Prelims Practice Questions 01-02-2019

1) “Project 75-I” sometimes seen in the news recently, is associated with which of the following?

2) Consider the following statements with respect to Strategic Partnership (SP) model in Defence acquisition

1. It intends to encourage broader participation of the private sector in the manufacture of defence platforms in India.
2. Only four segments have been identified for acquisition under this Strategic Partnership (SP) route.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

3) Consider the following statements with respect to Annual Financial Statement

1. It is not only necessary, but also compulsory.
2. Though both the Houses of Parliament discuss the Budget, only Lok Sabha votes on it.
3. Vote-On-Account covers only the expenditure to be incurred.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

4) Which one of the following best describes the term “Interchange Fee” sometimes seen in the news?

5) Consider the following statements with respect to International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics

1. It is an international non-profit organization that undertakes scientific research for development.
2. Its headquarters is located in Manila, Philippines.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?

6) “Brumadinho dam” sometimes seen in the news recently, is located in which of the following countries?

7) “Naresh Chandra Task force” is associated with which of the following?

8) The term “Aber” sometimes seen in the news recently, refers to a

9) Consider the following statements with respect to VAJRA Scheme

1. It aims to reverse the brain drain process in India.
2. It comes under the Ministry of Human Resource Development.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

10) Central African Republic (CAR), sometimes seen in the news recently is bordered by which of the following?

1. Kenya
2. Congo
3. Sudan
4. Atlantic Ocean

Select the correct answer using the code given below