INSIGHTS 2015 PRELIMS CURRENT TEST1. 1. Question2 pointsWhich of
the following are the functions of the Reserve Bank of India?1.
Manager of foreign exchange.2. Issuer ofCURRENCYnotes except one
rupee notes.3. Bankers bank.4. Banker to the Government.Choose the
correct answer from below codes: a) Only 1 & 2. b) Only 2, 3
& 4. c) Only 1, 3 & 4. d) All.2. 2. Question2
pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Reserve Bank
of India: RBI is a member bank of the Asian Clearing Union. RBI
represents the Government of India as the member of the IMF and the
World Bank.Which of the above statements are true? a) Only 1. b)
Only 2. c) Both. d) None.3. 3. Question2 pointsConsider the
following statements regarding the recently signed agreement
between the RBI and the Central government on inflation targeting:
Under the agreement the Reserve Bank is committed to bringing
inflation below 6% by January 2016. Under the agreement, the RBI
will be deemed to have missed its target if consumer inflation
remains above the 6% level for three consecutive quarters during
2015-16.Which of the above statements are true? a) Only 1. b) Only
2 c) Both d) None4. 4. Question2 pointsLoans to which of the
following sectors come under the priority sector ambit of the RBI?
Agriculture Micro and Small Enterprises Housing State sponsored
organizations for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes Loans to the
software industry (having credit limit not exceeding Rs 1 crore
from the banking system)Choose the correct answer using the codes
below: a) Only 1, 2, 3 & 5. b) Only 1, 2, 3 & 4. c) Only 1,
2, 4 & 5. d) All5. 5. Question2 pointsConsider the following
statements regarding the priority sector lending targets set by the
RBI: As per the RBI, local banks, both the public and private
sectors have to lend 40 % of their net bank credit to the priority
sector. Even Foreign banks have to lend 40% of their NBC to the
priority sector. Under the specific targets within the priority
sector, Domestic banks have to lend 18 % of NBC to agriculture and
10 % of the NBC has to be to the weaker section.Which of the above
statements are true? a) Only 1 & 2. b) Only 1 & 3. c) Only
1. d) All.6. 6. Question2 pointsWhich of the following sectors
constitute the core sector industries in India?1) Coal.2)
Natural.3) Cement.4) Textiles.Choose the correct answer using the
codes below: a) Only 1. b) Only 1, 2 & 3. c) Only 1, 3 & 4.
d) All.7. 7. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements
regarding the Maharashtra Animal Preservation (Amendment) Bill,
which recently received Presidents assent: According to the Bill,
the slaughter of water buffaloes is allowed. The Bill was passed by
the State legislature in 1995.Which of the above statements are
true? a) Only 1. b) Only 2 c) Both d) None8. 8. Question2
pointsWhen a Bill is reserved by a Governor for the consideration
of the President: The President can return the bill for
reconsideration only once to the concerned state legislature. The
President cannot exercise pocket veto in respect of state
legislation.Which of the above statements are true? a) Only 1. b)
Only 2. c) Both. d) None.9. 9. Question2 pointsConsider the
following statements regarding the Motion of Thanks on the
Presidents address: Amendments can be moved to the Motion of Thanks
in such form as may be considered appropriate by the Chairman.
Amendments may refer to matters contained in the Address as well as
to matters which, in the opinion of the member, the Address has
failed to mention.Which of the above statements are true? a) Only
1. b) Only 2 c) Both d) None10. 10. Question2 pointsConsider the
following statements regarding the Article 86 (1) of the Indian
Constitution: It provides that the President may address either
House of Parliament or both Houses assembled together. Since the
commencement of the Constitution, the President has not so far
addressed either House or both Houses assembled together under the
provision of this article.Which of the above statements are true?
a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both d) None11. 11. Question2 pointsConsider
the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram
Yojana: This scheme was launched for the integrated development of
both scheduled castes and scheduled tribes dominated villages in
the country. In March 2012 the Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram
Yojana(PMAGY) was transferred to the Ministry of Rural Development
from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.Which of the
above statements are true? a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both d) None12.
12. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding one
rupeecurrencynote: The new one rupee note will bear Ashoka Pillar
symbol in the window with words Satyamev Jayate. The note will
carry bilingual signature of Finance Secretary. One rupee currency
notes will be printed by the Government of India.Which of the above
statements are true? a) Only 1. b) Only 1 & 2. c) Only 2 &
3. d) All.13. 13. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements
in the light of the recent data released by the Registrar General
of India: The data says that the number of children born every year
is declining rapidly in India, but the slowdown is faster for baby
girls as against baby boys. The data says that the sex ratio at
birth was slightly worse in 2011 than it was in 2001. The data
shows that just 2% of women under the age of 18 are now married in
India.Which of the above statements are true? a) Only 1. b) Only 1
& 2. c) Only 2 & 3. d) All14. 14. Question2 pointsConsider
the following statements regarding the Indian Regional Navigation
Satellite System (IRNSS): The IRNSS space segment consists of seven
satellites. The system is being developed by India with the help of
NASA.Which of the above statements are true? a) Only 1. b) Only 2
c) Both d) None15. 15. Question2 pointsWhich of the following are
correctly matched? United States: Global Positioning System (GPS).
Russia: GLONASS. China: DORIS. European Union: Galileo positioning
system. France: Beidou navigation system.Choose the correct option
using the codes below: a) Only 1, 2 & 3. b) Only 1, 3, 4 &
5. c) Only 1, 2 & 4. d) Only 1, 2 & 5.16. 16. Question2
pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Insurance
Laws (Amendment) Bill: This Bill raises the FDI limit to 49%. It
allows entry of foreign re-insurers. It seeks to amend the
Insurance Act 1938, the General Insurance Business
(Nationalisation) Act, 1972 and the Insurance Regulatory and
Development Authority Act, 1999.Which of the above statements are
true? a) Only 1 b) Only 1 & 2. c) Only 2 & 3. d) All.17.
17. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the
National Food Security Act: Under the Scheme the central government
will provideFUNDSto states in case of short supplies of food
grains. The scheme extends to the whole of India. Under the Scheme,
the state government will provide a food security allowance to the
beneficiaries in case of non-supply of food grains.Which of the
above statements are true? a) Only 1. b) Only 1 & 3. c) Only 2
& 3. d) All.18. 18. Question2 pointsConsider the following
statements regarding Pratyaksh Hanstantrit Labh (PaHaL) Scheme:
Under the Scheme, only the BPL card holders will get the subsidy
directly into their bank accounts. Only Aadhaar card holders are
eligible under the Scheme.Which of the above statements are true?
a) Only 1. b) Only 2. c) Both d) None19. 19. Question2
pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Swavalamban
Scheme: It is a pension scheme launched by the central government
to encourage people from the organized sector to voluntarily save
for their retirement. Under Swavalamban Scheme, the government will
contribute a sum of Rs.1,000 to each eligible NPS subscriber who
contributes a minimum of Rs.1,000 and maximum Rs.12,000 per
annum.Which of the above statements are true? a) Only 1. b) Only 2
c) Both d) None20. 20. Question2 pointsConsider the following
statements regarding the National Pension Scheme: Since May, 2009,
NPS has been provided for all citizens of the country including the
unorganised sector workers on voluntary basis. Under the Scheme the
subscriber will be allotted a unique Permanent Retirement Account
Number (PRAN) and can be used from any location in India.Which of
the above statements are true? a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both d)
None21. 21. Question2 pointsWith reference to Polar Satellite
Launch Vehicle (PSLV), consider the following statements The
vehicle is designed to use it only once i.e. once launched, its
parts cannot be reused PSLV can launch satellites to only sun
synchronous orbits IndiasChandrayaan-1 was launched by PSLVWhich of
the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 c) 1 and
3 d) All.22. 22. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements
regarding the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India: The RBI
Governor is appointed by the President of India. The Governor has a
term of 5 years. The governor holds the office during the pleasure
of the President of India.Which of the above statement/statements
is/are true? a) Only 1 & 3. b) Only 1 & 2. c) Only 2 d)
None.23. 23. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements
regarding the Jnanpith Award: Seven women writers have won Jnanpith
award so far. Any Indian citizen who writes in any of the official
languages of India is eligible for this award.Which of the above
statements are true? a) Only 1. b) Only 2. c) Both d) None24. 24.
Question2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the
suggestions made by Srikrishna Panel on the composition of the
Monetary Policy Committee: The panel has proposed for a seven
member committee with the RBI governor as its head. The members of
the Monetary Policy Committee will be appointed by the RBI
governor.Which of the above statements are true? a) Only 1. b) Only
2 c) Both d) None25. 25. Question2 pointsWhich of the following are
correctly matched? Assam: Nameri Tiger Reserve West Bengal: Buxa
Tiger Reserve Rajasthan: Sariska Tiger Reserve Arunachal Pradesh:
Namdapha Tiger ReserveChoose the correct answer using the codes
below: a) Only 1 & 2. b) Only 1, 2 &3. c) Only 1, 3 &
4. d) All26. 26. Question2 pointsWhich of the following are the
west flowing rivers of India?1. Tapti.2. Narmada.3. Mahi.4.
Sabarmati.Choose the correct answer using the codes below: a) Only
1 & 2. b) Only 1, 2 &3. c) Only 1, 2 & 4. d) All.27.
27. Question2 pointsArrange the following radiations in the
increasing order of their wavelength (from shortest to longest):
Gamma Ultraviolet Visible Infrared Microwave RadioChoose the
correct answer using the codes below: a) Gamma< Ultraviolet<
Visible< Infrared< Microwave< Radio b) Gamma ray <
Visible < Ultraviolet < Infrared< Microwave< Radio c)
Gamma ray < Visible < Ultraviolet < Microwave <
Infrared < Radio d) Gamma< Ultraviolet< Visible< Radio
< Microwave< Infrared28. 28. Question2 pointsConsider the
following statements regarding the mangroves in India: Mangroves in
India account for about 3% of the worlds mangrove vegetation.
Sundarbans in West Bengal accounts for almost half of the total
area under mangroves in the country.Which of the above statements
are true? a) Only 1. b) Only 2. c) Both d) None29. 29. Question2
pointsConsider the following statements regarding the National
Green Tribunal Act: The Act enables creation of a special tribunal
to handle the expeditious disposal of the cases pertaining to
environmental issues. The Chairman of the tribunal is required to
be a serving or retired Chief Justice of a High Court or a judge of
the Supreme Court of India.Which of the above statements are true?
a) Only 1. b) Only 2 c) Both d) None30. 30. Question2
pointsConsider the following statements regarding Monkey Fever
which was recently observed in Kerala: The virus causing the
disease is transmitted to humans through the bite of a tick.
Monkeys and small mammals are common hosts of the virus. The
disease is also known as Kyasanur forest disease (KFD).Which of the
above statements are true? a) Only 1 & 2. b) Only 1 c) Only 1
and 3 d) All31. 31. Question2 pointsG5 doesnt include:1. Brazil.2.
China.3. Mexico.4. Japan.5. India.Choose the correct answer using
the codes below: a) Only 1 b) Only 2 &3. c) Only 5 d) Only 1
& 432. 32. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements
regarding the Rotavirus disease: Rotavirus is not transmitted by
the faecal-oral route. Recently, a Hyderabad-based company launched
indigenously developed and manufactured Rotavirus Vaccine, which is
claimed to be the worlds cheapest vaccine against Rotavirus.Which
of the above statements are true? a) Only 1. b) Only 2. c) Both. d)
None.33. 33. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements
regarding Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao programme: The Ministry of Women
and Child Development is the nodal Ministry for this initiative.
Under the Scheme, separate residential schools for girls will be
set up in every district.Which of the above statements are true? a)
Only 1. b) Only 2. c) Both d) None34. 34. Question2 pointsConsider
the following statements regarding the National CultureFUND(NCF):
NCF accepts private institutions and individuals as equal partners
of the government in the management of the cultural heritage of
India. All contributions to NCF are given 100% tax exemption under
Section 80 G (2) of the Income Tax Act of 1961.Which of the above
statements are true? a) Only 1. b) Only 2 c) Both d) None35. 35.
Question2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Grma
Nyayalayas Act: The Act seeks to establish Gram Nyayalayas or
village courts for speedy and easy access to justice system in the
rural areas of India. Currently, there are 194 functional Gram
Nyayalayas in the country.Which of the above statements are true?
a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both d) None36. 36. Question2 pointsConsider
the following statements: The Gram Nyayalayas are presided over by
a Nyayadhikari, who will have the same power, enjoy same salary and
benefits of a Judicial Magistrate of First Class. A Gram Nyayalaya
have jurisdiction over an area specified by a notification by the
State Government in consultation with the respective High Court.
The Gram Nyayalayas have both civil and criminal jurisdiction over
the offences.Which of the above statements are true? a) Only 1 b)
Only 1 & 3. c) Only 2 and 3 d) All37. 37. Question2
pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Whip in
India: Violation of the party whip could lead to expulsion under
the Anti Defection Act. Under the anti-defection law, a whip can be
violated only by more than one-third of a partys strength in the
legislature.Which of the above statements are true? a) Only 1. b)
Only 2. c) Both. d) None.38. 38. Question2 pointsThe Chief
Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners are
appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee
consisting of: The Prime Minister. The Leader of Opposition in the
Lok Sabha. A Union Cabinet Minister to be nominated by the Prime
Minister. The Chief Justice of India.Choose the c0rrect answer
using the codes below: a) Only 1. b) Only 1, 2 and 3 c) Only 1, 2
and 4 d) All39. 39. Question2 pointsConsider the following
statements regarding the RTI Act 2005: The Act applies to all
States and Union Territories of India except Jammu & Kashmir.
Political parties do not come under the purview of the Act.Which of
the above statements are true? a) Only 1. b) Only 2 c) Both d)
None40. 40. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements
regarding the Mega Food Parks Scheme in India: State
Government/State Government entities/Cooperatives applying for
setting up a project under the scheme are not required to form a
separate Special Purpose Vehicle. TheFINANCIALassistance for Mega
Food Park is provided by the centre in the form of grant-in-aid at
50% of eligible project cost in all areas across the country.Which
of the above statements are true? a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both d)
None41. 41. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements
regarding the Pharma Jan Samadhan scheme: Under the Scheme, special
courts will be set up in every state for redressal of consumers
grievances relating to pricing and availability of medicines. Under
the scheme, the central government assists the state governments in
setting up of the courts.Which of the above statements are true? a)
Only 1. b) Only 2. c) Both. d) None.42. 42. Question2
pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Accelerated
Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP): The program was launched to
give loan assistance to only North Eastern States to help them
complete some of the incomplete major/medium irrigation projects.
Under this program, the states can also receive loans from the
World Bank directly.Which of the above statements are true? a) Only
1 b) Only 2 c) Both d) None43. 43. Question2 pointsConsider the
following statements regarding the Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill,
which was recently passed by the Rajys Sabha: The Bill brings both
e-carts and e-rickshaws under the ambit of the Motor Vehicles Act.
According to the Bill, e-carts and e-rickshaws can be used for
carrying goods but not passengers.Which of the above statements are
true? a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both d) None44. 44. Question2
pointsConsider the following statements: West Bengal is home to the
second highest population of the one-horned rhinoceros in India.
Assam has the highest number of one-horned rhinoceros in
India.Which of the above statements are true? a) Only 1 b) Only 2
c) Both d) None45. 45. Question2 pointsConsider the following
statements regarding the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, which was
recently passed in the Rajya Sabha: It seeks to amend the Insurance
Act 1938, the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Act,
1972 and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act,
1999. The Bill raises the FDI limit from the current 26% to 49%.
The Bill allows entry of foreign re-insurers.Which of the above
statements are true? a) Only 1. b) Only 2. c) Only 1 & 3. d)
All46. 46. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements
regarding the law commission of India: It is a constitutional body.
It works as an advisory body to the Ministry of Law and Justice.
The first Law Commission was established during the British regime
in 1834 by the Charter Act of 1833.Which of the above statements
are true? a) Only 1 b) Only 2 & 3. c) Only 1 & 2. d)
All.47. 47. Question2 pointsConsider the following states with
reference to legislative Councils in India: The setting up of
legislative councils in States has to be cleared by an Act of
Parliament. The Legislative Council is a permanent body and cannot
be dissolved. Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka and Maharashtra follow
the Bicameral System.Which of the above statements are true? a)
Only 1. b) Only 2. c) Only 2 and 3 d) All.48. 48. Question2
pointsConsider the following statements: In India, currently, AYUSH
practitioners are allowed perform abortions on pregnant women under
the law. Section 15 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, states
that no person other than a medical practitioner enrolled on a
State Medical Register shall practice medicine in any State.Which
of the above statements are true? a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both d)
None1. 49. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements
regarding the NIRBHAYAFUND:1. TheFUNDis administered by Department
of Economic Affairs of the finance ministry.2. The Fund was
established to support initiatives by the government and NGOs
working towards protecting the dignity and ensuring safety of women
in India.Which of the above statements are true?3. a) Only 14. b)
Only 25. c) Both6. d) None2. 50. Question2 pointsConsider the
following statements with reference to Indian Ocean Rim Association
(IORA):1. It was established in 1997 to promote cooperation in the
Indian Ocean region.2. The Association comprises 20 member states
and six dialogue partners.3. India enjoys observer status in the
Group.Which of the above statements are true?4. a) Only 15. b) Only
1 and 26. c) Only 37. d) All3. 51. Question2 pointsCoal is a:1. a)
Form of igneous rock2. b) Form of Metamorphic rock3. c) Form of
sedimentary rock4. d) None of the above4. 52. Question2
pointsConsider the following statements with reference to Aadhar
Cards:1. Aadhaar is a 12 digit individual identification number
which will serve as a proof of identity and address, anywhere in
India.2. Aadhaar lacks legal or statutory authority as of now.Which
of the above statements are true?3. a) Only 1.4. b) Only 2.5. c)
Both6. d) None.5. 53. Question2 pointsConsider the following
statements regarding the Unique Identification Authority of India
(UIDAI):1. It is a statutory body.2. The agency owns and operates
the Unique Identities database.3. It is headed by a chairman, who
holds a cabinet rank.Which of the above statements are true?4. a)
Only 15. b) Only 1 & 3.6. c) Only 2 & 3.7. d) All6. 54.
Question2 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to
the Asian InfrastructureINVESTMENTBank (AIIB):1. AIIBs headquarters
will be located in Beijing.2. India is the second largest
shareholder in the Bank after China.3. Australia is the 3rdlargest
shareholder in the Bank.Which of the above statements are true?4.
a) Only 15. b) Only 1 &2.6. c) Only 1 & 3.7. d) Only 2
& 3.7. 55. Question2 pointsIndia, recently, signed its first
bilateral advance pricing agreement (APA) with a Japanese company.
With reference to this agreement, consider the following
statements:1. It was signed by the Central Board of Direct Taxes2.
Its main objective is to bring certainty and uniformity in transfer
pricing matters of multinational companies and reducing
litigationWhich of the above statements is/are correct?3. a) Only
14. b) Only 25. c) Both6. d) None8. 56. Question2 pointsConsider
the following statements with reference to Saansad Gram Adarsh
Yojana:1. The Project was launched on the occasion of birth
anniversary of Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan.2. Under the Scheme, a
separateFUNDwill be created at the state level and will be attached
to the consolidated fund of the State.Which of the above statements
are true?3. a) Only 1.4. b) Only 2.5. c) Both6. d) None.9. 57.
Question2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the
Central Information Commission:1. It is a constitutional body.2.
Commission includes 1 Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and not
more than 10 Information Commissioners (IC) who will be appointed
by the President of India.Which of the above statements are true?3.
a) Only 14. b) Only 25. c) Both6. d) None10. 58. Question2
pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Chief
Information Commissioner:1. He will be appointed for a term of 5
years from date on which he enters upon his office or till he
attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.2. CIC is not
eligible for reappointment.Which of the above statements are
true?3. a) Only 14. b) Only 2.5. c) Both6. d) None11. 59. Question2
pointsThe Chief Information Commissioner and Information
Commissioners are appointed by the President on the recommendation
of a committee consisting of1. The Prime Minister.2. The Leader of
Opposition in the Lok Sabha.3. The Chief Justice of India.4. Deputy
Chairman of Rajya Sabha.5. A Union Cabinet Minister to be nominated
by the Prime Minister.Choose the correct option using the codes
below:6. a) Only 1, 3 & 5.7. b) Only 1, 2 & 4.8. c) Only 1,
2 & 5.9. d) All.12. 60. Question1 pointsConsider the following
statements with reference to the Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Bill:1. The goods and services tax (GST) is a comprehensive
value-added tax (VAT) on both goods and services.2. It is an
indirect tax.3. In the GST system, both Central and State taxes
will be collected at the point of sale.Which of the above
statements are true?4. 1 Only5. 1 and 2 Only6. 3 Only7. All13. 61.
Question1 pointsAstra missile:1. Is indigenously developed.2. Is
developed by DRDO.3. Is an air to air missile.4. Can be launched
from different altitudes.Which of the above statements is/are
true?5. 1, 2 and 3 Only6. 2, 3 and 4 Only7. 1 and 3 Only8. All14.
62. Question1 pointsWhich of the following are Greenhouse gases?1.
Carbon dioxide2. Methane3. Nitrous oxide4. Ozone5. CFCs6.
NitrogenChoose the correct answer usinng the codes below:7. a) Only
1, 2, 4 & 6.8. b) Only 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6.9. c) Only 1, 2, 3, 4
& 5.10. All15. 63. Question1 pointsConsider the following
statements with reference to the proposed National Judicial
Appointments Commission:1. The NJAC would replace the collegium in
judicial appointments.2. The NJAC will have no judicial members.3.
It recommends persons for appointment as Chief Justice of India,
Judges of the Supreme Court, Chief Justices of High Courts and
other Judges of High Courts.4. It recommends transfer of Chief
Justices and other Judges of High Courts from one High Court to any
other High Court.Which of the above statements are true?5. a) Only
1 and 36. b) Only 1, 3 & 4.7. c) Only 1, 2 & 3.8. d) All16.
64. Question2 pointsWhich of the following countries are members of
the Fragile Five?1. Turkey2. Brazil3. India4. Japan5. South
Africa6. IndonesiaChoose the correct answer using the codes
below:7. a) Only 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6.8. b) Only 1, 2, 3, 4 &
5.9. c) Only 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6.10. d) All.17. 65. Question2
pointsConsider the following statements with reference to the State
Disaster ResponseFUND(SDRF):1. SDRF has been constituted by each
state under the provisions of Disaster Management act 2005.2. The
Central Government of India contributes 75% and 90% of the total
yearly allocation of SDRF to general states and special category
states respectively.3. Governor of a state is authorized to decide
on all matters relating to the financing of the relief expenditure
from the SDRF.Which of the above statements are true?4. a) Only 15.
b) Only 1 & 2.6. c) Only 1 & 3.7. d) All18. 66. Question2
pointsConsider the following statements with respect to Kayakalp
Council:1. Currently, the council is headed by Shri Ratan Tata.2.
The purpose of the Council is to recommend innovative methods and
processes for the improvement, betterment and transformation of the
Indian Airways.Which of the above statements are true?3. a) Only
14. b) Only 25. c) Both6. d) None19. 67. Question2 pointsConsider
the following statements regarding the Enforcement Directorate
agency:1. It is a specializedFINANCIALinvestigation agency under
the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.2. It enforces laws
relating to both the Foreign Exchange Management Act,1999 (FEMA)
and the Prevention ofMONEYLaundering Act, 2002 (PMLA).Which of the
above statements are true?3. a) Only 14. b) Only 2.5. c) Both6. d)
None20. 68. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements:1.
The President of India nominates two members from the Anglo Indian
community as MPs in the Lok Sabha, when it is felt that the
community is not represented.2. Like other MPs, the Anglo-Indian
MPs vacate their office every five years before fresh elections are
held to decide the next tenure of the Lok Sabha.3. It is not
permissible for the same MP from the Anglo-Indian community to be
re-nominated to the Parliament in successive Parliamentary
sessions.Which of the above statements are true?4. a) Only 1.5. b)
Only 1 & 2.6. c) Only 1 & 3.7. c) Only 1 & 3. d)
All.21. 69. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements with
reference to the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
Scheme:1. The scheme aims at holistic development of under-six
children and providing nutritional and health support to both
pregnant and lactating mothers.2. The scheme is implemented through
the States/UTs on a cost sharing basis in the ratio of 50:50 for
supplementary nutrition (SNP) and 90:10 for other components except
in the case of North Eastern States.Which of the above statements
are true?3. a) Only 14. b) Only 25. c) Both6. d) None22. 70.
Question2 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to
the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY):1. This programme
will be implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship through the National Skill Development Corporation
(NSDC).2. Under the scheme, a monetary reward is given to trainees
on assessment and certification by third party assessment
bodies.Which of the above statements are true?3. a) Only 14. b)
Only 2.5. c) Both6. d) None23. 71. Question2 pointsWhich of the
following are correctly matched?1. Maharashtra: Gudi Padwa2.
Manipur: Sajibu Nongmapanba3. Kashmir: NavrehChoose the correct
answer using the codes below:4. a) Only 15. b) Only 2 & 3.6. c)
Only 3.7. d) All24. 72. Question2 pointsConsider the following
statements regarding the Digilocker:1. The initiative was launched
by the Department of Electronics and Information Technology, under
the Ministry of Communications and IT.2. The locker will be linked
to each residents Aadhaar number.3. DigiLocker can be used to
securely store e-documents as well as store Uniform Resource
Identifier (URI) link of e-documents issued by various issuer
departments.4. The e-Sign facility provided as part of DigiLocker
system can be used to digitally sign e-documents.Which of the above
statements is/are true?5. a) Only 1 and 26. b) Only 2 and 37. c)
Only 1, 3 & 4.8. d) All25. 73. Question2 pointsConsider the
following statements with reference to the Coal Mines (Special
Provisions) Bill, 2015:1. It seeks to amend the Coal Mines
(Nationalisation) Act, 1973 and the Mines and Minerals (Development
and Regulation) Act, 1957.2. The Bill seeks to enable private
companies to mine coal for sale in the openMARKET.Which of the
above statements are true?3. a) Only 1.4. b) Only 2.5. c) Both6. d)
None26. 74. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements:1.
The Bangalore Municipal Corporation was the first municipal
corporation to issue a municipal bond with a State guarantee in
1997.2. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) issued the first
municipal bonds in the country without State government
guarantee.3. As per the guidelines of the Urban Development
Ministry, only bonds carrying interest rate up to maximum 8% per
annum shall be eligible for being notified as tax-free bonds.Which
of the above statements are true?4. a) Only 1.5. b) Only 2 and 36.
c) Only 1 and 37. d) All27. 75. Question2 pointsConsider the
following statements with reference to the Stockholm Water Prize:1.
It is a global award presented annually by the Stockholm
International Water Institute (SIWI) to only an individual for
outstanding water-related achievements.2. Rajendra Singh, from
India, has been conferred this Prize this year for his innovative
water restoration efforts and extraordinary courage to empower
communities in Indian villages.Which of the above statements are
true?3. a) Only 14. b) Only 2.5. c) Both6. d) None28. 76. Question2
pointsConsider the following statements with reference to the
Humayun Tomb:1. It was built in 1565 A.D. by Humayuns first wife
Bega Begum.2. The tomb was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in
1993.Which of the above statements are true?3. a) Only 14. b) Only
25. c) Both6. d) None29. 77. Question2 pointsWith reference to
Tanning of leather, consider the following statements1. Tanning
permanently alters the protein structure of skin of animals to turn
it into leather2. Tannin which is traditionally used in tanning
process is a alkaline chemical solutionWhich of the above
statements is/are correct?3. a) Only 14. b) Only 25. c) Both6. d)
None30. 78. Question2 pointsThe newly launched Mission Indradhanush
by the government of India, aims to1. a) Vaccinate all the children
by 2020 against deadly diseases2. b) Provide vaccines to African
countries at no cost3. c) Invent permanent AIDS cure by 2020 within
India4. d) None of the above31. 79. Question2 pointsConsider the
following statements with reference to Jan Aushadhi Scheme:1. It is
a scheme which seeks to make available quality medicines at
affordable prices for all.2. Under this, less priced quality
unbranded generic medicines will be made available through Jan
Aushadhi stores.3. The operating agency for Jan Aushadhi Stores is
nominated on the basis of the recommendations of the State
government.Which of the above statements are true?4. a) Only 1 and
25. b) Only 2 and 36. c) Only 1 and 37. d) All32. 80. Question2
pointsConsider the following statements:1. Indian Ecologist Madhav
Gadgil has won the prestigious Tyler Prize award for the year
2015.2. The Tyler Prize is awarded for Environmental Achievement in
the fields of environmental science, environmental health, and
energy.Which of the above statements are true?3. a) Only 14. b)
Only 2.5. c) Both6. d) None33. 81. Question2 pointsConsider the
following statements with reference to the Dadasaheb Phalke
award:1. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is Indias highest award in
cinema.2. The first recipient of the award was actress Devika
Rani.3. Actor Prithviraj Kapoor is the sole posthumous recipient of
this Award.Which of the above statements is/are true?4. a) Only 1
and 35. b) Only 2 and 36. c) Only 1 and 27. d) All34. 82. Question2
pointsWith reference to Indias IRNSS-1D satellite, consider the
following statements:1. It is Indias fourth Navigation
Satellitelaunched in 20142. It was launched onboard GSLV-C27Which
of the above statements is/are correct?3. a) Only 14. b) Only 25.
c) Both6. d) None1. 83. Question2 pointsConsider the following
statements regarding the Asian Development Bank:1. Currently, it
has 67 members and all are from within Asia.2. The Bank has
weighted voting system, where votes are distributed in proportion
with members capital subscriptions3. ADB solely relies on its
members contributions for itsFUNDS.Which of the above statements
are true?4. a) Only 1 and 25. b) Only 2 and 36. c) Only 27. d)
All2. 84. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements with
reference to the Asian DevelopmentFUND:1. It isFUNDEDby ADBs member
countries.2. It offers loans at very low interest rates as well as
grants to help reduce poverty in ADBs poorest member
countries.Which of the above statements are true?3. a) Only 14. b)
Only 2.5. c) Both6. d) None3. 85. Question2 pointsConsider the
following statements with reference to the RuPay System:1. RuPay is
Indias own card payment gateway network and provides an alternative
system for banks to provide a debit card service.2. The RuPay
prepaid card service was recently launched by the IRCTC in
collaboration with Union Bank of India and the National Payment
Corporation of India.Which of the above statements are true?3. a)
Only 14. b) Only 25. c) Both6. d) None4. 86. Question2
pointsConsider the following statements with reference to Folio
Prize:1. It is given to an English-language book of fiction
published in the UK by an author from any country.2. Novelist Akhil
Sharmas 2014 novel Family Life has won the Folio Prize 2015.Which
of the above statements is/are NOT true?3. a) Only 14. b) Only 25.
c) Both6. d) None5. 87. Question2 pointsWhich of the following
sections of the IT Act were struck down by the Supreme Court along
with the section 66A recently?1. Sections 69A.2. Section 79.Which
of the above statements are true?3. a) Only 14. b) Only 25. c)
Both6. d) None6. 88. Question2 pointsConsider the following
statements with reference to the United States L-1B work visas:1.
This visa is a non-immigrant visa which allows companies operating
both in the US and abroad to transfer certain classes of employee
from its foreign operations to the US operations.2. To avail this
Visa, the employee must have worked for a subsidiary, parent,
affiliate or branch office of the US company outside of the US for
at least one year out of the last three years.Which of the above
statements are true?3. a) Only 14. b) Only 25. c) Both6. d) None7.
89. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the
PRAGATI platform:1. The system has been designed in-house by the
PMO team with the help of National Informatics Center (NIC).2. With
this, the Prime Minister can discuss the issues with the concerned
Central and State officials with full information and latest
visuals of the ground level situation.3. It is a three-tier system
consisting of PMO, Union Government Secretaries, and Chief
Secretaries of the States.Which of the above statements are true?4.
a) Only 1 and 35. b) Only 2 and 16. c) Only 2 and 37. d) All8. 90.
Question2 pointsSagarmala project is related to:1. a) Ports
development.2. b) Exclusive Economic Zones development.3. c)
National Waterways development.4. d) Border Roads development.9.
91. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements:1. India,
along with China, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, voted for the Russian
resolution to withdraw benefits to same-sex couples in recently
held UN General Assembly.2. India and Pakistan were the only two
South Asian countries to vote for the Russian resolution.3. The UN
now recognises all same-sex couples married, regardless of their
nationality.Which of the above statements are true?4. a) Only 1 and
35. b) Only 2 and 36. c) Only 1 and 27. d) All10. 92. Question2
pointsThe Periscope app, which allows anyone to stream live video
to a wide audience with their smartphone, was recently launched
by:1. a) Twitter.2. b) Facebook3. c) Google4. d) Yahoo1. 93.
Question2 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to
the Central Board of Direct Taxes:1. It is a statutory authority.2.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is a part of the
Department of Revenue in the Ministry of Finance, Government of
India.3. It is Indias officialFINANCIALAction Task Force unit.Which
of the above statements are true?4. a) Only 1 and 35. b) Only 2 and
16. c) Only 2 and 37. d) All2. 94. Question2 pointsJeevan Dhara,
which was in news recently, is:1. a) Rajasthans first State-run
human milk bank.2. b) A central government scheme aimed at
providing free Drugs to all HIV patients in India.3. c) Keralas
first State run Pharma Store.4. d) A scheme by Central Government
aimed at providing free health care services to all the adolescent
girls3. 95. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements with
reference to the Gandhi Peace Prize:1. Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO) has been selected for the Gandhi Peace Prize
for 2014.2. The award is open to all persons regardless of
nationality.3. A jury consisting of the Prime Minister of India,
the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, the Chief Justice of
India and two other eminent persons decides the awardee each
year.Which of the above statements is/are true?4. a) Only 1 and 25.
b) Only 2 and 36. c) Only 1 and 37. d) All4. 96. Question2
pointsConsider the following statements with reference to the
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA):1. The IAEA reports to
both the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council.2.
The IAEA Secretariat is headquartered at Geneva.3. The IAEA has 164
member states.Which of the above statements is/are true?4. a) Only
1 and 35. b) Only 2 and 16. c) Only 2 and 37. d) All5. 97.
Question2 pointsConsider the following statements:1. Rajasthan is
the 2ndState in the country to fix a minimum educational
qualification for contesting elections to the Panchayati Raj
Institutions.2. The recent amendments to the Rajasthan Panchayat
Raj Act, 1994 make a functional toilet mandatory in the house of a
contestant to contest.3. Gujarat was the 1ststate in the country to
fix a minimum educational qualification for contesting elections to
the Panchayati Raj Institutions.Which of the above statements
is/are NOT true?4. a) Only 1 and 35. b) Only 36. c) Only 1 and 27.
d) Only 16. 98. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements
with reference to Ordinance:1. The President has been empowered to
promulgate Ordinances based on the advice of the central government
under Article 123 of the Constitution.2. This legislative power is
available to the President only when either of the two Houses of
Parliament is not in session to enact laws.3. Ordinances must be
approved by Parliament within six weeks of reassembling or they
shall cease to operate.Which of the above statements is/are true?4.
a) Only 1 and 35. b) Only 2 and 36. c) Only 1 and 27. d) All7. 99.
Question2 pointsWhich of the following are correctly matched?1.
IRNSS: India.2. GPS: The United States.3. GLONASS: Russia.4.
Galileo positioning system: European Union.5. Doris: France.Choose
the correct answer using the codes below:6. a) Only 1, 2 & 47.
b) Only 1, 2 & 3.8. c) Only 1, 2 & 5.9. d) All8. 100.
Question2 pointsConsider the following statements:1. IRNSS-1D was
launched by Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C27.2. IRNSS is an
independent regional navigation satellite system being developed by
India.3. The IRNSS space segment consists of seven satellites, with
three satellites in geostationary orbit and four satellites in
inclined geosynchronous orbit.Which of the above statements is/are
true?4. a) Only 1 & 25. b) Only 1 & 36. c) Only 2 & 37.
d) All
ANSWERS:
1. 1. Question2 pointsWhich of the following are the functions
of the Reserve Bank of India?1. Manager of foreign exchange.2.
Issuer ofCURRENCYnotes except one rupee notes.3. Bankers bank.4.
Banker to the Government.Choose the correct answer from below
codes: a) Only 1 & 2. b) Only 2, 3 & 4. c) Only 1, 3 &
4. d) All.Incorrect
Explanation: Important functions of the RBI: Regulator and
supervisor of theFINANCIALsystem. Manager of foreign exchange.
Issuer ofCURRENCY. Bankers bank. Banker to the Government: performs
merchant banking function for the central and the state
governments; also acts as their banker. Formulates, implements and
monitors the monetary policy. Prescribes broad parameters of
banking operations within which the countrys banking and financial
system functions. Custodian of Cash Reserves of Commercial Banks.2.
2. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the
Reserve Bank of India: RBI is a member bank of the Asian Clearing
Union. RBI represents the Government of India as the member of the
IMF and the World Bank.Which of the above statements are true? a)
Only 1. b) Only 2. c) Both. d) None.Incorrect
Answer: c.3. 3. Question2 pointsConsider the following
statements regarding the recently signed agreement between the RBI
and the Central government on inflation targeting: Under the
agreement the Reserve Bank is committed to bringing inflation below
6% by January 2016. Under the agreement, the RBI will be deemed to
have missed its target if consumer inflation remains above the 6%
level for three consecutive quarters during 2015-16.Which of the
above statements are true? a) Only 1. b) Only 2 c) Both d)
NoneIncorrect
Answer: c.For further
reference:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Government-sets-2-6-inflation-target-for-RBI/articleshow/46437084.cms.4.
4. Question2 pointsLoans to which of the following sectors come
under the priority sector ambit of the RBI? Agriculture Micro and
Small Enterprises Housing State sponsored organizations for
Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes Loans to the software industry
(having credit limit not exceeding Rs 1 crore from the banking
system)Choose the correct answer using the codes below: a) Only 1,
2, 3 & 5. b) Only 1, 2, 3 & 4. c) Only 1, 2, 4 & 5. d)
AllIncorrect
Answer: d.Explanation: CATEGORIES OF PRIORITY SECTOR:
Agriculture Micro and Small Enterprises Education (educational
loans granted to individuals by banks) Housing Export Credit State
sponsored organizations for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes
Consumption loans (under the consumption credit scheme for weaker
sections) Loans to the software industry (having credit limit not
exceeding Rs 1 crore from the banking system)5. 5. Question2
pointsConsider the following statements regarding the priority
sector lending targets set by the RBI: As per the RBI, local banks,
both the public and private sectors have to lend 40 % of their net
bank credit to the priority sector. Even Foreign banks have to lend
40% of their NBC to the priority sector. Under the specific targets
within the priority sector, Domestic banks have to lend 18 % of NBC
to agriculture and 10 % of the NBC has to be to the weaker
section.Which of the above statements are true? a) Only 1 & 2.
b) Only 1 & 3. c) Only 1. d) All.Incorrect
Answer: b.Explanation: 2nd statement is wrong because as per the
RBI foreign banks have to lend 32% of their NBC to the priority
sector.6. 6. Question2 pointsWhich of the following sectors
constitute the core sector industries in India?1) Coal.2)
Natural.3) Cement.4) Textiles.Choose the correct answer using the
codes below: a) Only 1. b) Only 1, 2 & 3. c) Only 1, 3 & 4.
d) All.Incorrect
Answer: b.Explanation: The eight core sector industries are
coal,CRUDE OIL, natural gas, refinery products, fertilizer, steel,
cement and electricity.7. 7. Question2 pointsConsider the following
statements regarding the Maharashtra Animal Preservation
(Amendment) Bill, which recently received Presidents assent:
According to the Bill, the slaughter of water buffaloes is allowed.
The Bill was passed by the State legislature in 1995.Which of the
above statements are true? a) Only 1. b) Only 2 c) Both d)
NoneIncorrect
Answer:
C.Reference:http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/beef-banned-in-maharashtra-5-yrs-jail-rs10000-fine-for-possession-or-sale/8.
8. Question2 pointsWhen a Bill is reserved by a Governor for the
consideration of the President: The President can return the bill
for reconsideration only once to the concerned state legislature.
The President cannot exercise pocket veto in respect of state
legislation.Which of the above statements are true? a) Only 1. b)
Only 2. c) Both. d) None.Incorrect
Answer: d.Explanation: When a Bill is reserved by a Governor,
under the Article 201, for the consideration of the President, the
President shall declare either that he assents to the Bill or that
he withholds assent there from: Provided that, where the Bill is
not aMONEYBill, the President may direct the Governor to return the
Bill to the House or, as the case may be, the Houses of the
Legislature of the State together and, when a Bill is so returned,
the House or Houses shall reconsider it accordingly within a period
of six months from the date of receipt of such message and, if it
is again passed by the House or Houses with or without amendment,
it shall be presented again to the President for his
consideration.When the bill is again presented to the President for
the assent, the president is not bound to give his assent to the
Bill. This means that the state legislature cannot override the
veto power of the President.The Constitution has also not
prescribed any time limit within which the President has to take
decision with regard to a bill reserved by the governor for his
consideration. Hence,the President can exercise pocket veto in
respect of state legislation also.9. 9. Question2 pointsConsider
the following statements regarding the Motion of Thanks on the
Presidents address: Amendments can be moved to the Motion of Thanks
in such form as may be considered appropriate by the Chairman.
Amendments may refer to matters contained in the Address as well as
to matters which, in the opinion of the member, the Address has
failed to mention.Which of the above statements are true? a) Only
1. b) Only 2 c) Both d) NoneIncorrect
Answer: c.Explanation: Notices of amendments to the Motion of
Thanks on the Presidents Address can be tabled after the President
has delivered his Address. Amendments may refer to matters
contained in the Address as well as to matters which, in the
opinion of the member, the Address has failed to mention. The only
limitations are that members cannot refer to matters which are not
the direct responsibility of the Central Government and that the
name of the President cannot be brought in during the debate since
the Government and not the President is responsible for the
contents of the Address. Amendments can be moved to the Motion of
Thanks in such form as may be considered appropriate by the
Chairman.10. 10. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements
regarding the Article 86 (1) of the Indian Constitution: It
provides that the President may address either House of Parliament
or both Houses assembled together. Since the commencement of the
Constitution, the President has not so far addressed either House
or both Houses assembled together under the provision of this
article.Which of the above statements are true? a) Only 1 b) Only 2
c) Both d) NoneIncorrect
Answer: c.Explanation: Article 86 (1) of the Constitution
provides that the President may address either House of Parliament
or both Houses assembled together, and for that purpose require the
attendance of members. However, since the commencement of the
Constitution, the President has not so far addressed either House
or both Houses assembled together under the provision of this
article.11. 11. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements
regarding the Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana: This scheme was
launched for the integrated development of both scheduled castes
and scheduled tribes dominated villages in the country. In March
2012 the Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana(PMAGY) was transferred
to the Ministry of Rural Development from the Ministry of Social
Justice and Empowerment.Which of the above statements are true? a)
Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both d) NoneIncorrect
Answer: b.Explanation: 1ststatement is wrong because the scheme
was launched for the integrated development of only scheduled
castes dominated villages in the country.12. 12. Question2
pointsConsider the following statements regarding one
rupeecurrencynote: The new one rupee note will bear Ashoka Pillar
symbol in the window with words Satyamev Jayate. The note will
carry bilingual signature of Finance Secretary. One rupee currency
notes will be printed by the Government of India.Which of the above
statements are true? a) Only 1. b) Only 1 & 2. c) Only 2 &
3. d) All.Incorrect
Answer: c.Explanation: 1ststatement is wrong because the note
will bear Ashoka Pillar symbol in the windowwithoutwords Satyamev
Jayate. The other two statements are correct.13. 13. Question2
pointsConsider the following statements in the light of the recent
data released by the Registrar General of India: The data says that
the number of children born every year is declining rapidly in
India, but the slowdown is faster for baby girls as against baby
boys. The data says that the sex ratio at birth was slightly worse
in 2011 than it was in 2001. The data shows that just 2% of women
under the age of 18 are now married in India.Which of the above
statements are true? a) Only 1. b) Only 1 & 2. c) Only 2 &
3. d) AllIncorrect
Answer:
d.Reference:http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/fewer-children-born-each-year-child-sex-ratio-worsens/article6960624.ece14.
14. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the
Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS): The IRNSS
space segment consists of seven satellites. The system is being
developed by India with the help of NASA.Which of the above
statements are true? a) Only 1. b) Only 2 c) Both d)
NoneIncorrect
Answer: a.Explanation: 2ndstatement is wrong. The system is
being developed by ISRO.15. 15. Question2 pointsWhich of the
following are correctly matched? United States: Global Positioning
System (GPS). Russia: GLONASS. China: DORIS. European Union:
Galileo positioning system. France: Beidou navigation system.Choose
the correct option using the codes below: a) Only 1, 2 & 3. b)
Only 1, 3, 4 & 5. c) Only 1, 2 & 4. d) Only 1, 2 &
5.Incorrect
Answer: c.Explanation: United States: Global Positioning System
(GPS). Russia: GLONASS. China: Beidou navigation system. European
Union: Galileo positioning system. France: DORIS.16. 16. Question2
pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Insurance
Laws (Amendment) Bill: This Bill raises the FDI limit to 49%. It
allows entry of foreign re-insurers. It seeks to amend the
Insurance Act 1938, the General Insurance Business
(Nationalisation) Act, 1972 and the Insurance Regulatory and
Development Authority Act, 1999.Which of the above statements are
true? a) Only 1 b) Only 1 & 2. c) Only 2 & 3. d)
All.Incorrect
Answer:
d.Reference:http://www.prsindia.org/uploads/media/Insurance/Amendments_to_the_Insurance_Bill_2008.pdf.17.
17. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the
National Food Security Act: Under the Scheme the central government
will provideFUNDSto states in case of short supplies of food
grains. The scheme extends to the whole of India. Under the Scheme,
the state government will provide a food security allowance to the
beneficiaries in case of non-supply of food grains.Which of the
above statements are true? a) Only 1. b) Only 1 & 3. c) Only 2
& 3. d) All.Incorrect
Answer:
d.Reference:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Food_Security_Act,_2013.18.
18. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding
Pratyaksh Hanstantrit Labh (PaHaL) Scheme: Under the Scheme, only
the BPL card holders will get the subsidy directly into their bank
accounts. Only Aadhaar card holders are eligible under the
Scheme.Which of the above statements are true? a) Only 1. b) Only
2. c) Both d) NoneIncorrect
Answer:
d.Reference:http://petroleum.nic.in/dbt/whatisdbtl.html.19. 19.
Question2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the
Swavalamban Scheme: It is a pension scheme launched by the central
government to encourage people from the organized sector to
voluntarily save for their retirement. Under Swavalamban Scheme,
the government will contribute a sum of Rs.1,000 to each eligible
NPS subscriber who contributes a minimum of Rs.1,000 and maximum
Rs.12,000 per annum.Which of the above statements are true? a) Only
1. b) Only 2 c) Both d) NoneIncorrect
Answer: b.Explanation: first statement is wrong because the
scheme was launched to encourage people from the unorganized
sector.20. 20. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements
regarding the National Pension Scheme: Since May, 2009, NPS has
been provided for all citizens of the country including the
unorganised sector workers on voluntary basis. Under the Scheme the
subscriber will be allotted a unique Permanent Retirement Account
Number (PRAN) and can be used from any location in India.Which of
the above statements are true? a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both d)
NoneIncorrect
Answer:
c.Reference:http://india.gov.in/spotlight/national-pension-system-retirement-plan-all.21.
21. Question2 pointsWith reference to Polar Satellite Launch
Vehicle (PSLV), consider the following statements The vehicle is
designed to use it only once i.e. once launched, its parts cannot
be reused PSLV can launch satellites to only sun synchronous orbits
IndiasChandrayaan-1 was launched by PSLVWhich of the above
statements is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 c) 1 and 3 d)
All.Incorrect
Solution: c)ThePolar Satellite Launch Vehiclecommonly known by
its abbreviationPSLV, is anexpendable launch systemdeveloped and
operated by theIndian Space Research Organisation(ISRO). It was
developed to allow India to launch itsIndian Remote Sensing(IRS)
satellites intosun synchronous orbits, a service that was, until
the advent of the PSLV, commercially available only fromRussia.
PSLV can also launch small size satellites intogeostationary
transfer orbit(GTO).As of 2014the PSLV has launched 71 spacecraft
(31 Indian and 40 foreign satellites) into a variety of orbits.
Some notable payloads launched by PSLV include
IndiasChandrayaan-1lunar probe and theMars Orbiter Mission.22. 22.
Question2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the
Governor of the Reserve Bank of India: The RBI Governor is
appointed by the President of India. The Governor has a term of 5
years. The governor holds the office during the pleasure of the
President of India.Which of the above statement/statements is/are
true? a) Only 1 & 3. b) Only 1 & 2. c) Only 2 d)
None.Incorrect
Answer: d.Explanation: The RBI Governor isappointed by the
Central Governmentunder the provisions of the RBI Act. The Governor
typically hasa term of 4 years. The Governor can be removed from
office at any time by the Central Government. Hence, the governor
holds the officeat the pleasure of the Central Government.23. 23.
Question2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the
Jnanpith Award: Seven women writers have won Jnanpith award so far.
Any Indian citizen who writes in any of the official languages of
India is eligible for this award.Which of the above statements are
true? a) Only 1. b) Only 2. c) Both d) NoneIncorrect
Answer: c.Explanation: The Jnanpith Award is one of the two most
prestigious literary honours in the country. The award was
instituted in 1961. Eligibility: Any Indian citizen who writes in
any of the official languages of India is eligible for the honour.
Prior to 1982, the awards were given for a single work by a writer;
since then, the award has been given for a lifetime contribution to
Indian literature. Seven women writers have won the award so
far.24. 24. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements
regarding the suggestions made by Srikrishna Panel on the
composition of the Monetary Policy Committee: The panel has
proposed for a seven member committee with the RBI governor as its
head. The members of the Monetary Policy Committee will be
appointed by the RBI governor.Which of the above statements are
true? a) Only 1. b) Only 2 c) Both d) NoneIncorrect
Answer:
a.Reference:http://m.firstbiz.firstpost.com/economy/rate-cuts-why-raghuram-and-chidu-may-now-be-on-collision-course-50270.html?most-popular.25.
25. Question2 pointsWhich of the following are correctly matched?
Assam: Nameri Tiger Reserve West Bengal: Buxa Tiger Reserve
Rajasthan: Sariska Tiger Reserve Arunachal Pradesh: Namdapha Tiger
ReserveChoose the correct answer using the codes below: a) Only 1
& 2. b) Only 1, 2 &3. c) Only 1, 3 & 4. d)
AllIncorrect
Answer:
d.Reference:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_reserves_of_India.26.
26. Question2 pointsWhich of the following are the west flowing
rivers of India?1. Tapti.2. Narmada.3. Mahi.4. Sabarmati.Choose the
correct answer using the codes below: a) Only 1 & 2. b) Only 1,
2 &3. c) Only 1, 2 & 4. d) All.Incorrect
Answer:
d.Reference:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_rivers_of_India#Rivers_flowing_into_Arabian_Sea.27.
27. Question2 pointsArrange the following radiations in the
increasing order of their wavelength (from shortest to longest):
Gamma Ultraviolet Visible Infrared Microwave RadioChoose the
correct answer using the codes below: a) Gamma< Ultraviolet<
Visible< Infrared< Microwave< Radio b) Gamma ray <
Visible < Ultraviolet < Infrared< Microwave< Radio c)
Gamma ray < Visible < Ultraviolet < Microwave <
Infrared < Radio d) Gamma< Ultraviolet< Visible< Radio
< Microwave< InfraredIncorrect
Answer:
a.Reference:http://science.hq.nasa.gov/kids/imagers/ems/waves3.html.28.
28. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the
mangroves in India: Mangroves in India account for about 3% of the
worlds mangrove vegetation. Sundarbans in West Bengal accounts for
almost half of the total area under mangroves in the country.Which
of the above statements are true? a) Only 1. b) Only 2. c) Both d)
NoneIncorrect
Answer: c.Reference:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mangrove.29.
29. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the
National Green Tribunal Act: The Act enables creation of a special
tribunal to handle the expeditious disposal of the cases pertaining
to environmental issues. The Chairman of the tribunal is required
to be a serving or retired Chief Justice of a High Court or a judge
of the Supreme Court of India.Which of the above statements are
true? a) Only 1. b) Only 2 c) Both d) NoneIncorrect
Answer:
c.Reference:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Green_Tribunal_Act#Jurisdiction.30.
30. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding
Monkey Fever which was recently observed in Kerala: The virus
causing the disease is transmitted to humans through the bite of a
tick. Monkeys and small mammals are common hosts of the virus. The
disease is also known as Kyasanur forest disease (KFD).Which of the
above statements are true? a) Only 1 & 2. b) Only 1 c) Only 1
and 3 d) AllIncorrect
Answer:
d.Reference:http://www.downtoearth.org.in/content/monkey-fever-hits-kerala-health-worker-fifth-victim-disease31.
31. Question2 pointsG5 doesnt include:1. Brazil.2. China.3.
Mexico.4. Japan.5. India.Choose the correct answer using the codes
below: a) Only 1 b) Only 2 &3. c) Only 5 d) Only 1 &
4Incorrect
Answer:
c.Reference:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_of_Five.32. 32.
Question2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the
Rotavirus disease: Rotavirus is not transmitted by the faecal-oral
route. Recently, a Hyderabad-based company launched indigenously
developed and manufactured Rotavirus Vaccine, which is claimed to
be the worlds cheapest vaccine against Rotavirus.Which of the above
statements are true? a) Only 1. b) Only 2. c) Both. d)
None.Incorrect
Answer: b.Explanation: 1ststatement is wrong because Rotavirus
can be transmitted by the faecal-oral route.33. 33. Question2
pointsConsider the following statements regarding Beti Bachao, Beti
Padhao programme: The Ministry of Women and Child Development is
the nodal Ministry for this initiative. Under the Scheme, separate
residential schools for girls will be set up in every
district.Which of the above statements are true? a) Only 1. b) Only
2. c) Both d) NoneIncorrect
Answer: a.Explanation: 2ndstatement is wrong.Beti Bachao, Beti
Padhao Andolan is a programme which will help in generating
awareness and improving the efficiency of delivery of welfare
services meant for women.Implementation: A 100 critical low CSR
districts in all States and UTs have been identified for focused
and convergent action by the Ministries. The Ministry of WCD is the
nodal Ministry for this initiative and will carry out training to
stakeholders, community mobilization and sensitization. It will
also embark upon a range of advocacy measures and activities, not
limited to the 100 low CSR districts but all across the country.
All forms of media and social media platforms would be used for
this. The key to the success of the initiatives would lie with the
communities, States, Panchayats and the local
self-Government.Reference:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beti_Bachao,_Beti_Padhao.34.
34. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the
National CultureFUND(NCF): NCF accepts private institutions and
individuals as equal partners of the government in the management
of the cultural heritage of India. All contributions to NCF are
given 100% tax exemption under Section 80 G (2) of the Income Tax
Act of 1961.Which of the above statements are true? a) Only 1. b)
Only 2 c) Both d) NoneIncorrect
Answer: c.Explanation:National Culture
1. 1. All contributions to NCF are given 100% tax exemption
under Section 80 G (2) of the Income Tax Act of 1961.Which of the
above statements are true?2. a) Only 1.3. b) Only 24. c) Both5. d)
NoneIncorrect
Answer: c.Explanation:National CultureFUND(NCF):The National
Culture Fund was established by the Government of India (Ministry
of Culture) as trust under the Charitable Endowments Act, 1890, in
1996.6. The contributions to NCF are made by the corporate houses
to undertake development of Tangible & Intangible heritage on a
project mode basis.7. NCF already has such partnerships with some
Corporates like NTPC, ONGC,SAIL , HUDCO , REC , Apeejay Group etc.
who have providedFUNDSfor such heritage projects.8. NCFs primary
mandate is to establish & nurture Public Private Partnerships
in the field of heritage and mobilize resources for the
restoration, conservation, protection and development of Indias
rich, natural , tangible and intangible heritage9. NCF accepts
private institutions and individuals as equal partners of the
government in the management of the cultural heritage of India.10.
It enables the government to mobilize extra budgetary resources by
allowing direct contributions to the NCF account maintained outside
the ConsolidatedFUNDof India. All contributions to NCF are given
100% tax exemption under Section 80 G (2) of the Income Tax Act of
1961.11. The NCF is accountable to each donor in respect
ofFUNDSdonated. The funds can be donated either in Indian currency
or any foreign convertible currency.2. 35. Question2 pointsConsider
the following statements regarding Grma Nyayalayas Act:1. The Act
seeks to establish Gram Nyayalayas or village courts for speedy and
easy access to justice system in the rural areas of India.2.
Currently, there are 194 functional Gram Nyayalayas in the
country.Which of the above statements are true?3. a) Only 14. b)
Only 25. c) Both6. d) NoneIncorrect
Answer: c.Explanation:Gram Nyayalayas:Gram Nyayalayas or village
courts are established under the Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008 for
speedy and easy access to justice system in the rural areas of
India. The Act came into force from 2 October 2009.7. However, the
Act has not been enforced properly, with only 194 functional Gram
Nyayalayas in the country against a target of 5000 such courts.8.
The major reason behind the non-enforcement
includesFINANCIALconstraints, reluctance of lawyers, police and
other government officials.Important features of Gram Nyayalayas:9.
Gram Nyayalaya are established generally at headquarter of every
Panchayat at intermediate level or a group of contiguous panchayat
in a district where there is no panchayat at intermediate level.10.
The Gram Nyayalayas are presided over by a Nyayadhikari, who will
have the same power, enjoy same salary and benefits of a Judicial
Magistrate of First Class. Such Nyayadhikari are to be appointed by
the State Government in consultation with the respective High
Court.11. A Gram Nyayalaya have jurisdiction over an area specified
by a notification by the State Government in consultation with the
respective High Court. The Court can function as a mobile court at
any place within the jurisdiction of such Gram Nyayalaya, after
giving wide publicity to that regards.12. The Gram Nyayalayas have
both civil and criminal jurisdiction over the offences. The
pecuniary jurisdiction of the Nyayalayas are fixed by the
respective High Courts.13. Both the Central and the State
Government can add or remove items in the Schedule. While the
Central Government can amend the list in Schedule I and II, by
notifying them and thereafter laying it in the Parliament, the
State Government can amend the items in Part III of Schedule I or
II, in the areas of law which the state is competent to enact law
after due consultation with the respective High Court and notifying
it. Such notification has to be laid in the State Legislature.14.
Gram Nyayalayas can follow special procedures in civil matters, in
a manner it deem just and reasonable in the interest of justice.15.
Gram Nyayalayas allow for conciliation of the dispute and
settlement of the same in the first instance.16. Gram Nyayalayas
has been given power to accept certain evidences which would
otherwise not be acceptable under Indian Evidence Act.17. Appeals
in criminal matter can be made to the Sessions Court in the
respective jurisdiction and in civil matters to the District Court
within a period of one month from the date of judgment.3. 36.
Question2 pointsConsider the following statements:1. The Gram
Nyayalayas are presided over by a Nyayadhikari, who will have the
same power, enjoy same salary and benefits of a Judicial Magistrate
of First Class.2. A Gram Nyayalaya have jurisdiction over an area
specified by a notification by the State Government in consultation
with the respective High Court.3. The Gram Nyayalayas have both
civil and criminal jurisdiction over the offences.Which of the
above statements are true?4. a) Only 15. b) Only 1 & 3.6. c)
Only 2 and 37. d) AllIncorrect
Answer: d.4. 37. Question2 pointsConsider the following
statements regarding the Whip in India:1. Violation of the party
whip could lead to expulsion under the Anti Defection Act.2. Under
the anti-defection law, a whip can be violated only by more than
one-third of a partys strength in the legislature.Which of the
above statements are true?3. a) Only 1.4. b) Only 2.5. c) Both.6.
d) None.Incorrect
Answer: c.5. 38. Question2 pointsThe Chief Information
Commissioner and Information Commissioners are appointed by the
President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of:1. The
Prime Minister.2. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha.3. A
Union Cabinet Minister to be nominated by the Prime Minister.4. The
Chief Justice of India.Choose the c0rrect answer using the codes
below:5. a) Only 1.6. b) Only 1, 2 and 37. c) Only 1, 2 and 48. d)
AllIncorrect
Answer: b.Explanation: The Chief Information Commissioner and
Information Commissioners are appointed by the President on the
recommendation of a committee consisting of9. The Prime Minister,
who shall be the Chairperson of the committee;10. The Leader of
Opposition in the Lok Sabha; and11. A Union Cabinet Minister to be
nominated by the Prime Minister.6. 39. Question2 pointsConsider the
following statements regarding the RTI Act 2005:1. The Act applies
to all States and Union Territories of India except Jammu &
Kashmir.2. Political parties do not come under the purview of the
Act.Which of the above statements are true?3. a) Only 1.4. b) Only
25. c) Both6. d) NoneIncorrect
Answer: a.Explanation: Political parties come under the purview
of the Act.7. 40. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements
regarding the Mega Food Parks Scheme in India:1. State
Government/State Government entities/Cooperatives applying for
setting up a project under the scheme are not required to form a
separate Special Purpose Vehicle.2. TheFINANCIALassistance for Mega
Food Park is provided by the centre in the form of grant-in-aid at
50% of eligible project cost in all areas across the country.Which
of the above statements are true?3. a) Only 14. b) Only 25. c)
Both6. d) NoneIncorrect
Answer: a.Explanation: TheFINANCIALassistance for Mega Food Park
is provided in the form of grant-in-aid at 50% of eligible project
cost in general areas and at 75% of eligible project cost in NE
Region and difficult areas (Hilly States and ITDP areas) subject to
maximum of Rs. 50 crore per project.8. 41. Question2 pointsConsider
the following statements regarding the Pharma Jan Samadhan
scheme:1. Under the Scheme, special courts will be set up in every
state for redressal of consumers grievances relating to pricing and
availability of medicines.2. Under the scheme, the central
government assists the state governments in setting up of the
courts.Which of the above statements are true?3. a) Only 1.4. b)
Only 2.5. c) Both.6. d) None.Incorrect
Answer: d.Explanation:Pharma Jan Samadhan Scheme was recently
launched by the Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers.What
is it?7. It is a web enabled system for redressal of consumers
grievances relating to pricing and availability of medicines. It
was created by National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority
(NPPA)Details:8. The Pharma Jan Samadhan scheme has put in place a
speedy and effective complaint redressal system with respect to
availability and pricing of medicines.9. It would serve as a robust
e-governance tool for protection of consumers interests through
effective implementation of the Drugs (Price Control) Order
2013.10. It will provide consumers and others with an on-line
facility to redress their complaints relating to over-pricing of
medicines, non-availability or shortage of medicines, sale of new
medicines without prior price approval of NPPA, and refusal of
supply for sale of any medicine without good and sufficient reason.
NPPA will initiate action on any complaint within 48 hrs of its
receipt.9. 42. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements
regarding the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP):1.
The program was launched to give loan assistance to only North
Eastern States to help them complete some of the incomplete
major/medium irrigation projects.2. Under this program, the states
can also receive loans from the World Bank directly.Which of the
above statements are true?3. a) Only 14. b) Only 25. c) Both6. d)
NoneIncorrect
Answer: d.Explanation:Accelerated Irrigation Benefits
Programme:The Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) was
launched during 1996- 1997 to give loan assistance to the States to
help them complete some of the incomplete major/medium irrigation
projects which were at an advanced stage of completion and to
create additional irrigation potential in the country.7. The
Surface Minor Irrigation Schemes of North-Eastern States, Hilly
States of Sikkim, Uttranchal, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh
and Koraput, Bolangir and Kalahandi Districts of Orissa have also
been provided Central Loan Assistance (CLA) under this programme
since 1999-2000.8. Grant component has been introduced in the
programme from April 2004 like other Central Sector Schemes.9. As
per the existing AIBP criteria effective from December 2006, grant
amounting to 25% of the project cost for major and medium
irrigation projects in non-special category States and 90% grant of
the project cost for major/medium/minor irrigation projects in
special category States ( including Koraput, Bolangir and Kalahandi
Districts of Odisha) are provided to the selected projects.10. The
minor irrigation schemes in non-special category States falling in
drought prone/tribal areas are treated at par with special category
States and are provided 90% grant of the project cost.11. Major and
medium projects providing irrigation benefits to drought
prone/tribal area and flood prone area are also eligible for 90%
grant of the project cost.10. 43. Question2 pointsConsider the
following statements regarding the Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill,
which was recently passed by the Rajys Sabha:1. The Bill brings
both e-carts and e-rickshaws under the ambit of the Motor Vehicles
Act.2. According to the Bill, e-carts and e-rickshaws can be used
for carrying goods but not passengers.Which of the above statements
are true?3. a) Only 14. b) Only 25. c) Both6. d) NoneIncorrect
Answer: a.Explanation:Important provisions in the Motor Vehicles
Bill:7. The Bill brings e-carts and e-rickshaws under the ambit of
the Act. E-carts and e-rickshaws are defined as special purpose
battery powered vehicles, having three wheels, and with power up to
4000 watts. They can be used for carrying goods or passengers, for
hire or reward. They should have been manufactured, equipped and
maintained in accordance with specifications as prescribed.8. Under
the Act, a person shall be granted a learners licence to drive (i)
public service vehicles, (ii) goods carriages, (iii) educational
institution buses, or (iv) private service vehicles, only if he has
held a driving licence to drive a light motor vehicle for at least
one year. A light motor vehicle is a motor car, tractor or road
roller not weighing more than 6000 kilograms. The Bill adds a
proviso to the Act to exempt e-rickshaw and e-cart drivers from
this requirement. The Bill states that the conditions for issuing
of driver licences for ecart or e-rickshaw shall be prescribed.9.
The Bill also provides for the central government to make Rules on
(i) the specifications for e-carts and erickshaws, and (ii) the
manner and conditions for issuing driving licenses.11. 44.
Question2 pointsConsider the following statements:1. West Bengal is
home to the second highest population of the one-horned rhinoceros
in India.2. Assam has the highest number of one-horned rhinoceros
in India.Which of the above statements are true?3. a) Only 14. b)
Only 25. c) Both6. d) NoneIncorrect
Answer: c.12. 45. Question2 pointsConsider the following
statements regarding the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, which was
recently passed in the Rajya Sabha:1. It seeks to amend the
Insurance Act 1938, the General Insurance Business
(Nationalisation) Act, 1972 and the Insurance Regulatory and
Development Authority Act, 1999.2. The Bill raises the FDI limit
from the current 26% to 49%.3. The Bill allows entry of foreign
re-insurers.Which of the above statements are true?4. a) Only 1.5.
b) Only 2.6. c) Only 1 & 3.7. d) AllIncorrect
Answer: d.13. 46. Question2 pointsConsider the following
statements regarding the law commission of India:1. It is a
constitutional body.2. It works as an advisory body to the Ministry
of Law and Justice.3. The first Law Commission was established
during the British regime in 1834 by the Charter Act of 1833.Which
of the above statements are true?4. a) Only 15. b) Only 2 &
3.6. c) Only 1 & 2.7. d) All.Incorrect
Answer: b.14. 47. Question2 pointsConsider the following states
with reference to legislative Councils in India:1. The setting up
of legislative councils in States has to be cleared by an Act of
Parliament.2. The Legislative Council is a permanent body and
cannot be dissolved.3. Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka and Maharashtra
follow the Bicameral System.Which of the above statements are
true?4. a) Only 1.5. b) Only 2.6. c) Only 2 and 37. d)
All.Incorrect
Answer: d.15. 48. Question2 pointsConsider the following
statements:1. In India, currently, AYUSH practitioners are allowed
perform abortions on pregnant women under the law.2. Section 15 of
the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, states that no person other
than a medical practitioner enrolled on a State Medical Register
shall practice medicine in any State.Which of the above statements
are true?3. a) Only 14. b) Only 25. c) Both6. d) NoneIncorrect
Answer:
b.Reference:http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/ima-health-ministry-lock-horns/article6997098.ece.16.
49. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the
NIRBHAYAFUND:1. TheFUNDis administered by Department of Economic
Affairs of the finance ministry.2. The Fund was established to
support initiatives by the government and NGOs working towards
protecting the dignity and ensuring safety of women in India.Which
of the above statements are true?3. a) Only 14. b) Only 25. c)
Both6. d) NoneIncorrect
Answer:
c.Reference:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nirbhaya_Fund.17. 50.
Question2 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to
Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA):1. It was established in 1997
to promote cooperation in the Indian Ocean region.2. The
Association comprises 20 member states and six dialogue partners.3.
India enjoys observer status in the Group.Which of the above
statements are true?4. a) Only 15. b) Only 1 and 26. c) Only 37. d)
AllIncorrect
Answer:
b.Reference:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian-Ocean_Rim_Association.18.
51. Question2 pointsCoal is a:1. a) Form of igneous rock2. b) Form
of Metamorphic rock3. c) Form of sedimentary rock4. d) None of the
aboveIncorrect
Answer: c.19. 52. Question2 pointsConsider the following
statements with reference to Aadhar Cards:1. Aadhaar is a 12 digit
individual identification number which will serve as a proof of
identity and address, anywhere in India.2. Aadhaar lacks legal or
statutory authority as of now.Which of the above statements are
true?3. a) Only 1.4. b) Only 2.5. c) Both6. d) None.Incorrect
Answer: c.20. 53. Question2 pointsConsider the following
statements regarding the Unique Identification Authority of India
(UIDAI):1. It is a statutory body.2. The agency owns and operates
the Unique Identities database.3. It is headed by a chairman, who
holds a cabinet rank.Which of the above statements are true?4. a)
Only 15. b) Only 1 & 3.6. c) Only 2 & 3.7. d)
AllIncorrect
Answer: c.21. 54. Question2 pointsConsider the following
statements with reference to the Asian InfrastructureINVESTMENTBank
(AIIB):1. AIIBs headquarters will be located in Beijing.2. India is
the second largest shareholder in the Bank after China.3. Australia
is the 3rdlargest shareholder in the Bank.Which of the above
statements are true?4. a) Only 15. b) Only 1 &2.6. c) Only 1
& 3.7. d) Only 2 & 3.Incorrect
Answer: b.22. 55. Question2 pointsIndia, recently, signed its
first bilateral advance pricing agreement (APA) with a Japanese
company. With reference to this agreement, consider the following
statements:1. It was signed by the Central Board of Direct Taxes2.
Its main objective is to bring certainty and uniformity in transfer
pricing matters of multinational companies and reducing
litigationWhich of the above statements is/are correct?3. a) Only
14. b) Only 25. c) Both6. d) NoneIncorrect
Answer:
c.Reference:http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-12-20/news/57257587_1_an-apa-transfer-pricing-advance-pricing-agreement.23.
56. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements with
reference to Saansad Gram Adarsh Yojana:1. The Project was launched
on the occasion of birth anniversary of Lok Nayak Jai Prakash
Narayan.2. Under the Scheme, a separateFUNDwill be created at the
state level and will be attached to the consolidated fund of the
State.Which of the above statements are true?3. a) Only 1.4. b)
Only 2.5. c) Both6. d) None.Incorrect
Answer: a.24. 57. Question2 pointsConsider the following
statements regarding the Central Information Commission:1. It is a
constitutional body.2. Commission includes 1 Chief Information
Commissioner (CIC) and not more than 10 Information Commissioners
(IC) who will be appointed by the President of India.Which of the
above statements are true?3. a) Only 14. b) Only 25. c) Both6. d)
NoneIncorrect
Answer: b.25. 58. Question2 pointsConsider the following
statements regarding the Chief Information Commissioner:1. He will
be appointed for a term of 5 years from date on which he enters
upon his office or till he attains the age of 65 years, whichever
is earlier.2. CIC is not eligible for reappointment.Which of the
above statements are true?3. a) Only 14. b) Only 2.5. c) Both6. d)
NoneIncorrect
Answer: c.26. 59. Question2 pointsThe Chief Information
Commissioner and Information Commissioners are appointed by the
President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of1. The
Prime Minister.2. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha.3. The
Chief Justice of India.4. Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha.5. A Union
Cabinet Minister to be nominated by the Prime Minister.Choose the
correct option using the codes below:6. a) Only 1, 3 & 5.7. b)
Only 1, 2 & 4.8. c) Only 1, 2 & 5.9. d) All.Incorrect
Answer: c.27. 60. Question1 pointsConsider the following
statements with reference to the Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Bill:1. The goods and services tax (GST) is a comprehensive
value-added tax (VAT) on both goods and services.2. It is an
indirect tax.3. In the GST system, both Central and State taxes
will be collected at the point of sale.Which of the above
statements are true?4. 1 Only5. 1 and 2 Only6. 3 Only7.
AllIncorrect
Answer: d.28. 61. Question1 pointsAstra missile:1. Is
indigenously developed.2. Is developed by DRDO.3. Is an air to air
missile.4. Can be launched from different altitudes.Which of the
above statements is/are true?5. 1, 2 and 3 Only6. 2, 3 and 4 Only7.
1 and 3 Only8. AllIncorrect
Answer: d)29. 62. Question1 pointsWhich of the following are
Greenhouse gases?1. Carbon dioxide2. Methane3. Nitrous oxide4.
Ozone5. CFCs6. NitrogenChoose the correct answer usinng the codes
below:7. a) Only 1, 2, 4 & 6.8. b) Only 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6.9.
c) Only 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5.10. AllIncorrect
Answer: c.30. 63. Question1 pointsConsider the following
statements with reference to the proposed National Judicial
Appointments Commission:1. The NJAC would replace the collegium in
judicial appointments.2. The NJAC will have no judicial members.3.
It recommends persons for appointment as Chief Justice of India,
Judges of the Supreme Court, Chief Justices of High Courts and
other Judges of High Courts.4. It recommends transfer of Chief
Justices and other Judges of High Courts from one High Court to any
other High Court.Which of the above statements are true?5. a) Only
1 and 36. b) Only 1, 3 & 4.7. c) Only 1, 2 & 3.8. d)
AllIncorrect
Answer: b31. 64. Question2 pointsWhich of the following
countries are members of the Fragile Five?1. Turkey2. Brazil3.
India4. Japan5. South Africa6. IndonesiaChoose the correct answer
using the codes below:7. a) Only 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6.8. b) Only 1,
2, 3, 4 & 5.9. c) Only 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6.10. d)
All.Incorrect
Answer:
c.Reference:http://internationalinvest.about.com/od/Important-Concepts-To-Know/fl/What-Are-the-Fragile-Five.htm.32.
65. Question2 pointsConsider the following statements with
reference to the State Disaster ResponseFUND(SDRF):1. SDRF has been
constituted by each state under the provisions of Disaster
Management act 2005.2. The Central Government of India contributes
75% and 90% of the total yearly allocation of SDRF to general
states and special category states respectively.3. Governor of a
state is authorized to decide on all matters relating to the
financing of the relief expenditure from the SDRF.Which of the
above statements are true?4. a) Only 15. b) Only 1 & 2.6. c)
Only 1 & 3.7. d) AllIncorrect
Answer: b.33. 66. Question2 pointsConsider the following
statements with respect to Kayakalp Council:1. Currently, the
council is headed by Shri Ratan Tata.2. The purpose of the Council
is to recommend innovative methods and processes for the
improvement, betterment and transformation of the Indian
Airways.Which of the above statements are true?3. a) Only 14. b)
Only 25. c) Both6. d) NoneIncorrect
Answer: a.34. 67. Question2 pointsConsider the following
statements regarding the Enforcement Directorate agency:1. It is a
specializedFINANCIALinvestigation agency under the Department of
Revenue, Ministry of Finance.2. It enforces laws relating to both
the Foreign Exchange Management Act,1999 (FEMA) and the Prevention
ofMONEYLaundering Act, 2002 (PMLA).Which of the above statements
are true?3. a) Only 14. b) Only 2.5. c) Both6. d) NoneIncorrect
Answer: c.35. 68. Question2 pointsConsider the following
statements:1. The President of India nominates two members from the
Anglo Indian community as MPs in the Lok Sabha, when it is felt
that the community is not represented.2. Like other MPs, the
Anglo-Indian MPs vacate their office every five years before fresh
elections are held to decide the next tenure of the Lok Sabha.3. It
is not permissible for the same MP from the Anglo-Indian community
to be re-nominated to the Parliament in successive Parliamentary
sessions.Which of the above statements are true?4. a) Only 1.5. b)
Only 1 & 2.6. c) Only 1 & 3.7. c) Only 1 & 3. d)
All.Incorrect
Answer: b.36. 69. Question2 pointsConsider the following
statements with reference to the Integrated Child Development
Services (ICDS) Scheme:1. The scheme aims at holistic development
of under-six children and providing nutritional and health support
to both pregnant and lactating mothers.2. The scheme is implemented
through the States/UTs on a cost sharing basis in the ratio of
50:50 for supplementary nutrition (SNP) and 90:10 for other
components except in the case of North Eastern States.Which of the
above statements are true?3. a) Only 14. b) Only 25. c) Both6. d)
NoneIncorrect
Answer: c.37. 70. Question2 pointsConsider the following
statements with reference to the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas
Yojana (PMKVY):1. This programme will be implemented by the
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship through the
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).2. Under the scheme,
a monetary reward is given to trainees on assessment and
certification by third party assessment bodies.Which of the above
statements are true?3. a) Only 14. b) Only 2.5. c) Both6. d)
NoneIncorrect
Answer: c38. 71. Question2 pointsWhich of the following are
correctly matched?1. Maharashtra: Gudi Padwa2. Manipur: Sajibu
Nongmapanba3. Kashmir: NavrehChoose the correct answer using the
codes below:4. a) Only 15. b) Only 2 & 3.6. c) Only 3.7. d)
AllIncorrect
Answer: d39. 72. Question2 pointsConsider the following
statements regarding the Digilocker:1. The initiative was launched
by the Department of Electronics and Inform