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Which among the following rights have been granted by the Consumer Protection Act, 1986? Right to choose Right to consumer education Right to seek redressal Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | The rights of consumers provided under the Act are: Right to Safety: It is the right to be protected against the marketing of goods and services which are hazardous to life and property. Right to Information: It is the right of consumers to be informed about the quality, quantity, potency, purity, standard and price of... | d | Transparency & Accountability | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following rights have been granted by the Consumer Protection Act, 1986? Right to choose Right to consumer education Right to seek redressal Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 on... |
With reference to the National Policy on Children, consider the following statements: It recognises every person below the age of eighteen years as a child . The policy provides for the constitution of a National Coordination and Action Group for Children. It directs the State to secure the right of the girl child to l... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Statement 1 is correct: The National Policy for Children (2013) reaffirms the government’s commitment to the realisation of the rights of all children in the country. It recognises every person below the age of eighteen years as a child and that childhood is an integral part of life with a value of its own, and a long ... | d | Public Policy : Making , Implementation , Evaluation and monitoring | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the National Policy on Children, consider the following statements: It recognises every person below the age of eighteen years as a child . The policy provides for the constitution of a National Coordination and Action Group for Children. It directs the Sta... |
With reference to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, consider the following statements: The definition of "workplace" in the act is confined only to the traditional office set-up where there is a clear employer-employee relationship. It mandates that workplace... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Statement 1 is not correct: While the “workplace” in the Vishaka guidelines is confined to the traditional office set-up where there is a clear employer-employee relationship, the Act goes much further to include organisations, departments, offices, branch units, etc., in the public and private sectors (organised and u... | b | Rights Issues etc | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, consider the following statements: The definition of "workplace" in the act is confined only to the traditional office set-up where there is a clear employer-empl... |
Pelargonic Acid Vanillyl Amide (PAVA), recently seen in news is: | a drug developed by DRDO to multi drug resistant tuberculosis. | a potential carcinogen being mixed with bread. | a chilli based non-lethal munition to replace pellet guns. | a drug developed by DRDO to multi drug resistant tuberculosis. | PAVA stands for Pelargonic Acid Vanillyl Amide. It is also called Nonivamide. It is an organic compound characteristically found in natural chilli pepper. On the Scoville scale (the degree to measure the power of chilli), PAVA is categorised as “above peak”. It has the ability temporarily but severely irritate and para... | c | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Pelargonic Acid Vanillyl Amide (PAVA), recently seen in news is:##Option_A: a drug developed by DRDO to multi drug resistant tuberculosis.###Option_B: a potential carcinogen being mixed with bread.##Option_C: a chilli based non-lethal munition to replace pellet guns.##Option... |
With reference to CERT-In, consider the following statements: It is the national nodal agency for responding to computer security incidents. It works under Ministry of Home Affairs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
Statement 1 is correct: CERT-In is the national nodal agency for responding to computer security incidents as and when they occur. In the recent Information Technology Amendment Act 2008,CERT-In has been designated to serve as the national agency to perform the following functions in the area of cyber security:
... | a | Good Governance , e-Governance | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to CERT-In, consider the following statements: It is the national nodal agency for responding to computer security incidents. It works under Ministry of Home Affairs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Opt... |
The recently constituted Tarun Ramadorai committee by RBI is mandated to: | study the various facets of household finance in India. | suggest monetary policy targets for inflation targeting. | suggest ways to address the issue of rising NPAs in public sector banks. | study the various facets of household finance in India. | The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set up Tarun Ramadorai committee to look at the various facets of household finance in India and to benchmark the country's position vis-à-vis both peer countries and advanced countries. The committee will benchmark the current depth of household financial markets in India vis-à-vis ... | a | committees and Commissions | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The recently constituted Tarun Ramadorai committee by RBI is mandated to:##Option_A: study the various facets of household finance in India.###Option_B: suggest monetary policy targets for inflation targeting.##Option_C: suggest ways to address the issue of rising NPAs in pu... |
Robo-advising, sometimes seen in the news, is: | an online wealth management service | an artificial intelligence software to help in disaster management | an online planner to suggest and keep track of daily human activities | an online wealth management service | A robo-advisor (robo-adviser) is an online wealth management service that provides automated, algorithm-based portfolio management advice without the use of human financial planners. Robo-advisors (or robo-advisers) use the same software as traditional advisors, but usually only offer portfolio management and do not ge... | a | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Robo-advising, sometimes seen in the news, is:##Option_A: an online wealth management service###Option_B: an artificial intelligence software to help in disaster management##Option_C: an online planner to suggest and keep track of daily human activities##Option_D: an online ... |
Sant Kabir Awards are presented to recognize the efforts of: | Weavers | Safai Karamcharis | Poets | Weavers | Sant Kabir Award is an Indian Government award conferred to outstanding weavers who have made valuable contribution in keeping alive the handloom heritage. It was established for dedication in building up linkages between the past, present and future through dissemination of knowledge on traditional skills and designs ... | a | GS_Social_issues_unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Sant Kabir Awards are presented to recognize the efforts of:##Option_A: Weavers###Option_B: Safai Karamcharis##Option_C: Poets##Option_D: Weavers##Answer:a##Explaination:Sant Kabir Award is an Indian Government award conferred to outstanding weavers who have made valuable co... |
Produnova, a term often seen in the context of sports is: | a gymnastic vault | a newly designed electric sports car | a high scoring technique in rifle shooting | a gymnastic vault | The Produnova is an artistic gymnastics vault consisting of a front handspring onto the vaulting horse and two front somersaults off. The vault currently has a 7.0 D-score, and is considered the hardest vault performed in women's artistic gymnastics. | a | Sports | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Produnova, a term often seen in the context of sports is:##Option_A: a gymnastic vault###Option_B: a newly designed electric sports car##Option_C: a high scoring technique in rifle shooting##Option_D: a gymnastic vault##Answer:a##Explaination:The Produnova is an artistic gym... |
With reference to Financial Action Task Force (FATF), consider the following statements: It is an inter-governmental policy making body. It aims to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. A Qualified Foreign Investor must be a resident of an FATF member nation. Which of the statements given above is/are correc... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an inter-governmental body established in 1989 by the Ministers of its Member jurisdictions. The objectives of the FATF are to set standards and promote effective implementation of legal, regulatory and operational measures for combating money laundering, terrorist financing an... | d | Also in News(Geo+Eco) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Financial Action Task Force (FATF), consider the following statements: It is an inter-governmental policy making body. It aims to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. A Qualified Foreign Investor must be a resident of an FATF member nation. Whic... |
Which of the following states has recently launched "Quit India Movement 2" against social evils? | Maharashtra | Bihar | West Bengal | Maharashtra | Commemorating the Platinum Jubilee anniversary of the Quit India Movement the Government of Maharashtra has launched the Quit India Movement 2 against various social ills. The launch took place at the historic August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai, from where Mahatma Gandhi had given the clarion call of Quid India in 1942. | a | Events.National | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following states has recently launched "Quit India Movement 2" against social evils?##Option_A: Maharashtra###Option_B: Bihar##Option_C: West Bengal##Option_D: Maharashtra##Answer:a##Explaination:Commemorating the Platinum Jubilee anniversary of the Quit India M... |
Arrange the following weather events in their order of occurrence: 1. Tropical Storm 2. Tropical Depression 3. Tropical Cyclone Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1-2-3 | 2-1-3 | 1-3-2 | 1-2-3 | Tropical Cyclones have a life cycle they go through. The first stage is referred to as a wave when the satellite imagery picks up on an area of thunderstorm developing in the ocean in the tropical region. If the thunderstorms hold together and get better organized it will then get upgraded to a tropical depression. Du... | b | Air Masses, Cyclones and anti-cyclones | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Arrange the following weather events in their order of occurrence: 1. Tropical Storm 2. Tropical Depression 3. Tropical Cyclone Select the correct answer using the code given below. ##Option_A: 1-2-3 ###Option_B: 2-1-3 ##Option_C: 1-3-2 ##Option_D: 1-2-3 ##Answer:b##Expl... |
With reference to Wildlife Crime Control Bureau consider the following statements: It is mandated to assist State Governments in prosecutions related to wildlife crime. It was established under the Environment Protection Act. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory multi-disciplinary body established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, to combat organized wildlife crime in the country. The Bureau has its headquarter in New Delhi. Under Section 38 (Z) of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, it is m... | a | India Year Book | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Wildlife Crime Control Bureau consider the following statements: It is mandated to assist State Governments in prosecutions related to wildlife crime. It was established under the Environment Protection Act. Which of the statements given above is/are correc... |
With reference to the newly constituted National Council of Senior Citizens, consider the following statements: It aims to advise Central and State Governments on matters related to welfare of senior citizens. It is chaired by the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | The Government has constituted the "National Council of Senior Citizens (NCSrC)" by renaming of the "National Council for Older Persons(NCOP)". The mandate of the National Council of Senior Citizens is to advise the Central and State Governments on the entire gamut of issues related to the welfare of senior citizens an... | a | committees and Commissions | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the newly constituted National Council of Senior Citizens, consider the following statements: It aims to advise Central and State Governments on matters related to welfare of senior citizens. It is chaired by the Prime Minister. Which of the statements give... |
The National Security Counil is headed by:
| Prime Minister
| National Security Adviser
| President
| Prime Minister
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The National Security Council is the apex body, headed by the Prime Minister, with the National Security Adviser as its Secretary. It is a part of the three-tier structure consisting of a National Security Council, a Strategic Policy Group and a National Security Advisory Board.
The Strategic Policy Group is chai... | a | committees and Commissions | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
The National Security Counil is headed by:
##Option_A: Prime Minister
###Option_B: National Security Adviser
##Option_C: President
##Option_D: Prime Minister
##Answer:a##Explaination:
The National Security Council is the apex body, headed by the Prime Minister, w... |
With reference to India Insurance Nuclear Pool which of the following statements are correct? It provides for insurance coverage to citizens against any nuclear damages. It has been created under the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage (CLND) Act 2010 It is launched by the General Insurance Corporation of India. Select ... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | M/s General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC-Re), along with several other Indian Insurance Companies, have launched the India Nuclear Insurance Pool (INIP) with a capacity of Rs. 1500 crore on 12th June, 2015, to provide insurance to cover the liability as prescribed under Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage (CLND) ... | b | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to India Insurance Nuclear Pool which of the following statements are correct? It provides for insurance coverage to citizens against any nuclear damages. It has been created under the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage (CLND) Act 2010 It is launched by the Ge... |
Recently 1st National Conference of Investigating Agencies was organized. Which of the following agencies are involved in investigative work?
1. Enforcement Directorate
2. Financial Intelligence Unit
3. Wildlife Crime Control Bureau
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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| 2 only
| 1 and 2 only
| 1 only
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Enforcement Directorate: The Directorate of Enforcement was established in the year 1956 with its Headquarters at New Delhi. It is responsible for enforcement of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) and certain provisions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. It investigates suspected violations... | d | India Year Book | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Recently 1st National Conference of Investigating Agencies was organized. Which of the following agencies are involved in investigative work?
1. Enforcement Directorate
2. Financial Intelligence Unit
3. Wildlife Crime Control Bureau
Select the correct answe... |
In which of the following states has Hindustan Copper Limited launched India"s first facility to produce nickel from primary sources? | Bihar | Jharkhand | Chhattisgarh | Bihar | Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) has inaugurated the country's first facility to produce nickel, a metal for which the country is completely dependent on imports. The new facility- Nickel, Copper and Acid Recovery Plant is located at the company's Indian Copper Complex (ICC) at Ghatshila in Jharkhand. It is poised to be ... | b | Places(National) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In which of the following states has Hindustan Copper Limited launched India"s first facility to produce nickel from primary sources?##Option_A: Bihar###Option_B: Jharkhand##Option_C: Chhattisgarh##Option_D: Bihar##Answer:b##Explaination:Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) has in... |
Consider the following statements regarding Lightening:
1. It is a giant spark of electricity
2. Thunder is caused due to heating of air by lightning
3. It can be seen in volcanic eruptions
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
| 1 only
| 1 and 2 only
| 2 only
| 1 only
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Explanation Statement 1 correct - Lightning is a giant spark of electricity in the atmosphere between clouds, the air, or the ground. Statement 2 correct - Lightning causes thunder! Energy from a lightning channel heats the air to around 18,000 degrees Fahrenheit. This causes the air to rapidly expand, creating a sou... | d | Others | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding Lightening:
1. It is a giant spark of electricity
2. Thunder is caused due to heating of air by lightning
3. It can be seen in volcanic eruptions
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A... |
With reference to the recently launched world"s first quantum satellite, Micius, consider the following statements: It will help establish hack-proof communication systems. It has been developed by NASA in association with European Space Agency. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | China has launched a quantum satellite into space that could be the future of wireless communication and set new standards in Internet security. It has successfully launched the world’s first quantum satellite dubbed as Quantum. Experiments at Space Scaler (QUESS) satellite. Nicknamed Micius, after the ancient Chinese ... | a | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the recently launched world"s first quantum satellite, Micius, consider the following statements: It will help establish hack-proof communication systems. It has been developed by NASA in association with European Space Agency. Which of the statements given... |
With reference to the recently launched world's first quantum satellite, Micius, consider the following statements:
1. It will help establish hack-proof communication systems.
2. It has been developed by NASA in association with European Space Agency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
| 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
| 1 only
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China has launched a quantum satellite into space that could be the future of wireless communication and set new standards in Internet security. It has successfully launched the world’s first quantum satellite dubbed as Quantum
Experiments at Space Scaler (QUESS) satellite. Nicknamed Micius, after the ancient Chi... | a | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to the recently launched world's first quantum satellite, Micius, consider the following statements:
1. It will help establish hack-proof communication systems.
2. It has been developed by NASA in association with European Space Agency.
Which of ... |
With reference to Indian Council of Historical Research consider the following statements: It provides financial assistance to Indian and foreign researchers for historical research. It is an autonomous body under the Union Ministry of Culture. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | The Indian Council for Historical Research (ICHR) is an autonomous body of the Ministry of Human Resource Development.The body provides financial assistance to the Indian and foreign historians and research scholars in their multifarious topics of historical research. Recently, the Indian Council of Historical Research... | a | committees and Commissions | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Indian Council of Historical Research consider the following statements: It provides financial assistance to Indian and foreign researchers for historical research. It is an autonomous body under the Union Ministry of Culture. Which of the statements given ... |
A Framework for a code of conduct relating to South China Sea is being created: | to ease tension in the disputed South China Sea region. | to facilitate effective cooperation in disaster management. | as a new protocol for combating piracy in the region. | to ease tension in the disputed South China Sea region. | China and a grouping of Southeast Asian nations aim to finish by the middle of next year a framework for a code of conduct to ease tension in the disputed South China Sea. Since 2010, China and the ten members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have been discussing a set of rules aimed at avoiding co... | a | Summits.International | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:A Framework for a code of conduct relating to South China Sea is being created:##Option_A: to ease tension in the disputed South China Sea region.###Option_B: to facilitate effective cooperation in disaster management.##Option_C: as a new protocol for combating piracy in the... |
Which of the following are priority areas of National Youth policy, 2014? Participation in politics and governance. Promotion of social values Health and healthy lifestyle Employment & Skill Development Social Justice Which of the above statements is/are correct? | 1, 2 and 5 only
| 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
| 3, 4 and 5 only | 1, 2 and 5 only
| National Youth Policy, 2014 - It will cover the entire country catering the needs of all youth in the age-group of 15-29 years, which constitutes 27.5 per cent of the population according to Census-2011, that is about 33 crore persons.It will replace NYP-2003, to take care of developments since 2003 and future policy i... | d | Others | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are priority areas of National Youth policy, 2014? Participation in politics and governance. Promotion of social values Health and healthy lifestyle Employment & Skill Development Social Justice Which of the above statements is/are correct?##Option_A:... |
Airlander 10, world's largest hybrid aircraft, has been recently developed by which of the followng countries? | China | USA | United Kingdom | China | Airlander 10 is a blimp-shaped, helium-filled airship which is considered as the world’s largest aircraft. It is a hybrid of blimp, helicopter and airplane, and it can stay aloft for days at a time. It has been nicknamed the “flying bum” because of its bulbous front end. The aircraft was initially developed for the U.S... | c | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Airlander 10, world's largest hybrid aircraft, has been recently developed by which of the followng countries?##Option_A: China###Option_B: USA##Option_C: United Kingdom##Option_D: China##Answer:c##Explaination:Airlander 10 is a blimp-shaped, helium-filled airship which is c... |
To obtain the full benefits of demographic dividend, what should India do? | Promoting skill development | Introducing more social security schemes | Reducing infant mortality rate | Promoting skill development | . | a | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:To obtain the full benefits of demographic dividend, what should India do?##Option_A:Promoting skill development###Option_B:Introducing more social security schemes##Option_C:Reducing infant mortality rate##Option_D:Promoting skill development##Answer:a##Explaination:.##Topi... |
A first-of-its-kind vaccine, Mycobacterium Indicus Pranii(MIP), developed in India is associated with of the following? | Zika | TB | Dengue | Zika | A first-of-its-kind leprosy vaccine developed in India is to be launched on a pilot basis in Bihar and Gujarat. It is developed by National Institute of Immunology (NII). It is developed by National Institute of Immunology (NII). Important facts about leprosy Leprosy, caused by Mycobacterium leprae, affects around 127,... | d | Also in News(Economy) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:A first-of-its-kind vaccine, Mycobacterium Indicus Pranii(MIP), developed in India is associated with of the following?##Option_A: Zika###Option_B: TB##Option_C: Dengue##Option_D: Zika##Answer:d##Explaination:A first-of-its-kind leprosy vaccine developed in India is to be la... |
Which of the following banks has been merged recently with the State Bank of India? | Bhartiya Mahila Bank | Syndicate Bank | Vijaya Bank | Bhartiya Mahila Bank | The State Bank of India's (SBI's) board of directors has approved merger of its five associate banks and Bharatiya Mahila Bank (BMB) with itself. These five subsidiaries are State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur, State Bank of Hyderabad, State Bank of Mysore, State Bank of Travancore and Bharatiya Mahila Bank. | a | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following banks has been merged recently with the State Bank of India?##Option_A: Bhartiya Mahila Bank###Option_B: Syndicate Bank##Option_C: Vijaya Bank##Option_D: Bhartiya Mahila Bank##Answer:a##Explaination:The State Bank of India's (SBI's) board of directors ... |
With reference to Court of Arbitration for Sport, consider the following statements:
1. It is an international quasi-judicial body established to settle disputes related to sport
through arbitration.
2. Its Headquarter is located in Lausanne (Switzerland).
Which of the statements given above is/are corr... | 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
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The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS; French: Tribunal arbitral du sport, TAS) is an international quasi-judicial body established to settle disputes related to sport through arbitration. Its headquarters are in Lausanne (Switzerland) and its courts are located in New York City, Sydney and Lausanne. Recently CAS... | c | Sports | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to Court of Arbitration for Sport, consider the following statements:
1. It is an international quasi-judicial body established to settle disputes related to sport
through arbitration.
2. Its Headquarter is located in Lausanne (Switzerland).
Wh... |
Which of the following agencies releases the Global Innovation Index? | World Economic Forum | International Monetary Fund | World Intellectual Property Organization | World Economic Forum | The Global Innovation Index 2016 (GII), is co-published by Cornell University, INSEAD, and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO, a specialized agency of the United Nations). The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is one of the 17 specialized agencies of the United Nations which was created in... | c | Reports(International) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following agencies releases the Global Innovation Index?##Option_A: World Economic Forum###Option_B: International Monetary Fund##Option_C: World Intellectual Property Organization##Option_D: World Economic Forum##Answer:c##Explaination:The Global Innovation Ind... |
The Udaipur Declaration on Disaster Management, recently in the news, is related to the affairs of: | BRICS | India Africa Forum | FIPIC | BRICS | In August 2016, a two-day meeting of BRICS Ministers on Disaster Management successfully adopted the Udaipur Declaration whereby it was resolved to set up a dedicated Joint Task Force for Disaster Risk Management for regular dialogue, exchange, mutual support and collaboration among BRICS Countries. The roadmap for imp... | a | Summits.International | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Udaipur Declaration on Disaster Management, recently in the news, is related to the affairs of:##Option_A: BRICS###Option_B: India Africa Forum##Option_C: FIPIC##Option_D: BRICS##Answer:a##Explaination:In August 2016, a two-day meeting of BRICS Ministers on Disaster Mana... |
With reference to Smart Ganga City Programme, consider the following statements: It aims to build infrastructure for sewage treatment. It will work on hybrid annuity model. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Smart Ganga City Scheme has been launched in ten important cities. These cities are: Haridwar, Rishikesh, Mathura-Vrindavan, Varanasi, Kanpur, Allahabad, Lucknow, Patna, Sahibgunj and Barrackpore. National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has chosen these cities in the first phase for infrastructure development for sewag... | c | Also in News(Geo+Eco) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Smart Ganga City Programme, consider the following statements: It aims to build infrastructure for sewage treatment. It will work on hybrid annuity model. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: B... |
Project Alloy, by Intel, is a device to create :
| Rare element alloys
| Merged Reality
| 3D Imaging
| Rare element alloys
|
Tech giant Intel has unveiled Project Alloy, a device that creates merged reality.Project Alloy is a headset that uses the RealSense technology to enable people to use their hands to interact with elements of the virtual world without using cables to connect computer.
| b | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Project Alloy, by Intel, is a device to create :
##Option_A: Rare element alloys
###Option_B: Merged Reality
##Option_C: 3D Imaging
##Option_D: Rare element alloys
##Answer:b##Explaination:
Tech giant Intel has unveiled Project Alloy, a device that creates merg... |
With reference to Endosulphan, a pollutant often seen in news, consider the following statements: It is a pesticide which accumulates in the human body. It disrupts the biodiversity of the affected environment. Its use has been banned by Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants. Which of the statements giv... | 1 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | Endosulphan is a pesticide which accumulates in the human body. It is sprayed on crops like cotton, cashew, fruits, tea, paddy, tobacco etc. for control of pests in agriculture such as whiteflies, aphids, beetles, worms etc Many parts of the world have fallen prey to this pesticide, that has affected a lot of humans, a... | d | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Endosulphan, a pollutant often seen in news, consider the following statements: It is a pesticide which accumulates in the human body. It disrupts the biodiversity of the affected environment. Its use has been banned by Stockholm Convention on Persistent Or... |
Recently India has launched a radio channel 'Akashvani Maitree' for the listeners of which of the following neighbouring countries?
| Pakistan
| Bhutan
| Bangladesh
| Pakistan
| President Pranab Mukherjee has recently launched Akashvani Maitree channel to strengthen cultural, economic, political & emotional bonding ties between India and Bangladesh. It will be a common platform for content both from India and Bangladesh and for preserving Bengali culture. | c | Events.International | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Recently India has launched a radio channel 'Akashvani Maitree' for the listeners of which of the following neighbouring countries?
##Option_A: Pakistan
###Option_B: Bhutan
##Option_C: Bangladesh
##Option_D: Pakistan
##Answer:c##Explaination:President Pranab... |
Which of the following states has recently launched India's first Bio-CNG plant?
| Gujarat
| Maharashtra
| Andhra Pradesh
| Gujarat
| India’s first bio-CNG plant has been inaugurated in Pune. Commissioned by city-based Primove Engineering Private Limited, this plant will use agricultural residue to generate CNG which can be used in automobiles as fuel. The process of generation of CNG from agricultural waste involves treating the waste with a specia... | b | Places(National) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following states has recently launched India's first Bio-CNG plant?
##Option_A: Gujarat
###Option_B: Maharashtra
##Option_C: Andhra Pradesh
##Option_D: Gujarat
##Answer:b##Explaination:India’s first bio-CNG plant has been inaugurated in Pune. Co... |
Which of the following states has set up India's first touch-and-feel garden for the visually impaired?
| Meghalaya | Kerala | Maharashtra | Meghalaya |
The country’s first touch-and-feel garden for the visually impaired has been set up on the Calicut University campus, Kerala. The garden with nearly six dozen aromatic plants will provide the visually impaired a unique opportunity of learning. They can study the plants not only by touching, feeling, smelling and ta... | b | Places(National) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following states has set up India's first touch-and-feel garden for the visually impaired?
##Option_A:Meghalaya###Option_B:Kerala##Option_C:Maharashtra##Option_D:Meghalaya##Answer:b##Explaination:
The country’s first touch-and-feel garden for the visuall... |
With reference to Mother"s Absolute Affection programme, consider the following statements: It is an awareness programme to curb destitution of children. It has been launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | The Ministry of Health has launched National Breastfeeding Promotion Programme- MAA (mothers' absolute affection) to ensure adequate awareness is generated among masses, especially mothers, on the benefits of breastfeeding. Despite breastfeeding being one of the most important interventions for child survival, a dismal... | d | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Mother"s Absolute Affection programme, consider the following statements: It is an awareness programme to curb destitution of children. It has been launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?#... |
With reference to Supersonic Combusting ramjet or Scramjet engine, consider the following statements: It uses natural oxygen present in atmosphere to burn the fuel stored in the rocket. In India, it has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization Which of the statements given above is/are corre... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | The Advanced Technology Vehicle (ATV), a sounding rocket (research rocket) with a solid booster carrying advanced scramjet engines has been successfully tested by ISRO. This first experimental mission of Indian Space Research Organisation is aimed at the realisation of an Air Breathing Propulsion System which uses hydr... | a | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Supersonic Combusting ramjet or Scramjet engine, consider the following statements: It uses natural oxygen present in atmosphere to burn the fuel stored in the rocket. In India, it has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization Whi... |
With reference to Saurashtra Narmada Avtaran Irrigation (SAUNI) project, consider the following statements: It is a canal linking project which aims to divert floodwaters overflowing from the Sardar Sarovar Dam. It will be used for irrigation, drinking water and hydro power generation purposes. Which of the statements... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | SAUNI or Saurashtra Narmada Avtaran Irrigation envisages filling 115 major dams of the arid Saurashtra region by diverting floodwaters overflowing from the Sardar Sarovar Dam across the Narmada in south Gujarat. It involves laying a 1,125-km network of pipelines at a cost of Rs 12,166 crore to carry Narmada water to th... | a | Places(National) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Saurashtra Narmada Avtaran Irrigation (SAUNI) project, consider the following statements: It is a canal linking project which aims to divert floodwaters overflowing from the Sardar Sarovar Dam. It will be used for irrigation, drinking water and hydro power ... |
Which of the following states is the first to approve a sewage and waste water policy? | Maharashtra | Tamil Nadu | Rajasthan | Maharashtra | Rajasthan has become the first state to give go-ahead to the sewage and waste water policy, in the country. Under this policy all district headquarters, heritage cities and cities in the state which have more than one lakh population will be included. | c | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Which of the following states is the first to approve a sewage and waste water policy?##Option_A:Maharashtra###Option_B:Tamil Nadu##Option_C:Rajasthan##Option_D:Maharashtra##Answer:c##Explaination:Rajasthan has become the first state to give go-ahead to the sewage and waste... |
Consider the following pairs: Purpose Schedule Amended 1. Land Boundary Agreement between India and Bangladesh : First schedule 2. Goods and Services Tax Bill : Seventh schedule 3. Addition of Maithali as official language : Eighth schedule Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? | 1 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | All the pairs are correctly matched. Amendment of Article/Schedule objective Articles 248, 249, 250, 268, 269, 270, 271, 286,366, 368, Schedule 6 and 7 Deletion of Article 268A Goods and Services Tax Bill, 2016 Schedule 1 Exchange of certain enclave territories with Bangladesh and conferment of citizenship rights... | d | Features and Significant Provisions | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs: Purpose Schedule Amended 1. Land Boundary Agreement between India and Bangladesh : First schedule 2. Goods and Services Tax Bill : Seventh schedule 3. Addition of Maithali as official language : Eighth schedule Which of the pairs given above i... |
The Multi-sectoral Development Programme (MsDP) was conceived as a special initiative to follow up the Sachar Committee recommendations. Consider the following statements about MsDP: The programme aims at improving the socio-economic conditions of tribals. The unit of planning for implementation of MsDP is Block inste... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | MsDP is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) approved by the Government in the beginning of the 11th five Year Plan and launched in the year 2008 -09. 90 Minority Concentrations Districts (MCDs). It is an area development initiative to address the development deficits of minority concentration areas by creating socio-eco... | b | Others | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Multi-sectoral Development Programme (MsDP) was conceived as a special initiative to follow up the Sachar Committee recommendations. Consider the following statements about MsDP: The programme aims at improving the socio-economic conditions of tribals. The unit of plann... |
Sevottam Model is related to | Community based welfare approach for senior citizens. | Promotion of citizen-centric governance. | Conservation of rivers. | Community based welfare approach for senior citizens. | Sevottam Model has been developed by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances to promote citizen-centric governance. Sevottam means excellence in service delivery. It is a citizen- centric administrative measure to improve the quality of public services India and includes the following three main ... | b | Good Governance | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Sevottam Model is related to##Option_A: Community based welfare approach for senior citizens.###Option_B: Promotion of citizen-centric governance.##Option_C: Conservation of rivers.##Option_D: Community based welfare approach for senior citizens.##Answer:b##Explaination:Sev... |
Which among the following initiatives ensures good governance? 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments Central Vigilance Commission Right to Information Act Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The following initiatives were taken in India to promote/ensure good governance in the country: The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments (1992) provided for the participation of people in the governance process. Rights-related statutory bodies such as the National Commission for Women (1992), the National Commissi... | d | Good Governance | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following initiatives ensures good governance? 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments Central Vigilance Commission Right to Information Act Select the correct answer using the code given below. ##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only ##Option_C: 3... |
Which of the following is/are the functions of National Commission for SCs? To advise on the planning process of socio-economic development of the SCs. To investigate and monitor matters relating to the constitutional and other legal safeguards for the OBCs. To inquire into specific complaints with respect to the depri... | 1 and 2 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 3 only | 1 and 2 only
| Functions of the Commission: It investigates and monitors all matters relating to the constitutional and other legal safeguards for the SCs and evaluates their working; it inquire into specific complaints with respect to the deprivation of rights and safeguards of the SCs; To participate and advise on the planning pro... | d | National Commission for Scheduled Castes/National Commission for Scheduled Tribes | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are the functions of National Commission for SCs? To advise on the planning process of socio-economic development of the SCs. To investigate and monitor matters relating to the constitutional and other legal safeguards for the OBCs. To inquire into ... |
SATYAM refers to: | Initiative to promote research in yoga and meditation. | Initiative to widen the base of innovation pyramid by cultural intervention. | Initiative to promote swachhta mission in the towns located on river banks. | Initiative to promote research in yoga and meditation. | Department of Science and Technology has launched a new programme viz. Science and Technology of Yoga and Meditation (SATYAM) in 2015-2016 to rejuvenate research in yoga and meditation. 15 R&D projects worth 6 crores have already been supported. | a | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:SATYAM refers to:##Option_A:Initiative to promote research in yoga and meditation.###Option_B:Initiative to widen the base of innovation pyramid by cultural intervention.##Option_C:Initiative to promote swachhta mission in the towns located on river banks.##Option_D:Initiati... |
With respect to the official use of language in India, consider the following statements: Every bill introduced in the Parliament is to be accompanied by a Hindi translation. No language other than Hindi or English can be used for orders passed by the high court of the state. The Governor can prescribe use of any langu... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | The Official Language Act of 1963 lays down - Hindi translation of acts, ordinances, orders, regulations and bye-laws published under the authority of the President are deemed to be authoritative texts. Further, every bill introduced in the Parliament is to be accompanied by a Hindi translation. Similarly, there is ... | a | Provisions related to Language | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With respect to the official use of language in India, consider the following statements: Every bill introduced in the Parliament is to be accompanied by a Hindi translation. No language other than Hindi or English can be used for orders passed by the high court of the state... |
With reference to the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), consider the following statements: It exercises original jurisdiction in relation to recruitment of public servants. The members of CAT are appointed by the president. It is not bound by the procedure laid down in the Civil Procedure Code and is guided by the... | 1 and 2 only | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Statement 1 is correct : The CAT exercises original jurisdiction in relation to recruitment and all service matters of public servants covered by it. Its jurisdiction extends to the all-India services, the Central civil services, Civil posts under the Centre and civilian employees of defence services. However, the memb... | d | no_topic_assigned | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), consider the following statements: It exercises original jurisdiction in relation to recruitment of public servants. The members of CAT are appointed by the president. It is not bound by the procedure laid down in ... |
With reference to the National commission for backward classes,consider the following statements: It is a non-constitutional body. It is a non- statutory body under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. It was established as a result of a Supreme Court judgement. Which of the above statements is/are correct ? | 1 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 3 only | 1 only
| The Supreme Court of India in Indira Sawhney & Ors. Vs. Union of India and Ors., reported in (1992) directed the Govt. of India, State Governments and Union Territory Administrations to constitute a permanent body in the nature of a Commission or Tribunal for entertaining, examining and recommending upon requests for i... | c | National Commission for Scheduled Castes/National Commission for Scheduled Tribes | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the National commission for backward classes,consider the following statements: It is a non-constitutional body. It is a non- statutory body under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. It was established as a result of a Supreme Court judgement. Whi... |
The National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) envisaged in the Disaster Management Act, 2005 is financed by which of the following? | Wholly through levy of cess on select items by the Centre. | Through collective contributions from the Centre (NDRF) and State Governments (SDRF).
| Through Prime Minister's Relief Fund. | Wholly through levy of cess on select items by the Centre. | Statement (a) is correct: Like its predecessor, National Calamity Contingency Fund (NCCF), the NDRF is financed through the levy of a cess on certain items, chargeable to excise and customs duty, and approved annually through the Finance Bill. Statement (b) is not correct : NDRF is constituted to supplement the funds ... | a | Others | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) envisaged in the Disaster Management Act, 2005 is financed by which of the following?##Option_A:Wholly through levy of cess on select items by the Centre.###Option_B: Through collective contributions from the Centre (NDRF) and State... |
The norms for corporate governance are prescribed by which of the following? The Companies Act, 2013 The Securities and Exchange Board of India. Goods and Services Tax Act, 2016. Insurance Regulatory Development Authority Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1, 2 and 4 only | 1 only
| Corporate governance broadly refers to the mechanisms, processes and relations by which corporations are controlled and directed. The Companies Act 2013 and Rules made there under contain essential features of corporate governance which are to be compulsorily adopted by companies/specified classes of companies. Besides... | c | no_topic_assigned | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The norms for corporate governance are prescribed by which of the following? The Companies Act, 2013 The Securities and Exchange Board of India. Goods and Services Tax Act, 2016. Insurance Regulatory Development Authority Select the correct answer using the code given below.... |
With reference to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), consider the following statements : It was set up under Juvenile Justice Act, 2000. Its ensures that all laws and policies are in consonance with the Child Rights. It can take up cases on violation of child rights suo moto. Which of the s... | 1 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 2 only | 1 only
| Statement 1 is incorrect : The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) was set up in March 2007 under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005. Statement 2 is correct : The Commission's Mandate is to ensure that all Laws, Policies, Programmes, and Administrative Mechanisms are in cons... | b | Others | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), consider the following statements : It was set up under Juvenile Justice Act, 2000. Its ensures that all laws and policies are in consonance with the Child Rights. It can take up cases on viola... |
With reference to land revenue policies, Khurki system refers to: | the system where a part of cultivable land was reserved for tea plantation. | the system of British planters paying money to farmers by mortgaging their lands and compelling them to sow indigo. | the system under which revenue must be deposited in the government treasury before sunset of the last date of the month. | the system where a part of cultivable land was reserved for tea plantation. | Britishers had confiscated more than one lakh crore fertile lands and set up their kothis in Champaran region. Farmers were being exploited and oppressed in different ways by Britishers under Khurki and Teenkathiya systems. Under Khurki system, the British planters used to pay some money to the farmers (Raiyyat) by mor... | b | The British Administrative Structure, Reform , Impact and Organization of Government of India | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to land revenue policies, Khurki system refers to:##Option_A:the system where a part of cultivable land was reserved for tea plantation.###Option_B:the system of British planters paying money to farmers by mortgaging their lands and compelling them to sow in... |
Consider the following statements: Postal Ballot facility is provided exclusively to the voters belonging to the Armed Forces. Proxy voting facility is available only to persons employed under Government of India on post outside India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? | 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2 | 1 only
| Statement 1 is not correct : In 1999 A provision was made for certain class of voters , any class of persons can be notified by Election commission of India in consultation with the government, and persons belonging to such notified class can give their votes by postal ballot, and not in any other manner. Statement 2 i... | d | Others | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Postal Ballot facility is provided exclusively to the voters belonging to the Armed Forces. Proxy voting facility is available only to persons employed under Government of India on post outside India. Which of the statements given above is/... |
'To safeguard public property and to abjure violence' is a provision made in the: | Fundamental Rights | Fundamental Duties | Directive Principle of State Policy | Fundamental Rights | Fundamental Duties - It shall be the duty of every citizen of India — To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem; To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom; To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and... | b | Fundamental Duties | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:'To safeguard public property and to abjure violence' is a provision made in the:##Option_A:Fundamental Rights###Option_B:Fundamental Duties##Option_C:Directive Principle of State Policy##Option_D:Fundamental Rights##Answer:b##Explaination:Fundamental Duties - It shall be th... |
Which of the following statements about Totaliser machines is/are correct? It mixes votes from various booths for counting. It prevents disclosure of voting patterns across polling stations during the counting. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Statement 1 is correct : In the pre- electronic voting machine era, counting of votes was done by mixing of ballot papers. According to the new initiative, a cluster of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will be connected to the totaliser machine to count the votes from various booths. The government has decided to disc... | c | Others | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements about Totaliser machines is/are correct? It mixes votes from various booths for counting. It prevents disclosure of voting patterns across polling stations during the counting. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:... |
Which of the following can be the benefits of forest fires? 1. Enables a new generation of seedlings to grow 2. Creates a more fertile growing area for new species 3. Promotes biological diversity Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | 1 only | Statement 1 correct - wildfires work to eliminate dense foliage and thin out the forest allowing plants closer to the forest floor to come in more contact with sunlight and rain, “enabling a new generation of seedlings to grow”. Statement 2 correct - The intense heat of these fires strip the nutrients and minerals out... | d | GS_Geography_unclassified | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following can be the benefits of forest fires? 1. Enables a new generation of seedlings to grow 2. Creates a more fertile growing area for new species 3. Promotes biological diversity Select the correct answer using the code given below. ##Option_A: 1 only ##... |
Which of the following is/are among those Eight Core Industries in India?
1. Cement
2. Fertilizers
3. Natural gas
4. Refinery products
5. Textiles
Select the correct answer using the codes given below : | 1 and 5 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2, 3 and 4 only | 1 and 5 only | . | c | Energy , Infrastructure and Communication | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are among those Eight Core Industries in India?
1. Cement
2. Fertilizers
3. Natural gas
4. Refinery products
5. Textiles
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :##Option_A:1 and 5 only###Option_B:2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C:... |
Consider the following statements below with reference to shell companies
1. The shell companies are defined under section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013.
2. These companies are having assets in terms of mainly cash and cash equivalent.
3. There is no specific law to deal with shell companies in India.
Choose t... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | nan | b | Fiscal Development & Public Finance, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements below with reference to shell companies
1. The shell companies are defined under section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013.
2. These companies are having assets in terms of mainly cash and cash equivalent.
3. There is no specific law to d... |
पुनर्प्रयोग प्रक्षेपण यान (RLV) के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनो में से सत्य कथनों का चुनाव कीजिये -
यह लॉन्च वाहन को एक से अधिक बार अंतरिक्ष में लॉन्च करने में सक्षम होता है।
RLV में उपयोग किए जाने वाले प्रोपेलर को तदनुसार अनुकूलित किया जा सकता है।
आरएलवी-टीडी ने 23 मई 2016 को सफलतापूर्वक अपनी पहली परीक्षण उड़... | केवल 2 और 3 | केवल 1 और 2 | केवल 1 और 3 | केवल 2 और 3 | nan | d | India's Space Programme | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:पुनर्प्रयोग प्रक्षेपण यान (RLV) के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनो में से सत्य कथनों का चुनाव कीजिये -
यह लॉन्च वाहन को एक से अधिक बार अंतरिक्ष में लॉन्च करने में सक्षम होता है।
RLV में उपयोग किए जाने वाले प्रोपेलर को तदनुसार अनुकूलित किया जा सकता है।
आरएलवी-टीडी ने 2... |
Both Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) are related to investment in a country. Which one of the following statements best represents an important difference between the two? | FII helps bring better management skills and technology, while FDI only brings in capital | FII helps in increasing capital availability in general, while FDI only targets specific sectors | FDI flows only into the secondary market, while FII targets primary market | FII helps bring better management skills and technology, while FDI only brings in capital | . | b | FDI/FII etc | Commerce & Accountancy | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Both Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) are related to investment in a country. Which one of the following statements best represents an important difference between the two?##Option_A:FII helps bring better management skills and technol... |
Consider the following statements with respect to the group of monuments at Mahabalipuram: The temples in the region are recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site. The region highlights the peak of nagara style temple architecture. Pandava Rathas is a famous monolithic structure in the region. Which of the statements ... | 1, 2 and 3 | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 | Mahabalipuram group of Monuments, founded by the Pallava kings, was carved out of rock along the Coromandel coast in the 7th and 8th centuries. Statement 1 is correct: After Indian independence, the Tamil Nadu government developed the Mamallapuram monuments and coastal region as an archaeological, tourism and pilgrim... | d | Architecture | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to the group of monuments at Mahabalipuram: The temples in the region are recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site. The region highlights the peak of nagara style temple architecture. Pandava Rathas is a famous monolithic stru... |
Advanced Ultra Super Critical Technology is associated with which of the following? | Hydroelectric power plants | Thermal Power plants | Concentrated solar power systems | Hydroelectric power plants | Governmet recently approved Rs 1,554 crore to develop advanced ultra-super critical (AUSC) technology for power plants. It will be used for thermal power plants of future, envisaging reduced coal consumption and CO2 emission. This will be the first time large power plant equipment will be manufactured with advanced tec... | b | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Advanced Ultra Super Critical Technology is associated with which of the following?##Option_A: Hydroelectric power plants###Option_B: Thermal Power plants##Option_C: Concentrated solar power systems##Option_D: Hydroelectric power plants##Answer:b##Explaination:Governmet rece... |
Recently launched Tarang Mobile App, "E-Trans" and DEEP e-bidding portals are associated with which of the following sectors? | Highways | Railways | Power | Highways | Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines, Piyush Goyal launched TARANG mobile app, e-trans and DEEP e-bidding portals . The portals have been launched with the objective to bring transparency in the power transmission sector of the country. TARANG mobile app - It stands for Tr... | c | Also in News(Economy) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Recently launched Tarang Mobile App, "E-Trans" and DEEP e-bidding portals are associated with which of the following sectors?##Option_A: Highways###Option_B: Railways##Option_C: Power##Option_D: Highways##Answer:c##Explaination:Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, N... |
Recently the government has launched Sugamya Pustakalaya for whch of the following beneficiaries?
| Poor women
| Underprivileged children
| Disabled
| Poor women
|
Sugamya Pustakalaya is a collaborative effort of several organizations to end the book famine faced by people with print disabilities. Here, you can access books in diverse languages from various libraries across India. We have also partnered with international agencies like Bookshare and Accessible Books Consortium... | c | Nationally Acclaimed | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Recently the government has launched Sugamya Pustakalaya for whch of the following beneficiaries?
##Option_A: Poor women
###Option_B: Underprivileged children
##Option_C: Disabled
##Option_D: Poor women
##Answer:c##Explaination:
Sugamya Pustakalaya is a col... |
PROXIMA B, recently seen in news, is :
| a tail-less comet
| an earth like planet
| a remote sensing satellite
| a tail-less comet
|
PROXIMA B is a recently discovered Earth-like planet orbiting Proxima Centauri (the closest start to our solar system), in its Goldilocks Zone. The find has been called "the biggest exoplanet discovery since the discovery of exoplanets.
| b | Places(International) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
PROXIMA B, recently seen in news, is :
##Option_A: a tail-less comet
###Option_B: an earth like planet
##Option_C: a remote sensing satellite
##Option_D: a tail-less comet
##Answer:b##Explaination:
PROXIMA B is a recently discovered Earth-like planet orbi... |
Proxima b, recently seen in news, is: | a tail-less comet | an earth like planet | a remote sensing satellite | a tail-less comet | Proxima b is a recently discovered Earth-like planet orbiting Proxima Centauri (the closest start to our solar system), in its Goldilocks Zone. The find has been called "the biggest exoplanet discovery since the discovery of exoplanets. | b | Places(International) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Proxima b, recently seen in news, is:##Option_A: a tail-less comet ###Option_B: an earth like planet##Option_C: a remote sensing satellite##Option_D: a tail-less comet ##Answer:b##Explaination:Proxima b is a recently discovered Earth-like planet orbiting Proxima Centauri (th... |
With reference to Electromagnetic radiation, consider the following statements:
Electromagnetic radiation consists of radio waves only.
Visible light is not a type electromagnetic radiation.
Gamma ray has the maximum wave length among the all electromagnetic waves.
Which of the statements given above is/are... | 1 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | . | d | Misc. Tech. | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Electromagnetic radiation, consider the following statements:
Electromagnetic radiation consists of radio waves only.
Visible light is not a type electromagnetic radiation.
Gamma ray has the maximum wave length among the all electromagnetic waves.
... |
Who publishes the Logistic Performance Index? | World Bank | IMF | World Economic Forum | World Bank | nan | a | No_topic | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Who publishes the Logistic Performance Index?##Option_A:World Bank###Option_B:IMF##Option_C:World Economic Forum##Option_D:World Bank##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a |
With reference to Sun, which of the statements given below is/are correct?
In core, the thermonuclear fission reaction takes place.
About three-quarters of the Sun’s mass consists of Hydrogen.
Sun spots are the outcome of the localized magnetic fields.
Sun spots can be seen in naked eyes.
Select the corre... | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 2 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | . | b | The Solar System | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Sun, which of the statements given below is/are correct?
In core, the thermonuclear fission reaction takes place.
About three-quarters of the Sun’s mass consists of Hydrogen.
Sun spots are the outcome of the localized magnetic fields.
Sun spots ca... |
Consider the following statements regarding recently launched INSAT 3DR Satellite:
1. It is an advanced communication satellite
2. It was placed in geostationary orbit by GSLV rocket
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
| 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
| 1 only
|
Explanation-
INSAT-3DR:
It is an advanced weather satellite which is expected to provide a variety of meteorological services to
the country.
(Statement 1 incorrect)
It can provide imaging in Middle Infrared band to provide night time pictures of low clouds and fog.
It can also provide Imaging in two Thermal I... | d | India's Space Programme | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding recently launched INSAT 3DR Satellite:
1. It is an advanced communication satellite
2. It was placed in geostationary orbit by GSLV rocket
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only... |
Recent ISRO launched satellites in more than one orbit in single mission. Consider the following statements in this regard:
1. India became first country to achieve this feat
2. The satellites were launched through GSLV Mk-lll rocket
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
| 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
| 1 only
|
Explanation
Statement 1 incorrect - It was the first time that ISRO launched satellites in more than one orbit in single mission. But this has been done by other countries in the past.
Statement 2 incorrect -
It was Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C35) that achieved this mission. GSLV Mk-lll has not yet been ... | d | India's Space Programme | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Recent ISRO launched satellites in more than one orbit in single mission. Consider the following statements in this regard:
1. India became first country to achieve this feat
2. The satellites were launched through GSLV Mk-lll rocket
Which of the statements given above i... |
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Space probe. Purpose
1. SCATSAT-1 : Weather satellite
2. OSIRIS-Rex : Map of the Milky Way.
3. GAIA. : Study asteroid Bennu
.Select the correct answer using the code given below.
| 1 only
| 1 and 2 only
| 3 only
| 1 only
|
Explanation
Option 1 correct - Satellite SCATSAT-1 will help provide weather forecasting services.
It was placed in polar sun synchronous orbit at an altitude of about 730km by PSLV c35
Option 2 incorrect - NASA has successfully launched a space probe - OSIRIS-Rex (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource
Identif... | a | Space Technology | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Space probe. Purpose
1. SCATSAT-1 : Weather satellite
2. OSIRIS-Rex : Map of the Milky Way.
3. GAIA. : Study asteroid Bennu
.Select the correct answer using... |
Recently the term 'Stromatolites' was in news. Consider the following statements in this regard: 1. They are the earliest known fossils found on earth 2. They contain fossils of cyanobacteria Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
Explanation Recently Scientists have found fossils of a tiny structure called stromatolites in ancient sedimentary rock along the Greenland’s ice caps. Statement 1 correct - Stromatolites were common in Precambrian Time (i.e., more than 542 million years ago). Some of the first forms of life on Earth are recorded in ... | c | New Technologies, Devices and Discoveries | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Recently the term 'Stromatolites' was in news. Consider the following statements in this regard: 1. They are the earliest known fossils found on earth 2. They contain fossils of cyanobacteria Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_... |
Consider the following statements: Recently operational Aperture Spherical Telescope is 1. World"s largest Radio telescope located in China 2. It would search for signals from stars and galaxies as well as extra-terrestrial life. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
Explanation
Both the statements are correct
World’s largest Radio telescope, Aperture Spherical Telescope or FAST began operations from China’s Ghinzou Province.
Measuring 500 metres in diameter, the telescope is stationed in a natural basin in the county of Pintang.
The telescope surpasses the 300 meter Arecibo... | c | New Technologies, Devices and Discoveries | Economics | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Recently operational Aperture Spherical Telescope is 1. World"s largest Radio telescope located in China 2. It would search for signals from stars and galaxies as well as extra-terrestrial life. Which of the statements given above is/ar... |
Which of the following are included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court? (2012)
A dispute between the Government of India and one or more States
A dispute regarding elections to either House of the Parliament or that of Legislature of a State
A dispute between the Government of India and a Union T... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only | . | c | Supreme Court | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court? (2012)
A dispute between the Government of India and one or more States
A dispute regarding elections to either House of the Parliament or that of Legislature of a State
A dispute ... |
Consider the following statements:
1. Tsunami is not caused by volcanic eruptions.
2. A huge Tsunami is generated when the sea floor moves horizontally.
3. The speed of a Tsunami is not related to water depth.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | . | d | Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
1. Tsunami is not caused by volcanic eruptions.
2. A huge Tsunami is generated when the sea floor moves horizontally.
3. The speed of a Tsunami is not related to water depth.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?##... |
Consider the following pairs: Geographic feature Country 1. Columbia plateau : United States of America 2. Loess plateau : China 3. Mato Grasso plateau : Brazil Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 only | Pair 1 is matched correctly: The Columbia Plateau is located in parts of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho states of the U.S. It is bordered by the Cascade Range and Rocky Mountains and divided by the Columbia River. This plateau has been formed as the result of volcanic eruptions with a consequent coating of basalt lava;... | d | Important physical features & regions of the world | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs: Geographic feature Country 1. Columbia plateau : United States of America 2. Loess plateau : China 3. Mato Grasso plateau : Brazil Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Opti... |
Which among the following has no known mineral deposits in it? | Sweden | Switzerland | Peru | Sweden | Sweden has large deposits of iron ore. Chile and Peru are leading producers of copper Significant size of deposits of coal in the Trans-antarctic Mountains and iron near the Prince Charles Mountains of East Antarctica is forecasted. Switzerland has no known mineral deposit in it. | b | Infrastructure, Location factors and distribution of key natural resources across the world | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following has no known mineral deposits in it? ##Option_A: Sweden ###Option_B: Switzerland ##Option_C: Peru ##Option_D: Sweden ##Answer:b##Explaination:Sweden has large deposits of iron ore. Chile and Peru are leading producers of copper Significant size of d... |
Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie areas, famous for large deposits of gold, are located in | South Africa | Australia | Russia | South Africa | Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie areas of western Australia have the largest deposits of gold. South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zaire produce a large portion of the world’s gold. | b | Infrastructure, Location factors and distribution of key natural resources across the world | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie areas, famous for large deposits of gold, are located in##Option_A: South Africa###Option_B: Australia##Option_C: Russia##Option_D: South Africa##Answer:b##Explaination:Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie areas of western Australia have the largest deposits o... |
Which of the following countries has the highest volume of proven oil reserves in the world? | Venezuela | Russia | Saudi Arabia | Venezuela | With over 298 bbl of proven reserves, Venezuela is recognized as the country with the highest volume of proven oil reserves in the world today. It is followed by Saudi Arabia and Canada. | a | Infrastructure, Location factors and distribution of key natural resources across the world | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following countries has the highest volume of proven oil reserves in the world?##Option_A: Venezuela###Option_B: Russia##Option_C: Saudi Arabia##Option_D: Venezuela##Answer:a##Explaination:With over 298 bbl of proven reserves, Venezuela is recognized as the coun... |
Which among the following type of coasts is more commonly seen in Norway? | Ria coast | Fiord coast | Dalmatian coast | Ria coast | Ria coast is formed by inundation of river valleys by sea water. Here mountain ranges run perpendicular to the coast. Fiord coast is formed by occupation of the glacial troughs in which there was previously ice. The major difference between fiord and ria coast is that fiords are glaciated and ria are not. Dalmatian coa... | b | Important physical features & regions of the world | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following type of coasts is more commonly seen in Norway? ##Option_A: Ria coast ###Option_B: Fiord coast ##Option_C: Dalmatian coast ##Option_D: Ria coast ##Answer:b##Explaination:Ria coast is formed by inundation of river valleys by sea water. Here mountain ... |
Consider the following pairs:
Country
Prominent vegetation
1. Canada
:
Pine
2. Britain
:
Palm
3. Indonesia
:
Poplar
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
| 1 and 3 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 only
| 1 and 3 only
|
Canada belongs to the Siberia type of climate which is famous for its softwood trees such as Pine, Fir, Spruce, Larch. Britain is situated in British type of climate which is famous for Temperate hardwood such as poplar, oak, elm, birch, beech. Indonesia is located in Equatorial type of climate and hence suitable for... | c | Climate, Vegetation and Soils | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs:
Country
Prominent vegetation
1. Canada
:
Pine
2. Britain
:
Palm
3. Indonesia
:
Poplar
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
#... |
Which of the following local winds belongs to North America?
1. Notre
2. Chinook
3. Blizzard
4. Pampero
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
| 1, 3 and 4 only
| 1 and 2 only
| 2, 3 and 4 only
| 1, 3 and 4 only
| The local winds of North America are Chinook: A warm, westerly wind found in western North America – Canada and the USA, when air from the Pacific blows over the Rocky Mountains and other upland areas. Blizzards: Nor'easter blizzards is a macro-scale storm along the East Coast of the United States and Atlantic Canada; ... | c | Climate, Vegetation and Soils | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following local winds belongs to North America?
1. Notre
2. Chinook
3. Blizzard
4. Pampero
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1, 3 and 4 only
###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 2, 3 and 4 only
##Option_D: 1, 3 and ... |
With reference to rare earth elements, consider the following statements: The deposits of rare earth elements are scarce in the earth's crust. Their deposits are generally accompanied with highly radioactive elements. There are no deposits of rare earth elements in India. Which of the statements given above is/are corr... | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only |
Statement 1 is incorrect : Rare earth elements are quite in abundance across the earth’s crust but only some of the reserves are commercially exploitable. The process of their extraction is tedious and expensive. More so, because they come packaged with the highly radioactive thorium and uranium. Hence, statement 2... | b | Infrastructure, Location factors and distribution of key natural resources across the world | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to rare earth elements, consider the following statements: The deposits of rare earth elements are scarce in the earth's crust. Their deposits are generally accompanied with highly radioactive elements. There are no deposits of rare earth elements in India. Wh... |
Consider the following statements:
The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.
The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India.
The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation.
W... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | . | b | No_topic | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.
The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India.
The Prime Minister shall communicate to the Preside... |
Which one of the following powers is not available to the Election Commission of India? | Recognition of political parties as State Party | De-registering an inactive Political Party | Issuing the Model Code of Conduct | Recognition of political parties as State Party | Recently, a petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to seize the election symbol or de-register a political party that promises or distributes “irrational freebies” from public funds before elections. Article 324 of the Indian Constitution states that ... | b | Election Commission, Elections and political parties: problems and processes | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following powers is not available to the Election Commission of India?##Option_A:Recognition of political parties as State Party###Option_B:De-registering an inactive Political Party##Option_C:Issuing the Model Code of Conduct##Option_D:Recognition of poli... |
Which of the following are the reasons for the decline of the Mughal Empire: 1. Expansionist policies of Aurangzeb. 2. Jagirdari crisis outside the Mughal Empire. 3. Peasant revolts due to high revenues What were the reasons for the decline of the Mughal Empire? | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | . | b | GS_History_unclassified | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are the reasons for the decline of the Mughal Empire: 1. Expansionist policies of Aurangzeb. 2. Jagirdari crisis outside the Mughal Empire. 3. Peasant revolts due to high revenues What were the reasons for the decline of the Mughal Empire?##Option_A:1 ... |
Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the Mansabdari System?
The Patron-client system was the basis of the Mansabdari system.
No impersonal loyalty could be developed under this system.
Emperor gives Mansabs and in return, Mansabdar gave loyalty and an army to the emperor.
Select the answe... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | . | d | GS_History_unclassified | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the Mansabdari System?
The Patron-client system was the basis of the Mansabdari system.
No impersonal loyalty could be developed under this system.
Emperor gives Mansabs and in return, Mansabdar gave loyalty and... |
Which of the following statements is/are true?
Murshid Quli Khan was the governor of Bengal.
The decline of the Mughal Empire led to frequent conflicts among various regional governors.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below. | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | . | a | GS_History_unclassified | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are true?
Murshid Quli Khan was the governor of Bengal.
The decline of the Mughal Empire led to frequent conflicts among various regional governors.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A:1 only###Optio... |
Consider the following statements regarding the First Carnatic War.
1. It was fought between the British and French East India Company.
2.It coincided with the war of the Austrian succession.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | . | c | No_topic | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the First Carnatic War.
1. It was fought between the British and French East India Company.
2.It coincided with the war of the Austrian succession.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:##Option_A:1 only###Opti... |
With reference to Weathering, consider the following statements:
Rocks of different compositions weather at different rates.
Increasing organic activity increases the rate of weathering.
Weathering is an in-situ process and does not involve the transportation of degraded rock materials.
Which of the stateme... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 only | . | d | External forces & their impact Weathering, Erosion & landforms thus developed | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Weathering, consider the following statements:
Rocks of different compositions weather at different rates.
Increasing organic activity increases the rate of weathering.
Weathering is an in-situ process and does not involve the transportation of degr... |
Which one out of the following is also known as Reserve Money or High-Powered money or base money? | M0 | M1 | M2 | M0 | nan | a | Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one out of the following is also known as Reserve Money or High-Powered money or base money?##Option_A:M0###Option_B:M1##Option_C:M2##Option_D:M0##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India... |
In which year SBI was Nationalised? | 1995 | 1955 | 1980 | 1995 | nan | b | Need of banks, Function, Commercial Bank | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In which year SBI was Nationalised?##Option_A:1995###Option_B:1955##Option_C:1980##Option_D:1995##Answer:b##Explaination:nan##Topic:Need of banks, Function, Commercial Bank##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b |
Consider the following statements:
Corrosion occurs when two particles of similar size rub against each other.
Breaking up of dolomite because of the action of flowing water is an example of abrasion.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | . | d | External forces & their impact Weathering, Erosion & landforms thus developed | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
Corrosion occurs when two particles of similar size rub against each other.
Breaking up of dolomite because of the action of flowing water is an example of abrasion.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 ... |
Who among the following is a part of Union Executive? | President | Prime Minister | Attorney General | President | . | d | President | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Who among the following is a part of Union Executive?##Option_A:President###Option_B:Prime Minister##Option_C:Attorney General##Option_D:President##Answer:d##Explaination:.##Topic:President##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d |
Which of the following statements is/are not correct ?
1. The cold currents flow from lower latitudes to higher latitudes.
2. Kuroshio Current is a warm ocean current.
3. Thermohaline currents occur due to density differential of water.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
| 1 only
| 2 only
| 1 and 3
| 1 only
| Statement 1 is incorrect: Ocean currents can be classified based on temperature as - 1.cold currents 2.Warm currents Cold currents bring cold waters to warm area and are usually found on the west coast of the continents in the low and middle latitudes and on the east coast in the higher latitudes in the Northern Hemi... | a | The Hydrosphere : Ocean water and their circulation | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements is/are not correct ?
1. The cold currents flow from lower latitudes to higher latitudes.
2. Kuroshio Current is a warm ocean current.
3. Thermohaline currents occur due to density differential of water.
Select the cor... |
Which of the following provide information about the Earth’s interior ? Volcanic eruptions Meteors Seismic activities Deep ocean drilling projects Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 2, 3 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | The various sources of information about the Earth's interior can be classified into direct and indirect sources. Direct sources include: Study of surface rock or the rocks - from mining areas Deep Ocean Drilling Projects Volcanic eruption Indirect sources include: Analysis of properties of matter indirectly provides i... | d | The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following provide information about the Earth’s interior ? Volcanic eruptions Meteors Seismic activities Deep ocean drilling projects Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:2, 3 and 4 onl... |
Which of the following type of volcano is characterized by the following features? It is characterized by alternating eruptions of volcanic debris and lava It often results in explosive eruptions. It is one of the tallest and steepest volcanoes. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | Cinder Volcano | Composite volcano | Shield volcano | Cinder Volcano | Composite volcanoes: These volcanoes are characterized by eruptions of cooler and more viscous lavas than basalt. These volcanoes often result in explosive eruptions. 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 ... | b | Internal forces & their impact Volcanoes, | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following type of volcano is characterized by the following features? It is characterized by alternating eruptions of volcanic debris and lava It often results in explosive eruptions. It is one of the tallest and steepest volcanoes. Select the correct answer usi... |
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