely. If the interest and capital repayments are too large, a nation may default on its debts, usually to foreign creditors.
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d
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Fiscal Policy: Public Finance - Role and Importance, Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development, Public Revenue - Sources of Revenue, Taxes: Classification, Direct and Indirect, Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes, Object
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of governance, consider the following: 1. Encouraging Foreign District Investment inflows 2. Privatization of higher educational Institutions 3. Down-sizing of bureaucracy 4. Selling/offloading the shares of Public Sector Undertakings Which of the above can be used as measure to control the fiscal deficit in India ? ##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only ###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:
Fiscal deficit is an economic phenomenon, where the Government's total expenditure surpasses the revenue generated. A fiscal deficit is often funded by issuing bonds, like treasury bills or consols and gilt-edged securities. These pay interest, either for a fixed period or indefinitely. If the interest and capital repayments are too large, a nation may default on its debts, usually to foreign creditors.
##Topic:Fiscal Policy: Public Finance - Role and Importance, Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development, Public Revenue - Sources of Revenue, Taxes: Classification, Direct and Indirect, Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes, Object##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Which of the following terms indicates a mechanism used by commercial banks for providing credit to the government ?
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Cash Credit Ratio
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Debt Service Obligation
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Liquidity Adjustment Facility
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Cash Credit Ratio
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Statutory Liquidity Ratio or SLR refers to the amount that all banks require maintaining in cash or in the form of Gold or approved securities. Here by approved securities we mean, bond and shares of different companies. Statutory Liquidity Ratio is determined as percentage of total demand and percentage of time liabilities. The maximum limit of SLR is 40% and minimum limit of SLR is 24%. In India, Reserve Bank of India always determines the percentage of Statutory Liquidity Ratio. There are some statutory requirements for temporarily placing the money in Government Bonds. Following this requirement, Reserve Bank of India fixes the level of Statutory Liquidity Ratio. At present (2010), the minimum limit of Statutory Ratio that can be set by the Reserve Bank is 25%.
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d
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Need of banks, Function, Commercial Bank
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following terms indicates a mechanism used by commercial banks for providing credit to the government ?##Option_A: Cash Credit Ratio ###Option_B: Debt Service Obligation##Option_C: Liquidity Adjustment Facility##Option_D: Cash Credit Ratio ##Answer:d##Explaination:Statutory Liquidity Ratio or SLR refers to the amount that all banks require maintaining in cash or in the form of Gold or approved securities. Here by approved securities we mean, bond and shares of different companies. Statutory Liquidity Ratio is determined as percentage of total demand and percentage of time liabilities. The maximum limit of SLR is 40% and minimum limit of SLR is 24%. In India, Reserve Bank of India always determines the percentage of Statutory Liquidity Ratio. There are some statutory requirements for temporarily placing the money in Government Bonds. Following this requirement, Reserve Bank of India fixes the level of Statutory Liquidity Ratio. At present (2010), the minimum limit of Statutory Ratio that can be set by the Reserve Bank is 25%.##Topic:Need of banks, Function, Commercial Bank##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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The SEZ Act, 2005 which came into effect in February 2006 has certain objectives. In this context, consider the following: 1. Development of infrastructure facilities. 2. Promotion of investment from foreign sources. 3. Promotion of exports of services only. Which of the above are the objectives of this Act ?
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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SEZ Act received the assent of the President on 23rd June, 2005 and has come into force on 10th February, 2006. The Central Government has enacted the SEZ Act with the major objective of generation of additional economic activity, promotion of export of generation of additional economic activity, promotion of export of goods and services, investment from domestic and foreign sources and creation of employment opportunities. This Act is unique as it helps in backward and forward integration of the economy. The SEZ Act, 2005, provides the legal framework for establishment of SEZs and also for units operating in such zones.
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a
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Initiatives taken by Govt
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The SEZ Act, 2005 which came into effect in February 2006 has certain objectives. In this context, consider the following: 1. Development of infrastructure facilities. 2. Promotion of investment from foreign sources. 3. Promotion of exports of services only. Which of the above are the objectives of this Act ? ##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:SEZ Act received the assent of the President on 23rd June, 2005 and has come into force on 10th February, 2006. The Central Government has enacted the SEZ Act with the major objective of generation of additional economic activity, promotion of export of generation of additional economic activity, promotion of export of goods and services, investment from domestic and foreign sources and creation of employment opportunities. This Act is unique as it helps in backward and forward integration of the economy. The SEZ Act, 2005, provides the legal framework for establishment of SEZs and also for units operating in such zones.##Topic:Initiatives taken by Govt##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Which one of the following statements is an appropriate description of deflation ?
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It is a sudden fall in the value of a currency against other currencies
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It is a persistent recession in both the financial and real sectors of economy
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It is a persistent fall in the general price level if goods and services
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It is a sudden fall in the value of a currency against other currencies
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In economics, deflation is a decrease in the general price level of goods and services. Deflation occurs when the annual inflation rate falls below zero percent (a negative inflation rate), resulting in an increase in the real value of money - allowing one to buy more goods with the same amount of money. This should not be confused with disinflation, a slow-down in the inflation rate (i.e. when inflation declines to lower levels). As inflation reduces the real value of money over time, conversely, deflation increases the real value of money - the functional currency (and monetary unit of account) in a national or regional economy.
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c
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Inflation: Definition, Inflationary Gap and Inflationary Process, Inflation Cycles: Demand Pull Inflation, Cost Push Inflation, Causes of Inflation, Inflation Control measures
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following statements is an appropriate description of deflation ?##Option_A: It is a sudden fall in the value of a currency against other currencies###Option_B: It is a persistent recession in both the financial and real sectors of economy##Option_C: It is a persistent fall in the general price level if goods and services##Option_D: It is a sudden fall in the value of a currency against other currencies##Answer:c##Explaination:In economics, deflation is a decrease in the general price level of goods and services. Deflation occurs when the annual inflation rate falls below zero percent (a negative inflation rate), resulting in an increase in the real value of money - allowing one to buy more goods with the same amount of money. This should not be confused with disinflation, a slow-down in the inflation rate (i.e. when inflation declines to lower levels). As inflation reduces the real value of money over time, conversely, deflation increases the real value of money - the functional currency (and monetary unit of account) in a national or regional economy.##Topic:Inflation: Definition, Inflationary Gap and Inflationary Process, Inflation Cycles: Demand Pull Inflation, Cost Push Inflation, Causes of Inflation, Inflation Control measures##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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With reference to the Non-banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in India, consider the following statements: 1. They cannot engage in the acquisition of securities issues by the government. 2. They cannot accept demand deposits like Savings Account. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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NBFC means Non-banking financial company. NBFC is a company registered under the Companies Act, 1956 of India and is engaged in the business of loans and advances, acquisition of shares/stock/bonds/debentures/securities issued by government or local authority or other securities of like marketable nature, leasing, hire-purchase, insurance business, chit business, but does not include any institution whose principal business is that of agriculture activity, industrial activity, sale/purchase/construction of immovable property. NBFCs are doing functions akin to that of banks; however there are a few differences: a) an NBFC cannot accept demand deposits; b) an NBFC is not a part of the payment and settlement system and as such an NBFC cannot issue cheque drawn on itself; and c) deposit insurance facility of Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation is not available for NBFC depositors unlike in case of banks.
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b
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Misc Economic Issues
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Non-banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in India, consider the following statements: 1. They cannot engage in the acquisition of securities issues by the government. 2. They cannot accept demand deposits like Savings Account. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:NBFC means Non-banking financial company. NBFC is a company registered under the Companies Act, 1956 of India and is engaged in the business of loans and advances, acquisition of shares/stock/bonds/debentures/securities issued by government or local authority or other securities of like marketable nature, leasing, hire-purchase, insurance business, chit business, but does not include any institution whose principal business is that of agriculture activity, industrial activity, sale/purchase/construction of immovable property. NBFCs are doing functions akin to that of banks; however there are a few differences: a) an NBFC cannot accept demand deposits; b) an NBFC is not a part of the payment and settlement system and as such an NBFC cannot issue cheque drawn on itself; and c) deposit insurance facility of Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation is not available for NBFC depositors unlike in case of banks.##Topic:Misc Economic Issues##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Which one of the following was not stipulated in Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003 ?
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Elimination of revenue deficit by the end of the fiscal year 2007-08
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Non-borrowing by the central government from Reserve Bank of India except under certain circumstances
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Elimination of primary deficit by the end of the fiscal year 2008-09
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Elimination of revenue deficit by the end of the fiscal year 2007-08
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The main points under the FRBM Act, 2003 and FRBM Rules, 2004 includes: a) To reduce the fiscal deficit by 0.3% of GDP per year, so that the deficit is less than 3% of GDP by 2007-08. b) To limit of Govt. guarantees to at most 0.5% of GDP in any of GDP by 2007-08. c) To limit additional liabilities to 9% of GDP in 2004-05 to 6% of GDP by 2007-08. d) Not to borrow directly from RBI with effect from 1 April 2006. e) To present 3 statements before the Parliament along with annual budget (Macro economic Framework Statement, Fiscal Policy strategy Statement and Medium-term Fiscal Policy Statement). f) To move towards greater fiscal transparency and start disclosing information in the areas of unrealized revenue, guarantees and assets latest by 2006-07.
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c
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Fiscal Policy: Public Finance - Role and Importance, Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development, Public Revenue - Sources of Revenue, Taxes: Classification, Direct and Indirect, Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes, Object
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following was not stipulated in Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003 ?##Option_A: Elimination of revenue deficit by the end of the fiscal year 2007-08###Option_B: Non-borrowing by the central government from Reserve Bank of India except under certain circumstances##Option_C: Elimination of primary deficit by the end of the fiscal year 2008-09##Option_D: Elimination of revenue deficit by the end of the fiscal year 2007-08##Answer:c##Explaination:
The main points under the FRBM Act, 2003 and FRBM Rules, 2004 includes: a) To reduce the fiscal deficit by 0.3% of GDP per year, so that the deficit is less than 3% of GDP by 2007-08. b) To limit of Govt. guarantees to at most 0.5% of GDP in any of GDP by 2007-08. c) To limit additional liabilities to 9% of GDP in 2004-05 to 6% of GDP by 2007-08. d) Not to borrow directly from RBI with effect from 1 April 2006. e) To present 3 statements before the Parliament along with annual budget (Macro economic Framework Statement, Fiscal Policy strategy Statement and Medium-term Fiscal Policy Statement). f) To move towards greater fiscal transparency and start disclosing information in the areas of unrealized revenue, guarantees and assets latest by 2006-07.
##Topic:Fiscal Policy: Public Finance - Role and Importance, Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development, Public Revenue - Sources of Revenue, Taxes: Classification, Direct and Indirect, Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes, Object##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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In the parlance of financial investments, the term "bear" denotes:
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An investor who feels that the price of a particular security is going to fall
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An investor who expects the price of particular shares to rise
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A shareholder or a bondholder who has an interest in a company, financial or otherwise
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An investor who feels that the price of a particular security is going to fall
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A bull investor wants to invest thinking the market or the company he/she's investing in is going to do better. A bear investor is pessimistic about the market and may make more conservative stock choices.
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a
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Basic Terms and Concepts, Equity and debt Instruments, Primary market and Secondary markets etc
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the parlance of financial investments, the term "bear" denotes:##Option_A: An investor who feels that the price of a particular security is going to fall###Option_B: An investor who expects the price of particular shares to rise##Option_C: A shareholder or a bondholder who has an interest in a company, financial or otherwise##Option_D: An investor who feels that the price of a particular security is going to fall##Answer:a##Explaination:
A bull investor wants to invest thinking the market or the company he/she's investing in is going to do better. A bear investor is pessimistic about the market and may make more conservative stock choices.
##Topic:Basic Terms and Concepts, Equity and debt Instruments, Primary market and Secondary markets etc##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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A great deal of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to India comes from Mauritius than from many major and mature economies like UK and France Why ?
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India has preference for certain countries as regard receiving FDI
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India has double taxation avoidance agreement with Mauritius
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Most citizens of Mauritius have ethnic identity with India and so they feel secure to invest in India
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India has preference for certain countries as regard receiving FDI
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The double taxation avoidance agreement between India and Mauritius has boosted investment in India to a great extent in the last decade making Mauritius one of the key economic partners of India. As much as 44 per cent of FDI during last 10 years to India came through Mauritius which does not have capital gain tax. In 2009-10 alone, over $ 10 billion FDI and foreign institutional investment came through Mauritius. India is the largest exporter to Mauritius as more than $ 1 billion - a third of Mauritius imports - come from India. Mauritius’ 80 per cent of petroleum products are imported from India.
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b
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Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc.
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:A great deal of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to India comes from Mauritius than from many major and mature economies like UK and France Why ?##Option_A: India has preference for certain countries as regard receiving FDI###Option_B: India has double taxation avoidance agreement with Mauritius##Option_C: Most citizens of Mauritius have ethnic identity with India and so they feel secure to invest in India##Option_D: India has preference for certain countries as regard receiving FDI##Answer:b##Explaination:The double taxation avoidance agreement between India and Mauritius has boosted investment in India to a great extent in the last decade making Mauritius one of the key economic partners of India. As much as 44 per cent of FDI during last 10 years to India came through Mauritius which does not have capital gain tax. In 2009-10 alone, over $ 10 billion FDI and foreign institutional investment came through Mauritius. India is the largest exporter to Mauritius as more than $ 1 billion - a third of Mauritius imports - come from India. Mauritius’ 80 per cent of petroleum products are imported from India.##Topic:Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc.##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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In the context of Indian economy, consider the following pairs: Term Most appropriate description 1. Melt Down ………………. Fall in stock prices 2. Recession ………………... Fall in growth rate 3. Slow down ………………. Fall in GDP which of the Pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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Meltdown is the going down on the rate of economic activity of a country. An economic meltdown is a non-specifically defined term that refers to a growing financial crisis with wide reaching effects. There are no specific factors that constitute an economic meltdown, but there are many probably causes. A serious national crisis, such as a war, can stop normal industries and destroy the economic capability to produce goods and services. Likewise, a tremendous natural disaster might destroy most of a small country’s infrastructure, sending it into a very real panic for both basic needs and economic considerations. A recession is a business cycle contraction, a general slowdown in economic activity over a period of time. During recessions, many macroeconomic indicators vary in a similar way. Production as measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP), employment, investment spending, capacity utilization, household incomes, business profits and inflation all fall during recessions; while bankruptcies and the unemployment rate rise. Slowdown: A period of slow economic growth, especially one that follows a period of robust growth. Unlike a recession, economic growth during a slowdown is not necessarily negative. For example, a country whose GDP has experienced 3%, 3.3% and 3.5% growth for three consecutive quarters, but then sees growth of 3.51% and 3.52% is not in a recession but in a slowdown.
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a
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Misc Economic Issues
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of Indian economy, consider the following pairs: Term Most appropriate description 1. Melt Down ………………. Fall in stock prices 2. Recession ………………... Fall in growth rate 3. Slow down ………………. Fall in GDP which of the Pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:Meltdown is the going down on the rate of economic activity of a country. An economic meltdown is a non-specifically defined term that refers to a growing financial crisis with wide reaching effects. There are no specific factors that constitute an economic meltdown, but there are many probably causes. A serious national crisis, such as a war, can stop normal industries and destroy the economic capability to produce goods and services. Likewise, a tremendous natural disaster might destroy most of a small country’s infrastructure, sending it into a very real panic for both basic needs and economic considerations. A recession is a business cycle contraction, a general slowdown in economic activity over a period of time. During recessions, many macroeconomic indicators vary in a similar way. Production as measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP), employment, investment spending, capacity utilization, household incomes, business profits and inflation all fall during recessions; while bankruptcies and the unemployment rate rise. Slowdown: A period of slow economic growth, especially one that follows a period of robust growth. Unlike a recession, economic growth during a slowdown is not necessarily negative. For example, a country whose GDP has experienced 3%, 3.3% and 3.5% growth for three consecutive quarters, but then sees growth of 3.51% and 3.52% is not in a recession but in a slowdown.##Topic:Misc Economic Issues##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Which of the following is/are treated as artificial currency ?
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ADR
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GDR
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SDR
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ADR
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Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) are costless assets that increase a nation's foreign exchange reserves without the need for an actual transfer of funds. SDRs are an artificial currency used by the IMF and defined as a "basket of national currencies". The IMF uses SDRs for internal accounting purposes. SDRs are allocated by the IMF to its member countries and are backed by the full faith and credit of the member countries’ governments. While ADR and GDR are financial instruments.
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c
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International Trade and Bodies: IMF: Purpose and Objectives, Organization and Functions, Working and Evaluation, IMF and Underdeveloped Countries, SDR's, Reforms etc., World Bank, Bilateral and Regional Cooperation
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are treated as artificial currency ?##Option_A: ADR ###Option_B: GDR##Option_C: SDR ##Option_D: ADR ##Answer:c##Explaination:Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) are costless assets that increase a nation's foreign exchange reserves without the need for an actual transfer of funds. SDRs are an artificial currency used by the IMF and defined as a "basket of national currencies". The IMF uses SDRs for internal accounting purposes. SDRs are allocated by the IMF to its member countries and are backed by the full faith and credit of the member countries’ governments. While ADR and GDR are financial instruments.##Topic:International Trade and Bodies: IMF: Purpose and Objectives, Organization and Functions, Working and Evaluation, IMF and Underdeveloped Countries, SDR's, Reforms etc., World Bank, Bilateral and Regional Cooperation##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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As regards the use of international food safety standards as reference point for the dispute settlements, which one of the following does WTO collaborates with ?
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Codex Alimentarius Commission
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International Federation of Standards Users
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International Organization for Standardization
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Codex Alimentarius Commission
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The Codex Alimentarius (Latin for "food code" or "food book") is a collection of internationally recognized standards, codes of practice, guidelines and other recommendations relating to foods, food production and food safety. Its name derives from the Codex Alimentarius Austriacus. Its texts are developed and maintained by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, a body that was established in 1963 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). The Commission's main aims are stated as being to protect the health of consumers and ensure fair practices in the international food trade. The Codex Alimentarius is recognized by the World Trade Organization as an international reference point for the resolution of dispute concerning food safety and consumer protection.
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a
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Trade Policy, Product wise trade, Region wise trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related issues and India
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:As regards the use of international food safety standards as reference point for the dispute settlements, which one of the following does WTO collaborates with ?##Option_A: Codex Alimentarius Commission###Option_B: International Federation of Standards Users##Option_C: International Organization for Standardization##Option_D: Codex Alimentarius Commission##Answer:a##Explaination:
The Codex Alimentarius (Latin for "food code" or "food book") is a collection of internationally recognized standards, codes of practice, guidelines and other recommendations relating to foods, food production and food safety. Its name derives from the Codex Alimentarius Austriacus. Its texts are developed and maintained by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, a body that was established in 1963 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). The Commission's main aims are stated as being to protect the health of consumers and ensure fair practices in the international food trade. The Codex Alimentarius is recognized by the World Trade Organization as an international reference point for the resolution of dispute concerning food safety and consumer protection.
##Topic:Trade Policy, Product wise trade, Region wise trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related issues and India##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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An objective of the National Food Security Mission is to increase the production of certain crops through area expansion and productivity enhancement in a sustainable manner in the identified district of the country. What are those crops ?
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Rice and wheat only
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Rice, wheat and pulses only
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Rice, wheat, pulses and oil seeds only
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Rice and wheat only
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The National Development Council (NDC) in its 53rd meeting held on 29th May, 2007 adopted a resolution to launch a Food Security Mission comprising rice, wheat and pulses to increase the production of rice by 10 million tons, wheat by 8 million tons, and pulses by 2 million tons by the end of Eleventh Plan (2011-2012). Accordingly, a centrally sponsored scheme, National Food Security Mission has been launched from 2007-08 to operationalize the above mentioned resolution.
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b
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Agriculture: Recent trends in Agriculture Sector, Agricultural Marketing and Reforms, Agricultural Research, Sustainable Agriculture
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:An objective of the National Food Security Mission is to increase the production of certain crops through area expansion and productivity enhancement in a sustainable manner in the identified district of the country. What are those crops ?##Option_A: Rice and wheat only###Option_B: Rice, wheat and pulses only ##Option_C: Rice, wheat, pulses and oil seeds only##Option_D: Rice and wheat only##Answer:b##Explaination:The National Development Council (NDC) in its 53rd meeting held on 29th May, 2007 adopted a resolution to launch a Food Security Mission comprising rice, wheat and pulses to increase the production of rice by 10 million tons, wheat by 8 million tons, and pulses by 2 million tons by the end of Eleventh Plan (2011-2012). Accordingly, a centrally sponsored scheme, National Food Security Mission has been launched from 2007-08 to operationalize the above mentioned resolution.##Topic:Agriculture: Recent trends in Agriculture Sector, Agricultural Marketing and Reforms, Agricultural Research, Sustainable Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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In India, the interest rate on savings accounts in all the nationalized commercial banks is fixed by
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Union Ministry of Finance
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Union Finance Commission
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Indian Banks" Association
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Union Ministry of Finance
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A Saving Bank account is meant to promote the habit of saving among the people. It also facilitates safekeeping of money. The interest rate of savings bank account in India varies between 2.5% and 4%. In Savings Bank account, bank follows the simple interest method. The rate of interest may change from time to time according to the rules of Reserve Bank of India. A few months ago RBI mandated that all banks pay an interest rate of 3.5% on daily balance of savings accounts.
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d
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Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.)
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In India, the interest rate on savings accounts in all the nationalized commercial banks is fixed by##Option_A: Union Ministry of Finance###Option_B: Union Finance Commission ##Option_C: Indian Banks" Association##Option_D: Union Ministry of Finance##Answer:d##Explaination:A Saving Bank account is meant to promote the habit of saving among the people. It also facilitates safekeeping of money. The interest rate of savings bank account in India varies between 2.5% and 4%. In Savings Bank account, bank follows the simple interest method. The rate of interest may change from time to time according to the rules of Reserve Bank of India. A few months ago RBI mandated that all banks pay an interest rate of 3.5% on daily balance of savings accounts.##Topic:Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.)##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Inclusive growth as enunciated in the Eleventh Five Year Plan does not include one of the following:
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Reduction of poverty
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Extension of employment opportunities
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Strengthening of capital market
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Reduction of poverty
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Inclusive growth as enunciated in the 11th five year plan includes: a) Rapid growth and poverty reduction b) To generate an adequate number of productive employment opportunities c) Access to essential services such as health, education, clean drinking water etc. d) Social Justice and Empowerment e) Environment Sustainability f) Gender Equity g) Improvement in Governance.
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c
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Government policies etc. Five year Plans: Priorities and Performance, Issues related to planning
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Inclusive growth as enunciated in the Eleventh Five Year Plan does not include one of the following:##Option_A:Reduction of poverty###Option_B:Extension of employment opportunities##Option_C:Strengthening of capital market##Option_D:Reduction of poverty##Answer:c##Explaination:
Inclusive growth as enunciated in the 11th five year plan includes: a) Rapid growth and poverty reduction b) To generate an adequate number of productive employment opportunities c) Access to essential services such as health, education, clean drinking water etc. d) Social Justice and Empowerment e) Environment Sustainability f) Gender Equity g) Improvement in Governance.
##Topic:Government policies etc. Five year Plans: Priorities and Performance, Issues related to planning##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Consider the following actions by the Government: Cutting the tax rates Increasing the government spending Abolishing the subsidies In the context of economic recession which of the above actions can be considered a part of the "fiscal stimulus" package ?
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Fiscal Stimulus - Government measures, normally involving increased public spending and lower taxation, aimed at giving a positive jolt to economic activity. Tax Cuts: By cutting taxes, the government allows people to keep more in their pockets and ultimately spend more. This increase Consumption in the above equation. Government Spending: Direct government spending in infrastructure, social welfare or other such things increase the Government Spending in the above equation and helps boost the GDP.
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a
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Fiscal Policy: Public Finance - Role and Importance, Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development, Public Revenue - Sources of Revenue, Taxes: Classification, Direct and Indirect, Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes, Object
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following actions by the Government: Cutting the tax rates Increasing the government spending Abolishing the subsidies In the context of economic recession which of the above actions can be considered a part of the "fiscal stimulus" package ?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:a##Explaination:Fiscal Stimulus - Government measures, normally involving increased public spending and lower taxation, aimed at giving a positive jolt to economic activity. Tax Cuts: By cutting taxes, the government allows people to keep more in their pockets and ultimately spend more. This increase Consumption in the above equation. Government Spending: Direct government spending in infrastructure, social welfare or other such things increase the Government Spending in the above equation and helps boost the GDP.##Topic:Fiscal Policy: Public Finance - Role and Importance, Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development, Public Revenue - Sources of Revenue, Taxes: Classification, Direct and Indirect, Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes, Object##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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When the Reserve Bank of India announces an increase of the Cash Reserve Ratio, what does it mean ?
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The commercial banks will have less money to lend
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The Reserve Bank of India have less money to lend
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The Union Government will have less money to lend
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The commercial banks will have less money to lend
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Cash Reserve Ratio is a bank regulation that sets the minimum reserves each bank must hold to customer deposits and notes. RBI uses CRR either to drain excess liquidity or to release funds needed for the economy from time to time. Increase in CRR means that banks have less funds available and money is sucked out of circulation.
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a
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Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.)
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:When the Reserve Bank of India announces an increase of the Cash Reserve Ratio, what does it mean ?##Option_A: The commercial banks will have less money to lend###Option_B: The Reserve Bank of India have less money to lend##Option_C: The Union Government will have less money to lend ##Option_D: The commercial banks will have less money to lend##Answer:a##Explaination:Cash Reserve Ratio is a bank regulation that sets the minimum reserves each bank must hold to customer deposits and notes. RBI uses CRR either to drain excess liquidity or to release funds needed for the economy from time to time. Increase in CRR means that banks have less funds available and money is sucked out of circulation.##Topic:Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.)##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in India to available on a monthly basis only. 2. As compared to Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI (IW)), the WPI gives less weight to food articles. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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A Wholesale Price Index (WPI) is the price of a representative basket of wholesale goods. Some countries (like India and The Philippines) use WPI changes as a central measure of inflation. The Abhijit Sen committee had suggested the modification of India’s outdated price index calculation to a monthly price index. The government has endorsed the format to release a wholesale price based inflation data on a monthly basis, instead of every week as being done now, and changed the base year to 2004-05 from 1993-94. Weight of food items in WPI: food articles: 15.40% and food products: 11.53% Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers: 57%.
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c
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Inflation: Definition, Inflationary Gap and Inflationary Process, Inflation Cycles: Demand Pull Inflation, Cost Push Inflation, Causes of Inflation, Inflation Control measures
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in India to available on a monthly basis only. 2. As compared to Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI (IW)), the WPI gives less weight to food articles. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:A Wholesale Price Index (WPI) is the price of a representative basket of wholesale goods. Some countries (like India and The Philippines) use WPI changes as a central measure of inflation. The Abhijit Sen committee had suggested the modification of India’s outdated price index calculation to a monthly price index. The government has endorsed the format to release a wholesale price based inflation data on a monthly basis, instead of every week as being done now, and changed the base year to 2004-05 from 1993-94. Weight of food items in WPI: food articles: 15.40% and food products: 11.53% Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers: 57%.##Topic:Inflation: Definition, Inflationary Gap and Inflationary Process, Inflation Cycles: Demand Pull Inflation, Cost Push Inflation, Causes of Inflation, Inflation Control measures##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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In the context of India’s Five Year Plans, a shift in the pattern of industrialization, with lower emphasis on heavy industries and more on infrastructure begins in
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Fourth Plan
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Sixth Plan
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Eighth Plan
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Fourth Plan
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The Sixth plan for the first time recognized that the success of the Mahalanobis heavy industrialization strategy is raising the saving rate of the country had created a situation where excess capacities were becoming evident in certain industries. A shift in the pattern of industrialization, with lower emphasis on heavy industries and more on infrastructure, begins here. The Seventh plan represents the culmination of this shift.
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b
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Government policies etc. Five year Plans: Priorities and Performance, Issues related to planning
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of India’s Five Year Plans, a shift in the pattern of industrialization, with lower emphasis on heavy industries and more on infrastructure begins in
##Option_A: Fourth Plan
###Option_B: Sixth Plan
##Option_C: Eighth Plan
##Option_D: Fourth Plan
##Answer:b##Explaination:The Sixth plan for the first time recognized that the success of the Mahalanobis heavy industrialization strategy is raising the saving rate of the country had created a situation where excess capacities were becoming evident in certain industries. A shift in the pattern of industrialization, with lower emphasis on heavy industries and more on infrastructure, begins here. The Seventh plan represents the culmination of this shift.##Topic:Government policies etc. Five year Plans: Priorities and Performance, Issues related to planning##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Two of the schemes launched by the Government of India for Women’s development are Swadhar and Swayam Siddha. As regards the difference between them, consider the following statements: 1. Swayam Siddha is meant for those in difficult circumstances such as women survivors of natural disasters or terrorism, women prisoners released from jails, mentally challenged women etc. whereas Swadhar is meant for holistic empowerment of women through Self Help Groups. 2. Swayam Siddha is implemented through Local Self Government bodies or reputed Voluntary Organizations whereas Swadhar is implemented through the ICDS units set up in the states. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Swayamsiddha (2000-01) is an integrated scheme for the development and empowerment of women both socially and economically through Self Help Groups to enable them live with dignity and self-reliance. The scheme lays stress on access to micro-credit and envisages block and panchayat-level participation among women, cutting across all regional, economic and social groups. Swadhar: The Swadhar scheme was launched in the Department during the year 2001-02 as a Central Sector Scheme for providing holistic and integrated services to women in difficult circumstances such ad destitute widows deserted by their family in religious places like Vrindaban and Kashi, women prisoners from jail and without family support. The scheme is implemented through PSUs, District Rural Development Agencies, Federations, Cooperatives and Voluntary Organizations - Non-governmental Voluntary Organizations working in rural areas with legal status as society.
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d
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Misc Economic Issues
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Two of the schemes launched by the Government of India for Women’s development are Swadhar and Swayam Siddha. As regards the difference between them, consider the following statements: 1. Swayam Siddha is meant for those in difficult circumstances such as women survivors of natural disasters or terrorism, women prisoners released from jails, mentally challenged women etc. whereas Swadhar is meant for holistic empowerment of women through Self Help Groups. 2. Swayam Siddha is implemented through Local Self Government bodies or reputed Voluntary Organizations whereas Swadhar is implemented through the ICDS units set up in the states. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:Swayamsiddha (2000-01) is an integrated scheme for the development and empowerment of women both socially and economically through Self Help Groups to enable them live with dignity and self-reliance. The scheme lays stress on access to micro-credit and envisages block and panchayat-level participation among women, cutting across all regional, economic and social groups. Swadhar: The Swadhar scheme was launched in the Department during the year 2001-02 as a Central Sector Scheme for providing holistic and integrated services to women in difficult circumstances such ad destitute widows deserted by their family in religious places like Vrindaban and Kashi, women prisoners from jail and without family support. The scheme is implemented through PSUs, District Rural Development Agencies, Federations, Cooperatives and Voluntary Organizations - Non-governmental Voluntary Organizations working in rural areas with legal status as society.##Topic:Misc Economic Issues##Subject:Botany##Answer:d
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With reference to the National Investment Fund to which the disinvestment proceeds are routed, consider the following statements: 1. The assets in the National Investment Fund are managed by the Union Ministry of Finance. 2. The National Investment Fund is to be maintained within the Consolidated Fund of India. 3. Certain Asset Management Companies are appointed as the fund managers. 4. A certain proportion of annual income is used for financing select social sectors. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2
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2 only
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3 and 4
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1 and 2
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On 27th January 2005, the Government had decided to constitute a "National Investment Fund" (NIF) into which the realization from sale of minority shareholding of the Government in profitable CPSEs would be channelized. The Fund would be maintained outside the Consolidated Fund of India. The income from the Fund would be used for the following broad investment objectives: a) Investment in social sector projects which promote education, health care and employment; b) Capital investment in selected profitable and revivable Public Sector Enterprises that yield adequate returns in order to enlarge their capital base to finance expansion/diversification. The following Public Sector Mutual Funds have been appointed initially as Fund Managers to mage the funds of NIF under the 'discretionary mode' of the Portfolio Management Scheme which is governed by SEBI guidelines. I. UTI Assets Management Company Ltd. II. SBI Funds Management Company (Pvt.) Ltd. III. Jeevan Bima Sahayog, Asset Management Company Ltd.
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c
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Initiatives taken by Govt
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the National Investment Fund to which the disinvestment proceeds are routed, consider the following statements: 1. The assets in the National Investment Fund are managed by the Union Ministry of Finance. 2. The National Investment Fund is to be maintained within the Consolidated Fund of India. 3. Certain Asset Management Companies are appointed as the fund managers. 4. A certain proportion of annual income is used for financing select social sectors. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 3 and 4 ##Option_D: 1 and 2 ##Answer:c##Explaination:On 27th January 2005, the Government had decided to constitute a "National Investment Fund" (NIF) into which the realization from sale of minority shareholding of the Government in profitable CPSEs would be channelized. The Fund would be maintained outside the Consolidated Fund of India. The income from the Fund would be used for the following broad investment objectives: a) Investment in social sector projects which promote education, health care and employment; b) Capital investment in selected profitable and revivable Public Sector Enterprises that yield adequate returns in order to enlarge their capital base to finance expansion/diversification. The following Public Sector Mutual Funds have been appointed initially as Fund Managers to mage the funds of NIF under the 'discretionary mode' of the Portfolio Management Scheme which is governed by SEBI guidelines. I. UTI Assets Management Company Ltd. II. SBI Funds Management Company (Pvt.) Ltd. III. Jeevan Bima Sahayog, Asset Management Company Ltd.##Topic:Initiatives taken by Govt##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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In India, which of the following is regulated by the Forward Markets Commission ?
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Currency Futures Trading
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Commodities Futures Trading
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Equity Futures Trading
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Currency Futures Trading
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Forward Markets Commission (FMC) is a statutory body set up under Forward Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1952 and functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. The FMC regulates forward markets in commodities through the recognized associations, recommends to the Government the grant/withdrawal of recognition to the associations organizing forward trading in commodities and makes recommendations for general improvement of the functioning of forward markets in the country.
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b
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Basic Terms and Concepts, Equity and debt Instruments, Primary market and Secondary markets etc
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In India, which of the following is regulated by the Forward Markets Commission ?##Option_A: Currency Futures Trading ###Option_B: Commodities Futures Trading ##Option_C: Equity Futures Trading##Option_D: Currency Futures Trading ##Answer:b##Explaination:Forward Markets Commission (FMC) is a statutory body set up under Forward Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1952 and functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. The FMC regulates forward markets in commodities through the recognized associations, recommends to the Government the grant/withdrawal of recognition to the associations organizing forward trading in commodities and makes recommendations for general improvement of the functioning of forward markets in the country.##Topic:Basic Terms and Concepts, Equity and debt Instruments, Primary market and Secondary markets etc##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Which one of the following is not a feature of Limited Liability Partnership firm ?
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Partners should be less than 20
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Partnership and management need not be separate
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Internal governance may be decided by mutual agreement among partners
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Partners should be less than 20
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A limited liability partnership (LLP) is a partnership in which some or all partners (depending on the jurisdiction) have limited liability. It therefore exhibits elements of partnerships and corporations. In an LLP one partner is not responsible or liable for another partner's misconduct or negligence. LLP shall be a body corporate and a legal entity separate from its partners. It will have perpetual succession. Indian Partnership Act, 1932 shall not be applicable to LLPs and there shall not be any upper limit on number of partners in an LLP unlike an ordinary partnership firm where the maximum number of partners cannot exceed 20.
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a
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Misc Economic Issues
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following is not a feature of Limited Liability Partnership firm ?##Option_A: Partners should be less than 20 ###Option_B: Partnership and management need not be separate##Option_C: Internal governance may be decided by mutual agreement among partners ##Option_D: Partners should be less than 20 ##Answer:a##Explaination:A limited liability partnership (LLP) is a partnership in which some or all partners (depending on the jurisdiction) have limited liability. It therefore exhibits elements of partnerships and corporations. In an LLP one partner is not responsible or liable for another partner's misconduct or negligence. LLP shall be a body corporate and a legal entity separate from its partners. It will have perpetual succession. Indian Partnership Act, 1932 shall not be applicable to LLPs and there shall not be any upper limit on number of partners in an LLP unlike an ordinary partnership firm where the maximum number of partners cannot exceed 20.##Topic:Misc Economic Issues##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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With reference to the institution of Banking Ombudsman in India, which one of the statements is not correct ?
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The Banking Ombudsman is appointed by the Reserve Bank of India
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The Banking Ombudsman can consider complaints from Non-Resident Indians having accounts in India
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The orders passed by the Banking Ombudsman, are final and binding on the parties concerned
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The Banking Ombudsman is appointed by the Reserve Bank of India
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Banking Ombudsman is a quasi judicial authority functioning under India's Banking Ombudsman Scheme 2006, and the authority was created pursuant to the a decision by the Government of India to enable resolution of complaints of customers of banks relating to certain services rendered by the banks. The Banking Ombudsman Scheme was first introduced in India in 1995, and was revised in 2002. The Banking Ombudsman is a senior official appointed by the RBI to redress customer complaints against deficiency in certain banking services. The Banking Om does not charge any fees for his services. If one is not satisfied with the decision passed by the Banking Ombudsman, one can approach the appellate authority against the Banking Ombudsmen's decision. Appellate authority is vested with a Deputy Governor of the RBI. One can also explore any other recourse and/or remedies available to him/her as per the law. The bank also has the option to file an appeal before the appellate authority under the scheme.
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c
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Banking Reforms
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the institution of Banking Ombudsman in India, which one of the statements is not correct ?##Option_A: The Banking Ombudsman is appointed by the Reserve Bank of India ###Option_B: The Banking Ombudsman can consider complaints from Non-Resident Indians having accounts in India##Option_C: The orders passed by the Banking Ombudsman, are final and binding on the parties concerned ##Option_D: The Banking Ombudsman is appointed by the Reserve Bank of India ##Answer:c##Explaination:Banking Ombudsman is a quasi judicial authority functioning under India's Banking Ombudsman Scheme 2006, and the authority was created pursuant to the a decision by the Government of India to enable resolution of complaints of customers of banks relating to certain services rendered by the banks. The Banking Ombudsman Scheme was first introduced in India in 1995, and was revised in 2002. The Banking Ombudsman is a senior official appointed by the RBI to redress customer complaints against deficiency in certain banking services. The Banking Om does not charge any fees for his services. If one is not satisfied with the decision passed by the Banking Ombudsman, one can approach the appellate authority against the Banking Ombudsmen's decision. Appellate authority is vested with a Deputy Governor of the RBI. One can also explore any other recourse and/or remedies available to him/her as per the law. The bank also has the option to file an appeal before the appellate authority under the scheme.##Topic:Banking Reforms##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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With reference to India, consider the following: 1. Nationalization of Banks 2. Formation of Regional Rural Banks 3. Adoption of villages by Bank Branches Which of the above can be considered as steps taken to achieve the “financial inclusion” in India ?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Financial inclusion is the delivery of banking services at affordable costs to vast sections of disadvantaged and low income groups. The Reserve bank of India setup a commission (Khan Commission) in 2004 to look into Financial Inclusion and the recommendations of the commission were incorporated into the Mid-term review of the policy (2005-06). Financial inclusion is "the process of ensuring access to financial services and timely and adequate credit where needed by vulnerable groups such as weaker sections and low income groups at an affordable cost." - C Rangarajan. Steps taken by industry for financial inclusion in India includes:
Nationalization of Banks
Introduction of Lead Bank Scheme
Introduction of Priority Sector Norms
Introduction of Service Area Concept
Adoption of Villages by Bank Branches
Formation of Regional Rural Banks
Strengthening of Cooperatives
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d
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Misc Economic Issues
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to India, consider the following: 1. Nationalization of Banks 2. Formation of Regional Rural Banks 3. Adoption of villages by Bank Branches Which of the above can be considered as steps taken to achieve the “financial inclusion” in India ?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:
Financial inclusion is the delivery of banking services at affordable costs to vast sections of disadvantaged and low income groups. The Reserve bank of India setup a commission (Khan Commission) in 2004 to look into Financial Inclusion and the recommendations of the commission were incorporated into the Mid-term review of the policy (2005-06). Financial inclusion is "the process of ensuring access to financial services and timely and adequate credit where needed by vulnerable groups such as weaker sections and low income groups at an affordable cost." - C Rangarajan. Steps taken by industry for financial inclusion in India includes:
Nationalization of Banks
Introduction of Lead Bank Scheme
Introduction of Priority Sector Norms
Introduction of Service Area Concept
Adoption of Villages by Bank Branches
Formation of Regional Rural Banks
Strengthening of Cooperatives
##Topic:Misc Economic Issues##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements: The Functions of commercial banks in India include . 1. Purchase and sale of shares and securities on behalf of customers. 2. Acting as executors and trustees of wills. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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c
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Need of banks, Function, Commercial Bank
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: The Functions of commercial banks in India include . 1. Purchase and sale of shares and securities on behalf of customers. 2. Acting as executors and trustees of wills. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:##Topic:Need of banks, Function, Commercial Bank##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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In India, the tax proceeds of which one of the following as a percentage of gross tax revenue has significantly declined in the last five years ?
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Service Tax
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Personal income tax
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Excise duty
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Service Tax
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Service tax, personal income tax and corporation tax have been reduced in the recent past to boost aggregate demand, so as to protect the economy from global recession. Excise duty rates have been reduced in the recent past to boost aggregate demand, so as to protect the economy from global recession.
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c
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Fiscal Policy: Public Finance - Role and Importance, Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development, Public Revenue - Sources of Revenue, Taxes: Classification, Direct and Indirect, Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes, Object
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In India, the tax proceeds of which one of the following as a percentage of gross tax revenue has significantly declined in the last five years ?##Option_A: Service Tax###Option_B: Personal income tax##Option_C: Excise duty##Option_D: Service Tax##Answer:c##Explaination:Service tax, personal income tax and corporation tax have been reduced in the recent past to boost aggregate demand, so as to protect the economy from global recession. Excise duty rates have been reduced in the recent past to boost aggregate demand, so as to protect the economy from global recession.##Topic:Fiscal Policy: Public Finance - Role and Importance, Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development, Public Revenue - Sources of Revenue, Taxes: Classification, Direct and Indirect, Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes, Object##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements: 1. The Union Government fixes the Statutory Minimum Price of sugarcane for each sugar season. 2. Sugar and sugarcane are Essential Commodities Act. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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The central government announces a price called the Statutory Minimum Price (SMP) for sugarcane, which is liked to several factors such as cost of growing cane, alternative crops, fair price of sugar and the yield of cane (sugar content). States also announce a price called the State Advisory Price (SAP), which is usually higher than the SMP. The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 was enacted to ensure easy availability of essential commodities to the consumers and to protect them from exploitation by unscrupulous traders. Sugar and sugarcane are essential commodities under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Under the system of partial control on sugar, a part of the sugar produced by sugar mills is requisitioned as levy sugar and the balance is allowed to be sold as non-levy (free sale) sugar in the open market. While price of non-levy sugar is determined by the market forces, the price of levy sugar is determined by the Central Government under the provisions of sub-section (3C) of section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
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c
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Agriculture: Recent trends in Agriculture Sector, Agricultural Marketing and Reforms, Agricultural Research, Sustainable Agriculture
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. The Union Government fixes the Statutory Minimum Price of sugarcane for each sugar season. 2. Sugar and sugarcane are Essential Commodities Act. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only ##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:
The central government announces a price called the Statutory Minimum Price (SMP) for sugarcane, which is liked to several factors such as cost of growing cane, alternative crops, fair price of sugar and the yield of cane (sugar content). States also announce a price called the State Advisory Price (SAP), which is usually higher than the SMP. The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 was enacted to ensure easy availability of essential commodities to the consumers and to protect them from exploitation by unscrupulous traders. Sugar and sugarcane are essential commodities under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Under the system of partial control on sugar, a part of the sugar produced by sugar mills is requisitioned as levy sugar and the balance is allowed to be sold as non-levy (free sale) sugar in the open market. While price of non-levy sugar is determined by the market forces, the price of levy sugar is determined by the Central Government under the provisions of sub-section (3C) of section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
##Topic:Agriculture: Recent trends in Agriculture Sector, Agricultural Marketing and Reforms, Agricultural Research, Sustainable Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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With reference to Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has increased by four times in the last 10 years. 2. The percentage share of Public Sector in GDP has declined in the last 10 years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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GDP in 2000-01 was Rs. 19.2 lakh crore which increased to Rs. 58 lakh crore in 2009-10. With 6.7% growth rate in 2009-10, it is nearly three times the GDP in 2000-01. With the rapid growth of the private sector after 1991, the share of public sector in GDP has gone down.
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b
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GDP, GNP, Market Price and Factor Cost, NNP, NDP, transfer payments, National income at FC, Personal Income, disposable income, factors affecting national income, net foreign facto income
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has increased by four times in the last 10 years. 2. The percentage share of Public Sector in GDP has declined in the last 10 years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:
GDP in 2000-01 was Rs. 19.2 lakh crore which increased to Rs. 58 lakh crore in 2009-10. With 6.7% growth rate in 2009-10, it is nearly three times the GDP in 2000-01. With the rapid growth of the private sector after 1991, the share of public sector in GDP has gone down.
##Topic:GDP, GNP, Market Price and Factor Cost, NNP, NDP, transfer payments, National income at FC, Personal Income, disposable income, factors affecting national income, net foreign facto income##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Which bacterial strain, developed from natural isolates by genetic manipulations, can be used for treating oil spills ?
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Agrobacterium
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Clostridium
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Nitrosomonas
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Agrobacterium
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common bacterium which can cause disease in animals, including humans. It is found in soil, water, skin flora, and most man-made environments throughout the world. It thrives not only in normal atmospheres, but also in hypoxic atmospheres, and has thus colonized many natural and artificial environments. It uses a wide range of organic material for food; in animals, the versatility enables the organism to infect damaged tissues or people with reduced immunity. The symptoms of such infections are generalized inflammation and sepsis. If such colonizations occur in critical body organs, such as the lungs, the urinary tract, and kidneys, the results can be fatal. Because it thrives on most surfaces, this bacterium is also found on and in medical equipment, including catheters, causing cross-infections in hospitals and clinics. It is hydrocarbons and has been uses to break down tarballs and oil from oil spills.
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d
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Environmental Problems
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which bacterial strain, developed from natural isolates by genetic manipulations, can be used for treating oil spills ?##Option_A: Agrobacterium###Option_B: Clostridium##Option_C: Nitrosomonas##Option_D: Agrobacterium##Answer:d##Explaination:
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common bacterium which can cause disease in animals, including humans. It is found in soil, water, skin flora, and most man-made environments throughout the world. It thrives not only in normal atmospheres, but also in hypoxic atmospheres, and has thus colonized many natural and artificial environments. It uses a wide range of organic material for food; in animals, the versatility enables the organism to infect damaged tissues or people with reduced immunity. The symptoms of such infections are generalized inflammation and sepsis. If such colonizations occur in critical body organs, such as the lungs, the urinary tract, and kidneys, the results can be fatal. Because it thrives on most surfaces, this bacterium is also found on and in medical equipment, including catheters, causing cross-infections in hospitals and clinics. It is hydrocarbons and has been uses to break down tarballs and oil from oil spills.
##Topic:Environmental Problems##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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From the point of view of evolution of living organisms, which one of the following is the correct sequence of evolution ?
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Otter – Tortoise – Shark
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Shark – Tortoise – Otter
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Tortoise – Shark – Otter
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Otter – Tortoise – Shark
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Sharks are a type of fish with a full cartilaginous skeleton and a highly streamlined body. The earliest known sharks date from more than 420 million years ago, before the time of the dinosaurs. The first proto - turtles are believed to have existed in the early Triassic Period of the Mesozoic eta, about 220 million years ago. No one knows exactly how sea otters evolved, but it is believed that they arose from primitive, fish-eating otter mammals about 5 to 7 million years ago during the late Miocene and early Pliocene periods.
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b
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GS_Basic_Sciences_Unclassified
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:From the point of view of evolution of living organisms, which one of the following is the correct sequence of evolution ?##Option_A: Otter – Tortoise – Shark ###Option_B: Shark – Tortoise – Otter##Option_C: Tortoise – Shark – Otter##Option_D: Otter – Tortoise – Shark ##Answer:b##Explaination:Sharks are a type of fish with a full cartilaginous skeleton and a highly streamlined body. The earliest known sharks date from more than 420 million years ago, before the time of the dinosaurs. The first proto - turtles are believed to have existed in the early Triassic Period of the Mesozoic eta, about 220 million years ago. No one knows exactly how sea otters evolved, but it is believed that they arose from primitive, fish-eating otter mammals about 5 to 7 million years ago during the late Miocene and early Pliocene periods.##Topic:GS_Basic_Sciences_Unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:b
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Excessive release of the pollutant carbon monoxide (CO) into the air may produce a condition in which oxygen supply in the human body decreases. What causes this condition ?
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When inhaled into the human body, CO is converted into CO2
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The inhaled CO has much higher affinity for haemoglobin as compared to oxygen
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The inhaled CO destroys the chemical structure of haemoglobin
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When inhaled into the human body, CO is converted into CO2
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Carbon monoxide, like oxygen, has an affinity for iron-containing molecules, but it is about 210 times more effective in binding to iron-containing haemoglobin than oxygen is. Since air contains 21% oxygen this means that only 0.1% carbon monoxide in the air will eventually lead to 50% of the haemoglobin being combined to form carboxyhaemoglobin. Once carboxyhaemoglobin is formed, and after exposure ceases, it takes 4-5 hours for its level in the blood to fall, exponentially, by 50%. The ill effect of the gas can therefore be cumulative, and a person can be poisoned by intermittent exposure during the day.
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b
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GS_Basic_Sciences_Unclassified
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Excessive release of the pollutant carbon monoxide (CO) into the air may produce a condition in which oxygen supply in the human body decreases. What causes this condition ?##Option_A: When inhaled into the human body, CO is converted into CO2 ###Option_B: The inhaled CO has much higher affinity for haemoglobin as compared to oxygen##Option_C: The inhaled CO destroys the chemical structure of haemoglobin ##Option_D: When inhaled into the human body, CO is converted into CO2 ##Answer:b##Explaination:Carbon monoxide, like oxygen, has an affinity for iron-containing molecules, but it is about 210 times more effective in binding to iron-containing haemoglobin than oxygen is. Since air contains 21% oxygen this means that only 0.1% carbon monoxide in the air will eventually lead to 50% of the haemoglobin being combined to form carboxyhaemoglobin. Once carboxyhaemoglobin is formed, and after exposure ceases, it takes 4-5 hours for its level in the blood to fall, exponentially, by 50%. The ill effect of the gas can therefore be cumulative, and a person can be poisoned by intermittent exposure during the day.##Topic:GS_Basic_Sciences_Unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:b
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What was the immediate reason for Ahmad Shah Abdali to invade India and fight the Third Battle of Panipat ?
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He wanted to avenge the expulsion by Marathas of his viceroy Timur Shah from Lahore
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The frustrated governor of Jullundhar Adina Beg Khan invited him to invade Punjab
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He wanted to punish Mughal administration for non-payment of the revenues of the Chahar Mahal (Gujarat, Aurangabad, Sialkot and Pasrur)
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He wanted to avenge the expulsion by Marathas of his viceroy Timur Shah from Lahore
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The decline of the Mughal Empire had led to territorial gains for the Maratha Confederacy. The Marathas had gained control of a considerable part of India in the intervening period (1907-1957). In 1758, they occupied Delhi, captured Lahore and drove out Timur Shah Durrani, the son and viceroy of the Afghan ruler, Ahmad Shah Abdali. So, to revenge the expulsion of his son, Ahmad Shah Abdali invaded India and fight the Third battle of Panipat on January 14, 1961.
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a
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Others
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What was the immediate reason for Ahmad Shah Abdali to invade India and fight the Third Battle of Panipat ?##Option_A: He wanted to avenge the expulsion by Marathas of his viceroy Timur Shah from Lahore###Option_B: The frustrated governor of Jullundhar Adina Beg Khan invited him to invade Punjab##Option_C: He wanted to punish Mughal administration for non-payment of the revenues of the Chahar Mahal (Gujarat, Aurangabad, Sialkot and Pasrur)##Option_D: He wanted to avenge the expulsion by Marathas of his viceroy Timur Shah from Lahore##Answer:a##Explaination:The decline of the Mughal Empire had led to territorial gains for the Maratha Confederacy. The Marathas had gained control of a considerable part of India in the intervening period (1907-1957). In 1758, they occupied Delhi, captured Lahore and drove out Timur Shah Durrani, the son and viceroy of the Afghan ruler, Ahmad Shah Abdali. So, to revenge the expulsion of his son, Ahmad Shah Abdali invaded India and fight the Third battle of Panipat on January 14, 1961.##Topic:Others##Subject:Geography##Answer:a
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With reference to Simon Commission’s recommendations, which one of the following statements is correct ?
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It recommended the replacement of diarchy with responsible government in the provinces
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It proposed the setting up of inter-provincial council under the Home Department
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It suggested the abolition of bicameral legislature at the Centre
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It recommended the replacement of diarchy with responsible government in the provinces
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The Government of India Act 1919 had introduced the system of diarchy to govern the provinces of British India. However, the Indian public clamoured for revision of the difficult diarchy form of government, and the Government of India Act 1919 itself stated that a commission would be appointed after 10 years to investigate the progress of the governance scheme and suggest new steps for reform. The Indian Statutory Commission was a group of seven British Members of Parliament they had been dispatched to India in 1927 to study constitutional reform in that colony. It was commonly referred to as the Simon Commission after its chairman, Sir John Simon. Simon Commission recommended the replacement of diarchy with responsible government in the provinces, which was done in 1935.
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a
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Anti-Simon Commission Agitation (1928-29)
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Simon Commission’s recommendations, which one of the following statements is correct ?##Option_A: It recommended the replacement of diarchy with responsible government in the provinces###Option_B: It proposed the setting up of inter-provincial council under the Home Department ##Option_C: It suggested the abolition of bicameral legislature at the Centre##Option_D: It recommended the replacement of diarchy with responsible government in the provinces##Answer:a##Explaination:The Government of India Act 1919 had introduced the system of diarchy to govern the provinces of British India. However, the Indian public clamoured for revision of the difficult diarchy form of government, and the Government of India Act 1919 itself stated that a commission would be appointed after 10 years to investigate the progress of the governance scheme and suggest new steps for reform. The Indian Statutory Commission was a group of seven British Members of Parliament they had been dispatched to India in 1927 to study constitutional reform in that colony. It was commonly referred to as the Simon Commission after its chairman, Sir John Simon. Simon Commission recommended the replacement of diarchy with responsible government in the provinces, which was done in 1935.##Topic:Anti-Simon Commission Agitation (1928-29)##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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Four resolutions were passed at the famous Calcutta session of Indian National Congress in 1906. The question of either retention OR of rejection of these four resolutions became the cause of a split in Congress at the next Congress session held in Surat in 1907. Which one of the following was not one of those resolutions ?
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Annulment of partition of Bengal
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Boycott
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National education
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Annulment of partition of Bengal
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22nd Session CALCUTTA 1906: Dadabhai Naoroji was the only revered, universally acceptable figure who could preside over the session and prevent a split. In his presidential address he hit out at the British Government, 'We do not ask for favours, we want only justice. We want self-government or Swaraj like that of U.K. or Dominions'. A huge pavilion with a capacity of 20,000 was erected. The session began with the singing of Vande Mataram. The resolutions adopted demanded reversal of Partition of Bengal; upheld the Boycott movement in Bengal; supported the Swadeshi movement; protested the existing Education Policy of the Government; exhorting the people to take up national education and demanded Self-Government.
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a
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The Surat Split
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Four resolutions were passed at the famous Calcutta session of Indian National Congress in 1906. The question of either retention OR of rejection of these four resolutions became the cause of a split in Congress at the next Congress session held in Surat in 1907. Which one of the following was not one of those resolutions ?##Option_A: Annulment of partition of Bengal###Option_B: Boycott##Option_C: National education##Option_D: Annulment of partition of Bengal##Answer:a##Explaination:
22nd Session CALCUTTA 1906: Dadabhai Naoroji was the only revered, universally acceptable figure who could preside over the session and prevent a split. In his presidential address he hit out at the British Government, 'We do not ask for favours, we want only justice. We want self-government or Swaraj like that of U.K. or Dominions'. A huge pavilion with a capacity of 20,000 was erected. The session began with the singing of Vande Mataram. The resolutions adopted demanded reversal of Partition of Bengal; upheld the Boycott movement in Bengal; supported the Swadeshi movement; protested the existing Education Policy of the Government; exhorting the people to take up national education and demanded Self-Government.
##Topic:The Surat Split##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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After Quit India Movement, C. Rajagopalachari issued a pamphlet entitled “The Way Out”. Which one of the following was a proposal in this pamphlet ?
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The establishment of a “War Advisory Council” composed of representatives of British India and the Indian States
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reconstitution of the Central Executive Council in such a way that that all its members, except the Governor General and the Commander – in – Chief should be Indian leaders
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Fresh elections to the Central and Provincial Legislatures to be held at the end of 1945 and the Constitutional making body to be convened as soon as possible
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The establishment of a “War Advisory Council” composed of representatives of British India and the Indian States
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The CR formula entailed: I. The League was to endorse the Indian demand for independence and to co-operate with the Congress in formation of Provisional Interim Government for a transitional period. II. At the end of the War, a commission would be appointed to demarcate the districts having a Muslim population in absolute majority and in those areas plebiscite to be conducted on all inhabitants (including the non-Muslims) on basis of adult suffrage. III. All parties would be allowed to express their stance on the partition and their views before the plebiscite. IV. In the event of separation, a mutual agreement would be entered into for safeguarding essential matters such as defence, communication and commerce and for other essential services. V. The transfer of population, if any would be absolutely on a voluntary basis. VI. The terms of the binding will be applicable only in case of full transfer of power by Britain to Government of India.
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d
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Partition Other Dimensions
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:After Quit India Movement, C. Rajagopalachari issued a pamphlet entitled “The Way Out”. Which one of the following was a proposal in this pamphlet ?##Option_A: The establishment of a “War Advisory Council” composed of representatives of British India and the Indian States ###Option_B: reconstitution of the Central Executive Council in such a way that that all its members, except the Governor General and the Commander – in – Chief should be Indian leaders ##Option_C: Fresh elections to the Central and Provincial Legislatures to be held at the end of 1945 and the Constitutional making body to be convened as soon as possible##Option_D: The establishment of a “War Advisory Council” composed of representatives of British India and the Indian States ##Answer:d##Explaination:
The CR formula entailed: I. The League was to endorse the Indian demand for independence and to co-operate with the Congress in formation of Provisional Interim Government for a transitional period. II. At the end of the War, a commission would be appointed to demarcate the districts having a Muslim population in absolute majority and in those areas plebiscite to be conducted on all inhabitants (including the non-Muslims) on basis of adult suffrage. III. All parties would be allowed to express their stance on the partition and their views before the plebiscite. IV. In the event of separation, a mutual agreement would be entered into for safeguarding essential matters such as defence, communication and commerce and for other essential services. V. The transfer of population, if any would be absolutely on a voluntary basis. VI. The terms of the binding will be applicable only in case of full transfer of power by Britain to Government of India.
##Topic:Partition Other Dimensions##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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Who among the following Governor Generals created the Covenanted Civil Service of India which later came to be known as the Indian Civil Service ?
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Warren Hastings
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Wellesley
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Cornwallis
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Warren Hastings
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The effort of Lord Warren Hastings and Lord Cornwallis led to the rise of civil service. Hastings laid the foundations of civil service and Cornwallis reformed, modernized and rationalized it. Hence, Cornwallis came to the known as the 'Father of Civil Service' in India. He introduced the 'Covenanted Civil Services' (higher Civil Services) which were different from the 'Uncovenanted Civil Services' (lower civil services). The former was created by a law of the company, while the latter was created otherwise. However, he reserved all the covenanted services for the Europeans (i.e., English personnel) and thus excluded Indians from superior posts.
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c
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Works of British Governor Generals
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Who among the following Governor Generals created the Covenanted Civil Service of India which later came to be known as the Indian Civil Service ?##Option_A: Warren Hastings###Option_B: Wellesley##Option_C: Cornwallis##Option_D: Warren Hastings##Answer:c##Explaination:The effort of Lord Warren Hastings and Lord Cornwallis led to the rise of civil service. Hastings laid the foundations of civil service and Cornwallis reformed, modernized and rationalized it. Hence, Cornwallis came to the known as the 'Father of Civil Service' in India. He introduced the 'Covenanted Civil Services' (higher Civil Services) which were different from the 'Uncovenanted Civil Services' (lower civil services). The former was created by a law of the company, while the latter was created otherwise. However, he reserved all the covenanted services for the Europeans (i.e., English personnel) and thus excluded Indians from superior posts.##Topic:Works of British Governor Generals##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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What was the immediate cause for the launch of the Swadeshi movement ?
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The partition of Bengal done by Lord Curzon
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A sentence of 18 months rigorous imprisonment imposed on Lokmanya Tilak
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The arrest and deportation of Lala Lajpat Rai and Ajit Singh; and passing of the Punjab Colonization Bill
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The partition of Bengal done by Lord Curzon
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Partition of Bengal (1905) - The partition, officially announced on July 4, 1905, came into effect on October 16, 1905. On the same day the people of Bengal reacted in an unprecedented way by observing it as a day of mourning and organizing protest meetings. At a meeting held at the so-called 'Federal Hall', a resolution was adopted to launch the Swadeshi Movement and adopt the slogan of 'Bande Matram'.
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a
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Partition of Bengal and the Swadeshi Movement
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What was the immediate cause for the launch of the Swadeshi movement ?##Option_A: The partition of Bengal done by Lord Curzon ###Option_B: A sentence of 18 months rigorous imprisonment imposed on Lokmanya Tilak##Option_C: The arrest and deportation of Lala Lajpat Rai and Ajit Singh; and passing of the Punjab Colonization Bill ##Option_D: The partition of Bengal done by Lord Curzon ##Answer:a##Explaination:Partition of Bengal (1905) - The partition, officially announced on July 4, 1905, came into effect on October 16, 1905. On the same day the people of Bengal reacted in an unprecedented way by observing it as a day of mourning and organizing protest meetings. At a meeting held at the so-called 'Federal Hall', a resolution was adopted to launch the Swadeshi Movement and adopt the slogan of 'Bande Matram'.##Topic:Partition of Bengal and the Swadeshi Movement##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements: 1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad persuaded Mahatma Gandhi to come to Champaran to investigate the problem of peasants. 2. Acharya J.B. Kriplani was one of Mahatma Gandhi’s colleagues in his Champaran investigation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Champaran Satyagraha: Raj Kumar Shukla on ordinary raiyat and indigo cultivator of Champaran, invited Gandhiji from Lucknow. Mobilization of peasantry was done by Raj Kumar Shukla, Sant Raut, Khendar Rai, local mahajans and traders, village mokhtara and village school teachers such as Pir Mohammad, Harbans Sahai, open inquiry was done in July 1917 and Gandhiji appointed 15 volunteers to start village construction work. In this movement Rajendra Prasad, A. N. Singh, J.B. Kriplani also supported him in Champaran. It led to abolition of Tinkathia System where peasants had to grow Indigo on 3/20 part of their land.
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b
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The Beginning of the Gandhian Era
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad persuaded Mahatma Gandhi to come to Champaran to investigate the problem of peasants. 2. Acharya J.B. Kriplani was one of Mahatma Gandhi’s colleagues in his Champaran investigation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:
Champaran Satyagraha: Raj Kumar Shukla on ordinary raiyat and indigo cultivator of Champaran, invited Gandhiji from Lucknow. Mobilization of peasantry was done by Raj Kumar Shukla, Sant Raut, Khendar Rai, local mahajans and traders, village mokhtara and village school teachers such as Pir Mohammad, Harbans Sahai, open inquiry was done in July 1917 and Gandhiji appointed 15 volunteers to start village construction work. In this movement Rajendra Prasad, A. N. Singh, J.B. Kriplani also supported him in Champaran. It led to abolition of Tinkathia System where peasants had to grow Indigo on 3/20 part of their land.
##Topic:The Beginning of the Gandhian Era##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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By a regulation in 1793, the District Collector was deprived of his judicial powers and made the collecting agent only. What was the reason for such regulation?
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Lord Cornwallis felt that the District Collector’s efficiency of revenue collection would enormously increase without the burden of other work
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Lord Cornwallis felt that Judicial power should compulsorily be in the hands of Europeans while Indians can be given the job of revenue collection in the districts
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Lord Cornwallis was alarmed at the extent of power concentrated in the District Collector and felt that such absolute power was undesirable in one person
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Lord Cornwallis felt that the District Collector’s efficiency of revenue collection would enormously increase without the burden of other work
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The office of collector had undergone considerable structural and functional changes during the period of British rule. Besides revenue collection, the district collector exercised civil, judicial and military powers in district until 1792, when the judicial and magisterial were separated from him and transferred to the district judge.
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c
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Regulating Acts and Charter Acts
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:By a regulation in 1793, the District Collector was deprived of his judicial powers and made the collecting agent only. What was the reason for such regulation?##Option_A: Lord Cornwallis felt that the District Collector’s efficiency of revenue collection would enormously increase without the burden of other work###Option_B: Lord Cornwallis felt that Judicial power should compulsorily be in the hands of Europeans while Indians can be given the job of revenue collection in the districts ##Option_C: Lord Cornwallis was alarmed at the extent of power concentrated in the District Collector and felt that such absolute power was undesirable in one person ##Option_D: Lord Cornwallis felt that the District Collector’s efficiency of revenue collection would enormously increase without the burden of other work##Answer:c##Explaination:The office of collector had undergone considerable structural and functional changes during the period of British rule. Besides revenue collection, the district collector exercised civil, judicial and military powers in district until 1792, when the judicial and magisterial were separated from him and transferred to the district judge.##Topic:Regulating Acts and Charter Acts##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements: 1. The “Bombay Manifesto” signed in 1936 openly opposed the preaching of socialist ideals. 2. It evoked support from a large section of business community from all across India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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When the Congress President announced his intention of paying a visit to Bombay in 1936, A. D. Shroff took the step of proposing to issue a manifesto openly criticizing Nehru's socialist ideas. In a letter to Mody, he said that a joint statement should be issued by representative Bombay businessmen opposing Nehru's policy and ideas. Then on May 20, appeared a Manifesto signed by twenty-one Bombay businessmen. Basically the manifesto was an attempt on the part of Bombay Businessmen at broadening the anti-socialist front as much as possible.
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a
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The Left Movement
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. The “Bombay Manifesto” signed in 1936 openly opposed the preaching of socialist ideals. 2. It evoked support from a large section of business community from all across India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:
When the Congress President announced his intention of paying a visit to Bombay in 1936, A. D. Shroff took the step of proposing to issue a manifesto openly criticizing Nehru's socialist ideas. In a letter to Mody, he said that a joint statement should be issued by representative Bombay businessmen opposing Nehru's policy and ideas. Then on May 20, appeared a Manifesto signed by twenty-one Bombay businessmen. Basically the manifesto was an attempt on the part of Bombay Businessmen at broadening the anti-socialist front as much as possible.
##Topic:The Left Movement##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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For the Karachi session of Indian National Congress in 1931 presided over by Sardar Patel, who drafted the Resolution on Fundamental Rights and Economic Programme ?
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Mahatma Gandhi
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Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
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Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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Mahatma Gandhi
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Two years after the Bombay resolution of May 1929, a resolution of Fundamental Rights and Economic Programme was adopted by the Karachi session of the Congress. Nehru recalls in the 'Autobiography': "During my early morning talks in Delhi with Gandhiji in February and March 1931, I had referred to this matter, and he had welcomed the idea of having a resolution on economic matters. He asked me to bring the matter up at Karachi, and to draft a resolution and show it to him there. I did so at Karachi, and he made various changes and suggestions…"
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b
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Miscellaneous: Reforms / Acts / Committee, Congress Sessions, Governor –General Viceroys
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:For the Karachi session of Indian National Congress in 1931 presided over by Sardar Patel, who drafted the Resolution on Fundamental Rights and Economic Programme ?##Option_A: Mahatma Gandhi ###Option_B: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru##Option_C: Dr. Rajendra Prasad ##Option_D: Mahatma Gandhi ##Answer:b##Explaination:Two years after the Bombay resolution of May 1929, a resolution of Fundamental Rights and Economic Programme was adopted by the Karachi session of the Congress. Nehru recalls in the 'Autobiography': "During my early morning talks in Delhi with Gandhiji in February and March 1931, I had referred to this matter, and he had welcomed the idea of having a resolution on economic matters. He asked me to bring the matter up at Karachi, and to draft a resolution and show it to him there. I did so at Karachi, and he made various changes and suggestions…"##Topic:Miscellaneous: Reforms / Acts / Committee, Congress Sessions, Governor –General Viceroys##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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Who among the following were official Congress negotiations with Cripps Mission ?
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Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel
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Acharya J. B. Kripalani and C. Rajagopalachari
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Pandit Nehru and Maulana Azad
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Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel
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Cripps Mission was organized in late March 1942. British government launched the mission to secure Indian cooperation and support for their efforts n World War II (1939-1945). The mission was headed by Sir Stafford Cripps. The Congress was divided upon its response to India’s entry into World War II. Angry over the decision made by the Viceroy of India, some Congress favored launching a popular revolt against the British despite the gravity of the war in Europe, which threatened Britain's own freedom. Others, such as Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, advocated offering an olive branch to the British – supporting them in this crucial time in hope that the gesture would be reciprocated with independence after the war. India's and Congress' major leader, Mohandas Gandhi, was opposed to Indian involvement in the war as he would not morally endorse a war – he also suspected British intentions, believing that the British were not sincere about Indian aspirations for freedom. But Rajagopalachari, along with support from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Maulana Azad and Jawaharlal Nehru held talks with Cripps and offered full support in return for immediate self-government, and eventual independence.
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c
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The Cripps Proposal, 1942
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Who among the following were official Congress negotiations with Cripps Mission ?##Option_A: Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel###Option_B: Acharya J. B. Kripalani and C. Rajagopalachari##Option_C: Pandit Nehru and Maulana Azad##Option_D: Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel##Answer:c##Explaination:Cripps Mission was organized in late March 1942. British government launched the mission to secure Indian cooperation and support for their efforts n World War II (1939-1945). The mission was headed by Sir Stafford Cripps. The Congress was divided upon its response to India’s entry into World War II. Angry over the decision made by the Viceroy of India, some Congress favored launching a popular revolt against the British despite the gravity of the war in Europe, which threatened Britain's own freedom. Others, such as Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, advocated offering an olive branch to the British – supporting them in this crucial time in hope that the gesture would be reciprocated with independence after the war. India's and Congress' major leader, Mohandas Gandhi, was opposed to Indian involvement in the war as he would not morally endorse a war – he also suspected British intentions, believing that the British were not sincere about Indian aspirations for freedom. But Rajagopalachari, along with support from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Maulana Azad and Jawaharlal Nehru held talks with Cripps and offered full support in return for immediate self-government, and eventual independence.##Topic:The Cripps Proposal, 1942##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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With reference to Pondicherry (now Puducherry), consider the following statements: 1. The first European power to occupy Pondicherry were the Portuguese. 2. The second European power to occupy Pondicherry were the French. 3. The English never occupied Pondicherry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 only
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In 1497 the Portuguese discovered the route to India and began to expand their influence by occupying coastal areas and building harbor towns, which soon extended more than 12.000 miles of coast line. The Portuguese established a factory in Pondicherry at the beginning of the sixteenth century, but were compelled to leave a century later by the ruler of Gingee, who found them unfriendly. After that the Danes shortly set up an establishment, and likewise the Dutch. The latter set up trading posts in Porto Novo and Cuddalore. The French, who had trading centres in the North, Mahe and Madras were invited to open a trading centre in Pondicherry by the new ruler of Gingee to compete with the Dutch. Able Governors like Lenoir (1726-1735) and Dumas (1735-1741) and an ambitious Governor Dupleix (1742-1754) expanded the puducherry area and made it a large and rich town. But ambition clashed with the English interests in India and the local kingdoms and a period of skirmishes and political intrigues began. Under the command of Bussy, Dupleix's army successfully controlled the area between Hyderabad and Cape Comorin. But then Robert Clive arrived in India, a dare-devil officer who dashed the hopes of Dupleix to create a French Colonial India.
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a
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Struggle among European powers in India
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Pondicherry (now Puducherry), consider the following statements: 1. The first European power to occupy Pondicherry were the Portuguese. 2. The second European power to occupy Pondicherry were the French. 3. The English never occupied Pondicherry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:In 1497 the Portuguese discovered the route to India and began to expand their influence by occupying coastal areas and building harbor towns, which soon extended more than 12.000 miles of coast line. The Portuguese established a factory in Pondicherry at the beginning of the sixteenth century, but were compelled to leave a century later by the ruler of Gingee, who found them unfriendly. After that the Danes shortly set up an establishment, and likewise the Dutch. The latter set up trading posts in Porto Novo and Cuddalore. The French, who had trading centres in the North, Mahe and Madras were invited to open a trading centre in Pondicherry by the new ruler of Gingee to compete with the Dutch. Able Governors like Lenoir (1726-1735) and Dumas (1735-1741) and an ambitious Governor Dupleix (1742-1754) expanded the puducherry area and made it a large and rich town. But ambition clashed with the English interests in India and the local kingdoms and a period of skirmishes and political intrigues began. Under the command of Bussy, Dupleix's army successfully controlled the area between Hyderabad and Cape Comorin. But then Robert Clive arrived in India, a dare-devil officer who dashed the hopes of Dupleix to create a French Colonial India.##Topic:Struggle among European powers in India##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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Genetically modified “golden rice” has been engineered to meet human nutritional requirements. Which one of the following statements best qualifies golden rice?
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The grains have been fortified with genes to provide three times higher grain yield per acre than other high yielding varieties
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Its grains contain pro-vitamin A which upon ingestion is converted to vitamin A in the human body
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Its modified genes cause the synthesis of all the nine essential amino acids
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The grains have been fortified with genes to provide three times higher grain yield per acre than other high yielding varieties
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Golden rice is a variety of Oryza sativa rice produced through genetic engineering to biosynthesize beta-carotene, a precursor of pro-vitamin A in the edible parts of rice. Golden rice was developed as a fortified food to be used in areas where there is a shortage of dietary vitamin A. Because many children in countries where there is a dietary deficiency in vitamin A rely on rice as a staple food, the genetic modification to make rice produce provitamin A (beta-carotene) is seen as a simple and less expensive alternative to vitamin supplements or an increase in the consumption of green vegetables or animal products. It can be considered as the genetically engineered equivalent of fluoridated water or iodized salt. Initial analyses of the potential nutritional benefits of golden rice suggested consumption of golden rice would not eliminate the problems of blindness and increased mortality, but should be seen as a complement to other methods of vitamin A supplementation. Since then, improved straits of golden rice have been developed containing sufficient provitamin A to provide the entire dietary requirement of this nutrient to people who eat about 75g of golden rice per day.
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b
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GS_Science and Technology Unclassified
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Genetically modified “golden rice” has been engineered to meet human nutritional requirements. Which one of the following statements best qualifies golden rice?##Option_A: The grains have been fortified with genes to provide three times higher grain yield per acre than other high yielding varieties###Option_B: Its grains contain pro-vitamin A which upon ingestion is converted to vitamin A in the human body##Option_C: Its modified genes cause the synthesis of all the nine essential amino acids##Option_D: The grains have been fortified with genes to provide three times higher grain yield per acre than other high yielding varieties##Answer:b##Explaination:
Golden rice is a variety of Oryza sativa rice produced through genetic engineering to biosynthesize beta-carotene, a precursor of pro-vitamin A in the edible parts of rice. Golden rice was developed as a fortified food to be used in areas where there is a shortage of dietary vitamin A. Because many children in countries where there is a dietary deficiency in vitamin A rely on rice as a staple food, the genetic modification to make rice produce provitamin A (beta-carotene) is seen as a simple and less expensive alternative to vitamin supplements or an increase in the consumption of green vegetables or animal products. It can be considered as the genetically engineered equivalent of fluoridated water or iodized salt. Initial analyses of the potential nutritional benefits of golden rice suggested consumption of golden rice would not eliminate the problems of blindness and increased mortality, but should be seen as a complement to other methods of vitamin A supplementation. Since then, improved straits of golden rice have been developed containing sufficient provitamin A to provide the entire dietary requirement of this nutrient to people who eat about 75g of golden rice per day.
##Topic:GS_Science and Technology Unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:b
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Consider the following: 1. Bluetooth device 2. Cordless phone 3. Microwave oven 4. Wi – Fi device Which of the above can operate between 2.4 and 2.5 GHz range of radio frequency band ?
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1 and 2 only
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3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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Bluetooth uses a ratio technology called frequency-hopping spread spectrum, which chops up the data being sent and transmits chunks of it on up to 79 bands (1 MHz each) in the range 2.402 - 2.480 GHz. Cordless phones operate on 3 different frequencies, 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, and 5 GHz. Microwaves are electromagnetic waves with wavelengths, ranging from as long as one meter to as short as one millimeter, or equivalently, with frequencies between 300 MHz (0.3 GHz) and 300 GHz.
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d
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GS_Science and Technology Unclassified
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following: 1. Bluetooth device 2. Cordless phone 3. Microwave oven 4. Wi – Fi device Which of the above can operate between 2.4 and 2.5 GHz range of radio frequency band ?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:
Bluetooth uses a ratio technology called frequency-hopping spread spectrum, which chops up the data being sent and transmits chunks of it on up to 79 bands (1 MHz each) in the range 2.402 - 2.480 GHz. Cordless phones operate on 3 different frequencies, 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, and 5 GHz. Microwaves are electromagnetic waves with wavelengths, ranging from as long as one meter to as short as one millimeter, or equivalently, with frequencies between 300 MHz (0.3 GHz) and 300 GHz.
##Topic:GS_Science and Technology Unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles produce one of the following as “exhaust”
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NH3
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CH4
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H2O
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NH3
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Both fuel cells and combustion engines combine hydrogen with oxygen to create water or H2O. Water vapor is the only exhaust from hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles have the potential to dramatically decrease pollution, since hydrogen fuel cell vehicles exhausts is essentially water vapor. Unlike fossil fuels, burning hydrogen doesn't release carbon dioxide and could thus help reduce CO2 emissions.
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c
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GS_Science and Technology Unclassified
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles produce one of the following as “exhaust”##Option_A: NH3 ###Option_B: CH4##Option_C: H2O ##Option_D: NH3 ##Answer:c##Explaination:Both fuel cells and combustion engines combine hydrogen with oxygen to create water or H2O. Water vapor is the only exhaust from hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles have the potential to dramatically decrease pollution, since hydrogen fuel cell vehicles exhausts is essentially water vapor. Unlike fossil fuels, burning hydrogen doesn't release carbon dioxide and could thus help reduce CO2 emissions.##Topic:GS_Science and Technology Unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:c
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