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Consider the following statements regarding standalone mode and non-standalone mode in the 5G network: 1. In the standalone mode the 5G network operates with dedicated equipment and runs parallel to the existing 4G network. 2. In the non-standalone mode, the 5G network is supported by the 4G core infrastructure. 3. In ... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Standalone and non-standalone 5G networks Why in News? Recently, India’s largest telecom company Reliance announced the launch of its 5G services in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai this year with an aim to expand and cover the entire country by 2023. Standalone mode The 5G network operates with dedicated equipment... | a | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding standalone mode and non-standalone mode in the 5G network: 1. In the standalone mode the 5G network operates with dedicated equipment and runs parallel to the existing 4G network. 2. In the non-standalone mode, the 5G network is su... |
The compound of this material has unique semiconducting characteristics and has led to the development of technologies for conversion of carbon dioxide into fuel using sunlight and water thus providing a solution for twin problems of pollution and fossil fuel depletion. It acts as a photo (electro)catalysts in artifici... | Lithium nitride | Lithium bromide | Carbon nitride | Lithium nitride | One of the promising technologies for future alternative energy sources is the direct conversion of sunlight into chemical and electrical energy by using artificial photosynthesis. Artificial photosynthesis has the potential to produce clean and cheap renewable energy without dependence on fossil fuels and without carb... | c | New Technologies, Devices and Discoveries | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The compound of this material has unique semiconducting characteristics and has led to the development of technologies for conversion of carbon dioxide into fuel using sunlight and water thus providing a solution for twin problems of pollution and fossil fuel depletion. It a... |
Consider the following pairs :
Location State
1. Abohar : Punjab
2. Solan : Jammu & Kashmir
3. Chamera Lake : Himachal Pradesh
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
| 1 Only
| 3 Only
| 1 & 3 Only
| 1 Only
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Solan is located in Himachal Pradesh. Solan is located in the southern part of the state, and is known for its footloose Industries.
Abohar is Located near the junction of boundaries of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan and near the international border with Pakistan.Abohar is famous for being one of the ... | c | Structure and Physiography | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following pairs :
Location State
1. Abohar : Punjab
2. Solan : Jammu & Kashmir
3. Chamera Lake : Himachal Pradesh
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
##Option_A: 1 Only
###Option_B: 3 Only
... |
Which of the following statements regarding the buoyancy of the tax system is correct? | It is the responsiveness of tax revenues to changes in the tax rate and in the tax base in relation to the GDP. | It is the ratio of percentage change in tax revenue to percentage change in GDP, without any changes in the tax rate or tax base. | Under this system, government"s revenue collection, mainly from direct tax, increases without increasing the tax rate. | It is the responsiveness of tax revenues to changes in the tax rate and in the tax base in relation to the GDP. | Buoyancy of the tax system: It is the responsiveness of tax revenues to changes in the tax rate and in the tax base in relation to the GDP. It is a measure of both the soundness of the tax bases and the effectiveness of tax changes in terms of revenue collection. Hence, tax buoyancy shows the association between econo... | a | Government Budgeting | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding the buoyancy of the tax system is correct?##Option_A: It is the responsiveness of tax revenues to changes in the tax rate and in the tax base in relation to the GDP.###Option_B: It is the ratio of percentage change in tax revenue t... |
With reference to the provisions of citizenship in India, consider the following statements: Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) can visit India without visa for 15 years from the date of issue of PIO card. PIO are considered at par with Non-Resident Indians (NRI) in respect of economic fields except acquisition of agricult... | 1, 2 and 3 | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 | Recently, government declared that both OCI and PIOs will be treated the same as far as visa regulations to visit India are concerned. So, statement 1 is incorrect. Both OCI and PIOs are considered at par with NRI in respect of economic, financial and educational fields except in relation to acquisition of agricultural... | d | Citizenship | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the provisions of citizenship in India, consider the following statements: Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) can visit India without visa for 15 years from the date of issue of PIO card. PIO are considered at par with Non-Resident Indians (NRI) in respect of e... |
What is/are the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) office in India? CAG is not eligible for further appointment to any office, either under the Central government or to state government. CAG is provided with the security of tenure. All administrative expenses of the office ... | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | CAG is not eligible for further appointment to any office to maintain political neutrality. All expenses related to CAG are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India. CAG is provided with the security of tenure. He can be removed by the president only in accordance with the procedure mentioned in the Constitution. Th... | a | CAG | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is/are the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) office in India? CAG is not eligible for further appointment to any office, either under the Central government or to state government. CAG is provided with the security of tenur... |
With reference to Protection against arrest and detention under Fundamental rights,which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect ? Safeguard in the case of ordinary law is available to all including an alien whereas in the case of preventive detention law safeguard is available only to citizens not to aliens. T... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only |
Protection against Arrest and Detention:
Safeguard in the case of ordinary law is not available to an alien whereas in the case of preventive detention law safeguard is available to both citizens as well as aliens.
Under Preventive detention laws the detention of a person cannot exceed three months unless... | b | Fundamental Rights | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Protection against arrest and detention under Fundamental rights,which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect ? Safeguard in the case of ordinary law is available to all including an alien whereas in the case of preventive detention law safeguard i... |
Consider the following statements: The question of disqualification of a member of Lok Sabha on the ground of Defection is decided by the Election Commission of India. An independent member may join any political party within six months of taking his seat in the House without inviting any type of disqualification. It i... | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | Speaker decides on the question of disqualification of a member of Lok Sabha, arises on the ground of defection under the provisions of the Tenth Schedule. An independent member of a House becomes disqualified to remain a member of that House if he joins any political party after such election at any time (there is no ... | d | Election Commission | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: The question of disqualification of a member of Lok Sabha on the ground of Defection is decided by the Election Commission of India. An independent member may join any political party within six months of taking his seat in the House withou... |
Consider the following statements regarding Magna Carta:
1. Magna Carta came into existence in 13 th century during political upheaval between King, his noble and Church in the United States.
2. It established the rule of law and civil liberties.
3. United Statesof Americas Bill of Rights and declaration... | 1 and 2 only
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Magna Carta came into existence in 1215. It literally means Great Charter. It came into being during the period due to conflict among King John, his nobles and Church in Britain.
It paved way for freedom and human rights by establishing rule of law.
Many constitutions and charters of the world are based on Ma... | b | Miscellaneous Polity | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding Magna Carta:
1. Magna Carta came into existence in 13 th century during political upheaval between King, his noble and Church in the United States.
2. It established the rule of law and civil liberties.
3. United Sta... |
In India, Index of Industrial Production (IIP) has shown good increase in recent time. Manufacturing accounts for almost 75 % of the IIP index. Which of the steps/policy would help to boost domestic production: Setting of Special Economic Zone Focus Product Scheme HRIDAY Scheme Technology Acquisition and Development F... | 1, 2 and 4 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 2 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | Special Economic Zone were set up for promotion of exports of goods and services besides having many other objectives too like generation of additional economic activity; development of infrastructure facilities etc. Focus Product Scheme’s objective is to incentivize production/export of such products, which have emplo... | a | Industry | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In India, Index of Industrial Production (IIP) has shown good increase in recent time. Manufacturing accounts for almost 75 % of the IIP index. Which of the steps/policy would help to boost domestic production: Setting of Special Economic Zone Focus Product Scheme HRIDAY Sc... |
What are the manifestations of rich ecological diversity of Western Ghats in India? A wide range of forest types ranging from tropical wet evergreen forests to grasslands. The extent of Western Ghats is spread along seven states of country. Its impact on Indian Monsoon and life of the people on surrounding regions. Ric... | 1 and 2 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 3 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only | Statement 1 and 4 are right form paragraph 1. "(i) a wide range of forest types ranging from tropical wet evergreen forests to grasslands, (ii) some 4000 species of flowering plants with high degree of endemism and (iii) rich fauna with endemism ranging from 11% to 78% among different groups." Statement 3 is right from... | b | Climatic Regions of India | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What are the manifestations of rich ecological diversity of Western Ghats in India? A wide range of forest types ranging from tropical wet evergreen forests to grasslands. The extent of Western Ghats is spread along seven states of country. Its impact on Indian Monsoon and l... |
Consider the following pairs regarding Interpol notices: 1. Green: Enquiry notice 2. Blue: Warning notice 3. Black: unidentified person or dead bodies Which of the pairs given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 only | Interpol i.e. international Police issues 8 kinds of notices- red, blue, black, stolen property notice, modus operandi, sheets, orange notices and UNSC Interpol special notices- for invoking cooperation between member states. Blue notice is an enquiry notice issued for verifying an individual’s identity. Black notice r... | b | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs regarding Interpol notices: 1. Green: Enquiry notice 2. Blue: Warning notice 3. Black: unidentified person or dead bodies Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 only##Opti... |
Depreciation of Indian rupee value due to market forces of supply and demand may result in which of the following? Increased value of remittances country receives Increase in trade deficit Increase in Exports Rise in inflation. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: | 1, 3 and 4 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 2 and 4 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | When rupee depreciates, country receives more remittances due to more rupees per dollar now. Exports go up as in price terms Indian goods and services will be cheaper especially in relation to similar goods and services from competitive countries. Country’s trade deficit will initially worsen after the depreciation of ... | a | BOP & International Trade , | Commerce & Accountancy | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Depreciation of Indian rupee value due to market forces of supply and demand may result in which of the following? Increased value of remittances country receives Increase in trade deficit Increase in Exports Rise in inflation. Select the correct answer using the codes given... |
Which of the following statements regarding Motor vehicles pact is incorrect ?
| India has signed Motor vehicles pact with Bhutan and Nepal only
| It will provide transit of passenger, vehicles as well as cargo.
| It would allow motor vehicles of all categories registered in our country to move freely in the region.
| India has signed Motor vehicles pact with Bhutan and Nepal only
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: India has signed motor vehicles pact with Bhutan, Nepal and Bangladesh but Pakistan has refused to sign the pact.
It will allow all motor vehicle categories to move freely in the region.
It provides transit of passenger, vehicle and cargo.
| a | GS_IR_unclassified | Civil Engineering | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements regarding Motor vehicles pact is incorrect ?
##Option_A: India has signed Motor vehicles pact with Bhutan and Nepal only
###Option_B: It will provide transit of passenger, vehicles as well as cargo.
##Option_C: It would allow mot... |
Consider the following regarding the new Mines and Minerals (development and regulation) amendment bill 2015:
1. Proceeds of auction under the bill would go to the state and not union.
2. States have been empowered, under the bill, to set up special courts for speedy trial of unlawful mining cases.
3. Pro... | 1 and 2 only
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: Proceeds of auction of 10 major minerals stated under the bill would directly to the states similar to the recently held coal block auctions. Bill provides for stringent penal provision in case of illegal mining. States have been empowered to crack down upon the culprits by establishing special courts.
| d | bills in news | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following regarding the new Mines and Minerals (development and regulation) amendment bill 2015:
1. Proceeds of auction under the bill would go to the state and not union.
2. States have been empowered, under the bill, to set up special courts for spee... |
Which of the statements given below is/are correct? Core inflation is more volatile and is prone to inflationary spikes. Headline inflation includes food and energy prices in India and is a better indicator to follow. Core inflation is representative of underlying long term price rise. Select the correct answer using t... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Wholesale price index is based on commodities only. It includes 676 commodities while Consumer price Index includes commodities as well as services. Headline inflation is referred to as inflation measured on the basis of Wholesale price Index. Headline inflation includes prices of food and energy and hence it is more v... | c | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the statements given below is/are correct? Core inflation is more volatile and is prone to inflationary spikes. Headline inflation includes food and energy prices in India and is a better indicator to follow. Core inflation is representative of underlying long term ... |
With reference to the NALSA (National Legal Services Authority , which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? NALSA was created under the DPSP (Directive Principle of State Policy) under article 39A. Free legal services are to be provided to all needy irrespective of his/her income and social status. The scheme... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | The important features of NALSA are as follows: The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has been constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to provide free Legal Services to the weaker sections (not to all) of the society and to organize Lok Adalats for amicable settlement of disputes. Article 3... | a | District Courts, Gram Nyayalayas, NALSA etc | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the NALSA (National Legal Services Authority , which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? NALSA was created under the DPSP (Directive Principle of State Policy) under article 39A. Free legal services are to be provided to all needy irrespective of... |
With regards to manufacturing of nanomaterials, consider the following statements: A large material is mechanically processed into tiny nano-sized particles. A molecule is taken and chemically treated in a manner that nanoparticles are obtained. A macroscale object is ultrasonicated to obtain nanoparticles. Which of th... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 only | Nanomaterials can be made in 2 ways: 1. top-bottom approach (large materials are drilled/blasted/mechanically processed into tiny nano-sized pieces. 2, bottom up approach (statement 2). | d | Misc. Tech. | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With regards to manufacturing of nanomaterials, consider the following statements: A large material is mechanically processed into tiny nano-sized particles. A molecule is taken and chemically treated in a manner that nanoparticles are obtained. A macroscale object is ultras... |
With reference to various river systems, consider the following pairs
River System Location of Development
1. Dendritic Where hard and soft rocks exist parallel to each other... | 4 Only
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The streams within a drainage basin form certain patterns, depending on the slope of land, underlying rock structure as well as the climatic conditions of the area. These are dendritic, trellis, rectangular, and radial patterns. The dendritic pattern develops where the river channel follows the slope of the terrain. ... | a | Drainage System | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to various river systems, consider the following pairs
River System Location of Development
1. Dendritic Where har... |
With reference to India"s Cruise Missile Nirbhay, consider the following statements: It is capable of being launched from multiple platforms on land, sea and air. It is equipped with technology to hover around the target and strike at will from any direction. Like other ballistic missiles such as the Agni, Nirbhay has ... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | It can be launched from a mobile launcher. It is capable of being launched from multiple platforms on land, sea and air. The missile has a fire-and-forget system that cannot be jammed. Hence, statement 1 is correct. Once near the target, it can even hover, striking at will from any direction. It can strike targets more... | a | GS_current_unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to India"s Cruise Missile Nirbhay, consider the following statements: It is capable of being launched from multiple platforms on land, sea and air. It is equipped with technology to hover around the target and strike at will from any direction. Like other ball... |
If you travel by road from Shillong to Surat, what is the minimum number of States within India through which you can travel, including the origin and the destination? | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 | c | GS_Geography_unclassified | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:If you travel by road from Shillong to Surat, what is the minimum number of States within India through which you can travel, including the origin and the destination?##Option_A:5###Option_B:6##Option_C:7##Option_D:5##Answer:c##Explaination:##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified#... | |
Consider the following pairs :
Dam/Reservoir Rivers
1. Vallabh Sagar : Ukai
2. Sardar Sarovar : Narmada
3. Rana Pratap Sagar : Chambal
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
| 1 & 2 Only
| 2 Only
| 3 Only
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Ukai dam is located on the Tapi river in the state of Gujarat (it is also called as Vallabh Sagar), while Sardar Sarovar is the disputed hydropower project in the state of Gujarat over river Narmada. Rana Pratap Sagar is located over chambal river in the state of Rajasthan.
(1) is incorrect.
Hence (d) - 2 &... | d | Drainage System | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following pairs :
Dam/Reservoir Rivers
1. Vallabh Sagar : Ukai
2. Sardar Sarovar : Narmada
3. Rana Pratap Sagar : Chambal
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
##Option_A: 1 & 2 Only
###Option... |
What are the benefits of application of bio-fertilizers in agriculture:
Increased availability of nitrogen to plants
Increased availability of phosphorus to plants
Increased availability of potassium to plants
Improvement in soil texture and structure
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below.... | 1 and 4 only
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Biofertilizers contain living microbes generally bacteria and fungi. These microorganisms add nutrients to the soil by nitrogen fixation and by solubilizing both phosphorus and sulphur.
Nitrogen fixation can be achieved by a variety of microorganism including, Azotobacter and Rhizobium.
Phosphorous solubilizatio... | c | Agriculture | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What are the benefits of application of bio-fertilizers in agriculture:
Increased availability of nitrogen to plants
Increased availability of phosphorus to plants
Increased availability of potassium to plants
Improvement in soil texture and structure
Choose th... |
In the Constitution of India, separation of judiciary from executive in the public services of the State is included in the: | Fundamental Rights. | Preamble to the Constitution | Directive Principles to the State Policy | Fundamental Rights. | Article 50 directs the State to take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State. | c | Directive Principles | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the Constitution of India, separation of judiciary from executive in the public services of the State is included in the:##Option_A: Fundamental Rights.###Option_B: Preamble to the Constitution##Option_C: Directive Principles to the State Policy##Option_D: Fundamental Rig... |
What are earthquake lights? | Earth quakes measuring less than 3 points on the Richter scale. | An unusual luminous aerial phenomenon seen near areas of seismic activity. | A mild earth quake that generally precedes a massive earth quake. | Earth quakes measuring less than 3 points on the Richter scale. | An earthquake light is an unusual luminous aerial phenomenon that reportedly appears in the sky at or near areas of tectonic stress, seismic activity, or volcanic eruptions. | b | The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What are earthquake lights?##Option_A: Earth quakes measuring less than 3 points on the Richter scale.###Option_B: An unusual luminous aerial phenomenon seen near areas of seismic activity.##Option_C: A mild earth quake that generally precedes a massive earth quake.##Option_... |
Consider the following statements regarding an ancient city: It is an ancient oasis city of the silk route during 1st-2nd century. There has been human settlement in this area from Paleolithic and Neolithic eras. The ruined ancient city was discovered by travelers in 17th and 18th century. Which city is being referred ... | Damataru | Palmyra | Nelong Valley | Damataru | The ancient city of Palmyra, located in Syria, was in news recently when Islamist terrorist group ISIS destroyed the ancient sites and temples. It is an oasis in the Syrian desert. | b | Places(International) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding an ancient city: It is an ancient oasis city of the silk route during 1st-2nd century. There has been human settlement in this area from Paleolithic and Neolithic eras. The ruined ancient city was discovered by travelers in 17th an... |
Antibiotic resistance has emerged to be a major public health crisis in recent times. The possible reasons for its emergence of antibiotic resistance in bacteria are –
(1) Use of antibiotics without adequate diagnosis
(2) Use of antibiotics in animal husbandry
(3) Widespread use of antibacterial soaps
... | 1 and 4 only
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Healthcare providers use incomplete or imperfect information to diagnose an infection and thus prescribe an antimicrobial just-in-case or prescribe a broad-spectrum antimicrobial when a specific antibiotic might be better. These situations contribute to selective pressure and accelerate antimicrobial resistance.
... | d | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Antibiotic resistance has emerged to be a major public health crisis in recent times. The possible reasons for its emergence of antibiotic resistance in bacteria are –
(1) Use of antibiotics without adequate diagnosis
(2) Use of antibiotics in animal husbandry
... |
With reference to Tsunami waves, consider the following statements: The speed of wave in the ocean is more in deep ocean. Wave height increases in shallow water as wave-length gets reduced. Which of the statements is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Speed of wave in the ocean is more in shallow water. It is so because over deep water, tsunami has very long wavelength and limited wave-height. As opposed to this, when a tsunami enters shallow water, its wave-length gets reduced and the period remains unchanged, which increases the wave-height. | b | Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Tsunami waves, consider the following statements: The speed of wave in the ocean is more in deep ocean. Wave height increases in shallow water as wave-length gets reduced. Which of the statements is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_... |
Which of the following statement is/are correct about the Foreign Trade Policy 2015?
1. It aims to achieve $900 bn export of goods and services in FY 2020.
2. It aims to increase India's share in world export to 5% by 2020.
3. All exsisting export reward schemes will be merged to create just t... | 1 and 2 only
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Earlier there were 5 different schemes (Focus Product Scheme, Market Linked Focus Product Scheme, Focus Market Scheme, Agri.Infrastructure Incentive Scrip, VKGUY) for rewarding merchandise exports,these schemes have been merged into a single scheme, namely Merchandise Export from India Scheme (MEIS).
Also,Served ... | c | BOP & International Trade , | Commerce & Accountancy | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statement is/are correct about the Foreign Trade Policy 2015?
1. It aims to achieve $900 bn export of goods and services in FY 2020.
2. It aims to increase India's share in world export to 5% by 2020.
3. All exsisting export r... |
Which of the following powers are granted to Gram Sabhas in the Scheduled Areas for protection of the tribals? They can preserve customary mode of dispute resolution. They can control money lending to schedule tribes. They have responsibility to approve all developmental work in the village. They have power to restore ... | 3 and 4 only | 1 and 3 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 3 and 4 only | Every Gram Sabha to safeguard and preserve the traditions and customs of people, their cultural identity, community resources and the customary mode of dispute resolution. Gram Sabha have power to manage village markets, control money lending to STs, power to prevent alienation of land and restore alienated land. The ... | d | Features and Significant Provisions | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following powers are granted to Gram Sabhas in the Scheduled Areas for protection of the tribals? They can preserve customary mode of dispute resolution. They can control money lending to schedule tribes. They have responsibility to approve all developmental wor... |
Which of the following statements are correct regarding coral reefs? Coral reefs involve a symbiotic relationship between algae zooxanthellae and polyps They are found on continental shelf only Coral Bleaching may occur due to acidification of ocean with Global Warming Coral reefs are important for mitigation of coasta... | 1 and 2 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 2 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only | Most reef-building corals contain photosynthetic algae, called zooxanthellae, that live in their tissues in a symbiotic relationship.The coral provides the algae with a protected environment and compounds they need for photosynthesis. Algae provide oxygen and food to corals. Thus, 1 is correct. The stony, shallow-water... | b | Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements are correct regarding coral reefs? Coral reefs involve a symbiotic relationship between algae zooxanthellae and polyps They are found on continental shelf only Coral Bleaching may occur due to acidification of ocean with Global Warming Coral... |
Which of the following passes connects India with China? Shipki La Pass Nathu La Pass Bara Lacha Pass Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2 | 2, 3 | 1, 3 | 1, 2 | The major Nathu La pass connects Sikkim to Tibet region at an altitude of 4,310 m (14,140 ft) in the Himalayas mountain ranges. Nathu La Pass is one of the three open trading pass between the Indian and China, other two are are Shipkila in Himachal Pradesh and Lipulekh in Uttarakhand. | a | Structure and Physiography | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following passes connects India with China? Shipki La Pass Nathu La Pass Bara Lacha Pass Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2###Option_B: 2, 3##Option_C: 1, 3##Option_D: 1, 2##Answer:a##Explaination:The major Nathu La pass connec... |
Q. With reference to space exploration, consider following statements:
1. Juno is the NASA’s only second dedicated mission to conduct orbital study of Jupiter, mainly because of its harsh radiation environment.
2. Jupiter is the most visited outer planet for flybys as its gravity is used like a slingshot to r... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only
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- All the missions to Jupiter were launched by NASA, including Juno (Lunched in August, 2011 and expected to enter planet’s orbit in August, 2016 - to study the planet's composition, gravity field, magnetic field, and polar magnetosphere). Earlier such mission was Galileo (1993-2005). The missions for direct observat... | d | Space Discoveries | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Q. With reference to space exploration, consider following statements:
1. Juno is the NASA’s only second dedicated mission to conduct orbital study of Jupiter, mainly because of its harsh radiation environment.
2. Jupiter is the most visited outer planet for flybys... |
Q. With reference to space exploration, consider following statements:
1. Juno is the NASA’s only second dedicated mission to conduct orbital study of Jupiter, mainly because of its harsh radiation environment.
2. Jupiter is the most visited outer planet for flybys as its gravity is used like a slingshot to r... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only
| 2 and 3 only | 1 only |
- All the missions to Jupiter were launched by NASA, including Juno (Lunched in August, 2011 and expected to enter planet’s orbit in August, 2016 - to study the planet's composition, gravity field, magnetic field, and polar magnetosphere). Earlier such mission was Galileo (1993-2005). The missions for direct observat... | d | Space Discoveries | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Q. With reference to space exploration, consider following statements:
1. Juno is the NASA’s only second dedicated mission to conduct orbital study of Jupiter, mainly because of its harsh radiation environment.
2. Jupiter is the most visited outer planet for flybys... |
Q. With reference to space exploration, consider following statements:
1. Juno is the NASA’s only second dedicated mission to conduct orbital study of Jupiter, mainly because of its harsh radiation environment.
2. Jupiter is the most visited outer planet for flybys as its gravity is used like a slingshot to r... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only
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- All the missions to Jupiter were launched by NASA, including Juno (Lunched in August, 2011 and expected to enter planet’s orbit in August, 2016 - to study the planet's composition, gravity field, magnetic field, and polar magnetosphere). Earlier such mission was Galileo (1993-2005). The missions for direct observat... | d | Space Discoveries | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Q. With reference to space exploration, consider following statements:
1. Juno is the NASA’s only second dedicated mission to conduct orbital study of Jupiter, mainly because of its harsh radiation environment.
2. Jupiter is the most visited outer planet for flybys... |
Q. With reference to space exploration, consider following statements:
1. Juno is the NASA’s only second dedicated mission to conduct orbital study of Jupiter, mainly because of its harsh radiation environment.
2. Jupiter is the most visited outer planet for flybys as its gravity is used like a slingshot to r... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only
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- All the missions to Jupiter were launched by NASA, including Juno (Lunched in August, 2011 and expected to enter planet’s orbit in August, 2016 - to study the planet's composition, gravity field, magnetic field, and polar magnetosphere). Earlier such mission was Galileo (1993-2005). The missions for direct observat... | d | Space Discoveries | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Q. With reference to space exploration, consider following statements:
1. Juno is the NASA’s only second dedicated mission to conduct orbital study of Jupiter, mainly because of its harsh radiation environment.
2. Jupiter is the most visited outer planet for flybys... |
Consider the following statements about Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) : It is meant to improve the standards of education in the Central and State Universities. Under it, funds will be provided directly to the State Universities for their development. The funding to the universities will be based on its ra... | 1 and 3 only | 3 and 4 only | 2 and 4 only | 1 and 3 only | Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) is a centrally sponsored scheme launched in 2011 which aims at providing funds to the State Higher Educational Institutions (and not Central). The central funding is in the ratio of 65:35 for general category and 90:10 for special category states. It will be a liberal guidelin... | d | Literacy and Education | Botany | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) : It is meant to improve the standards of education in the Central and State Universities. Under it, funds will be provided directly to the State Universities for their development. The fundin... |
With reference to India's tax code, which of the following exemptions/schemes is/are attributed to tax expenditure?
Minimum Alternative Tax
Deduction on contribution to political parties
Excise duty relief in North-Eastern states
Custom duty reduction on crude oil
Duty Entitlement Pass Book... | 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
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| Tax Expenditure is the revenue that a government foregoes through the provisions of tax laws that allow: Deductions, exclusions, or exemptions from the taxpayers' taxable expenditure, income, or investment, Deferral of tax liability: It occurs when the taxpayer, on account of being allowed higher deductions under the ... | c | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to India's tax code, which of the following exemptions/schemes is/are attributed to tax expenditure?
Minimum Alternative Tax
Deduction on contribution to political parties
Excise duty relief in North-Eastern states
Custom duty reduction... |
Consider the following statements regarding process of obtaining Virus free plant and Meristem culture (obtaining cells from undifferentiated cells of plants): Similar to other microbes like bacteria and fungi, virus can also be removed from plant by chemical uses to get a virus free plant. Meristem culture is a natura... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Virus are found inside the cells and mostly associated with the host DNA. Since they are linked with the plant body mechanism, it is not possible to inhibit virus using chemical methods like in bacteria or fungi. Meristem is the tissue in the plant which has undifferentiated cells, just like the stem cells. Since these... | d | Biotech | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding process of obtaining Virus free plant and Meristem culture (obtaining cells from undifferentiated cells of plants): Similar to other microbes like bacteria and fungi, virus can also be removed from plant by chemical uses to get a v... |
Consider the following statements regarding Self Employment and Talent Utilization (SETU) announced by the Finance minister in the Budget 2015-16:
It is a scheme for youth of disturbed areas like J&K, or maoist affected areas to synergize their potential by helping them in getting self employed.
It will include i... | 1 and 2 only
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SETU is a scheme that focuses on giving technical boost up to our economy by promoting technology laden ideas of start ups and providing them with funds.Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
It will set up incubation centres for providing skill development to new entrepreneurs. It also aims at generating 1 lac jobs thro... | b | Youth | Botany | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Self Employment and Talent Utilization (SETU) announced by the Finance minister in the Budget 2015-16:
It is a scheme for youth of disturbed areas like J&K, or maoist affected areas to synergize their potential by helping them ... |
Consider the following statements regarding Ram Singh vs Union of India case, which quashed the JAT reservation:
1. Supreme Court stated that the recommendation of National Commission of Backward classes is ordinarily binding on the government and the government must give reasons in writing if the recommendations... | 1 only
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Supreme Court stated “the advice tendered by the NCBC is ordinarily binding on the Government meaning thereby that the same can be overruled/ignored only for strong and compelling reasons which reasons would be expected to be available in writing.”
Supreme court quashed the jat reservation because according to N... | a | Events.National | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding Ram Singh vs Union of India case, which quashed the JAT reservation:
1. Supreme Court stated that the recommendation of National Commission of Backward classes is ordinarily binding on the government and the government must g... |
Q. With reference to space exploration, consider following statements:
1. Juno is the NASA’s only second dedicated mission to conduct orbital study of Jupiter, mainly because of its harsh radiation environment.
2. Jupiter is the most visited outer planet for flybys as its gravity is used like a slingshot to r... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only
| 2 and 3 only | 1 only |
- All the missions to Jupiter were launched by NASA, including Juno (Lunched in August, 2011 and expected to enter planet’s orbit in August, 2016 - to study the planet's composition, gravity field, magnetic field, and polar magnetosphere). Earlier such mission was Galileo (1993-2005). The missions for direct observat... | d | Space Discoveries | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Q. With reference to space exploration, consider following statements:
1. Juno is the NASA’s only second dedicated mission to conduct orbital study of Jupiter, mainly because of its harsh radiation environment.
2. Jupiter is the most visited outer planet for flybys... |
Consider the following statements regarding the Preamble of the Indian constitution:
It is based on the Objective Resolution drafted by Pandit Nehru and adopted by the Constituent assembly.
It is a tool of prohibition upon the powers of the legislature.
The words Socialist, Secular, and integrity were inserted ... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | nan | c | The Preamble | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the Preamble of the Indian constitution:
It is based on the Objective Resolution drafted by Pandit Nehru and adopted by the Constituent assembly.
It is a tool of prohibition upon the powers of the legislature.
The words Soc... |
Consider the following with respect to Preamble
1. It heps SC interpret the Constitution in case of any confusion.
2. It tells the date of adoption of the Constitution.
3. It can override a provision of the Constitution in case of conflict.
Choose the correct code from below | 1 and 2 | 1 and 3 | 2 and 3 | 1 and 2 | nan | a | The Preamble | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following with respect to Preamble
1. It heps SC interpret the Constitution in case of any confusion.
2. It tells the date of adoption of the Constitution.
3. It can override a provision of the Constitution in case of conflict.
Choose the correct code fr... |
With reference to space exploration, consider following statements: Juno is the only second dedicated mission to conduct orbital study of Jupiter, mainly because of its harsh radiation environment and long distance. Jupiter is the most visited outer planet for flybys as its gravity is used as a slingshot to reduce fuel... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | All the missions to Jupiter were launched by NASA, including Juno (Lunched in August, 2011 and expected to enter planet’s orbit in August, 2016 - to study the planet's composition, gravity field, magnetic field, and polar magnetosphere). Earlier such mission was Galileo (1993-2005). The missions for direct observation ... | b | Space Discoveries | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to space exploration, consider following statements: Juno is the only second dedicated mission to conduct orbital study of Jupiter, mainly because of its harsh radiation environment and long distance. Jupiter is the most visited outer planet for flybys as its ... |
Consider the following statement regarding the doctrine of colourable legislation -
1. It is applied by the Supreme Court only.
2. It is not applicable to Subordinate Legislations.
3. It does not involve any question of bona fides or mala fides on the part of the legislature.
4. The basic purpose of this do... | 1 and 2 only
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| The doctrine of colourable legislation is a tool to determine the Legislative competencies of the respective Legislatures. The doctrine can be applied by both the supreme court and the high courts. It is not applicable to subordinate legislations. It does not involve any question of bona fides or mala fides on the ... | b | Supreme Court | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statement regarding the doctrine of colourable legislation -
1. It is applied by the Supreme Court only.
2. It is not applicable to Subordinate Legislations.
3. It does not involve any question of bona fides or mala fides on the part of the l... |
Consider the following statements regarding the 73rd Amendment Act-
1. It provides for the reservation of women in the local government based on their population.
2. It provides for a three-tier system of Panchayati raj in every state.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | nan | d | Panchayati Raj | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the 73rd Amendment Act-
1. It provides for the reservation of women in the local government based on their population.
2. It provides for a three-tier system of Panchayati raj in every state.
Which of the statements given abo... |
Consider the following statements in relation with Black money and role of Enforcement Directorate(ED) in India: ED functions under Revenue department of Finance ministry and gets officers from central and state services. ED enforces Foreign Exchange Management Act (1999) and Prevention of Money Laundering Act (2002). ... | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | ED gets its officers from custom and excise, Income tax department and various police agencies. | d | Transparency & Accountability - RTI , Citizen’s Charter & Anti-Corruption | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements in relation with Black money and role of Enforcement Directorate(ED) in India: ED functions under Revenue department of Finance ministry and gets officers from central and state services. ED enforces Foreign Exchange Management Act (1999) an... |
Q. The horticultural practice of growing special vegetable crops on large farms for the distant markets, based on the market demand is referred to as:
| Kitchen Gardening | Market Gardening
| Truck Farming | Kitchen Gardening | 1. Kitchen Gardening/Home Gardening: It provides vegetables exclusively for family use. The most suitable vegetables are those producing a large yield per unit of area. Bean, cabbage, carrot, onion, pea, pepper, radish, spinach, and tomato are desirable. Mostly it is practiced in backyard or on the rooftops in urban ... | c | Agriculture | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Q. The horticultural practice of growing special vegetable crops on large farms for the distant markets, based on the market demand is referred to as:
##Option_A: Kitchen Gardening ###Option_B: Market Gardening
##Option_C: Truck Farming ... |
With reference to the Agni-V Missile, consider the following statements: It is a three-stage missile. It is equipped with multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicles (MIRVs). It has three variants for Army, Navy and Air Force. It is the first canister-launched missile developed by India Which of the statement(s... | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | Agni-V is nuclear capable three-stage ballistic missile developed DRDO. Right now, does not have MIRV technology. It is first nuclear capable canister launched missile but not first canister based. Shaurya, Army variant of Prithvi, is also a canister launched missile of India. It is only a Surface-to-surface missile so... | b | Missiles | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Agni-V Missile, consider the following statements: It is a three-stage missile. It is equipped with multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicles (MIRVs). It has three variants for Army, Navy and Air Force. It is the first canister-launched missil... |
Which of the following is true about Prime Minister's Employment generation scheme? 1. It is credit linked subsidy scheme 2. It is implemented through KVIC 3. It focuses only on rural youth Select the correct code A. 1,2 B. 2,3 C. 1,3 D. All | nan | nan | nan | nan | The objective of the scheme is to bring together widely dispersed traditional artisans/rural and urban unemployed youth and give them self employment opportunities Any individual above the age of 18years can avail this scheme | a | Also in News(Polity) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is true about Prime Minister's Employment generation scheme? 1. It is credit linked subsidy scheme 2. It is implemented through KVIC 3. It focuses only on rural youth Select the correct code A. 1,2 B. 2,3 C. 1,3 D. All##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Opt... |
Which of the following statements is/are true about new international corridors and routes?
1. Silk Road Economic Belt (SREB) would be established along the Eurasian land corridor from the Pacific coast to the Baltic Sea.
2. Silk Road Economic Belt (SREB) would be a part of Asia Pivot.
3. One Belt One Road is a... | 2 only
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China has provided details about its proposed Silk Road initiatives, which would impact 4.4 billion people and, within a decade, could generate trade above 2.5 trillion dollars.
A vision document jointly prepared by a composite team from the Ministries of Commerce, Foreign Affairs and the National Development and... | c | China | Electrical Engineering | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements is/are true about new international corridors and routes?
1. Silk Road Economic Belt (SREB) would be established along the Eurasian land corridor from the Pacific coast to the Baltic Sea.
2. Silk Road Economic Belt (SREB) would be a pa... |
Natural tunnels known as lava tubes have been found on the Moon. Which of the following statements is/are true about them?
1. The lava tubes are expected to be smaller at the Moon than those on the Earth because of the Moon’s lower gravity.
2. The harmful effects of cosmic radiation are relatively lower inside th... | 1 and 2 only
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Natural tunnels known as lava tubes could safely house permanent bases on the Moon, scientists have said. The underground volcanic structures have previously been proposed as ideal sites for human settlements.
Scientists have now assessed how stable these features might be, and found that tubes of 1 km in size an... | d | Space Discoveries | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Natural tunnels known as lava tubes have been found on the Moon. Which of the following statements is/are true about them?
1. The lava tubes are expected to be smaller at the Moon than those on the Earth because of the Moon’s lower gravity.
2. The harmful effects of co... |
Which of the following statements is/are true about Central Information Commission in India? The Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister, the Home Minister and the Leader of Opposition in the L... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 1 only | The Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of– the Prime Minister, who shall be the Chairperson of the committee; the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha; and a Union Cabinet Minister to be nominated by the Prime... | d | Central Information Commission | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are true about Central Information Commission in India? The Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister, the Home M... |
Aeroponics is a technique of growing plants.Which of the following statements is/are true about this :-
1. The necessary nutrients are supplied through water mist or water vapour.
2. It provides soil-borne disease free plants.
3. It provides Vector-borne disease free plants.
Select the correct answer using ... | 1 and 2 only
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The novel aeroponics technique of growing plants in the air, instead of soil, is going to be used in India to get over the glitches faced in producing disease-free potato seeds. This technology involves hanging plantlets in the air where they are supplied the necessary nutrients through water mist or water vapour. Th... | d | Biotech Discoveries | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Aeroponics is a technique of growing plants.Which of the following statements is/are true about this :-
1. The necessary nutrients are supplied through water mist or water vapour.
2. It provides soil-borne disease free plants.
3. It provides Vector-borne disease free... |
Plate Tectonic theory suggests the formation of edges/boundaries as a result of interaction of plates. Which of the following statements is/are true about this phenomenon? In the constructive edge the basaltic magma erupts and moves apart. At destructive edge folded mountain may be formed. At conservative edge two plat... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | In the constructive edge (Divergent edge) is the basaltic magma erupts and moves apart. Such edges are sites of crust formation. At destructive edge (Convergent edge) is formed when two plates meet head on and fold mountains may form. At conservative edge (Trans-current edge) two plates move past each other without dir... | a | Structure and Physiography | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Plate Tectonic theory suggests the formation of edges/boundaries as a result of interaction of plates. Which of the following statements is/are true about this phenomenon? In the constructive edge the basaltic magma erupts and moves apart. At destructive edge folded mountain... |
Which of the following can be possible application of Biomimetics: Aircraft wing design Self healing materials Thermal clothing inspired by polar bear fur Self assembled nanostructures Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Biomimetcs is the science of imitating the natural models to solve the human problems. Different living organisms have evolved various structures and materials depending on their usage and their surrounding, these adaptations are so unique that if mimicked can solve various human problems. Some of these adaptations are... | d | Biotech | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following can be possible application of Biomimetics: Aircraft wing design Self healing materials Thermal clothing inspired by polar bear fur Self assembled nanostructures Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 ... |
With reference to the Provision of Writs in Indian Constitution , which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? 1. If a candidate is declared fit for the appointment but the authority concerned refuses to accept his appointment, the aggrieved person may use writ of Mandamus . 2. Mandamus has such a power tha... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only |
Provision of Writs in Indian Constitution:
· Five important writes of India are: 1. Habeas Corpus 2. Mandamus 3.Prohibition 4. Certiorari 5. Quo Warranto
· Mandamus literally means ‘we command.’ It commands the person, to whom it is addressed to perform some public or quasi-public legal duty w... | c | Fundamental Rights | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Provision of Writs in Indian Constitution , which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? 1. If a candidate is declared fit for the appointment but the authority concerned refuses to accept his appointment, the aggrieved person may use writ of M... |
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect ? Expenditure charged upon Consolidated Fund of India is subject to the discussion and vote of Parliament. Qualifications of the members of the Finance Commission are determined by the President. Central Information Commission can take self cognizance (consideration) ... | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | Expenditure charged upon Consolidated Fund of India is subject to the discussion in Parliament and not to the vote of Parliament. The Constitution authorizes the Parliament to determine the qualifications of members of the commission and the manner in which they should be selected. The CIC can order enquiry into any ma... | c | Miscellaneous Polity | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are incorrect ? Expenditure charged upon Consolidated Fund of India is subject to the discussion and vote of Parliament. Qualifications of the members of the Finance Commission are determined by the President. Central Information Commiss... |
Consider the following statements regarding Shram Suvidha Portal:
It will lead to improved Ease of Doing Business by removing rigidity from labour laws
The Portal has allowed for de-duplication of information on business units with the Ministry of Labour.
The Portal provides Labour Identification Number (LIN) t... | 1 and 3 only
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Shram Suvidha Portal aims at improving Eas of Doing Business by improving ease of compliance to Labour Laws. It does not remove rigidity from labour laws. Thus, 1 is incorrect.
The digitization of records and use of a single Labout Identification Number (LIN) for one business unit by all agencies has allowed for de... | b | Industry | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Shram Suvidha Portal:
It will lead to improved Ease of Doing Business by removing rigidity from labour laws
The Portal has allowed for de-duplication of information on business units with the Ministry of Labour.
The Portal ... |
Consider the following statements regarding Venture Capital Funds for Scheduled Castes:
It aims at encouraging Entrepreneurship among Scheduled Castes by providing micro-finance.
The Finance would be provided at market determined rates through debt instruments.
Preference would be given to women SC entrepreneur... | 2 and 3 only
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Under the scheme, financial assistance upto Rs.15.00 Crore for a period upto 6 years would be provided to the SC entrepreneurs. Micro-finance refers to small loans upto 1 lakh in India. Thus, 1 is incorrect
The Scheme aims at providing concessional finance to SC entrepreneurs. Thus, 2 is also incorrect.
Preferenc... | c | Industry | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Venture Capital Funds for Scheduled Castes:
It aims at encouraging Entrepreneurship among Scheduled Castes by providing micro-finance.
The Finance would be provided at market determined rates through debt instruments.
Prefe... |
Consider the following pairs : National Park Rivers flowing through the park 1. Bandipur National Park Damodar 2. Kaibul Lamjao Wild Life Sanctuary Manas 3. Bhagwan Mahavir National Park Mandovi Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? | 2 only | 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 2 only | Bandipur National Park is famous park located in the southern part of Karnataka. The park is flanked by the Kabini river in the north and the Moyar river in the south. The Nugu river runs through the park., while Damodar drains the Bihar (Northern region) hence statement (1) is incorrect. Kaibul Lamjao Wild Life S... | b | Natural Vegetation, Plant and Animal Life | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs : National Park Rivers flowing through the park 1. Bandipur National Park Damodar 2. Kaibul Lamjao Wild Life Sanctuary Manas 3. Bhagwan Mahavir National Park Mandovi Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?##Option_A: 2 only###Option_B:... |
Consider the following statements regarding Treaty Shopping and Round Tripping. Both practices necessarily involve use of tax havens to invest in India while evading taxes. Both mechanisms involve the misuse of Tax Treaties between 2 countries. Both mechanisms are used for money laundering. Which of the statements give... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 only | In Round Tripping, money is routed back into the country by local investors through tax havens like Mauritius. Treaty shopping involves misuse of tax exemptions provided by a host country to a second country through Bilateral Treaties. A resident of a third country with no such tax benefits may route investment through... | c | FDI/FII etc | Commerce & Accountancy | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Treaty Shopping and Round Tripping. Both practices necessarily involve use of tax havens to invest in India while evading taxes. Both mechanisms involve the misuse of Tax Treaties between 2 countries. Both mechanisms are used for m... |
Consider the following statements regarding the term "Income Distance": Fourteenth Finance Commission has recommended a 50% weightage to Income Distance while deciding sharing of revenue between States. Fourteenth Finance Commission defines Income Distance as the distance of actual per capita income of a State from the... | 1 and 2 only | 1 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The weightages as per 14th Finance Commission are: 50% Income Distance Population and Demographic change: 27.5% (17.5% as per 1971 Census and 10% as per 2011 Census) Area: 15% Forest Cover: 7.5% Thus, 1 is correct. As per 14th FC, Income distance is the distance of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of a particula... | b | Center-State Financial Relations | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the term "Income Distance": Fourteenth Finance Commission has recommended a 50% weightage to Income Distance while deciding sharing of revenue between States. Fourteenth Finance Commission defines Income Distance as the distance of... |
With reference to Malaria, consider the following statements: Humans can be infected by Malaria only when bitten by a parasite carrying Anopheles mosquito. Malaria is a preventable but not entirely treatable disease. Using anti-malarial medications is an effective way of preventing the occurrence of the disease. Which ... | 1, 2 and 3 | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 1, 2 and 3 | Malaria is a preventable and treatable disease. It can be transmitted either from a vector (mosquito) or by blood transfusion/organ transplant etc. (congenital malaria). Preventive steps include:1. preventing mosquito from breeding. 2. using insecticide laden mosquito net. 3. Anti malarial medicines. This does not prev... | d | Health , Health and Family Welfare | Botany | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Malaria, consider the following statements: Humans can be infected by Malaria only when bitten by a parasite carrying Anopheles mosquito. Malaria is a preventable but not entirely treatable disease. Using anti-malarial medications is an effective way of pre... |
Consider the following statements: LED lights are directional, so are less suited for use in table lamps. Instead, CFL bulbs are preferred for the purpose. CFL bulbs contain mercury, and lighting this bulb is harmful for the environment as it may release mercury vapours. CFL bulbs fit in the standard light sockets with... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | CFL bulbs contain mercury but they do not emit mercury vapours. Both CFL and LED bulbs fit in the standard light sockets without any adaptor. | a | Misc. Tech. | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: LED lights are directional, so are less suited for use in table lamps. Instead, CFL bulbs are preferred for the purpose. CFL bulbs contain mercury, and lighting this bulb is harmful for the environment as it may release mercury vapours. CFL... |
With regards to Tetraethyl Lead (TEL), consider the following sentences: Alcohol can effectively serve the same purpose as TEL with respect to its anti-knocking property. Lead poisoning is not entirely preventable as pollution has caused lead to be present in uncontainable quantities in atmosphere. There is no known l... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Lead poisoning is entirely preventable. In smaller quantities in human body, lead causes headache, anaemia, hypertension, immunotoxicity etc. Lead poisoning related to multi body system failure. | c | Health , Health and Family Welfare | Botany | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With regards to Tetraethyl Lead (TEL), consider the following sentences: Alcohol can effectively serve the same purpose as TEL with respect to its anti-knocking property. Lead poisoning is not entirely preventable as pollution has caused lead to be present in uncontainable ... |
What among the following is "Sandesh One"?
(a) It is a smart messaging app developed by Department of Agriculture and Cooperation for the benefit of farmers.
(b) It is foreign policy measure introduced by Government of India to strengthen its relationship with neighbours.
c. It is an IIM certification programm... | nan | nan | nan | nan | 'Sandesh One' is an idea conceived by the Kerala State Women's Development Corporation (KSWDC), an organisation under Kerala's Department of Social Justice for women to undergo an IIM Ahmedabad certification programme in entrepreneurship. Its curriculum has been custom developed by IL&FS Skills, one of the largest sk... | c | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What among the following is "Sandesh One"?
(a) It is a smart messaging app developed by Department of Agriculture and Cooperation for the benefit of farmers.
(b) It is foreign policy measure introduced by Government of India to strengthen its relationship with neighbour... |
With reference to India’s culture and tradition, which of the statements given below are true regarding ‘Silambam’ ? It is an ancient Shaivism cult prevalent in parts of South India. It is an ancient martial art which uses bamboo staff. It is a fresco painting made during rule of King Rajaraja I. It’s origin is traced ... | 1 and 4 only | 2 and 4 only | 2 only | 1 and 4 only | Silambam is a weapon-based martial art from tamil nadu. The term silambam derives from the Tamil word silam meaning "hill" and the Kannada word bambu from which the English "bamboo" originates. The term silambambu referred to a particular type of bamboo from the Kurinji hills in present-day Kerala. Thus silambam was na... | b | Miscellaneous Arts & Culture | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to India’s culture and tradition, which of the statements given below are true regarding ‘Silambam’ ? It is an ancient Shaivism cult prevalent in parts of South India. It is an ancient martial art which uses bamboo staff. It is a fresco painting made during ru... |
Which of the following schemes aim/s to reduce Current Account Deficit in India? Inflation Indexed Bonds (IIB). Sovereign Gold Bonds. Ashok Coins. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The Inflation Indexed Bonds (IIBs) is designed to give an investment option to investors with a view to guarding their savings against inflation and dissuading them from buying gold.Thus aims to reduce gold imports and hence CAD. India is one of the largest consumers of gold in the world and imports as much as 800-1,00... | d | BOP & International Trade , | Commerce & Accountancy | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following schemes aim/s to reduce Current Account Deficit in India? Inflation Indexed Bonds (IIB). Sovereign Gold Bonds. Ashok Coins. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option... |
Consider the following statements regarding rainfall variability in India: The annual rainfall variability is high in areas receiving heavy annual precipitation.. The desert area have low annual rainfall variability. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Both statements are false. The rainfall variability is high in desert regions as the total amount of rainfall is low slight variation leads to high variability. In case of high rainfall areas the variability is low around 20-25%. | d | Climate | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding rainfall variability in India: The annual rainfall variability is high in areas receiving heavy annual precipitation.. The desert area have low annual rainfall variability. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##O... |
Consider the following statements regarding MenAfrivac Vaccine: It is a vaccine against Meningitis. It is developed for Sub-Saharan Africa countries. Serum Institute of India has developed this vaccine. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1, 2 and 3 | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 1, 2 and 3 |
MenAfriVac is a vaccine developed for use in sub-Saharan Africa that protects from the Meningitis.
The Meningitis Vaccine Project partnered with SynCo Bio Partners, a Dutch biotech company, and the US government’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research to develop MenAfriVac, and the Serum Institute of India t... | c | Environment Technology | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding MenAfrivac Vaccine: It is a vaccine against Meningitis. It is developed for Sub-Saharan Africa countries. Serum Institute of India has developed this vaccine. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1, 2 and ... |
Which of the following statements is/are true with respect to Judicial processes in India?
High Courts have original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction at the State level.
An appeal cannot be made against the decision of a Lok Adalat.
The judges of a high court are appointed by the Governor of state concerned... | 1 and 3 only
| 2 only
| 1, 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 3 only
|
An award made by a Lok Adalat is deemed to be a decree of a civil court and no appeal lies against thereto before any court.
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 fully abolished original criminal jurisdiction of High Courts.
The judges of a high court are appointed by the President.
| b | High Court | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are true with respect to Judicial processes in India?
High Courts have original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction at the State level.
An appeal cannot be made against the decision of a Lok Adalat.
The judges of a high court are... |
Which of the following are distinct features of Saansad Adarsh Gram Sabha?
1. It is supply driven model
2. It is inspired by society
3. based on people's participation
Select the correct code:
A. 1,2
B. 2,3
C. 1,3
D. None
| nan | nan | nan | nan |
The scheme is demand driven
| b | Miscellaneous Polity | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following are distinct features of Saansad Adarsh Gram Sabha?
1. It is supply driven model
2. It is inspired by society
3. based on people's participation
Select the correct code:
A. 1,2
B. 2,3
C. 1,3
D. None
##Option_A:nan###O... |
Recently Greece was in news for Greece Crisis, Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct reading Greece 1. Greece, which is one of the world"s largest shipping powers, has the largest economy in the Balkans 2. After referendum on bailout package, Greece is no more the member of Eurozone. 3. Greece has... | 1 only | 1 and 3 | 2 and 3 | 1 only |
· Greece is strategically located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. It is situated on the southern tip of the Balkan peninsul
Greece has the longest coastline on the Mediterranean Basin and the 11th longest coastline in the world at 13,676 km (8,498 mi) in length, fea... | b | Places(International) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Recently Greece was in news for Greece Crisis, Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct reading Greece 1. Greece, which is one of the world"s largest shipping powers, has the largest economy in the Balkans 2. After referendum on bailout package, Greece is no ... |
Which of the following countries touch the Red Sea?
1. Sudan
2. Ethopia
3. Eritrea
Select the correct code from the above options :-
A. 1,2
B. 2,3
C. 1,3
D. None
| nan | nan | nan | nan |
Red Sea is surrounded by Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Sudan , Eritrea
The region was in news because of Yemen crisis
| c | India-AFRICA | Civil Engineering | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following countries touch the Red Sea?
1. Sudan
2. Ethopia
3. Eritrea
Select the correct code from the above options :-
A. 1,2
B. 2,3
C. 1,3
D. None
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:c##Explainat... |
Consider the following statements in relation to Supreme Court of India:
A judge of the Supreme Court can resign his office by writing to the President.
Supreme Court decides the disputes regarding the election of the president and vice-president.
Jurisdiction and Powers of Supreme Court cannot be altered by Pa... | 1 and 2 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 3 only
| 1 and 2 only
|
Jurisdiction and Powers of Supreme Court can be enlarged by Parliament.
Supreme Court has the original, exclusive and final authority regarding election matters and disputes of the president and vice-president.
| a | Supreme Court | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements in relation to Supreme Court of India:
A judge of the Supreme Court can resign his office by writing to the President.
Supreme Court decides the disputes regarding the election of the president and vice-president.
Jurisdiction and Po... |
With reference to RuPay, a new payment card scheme, consider following statements: It is launched by National Payments Corporation of India, a company promoted by RBI and 10 core promoter banks. It offers an open-loop, multilateral system which allows only the Indian banks to participate in electronic payments. The cus... | 1 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is a pioneer organization in the field of retail payments in India. It is a body promoted by RBI and has presently ten core promoter banks (State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Union bank of India, Bank of India, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank,... | a | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to RuPay, a new payment card scheme, consider following statements: It is launched by National Payments Corporation of India, a company promoted by RBI and 10 core promoter banks. It offers an open-loop, multilateral system which allows only the Indian banks t... |
With reference to Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD), consider following statements: 1. On this day in 1915, Gandhiji arrived from England at Apollo Bunder, Bombay. 2. The events are organized by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, the Confederation of Indian Industry and Government of Gujarat. 3. The theme of 13 th PB... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 only |
1 st statement is correct as Gandhiji when left South Africa for home in 1914, he planned to stay in England for few days, but during his journey WWI broke out and he wanted to support the British empire in the war efforts (as he did earlier in Boer War in S. Africa), started Volunteer Indian Peace Corps. But he ... | a | Events.National | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD), consider following statements: 1. On this day in 1915, Gandhiji arrived from England at Apollo Bunder, Bombay. 2. The events are organized by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, the Confederation of Indian Industry and Gov... |
Which of the following is/are the targets of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY)?
1. adequate power to agricultural consumers
2. providing round the clock power to rural households
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None
| nan | nan | nan | nan |
This scheme will enable to initiate much awaited reforms in the rural areas. It focuses on feeder separation (rural households & agricultural) and strengthening of sub-transmission & distribution infrastructure including metering at all levels in rural areas. This will help in providing round the clock power to r... | c | India Year Book 2015 | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is/are the targets of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY)?
1. adequate power to agricultural consumers
2. providing round the clock power to rural households
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None
##Option_A... |
Consider the following statement regarding Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940:
(1) According to the act, drugs listed under schedule H can be sold only by licensed pharmacies against a doctor’s prescription.
(2) The act prohibits selling of scheduled drugs online.
(3) However, the act permits selling of over-the-count... | Only 1
| 1 and 3
| 2 and 3
| Only 1
| While the Drugs and Cosmetics Act (DCA) that governs pharmaceuticals does not explicitly prohibit online sales, it mandates that all so-called scheduled drugs be sold only by licensed outlets against a doctor’s prescription. That licence has many conditions attached to it, such as the presence of a pharmacist at all ti... | a | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statement regarding Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940:
(1) According to the act, drugs listed under schedule H can be sold only by licensed pharmacies against a doctor’s prescription.
(2) The act prohibits selling of scheduled drugs online.
(3) Howev... |
Consider the following statements regarding National Voters' Service Portal (NVSP).
NVSP is a part of “ easy registration and easy correction ” campaign for which the Year 2015 has been marked.
NVSP was launched on 25th January, 2015 on the occasion of National Voters' Day Celebrations.
NVSP would pro... | Only 1 and 2
| Only 2 and 3
| Only 1 and 3
| Only 1 and 2
|
The National Voter Service Portal (NVSP) has been launched on 25 th January 2015 on the occasion of National Voters’ Day Hon’ble Former President of India Dr. Abdul Kalam. Thus, 1 is correct
Year 2015 has been marked for “ easy registration and easy correction ” During this year, ECI will endeavour to put in ... | a | Election Commission, Elections and political parties: problems and processes | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding National Voters' Service Portal (NVSP).
NVSP is a part of “ easy registration and easy correction ” campaign for which the Year 2015 has been marked.
NVSP was launched on 25th January, 2015 on the occasion of National ... |
Which of the following statement is correct about "Interest coverage ratio" ?
| It is the ability of a company to pay the interest on its outsanding debt
| It is an indicator of profitability of government bond
| It is the amount that a customer has to pay to his lending bank as an insurance money for loan
| It is the ability of a company to pay the interest on its outsanding debt
|
Interest coverage ratio is the ability of a company to pay the interest on its outstanding debt (ICR). ICR is technically defined as the ratio of company's earnings before interest and taxes of one period to its interest expenses over the same period.
| a | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statement is correct about "Interest coverage ratio" ?
##Option_A: It is the ability of a company to pay the interest on its outsanding debt
###Option_B: It is an indicator of profitability of government bond
##Option_C: It is the amount tha... |
Indian banking system is afflicted with what may be termed as "double financial repression" - one on the asset side and other on the liability side. Consider following statements regarding components of "double financial repression". Statutory liquidity ration (SLR) requirement is a repression on asset side. Priority s... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Statutory liquidity ratio and Priority Sector Lending are considered repression on asset side as the SLR is the government securities held by banks and Priority Sector Lending is the loans which ideally means interest payment to banks and hence is an asset. High inflation rate causes the negative real interest rates wh... | c | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Indian banking system is afflicted with what may be termed as "double financial repression" - one on the asset side and other on the liability side. Consider following statements regarding components of "double financial repression". Statutory liquidity ration (SLR) requirem... |
Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Rights of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution? Right against social injustice Right to adequate means of Livelihood Right of protection of interest of minorities Prohibition of forced labour Select the correct answer using the codes given below. | 2 and 3 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 3 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only | Article 23 prohibits traffic in human beings and forced labour. Article 29 provides that any section of the citizens residing in any part of the country having a distinct language, script or culture of its own, shall have the right to conserve the same. Right against social injustice and Right to adequate means of Live... | c | Fundamental Rights | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Rights of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution? Right against social injustice Right to adequate means of Livelihood Right of protection of interest of minorities Prohibition of forced labour Select the correct ans... |
In the context of Women rulers in Medieval India, consider the following pairs: Women ruler Territory 1. Raziya Sultana : Delhi 2. Rudramdevi : Kashmir 3. Didda : Deccan Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | Raziya Sultana : A member of the Mamluk dynasty, she is known for being the only female ever to rule the Delhi Sultanate. She was the daughter of Iltutmish and was more able and qualified than her brothers. However she was removed from the throne in 1240. Rani Rudrama Devi : was a monarch of the Kakatiya dynasty in the... | c | Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of Women rulers in Medieval India, consider the following pairs: Women ruler Territory 1. Raziya Sultana : Delhi 2. Rudramdevi : Kashmir 3. Didda : Deccan Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? ##Option_A:1 and... |
Which among the following is/are correct about recently launched Digilocker initiative?
1. It is an initiative of Unique Identification Authority of India
2. Aadhaar card number is mandatory for using this service
3. It offers facility for storage of government documents only
Select the correct answer... | 1 & 2 only
| 2 only
| 3 only
| 1 & 2 only
|
‘DIGILocker’ is the name given to a new digital locker service being initiated by Government of India under its Digital India programme. DIGILocker lets users store their documents in a secure online locker. The service is operated by the Department of Electronics & Information Technology (DeitY) of the Ministry of C... | b | Software | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which among the following is/are correct about recently launched Digilocker initiative?
1. It is an initiative of Unique Identification Authority of India
2. Aadhaar card number is mandatory for using this service
3. It offers facility for storage of government... |
With reference to Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, which of the following services are being included to enhance financial inclusion among the un-served and underserved masses of the country? 1. Savings/Current Account 2. Remittances 3. Insurance and Pensions Select the correct answer using the codes g... | nbsp; 1 and 3 | nbsp; 1,2 and 3 | nbsp; 2 and 3 | nbsp; 1 and 3 |
Under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Banking/ Savings & Deposit Accounts, Remittance, Credit, Insurance, Pension in an affordable manner are the services which are provided.
Statement 1 is incorrect as the said yojana provides Savings & Deposit Accounts and not Savings/Current Account.
| c | Also in News(Economy) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, which of the following services are being included to enhance financial inclusion among the un-served and underserved masses of the country? 1. Savings/Current Account 2. Remittances 3. Insurance and Pension... |
With reference to Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana, which of the following are true?
| nbsp; It has been drafted by Rural Development Ministry
| nbsp; aimed at substantially improving the quality of life of all sections of the population in select villages of India
| nbsp; It aims at turning villages into model villages not just through infrastructure development but gender equality, dignity of women, social justice, community service, cleanliness etc.
| nbsp; It has been drafted by Rural Development Ministry
|
Statement 4 is incorrect as an MP can merge the developmental efforts along with the central and state government’s schemes and also utilizing his constituency development fund (MPLAD).
| b | Miscellaneous Polity | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana, which of the following are true?
##Option_A:nbsp; It has been drafted by Rural Development Ministry
###Option_B:nbsp; aimed at substantially improving the quality of life of all sections of the population in sel... |
: Consider the following features: 1. A lot of Phoomdis(floating islands) are the characteristics of this water body. 2. It is the largest fresh water lake of North East. 3. The ecosystem of the water body is threatened by a proposed hydroelectric project. Which of the following match the above detail... | nbsp; Rudrasagar Lake | nbsp; Gurudongmar | nbsp; Loktak | nbsp; Rudrasagar Lake | Loktak lake is characterised by lot of floating islands and is the largest fresh water lake of north-eastern India. | c | Introduction: Location, Area and Boundaries | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:: Consider the following features: 1. A lot of Phoomdis(floating islands) are the characteristics of this water body. 2. It is the largest fresh water lake of North East. 3. The ecosystem of the water body is threatened by a proposed hydroelectric project. ... |
With respect to conducting Parliamentary business in India, which are the questions that are answered orally?
1. Starred questions
2. Un-starred questions
3. Short Notice questions
Which of the above are correct?
| nbsp; 1 only
| nbsp; 2 and 3 only
| nbsp; 1 and 2 only
| nbsp; 1 only
|
http://www.parliamentofindia.nic.in/ls/intro/p6.htm
| d | Miscellaneous Polity | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With respect to conducting Parliamentary business in India, which are the questions that are answered orally?
1. Starred questions
2. Un-starred questions
3. Short Notice questions
Which of the above are correct?
##Option_A:nbsp; 1 ... |
Consider the following statements regarding the Indradhanush Mission:
1. It aims at expanding immunization coverage to all children by 2020.
2. It provides vaccines to Japanese Encephalitis in selected states.
3. Mission will provide all the vaccines free of cost.
Which of the above statements is/are ... | 1, 2 and 3 | 1 and 2 only
| 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 |
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) has launched Mission Indradhanush on 25th December 2014 with the aim of expanding immunization coverage to all children across India by year 2020.
The Mission Indradhanush, depicting seven colours of the rainbow, targets to immunize all children against seven vacc... | b | Environment Technology | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding the Indradhanush Mission:
1. It aims at expanding immunization coverage to all children by 2020.
2. It provides vaccines to Japanese Encephalitis in selected states.
3. Mission will provide all the vaccines free of co... |
With reference to the Thar desert of India, the largest desert of India, consider the following statements :
1. It falls under subtropical region of the world
2. Its extent is upto the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana and Punjab.
3. This region is a major supplier of cement and stone... | nbsp; 2 only
| nbsp; 1,2 and 3
| nbsp; 2 and 3 only
| nbsp; 2 only
| ERROR: type should be string, got "\n https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thar_Desert \n" | b | Structure and Physiography | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to the Thar desert of India, the largest desert of India, consider the following statements :
1. It falls under subtropical region of the world
2. Its extent is upto the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana and Punjab.
3. This r... |
With reference to Jaina texts of ancient India, belonging to fifth century to 2 nd century B.C.,
| nbsp; They were mainly written in Prakrit in Brahmi script.
| nbsp; They were finally compiled in 6 th century A.D. in Valabhi(Gujarat).
| nbsp; They refer repeatedly to trade and traders.
| nbsp; They were mainly written in Prakrit in Brahmi script.
|
Statement 4 is incorrect and all others are correct.
Source: Ancient NCERT
| b | literature | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to Jaina texts of ancient India, belonging to fifth century to 2 nd century B.C.,
##Option_A:nbsp; They were mainly written in Prakrit in Brahmi script.
###Option_B:nbsp; They were finally compiled in 6 th century A.D. in Valabhi(Gujarat). ... |
Consider the following pairs:
( Terror Group ) (Major Area of Operation)
| FARC Mexico
| Al Shabab Somalia
| Al Qaeda in Islamic Maghreb Algeria and Mali
| FARC Mexico
| FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia) is Latin America"s oldest, largest and most capable terrorist group, set up in 1964 as the military wing of Communist Party of Columbia. The conflict is now five decades old, with the militants surviving on drug trade as major source of revenue. Recently the group has suf... | b | Miscellaneous Technology | Electrical Engineering | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs:
( Terror Group ) (Major Area of Operation)
##Option_A:FARC Mexico
###Option_B:Al Shabab Somalia
##Option_C:Al Qaeda in Islam... |
Consider the following statements:
Saffron thrives well under warm sub-tropical climate and in soil of lacustrine origin .
Due to inadequate supply of saffron in the market, government has allowed its import from Iran and Afghanistan.
Though grown in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir, National Saffron Mis... | 1 only
| 1 and 3 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 only
|
Saffron crop - thrives best under sub-tropical warm climate (under dry temperate conditions in Spain) (still the given statement is correct as it provides the preferable conditions) - is a heritage crop of Jammu and Kashmir; although it is also grown in Himachal Pradesh also (limited area). It is a perennial crop, me... | b | Agriculture | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
Saffron thrives well under warm sub-tropical climate and in soil of lacustrine origin .
Due to inadequate supply of saffron in the market, government has allowed its import from Iran and Afghanistan.
Though grown in Himachal Prades... |
According to new rules, an NRI's name gets deleted from voters' list if he or she stays outside the country for more than:
| 6 months
| 9 months
| 12 months
| 6 months
|
Before this election the NRI's stays outside for more than 6 months discarded to cast his/her vote. but as of now every Indian has right to cast vote with no boundation of time.
| d | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
According to new rules, an NRI's name gets deleted from voters' list if he or she stays outside the country for more than:
##Option_A: 6 months
###Option_B: 9 months
##Option_C: 12 months
##Option_D: 6 months
##Answer:d##Explaination:
Before this election t... |
Consider the following statements.
1. India has the highest Total Fertility Rate (TFR) among BRICS countries.
2. Mission Indradhanush was launched to control TFR in India.
3. Mawlynnong in Meghalaya is the first tribal village in India which brought down down TFR to replacement level.
Which among t... | 1 only
| 1 and 2 only
| 1 and 3 only
| 1 only
|
South Africa has the highest TFR among the BRICS countries and India stands second. Mission Indradhanush was launched on 25 December 2014 by the government with the aim of covering all those children who are either unvaccinated or are partially vaccinated against seven vaccine-preventable diseases.Mawlynnong in Megh... | d | Health , Health and Family Welfare | Botany | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements.
1. India has the highest Total Fertility Rate (TFR) among BRICS countries.
2. Mission Indradhanush was launched to control TFR in India.
3. Mawlynnong in Meghalaya is the first tribal village in India which brought down down... |
Which among the following statements is/are correct about "Nirbhay" missile? It is a super-sonic cruise missile. It has a range of more than 700 km. It can be launched from mobile launchers. It is capable of carrying nuclear warheads. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: | 2 and 4 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 4 only | It is a sub-sonic cruise missile. It blasts off like a rocket, but then it turns into an aircraft. It can strike targets more than 700 km away carrying nuclear warheads, giving India the capability to strike deep into enemy's territory. It can be launched from various platforms at a very low cost, not only land. It can... | b | Missiles | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following statements is/are correct about "Nirbhay" missile? It is a super-sonic cruise missile. It has a range of more than 700 km. It can be launched from mobile launchers. It is capable of carrying nuclear warheads. Select the correct answer using the cod... |
With reference to Aurora, consider the following:
It is formed by the interaction of gas particles in the Earth"s atmosphere with solar winds.
It occurs in any one of the three colours red, blue or green.
It is visible from high latitudes close to the magnetic north pole.
Like earthquakes, aurora activity can... | 1 and 3 only
| 1 and 4 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 3 only
|
The aurora borealis, also called the Northern Lights, is a multi-colored brilliant light show in the Earth's atmosphere that is caused by the collision of gas particles in the Earth's atmosphere with charged electrons from the sun's atmosphere. The aurora borealis is most often viewed at high latitudes close to th... | a | The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Aurora, consider the following:
It is formed by the interaction of gas particles in the Earth"s atmosphere with solar winds.
It occurs in any one of the three colours red, blue or green.
It is visible from high latitudes close to the magnetic north ... |
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