Prelims Practice Questions 16-08-2019

1) Consider the following statements with respect to World Trade Organisation (WTO)

1. WTO has defined the criteria for a member country to be classified as developed or developing.
2.  WTO allows member countries to classify themselves as developed or developing or least developed countries.
3. No WTO member can challenge the decision of a member country to be classified as developing.

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

2) Consider the following statements with respect to Vir Chakra Award

1. It is the third highest gallantry award awarded for acts of bravery in the in the presence of the enemy.
2. The Medal cannot be awarded posthumously.
3.  Officers and men and women of all ranks of the Naval, Military and Air Forces are eligible for this award.

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

3) Tricalcium Phosphate is commonly used for which of the following purposes?

4) Consider the following statements with respect to Foreign Trade Act (FTA), 1992

1. Its main objective is to provide a frame work for development and regulation of foreign trade by facilitating imports into the country.
2. According to FTA, Gift items of value up to Rs.5,00,000 received from foreign countries to people residing in India are exempted from customs duty.

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

5) Consider the following statements with respect to Parliamentary Committee

1. It is a panel that is formed for a specific period of time by the house or the speaker of the house. 
2. Consultative committees are also a part of the parliamentary committees.

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

6) Consider the following statements with respect to Purse seine

1. It is a fishing method in which large weighted nets are dragged across the ocean floor.
2. It is mainly used to catch fish species that swim in large schools near the ocean surface.

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

7) Consider the following statements with respect to Varadharaja Perumal Temple

1. It is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
2. It is located in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu.
3. It is one among the 108 Divya Desams.

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

8) Consider the following statements with respect to SAMRATH Scheme

1. It is a scheme for capacity building and skilling in the sunrise sector.
2. Under the scheme, preference will be given to various social groups, SC, ST, differently abled, minorities and other vulnerable groups.

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

9) Which of the following countries is/are recognised by WTO as “Developed Countries”?

1. China
2. Russia
3. Japan
4. Australia

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

10) Consider the following statements with respect to Iceland

1. It is a volcanic Island located in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean.
2. Iceland is in many ways reminiscent of the surface of Mars.

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