Category: Prelims Daily

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh’:
1. It has been set up on the recommendations of the Anil Kakodkar committee.
2. It is a non lapsable safety fund over a period of five years.
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 regarding the ‘Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)’ number:
1. It is a 10 digit alphanumeric code.
2. Global LEI system is also set up by the G20.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) Both 1 and 2
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.3) Which of the following institutions are part of World Bank Group?
1. International Development Association (IDA)
2. The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
3. The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
Select the correct answer 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.4) Which of the following statements regarding the ‘National Investigation Agency(NIA)’ is/are correct?
1. It was created in 2008.
2. It is a Federal Agency.
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.5) Consider the following statements :
1. The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister.
2. The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.
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 Government’s ‘Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme’ and ‘Gold Monetization Scheme’?
1.To bring the idle gold lying with Indian households into the economy
2.To promote FDI in the gold and jewellery sector
3.To reduce Indian’s dependence on gold imports
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) ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of
a) African Union
b) Brazil
c) European Union
d) China

Q.8) Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at
a) Bringing the small entrepreneurs into formal financial system
b) Providing loans to poor farmers for cultivating particular crops
c) Providing pensions to old and destitute persons
d) Funding the voluntary organizations involved in the promotion of skill development and employment generation.

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Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Anti Dumping Duty (ADD)’ imposed by a government:
1. It is imposed on foreign companies.
2. It has an affect on local employment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 2 only
b) 1 only
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) Both 1 and 2

Q.2) With reference to the ‘Ordinance’ of Parliament which of the of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The maximum validity of an ordinance is 6 months and 6 weeks.
2. President can issue ordinance when both of the houses of the Parliament is not in session.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 2 only
b) Both 1 and 2
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 1 only

Q.3) The Ken-Betwa ILR(interlinking of rivers) project will pass through which of the following states?
1. Uttar Pradesh
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Bihar
Select the correct answer 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.4) The list of items under the Essential Commodities Act can include which of the following products?
1. Drugs
2. Petroleum
3. Fertilisers
Select the correct answer 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) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘National Savings Certificates(NSC):’
1. It is part of the postal savings system of Indian Postal Service.
2. The holder of the NSC gets the tax benefit under Section 80C of Income Tax Act, 1961.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) Both 1 and 2
c) 2 only
d) 1 only

Q.6) Gadgil Committee Report’ and ‘Kasturirangan Committee Report’, sometimes seen in the news, are related to (CSE: 2016)
a) Constitutional reforms
b) Ganga Action Plan
c) Linking of rivers
d) Protection of Western Ghats

Q.7) Consider the following: (CSE: 2016)
1.Calcutta Unitarian Committee
2.Tabernacle of New Dispensation
3.Indian Reform Association
Keshab Chandra Sen is associated with the establishment of which of the above?
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.8) Which of the following is not a member of ‘Gulf Cooperation Council’? (CSE: 2016)
a) Iran
b) Saudi Arabia
c) Oman
d) Kuwait

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Q.1) Consider the following countries:
1. Belarus
2. Mongolia
3. Uzbekistan
Which of the country/countries given above is/are not a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?
a) 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 2 only

Q.2) ‘Raqqa,’ an urban centre, was recenlty in news. It is located in
a) Myanmar
b) Iraq
c) Syria
d) Afhganistan

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority’:
1. It is a statutory body.
2. It comes under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
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.4) Angioplasty is a medical term. It is related to
a) Cardiology
b) Oncology
c) Cellology
d) Taxonomy

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA)’:
1. It is related to WTO.
2. India is not a signatory of this agreement.
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.6) What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? (CSE: 2016)
1.Both were built in the same period
2.Both belong to the same religious denomination
3.Both have rock-cut monuments
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) None of the statements given above is correct

Q.7) With reference to ‘Bitcoins’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?(CSE: 2016)
1.Bitcoins are tracked by the Central Banks of the countries.
2.Anyone with a Bitcoin address can send and receive Bitcoins from anyone else with a Bitcoins from anyone else with a Bitcoin address.
3.Online payments can be sent without either side knowing the identity of the other.
Select the correct answering using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.8) Consider the following statements:(CSE: 2016)
1.New Development Bank had been set up by APEC.
2.The headquarters of New Development Bank is in Shanghai.
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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Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)’:
1. It is registered with SEBI.
2. Its creation was announced in the Union Budget 2017-18.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) Both 1 and 2
c) 2 only
d) 1 only

Q.2) With reference to the ‘National Security Advisor(NSA)’ which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. The directors of R&AW and IB report to the NSA rather than the Prime Minister.
2. Ajit Doval is the 5th NSA.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) Both are correct

Q.3) Recently, the Defence minister has commissioned the indigenously-built ‘INS Kiltan.’ It is a
a) Destroyer
b) Helicopter carrier
c) Stealth corvette
d) Submarine

Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Initial public offering (IPO):’
1. It is the very first sale of stock issued by a company to the public.
2. Prior to an IPO the company is considered private.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Both 1 and 2
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) 1 only
d) 2 only

Q.5) Recently, India’s first ‘National Investment and Manufacturing Zone’ was proposed to be set up in
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Gujarat
c) Maharashtra
d) Uttar Pradesh

Q.6) What is/are the purpose/purposes of ‘District Mineral Foundations’ in India?
1.Promoting mineral exploration activities in mineral-rich districts
2.Protecting the interests of the persons affected by mining operations
3.Authorizing State Governments to issue licenses for mineral exploration
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3

Q.7) ‘SWAYAM’, an initiative of the Government of India, aims at
a) Promoting the Self Help Groups in rural areas
b) providing financial and technical assistance to young start-up entrepreneurs
c) promoting the education and health of adolescent girls
d) providing affordable and quality education to the citizens for free.

Q.8) The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to
a) social reforms
b) education reforms
c) reforms in public administration
d) constitutional reforms

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Q.1) Which of the followin diseases are caused by ‘Virus’?
1. Measles
2. Mumps
3. Rabies
4. Dengue
5. Tetanus
6. Typhoid
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2, 3, 4 only
b) 1, 2, 5, 6 only
c) 3, 4, 5, 6 only
d) 1, 2, 5, 6 only

Q.2) Consider the following statement regarding the ‘UNAIDS’:
1. It is a member of the United Nations Development Group.
2. It is headquartered 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 nor2

Q.3) Consider the following pairs:
Classical Dance Forms Region
1. Bharatnatyam Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
2. Kathak Jaipur and Lucknow
3. Sattriya Nagaland
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 2 and 3 only

Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding Ransomware WannaCry
1.WannaCry has used a hacking tool named Eternal Blue
2.It was developed by US National Security Agency to gain access to computers used by terrorists and enemy states.
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.5) Who of the following will be the members of the GST Council?
1) Union Finance Minister
2) Union Minister of State in charge of Revenue or Finance
3) Chief Ministers of States
a) 1, 3 only
b) 1, 2 only
c) 2, 3 only
d) All of the above

Q.6) Satya Shodhak Samaj organized
a) a movement for upliftment of tribals in Bihar
b) a temple-entry movement in Gujarat
c) an anti-caste movement in Maharashtra
d) a peasant movement in Punjab

Q.7) Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Viruses can infect
1.bacteria
2.fungi
3.Plants
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.8) The term ‘Base Erosion and Profit Shifting’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
a) mining operation by multinational companies in resource-rich but backward areas
b) curbing of the tax evasion by multinational companies
c) exploitation of genetic resources of a country by multinational companies
d) lack of consideration of environmental costs in the planning and implementation of developmental projects

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Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation(AMRUT)’:

1. Rajasthan was the first state in the country to submit State Annual Action Plan under it.

2. It is dependent with public private partnership model(PPP) model.

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) In India, which of the following financial products is generally not traded under the  Electronic trading platform(ETP)?

a) stocks

b) bonds

c) currencies

d) All of the above are traded under the ETP.

Q.3) Consider the following terms:

1. Fiscal Stimulus:                                            Increasing government spending on infrastructure etc in order to lift investor sentiment, increase money supply in the market and increase demand in the economy.

2. Expansionary monetary policy:             This refers to  a monetary policy by a central bank in which interest rates are cut in order to ease money supply in the economy.

Which of the terms given above is/are correctly matched with their respective definitions?

a) 2 only

b) 1 only

c) Neither 1 nor 2

d) Both are corret

Q.4) With reference to the Body mass index(BMI) which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Height is one of the factors of the BMI

2. It is expressed in units of kg/m2.

Select the correct option using the codes given below.

a) 1 only

b)  2 only

c)  Both are correct

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Petroleum And Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO)’:

1. It works on PPP model.

2. It is headqurtered in the New Delhi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) Neither 1 nor 2

b) Both are correct

c) 1 only

d) 2 only

Q.6) What is ‘greenhouse gas protocol ‘?(CSE: 2016)

a) it is and international accounting tool for government and business leaders to understand, quantify and manage greenhouse gas emissions

b) it is an initiative of the united nations to offer financial incentives to developing countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to adopt eco-friendly technologics

c) it is an inter-governmental agreement ratified by all the member countries of the united nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to specified levels by the year 2022

d) it is one of the multilateral REDD+ initiatives hosted by the world bank

Q.7) With reference to ‘Financial Stability and Development Council’, consider the following statements:(CSE: 2016)

1.It is an organ of NITI Aayog.

2.It is headed by the Union Finance Minister.

3.It monitors macroprudential supervision of the economy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1,2 and 3

Q.8) With reference to ‘Agenda 21’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements :(CSE: 2016)

1.It is a global action plan for sustainable development.

2.It originated in the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002.

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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Q.1) Consider the following statement regarding the Right to Education Act:

1. It came into force in 2010.

2. 86th amendment made Education a Fundamental Right.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) Both are correct

c) Neither 1 nor 2

d) 2 only

 

Q.2) Which of the following agreement/declaration/convention is related to the WTO?
a) Bonn Agreement

b) Alpine Convention

c) Marrakesh Agreement

d) Fortaleza

 

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding Sulphur Dioxide?

1. Sulfur dioxide is a light yellow color gas or liquid with a strong, choking odor

2.It is a gas covered under Kyoto Protocol

3. Sulfur dioxide is sometimes used as a food preservative

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 2 and 3

d) All of the above

 

Q.4) Which of the following diseases given below are Non-Communicable Diseases?

1. Alzheimer’s

2. Pertussis

3. Fibromyalgia

4. Shigellosis

5. Cataracts

Select the correct option using the codes given below.

a) 4 and 5 only

b) 1, 4 and 5 only

c) 1, 3 and 5 only

d) 2, 3 and 5 only

 

Q.5) Which of the following is/are the indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report?

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.6) With reference to an initiative called ‘the economics of ecosystems and biodiversity (TEEB)’which of the following statements is/are correct?(CSE: 2016)

1.it is an initiative hosted by UNEP IMF and world economic forum

2.it is a global initiative that focuses on drawing attention to the economic benefits of biodiversity

3.it presents an approach that can help decision-makers recognize demonstrate and capture the value of ecosystem and biodiversity

Select the correct and answer using the code given below

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1,2 and 3

 

Q.7) With reference to ‘red sanders ‘sometimes seen in the news consider the following statements:(CSE: 2016)

1.it is tree species found in a part of south India

2.it is one of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest areas of south 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.8) Which of the following statements is/are correct ?(CSE: 2016)

Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ programme can significantly contribute

1.protection of biodiversity

2.resilience of forest ecosystem

3.property reduction

Select the correct answer using the code given below

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

 

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Q.1) With reference to the ‘Film and Television Institute of India’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It comes under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
2. It is a member of the International Liaison Centre of Schools of Cinema and Television (CILECT)
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) Both are correct

Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Global Hunger Index’:
1. It is released under the United Nations Development Programme.
2. It ranks countries on a 0 to 100-point scale.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) 2 only
d) Both are correct

Q.3) Recently, the CCEA has approved two World Bank supported schemes of Rs 6,655 crore aimed at skill development in India. Which of the following are those schemes?
1. Standup India
2. Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP)
3. Skill Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE)
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 2 and 3 only

Q.4) Under the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act(POSCO), Who is a child?
a) Anyone below 18 years of age
b) Anyone below 16 years of age
c) Any boy below 16 years and girl below 18 years
d) It only considers the bilogical age of an individual

Q.5) Consider the following statements:
1. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India can be removed by an address from both the Houses of the Parliament only.
2. The CAG of India has no control over the issue of money from the consolidated fun of India.
Which of the following options is correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2 both
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.6) The ‘Swadeshi’ and ‘Boycot’ were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the(CSE: 2016)
a) Agitation against the partition of Bengal
b) Home Rule Movement
c) Non Cooperation Movement
d) Visit of Simon Commission to India

Q.7) With the reference to the Religious history of India, consider the following statement:(CSE: 2016)
1.The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana Sect of Buddhism
2.Bodhisattva is the compassionate one on his way to enlightenment
3.Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it
Which of the statements given above is/are correct
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 2 only
d) 1, 2, and 3

Q.8) ‘Doctors without borders (medecins sans frontiers)’ often in the news is (CSE: 2016)
a) a division of world health organization
b) a non governmental international organization
c) an inter- government agency sponsored by European union
d) a specialized agency of the united nations

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Q.1) Recently, Sample Registration Survey (SRS) has revealed that states from the east and northeastern part of the country have registered a significant drop in Infant Mortality Rate (IMR). The SRS bulletin is published by the
a) Registrar General of India
b) Comptroller and auditor general of India
c) Ministry of Women and Child Development
d) Central Statistics Office (CSO)

Q.2) ) The Purchasing Managers’ Index(PMI) is based on
1. New orders
2. Inventory levels
3. production
4. Supplier deliveries
5. Employment environment
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 5 only
d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only

Q.3) Which of the followig Department/Ministry/Tribunal deals with the matter related to Anti-Dumping?
a) Department of Industry Policy and Promotion(DIPP)
b) Minsitry of Finance
c) Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT)
d) None of the above

Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding FDI and FPI:
1. FPI tends to involve establishing more of a substantial, long-term interest in the economy of a foreign country.
2. FDI is an equity investment with a shorter time frame for investment return
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.5) Which of the following organizations is a partner in the Global Nutrition Report?
a) Generations United
b) CARE
c) World Health Organisation
d) Food and Agriculture Organisation

Q.6) Which one of the following is the best description of ‘INS astradharini’ that was in the news recently?(CSE: 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? (CSE: 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?(CSE: 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) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘P5+1’ countries:
1. Germany is a member of ‘P5+1’.
2. All the five permanent members of UN Security Council are not members of ‘P5+1’
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) None is correct

Q.2) The Term ‘Intifada’ is related to
a) Spain
b) Israel
c) Russia
d) Monglolia

Q.3) Which of the followig Department/Ministry/Tribunal deals with the matter related to Anti-Dumping?
a) Department of Industry Policy and Promotion(DIPP)
b) Minsitry of Finance
c) Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT)
d) None of the above

Q.4) Consider the following:
1. Indonesia
2. Thailand
3. Bangladesh
Which of the above have FTA with India under aegis of ASEAN?
a) 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) All Of the above

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding FDI and FPI:
1. FPI tends to involve establishing more of a substantial, long-term interest in the economy of a foreign country.
2. FDI is an equity investment with a shorter time frame for investment return
Which of the 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?(CSE: 2016)
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
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(CSE: 2016)
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
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?(CSE: 2016)
a) Andaman Islands
b) Anaimalai Forests
c) Maikala Hills
d) Tropical rainforest of North east

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