UPSC 2020: Weekly GK and Current Affairs Quiz Apr 25 – May 01 with Multiple Choice Questions and answers for IAS Exam Preparation other competitive exams like SSC, PCS, Banking exams, etc.
UPSC Exam Preparation: This week’s GK and current affairs quiz from Apr 25 – May 01 for UPSC Prelims Exam preparation. Test your general knowledge on current affairs now with our weekly GK and current affairs quiz for UPSC Civil Services Exam and other competitive exams like SSC, PCS, Banking exams, etc.
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Question 1 of 30
1. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyWhich of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the state of forest report 2019?
- The country’s forest cover has increased.
- The forest cover within the Recorded Forest Area has decreased.
Options:
Correct
Both are correct.
- The country’s forest cover has increased by 3,976 square kilometres. This marks an increase of 0.12%.
- The forest cover within the Recorded Forest Area (area officially classified by States or the Centre as ‘forest’) showed a 330 sq. km decrease, but ‘forest’ outside such a recorded area increased by 4,306 sq. km.
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Both are correct.
- The country’s forest cover has increased by 3,976 square kilometres. This marks an increase of 0.12%.
- The forest cover within the Recorded Forest Area (area officially classified by States or the Centre as ‘forest’) showed a 330 sq. km decrease, but ‘forest’ outside such a recorded area increased by 4,306 sq. km.
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Question 2 of 30
2. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyWhich of these pollutants are NOT included in measurement of air quality under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards:
- Carbon dioxide
- Carbon monoxide
- Ammonia
- Lead
- Ozone
Choose the correct option:
Correct
1 only is not included.
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 measurement of air quality is based on eight pollutants, namely, PM5, sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), PM10, lead (Pb), carbon monoxide (CO), Ozone, Ammonia (NH3).
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1 only is not included.
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 measurement of air quality is based on eight pollutants, namely, PM5, sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), PM10, lead (Pb), carbon monoxide (CO), Ozone, Ammonia (NH3).
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Question 3 of 30
3. Question
Category: Current AffairsWhich of the following statements is/are correct?
- The SDG index is released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
- The SDG index considers all the indicators mentioned by the UN under the SDG goals.
Options:
Correct
Both are incorrect.
- The SDG index is released by the NITI Aayog.
- The SDG index considers only 100 out of the total 232 indicators mentioned by the UN under the SDG goals.
Incorrect
Both are incorrect.
- The SDG index is released by the NITI Aayog.
- The SDG index considers only 100 out of the total 232 indicators mentioned by the UN under the SDG goals.
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Question 4 of 30
4. Question
Category: PolityWhich of the following is/are correct about the Finance Commission?
- Finance Commission is a Constitutional Body.
- It gives recommendations on the distribution of tax proceeds between the Centre and the States
- The Chairman and the members of the Finance Commission are appointed by the Prime Minister.
Correct
1 and 2 only are correct.
Finance Commission is a constitutional body under Article 280 created every five years to recommend the transfer of financial resources from the Centre to the States. The Commission also decides the principles on which grants-in-aid will be given to the States. It is the duty of the Commission to make recommendations to the President as to the distribution of the net proceeds of taxes which are to be, or may be divided between the Centre and the states and the allocation between the States of the respective shares of such proceeds. It is also the responsibility of the Finance Commission to describe the financial relations between the Centre and the States. It also caters to the purpose of devolution of non-plan revenue resources. It is constituted by the President and all appointments to the commission are made by him as well. The Finance Commission consists of a chairman and four other members, appointed by the President.
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1 and 2 only are correct.
Finance Commission is a constitutional body under Article 280 created every five years to recommend the transfer of financial resources from the Centre to the States. The Commission also decides the principles on which grants-in-aid will be given to the States. It is the duty of the Commission to make recommendations to the President as to the distribution of the net proceeds of taxes which are to be, or may be divided between the Centre and the states and the allocation between the States of the respective shares of such proceeds. It is also the responsibility of the Finance Commission to describe the financial relations between the Centre and the States. It also caters to the purpose of devolution of non-plan revenue resources. It is constituted by the President and all appointments to the commission are made by him as well. The Finance Commission consists of a chairman and four other members, appointed by the President.
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Question 5 of 30
5. Question
Category: PolityWhich of the following is/are correct?
- According to the Disturbed Areas Act, 1976, once declared ‘disturbed’, the area has to maintain status quo for a minimum of 6 months.
- An area can be declared disturbed area only by the Ministry of Home affairs.
Correct
Both are incorrect.
- Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958 is an act of the Parliament of India that grants special powers to the Indian Armed Forces. It grants the armed forces the power to maintain public order in “disturbed areas”. According to the Disturbed Areas Act, 1976 once declared ‘disturbed’, the area has to maintain status quo for a minimum of 3 months.
- The notification declaring Manipur and Assam as ‘Disturbed Areas’ had been issued by the State governments. For Nagaland, the notification was issued by the MHA.
- It is the prerogative of the state government to call for central help in case of exigencies. The Act of 1972 extends the power to declare areas as being disturbed to the central government as well.
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Both are incorrect.
- Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958 is an act of the Parliament of India that grants special powers to the Indian Armed Forces. It grants the armed forces the power to maintain public order in “disturbed areas”. According to the Disturbed Areas Act, 1976 once declared ‘disturbed’, the area has to maintain status quo for a minimum of 3 months.
- The notification declaring Manipur and Assam as ‘Disturbed Areas’ had been issued by the State governments. For Nagaland, the notification was issued by the MHA.
- It is the prerogative of the state government to call for central help in case of exigencies. The Act of 1972 extends the power to declare areas as being disturbed to the central government as well.
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Question 6 of 30
6. Question
Category: International RelationsConsider the following statements with respect to Sendai Framework:
- It is a voluntary, non-binding agreement on disaster risk reduction.
- It is the successor of Hyogo Framework for Action.
- India is a signatory to Sendai Framework.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
All are correct statements
Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 or “Sendai Framework” is an international accord on disaster risk reduction, adopted at the Third UN World Conference in Sendai, Japan, on March 18, 2015 as the successor instrument to the Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015. It is a 15-year, voluntary, non-binding agreement. India is a signatory. The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction is tasked with the implementation and follow up of the Sendai Framework.
Incorrect
All are correct statements
Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 or “Sendai Framework” is an international accord on disaster risk reduction, adopted at the Third UN World Conference in Sendai, Japan, on March 18, 2015 as the successor instrument to the Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015. It is a 15-year, voluntary, non-binding agreement. India is a signatory. The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction is tasked with the implementation and follow up of the Sendai Framework.
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Question 7 of 30
7. Question
Category: HistoryWhich of the following is/are correct?
- The Qutub Minar was built in honour of the first emperor of the slave dynasty, Qutubuddin Aibak.
- The Alai Darwaza was built by Alauddin Khilji.
Correct
2 only is correct.
- The Qutub Minar was built in honour of the Sufi saint Hazrat Qutubuddin Bakhtiar Kaki by the first emperor of the slave dynasty, Qutubuddin Aibak.
- The Alai Darwaza has a special significance in Indo-Islamic architecture as it is the first Indian monument to be built using Islamic methods of construction and ornamentation and is a World Heritage Site.
Incorrect
2 only is correct.
- The Qutub Minar was built in honour of the Sufi saint Hazrat Qutubuddin Bakhtiar Kaki by the first emperor of the slave dynasty, Qutubuddin Aibak.
- The Alai Darwaza has a special significance in Indo-Islamic architecture as it is the first Indian monument to be built using Islamic methods of construction and ornamentation and is a World Heritage Site.
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Question 8 of 30
8. Question
Category: Art and CultureThe Dasara festival in Mysore was first initiated by
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Raja Wodeyar I
Dasara is a 10-day festival, starting with Navaratri (Nava-ratri means nine-nights) and the last day being Vijayadashami. The Dasara festivities began with the Vijayanagar kings as early as the 15th century. The festival played a historical role in the 14th-century Vijayanagara Empire, where it was called Mahanavami and the festivities are shown in the relief artwork of the outer wall of the Hazara Rama temple of Hampi. The Mahanavaratri Dasara Festival was initially started in Mysore by Raja Wodeyar I. Mysore is one of the major cities in the South Indian state of Karnataka. Till independence, it was the capital city of Wodeyars, the erstwhile Maharajas of Mysore.
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Raja Wodeyar I
Dasara is a 10-day festival, starting with Navaratri (Nava-ratri means nine-nights) and the last day being Vijayadashami. The Dasara festivities began with the Vijayanagar kings as early as the 15th century. The festival played a historical role in the 14th-century Vijayanagara Empire, where it was called Mahanavami and the festivities are shown in the relief artwork of the outer wall of the Hazara Rama temple of Hampi. The Mahanavaratri Dasara Festival was initially started in Mysore by Raja Wodeyar I. Mysore is one of the major cities in the South Indian state of Karnataka. Till independence, it was the capital city of Wodeyars, the erstwhile Maharajas of Mysore.
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Question 9 of 30
9. Question
Category: HistoryWhich of the following is/are correct?
- The Santhal Parganas Tenancy Act, 1876 prohibits the sale of Adivasi land to non-Adivasis in Santhal Pargana region.
- Birsa Munda’s struggle against the exploitation and discrimination against tribals led to the passing of the Santhal Parganas Tenancy Act, 1876.
Correct
1 is only correct.
Birsa Munda’s struggle against the exploitation and discrimination against tribals led to the passing of the Chotanagpur Tenancy Act in 1908 which restricted the passing of land from the tribal people to non-tribals. Birsa Munda was not associated with the Santhal rebellion.
Incorrect
1 is only correct.
Birsa Munda’s struggle against the exploitation and discrimination against tribals led to the passing of the Chotanagpur Tenancy Act in 1908 which restricted the passing of land from the tribal people to non-tribals. Birsa Munda was not associated with the Santhal rebellion.
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Question 10 of 30
10. Question
Category: PolityConsider the following statements about the Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority:
- It is a constitutional body.
- The objectives of the IRDAI include promotion of competition while ensuring the financial security of the Insurance market.
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
2 is only correct.
The Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority is a statutory body and not a constitutional body. The key objectives of the IRDAI include promotion of competition so as to enhance customer satisfaction through increased consumer choice and fair premiums while ensuring the financial security of the Insurance market.
Incorrect
2 is only correct.
The Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority is a statutory body and not a constitutional body. The key objectives of the IRDAI include promotion of competition so as to enhance customer satisfaction through increased consumer choice and fair premiums while ensuring the financial security of the Insurance market.
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Question 11 of 30
11. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyIn which of the following states is the Bandhavgarh National Park located?
Correct
Madhya Pradesh.
Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the national parks of India, located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. Bandhavgarh was declared a national park in 1968 and then became a Tiger Reserve in 1993.
This park has a large biodiversity. The density of the tiger population at Bandhavgarh (8 tigers per square km) is one of the highest known in India.
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Madhya Pradesh.
Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the national parks of India, located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. Bandhavgarh was declared a national park in 1968 and then became a Tiger Reserve in 1993.
This park has a large biodiversity. The density of the tiger population at Bandhavgarh (8 tigers per square km) is one of the highest known in India.
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Question 12 of 30
12. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyWhich of the following is correctly matched?
- Bandipur National Park: : Karnataka
- Corbett National Park : Himachal Pradesh
- The Great Himalayan National Park: Uttarakhand
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
1 is only correctly matched.
- Bandipur National Park in Karnataka
- Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand
- Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal Pradesh
Incorrect
1 is only correctly matched.
- Bandipur National Park in Karnataka
- Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand
- Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal Pradesh
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Question 13 of 30
13. Question
Category: PolityWhich of the following is/are correct about the National Nutrition Mission?
- The National Nutrition Mission is under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- The Mission aims to achieve improvement in nutritional status of children in the age group of 0-6 years only.
Correct
Both are incorrect.
- POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission) is a flagship programme of the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), Government of India, which ensures convergence with various programmes i.e., Anganwadi Services, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), Scheme for Adolescent Girls (SAG) of MWCD, Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), National Health Mission (NHM), etc.
- The goals of NNM are to achieve improvement in nutritional status of Children from 0-6 years, Adolescent Girls, Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers in a time bound manner during the three years 2017-18.
- The programme through the targets will strive to reduce the level of stunting, under-nutrition, anemia and low birth weight babies.
- NNM targets to reduce stunting, under- nutrition, anemia (among young children, women and adolescent girls) and reduce low birth weight by 2%, 2%, 3% and 2% per annum respectively. Although the target to reduce Stunting is at least 2% p.a., the Mission would strive to achieve reduction in Stunting from 38.4% (NFHS-4) to 25% by 2022 (Mission 25 by 2022).
Incorrect
Both are incorrect.
- POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission) is a flagship programme of the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), Government of India, which ensures convergence with various programmes i.e., Anganwadi Services, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), Scheme for Adolescent Girls (SAG) of MWCD, Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), National Health Mission (NHM), etc.
- The goals of NNM are to achieve improvement in nutritional status of Children from 0-6 years, Adolescent Girls, Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers in a time bound manner during the three years 2017-18.
- The programme through the targets will strive to reduce the level of stunting, under-nutrition, anemia and low birth weight babies.
- NNM targets to reduce stunting, under- nutrition, anemia (among young children, women and adolescent girls) and reduce low birth weight by 2%, 2%, 3% and 2% per annum respectively. Although the target to reduce Stunting is at least 2% p.a., the Mission would strive to achieve reduction in Stunting from 38.4% (NFHS-4) to 25% by 2022 (Mission 25 by 2022).
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Question 14 of 30
14. Question
Category: Polity‘Allocation of seats in the Council of States’ under the Indian Constitution is related to which schedule?
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4th Schedule.
- 4th schedule deals with the allocation of seats in the Council of States.
- 5th schedule deals with Provisions as to the Administration and Control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes.
- 6th Schedule deals with Provisions as to the Administration of Tribal Areas in [the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram]
- 10th schedule deals with Provisions as to disqualification on ground of defection.
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4th Schedule.
- 4th schedule deals with the allocation of seats in the Council of States.
- 5th schedule deals with Provisions as to the Administration and Control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes.
- 6th Schedule deals with Provisions as to the Administration of Tribal Areas in [the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram]
- 10th schedule deals with Provisions as to disqualification on ground of defection.
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Question 15 of 30
15. Question
Category: EconomyWhich one of the following best describes the term “Merchant Discount Rate”?
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The charge to a merchant by a bank for accepting payments from his customers through the bank’s debit cards.
MDR is the fee that the store accepting the customer’s card has to pay to the bank when the customer swipes it for payments. The MDR compensates the bank issuing the card, the bank which puts up the swiping machine (Point-of-Sale or PoS terminal) and network providers such as Mastercard or Visa for their services. MDR charges are usually shared in a pre-agreed proportion between them.
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The charge to a merchant by a bank for accepting payments from his customers through the bank’s debit cards.
MDR is the fee that the store accepting the customer’s card has to pay to the bank when the customer swipes it for payments. The MDR compensates the bank issuing the card, the bank which puts up the swiping machine (Point-of-Sale or PoS terminal) and network providers such as Mastercard or Visa for their services. MDR charges are usually shared in a pre-agreed proportion between them.
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Question 16 of 30
16. Question
Category: Current AffairsWhich of the following have been given GI tags?
- Banginapalli Mangoes
- Bangalore Blue Grape
- Nirmal Toys and Crafts
Correct
All three are correct.
Incorrect
All three are correct.
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Question 17 of 30
17. Question
Category: GeographyWhere is the Markazi desert located?
Correct
Iran
Incorrect
Iran
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Question 18 of 30
18. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyFor the measurement/estimation of which of the following are satellite images/remote sensing used?
- Chlorophyll content in the vegetation of a specific location.
- Greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies of a specific location.
- Land surface temperatures of a specific location.
Correct
1, 2 and 3
Incorrect
1, 2 and 3
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Question 19 of 30
19. Question
Category: PolityWhich of the following is/are correct about the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006?
- It defines a child as a person who has not completed 21 years in case of males and 18 years in case of females.
- It prescribes rigorous imprisonment even for a person who performs, abets, directs or conducts a child marriage.
Correct
Both are correct
Incorrect
Both are correct
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Question 20 of 30
20. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyWhat function do cytokines perform in the human body?
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They signal the presence of an infection and stimulate the production of antibodies.
Incorrect
They signal the presence of an infection and stimulate the production of antibodies.
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Question 21 of 30
21. Question
Category: EconomyWhich of the following help in bringing about fiscal consolidation?
- Rationalising taxes
- Reducing subsidies
- Introduction of GST
- Raising interest-free loans
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Correct
1, 2 and 3 only.
Rationalising taxes, reducing subsidies and GST will improve the revenue of the government while raising interest-free loans mean that the government borrowing will increase and hence fiscal deficit will increase in that case.
Incorrect
1, 2 and 3 only.
Rationalising taxes, reducing subsidies and GST will improve the revenue of the government while raising interest-free loans mean that the government borrowing will increase and hence fiscal deficit will increase in that case.
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Question 22 of 30
22. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyWhere is the Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary situated?
Correct
Madhya Pradesh
Incorrect
Madhya Pradesh
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Question 23 of 30
23. Question
Category: PolityWhich of the following is/are correct?
- Article 280 provides the main responsibilities of the Finance Commission.
- The 15th Finance Commission is chaired by N.K. Singh.
Correct
Both are correct.
Incorrect
Both are correct.
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Question 24 of 30
24. Question
Category: Art and CultureWhich of the following is wrongly matched?
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- Cheraw dance is a traditional cultural dance performed in Mizoram, India, consisting of mostly six to eight people holding pairs of bamboo staves on another horizontally placed bamboo on the ground.
- The male performers then clap the bamboos rhythmically while groups of female dancers dance in intricate steps between the beating bamboos.
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- Cheraw dance is a traditional cultural dance performed in Mizoram, India, consisting of mostly six to eight people holding pairs of bamboo staves on another horizontally placed bamboo on the ground.
- The male performers then clap the bamboos rhythmically while groups of female dancers dance in intricate steps between the beating bamboos.
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Question 25 of 30
25. Question
Category: PolityWhich of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the 73rd Amendment to the Indian Constitution?
- It prescribes regular elections every five years and election within 9 months of the dissolution of any PRI.
- To ensure free, fair, and timely elections there is a provision for the setting up of state election commission.
Options:
Correct
2 is only correct.
- The 73rd Amendment prescribes regular elections every five years and election within six months of the dissolution of any PRI.
- To ensure free, fair, and timely elections there is a provision for the setting up of state election commission.
- The most revolutionary provision is the reservation of one-third of the seats for women in local bodies, along with reservation of seats for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in proportion to their regional populations.
Incorrect
2 is only correct.
- The 73rd Amendment prescribes regular elections every five years and election within six months of the dissolution of any PRI.
- To ensure free, fair, and timely elections there is a provision for the setting up of state election commission.
- The most revolutionary provision is the reservation of one-third of the seats for women in local bodies, along with reservation of seats for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in proportion to their regional populations.
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Question 26 of 30
26. Question
Category: GeographyWhich of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?
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Godavari-Cauvery link project: Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
Incorrect
Godavari-Cauvery link project: Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
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Question 27 of 30
27. Question
Category: International RelationsConsider the following statements:
- “Khan Quest” is a bilateral exercise between India and Mongolia.
- It is an annual exercise organised for sharing of practices for multinational peacekeeping operations.
Which of the given statement/s is/are NOT correct?
Correct
1 is incorrect.
“Khaan Quest” originally began as a joint exercise between the Mongolian Armed Forces and the U.S. Pacific Command. It became an international military exercise in 2006. The international exercise “Khan Quest” was initially started in 2003 by the United States and Mongolia. At present, India also participates in “Khan Quest”, besides “Nomadic Elephant” which is a bilateral exercise between the two countries. It brings together over a dozen foreign militaries to engage in the sharing of practices for multinational peacekeeping operations. In the exercise, personnel gain United Nations peacekeeper training as well as certification for support of peacekeeping operations. India and Mongolia at carry out regular bilateral military exercise named “Nomadic Elephant” since the year 2004.
Incorrect
1 is incorrect.
“Khaan Quest” originally began as a joint exercise between the Mongolian Armed Forces and the U.S. Pacific Command. It became an international military exercise in 2006. The international exercise “Khan Quest” was initially started in 2003 by the United States and Mongolia. At present, India also participates in “Khan Quest”, besides “Nomadic Elephant” which is a bilateral exercise between the two countries. It brings together over a dozen foreign militaries to engage in the sharing of practices for multinational peacekeeping operations. In the exercise, personnel gain United Nations peacekeeper training as well as certification for support of peacekeeping operations. India and Mongolia at carry out regular bilateral military exercise named “Nomadic Elephant” since the year 2004.
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Question 28 of 30
28. Question
Category: International RelationsWhich of the following publishes the Human Development Report?
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The Human Development Report (HDR) is an annual report published by the Human Development Report Office of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
The Human Development Index (HDI) is a statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income indicators, which are used to rank countries into four tiers of human development. A country scores a higher HDI when the lifespan is higher, the education level is higher, and the gross national income GNI (PPP) per capita is higher.
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The Human Development Report (HDR) is an annual report published by the Human Development Report Office of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
The Human Development Index (HDI) is a statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income indicators, which are used to rank countries into four tiers of human development. A country scores a higher HDI when the lifespan is higher, the education level is higher, and the gross national income GNI (PPP) per capita is higher.
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Question 29 of 30
29. Question
Category: EconomyWhich of the following is/are correct?
- Fiscal Deficit is the sum of budgetary deficit and net increase in internal and external borrowings.
- It is an indication of the total borrowings needed by the government.
- Fiscal responsibility and Budget Management Act concerns both Fiscal and Revenue deficit.
Correct
1, 2 and 3 are correct.
Fiscal Deficit = Budgetary Deficit + Borrowings and Other Liabilities of the government. The difference between total revenue and total expenditure of the government is termed as fiscal deficit. It is an indication of the total borrowings needed by the government. The fiscal deficit is the primary deficit plus interest payments on the debt. Fiscal responsibility and Budget Management Act concerns both Fiscal and Revenue deficit.
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1, 2 and 3 are correct.
Fiscal Deficit = Budgetary Deficit + Borrowings and Other Liabilities of the government. The difference between total revenue and total expenditure of the government is termed as fiscal deficit. It is an indication of the total borrowings needed by the government. The fiscal deficit is the primary deficit plus interest payments on the debt. Fiscal responsibility and Budget Management Act concerns both Fiscal and Revenue deficit.
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Question 30 of 30
30. Question
Category: GeographyWhich of the following countries border the Caspian Sea?
- Iran
- Azerbaijan
- Russia
- Kazakhstan
- Uzbekistan
Correct
1, 2, 3 and 4
The Caspian Sea is bordered in the northeast by Kazakhstan, in the southeast by Turkmenistan, in the south by Iran, in the southwest by Azerbaijan, and in the northwest by Russia.
Incorrect
1, 2, 3 and 4
The Caspian Sea is bordered in the northeast by Kazakhstan, in the southeast by Turkmenistan, in the south by Iran, in the southwest by Azerbaijan, and in the northwest by Russia.
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