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Prelims Practice Questions 21-04-2018

01. Consider the following statements.

  1. Rani Rudrama Devi is the ruler of Ganga dynasty.
  2. She was the first and only ruler women ruler of Andhra.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : b

Rani Rudrama Devi is the ruler of Kakatiya dynasty. Rudrama Devi probably began her rule of the Kakatiya kingdom jointly with her father, Ganapatideva, as his co-regent, from 1261-62. She assumed full sovereignty in 1263

02. Consider the following pairs.

GI tags

Location

01. Pochampally Ikat Saree

Telangana

02. Durgi stones

Andhra Pradesh

03. Tulapanji rice

West Bengal

Which of the above pairs is/are correct?

 

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : d

A geographical indication (GI) is a name or sign used on certain products which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin (e.g. a town, region, or country). India, as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 has come into force with effect from 15 September 2003.

 

03. Consider the following statements.

  1. The Geological Survey of India (GSI) was set up in 1851 primarily to find coal deposits for the Railways.
  2. It functions under Ministry of Earth Science.
  3. GSI is headquartered at Kolkata.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : c

GSI functions under Ministry of mines.

Charter of GSI:

  • Enable and facilitate the providing of objective, impartial and up-to-date geological expertise and geoscientific information of all kinds, particularly for decision-making for policy, commercial, economic and societal needs.
  • Systematically document the geology and geological processes of the surface and subsurface of India and its offshore areas using the latest and most cost-effective techniques and methodologies, including geophysical and geochemical and geological surveys.

04. India has trade surplus with which of the following countries?

  1. USA
  2. UK
  3. UAE
  4. South Korea

Select the correct answer from the given codes.

 

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : a

India has trade surplus with US, UK, UAE, Bangladesh and Nepal.

India has trade deficit with China, Switaerland, South Korea, Saudi Arabia and Iraq

05. Gender Parity Index is released by which one of the following?

  1. World Economic Forum
  2. World Bank
  3. UNESCO
  4. OECD
  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : c

The Gender Parity Index (GPI) index usually designed to measure the relative access to education of males and females. This index is released by UNESCO. In its simplest form, it is calculated as the quotient of the number of females by the number of males enrolled in a given stage of education (primary, secondary, etc.). UNESCO describes attempts to eliminate gender disparities in primary and secondary education and emphasizes the plight of girls in unequal access in third world countries

06. Consider the following statements.

  1. CriSidEx, India’s First Micro Small Enterprises (MSE) Sentiment Index, has been launched by CRISIL and SIDBI.
  2. It is a composite index based on a diffusion index of 8 parameters and measures MSE business sentiment on a scale of 0 (extremely negative) to 200 (extremely positive).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : c

CriSidEx is a composite index based on a diffusion index of 8 parameters and measures MSE business sentiment on a scale of 0 (extremely negative ) to 200 ( extremely positive) . MSME sector is backbone of the economy . It is one of the largest employer in the country and with the vast population where employment either in government or in the large industry itself has limited potential.

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07. Consider the following statements.

  1. e-Vidhan is mission mode project to digitize and make functioning of State Legislatures in India to make them paperless.
  2. Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs is the nodal agency for the project.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : c

e-Vidhan is a mission mode project to digitize and make the functioning of State Legislatures in India paperless.  It is a part of the broader Digital India Programme of the Government and is likely to contribute to the cleanliness & environment by reducing the use of papers to a great extent.

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs is the Nodal Ministry for the project. One of the key component of the strategy devised for implementation of the project is to create Project Monitoring Units both at Central as well as State levels.

08. Consider the following statements.

  1. Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam is a joint venture of Central Government and Himachal Pradesh.
  2. It is under the administrative control of Ministry of New and Renewable energy.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : a

SJVN Limited, a Mini Ratna, Category-I and Schedule –‘A’ CPSE under administrative control of Ministry of Power, Govt. of India, was incorporated on May 24, 1988 as a joint venture of the Government of India (GOI) and the Government of Himachal Pradesh (GOHP). It functions under Ministry of Power.

09. Which of the following are the pollutants listed in National Ambient Air Quality Index?

  1. Benzene
  2. Benzopyrene
  3. Mercury
  4. Nickel

Select the correct answer from the given codes.

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : c

Ambient air quality refers to the condition or quality of air surrounding us in the outdoors. National Ambient Air Quality Standards are the standards for ambient air quality set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) that is applicable nationwide. The CPCB has been conferred this power by the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.

The Pollutants includes:

  • PM 2.5
  • PM 10
  • Ozone
  • CO
  • Ammonia
  • Arsenic
  • Benzene
  • Benzopyrene
  • Lead
  • Nickel
  • Sulphur di oxide
  • Nitrogen di oxide

10. Consider the following statements.

  1. World Economic Outlook is released by IMF.
  2. As per the recent release, India is the world’s sixth largest economy.
  3. India displaces France and occupied the sixth position.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : d
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