1. Consider the following statements.
1. ‘Chennai Declaration’ is related to Anti-microbial resistance.
2. Schedule H is a class of non-prescription drug in India appearing as an appendix to the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945.
Select the correct answer from the following codes.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Consider the following statements regarding Sikkim.
1. Sikkim shares its border with West Bengal only.
2. Limbu and Tamang are the tribal communities of Sikkim.
3. Nepalese is the ‘lingua franca’ of the state with English being the ‘official language’.
Select the correct answer from the following codes.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Consider the following statements.
1. The famous Katas Raj Temple is in Punjab state of India.
2. It is located in Potohar plateau region.
3. The temple is also known as Qila Katas.
Select the correct answer from the following codes.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 2 and 3 only
4. Consider the following statements.
1. Djibouti is located in ‘Horn of Africa’
2. China’s first overseas military base is in Djibouti.
3. Camp Lemonnier, the U.S’s only permanent base in Africa is located in Djibouti.
Select the incorrect answer from the following codes.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) None
5. Consider the following statements.
1. Bamboo is a tree.
2. Palms and Brush-wood comes under Grass.
3. Southern states lead in Bamboo distribution.
Select the correct answer from the following codes
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
6. Consider the following statements.
1. Manus Island is located in Palau, the country in South Pacific Ocean.
2. Australia runs a detention camp in the island.
Select the correct answer from the following codes.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
7. Which of the following ideologies influenced the British administration to intervene in Indian social institutions?
1. Evangelicalism
2. Utilitarianism
3. Free trade
4. Orientalism
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 4 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) 4 only
8. Consider the following statements regarding the policy of education during the 19th century in India:
1. The Charter Act of 1813 has encouraged revival of and improvement of native Indian literature.
2. English Education Act, 1835 has made English as the language of instruction to teach Western Curriculum in India.
3. Charles Wood’s Education Dispatch recommended the downward filtration policy in both higher and elementary levels of education system.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
9. Consider the following statements regarding the Permanent Settlement system in Bengal:
1. Absolute ownership of the land is vested with monarchy and zamindars could not bequeath the land to their heir.
2. The zamindars had to pay a fixed amount of revenue by a particular date, failure leading to the sale of zamindari.
3. Most of the landlords did not take any interest in the improvements of the land.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
10. Consider the following statements regarding the Governor General William Bentinck.
1. The Persian language was replaced by English as the court language in higher courts during his period.
2. He introduced the doctrine of lapse.
3. He was known for abolition of sati, suppression of infanticide and thugs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answers & Explanations
1. d
Delhi Declaration is related to Anti-Microbial Resistance. Schedule H is a class of prescription drugs.
2. d
3. d
Katas Raj temple is located in Punjab province of Pakistan.
4. d
5. b
As per the recently amended Indian Forest Act 1927, Bamboo, palms, canes, Brush-wood are declared as ‘grasses’. The North Eastern States lead in bamboo distribution.
6. b
Manus Island is located in Papua New Guinea.
7. c
Utilitarian’s talk of appropriate social engineering and authoritarian reformism. Evangelists argued about the necessity of government intervention to liberate Indians from their religion which was full of superstitions, idolatry and tyranny of the priests. Free traders too wanted government intervention to free Indian economy from the shackles of tradition to ensure a free flow of trade.
8. b
Charles Wood’s Education Dispatch, 1854 shifted away from the downward filtration policy as it recommended the extension of vernacular education at elementary level.
9. c
Though absolute ownership of the land is vested with monarchy, zamindars have given the ownership rights till they fail to collect the rental income as per the settlement. They can bequeath their property to their heirs.
10. c
Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie.
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gourav bali 6 years
sir i have some confusion with 4 question , some sites are indicating that china has its first military base in Djibouti and USA has already has its military base in Djibouti...please correct me if i am wrong..
IAS Parliament 6 years
The question is about incorrect statements.
