UPSC 2019: Weekly GK and Current Affairs Quiz Oct 26 – Nov 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 GK and current affairs quiz from Oct 26 – Nov 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 40
1. Question
Category: HistoryPunch-marked coins make an appearance for the first time in the 5th century BCE. Where were they circulated for the first time?
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Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
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Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
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Question 2 of 40
2. Question
Category: HistoryWhich of the following is/are correct statements?
- Jainism did not condemn the Varna system.
- Buddhism did not condemn the Varna system.
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1 is only correct. Jainism did not condemn the existing Varna system of the period.
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1 is only correct. Jainism did not condemn the existing Varna system of the period.
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Question 3 of 40
3. Question
Category: HistoryWhich of the following is/are correct regarding the Indus Valley Civilisation?
- Barley has been found from one of Indus Valley Civilization sites.
- People of the Indus Valley Civilization used to trade with other countries.
Correct
Both are correct
Incorrect
Both are correct
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Question 4 of 40
4. Question
Category: HistoryAt which of the following Indus Valley Civilization sites yarns of spun cotton have been found?
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Mohenjodaro
Incorrect
Mohenjodaro
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Question 5 of 40
5. Question
Category: HistoryWhich of the following is/are correct regarding ancient India?
- Debates took place in the kutagarashala – literally, a hut with a pointed roof – or in groves where traveling mendicants halted.
- If a philosopher succeeded in convincing one of his rivals, the followers of the latter also became his disciples. So support for any particular sect could grow and shrink over time.
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Both are correct
Incorrect
Both are correct
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Question 6 of 40
6. Question
Category: HistoryWhich of the following is/are correct regarding the Vaikkom Satyagraha?
- It was led by Veerasalingam Pantulu in Andhra Pradesh.
- It demanded the entry of untouchables in Hindu temples.
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2 is only correct. It was led by T K Madhavan and K P Kesava Menon. It was a movement in Travancore.
Read more on the Vaikkom Satyagraha here.
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2 is only correct. It was led by T K Madhavan and K P Kesava Menon. It was a movement in Travancore.
Read more on the Vaikkom Satyagraha here.
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Question 7 of 40
7. Question
Category: HistoryWhich of the following is/are correct regarding the Brahmo Samaj?
- It opposed idolatory.
- It believed in monotheism and unitarianism of Christianity.
- It gave the slogan ‘Go back to the Vedas’.
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1 and 2 only. Slogan ‘Go back to the Vedas’ was given by the Arya Samaj.
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1 and 2 only. Slogan ‘Go back to the Vedas’ was given by the Arya Samaj.
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Question 8 of 40
8. Question
Category: HistoryWhich of the following is/are correct about the Poona Pact?
- It accepted separate electorates for the Depressed Classes.
- The seats reserved for the Depressed Classes in the Central and Provincial legislatures were increased.
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Question 9 of 40
9. Question
Category: HistoryWho among the following was not associated with the Home Rule League?
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H.P. Blavatsky
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H.P. Blavatsky
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Question 10 of 40
10. Question
Category: HistoryWhich of the following is/are correct about the Cripps Mission?
- It proposed the setting up of an Indian Dominion.
- It also proposed that any province unwilling to join the Indian dominion could form a separate union and have a separate constitution.
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Question 11 of 40
11. Question
Category: GeographyWhich of the following is/are correct statements?
- Full moon can be seen twice in about a month’s time.
- New moon can be seen only during a clear night.
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Both are incorrect.
Incorrect
Both are incorrect.
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Question 12 of 40
12. Question
Category: GeographyTropical cyclones do not form over the equator. This is because
- The Equator is a zone of wind convergence.
- The temperature over the equator is too high.
- There are no fronts over the equator.
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None of the above are correct causes. Tropical cyclone does not form over the equator because the Coriolis force is zero at the equator.
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None of the above are correct causes. Tropical cyclone does not form over the equator because the Coriolis force is zero at the equator.
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Question 13 of 40
13. Question
Category: GeographyMonsoon in India is said to be essentially pulsating in nature. This means
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They occur in wet spells of a few days duration at a time.
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They occur in wet spells of a few days duration at a time.
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Question 14 of 40
14. Question
Category: GeographyWhich of the following comes under the phenomena of mass movement?
- Soil creep
- Weathering
- Landslide
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1 and 3 only
Incorrect
1 and 3 only
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Question 15 of 40
15. Question
Category: GeographyThe rivers in India that flows through a rift valley are:
- Damodar
- Narmada
- Tapi
- Betwa
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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Question 16 of 40
16. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyConsider the following levels of organisms in ecology:
- Ecosystem
- Community
- Biome
- Individual
- Population
- Biosphere
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6>3>1>2>5>4
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6>3>1>2>5>4
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Question 17 of 40
17. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyWhich of the following is/are correct?
- Ecozones are characterised by the evolutionary history of organisms they contain.
- Biomes are not defined by historical or taxonomic similarity.
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Both are correct
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Both are correct
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Question 18 of 40
18. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyWhich of the following are apple producing states?
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Himachal Pradesh
- Tamil Nadu
- Rajasthan
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
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1, 2, 3 and 4.
Mt. Abu region of Rajasthan and Ooty region of Tamil Nadu is known for apple production.
Incorrect
1, 2, 3 and 4.
Mt. Abu region of Rajasthan and Ooty region of Tamil Nadu is known for apple production.
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Question 19 of 40
19. Question
Category: Art and CultureWhich of the following statements are false?
- The Ajanta caves were sponsored by the Satvahana dynasty in the Hinayana phase and the Vakataka dynasty in the Mahayana phase.
- Unlike the Ellora caves, ajantha caves are excavated in the sloping sides of a hill and not in a perpendicular cliff.
- Ajantha caves have Viharas, Chaitya halls, temples and edifices.
- Boddhisatva Padmapani is a famous mural painting associated with the ajantha caves.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
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1 and 4 only are correct.
- Ajantha caves are home to only viharas and chaithyas.
- Unlike the ajantha caves, ellora caves are excavated in the sloping sides of a hill and not in a perpendicular cliff.
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1 and 4 only are correct.
- Ajantha caves are home to only viharas and chaithyas.
- Unlike the ajantha caves, ellora caves are excavated in the sloping sides of a hill and not in a perpendicular cliff.
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Question 20 of 40
20. Question
Category: Art and CultureWhich of the following is/are correct?
- Aashadhi Beej is the Kutchi New Year.
- Bestu Varas is the Gujarati New Year.
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Both are correct
Incorrect
Both are correct
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Question 21 of 40
21. Question
Category: Current AffairsConsider the following statements:
- A Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is a set of stratified actions taken to control the pollution levels.
- The plan includes action to be taken by the state governments throughout the year to tackle industrial, vehicular and combustion emissions.
Choose the correct answer:
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1 only is correct.
A Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is a set of stratified actions that are taken once the pollution level reaches a certain specified limit. Approved by the Supreme Court in 2016, the plan was formulated after several meetings that the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) held with state government representatives and experts. The result was a plan that institutionalised measures to be taken when air quality deteriorates. GRAP works only as an emergency measure. As such, the plan does not include action by various state governments to be taken throughout the year to tackle industrial, vehicular and combustion emissions. When the air quality shifts from poor to very poor, the measures listed under both sections have to be followed since the plan is incremental in nature.
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1 only is correct.
A Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is a set of stratified actions that are taken once the pollution level reaches a certain specified limit. Approved by the Supreme Court in 2016, the plan was formulated after several meetings that the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) held with state government representatives and experts. The result was a plan that institutionalised measures to be taken when air quality deteriorates. GRAP works only as an emergency measure. As such, the plan does not include action by various state governments to be taken throughout the year to tackle industrial, vehicular and combustion emissions. When the air quality shifts from poor to very poor, the measures listed under both sections have to be followed since the plan is incremental in nature.
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Question 22 of 40
22. Question
Category: Current AffairsConsider the following statements:
- Rafale is a twin-engine, multirole combat aircraft.
- France, Egypt, Russia and Qatar currently operate the Rafale.
Which of the given statement/s is/are INCORRECT?
Correct
2 only is correct.
Rafale is a French word meaning “gust of wind” and is a French-origin Delta winged, twin-engine multirole fighter aircraft manufactured and designed by Dassault Aviation. The Rafale fighter jets are being produced for both the French Air Force and for carrier-based operations in the French Navy. It has been marketed for export to several countries and was selected for purchase by the Indian Air Force, the Egyptian Air Force, and the Qatar Air Force. India will only be the fourth country, after France, Egypt and Qatar, to fly the Rafale.
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2 only is correct.
Rafale is a French word meaning “gust of wind” and is a French-origin Delta winged, twin-engine multirole fighter aircraft manufactured and designed by Dassault Aviation. The Rafale fighter jets are being produced for both the French Air Force and for carrier-based operations in the French Navy. It has been marketed for export to several countries and was selected for purchase by the Indian Air Force, the Egyptian Air Force, and the Qatar Air Force. India will only be the fourth country, after France, Egypt and Qatar, to fly the Rafale.
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Question 23 of 40
23. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyConsider the following statements:
- RFID technology uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags containing electronically-stored information.
- RFID communication is the same as two way radio communication.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
Both are correct.
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags containing electronically-stored information. It uses radio waves to communicate between two objects: a reader and a tag. RFID communication is the same as two way radio communication in the sense that information is transmitted or received via a radio wave at a specific frequency.
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Both are correct.
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags containing electronically-stored information. It uses radio waves to communicate between two objects: a reader and a tag. RFID communication is the same as two way radio communication in the sense that information is transmitted or received via a radio wave at a specific frequency.
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Question 24 of 40
24. Question
Category: Current AffairsConsider the following statements with respect to Sanjay Gandhi National Park:
- Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a part of Western Ghats biodiversity.
- Kanheri rock-cut caves situated within the national park was an important Buddhist learning centre.
- The park encompasses three lakes.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
1 and 2 only are correct.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a protected area near Mumbai in Maharashtra. It is part of Western Ghats biodiversity. It was formerly known as Borivali National Park. The park encompasses two lakes, Vihar Lake and Tulsi Lake, which meet part of the city’s water requirements. Kanheri Caves, 2000 year old complex of some 160 rock-cut caves (was important Buddhist learning centre) is situated within the national park and is a protected archaeological site.
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1 and 2 only are correct.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a protected area near Mumbai in Maharashtra. It is part of Western Ghats biodiversity. It was formerly known as Borivali National Park. The park encompasses two lakes, Vihar Lake and Tulsi Lake, which meet part of the city’s water requirements. Kanheri Caves, 2000 year old complex of some 160 rock-cut caves (was important Buddhist learning centre) is situated within the national park and is a protected archaeological site.
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Question 25 of 40
25. Question
Category: Current AffairsConsider the following statements Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO):
- Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic, and military organisation.
- China, Russia, India, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan are the founding members of SCO.
- The first summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was organised in China.
Which of the given statement/s is/are INCORRECT?
Correct
2 only is incorrect.
Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic, and military organisation. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is an intergovernmental organization founded in Shanghai on 15 June 2001 by six countries, People’s Republic of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. India and Pakistan officially joined this organisation in 2017. The first summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was organised in China.
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2 only is incorrect.
Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic, and military organisation. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is an intergovernmental organization founded in Shanghai on 15 June 2001 by six countries, People’s Republic of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. India and Pakistan officially joined this organisation in 2017. The first summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was organised in China.
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Question 26 of 40
26. Question
Category: SchemesConsider the following statements with respect to Rashtriya Gokul Mission:
- Rashtriya Gokul Mission aims to conserve and develop indigenous breeds of cattle.
- It is a component of the National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development (NPBBDD).
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
1 and 2 only are correct.
The “Rashtriya Gokul Mission” aims to conserve and develop indigenous breeds in a focused and scientific manner. The Mission is implemented with the objectives to: a) development and conservation of indigenous breeds b) undertake breed improvement programme for indigenous cattle breeds so as to improve the genetic makeup and increase the stock; c) enhance milk production and productivity; d) upgrade nondescript cattle using elite indigenous breeds like Gir, Sahiwal, Rathi, Deoni, Tharparkar, Red Sindhi and e) distribute disease free high genetic merit bulls for natural service. The NPBBDD was formulated by merging four ongoing schemes of the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries in the dairy sector. Rashtriya Gokul Mission is one of its components.
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1 and 2 only are correct.
The “Rashtriya Gokul Mission” aims to conserve and develop indigenous breeds in a focused and scientific manner. The Mission is implemented with the objectives to: a) development and conservation of indigenous breeds b) undertake breed improvement programme for indigenous cattle breeds so as to improve the genetic makeup and increase the stock; c) enhance milk production and productivity; d) upgrade nondescript cattle using elite indigenous breeds like Gir, Sahiwal, Rathi, Deoni, Tharparkar, Red Sindhi and e) distribute disease free high genetic merit bulls for natural service. The NPBBDD was formulated by merging four ongoing schemes of the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries in the dairy sector. Rashtriya Gokul Mission is one of its components.
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Question 27 of 40
27. Question
Category: Current AffairsConsider the following statements with respect to Global Hunger Index:
- The component indicators of Global Hunger Index are undernourishment, child wasting, child stunting, child mortality.
- It is published annually by International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
1 only is correct.
The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a tool that measures and tracks hunger globally, by region, and by country. Created in 2006, the GHI was initially published by the US based International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and Germany based Welthungerhilfe. In 2007, the Irish NGO Concern Worldwide also became a co-publisher. 2018 onwards, the GHI is a joint project of Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide, with IFPRI stepping aside from its involvement in the report.
Incorrect
1 only is correct.
The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a tool that measures and tracks hunger globally, by region, and by country. Created in 2006, the GHI was initially published by the US based International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and Germany based Welthungerhilfe. In 2007, the Irish NGO Concern Worldwide also became a co-publisher. 2018 onwards, the GHI is a joint project of Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide, with IFPRI stepping aside from its involvement in the report.
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Question 28 of 40
28. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyWhich of the following are Zoonotic diseases?
- Zoonosis can be caused by virus, fungi or parasites but not by bacteria.
- Both Dengue and Ebola are Zoonotic diseases.
Which of the given statement/s is/are INCORRECT?
Correct
1 only is incorrect.
Zoonosis is another name for a zoonotic disease. Zoonosis can be caused by a virus, parasite, bacteria or fungi. This type of disease passes from an animal or insect to a human. Malaria, Ebola and Dengue are all zoonotic diseases.
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1 only is incorrect.
Zoonosis is another name for a zoonotic disease. Zoonosis can be caused by a virus, parasite, bacteria or fungi. This type of disease passes from an animal or insect to a human. Malaria, Ebola and Dengue are all zoonotic diseases.
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Question 29 of 40
29. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyConsider the following statements:
- GAGAN satellite was developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
- GAGAN Payload is operational through geosynchronous satellites.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
2 only is correct.
GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation-GAGAN project was jointly developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Airports Authority of India (AAI). It provides augmentation service for GPS over India, Bay of Bengal, South-east Asia and the Middle East along with expansion up to Africa. GAGAN, though primarily meant for aviation, provides benefits beyond aviation to many other user segments such as intelligent transportation, maritime, highways, railways, surveying, geodesy, security agencies, telecom industry, personal users of position location applications, etc. GAGAN Payload is operational through three geosynchronous satellites (GSAT-8, GSAT-10 and GSAT-15).
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2 only is correct.
GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation-GAGAN project was jointly developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Airports Authority of India (AAI). It provides augmentation service for GPS over India, Bay of Bengal, South-east Asia and the Middle East along with expansion up to Africa. GAGAN, though primarily meant for aviation, provides benefits beyond aviation to many other user segments such as intelligent transportation, maritime, highways, railways, surveying, geodesy, security agencies, telecom industry, personal users of position location applications, etc. GAGAN Payload is operational through three geosynchronous satellites (GSAT-8, GSAT-10 and GSAT-15).
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Question 30 of 40
30. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyConsider the following statements with respect to Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS):
- It is a robotic spacecraft operated by the European Space Agency.
- It was successful in confirming water in the southern lunar crater Cabeus.
Which of the given statement/s is/are INCORRECT?
Correct
1 only is incorrect.
The Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) was a robotic spacecraft operated by NASA. It was launched immediately after the discovery of lunar water by Chandrayaan-1. The LCROSS mission objective was to further explore the presence of water ice in a permanently shadowed crater near a lunar polar region. It was successful in confirming water in the southern lunar crater Cabeus.
Incorrect
1 only is incorrect.
The Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) was a robotic spacecraft operated by NASA. It was launched immediately after the discovery of lunar water by Chandrayaan-1. The LCROSS mission objective was to further explore the presence of water ice in a permanently shadowed crater near a lunar polar region. It was successful in confirming water in the southern lunar crater Cabeus.
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Question 31 of 40
31. Question
Category: SchemesConsider the following statements with respect to PM KISAN Scheme:
- Under the programme, vulnerable landholding farmer families, having cultivable land upto 2 hectares, will be provided direct income support of a lump sum amount of Rs. 6,000 per year.
- It is a Central Sector scheme.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
Both are correct.
Under this programme, vulnerable landholding farmer families, having cultivable land upto 2 hectares, will be provided direct income support at the rate of Rs. 6,000 per year. This income support will be transferred directly into the bank accounts of beneficiary farmers, in three equal installments of Rs. 2,000 each. PM KISAN is a Central Sector scheme with 100% funding from the Government.
Incorrect
Both are correct.
Under this programme, vulnerable landholding farmer families, having cultivable land upto 2 hectares, will be provided direct income support at the rate of Rs. 6,000 per year. This income support will be transferred directly into the bank accounts of beneficiary farmers, in three equal installments of Rs. 2,000 each. PM KISAN is a Central Sector scheme with 100% funding from the Government.
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Question 32 of 40
32. Question
Category: Current AffairsConsider the following statements with respect to Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS):
- CNNS has been conducted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the World Health Organisation (WHO).
- It includes children, adults and senior citizens in both urban and rural areas across India.
Which of the given statement/s is/are INCORRECT?
Correct
Both 1 and 2 are incorrect.
The first-ever Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS) has been conducted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF). Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS) is a cross-sectional, household survey covering more than 1,20,000 children and adolescents in both urban and rural areas across India. The CNNS included three population groups – pre-schoolers 0-4 years, school-age children 5-9 years, and adolescents 10-19 years – in rural and urban areas.
Incorrect
Both 1 and 2 are incorrect.
The first-ever Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS) has been conducted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF). Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS) is a cross-sectional, household survey covering more than 1,20,000 children and adolescents in both urban and rural areas across India. The CNNS included three population groups – pre-schoolers 0-4 years, school-age children 5-9 years, and adolescents 10-19 years – in rural and urban areas.
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Question 33 of 40
33. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyConsider the following statements with respect to Hypoxia – Inducible Factors (HIF):
- Hypoxia inducible factor, regulates production of red blood cells.
- When the level of oxygen in the cells increases, HIF in the cells increases.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
1 only is correct.
HIF, or hypoxia-inducible factor, is a protein that increases inside the cell when the oxygen levels fall, helping the cell survive. Hypoxia inducible factor, regulates production of red blood cells. When the level of oxygen in the cells drops, HIF in the cells increases. Hypoxia – Inducible Factors increases the activity of gene that are used in production of Erythropoietin Hormone. This increases the production of RBC. Hence, the research aids in treating anemia and cancer by controlling RBC growth. The recipients of 2019 Nobel Prize for Medicine won for their pioneering research into how the cells sense and adapt to low oxygen conditions. i.e, research on HIF got the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physiology.
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1 only is correct.
HIF, or hypoxia-inducible factor, is a protein that increases inside the cell when the oxygen levels fall, helping the cell survive. Hypoxia inducible factor, regulates production of red blood cells. When the level of oxygen in the cells drops, HIF in the cells increases. Hypoxia – Inducible Factors increases the activity of gene that are used in production of Erythropoietin Hormone. This increases the production of RBC. Hence, the research aids in treating anemia and cancer by controlling RBC growth. The recipients of 2019 Nobel Prize for Medicine won for their pioneering research into how the cells sense and adapt to low oxygen conditions. i.e, research on HIF got the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physiology.
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Question 34 of 40
34. Question
Category: PolityConsider the following statements with respect to Lokpal Act:
- It applies to public servants in and outside India.
- A complaint under the Lokpal Act shall only relate to a period during which the public servant was holding or serving in that capacity.
- Lokpal has superintendence over any investigation agency excluding the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI for cases referred to them by the ombudsman.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
1 and 2 only are correct.
The Lokpal Act of 2013 Act allows setting up of anti-corruption ombudsman called Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayukta at the State-level. The Lokpal will have the power of superintendence and direction over any investigation agency including CBI for cases referred to them by the ombudsman. The Act also includes the Lokpal’s own members under the definition of “public servant”. It shall apply to public servants in and outside India. A complaint under this Act shall only relate to a period during which the public servant was holding or serving in that capacity.
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1 and 2 only are correct.
The Lokpal Act of 2013 Act allows setting up of anti-corruption ombudsman called Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayukta at the State-level. The Lokpal will have the power of superintendence and direction over any investigation agency including CBI for cases referred to them by the ombudsman. The Act also includes the Lokpal’s own members under the definition of “public servant”. It shall apply to public servants in and outside India. A complaint under this Act shall only relate to a period during which the public servant was holding or serving in that capacity.
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Question 35 of 40
35. Question
Category: Current AffairsWhich of the following is correct with respect to the recently launched PRAKASH portal:
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The portal is launched for improving coordination between the power, coal and railway ministries to ensure coal supplies to power plants.
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The portal is launched for improving coordination between the power, coal and railway ministries to ensure coal supplies to power plants.
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Question 36 of 40
36. Question
Category: G KWhich of these books were authored by Mahatma Gandhi?
- Hind Swaraj
- My Experiments with Truth
- Unto This Last
Choose the correct option:
Correct
1 and 2 only are correct.
The Story of My Experiments with Truth is an autobiography of Gandhi. This book covers the life of Gandhiji from early childhood through to 1921. It was published in his journal Navjivan from 1925 to 1929. Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule is a book written by Gandhi in 1909. In it, he expresses his views on Swaraj, modern civilization, mechanisation, etc. The book was banned in 1910 by the British government in India as a seditious text. Unto This Last’ is an essay and book on economy by John Ruskin. Gandhiji was influenced by this book.
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1 and 2 only are correct.
The Story of My Experiments with Truth is an autobiography of Gandhi. This book covers the life of Gandhiji from early childhood through to 1921. It was published in his journal Navjivan from 1925 to 1929. Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule is a book written by Gandhi in 1909. In it, he expresses his views on Swaraj, modern civilization, mechanisation, etc. The book was banned in 1910 by the British government in India as a seditious text. Unto This Last’ is an essay and book on economy by John Ruskin. Gandhiji was influenced by this book.
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Question 37 of 40
37. Question
Category: PolityConsider the following statements:
- The President, under Article 72 and the Governor under Article 161 has the power to grant pardon to a person awarded death sentence.
- While the President’s power to grant pardon extends in cases where the punishment or sentence is by a Court Martial, the Governor does not enjoy such power.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
2 only is correct.
Similar to the pardoning powers of the President (Article 72) , as per article 161, Governor of a State has the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the State extends. President can grant pardon to a person awarded the death sentence, but the Governor of State does not enjoy this power. The power of the President to grant pardon extends in cases where the punishment or sentence is by a Court Martial but Article 161 does not provide any such power to the Governor.
Incorrect
2 only is correct.
Similar to the pardoning powers of the President (Article 72) , as per article 161, Governor of a State has the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the State extends. President can grant pardon to a person awarded the death sentence, but the Governor of State does not enjoy this power. The power of the President to grant pardon extends in cases where the punishment or sentence is by a Court Martial but Article 161 does not provide any such power to the Governor.
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Question 38 of 40
38. Question
Category: PolityWhich of the following state/s DO NOT come under the purview of Indian Forests Act of 1927?
- Mizoram
- Orissa
- Uttar Pradesh
Choose the correct option:
Correct
1 only
Mizoram does not come under the purview of the Indian Forests Act of 1927. The Mizoram Forest Act of 1955 governs the state’s forests in line with customary laws.
Incorrect
1 only
Mizoram does not come under the purview of the Indian Forests Act of 1927. The Mizoram Forest Act of 1955 governs the state’s forests in line with customary laws.
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Question 39 of 40
39. Question
Category: PolityConsider the following statements with respect to the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution:
- The schedule lists the official languages of India.
- Gondi, Bodo, Dogri and Santhali were added to the list of official languages by 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
1 only is correct.
The schedule lists the official languages of India and recognises 22 Indian languages. Of these languages, 14 were initially included in the Constitution. Subsequently, Sindhi was added in 1967 by the 21st Constitutional Amendment Act; Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali were added in 1992 by 71st Constitutional Amendment Act; and Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santali were added in 2003 by 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act. At present, as per the Ministry of Home Affairs, there are demands for inclusion of 44 more languages in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution, one among those is “Gondi”.
Incorrect
1 only is correct.
The schedule lists the official languages of India and recognises 22 Indian languages. Of these languages, 14 were initially included in the Constitution. Subsequently, Sindhi was added in 1967 by the 21st Constitutional Amendment Act; Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali were added in 1992 by 71st Constitutional Amendment Act; and Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santali were added in 2003 by 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act. At present, as per the Ministry of Home Affairs, there are demands for inclusion of 44 more languages in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution, one among those is “Gondi”.
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Question 40 of 40
40. Question
Category: EconomyConsider the following statements:
- Output gap is expressed as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP).
- A negative output gap occurs when actual output is less than what an economy could produce at full capacity.
- A negative gap means that there is spare capacity in the economy due to weak demand.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
1, 2 and 3 are correct.
An output gap indicates the difference between the actual output of an economy and the maximum potential output of an economy expressed as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP). A country’s output gap may be either positive or negative. A negative output gap occurs when actual output is less than what an economy could produce at full capacity. A negative gap means that there is spare capacity, or slack, in the economy due to weak demand.
Incorrect
1, 2 and 3 are correct.
An output gap indicates the difference between the actual output of an economy and the maximum potential output of an economy expressed as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP). A country’s output gap may be either positive or negative. A negative output gap occurs when actual output is less than what an economy could produce at full capacity. A negative gap means that there is spare capacity, or slack, in the economy due to weak demand.
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