Prelims Practice Questions 15-02-2019

1) Consider the following statements with respect to Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM- SYM) Scheme

1. Under the Scheme, the beneficiary should not be an income tax payer.
2. It is implemented through Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).

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

2) Anoop Satpathy committee sometimes seen in the news recently, was constituted to review and recommend which of the following?

3) Consider the following statements with respect to Nord Stream-2 Project

1. It is an expansion of Russia’s existing Nord Stream gas pipeline to Germany across the Caspian Sea.
2. U.S.A is opposing the project citing the increase in Russian gas supply to Europe would increase Moscow’s leverage over European countries.

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

4) “World Employment and Social Outlook” is an annual report published by which of the following organisations?

5) Green New Deal (GND) sometimes seen in the news recently, is associated with which of the following countries?

6) Spirit and Opportunity rovers sometimes seen in the news recently, are associated with which of the following?

7) Consider the following statements with respect to Sambar deer

1. It is large in size and endemic to Indian subcontinent.
2. It has been protected under schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

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

8) Kattaikkuttu is a rural theatre form, practiced in which of the following states?

9) Which of the following is/are not the features of Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC)

1. Use of Pottery wheels
2. Undeciphered script
3. Proper town planning
4. Domestication of animals
5. Use of standard weights and measurements

Select the correct answer using the code given below

10) Consider the following pairs

1. Pahari Dam – Madhya Pradesh
2. Kawal Tiger Reserve – Andhra Pradesh

Which of the pair(s) given above is/are correctly matched?