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Which of the following reforms is/are attributed to Lord Cornwallis? The collector was divested of all judicial powers. Zamindars were deprived of all the police powers. Indianisation of civil services. Select the correct answer from the code given below. | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 1 only | The Police was under the Zamindars. It was taken away from Zamindars and handed over to the Superintendent of the Police at District level. The Police was Europeanized. They were now paid salary and given unlimited powers to arrest the suspected persons. Divesting the collector of all judicial and magisterial powers an... | b | no_topic_assigned | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following reforms is/are attributed to Lord Cornwallis? The collector was divested of all judicial powers. Zamindars were deprived of all the police powers. Indianisation of civil services. Select the correct answer from the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only##... |
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has recently halted a hydro power project in Tawang due to threat to "black-necked crane". Consider the following statements about this bird: It is most commonly found in China. It is rated as vulnerable in the IUCN red list. It is the state bird of Arunachal Pradesh. Which of the stat... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The black-necked crane (Grus nigricollis) is a medium-sized crane that breeds on the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau, China, with a small population in adjacent Ladakh, India and Bhutan. A festival in Bhutan celebrates the bird while the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir considers it as the state bird. Great hornbill is the st... | a | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has recently halted a hydro power project in Tawang due to threat to "black-necked crane". Consider the following statements about this bird: It is most commonly found in China. It is rated as vulnerable in the IUCN red list. It is the state... |
Which of the following plays are works of Bhasa? Madhyamavyayoga Ratnavali Urubhangam Devichandragupta Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Bhasa created plays mainly on themes drawn from the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. Madhyamvyayoga is a one act play where Bhima is involved in a conflict with his son Ghatotkatch who is unaware of bhima’s identity. Urubhangam depicts the death of Duryodhana. Other plays by Bhasa are Pratijnya Yaugandharayana, and Swapna... | b | no_topic_assigned | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following plays are works of Bhasa? Madhyamavyayoga Ratnavali Urubhangam Devichandragupta Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explain... |
With reference to Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements: Speaker is empowered to frame rules to give effect to provisions of tenth schedule. Speaker can suo motu take up the case of defection. The decision of Speaker is subject to judicial review. Which of the statements given a... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The presiding officer of the house is empowered to make rules to give effect to the provisions of the Tenth schedule. Hence, statement 1 is correct. The presiding officer can take up defection case only when he receives a complaint from a member of the house . Hence, statement 2 is not correct . In Kihoto Hollohan cas... | c | no_topic_assigned | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements: Speaker is empowered to frame rules to give effect to provisions of tenth schedule. Speaker can suo motu take up the case of defection. The decision of Speaker is subject to jud... |
Which among the following hold their office during the pleasure of the President? Prime Minister Governor Advocate General Members of All India Services Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | Article 75 states that Prime minister holds his office during the pleasure of the President. Article 156 states that governor shall hold office during the pleasure of the President. Article 310 provides that every person who is a member of a defence service or of a civil service of the Union or of an all India servi... | b | no_topic_assigned | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following hold their office during the pleasure of the President? Prime Minister Governor Advocate General Members of All India Services Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 1, 2 and 4 only##Option_C: 3 ... |
Which of the following is correct about Silica Aerogel, a material developed by ISRO, recently seen in news? It is world’s lightest artificial material. It is a very good conductor of heat. It can be used in designing the space suits. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | Scientists from Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have indigenously developed world’s lightest synthetic material called 'silica aerogel' or 'blue air'. It is a heat insulating material. Silica Aerogel is the lightest synthetic material ever made by man. Dubbed frozen smoke, solid smoke or blue smoke owing to t... | c | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is correct about Silica Aerogel, a material developed by ISRO, recently seen in news? It is world’s lightest artificial material. It is a very good conductor of heat. It can be used in designing the space suits. Which of the statements given above is/a... |
The term "mammography", often seen in news is related to which of the following? | A spectroscopic technique used to determine the chemical composition of proteins. | A carbon dating technique to determine the age of extinct species. | A medical imaging technique to detect the symptoms of breast cancer. | A spectroscopic technique used to determine the chemical composition of proteins. | Mammography is a specific type of breast imaging that uses low-dose x-rays to detect cancer early - before women experience symptoms - when it is most treatable. Mammography has gained popularity globally, as well as in India, over the years with the rising incidence of breast cancer. The IARC, the specialised cancer a... | c | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The term "mammography", often seen in news is related to which of the following?##Option_A: A spectroscopic technique used to determine the chemical composition of proteins.###Option_B: A carbon dating technique to determine the age of extinct species.##Option_C: A medical i... |
The transfer of Judges from one High Court to another is done by: | Chief Justice of India only | Governor after consulting Chief Justice of India. | Chief Justice of India after consulting concerned Chief Justice of High Court. | Chief Justice of India only | The President can transfer a Judge from one High Court to another after consulting Chief Justice of India. On transfer, he is entitled to receive in addition to his salary such compensatory allowance as may be determined by the Parliament. | d | no_topic_assigned | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The transfer of Judges from one High Court to another is done by: ##Option_A:Chief Justice of India only###Option_B:Governor after consulting Chief Justice of India.##Option_C:Chief Justice of India after consulting concerned Chief Justice of High Court.##Option_D:Chief Just... |
Prices of which of the following is/are not considered when measuring Core Inflation? Food Chemical Products Oil Prices Automobiles Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1 and 3 only | Core Inflation is also known as underlying inflation, is a measure of inflation which excludes items that face volatile price movement, notably food and energy. In other words, Core Inflation is nothing but Headline Inflation minus inflation that is contributed by food and energy commodities. To understand the concept ... | a | no_topic_assigned | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Prices of which of the following is/are not considered when measuring Core Inflation? Food Chemical Products Oil Prices Automobiles Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 only##Option_D: ... |
During Indus Valley Civilization seals were used for different activities. Which of the following was the main purpose for designing seals during that period? | Religious activities | Commerce | Toys | Religious activities | During IVC seals were used as ornaments(amulet made of seals), toys, religious dieties. But, the prominent reason for designing seals was for promotion of commercial activities. Seals of IVC were found in Mesopotamia and vice versa, which suggest the wide use of seals for the purpose of commerce. | b | no_topic_assigned | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:During Indus Valley Civilization seals were used for different activities. Which of the following was the main purpose for designing seals during that period?##Option_A: Religious activities###Option_B: Commerce##Option_C: Toys##Option_D: Religious activities##Answer:b##Expl... |
With reference to "Heart of Asia" conference, consider the following statements: It provides a platform to discuss an agenda of regional cooperation with peaceful Syria at its centre. Only Asian countries are part of the process. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Heart of Asia conference is a part of the 'Istanbul Process', which provides a platform to discuss an agenda of regional cooperation with Afghanistan at its centre. Hence, 1 st statement is incorrect. The member countries are: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Rus... | d | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to "Heart of Asia" conference, consider the following statements: It provides a platform to discuss an agenda of regional cooperation with peaceful Syria at its centre. Only Asian countries are part of the process. Which of the statements given above is/are c... |
Which among the following is/are included in the definition of law under Article 13 of the Indian constitution? Ordinances enacted by the governor. Customs having the force of law. Constitutional Amendment Act. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | Under Article 13, law includes any Ordinance, order, bye law, rule, regulation, notification, custom or usages having in the territory of India the force of law; laws in force includes laws passed or made by Legislature or other competent authority in the territory of India before the commencement of this Constitution ... | b | no_topic_assigned | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following is/are included in the definition of law under Article 13 of the Indian constitution? Ordinances enacted by the governor. Customs having the force of law. Constitutional Amendment Act. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:... |
With reference to State Human rights commission (SHRC), consider the following statements: It can only be established for states and not for Union Territories. Its members are appointed and removed by the president. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Under the Human rights act, a state human rights commission can be be setup in a state only and not in union territories. Cases of human rights violation in union territories are taken up by National Human rights commission. Hence, statement 1 is correct . Although the chairperson and members of a State Human Rights c... | a | no_topic_assigned | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to State Human rights commission (SHRC), consider the following statements: It can only be established for states and not for Union Territories. Its members are appointed and removed by the president. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option... |
Padmapani and Vajrapani are: | Boddhisatvas | Disciples of Buddha | Followers of Mahavira | Boddhisatvas | These are Boddhisatvas. Padmapani holds a Padma (lotus) in his hand. Vajrapani holds a vajra in his right hand. Padmapani is also known as Avalokiteshwar. The paintings of padmapani and Vajrapani in Ajanta are masterpieces of art. Boddhisatva denotes a person with immeasurable compassion, who is on the path of buddhaho... | a | no_topic_assigned | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Padmapani and Vajrapani are:##Option_A: Boddhisatvas###Option_B: Disciples of Buddha##Option_C: Followers of Mahavira##Option_D: Boddhisatvas##Answer:a##Explaination:These are Boddhisatvas. Padmapani holds a Padma (lotus) in his hand. Vajrapani holds a vajra in his right han... |
Consider the following statements: Birth rate is the number of babies born for every 1,000 people during a particular period of time. Infant mortality rate is the number of infants that die in the first 30 days of life per 1000 live births. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | The birth rate is the total number of live births per 1,000 of a population in a year. The infant mortality rate (IMR) is the number of deaths of infants under one year old per 1,000 live births. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country. A neonatal death is defined as a death during t... | a | no_topic_assigned | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Birth rate is the number of babies born for every 1,000 people during a particular period of time. Infant mortality rate is the number of infants that die in the first 30 days of life per 1000 live births. Which of the statements given abov... |
With reference to Oceanic Currents, consider the following statements: Surface oceanic currents contribute maximum to the overall oceanic circulation. West coast of the continents near the equator are surrounded by cold current. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Surface current constitute 10% of the overall ocean currents and rest is covered by deep ocean currents. Most of the visible impacts of currents like mixing of waters (cold and hot) are seen at surface level while deep ocean currents are primarily known for thermohaline circulation. On the west coast near the equator c... | b | no_topic_assigned | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Oceanic Currents, consider the following statements: Surface oceanic currents contribute maximum to the overall oceanic circulation. West coast of the continents near the equator are surrounded by cold current. Which of the statements given above is/are cor... |
Consider the following passage about a volcano: "These volcanoes are characterised by eruptions of cooler and more viscous lavas than basalt. Along with lava, large quantities of pyroclastic material and ashes find their way to the ground. This material accumulates in the vicinity of the vent openings leading to format... | Composite volcano | Shield volcano | Cinder | Composite volcano | Composite volcanoes, sometimes called stratovolcanoes, are typically deep-sided, symmetrical cones of large dimension built of alternating layers of lava flows, volcanic ash, cinders, blocks, and bombs and may rise as much as 8,000 ft above their bases. The most majestic of the volcanoes are composite volcanoes, also k... | a | no_topic_assigned | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following passage about a volcano: "These volcanoes are characterised by eruptions of cooler and more viscous lavas than basalt. Along with lava, large quantities of pyroclastic material and ashes find their way to the ground. This material accumulates in the vi... |
The stand taken by the Indian National Congress on the eve of World War II was: | to provide unconditional support to British war efforts. | to take advantage of Britain"s difficulties and start a mass movement. | to neither take advantage of the ongoing situation nor supporting the British war efforts. | to provide unconditional support to British war efforts. | The World War II broke out in 1939 and Britain declared India's support for war. This was condemned by Indian leaders. On this juncture, Mahatma Gandhi proposed to support the British efforts as they were fighting against the Nazis. The leftists on the other hand demanded to start a nationwide movement to take advantag... | c | no_topic_assigned | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The stand taken by the Indian National Congress on the eve of World War II was:##Option_A: to provide unconditional support to British war efforts.###Option_B: to take advantage of Britain"s difficulties and start a mass movement.##Option_C: to neither take advantage of the ... |
Which of the following art was the first Indian craft to receive the status of geographical indication (GI) protection? | Aranmula Kannadi | Jamdani | Kalamkari painting | Aranmula Kannadi | The exquisite Aranmula Mirror or "Aranmula Kannadi" is a very special type of metal mirror produced only in Aranmula, a village in the state of Kerala in India. Aranmula metal mirror is a rare piece of craft that had existed even during the Vedic period of Indian history. The myth about the origin and secret of its com... | a | no_topic_assigned | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following art was the first Indian craft to receive the status of geographical indication (GI) protection?##Option_A: Aranmula Kannadi###Option_B: Jamdani##Option_C: Kalamkari painting##Option_D: Aranmula Kannadi##Answer:a##Explaination:The exquisite Aranmula Mi... |
The planet Mercury appears dark due to which of the following reasons? | abundance of carbon that originated deep below the surface of Mercury. | total absorption of the sunlight that is incident upon the Mercury. | abundance of iron-rich minerals on Mercury surface. | abundance of carbon that originated deep below the surface of Mercury. | Mercury appears to be dark due to the abundance of carbon that originated deep below the surface of our solar system's innermost planet, a new study has found. They have also found that the carbon most likely originated deep below the surface in the form of a now-disrupted and buried ancient graphite-rich crust, some o... | a | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The planet Mercury appears dark due to which of the following reasons?##Option_A: abundance of carbon that originated deep below the surface of Mercury.###Option_B: total absorption of the sunlight that is incident upon the Mercury.##Option_C: abundance of iron-rich miner... |
With reference to Insolation received by the earth"s surface, consider the following statements: At the same latitude, the insolation is more over the continent than over the oceans. Maximum insolation is received at the Equator. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Statement 1 is correct. Generally, at the same latitude the insolation is more over the continent than over the oceans, since insolation depends on the transparency of the atmosphere. There is more cloud formation over the oceans. Statement 2 is incorrect. Maximum insolation is received over the subtropical deserts, ... | a | no_topic_assigned | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Insolation received by the earth"s surface, consider the following statements: At the same latitude, the insolation is more over the continent than over the oceans. Maximum insolation is received at the Equator. Which of the statements given above is/are co... |
With reference to Jallianwala Bagh massacre, consider the following statements: British government constituted Hunter committee to inquire about it. House of Lords in Britain endorsed General Dyer"s action in Jallianwala. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Statement 1 is correct. The Hunter Commission was immediate step taken by British government after Jallianwala Massacre incident in order to satisfy the demand of Indians to enquire about it. Statement 2 is correct. The House of Lords in British Parliament voted in favor of General Dyer. | c | no_topic_assigned | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Jallianwala Bagh massacre, consider the following statements: British government constituted Hunter committee to inquire about it. House of Lords in Britain endorsed General Dyer"s action in Jallianwala. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##... |
Which of the following acts empowered Viceroy to issue ordinances in India? | Indian Council Act, 1861 | Indian Council Act, 1892 | Indian Council Act, 1909 | Indian Council Act, 1861 | The Indian Councils Act, 1861 empowered the Viceroy to issue ordinances, without, the concurrence of the legislative council, during an emergency. The life of such an ordinance was six months. | a | no_topic_assigned | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following acts empowered Viceroy to issue ordinances in India?##Option_A: Indian Council Act, 1861###Option_B: Indian Council Act, 1892##Option_C: Indian Council Act, 1909##Option_D: Indian Council Act, 1861##Answer:a##Explaination:The Indian Councils Act, 1861... |
With reference to the Preamble, consider the following statements: The Preamble is an integral part of the constitution. The provisions of the Preamble can be enforced by the law. It can work as source of power to the legislature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | Statement 1 is correct: In the Kesavananda Bharti case (1973), the Supreme Court held that the Preamble is a part of the constitution. Statement 2 is incorrect: The provisions of the Preamble are not justiciable in nature. Statement 3 is incorrect: Preamble is neither a source of power to legislature nor a prohibiti... | a | no_topic_assigned | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Preamble, consider the following statements: The Preamble is an integral part of the constitution. The provisions of the Preamble can be enforced by the law. It can work as source of power to the legislature. Which of the statements given above is/are c... |
With reference to recently adopted Hiroshima Declaration, consider the following statements: It aims to revitalise the momentum for the effort toward making a world without nuclear weapons It has been adopted by permanent members of United Nations security council. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | The Hiroshima declaration aims to revitalise the momentum for the effort toward making a world without nuclear weapons. The declaration was adopted by Group of 7 (G-7) countries Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK and US. Hiroshima Declaration reaffirms commitment of G-7 countries’ to seek a safer world for all a... | a | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to recently adopted Hiroshima Declaration, consider the following statements: It aims to revitalise the momentum for the effort toward making a world without nuclear weapons It has been adopted by permanent members of United Nations security council. Which of ... |
What is the correct sequence in decreasing order of albedo for the following? Clouds Forest Sand Snow Cover Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 4-1-2-3 | 4-1-3-2 | 4-3-1-2 | 4-1-2-3 | Albedo is the fraction of solar energy (shortwave radiation) reflected from the Earth back into space. It is a measure of the reflectivity of the earth's surface. Ice, especially with snow on top of it, has a high albedo: most sunlight hitting the surface bounces back towards space. Water is much more absorbent and les... | b | no_topic_assigned | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is the correct sequence in decreasing order of albedo for the following? Clouds Forest Sand Snow Cover Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 4-1-2-3###Option_B: 4-1-3-2##Option_C: 4-3-1-2##Option_D: 4-1-2-3##Answer:b##Explaination:Albedo is th... |
With reference to Committee on Public Undertakings, consider the following statements: Its members are drawn from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. A minister cannot be elected as a member of the Committee. The Chairman has to be a member of Rajya Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The Committee on Public Undertakings is a Parliamentary Committee consisting of 22 Members-fifteen elected by the Lok Sabha and seven by the Rajya Sabha, from amongst their Members, according to the principle of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote. Hence, 1st statement is correct. A Mini... | a | no_topic_assigned | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Committee on Public Undertakings, consider the following statements: Its members are drawn from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. A minister cannot be elected as a member of the Committee. The Chairman has to be a member of Rajya Sabha. Which of the statement... |
Government has recently setup Ashok Dalwai committee for which of the following purpose? | To suggest ways for doubling farmer"s income by 2020. | To suggest ways to reduce accidents in railways. | To suggest ways to increase the tax base. | To suggest ways for doubling farmer"s income by 2020. | The Union Government has recently constituted 8-member inter-ministerial committee to prepare a blueprint for doubling farmers’ income by 2022. The committee will be headed by Ashok Dalwai, Additional secretary at the Union Agriculture Ministry and is expected to submit the report in two months. Its members will includ... | a | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Government has recently setup Ashok Dalwai committee for which of the following purpose?##Option_A: To suggest ways for doubling farmer"s income by 2020.###Option_B: To suggest ways to reduce accidents in railways.##Option_C: To suggest ways to increase the tax base.##Option... |
Which of the following conditions may be considered by Indian Metereological Department (IMD) to declare the onset of the Northeast Monsoon? Withdrawal of south west Monsoon upto 15º N Onset of persistent surface easterlies over Tamil Nadu coast Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Criteria for Declaring Onset of Northeast Monsoon by IMD: For declaring onset of Northeast Monsoon following criteria may be considered: Withdrawal of south west Monsoon upto 15ºN. Onset of persistent surface easterlies over Tamil Nadu coast. Depth of easterlies upto 850 hpa over Tamil Nadu coast. Fairly widespread rai... | c | no_topic_assigned | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following conditions may be considered by Indian Metereological Department (IMD) to declare the onset of the Northeast Monsoon? Withdrawal of south west Monsoon upto 15º N Onset of persistent surface easterlies over Tamil Nadu coast Select the correct answer usi... |
What is the significance of Manx comet recently seen in news? | It was used by Isaac Newton to verify Kepler"s law. | It is a first discovered tail-less comet. | It becomes visible from Earth after every 75 years. | It was used by Isaac Newton to verify Kepler"s law. | Astronomers have found a first-of-its-kind tailless comet whose composition may offer clues into long-standing questions about the solar system’s formation and evolution. The so-called "Manx" comet, named after a breed of cats without tails, was made of rocky materials that are normally found near Earth. Most comets ar... | b | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is the significance of Manx comet recently seen in news?##Option_A: It was used by Isaac Newton to verify Kepler"s law.###Option_B: It is a first discovered tail-less comet.##Option_C: It becomes visible from Earth after every 75 years.##Option_D: It was used by Isaa... |
With reference to "Quick Employment Survey" consider the following statement: It assesses the impact of economic slowdown on employment in India. It covers both manual and non-manual workers. It is conducted by Labour Bureau under Ministry of Labour and Employment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The 'Quick Employment Survey' is being conducted by Labour Bureau since January 2009 to assess the impact of economic slowdown on employment in India. The economic slowdown which had engulfed the world economy had its implications on the domestic economy. The Ministry of Labour and Employment took a serious note of the... | d | no_topic_assigned | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to "Quick Employment Survey" consider the following statement: It assesses the impact of economic slowdown on employment in India. It covers both manual and non-manual workers. It is conducted by Labour Bureau under Ministry of Labour and Employment. Which of ... |
With reference to Election commission of India, consider the following statements: The Parliament has the power to decide the number of election commissioners. The salary of Election Commissioner is a charged expenditure on the Consolidated fund of India. The Election Commissioners are not barred from further employmen... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Article 324 provides that the Election Commission shall consist of the Chief Election Commissioner and such number of other Election Commissioners, if any, as the President may from time to time fix. Hence, statement 1 is not correct. The salary of Election commissioner is not a charged expenditure on the consolidat... | c | no_topic_assigned | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Election commission of India, consider the following statements: The Parliament has the power to decide the number of election commissioners. The salary of Election Commissioner is a charged expenditure on the Consolidated fund of India. The Election Commis... |
Which of the following best illustrates the Cascading Effect in an economy? | lower bank rates by Central Bank leading to higher rate of interest of loan for public. | tax imposition leading to disproportionate rise in prices. | devaluation of a currency leading to decline in exports of a country. | lower bank rates by Central Bank leading to higher rate of interest of loan for public. | When tax imposition leads to a disproportionate rise in prices, i.e. by an extent more than the rise in tax, it is known as cascading effect. A cascade tax is a type of turnover tax with each successive transfer being taxed inclusive of any previous cascade taxes being levied. Because each successive turnovers includes... | b | no_topic_assigned | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following best illustrates the Cascading Effect in an economy?##Option_A: lower bank rates by Central Bank leading to higher rate of interest of loan for public.###Option_B: tax imposition leading to disproportionate rise in prices.##Option_C: devaluation of a c... |
Which of the following entities may be engaged as Banking Correspondents (BCs) by Banks in India? Post Offices NGOs Micro Finance Institutions Non-banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) Cooperative Societies Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2 and 5 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 5 only | Banking Correspondents (BCs) are individuals/entities engaged by a bank in India (commercial banks, Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and Local Area Banks (LABs)) for providing banking services in unbanked / under-banked geographical territories. A banking correspondent works as an agent of the bank and substitutes for the b... | d | no_topic_assigned | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following entities may be engaged as Banking Correspondents (BCs) by Banks in India? Post Offices NGOs Micro Finance Institutions Non-banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) Cooperative Societies Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 an... |
Which of the following factors affect the drainage pattern of a river or stream? Periodicity of flow Amount of water flowing Slope Nature and structure of rock Select the correct answer using codes given below. | 1 and 2 only | 1, 3 and 4 only | 2 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only | The flow of water through well-defined channels is known as 'drainage' and the network of such channels is called a ‘drainage system’. The drainage pattern of an area is the outcome of or depends upon: the geological time period nature and structure of rocks topography slope amount of water flowing and the periodicity ... | d | no_topic_assigned | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following factors affect the drainage pattern of a river or stream? Periodicity of flow Amount of water flowing Slope Nature and structure of rock Select the correct answer using codes given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 2... |
Consider the following statements regarding Credit Impulse: It is measured as the change in new credit issued as a percentage of GDP. It emphasizes that "spending" is a flow variable and not a stock variable. It is negatively correlated with investment growth. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | Credit impulse is measured as the change in new credit issued as a percentage of the gross domestic product (GDP). The concept emphasizes that spending is a flow and as such it should be compared with net new lending, a flow, rather than credit outstanding, which is a stock. The studies, analysing credit flow data sinc... | b | no_topic_assigned | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Credit Impulse: It is measured as the change in new credit issued as a percentage of GDP. It emphasizes that "spending" is a flow variable and not a stock variable. It is negatively correlated with investment growth. Which of the s... |
With reference to the European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO), consider the following statements: The major goal of the organization is to support talented researchers at all stages of their careers. India through the Department of Biotechnology is an associate Member of EMBO. Which of the statements given above... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | India through the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology signed a Cooperation Agreement to acquire the status of the Associate Member State European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO). This would strengthen scientific interaction and collaborative research between India and Europe in this fi... | c | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO), consider the following statements: The major goal of the organization is to support talented researchers at all stages of their careers. India through the Department of Biotechnology is an associate Member... |
Consider the following pairs: Region in news Country 1. Ashgabat : Uzbekistan 2. Bay of Pigs : Cuba 3. Sittwe : Bangladesh Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Ashgabat is the capital and the largest city of Turkmenistan. Recently the Union Cabinet has given its approval for India to accede to the Ashgabat Agreement, an international transport and transit corridor facilitating transportation of goods between Central Asia and the Persian Gulf. The Bay of Pigs is an inlet of th... | b | no_topic_assigned | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs: Region in news Country 1. Ashgabat : Uzbekistan 2. Bay of Pigs : Cuba 3. Sittwe : Bangladesh Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Exp... |
Which of the statement given below about Bureau of Energy Efficiency is/are correct? It gives financial assistance to institutions for promoting efficient use of energy. It is a statutory body under Energy Conservation Act, 2001. It works under Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Select the correct answer using the c... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The Government of India set up Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The mission of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency is to assist in developing policies and strategies with a thrust on self-regulation and market principles, within the overall framework of the Energy... | a | no_topic_assigned | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the statement given below about Bureau of Energy Efficiency is/are correct? It gives financial assistance to institutions for promoting efficient use of energy. It is a statutory body under Energy Conservation Act, 2001. It works under Ministry of New and Renewable ... |
Reported gross domestic product is adjusted for inflation. The growth of unadjusted GDP may mean which of the following in an economy? More production at the same prices. Same production at higher prices. More production at higher prices. Less production at much higher prices. Select the correct answer using the code g... | 1 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 2 and 4 only | 1 and 3 only | The growth of unadjusted GDP means that an economy has experienced one of five scenarios: Produced more at the same prices. Produced the same amount at higher prices. Produced more at higher prices. Produced much more at lower prices. Produced less at much higher prices. Each of the other three scenarios has been witne... | d | no_topic_assigned | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Reported gross domestic product is adjusted for inflation. The growth of unadjusted GDP may mean which of the following in an economy? More production at the same prices. Same production at higher prices. More production at higher prices. Less production at much higher price... |
Kuta, Ayatasra, Gaja-Prishta, Vritta and Ashtasra are the terms used in context of: | Types of Nagara style temples | Types of Dravidian style temples | Types of Vesara style temples | Types of Nagara style temples | These are the sub divisions of the Dravidian style of temples depending on shape: Kuta is square Ayatasra or shala is rectangular Gaja Prishta is elephant backed, also called vrittayata Vritta is circular Ashtasra is octagonal This is simplistic differentiation. Several different shapes may be combined to create new st... | b | no_topic_assigned | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Kuta, Ayatasra, Gaja-Prishta, Vritta and Ashtasra are the terms used in context of:##Option_A:Types of Nagara style temples###Option_B:Types of Dravidian style temples##Option_C:Types of Vesara style temples##Option_D:Types of Nagara style temples##Answer:b##Explaination:The... |
Consider the following belts found in the northern plains: Alluvial plains Tarai Bhabar What is the correct order in which these belts occur from North to South? | 1-3-2 | 1-2-3 | 3-2-1 | 1-3-2 | From the north to the south, the northern plains can be divided into three major zones: the Bhabar, the Tarai and the alluvial plains. The alluvial plains can be further divided into the Khadar and the Bhangar. Bhabar is a narrow belt ranging between 8-10 km parallel to the Shiwalik foothills at the break-up of the slo... | c | no_topic_assigned | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following belts found in the northern plains: Alluvial plains Tarai Bhabar What is the correct order in which these belts occur from North to South?##Option_A: 1-3-2###Option_B: 1-2-3##Option_C: 3-2-1##Option_D: 1-3-2##Answer:c##Explaination:From the north to th... |
Which of the following provisions create a strong central government?
1. Emergency provisions
2. Office of the State Governor
3. All-India Services
Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 only | Some of the provisions that create a strong central government: 1. The Constitution has certain very powerful emergency provisions , which can turn our federal polity into a highly centralised system once emergency is declared. During an emergency, power becomes lawfully centralised. Parliament also assumes the power ... | d | Nature of Indian Federalism | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following provisions create a strong central government?
1. Emergency provisions
2. Office of the State Governor
3. All-India Services
Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:1 and 2 only##... |
Which of the following statements refers to Green GDP? Conventional GDP figures adjusted for the environmental costs of economic activities. Growth of Green Investments in economy. Monetary value of the resources like forests, land and all the economic services provided by them. Accounts showing the monetized loss of b... | 1 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 4 only | 1 only | The green gross domestic product (green GDP) is an index of economic growth with the environmental consequences of that growth factored into a country's conventional GDP. Green GDP monetizes the loss of biodiversity, and accounts for costs caused by climate change. | c | GDP, GNP, Market Price and Factor Cost, NNP, NDP, transfer payments, National income at FC, Personal Income, disposable income, factors affecting national income, net foreign facto income | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements refers to Green GDP? Conventional GDP figures adjusted for the environmental costs of economic activities. Growth of Green Investments in economy. Monetary value of the resources like forests, land and all the economic services provided by t... |
The tribal communities Meiteis, Nagas and Kukis are found is which of the following states? | Tripura | Manipur | Arunachal Pradesh | Tripura | Manipur is a melting pot of diverse cultures and ethnicities and has gradually evolved into a dynamic multicultural society. Naga, Kuki and Meitei stayed together side by side for centuries and developed their heritage in parallel within their respective ethno-social boundaries | b | no_topic_assigned | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The tribal communities Meiteis, Nagas and Kukis are found is which of the following states?##Option_A: Tripura###Option_B: Manipur##Option_C: Arunachal Pradesh##Option_D: Tripura##Answer:b##Explaination:Manipur is a melting pot of diverse cultures and ethnicities ... |
Which of the following are the conditions for creation for Legislative Council?
A. Resolution must be first passed by Governor
B. Resolution must be first passed by Legislative Assembly by simple majority
C. Resolution must be first passed by Legislative Assembly by absolute majority
D. Resolution mus... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
Under article 169(1) of the Constitution, Parliament may,by law provide for creation of Legislative Council of the state , if the Legislative Assembly of the State passes a resolution to the effect by special majority.
| d | India Year Book | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following are the conditions for creation for Legislative Council?
A. Resolution must be first passed by Governor
B. Resolution must be first passed by Legislative Assembly by simple majority
C. Resolution must be first passed by Legislative Assemb... |
Which of the following areas is/are major coral reef areas in India?
1. Gulf of Kutch
2. Gulf of Khambat
3. Gulf of Mannar
A. 1,2,3
B. 1,2
C. 1,3
D. 2,3
| nan | nan | nan | nan |
The four major coral reef areas identified for intensive conservation and management are
1. Gulf of Mannar
2. Gulf of Kutch
3. Lakshadweep
4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
| c | India Year Book | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following areas is/are major coral reef areas in India?
1. Gulf of Kutch
2. Gulf of Khambat
3. Gulf of Mannar
A. 1,2,3
B. 1,2
C. 1,3
D. 2,3
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:c##Explaination:
The fou... |
Which of the following statements is/are the objectives of 'Project Tiger'?
To ensure the maintenance of viable population of Tigers in India for
1. Economic value
2. Cultural value
3. Aesthetic value
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1,2
D. 1,2,3
| nan | nan | nan | nan |
Project Tiger objective: "To ensure maintenance of a viable population of Tigers in India for scientific,economic,aesthetic,cultural and ecological values and to preserve for all times areas of biological importance as a national heritage for the benefit , education and enjoyment of the people."
| d | India Year Book | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements is/are the objectives of 'Project Tiger'?
To ensure the maintenance of viable population of Tigers in India for
1. Economic value
2. Cultural value
3. Aesthetic value
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1,2
D. 1,2,3
##O... |
Why was 'National Electricity Fund' created?
1. To provide interest subsidy to private sector
2. To provide loans to public sector for new plants.
3. To waive off electricity arrears of farmers
A. 1,2,3
B. 2,3
C. 1,3
D. 1 only
| nan | nan | nan | nan |
National electricity fund is an interest subsidy scheme to provide interest subsidy to both private and public sector to improve distribution network.
| d | India Year Book | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Why was 'National Electricity Fund' created?
1. To provide interest subsidy to private sector
2. To provide loans to public sector for new plants.
3. To waive off electricity arrears of farmers
A. 1,2,3
B. 2,3
C. 1,3
D. 1 only
##Option_A:nan###... |
1. Consider the following statements.
i. Lokayukta is appointed by the governor of the state after consultations with the Chief Justice of High Court and the Speaker of Legislative Assembly.
ii. In every state the lokayukta can initiate investigations either on th... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
1. Lokayukta is appointed by the governor of the state after consultations with the Chief Justice of High Court and the leader of Opposition in the state legislative Assembly
2. In states of UP, Himachal Pradesh and Assam, Lokayukta cannot initiate investigations suo motu. Thus, Lokayukta does not enj... | d | Also in News(Polity) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
1. Consider the following statements.
i. Lokayukta is appointed by the governor of the state after consultations with the Chief Justice of High Court and the Speaker of Legislative Assembly.
ii. In every state the lokay... |
Consider the following statements regarding the provisions for creation of a new state in India
1. Article 3 of the Constitution vests Parliament with the power to form a new State, provided that the Bill creating such a State is introduced on the recommendations of State Legislature
2. The President can only... | 1 only | 2 only
| Both | 1 only |
Article 3 of the Constitution vests Parliament with the power to form a new State, provided that the Bill creating such a State is introduced on the recommendation of the President and he has referred it to the legislature of the affected State “for expressing its views thereon.” Article 3 merely gives State Assem... | c | Also in News(Polity) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding the provisions for creation of a new state in India
1. Article 3 of the Constitution vests Parliament with the power to form a new State, provided that the Bill creating such a State is introduced on the recommendations of St... |
Which if the following is not a criteria for conferring special category status on a State?
1. Hilly and difficult terrain
2. Social backwardness
3. Non-viable nature of State finances
4. High Population density
5. Occurrence of special problems in states eg. Drought, famines, etc
| 2 only | 1 and 3 only
| 2 and 3 only | 2 only |
Criteria for Special category states is decided by National Development Council (NDC) and any state must fulfill following conditions:
a. hilly and difficult terrain
b. low population density and/or sizable share of tribal population
c. strategic location along borders with neighbouring c... | d | Also in News(Polity) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which if the following is not a criteria for conferring special category status on a State?
1. Hilly and difficult terrain
2. Social backwardness
3. Non-viable nature of State finances
4. High Population density
5. Occurrence of special problems in stat... |
Which region in India has the lowest potential of Hydro electricity ?
A. North
B. South
C. East
D. West
| nan | nan | nan | nan |
Region Total potential(In terms of Installed capacity—above 25 MW)
Northern 52,263
Western 8,131
Southern 15,890
Eastern 10,680
North Eastern 58,356
| d | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which region in India has the lowest potential of Hydro electricity ?
A. North
B. South
C. East
D. West
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:d##Explaination:
Region Total potential(In terms of Installed capacity—above 25 MW)... |
Consider the following statements
1. The labor force is the actual number of people available for work.
2. The labor force of a country includes both the employed and the unemployed.
3. The labor force participation rate, LFPR, is the ratio between the labor force and the overall size of their cohort (national ... | 1 only | 3 only
| 1 and 3 only | 1 only | The labor force is the actual number of people available for work. The labor force of a country includes both the employed and the unemployed. The labor force participation rate, LFPR (or economic activity rate, EAR), is the ratio between the labor force and the overall size of their cohort (national population of the ... | d | Also in News(Economy) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements
1. The labor force is the actual number of people available for work.
2. The labor force of a country includes both the employed and the unemployed.
3. The labor force participation rate, LFPR, is the ratio between the labor force an... |
Consider the following statements. 1. The Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) built in 1984, is the newest addition to India"s national parks 2. The Great Himalayan National Park is located in Himachal Pradesh and has been nominated for UNESCO’s world heritage site Which of the above statements are true?... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
The Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal has been nominated for UNESCO’s world heritage site. It is located on the Western Part of the Himalayan Mountains in the Kullu District and is known for its biodiversity. It has more than 25 forest types, 800 kinds of plants and is home to more than 180 bird species... | c | Also in News(Geo+Eco) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements. 1. The Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) built in 1984, is the newest addition to India"s national parks 2. The Great Himalayan National Park is located in Himachal Pradesh and has been nominated for UNESCO’s world heritage s... |
According to the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act 2013, which of the following is not true?
1. The law calls for construction and maintenance of the insanitary latrines.
2. The law provides for providing alternative employment to manual scavengers within a time bound... | 1 only | 2 only
| Both | 1 only |
Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act 2013 came into force on 6 December 2013 across India except Jammu and Kashmir.
The Bill prohibits the employment of manual scavengers, the manual cleaning of sewers and septic tanks without protective equipment, and the construction of in... | a | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
According to the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act 2013, which of the following is not true?
1. The law calls for construction and maintenance of the insanitary latrines.
2. The law provides for providing alternative employ... |
Which of the following statements are not true with regards to principles of DNA testing?
1. Every person has two copies of each DNA marker, one inherited from each parent.
2. A probability of paternity of 99.9% or higher means the alleged father cannot be excluded as the biolo... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
The result report of a paternity test shows the DNA profiles of the tested parties, listing the different sizes of the DNA markers that were examined and used in the statistical calculations. It also shows a Paternity Index (PI) value for each marker tested. The PI is a statistical measure of how strongly a match at ... | d | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements are not true with regards to principles of DNA testing?
1. Every person has two copies of each DNA marker, one inherited from each parent.
2. A probability of paternity of 99.9% or higher means the a... |
Which of the following is true about DNA paternity test?
1. Mother’s DNA helps in simplifying the DNA testing although it is not a prerequisite for the test
2. Father’s identity can only be confirmed after the birth of the child by DNA profiling
| 1 only | 2 only
| Both | 1 only |
When possible, the mother should also be included in the testing, since she can provide additional genetic information and simplify the testing process. But paternity can still be checked without the mother’s DNA.
The father’s identity can be confirmed before the baby is born with prenatal testing
| a | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is true about DNA paternity test?
1. Mother’s DNA helps in simplifying the DNA testing although it is not a prerequisite for the test
2. Father’s identity can only be confirmed after the birth of the child by DNA profiling
##Option_A: 1 on... |
Which of the following statements is not true regarding external commercial borrowing (ECB)? An external commercial borrowing (ECB) is an instrument used to facilitate the access to foreign money by Indian corporations and PSUs. It includes commercial bank loans, buyers" credit, suppliers" credit, and securitised inst... | 2 only | 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | An external commercial borrowing (ECB) is an instrument used to facilitate the access to foreign money by Indian corporations and PSUs. ECBs include commercial bank loans, buyers' credit, suppliers' credit, securitised instruments such as floating rate notes and fixed rate bonds etc., credit from official export cred... | b | Also in News(Economy) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is not true regarding external commercial borrowing (ECB)? An external commercial borrowing (ECB) is an instrument used to facilitate the access to foreign money by Indian corporations and PSUs. It includes commercial bank loans, buyers" cr... |
Identify the incorrect statements of the following.
1. FDI and FII both bring foreign capital, technology and management within the country.
2. The objective of FII is financial gain as well as to create a lasting interest in or effective management control over an enterprise.
| 1 only | 2 only
| Both | 1 only | The first notable difference between FDI and FII is that while FDI brings foreign capital, technology & management, FII brings only foreign Capital.The objective of FII is financial gain only and does not create a lasting interest in or effective management control over an enterprise.
| c | Also in News(Economy) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Identify the incorrect statements of the following.
1. FDI and FII both bring foreign capital, technology and management within the country.
2. The objective of FII is financial gain as well as to create a lasting interest in or effective management control over an en... |
Which of the following statements regarding Qualified Foreign Investors are true?
1. Qualified Foreign Investors (QFIs) can invest directly in Indian equity market
2. The QFIs shall include individuals, groups or associations, resident in a foreign country which is compliant ... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
The QFIs include individuals, groups or associations, resident in a foreign country which is compliant with FATF and that is a signatory to IOSCO’s multilateral MoU. QFIs do not include FII/sub-accounts. The new rules significantly benefit non-institutional foreign investors, who were previously barred from direct ... | b | Also in News(Economy) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements regarding Qualified Foreign Investors are true?
1. Qualified Foreign Investors (QFIs) can invest directly in Indian equity market
2. The QFIs shall include individuals, groups or associations, resi... |
Which of the following is not true regarding the role of Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
1. Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in his capacity can inspect the accounts of private telecom companies
2. CAG reports on the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries are discussed by the Public ... | 1 only | 2 only
| Both | 1 only | CAG reports on the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries are discussed by the Public Accounts Committee. In general the CAG can inspect the accounts of private companies but the Supreme Court bench of Justice K S Radhakrishnan and Justice Vikramjit Sen ruled that the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG... | d | Also in News(Polity) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is not true regarding the role of Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
1. Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in his capacity can inspect the accounts of private telecom companies
2. CAG reports on the execution of projects or programmes b... |
What is/are argument(s) in favor of using embryonic stem cells over adult stem cells?
| Embryonic stem cells can differentiate into many more types of cells.
| Adult stem cells cannot be cultured.
| Adult stem cells are pluripotent but difficult to locate.
| Embryonic stem cells can differentiate into many more types of cells.
|
Human embryonic and adult stem cells each have advantages and disadvantages regarding potential use for cell-based regenerative therapies. One major difference between adult and embryonic stem cells is their different abilities in the number and type of differentiated cell types they can become. Embryonic stem cells ... | c | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
What is/are argument(s) in favor of using embryonic stem cells over adult stem cells?
##Option_A:Embryonic stem cells can differentiate into many more types of cells.
###Option_B:Adult stem cells cannot be cultured.
... |
In 2013-14, India became net steel exporter because of the following reasons:
1. Slowdown in Indian construction sector because of economic slowdown
2. Low consumption of steel by Automobile Industry
3. Decline in imports and rise in exports
| 2 only | 3 only
| 1 and 2 only | 2 only | After a span of 6 years, in 2013-14, India became net steel exporter. India now is the world’s fourth largest steel maker
The Key reasons were as follows:
Rise in Exports
Decline in Imports
Construction sector and Automobile Industry hit by a slowdown in Economy
The Exports went up by 4.1% and Imports declin... | a | Also in News(Economy) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In 2013-14, India became net steel exporter because of the following reasons:
1. Slowdown in Indian construction sector because of economic slowdown
2. Low consumption of steel by Automobile Industry
3. Decline in imports and rise in exports
##Option_A: 2 only ... |
Which of the following statements is not true about 3D printing?
1. 3D printing is a process of making a three-dimensional solid object of virtually any shape from a digital model.
2. 3D printing is based on methods of applying a 3D image on plane surface forming layers.
| 1 only | 2 only
| Both | 1 only |
3D printing is based on methods of applying a 2D image on a 3D surface, a system for generating three-dimensional objects by creating a cross-sectional pattern of the object to be formed. 3D scanning is the process of analyzing and collecting data of real object; its shape and appearance and builds digital, three dim... | a | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements is not true about 3D printing?
1. 3D printing is a process of making a three-dimensional solid object of virtually any shape from a digital model.
2. 3D printing is based on methods of applying a 3D image on plane surface forming l... |
Who are eligible for free legal aid in India? Women SC/ST Person in custody | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | Eligible persons for getting free legal aid include: Women and Children Members of SC/ST Industrial workmen Victims of mass disaster Persons in custody Persons whose annual income does not exceed Rs 50000. Disabled Persons Victims of Trafficking in Human Beings. | d | India Year Book | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Who are eligible for free legal aid in India? Women SC/ST Person in custody##Option_A: 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 only##Option_D: 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Eligible persons for getting free legal aid include: Women and Children Members of SC/ST I... |
Which of the following statements is/are true about 'Arbitration'?
1. The authority of arbitrator vests on the consent of the parties
2. It does not render a binding award.
3. Decision is based on compromise by both parties.
A. 1,2,3
B. 2,3
C. 1,3
D. None
| nan | nan | nan | nan |
Arbitration is a process in which a neutral third party render a decision based on the merits of the case.
The authority of mediator and not arbitrator vests on the consent of the parties.
| d | India Year Book | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements is/are true about 'Arbitration'?
1. The authority of arbitrator vests on the consent of the parties
2. It does not render a binding award.
3. Decision is based on compromise by both parties.
A. 1,2,3
B. 2,3
C. 1,3
... |
Which of the following statements is/are true about Indian Climate?
1. North-east monsoon winds blows from land to sea.
2. Himalayan States do not experience autumn and spring.
3. India experiences Temperate Monsoon type climate.
A. 1,2,3
B. 1,2
C. 1 only
D. 1,3 | nan | nan | nan | nan | Climate of India is described as tropical monsoon type.
Himalayan states being more temperate experience autumn and spring.
| c | India Year Book | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are true about Indian Climate?
1. North-east monsoon winds blows from land to sea.
2. Himalayan States do not experience autumn and spring.
3. India experiences Temperate Monsoon type climate.
A. 1,2,3
B. 1,2
C. 1 only
D. 1,... |
Which of the following is not true about First Past the Post Electoral System? It does not ensure proportional representation of all the groups in parliament. Only a person favoured by majority of the population of a constituency can win. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 only | Both | 1 only | It does not ensure proportional representation of all the groups in parliament. For example, Dalits in India are 17 per cent but being in the minority in every constituency, one of them would never get elected independently in the FPTP system; not even from the so-called reservedconstituencies. A person not favored by ... | b | Features and Significant Provisions | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is not true about First Past the Post Electoral System? It does not ensure proportional representation of all the groups in parliament. Only a person favoured by majority of the population of a constituency can win. Select the correct answer using th... |
Which of the following rivers do not drain into sea? 1. Luni 2. Machhu 3. Ghaggar | 1 only | 1 ,2 | 2 only | 1 only | Few rivers of Rajasthan do not drain into the sea.These are Luni,Machhu,Rupen,Saraswati,Banas,Ghaggar. | d | Drainage System | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following rivers do not drain into sea? 1. Luni 2. Machhu 3. Ghaggar##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 ,2##Option_C: 2 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Few rivers of Rajasthan do not drain into the sea.These are Luni,Machhu,Rupen,Saraswati,Banas,Ghag... |
Which of the following is not true about the Election Commission’s Election Visitor’s Programme?
1. This is the first time that ECI is facilitating election visits from other countries on such a scale and under a structured programme
2. Under this programme, NRIs can visit India for voting purpose in order to inc... | 1 only | 2 only
| Both | 1 only | The 2014 Election Visitors Programme is part of the South-South Cooperation initiative of the Election Commission of India. The programme is for countries interested in witnessing our Lok Sabha elections and is being run in partnership with UNDP who are extending some funding support to needy countries.
Under th... | b | committees and Commissions | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is not true about the Election Commission’s Election Visitor’s Programme?
1. This is the first time that ECI is facilitating election visits from other countries on such a scale and under a structured programme
2. Under this programme, NRIs can v... |
1. Consider the following statement about Mutation Breeding of crop
(1) Mutation breeding is a promising technology developed by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).
(2) Scientist at the centre have been using radiation technology to develop mutant varieties of crop seeds especially ... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
Explanation Wheat plant can be made heat tolerant and resistant to stem rust by using Mutation breeding. Hence statement 4 is incorrect
| c | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
1. Consider the following statement about Mutation Breeding of crop
(1) Mutation breeding is a promising technology developed by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).
(2) Scientist at the centre have been using radiation technology to devel... |
1. Consider the following statement regarding India-Iran Relationship
(1) India has had diplomatic ties with Iran since 15 th march 1952.
(2) The year 1979 was a turning point in the history of Iran when a pro-US Iranian administration led by Shah Pahlavi was ousted in an Islamic Revolution... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
Explanation -India has had diplomatic ties with Iran since 15 th march 1950. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
| b | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
1. Consider the following statement regarding India-Iran Relationship
(1) India has had diplomatic ties with Iran since 15 th march 1952.
(2) The year 1979 was a turning point in the history of Iran when a pro-US Iranian administration led by Sha... |
Consider the following statement about Generic Drug
Supreme Court in a landmark ruling allows suppliers to continue making generic copies of Swiss firm Novartis’ Glivec or Gleevec.
The drug costs more than Rs 1 lakh per month, which has been shown to fight chronic blood cancer effectively.
Obser... | nbsp; 1,2,3 and 4
| nbsp; 2,3 ,4 and 5
| nbsp; 1,2 and 5
| nbsp; 1,2,3 and 4
|
All the statements are correct.
| a | no_topic_assigned | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statement about Generic Drug
Supreme Court in a landmark ruling allows suppliers to continue making generic copies of Swiss firm Novartis’ Glivec or Gleevec.
The drug costs more than Rs 1 lakh per month, which has been shown to fight... |
Consider the following statement regarding Criminal Law(Amendment )Bill,2013
The New law provides for even capital punishment for the rapist if the act causes death for victim or leaves her in a permanent vegetative state.
Repeated offenders may also get capital punishment under the new law
Th... | nbsp; 1,2,3 and 4
| nbsp; 3 ,4 and 5
| nbsp; 1,2 ,4 and 5
| nbsp; 1,2,3 and 4
|
This Bill has amended various sections of the IPC,CrPC and the Indian Evidence Act. Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
| c | no_topic_assigned | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statement regarding Criminal Law(Amendment )Bill,2013
The New law provides for even capital punishment for the rapist if the act causes death for victim or leaves her in a permanent vegetative state.
Repeated offenders may also get ... |
Consider the following statement regarding Criminal Law(Amendment) Bill, 2013
The new law states that an offender can be sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than 20 years, but which may extend to life, or imprisonment for the remainder of the convict’s natural life and w... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
-This Bill has amended various sections of the IPC,CrPC and the Indian Evidence Act. Hence statement 3 is incorrect
| c | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statement regarding Criminal Law(Amendment) Bill, 2013
The new law states that an offender can be sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than 20 years, but which may extend to life, or imprisonment for the ... |
Consider the following statement regarding Criminal Law(Amendment) Bill, 2013
The new law states that an offender can be sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than 20 years, but which may extend to life, or imprisonment for the remainder of the convict’s natural life and wi... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
For acid attack that caused harm to the victim, the offender will get a jail term of minimum 10 years(and not 20 year) which can be extended to life term. Hence statement 4 is incorrect.
| c | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statement regarding Criminal Law(Amendment) Bill, 2013
The new law states that an offender can be sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than 20 years, but which may extend to life, or imprisonment for the r... |
The Supreme Court did not gave the green light to the commissioning of the nation’s largest nuclear plant in Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu.
The court ordered the government to submit a final report on the plant’s safety and waste disposal.
Choose the Correct Options
A. 1,2 and 3
B. 1 and 2 ... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
-The Supreme Court gave the green light to the commissioning of the nation’s largest nuclear plant in Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
| d | No_topic | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
The Supreme Court did not gave the green light to the commissioning of the nation’s largest nuclear plant in Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu.
The court ordered the government to submit a final report on the plant’s safety and waste disposal.
Choose the Correct Optio... |
The Bill entails a compensation package that proposes to offer the farmers four times the market value of the land in rural areas and twice the market value of the same in urban areas.
It also specifies that consent of 90 percent of the landowners is mandatory for private-partnership projects, while for publi... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
It also specifies that consent of 80 percent (and not 90) of the landowners is mandatory for private-partnership projects, while for public-private-partnership projects,70 percent (and not 60 ) consent is required. Hence statement 4 is incorrect.
| c | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
The Bill entails a compensation package that proposes to offer the farmers four times the market value of the land in rural areas and twice the market value of the same in urban areas.
It also specifies that consent of 90 percent of the landowners is mandatory for ... |
Pregnant women and lactating mothers entitled to nutritious meals and maternity benefit of atleast Rs 6000 for six month
The central government will provide funds to states in case of short supply of food grain.
Choose the Correct Options
A. 1,2,3 and 4
B. 1 and 2
C. 1,2 and 4... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
The work of identification of eligible households has been left to the states. Hence statement 2 is incorrect
| d | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Pregnant women and lactating mothers entitled to nutritious meals and maternity benefit of atleast Rs 6000 for six month
The central government will provide funds to states in case of short supply of food grain.
Choose the Correct Options
A. 1,2,3 an... |
Consider the following statement regarding Land Acquisition Bill
The bill, officially known as “The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2012”.
It aims to provide farmers with fair and reasonable compensation and to prevent the forcibl... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
Explanation -It also specifies that consent of 80 percent (and not 90) of the landowners is mandatory for private-partnership projects, while for public-private-partnership projects,70 percent (and not 60 ) consent is required. Hence statement 4 is incorrect
| c | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statement regarding Land Acquisition Bill
The bill, officially known as “The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2012”.
It aims to provide farmers with fair and reaso... |
Consider the following statement regarding Pension Bill
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Bill 2011, which aims to create a regulator for the pension sector and extend the coverage of pension benefits to more people
The bill seeks to establish, develop and regulate pension funds ... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
- The PFRDA Bill, 2011 provides for market based returns and wide coverage based on several investment options in the pension sector with an aim to building confidence in the subscribers. Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
| c | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statement regarding Pension Bill
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Bill 2011, which aims to create a regulator for the pension sector and extend the coverage of pension benefits to more people
The bill seeks to e... |
Consider the following statement regarding Palestine.
The United Nation General Assembly voted to upgrade the status of the Palestinians to that of a “non-member observer state”.
The vote implies global recognition of the relevant territory as a sovereign state and is a major step towards a two-natio... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
The new status amounts to less of an achievement than a full UN membership, which the security Council declined to consider on the ground s that the members were unable to make a “unanimous recommendation”. Hence statement 4 is incorrect
| c | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statement regarding Palestine.
The United Nation General Assembly voted to upgrade the status of the Palestinians to that of a “non-member observer state”.
The vote implies global recognition of the relevant territory as a sovereign ... |
Consider the following statement regarding UN Global Arms Trade Treaty
The United Nations has overwhelmingly approved a landmark treaty regulating trade in conventional arms, aimed to curb illicit global Arm Trade.
The treaty aimed to establish highest possible standard for regulating International trade ... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
All statements are correct.
| a | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statement regarding UN Global Arms Trade Treaty
The United Nations has overwhelmingly approved a landmark treaty regulating trade in conventional arms, aimed to curb illicit global Arm Trade.
The treaty aimed to establish highest possible... |
Consider the following statement regarding UN Global Arms Trade Treaty
India, Russia, China along with 23 countries abstains from voting in UNGA which has adopted Arms Trade Treaty with an overwhelming Vote of 153 countries.
4 Countries namely Iran, Pakistan ,Syria and North Korea opposed the treaty ... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
-3 Countries namely Iran, Syria and North Korea opposed the treaty. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
| a | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statement regarding UN Global Arms Trade Treaty
India, Russia, China along with 23 countries abstains from voting in UNGA which has adopted Arms Trade Treaty with an overwhelming Vote of 153 countries.
4 Countries namely Iran, Pakist... |
Consider the following statement regarding Cell Phone Radiation
Unlike X-ray or gamma rays, cell tower radiation has a million times less energy.
The Cell tower radiation cannot damage the cells in the body to change some of them in to rogue cells with no rules, or its own rules to multiply uncontro... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
All statements are correct.
| a | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statement regarding Cell Phone Radiation
Unlike X-ray or gamma rays, cell tower radiation has a million times less energy.
The Cell tower radiation cannot damage the cells in the body to change some of them in to rogue cells with no... |
Consider the following statements about Stem Cells
In bodily tissues like bone marrow and muscle tissue, adult stem cells generate replacements for bone and muscle cells that are lost through injury, disease or normal wear and tear.
Adult stem cells usually develop in to the same type of cell as th... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
Human stem cells can also be used to test new drugs and in medical treatments that now require organ donors. Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
| d | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements about Stem Cells
In bodily tissues like bone marrow and muscle tissue, adult stem cells generate replacements for bone and muscle cells that are lost through injury, disease or normal wear and tear.
Adult stem cells usua... |
Consider the following statement regarding Sound
Sound Volume is measured in decibels, a dimensionless, logarithmic scale.
The loudest sound you can safely hear is 160 dB because above that there is a chance that eardrum will rupture.
The existence of ‘brown note’ that resonates to cause victims... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
All statements are correct.
| a | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statement regarding Sound
Sound Volume is measured in decibels, a dimensionless, logarithmic scale.
The loudest sound you can safely hear is 160 dB because above that there is a chance that eardrum will rupture.
The existence of... |
Consider the following statement regarding Human Genome
The genetic information of an individual is contained in 23 pairs of chromosomes. Every human cell contains the 23 pair of chromosomes.
One pair is called sex chromosomes Male: XY Female: XX, other 22 pairs of homologous chromosomes are called ... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
All statements are correct.
| a | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statement regarding Human Genome
The genetic information of an individual is contained in 23 pairs of chromosomes. Every human cell contains the 23 pair of chromosomes.
One pair is called sex chromosomes Male: XY Female: XX, other 2... |
Consider the following statement regarding Super Computer.
China’s defense scientists have built the World’s fastest supercomputer, the Tianhe-2, costing $100 Million.
According to TOP500, a project ranking the 500 most powerful computer systems in the world, Tianhe-2 or Milky Way-2, is the world’s ... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
All statements are correct
| c | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statement regarding Super Computer.
China’s defense scientists have built the World’s fastest supercomputer, the Tianhe-2, costing $100 Million.
According to TOP500, a project ranking the 500 most powerful computer systems in the wo... |
Consider the following statement regarding Cyber Law in India
The IT Act 2000 as amended by the IT(Amendment ) Act,2008 is the foundation of Cyber law in India.
It provide for civil remedies for cyber torts and penal liability for cyber crimes.
The act applies also to offences or contraventions... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
- Hacking is not defined in the amended IT Act. Hence statement 4 is incorrect.
| d | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statement regarding Cyber Law in India
The IT Act 2000 as amended by the IT(Amendment ) Act,2008 is the foundation of Cyber law in India.
It provide for civil remedies for cyber torts and penal liability for cyber crimes.
The a... |
Consider the following statement regarding Semiconductor Chip Design
India ranks 5 th in the world, after US, China, Japan and S. Korea, when it comes to the number of people working on chip design.
Transistors or MOSFETs (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor) are basic building blocks ... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
India ranks 3 rd in the world, after US and China, when it comes to the number of people working on chip design. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
| c | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statement regarding Semiconductor Chip Design
India ranks 5 th in the world, after US, China, Japan and S. Korea, when it comes to the number of people working on chip design.
Transistors or MOSFETs (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field ... |
Consider the following statement regarding Chemical Weapon Convention (CWC)
Chemical Weapon Convention (CWC) was adopted by Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.
CWC provide for elimination of entire category of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) under Universally applied Global Control
CWC envisa... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
- All statements are correct
| b | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statement regarding Chemical Weapon Convention (CWC)
Chemical Weapon Convention (CWC) was adopted by Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.
CWC provide for elimination of entire category of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) under Unive... |
Consider the following about UN conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD)
The UNCSD took place in Rio de Janeiro to define pathways to a safer, more equitable, cleaner, greener and more prosperous world for all.
The Conference was held 20 years after the UN Conference on Environment and Develop... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
All statements are correct
| c | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following about UN conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD)
The UNCSD took place in Rio de Janeiro to define pathways to a safer, more equitable, cleaner, greener and more prosperous world for all.
The Conference was held 20 years after... |
Consider the following statement regarding Animals in India
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI),Botanical Survey of India(BSI) with its headquarters in Kolkata are alone responsible for surveying the faunal resources of India.
The animal welfare Division is entrusted with the implementation of the... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), with its headquarters in Kolkata and 16 regional stations is responsible for surveying the faunal resources of India. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
| b | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statement regarding Animals in India
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI),Botanical Survey of India(BSI) with its headquarters in Kolkata are alone responsible for surveying the faunal resources of India.
The animal welfare Divisio... |
Consider the following Statement regarding Bio Diversity Pools in India
A Biodiversity hotspot is a bio geographic region with a rich pool of biodiversity that is threatened by humans.
To qualify as a biodiversity hotspot on Myers 2000 edition of the hotspot-map, a region must meet two strict criter... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
All statements are correct.
| a | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following Statement regarding Bio Diversity Pools in India
A Biodiversity hotspot is a bio geographic region with a rich pool of biodiversity that is threatened by humans.
To qualify as a biodiversity hotspot on Myers 2000 edition of the hots... |
Consider the following statement regarding Global Mercury Emission Control.
The Minamata Convention on Mercury, which is named after the city where over 3,000 people suffered deformities owing to mercury pollution in the mid 20 th century, commit countries to banning by 2020 the production, import and e... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
All statements are Correct
| b | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statement regarding Global Mercury Emission Control.
The Minamata Convention on Mercury, which is named after the city where over 3,000 people suffered deformities owing to mercury pollution in the mid 20 th century, commit countries to... |
Consider the following statement regarding Global Mercury Emission Control.
The Minamata Convention on Mercury, which is named after the city where over 3,000 people suffered deformities owing to mercury pollution in the mid 20 th century, commit countries to banning by 2020 the production, import and e... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
All statements are Correct
| b | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statement regarding Global Mercury Emission Control.
The Minamata Convention on Mercury, which is named after the city where over 3,000 people suffered deformities owing to mercury pollution in the mid 20 th century, commit countries to... |
Consider the following about the Telescope
The ALMA (Atacama large Millimeter/sub millimeter Array) is one of the most powerful telescope in existence, has been built on a high- altitude plateau in Chile
ALMA combines the dozens of individual radio telescope dishes into a single observing instrument.... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
Explanation -All statements are correct.
| a | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following about the Telescope
The ALMA (Atacama large Millimeter/sub millimeter Array) is one of the most powerful telescope in existence, has been built on a high- altitude plateau in Chile
ALMA combines the dozens of individual radio telesco... |
Consider the following statement about International Organization
African Union is the Union consisting of 54 African States consisted of all African nations.
The League of Arab States or Arab League, is a voluntary association of countries whose peoples are mainly Arabic speaking. Its member countr... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
Explanation The only all- African state not in the AU is Morocco. Hence statement 1 Is incorrect
| d | no_topic_assigned | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statement about International Organization
African Union is the Union consisting of 54 African States consisted of all African nations.
The League of Arab States or Arab League, is a voluntary association of countries whose peoples ... |
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