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  • 3 Oct 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

    Q1) Which of the following currencies follow ‘Floating exchange rate’ system?
    1. the United States dollar
    2. the Indian rupee
    3. the euro
    Select the correct option using the codes given below.
    a) 1 and 2 only
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1, 2 and 3
    d) 1 and 3 only

    Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Marginal Cost of funds based Lending rate (MCLR)
    1. It has replaced the base rate system, introduced in 2010.
    2. It refers to the maximum interest rate of a bank above which it cannot lend.
    Which of the statements given aboe is/are correct?
    a) 1 only
    b) Both are correct
    c) Neither 1 nor 2
    d) 2 only

    Q.3) Recently, a report named “World Development Report 2018: ‘Learning to Realise Education’s Promise” was launched by an International Organisation. The organsation is
    a) IMF
    b) United Nations Development Programme(UNDP)
    c) World Bank Group
    d) OECD

    Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘
    1. Private parties do not hold or use them.
    2. They carry a weekly determined interest rate.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) Both are correct
    b) 1 only
    c) 2 only
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Fiscal Deficit’:
    1. It has been adopted by the IMF as the principal policy target in their programmes.
    2. In India, the government began to report the fiscal deficit only after 1991.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 1 only
    b) Both are correct
    c) 2 only
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.6) Which of the following are the key features of ‘National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)’? (CSE: 2016)
    1.River basin is the unit of planning and management.
    2.It spearheads the river conservation efforts at the national level.
    3.One of the Chief Ministers of the States through which the Ganga flows becomes the Chairman of NGRBA on rotation basis.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
    a) 1 and 2 only
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1 and 3 only
    d) 1,2 and 3

    Q.7) Why does the Government of India promote the use of ‘Neem-coated Urea’ in agriculture? (CSE: 2016)
    a) Release of Neem oil in the soil increases nitrogen fixation by the soil microorganisms.
    b) Neem coating slows down the rate of distribution of urea in the soil
    c) Nitrous oxide, which is a greenhouse gas, is not at all released into the atmosphere by crop fields.
    d) It is a combination of a weedicide and a fertilizer for particular crops.

    Q.8) Consider the following statements: (CSE: 2016)
    1.The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Government of that State.
    2.The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 only
    c) Both 1 and 2
    d) Neither 1 nor 2


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  • 30 September 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

    Q.1) Which of the following scheme is a ‘Central Sector Scheme’?
    1. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
    2. Golden Quadrilateral
    3. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
    Select the correct option using the codes given below.
    a) 1, 2 and 3
    b) 1 and 2 only
    c) 2 only
    d) 1 and 3 only

    Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation’:
    1. It is a a statutory body.
    2. It comes under the Ministry of Finance.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 2 only
    b) Both are correct
    c) Neither 1 nor 2
    d) 1 only

    Q.3) The World Economic Outlook (WEO) is a survey conducted and published by the
    a) World Trade Organisation
    b) World Bank
    c) International Monetary Fund
    d) OECD

    Q.4) Consider the following statemens regarding the UDAN scheme, which is often seen in news:
    1. It is applicable on flights which cover between 200 km and 800 km.
    2. Under this scheme, government will provide direct subsidy to airlines, instead of passengers.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 1 only
    b) Both are correct
    c) 2 only
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.5) Which of the following statements regarding the ‘India Meteorological Department’ is/are correct?
    1. It comes under the Department of Science and Technology.
    2. It also have an observation station at Antarctica.
    Select the correct option using the codes given below.
    a) Both are correct
    b) 1 only
    c) 2 only
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.6) With reference to ‘Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)’, consider the following statements: (CSE: 2016)
    1.It is an organization of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO.
    2.It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging.
    3.It provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1 and 3 only
    d) 1,2 and 3

    Q.7) With reference to ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’, consider the following statements: (CSE: 2016)
    1.Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of two percent for any crop they cultivate in any season of the year.
    2.This scheme covers post-harvest losses arising out of the cyclones and unseasonal rains.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 only
    c) Both 1 and 2
    d) Neither 1 or 2

    Q.8) In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the ‘Great Indian Hornbill’ in its nature habitat? (CSE: 2016)
    a) Sand deserts of northwest India
    b) Higher Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir
    c) Salt marshes of western Gujarat.
    d) Western Ghats


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  • 29 September 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

    Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Council of Scientific and Industrial Research’:
    1. It operates as an autonomous body through the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
    2. Prime Minister of India is its Chairman.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) Both are correct
    b) 1 only
    c) 2 only
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction’:
    1. The Convention applies only to children under the age of 16.
    2. India has ratified, but convention has not entered into force.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) Both are correct
    b) 1 only
    c) 2 only
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Ind-Ra’, which was recently seen in news:
    1. It is a credit rating agency.
    2. It is a 100% owned subsidiary of the Government of India.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 2 only
    b) 1 only
    c) Neither 1 nor 2
    d) Both are correct

    Q.4) Which of the following statements regarding the ‘Cabinet Committee on Security’ is/are correct?
    1. Minister of External Affairs is also its member.
    2. It is chaired by the Minister of Finance.
    Select the correct option using the codes given below.
    a) 1 ony
    b) 2 only
    c) Neither 1 nor 2
    d) Both are correct

    Q.5) ‘Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan’ is a National campaign to
    a) Rehabilitate the homeless and destitute the persons and provide them with suitable sources of livelihood.
    b) Release the sex workers from their practice and provide them with alternative sources of livelihood.
    c) Eradicate the practice of manual scavenging and rehabilitate the manual scavengers
    d) Release the bonded laborers from their bondage and rehabilitate them

    Q.6) With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements:
    1.Siddhas (sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry.
    2.Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 only
    c) Both 1 and 2
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.7) Which of the following best describes the term ‘import cover’, sometimes seen in the news?
    a) It is the ratio of value of imports to the Gross Domestic Product of a country.
    b) It is the total value of imports of a country in a year.
    c) It is the ratio between the value of exports and that of imports between two countries.
    d) It is the number of months of imports that could be paid for by a country’s international reserves.

    Q.8) Consider the following pair:
    Community sometimes mentioned in the news – In the affairs of
    1.Kurd – Bangladesh
    2.Madhesi – Nepal
    3.Rohingya – Myanmar

    Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
    a) 1 and 2
    b) 2 only
    c) 2 and 3
    d) 3 only


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  • 28 September 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

    Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘National Human Rights Commission of India’:
    1. The Chairperson and members of the NHRC are appointed by the President of India.
    2. The Chairperson of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes is one of its ex-officio member.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) Both are correct
    b) 1 only
    c) 2 only
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘National Green Tribunal’:
    1. It was enacted by Supreme Court.
    2. The Tribunal has Original Jurisdiction on matters of “substantial question relating to environment.”
    Which of the statements given abve is/are correct?
    a) Both are correct
    b) 2 only
    c) 1 only
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘United Nations General Assembly(UNGA)’:
    1. It also grants observer status to international organizations.
    2. The main source of funds for the regular budget is the contributions of permanent Security Council Members.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) Neither 1 nor 2
    b) Both are correct
    c) 2 only
    d) 1 only

    Q.4) Which of the following are members of ‘Asian Development Bank’?
    1. USA
    2. Canada
    3. South Africa
    Select the correct options using the codes given below.
    a) 1, 2 and 3
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1 and 2 only
    d) 1 and 3 only

    Q.5) Which of the following is/are included in the capital budget of the Government of India?
    1.Expenditure on acquisitions of assets like roads, buildings, machinery, etc.
    2.Loans received from foreign governments
    3.Loans and advances granted to the States and Union Territories

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1 and 3 only
    d) 1, 2 and 3

    Q.6) What is/are the importance/importances of the ‘United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification’?
    1.It aims to promote effective action through innovative national programmes and supportive international partnerships.
    2.It has a special/particular focus on South Asia and North Africa regions, and its Secretariat facilitates the allocation of major portion of financial resources to these regions.
    3.It is committed to bottom-up approach, encouraging the participation of local people in combating the desertification.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1 and 3 only
    d) 1, 2 and 3

    Q.7) Recently, which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be added to the basket of IMF’s SDR?
    a) Rouble
    b) Rand
    c) Indian Rupee
    d) Renminbi

    Q.8) With reference to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), consider the following statements:
    1.IMFC discusses matters of concern affecting the global economy, and advises the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the direction of its work.
    2.The World Bank participates as observer in IMFC’s meetings.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 only
    c) Both 1 and 2
    d) Neither 1 nor 2


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  • 27 September 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

    Q.1) Which of the following apps is/are launched by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)?

    1. Mycall app

    2. MySpeed app

    3. Do not disturb (DND 2.0)

    Select the correct option using the codes given below.

    a) 1, 2 and 3

    b) 1 and 3 only

    c) 2 and 3 only

    d) 1 only

    Q.2) Which of the following are the members of Malabar Naval Exercise, other than India?

    1. Australia

    2. Japan

    3. USA

    Select the correct option using the codes given below.

    a) 1, 2 and 3

    b) 1 and 3 only

    c) 2 and 3 only

    d) 1 and 2 only

    Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC)’:

    1. Its headquarters is in Washington, DC, USA.

    2. USIBC partners with the  National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM).

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a) 1 only

    b) Both are correct

    c) 2 only

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.4) Recently, Government has launched a scheme to supply electricity to all households by December 2018. The scheme will be funded by

    1. Central grants

    2. Bank loans

    3. States

    Select the correct option using the codes given below.

    a) 1, 2 and 3

    b) 2 and 3 only

    c) 1 and 3 only

    d) 1 and 2 only

    Q.5) With reference to ‘IFC Masala Bonds’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct?

    1.The International Finance Corporation, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank.

    2.They are the rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a) 1 only

    b) 2 only

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.6) Regarding the taxation systems of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements:

    1.The tax rate of land was fixed depending on the quality of the land.

    2.Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a) 1 only

    b) 2 only

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.7) Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?

    a) Swapnavasavadatta

    b) Malavikagnimitra

    c) Meghadoota

    d) Ratnavati

    Q.8) In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms ‘amber box, blue box and green box’ in the news?

    a) WTO affairs

    b) SAARC affairs

    c) UNFCCC affairs

    d) India-EU negotiations on FTA


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  • 26 September 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

    Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)’:
    1. First BIMSTEC summit was held in Thailand.
    2. The ADB(Asian Development Partner) is BIMSTEC’s development partner.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) Neither 1 nor 2
    b) 1 only
    c) 2 only
    d) Both are correct

    Q.2) What is ‘Swiss Challenge’, which was recently seen in news?
    a) It is one of the ways of awarding government contracts to private players.
    b) It is one of the ways of awarding private contracts to government players.
    c) It is one of the ways of implementing government schemes through private players.
    d) Both (a) and (b)

    Q.3) Agreement on Agriculture(AoA) is related to
    a) World Trade Organisation
    b) SAARC
    c) Food and Agriculture Organization
    d) BIMSTEC

    Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘World Trade Organization’:
    1. All the UN members are members of the WTO.
    2. Its headquarter is in Geneva, Switzerland.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) Both are correct
    b) 1 only
    c) 2 only
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI)’:
    1. All FPI taken together cannot acquire more than 24 per cent of the paid up capital of an Indian Company.
    2. Any equity investment by non-residents which is less than or equal to 10% of capital in a company is portfolio investment.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) Both are correct
    b) 1 only
    c) 2 only
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.6) With reference to ‘LiFi’, recently in the news which of the following statements is / are correct? (CSE: 2016)
    1. It uses light as the medium for high speed data transmission
    2. it is a wireless technology and is several times faster than ‘WiFi’
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 only
    c) Both 1 and 2
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.7) The term ‘Intended Nationally Determined Contributions’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of (CSE: 2016)
    a) Pledges made by the European countries to rehabilitate refugees from the war-affected Middle East
    b) Plan of action outlined by the countries of the world to combat climate change
    c) Capital contributed by the member countries in the establishment of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
    d) Plan of action outlined by the countries of the world regarding Sustainable Development Goals

    Q.8) Which one of the following is a purpose of ‘UDAY’, a scheme of the Government? (CSE: 2016)
    a) Providing technical and financial assistance to the start-up entrepreneurs in the field of renewable sources of energy
    b) Providing electricity to every household in the country of 2018
    c) Replacing the coal-based power plants with natural gas, nuclear, solar, wind and tidal power plants over a period of time
    d) Providing for financial turnaround and revival of power distribution companies


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  • 25 September 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

    Q.1) Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas generated from burning of the rice paddy fields?
    a) Hydrofluorocarbons
    b) Nitrous Oxide
    c) Methane
    d) Carbon Dioxide

    Q.2) ‘Balachandra & Ors. vs. Yedyurappa’ case of the Supreme Court was related to
    a) 8th Schedule
    b) 7th Schedule
    c) 10th Schedule
    d) None of the above

    Q.3) Trains with ‘Shinkensan Technology’ uses which of the following fuel?
    a) Electricity
    b) Coal
    c) Petrol
    d) Diesel

    Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Masala Bonds’:
    1. The Masala bond was issued by the Reserve Bank of India.
    2. HDFC is the first Indian company to issue masala bonds.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 2 only
    b) 1 only
    c) Neither 1 nor 2
    d) Both are correct

    Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘National Medical Commission Bill, 2016’:
    1. It ensures adequate supply of high quality medical professionals at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
    2. It facilitates the maintenance of a medical register of India
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) Both are correct
    b) 1 only
    c) 2 only
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.6) Which of the following is/ are the indicator/ indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report? (CSE: 2016)
    1.Undernourishment
    2.Child stunting
    3.Child Mortality
    Select the correct answer using the code given below
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1,2 and 3
    d) 1 and 3 only

    Q.7) There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which action/actions of the following can be taken by the government to reduce the deficit? (CSE: 2016)
    1.Reducing Revenue Expenditure
    2.Introducing new welfare scheme
    3.Rationalizing subsidies
    4.Reducing import duties
    Select the correct answer using the code below
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1 and 3 only
    d) 1,2,3 and 4

    Q.8) The establishment of ‘Payment Banks’ is being allowed in India to promote financial inclusion. Which of the following statements is/are correct in this context? (CSE: 2016)
    1.Mobile telephone companies and supermarket chains that are owned and controlled by residents are eligible to be promoters of Payment Banks.
    2.Payment Banks can issue both credit cards and debit cards
    3.Payment banks cannot undertake lending activities.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below
    a) 1 and 2 only
    b) 1 and 3 only
    c) 2 only
    d) 1,2 and 3


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  • 23 September 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

    Q.1) Which of the following types(other than coal based) of energy production plants are operated by the ‘National Thermal Power Corporation’?
    1. Gas Based (Owned through JVs)
    2. Hydro-Electric Power Plants
    3. Solar Photovoltaic Power Plants
    4. Wind Power
    Select the correct option using the codes given below.
    a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
    b) 1 and 2 only
    c) 2, 3, and 4 only
    d) 1, 3 and 4 only

    Q.2) Recently, the Department of Biotechnology has decided to commission ‘B4’ in future. What is the ‘B4’?
    a) Boat
    b) GM Crop
    c) Pesticide
    d) Insecticide

    Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Shell Companies’, which are often seen in news:
    1. Shell companies are clearly defined in the the Companies Act,2013.
    2. Not all shell companies are illegal.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 2 only
    b) 1 only
    c) Both are correct
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Special Purpose Vehicle’:
    1. It is basically a subsidiary company.
    2. It used to isolate financial risk.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) Both are correct
    b) 1 only
    c) 2 only
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.5) Consider the following statements
    1.The sustainable development goals were first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank called the ‘Club of Rome’
    2.The sustainable Development Goals have to be achieved by 2030.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 only
    c) Both 1 and 2
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.6) A recent movie titled The Man who knew infinity is based on the biography of
    a) Ramanujam
    b) Chandrashekhar
    c) Bose
    d) V Raman

    Q.7) Consider the following statements:
    1.The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years.
    2.A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues only for the remainder period
    Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 only
    c) Both 1 and 2
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.8) Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
    1.A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation.
    2.A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha
    Select the correct answer using the code below
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 only
    c) Both 1 and 2
    d) Neither 1 nor 2


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  • 22 September 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

    Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Chabahar Port’:
    1. It is located in the Gulf of Oman.
    2. It serves as Iran’s only oceanic port.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 only
    c) Both are correct
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding the to DMH-11 GM Mustard:
    1. It can affect honeybees directly and indirectly through effecting flowering and pollen production. (Possibility)
    2. Its flowers contain both the female (pistil) and male (stamen) reproductive organs.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 only
    c) Neither 1 nor 2
    d) Both are correct

    Q.3) Which of the following diseases are Non-Communicable Diseases?
    1. Alzheimer’s
    2. Asthma
    3. Fibromyalgia
    Select the correct option using the codes given bleow.
    a) 1, 2 and 3
    b) 1 and 3 only
    c) 2 and 3 only
    d) 1 and 2 only

    Q.4) Which of the following country/countries is/are recognized nuclear weapon state acceders?
    1. Pakistan
    2. China
    3. India
    4. Israel
    5. France
    Select the correct option using the codes given below.
    a) 2 and 5 only
    b) 1, 3 and 4 only
    c) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
    d) 2 only

    Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Pokhran-II’ Nuclear Tests:
    1. It consists of only Fission Nuclear Bombs.
    2. Its code name is Smiling Buddha.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) Neither 1 nor 2
    b) 1 only
    c) 2 only
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.6) The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the
    a) Lok Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership
    b) Lok Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its total membership
    c) Rajya Sabha by a Simple majority of its total membership
    d) Rajya Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its member present and voting

    Q.7) Recently which of the following states has explored the possibility of constructing an artificial inland port to be connected to sea by a long navigational channel?
    a) Andhra Pradesh
    b) Chhatisgarh
    c) Karnataka
    d) Rajasthan

    Q.8) With reference to the agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015,which of the following statements is / are correct?
    1.The agreement was signed by all the member countries of the UN and it will go into effect in 2017.
    2.The agreement aims to limit the greenhouse gas emissions so that the rise in average global temperature by the end of the century does not exceed 2 Celsius or even 1.5 celsius above pre-industrial levels.
    3.Developed countries acknowledged their historical responsibilities in global warming and committed to donate $ 1000 billion a year from 2020 to help developing countries to cope with climatic change.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
    a) 1 and 3 only
    b) 2 only
    c) 2 and 3 only
    d) 1, 2 and 3


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  • 21 September 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

    Q.1) Which of the following Dry Cells are Primary Dry Cells?
    1. Alkaline cell
    2. Lithium cell
    3. Mercury cell
    4. silver oxide cell
    Select the correct option using the codes given below.
    a) 1, 2 and 3 only
    b) 2, 3 and 4 only
    c) 1 and 2 only
    d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

    Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘TRIPS-Plus’, which is often seen in news:
    1. It is related to the WTO.
    2. It is enacted under the Patent laws by some countries.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 only
    c) Both are correct
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘VoLTE Technology’, which is often seen in the news:
    1. It is related to Telecom Regulatory.
    2. ‘T’ in VoLTE stands for ‘Term’
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 only
    c) Neither 1 nor 2
    d) Both are correct

    Q.4) What are the main objectives of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003?
    1. to introduce transparent fiscal management systems in the country
    2. to introduce a more equitable and manageable distribution of the country’s debts over the years
    3. to aim for fiscal stability for India in the long run
    Select the correct option using the codes given below.
    a) 1 and 2 only
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1 and 3 only
    d) 1, 2 and 3

    Q.5) Build, use, maintain and treat (BUMT), which was recently seen in the news, is related to which of the following?
    a) Swachh Bharat Mission
    b) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
    c) Pradhan Mantri Shehri Sadak Yojana
    d) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana

    Q.6) What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907? (CSE: 2016)
    a) Introduction of communalism into Indian politics by Lord Minto
    b) Extremists’ lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government
    c) Foundation of Muslim League
    d) Aurobindo Ghosh’s inability to be elected as the president of the Indian National Congress

    Q.7) The plan of Sir Stafford Cripps envisaged that after the Second World War (CSE: 2016)
    a) India should be granted complete independence
    b) India should be partitioned into two before granting independence
    c) India should be made a republic with the condition that she will join the Commonwealth
    d) India should be given Dominion status

    Q.8) Consider the following pairs:(CSE: 2016)
    Famous place – Region
    1.Bodhgaya – Baghelkhand
    2.Khajuraho – Bundelkhand
    3.Shirdi – Vidarbha
    4.Nasik(Nashik) – Malwa
    5.Tirupati – Rayalascema
    Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
    a) 1, 2 and 4
    b) 2, 3, 4 and 5
    c) 2 and 5 only
    d) 1, 3, 4 and 5


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