Prelims Practice Questions 27-05-2019

1) EQUIP project sometimes seen in the news recently is an initiative of which of the following ministries?

2) Gangaikondan Spotted Deer Sanctuary is located in which of the following states?

3) Consider the following statements with respect to National Board for Wildlife (NBWL)

1. It was established through an executive resolution of Government of India.
2. It is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.
3. No alteration of boundaries in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries can be done without the approval of the NBWL.

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

4) Researchers have recently discovered the tenth species of vine snake in which of the following Biosphere Reserve?

5) Waste Management means

1. Reducing the waste
2. Reusing the waste
3. Recycling the waste
4. Preventing the waste production

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6) Which of the following committee recommended raising the age limit of civil services to 23 during the British rule?

7) Which one of the following statement is not correct regarding the Chief Minister of state?

8) Consider the following statements regarding the amendment to “federal structure of the Indian polity”

1. It can be amended by a special majority of the Parliament.
2. The consent of half of the state legislatures by a simple majority is also required for amendment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

9) The lowering of Bank Rate by the Reserve Bank of India leads to

1. More liquidity in the market
2. Less liquidity in the market
3. Mobilization of more deposits by commercial banks

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10) What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following Water bodies in South-East Asia as one proceeds from North to South?

1. Sea of Japan
2. South China Sea
3. Yellow Sea
4. East China Sea

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