Prelims Practice Questions 15-06-2019

1) Consider the following statements with respect to National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD & PR)

1. It’s one of the main objectives is to study the functioning of the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and rural development programmes across the States.
2. It is an autonomous organisation under the Union Ministry of Rural Development.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2) Which of the following is/are the objectives of Mission Chandrayaan-2?

1. To map the variations in lunar surface composition extensively in order to trace back the origin and evolution of the moon.
2. To study on the extent of water molecule distribution on the surface to address the origin of water on moon.

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3) Consider the following statements with respect to Sustainable Livelihoods and Adaptation to Climate Change (SLACC) Programme

1. It aims to help Rural Poor Farm Holds adapt to Climate Change and sustain their livelihoods.
2. It has been launched as a submission under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4) Consider the following statements with respect to International Space Station (ISS)

1. It is the only one fully functioning space station in Earth's lower orbit.
2. India has recently decided to join the International Space Station (ISS).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5) World Investment Report is published annually by which of the following?

6) Consider the following statements with respect to Kimberley Process

1. It is an international certification scheme that regulates trade in rough diamonds.
2. India is one of the founder members of Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS).
3. India is the Chair of Kimberley Process for the year 2019 with Russian Federation as Vice Chair.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

7) Who among the following are the members of Governing Council of NITI Aayog?

1. The Prime Minister of India
2. Chief Ministers of all the States
3. Lt. Governors of Union Territories without legislatures
4. Special invitees

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8) Consider the following statements with respect to Aditya L1 Mission

1. It is ISRO’s first solar mission planned to launch a 400kg class satellite in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
2. It was meant to observe only the solar corona.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

9) Which of the following countries does not share borders with Gulf of Oman?

1. Iran
2. Qatar
3. Bahrain
4. Saudi Arabia

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10) With respect to Lagrangian points, which of the following is incorrect?