Prelims Practice Questions 15-01-2018

01. Consider the following statements.

1. ‘Mitini’ is a practice in Sikkim whereby brotherhood or sisterhood relationship is forged with trees.
2. Smriti trees are also referred to as ‘Adopted trees’.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

02. Consider the following statements.

1. Meivazhi Salai (True Path) is a syncretic sect founded by Khadar Basha Rowther in 20^th century.
2. The sect is based in Pudukottai district of Tamil Nadu.
3. It advocates monasticism.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

03. Which one of the following Indian states shares shortest border with Myanmar?

1. Mizoram
2. Manipur
3. Nagaland
4. Arunachal Pradesh

04. Consider the following statements.

1. ‘Theyyam’ is a popular ritualistic festival in Kerala.
2. A similar custom is followed in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh known as Bhuta Kola.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

05. Consider the following statements.

1. As per the recently released National Family & Health survey, Delhi is the richest State.
2. Jain community is the most prosperous religious community in India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

06. Consider the following statements.

1. Konyak tribes in Nagaland practice Judaism.
2. They are infamously called as head-hunters.
3. They also found in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Myanmar.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

07. Saksham 2018 campaign is launched by which one of the following ministries?

1. Ministry of Home Affairs
2. Ministry of Human Resource and Development
3. Ministry of Finance
4. Ministry of Petroleum

08. Consider the following pairs.

          Festivals           :                  States

1. Maghi                  :                  Punjab
2. Saaji                    :                  Jammu and Kashmir
3. Kicheri                :                  Uttar Pradesh

Which of the above pairs is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1 and 3 only

09. Which of the following are recently decommissioned by Indian Navy?

1. INS Nirbhik
2. INS Nirghat

Select the correct answer from the following codes.

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

10. Which of the following is/are the part of ‘Home charges’, which is the major part of economic drain?

1. Interest on public debt raised abroad
2. Dividend to the shareholders of the East India Company
3. Civil and Military charges
4. All of the above

Answers & Explanations

1. a

Smrithi trees are not adopted trees. They are those trees that are preserved in remembrance of a departed relative.

2. a

Meivazhi Saalai does not advocate Monesticism. It advocates its followers to stay connected with the world.

3. c

Arunachal Pradesh shares longest border. Nagaland shares shortest border.

4. a

A similar custom is followed in the Mangalore region of neighbouring Karnataka is known as Bhuta Kola.

5. c

6. b

Konyak tribes in Nagaland practice Christianity.

7. d

Saksham (Sanrakshan Kshamta Mahotsav) is an annual flagship event of Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, for creating focused attention on fuel conservation through people centric activities and to sensitize the masses about the conservation and efficient use of petroleum products leading to better health and environment.

8. d

Saaji festival is celebrated in Himachal Pradesh.

9. c

10. d

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