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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.
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1 and 3 only
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2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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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 goods or services, with a view to protecting the consumer against unfair trade practices. Right to Choose: The right to choose can be made meaningful by ensuring access to a variety of goods and services at competitive prices. Right to Represent: It is right to be heard and to be assured that consumer’s interests will receive due consideration at appropriate forums. Right to Redressal: It is a right to seek redressal against unfair trade practices or restrictive trade practices or unscrupulous exploitation of consumers. Right to Education: The right to consumer education is a right which ensures that consumers are informed about the practices prevalent in the market and the remedies available to them.
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d
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Transparency & Accountability
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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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 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:d##Explaination: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 goods or services, with a view to protecting the consumer against unfair trade practices. Right to Choose: The right to choose can be made meaningful by ensuring access to a variety of goods and services at competitive prices. Right to Represent: It is right to be heard and to be assured that consumer’s interests will receive due consideration at appropriate forums. Right to Redressal: It is a right to seek redressal against unfair trade practices or restrictive trade practices or unscrupulous exploitation of consumers. Right to Education: The right to consumer education is a right which ensures that consumers are informed about the practices prevalent in the market and the remedies available to them.##Topic:Transparency & Accountability##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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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 life, survival, health and nutrition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 term, sustainable, multi-sectoral, integrated and inclusive approach is necessary for the harmonious development and protection of children. Statement 2 is correct: The policy provides for the formulation of a National Plan of Action for Children and the constitution of a National Coordination and Action Group for Children to monitor the progress of implementation. Statement 3 is correct: It directs the State to secure the right of the girl child to life, survival, health and nutrition.
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d
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Public Policy : Making , Implementation , Evaluation and monitoring
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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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 State to secure the right of the girl child to life, survival, health and nutrition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination: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 term, sustainable, multi-sectoral, integrated and inclusive approach is necessary for the harmonious development and protection of children. Statement 2 is correct: The policy provides for the formulation of a National Plan of Action for Children and the constitution of a National Coordination and Action Group for Children to monitor the progress of implementation. Statement 3 is correct: It directs the State to secure the right of the girl child to life, survival, health and nutrition.##Topic:Public Policy : Making , Implementation , Evaluation and monitoring##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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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 workplaces employing 10 or more workers to constitute an Internal Complaints Committee. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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 unorganised), hospitals, nursing homes, educational institutions, sports institutes, stadiums, sports complex and any place visited by the employee during the course of employment including the transportation. Statement 2 is correct: The redressal mechanism provided in the Act is in the form of Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) and Local Complaints Committee (LCC). All workplaces employing 10 or more than 10 workers are mandated under the Act to constitute an ICC. The ICC will be a four-member committee under the Chairpersonship of a senior woman employee and will include two members from amongst the employees preferably committed to the cause of women or has experience in social work/legal knowledge and includes a third party member (NGO, etc) as well.
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b
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Rights Issues etc
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the 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 workplaces employing 10 or more workers to constitute an Internal Complaints Committee. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination: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 unorganised), hospitals, nursing homes, educational institutions, sports institutes, stadiums, sports complex and any place visited by the employee during the course of employment including the transportation. Statement 2 is correct: The redressal mechanism provided in the Act is in the form of Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) and Local Complaints Committee (LCC). All workplaces employing 10 or more than 10 workers are mandated under the Act to constitute an ICC. The ICC will be a four-member committee under the Chairpersonship of a senior woman employee and will include two members from amongst the employees preferably committed to the cause of women or has experience in social work/legal knowledge and includes a third party member (NGO, etc) as well.##Topic:Rights Issues etc##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Pelargonic Acid Vanillyl Amide (PAVA), recently seen in news is:
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a drug developed by DRDO to multi drug resistant tuberculosis.
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a potential carcinogen being mixed with bread.
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a chilli based non-lethal munition to replace pellet guns.
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a drug developed by DRDO to multi drug resistant tuberculosis.
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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 paralyse humans. It will replace pellet guns in Jammu & Kashmir.
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c
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National Unclassified
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Chemistry
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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_D: a drug developed by DRDO to multi drug resistant tuberculosis.##Answer:c##Explaination: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 paralyse humans. It will replace pellet guns in Jammu & Kashmir.##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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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?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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:
Collection,analysis and dissemination of information on cyber incidents.
Forecast and alerts of cyber security incidents
Emergency measures for handling cyber security incidents
Coordination of cyber incident response activities.
Issue guidelines,advisories,vulnerability notes and whitepapers relating to information security practices,procedures, prevention,response and reporting of cyber incidents.
Such other functions relating to cyber security as may be prescribed
Statement 2 is not correct: CERT-In is a functional organisation of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, with the objective of securing Indian cyber space. CERT-In provides Incident Prevention and Response services as well as Security Quality Management Services.
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a
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Good Governance , e-Governance
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With 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##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:
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:
Collection,analysis and dissemination of information on cyber incidents.
Forecast and alerts of cyber security incidents
Emergency measures for handling cyber security incidents
Coordination of cyber incident response activities.
Issue guidelines,advisories,vulnerability notes and whitepapers relating to information security practices,procedures, prevention,response and reporting of cyber incidents.
Such other functions relating to cyber security as may be prescribed
Statement 2 is not correct: CERT-In is a functional organisation of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, with the objective of securing Indian cyber space. CERT-In provides Incident Prevention and Response services as well as Security Quality Management Services.
##Topic:Good Governance , e-Governance ##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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The recently constituted Tarun Ramadorai committee by RBI is mandated to:
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study the various facets of household finance in India.
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suggest monetary policy targets for inflation targeting.
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suggest ways to address the issue of rising NPAs in public sector banks.
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study the various facets of household finance in India.
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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 those in other major world markets and identify areas of priority for growth and change and characterise and evaluate households' demands in financial markets for assets such as pensions as well as liabilities such as home loans over the coming decade.
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a
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committees and Commissions
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Chemistry
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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 public sector banks.##Option_D: study the various facets of household finance in India.##Answer:a##Explaination: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 those in other major world markets and identify areas of priority for growth and change and characterise and evaluate households' demands in financial markets for assets such as pensions as well as liabilities such as home loans over the coming decade.##Topic:committees and Commissions##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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Robo-advising, sometimes seen in the news, is:
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an online wealth management service
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an artificial intelligence software to help in disaster management
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an online planner to suggest and keep track of daily human activities
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an online wealth management service
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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 get involved in more personal aspects of wealth management, such as taxes and retirement or estate planning. Robo-advisors are typically low-cost, have low account minimums, and attract younger investors who are more comfortable doing things online. The recently constituted Tarun Ramadorai committee by RBI will assess the role of new financial technologies and products, such as robo-advising, automatically refinancing mortgages.
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a
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Also in News(Misc)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 wealth management service##Answer:a##Explaination: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 get involved in more personal aspects of wealth management, such as taxes and retirement or estate planning. Robo-advisors are typically low-cost, have low account minimums, and attract younger investors who are more comfortable doing things online. The recently constituted Tarun Ramadorai committee by RBI will assess the role of new financial technologies and products, such as robo-advising, automatically refinancing mortgages.##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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Sant Kabir Awards are presented to recognize the efforts of:
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Weavers
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Safai Karamcharis
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Poets
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Weavers
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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 by Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
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a
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GS_Social_issues_unclassified
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Chemistry
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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 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 by Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.##Topic:GS_Social_issues_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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Produnova, a term often seen in the context of sports is:
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a gymnastic vault
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a newly designed electric sports car
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a high scoring technique in rifle shooting
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a gymnastic vault
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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.
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a
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Sports
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Chemistry
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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 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.##Topic:Sports##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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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 correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 and other related threats to the integrity of the international financial system. The FATF is therefore a “policy-making body” which works to generate the necessary political will to bring about national legislative and regulatory reforms in these areas. QFIs shall include individuals, groups or associations that are: Resident in a country that is a member of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) or a country that is a member of a group which is a member of FATF and Resident in a country that is a signatory to IOSCO's MMOU - or a signatory of a bilateral MOU with Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
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d
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Also in News(Geo+Eco)
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Chemistry
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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. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination: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 and other related threats to the integrity of the international financial system. The FATF is therefore a “policy-making body” which works to generate the necessary political will to bring about national legislative and regulatory reforms in these areas. QFIs shall include individuals, groups or associations that are: Resident in a country that is a member of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) or a country that is a member of a group which is a member of FATF and Resident in a country that is a signatory to IOSCO's MMOU - or a signatory of a bilateral MOU with Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).##Topic:Also in News(Geo+Eco)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Which of the following states has recently launched "Quit India Movement 2" against social evils?
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Maharashtra
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Bihar
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West Bengal
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Maharashtra
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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.
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a
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Events.National
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 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.##Topic:Events.National##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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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.
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1-2-3
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2-1-3
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1-3-2
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1-2-3
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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. During this stage of its life it will have a better organization to its thunderstorms and also the winds will be increasing. The third stage that occurs is the formation of a Tropical Storm. When any system hits this level the winds begin to increase greatly and it is possible to see winds in the 50-60mph range. The next stage of a storm is to be upgraded to a Hurricane in the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific, a Typhoon in the Western Pacific or a Cyclone in the Southern Pacific. All of these names mean one thing.
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b
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Air Masses, Cyclones and anti-cyclones
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Agriculture
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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##Explaination: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. During this stage of its life it will have a better organization to its thunderstorms and also the winds will be increasing. The third stage that occurs is the formation of a Tropical Storm. When any system hits this level the winds begin to increase greatly and it is possible to see winds in the 50-60mph range. The next stage of a storm is to be upgraded to a Hurricane in the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific, a Typhoon in the Western Pacific or a Cyclone in the Southern Pacific. All of these names mean one thing. ##Topic:Air Masses, Cyclones and anti-cyclones##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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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?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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 mandated to collect and collate intelligence related to organized wildlife crime activities and to disseminate the same to State and other enforcement agencies for immediate action so as to apprehend the criminals; to establish a centralized wildlife crime data bank; professional investigation into wildlife crimes and assist State Governments to ensure success in prosecutions related to wildlife crimes; and advise the Government of India on issues relating to wildlife crimes having national and international ramifications, relevant policy and laws. It also assists and advises the Customs authorities in inspection of the consignments of flora & fauna as per the provisions of Wild Life Protection Act, CITES and EXIM Policy governing such an item.
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a
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India Year Book
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Chemistry
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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 correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination: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 mandated to collect and collate intelligence related to organized wildlife crime activities and to disseminate the same to State and other enforcement agencies for immediate action so as to apprehend the criminals; to establish a centralized wildlife crime data bank; professional investigation into wildlife crimes and assist State Governments to ensure success in prosecutions related to wildlife crimes; and advise the Government of India on issues relating to wildlife crimes having national and international ramifications, relevant policy and laws. It also assists and advises the Customs authorities in inspection of the consignments of flora & fauna as per the provisions of Wild Life Protection Act, CITES and EXIM Policy governing such an item.##Topic:India Year Book##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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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?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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 and enhancement of their quality of life, with special reference to the following: Policies, programmes and legislative measures; Promotion of physical and financial security, health and independent and productive living; and Awareness generation and community mobilization. It is headed by the Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment. The Council includes representatives of relevant Central Ministries. Five States are represented on the Council by rotation. Adequate representation is given to non-official members representing Non-Government Organisations, Academic bodies, Media and Experts on Ageing issues from different fields.
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a
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committees and Commissions
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Chemistry
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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 given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination: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 and enhancement of their quality of life, with special reference to the following: Policies, programmes and legislative measures; Promotion of physical and financial security, health and independent and productive living; and Awareness generation and community mobilization. It is headed by the Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment. The Council includes representatives of relevant Central Ministries. Five States are represented on the Council by rotation. Adequate representation is given to non-official members representing Non-Government Organisations, Academic bodies, Media and Experts on Ageing issues from different fields.##Topic:committees and Commissions##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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The National Security Counil is headed by:
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Prime Minister
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National Security Adviser
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President
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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 chaired by the Cabinet Secretary, consisting of serving senior officials responsible for policy-making and for follow up action in matters concerning national security. It includes the Chiefs of the Armed Forces, the Intelligence Bureau and the Research and Analysis Wing. Its main task is to make policy recommendations to the National Security Council.
The National Security Advisory Board consists of senior retired officials, civilian as well as military, academics and distinguished members of civil society drawn from and having expertise in Internal and External Security, Foreign Affairs, Defence, Science & Technology and Economic Affairs.
Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs had constituted a high powered committee of the National Security Council under the chairmanship of former home secretary Madhukar Gupta in April 2016, for strengthening border protection and addressing the issue of gaps and vulnerability in border fencing along the India-Pakistan border.
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a
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committees and Commissions
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Chemistry
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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, 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 chaired by the Cabinet Secretary, consisting of serving senior officials responsible for policy-making and for follow up action in matters concerning national security. It includes the Chiefs of the Armed Forces, the Intelligence Bureau and the Research and Analysis Wing. Its main task is to make policy recommendations to the National Security Council.
The National Security Advisory Board consists of senior retired officials, civilian as well as military, academics and distinguished members of civil society drawn from and having expertise in Internal and External Security, Foreign Affairs, Defence, Science & Technology and Economic Affairs.
Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs had constituted a high powered committee of the National Security Council under the chairmanship of former home secretary Madhukar Gupta in April 2016, for strengthening border protection and addressing the issue of gaps and vulnerability in border fencing along the India-Pakistan border.
##Topic:committees and Commissions##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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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 the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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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) Act 2010. The INIP will address liability related concerns of suppliers under the CLND Act 2010 and will pave the way for Indian as well as foreign suppliers to participate in the Indian Nuclear Power Projects.
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b
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National Unclassified
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Chemistry
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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 General Insurance Corporation of India. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination: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) Act 2010. The INIP will address liability related concerns of suppliers under the CLND Act 2010 and will pave the way for Indian as well as foreign suppliers to participate in the Indian Nuclear Power Projects.##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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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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1 only
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2 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 of the provisions of the FEMA, 1999 relating to activities such as “hawala” foreign exchange racketeering, non-realization of export proceeds, non-repatriation of foreign exchange and other forms of violations under FEMA, 1999.
Financial Intelligence Unit – India (FIU-IND) was set by the Government of India as the central national agency responsible for receiving, processing, analyzing and disseminating information relating to suspect financial transactions. FIU-IND is also responsible for coordinating and strengthening efforts of national and international intelligence, investigation and enforcement agencies in pursuing the global efforts against money laundering and related crimes. FIU-IND is an independent body reporting directly to the Economic Intelligence Council (EIC) headed by the Finance Minister.
Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is mandated to collect and collate intelligence related to organized wildlife crime activities and to disseminate the same to State and other enforcement agencies for immediate action so as to apprehend the criminals.
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d
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India Year Book
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Chemistry
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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 answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: 1 and 2 only
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:
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 of the provisions of the FEMA, 1999 relating to activities such as “hawala” foreign exchange racketeering, non-realization of export proceeds, non-repatriation of foreign exchange and other forms of violations under FEMA, 1999.
Financial Intelligence Unit – India (FIU-IND) was set by the Government of India as the central national agency responsible for receiving, processing, analyzing and disseminating information relating to suspect financial transactions. FIU-IND is also responsible for coordinating and strengthening efforts of national and international intelligence, investigation and enforcement agencies in pursuing the global efforts against money laundering and related crimes. FIU-IND is an independent body reporting directly to the Economic Intelligence Council (EIC) headed by the Finance Minister.
Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is mandated to collect and collate intelligence related to organized wildlife crime activities and to disseminate the same to State and other enforcement agencies for immediate action so as to apprehend the criminals.
##Topic:India Year Book##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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In which of the following states has Hindustan Copper Limited launched India"s first facility to produce nickel from primary sources?
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Bihar
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Jharkhand
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Chhattisgarh
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Bihar
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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 the only unit in India to produce nickel metal of (London Metal Exchange) LME grade. The metal is primarily used to make stainless steel.
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b
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Places(National)
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Chemistry
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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 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 the only unit in India to produce nickel metal of (London Metal Exchange) LME grade. The metal is primarily used to make stainless steel.##Topic:Places(National)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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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.
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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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 sound wave known as thunder. Statement 3 correct - It can be seen in volcanic eruptions, extremely intense forest fires, surface nuclear detonations, heavy snowstorms, in large hurricanes, and obviously, thunderstorms.
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d
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Others
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Agriculture
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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: 1 only
###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 2 only
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:
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 sound wave known as thunder. Statement 3 correct - It can be seen in volcanic eruptions, extremely intense forest fires, surface nuclear detonations, heavy snowstorms, in large hurricanes, and obviously, thunderstorms.
##Topic:Others##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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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?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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 scientist and philosopher, the 600-kg satellite will try to communicate with earth using the principle of quantum entanglement, whereby subatomic particles become inextricably linked or "entangled" in such a way that any change in one disturbs the other even if both are at opposite ends of the universe. This means any attempt at hacking entangled particles would, even in principle, be impossible. It will be located in sun-synchronous orbit at an altitude of 500 km and will circle the Earth once every 90 minutes. The satellite will help China to establish hack-proof communications system by transmitting uncrackable keys from space to the ground.
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a
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Also in News(Misc)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the 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?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination: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 scientist and philosopher, the 600-kg satellite will try to communicate with earth using the principle of quantum entanglement, whereby subatomic particles become inextricably linked or "entangled" in such a way that any change in one disturbs the other even if both are at opposite ends of the universe. This means any attempt at hacking entangled particles would, even in principle, be impossible. It will be located in sun-synchronous orbit at an altitude of 500 km and will circle the Earth once every 90 minutes. The satellite will help China to establish hack-proof communications system by transmitting uncrackable keys from space to the ground.##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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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?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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 scientist and philosopher, the 600-kg satellite will try to communicate with earth using the principle of quantum entanglement, whereby subatomic particles become inextricably linked or “entangled” in such a way that any change in one disturbs the other even if both are at opposite ends of the universe. This means any attempt at hacking entangled particles would, even in principle, be impossible.
It will be located in sun-synchronous orbit at an altitude of 500 km and will circle the Earth once every 90 minutes. The satellite will help China to establish hack-proof communications system by transmitting uncrackable keys from space to the ground.
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a
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Also in News(Misc)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to the 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?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:a##Explaination:
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 scientist and philosopher, the 600-kg satellite will try to communicate with earth using the principle of quantum entanglement, whereby subatomic particles become inextricably linked or “entangled” in such a way that any change in one disturbs the other even if both are at opposite ends of the universe. This means any attempt at hacking entangled particles would, even in principle, be impossible.
It will be located in sun-synchronous orbit at an altitude of 500 km and will circle the Earth once every 90 minutes. The satellite will help China to establish hack-proof communications system by transmitting uncrackable keys from space to the ground.
##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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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?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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 (ICHR) is planning to document stories and legends relating to villages and towns across India into an encyclopedia. This initiative is aimed at to connect people better with the oral and folk traditions. It would be among the key initiatives to be under taken by ICHR. Other initiatives to be undertaken includes study of the princely States of modern India, studies to fill the gaps between the Harappan civilisation (first Indian urbanisation) and the 6th century BC (second urbanisation). The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the premier organization for the archaeological researches and protection of the cultural heritage of the nation, works under the Ministry of Culture.
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a
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committees and Commissions
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Chemistry
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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 above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2##Option_D:1 only##Answer:a##Explaination: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 (ICHR) is planning to document stories and legends relating to villages and towns across India into an encyclopedia. This initiative is aimed at to connect people better with the oral and folk traditions. It would be among the key initiatives to be under taken by ICHR. Other initiatives to be undertaken includes study of the princely States of modern India, studies to fill the gaps between the Harappan civilisation (first Indian urbanisation) and the 6th century BC (second urbanisation). The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the premier organization for the archaeological researches and protection of the cultural heritage of the nation, works under the Ministry of Culture.##Topic:committees and Commissions##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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A Framework for a code of conduct relating to South China Sea is being created:
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to ease tension in the disputed South China Sea region.
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to facilitate effective cooperation in disaster management.
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as a new protocol for combating piracy in the region.
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to ease tension in the disputed South China Sea region.
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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 conflict among rival claimants in the busy waterway. Last month, an arbitration court in the Hague ruled that China had no historic title over the South China Sea and had breached the Philippines’ sovereign rights there. The decision infuriated Beijing, which dismissed the court's authority. China claims almost the entire South China Sea, through which more than $5 trillion of trade moves annually. Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam also have claims in the sea, believed to be rich in energy deposits.
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a
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Summits.International
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Chemistry
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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 region.##Option_D: to ease tension in the disputed South China Sea region.##Answer:a##Explaination: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 conflict among rival claimants in the busy waterway. Last month, an arbitration court in the Hague ruled that China had no historic title over the South China Sea and had breached the Philippines’ sovereign rights there. The decision infuriated Beijing, which dismissed the court's authority. China claims almost the entire South China Sea, through which more than $5 trillion of trade moves annually. Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam also have claims in the sea, believed to be rich in energy deposits.##Topic:Summits.International##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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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?
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1, 2 and 5 only
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2, 3, 4 and 5 only
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3, 4 and 5 only
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1, 2 and 5 only
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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 imperatives. The focused approach on youth development and empowerment involving all stakeholders, as envisaged in NYP-2014, would result in development of an educated and healthy young population, who are not only economically productive, but are also socially responsible citizens contributing to the task of nation-building. NYP, 2014 identifies five well-defined objectives and 11 priority areas and suggests policy interventions in each priority area. The priority areas are education, skill development and employment, entrepreneurship, health and healthy lifestyle, sports, promotion of social values, community engagement, participation in politics and governance, youth engagement, inclusion and social justice.
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d
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Others
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are 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: 1, 2 and 5 only
###Option_B: 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
##Option_C:3, 4 and 5 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 5 only
##Answer:d##Explaination: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 imperatives. The focused approach on youth development and empowerment involving all stakeholders, as envisaged in NYP-2014, would result in development of an educated and healthy young population, who are not only economically productive, but are also socially responsible citizens contributing to the task of nation-building. NYP, 2014 identifies five well-defined objectives and 11 priority areas and suggests policy interventions in each priority area. The priority areas are education, skill development and employment, entrepreneurship, health and healthy lifestyle, sports, promotion of social values, community engagement, participation in politics and governance, youth engagement, inclusion and social justice. ##Topic:Others##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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Airlander 10, world's largest hybrid aircraft, has been recently developed by which of the followng countries?
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China
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USA
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United Kingdom
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China
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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. military. The U.S. blimp program was scrapped in 2013 and since then Hybrid Air Vehicles, a small British aviation firm that dreams of ushering in a new era for airships, has sought funding from government agencies and individual donors. The vast aircraft is based at Cardington, where the first British airships were built during and after World War I.
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c
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Also in News(Misc)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 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. military. The U.S. blimp program was scrapped in 2013 and since then Hybrid Air Vehicles, a small British aviation firm that dreams of ushering in a new era for airships, has sought funding from government agencies and individual donors. The vast aircraft is based at Cardington, where the first British airships were built during and after World War I.##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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To obtain the full benefits of demographic dividend, what should India do?
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Promoting skill development
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Introducing more social security schemes
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Reducing infant mortality rate
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Promoting skill development
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.
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a
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National Income, Economic Growth and Development,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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:.##Topic:National Income, Economic Growth and Development,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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A first-of-its-kind vaccine, Mycobacterium Indicus Pranii(MIP), developed in India is associated with of the following?
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Zika
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TB
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Dengue
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Zika
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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 127,000 people in India every year. About 59 per cent of the world’s leprosy patients live in India. India achieved the goal of elimination of leprosy as a public health problem in Dec 2005. Chhattisgarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli have still not achieved elimination.
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d
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Also in News(Economy)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 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 127,000 people in India every year. About 59 per cent of the world’s leprosy patients live in India. India achieved the goal of elimination of leprosy as a public health problem in Dec 2005. Chhattisgarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli have still not achieved elimination.##Topic:Also in News(Economy)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Which of the following banks has been merged recently with the State Bank of India?
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Bhartiya Mahila Bank
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Syndicate Bank
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Vijaya Bank
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Bhartiya Mahila Bank
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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.
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a
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National Unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following 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 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.##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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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 correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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 has handed down a four year ban on the Indian wrestler Narsingh Yadav.
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c
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Sports
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Chemistry
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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).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:c##Explaination:
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 has handed down a four year ban on the Indian wrestler Narsingh Yadav.
##Topic:Sports##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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Which of the following agencies releases the Global Innovation Index?
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World Economic Forum
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International Monetary Fund
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World Intellectual Property Organization
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World Economic Forum
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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 1967 "to encourage creative activity, to promote the protection of intellectual property throughout the world."
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c
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Reports(International)
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Chemistry
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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 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 1967 "to encourage creative activity, to promote the protection of intellectual property throughout the world."##Topic:Reports(International)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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The Udaipur Declaration on Disaster Management, recently in the news, is related to the affairs of:
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BRICS
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India Africa Forum
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FIPIC
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BRICS
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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 implementation of the three-year Joint Action Plan (JAP) for BRICS emergency services (2016-18) was also finalised.
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a
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Summits.International
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Chemistry
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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 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 implementation of the three-year Joint Action Plan (JAP) for BRICS emergency services (2016-18) was also finalised.##Topic:Summits.International##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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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?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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 sewage treatment. This will be on hybrid annuity mode based on PPP model. As per the design, the government will contribute to 40% of the project cost in the first five years through annual payments (annuity). The remaining payment will be made on the basis of the assets created and the performance of the developer.
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c
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Also in News(Geo+Eco)
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Chemistry
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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: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination: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 sewage treatment. This will be on hybrid annuity mode based on PPP model. As per the design, the government will contribute to 40% of the project cost in the first five years through annual payments (annuity). The remaining payment will be made on the basis of the assets created and the performance of the developer.##Topic:Also in News(Geo+Eco)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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Project Alloy, by Intel, is a device to create :
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Rare element alloys
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Merged Reality
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3D Imaging
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Rare element alloys
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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.
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b
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Also in News(Misc)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
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 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.
##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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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 given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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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, animals and the environment. Endosulfan blocks the inhibitory receptors of the CNS, disrupts the ionic channels and destroys the integrity of the nerve cells. Global consensus has been reached on adding endosulfan to list of banned substances and phasing it out as an agrichemical. Use of endosulfan has been banned by Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants. From the mid-70s, Kerala villages used aerial spraying of endosulfan on 4,600-ha. cashew nut plantation. Locals reportedly experienced illnesses, palsies and deformities.
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d
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National Unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination: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, animals and the environment. Endosulfan blocks the inhibitory receptors of the CNS, disrupts the ionic channels and destroys the integrity of the nerve cells. Global consensus has been reached on adding endosulfan to list of banned substances and phasing it out as an agrichemical. Use of endosulfan has been banned by Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants. From the mid-70s, Kerala villages used aerial spraying of endosulfan on 4,600-ha. cashew nut plantation. Locals reportedly experienced illnesses, palsies and deformities.##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Recently India has launched a radio channel 'Akashvani Maitree' for the listeners of which of the following neighbouring countries?
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Pakistan
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Bhutan
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Bangladesh
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Pakistan
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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.
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c
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Events.International
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Chemistry
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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 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.##Topic:Events.International##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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Which of the following states has recently launched India's first Bio-CNG plant?
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Gujarat
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Maharashtra
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Andhra Pradesh
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Gujarat
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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 special bacterial solution, after which the gas so generated is cleaned and compressed for use in vehicles. The plant located in Pirangut, Pune, has been set up as a Proof of Concept (PoC) which can be replicated elsewhere.
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b
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Places(National)
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Chemistry
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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. 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 special bacterial solution, after which the gas so generated is cleaned and compressed for use in vehicles. The plant located in Pirangut, Pune, has been set up as a Proof of Concept (PoC) which can be replicated elsewhere.##Topic:Places(National)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Which of the following states has set up India's first touch-and-feel garden for the visually impaired?
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Meghalaya
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Kerala
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Maharashtra
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Meghalaya
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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 tasting them, but also through audio inputs to get complete information about them. The garden is arranged in such a way that it guides the visually impaired to move easily through it.
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b
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Places(National)
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Chemistry
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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 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 tasting them, but also through audio inputs to get complete information about them. The garden is arranged in such a way that it guides the visually impaired to move easily through it.
##Topic:Places(National)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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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?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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 64.9% children are exclusively breastfed for the first six months in India. The goal of the Programme that will continue for a year, is to enhance optimal breastfeeding practices, which includes initiation of breastfeeding within an hour of birth, exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, and continued breastfeeding for at least two years. The government will train nurses in government hospitals, Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA), Auxiliary Nurse Mid-wives (ANM) to provide relevant information and counselling support to mothers for breastfeeding.
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d
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Also in News(Misc)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination: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 64.9% children are exclusively breastfed for the first six months in India. The goal of the Programme that will continue for a year, is to enhance optimal breastfeeding practices, which includes initiation of breastfeeding within an hour of birth, exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, and continued breastfeeding for at least two years. The government will train nurses in government hospitals, Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA), Auxiliary Nurse Mid-wives (ANM) to provide relevant information and counselling support to mothers for breastfeeding.##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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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 correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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 hydrogen as fuel and oxygen from the atmosphere air as the oxidiser. With this, India became the fourth country to demonstrate the flight testing of a scramjet engines. This mission is a milestone for ISRO's future space transportation system.
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a
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National Unclassified
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Chemistry
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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 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination: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 hydrogen as fuel and oxygen from the atmosphere air as the oxidiser. With this, India became the fourth country to demonstrate the flight testing of a scramjet engines. This mission is a milestone for ISRO's future space transportation system.##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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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 given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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 these dams, and irrigate 4.13 lakh hectares (ha) land. SAUNI is an out-and-out irrigation and drinking water project designed solely for the Saurashtra peninsula.
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a
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Places(National)
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Chemistry
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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 generation purposes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination: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 these dams, and irrigate 4.13 lakh hectares (ha) land. SAUNI is an out-and-out irrigation and drinking water project designed solely for the Saurashtra peninsula.##Topic:Places(National)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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Which of the following states is the first to approve a sewage and waste water policy?
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Maharashtra
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Tamil Nadu
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Rajasthan
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Maharashtra
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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.
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c
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National Unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Which of the following 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 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.##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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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?
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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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 to residents of enclaves consequent to signing of Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) Treaty between India and Bangladesh. Schedule 8 Included Bodo, Dogri, Santali and Maithali as official languages.
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d
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Features and Significant Provisions
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination: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 to residents of enclaves consequent to signing of Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) Treaty between India and Bangladesh. Schedule 8 Included Bodo, Dogri, Santali and Maithali as official languages. ##Topic:Features and Significant Provisions##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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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 instead of district. It was introduced in 11th Five year plan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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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-economic infrastructure and providing basic amenities. The projects to be taken up under MsDP would be related to the provision of better infrastructure for education, skill development, health, sanitation, pucca Housing, roads, drinking water, besides schemes for creating income generating opportunities. The unit of planning for implementation of MsDP would be Block instead of district as at present. This would also help in covering the deserving minority concentration blocks (MCBs) which are at present lying outside the present MCDs. Create a productive work force that can make a sustainable contribution to India’s economic development with priority in : Education Employment & Skill Development Entrepreneurship Develop a strong and healthy generation Equipped to take on future challenges. Instill social values and promote community service to build national ownership via community engagement. Facilitate participation and civic engagement at levels of governance. Support youth at risk and create equitable opportunity for all disadvantaged and marginalized youth.
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b
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Others
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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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 planning for implementation of MsDP is Block instead of district. It was introduced in 11th Five year plan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only ##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:b##Explaination: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-economic infrastructure and providing basic amenities. The projects to be taken up under MsDP would be related to the provision of better infrastructure for education, skill development, health, sanitation, pucca Housing, roads, drinking water, besides schemes for creating income generating opportunities. The unit of planning for implementation of MsDP would be Block instead of district as at present. This would also help in covering the deserving minority concentration blocks (MCBs) which are at present lying outside the present MCDs. Create a productive work force that can make a sustainable contribution to India’s economic development with priority in : Education Employment & Skill Development Entrepreneurship Develop a strong and healthy generation Equipped to take on future challenges. Instill social values and promote community service to build national ownership via community engagement. Facilitate participation and civic engagement at levels of governance. Support youth at risk and create equitable opportunity for all disadvantaged and marginalized youth. ##Topic:Others##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Sevottam Model is related to
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Community based welfare approach for senior citizens.
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Promotion of citizen-centric governance.
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Conservation of rivers.
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Community based welfare approach for senior citizens.
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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 components: 1. Citizen Charter is the document where a public sector organization declares its key Services along with delivery timelines and requirements. Sevottam focuses on the formulation, monitoring and review of Citizen Charter to ensure the organization promises what it can deliver and delivers what it has Promised. 2. Public Grievances - Here Sevottam focuses on receipt, redressal and prevention of grievances. 3. Service Delivery Enablers - This includes the key pillars which are required to give excellent service and includes Customer Feedback, Employee Motivation and Infrastructure. RTI mandates timely response to citizen requests for government information. It is an initiative taken by Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
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b
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Good Governance
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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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: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 components: 1. Citizen Charter is the document where a public sector organization declares its key Services along with delivery timelines and requirements. Sevottam focuses on the formulation, monitoring and review of Citizen Charter to ensure the organization promises what it can deliver and delivers what it has Promised. 2. Public Grievances - Here Sevottam focuses on receipt, redressal and prevention of grievances. 3. Service Delivery Enablers - This includes the key pillars which are required to give excellent service and includes Customer Feedback, Employee Motivation and Infrastructure. RTI mandates timely response to citizen requests for government information. It is an initiative taken by Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. ##Topic:Good Governance##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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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.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 Commission for Minorities (1993), the National Human Rights Commission (1993) etc., have been set-up. The Government of India commenced the exercise to formulate Citizen's Charters in 1996. The 89th Constitutional Amendment (2003) bifurcated the combined National Commission for SCs and STs into two separate bodies. The Central Vigilance Commission was accorded a statutory status in 2003. A committee on Civil Service Reforms was set up in 2004 to examine the whole gamut of civil service reforms. Laws were enacted giving certain rights to people like the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (2005), the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act (2006) and so on. The Right to Information Act, 2005 was brought into force. This applies to Union and state agencies, local governments and societies which receive public funds, and empowers citizens. Initiatives on participatory governance were introduced under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme, National Rural Health Mission and other measures.
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d
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Good Governance
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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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 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:d##Explaination: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 Commission for Minorities (1993), the National Human Rights Commission (1993) etc., have been set-up. The Government of India commenced the exercise to formulate Citizen's Charters in 1996. The 89th Constitutional Amendment (2003) bifurcated the combined National Commission for SCs and STs into two separate bodies. The Central Vigilance Commission was accorded a statutory status in 2003. A committee on Civil Service Reforms was set up in 2004 to examine the whole gamut of civil service reforms. Laws were enacted giving certain rights to people like the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (2005), the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act (2006) and so on. The Right to Information Act, 2005 was brought into force. This applies to Union and state agencies, local governments and societies which receive public funds, and empowers citizens. Initiatives on participatory governance were introduced under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme, National Rural Health Mission and other measures.##Topic:Good Governance##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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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 deprivation of rights and safeguards of the SCs. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 process of socio-economic development of the SCs and to evaluate the progress of their development under the Union or a state; To present to the President, annually and at such other times as it may deem fit, reports upon the working of those safeguards etc. The Commission is also required to discharge similar functions with regard to the other backward classes (OBCs) and the Anglo-Indian Community as it does with respect to the SCs. In other words, the Commission has to investigate all matters relating to the constitutional and other legal safeguards for the OBCs and the Anglo-Indian Community and report to the President upon their working.
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d
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National Commission for Scheduled Castes/National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are 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 deprivation of rights and safeguards of the SCs. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only
###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C:3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only
##Answer:d##Explaination: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 process of socio-economic development of the SCs and to evaluate the progress of their development under the Union or a state; To present to the President, annually and at such other times as it may deem fit, reports upon the working of those safeguards etc. The Commission is also required to discharge similar functions with regard to the other backward classes (OBCs) and the Anglo-Indian Community as it does with respect to the SCs. In other words, the Commission has to investigate all matters relating to the constitutional and other legal safeguards for the OBCs and the Anglo-Indian Community and report to the President upon their working.##Topic:National Commission for Scheduled Castes/National Commission for Scheduled Tribes##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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SATYAM refers to:
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Initiative to promote research in yoga and meditation.
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Initiative to widen the base of innovation pyramid by cultural intervention.
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Initiative to promote swachhta mission in the towns located on river banks.
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Initiative to promote research in yoga and meditation.
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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.
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a
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Also in News(Misc)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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:Initiative to promote research in yoga and meditation.##Answer:a##Explaination: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.##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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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 language with respect to bills but a translation of the same in the English language is to be published. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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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 to be a Hindi translation of state acts or ordinances in certain cases. The Act also enables the Governor of a state, with the previous consent of the President, to authorise the use of Hindi or any other official language of the state for judgements, decrees and orders passed by the high court of the state but they should be accompanied by an English translation. For example, Hindi is used in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan for this purpose. A state legislature can prescribe the use of any language (other than English) with respect to bills, acts, ordinances, orders, rules, regulations or bye-laws, but a translation of the same in the English language is to be published.
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a
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Provisions related to Language
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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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. The Governor can prescribe use of any language with respect to bills but a translation of the same in the English language is to be published. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:1 and 3 only##Option_D:1 only##Answer:a##Explaination: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 to be a Hindi translation of state acts or ordinances in certain cases. The Act also enables the Governor of a state, with the previous consent of the President, to authorise the use of Hindi or any other official language of the state for judgements, decrees and orders passed by the high court of the state but they should be accompanied by an English translation. For example, Hindi is used in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan for this purpose. A state legislature can prescribe the use of any language (other than English) with respect to bills, acts, ordinances, orders, rules, regulations or bye-laws, but a translation of the same in the English language is to be published.##Topic:Provisions related to Language##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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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 principles of natural justice. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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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 members of the defence forces, officers and servants of the Supreme Court and the secretarial staff of the Parliament are not covered by it. Statement 2 is correct : The CAT is a multi-member body consisting of a chairman and members. They are drawn from both judicial and administrative streams and are appointed by the president. They hold office for a term of five years or until they attain the age of 65 years, in case of chairman and 62 years in case of members, whichever is earlier. Statement 3 is correct : The CAT is not bound by the procedure laid down in the Civil Procedure Code of 1908. It is guided by the principles of natural justice. These principles keep the CAT flexible in approach. Only a nominal fee of Rs50 is to be paid by the applicant. The applicant may appear either in person or through a lawyer.
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d
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no_topic_assigned
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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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 the Civil Procedure Code and is guided by the principles of natural justice. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination: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 members of the defence forces, officers and servants of the Supreme Court and the secretarial staff of the Parliament are not covered by it. Statement 2 is correct : The CAT is a multi-member body consisting of a chairman and members. They are drawn from both judicial and administrative streams and are appointed by the president. They hold office for a term of five years or until they attain the age of 65 years, in case of chairman and 62 years in case of members, whichever is earlier. Statement 3 is correct : The CAT is not bound by the procedure laid down in the Civil Procedure Code of 1908. It is guided by the principles of natural justice. These principles keep the CAT flexible in approach. Only a nominal fee of Rs50 is to be paid by the applicant. The applicant may appear either in person or through a lawyer.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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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 ?
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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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 inclusion and complaints of over inclusion and under-inclusion in the list of OBCs. Pursuant to the direction of the Supreme Court, the Government of India enacted the National Commission for Backward Classes Act, for setting up a Commission at National Level viz. 'National Commission for Backward Classes' as a permanent body. It is not a constitutional body.
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c
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National Commission for Scheduled Castes/National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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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. Which of the above statements is/are correct ?##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C:1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:c##Explaination: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 inclusion and complaints of over inclusion and under-inclusion in the list of OBCs. Pursuant to the direction of the Supreme Court, the Government of India enacted the National Commission for Backward Classes Act, for setting up a Commission at National Level viz. 'National Commission for Backward Classes' as a permanent body. It is not a constitutional body.##Topic:National Commission for Scheduled Castes/National Commission for Scheduled Tribes##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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The National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) envisaged in the Disaster Management Act, 2005 is financed by which of the following?
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Wholly through levy of cess on select items by the Centre.
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Through collective contributions from the Centre (NDRF) and State Governments (SDRF).
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Through Prime Minister's Relief Fund.
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Wholly through levy of cess on select items by the Centre.
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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 of the State Disaster Response Funds (SDRF) of the states to facilitate immediate relief in case of calamities of a severe nature.The financial assistance from SDRF/NDRF is for providing immediate relief and is not compensation for loss/damage to properties /crops. Statement (c) is not correct : In the event of a disaster of 'a severe nature', in which the funds needed for relief operations exceeded the balances in the SDRF account, additional assistance would be provided from the NDRF after following prescribed procedures. Statement (d) is not correct : The FFC has suggested that in case the cesses are discontinued or when they are subsumed under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in future, the Union Government must consider ensuring an assured source of funding for NDRF.
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a
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Others
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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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 Governments (SDRF).
##Option_C:Through Prime Minister's Relief Fund.##Option_D:Wholly through levy of cess on select items by the Centre.##Answer:a##Explaination: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 of the State Disaster Response Funds (SDRF) of the states to facilitate immediate relief in case of calamities of a severe nature.The financial assistance from SDRF/NDRF is for providing immediate relief and is not compensation for loss/damage to properties /crops. Statement (c) is not correct : In the event of a disaster of 'a severe nature', in which the funds needed for relief operations exceeded the balances in the SDRF account, additional assistance would be provided from the NDRF after following prescribed procedures. Statement (d) is not correct : The FFC has suggested that in case the cesses are discontinued or when they are subsumed under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in future, the Union Government must consider ensuring an assured source of funding for NDRF.##Topic:Others##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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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.
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1 only
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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, stricter norms for corporate governance are also prescribed by SEBI for the listed companies by way of the listing agreement. The RBI from time to time releases circulars lying corporate governance norms for banks, NBFCs etc. IRDA had introduced Corporate Governance Guidelines in August 2009 for good governance and better oversight. Statement 3 is incorrect: GST bill is part of fiscal policy of the government. Goods and Services Tax Act, 2016 proposes a national Value added Tax to be implemented in India; It aims at Conferring simultaneous power upon Parliament and the State Legislatures to make laws governing goods and services tax.
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c
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no_topic_assigned
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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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.##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C:1, 2 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:c##Explaination: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, stricter norms for corporate governance are also prescribed by SEBI for the listed companies by way of the listing agreement. The RBI from time to time releases circulars lying corporate governance norms for banks, NBFCs etc. IRDA had introduced Corporate Governance Guidelines in August 2009 for good governance and better oversight. Statement 3 is incorrect: GST bill is part of fiscal policy of the government. Goods and Services Tax Act, 2016 proposes a national Value added Tax to be implemented in India; It aims at Conferring simultaneous power upon Parliament and the State Legislatures to make laws governing goods and services tax. ##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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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 statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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2 only
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1 only
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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 consonance with the Child Rights perspective as enshrined in the constitution of India and also the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Statement 3 is correct : The Commission takes up specific complaints that come up before it for redressal of grievances and also takes up suo moto cases, it summons the violators of child rights, gets them presented before the Commission and recommends to the Government or the Judiciary, and takes action based on an inquiry.
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b
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Others
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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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 violation of child rights suo moto. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C:2 only##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:b##Explaination: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 consonance with the Child Rights perspective as enshrined in the constitution of India and also the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Statement 3 is correct : The Commission takes up specific complaints that come up before it for redressal of grievances and also takes up suo moto cases, it summons the violators of child rights, gets them presented before the Commission and recommends to the Government or the Judiciary, and takes action based on an inquiry. ##Topic:Others##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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With reference to land revenue policies, Khurki system refers to:
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the system where a part of cultivable land was reserved for tea plantation.
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the system of British planters paying money to farmers by mortgaging their lands and compelling them to sow indigo.
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the system under which revenue must be deposited in the government treasury before sunset of the last date of the month.
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the system where a part of cultivable land was reserved for tea plantation.
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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 mortgaging their lands and houses and compelling them to sow indigo. British administration and Jamindar had established 'Teen Kathiya' system under which teen katha land out of one bigha was reserved for indigo (Neel) farming. The farmers had to bear the cost of indigo farming and the British planters used to keep the yields without compensating the farmers.
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b
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The British Administrative Structure, Reform , Impact and Organization of Government of India
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General Studies
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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 indigo.##Option_C:the system under which revenue must be deposited in the government treasury before sunset of the last date of the month.##Option_D:the system where a part of cultivable land was reserved for tea plantation.##Answer:b##Explaination: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 mortgaging their lands and houses and compelling them to sow indigo. British administration and Jamindar had established 'Teen Kathiya' system under which teen katha land out of one bigha was reserved for indigo (Neel) farming. The farmers had to bear the cost of indigo farming and the British planters used to keep the yields without compensating the farmers.##Topic:The British Administrative Structure, Reform , Impact and Organization of Government of India##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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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 ?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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 is not correct : In 2003 Proxy voting facility was provided to the service voters belonging to the Armed Forces and members belonging to a Force to which provisions of the army Act apply. A Service voter is a voter having service qualification: Members of Armed Forces. Members of Armed Police Force of a State, serving outside that State. Persons employed under Government of India on post outside India. A service voter who opts for voting through a proxy is called Classified Service Voter (CSV).
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d
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Others
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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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/are correct ?##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C:Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:d##Explaination: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 is not correct : In 2003 Proxy voting facility was provided to the service voters belonging to the Armed Forces and members belonging to a Force to which provisions of the army Act apply. A Service voter is a voter having service qualification: Members of Armed Forces. Members of Armed Police Force of a State, serving outside that State. Persons employed under Government of India on post outside India. A service voter who opts for voting through a proxy is called Classified Service Voter (CSV).##Topic:Others##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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'To safeguard public property and to abjure violence' is a provision made in the:
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Fundamental Rights
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Fundamental Duties
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Directive Principle of State Policy
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Fundamental Rights
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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 integrity of India; To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so; To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women; To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture; To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures; To develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform; To safeguard public property and to abjure violence; To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement; Who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward, as the case may be, between the age of six to fourteen years(this fundamental duty has been added by 86th constitutional amendment in 2002)
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b
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Fundamental Duties
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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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 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 integrity of India; To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so; To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women; To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture; To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures; To develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform; To safeguard public property and to abjure violence; To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement; Who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward, as the case may be, between the age of six to fourteen years(this fundamental duty has been added by 86th constitutional amendment in 2002)##Topic:Fundamental Duties##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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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.
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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 discontinue the practice of revealing booth wise results with each constituency. Statement 2 is correct : Totaliser machine is envisaged as it supposedly doesn't allow the disclosure of voting patterns across polling stations during counting, which will allay the fears of voters against any pre-poll intimidation or post-poll victimization by any candidate.
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c
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Others
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements 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:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2##Option_D:1 only##Answer:c##Explaination: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 discontinue the practice of revealing booth wise results with each constituency. Statement 2 is correct : Totaliser machine is envisaged as it supposedly doesn't allow the disclosure of voting patterns across polling stations during counting, which will allay the fears of voters against any pre-poll intimidation or post-poll victimization by any candidate. ##Topic:Others##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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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.
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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1 only
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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 of many burning plants, restoring the soil’s composition and creating a more fertile growing area for new species. Statement 3 correct - Burned trees provide habitat for nesting birds, homes for mammals and a nutrient base for new plants. When these trees decay, they return even more nutrients to the soil. Overall, fire is a catalyst for promoting biological diversity and healthy ecosystems. It fosters new plant growth and wildlife populations often expand as a result.
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d
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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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 ###Option_B: 1 and 2 only ##Option_C: 2 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination: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 of many burning plants, restoring the soil’s composition and creating a more fertile growing area for new species. Statement 3 correct - Burned trees provide habitat for nesting birds, homes for mammals and a nutrient base for new plants. When these trees decay, they return even more nutrients to the soil. Overall, fire is a catalyst for promoting biological diversity and healthy ecosystems. It fosters new plant growth and wildlife populations often expand as a result.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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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 :
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1 and 5 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2, 3 and 4 only
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1 and 5 only
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.
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c
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Energy , Infrastructure and Communication
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Anthropology
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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:1, 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_D:1 and 5 only##Answer:c##Explaination:.##Topic:Energy , Infrastructure and Communication##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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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 the correct statement(s) from above
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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nan
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b
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Fiscal Development & Public Finance,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 the correct statement(s) from above##Option_A:1 and 2 only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:1 and 3 only##Option_D:1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination:nan##Topic:Fiscal Development & Public Finance,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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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 उड़ान पूरी की थी ।
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केवल 2 और 3
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केवल 1 और 2
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केवल 1 और 3
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केवल 2 और 3
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nan
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d
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India's Space Programme
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Economics
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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 23 मई 2016 को सफलतापूर्वक अपनी पहली परीक्षण उड़ान पूरी की थी ।
##Option_A:केवल 2 और 3 ###Option_B:केवल 1 और 2 ##Option_C:केवल 1 और 3 ##Option_D:केवल 2 और 3 ##Answer:d##Explaination:nan##Topic:India's Space Programme##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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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?
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FII helps bring better management skills and technology, while FDI only brings in capital
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FII helps in increasing capital availability in general, while FDI only targets specific sectors
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FDI flows only into the secondary market, while FII targets primary market
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FII helps bring better management skills and technology, while FDI only brings in capital
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.
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b
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FDI/FII etc
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Commerce & Accountancy
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 technology, while FDI only brings in capital###Option_B:FII helps in increasing capital availability in general, while FDI only targets specific sectors##Option_C:FDI flows only into the secondary market, while FII targets primary market##Option_D:FII helps bring better management skills and technology, while FDI only brings in capital##Answer:b##Explaination:.##Topic:FDI/FII etc##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:b
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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 given above is/are correct?
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1, 2 and 3
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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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 pilgrimage site by improving the road network and town infrastructure. In 1984, the site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Statement 2 is not correct : Most of the monuments at Mahabalipuram are rock cut and monolithic. They denote the early Dravidian architecture and have inculcated in themselves the Buddhist elements of architecture. Statement 3 is correct: The Shore Temple marks the culmination of the architectural efforts that began with the cave temples and monolithic rathas. Pancha Rathas also known as Pandava Rathas (Five Chariot) -It is known especially for its rathas (temples in the form of chariots), mandapas (cave sanctuaries), giant open-air reliefs such as the famous 'Descent of the Ganges ', and the temple of Rivage, with thousands of sculptures to the glory of Shiva. The recent Modi-Xi informal summit in the town of Mahabalipuram highlights the cultural connect significant to the Sino-India relations . The same venue aided the chinese envoy Heunsang to meet the king. King Narasimhavarman II of Pallava dynasty reigned in early 8th. He exchanged ambassadors with China and signed a strategic pact on security. He was declared as the general of South China against Tibet which posed threat to China at that time.
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d
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Architecture
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Geology
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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 structure in the region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1, 2 and 3###Option_B:1 only##Option_C:2 and 3 only##Option_D:1, 2 and 3##Answer:d##Explaination: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 pilgrimage site by improving the road network and town infrastructure. In 1984, the site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Statement 2 is not correct : Most of the monuments at Mahabalipuram are rock cut and monolithic. They denote the early Dravidian architecture and have inculcated in themselves the Buddhist elements of architecture. Statement 3 is correct: The Shore Temple marks the culmination of the architectural efforts that began with the cave temples and monolithic rathas. Pancha Rathas also known as Pandava Rathas (Five Chariot) -It is known especially for its rathas (temples in the form of chariots), mandapas (cave sanctuaries), giant open-air reliefs such as the famous 'Descent of the Ganges ', and the temple of Rivage, with thousands of sculptures to the glory of Shiva. The recent Modi-Xi informal summit in the town of Mahabalipuram highlights the cultural connect significant to the Sino-India relations . The same venue aided the chinese envoy Heunsang to meet the king. King Narasimhavarman II of Pallava dynasty reigned in early 8th. He exchanged ambassadors with China and signed a strategic pact on security. He was declared as the general of South China against Tibet which posed threat to China at that time.##Topic:Architecture##Subject:Geology##Answer:d
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Advanced Ultra Super Critical Technology is associated with which of the following?
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Hydroelectric power plants
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Thermal Power plants
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Concentrated solar power systems
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Hydroelectric power plants
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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 technologies without any technological collaboration/licensing agreement with foreign companies. This technology is still not matured and demonstrated anywhere in the world.
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b
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National Unclassified
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Chemistry
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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 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 technologies without any technological collaboration/licensing agreement with foreign companies. This technology is still not matured and demonstrated anywhere in the world.##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Recently launched Tarang Mobile App, "E-Trans" and DEEP e-bidding portals are associated with which of the following sectors?
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Highways
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Railways
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Power
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Highways
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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 Transmission App for Real Time Monitoring and Growth. It will act as a monitoring tool to track upcoming projects. e-trans - It is web platform for e -bidding and e-reverse auction for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) for transmission projects. DEEP (Discovery of Efficient Electricity Price) - It is an e-bidding portal for medium term (1-5 years) purchase of power .
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c
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Also in News(Economy)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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, 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 Transmission App for Real Time Monitoring and Growth. It will act as a monitoring tool to track upcoming projects. e-trans - It is web platform for e -bidding and e-reverse auction for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) for transmission projects. DEEP (Discovery of Efficient Electricity Price) - It is an e-bidding portal for medium term (1-5 years) purchase of power .##Topic:Also in News(Economy)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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Recently the government has launched Sugamya Pustakalaya for whch of the following beneficiaries?
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Poor women
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Underprivileged children
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Disabled
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Poor women
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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 to provide you with accessible books from all over the world.
Users can access a collection of over 2, 30,000 books, maintain their individual reading shelves online and also download books in chosen formats.
Sugamya Pustakalaya is a facilitating platform for producers of accessible content to jointly work in producing and providing accessible books to people with print disabilities.
Publishers can also collaborate with us to publish their content in accessible formats.
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c
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Nationally Acclaimed
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Chemistry
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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 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 to provide you with accessible books from all over the world.
Users can access a collection of over 2, 30,000 books, maintain their individual reading shelves online and also download books in chosen formats.
Sugamya Pustakalaya is a facilitating platform for producers of accessible content to jointly work in producing and providing accessible books to people with print disabilities.
Publishers can also collaborate with us to publish their content in accessible formats.
##Topic:Nationally Acclaimed##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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PROXIMA B, recently seen in news, is :
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a tail-less comet
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an earth like planet
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a remote sensing satellite
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a tail-less comet
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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.
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b
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Places(International)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
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 (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.
##Topic:Places(International)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Proxima b, recently seen in news, is:
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a tail-less comet
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an earth like planet
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a remote sensing satellite
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a tail-less comet
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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.
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b
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Places(International)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 (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.##Topic:Places(International)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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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 not correct?
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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.
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d
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Misc. Tech.
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With 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 not correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B:1 and 3 only##Option_C:2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:.##Topic:Misc. Tech.##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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Who publishes the Logistic Performance Index?
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World Bank
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IMF
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World Economic Forum
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World Bank
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Anthropology
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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
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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 correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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2 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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b
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The Solar System
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Agriculture
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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 can be seen in naked eyes.
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 and 4 only##Option_D:1, 2 and 3 only##Answer:b##Explaination:.##Topic:The Solar System##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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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?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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 Infrared bands for estimation of Sea Surface Temperature
(SST) with better accuracy.
ISRO’s GSLV F05 spacecraft has successfully placed INSAT 3DR satellite into a Geostationary Transfer Orbit
(GTO) for eventually stationing in geosynchronous orbit. (Statement 2 correct)
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d
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India's Space Programme
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Economics
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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
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:
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 Infrared bands for estimation of Sea Surface Temperature
(SST) with better accuracy.
ISRO’s GSLV F05 spacecraft has successfully placed INSAT 3DR satellite into a Geostationary Transfer Orbit
(GTO) for eventually stationing in geosynchronous orbit. (Statement 2 correct)
##Topic:India's Space Programme##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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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?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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 launched.
There was one weather satellite, SCATSAT-1 and seven others in this mission.
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d
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India's Space Programme
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Economics
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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 is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:
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 launched.
There was one weather satellite, SCATSAT-1 and seven others in this mission.
##Topic:India's Space Programme##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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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.
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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1 only
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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
Identification-Regolith Explorer) for a near earth asteroid Bennu. This will be NASA’s first asteroid sampling mission.
Option 3 incorrect - A European satellite named Gaia space probe has mapped the precise positions and brightness of more than 1.14 million stars in the Milky Way.
It is being lauded as the most accurate three dimensional map of the Milky Way.
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a
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Space Technology
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Economics
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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 the code given below.
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 3 only
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:a##Explaination:
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
Identification-Regolith Explorer) for a near earth asteroid Bennu. This will be NASA’s first asteroid sampling mission.
Option 3 incorrect - A European satellite named Gaia space probe has mapped the precise positions and brightness of more than 1.14 million stars in the Milky Way.
It is being lauded as the most accurate three dimensional map of the Milky Way.##Topic:Space Technology##Subject:Economics##Answer:a
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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?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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 stromatolites present in rocks 3.5 billion years old. Although stromatolites continue to form in certain areas of the world today, they grow in greatest abundance in Shark Bay in Western Australia. Statement 2 correct - They were originally formed by the growth of layer upon layer of cyanobacteria, a single-celled photosynthesizing microbe that lives today in a wide range of environments ranging from the shallow shelf to lakes, rivers, and even soils. Cyanobacteria are prokaryotic cells (the simplest form of modern carbon-based life) in that they lack a DNA-packaging nucleus. Bacteria, including the photosynthetic cyanobacteria, were the only form of life on Earth for the first 2 billion years that life existed on Earth.
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c
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New Technologies, Devices and Discoveries
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
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_B: 2 only ##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:
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 stromatolites present in rocks 3.5 billion years old. Although stromatolites continue to form in certain areas of the world today, they grow in greatest abundance in Shark Bay in Western Australia. Statement 2 correct - They were originally formed by the growth of layer upon layer of cyanobacteria, a single-celled photosynthesizing microbe that lives today in a wide range of environments ranging from the shallow shelf to lakes, rivers, and even soils. Cyanobacteria are prokaryotic cells (the simplest form of modern carbon-based life) in that they lack a DNA-packaging nucleus. Bacteria, including the photosynthetic cyanobacteria, were the only form of life on Earth for the first 2 billion years that life existed on Earth.
##Topic:New Technologies, Devices and Discoveries##Subject:Economics##Answer:c
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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?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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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 Observatory in Puerto Rico.
The telescope would search for signals from stars and galaxies as well as extra-terrestrial life.
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c
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New Technologies, Devices and Discoveries
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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? ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only ##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:
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 Observatory in Puerto Rico.
The telescope would search for signals from stars and galaxies as well as extra-terrestrial life.
##Topic:New Technologies, Devices and Discoveries##Subject:Economics##Answer:c
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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 Territory
A dispute between two or more States
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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.
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c
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Supreme Court
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following 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 Territory
A dispute between two or more States
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :##Option_A:1 and 2 only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:1 and 4 only##Option_D:1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:.##Topic:Supreme Court##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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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?
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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.
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d
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Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
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?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C:1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:.##Topic:Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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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?
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 only
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1 and 2 only
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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; therefore, it is categorized as a Flood Basalt Plateau. Pair 2 is matched correctly: The Loess Plateau covers some 640,000 square kilometers in northwest China and has among the world's highest soil erosion rates. Characteristic powdery dry soil (called loess) and centuries of unsustainable farming practices, combined with huge population pressures, have led to severe environmental degradation. Pair 3 is matched correctly: The Mato Grosso Plateau is a plateau in central Brazil occupying most of the state of Mato Grosso. It contains mostly savanna and woodland.
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d
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Important physical features & regions of the world
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Agriculture
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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##Option_C: 2 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination: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; therefore, it is categorized as a Flood Basalt Plateau. Pair 2 is matched correctly: The Loess Plateau covers some 640,000 square kilometers in northwest China and has among the world's highest soil erosion rates. Characteristic powdery dry soil (called loess) and centuries of unsustainable farming practices, combined with huge population pressures, have led to severe environmental degradation. Pair 3 is matched correctly: The Mato Grosso Plateau is a plateau in central Brazil occupying most of the state of Mato Grosso. It contains mostly savanna and woodland. ##Topic:Important physical features & regions of the world##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which among the following has no known mineral deposits in it?
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Sweden
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Switzerland
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Peru
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Sweden
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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.
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b
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Infrastructure, Location factors and distribution of key natural resources across the world
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Agriculture
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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 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.##Topic:Infrastructure, Location factors and distribution of key natural resources across the world##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie areas, famous for large deposits of gold, are located in
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South Africa
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Australia
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Russia
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South Africa
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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.
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b
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Infrastructure, Location factors and distribution of key natural resources across the world
|
Agriculture
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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 of gold. South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zaire produce a large portion of the world’s gold. ##Topic:Infrastructure, Location factors and distribution of key natural resources across the world##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which of the following countries has the highest volume of proven oil reserves in the world?
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Venezuela
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Russia
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Saudi Arabia
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Venezuela
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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.
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a
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Infrastructure, Location factors and distribution of key natural resources across the world
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Agriculture
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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 country with the highest volume of proven oil reserves in the world today. It is followed by Saudi Arabia and Canada.##Topic:Infrastructure, Location factors and distribution of key natural resources across the world##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which among the following type of coasts is more commonly seen in Norway?
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Ria coast
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Fiord coast
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Dalmatian coast
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Ria coast
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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 coast is also formed by inundation of river valleys by sea water. But here mountain ranges run parallel to the coast. Norway's coastline is estimated at 29,000 km with fiords, but only 2500 km when fiords are excluded
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b
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Important physical features & regions of the world
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Agriculture
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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 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 coast is also formed by inundation of river valleys by sea water. But here mountain ranges run parallel to the coast. Norway's coastline is estimated at 29,000 km with fiords, but only 2500 km when fiords are excluded##Topic:Important physical features & regions of the world##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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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?
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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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 large scale palm trees cultivation. Hence the answer is C.
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c
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Climate, Vegetation and Soils
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Agriculture
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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?
##Option_A: 1 and 3 only
###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 1 only
##Option_D: 1 and 3 only
##Answer:c##Explaination:
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 large scale palm trees cultivation. Hence the answer is C.
##Topic:Climate, Vegetation and Soils##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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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.
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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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; it gets its name from the direction the wind is coming from. Norther: This name for a wind is used in more than one place. It usually occurs in winter but occasionally occurs at other times of year. Typically, it can be identified by falling air pressure, a cloudy or overcast sky, good visibility and water levels below normal along the coast. Norte: The Norte is a strong cold northeasterly wind which blows in Mexico along the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. It results from an outbreak of cold air from the north. Local winds of South America are Pampero: The name given to severe line squalls in Argentina and Uruguay, particularly in the Rio de la Plata area. They are associated with marked cold fronts and are usually accompanied by rain, thunder and lightning, a sharp drop in temperature and a sudden change of wind direction from northerly or northwesterly to southerly or south-westerly.
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c
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Climate, Vegetation and Soils
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Agriculture
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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 4 only
##Answer:c##Explaination: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; it gets its name from the direction the wind is coming from. Norther: This name for a wind is used in more than one place. It usually occurs in winter but occasionally occurs at other times of year. Typically, it can be identified by falling air pressure, a cloudy or overcast sky, good visibility and water levels below normal along the coast. Norte: The Norte is a strong cold northeasterly wind which blows in Mexico along the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. It results from an outbreak of cold air from the north. Local winds of South America are Pampero: The name given to severe line squalls in Argentina and Uruguay, particularly in the Rio de la Plata area. They are associated with marked cold fronts and are usually accompanied by rain, thunder and lightning, a sharp drop in temperature and a sudden change of wind direction from northerly or northwesterly to southerly or south-westerly.##Topic:Climate, Vegetation and Soils##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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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 correct?
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1 and 3 only
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2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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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 is correct.
Statement 3 is incorrect: India has 10.21 million tonnes of rare earth reserves, which is 3 per cent of the world’s total. Most of the rare earths in India are found mostly in beach sand along the coasts of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and Kerala. They are deposited in monazite, a reddish-brown phosphate.
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b
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Infrastructure, Location factors and distribution of key natural resources across the world
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Agriculture
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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. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 and 3 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:2 and 3 only##Option_D:1 and 3 only##Answer:b##Explaination:
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 is correct.
Statement 3 is incorrect: India has 10.21 million tonnes of rare earth reserves, which is 3 per cent of the world’s total. Most of the rare earths in India are found mostly in beach sand along the coasts of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and Kerala. They are deposited in monazite, a reddish-brown phosphate.
##Topic:Infrastructure, Location factors and distribution of key natural resources across the world##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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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.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
|
2 and 3 only
|
1 and 3 only
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1 only
|
.
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b
|
No_topic
|
Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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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 President about the proposals for legislation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:1 and 3 only##Option_D:1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Which one of the following powers is not available to the Election Commission of India?
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Recognition of political parties as State Party
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De-registering an inactive Political Party
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Issuing the Model Code of Conduct
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Recognition of political parties as State Party
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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 the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of the electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to Parliament and to the Legislature of every State and of elections to the offices of President and Vice President held under this Constitution shall be vested in the Election Commission of India (ECI). Political parties may be recognised as ‘National Party’ or a ‘State Party’ based on its past performance in elections and its representation in Lok Sabha/Vidhan Sabha by the Election Commission of India. The Model Code of Conduct consists of a set of guidelines expected to be abiding by the political parties, their campaigners and the candidates. The Election Commission brings the Model Code of Conduct into effect to ensure free and fair elections. The ECI is not empowered to de-register parties on the grounds of violating the Constitution or breaching the undertaking given to it at the time of registration. A party can only be de-registered if its registration was obtained by fraud; if it is declared illegal by the Central Government; or if a party amends its internal Constitution and notifies the ECI that it can no longer abide by the Indian Constitution. Hence option (b) is the correct answer.
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b
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Election Commission, Elections and political parties: problems and processes
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 political parties as State Party##Answer:b##Explaination: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 the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of the electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to Parliament and to the Legislature of every State and of elections to the offices of President and Vice President held under this Constitution shall be vested in the Election Commission of India (ECI). Political parties may be recognised as ‘National Party’ or a ‘State Party’ based on its past performance in elections and its representation in Lok Sabha/Vidhan Sabha by the Election Commission of India. The Model Code of Conduct consists of a set of guidelines expected to be abiding by the political parties, their campaigners and the candidates. The Election Commission brings the Model Code of Conduct into effect to ensure free and fair elections. The ECI is not empowered to de-register parties on the grounds of violating the Constitution or breaching the undertaking given to it at the time of registration. A party can only be de-registered if its registration was obtained by fraud; if it is declared illegal by the Central Government; or if a party amends its internal Constitution and notifies the ECI that it can no longer abide by the Indian Constitution. Hence option (b) is the correct answer.##Topic:Election Commission, Elections and political parties: problems and processes##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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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?
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
|
.
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b
|
GS_History_unclassified
|
General Studies
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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 and 2 only###Option_B:1 and 3 only##Option_C:2 and 3 only##Option_D:1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination:.##Topic:GS_History_unclassified##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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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 answer using the code given below:
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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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 an army to the emperor.
Select the answer using the code given below:##Option_A:1 and 2 only###Option_B:1 and 3 only##Option_C:2 and 3 only##Option_D:1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:.##Topic:GS_History_unclassified##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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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.
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1 only
|
2 only
|
Both 1 and 2
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1 only
|
.
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a
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GS_History_unclassified
|
General Studies
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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###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2##Option_D:1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:.##Topic:GS_History_unclassified##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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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:
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1 only
|
2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
|
.
|
c
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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###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2##Option_D:1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
|
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 statements given above is/are correct?
|
1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 only
|
.
|
d
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External forces & their impact Weathering, Erosion & landforms thus developed
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Agriculture
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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 degraded rock materials.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:1 and 2 only##Option_D:1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:.##Topic:External forces & their impact Weathering, Erosion & landforms thus developed##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which one out of the following is also known as Reserve Money or High-Powered money or base money?
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M0
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M1
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M2
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M0
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nan
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a
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Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it
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Anthropology
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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 and factors affecting it##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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In which year SBI was Nationalised?
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1995
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1955
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1980
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1995
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nan
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b
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Need of banks, Function, Commercial Bank
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Anthropology
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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
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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?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
|
.
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d
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External forces & their impact Weathering, Erosion & landforms thus developed
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Agriculture
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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 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2##Option_D:1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:.##Topic:External forces & their impact Weathering, Erosion & landforms thus developed##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Who among the following is a part of Union Executive?
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President
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Prime Minister
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Attorney General
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President
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.
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d
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President
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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
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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.
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1 only
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2 only
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1 and 3
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1 only
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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 Hemisphere; warm currents bring warm water into cold water areas and are usually observed on the east coast of continents in the low and middle latitudes. In the northern hemisphere they are found on the west coasts of continents in high latitudes. The oceanic circulation transports heat from one latitude belt to another based on the temperature differential. Statement 2 and 3 are correct: Kuroshio current is a warm ocean current and deep-ocean currents are driven by differences in the water's density, which is controlled by temperature (thermo) and salinity (haline). This process is known as thermohaline circulation.
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a
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The Hydrosphere : Ocean water and their circulation
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following 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.
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: 1 and 3
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:a##Explaination: 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 Hemisphere; warm currents bring warm water into cold water areas and are usually observed on the east coast of continents in the low and middle latitudes. In the northern hemisphere they are found on the west coasts of continents in high latitudes. The oceanic circulation transports heat from one latitude belt to another based on the temperature differential. Statement 2 and 3 are correct: Kuroshio current is a warm ocean current and deep-ocean currents are driven by differences in the water's density, which is controlled by temperature (thermo) and salinity (haline). This process is known as thermohaline circulation. ##Topic:The Hydrosphere : Ocean water and their circulation##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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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.
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1, 2 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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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 information about the interior. Meteors Gravitation Magnetic field, and Seismic activity etc.
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d
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The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: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 only##Option_D:1, 2 and 3 only##Answer:d##Explaination: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 information about the interior. Meteors Gravitation Magnetic field, and Seismic activity etc.##Topic:The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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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.
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Cinder Volcano
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Composite volcano
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Shield volcano
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Cinder Volcano
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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 openings leading to formation of layers, and this makes the mounts appear as composite volcanoes. A composite volcano (cone-shaped volcano formed by alternating layers of solidified lava and rock particles) is a combination of a cinder cone and shield volcano that results from alternating eruptions of volcanic debris and lava. This type of volcano is likely to be the tallest and steepest volcano. Shield Volcanoes: These volcanoes are mostly made up of basalt. For this reason, these volcanoes are not steep. They become explosive if somehow water gets into the vent; otherwise, they are characterized by low-explosivity. Ex. Hawaiian volcanoes. The upcoming lava moves in the form of a fountain and throws out the cone at the top of the vent and develops into cinder cone. Mid-Ocean Ridge Volcanoes: These volcanoes occur in the oceanic areas on the system of mid-ocean ridges that stretches through all the ocean basins. The central portion of this ridge experiences frequent eruptions. Cinder cone volcanoes (also called scoria cones) are the most common type of volcano and are the symmetrical cone shaped volcanoes. They may occur as single volcanoes or as secondary volcanoes on the sides of stratovolcanoes or shield volcanoes.
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b
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Internal forces & their impact Volcanoes,
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Agriculture
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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 using the code given below.##Option_A:Cinder Volcano###Option_B:Composite volcano##Option_C:Shield volcano##Option_D:Cinder Volcano##Answer:b##Explaination: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 openings leading to formation of layers, and this makes the mounts appear as composite volcanoes. A composite volcano (cone-shaped volcano formed by alternating layers of solidified lava and rock particles) is a combination of a cinder cone and shield volcano that results from alternating eruptions of volcanic debris and lava. This type of volcano is likely to be the tallest and steepest volcano. Shield Volcanoes: These volcanoes are mostly made up of basalt. For this reason, these volcanoes are not steep. They become explosive if somehow water gets into the vent; otherwise, they are characterized by low-explosivity. Ex. Hawaiian volcanoes. The upcoming lava moves in the form of a fountain and throws out the cone at the top of the vent and develops into cinder cone. Mid-Ocean Ridge Volcanoes: These volcanoes occur in the oceanic areas on the system of mid-ocean ridges that stretches through all the ocean basins. The central portion of this ridge experiences frequent eruptions. Cinder cone volcanoes (also called scoria cones) are the most common type of volcano and are the symmetrical cone shaped volcanoes. They may occur as single volcanoes or as secondary volcanoes on the sides of stratovolcanoes or shield volcanoes.##Topic:Internal forces & their impact Volcanoes,##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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