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Exam Year: 2019

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    The word ‘Denisovan’ is sometimes mentioned in media in reference to

    (a)

    fossils of a kind of dinosaurs

    (b)

    an early human species

    (c)

    a cave system found in North-East India.

    (d)

    a geological period in the history of Indian subcontinent

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    The Chairman of public sector banks are selected by the

    (a)

    Banks Board Bureau

    (b)

    Reserve Bank of India

    (c)

    Union Ministry of Finance

    (d)

    Management of concerned Bank

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    For the measurement/estimation of which of the following are satellite images/remote sensing data used?

    1. Chlorophyll content in the vegetation of a specific location
    2. Greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies of a specific location
    3. Land surface temperatures of a specific location

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 and 3 only

    (c)

    3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    Which of the following is issued by registered foreign portfolio investors to overseas investors who want to be part of the Indian stock market without registering themselves directly?

    (a)

    Certificate of Deposit

    (b)

    Commercial Paper

    (c)

    Promissory Note

    (d)

    Participatory Note

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    What is Cas9 protein that is often mentioned in news?

    (a)

    A molecular scissors used in targeted gene editing

    (b)

    A biosensor used in the accurate detection of pathogens in patients

    (c)

    A gene that makes plants pest-resistant

    (d)

    A herbicidal substance synthesized in genetically modified crops

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    Which one of the following suggested that the Governor should be an eminent person from outside the State and should be a detached figure without intense political links or should not have taken part in politics in the recent past?

    (a)

    First Administrative Reforms Commission (1966)

    (b)

    Rajamannar Committee (1969)

    (c)

    Sarkaria Commission (1983)

    (d)

    National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (2000)

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    The Global Competitiveness Report is published by the

    (a)

    International Monetary Fund

    (b)

    United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

    (c)

    World Economic Forum

    (d)

    World Bank

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is ‘Ranyo Ashoka’ (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?

    (a)

    Kanganahalli

    (b)

    Sanchi

    (c)

    Shahbazgarhi

    (d)

    Sohgaura

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    Which one of the following statements is not correct?

    (a)

    Hepatitis B virus is transmitted much like HIV.

    (b)

    Hepatitis B, unlike Hepatitis C, does not have a vaccine.

    (c)

    Globally, the number of people infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses are several times more than those infected with HIV.

    (d)

    Some of those infected with Hepatitis Band C viruses do not show the symptoms for many years.

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    With reference to the management of minor minerals in India, consider the following statements:
    1. Sand is a ‘minor mineral’ according to the prevailing law in the country.
    2. State Governments have the power to grant mining leases of minor minerals, but the powers regarding the formation of rules related to the grant of minor minerals lie with the Central Government.
    3. State Governments have the power to frame rules to prevent illegal mining of minor minerals.
    Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

    (a)

    1 and 3 only

    (b)

    2 and 3 only

    (c)

    (C) 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (a)