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Consider the following statements with reference to the structure of the atmosphere: 1. Thickness of the troposphere is greatest at the equator. 2. The air temperature at the tropopause over the equator is less than that at the poles. 3. The temperature within the mesosphere increases with the increase in altitude. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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The column of atmosphere is divided into five different layers depending upon the temperature condition. They are: troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere and exosphere. Statement 1 is correct : The troposphere is the lowermost layer of the atmosphere. Its average height is 13 km and extends roughly to a height of 8 km near the poles and about 18 km at the equator. Thickness of the troposphere is greatest at the equator because heat is transported to great heights by strong convectional currents . This layer contains dust particles and water vapour. All changes in climate and weather take place in this layer. The temperature in this layer decreases at the rate of 1°C for every 165m of height. This is the most important layer for all biological activity. Statement 2 is correct : The zone separating the tropsophere from stratosphere is known as the tropopause. The air temperature at the tropopause is about minus 80 0 degree C over the equator and about minus 45 degree C over the poles . The temperature here is nearly constant, and hence, it is called the tropopause. The stratosphere is found above the tropopause and extends up to a height of 50 km. One important feature of the stratosphere is that it contains the ozone layer. This layer absorbs ultra-violet radiation and shields life on the earth from intense, harmful form of energy. Statement 3 is not correct : The mesosphere lies above the stratosphere, which extends up to a height of 80 km. In this layer, once again, temperature starts decreasing with the increase in altitude and reaches up to minus 100°C at the height of 80 km . The upper limit of mesosphere is known as the mesopause. The thermosphere is the layer in the Earth's atmosphere directly above the mesosphere and below the exosphere. It contains electrically charged particles known as ions, and hence, it is a part of region known as the ionosphere (Ionosphere includes the thermosphere and parts of the mesosphere and exosphere which are ionized by solar radiation). Radio waves transmitted from the earth are reflected back to the earth by this layer. Temperature here starts increasing with height. The uppermost layer of the atmosphere above the thermosphere is known as the exosphere. This is the highest layer but very little is known about it. Whatever contents are there, these are extremely rarefied in this layer, and it gradually merges with the outer space. Although all layers of the atmosphere must be exercising influence on us, geographers are concerned with the first two layers of the atmosphere.
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a
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The Atmosphere Structure, Composition
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with reference to the structure of the atmosphere: 1. Thickness of the troposphere is greatest at the equator. 2. The air temperature at the tropopause over the equator is less than that at the poles. 3. The temperature within the mesosphere increases with the increase in altitude. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 and 2 only###Option_B:3 only##Option_C:1 only##Option_D:1 and 2 only##Answer:a##Explaination:The column of atmosphere is divided into five different layers depending upon the temperature condition. They are: troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere and exosphere. Statement 1 is correct : The troposphere is the lowermost layer of the atmosphere. Its average height is 13 km and extends roughly to a height of 8 km near the poles and about 18 km at the equator. Thickness of the troposphere is greatest at the equator because heat is transported to great heights by strong convectional currents . This layer contains dust particles and water vapour. All changes in climate and weather take place in this layer. The temperature in this layer decreases at the rate of 1°C for every 165m of height. This is the most important layer for all biological activity. Statement 2 is correct : The zone separating the tropsophere from stratosphere is known as the tropopause. The air temperature at the tropopause is about minus 80 0 degree C over the equator and about minus 45 degree C over the poles . The temperature here is nearly constant, and hence, it is called the tropopause. The stratosphere is found above the tropopause and extends up to a height of 50 km. One important feature of the stratosphere is that it contains the ozone layer. This layer absorbs ultra-violet radiation and shields life on the earth from intense, harmful form of energy. Statement 3 is not correct : The mesosphere lies above the stratosphere, which extends up to a height of 80 km. In this layer, once again, temperature starts decreasing with the increase in altitude and reaches up to minus 100°C at the height of 80 km . The upper limit of mesosphere is known as the mesopause. The thermosphere is the layer in the Earth's atmosphere directly above the mesosphere and below the exosphere. It contains electrically charged particles known as ions, and hence, it is a part of region known as the ionosphere (Ionosphere includes the thermosphere and parts of the mesosphere and exosphere which are ionized by solar radiation). Radio waves transmitted from the earth are reflected back to the earth by this layer. Temperature here starts increasing with height. The uppermost layer of the atmosphere above the thermosphere is known as the exosphere. This is the highest layer but very little is known about it. Whatever contents are there, these are extremely rarefied in this layer, and it gradually merges with the outer space. Although all layers of the atmosphere must be exercising influence on us, geographers are concerned with the first two layers of the atmosphere.##Topic:The Atmosphere Structure, Composition##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which of the following pairs are correctly matched-
1. Senguttuvan - Temple of Kannagi
2. Rajaraja Chola - Brihadeshwara Temple
3. Krishna I - Kailashnath temple of Ellora
Choose the correct code:
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1 and 2
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2 and 3
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2 only
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1 and 2
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nan
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d
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Others
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following pairs are correctly matched-
1. Senguttuvan - Temple of Kannagi
2. Rajaraja Chola - Brihadeshwara Temple
3. Krishna I - Kailashnath temple of Ellora
Choose the correct code:##Option_A:1 and 2###Option_B:2 and 3##Option_C:2 only##Option_D:1 and 2##Answer:d##Explaination:nan##Topic:Others##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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India is divided into twenty Agro-Ecological Zones. Which of the following factors are used in Agro-Ecological Zoning? Physiography Climate Length of growing period Soil type Select the correct answer using codes given below.
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1, 2 and 4 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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2 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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India has a variety of landscapes and climate conditions and this is reflected in the development of different soils and types of vegetation.
Based on 50 years of climate data and an up-to-date soil database, the country has been divided into 20 agro-ecological zones (AEZs).
All the listed factors are used for Agro-Ecological zoning.
So option D
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d
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Land Resources and Agriculture
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:India is divided into twenty Agro-Ecological Zones. Which of the following factors are used in Agro-Ecological Zoning? Physiography Climate Length of growing period Soil type Select the correct answer using codes given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 4 only###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 2 and 4 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 4 only##Answer:d##Explaination:
India has a variety of landscapes and climate conditions and this is reflected in the development of different soils and types of vegetation.
Based on 50 years of climate data and an up-to-date soil database, the country has been divided into 20 agro-ecological zones (AEZs).
All the listed factors are used for Agro-Ecological zoning.
So option D
##Topic:Land Resources and Agriculture##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of these powers is/are common to President and Governor? 1) Pardon a death sentence 2) Plea against a sentence given by military 3) Commutation of punishment 4) Remission Select the code for the correct answer:
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1, 2 and 4
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4 only
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2 and 3
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1, 2 and 4
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d
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No_topic
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of these powers is/are common to President and Governor? 1) Pardon a death sentence 2) Plea against a sentence given by military 3) Commutation of punishment 4) Remission Select the code for the correct answer:##Option_A:1, 2 and 4###Option_B:4 only##Option_C:2 and 3##Option_D:1, 2 and 4##Answer:d##Explaination:.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements with regards to the Ordinance making power of President– 1. The President cannot promulgate an ordinance to amend tax laws. 2. The President cannot promulgate an ordinance to amend the constitution.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1 only.
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2 only.
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Both.
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1 only.
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.
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b
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Miscellaneous Polity
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with regards to the Ordinance making power of President– 1. The President cannot promulgate an ordinance to amend tax laws. 2. The President cannot promulgate an ordinance to amend the constitution.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:##Option_A:1 only.###Option_B:2 only.##Option_C:Both.##Option_D:1 only.##Answer:b##Explaination:.##Topic:Miscellaneous Polity##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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With regards to the Atal Pension Yojana, who among the following is/are eligible to register under the scheme? A man aged 43 years, employed in unorganized sector without any social security. Contract worker in public sector organization, who is not registered in any other pension scheme. Organized sector employee who wants to give up National Pension Scheme to enjoy tax exemptions under APY. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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1, 2 and 3
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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Atal Pension Yojana offers no tax benefits. The minimum age of joining APY is 18 years and maximum age is 40 years. It is open to all bank account holders who are not members of any statutory social security scheme.
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d
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Old Persons
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With regards to the Atal Pension Yojana, who among the following is/are eligible to register under the scheme? A man aged 43 years, employed in unorganized sector without any social security. Contract worker in public sector organization, who is not registered in any other pension scheme. Organized sector employee who wants to give up National Pension Scheme to enjoy tax exemptions under APY. Select the correct answer using the code given below:##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3###Option_B: 1 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3##Answer:d##Explaination:Atal Pension Yojana offers no tax benefits. The minimum age of joining APY is 18 years and maximum age is 40 years. It is open to all bank account holders who are not members of any statutory social security scheme.##Topic:Old Persons##Subject:Botany##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements about Indian Councils Act 1909: Women (except Muslims) were given right to vote. The income qualification for Muslim voters was kept lower than that for Hindus. Muslim representation in the Councils was accorded in excess of their population strength. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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Women got the right in the 1919 act.Hence, 1 st statement is incorrect and rest all the statements are correct. Besides separate electorates for the Muslims, representation in excess of the strength of their population was accorded to the Muslims. Also, the income qualification for Muslim voters was kept lower than that for Hindus.
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c
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Montey-Minto Reform
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about Indian Councils Act 1909: Women (except Muslims) were given right to vote. The income qualification for Muslim voters was kept lower than that for Hindus. Muslim representation in the Councils was accorded in excess of their population strength. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Women got the right in the 1919 act.Hence, 1 st statement is incorrect and rest all the statements are correct. Besides separate electorates for the Muslims, representation in excess of the strength of their population was accorded to the Muslims. Also, the income qualification for Muslim voters was kept lower than that for Hindus.##Topic:Montey-Minto Reform##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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With reference to the Indian Seismic and GNSS Network (IGNS), which of the following statements is/are true? It integrates the regional seismic data centres within country through satellite and terrestrial links. It aids the National Tsunami Early Warning System by accurate measurement of earthquake parameters. The ISGN is established by Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS). Select the correct answer using codes given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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All the statements are correct. Establishment of Integrated Seismic and GNSS Network (ISGN) is an initiative of Earth System Sciences Organization (ESSO), Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Under this project, standalone seismic and GPS/GNSS receiver stations (provided by MoES to different National institutions through its various programmes) as well as Regional seismic data Centres of our country are integrated through satellite and terrestrial links with data centres established at Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) Hyderabad, and India Meteorological Department(IMD), New Delhi. INCOIS, as nodal agency, has established the network. The major objective of the project is to get more accurate earthquake parameters for National Tsunami Early Warning System(at INCOIS), mapping of earthquake Hazard and facilitate sharing of data to scientific researchers.
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d
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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:With reference to the Indian Seismic and GNSS Network (IGNS), which of the following statements is/are true? It integrates the regional seismic data centres within country through satellite and terrestrial links. It aids the National Tsunami Early Warning System by accurate measurement of earthquake parameters. The ISGN is established by Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS). Select the correct answer using codes given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:All the statements are correct. Establishment of Integrated Seismic and GNSS Network (ISGN) is an initiative of Earth System Sciences Organization (ESSO), Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Under this project, standalone seismic and GPS/GNSS receiver stations (provided by MoES to different National institutions through its various programmes) as well as Regional seismic data Centres of our country are integrated through satellite and terrestrial links with data centres established at Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) Hyderabad, and India Meteorological Department(IMD), New Delhi. INCOIS, as nodal agency, has established the network. The major objective of the project is to get more accurate earthquake parameters for National Tsunami Early Warning System(at INCOIS), mapping of earthquake Hazard and facilitate sharing of data to scientific researchers.##Topic:New Technologies, Devices and Discoveries##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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Which of the following are the basic movements of Earth?
Galactic Movement
Rotation
Revolution
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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Galactic Movements is the movement of Earth with the Sun and the rest of the solar system in an orbit around the centre of the Milky Way Galaxy. This movement is generally the concern of the astronaumers rather than geographers.
Rotation and Revolution are the movement of the earth about its own axis and around the sun respectively.
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d
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The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following are the basic movements of Earth?
Galactic Movement
Rotation
Revolution
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
##Option_A:
1 only
###Option_B:
1 and 2 only
##Option_C:
2 and 3 only
##Option_D:
1 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:
Galactic Movements is the movement of Earth with the Sun and the rest of the solar system in an orbit around the centre of the Milky Way Galaxy. This movement is generally the concern of the astronaumers rather than geographers.
Rotation and Revolution are the movement of the earth about its own axis and around the sun respectively.
##Topic:The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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With respect to evaporation, consider the following parameters: The relative humidity of the air. The degree of cooling On which of the above, the process of condensation depends?
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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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If we lower the temperature of air until it has a relative humidity of 100% (the air has reached the dew point), condensation will occur with additional cooling.
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c
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Climate
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With respect to evaporation, consider the following parameters: The relative humidity of the air. The degree of cooling On which of the above, the process of condensation depends?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:If we lower the temperature of air until it has a relative humidity of 100% (the air has reached the dew point), condensation will occur with additional cooling. ##Topic:Climate##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following religious reform groups promoted the idea of 'monotheism'?
1. Brahmo Samaj
2. Prarthana Samaj
3. Arya Samaj
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A. 1,2
B. 1 only
C. 1,2,3
D. 1,3
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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Arya Samaj promoted the revival of Hinduism and preached infalliability of Vedas
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a
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Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following religious reform groups promoted the idea of 'monotheism'?
1. Brahmo Samaj
2. Prarthana Samaj
3. Arya Samaj
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A. 1,2
B. 1 only
C. 1,2,3
D. 1,3
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:
Arya Samaj promoted the revival of Hinduism and preached infalliability of Vedas
##Topic:Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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On which of the following issues did the Young Bengal Movement raise their voice?
Protection of ryots from Zamindars
Employment of Indians in higher Government grades
Better treatment of Indian Labour abroad
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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Apart from the correct option, other areas where the carried out public agitations were freedom of press,trial by jury, revision of Company's Charter and so on.
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d
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Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:On which of the following issues did the Young Bengal Movement raise their voice?
Protection of ryots from Zamindars
Employment of Indians in higher Government grades
Better treatment of Indian Labour abroad
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:Apart from the correct option, other areas where the carried out public agitations were freedom of press,trial by jury, revision of Company's Charter and so on.##Topic:Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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Which of the following performing arts are correctly matched with their states: 1. Mudiyettu Kerala 2. Kalbelia Rajasthan 3. Chahau Assam Select the correct code from the above options:
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1 and 2
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2 and 3
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2 only
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1 and 2
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The Chhau dance, known for its crafted masks and mock combat movements, is prevalent in the tribal parts of Orissa, Jharkhand and West Bengal
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a
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GS_Art and Culture unclassified
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following performing arts are correctly matched with their states: 1. Mudiyettu Kerala 2. Kalbelia Rajasthan 3. Chahau Assam Select the correct code from the above options:##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 2 and 3##Option_C: 2 only##Option_D: 1 and 2##Answer:a##Explaination:The Chhau dance, known for its crafted masks and mock combat movements, is prevalent in the tribal parts of Orissa, Jharkhand and West Bengal##Topic:GS_Art and Culture unclassified##Subject:Geology##Answer:a
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In the New Series (2011-12) estimates of the National Income, the relationship between GVA at factor cost, GVA, at basic prices, and GDP (at market prices) is given below: GVA at basic prices = GVA at factor cost - (production taxes less production subsidies) GVA at factor cost = GVA at basic prices - (production taxes less production subsidies) GDP = sum of GVA at basic prices + product taxes - product subsidies Which of the statements given above is/are not true?
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 only
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1 only
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GVA at basic prices = GVA at factor cost + (production taxes less production subsidies) Production taxes or production subsidies are paid or received with relation to production and are independent of the volume of actual production.Some examples of production taxes are land revenues, stamps and registration fees and tax on profession. Some production subsidies are subsidies to Railways, input subsidies to farmers, subsidies to village and small industries, administrative subsidies to corporations or cooperatives, etc. Product taxes or subsidies are paid or received on per unit of product. Some examples of product taxes are excise tax, sales tax, service tax and import and export duties. Product subsidies include food, petroleum and fertilizer subsidies, interest subsidies given to farmers, households, etc. through banks, and subsidies for providing insurance to households at lower rates.
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a
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Economic Survey 2012-13
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the New Series (2011-12) estimates of the National Income, the relationship between GVA at factor cost, GVA, at basic prices, and GDP (at market prices) is given below: GVA at basic prices = GVA at factor cost - (production taxes less production subsidies) GVA at factor cost = GVA at basic prices - (production taxes less production subsidies) GDP = sum of GVA at basic prices + product taxes - product subsidies Which of the statements given above is/are not true?##Option_A:1 only ###Option_B:1 and 3 only##Option_C:2 only##Option_D:1 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:GVA at basic prices = GVA at factor cost + (production taxes less production subsidies) Production taxes or production subsidies are paid or received with relation to production and are independent of the volume of actual production.Some examples of production taxes are land revenues, stamps and registration fees and tax on profession. Some production subsidies are subsidies to Railways, input subsidies to farmers, subsidies to village and small industries, administrative subsidies to corporations or cooperatives, etc. Product taxes or subsidies are paid or received on per unit of product. Some examples of product taxes are excise tax, sales tax, service tax and import and export duties. Product subsidies include food, petroleum and fertilizer subsidies, interest subsidies given to farmers, households, etc. through banks, and subsidies for providing insurance to households at lower rates.##Topic:Economic Survey 2012-13##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Moderator is used in which of the following types of reactors?
1.) Boiling Water Reactor 2.) Pressurized Water Reactor 3.) Fast Breeder Reactor 4.) Heavy Water Reactor Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 and 4 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1 and 4 only
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.
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c
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Nuclear Fuel cycle in India, Nuclear fusion and Nuclear fission
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Moderator is used in which of the following types of reactors?
1.) Boiling Water Reactor 2.) Pressurized Water Reactor 3.) Fast Breeder Reactor 4.) Heavy Water Reactor Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A:1 and 4 only###Option_B:1, 3 and 4 only##Option_C:1, 2 and 4 only##Option_D:1 and 4 only##Answer:c##Explaination:.##Topic:Nuclear Fuel cycle in India, Nuclear fusion and Nuclear fission##Subject:Economics##Answer:c
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Which of the following is/are the typical characteristics of sunrise industries? Abundance of venture capital funding. Maturing of too many industries rapidly. Numerous start-ups in similar sector. High degree of innovation. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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2 and 4 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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2 and 3 only
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2 and 4 only
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Sunrise industry refers to a a sector or business that is in its infancy, but is growing at a rapid pace. A sunrise industry is typically characterized by high growth rates, numerous start-ups and an abundance of venture capital funding. It often involves a high degree of innovation.
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b
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Industry
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are the typical characteristics of sunrise industries? Abundance of venture capital funding. Maturing of too many industries rapidly. Numerous start-ups in similar sector. High degree of innovation. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 2 and 4 only###Option_B: 1, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 2 and 4 only##Answer:b##Explaination:
Sunrise industry refers to a a sector or business that is in its infancy, but is growing at a rapid pace. A sunrise industry is typically characterized by high growth rates, numerous start-ups and an abundance of venture capital funding. It often involves a high degree of innovation.
##Topic:Industry ##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements about Special drawing rights(SDR):
1. It"s an artificial currency created by the World Bank. 2. Today the value of the SDR is calculated on the basis of a basket consisting of the Indian rupee, Japanese Yen, Chinese Yuan, and U.S. dollar 3. Its value is fixed at 1 SDR equals 1 US Dollar.
Which of the above statements is correct?
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1 and 3only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 3only
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SDR is an international type of monetary reserve currency, created by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 1969, which operates as a supplement to the existing reserves of member countries.
Today the SDR basket consists of the euro, Japanese yen, pound sterling, and U.S. dollar. No Chinese Yuan as yet though China has been asking to include its currency in the basket.
The exchange value of SDR is dynamic.
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d
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BOP & International Trade ,
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Commerce & Accountancy
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about Special drawing rights(SDR):
1. It"s an artificial currency created by the World Bank. 2. Today the value of the SDR is calculated on the basis of a basket consisting of the Indian rupee, Japanese Yen, Chinese Yuan, and U.S. dollar 3. Its value is fixed at 1 SDR equals 1 US Dollar.
Which of the above statements is correct?##Option_A:1 and 3only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:1, 2 and 3##Option_D:1 and 3only##Answer:d##Explaination:SDR is an international type of monetary reserve currency, created by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 1969, which operates as a supplement to the existing reserves of member countries.
Today the SDR basket consists of the euro, Japanese yen, pound sterling, and U.S. dollar. No Chinese Yuan as yet though China has been asking to include its currency in the basket.
The exchange value of SDR is dynamic.##Topic:BOP & International Trade ,##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:d
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With reference to World Trade Organization’s agreements, consider the following statements:
Most-Favoured-Nation principle means if a country reduces its import tariffs; it applies equally to all its trading partners.
Against dumping to gain market share, the agreement allows countries to breach the principle of binding tariff and non-discrimination.
Trade-Related Investment Measures deal with distortions in trade of goods and services, in compliance with principle of national treatment.
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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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Even though, WTO agreements are lengthy and complicated, they are based on the simple fundamental principles which are the foundation of multilateral trading system. WTO Principle Trade without discrimination 1. Most-favoured-nation (MFN): Countries cannot normally discriminate between their trading partners, meaning they have to provide same benefits to all of its trade partners i.e. treating each nation most favourably. However, there are exceptions allowed under this principle among the various trade blocks such as BRICS where they are not obliged to provide same benefits to the nations outside this club. Similarly, treatment to least developed nations and some developing nations by removing barriers to market access. 2. National treatment: Imported and locally-produced goods should be treated equally — at least after the foreign goods have entered the market such as Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs) agreement dealing with trade in only goods (services are not included) – doing away with local content and trade balancing requirements (note that charging customs duty on an import is not a violation of national treatment). Freer trade through gradual progress based on negotiations Lowering trade barriers (like customs duties and measures such as import bans or quotas that restrict quantities selectively) is one of the most obvious means of encouraging trade. However, opening markets can be beneficial, but it also requires adjustment. The agreements allow countries to introduce changes gradually, through progressive liberalization. Developing countries are usually given longer to fulfill their obligations. Improving predictability through binding and transparency Promise of not raising tariff is equally important as lowering the same as it boosts the investor confidence and brings stability in the market and in addition, it helps in creation of new jobs and more importantly, it enhances freedom of choice to the customer in transparent, competitive market. Promoting fair compensation Contrary to the perception that WTO is a Free trade institution, in reality it is a system of rules dedicated to open, fair and undistorted competition, where limited amount of protectionism is allowed. The rules on non-discrimination are designed to secure fair conditions of trade but at the same time agreement on anti-dumping (dumping: exporting at below cost to gain market share) and subsidies, helps to eliminate the practices distorting the free and fair trade. Encouraging development and economic reform WTO promotes measures to develop free trade in order to achieve the development agenda but at the same time it takes into account the regional variation, mainly with respect to developing nations as they need time to adjust to economic reforms which is evident from the success of Uruguay round and the main agenda of current Doha round of negotiations.
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b
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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:With reference to World Trade Organization’s agreements, consider the following statements:
Most-Favoured-Nation principle means if a country reduces its import tariffs; it applies equally to all its trading partners.
Against dumping to gain market share, the agreement allows countries to breach the principle of binding tariff and non-discrimination.
Trade-Related Investment Measures deal with distortions in trade of goods and services, in compliance with principle of national treatment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 and 2 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:Even though, WTO agreements are lengthy and complicated, they are based on the simple fundamental principles which are the foundation of multilateral trading system. WTO Principle Trade without discrimination 1. Most-favoured-nation (MFN): Countries cannot normally discriminate between their trading partners, meaning they have to provide same benefits to all of its trade partners i.e. treating each nation most favourably. However, there are exceptions allowed under this principle among the various trade blocks such as BRICS where they are not obliged to provide same benefits to the nations outside this club. Similarly, treatment to least developed nations and some developing nations by removing barriers to market access. 2. National treatment: Imported and locally-produced goods should be treated equally — at least after the foreign goods have entered the market such as Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs) agreement dealing with trade in only goods (services are not included) – doing away with local content and trade balancing requirements (note that charging customs duty on an import is not a violation of national treatment). Freer trade through gradual progress based on negotiations Lowering trade barriers (like customs duties and measures such as import bans or quotas that restrict quantities selectively) is one of the most obvious means of encouraging trade. However, opening markets can be beneficial, but it also requires adjustment. The agreements allow countries to introduce changes gradually, through progressive liberalization. Developing countries are usually given longer to fulfill their obligations. Improving predictability through binding and transparency Promise of not raising tariff is equally important as lowering the same as it boosts the investor confidence and brings stability in the market and in addition, it helps in creation of new jobs and more importantly, it enhances freedom of choice to the customer in transparent, competitive market. Promoting fair compensation Contrary to the perception that WTO is a Free trade institution, in reality it is a system of rules dedicated to open, fair and undistorted competition, where limited amount of protectionism is allowed. The rules on non-discrimination are designed to secure fair conditions of trade but at the same time agreement on anti-dumping (dumping: exporting at below cost to gain market share) and subsidies, helps to eliminate the practices distorting the free and fair trade. Encouraging development and economic reform WTO promotes measures to develop free trade in order to achieve the development agenda but at the same time it takes into account the regional variation, mainly with respect to developing nations as they need time to adjust to economic reforms which is evident from the success of Uruguay round and the main agenda of current Doha round of negotiations.##Topic:Trade Policy, Product wise trade, Region wise trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related issues and India##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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The beginning of the Parliamentary System in India can be traced back to which of the following Acts?
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Charter Act of 1853
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Government of India Act, 1858
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Government of India Act, 1919
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Charter Act of 1853
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The Charter Act of 1853 separated, for the first time, the executive and legislative functions of the Governor General's council. It provided for addition of 6 legislative councillors to the council. In other words, it created a separate Governor General's legislative council which came to be known as the (Indian Central Legislative Council). It functioned as a mini parliament. Hence option (a) is the correct answer.
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a
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Historical Underpinnings
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The beginning of the Parliamentary System in India can be traced back to which of the following Acts?##Option_A:Charter Act of 1853###Option_B:Government of India Act, 1858##Option_C:Government of India Act, 1919##Option_D:Charter Act of 1853##Answer:a##Explaination:The Charter Act of 1853 separated, for the first time, the executive and legislative functions of the Governor General's council. It provided for addition of 6 legislative councillors to the council. In other words, it created a separate Governor General's legislative council which came to be known as the (Indian Central Legislative Council). It functioned as a mini parliament. Hence option (a) is the correct answer.##Topic:Historical Underpinnings##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements about emergency
1. Revoking president’s rule in a state does not require the approval of the parliament
2. Article 19 can be suspended when national emergency is declared on grounds of war or external aggression or armed rebellion
3. During national emergency, president can, through an order, suspend other fundamental rights also, apart from those under article 19.
Which of the above statement is/are correct
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1 and 2
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Only 3
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Only 1
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1 and 2
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President’s rule is invoked in a state under article 356 when the state cannot be run according to provisions of constitution or if the state government does not consider the directions given by the central govt. Proclamation of state emergency should be approved by both houses of parliament within 2 months. However, to revoke it, no parliamentary approval is needed as in case of national emergency. It can be revoked by the president himself. Hence, option 1 is correct.
Article 19 is suspended only when national emergency is declared on grounds of war or external aggression but not on grounds of armed rebellion. Hence, option 2 is incorrect.
During national emergency, president can, through an order, suspend the enforcement of other fundamental rights (other than from article 19) but not suspend the fundamental rights themselves. He can only suspend their enforcement (nobody can go to court under article 32). Hence option 3 is also incorrect.
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c
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Emergency Provision
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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 emergency
1. Revoking president’s rule in a state does not require the approval of the parliament
2. Article 19 can be suspended when national emergency is declared on grounds of war or external aggression or armed rebellion
3. During national emergency, president can, through an order, suspend other fundamental rights also, apart from those under article 19.
Which of the above statement is/are correct
##Option_A: 1 and 2
###Option_B: Only 3
##Option_C: Only 1
##Option_D: 1 and 2
##Answer:c##Explaination:
President’s rule is invoked in a state under article 356 when the state cannot be run according to provisions of constitution or if the state government does not consider the directions given by the central govt. Proclamation of state emergency should be approved by both houses of parliament within 2 months. However, to revoke it, no parliamentary approval is needed as in case of national emergency. It can be revoked by the president himself. Hence, option 1 is correct.
Article 19 is suspended only when national emergency is declared on grounds of war or external aggression but not on grounds of armed rebellion. Hence, option 2 is incorrect.
During national emergency, president can, through an order, suspend the enforcement of other fundamental rights (other than from article 19) but not suspend the fundamental rights themselves. He can only suspend their enforcement (nobody can go to court under article 32). Hence option 3 is also incorrect.
##Topic:Emergency Provision##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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"The protection of Monuments" is covered in the Constitution under which section or part? Directive Principles of State Policy Fundamental Duties Union List Select the correct answer from the code given below.
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2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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2 only
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Article 49 of DPSP: To protect Monuments, places and objects of artistic and historic importance. Item 67 of Union List is 'Protection of Monuments of historic Importance'. Fundamental duties - Clause (f) of article 51A - TO VALUE AND PRESERVE THE RICH HERITAGE OF OUR COMPOSITE CULTURE.
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c
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Directive Principles
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:"The protection of Monuments" is covered in the Constitution under which section or part? Directive Principles of State Policy Fundamental Duties Union List Select the correct answer from the code given below.##Option_A: 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3##Option_D: 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Article 49 of DPSP: To protect Monuments, places and objects of artistic and historic importance. Item 67 of Union List is 'Protection of Monuments of historic Importance'. Fundamental duties - Clause (f) of article 51A - TO VALUE AND PRESERVE THE RICH HERITAGE OF OUR COMPOSITE CULTURE.##Topic:Directive Principles ##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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Which of the following can be said to be the functions of National Human Rights Commission? To inquire suo motu into human right violation by a public servant. To call for report from state government over a human right violation alleged to have been committed at any time during its rule. To review the factors including acts of terrorism that inhibit the enjoyment of human rights and recommend remedial measures. Choose the correct answer from the code given below.
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1, 2 and 3
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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NHRC can inquire into any violation of human rights by a public servant either suo motu, or on a petition presented to it or on an order of a court. However, it is not empowered to inquire into any matter after the expiry of one year from the date on which the act constituting violation of human rights is alleged to have been committed. Therefore, statement 2 is incorrect.
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c
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NHRC
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following can be said to be the functions of National Human Rights Commission? To inquire suo motu into human right violation by a public servant. To call for report from state government over a human right violation alleged to have been committed at any time during its rule. To review the factors including acts of terrorism that inhibit the enjoyment of human rights and recommend remedial measures. Choose the correct answer from the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3###Option_B: 1 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3##Answer:c##Explaination:NHRC can inquire into any violation of human rights by a public servant either suo motu, or on a petition presented to it or on an order of a court. However, it is not empowered to inquire into any matter after the expiry of one year from the date on which the act constituting violation of human rights is alleged to have been committed. Therefore, statement 2 is incorrect.##Topic:NHRC##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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Which of the following can be said to constitute cloud computing services? To provide servers, storage and data centre space to companies. To manage the hardware and software to build web based applications. To provide applications that can be run on distant computers. Select the correct answer using the codes 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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Cloud computing based services are of 3 types: Software as a service- which allows cloud based applications to be run on distant computers. Platform as a service- provides an environment with everything required to support the building and delivering web-based (cloud) applications- without the complexity of managing the underlying hardware, software, provisioning and hosting. Infrastructure as a service- provides companies with computing resources including servers, networking, storage, and data centre space on a pay-per-use basis.
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b
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Software
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following can be said to constitute cloud computing services? To provide servers, storage and data centre space to companies. To manage the hardware and software to build web based applications. To provide applications that can be run on distant computers. Select the correct answer using the codes 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:b##Explaination:Cloud computing based services are of 3 types: Software as a service- which allows cloud based applications to be run on distant computers. Platform as a service- provides an environment with everything required to support the building and delivering web-based (cloud) applications- without the complexity of managing the underlying hardware, software, provisioning and hosting. Infrastructure as a service- provides companies with computing resources including servers, networking, storage, and data centre space on a pay-per-use basis.##Topic:Software##Subject:Economics##Answer:b
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पूँजी खाते के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिये :
1-विदेशी निवेश जिसमे प्रत्यक्ष विदेशी निवेश एवं पत्रक विदेशी निवेश(FII), सावरेन ऋण, कारपोरेट ऋण तथा NRI खातों में हुए लेन-देन को रखा जाता है | 2-विदेशी प्रत्यक्ष निवेश एवं विदेशी पत्रक निवेश में मूलभूत अंतर यह है कि पत्रक निवेश हिस्सेदारी को केन्द्रित नहीं होता |
उपरोक्त में से कौन सा/से कथन सत्य हैं/है ?
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केवल 1
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केवल 2
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1 और 2 दोनों
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केवल 1
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nan
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c
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BOP & International Trade ,
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Commerce & Accountancy
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:पूँजी खाते के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिये :
1-विदेशी निवेश जिसमे प्रत्यक्ष विदेशी निवेश एवं पत्रक विदेशी निवेश(FII), सावरेन ऋण, कारपोरेट ऋण तथा NRI खातों में हुए लेन-देन को रखा जाता है | 2-विदेशी प्रत्यक्ष निवेश एवं विदेशी पत्रक निवेश में मूलभूत अंतर यह है कि पत्रक निवेश हिस्सेदारी को केन्द्रित नहीं होता |
उपरोक्त में से कौन सा/से कथन सत्य हैं/है ?##Option_A:केवल 1 ###Option_B:केवल 2 ##Option_C:1 और 2 दोनों ##Option_D:केवल 1 ##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:BOP & International Trade ,##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:c
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Which of the following does not fall in the category of Genetically modified food, as per Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)? Corn from which most/all DNA has been removed. Animal fed with genetically modified crop. Milk obtained from a cow injected with recombinant growth hormone. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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1, 2 and 3
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GM or transgenic crop is a plant that has a novel combination of genetic material obtained through the use of modern biotechnology. For example, a GM crop can contain a gene that has been artificially inserted instead of the plant acquiring it through pollination. An animal's DNA does not alter when fed with GM crop. Similarly, third statement is also incorrect.
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a
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Biotech
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following does not fall in the category of Genetically modified food, as per Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)? Corn from which most/all DNA has been removed. Animal fed with genetically modified crop. Milk obtained from a cow injected with recombinant growth hormone. Select the correct answer using the code given below:##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3##Answer:a##Explaination:GM or transgenic crop is a plant that has a novel combination of genetic material obtained through the use of modern biotechnology. For example, a GM crop can contain a gene that has been artificially inserted instead of the plant acquiring it through pollination. An animal's DNA does not alter when fed with GM crop. Similarly, third statement is also incorrect.##Topic:Biotech##Subject:Economics##Answer:a
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Which of the following matters comes exclusively under the jurisdiction of Supreme Court?
1. Dispute between centre and states
2. Inter-state water disputes
3. Issuing writs for protection of Fundamental Rights
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 & 2 only
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2 & 3 only
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1 only
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1 & 2 only
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The matters which can be taken up only by Supreme Court will come under the exclusive jurisdiction of Supreme Court. As per Article 262 of the Constitution, the jurisdiction of Supreme Court doesn’t extend to inter-state water disputes. Issuing of writs is not a exclusive privilege of the Supreme Court as it shares this power with High Courts (Article 226). Disputes between centre and states can be only taken up by Supreme Court.
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c
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Supreme Court
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following matters comes exclusively under the jurisdiction of Supreme Court?
1. Dispute between centre and states
2. Inter-state water disputes
3. Issuing writs for protection of Fundamental Rights
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1 & 2 only
###Option_B: 2 & 3 only
##Option_C: 1 only
##Option_D: 1 & 2 only
##Answer:c##Explaination:
The matters which can be taken up only by Supreme Court will come under the exclusive jurisdiction of Supreme Court. As per Article 262 of the Constitution, the jurisdiction of Supreme Court doesn’t extend to inter-state water disputes. Issuing of writs is not a exclusive privilege of the Supreme Court as it shares this power with High Courts (Article 226). Disputes between centre and states can be only taken up by Supreme Court.
##Topic:Supreme Court##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements regarding Monetary Policy in India: The primary aim of Monetary Policy is to ensure high growth rate of the economy. Monetary Policy in India is decided by RBI only through a Committee"s majority decision. The RBI Governor is Head of the Committee. Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission and Urjit Patel Committee have recommended that Monetary Policy should be decided by a Monetary Policy Committee providing representation to members outside RBI as well. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?
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3 only
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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As per the Monetary Policy Framework Agreement signed on February 20: Monetary Policy aims at inflation targeting, as is prevalent in many developed countries.The agreement intends to bring inflation below 6 per cent by January 2016. The target for fiscal 2016-17 and all subsequent years will be 4 per cent, with a band of +/- 2 per cent. Thus, 1. is incorrect. The Governor - and, in his absence, the Deputy Governor (in charge of monetary policy) - will determine the policy rate as well as any other monetary measures, to achieve the target. Thus, 2 is also incorrect. The FSLRC recommends an eight-member committee of which only two would be RBI executives and the government would appoint five external members.Further, there would be a non-voting executive of the government. In contrast, the Urjit Patel Committee recommends a five-member committee of whom three would be RBI executives and two would be external members. Thus, only 1 and 2 are incorrect.
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c
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Financial Intermediation & Markets ,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Monetary Policy in India: The primary aim of Monetary Policy is to ensure high growth rate of the economy. Monetary Policy in India is decided by RBI only through a Committee"s majority decision. The RBI Governor is Head of the Committee. Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission and Urjit Patel Committee have recommended that Monetary Policy should be decided by a Monetary Policy Committee providing representation to members outside RBI as well. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?##Option_A: 3 only###Option_B: 1 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 only##Option_D: 3 only##Answer:c##Explaination:As per the Monetary Policy Framework Agreement signed on February 20: Monetary Policy aims at inflation targeting, as is prevalent in many developed countries.The agreement intends to bring inflation below 6 per cent by January 2016. The target for fiscal 2016-17 and all subsequent years will be 4 per cent, with a band of +/- 2 per cent. Thus, 1. is incorrect. The Governor - and, in his absence, the Deputy Governor (in charge of monetary policy) - will determine the policy rate as well as any other monetary measures, to achieve the target. Thus, 2 is also incorrect. The FSLRC recommends an eight-member committee of which only two would be RBI executives and the government would appoint five external members.Further, there would be a non-voting executive of the government. In contrast, the Urjit Patel Committee recommends a five-member committee of whom three would be RBI executives and two would be external members. Thus, only 1 and 2 are incorrect.##Topic:Financial Intermediation & Markets ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Consider following statements regarding passing of budget in the Parliament of India No discussion takes place of the budget on the day on which it is presented to the House. No amendments to cut motions to reduce any demand for grant shall be permissible. Economy cut is introduced to in order to ventilate a specific grievance which is within the sphere of the responsibility of the government of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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House is adjourned after the presentation of the Budget. Policy cut is introduced to in order to ventilate a specific grievance which is within the sphere of the responsibility of the government of India.
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a
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Parliament
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider following statements regarding passing of budget in the Parliament of India No discussion takes place of the budget on the day on which it is presented to the House. No amendments to cut motions to reduce any demand for grant shall be permissible. Economy cut is introduced to in order to ventilate a specific grievance which is within the sphere of the responsibility of the government of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:a##Explaination:House is adjourned after the presentation of the Budget. Policy cut is introduced to in order to ventilate a specific grievance which is within the sphere of the responsibility of the government of India.##Topic:Parliament##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Monetary Transmission? It refers to the mechanism through which rate cuts by Central Bank lead to decrease in Bank Lending Rates. It has been a listed as a major challenge for Monetary Policy in India by RBI. Lowering of CRR and SLR would help ensure Monetary Transmission. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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Monetary transmission refers to the process by which a central bank's monetary policy decisions are passed on, through financial markets, to businesses and households. Recent rate cuts-in January and March-have been wasted as banks have refused to lower their lending rates even as many of them have tweaked their deposit rates.Despite the cumulative 50 bps reduction in the repo rate in the three months ended 31 March, monetary policy transmission has not trickled down to borrowing and lending rates in the banking system. RBI can cut commercial banks' mandatory bond holding, or the so-called statutory liquidity ratio (SLR), currently pegged at 21.5%. Any cut will theoretically allow banks to use more money to give loans to borrowers instead of investing in government bonds. Similarly, banks' cash reserve ratio (CRR), or the deposits that commercial banks are required to keep with RBI (on which they do not earn any interest), can also be cut. If it's brought down to 3.5% from the current level of 4%, at least Rs.43,000 crore will flow into the system.
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d
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Financial Intermediation & Markets ,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Monetary Transmission? It refers to the mechanism through which rate cuts by Central Bank lead to decrease in Bank Lending Rates. It has been a listed as a major challenge for Monetary Policy in India by RBI. Lowering of CRR and SLR would help ensure Monetary Transmission. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Monetary transmission refers to the process by which a central bank's monetary policy decisions are passed on, through financial markets, to businesses and households. Recent rate cuts-in January and March-have been wasted as banks have refused to lower their lending rates even as many of them have tweaked their deposit rates.Despite the cumulative 50 bps reduction in the repo rate in the three months ended 31 March, monetary policy transmission has not trickled down to borrowing and lending rates in the banking system. RBI can cut commercial banks' mandatory bond holding, or the so-called statutory liquidity ratio (SLR), currently pegged at 21.5%. Any cut will theoretically allow banks to use more money to give loans to borrowers instead of investing in government bonds. Similarly, banks' cash reserve ratio (CRR), or the deposits that commercial banks are required to keep with RBI (on which they do not earn any interest), can also be cut. If it's brought down to 3.5% from the current level of 4%, at least Rs.43,000 crore will flow into the system.##Topic:Financial Intermediation & Markets ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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In the context of Indian Economy, "Monetized Deficit" refers to:
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Difference between Gross Fiscal Deficit and Net Fiscal Deficit.
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Borrowing from the public by sale of government securities.
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Borrowing from banks to finance a budget deficit.
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Difference between Gross Fiscal Deficit and Net Fiscal Deficit.
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'Monetized Deficit' is the borrowing made from the Reserve Bank of India through printing fresh money. It is resorted to when the government cannot borrow from the market (banks and financial institutions like LIC etc.) any longer due to pressure on interest rates. Government cannot borrow above a certain amount from the market as it may be inflationary. It is also called 'Deficit financing'. The money printed by RBI is called high powered money or reserve money.
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d
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Fiscal Development & Public Finance,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of Indian Economy, "Monetized Deficit" refers to:##Option_A: Difference between Gross Fiscal Deficit and Net Fiscal Deficit.###Option_B: Borrowing from the public by sale of government securities.##Option_C: Borrowing from banks to finance a budget deficit.##Option_D: Difference between Gross Fiscal Deficit and Net Fiscal Deficit.##Answer:d##Explaination:'Monetized Deficit' is the borrowing made from the Reserve Bank of India through printing fresh money. It is resorted to when the government cannot borrow from the market (banks and financial institutions like LIC etc.) any longer due to pressure on interest rates. Government cannot borrow above a certain amount from the market as it may be inflationary. It is also called 'Deficit financing'. The money printed by RBI is called high powered money or reserve money.##Topic:Fiscal Development & Public Finance,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Temperature Inversion?
Inversion layers occur only in the Troposphere
Inversion layer in valleys is created due to nearby high mountains and hills.
Smog is a major problem caused by Temperature Inversion.
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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Temperature Inversion simply means increase in Temperature of the atmosphere with height. As Temperature increases with heigh in Stratosphere, it is considered as a large inversion layer. Thus, 1 is incorrect.
Temperature Inversion occur most often when a warm, less dense air mass moves over a dense, cold air mass. This can happen in the following cases:
when the air near the ground rapidly loses its heat on a clear night
in some coastal areas due to upwelling of cold water which can decrease surface air temperature and the cold air mass stays under warmer ones
Topography can also play a role in creating a temperature inversion since it can sometimes cause cold air to flow from mountain peaks down into valleys. This cold air then pushes under the warmer air rising from the valley, creating the inversion.
in areas with significant snow cover because the snow at ground level is cold and its white color reflects almost all heat coming in. Thus, the air above the snow is often warmer because it holds the reflected energy.
Temperature Inversion prevents vertical mixing of atmospheric layers leading to a stable air mass. This leads to:
Prevention of rain
Freezing rain
Accumulation of pollutants at ground level leads to creation of Smog
Thus, only 2 and 3 are correct.
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b
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The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Temperature Inversion?
Inversion layers occur only in the Troposphere
Inversion layer in valleys is created due to nearby high mountains and hills.
Smog is a major problem caused by Temperature Inversion.
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:b##Explaination:Temperature Inversion simply means increase in Temperature of the atmosphere with height. As Temperature increases with heigh in Stratosphere, it is considered as a large inversion layer. Thus, 1 is incorrect.
Temperature Inversion occur most often when a warm, less dense air mass moves over a dense, cold air mass. This can happen in the following cases:
when the air near the ground rapidly loses its heat on a clear night
in some coastal areas due to upwelling of cold water which can decrease surface air temperature and the cold air mass stays under warmer ones
Topography can also play a role in creating a temperature inversion since it can sometimes cause cold air to flow from mountain peaks down into valleys. This cold air then pushes under the warmer air rising from the valley, creating the inversion.
in areas with significant snow cover because the snow at ground level is cold and its white color reflects almost all heat coming in. Thus, the air above the snow is often warmer because it holds the reflected energy.
Temperature Inversion prevents vertical mixing of atmospheric layers leading to a stable air mass. This leads to:
Prevention of rain
Freezing rain
Accumulation of pollutants at ground level leads to creation of Smog
Thus, only 2 and 3 are correct.##Topic:The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider the following pairs:
WTO classification Corresponding example
1. Green Box Subsidies : Agriculture research
2. Amber Box Subsidies : Minimum support price
3. Blue Box Subsidies : Subsidies linked with acreage
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
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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 WTO: Subsidies The three box subsidies pertain to domestic support clause of Agreement on Agriculture, concluded in 1993. The subsidies are classified as:
Pair 1 is matched correctly : Green Box Subsidies are the subsidies which cause no, or at most minimal, trade distorting effects or effects on production. These subsidies are permitted under WTO regime, for instance; Government services such as research , disease control, and infrastructure and food security.
Pair 2 is matched correctly : All domestic support measures considered to distort production and trade (with some exceptions) fall into the amber box . For instance, MSP, Procurement Price , sum total of subsidies on inputs like fertilizer, water, credit, power, etc.
Pair 3 is matched correctly : Blue Box Subsidies contains direct payment subsidies which can be increased without limit, so long as payments are linked to production-limiting programs. This is the “amber box with conditions”, conditions designed to reduce distortion. Any support that would normally be in the amber box, is placed in the blue box if the support also requires farmers to limit production. For example subsidies linked with acreage or number of animals .
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d
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committees and Commissions
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following pairs:
WTO classification Corresponding example
1. Green Box Subsidies : Agriculture research
2. Amber Box Subsidies : Minimum support price
3. Blue Box Subsidies : Subsidies linked with acreage
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
##Option_A:
1 only
###Option_B:
2 and 3 only
##Option_C:
1 and 2 only
##Option_D:
1 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:
The WTO: Subsidies The three box subsidies pertain to domestic support clause of Agreement on Agriculture, concluded in 1993. The subsidies are classified as:
Pair 1 is matched correctly : Green Box Subsidies are the subsidies which cause no, or at most minimal, trade distorting effects or effects on production. These subsidies are permitted under WTO regime, for instance; Government services such as research , disease control, and infrastructure and food security.
Pair 2 is matched correctly : All domestic support measures considered to distort production and trade (with some exceptions) fall into the amber box . For instance, MSP, Procurement Price , sum total of subsidies on inputs like fertilizer, water, credit, power, etc.
Pair 3 is matched correctly : Blue Box Subsidies contains direct payment subsidies which can be increased without limit, so long as payments are linked to production-limiting programs. This is the “amber box with conditions”, conditions designed to reduce distortion. Any support that would normally be in the amber box, is placed in the blue box if the support also requires farmers to limit production. For example subsidies linked with acreage or number of animals .
##Topic:committees and Commissions##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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With reference to the Rohingyas consider the following statements:
1. They are stateless people.
2. They have been facing persecution in Bangladesh.
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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Rohingya are an ethnic group, largely comprising Muslims, who predominantly live in the Western Myanmar province of Rakhine. Myanmar has been under severe attack from the international community in recent times for what is being considered as genocide against the Rohingya Muslims . Considered by the United Nations as the most persecuted minority group in the world, the Rohingyas are a stateless group of people concentrated in western Myanmar, and facing brutal assaults from the Burmese state and military.
Faced with the savagery, thousands of Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar have rushed into Bangladesh for refuge . This is not the first time that this group has been seeking shelter from the Bangladeshi government on account of being brutally persecuted at home.
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a
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Also in News(Misc)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to the Rohingyas consider the following statements:
1. They are stateless people.
2. They have been facing persecution in Bangladesh.
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:
Rohingya are an ethnic group, largely comprising Muslims, who predominantly live in the Western Myanmar province of Rakhine. Myanmar has been under severe attack from the international community in recent times for what is being considered as genocide against the Rohingya Muslims . Considered by the United Nations as the most persecuted minority group in the world, the Rohingyas are a stateless group of people concentrated in western Myanmar, and facing brutal assaults from the Burmese state and military.
Faced with the savagery, thousands of Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar have rushed into Bangladesh for refuge . This is not the first time that this group has been seeking shelter from the Bangladeshi government on account of being brutally persecuted at home.
##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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Which of the following may affect global oil prices negatively? Weaker global demands Increased supplies Slowdown in economy Unpredictable geopolitical developments. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1, 2 and 3
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1, 3 and 4
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1 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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The price mechanism of global oil prices is governed by supply-demand forces. Higher demand will lead to higher prices and increased supplies will lead to lower prices. Due to weaker global demands, industrial activities will go down and the demand for oil will reduce resulting in reduction in oil prices. Increased supply will lead to reduced prices due to more oil in the market. e.g. - Shell oil production by USA. Slowdown in economy will cause a decline in economic activities resulting in reduction in demand of oil. Unpredictable geopolitical developments like aggression between oil producing nations or threat to oil trading routes can lead to increase in oil prices.
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c
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Economic survey 2014-15
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following may affect global oil prices negatively? Weaker global demands Increased supplies Slowdown in economy Unpredictable geopolitical developments. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3###Option_B: 1, 3 and 4##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3##Answer:c##Explaination:The price mechanism of global oil prices is governed by supply-demand forces. Higher demand will lead to higher prices and increased supplies will lead to lower prices. Due to weaker global demands, industrial activities will go down and the demand for oil will reduce resulting in reduction in oil prices. Increased supply will lead to reduced prices due to more oil in the market. e.g. - Shell oil production by USA. Slowdown in economy will cause a decline in economic activities resulting in reduction in demand of oil. Unpredictable geopolitical developments like aggression between oil producing nations or threat to oil trading routes can lead to increase in oil prices.##Topic:Economic survey 2014-15##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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With regards to the Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana launched in 2014, consider the following statements: The goal is to develop three Gram Panchayats as Adarsh Grams by 2019. The goal is to achieve social and human development apart from economic development of the village. An MP has to choose a village from the rural area of a district of his choice in the state from which he is elected. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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In Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana or Sanjhi, each Lok Sabha MP will select a village from a rural area in his constituency. Each Rajya Sabha MP has to choose a village from the rural area of a district of his choice in the state from which he is elected.
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b
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Good Governance , e-Governance
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With regards to the Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana launched in 2014, consider the following statements: The goal is to develop three Gram Panchayats as Adarsh Grams by 2019. The goal is to achieve social and human development apart from economic development of the village. An MP has to choose a village from the rural area of a district of his choice in the state from which he is elected. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3##Answer:b##Explaination:In Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana or Sanjhi, each Lok Sabha MP will select a village from a rural area in his constituency. Each Rajya Sabha MP has to choose a village from the rural area of a district of his choice in the state from which he is elected. ##Topic:Good Governance , e-Governance ##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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What are the features of Shramev Jayate scheme of the government? Provision of a dedicated Shram Suvidha Portal which would allot Labour Identification Number (LIN) for compliance of the labour laws. To enhance ease of doing business in India Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1 only
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2 only
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Neither 1 nor 2
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1 only
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Both are the inputs of the scheme.
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d
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Sustainable Development
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What are the features of Shramev Jayate scheme of the government? Provision of a dedicated Shram Suvidha Portal which would allot Labour Identification Number (LIN) for compliance of the labour laws. To enhance ease of doing business in India Select the correct answer using the codes given below:##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Neither 1 nor 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Both are the inputs of the scheme.##Topic:Sustainable Development##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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What kind of Akash missile is?
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Surface to Air
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Surface to surface
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Air to Air
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Surface to Air
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,
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a
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Ballistic Missile, Different generations of Fighter Aircraft
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What kind of Akash missile is?##Option_A:Surface to Air###Option_B:Surface to surface##Option_C:Air to Air##Option_D:Surface to Air##Answer:a##Explaination:,##Topic:Ballistic Missile, Different generations of Fighter Aircraft##Subject:Economics##Answer:a
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Which of the following statement is true about NAG Missile?
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It is not an Anti tank missile
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It is based on the principle of “ Fire and forget"
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It is the e4th generation Missile
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It is not an Anti tank missile
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,
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b
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Ballistic Missile, Different generations of Fighter Aircraft
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statement is true about NAG Missile?##Option_A:It is not an Anti tank missile###Option_B:It is based on the principle of “ Fire and forget"##Option_C:It is the e4th generation Missile##Option_D:It is not an Anti tank missile##Answer:b##Explaination:,##Topic:Ballistic Missile, Different generations of Fighter Aircraft##Subject:Economics##Answer:b
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With reference to Parliament's power under article 368, consider the following statements: It can add subjects enlisted in the Union list without the consent from the half of the state legislatures. It can delete subjects enlisted in the State list with ratification of half of the state legislatures. 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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Separation of power under Seventh Schedule is a federal provision of our Constitution which can be amended by special majority of house under Article 368 and needs to be ratified by half of state legislatures with simple majority. Both Union and State list are part of Seventh Schedule. Hence only statement 2 is correct.
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b
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Power and Functions of the parliament
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Parliament's power under article 368, consider the following statements: It can add subjects enlisted in the Union list without the consent from the half of the state legislatures. It can delete subjects enlisted in the State list with ratification of half of the state legislatures. 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:Separation of power under Seventh Schedule is a federal provision of our Constitution which can be amended by special majority of house under Article 368 and needs to be ratified by half of state legislatures with simple majority. Both Union and State list are part of Seventh Schedule. Hence only statement 2 is correct.##Topic:Power and Functions of the parliament##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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With reference to Morley-Minto Reforms consider the following statements: It enacted the Government of India Act, 1909. It allowed the provincial legislative councils to have non-official majority. 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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It enacted the Indian council Act, 1909 and not GoI Act, 1909. It retained official majority in the Central Legislative Council but allowed the provincial legislative councils to have non-official majority. Hence only statement 2 is correct.
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b
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Historical Underpinnings
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Morley-Minto Reforms consider the following statements: It enacted the Government of India Act, 1909. It allowed the provincial legislative councils to have non-official majority. 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:
It enacted the Indian council Act, 1909 and not GoI Act, 1909. It retained official majority in the Central Legislative Council but allowed the provincial legislative councils to have non-official majority. Hence only statement 2 is correct.
##Topic:Historical Underpinnings##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Arrange the following features of South America from north to south:
Llanos
Campos
Pampas
Selvas
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1-2-3-4
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4-3-2-1
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1-4-2-3
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1-2-3-4
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Llanos and Campos are tropical grassland of Venezuela and Brazil respectively.
Pampas is the temperate grassland found in Argentina and
Selvas is tropical rainforest or tropical evergreen forest mainly found in Brazil.
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c
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Natural Vegetation, Plant and Animal Life
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Arrange the following features of South America from north to south:
Llanos
Campos
Pampas
Selvas
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
##Option_A: 1-2-3-4
###Option_B: 4-3-2-1
##Option_C: 1-4-2-3
##Option_D: 1-2-3-4
##Answer:c##Explaination:
Llanos and Campos are tropical grassland of Venezuela and Brazil respectively.
Pampas is the temperate grassland found in Argentina and
Selvas is tropical rainforest or tropical evergreen forest mainly found in Brazil.
##Topic:Natural Vegetation, Plant and Animal Life##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following regarding the formation of lakes: Caldera lakes are formed neither due to erosion nor the deposition effect of agents. Karst lakes are formed by the erosion activity of wind Tarns are formed due to the erosion activity of water. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 only
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Tarns/ Cirque lakes are lakes formed by glaciations. After melting of glacier a circular hollow is left behind in the head of valleys, these deepened floors may be filled with water and become tarns. Crater lake is formed after volcanic explosion which leaves behind a natural hollow. It is called crater. This crater gets enlarged due to subsidence and is called caldera which becomes a lake due to collection of rain water. Playas are salt lakes and are commonly found in deserts. Lonar crater lake in maharashtra, a saline soda lake, is an example of lake formed due to meteor impact.
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a
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Structure and Physiography
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following regarding the formation of lakes: Caldera lakes are formed neither due to erosion nor the deposition effect of agents. Karst lakes are formed by the erosion activity of wind Tarns are formed due to the erosion activity of water. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:1 and 3 only##Option_C:3 only##Option_D:1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:Tarns/ Cirque lakes are lakes formed by glaciations. After melting of glacier a circular hollow is left behind in the head of valleys, these deepened floors may be filled with water and become tarns. Crater lake is formed after volcanic explosion which leaves behind a natural hollow. It is called crater. This crater gets enlarged due to subsidence and is called caldera which becomes a lake due to collection of rain water. Playas are salt lakes and are commonly found in deserts. Lonar crater lake in maharashtra, a saline soda lake, is an example of lake formed due to meteor impact.##Topic:Structure and Physiography##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which of the following are ideal conditions for growth of coral reefs?
Shallow and saline water
Warm water (range 18-30 o C)
Slightly above sea water for sunlight and oxygen
presence of waves and currents
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1, 2 and 4 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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Ideal conditions required for the growth of coral reefs are: warm and saline water, clear sediment free water, shallow water but corals don't survive above the sea level and water disturbed by the waves and currents is beneficial for the corals as it ensures the supply of Calcium.
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a
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Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are ideal conditions for growth of coral reefs?
Shallow and saline water
Warm water (range 18-30 o C)
Slightly above sea water for sunlight and oxygen
presence of waves and currents
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
##Option_A: 1, 2 and 4 only
###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 1 and 2 only
##Option_D: 1, 2 and 4 only
##Answer:a##Explaination:Ideal conditions required for the growth of coral reefs are: warm and saline water, clear sediment free water, shallow water but corals don't survive above the sea level and water disturbed by the waves and currents is beneficial for the corals as it ensures the supply of Calcium.##Topic:Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which of the following best describes command area, with respect to Indian agriculture?
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It is an area owned by community used for agricultural production.
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It is an area where water for irrigation is supplied by canal system.
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It is an area where agricultural productivity is high because of use of advanced technology.
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It is an area owned by community used for agricultural production.
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Command areas served by canal system. Water supplied by canal system is used for irrigation and other purposes. Government, in early years post independence, launched command area development scheme.
Command area development program was launched in 1974-75 with the objective of increasing the productivity of agricultural land by the utilisation of irrigation potential of the area. The program was restructured as Command Area Development program and Water management program since 2004
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b
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Agriculture
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following best describes command area, with respect to Indian agriculture?
##Option_A: It is an area owned by community used for agricultural production.
###Option_B: It is an area where water for irrigation is supplied by canal system.
##Option_C: It is an area where agricultural productivity is high because of use of advanced technology.
##Option_D: It is an area owned by community used for agricultural production.
##Answer:b##Explaination:
Command areas served by canal system. Water supplied by canal system is used for irrigation and other purposes. Government, in early years post independence, launched command area development scheme.
Command area development program was launched in 1974-75 with the objective of increasing the productivity of agricultural land by the utilisation of irrigation potential of the area. The program was restructured as Command Area Development program and Water management program since 2004
##Topic:Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Consider the following regarding under-recoveries: It is a measure of subsidy due to difference between the lower domestic prices and international prices of petrol and diesel. Under-recoveries in both petrol and diesel have been eliminated in India. Under recoveries in kerosene and LPG are not eliminated. 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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Under-recoveries is a measure of subsidy due to difference between the lower domestic prices and international prices of petrol and diesel. After deregulation of petrol and diesel, under-recoveries have been eliminated.
Currently under recoveries operate on LPG and kerosene only because these products are subsidised by the government. And since the start of direct benefit transfer in case of LPG, its under recoveries are bound to come down.
Thus, we are moving towards fiscal discipline regime by cutting down the loss and focusing on the investment.
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d
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National Income, Economic Growth and Development,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following regarding under-recoveries: It is a measure of subsidy due to difference between the lower domestic prices and international prices of petrol and diesel. Under-recoveries in both petrol and diesel have been eliminated in India. Under recoveries in kerosene and LPG are not eliminated. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:
Under-recoveries is a measure of subsidy due to difference between the lower domestic prices and international prices of petrol and diesel. After deregulation of petrol and diesel, under-recoveries have been eliminated.
Currently under recoveries operate on LPG and kerosene only because these products are subsidised by the government. And since the start of direct benefit transfer in case of LPG, its under recoveries are bound to come down.
Thus, we are moving towards fiscal discipline regime by cutting down the loss and focusing on the investment.
##Topic:National Income, Economic Growth and Development,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Which of the following best defines Tax buoyancy?
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It is the ratio of growth in tax revenue to growth in GDP.
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It is the ratio of gross tax collected to the total public debt of the state.
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It is the ratio of gross tax collected by the state to the percentage of GDP.
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It is the ratio of growth in tax revenue to growth in GDP.
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Tax buoyancy is an indicator to measure efficiency of revenue mobilization with respect to growth in national income. If it is more than one then growth in tax collection would be higher than growth in GDP.
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a
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National Income, Economic Growth and Development,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following best defines Tax buoyancy?##Option_A:It is the ratio of growth in tax revenue to growth in GDP.###Option_B:It is the ratio of gross tax collected to the total public debt of the state.##Option_C:It is the ratio of gross tax collected by the state to the percentage of GDP.##Option_D:It is the ratio of growth in tax revenue to growth in GDP.##Answer:a##Explaination:Tax buoyancy is an indicator to measure efficiency of revenue mobilization with respect to growth in national income. If it is more than one then growth in tax collection would be higher than growth in GDP.##Topic:National Income, Economic Growth and Development,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Which of the following is/are not criteria for granting special category status to a state in India? Border with neighboring countries Non-viable nature of state finances. Poverty rate in state House hold amenities Urbanization rate Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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3, 4 and 5 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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Special category status to states in India is given on the basis of: Hilly difficult terrain. Low population density/sizable tribal population. Having international borders. Economic and infrastructure backwardness. Non-viable nature of state finances.
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c
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GS_Economics_unclassified
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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 not criteria for granting special category status to a state in India? Border with neighboring countries Non-viable nature of state finances. Poverty rate in state House hold amenities Urbanization rate Select the correct answer using the codes given below:##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 1, 2 and 4 only##Option_C: 3, 4 and 5 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Special category status to states in India is given on the basis of: Hilly difficult terrain. Low population density/sizable tribal population. Having international borders. Economic and infrastructure backwardness. Non-viable nature of state finances.##Topic:GS_Economics_unclassified##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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Which of the following variables (or their weight) has not been changed by the 14th Finance commission in horizontal devolution formula?
Population based on 1971 census
Fiscal Capacity/Income distance
Fiscal discipline
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 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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14 th finance commission has changed the horizontal devolution formula. It has included two new variables – population based on 2011 census and forest cover- and excluded fiscal discipline. According to the new formula weights of respective variable are:
Population (1971) : 17.5%
Population (2011) : 10%
Fiscal capacity : 50%
Forest cover : 7.5%
Area : 15%
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d
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Reports(National)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following variables (or their weight) has not been changed by the 14th Finance commission in horizontal devolution formula?
Population based on 1971 census
Fiscal Capacity/Income distance
Fiscal discipline
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 3 only
##Option_D: 1 and 2 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:
14 th finance commission has changed the horizontal devolution formula. It has included two new variables – population based on 2011 census and forest cover- and excluded fiscal discipline. According to the new formula weights of respective variable are:
Population (1971) : 17.5%
Population (2011) : 10%
Fiscal capacity : 50%
Forest cover : 7.5%
Area : 15%
##Topic:Reports(National)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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The Reserve Bank of India eased the infrastructure financing norms in order to facilitate infrastructure and affordable housing. It may in turn help banks? In management of asset-liability mismatch. In extending loans to core industries of economy. Core industries include in itself fertilizers, cement, coal, infrastructure and electricity. The process of extending loans is known as 5:25 structure. Under it, banks may restructure land refinance loans in 5 years while facilitating loans for longer period as example of 25 years. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1, 3 and 5 only
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1, 2, 4 and 5
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2, 3 and 4
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1, 3 and 5 only
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5/25 structure Under the 5/25 structure, bank may fix longer amortisation period for loans to projects in infrastructure and core industries sectors, say 25 years, with periodic refinancing, say every five years. The objective of these instructions is to mitigate the Asset-Liability Management (ALM) problems faced by banks in extending project loans to infrastructure and core industries sectors, and also to ease the raising of long term resources for project loans to infrastructure and affordable housing sectors The 8 core industries are coal, cement, fertilizers, electricity, natural gas, crude oil, refinery products and steel.
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b
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Prices & Monetary management,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Reserve Bank of India eased the infrastructure financing norms in order to facilitate infrastructure and affordable housing. It may in turn help banks? In management of asset-liability mismatch. In extending loans to core industries of economy. Core industries include in itself fertilizers, cement, coal, infrastructure and electricity. The process of extending loans is known as 5:25 structure. Under it, banks may restructure land refinance loans in 5 years while facilitating loans for longer period as example of 25 years. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1, 3 and 5 only###Option_B: 1, 2, 4 and 5##Option_C: 2, 3 and 4##Option_D: 1, 3 and 5 only##Answer:b##Explaination:5/25 structure Under the 5/25 structure, bank may fix longer amortisation period for loans to projects in infrastructure and core industries sectors, say 25 years, with periodic refinancing, say every five years. The objective of these instructions is to mitigate the Asset-Liability Management (ALM) problems faced by banks in extending project loans to infrastructure and core industries sectors, and also to ease the raising of long term resources for project loans to infrastructure and affordable housing sectors The 8 core industries are coal, cement, fertilizers, electricity, natural gas, crude oil, refinery products and steel.##Topic:Prices & Monetary management,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Which of the following are the factors which affect ocean salinity? Evaporation and precipitation. Flow of river water into ocean. Ocean currents and planetary winds. Emission from hydrothermal vents. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 4 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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The salinity of water in the surface layer of oceans depend mainly on evaporation and precipitation. Evaporation of water result into increase in salinity and precipitation result into decrease in salinity. Flow of fresh river water decrease salinity. Ocean currents and planetary winds influence salinity of an area by transferring water to other area. Water dissolves rocks and sediments and reacts with emissions from volcanoes and hydrothermal vents. This creates a complex solution of mineral salts in ocean basins.
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d
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The Hydrosphere : Ocean water and their circulation
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are the factors which affect ocean salinity? Evaporation and precipitation. Flow of river water into ocean. Ocean currents and planetary winds. Emission from hydrothermal vents. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 4 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:The salinity of water in the surface layer of oceans depend mainly on evaporation and precipitation. Evaporation of water result into increase in salinity and precipitation result into decrease in salinity. Flow of fresh river water decrease salinity. Ocean currents and planetary winds influence salinity of an area by transferring water to other area. Water dissolves rocks and sediments and reacts with emissions from volcanoes and hydrothermal vents. This creates a complex solution of mineral salts in ocean basins.##Topic:The Hydrosphere : Ocean water and their circulation##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the conditions given below favour the formation and intensification of tropical cyclone? Moderate to strong wind above the surface. Presence of Coriolis force. Upper convergence above the sea level system. Pre-existing low level cyclonic condition. High sea surface temperature. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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1, 3 and 5 only
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2, 4 and 5 only
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1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Weak winds with little change in wind speed or direction with height are also needed, so that the large uniform vertical structure of the tropical cyclone can develop. If this uniform structure is disrupted, the tropical cyclone will quickly die out. Moderate to strong winds tend to disrupt the uniform structure of tropical cyclone. The conditions favourable for the formation and intensification of tropical storms are: (i) Large sea surface with temperature higher than 27° C; (ii) Presence of the Coriolis force; (iii) Small variations in the vertical wind speed; (iv) A pre-existing weak low-pressure area or low-level-cyclonic circulation; (v) Upper divergence above the sea level system.
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c
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The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the conditions given below favour the formation and intensification of tropical cyclone? Moderate to strong wind above the surface. Presence of Coriolis force. Upper convergence above the sea level system. Pre-existing low level cyclonic condition. High sea surface temperature. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5###Option_B: 1, 3 and 5 only##Option_C: 2, 4 and 5 only##Option_D: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5##Answer:c##Explaination:Weak winds with little change in wind speed or direction with height are also needed, so that the large uniform vertical structure of the tropical cyclone can develop. If this uniform structure is disrupted, the tropical cyclone will quickly die out. Moderate to strong winds tend to disrupt the uniform structure of tropical cyclone. The conditions favourable for the formation and intensification of tropical storms are: (i) Large sea surface with temperature higher than 27° C; (ii) Presence of the Coriolis force; (iii) Small variations in the vertical wind speed; (iv) A pre-existing weak low-pressure area or low-level-cyclonic circulation; (v) Upper divergence above the sea level system.##Topic:The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following is/are the functions of MUDRA Bank? To act as a regulatory body for Microfinance Institutions lending to small manufacturing entities. To extend refinance support to Regional Rural Banks to enhance their liquidity. To grant loans without collateral, if the MSME availing the facility pledges to export 90 per cent of its products. Select the correct statements 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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Mudra Bank stands for Micro Units Development Refinance Agency (MUDRA). MUDRA has been set up through a statutory enactment. It will be responsible for developing and refinancing all micro-finance institutions (MFIs) which are in the business of lending to micro and small business entities engaged in manufacturing, trading and service activities.
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a
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Financial Intermediation & Markets ,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are the functions of MUDRA Bank? To act as a regulatory body for Microfinance Institutions lending to small manufacturing entities. To extend refinance support to Regional Rural Banks to enhance their liquidity. To grant loans without collateral, if the MSME availing the facility pledges to export 90 per cent of its products. Select the correct statements 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:Mudra Bank stands for Micro Units Development Refinance Agency (MUDRA). MUDRA has been set up through a statutory enactment. It will be responsible for developing and refinancing all micro-finance institutions (MFIs) which are in the business of lending to micro and small business entities engaged in manufacturing, trading and service activities.##Topic:Financial Intermediation & Markets ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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With reference to Miniature paintings in India, consider the following: The earliest examples of miniature painting in India exist in the form of Jain text, Prajnaparamita. Skin colour of normal humans was brown and skin colour of Krishna was painted in black. In these paintings, Men have turban on their head. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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1 and 3 only
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3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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The earliest examples of miniature painting in India exist in the form of Buddhism text Prajnaparamita. not Jain text hence statement 1 is incorrect. Skin colour of normal humans was brown and skin colour of Krishna was painted in blue not in black hence statement 2 is also incorrect. Statement 3 is correct. Hence option b is correct.
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b
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arts
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Miniature paintings in India, consider the following: The earliest examples of miniature painting in India exist in the form of Jain text, Prajnaparamita. Skin colour of normal humans was brown and skin colour of Krishna was painted in black. In these paintings, Men have turban on their head. Which of the above statements is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:b##Explaination:The earliest examples of miniature painting in India exist in the form of Buddhism text Prajnaparamita. not Jain text hence statement 1 is incorrect. Skin colour of normal humans was brown and skin colour of Krishna was painted in blue not in black hence statement 2 is also incorrect. Statement 3 is correct. Hence option b is correct.##Topic:arts##Subject:Geology##Answer:b
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With reference to Polyhouse Farming, consider the following statements:
It helps to grow certain crops round the year in a particular place.
It can provide higher temperature and/or humidity than is available in the environment.
It can protect crops from intense heat and bright sunlight.
This method also encourages some religious communities like Jains to take part in agricultural practice.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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3 and 4 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Poly house farming is cultivating crops under protected conditions. It can provide higher temperature and/or humidity than are available in the environment. The polytunnels/polyhouses can also protect crops from intense heat, bright sunlight and strong winds. This helps the crops to grow on all seasons. Every factor influencing a crop can be controlled in a polyhouse. Hence statement 1 and 2 are correct.
Yes, this method encourages some religious communities to take part in agricultural practice - Jain community, because killing of insects is prohibited as per teachings of Jain religion but in this method chances of entering disease causing organisms from outside is less. Hence statement 3 is correct.
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d
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Agriculture
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Polyhouse Farming, consider the following statements:
It helps to grow certain crops round the year in a particular place.
It can provide higher temperature and/or humidity than is available in the environment.
It can protect crops from intense heat and bright sunlight.
This method also encourages some religious communities like Jains to take part in agricultural practice.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only
###Option_B: 3 and 4 only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 and 2 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:
Poly house farming is cultivating crops under protected conditions. It can provide higher temperature and/or humidity than are available in the environment. The polytunnels/polyhouses can also protect crops from intense heat, bright sunlight and strong winds. This helps the crops to grow on all seasons. Every factor influencing a crop can be controlled in a polyhouse. Hence statement 1 and 2 are correct.
Yes, this method encourages some religious communities to take part in agricultural practice - Jain community, because killing of insects is prohibited as per teachings of Jain religion but in this method chances of entering disease causing organisms from outside is less. Hence statement 3 is correct.
##Topic:Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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With reference to Harrapan Civilization, consider the following statements-
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There were side rooms for changing clothes near great bath found during Harrapan Civilization.
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nbsp;There were many granaries were found in lower town of Harrappa.
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For agricultural purpose, Harrapans used the wooden ploughshare.
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There were side rooms for changing clothes near great bath found during Harrapan Civilization.
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Great bath was located in the citadel mound in Mohenjo-Daro and also side rooms were found in for changing clothes near great bath. Hence statement 1 is correct but granaries were found in citadel or acropolis of both the towns Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa. Hence statemnt 2 is incorrect. For agricultural purpose, harrapan's used the wooden ploughshare but it is not sure whether it is drawn by men or oxen. Statement 3 is correct. Statement 4 is also correct because the Harrapans also practiced boat making. Hence option a is right answer.
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a
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Difference between Architecture & Sculpture
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Harrapan Civilization, consider the following statements-##Option_A:There were side rooms for changing clothes near great bath found during Harrapan Civilization.###Option_B:nbsp;There were many granaries were found in lower town of Harrappa.##Option_C:For agricultural purpose, Harrapans used the wooden ploughshare.##Option_D:There were side rooms for changing clothes near great bath found during Harrapan Civilization.##Answer:a##Explaination:Great bath was located in the citadel mound in Mohenjo-Daro and also side rooms were found in for changing clothes near great bath. Hence statement 1 is correct but granaries were found in citadel or acropolis of both the towns Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa. Hence statemnt 2 is incorrect. For agricultural purpose, harrapan's used the wooden ploughshare but it is not sure whether it is drawn by men or oxen. Statement 3 is correct. Statement 4 is also correct because the Harrapans also practiced boat making. Hence option a is right answer.##Topic:Difference between Architecture & Sculpture##Subject:Geology##Answer:a
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With reference to Harrapan Civilization, consider the following statements: Harrapan people buried their dead under the floor of their house in north-south position. Harrapan people in Gujarat produced rice and domesticated elephants. Harrapan people knew the use of spoked wheel. Unlike Mesopotamia, no temples have been found at any Harrapan site. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect ?
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 4 only
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3 and 4 only
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1 and 3 only
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During chalcolithic period, in Maharashtra, people buried their dead under the floor of their house in north-south position along with copper objects. However, Harrapan people buried the dead in separate cemetries. Second statement is correct. - Harrapan people in Gujarat produced rice and domesticated elephants. Harrapan people knew the use of wheel but not spoked rather they used solid wheels in carts. 4th statment is also correct, there were no temples have been found at any Harrapan site, however, they used to worship mother goddesses. Hence option a is correct.
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a
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arts
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Harrapan Civilization, consider the following statements: Harrapan people buried their dead under the floor of their house in north-south position. Harrapan people in Gujarat produced rice and domesticated elephants. Harrapan people knew the use of spoked wheel. Unlike Mesopotamia, no temples have been found at any Harrapan site. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect ?##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 1 and 4 only##Option_C: 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:a##Explaination:During chalcolithic period, in Maharashtra, people buried their dead under the floor of their house in north-south position along with copper objects. However, Harrapan people buried the dead in separate cemetries. Second statement is correct. - Harrapan people in Gujarat produced rice and domesticated elephants. Harrapan people knew the use of wheel but not spoked rather they used solid wheels in carts. 4th statment is also correct, there were no temples have been found at any Harrapan site, however, they used to worship mother goddesses. Hence option a is correct.##Topic:arts##Subject:Geology##Answer:a
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Which of the following can be said to be the applications for the process of Artificial Photosynthesis? It can be used to produce Hydrogen, and thereby electricity. It can be used to grow more productive plants. It can be used for carbon fixation. It can be used to produce carbohydrates based electricity. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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1 and 4 only
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2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 4 only
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In artificial photosynthesis scientists are trying to mimic the natural process of photosynthesis whereby sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide are converted into carbohydrates and oxygen. Since the process uses carbon dioxide, it can be seen as a way for carbon fixation. Also, the carbohydrate so generated can be used to produce electricity. The natural process of photosynthesis splits the water molecule into Hydrogen and Oxygen. Hydrogen as a byproduct can also be used for generating electricity.
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d
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Non Conventional Engergy
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following can be said to be the applications for the process of Artificial Photosynthesis? It can be used to produce Hydrogen, and thereby electricity. It can be used to grow more productive plants. It can be used for carbon fixation. It can be used to produce carbohydrates based electricity. Select the correct answer using the code given below:##Option_A: 1 and 4 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 4 only##Answer:d##Explaination:In artificial photosynthesis scientists are trying to mimic the natural process of photosynthesis whereby sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide are converted into carbohydrates and oxygen. Since the process uses carbon dioxide, it can be seen as a way for carbon fixation. Also, the carbohydrate so generated can be used to produce electricity. The natural process of photosynthesis splits the water molecule into Hydrogen and Oxygen. Hydrogen as a byproduct can also be used for generating electricity.##Topic:Non Conventional Engergy##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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Which of the following is Koodiyaattam?
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A folk dance form of Tamil Nadu
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A globally famous form of pottery from Kerala
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A Sanskrit Theatre Form based in Kerala that is a part of UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage
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A folk dance form of Tamil Nadu
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Koodiyaattam, one of the oldest traditional theatre forms of Kerala, is based on Sanskrit theatre traditions. The characters of this theatre form are: Chakyaar or actor, Naambiyaar, the instrumentalists and Naangyaar, those taking on women's roles. The Sutradhar or narrator and the Vidushak or jesters are the protagonists. It is the Vidushak alone who delivers the dialogues. Emphasis on hand gestures and eye movements makes this dance and theatre form unique.
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c
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arts
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is Koodiyaattam?##Option_A:A folk dance form of Tamil Nadu###Option_B:A globally famous form of pottery from Kerala##Option_C:A Sanskrit Theatre Form based in Kerala that is a part of UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage##Option_D:A folk dance form of Tamil Nadu##Answer:c##Explaination:Koodiyaattam, one of the oldest traditional theatre forms of Kerala, is based on Sanskrit theatre traditions. The characters of this theatre form are: Chakyaar or actor, Naambiyaar, the instrumentalists and Naangyaar, those taking on women's roles. The Sutradhar or narrator and the Vidushak or jesters are the protagonists. It is the Vidushak alone who delivers the dialogues. Emphasis on hand gestures and eye movements makes this dance and theatre form unique.##Topic:arts##Subject:Geology##Answer:c
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Which of the folowing is incorrect regarding the Revolt of 1857?
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Bakht Khan fought alongside Rani Lakshmibai and died in the Battle of Gwalior
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The General Service Enlistment Act, a major reason for the uprising, made it mandatory for Indian recruits to serve overseas when called to do so.
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The Bengal Army was scaled back after the Uprising
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Bakht Khan fought alongside Rani Lakshmibai and died in the Battle of Gwalior
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Bakht Khan was made Commander-in-Chief in Delhi by Bahadur Shah during the Revolt. So, a is incorrect.
General Service Enlistment Act of 1856 required recruits to serve overseas if ordered, a challenge to the castes who composed so much of the Bengal Army. The sepoys considered this as an attack Hindu religion which forbade overseas travel.
The Bengal Army was a big component of the British Army and it was a major component of the revolt. Thus, it was scaled back and new recruits from the so-called martial races were inducted.
The Mughal Dynasty ended with the deportation of Bahadur Shah to Rangoon after the Revolt.
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a
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The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the folowing is incorrect regarding the Revolt of 1857?
##Option_A: Bakht Khan fought alongside Rani Lakshmibai and died in the Battle of Gwalior
###Option_B: The General Service Enlistment Act, a major reason for the uprising, made it mandatory for Indian recruits to serve overseas when called to do so.
##Option_C: The Bengal Army was scaled back after the Uprising
##Option_D: Bakht Khan fought alongside Rani Lakshmibai and died in the Battle of Gwalior
##Answer:a##Explaination:
Bakht Khan was made Commander-in-Chief in Delhi by Bahadur Shah during the Revolt. So, a is incorrect.
General Service Enlistment Act of 1856 required recruits to serve overseas if ordered, a challenge to the castes who composed so much of the Bengal Army. The sepoys considered this as an attack Hindu religion which forbade overseas travel.
The Bengal Army was a big component of the British Army and it was a major component of the revolt. Thus, it was scaled back and new recruits from the so-called martial races were inducted.
The Mughal Dynasty ended with the deportation of Bahadur Shah to Rangoon after the Revolt.
##Topic:The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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A rise in general level of prices may be caused by
1. An increase in the money supply
2. A decrease in the aggregate level of output
3. An increase in the effective demand
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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statement 1 : explain correct/incorrect
statement 2
hence option d is correct
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d
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National Income, Economic Growth and Development,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
A rise in general level of prices may be caused by
1. An increase in the money supply
2. A decrease in the aggregate level of output
3. An increase in the effective demand
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:
statement 1 : explain correct/incorrect
statement 2
hence option d is correct
##Topic:National Income, Economic Growth and Development,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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In November, 2014, a National Committee submitted its review report on national green laws and institutional framework. In this regard consider the following statements:
1. Presently, to establish thermal power plants and common effluent treatment plants, clearance from Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change is essential.
2. Central and Sate level Pollution Control Boards should be subsumed under recommended statutory National and State level Environment Management Authorities, respectively.
3. The committee has recommended incorporation of important provisions of all the green laws into single comprehensive law, repealing old laws to eliminate legal loopholes.
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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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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- Environemntal Clearance: The various projects and activities are classified as Category A and B.
1. Activities and Projects falling under Category A require clearance from Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). Some of them are as follows:
Nuclear power projects and nuclear fuel processing; petroleum refineries; Chemical fertilizers other than SSP (Single Super Phosphate); offshore and onshore explorations for oil and gas; airports; thermal power plants etc
2. Projects and activities in category B, require clearance from the State Environmental Impact Assesment Authority (SEIAA - constituted by the Central Government under section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 comprising of three Members including a Chairman and a Member – Secretary to be nominated by the State Government or the UT administration) on recommendation from Sate Expert Appraisal Committee. Some of the projects and activities are as follows:
Common Effluent Treatment Plants, integrated paint industry; all cane juice/non-molasses based distilleries; Townships and Area Development projects etc
- The committee headed by TSR Subramanian to review the processes, laws and Acts of the MoEF&CC submitted its final report in November, 2014. According to the committee, to provide environmental clearance to category A and B , National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) and State Environmental Management Authority (SEMA) , should be constituted, respectively. Also, in order to provide statutory status to these authorities, Environmental Law (Management) Act (ELMA), should be passed in the Parliament. In addition, it has recommended that Central and State level Pollution Control Boards should be subsumed under NEMA and SEMA, respectively, so that project clearance process can be expedited and we can move towards Single Window Clearance System.
- The committee has only suggested that relevant provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 in the Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986, and repealing these two Acts. (Not repealing of all the old green laws and enactment of single umbrella act.)
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b
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Reports(National)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
In November, 2014, a National Committee submitted its review report on national green laws and institutional framework. In this regard consider the following statements:
1. Presently, to establish thermal power plants and common effluent treatment plants, clearance from Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change is essential.
2. Central and Sate level Pollution Control Boards should be subsumed under recommended statutory National and State level Environment Management Authorities, respectively.
3. The committee has recommended incorporation of important provisions of all the green laws into single comprehensive law, repealing old laws to eliminate legal loopholes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 and 3 only ###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 3 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:
- Environemntal Clearance: The various projects and activities are classified as Category A and B.
1. Activities and Projects falling under Category A require clearance from Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). Some of them are as follows:
Nuclear power projects and nuclear fuel processing; petroleum refineries; Chemical fertilizers other than SSP (Single Super Phosphate); offshore and onshore explorations for oil and gas; airports; thermal power plants etc
2. Projects and activities in category B, require clearance from the State Environmental Impact Assesment Authority (SEIAA - constituted by the Central Government under section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 comprising of three Members including a Chairman and a Member – Secretary to be nominated by the State Government or the UT administration) on recommendation from Sate Expert Appraisal Committee. Some of the projects and activities are as follows:
Common Effluent Treatment Plants, integrated paint industry; all cane juice/non-molasses based distilleries; Townships and Area Development projects etc
- The committee headed by TSR Subramanian to review the processes, laws and Acts of the MoEF&CC submitted its final report in November, 2014. According to the committee, to provide environmental clearance to category A and B , National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) and State Environmental Management Authority (SEMA) , should be constituted, respectively. Also, in order to provide statutory status to these authorities, Environmental Law (Management) Act (ELMA), should be passed in the Parliament. In addition, it has recommended that Central and State level Pollution Control Boards should be subsumed under NEMA and SEMA, respectively, so that project clearance process can be expedited and we can move towards Single Window Clearance System.
- The committee has only suggested that relevant provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 in the Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986, and repealing these two Acts. (Not repealing of all the old green laws and enactment of single umbrella act.)
##Topic:Reports(National)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements regarding Benami Transactions: It refers to a transaction where the name of seller is not disclosed. These have been declared illegal under Benami Transactions Act, 1988 which also lists punitive provisions against it. Benami Transactions (Amendment) Bill, 2015 also deals with Hawala Transactions. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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Benami transactions have been defined as any transaction in which property is transferred to one person (real or fictitous) but is paid for by another person. The person in whose name the property is purchased is just a mask of the real beneficiary. Thus, 1 is incorrect. The Benami Transaction (Prohibition) Act, 1988 has punitive provisions for such transactions including a jail term. Thus, 2 is correct. The Benami Transaction (amendment) Bill, 2015 deals with Benami Transactions only and not Hawala Transactions. Hawala is an alternative or parallel remittance system, which works outside the circle of banks and formal financial systems. It is distinct from Benami Transactions where transfer of funds occurs through formal routes. Thus, 3 is also incorrect
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d
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Also in News(Economy)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Benami Transactions: It refers to a transaction where the name of seller is not disclosed. These have been declared illegal under Benami Transactions Act, 1988 which also lists punitive provisions against it. Benami Transactions (Amendment) Bill, 2015 also deals with Hawala Transactions. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 3 only ##Option_C: 1 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:Benami transactions have been defined as any transaction in which property is transferred to one person (real or fictitous) but is paid for by another person. The person in whose name the property is purchased is just a mask of the real beneficiary. Thus, 1 is incorrect. The Benami Transaction (Prohibition) Act, 1988 has punitive provisions for such transactions including a jail term. Thus, 2 is correct. The Benami Transaction (amendment) Bill, 2015 deals with Benami Transactions only and not Hawala Transactions. Hawala is an alternative or parallel remittance system, which works outside the circle of banks and formal financial systems. It is distinct from Benami Transactions where transfer of funds occurs through formal routes. Thus, 3 is also incorrect##Topic:Also in News(Economy)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Which of the following can be the basis for limitations on the Right to Freedom of Expression?
Sovereignty and integrity of India
Public order
Decency or morality
Defamation
Choose the correct code from below:
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1, 2, 3 and 4 Only
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1, 2, and 3 Only
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1 and 2 Only
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1, 2, 3 and 4 Only
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nan
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a
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Fundamental Rights
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following can be the basis for limitations on the Right to Freedom of Expression?
Sovereignty and integrity of India
Public order
Decency or morality
Defamation
Choose the correct code from below:##Option_A:1, 2, 3 and 4 Only###Option_B:1, 2, and 3 Only##Option_C:1 and 2 Only##Option_D:1, 2, 3 and 4 Only##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:Fundamental Rights ##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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निम्नलिखित कथनों में से किसे 1857 के विद्रोह का कारण माना जा सकता है?
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भारतीय सैनिकों के साथ भेदभाव ।
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ईसाई मिशनरियों के कार्यों से उत्पन्न असंतुष्टि ।
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प्रगतिशील सामाजिक सुधारों के प्रति रूढ़िवादियों का दृष्टिकोण ।
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भारतीय सैनिकों के साथ भेदभाव ।
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nan
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d
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The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:निम्नलिखित कथनों में से किसे 1857 के विद्रोह का कारण माना जा सकता है?##Option_A:भारतीय सैनिकों के साथ भेदभाव ।###Option_B:ईसाई मिशनरियों के कार्यों से उत्पन्न असंतुष्टि ।##Option_C:प्रगतिशील सामाजिक सुधारों के प्रति रूढ़िवादियों का दृष्टिकोण ।##Option_D:भारतीय सैनिकों के साथ भेदभाव ।##Answer:d##Explaination:nan##Topic:The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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In the context of Leader of the House, consider the following statements:
1. The President nominates one of the senior-most ministers as "Leader of the House" in Rajya Sabha.
2. Leader of the House is a statutory post in the Indian parliamentary system.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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nan
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d
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Miscellaneous Polity
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of Leader of the House, consider the following statements:
1. The President nominates one of the senior-most ministers as "Leader of the House" in Rajya Sabha.
2. Leader of the House is a statutory post in the Indian parliamentary system.
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:nan##Topic:Miscellaneous Polity##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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19 वी सदी में आने वाले आकालों के लिए जिम्मेदार मुख्य कारणों में से निम्नलिखित में से किन्हें शामिल किया जा सकता है :
भूराजस्व वसूली की कठोर प्रक्रिया
कृषि का वाणिज्यीकरण
कृषि पर जनसँख्या का दवाब
रेलवे के आगमन के पश्चात बड़ी मात्रा में खाद्यान्नों का निर्यात
उपरोक्त में से कौन से कथन सत्य हैं ?
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केवल 1
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केवल 2
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केवल 1 एवं 3
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केवल 1
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nan
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d
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Economic policies and their impact, Education Policies
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:19 वी सदी में आने वाले आकालों के लिए जिम्मेदार मुख्य कारणों में से निम्नलिखित में से किन्हें शामिल किया जा सकता है :
भूराजस्व वसूली की कठोर प्रक्रिया
कृषि का वाणिज्यीकरण
कृषि पर जनसँख्या का दवाब
रेलवे के आगमन के पश्चात बड़ी मात्रा में खाद्यान्नों का निर्यात
उपरोक्त में से कौन से कथन सत्य हैं ?##Option_A:केवल 1 ###Option_B:केवल 2##Option_C:केवल 1 एवं 3 ##Option_D:केवल 1 ##Answer:d##Explaination:nan##Topic:Economic policies and their impact, Education Policies##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements regarding coral bleaching: A coral becomes dead on bleaching. It can be caused due to reduced water temperatures, overexposure to sunlight and extreme low tides. Increase in the emission of CO2 can cause bleaching. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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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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When a coral bleaches, it is not dead. Corals can survive a bleaching event, but they are under more stress and are subject to mortality . Low or high temperature can cause cell adhesion distention leading to death of zooxanthellae. Low tides can expose corals to the air resulting in bleaching in shallow corals. Sunlight adds to coral bleaching when temperatures are high. Increase in emission pf CO2 leads to increased absorption of CO2 into oceans. This increases acidity of oceans making it harder for the corals to make their shells.
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a
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Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding coral bleaching: A coral becomes dead on bleaching. It can be caused due to reduced water temperatures, overexposure to sunlight and extreme low tides. Increase in the emission of CO2 can cause bleaching. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##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:When a coral bleaches, it is not dead. Corals can survive a bleaching event, but they are under more stress and are subject to mortality . Low or high temperature can cause cell adhesion distention leading to death of zooxanthellae. Low tides can expose corals to the air resulting in bleaching in shallow corals. Sunlight adds to coral bleaching when temperatures are high. Increase in emission pf CO2 leads to increased absorption of CO2 into oceans. This increases acidity of oceans making it harder for the corals to make their shells.##Topic:Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements regarding Bonalu festival of Telangana: It is dedicated to Hindu Goddess Durga. It is celebrated to ensure good harvest of kharif crop. Short plays and acts are integral parts of the festival. Which of the statements given above are incorrect ?
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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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1 st Statement is incorrect - Bonalu festival is dedicated to Hindu goddess Kali and is celebrated to bring peace and harmony and ward off evil. 2 nd Statement is incorrect - It is celebrated in the month of July/August, it is a thanks giving to goddess for fulfilling her vows. 3 rd Statement is correct - the artists dress up as goddess and various mythical characters in the procession and perform acts during the festival. Telangana govt. has given state festival status to Bonalu. Bonam means meal, women prepare rice cooked with milk and carry it in earthen pots or new brass ware for offering to goddess.
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a
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Miscellaneous Arts & Culture
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Bonalu festival of Telangana: It is dedicated to Hindu Goddess Durga. It is celebrated to ensure good harvest of kharif crop. Short plays and acts are integral parts of the festival. Which of the statements given above are incorrect ?##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:1 st Statement is incorrect - Bonalu festival is dedicated to Hindu goddess Kali and is celebrated to bring peace and harmony and ward off evil. 2 nd Statement is incorrect - It is celebrated in the month of July/August, it is a thanks giving to goddess for fulfilling her vows. 3 rd Statement is correct - the artists dress up as goddess and various mythical characters in the procession and perform acts during the festival. Telangana govt. has given state festival status to Bonalu. Bonam means meal, women prepare rice cooked with milk and carry it in earthen pots or new brass ware for offering to goddess.##Topic:Miscellaneous Arts & Culture##Subject:Geology##Answer:a
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Which of the following statements is correct?
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The Governor of a state should not belong to the state where she/he is appointed so as to remain free from any type of political pressure.
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Unlike for the Supreme Court,the Constitution of India makes no provision for the appointment of a distinguished jurist as a judge of a high court.
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The governor has not any specified terms of office because her/his term is subjected to the pleasure of the president.
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The Governor of a state should not belong to the state where she/he is appointed so as to remain free from any type of political pressure.
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It is only a convention that Governor should not belong to the state where she/he has to be appointed to maintain the neutrality of the office of the Governor.
The Governor has a term of five years subjected to the pleasure of the President.
All ministers and Chief Ministers of an Union Territories are appointed by the President.
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b
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Governor
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is correct?##Option_A: The Governor of a state should not belong to the state where she/he is appointed so as to remain free from any type of political pressure.###Option_B: Unlike for the Supreme Court,the Constitution of India makes no provision for the appointment of a distinguished jurist as a judge of a high court.##Option_C: The governor has not any specified terms of office because her/his term is subjected to the pleasure of the president.##Option_D: The Governor of a state should not belong to the state where she/he is appointed so as to remain free from any type of political pressure.##Answer:b##Explaination:
It is only a convention that Governor should not belong to the state where she/he has to be appointed to maintain the neutrality of the office of the Governor.
The Governor has a term of five years subjected to the pleasure of the President.
All ministers and Chief Ministers of an Union Territories are appointed by the President.
##Topic:Governor##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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With reference to Balance of Payment (BoP) account, consider the following statements: BoP excluding capital account transactions and cash transfers is called Balance of Trade (BoT). BoT statement, in reality, provides clearer picture of country"s economic growth, compared to BoP. India has adopted floating exchange rate on current account but not on capital account. 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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A statement summarizing, an economy's transactions with the rest of the world for a specified period, is referred to as Balance of Payment (BoP). It encompasses all transactions between a country's residents and its nonresidents involving goods, services and income; financial claims on and liabilities to the rest of the world; and transfers such as gifts. This statement has two main categories: The current account: It includes transactions in goods, services, investment income and current transfers. Balance of Trade (BoT) = Net Earning on Exports - Net payment made for imports (in goods only). However, calculating BoT correctly is difficult as there are many illegal financial activities taking place on global level such as money laundering, smuggling and many invisible items in transactions such as value of import and export of services are not considered. But BoP is more comprehensive and takes into account all the transaction in the economy. So it provides clearer picture of country's economic growth. The capital account: It mainly includes transactions in financial instruments (a resident of a country changing his assets with a foreign resident or his liabilities to a foreign resident). Therefore, BoP = BOT + (Net Earning on foreign investment) + Cash Transfers + Capital Account +/- Balancing Item or BoP = Current Account + Capital Account +/ - Balancing item (Errors and omissions) Currency Convertibility: It is the ease with which a country's currency can be converted into gold or another globally accepted currency. It is very important due to globalization trade and foreign investments. Two main aspects of currency convertibility pertain to, Current Account of BoP: Post 1991, LPG reforms India has adopted floating exchange rate under the Liberalized Exchange Rate Management Scheme (LERMS) in which 60 per cent of all receipts on current account (i.e., merchandise exports and invisible receipts) could be converted freely into rupees at market determined exchange rate quoted by authorized dealers. While 40 per cent of them were to be surrendered to Reserve Bank of India at the officially fixed exchange rate which is meant for meeting Government needs for foreign exchange and for financing imports of essential commodities. Capital Account: India has still not adopted currency convertibility on this account because of volatile international market and possible consequences in case of flight of foreign capital (FII, FDI etc), meaning currency can be converted without any transaction. At present India lacks comprehensive management and monitoring mechanism of capital inflows and outflows.
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c
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BOP & International Trade ,
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Commerce & Accountancy
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Balance of Payment (BoP) account, consider the following statements: BoP excluding capital account transactions and cash transfers is called Balance of Trade (BoT). BoT statement, in reality, provides clearer picture of country"s economic growth, compared to BoP. India has adopted floating exchange rate on current account but not on capital account. 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:c##Explaination:A statement summarizing, an economy's transactions with the rest of the world for a specified period, is referred to as Balance of Payment (BoP). It encompasses all transactions between a country's residents and its nonresidents involving goods, services and income; financial claims on and liabilities to the rest of the world; and transfers such as gifts. This statement has two main categories: The current account: It includes transactions in goods, services, investment income and current transfers. Balance of Trade (BoT) = Net Earning on Exports - Net payment made for imports (in goods only). However, calculating BoT correctly is difficult as there are many illegal financial activities taking place on global level such as money laundering, smuggling and many invisible items in transactions such as value of import and export of services are not considered. But BoP is more comprehensive and takes into account all the transaction in the economy. So it provides clearer picture of country's economic growth. The capital account: It mainly includes transactions in financial instruments (a resident of a country changing his assets with a foreign resident or his liabilities to a foreign resident). Therefore, BoP = BOT + (Net Earning on foreign investment) + Cash Transfers + Capital Account +/- Balancing Item or BoP = Current Account + Capital Account +/ - Balancing item (Errors and omissions) Currency Convertibility: It is the ease with which a country's currency can be converted into gold or another globally accepted currency. It is very important due to globalization trade and foreign investments. Two main aspects of currency convertibility pertain to, Current Account of BoP: Post 1991, LPG reforms India has adopted floating exchange rate under the Liberalized Exchange Rate Management Scheme (LERMS) in which 60 per cent of all receipts on current account (i.e., merchandise exports and invisible receipts) could be converted freely into rupees at market determined exchange rate quoted by authorized dealers. While 40 per cent of them were to be surrendered to Reserve Bank of India at the officially fixed exchange rate which is meant for meeting Government needs for foreign exchange and for financing imports of essential commodities. Capital Account: India has still not adopted currency convertibility on this account because of volatile international market and possible consequences in case of flight of foreign capital (FII, FDI etc), meaning currency can be converted without any transaction. At present India lacks comprehensive management and monitoring mechanism of capital inflows and outflows. ##Topic:BOP & International Trade ,##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:c
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With Reference to Investment spending, "crowding out" effect is caused by which of the following measures? Increased Corporate tax Increased Personal Income tax Reduction in interest rates Selling off Government Security Bonds Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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A situation when increased interest rates lead to a reduction in private investment spending such that it dampens the initial increase of total investment spending is called crowding out effect. When Government adopts expansionary fiscal policy stance and increases its spending to boost the economic activity. Usually the initial increase in government spending is funded using higher taxes or borrowing on part of the government: Increase in revenue through progressive taxation (including Corporate tax and Personal Income tax) Through borrowing (can be done by selling Government security bonds, financing from the banks – long term loans) These measures ultimately lead to an increase in interest rates (as the liquidity with financial institutions such as banks gets shrunken, forcing an increase in the interest rates). Increased interest rates affect private investment decisions because the cost for funds to be invested increases and affects their accessibility to debt financing mechanisms. This leads to lesser investment and ultimately crowds out the impact of the initial rise in the total investment spending.
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a
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Fiscal Development & Public Finance,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With Reference to Investment spending, "crowding out" effect is caused by which of the following measures? Increased Corporate tax Increased Personal Income tax Reduction in interest rates Selling off Government Security Bonds Select the correct answer from the codes given below:##Option_A: 1, 2 and 4 only###Option_B: 1, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 4 only##Answer:a##Explaination:A situation when increased interest rates lead to a reduction in private investment spending such that it dampens the initial increase of total investment spending is called crowding out effect. When Government adopts expansionary fiscal policy stance and increases its spending to boost the economic activity. Usually the initial increase in government spending is funded using higher taxes or borrowing on part of the government: Increase in revenue through progressive taxation (including Corporate tax and Personal Income tax) Through borrowing (can be done by selling Government security bonds, financing from the banks – long term loans) These measures ultimately lead to an increase in interest rates (as the liquidity with financial institutions such as banks gets shrunken, forcing an increase in the interest rates). Increased interest rates affect private investment decisions because the cost for funds to be invested increases and affects their accessibility to debt financing mechanisms. This leads to lesser investment and ultimately crowds out the impact of the initial rise in the total investment spending.##Topic:Fiscal Development & Public Finance,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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With reference to Chola Kingdom of South India, consider the following statements: It was situated between the Pennar and the Velar rivers. Their chief center of political power was at Uraiyur. One of the main sources of their wealth was trade in cotton cloth. Romans set up two regiments at Muziris in their kingdom. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 4 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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Chola kingdom which is also known as Cholamandalam, was situated to the north-east of the territory of the Pandyas, between the Pennar and the Velar rivers. Their chief center of political power was at Uraiyur. One of the main sources of the wealth of the kingdom was trade in cotton cloth. Chola king named Elara conquered Sri Lanka and ruled it for nearly 50 years. Romans set up two regiments at Muziris in Chera Kingdom not in Chola Kingdom. Hence statement 4 is incorrect and option d is correct.
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d
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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:With reference to Chola Kingdom of South India, consider the following statements: It was situated between the Pennar and the Velar rivers. Their chief center of political power was at Uraiyur. One of the main sources of their wealth was trade in cotton cloth. Romans set up two regiments at Muziris in their kingdom. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 4 only##Option_C: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Chola kingdom which is also known as Cholamandalam, was situated to the north-east of the territory of the Pandyas, between the Pennar and the Velar rivers. Their chief center of political power was at Uraiyur. One of the main sources of the wealth of the kingdom was trade in cotton cloth. Chola king named Elara conquered Sri Lanka and ruled it for nearly 50 years. Romans set up two regiments at Muziris in Chera Kingdom not in Chola Kingdom. Hence statement 4 is incorrect and option d is correct.##Topic:Early Medieval Period: North India and South India##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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With reference to Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) displays, consider following statements:
Passive - Matrix driven displays uses thin film transistor as the back plate which results in more energy efficienct device.
Active Matrix displays are commonly used in handheld computers whereas for larger displays, like TV and Laptops, Passive-Matrix displays are the only choice.
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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Differences between PMOLED and AMOLED are tabulated as follows:
PMOLED
These displays are with simple control system much like Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) of old TV sets, with pixels in each line/row off most of the time as they lack storage capacitors.
As for adjusting image resolution (Display size: upto 3 inches max), one needs to enhance brightness, so these displays require more voltage to run them, hence though cheap and easy to fabricate, they are not efficient.
Ex. MP3 players, PDAs
AMOLED
These displays are driven by TFT with storage capacitors enabling the active line pixel state
Due to storage capacitors, there is no need to enhance brightness of these displays, needing less energy to run them. Hence, though costly and complicate to fabricate, they are more efficient.
Ex. TV, Laptops, Digital Cameras, smart phones
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d
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Communication Technology
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) displays, consider following statements:
Passive - Matrix driven displays uses thin film transistor as the back plate which results in more energy efficienct device.
Active Matrix displays are commonly used in handheld computers whereas for larger displays, like TV and Laptops, Passive-Matrix displays are the only choice.
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:
Differences between PMOLED and AMOLED are tabulated as follows:
PMOLED
These displays are with simple control system much like Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) of old TV sets, with pixels in each line/row off most of the time as they lack storage capacitors.
As for adjusting image resolution (Display size: upto 3 inches max), one needs to enhance brightness, so these displays require more voltage to run them, hence though cheap and easy to fabricate, they are not efficient.
Ex. MP3 players, PDAs
AMOLED
These displays are driven by TFT with storage capacitors enabling the active line pixel state
Due to storage capacitors, there is no need to enhance brightness of these displays, needing less energy to run them. Hence, though costly and complicate to fabricate, they are more efficient.
Ex. TV, Laptops, Digital Cameras, smart phones
##Topic:Communication Technology##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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With reference to Odisha school of architecture, consider the following statements: In this school, the Shikhara, is vertical until the top and then it suddenly curves sharply inwards. The ground plan of the main temple known as jagamohana is almost square in shape. Interior walls of the temples of this school are lavishly decorated but exterior walls are plain. There is extensive use of stone pillars in the temples of this school. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect ?
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1 and 4 only
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1 and 3 only
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3 and 4 only
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1 and 4 only
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In Odisha school of architecture, the Shikhara which is also known as deul, is vertical until the top and then it suddenly curves sharply inwards. The ground plan of the main temple known as jagamohana is almost sqaure in shape. the most unique feature of this school is that exterior walls of the temples of this school are lavishly decorated through inticrate carvings but interior walls are plain. hence statement 3 is incorrect. There is no use of stone pillars in this school rather iron girders were used to support roof, hence statement 4 is also incorrect. Hence option c is correct.
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c
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Difference between Architecture & Sculpture
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Odisha school of architecture, consider the following statements: In this school, the Shikhara, is vertical until the top and then it suddenly curves sharply inwards. The ground plan of the main temple known as jagamohana is almost square in shape. Interior walls of the temples of this school are lavishly decorated but exterior walls are plain. There is extensive use of stone pillars in the temples of this school. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect ?##Option_A: 1 and 4 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 4 only##Answer:c##Explaination:In Odisha school of architecture, the Shikhara which is also known as deul, is vertical until the top and then it suddenly curves sharply inwards. The ground plan of the main temple known as jagamohana is almost sqaure in shape. the most unique feature of this school is that exterior walls of the temples of this school are lavishly decorated through inticrate carvings but interior walls are plain. hence statement 3 is incorrect. There is no use of stone pillars in this school rather iron girders were used to support roof, hence statement 4 is also incorrect. Hence option c is correct.##Topic:Difference between Architecture & Sculpture##Subject:Geology##Answer:c
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Which of the following organizations were started by Mahavdev Govind Ranade? Widow Remarriage Association Deccan Education Society Poona Sarvajanik Sabha Prarthana Samaj Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2 and 3
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2, 3 and 4
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1, 3 and 4
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1, 2 and 3
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The Prarthana Samaj was established in Bombay by Dr. Atma Ram Pandurang. The two great members of this Samaj were Shri R.C. Bhandarkar and Justice Mahadev Govind Ranade.
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a
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Socio Religious Reform Movements in the 19th century India
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following organizations were started by Mahavdev Govind Ranade? Widow Remarriage Association Deccan Education Society Poona Sarvajanik Sabha Prarthana Samaj Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3##Answer:a##Explaination:The Prarthana Samaj was established in Bombay by Dr. Atma Ram Pandurang. The two great members of this Samaj were Shri R.C. Bhandarkar and Justice Mahadev Govind Ranade.##Topic:Socio Religious Reform Movements in the 19th century India##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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Which of the following is true regarding Digital India Mission? It seeks to bridge the digital divide by providing access to Internet to all citizens It aims at boosting electronics manufacturing in the country It has subsumed under it various schemes like National e-Governance Plan, etc. It seeks to train citizens for jobs in IT sector Select the correct answer using codes given below.
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1 and 3 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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2 and 4 only
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1 and 3 only
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Digital India has 3 focus areas:
Digital Infrastructure to all Citizens
Governance and Service on demand
Digital Empowerment of all Citizens
Digital India is an Umbrella mission which has subsumed under it various earlier programmes like NeGP, ESDM Pollicy, National Optic Fibre Network, etc.
It seeks to promote 9 pillars of growth including Electronics Manufacturing and IT for Jobs
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d
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National Unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is true regarding Digital India Mission? It seeks to bridge the digital divide by providing access to Internet to all citizens It aims at boosting electronics manufacturing in the country It has subsumed under it various schemes like National e-Governance Plan, etc. It seeks to train citizens for jobs in IT sector Select the correct answer using codes given below.##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 1, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 2 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Digital India has 3 focus areas:
Digital Infrastructure to all Citizens
Governance and Service on demand
Digital Empowerment of all Citizens
Digital India is an Umbrella mission which has subsumed under it various earlier programmes like NeGP, ESDM Pollicy, National Optic Fibre Network, etc.
It seeks to promote 9 pillars of growth including Electronics Manufacturing and IT for Jobs##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements regarding steps towards Urban Development in India
Smart City Program and AMRUT plan to develop 600 cities together.
The funding for Smart City Program would come only from the Central Government and it amounts to Rs 48000 Crore for the next 5 years.
Cities under Smart City and AMRUT are to be selected based on competition between the respective candidate cities.
Which of the above are correct?
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Only 1
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Only 1 and 2
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Only 2 and 3
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Only 1
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Both Smart City and AMRUT programs seek to develop 100 and 500 cities respectively, totalling 600. While Smart City is nvisaged for the next 5 years, AMRUT is for 10 years. Both aim at improving the infrastruucture and governance of Indian cities for catering to the urbanisation process.
Smart City Mission would include funding by Central Government to the tune of Rs. 48, 000 Crore. This would be supplemented by State Government, Local Bodies and private sector.
Selection of cities for Smart City Project would be done through a "City Challenge Competition" while cities for AMRUT will be selected based on discussion between Central and State Governments
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a
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Also in News(Economy)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding steps towards Urban Development in India
Smart City Program and AMRUT plan to develop 600 cities together.
The funding for Smart City Program would come only from the Central Government and it amounts to Rs 48000 Crore for the next 5 years.
Cities under Smart City and AMRUT are to be selected based on competition between the respective candidate cities.
Which of the above are correct?
##Option_A: Only 1
###Option_B: Only 1 and 2
##Option_C: Only 2 and 3
##Option_D: Only 1
##Answer:a##Explaination:
Both Smart City and AMRUT programs seek to develop 100 and 500 cities respectively, totalling 600. While Smart City is nvisaged for the next 5 years, AMRUT is for 10 years. Both aim at improving the infrastruucture and governance of Indian cities for catering to the urbanisation process.
Smart City Mission would include funding by Central Government to the tune of Rs. 48, 000 Crore. This would be supplemented by State Government, Local Bodies and private sector.
Selection of cities for Smart City Project would be done through a "City Challenge Competition" while cities for AMRUT will be selected based on discussion between Central and State Governments
##Topic:Also in News(Economy)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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Which of the following are correct regarding different government steps for agricultural improvement?
DD Kisan
KCC
MUDRA Bank (specifically for agro-based MSMEs)
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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macsbmcba
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a
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Also in News(Misc)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following are correct regarding different government steps for agricultural improvement?
DD Kisan
KCC
MUDRA Bank (specifically for agro-based MSMEs)
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:
macsbmcba
##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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Which of the following statements reflects the limitations of National Income Estimation in India? Output of agriculture involved in barter trade is not included in the estimation. Non-availability of data about the income of household enterprises. Black money. Select the correct answer using codes given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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All the statements are correct. While calculating national output ,the assumption made is that the bulk of the commodities and services produced are exchanged for money. India,where agriculture is carried on a subsistence basis ,a considerable portion of the output does not come to the market for sale. At present ,there is no proper method of finding out the amount consumed at home or bartered away with producers. So 1st statement is correct. A very large number of producers carry on production at family level or on a very small scale. They are so illiterate that they don't maintain regular accounts. As relatively high proportion of the economy being in Unorganised sector, margin of error in the estimation increases. So statement 2nd is correct. A significant part of the economy operates as hidden or subterranean economy and the income generated in it goes as unreported income. so statement 3rd is also correct.
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d
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National Income, Economic Growth and Development,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements reflects the limitations of National Income Estimation in India? Output of agriculture involved in barter trade is not included in the estimation. Non-availability of data about the income of household enterprises. Black money. Select the correct answer using codes given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:All the statements are correct. While calculating national output ,the assumption made is that the bulk of the commodities and services produced are exchanged for money. India,where agriculture is carried on a subsistence basis ,a considerable portion of the output does not come to the market for sale. At present ,there is no proper method of finding out the amount consumed at home or bartered away with producers. So 1st statement is correct. A very large number of producers carry on production at family level or on a very small scale. They are so illiterate that they don't maintain regular accounts. As relatively high proportion of the economy being in Unorganised sector, margin of error in the estimation increases. So statement 2nd is correct. A significant part of the economy operates as hidden or subterranean economy and the income generated in it goes as unreported income. so statement 3rd is also correct.##Topic:National Income, Economic Growth and Development,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? 1. Zero hour First hour of sitting session of Lok Sabha 2. Question hour First hour of sitting session of Rajya Sabha 3. Filbuster Delay in vote over legislation due to extension of debate Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Question hour is the first hour of sitting session of both lok sabha and rajya sabha. Zero hour starts at mid noon (12pm) in which members of parliament raises important question. Filbustering is a political tool used for delaying a specific legislation on being put to vote by means of extension of debate.
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d
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Miscellaneous Polity
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? 1. Zero hour First hour of sitting session of Lok Sabha 2. Question hour First hour of sitting session of Rajya Sabha 3. Filbuster Delay in vote over legislation due to extension of debate Select the correct answer using the codes given below:##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Question hour is the first hour of sitting session of both lok sabha and rajya sabha. Zero hour starts at mid noon (12pm) in which members of parliament raises important question. Filbustering is a political tool used for delaying a specific legislation on being put to vote by means of extension of debate.##Topic:Miscellaneous Polity##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements with regard to the life spent by Hsuan Tsang , a Chinese traveller in India : He visited India during the rule of Chandragupta II. He studied Buddhism at Taxila University. He translated Buddhist texts written in Sanskrit into Chinese. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Statement 1 and 2 are incorrect because Hsuan Tsang visited during Harsha's rule . He came to India to study in the Buddhist University of Nalanda and to collect Buddhist texts from India. Under his influence, Harsha became supporter of Buddhism. Whereas Chandragupta II period or during Gupta Age, Buddhism no longer received royal patronage and the Chinese traveller who visited was Fa-Hsien . Chandragupta received education at Taxila University. Statement 3 is correct- Hsuan Tsang translated mostly Mahayana Buddhist works written in Sanskrit in Chinese.
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c
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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:Consider the following statements with regard to the life spent by Hsuan Tsang , a Chinese traveller in India : He visited India during the rule of Chandragupta II. He studied Buddhism at Taxila University. He translated Buddhist texts written in Sanskrit into Chinese. Which of the statement(s) 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:c##Explaination:Statement 1 and 2 are incorrect because Hsuan Tsang visited during Harsha's rule . He came to India to study in the Buddhist University of Nalanda and to collect Buddhist texts from India. Under his influence, Harsha became supporter of Buddhism. Whereas Chandragupta II period or during Gupta Age, Buddhism no longer received royal patronage and the Chinese traveller who visited was Fa-Hsien . Chandragupta received education at Taxila University. Statement 3 is correct- Hsuan Tsang translated mostly Mahayana Buddhist works written in Sanskrit in Chinese.##Topic:Guptas Age & Post Guptas Age##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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Which of the following personalities has been the President of both Indian National Congress and Muslim League pre-independence?
1. M.A. Ansari 2. Maulana Abul kalam Azad
3. Hakim Ajmal Khan 4. Maulana Hazrat Mohani
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1 and 3 only
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3 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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M.A. Ansari and Hakim Ajmal Khan both has been president of both the Indian National Congress and Muslim League. Maulana Hasrat Mohani was the president of Muslim league in 1921. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was president of congress in 1923 and from 1940-46.
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a
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GS_History_unclassified
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following personalities has been the President of both Indian National Congress and Muslim League pre-independence?
1. M.A. Ansari 2. Maulana Abul kalam Azad
3. Hakim Ajmal Khan 4. Maulana Hazrat Mohani
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
##Option_A: 1 and 3 only
###Option_B: 3 and 4 only
##Option_C: 1 and 2 only
##Option_D: 1 and 3 only
##Answer:a##Explaination:
M.A. Ansari and Hakim Ajmal Khan both has been president of both the Indian National Congress and Muslim League. Maulana Hasrat Mohani was the president of Muslim league in 1921. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was president of congress in 1923 and from 1940-46.
##Topic:GS_History_unclassified##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements about National Investment Fund(NIF): Disinvestment proceeds of Central Public Sector Enterprise will be channelized into NIF. NIF would be utilized for recapitalization of public sector banks. NIF corpus is never to be utilized for social sector schemes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 only
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NIF corpus was utilized on certain social sector schemes, like JNNURM, NREGS, Indira awas yojna etc. Government has restructured NIF and decided that the investment proceeds with effect from 2013-14 will be credited to the existing 'Public Account' under the head NIF.
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c
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Industry
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about National Investment Fund(NIF): Disinvestment proceeds of Central Public Sector Enterprise will be channelized into NIF. NIF would be utilized for recapitalization of public sector banks. NIF corpus is never to be utilized for social sector schemes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:NIF corpus was utilized on certain social sector schemes, like JNNURM, NREGS, Indira awas yojna etc. Government has restructured NIF and decided that the investment proceeds with effect from 2013-14 will be credited to the existing 'Public Account' under the head NIF.##Topic:Industry ##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Federal Character of Indian Polity is maintained by which of the following powers of the Judiciary?
1. Power to adjudicate disputes between the central and state government.
2. Power to issue writs
3. Power of judicial review
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 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Power to issue writs is a method of protecting fundamental rights of the people. It has no relation with the maintenance of federal features. Adjudication of disputes is directly related with federal feature of the constitution. Power of judicial review in specific cases may preserve the federal feature.
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c
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Constitutional Development , Features & Philosophy
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Federal Character of Indian Polity is maintained by which of the following powers of the Judiciary?
1. Power to adjudicate disputes between the central and state government.
2. Power to issue writs
3. Power of judicial review
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 3 only##Option_D:1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:
Power to issue writs is a method of protecting fundamental rights of the people. It has no relation with the maintenance of federal features. Adjudication of disputes is directly related with federal feature of the constitution. Power of judicial review in specific cases may preserve the federal feature.
##Topic:Constitutional Development , Features & Philosophy##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements regarding Digital Divide:
It is the divide between people having access to new ICT tools and those who do not
It is the divide between 'real' life and 'virtual' life including that on social media
It is the divide between those people having skills and knowledge to use new ICT tools and those who do not
It is the divide between non-digital economy and digital economy
Which of the above statements describe Digital Divide?
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Only 1
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Only 1 and 3
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Only 2 and 4
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Only 1
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Digital divide is a socio-economic issue. It describes the discrepancy between those "people"
o who have access to the resources to use new information and communication tools
o who have the skills, knowledge and abilities to use the technologies and those who do not
It can exist between
o Rural and urban
o Educated and uneducated
o Economic classes
o Global scale between more and less industrially developed nations
This divide is to be eliminated as apart of Digital India Mission. Thus, 1 and 3 are correct.
Statement 2 does not represent a divide between digital 'haves' and 'have nots'. It shows divide between real life and virtual life of those who have access to the internet. Thus, this does not show Digital Divide.
Statement 4 also shows divide between means of commerce. E.g. Brich and Mortar shops vs e-commerce. This does not show divide between people who are digital haves and have-nots. Thus, this is also incorrect.
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b
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IT in India
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding Digital Divide:
It is the divide between people having access to new ICT tools and those who do not
It is the divide between 'real' life and 'virtual' life including that on social media
It is the divide between those people having skills and knowledge to use new ICT tools and those who do not
It is the divide between non-digital economy and digital economy
Which of the above statements describe Digital Divide?
##Option_A: Only 1
###Option_B: Only 1 and 3
##Option_C: Only 2 and 4
##Option_D: Only 1
##Answer:b##Explaination:
Digital divide is a socio-economic issue. It describes the discrepancy between those "people"
o who have access to the resources to use new information and communication tools
o who have the skills, knowledge and abilities to use the technologies and those who do not
It can exist between
o Rural and urban
o Educated and uneducated
o Economic classes
o Global scale between more and less industrially developed nations
This divide is to be eliminated as apart of Digital India Mission. Thus, 1 and 3 are correct.
Statement 2 does not represent a divide between digital 'haves' and 'have nots'. It shows divide between real life and virtual life of those who have access to the internet. Thus, this does not show Digital Divide.
Statement 4 also shows divide between means of commerce. E.g. Brich and Mortar shops vs e-commerce. This does not show divide between people who are digital haves and have-nots. Thus, this is also incorrect.
##Topic:IT in India##Subject:Economics##Answer:b
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With reference to Special National Investment Fund (SNIF), consider the following statements: Like National Investment Fund, SNIF is also maintained outside the Consolidated Fund of India. SNIF is aimed only at loss making central public sector enterprises (CPSEs). SNIF is managed by independent professional fund managers. The funds realized from the sale of shares would be used for the redevelopment of loss making CPSEs. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 4 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Unlike National Investment Fund (NIF), Special National Investment Fund is a fund maintained outside the Consolidated Fund of India to transfer the shares of certain listed loss making central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) which were found to be non-compliant with the Rule that minimum 10% of the shares issued be held by the public (which means non-promoter entities) to be eligible to remain listed on stock exchanges of the country. Presently, NIF is part of public accounts. Hence statement 1 is incorrect. In structure, it mimics the original concept of National Investment Fund(NIF) created for receiving the disinvestment proceeds of central public sector enterprises. The difference stems from the fact that only shares are transferred here and not receipts from the sale of shares of CPSEs. Further special NIF is aimed only at loss making CPSEs. Hence statement 2 is correct. The Special NIF would be managed by independent professional fund managers as was originally the case with NIF. Hence statement 3 is correct. The shares so transferred to the fund will be sold in the capital market gradually over a period of 5 years by the fund managers. The funds realized from the sale of shares would be used for social sector schemes of the Government. Hence statement 4 is incorrect. Hence option d is correct.
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d
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Government Budgeting
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Special National Investment Fund (SNIF), consider the following statements: Like National Investment Fund, SNIF is also maintained outside the Consolidated Fund of India. SNIF is aimed only at loss making central public sector enterprises (CPSEs). SNIF is managed by independent professional fund managers. The funds realized from the sale of shares would be used for the redevelopment of loss making CPSEs. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 4 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Unlike National Investment Fund (NIF), Special National Investment Fund is a fund maintained outside the Consolidated Fund of India to transfer the shares of certain listed loss making central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) which were found to be non-compliant with the Rule that minimum 10% of the shares issued be held by the public (which means non-promoter entities) to be eligible to remain listed on stock exchanges of the country. Presently, NIF is part of public accounts. Hence statement 1 is incorrect. In structure, it mimics the original concept of National Investment Fund(NIF) created for receiving the disinvestment proceeds of central public sector enterprises. The difference stems from the fact that only shares are transferred here and not receipts from the sale of shares of CPSEs. Further special NIF is aimed only at loss making CPSEs. Hence statement 2 is correct. The Special NIF would be managed by independent professional fund managers as was originally the case with NIF. Hence statement 3 is correct. The shares so transferred to the fund will be sold in the capital market gradually over a period of 5 years by the fund managers. The funds realized from the sale of shares would be used for social sector schemes of the Government. Hence statement 4 is incorrect. Hence option d is correct.##Topic:Government Budgeting##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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With regard to WTO and its functioning, consider the following statements: Most Favored Nation (MFN) status to a country by another country ensures preferential treatment, lower tariffs and removal of other trade barriers between the two member countries. Dispute settlement process in WTO is rule based and transparent and ensures "compliance of verdict" on member countries. Special Safeguard Mechanism (SSM) is a tool for protecting interest of farmers and poor from volatility of international trade in agricultural commodities. Which of the statements given above is/are i ncorrect ?
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 only
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MFN status essentially means normal trade among member countries and doesn't ask for special treatment to any country. In WTO, there is no way of enforcing the verdict of the dispute settlement body. Special Safeguard Mechanisms (SSMs) are set of provisions through which a WTO member country can temporarily impose higher than bound tariff rates on the import of a particular agricultural product if there is a sudden surge in imports of that product into the country. The SSM provisions are available to all developing and least developed country members of the WTO.
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c
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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:With regard to WTO and its functioning, consider the following statements: Most Favored Nation (MFN) status to a country by another country ensures preferential treatment, lower tariffs and removal of other trade barriers between the two member countries. Dispute settlement process in WTO is rule based and transparent and ensures "compliance of verdict" on member countries. Special Safeguard Mechanism (SSM) is a tool for protecting interest of farmers and poor from volatility of international trade in agricultural commodities. Which of the statements given above is/are i ncorrect ?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only ##Option_C: 1 and 2 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:MFN status essentially means normal trade among member countries and doesn't ask for special treatment to any country. In WTO, there is no way of enforcing the verdict of the dispute settlement body. Special Safeguard Mechanisms (SSMs) are set of provisions through which a WTO member country can temporarily impose higher than bound tariff rates on the import of a particular agricultural product if there is a sudden surge in imports of that product into the country. The SSM provisions are available to all developing and least developed country members of the WTO.##Topic:Trade Policy, Product wise trade, Region wise trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related issues and India##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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With reference to Botulinum clostridium , consider following statements: It is a fungus, commonly found in soil and untreated water, which causes Botulism. It is contracted through contaminated canned vegetables, honey or corn syrup with spores. Botulism in adults causes fever, abdominal cramps, nausea and double vision. A neurotoxin from this organism is used to produce Botox which is used for clinical and cosmetic use. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 4 only
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2 only
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First statement is incorrect as Botulinum clostridium is bacteria, though it is correct that is commonly found in soil and untreated water and if contracted by adults or infants results in Botulism. Fatality rate is higher in infants below the age of one year due to their weak immune system. However, in adults this disease is not fatal in most cases. Second statement is correct as it is mainly contracted through contaminated canned vegetables, honey or corn syrup as the spores produced from this bacterium can remain dormant for long period but once they enter human body, they start growing in the gastro-intestinal tract. Third statement is incorrect as among all the given symptoms, fever is conspicuously absent in adults or infants. This disease is treated with botulinus antitoxin and if there is breathing trouble patient is admitted in hospital. Last statement is correct as highly purified and diluted botulinum neurotoxin type A is produced from this bacterium for clinical and cosmetic use – to smoothen facial wrinkles, chronic migraine and overactive bladder.
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c
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Also in News(Misc)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Botulinum clostridium , consider following statements: It is a fungus, commonly found in soil and untreated water, which causes Botulism. It is contracted through contaminated canned vegetables, honey or corn syrup with spores. Botulism in adults causes fever, abdominal cramps, nausea and double vision. A neurotoxin from this organism is used to produce Botox which is used for clinical and cosmetic use. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 4 only##Option_D: 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:First statement is incorrect as Botulinum clostridium is bacteria, though it is correct that is commonly found in soil and untreated water and if contracted by adults or infants results in Botulism. Fatality rate is higher in infants below the age of one year due to their weak immune system. However, in adults this disease is not fatal in most cases. Second statement is correct as it is mainly contracted through contaminated canned vegetables, honey or corn syrup as the spores produced from this bacterium can remain dormant for long period but once they enter human body, they start growing in the gastro-intestinal tract. Third statement is incorrect as among all the given symptoms, fever is conspicuously absent in adults or infants. This disease is treated with botulinus antitoxin and if there is breathing trouble patient is admitted in hospital. Last statement is correct as highly purified and diluted botulinum neurotoxin type A is produced from this bacterium for clinical and cosmetic use – to smoothen facial wrinkles, chronic migraine and overactive bladder.##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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Which of the following can be considered as reasons behind the shifting of sugar industries from north to south in India? The production of sugarcane per hectare is higher in south India. The sucrose content is higher in the tropical variety of sugarcane grown in south India. The crushing season in south India is longer than in north India. 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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Sugarcane is the main raw material for making sugar and south India having more favorable conditions i.e. The production of sugarcane per hectare is higher, the sucrose content is higher in the tropical variety of sugarcane grown in south India apart from that crushing season in south India is longer than in north India provides better output. In south India most of the mills have modern machinery and most of the mills in Peninsular India are in cooperative sector, where profit maximization is not the sole objective and can be seen as a reason for shifting the sugar industry.
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d
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Manufacturing Industries
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following can be considered as reasons behind the shifting of sugar industries from north to south in India? The production of sugarcane per hectare is higher in south India. The sucrose content is higher in the tropical variety of sugarcane grown in south India. The crushing season in south India is longer than in north India. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:Sugarcane is the main raw material for making sugar and south India having more favorable conditions i.e. The production of sugarcane per hectare is higher, the sucrose content is higher in the tropical variety of sugarcane grown in south India apart from that crushing season in south India is longer than in north India provides better output. In south India most of the mills have modern machinery and most of the mills in Peninsular India are in cooperative sector, where profit maximization is not the sole objective and can be seen as a reason for shifting the sugar industry.##Topic:Manufacturing Industries##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements with regard to the life spent by Hsuan Tsang , a Chinese traveller in India :
1. He visited India during the rule of Chandragupta II.
2. He studied Buddhism at Taxila University , a great learning centre for Gupta crown princes.
3. He translated Buddhist texts written in Sanskrit into Chinese.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct ?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Statement 1 and 2 are incorrect because Hsuan Tsang visited during Harsha's rule . He came to India to study in the Buddhist University of Nalanda and to collect Buddhist texts from India. Under his influence, Harsha became supporter of Buddhism. Whereas Chandragupta II period or during Gupta Age, Buddhism no longer received royal patronage and the Chinese traveller who visited was Fa-Hsien . Chandragupta received education at Taxila University.
Statement 3 is correct- Hsuan Tsang translated mostly Mahayana Buddist works written in Sanskrit in Chinese.
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c
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Guptas & Post Guptas / Vardhana
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements with regard to the life spent by Hsuan Tsang , a Chinese traveller in India :
1. He visited India during the rule of Chandragupta II.
2. He studied Buddhism at Taxila University , a great learning centre for Gupta crown princes.
3. He translated Buddhist texts written in Sanskrit into Chinese.
Which of the statement(s) 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:c##Explaination:
Statement 1 and 2 are incorrect because Hsuan Tsang visited during Harsha's rule . He came to India to study in the Buddhist University of Nalanda and to collect Buddhist texts from India. Under his influence, Harsha became supporter of Buddhism. Whereas Chandragupta II period or during Gupta Age, Buddhism no longer received royal patronage and the Chinese traveller who visited was Fa-Hsien . Chandragupta received education at Taxila University.
Statement 3 is correct- Hsuan Tsang translated mostly Mahayana Buddist works written in Sanskrit in Chinese.
##Topic:Guptas & Post Guptas / Vardhana##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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What is "Naqareh" in the context of Indian History?
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Coin used in the age of Iltumish.
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A device used to observe astronomical bodies.
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A musical instrument.
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Coin used in the age of Iltumish.
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Naqareh is a musical instrument which Akbar used to play.
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c
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GS_Art and Culture unclassified
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is "Naqareh" in the context of Indian History?##Option_A: Coin used in the age of Iltumish.###Option_B: A device used to observe astronomical bodies.##Option_C: A musical instrument.##Option_D: Coin used in the age of Iltumish.##Answer:c##Explaination:Naqareh is a musical instrument which Akbar used to play.##Topic:GS_Art and Culture unclassified##Subject:Geology##Answer:c
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Which of the following statements is correct?
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Tolkappiyam is the earliest work on Tamil Grammar and Poetics.
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Manimekalai, written by Ilango Adigal, deals with adventures of daughter of Kovalan and Madhavi.
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Sangam literature was composed during four Sangams, an assembly of Tamil poets, under Pandya Kings.
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Tolkappiyam is the earliest work on Tamil Grammar and Poetics.
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Manimekalai was written by Satanar, and it deals with adventures of daughter of Kovalan and Madhavi. Sangam literature was composed during three Sangams under Pandya Kings. Sangam literature dealt with polity, economy, and society of ancient Tamil Society.
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a
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literature
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is correct?##Option_A:Tolkappiyam is the earliest work on Tamil Grammar and Poetics.###Option_B:Manimekalai, written by Ilango Adigal, deals with adventures of daughter of Kovalan and Madhavi.##Option_C:Sangam literature was composed during four Sangams, an assembly of Tamil poets, under Pandya Kings.##Option_D:Tolkappiyam is the earliest work on Tamil Grammar and Poetics.##Answer:a##Explaination:Manimekalai was written by Satanar, and it deals with adventures of daughter of Kovalan and Madhavi. Sangam literature was composed during three Sangams under Pandya Kings. Sangam literature dealt with polity, economy, and society of ancient Tamil Society.##Topic:literature##Subject:Geology##Answer:a
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Q) Consider the following statements in refeerence to "Mission Indradhanush":
1) Launched by ministry of Ministry of Women and Child Development
2) Launched for children who are partially vaccinated or unvaccinated against seven vaccine preventable diseases
3) Diseases include Diptheria,Whooping cough,polio,Tuberclosis,measles ,yellow fever and hepatitis B.
4) Aims to achieve target of full coverage by 2020
Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct:
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3 only
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2 and 4 only
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1,2 and 3 only
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3 only
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The Mission was launched by Ministry of health and Family Welfare. The mission aims to cover all those children who are either unvaccinated or are partially vaccinated against seven preventable diseases which include Diptheria,Whooping cough,tetanus,polio,tuberclosis,measles and hepatitis B. (yellow fever is not included) . The mission mode has been adopted to achieve target of full coverage by 2020.
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b
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Also in News(Misc)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Q) Consider the following statements in refeerence to "Mission Indradhanush":
1) Launched by ministry of Ministry of Women and Child Development
2) Launched for children who are partially vaccinated or unvaccinated against seven vaccine preventable diseases
3) Diseases include Diptheria,Whooping cough,polio,Tuberclosis,measles ,yellow fever and hepatitis B.
4) Aims to achieve target of full coverage by 2020
Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct:
##Option_A: 3 only
###Option_B: 2 and 4 only
##Option_C: 1,2 and 3 only
##Option_D: 3 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:
The Mission was launched by Ministry of health and Family Welfare. The mission aims to cover all those children who are either unvaccinated or are partially vaccinated against seven preventable diseases which include Diptheria,Whooping cough,tetanus,polio,tuberclosis,measles and hepatitis B. (yellow fever is not included) . The mission mode has been adopted to achieve target of full coverage by 2020.
##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements regarding Bal Gangangadhar Tilak: Tilak decided to support the British in the First World War in 1914. Tilak started the first Home Rule League in India. Tilak played a significant role in the Lucknow pact between Indian National Congress and Muslim League. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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2 and 3
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2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3
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In the beginning, Tilak supported British efforts in WW-I in the mistaken belief that Britain will repay India's loyalty. Tilak started the first Home Rule League in Poona in April 1916, followed by Anni Besant's League in Sept 1916. Tilak played a significant role in bringing INC and Muslim League together.
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d
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Freedom Struggle : Extremist Phase (1905 – 17)
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Bal Gangangadhar Tilak: Tilak decided to support the British in the First World War in 1914. Tilak started the first Home Rule League in India. Tilak played a significant role in the Lucknow pact between Indian National Congress and Muslim League. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 2 and 3###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 2 and 3##Answer:d##Explaination:In the beginning, Tilak supported British efforts in WW-I in the mistaken belief that Britain will repay India's loyalty. Tilak started the first Home Rule League in Poona in April 1916, followed by Anni Besant's League in Sept 1916. Tilak played a significant role in bringing INC and Muslim League together.##Topic:Freedom Struggle : Extremist Phase (1905 – 17)##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements regarding the National Capital Territory of Delhi:
1. The Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt.Governor.
2. The Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister aids and advises the Lt.Governor in discharge of all his functions.
3. In case of difference of opinion between the Lt.Governor and his ministers, Lt.Governor can act on his own discretion.
4. Delhi is the only Union Territory to have a separate High Court.
Which of the above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 4 only
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1, and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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Chief Minister is appointed by the President and not the Lt.Governor.
The Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister aids and advises the Lt.Governor in discharge of his functions except in so far as he is required to act in his own discretion.
In case of difference of opinion between the Lt.Governor and his ministers, he has to refer the matter to the President and act accordingly.
Delhi is the only Union Territory to have a separate High Court - is correct.
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b
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Union and Its Territories
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding the National Capital Territory of Delhi:
1. The Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt.Governor.
2. The Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister aids and advises the Lt.Governor in discharge of all his functions.
3. In case of difference of opinion between the Lt.Governor and his ministers, Lt.Governor can act on his own discretion.
4. Delhi is the only Union Territory to have a separate High Court.
Which of the above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only
###Option_B: 2 and 4 only
##Option_C: 1, and 4 only
##Option_D: 1 and 2 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:
Chief Minister is appointed by the President and not the Lt.Governor.
The Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister aids and advises the Lt.Governor in discharge of his functions except in so far as he is required to act in his own discretion.
In case of difference of opinion between the Lt.Governor and his ministers, he has to refer the matter to the President and act accordingly.
Delhi is the only Union Territory to have a separate High Court - is correct.
##Topic:Union and Its Territories##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements: The Governor may call for a joint sitting of both the houses of state legislature in case of deadlock in passing of an Ordinary Bill. Legislative Council has no role in the enlargement of jurisdiction of State Public Service Commission. 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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There is no provision of joint sitting in the state legislature. The Legislative Council has the same power and status as that of Legislative Assembly in respect of enlargement of the jurisdiction of State Public Service Commission.
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d
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State Legislature
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: The Governor may call for a joint sitting of both the houses of state legislature in case of deadlock in passing of an Ordinary Bill. Legislative Council has no role in the enlargement of jurisdiction of State Public Service Commission. 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:There is no provision of joint sitting in the state legislature. The Legislative Council has the same power and status as that of Legislative Assembly in respect of enlargement of the jurisdiction of State Public Service Commission.##Topic:State Legislature##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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Who among the following can be removed by the Governor of a state
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Members of State Public Service Commission
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Members of State Human Rights Commission
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State Information Commissioner.
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Members of State Public Service Commission
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Others can be removed only by the President
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c
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Governor
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Who among the following can be removed by the Governor of a state##Option_A: Members of State Public Service Commission###Option_B: Members of State Human Rights Commission##Option_C: State Information Commissioner.##Option_D: Members of State Public Service Commission##Answer:c##Explaination:
Others can be removed only by the President
##Topic:Governor##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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"The pocket of the Indian President is bigger than that of American President." Which among the following statements justifies the remark?
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Indian President can withhold his assent to a bill while American President cannot.
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Indian President can return the bill for reconsideration of Parliament while American President cannot.
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Indian President enjoys absolute veto while American President does not.
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Indian President can withhold his assent to a bill while American President cannot.
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Indian President is vested with only 3 types of veto - pocket veto, suspensive veto and absolute veto. American President does not enjoy pocket veto, i.e. he cannot simply keep the bill pending for an indefinite period, while Indian President can. That is why it is remarked that Indian President has a bigger pocket.
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d
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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 pocket of the Indian President is bigger than that of American President." Which among the following statements justifies the remark?
##Option_A:Indian President can withhold his assent to a bill while American President cannot.###Option_B:Indian President can return the bill for reconsideration of Parliament while American President cannot.##Option_C: Indian President enjoys absolute veto while American President does not.##Option_D:Indian President can withhold his assent to a bill while American President cannot.##Answer:d##Explaination:Indian President is vested with only 3 types of veto - pocket veto, suspensive veto and absolute veto. American President does not enjoy pocket veto, i.e. he cannot simply keep the bill pending for an indefinite period, while Indian President can. That is why it is remarked that Indian President has a bigger pocket.##Topic:President##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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Which of the following provisions in the Constitution will need to be amended by special majority of the Parliament?
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formation of new states and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing states.
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election of the President and its manner.
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number of puisne judges in the Supreme Court.
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formation of new states and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing states.
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Amendment in the provisions of formation of new states and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing states and number of puisne judges in the Supreme Court will require simple majority of Parliament. Amendment in election of the President and its manner will require special majority of Parliament and consent of states. The correct answer is option (d).
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d
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Amendment of Constitution
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following provisions in the Constitution will need to be amended by special majority of the Parliament?
##Option_A: formation of new states and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing states.
###Option_B: election of the President and its manner.
##Option_C: number of puisne judges in the Supreme Court.
##Option_D: formation of new states and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing states.
##Answer:d##Explaination:
Amendment in the provisions of formation of new states and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing states and number of puisne judges in the Supreme Court will require simple majority of Parliament. Amendment in election of the President and its manner will require special majority of Parliament and consent of states. The correct answer is option (d).
##Topic:Amendment of Constitution ##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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Which of the following were NOT the methods of struggle proposed by the Extremists against British?
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Boycott of courts,
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Public meetings and processions,
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Satyagraha,
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Boycott of courts,
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The Extremists resorted to new forms of struggles such as boycott of courts, governemnet, and educational institutions etc. Public meetings and processions also emerged as major methods of mass mobilisation in Extremists' phase. But, Satyagraha was a novel method introduced in politics after coming of Gandhi to India. This was absent in Extremists' phase. Another important ideology was 'non-cooperation' by making administration impossible by refusing to help British commerce and administration. But non-cooperation remained mere ideas of Extremists.
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b
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Freedom Struggle : Extremist Phase (1905 – 17)
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following were NOT the methods of struggle proposed by the Extremists against British?
##Option_A:Boycott of courts,
###Option_B:Public meetings and processions,
##Option_C:Satyagraha,
##Option_D:Boycott of courts,
##Answer:b##Explaination:
The Extremists resorted to new forms of struggles such as boycott of courts, governemnet, and educational institutions etc. Public meetings and processions also emerged as major methods of mass mobilisation in Extremists' phase. But, Satyagraha was a novel method introduced in politics after coming of Gandhi to India. This was absent in Extremists' phase. Another important ideology was 'non-cooperation' by making administration impossible by refusing to help British commerce and administration. But non-cooperation remained mere ideas of Extremists.
##Topic:Freedom Struggle : Extremist Phase (1905 – 17)##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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