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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 the non-standalone mode the initial cost to roll out services is high than in standalone networks. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 and runs parallel to the existing 4G network. Hence, statement (1) is correct. The standalone mode provides access to full 5G capabilities and new network functionalities such as slicing that provides greater flexibility to operators to efficiently use their spectrum holdings. Non-standalone mode The 5G network is supported by the 4G core infrastructure. Hence, statement (2) is correct. Given that the non-standalone networks are built on existing infrastructure, the initial cost and the time taken to roll out services through this track are significantly less than standalone networks. Hence, statement (3) is not correct. The non-standalone mode, however, lets operators maximize the utilization of their existing network infrastructure with relatively lower investment. Most smartphones today have the capability to connect to non-standalone 5G networks which are essentially 5G airwaves transmitted through 4G networks and will require software updates by their OEMs to be able to connect to standalone networks.
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a
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Also in News(Misc)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding 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 the non-standalone mode the initial cost to roll out services is high than in standalone networks. Which of the statements given above are correct?##Option_A:1 and 2 only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:1 and 3 only##Option_D:1 and 2 only##Answer:a##Explaination: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 and runs parallel to the existing 4G network. Hence, statement (1) is correct. The standalone mode provides access to full 5G capabilities and new network functionalities such as slicing that provides greater flexibility to operators to efficiently use their spectrum holdings. Non-standalone mode The 5G network is supported by the 4G core infrastructure. Hence, statement (2) is correct. Given that the non-standalone networks are built on existing infrastructure, the initial cost and the time taken to roll out services through this track are significantly less than standalone networks. Hence, statement (3) is not correct. The non-standalone mode, however, lets operators maximize the utilization of their existing network infrastructure with relatively lower investment. Most smartphones today have the capability to connect to non-standalone 5G networks which are essentially 5G airwaves transmitted through 4G networks and will require software updates by their OEMs to be able to connect to standalone networks.##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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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 artificial photosynthesis.
Which of the following material is being referred to in the above passage?
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Lithium nitride
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Lithium bromide
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Carbon nitride
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Lithium nitride
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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 carbon dioxide emission. Artificial photosynthesis applications span from many fields such as solar fuel production, water splitting, photo-degradation of pollutants, and catalysis of other chemical reactions, e.g. for the production of fine chemicals. An important challenge in artificial photosynthesis is the development of stable and inexpensive catalysts that can harvest visible light in the solar spectrum. Although the great progress in this field over the last years, the energy conversion efficiency of artificial photosynthesis remained low. While most of the research in this field is focused on metal-based semiconductors (metal oxides, sulfides, and nitrides) as photo (electro)catalysts, in the last years' metal-free graphitic carbon nitride (g-CN) materials have attracted widespread attention due to their (electro)catalytic and photocatalytic activity alongside their low price and simple synthesis. The carbon nitrides like C3N5, C3N6, C3N7 – have unique semiconducting characteristics. It has led to the development of technologies for conversion of carbon dioxide into fuel using sunlight and water and cleantech like sodium-ion batteries to power electric vehicles. Carbon nitride can be used as a metal-free photocatalyst for water splitting, metal-free system for carbon capture and conversion, electrode material for supercapacitors and battery, as an electrode catalyst for fuel cells, electrode for solar cell. It will help in finding a solution for twin problems of pollution and fossil fuel depletion. Hence, the option (c) is correct.
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c
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New Technologies, Devices and Discoveries
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 artificial photosynthesis.
Which of the following material is being referred to in the above passage?##Option_A:Lithium nitride###Option_B:Lithium bromide##Option_C:Carbon nitride##Option_D:Lithium nitride##Answer:c##Explaination: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 carbon dioxide emission. Artificial photosynthesis applications span from many fields such as solar fuel production, water splitting, photo-degradation of pollutants, and catalysis of other chemical reactions, e.g. for the production of fine chemicals. An important challenge in artificial photosynthesis is the development of stable and inexpensive catalysts that can harvest visible light in the solar spectrum. Although the great progress in this field over the last years, the energy conversion efficiency of artificial photosynthesis remained low. While most of the research in this field is focused on metal-based semiconductors (metal oxides, sulfides, and nitrides) as photo (electro)catalysts, in the last years' metal-free graphitic carbon nitride (g-CN) materials have attracted widespread attention due to their (electro)catalytic and photocatalytic activity alongside their low price and simple synthesis. The carbon nitrides like C3N5, C3N6, C3N7 – have unique semiconducting characteristics. It has led to the development of technologies for conversion of carbon dioxide into fuel using sunlight and water and cleantech like sodium-ion batteries to power electric vehicles. Carbon nitride can be used as a metal-free photocatalyst for water splitting, metal-free system for carbon capture and conversion, electrode material for supercapacitors and battery, as an electrode catalyst for fuel cells, electrode for solar cell. It will help in finding a solution for twin problems of pollution and fossil fuel depletion. Hence, the option (c) is correct.##Topic:New Technologies, Devices and Discoveries##Subject:Economics##Answer:c
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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?
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1 Only
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3 Only
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1 & 3 Only
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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 biggest cotton producing belt in whole north India and production of a citrus fruit named kinno. It also has a wildlife sanctuary.
The Chamera Dam is situated on River Ravi and supports the hydro electricity project in the region. It is located near the town of Dalhousie, in the Chamba district in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India The reservoir of the dam is the Chamera Lake.
Hence (c) - 1 & 3 are correct
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c
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Structure and Physiography
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following 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
##Option_C: 1 & 3 Only
##Option_D: 1 Only
##Answer:c##Explaination:
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 biggest cotton producing belt in whole north India and production of a citrus fruit named kinno. It also has a wildlife sanctuary.
The Chamera Dam is situated on River Ravi and supports the hydro electricity project in the region. It is located near the town of Dalhousie, in the Chamba district in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India The reservoir of the dam is the Chamera Lake.
Hence (c) - 1 & 3 are correct
##Topic:Structure and Physiography##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following statements regarding the buoyancy of the tax system is correct?
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It is the responsiveness of tax revenues to changes in the tax rate and in the tax base in relation to the GDP.
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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.
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Under this system, government"s revenue collection, mainly from direct tax, increases without increasing the tax rate.
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It is the responsiveness of tax revenues to changes in the tax rate and in the tax base in relation to the GDP.
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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 economy's performance and the government's tax revenue. It indicates realization of tax revenue is highly sensitive to GDP growth. Under this system, government's direct tax revenue also increases without increasing the tax rate, provided national income increases. Therefore, it is a useful concept for measuring the performance of both tax policy and tax administration over time. Tax Elasticity: 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. However, instead of tax buoyancy, it is tax elasticity that is more relevant factor for revenue forecasting purposes. The tax elasticity coefficient gives an indication to policymakers of whether tax revenues will rise at the same pace as the national income.
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a
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Government Budgeting
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Anthropology
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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 to percentage change in GDP, without any changes in the tax rate or tax base.##Option_C: Under this system, government"s revenue collection, mainly from direct tax, increases without increasing the tax rate.##Option_D: It is the responsiveness of tax revenues to changes in the tax rate and in the tax base in relation to the GDP.##Answer:a##Explaination: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 economy's performance and the government's tax revenue. It indicates realization of tax revenue is highly sensitive to GDP growth. Under this system, government's direct tax revenue also increases without increasing the tax rate, provided national income increases. Therefore, it is a useful concept for measuring the performance of both tax policy and tax administration over time. Tax Elasticity: 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. However, instead of tax buoyancy, it is tax elasticity that is more relevant factor for revenue forecasting purposes. The tax elasticity coefficient gives an indication to policymakers of whether tax revenues will rise at the same pace as the national income.##Topic:Government Budgeting##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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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 agricultural properties. Overseas Citizen of India are considered at par with NRI in respect of economic fields except acquisition of agricultural properties. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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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 or plantation properties.
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d
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Citizenship
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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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 economic fields except acquisition of agricultural properties. Overseas Citizen of India are considered at par with NRI in respect of economic fields except acquisition of agricultural properties. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3##Answer:d##Explaination: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 or plantation properties.##Topic:Citizenship##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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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 of the CAG are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India. The conditions of service of persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are decided by the CAG. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1, 2 and 3 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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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. The conditions of service of persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department and the administrative powers of the CAG are prescribed by the president after consultation with the CAG.
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a
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CAG
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 of the CAG are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India. The conditions of service of persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are decided by the CAG. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only##Answer:a##Explaination: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. The conditions of service of persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department and the administrative powers of the CAG are prescribed by the president after consultation with the CAG.##Topic:CAG##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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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. The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 has reduced the period of detention without obtaining the opinion of an advisory board from three to two months which is in force now. Apart from India there is no democratic country in the world which has made preventive detention an integral part of the constitution. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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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 an advisory board reports sufficient cause for extended detention. The board is to consist of judges of a high court.
The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 has reduced the period of detention without obtaining the opinion of an advisory board from three to two months. However, this provision has not yet been brought into force, hence, the original period of three months still continues.
It is unfortunate to know that no democratic country in the world has made preventive detention as an integral part of the Constitution as has been done in India. It is unknown in USA.
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b
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Fundamental Rights
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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. The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 has reduced the period of detention without obtaining the opinion of an advisory board from three to two months which is in force now. Apart from India there is no democratic country in the world which has made preventive detention an integral part of the constitution. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:
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 an advisory board reports sufficient cause for extended detention. The board is to consist of judges of a high court.
The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 has reduced the period of detention without obtaining the opinion of an advisory board from three to two months. However, this provision has not yet been brought into force, hence, the original period of three months still continues.
It is unfortunate to know that no democratic country in the world has made preventive detention as an integral part of the Constitution as has been done in India. It is unknown in USA.
##Topic:Fundamental Rights ##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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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 is within the purview of the Chief Election Commissioner to adjudicate the election disputes. Which of the statements given above is/are Incorrect ?
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2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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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 time limit of six months period). High court has original jurisdiction on the disputes relating to the election of the members of Parliament and state legislatures.
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d
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Election Commission
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 is within the purview of the Chief Election Commissioner to adjudicate the election disputes. Which of the statements given above is/are Incorrect ?##Option_A: 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 only##Option_D: 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination: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 time limit of six months period). High court has original jurisdiction on the disputes relating to the election of the members of Parliament and state legislatures.##Topic:Election Commission##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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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 of Independence are based on Magna Carta.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 Magna Carta like our own constitution.
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b
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Miscellaneous Polity
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements 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 of Independence are based on Magna Carta.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only
###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 and 2 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:
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 Magna Carta like our own constitution.
##Topic:Miscellaneous Polity##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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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 Fund Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1, 2 and 4 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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2 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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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 employment intensity in rural and semi urban areas. Technology Acquisition and Development Fund is to buy and acquire technologies and put it to use for affordable product development to boost manufacturing sector. The National Heritage Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) seeks to preserve and rejuvenate the rich cultural heritage of the country, it comes under the Ministry of Urban Development.
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a
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Industry
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Anthropology
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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 Scheme Technology Acquisition and Development Fund Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 4 only###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 2 and 4 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 4 only##Answer:a##Explaination: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 employment intensity in rural and semi urban areas. Technology Acquisition and Development Fund is to buy and acquire technologies and put it to use for affordable product development to boost manufacturing sector. The National Heritage Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) seeks to preserve and rejuvenate the rich cultural heritage of the country, it comes under the Ministry of Urban Development.##Topic:Industry ##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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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. Rich diversity of endemic flora and fauna. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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3 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 last paragraph. "It is the source of water for the entire Peninsular India, and also influences the monsoons." Statement 2 is wrong as extent is upto 6 states. "traverses through Six States viz. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu" and not seven. Also, extension of Western Ghats cannot be seen as manifestation of its diversity. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.
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b
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Climatic Regions of India
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Agriculture
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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 life of the people on surrounding regions. Rich diversity of endemic flora and fauna. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination: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 last paragraph. "It is the source of water for the entire Peninsular India, and also influences the monsoons." Statement 2 is wrong as extent is upto 6 states. "traverses through Six States viz. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu" and not seven. Also, extension of Western Ghats cannot be seen as manifestation of its diversity. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.##Topic:Climatic Regions of India##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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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?
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1 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 only
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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 relates to dead persons or unidentified bodies who might have been using false identities. Green notice is warning to alert member countries about an activity going to happen. Lalit modi faces a blue notice of Interpol.
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b
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Also in News(Misc)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination: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 relates to dead persons or unidentified bodies who might have been using false identities. Green notice is warning to alert member countries about an activity going to happen. Lalit modi faces a blue notice of Interpol.##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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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:
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1, 3 and 4 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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2 and 4 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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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 its currency because higher prices on foreign imports will be greater than the reduced volume of imports. (J curve effect). Essential imports like oil become costly and hence prices of commodities may increase.
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a
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BOP & International Trade ,
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Commerce & Accountancy
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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:##Option_A: 1, 3 and 4 only###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 2 and 4 only##Option_D: 1, 3 and 4 only##Answer:a##Explaination: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 its currency because higher prices on foreign imports will be greater than the reduced volume of imports. (J curve effect). Essential imports like oil become costly and hence prices of commodities may increase.##Topic:BOP & International Trade ,##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:a
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Which of the following statements regarding Motor vehicles pact is incorrect ?
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India has signed Motor vehicles pact with Bhutan and Nepal only
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It will provide transit of passenger, vehicles as well as cargo.
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It would allow motor vehicles of all categories registered in our country to move freely in the region.
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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.
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a
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GS_IR_unclassified
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Civil Engineering
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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 motor vehicles of all categories registered in our country to move freely in the region.
##Option_D: India has signed Motor vehicles pact with Bhutan and Nepal only
##Answer:a##Explaination:
: 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.
##Topic:GS_IR_unclassified##Subject:Civil Engineering##Answer:a
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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. Prospecting and mining of 10 major minerals would be auctioned under the bill.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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: 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.
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d
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bills in news
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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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 speedy trial of unlawful mining cases.
3. Prospecting and mining of 10 major minerals would be auctioned under the bill.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only
###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 and 2 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:
: 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.
##Topic:bills in news##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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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 the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 volatile in nature. Core inflation is a long run inflation as excludes the components susceptible to high price variability and hence is a better measure of real inflation in the system as it avoids spikes caused to sudden rise and fall of prices.
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c
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National Income, Economic Growth and Development,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the 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 the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination: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 volatile in nature. Core inflation is a long run inflation as excludes the components susceptible to high price variability and hence is a better measure of real inflation in the system as it avoids spikes caused to sudden rise and fall of prices.##Topic:National Income, Economic Growth and Development,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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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 is applicable for victims of manmade disasters only such as communal riots etc. not for natural ones such as earthquake, landslides etc. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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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 39A of Indian constitution under DPSP is to promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor. Under this NALSA was constituted. In every State, State Legal Services Authority has been constituted to give effect to the policies and directions of the NALSA and to give free legal services to the people and conduct Lok Adalats in the State. In every District, District Legal Services Authority has been constituted to implement Legal Services Programmes in the District. The objective of the scheme is to provide legal services to the victims of disaster - both manmade and natural - who are under circumstances of undeserved want being victims of mass disaster, ethnic violence, caste atrocities, flood, drought, earth-quake or industrial disasters. There is income criteria and Enhancement of Income Ceiling to Rs.1,25,000/- p.a. for legal aid before Supreme Court of India and to Rs.1,00,000/- p.a. for legal aid upto High Courts is made recently.
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a
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District Courts, Gram Nyayalayas, NALSA etc
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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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 his/her income and social status. The scheme is applicable for victims of manmade disasters only such as communal riots etc. not for natural ones such as earthquake, landslides etc. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination: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 39A of Indian constitution under DPSP is to promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor. Under this NALSA was constituted. In every State, State Legal Services Authority has been constituted to give effect to the policies and directions of the NALSA and to give free legal services to the people and conduct Lok Adalats in the State. In every District, District Legal Services Authority has been constituted to implement Legal Services Programmes in the District. The objective of the scheme is to provide legal services to the victims of disaster - both manmade and natural - who are under circumstances of undeserved want being victims of mass disaster, ethnic violence, caste atrocities, flood, drought, earth-quake or industrial disasters. There is income criteria and Enhancement of Income Ceiling to Rs.1,25,000/- p.a. for legal aid before Supreme Court of India and to Rs.1,00,000/- p.a. for legal aid upto High Courts is made recently.##Topic:District Courts, Gram Nyayalayas, NALSA etc##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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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 the above is/are the correct way(s) to make nanomaterials practically?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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2 only
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1 and 2 only
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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).
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d
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Misc. Tech.
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Economics
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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 ultrasonicated to obtain nanoparticles. Which of the above is/are the correct way(s) to make nanomaterials practically?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination: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).##Topic:Misc. Tech.##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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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
2. Trellis On a strongly jointed rocky terrain
3. Rectangular Where the river channel follows the slope of the terrain
4. Radial When streams flow in different directions from a central peak or dome like structure.
Which of the above match is/are correct
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4 Only
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2 and 4 Only
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1 and 2 Only
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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. The stream with its tributaries resembles the branches of a tree, thus the name dendritic. A river joined by its tributaries, at approximately right angles, develops a trellis pattern. A trellis drainage pattern develops where hard and soft rocks exist parallel to each other. A rectangular drainage pattern develops on a strongly jointed rocky terrain. The radial pattern develops when streams flow in different directions from a central peak or dome like structure.
Hence option a is correct.
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a
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Drainage System
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Agriculture
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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 hard and soft rocks exist parallel to each other
2. Trellis On a strongly jointed rocky terrain
3. Rectangular Where the river channel follows the slope of the terrain
4. Radial When streams flow in different directions from a central peak or dome like structure.
Which of the above match is/are correct
##Option_A: 4 Only
###Option_B: 2 and 4 Only
##Option_C: 1 and 2 Only
##Option_D: 4 Only
##Answer:a##Explaination:
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. The stream with its tributaries resembles the branches of a tree, thus the name dendritic. A river joined by its tributaries, at approximately right angles, develops a trellis pattern. A trellis drainage pattern develops where hard and soft rocks exist parallel to each other. A rectangular drainage pattern develops on a strongly jointed rocky terrain. The radial pattern develops when streams flow in different directions from a central peak or dome like structure.
Hence option a is correct.
##Topic:Drainage System##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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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 wings and pronounced tail fins. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 than 700 km away carrying nuclear warheads, giving India the capability to strike deep into enemy territory. Hence statement 2 is correct. It is a sub-sonic cruise missile. It blasts off like a rocket, but then unlike a missile, it turns into an aircraft. Unlike other ballistic missiles like the Agni, Nirbhay has wings and pronounced tail fins. In early flight after launch, the rocket motor falls off and the small wings get deployed. Hence statement 3 is incorrect. Therefore option a is correct.
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a
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GS_current_unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 wings and pronounced tail fins. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:a##Explaination: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 than 700 km away carrying nuclear warheads, giving India the capability to strike deep into enemy territory. Hence statement 2 is correct. It is a sub-sonic cruise missile. It blasts off like a rocket, but then unlike a missile, it turns into an aircraft. Unlike other ballistic missiles like the Agni, Nirbhay has wings and pronounced tail fins. In early flight after launch, the rocket motor falls off and the small wings get deployed. Hence statement 3 is incorrect. Therefore option a is correct.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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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?
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5
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6
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7
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5
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c
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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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##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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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?
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1 & 2 Only
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2 Only
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3 Only
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1 & 2 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 & 3 is the correct answer
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d
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Drainage System
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Agriculture
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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_B: 2 Only
##Option_C: 3 Only
##Option_D: 1 & 2 Only
##Answer:d##Explaination:
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 & 3 is the correct answer
##Topic:Drainage System##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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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.
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1 and 4 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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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 solubilization is performed by Bacillus subtilis, and Bacillus megaterium.
Sulphur is solubilized by bacteria of the genus Thiobacillus.
Biofertilisers do not increase the availability of potassium to plants. Further, the content of organic matter in soil is higher than normal levels in case of application of fertilizers as they help in formation of humus which improves soil structure.
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c
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Agriculture
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Anthropology
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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 the correct answer using the codes given below.
##Option_A: 1 and 4 only
###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 only
##Option_D: 1 and 4 only
##Answer:c##Explaination:
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 solubilization is performed by Bacillus subtilis, and Bacillus megaterium.
Sulphur is solubilized by bacteria of the genus Thiobacillus.
Biofertilisers do not increase the availability of potassium to plants. Further, the content of organic matter in soil is higher than normal levels in case of application of fertilizers as they help in formation of humus which improves soil structure.
##Topic:Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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In the Constitution of India, separation of judiciary from executive in the public services of the State is included in the:
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Fundamental Rights.
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Preamble to the Constitution
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Directive Principles to the State Policy
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Fundamental Rights.
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Article 50 directs the State to take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State.
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c
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Directive Principles
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 Rights.##Answer:c##Explaination:Article 50 directs the State to take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State.##Topic:Directive Principles ##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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What are earthquake lights?
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Earth quakes measuring less than 3 points on the Richter scale.
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An unusual luminous aerial phenomenon seen near areas of seismic activity.
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A mild earth quake that generally precedes a massive earth quake.
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Earth quakes measuring less than 3 points on the Richter scale.
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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.
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b
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The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil
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Agriculture
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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_D: Earth quakes measuring less than 3 points on the Richter scale.##Answer:b##Explaination: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.##Topic:The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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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 to, on the basis of the above statements?
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Damataru
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Palmyra
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Nelong Valley
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Damataru
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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.
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b
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Places(International)
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Chemistry
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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 and 18th century. Which city is being referred to, on the basis of the above statements?##Option_A: Damataru###Option_B: Palmyra##Option_C: Nelong Valley##Option_D: Damataru##Answer:b##Explaination: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.##Topic:Places(International)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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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
(4) Over-the-counter sale of antibiotics
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 and 4 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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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.
In both human and veterinary medicine, the risk of developing resistance rises each time bacteria are exposed to antimicrobials. There are mounting evidence of the relationship between antimicrobial use in animal husbandry and the increase in bacterial resistance in humans. Over the counter sale of antibiotics also leads to their inappropriate use leading to antibiotic resistance.
An antibacterial is an agent that interferes with the growth and reproduction of bacteria. While antibiotics and antibacterials both attack bacteria, these terms have evolved over the years to mean two different things. Antibacterials are now most commonly described as agents used to disinfect surfaces and eliminate potentially harmful bacteria. Unlike antibiotics, they are not used as medicines for humans or animals, but are found in products such as soaps, detergents, health and skincare products and household cleaners.
All products that claim to kill bacteria and/or viruses have some kind of antibacterial agent. Alcohols, chlorine and peroxides have been used for many decades in health-care and cleaning products. Recent discoveries have found that antibacterial resistant bacteria are also resistant to several antibiotics. Resistance to antibacterials has been found where these agents are used continuously (as in the hospital and food industry); however, at the present time, this modest increase in resistance has not yet created a clinical problem.
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d
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Also in News(Misc)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
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
(4) Over-the-counter sale of antibiotics
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below.
##Option_A: 1 and 4 only
###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 only
##Option_D: 1 and 4 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:
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.
In both human and veterinary medicine, the risk of developing resistance rises each time bacteria are exposed to antimicrobials. There are mounting evidence of the relationship between antimicrobial use in animal husbandry and the increase in bacterial resistance in humans. Over the counter sale of antibiotics also leads to their inappropriate use leading to antibiotic resistance.
An antibacterial is an agent that interferes with the growth and reproduction of bacteria. While antibiotics and antibacterials both attack bacteria, these terms have evolved over the years to mean two different things. Antibacterials are now most commonly described as agents used to disinfect surfaces and eliminate potentially harmful bacteria. Unlike antibiotics, they are not used as medicines for humans or animals, but are found in products such as soaps, detergents, health and skincare products and household cleaners.
All products that claim to kill bacteria and/or viruses have some kind of antibacterial agent. Alcohols, chlorine and peroxides have been used for many decades in health-care and cleaning products. Recent discoveries have found that antibacterial resistant bacteria are also resistant to several antibiotics. Resistance to antibacterials has been found where these agents are used continuously (as in the hospital and food industry); however, at the present time, this modest increase in resistance has not yet created a clinical problem.
##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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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?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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.
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b
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Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination: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.##Topic:Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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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 two schemes: MEIS of goods and SEIS for services.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 From India Scheme (SFIS) has been replaced with Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS).
Also,the target is to increase India's share in world export to 3.5% so 2nd statement is incorrect.
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c
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BOP & International Trade ,
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Commerce & Accountancy
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
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 two schemes: MEIS of goods and SEIS for services.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only
###Option_B: 3 only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 and 2 only
##Answer:c##Explaination:
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 From India Scheme (SFIS) has been replaced with Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS).
Also,the target is to increase India's share in world export to 3.5% so 2nd statement is incorrect.
##Topic:BOP & International Trade ,##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:c
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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 land alienated from tribals. Select the correct answer using codes given below.
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3 and 4 only
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1 and 3 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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3 and 4 only
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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 Gram Sabhas have roles and responsibilities in approving all development works in the village. Hence all the options are correct.
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d
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Features and Significant Provisions
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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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 work in the village. They have power to restore land alienated from tribals. Select the correct answer using codes given below.##Option_A: 3 and 4 only ###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4 only ##Option_D: 3 and 4 only ##Answer:d##Explaination: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 Gram Sabhas have roles and responsibilities in approving all development works in the village. Hence all the options are correct.##Topic:Features and Significant Provisions##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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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 coastal flood and storm damage Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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2 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 corals-the kind that build reefs-are only one type of coral. There are also soft corals and deep water corals that live in dark cold waters. Thus, 2 is incorrect. Climate Change has led to increased Carbon Dioxide absorption in oceans leading to Ocean Acidification. This Ocean Acidification adversely affexts the sensitive relationship between corals and algae leading to Coral Bleaching. Thus, 3 is correct. The coral reef structure buffers shorelines against waves, storms, and floods, helping to prevent loss of life, property damage, and erosion. Thus, 4 is correct.
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b
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Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following 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 coastal flood and storm damage Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 2 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination: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 corals-the kind that build reefs-are only one type of coral. There are also soft corals and deep water corals that live in dark cold waters. Thus, 2 is incorrect. Climate Change has led to increased Carbon Dioxide absorption in oceans leading to Ocean Acidification. This Ocean Acidification adversely affexts the sensitive relationship between corals and algae leading to Coral Bleaching. Thus, 3 is correct. The coral reef structure buffers shorelines against waves, storms, and floods, helping to prevent loss of life, property damage, and erosion. Thus, 4 is correct.##Topic:Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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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.
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1, 2
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2, 3
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1, 3
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1, 2
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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.
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a
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Structure and Physiography
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 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. ##Topic:Structure and Physiography##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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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 reduce fuel requirement and travel time.
3. Compared to Earth, Mars has around 23 times more CO 2 concentration in its atmosphere, but still this planet is colder than the Earth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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- 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 were limited on account of high fuel requirements and the harsh radiation environment of the planet.
- Exploration of Jupiter began with the flyby of Pioneer 10 into Jovian system in 1973. After that many missions followed but mostly with an intention to use Jupiter’s gravity like a slingshot to reduce fuel requirement and travel time. Example: Ulysses mission, (1990) as a joint venture of NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), flew by Jupiter in February 1992 as part of a roundabout way of getting to the poles of the sun. However, the flyby was enough for Ulysses to gather some helpful measurements of Jupiter's intense magnetic and radiation field.
- With constant advancements in technology, data collection from other planets has become very accurate (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN Mission-MAVEN; Mars Curiosity Rover), spectrographic analysis has confirmed that Martian atmosphere is composed of 96% CO 2 which is approximately 23 times more in concentration than Earth. However, despite being Green House gas, this planet is colder than Earth (0.04% CO 2 ) because it is farther from Sun, atmosphere is thin layer with no water vapour in it.
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d
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Space Discoveries
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Economics
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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 as its gravity is used like a slingshot to reduce fuel requirement and travel time.
3. Compared to Earth, Mars has around 23 times more CO 2 concentration in its atmosphere, but still this planet is colder than the Earth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:
- 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 were limited on account of high fuel requirements and the harsh radiation environment of the planet.
- Exploration of Jupiter began with the flyby of Pioneer 10 into Jovian system in 1973. After that many missions followed but mostly with an intention to use Jupiter’s gravity like a slingshot to reduce fuel requirement and travel time. Example: Ulysses mission, (1990) as a joint venture of NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), flew by Jupiter in February 1992 as part of a roundabout way of getting to the poles of the sun. However, the flyby was enough for Ulysses to gather some helpful measurements of Jupiter's intense magnetic and radiation field.
- With constant advancements in technology, data collection from other planets has become very accurate (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN Mission-MAVEN; Mars Curiosity Rover), spectrographic analysis has confirmed that Martian atmosphere is composed of 96% CO 2 which is approximately 23 times more in concentration than Earth. However, despite being Green House gas, this planet is colder than Earth (0.04% CO 2 ) because it is farther from Sun, atmosphere is thin layer with no water vapour in it.
##Topic:Space Discoveries##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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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 reduce fuel requirement and travel time.
3. Compared to Earth, Mars has around 23 times more CO 2 concentration in its atmosphere, but still this planet is colder than the Earth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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- 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 were limited on account of high fuel requirements and the harsh radiation environment of the planet.
- Exploration of Jupiter began with the flyby of Pioneer 10 into Jovian system in 1973. After that many missions followed but mostly with an intention to use Jupiter’s gravity like a slingshot to reduce fuel requirement and travel time. Example: Ulysses mission, (1990) as a joint venture of NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), flew by Jupiter in February 1992 as part of a roundabout way of getting to the poles of the sun. However, the flyby was enough for Ulysses to gather some helpful measurements of Jupiter's intense magnetic and radiation field.
- With constant advancements in technology, data collection from other planets has become very accurate (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN Mission-MAVEN; Mars Curiosity Rover), spectrographic analysis has confirmed that Martian atmosphere is composed of 96% CO 2 which is approximately 23 times more in concentration than Earth. However, despite being Green House gas, this planet is colder than Earth (0.04% CO 2 ) because it is farther from Sun, atmosphere is thin layer with no water vapour in it.
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d
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Space Discoveries
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Economics
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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 as its gravity is used like a slingshot to reduce fuel requirement and travel time.
3. Compared to Earth, Mars has around 23 times more CO 2 concentration in its atmosphere, but still this planet is colder than the Earth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:
- 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 were limited on account of high fuel requirements and the harsh radiation environment of the planet.
- Exploration of Jupiter began with the flyby of Pioneer 10 into Jovian system in 1973. After that many missions followed but mostly with an intention to use Jupiter’s gravity like a slingshot to reduce fuel requirement and travel time. Example: Ulysses mission, (1990) as a joint venture of NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), flew by Jupiter in February 1992 as part of a roundabout way of getting to the poles of the sun. However, the flyby was enough for Ulysses to gather some helpful measurements of Jupiter's intense magnetic and radiation field.
- With constant advancements in technology, data collection from other planets has become very accurate (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN Mission-MAVEN; Mars Curiosity Rover), spectrographic analysis has confirmed that Martian atmosphere is composed of 96% CO 2 which is approximately 23 times more in concentration than Earth. However, despite being Green House gas, this planet is colder than Earth (0.04% CO 2 ) because it is farther from Sun, atmosphere is thin layer with no water vapour in it.
##Topic:Space Discoveries##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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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 reduce fuel requirement and travel time.
3. Compared to Earth, Mars has around 23 times more CO 2 concentration in its atmosphere, but still this planet is colder than the Earth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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- 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 were limited on account of high fuel requirements and the harsh radiation environment of the planet.
- Exploration of Jupiter began with the flyby of Pioneer 10 into Jovian system in 1973. After that many missions followed but mostly with an intention to use Jupiter’s gravity like a slingshot to reduce fuel requirement and travel time. Example: Ulysses mission, (1990) as a joint venture of NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), flew by Jupiter in February 1992 as part of a roundabout way of getting to the poles of the sun. However, the flyby was enough for Ulysses to gather some helpful measurements of Jupiter's intense magnetic and radiation field.
- With constant advancements in technology, data collection from other planets has become very accurate (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN Mission-MAVEN; Mars Curiosity Rover), spectrographic analysis has confirmed that Martian atmosphere is composed of 96% CO 2 which is approximately 23 times more in concentration than Earth. However, despite being Green House gas, this planet is colder than Earth (0.04% CO 2 ) because it is farther from Sun, atmosphere is thin layer with no water vapour in it.
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d
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Space Discoveries
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Economics
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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 as its gravity is used like a slingshot to reduce fuel requirement and travel time.
3. Compared to Earth, Mars has around 23 times more CO 2 concentration in its atmosphere, but still this planet is colder than the Earth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:
- 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 were limited on account of high fuel requirements and the harsh radiation environment of the planet.
- Exploration of Jupiter began with the flyby of Pioneer 10 into Jovian system in 1973. After that many missions followed but mostly with an intention to use Jupiter’s gravity like a slingshot to reduce fuel requirement and travel time. Example: Ulysses mission, (1990) as a joint venture of NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), flew by Jupiter in February 1992 as part of a roundabout way of getting to the poles of the sun. However, the flyby was enough for Ulysses to gather some helpful measurements of Jupiter's intense magnetic and radiation field.
- With constant advancements in technology, data collection from other planets has become very accurate (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN Mission-MAVEN; Mars Curiosity Rover), spectrographic analysis has confirmed that Martian atmosphere is composed of 96% CO 2 which is approximately 23 times more in concentration than Earth. However, despite being Green House gas, this planet is colder than Earth (0.04% CO 2 ) because it is farther from Sun, atmosphere is thin layer with no water vapour in it.
##Topic:Space Discoveries##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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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 reduce fuel requirement and travel time.
3. Compared to Earth, Mars has around 23 times more CO 2 concentration in its atmosphere, but still this planet is colder than the Earth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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- 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 were limited on account of high fuel requirements and the harsh radiation environment of the planet.
- Exploration of Jupiter began with the flyby of Pioneer 10 into Jovian system in 1973. After that many missions followed but mostly with an intention to use Jupiter’s gravity like a slingshot to reduce fuel requirement and travel time. Example: Ulysses mission, (1990) as a joint venture of NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), flew by Jupiter in February 1992 as part of a roundabout way of getting to the poles of the sun. However, the flyby was enough for Ulysses to gather some helpful measurements of Jupiter's intense magnetic and radiation field.
- With constant advancements in technology, data collection from other planets has become very accurate (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN Mission-MAVEN; Mars Curiosity Rover), spectrographic analysis has confirmed that Martian atmosphere is composed of 96% CO 2 which is approximately 23 times more in concentration than Earth. However, despite being Green House gas, this planet is colder than Earth (0.04% CO 2 ) because it is farther from Sun, atmosphere is thin layer with no water vapour in it.
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d
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Space Discoveries
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Economics
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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 as its gravity is used like a slingshot to reduce fuel requirement and travel time.
3. Compared to Earth, Mars has around 23 times more CO 2 concentration in its atmosphere, but still this planet is colder than the Earth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:
- 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 were limited on account of high fuel requirements and the harsh radiation environment of the planet.
- Exploration of Jupiter began with the flyby of Pioneer 10 into Jovian system in 1973. After that many missions followed but mostly with an intention to use Jupiter’s gravity like a slingshot to reduce fuel requirement and travel time. Example: Ulysses mission, (1990) as a joint venture of NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), flew by Jupiter in February 1992 as part of a roundabout way of getting to the poles of the sun. However, the flyby was enough for Ulysses to gather some helpful measurements of Jupiter's intense magnetic and radiation field.
- With constant advancements in technology, data collection from other planets has become very accurate (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN Mission-MAVEN; Mars Curiosity Rover), spectrographic analysis has confirmed that Martian atmosphere is composed of 96% CO 2 which is approximately 23 times more in concentration than Earth. However, despite being Green House gas, this planet is colder than Earth (0.04% CO 2 ) because it is farther from Sun, atmosphere is thin layer with no water vapour in it.
##Topic:Space Discoveries##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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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 ranking among other parameters. It will focus on correcting regional imbalances in access to higher education. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
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1 and 3 only
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3 and 4 only
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2 and 4 only
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1 and 3 only
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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 guideline based administrative decesion and based on outcomes. The funding will be made based on critical appraisal of State's Higher Education Plans, which would describe the strategy to address equity, access and excellence in higher education. The funding will not be direct and will be made available by the Central Ministry to the State Governments and then to State Higher Education Council. After that it will reach the identified institution. In a way, it overlaps with the foremost function of University Grants Commission (UGC) in this regard. Ranking is not a parameter to disburse funds. Among its many objectives such as improving quality, ensuring accredition and improving quality of faculty, ensuring equitable access is also one. It will setup institutes in unserved and under-served areas in this regard.
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d
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Literacy and Education
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Botany
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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 funding to the universities will be based on its ranking among other parameters. It will focus on correcting regional imbalances in access to higher education. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 2 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:d##Explaination: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 guideline based administrative decesion and based on outcomes. The funding will be made based on critical appraisal of State's Higher Education Plans, which would describe the strategy to address equity, access and excellence in higher education. The funding will not be direct and will be made available by the Central Ministry to the State Governments and then to State Higher Education Council. After that it will reach the identified institution. In a way, it overlaps with the foremost function of University Grants Commission (UGC) in this regard. Ranking is not a parameter to disburse funds. Among its many objectives such as improving quality, ensuring accredition and improving quality of faculty, ensuring equitable access is also one. It will setup institutes in unserved and under-served areas in this regard.##Topic:Literacy and Education##Subject:Botany##Answer:d
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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 Scheme
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
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1, 2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 3, 4 and 5 only
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2, 3, 4 and 5 only
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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 tax law is able to defer his tax liability by claiming an allowance (e.g. depreciation allowance) as a deduction over shorter time period whereas he may be spreading the same depreciation claim over a number of years in his own accounts. Preferential tax rates: An indirect subsidy to preferred tax payers Tax expenditures can also be termed as revenue foregone. Tax expenditure or revenue foregone statement was laid before Parliament for the first time during Budget 2006-07 and still followed as a measure to improve the transparency and accountability. Based on above discussion, it is clear that all the exemptions/schemes given are attributed to tax expenditure, except MAT. 1. Minimum Alternative Tax: Under this tax statute, it fastens company’s tax liability, on the profit reported by the company to its shareholders, if this liability is in excess of the tax liability computed at normal rates. The excess liability on account of MAT is allowed as a credit (upto 10 years) in a subsequent year in which the normal tax liability is in excess of MAT. The additional tax paid on account of MAT is, therefore, an advance payment of future tax liability. 2. Deduction on contribution to political parties: exemption to corporate taxpayers 3. Excise duty relief in North-Eastern states: these are area based exemptions with main purpose of removing regional development disparity. 4. Custom duty reduction on crude oil: To maintain domestic price levels at certain level in public interest. 5. Duty Entitlement Pass Book (DEPB) Scheme: This is one of the concession schemes for export promotion (others include, Advance Licence Scheme, SEZ, Vishesh Krishi and Gram Udyog Yojana, Served from India Scheme etc).
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c
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National Income, Economic Growth and Development,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to 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 Scheme
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
##Option_A: 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
###Option_B: 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
##Option_C: 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
##Option_D: 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
##Answer:c##Explaination: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 tax law is able to defer his tax liability by claiming an allowance (e.g. depreciation allowance) as a deduction over shorter time period whereas he may be spreading the same depreciation claim over a number of years in his own accounts. Preferential tax rates: An indirect subsidy to preferred tax payers Tax expenditures can also be termed as revenue foregone. Tax expenditure or revenue foregone statement was laid before Parliament for the first time during Budget 2006-07 and still followed as a measure to improve the transparency and accountability. Based on above discussion, it is clear that all the exemptions/schemes given are attributed to tax expenditure, except MAT. 1. Minimum Alternative Tax: Under this tax statute, it fastens company’s tax liability, on the profit reported by the company to its shareholders, if this liability is in excess of the tax liability computed at normal rates. The excess liability on account of MAT is allowed as a credit (upto 10 years) in a subsequent year in which the normal tax liability is in excess of MAT. The additional tax paid on account of MAT is, therefore, an advance payment of future tax liability. 2. Deduction on contribution to political parties: exemption to corporate taxpayers 3. Excise duty relief in North-Eastern states: these are area based exemptions with main purpose of removing regional development disparity. 4. Custom duty reduction on crude oil: To maintain domestic price levels at certain level in public interest. 5. Duty Entitlement Pass Book (DEPB) Scheme: This is one of the concession schemes for export promotion (others include, Advance Licence Scheme, SEZ, Vishesh Krishi and Gram Udyog Yojana, Served from India Scheme etc).##Topic:National Income, Economic Growth and Development,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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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 natural process of obtaining virus free plant. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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 cells are newly formed, the likelihood of them having virus is very less. So the researches cuts off a meristem from a plant and then use it to grow a complete new plant using artificial techniques which is virus free.
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d
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Biotech
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Economics
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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 virus free plant. Meristem culture is a natural process of obtaining virus free plant. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination: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 cells are newly formed, the likelihood of them having virus is very less. So the researches cuts off a meristem from a plant and then use it to grow a complete new plant using artificial techniques which is virus free.##Topic:Biotech##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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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 imparting skill development to the youth through the incubation centers.
Main focus of this scheme will be on technology intensive ideas related with new business start up.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 through start ups. Government has allocated Rs. 1000 crore for this scheme, which will rest with NITI Aayog. Hence, statement 2 and 3 are correct.
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b
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Youth
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 imparting skill development to the youth through the incubation centers.
Main focus of this scheme will be on technology intensive ideas related with new business start up.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only
###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 and 2 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:
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 through start ups. Government has allocated Rs. 1000 crore for this scheme, which will rest with NITI Aayog. Hence, statement 2 and 3 are correct.
##Topic:Youth##Subject:Botany##Answer:b
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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 are not accepted.
2. Supreme court quashed the jat reservation because reservation was solely based on the caste, which is violative of fundamental rights, which says backwardness is to be determined on the basis of social and educational backwardness.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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 NCBC report jats didn’t qualify as backward classes in most of the states. But the central government went against this report and granted reservation to jats. Supreme court also highlighted that caste has been the most important criteria for determining backwardness but now new yardsticks must be evolved to grant reservation. For. Ex. Transgender community has been recognized as socially and educationally backward by the court and thus state must make provision for their reservation.
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a
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Events.National
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Chemistry
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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 give reasons in writing if the recommendations are not accepted.
2. Supreme court quashed the jat reservation because reservation was solely based on the caste, which is violative of fundamental rights, which says backwardness is to be determined on the basis of social and educational backwardness.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:a##Explaination:
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 NCBC report jats didn’t qualify as backward classes in most of the states. But the central government went against this report and granted reservation to jats. Supreme court also highlighted that caste has been the most important criteria for determining backwardness but now new yardsticks must be evolved to grant reservation. For. Ex. Transgender community has been recognized as socially and educationally backward by the court and thus state must make provision for their reservation.
##Topic:Events.National##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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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 reduce fuel requirement and travel time.
3. Compared to Earth, Mars has around 23 times more CO 2 concentration in its atmosphere, but still this planet is colder than the Earth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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- 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 were limited on account of high fuel requirements and the harsh radiation environment of the planet.
- Exploration of Jupiter began with the flyby of Pioneer 10 into Jovian system in 1973. After that many missions followed but mostly with an intention to use Jupiter’s gravity like a slingshot to reduce fuel requirement and travel time. Example: Ulysses mission, (1990) as a joint venture of NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), flew by Jupiter in February 1992 as part of a roundabout way of getting to the poles of the sun. However, the flyby was enough for Ulysses to gather some helpful measurements of Jupiter's intense magnetic and radiation field.
- With constant advancements in technology, data collection from other planets has become very accurate (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN Mission-MAVEN; Mars Curiosity Rover), spectrographic analysis has confirmed that Martian atmosphere is composed of 96% CO 2 which is approximately 23 times more in concentration than Earth. However, despite being Green House gas, this planet is colder than Earth (0.04% CO 2 ) because it is farther from Sun, atmosphere is thin layer with no water vapour in it.
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d
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Space Discoveries
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Economics
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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 as its gravity is used like a slingshot to reduce fuel requirement and travel time.
3. Compared to Earth, Mars has around 23 times more CO 2 concentration in its atmosphere, but still this planet is colder than the Earth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:
- 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 were limited on account of high fuel requirements and the harsh radiation environment of the planet.
- Exploration of Jupiter began with the flyby of Pioneer 10 into Jovian system in 1973. After that many missions followed but mostly with an intention to use Jupiter’s gravity like a slingshot to reduce fuel requirement and travel time. Example: Ulysses mission, (1990) as a joint venture of NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), flew by Jupiter in February 1992 as part of a roundabout way of getting to the poles of the sun. However, the flyby was enough for Ulysses to gather some helpful measurements of Jupiter's intense magnetic and radiation field.
- With constant advancements in technology, data collection from other planets has become very accurate (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN Mission-MAVEN; Mars Curiosity Rover), spectrographic analysis has confirmed that Martian atmosphere is composed of 96% CO 2 which is approximately 23 times more in concentration than Earth. However, despite being Green House gas, this planet is colder than Earth (0.04% CO 2 ) because it is farther from Sun, atmosphere is thin layer with no water vapour in it.
##Topic:Space Discoveries##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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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 in the preamble by the 42nd amendment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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nan
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c
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The Preamble
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the 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 in the preamble by the 42nd amendment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:1 and 3 only##Option_D:1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:The Preamble##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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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
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1 and 2
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1 and 3
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2 and 3
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1 and 2
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nan
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a
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The Preamble
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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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 from below##Option_A:1 and 2###Option_B:1 and 3##Option_C:2 and 3##Option_D:1 and 2##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:The Preamble##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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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 requirement and travel time. The Planet Mars is warmer than Earth because the Martian atmosphere has around 23 times more CO2 than Earth. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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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 were limited on account of high fuel requirements and the harsh radiation environment of the planet. Exploration of Jupiter began with the flyby of Pioneer 10 into Jovian system in 1973. After that many missions followed but mostly with an intention to use Jupiter’s gravity like a slingshot to reduce fuel requirement and travel time. Example: Ulysses mission, (1990) as a joint venture of NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), flew by Jupiter in February 1992 as part of a roundabout way of getting to the poles of the sun. However, the flyby was enough for Ulysses to gather some helpful measurements of Jupiter's intense magnetic and radiation field. With constant advancements in technology, data collection from other planets has become very accurate (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution Mission-MAVEN; Mars Curiosity Rover), spectrographic analysis has confirmed that Martian atmosphere is composed of 96% CO 2 which is approximately 23 times more in concentration than Earth. However, despite being Green House gas, this planet is colder than Earth (0.04% CO 2 ) because it is farther from Sun, atmosphere is thin layer with no water vapour in it. Hence, this statement is incorrect.
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b
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Space Discoveries
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Economics
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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 gravity is used as a slingshot to reduce fuel requirement and travel time. The Planet Mars is warmer than Earth because the Martian atmosphere has around 23 times more CO2 than Earth. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination: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 were limited on account of high fuel requirements and the harsh radiation environment of the planet. Exploration of Jupiter began with the flyby of Pioneer 10 into Jovian system in 1973. After that many missions followed but mostly with an intention to use Jupiter’s gravity like a slingshot to reduce fuel requirement and travel time. Example: Ulysses mission, (1990) as a joint venture of NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), flew by Jupiter in February 1992 as part of a roundabout way of getting to the poles of the sun. However, the flyby was enough for Ulysses to gather some helpful measurements of Jupiter's intense magnetic and radiation field. With constant advancements in technology, data collection from other planets has become very accurate (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution Mission-MAVEN; Mars Curiosity Rover), spectrographic analysis has confirmed that Martian atmosphere is composed of 96% CO 2 which is approximately 23 times more in concentration than Earth. However, despite being Green House gas, this planet is colder than Earth (0.04% CO 2 ) because it is farther from Sun, atmosphere is thin layer with no water vapour in it. Hence, this statement is incorrect.##Topic:Space Discoveries##Subject:Economics##Answer:b
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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 doctrine is to determine under which head i.e. under which list (given in the Seventh Schedule) a given piece of legislation falls.
Which of the above statements is/are correct
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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2 and 4 only
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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 part of the legislature. The whole doctrine resolves itself into the, question of competency of a particular legislature to enact a particular law. The 4 th option refers to the doctrine of pith and substance
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b
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Supreme Court
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 doctrine is to determine under which head i.e. under which list (given in the Seventh Schedule) a given piece of legislation falls.
Which of the above statements is/are correct
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only
###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 2 and 4 only
##Option_D: 1 and 2 only
##Answer:b##Explaination: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 part of the legislature. The whole doctrine resolves itself into the, question of competency of a particular legislature to enact a particular law. The 4 th option refers to the doctrine of pith and substance##Topic:Supreme Court##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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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?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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nan
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d
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Panchayati Raj
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the 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?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2##Option_D:1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:nan##Topic:Panchayati Raj##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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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). India has joined Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Head Quartered at Paris, which acts against international money laundering. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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ED gets its officers from custom and excise, Income tax department and various police agencies.
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d
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Transparency & Accountability - RTI , Citizen’s Charter & Anti-Corruption
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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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) and Prevention of Money Laundering Act (2002). India has joined Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Head Quartered at Paris, which acts against international money laundering. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:ED gets its officers from custom and excise, Income tax department and various police agencies.##Topic:Transparency & Accountability - RTI , Citizen’s Charter & Anti-Corruption##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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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:
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Kitchen Gardening
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Market Gardening
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Truck Farming
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Kitchen Gardening
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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 areas. (In rural India, Homestead Farming involves growing of certain vegetables for a group of homes/joint families).
2. Market Gardening: It refers to production of variety of vegetables for local markets. This is practiced in sub-urban regions or in villages adjacent to big cities. The crops are grown more intensively and are more diversified.
3. Truck Farming: With the development of good roads and of motor trucks, market gardening has transformed into Truck farming which created the opportunities in distant markets. Therefore, the market gardener is no longer forced to confine his operations to his local market. Truck gardens produce specific vegetables in relatively large quantities for distant markets based on market demand. It is relatively less extensive and less diversified.
4. Vegetable Forcing: In this practice, vegetables are produced out of their normal season of outdoor production under forcing structures that admit light and induce favourable environmental conditions for plant growth. Greenhouses, cold frames, and hotbeds are commonly used structures.
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c
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Agriculture
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Anthropology
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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 ##Option_D: Kitchen Gardening ##Answer:c##Explaination: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 areas. (In rural India, Homestead Farming involves growing of certain vegetables for a group of homes/joint families).
2. Market Gardening: It refers to production of variety of vegetables for local markets. This is practiced in sub-urban regions or in villages adjacent to big cities. The crops are grown more intensively and are more diversified.
3. Truck Farming: With the development of good roads and of motor trucks, market gardening has transformed into Truck farming which created the opportunities in distant markets. Therefore, the market gardener is no longer forced to confine his operations to his local market. Truck gardens produce specific vegetables in relatively large quantities for distant markets based on market demand. It is relatively less extensive and less diversified.
4. Vegetable Forcing: In this practice, vegetables are produced out of their normal season of outdoor production under forcing structures that admit light and induce favourable environmental conditions for plant growth. Greenhouses, cold frames, and hotbeds are commonly used structures.##Topic:Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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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) given above is/are correct ?
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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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 no Army, Navy and Air force variants. So option B is correct.
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b
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Missiles
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Economics
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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 missile developed by India Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct ?##Option_A: 2, 3 and 4 only###Option_B: 1 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 2, 3 and 4 only##Answer:b##Explaination: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 no Army, Navy and Air force variants. So option B is correct.##Topic:Missiles##Subject:Economics##Answer:b
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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
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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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
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a
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Also in News(Polity)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination: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##Topic:Also in News(Polity)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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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 an initiative of China.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
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2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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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 Reform Commission (NDRC) — a top organisation that steers the Chinese economy — has with precision revealed the geographic parameters of China’s “One belt One Road” initiative.
The “belt and road” have two components — the Silk Road Economic Belt (SREB) that would be established along the Eurasian land corridor from the Pacific coast to the Baltic Sea, and the 21st century Maritime Silk Road (MSR).
Analysts say that the “belt and road” initiative, backed by an extensive China-led funding infrastructure, could shift the centre of geo-economic power towards Eurasia, and undermine the “Asia Pivot” of the United States and its allies.
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c
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China
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Electrical Engineering
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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 part of Asia Pivot.
3. One Belt One Road is an initiative of China.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
##Option_A:2 only
###Option_B:2 and 3 only
##Option_C:1 and 3 only
##Option_D:2 only
##Answer:c##Explaination:
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 Reform Commission (NDRC) — a top organisation that steers the Chinese economy — has with precision revealed the geographic parameters of China’s “One belt One Road” initiative.
The “belt and road” have two components — the Silk Road Economic Belt (SREB) that would be established along the Eurasian land corridor from the Pacific coast to the Baltic Sea, and the 21st century Maritime Silk Road (MSR).
Analysts say that the “belt and road” initiative, backed by an extensive China-led funding infrastructure, could shift the centre of geo-economic power towards Eurasia, and undermine the “Asia Pivot” of the United States and its allies.
##Topic:China##Subject:Electrical Engineering##Answer:c
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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 these lava tubes.
3. These natural tunnels have been proposed as ideal sites for the human settlements in future.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 only
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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 and bigger would be structurally sound. They could protect against the challenges posed by the lunar environment.
Details of the work were presented at the 46th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (LPSC) in Texas.
Unlike Earth, the Moon lacks a thick atmosphere and magnetic field to protect it against cosmic radiation. The absence of an atmospheric buffer also means that the Moon’s surface receives more frequent meteorite impacts and more extremes of temperature. For example, the Moon’s surface temperature can vary by several hundred degrees Celsius during the course of a lunar day. But housing bases underground, inside lava tubes, could offer shielding against these risks.
The lunar tunnels are expected to be larger than those already discovered on our planet, because of the Moon’s lower gravity. No one has yet definitively discovered an example on the Moon but spacecraft have revealed cave entrances called skylights that may open into lava tubes.
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d
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Space Discoveries
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Economics
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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 cosmic radiation are relatively lower inside these lava tubes.
3. These natural tunnels have been proposed as ideal sites for the human settlements in future.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
##Option_A:1 and 2 only
###Option_B:1 and 3 only
##Option_C:2 only
##Option_D:1 and 2 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:
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 and bigger would be structurally sound. They could protect against the challenges posed by the lunar environment.
Details of the work were presented at the 46th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (LPSC) in Texas.
Unlike Earth, the Moon lacks a thick atmosphere and magnetic field to protect it against cosmic radiation. The absence of an atmospheric buffer also means that the Moon’s surface receives more frequent meteorite impacts and more extremes of temperature. For example, the Moon’s surface temperature can vary by several hundred degrees Celsius during the course of a lunar day. But housing bases underground, inside lava tubes, could offer shielding against these risks.
The lunar tunnels are expected to be larger than those already discovered on our planet, because of the Moon’s lower gravity. No one has yet definitively discovered an example on the Moon but spacecraft have revealed cave entrances called skylights that may open into lava tubes.
##Topic:Space Discoveries##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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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 Lok Sabha. If the Leader of Opposition in the House of the People has not been recognized as such, the Leader of the single largest group in opposition of the Government in the House of the People shall be deemed to be the Leader of Opposition. The Chief Information Commissioner shall hold office for a term of five years or the age of sixty-five years whichever is earlier. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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1 only
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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 Minister. Explanation: For the purposes of removal of doubts, it is hereby declared that where the Leader of Opposition in the House of the People has not been recognized as such, the Leader of the single largest group in opposition of the Government in the House of the People shall be deemed to be the Leader of Opposition
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d
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Central Information Commission
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/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 Lok Sabha. If the Leader of Opposition in the House of the People has not been recognized as such, the Leader of the single largest group in opposition of the Government in the House of the People shall be deemed to be the Leader of Opposition. The Chief Information Commissioner shall hold office for a term of five years or the age of sixty-five years whichever is earlier. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination: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 Minister. Explanation: For the purposes of removal of doubts, it is hereby declared that where the Leader of Opposition in the House of the People has not been recognized as such, the Leader of the single largest group in opposition of the Government in the House of the People shall be deemed to be the Leader of Opposition##Topic:Central Information Commission##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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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 the code given below
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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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. This system, believed to have been evolved in the early 1940s, has since been refined considerably and put to commercial use in some countries, though only on a limited scale and under special circumstances. The plants propagated under controlled conditions in this manner are usually free of soil and vector-borne diseases.
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d
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Biotech Discoveries
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Economics
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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 plants.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
##Option_A:1 and 2 only
###Option_B:2 only
##Option_C:3 only
##Option_D:1 and 2 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:
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. This system, believed to have been evolved in the early 1940s, has since been refined considerably and put to commercial use in some countries, though only on a limited scale and under special circumstances. The plants propagated under controlled conditions in this manner are usually free of soil and vector-borne diseases.
##Topic:Biotech Discoveries##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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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 plates move past each other with direct interaction. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 direct interaction.
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a
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Structure and Physiography
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 plates move past each other with direct interaction. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:a##Explaination: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 direct interaction.##Topic:Structure and Physiography##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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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?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 self healing abilities, hydrophobicity, self assembly, flight mechanism etc.
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d
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Biotech
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following 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 and 3 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination: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 self healing abilities, hydrophobicity, self assembly, flight mechanism etc. ##Topic:Biotech##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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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 that it can be issued against the Chief Justice of a High Court acting in his judicial capacity. 3. Provisions of Writs in India reflect the Federal character of Indian government. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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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 which she/he has refused to perform and the performance of which cannot be enforced by any other adequate legal remedy.
· The writ of mandamus cannot be issued (a) against a private individual or body; (b) to enforce departmental instruction that does not possess statutory force; (c) when the duty is discretionary and not mandatory; (d) to enforce a contractual obligation; (e) against the president of India or the state governors; and (f) against the chief justice of a high court acting in judicial capacity.
· Writs can be issued by both Supreme Court and High Courts of India under article 32 and 226 respectively, which reflects the federal nature of Indian Constitution.
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c
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Fundamental Rights
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 that it can be issued against the Chief Justice of a High Court acting in his judicial capacity. 3. Provisions of Writs in India reflect the Federal character of Indian government. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:
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 which she/he has refused to perform and the performance of which cannot be enforced by any other adequate legal remedy.
· The writ of mandamus cannot be issued (a) against a private individual or body; (b) to enforce departmental instruction that does not possess statutory force; (c) when the duty is discretionary and not mandatory; (d) to enforce a contractual obligation; (e) against the president of India or the state governors; and (f) against the chief justice of a high court acting in judicial capacity.
· Writs can be issued by both Supreme Court and High Courts of India under article 32 and 226 respectively, which reflects the federal nature of Indian Constitution.
##Topic:Fundamental Rights ##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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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) of any matter, that is, it has ‘suo-moto’ power. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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1 and 3 only
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2 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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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 matter if there are reasonable grounds (suo-moto power).
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c
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Miscellaneous Polity
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following 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) of any matter, that is, it has ‘suo-moto’ power. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:c##Explaination: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 matter if there are reasonable grounds (suo-moto power).##Topic:Miscellaneous Polity##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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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) to each labourer for ensuring social security.
The Portal allows business units to see report of their Labour Inspection and file for redressal of grievances.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 4 only
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4 only
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1 and 3 only
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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-duplication. Thus, 2 is correct.
LIN is provided to business organisations and not labourers. Thus, 3 is incorrect
The Portal would have Labour Inspection Reports uploaded in a time-bound manner. The Portal also provided speedy Grievance Redressal Mechanism. Thus, 4 is correct.
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b
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Industry
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding 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) to each labourer for ensuring social security.
The Portal allows business units to see report of their Labour Inspection and file for redressal of grievances.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 and 3 only
###Option_B: 2 and 4 only
##Option_C: 4 only
##Option_D: 1 and 3 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:
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-duplication. Thus, 2 is correct.
LIN is provided to business organisations and not labourers. Thus, 3 is incorrect
The Portal would have Labour Inspection Reports uploaded in a time-bound manner. The Portal also provided speedy Grievance Redressal Mechanism. Thus, 4 is correct.
##Topic:Industry ##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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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 entrepreneurs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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2 and 3 only
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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.
Preference to women SC entrepreneurs is envisaged under the Scheme. Thus, 3 is correct
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c
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Industry
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements 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 entrepreneurs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 2 and 3 only
###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 3 only
##Option_D: 2 and 3 only
##Answer:c##Explaination:
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.
Preference to women SC entrepreneurs is envisaged under the Scheme. Thus, 3 is correct
##Topic:Industry ##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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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?
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2 only
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3 only
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2 and 3 only
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2 only
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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 Sanctuary is located in Manipur ( Barak river )while Manas river flows in the Arunachal Pradesh and Assam and hence statement (2) is also incorrect. Bhagwan Mahavir National Park (or Sanctuary and Mollem National Park) is located in the state of Goa. It contains the famous dudhsagar falls, which is located over the Mandovi river, which passes through the national park. Hence only (3) is the correct answer.
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b
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Natural Vegetation, Plant and Animal Life
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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: 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination: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 Sanctuary is located in Manipur ( Barak river )while Manas river flows in the Arunachal Pradesh and Assam and hence statement (2) is also incorrect. Bhagwan Mahavir National Park (or Sanctuary and Mollem National Park) is located in the state of Goa. It contains the famous dudhsagar falls, which is located over the Mandovi river, which passes through the national park. Hence only (3) is the correct answer.##Topic:Natural Vegetation, Plant and Animal Life##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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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 given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 the second country into the hodt country. This is Treaty Shopping. The second country need not be a tax haven. Thus, 1 is incorrect. As seen above, Treaty Shopping involves misuse of Bilateral Treaties. Round Tripping also involves misuse of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between a tax haven and the host country. Thus, 2 is correct. Round tripping involves money laundering through routing back unaccounted money as investment. Treaty shopping involves investment by a resident of third country. This does not involve money laundering. Thus, 3 is also incorrect.
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c
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FDI/FII etc
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Commerce & Accountancy
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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 money laundering. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination: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 the second country into the hodt country. This is Treaty Shopping. The second country need not be a tax haven. Thus, 1 is incorrect. As seen above, Treaty Shopping involves misuse of Bilateral Treaties. Round Tripping also involves misuse of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between a tax haven and the host country. Thus, 2 is correct. Round tripping involves money laundering through routing back unaccounted money as investment. Treaty shopping involves investment by a resident of third country. This does not involve money laundering. Thus, 3 is also incorrect.##Topic:FDI/FII etc##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:c
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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 State with the highest per capita income. Higher income distance signifies higher development of the State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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1 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 particular state from the state with the highest GSDP. Thus, 2 is incorrect. The Income Distance is a measure of a state's backwardness. It is higher for lower income states. Thus, 3 is also incorrect.
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b
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Center-State Financial Relations
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the 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 State with the highest per capita income. Higher income distance signifies higher development of the State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination: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 particular state from the state with the highest GSDP. Thus, 2 is incorrect. The Income Distance is a measure of a state's backwardness. It is higher for lower income states. Thus, 3 is also incorrect.##Topic:Center-State Financial Relations##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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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 of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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1, 2 and 3
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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 prevent the parasite from entering the system but it stops it from developing in the bloodstream.
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d
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Health , Health and Family Welfare
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to 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 of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3##Answer:d##Explaination: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 prevent the parasite from entering the system but it stops it from developing in the bloodstream.##Topic:Health , Health and Family Welfare##Subject:Botany##Answer:d
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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 without any adaptor while LED bulbs do not. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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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.
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a
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Misc. Tech.
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Economics
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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 bulbs fit in the standard light sockets without any adaptor while LED bulbs do not. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination: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.##Topic:Misc. Tech.##Subject:Economics##Answer:a
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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 level of TEL that can be considered to be safe. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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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.
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c
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Health , Health and Family Welfare
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 level of TEL that can be considered to be safe. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination: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.##Topic:Health , Health and Family Welfare##Subject:Botany##Answer:c
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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 programme in entrepreneurship for women enterpreneurs from Kerala.
d. It is a faster mailing service, introduced as a part of "Project Arrow" to revamp postal services in India.
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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'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 skill development companies in India.The six-month residential training programme will focus on developing and improving entrepreneurial skills and knowledge management.
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c
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Also in News(Misc)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 programme in entrepreneurship for women enterpreneurs from Kerala.
d. It is a faster mailing service, introduced as a part of "Project Arrow" to revamp postal services in India.##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:c##Explaination:'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 skill development companies in India.The six-month residential training programme will focus on developing and improving entrepreneurial skills and knowledge management.##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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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 to sage Agastya in Tamil mythology. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 4 only
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2 and 4 only
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2 only
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1 and 4 only
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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 named after its primary weapon, the bamboo staff. In tamil mythology, sage Agastya is credited with genesis of silambam.
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b
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Miscellaneous Arts & Culture
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Geology
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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 rule of King Rajaraja I. It’s origin is traced to sage Agastya in Tamil mythology. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 4 only###Option_B: 2 and 4 only##Option_C: 2 only##Option_D: 1 and 4 only##Answer:b##Explaination: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 named after its primary weapon, the bamboo staff. In tamil mythology, sage Agastya is credited with genesis of silambam.##Topic:Miscellaneous Arts & Culture##Subject:Geology##Answer:b
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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.
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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The 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 800-1,000 tonnes of gold each year.Though stocks of gold in India are estimated to be over 20,000 tonnes, mostly this gold is neither traded, nor monetised.This scheme will allow the depositors of gold to earn interest in their metal accounts and the jewellers to obtain loans in their metal account. Banks/other dealers would also be able to monetize this gold.Hence reducing Gold imports and thus CAD. Ashok Coins,an Indian Gold Coin, which will carry the Ashok Chakra on its face. The coin would help reduce the demand for coins minted outside India. Hence all the options are correct.
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d
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BOP & International Trade ,
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Commerce & Accountancy
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination: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 800-1,000 tonnes of gold each year.Though stocks of gold in India are estimated to be over 20,000 tonnes, mostly this gold is neither traded, nor monetised.This scheme will allow the depositors of gold to earn interest in their metal accounts and the jewellers to obtain loans in their metal account. Banks/other dealers would also be able to monetize this gold.Hence reducing Gold imports and thus CAD. Ashok Coins,an Indian Gold Coin, which will carry the Ashok Chakra on its face. The coin would help reduce the demand for coins minted outside India. Hence all the options are correct.##Topic:BOP & International Trade ,##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:d
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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?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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%.
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d
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Climate
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Agriculture
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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?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination: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%.##Topic:Climate##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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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?
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1, 2 and 3
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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1, 2 and 3
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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 to manufacture it.
Statement 1and 2 correct. Statement 3 is incorrect as Serum Institute is only manufacturing the vaccine.
Option C
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c
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Environment Technology
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Economics
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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 3###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3##Answer:c##Explaination:
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 to manufacture it.
Statement 1and 2 correct. Statement 3 is incorrect as Serum Institute is only manufacturing the vaccine.
Option C
##Topic:Environment Technology##Subject:Economics##Answer:c
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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 in consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 and 3 only
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2 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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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.
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b
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High Court
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following 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 in consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
##Option_A: 1 and 3 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 and 3 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:
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.
##Topic:High Court##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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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
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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The scheme is demand driven
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b
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Miscellaneous Polity
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
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###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:b##Explaination:
The scheme is demand driven
##Topic:Miscellaneous Polity##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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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 the longest coastline on the Mediterranean Basin. Select the correct code
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1 only
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1 and 3
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2 and 3
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1 only
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· 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, featuring a vast number of islands.
Greek citizens decidedly rejected the terms of an international bailout in a referendum. Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras's government on Thursday agreed to meet most of the terms demanded by its creditors, and it requested a three-year bailout of 53.5 billion euros, or $59 billion, as a starting point for talks about possible debt relief. And Greece continues to be the member of Eurozone
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b
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Places(International)
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Chemistry
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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 more the member of Eurozone. 3. Greece has the longest coastline on the Mediterranean Basin. Select the correct code##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 3##Option_C: 2 and 3##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:
· 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, featuring a vast number of islands.
Greek citizens decidedly rejected the terms of an international bailout in a referendum. Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras's government on Thursday agreed to meet most of the terms demanded by its creditors, and it requested a three-year bailout of 53.5 billion euros, or $59 billion, as a starting point for talks about possible debt relief. And Greece continues to be the member of Eurozone
##Topic:Places(International)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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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
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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Red Sea is surrounded by Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Sudan , Eritrea
The region was in news because of Yemen crisis
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c
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India-AFRICA
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Civil Engineering
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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##Explaination:
Red Sea is surrounded by Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Sudan , Eritrea
The region was in news because of Yemen crisis
##Topic:India-AFRICA##Subject:Civil Engineering##Answer:c
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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 Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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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.
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a
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Supreme Court
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only
###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 and 2 only
##Answer:a##Explaination:
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.
##Topic:Supreme Court##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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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 customers can use RuPay card services as Debit card, Prepaid card or as Credit card. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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The 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, Citibank and HSBC). RuPay, a new card payment scheme launched by the NPCI offers a domestic, open-loop, multilateral system which allows all Indian banks and financial institutions (Ex. NBFCs) in India to participate in electronic payments (accepted at all payment channels- ATMs, PoS (Point of Sale) and e - Commerce). In terms of nature of transactions, the NPCI has at present only launched Debit cards and is in the process of launching prepaid cards. However, still it has not developed sufficient infrastructure to lunch credit cards, it remains a long term goal.
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a
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Financial Intermediation & Markets ,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 customers can use RuPay card services as Debit card, Prepaid card or as Credit card. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:The 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, Citibank and HSBC). RuPay, a new card payment scheme launched by the NPCI offers a domestic, open-loop, multilateral system which allows all Indian banks and financial institutions (Ex. NBFCs) in India to participate in electronic payments (accepted at all payment channels- ATMs, PoS (Point of Sale) and e - Commerce). In terms of nature of transactions, the NPCI has at present only launched Debit cards and is in the process of launching prepaid cards. However, still it has not developed sufficient infrastructure to lunch credit cards, it remains a long term goal.##Topic:Financial Intermediation & Markets ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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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 PBD, organized in Gandhinagar, was "Bharat ko jano, Bharat ko mano". Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 only
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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 suffered from the bout of Pleurisy (lung inflammation) and was bed-ridden. Doctors advised him to go to India to escape European winter (otherwise he was planning to stay in England indefinitely). So on January 9, 1915 he arrived at Apollo Bunder in Bombay and received a hero’s welcome.
The events of the day are organized by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, the CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) (initially FICCI) and partner state in which event is organized. Initially Ministry Of Development Of North Eastern Region partnered with OIA ministry but for the latest (13 th ) event it was Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
The 13 th PBD marks the 100 th year of Gandhiji’s return to India, event was organized in Gujarat at Gandhinagar with theme – Apna Bharat, Apna Gaurav.
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a
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Events.National
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Chemistry
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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 Government of Gujarat. 3. The theme of 13 th PBD, organized in Gandhinagar, was "Bharat ko jano, Bharat ko mano". Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:
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 suffered from the bout of Pleurisy (lung inflammation) and was bed-ridden. Doctors advised him to go to India to escape European winter (otherwise he was planning to stay in England indefinitely). So on January 9, 1915 he arrived at Apollo Bunder in Bombay and received a hero’s welcome.
The events of the day are organized by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, the CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) (initially FICCI) and partner state in which event is organized. Initially Ministry Of Development Of North Eastern Region partnered with OIA ministry but for the latest (13 th ) event it was Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
The 13 th PBD marks the 100 th year of Gandhiji’s return to India, event was organized in Gujarat at Gandhinagar with theme – Apna Bharat, Apna Gaurav.
##Topic:Events.National##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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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
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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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 rural households and adequate power to agricultural consumers .
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c
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India Year Book 2015
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Chemistry
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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:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:c##Explaination:
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 rural households and adequate power to agricultural consumers .
##Topic:India Year Book 2015##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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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-counter drugs online.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Only 1
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1 and 3
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2 and 3
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Only 1
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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 times and onerous record-keeping obligations. Online intermediaries connect the retailer to the consumers, but do not own licences themselves. Thus the legal status of online selling of medicines in India is not clear as the law does not provide any guidelines regarding this.
Against this backdrop, online drug retail can be problematic. True, it has the potential to enhance the reach of medicines exponentially. But if done badly, it could compound legacy problems such as self-medication and drug resistance, or lead to the proliferation of counterfeit and spurious drugs.
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a
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Also in News(Misc)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following 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-counter drugs online.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
##Option_A: Only 1
###Option_B: 1 and 3
##Option_C: 2 and 3
##Option_D: Only 1
##Answer:a##Explaination: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 times and onerous record-keeping obligations. Online intermediaries connect the retailer to the consumers, but do not own licences themselves. Thus the legal status of online selling of medicines in India is not clear as the law does not provide any guidelines regarding this.
Against this backdrop, online drug retail can be problematic. True, it has the potential to enhance the reach of medicines exponentially. But if done badly, it could compound legacy problems such as self-medication and drug resistance, or lead to the proliferation of counterfeit and spurious drugs. ##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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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 provide e-voting service to NRIs
Which of the above statements are correct?
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Only 1 and 2
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Only 2 and 3
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Only 1 and 3
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Only 1 and 2
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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 efforts in providing all possible support services to electors with the help of IT tools. NVSP is one of them. Thuus, 2 is also correct.
NVSP aims at providing single window service to electors. The website is informative as well as allows for corrections to voter data. It does not provide a platform for e-voting. Thus, 3 is incorrect
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a
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Election Commission, Elections and political parties: problems and processes
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding 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 provide e-voting service to NRIs
Which of the above statements are correct?
##Option_A: Only 1 and 2
###Option_B: Only 2 and 3
##Option_C: Only 1 and 3
##Option_D: Only 1 and 2
##Answer:a##Explaination:
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 efforts in providing all possible support services to electors with the help of IT tools. NVSP is one of them. Thuus, 2 is also correct.
NVSP aims at providing single window service to electors. The website is informative as well as allows for corrections to voter data. It does not provide a platform for e-voting. Thus, 3 is incorrect
##Topic:Election Commission, Elections and political parties: problems and processes##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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Which of the following statement is correct about "Interest coverage ratio" ?
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It is the ability of a company to pay the interest on its outsanding debt
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It is an indicator of profitability of government bond
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It is the amount that a customer has to pay to his lending bank as an insurance money for loan
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It is the ability of a company to pay the interest on its outsanding debt
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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.
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a
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National Income, Economic Growth and Development,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following 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 that a customer has to pay to his lending bank as an insurance money for loan
##Option_D: It is the ability of a company to pay the interest on its outsanding debt
##Answer:a##Explaination:
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.
##Topic:National Income, Economic Growth and Development,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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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 sector lending (PSL) is a repression on the liability side. Negative real interest rates caused due to high inflation is a repression on the liability side. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 which erodes value of banks' return on the loans.
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c
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Financial Intermediation & Markets ,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 sector lending (PSL) is a repression on the liability side. Negative real interest rates caused due to high inflation is a repression on the liability side. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination: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 which erodes value of banks' return on the loans.##Topic:Financial Intermediation & Markets ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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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.
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2 and 3 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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3 and 4 only
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2 and 3 only
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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 Livelihood comes under the head of DPSPs.
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c
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Fundamental Rights
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following 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.##Option_A: 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 2 and 3 only##Answer:c##Explaination: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 Livelihood comes under the head of DPSPs.##Topic:Fundamental Rights ##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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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?
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 Deccan Plateau from 1263 until her death. She changed her name on her inscriptions and pretended she was a man. Didda : She was the ruler of Kashmir from 958 CE to 1003 CE, first as a Regent for her son and various grandsons, and from 980 as sole ruler and monarch. Most knowledge relating to her is obtained from the Rajatarangini, a work written by Kalhana in the twelfth century.
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c
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Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms
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Geography
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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 2 only###Option_B:3 only##Option_C:1 only##Option_D:1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination: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 Deccan Plateau from 1263 until her death. She changed her name on her inscriptions and pretended she was a man. Didda : She was the ruler of Kashmir from 958 CE to 1003 CE, first as a Regent for her son and various grandsons, and from 980 as sole ruler and monarch. Most knowledge relating to her is obtained from the Rajatarangini, a work written by Kalhana in the twelfth century.##Topic:Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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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 answers using code given below
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1 & 2 only
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2 only
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3 only
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1 & 2 only
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‘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 Communications & IT. It will allow users to store all kinds of “government issued” documents, ranging from PAN cards to maybe utility bills and property documents, online. Indian citizens will be able to avail a maximum of 10MB storage space, using their Aadhaar numbers to sign up. The service will let you upload scans or PDFs of a range of documents from utility bills to education certificates and other documents issued by the government. There is also space to save URIs (Uniform Resource Identifiers) of other documents. Self uploaded documents can be eSigned which is similar to the process of self-attestation
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b
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Software
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which 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 answers using code given below
##Option_A: 1 & 2 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: 3 only
##Option_D: 1 & 2 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:
‘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 Communications & IT. It will allow users to store all kinds of “government issued” documents, ranging from PAN cards to maybe utility bills and property documents, online. Indian citizens will be able to avail a maximum of 10MB storage space, using their Aadhaar numbers to sign up. The service will let you upload scans or PDFs of a range of documents from utility bills to education certificates and other documents issued by the government. There is also space to save URIs (Uniform Resource Identifiers) of other documents. Self uploaded documents can be eSigned which is similar to the process of self-attestation
##Topic:Software##Subject:Economics##Answer:b
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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 given below:
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nbsp; 1 and 3
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nbsp; 1,2 and 3
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nbsp; 2 and 3
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nbsp; 1 and 3
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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.
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c
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Also in News(Economy)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 given below:##Option_A:nbsp; 1 and 3###Option_B:nbsp; 1,2 and 3##Option_C:nbsp; 2 and 3##Option_D:nbsp; 1 and 3##Answer:c##Explaination:
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.
##Topic:Also in News(Economy)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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With reference to Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana, which of the following are true?
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nbsp; It has been drafted by Rural Development Ministry
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nbsp; aimed at substantially improving the quality of life of all sections of the population in select villages of India
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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.
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nbsp; It has been drafted by Rural Development Ministry
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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).
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b
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Miscellaneous Polity
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
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 select villages of India
##Option_C: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.
##Option_D:nbsp; It has been drafted by Rural Development Ministry
##Answer:b##Explaination:
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).
##Topic:Miscellaneous Polity##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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: 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 details?
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nbsp; Rudrasagar Lake
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nbsp; Gurudongmar
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nbsp; Loktak
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nbsp; Rudrasagar Lake
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Loktak lake is characterised by lot of floating islands and is the largest fresh water lake of north-eastern India.
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c
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Introduction: Location, Area and Boundaries
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Agriculture
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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. Which of the following match the above details?##Option_A:nbsp; Rudrasagar Lake###Option_B:nbsp; Gurudongmar##Option_C:nbsp; Loktak##Option_D:nbsp; Rudrasagar Lake##Answer:c##Explaination:Loktak lake is characterised by lot of floating islands and is the largest fresh water lake of north-eastern India.##Topic:Introduction: Location, Area and Boundaries##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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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?
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nbsp; 1 only
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nbsp; 2 and 3 only
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nbsp; 1 and 2 only
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nbsp; 1 only
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http://www.parliamentofindia.nic.in/ls/intro/p6.htm
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d
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Miscellaneous Polity
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
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 only
###Option_B:nbsp; 2 and 3 only
##Option_C:nbsp; 1 and 2 only
##Option_D:nbsp; 1 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:
http://www.parliamentofindia.nic.in/ls/intro/p6.htm
##Topic:Miscellaneous Polity##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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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 correct?
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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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 vaccine preventable diseases namely Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Childhood Tuberculosis, Polio, Hepatitis B and Measles. In addition to this, vaccines for JE (Japanese Encephalitis) and Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type B) are also being provided in selected states.
All vaccines are already available free of cost under universal immunisation programme in India.
So option B
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b
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Environment Technology
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Economics
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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 cost.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 ###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 3 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 ##Answer:b##Explaination:
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 vaccine preventable diseases namely Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Childhood Tuberculosis, Polio, Hepatitis B and Measles. In addition to this, vaccines for JE (Japanese Encephalitis) and Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type B) are also being provided in selected states.
All vaccines are already available free of cost under universal immunisation programme in India.
So option B
##Topic:Environment Technology##Subject:Economics##Answer:b
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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 stones in India )
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
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nbsp; 2 only
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nbsp; 1,2 and 3
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nbsp; 2 and 3 only
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nbsp; 2 only
| ERROR: type should be string, got "\n https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thar_Desert \n"
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b
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Structure and Physiography
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Agriculture
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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 region is a major supplier of cement and stones in India )
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
##Option_A:nbsp; 2 only
###Option_B:nbsp; 1,2 and 3
##Option_C:nbsp; 2 and 3 only
##Option_D:nbsp; 2 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thar_Desert
##Topic:Structure and Physiography##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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With reference to Jaina texts of ancient India, belonging to fifth century to 2 nd century B.C.,
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nbsp; They were mainly written in Prakrit in Brahmi script.
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nbsp; They were finally compiled in 6 th century A.D. in Valabhi(Gujarat).
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nbsp; They refer repeatedly to trade and traders.
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nbsp; They were mainly written in Prakrit in Brahmi script.
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Statement 4 is incorrect and all others are correct.
Source: Ancient NCERT
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b
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literature
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Geology
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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).
##Option_C:nbsp; They refer repeatedly to trade and traders.
##Option_D:nbsp; They were mainly written in Prakrit in Brahmi script.
##Answer:b##Explaination:
Statement 4 is incorrect and all others are correct.
Source: Ancient NCERT
##Topic:literature##Subject:Geology##Answer:b
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Consider the following pairs:
( Terror Group ) (Major Area of Operation)
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FARC Mexico
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Al Shabab Somalia
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Al Qaeda in Islamic Maghreb Algeria and Mali
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FARC Mexico
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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 suffered massive setbacks.
Al-Shabab (meaning "The Youth") is a terrorist group that controlled most of Somalia till recently. They were forced out of key towns by African Union forces in 2011. The group carries out frequent attacks in Somalia and neighboring Kenya, latest one being at Garissa University in April, killing 147 people, mostly Christians.
Al Qaeda in Islamic Maghreb (Maghreb is the Saharan and Sahel region west of Egypt) is a terrorist organisation operating in Sahara-Sahel region (mostly Algeria and Mali) with aim of overthrowing Algerian government. It was previously known as GSPC (Group for Preaching and Combat) before it allied with Al-Qaeda.
Abu Sayyaf (meaning father of swordsman) is an extremely violent terrorist group operating in Philippines for establishment of independent Islamic State in southern islands of Mindanao and Sulu archipelago.
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b
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Miscellaneous Technology
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Electrical Engineering
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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 Islamic Maghreb Algeria and Mali
##Option_D:FARC Mexico
##Answer:b##Explaination: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 suffered massive setbacks.
Al-Shabab (meaning "The Youth") is a terrorist group that controlled most of Somalia till recently. They were forced out of key towns by African Union forces in 2011. The group carries out frequent attacks in Somalia and neighboring Kenya, latest one being at Garissa University in April, killing 147 people, mostly Christians.
Al Qaeda in Islamic Maghreb (Maghreb is the Saharan and Sahel region west of Egypt) is a terrorist organisation operating in Sahara-Sahel region (mostly Algeria and Mali) with aim of overthrowing Algerian government. It was previously known as GSPC (Group for Preaching and Combat) before it allied with Al-Qaeda.
Abu Sayyaf (meaning father of swordsman) is an extremely violent terrorist group operating in Philippines for establishment of independent Islamic State in southern islands of Mindanao and Sulu archipelago.##Topic:Miscellaneous Technology##Subject:Electrical Engineering##Answer:b
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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 Mission is limited to only Jammu and Kasmir state.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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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, meaning once cultivated it lasts for 10 to 15 years. It has purple flowers and the important commercial part is floral stigmas (female reproductive organ of flower).
But the National Saffron Mission launched in 2010, focuses on J&K (Main source of revenue for farmers), to improve infrastructure facilities – regulating unplanned constructions in and around the saffron fields, irrigation facilities, market linkages, processing and quality based pricing.
To protect these farmers, government has banned import and export of the saffron to maintain the domestic price levels. However, due to smuggling operations and entry of the Iranian cheap saffron, these prices are negatively affected. With this national mission, govt. hopes to streamline the production, productivity and market linkages which will ultimately balance the demand and supply and eliminate the smuggling operations.
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b
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Agriculture
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 Mission is limited to only Jammu and Kasmir state.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 1 and 3 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:
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, meaning once cultivated it lasts for 10 to 15 years. It has purple flowers and the important commercial part is floral stigmas (female reproductive organ of flower).
But the National Saffron Mission launched in 2010, focuses on J&K (Main source of revenue for farmers), to improve infrastructure facilities – regulating unplanned constructions in and around the saffron fields, irrigation facilities, market linkages, processing and quality based pricing.
To protect these farmers, government has banned import and export of the saffron to maintain the domestic price levels. However, due to smuggling operations and entry of the Iranian cheap saffron, these prices are negatively affected. With this national mission, govt. hopes to streamline the production, productivity and market linkages which will ultimately balance the demand and supply and eliminate the smuggling operations.
##Topic:Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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According to new rules, an NRI's name gets deleted from voters' list if he or she stays outside the country for more than:
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6 months
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9 months
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12 months
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6 months
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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.
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d
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Also in News(Misc)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
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 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.
##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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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 the above statements is/ are incorrect ?
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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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 Meghalaya is a model village which was awarded the Asia’s Cleanest Village award. This resulted in increase in the number of tourists to the village which inturn helped its economy.
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d
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Health , Health and Family Welfare
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements.
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 the above statements is/ are incorrect ?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:
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 Meghalaya is a model village which was awarded the Asia’s Cleanest Village award. This resulted in increase in the number of tourists to the village which inturn helped its economy.
##Topic:Health , Health and Family Welfare##Subject:Botany##Answer:d
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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:
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2 and 4 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 4 only
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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 also be launched from a mobile launcher.
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b
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Missiles
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Economics
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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 codes given below:##Option_A: 2 and 4 only###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 2 and 4 only##Answer:b##Explaination: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 also be launched from a mobile launcher.##Topic:Missiles##Subject:Economics##Answer:b
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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"t be predicted.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 4 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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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 the magnetic north pole but during times of maximum activity they can be viewed very far south of the Arctic Circle.
Today modern technology allows scientists to predict the strength of the aurora borealis because they can monitor the strength of the solar wind. If the solar wind is strong auroral activity will be high because more charged particles from the sun's atmosphere will move into the Earth's atmosphere and react with the nitrogen and oxygen atoms. Higher auroral activity means that the aurora borealis can be seen over larger areas of the Earth's surface.
Predictions for the aurora borealis are shown as a daily forecasts similar to weather.
Hence, statement 2 and 4 are incorrect. Therefore option a is correct.
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a
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The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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"t be predicted.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
##Option_A: 1 and 3 only
###Option_B: 1 and 4 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 and 3 only
##Answer:a##Explaination:
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 the magnetic north pole but during times of maximum activity they can be viewed very far south of the Arctic Circle.
Today modern technology allows scientists to predict the strength of the aurora borealis because they can monitor the strength of the solar wind. If the solar wind is strong auroral activity will be high because more charged particles from the sun's atmosphere will move into the Earth's atmosphere and react with the nitrogen and oxygen atoms. Higher auroral activity means that the aurora borealis can be seen over larger areas of the Earth's surface.
Predictions for the aurora borealis are shown as a daily forecasts similar to weather.
Hence, statement 2 and 4 are incorrect. Therefore option a is correct.
##Topic:The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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