Prelims Practice Questions 12-04-2018

01. Consider the following statements.

1. Black hole is a region in space where the pulling force of gravity is so strong that is not able to escape.
2. It can result from the dying stars.
3. Milky Way is the only galaxy with no black holes.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

02. Consider the following statements.

1. In aquaponics, fish and species are grown together.
2. It involves use of scarce land unlike conventional farming.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

03. Consider the following statements.

1. Housing and Urban Development Corporation provides short term finance or construction of houses for residential purposes
2. It is a Mini Ratna Public Sector Enterprise

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

04.Consider the following statements.

1. The ruler of the Qutub Shahi dynasty, Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, built the Charminar in 1591.
2. The structure was made of granite, limestone and mortar.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

05.Consider the following statements.

1. Inter State Council is a statutory body.
2. Prime Minister is the chairman of the council.
3. Governor of all States are members of the council.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

06. Consider the following statements.

1. The Gomateshwar statue in Sarvanabelgola has been depicted in Kayotsarga Posture.
2. The statue is built by Chavundarya, the Prime Minister of the Ganga King Rachamalla during 10th century AD

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

07.Consider the following statements.

1. The Natinal Commission for Safai Karamcharis was established in 1994 to deal with the grievances of persons engaged in manual scavenging.
2. It is statutory body established under National Commission for Safai Karamcharis Act, 1993.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

08. World Economic and Social survey is prepared by which one of the following?

1. World Bank
2. United Nations
3. World Economic Forum
4. Asian Development Bank

09.Consider the following statements

1. National Achievement Survey was released by Ministry of Human Resources and Development.
2. It is a school based survey
3. It is conducted both in rural and urban areas`

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

10.Consider the following statements

1. RISE scheme funded by HEFA
2. The scheme aims to increase investments in centrally funded institutions like IITs, Central Universities.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?