Author: Prelims

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC):
1. All the Deputy Governors of the RBI are members of the MPC.
2. Finance Minister is the ex-officio Chairman of the MPC.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Both are correct
b) 2 only
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 1 only

Q.2) Recently, Indian Prime Minister Shri Modi has proposed to establish BRICS-ARP. It is related to
a) Anti-Terrorism
b) Economic Crisis
c) None is correct
d) Agriculture

Q.3) Recently, a high altitude Cloud Physics Observatory has been established in South India. It is established at a place in
a) Western Ghats
b) Eastern Ghats
c) Low-lying coral islands of Lakshadweep
d) None of the above

Q.4) Which of the following statements regarding the Law Commission of India is/are correct?
1. It is an executive body.
2. The time period of 21st Law Commission will end on 31 August 2018.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) Both are correct
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding the marginal cost of funds based lending rate (MCLR):
1. It the minimum interest rate of a bank below which it cannot lend.
2. It has replaced the base rate system introduced in July 2010.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a) Both are correct
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.6) Which one of the following is the correct sequence of a food chain? (CSE: 2014)
a) Diatoms­-Crustaceans­-Herrings
b) Crustaceans-­Diatoms-­Herrings
c) Diatoms­-Herrings­-Crustaceans
d) Crustaceans­-Herrings­-Diatoms

Q.7) What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as ‘Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative’? (CSE: 2014)
1. Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.
2. Drip irrigation can be practiced very effectively in this.
3. There is no application of chemical/ inorganic fertilizers at all in this.
4. The scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1, 2 and 4 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.8) If a wetland of international importance is brought under the ‘Montreux Record’, what does it imply? (CSE: 2014)
a) Changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring or are likely to occur in the wetland as a result of human interference.
b) The country in which the wetland is located should enact a law to prohibit any human activity within five kilo metres from the edge of the wetland
c) The survival of the wetland depends on the cultural practices and traditions of certain communities living in its vicinity and therefore the cultural diversity therein should not be destroyed
d) It is given the status of ‘World Heritage Site’

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Q.1) Which of the following ‘non-preventable risks’ are covered under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana?
1. Natural Fire and Lightning
2. Storm
3. Flood
4. Drought
5. Pests/Diseases
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 2, 3 and 4 only
b) 3 and 4 only
c) 3, 4 and 5 only
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Q.2) SWAYAM platform is related to which of the following area?
a) Disaster Management
b) Swach Bharat Abhiyan
c) Education
d) None of the above

Q.3) Recently, the National Green Tribunal has lauded the efforts made under the ‘Jal Swavalamban Abhiyan (JSA)’ programme. This is a programme of Government of
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Gujarat
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Rajasthan

Q.4) The term special economic zone can include:
1. Free trade zones (FTZ)
2. Export processing zones (EPZ)
3. Free zones/ Free economic zones (FZ/ FEZ)
4. Industrial parks/ industrial estates (IE)
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 2, 3 and 4 only
b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 2 and 4 only

Q.5) Kyaukpyu island which is often seen in news International news is situtated in
a) Bay of Bengal
b) South China Sea
c) Pacific Ocean
d) None of the above

Q.6) Consider the following pairs : (CSE: 2014)
National Highway Cities connected
1. NH 4 : Chennai and Hyderabad
2. NH 6 : Mumbai and Kolkata
3. NH 15 : Ahmedabad and Jodhpur
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None

Q.7) Consider the following international agreements: (CSE: 2014)
1. The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
2. The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
3. The World Heritage Convention
Which of the above has / have a bearing on the biodiversity?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only,
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2. and 3

Q.8) Consider the following statements regarding ‘Earth Hour’ : (CSE: 2014)
1. It is an initiative of UNEP and UNESCO.
2. It is a movement in which the participants switch off the lights for one hour on a certain day every year.
3. It is a movement to raise the awareness about the climate change and the need to save the planet.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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Q.1) State Bank of India has decided to revise the interest rate on Saving Accounts downward by 50 basis points to 3.5% from 4%. Consider the following statements relating to this:
1. Savings account interest rates were deregulated in 2011 by the RBI.
2. Deposits of Rs. 1 crore and above will continue to earn 4%.
Which of the statesment 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 relating to the National Disaster Response Force:
1. Its parent department is Ministry of Defence.
2. The President of India is the Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
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.3) Which of the following organisation/ministry prepares the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM)?
a) Jointly by State Governments
b) Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
c) Medical Council of India
d) None of the above

Q.4) Which of the following statements regarding the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is/are correct?
1. It comes under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
2. Within the CDSCO, the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) regulates pharmaceutical and medical devices.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 2 only
c) 1 only
d) Both are correct

Q.5) Recenlty, the Supreme Court has prohibited the use of five chemicals, in the manufacture of firecrackers. Which of the following chemcals are included in that list?
1. Antimony
2. Lithium
3. Mercury
4. Arsenic
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1, 3 and 4 only
b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
c) 1 and 4 only
d) 2, 3 and 4 only

Q.6) Among the following organisms, which one does not belong to the class of other three? (CSE: 2014)
a) Crab
b) Mite
c) Scorpion
d) Spider

Q.7) The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in (CSE: 2014)
a) the President of India
b) the Parliament
c) the Chief Justice of India
d) the Law Commission

Q.8) Consider the following towns of India : (CSE: 2014)
1. Bhadrachalam
2. Chanderi
3. Kancheepuram
4. Kamal
Which of the above are famous for the production of traditional sarees / fabric?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 1, 3 and 4

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Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)’:
1. Once the NCLT admits a case, it cannot be withdrawn.
2. SC’s power of ‘Complete Justice’ has no say on the NCLT.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) Both are correct
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 1 only

Q.2) Which of the following statements regarding ‘National Housing Bank (NHB)’ is/are correct?
1. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
2. It was set up under the “Housing for All by 2022” Mission.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 2 only
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) 1 only
d) Both are correct

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’:
1. It doesn’t cover Commercial Crops.
2. Under the scheme, there is no upper limit on Government subsidy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 2 only
b) Both are correct
c) 1 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.4) What are the possible effects of high Credit Growth on individuals in an Economy?
1. High tendency of Borrowing
2. High tendency of Spending
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) Both are correct
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.5) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Indians to celebrate August 15 this year as Sankalp Parva. PM announced this day for doing something constructive for the country. What is the deadline under the ‘Sankalp Parva’?
a) August 2019
b) October 2022
c) August 2020
d) August 20122

Q.6) The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its (CSE: 2014)
a) advisory jurisdiction
b) appellate jurisdiction.
c) original jurisdiction
d) writ jurisdiction

Q.7) Consider the following techniques/phenomena: (CSE: 2014)
1. Budding and grafting in fruit plants
2. Cytoplasmic male sterility
3. Gene silencing
Which of the above is/are used to create transgenic crops?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) None

Q.8) Consider the following statements : (CSE: 2014)
1. Maize can be used for the production of starch.
2. Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstock for biodiesel.
3. Alcoholic beverages can be produced by using maize.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only.
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the Government of India Act, 1935:

1. It introduced provincial autonomy.

2. It abolished dyarchy in provinces.

Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Neither 1 nor 2

d) Both are correct

Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘the Official secret’:

1. It came into force before independence.

2. It was recently abolished.

Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

a) Both are correct

b) 2 only

c) Neither 1 nor 2

d) 1 only

Q.3)  Consider the following statements regarding the “the Green Climate Fund (GCF)” often seen in news these days:

1. It was set up at the Conference of the Parties-16 (COP-16) in Cancun in 2010

2. It is a fund within the framework of the UNFCCC

Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) None is correct

d) Both are correct

 

Q.4) Indigo Revolt of 1859 was launched in response to

a) high interest rate loans which indebted the Indigo planters.

b) Ryotwari Land Revenue System.

c) defeat of 1857 revolt in the Bengal region.

d) Mahalwari Land Revenue System.

 

Q.5) Which of the following organisation adivses borrwoing governments under its “Article IV Consultations”?

a) IMF

b)  World Bank

c) Asian Development Bank

d) None of the above

 

Q.6) Which of the following pair is/are correctly matched?

Spacecraft Purpose

1. Cassini­ Huygens : Orbiting the Venus and transmitting data to the Earth

2. Messenger : Mapping and investigating the Mercury

3. Voyager 1 and 2 : Exploring the outer solar system

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) Consider the following pairs :

Region Well­known for the production of

1. Kinnaur : Areca nut

2. Mewat : Mango

3. Coromandel : Soya bean

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) None

 

Q.8) Which of the following is/are the example/examples of chemical change?

1. Crystallization of sodium chloride

2. Melting of ice

3. Souring of milk

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) None

 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements in the context of ‘HIV/AIDS’.
1. OraQuick is HIV self-testing approved by WHO, based on HIV antibodies present in oral and blood samples.
2. The theme for 2016 AIDS day was “Hands up for #HIVprevention”.
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.2) Consider the following statements about ‘Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’ (AIIB)
1. AIIB is an international financial institution that aims to support the building of infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region.
2. India is an influential member of the AIIB as it has the largest voting share and percentage of shares.
3. AIIB’s headquarters is in Beijing.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 only
d) 1,2 and 3

Q.3) Consider the following statements in regard with ‘Climate Vulnerable Forum’ (CVF)
1. CVF is an international partnership of countries highly vulnerable to a warming planet.
2. The Forum serves as a South-South cooperation platform for participating governments to act together to deal with global climate change.
3. India is a member of the Climate Vulnerable Forum.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 only
d) 1,2 and 3

Q.4) Consider the following statements about ‘Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan’ (NYKS)
1. NYSK is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, to oversee working of the Nehru Yuva Kendras.
2. Nehru Yuva Kendras were established in 1972 with the objective of providing rural youth avenues to take part in the process of nation building.
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.5) Consider the following statements in regard to ‘fixed-dose combination’ (FDC)
1. FDC includes two or more active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) combined in a single dosage form, which is manufactured and distributed in fixed doses
2. Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients(APIs) is the chemically active substance, which is meant to produce the desired effect in the body.
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) Which one of the following is the best description of ‘INS astradharini’ that was in the news recently? (CSP-2016)
A. amphibious warfare ship
B. nuclear -powered submarine
C. torpedo launch and recovery vessel
D. nuclear – powered aircraft carrier

Q.7) What is ‘Greased lightning-10 (Gl-10) recently in the news ? (CSP-2016)
A. electric plane tested by NASA
B. solar powered two seater aircraft designed by japan
C. Space observatory launched by china
D. reusable rocket designed by ISRO

Q.8) With reference to ‘initiative for nutritional security through intensive millets promotions’, which of the following statements is/are correct? (CSP-2016)
1. This initiative aims to demonstrate the improved production and post-harvest technologies, and to demonstrate value addition techniques ,in an integrated manner with cluster approach
2. Poor, small, marginal and tribal farmers have larger stake in this scheme
3. An important objective of the scheme is to encourage farmers of commercial crops to shift to millet cultivation by offering them free kits of critical inputs of nutrients and micro irrigation equipment .
Select the correct answer using the above
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1,2 and 3

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Q.1) Which of the following cultural heritage comes under UNESCO’s intangible list.
1. Mudiyettu, a ritual theatre of Kerala
2. Buddhist chanting of Ladakh
3. Kalbelia folk dances of Rajasthan
Select the correct answer using the code given below (CSP-2016)
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 only
d) 1,2 and 3

Q.2) The ‘Global Enabling Trade Report 2016’ is published by
a) World Economic Forum (WEF)
b) APEC
c) WTO
d) World bank

Q.3) Consider the following statements in regard with ‘Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ (OPEC).
1. OPEC is a permanent, intergovernmental organization of United Nations, created at the Baghdad Conference in 1960.
2. The OPEC Secretariat is located in Saudi Arabia.
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.4) Consider the following statements in the context of ‘Express Wi-fi’.
1. Express Wi-fi scheme launched by Google to bring internet access to underserved locations in India.
2. Project Loon was also launched by Google to provide Internet coverage for people in rural and remote areas, help fill in coverage gaps.
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.5) Consider the following statements about ‘Budapest Water Summit 2016’.
1. It is organised by the Germany Government in cooperation with the World Water Council.
2. The theme of the Water Summit 2016 is “Sustanaible Water Use Connects Globe”.
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) What is/are the purpose/purposes of ‘Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate (MCLR)’announced by RBI
1. These guidelines help improve the transparency in the methodology followed by the banks for determining the interest rates on advances
2. These guidelines helps ensure the availability of bank credit the interest rate which are fare to the borrowers as well as the banks
Select the correct answers using the code given below (CSP-2016)
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.7) What is/are the unique about the ‘Kharai Camel’ a breed found in India
1. It is capable of swimming up three kilometers in seawater
2. Its survives by grazing on mangroves
3. It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated
Select the correct answers using the code given below (CSP-2016)
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.8) Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct spices of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 meters and has orange – colored form of pulp. In which part of India has been discovered? (CSP-2016)
A. Andaman Islands
B. Anaimalai Forests
C. Maikala Hills
D. Tropical rainforest of North east

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Q.1) Consider the following statements in regard with ‘Waste to energy processes’.

1. Biomethanation process degrades biological or organic compounds to generate biogas and manure.

2. The Nisargruna technology developed by the Mumbai-based Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), used in biomethanation plants.

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.2) Consider the following statements in regard to ‘World Indology Conference’.

1. The first World Indology Conference hosted by Rashtrapati Bhavan in collaboration with Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in 2015.

2. The first ‘Distinguished Indologist’ Award was presented to Prof. Amartya Sen in india.

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.3) Consider the following statements in regard to ‘Coral bleaching’.

1. Coral bleaching occurs when abnormal environmental conditions, such as warmer sea temperatures, cause corals to expel tiny photosynthetic algae, draining them of their colour.

2. Algae are vital to the coral, which uses the organic products of photosynthesis to help it grow.

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.4) North-Eastern Space Applications Centre (NE-SAC) of the ISRO located in

a) Imphal

b) Itanagar

c) Kolkata

d) Shillong

 

Q.5) The Joint Military Exercise “SAMPRITI-2016” was held between

a) India and Bangladesh

b) India and Nepal

c) U.S and Seychelles

d) India and Maldives

 

Q.6) Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka (CSP 2016)

A. George Buhler

B. James Prinsep

C. Max Muller

D. William Jones

 

Q.7) With reference to the ‘Gram Nyayalaya Act’ which of the statements is/are correct?

1.As per the act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases not criminal cases

2.The Act allows only social activists as mediators/reconcillators

Select the correct answers using the code given below:    (CSP 2016)

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.8) Consider the following statements in regard to ‘The India – Africa summit’.

1. It was held in 2015 was the third such summit.

2. It was actually initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

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Q.1) Consider the following statements in regard to ‘Nilgai or Blue bull’.

1. Nilgai is the largest Asian antelope and is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.

2. Nilgai is protected under Schedule III of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

3. The nilgai is categorised as ‘Critically endangered’ by the IUCN.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 1,2 and 3 only

 

Q.2) With reference to ‘Radio-frequency identification (RFID) Access Control System’, consider the following statements.

1. RFID tagging is an ID system that uses small radio frequency identification devices for identification and tracking purposes.

2. Paradip Port is the first among all Major Ports to have successfully implemented the RFID Access Control System adding yet another distinction to its string of achievements.

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.3) Recently, Akodara village was in the news. Which of the following statement correctly describes about it?

a) India’s first digital village

b) India’s first Wind power plant located in village

c) Highest solar power electricity generated by village

d) None of the above

 

Q.4) Consider the following statements about ‘World Organisation for Animal Health’ (OIE).

1. The OIE is the intergovernmental organisation located in New York, responsible for improving animal health worldwide.

2. It is recognised as a reference organisation by the World Trade Organization (WTO).

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.5) Consider the following statements with reference to ‘Bitcoins’.

1. Bitcoin is a digital currency that is not supported by any country’s government or central bank.

2. Bitcoin is also known as crypto-currency, it can be traded for services or goods with sellers who accept bitcoins as payment.

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) ‘Project Loon’ sometimes seen in the news is related to (CSP-2016)

A. Waste management technology

B. Wireless communication technology

C. Solar power production technology

D. Water conservation technology

 

Q.7) ‘Net metering’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the   (CSP-2016)

A. Production and use of solar energy by the households/consumers

B. Use of piped natural gas in the kitchens of households

C. Installation of CNG kits in motor cars

D. Installation of water meters in urban households

 

Q.8) Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were (CSP-2016)

A. Agriculture

B. Warriors

C. Weavers

D. Traders

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3. Solutions will be uploaded at 8 p.m. Click here for solutions.

4. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here