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Exam Year: 2016

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    Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered?

    (a)

    Andaman Islands

    (b)

    Anaimalai Forests

    (c)

    Maikala Hills

    (d)

    Tropical rain forests of northeast

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    Which of the following statements is/are correct? Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to
    1. Protection of biodiversity
    2. Resilience of forest ecosystems
    3. Poverty 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

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    In the context of the developments in Bioinformatics, the term ‘transcriptome’, sometimes
    seen in the news, refers to

    (a)

    a range of enzymes used in genome editing

    (b)

    the full range of mRNA molecules expressed by an organism

    (c)

    the description of the mechanism of gene expression

    (d)

    a mechanism of genetic mutations taking place in cells

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    With reference to the ‘Gram Nyayalaya Act’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
    1. As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases.
    2. The Act allows local social activists as mediators/ reconciliators.

    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

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    Why does the Government of India promote the use of ‘Neem-coated Urea’ in agriculture?

    (a)

    Release of Neem oil in the soil increases nitrogen fixation by the soil microorganisms

    (b)

    Neem coating slows down the rate of dissolution of urea in the soil

    (c)

    Nitrous oxide, which is a greenhouse gas, is not at all released into atmosphere by crop fields

    (d)

    It is a combination of a weedicide and a fertilizer for particular crops

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    What is/are the purpose/purposes of the ‘Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate(MCLR)’ announced by RBI?
    1. These guidelines help improve the transparency in the methodology followed by banks for
    determining the interest rates on advances.
    2. These guidelines help ensure availability of bank credit at interest rates which are fair to the borrowers as well as the banks.
    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

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    Regarding ‘DigiLocker’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?
    1. It is a digital locker system offered by the Government under Digital India Programme.
    2. It allows you to access your e-documents irrespective of your physical location.
    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

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    With reference to the ‘Trans-Pacific Partnership’, consider the following statements:
    1. It is an agreement among all the Pacific Rim countries except China and Russia.
    2. It is a strategic alliance for the purpose of maritime security only.
    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

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    With reference to ‘Initiative for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion’,
    which of the following statements is/are correct?
    1. This initiative aims to demonstrate the improved production and post-harvest technologies
    and to demonstrate value-addition techniques, in an integrated manner, with a cluster approach.
    2. Poor, small, marginal, and tribal farmers havea 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 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

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    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

    Correct Answer:

    (c)