Prelims Practice Questions 16-09-2019

1) Jaldoot sometimes seen in the news recently is a

2) Consider the following statements with respect to C/2019 Q4 (Borisov)

1. It is a comet heading toward the inner Solar System.
2. If it is declared as an interstellar object, it would be the first-ever interstellar object to pass through our solar system.

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

3) Consider the following statements

1. His birth anniversary was observed as Engineer’s Day in India.
2. He was a recipient of the Bharat Ratna Award.

Identify the personality using the statements given above:

4) Consider the following statements

1. The river is also known as Dakshin Ganga and Gautami.
2. The Manjra and Indravati rivers are its major tributaries.
3. Sri Ram Sagar Dam was built across this river.

Identify the river that correctly matches with the above description:

5) Consider the following statements with respect to Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Limited

1. It was set up with the objective of promoting exports from the country by providing credit risk insurance and related services for exports.
2. It functions under the administrative control of Ministry of Commerce & Industry.

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

6) Commodities and Development Report 2019 was recently published by which of the following?

7) Consider the following statements with respect to National Centre for Clean Coal Research and Development 

1. It has been established as a national consortium on clean coal research and development with IISc leading it.
2. It was inaugurated by the Minister of Science & Technology.

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

8) Nellapattu Wild life sanctuary is located in which of the following states?

9) Which among the following tree species are found in the moist deciduous forests of India?

1. Sal
2. Rosewood
3. Sandalwood
4. Bamboo

Select the correct answer using codes given below.

10) The Division of Powers between the Union and the States in terms of legislative functions is/are provided by which of the following provisions?

1. 7th Schedule of the Constitution
2. The Judiciary
3. The Presidential Order

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.