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58651.

With reference to the measures of Tenancy Reform in India, which of the statements is/are correct?I. Regulation of rentII. Security of tenureIII. Confirment of ownership on tenantsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below :

A. I only
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III
Answer» E.
Discussion
58652.

With reference to the medieval history of India, the terms 'Dahsala', 'Batai' and 'Nasaq' are related to

A. branding of horses with imperial marks by Samudragupta
B. rituals conducted during coronation of a new Gupta king
C. land revenue systems during Tughlaq dynasty
D. land revenue systems during Akbar's reign
Answer» E.
Discussion
58653.

With reference to the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Punjab government with the Indian Oil Corporation in January 2018, consider the following statements:1. It aims to find sustainable solutions to paddy straw burning.2. It aims to initially establish 50 plants with a total investment of Rs. 5000 crore.3. The plants will convert biomass to compressed biogas and bio CNG.4. There will be the supply of compressed biogas and CNG to the other States also.Choose the correct statements from the above:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
Answer» E.
Discussion
58654.

With reference to the mineral resources of India, consider the following pairs: Mineral 90% Natural sources in1. CopperJharkhand2. NickelOrissa3. TungstenKeralaWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» B. 2 only
Discussion
58655.

With reference to the National Calendar, which of the statements is/are correct?1. The National Calendar of India is based on Vikram Era.2. The National Calendar is adopted from January 26, 1950Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.
Discussion
58656.

With reference to the National Food Security Act, which of the following statement is/are correct?I. It will cover up to 75 percent rural and 50 percent urban population.II. Special focus on nutritional support to women and children.III. Eldest woman of above 18 years of age will be head of household.Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

A. I and II are correct
B. II and III are correct
C. I, II and III are correct
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
Discussion
58657.

With reference to the 'National Intellectual Property Rights Policy', consider the following statements:1. It reiterates India's commitment to the Doha Development Agenda and the TRIPS Agreement.2. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion of the nodal agency for regulating intellectual property rights in India.Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2
Discussion
58658.

With reference to the National Invest­ment Fund to which the disinvestment proceeds are routed, consider the following statements :1. The assets in the National Invest­ment Fund are managed by the Union Ministry of Finance.2. The National Investment Fund is to be maintained within the Consoli­dated Fund of India.3. Certain Asset Management Com­panies are appointed as fund managers.4. A certain proportion of annual income is used for financing select social sectors.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2
B. 2 only
C. 3 and 4
D. 3 only
Answer» D. 3 only
Discussion
58659.

With reference to the National movement in India, when was the Poona Pact signed?

A. 1923
B. 1933
C. 1922
D. 1932
Answer» E.
Discussion
58660.

With reference to the National Reha­bilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007, consider the following statements :1. This policy is applicable only to the persons affected by the acquisition of land for projects and not to the involuntary displacement due to any other reason.2. This policy has been formulated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. 2 only
Discussion
58661.

With reference to the passage, the following assumptions have been made:1. Human relationships are derived from their religious traditions2. Human beings can be duty bound only if they believe in god3. Religious traditions are essential to practice and understand justiceWhich of these assumption(s) is/are valid?

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» B. 2 and 3 only
Discussion
58662.

With reference to the passage, the following assumptions have been made:1. To maintain natural ecosystems, exploitation of natural resources should be completely avoided.2. Not only anthropogenic but also natural reasons can adversely affect ecosystems.3. Loss of endemic diversity leads to the extinction of ecosystems.Which of the above assumptions is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3
D. 3 only
Answer» C. 2 and 3
Discussion
58663.

With reference to the passage, the following assumptions have been made:1. Political executive is an obstacle to the accountability of the civil services to the society2. In the present framework of Indian polity, the political executive is no longer accountable of the societyWhich of these assumptions is/are valid?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. 2 only
Discussion
58664.

With reference to the network shown in below fig. which statement is incorrect?

A. Event 7 can occur after event 4
B. Event 7 precedes event 6
C. Event 5 follows event 3
D. Event 3 and 4 occur after event 2
Answer» B. Event 7 precedes event 6
Discussion
58665.

With reference to the Neem tree, consider the following statements:1. Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to control the proliferation of some species of insects and mites.2. Neem seeds are used in the manufacture of biofuels and hospital detergents.3. Neem oil has applications in the pharmaceutical industry.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.
Discussion
58666.

With reference to the Non-banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in India, consider the following statements:1. They cannot engage in the acquisition of securities issued by the government.2. They cannot accept demand deposits like Savings Account.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 or 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2
Discussion
58667.

With reference to the oath of office of President and Vice President, which of the following statements is correct?A) The President takes the oath of office to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and the law.B) The Vice President takes his oath to bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India.

A. Only A
B. Neither A nor B
C. Only B
D. A and B
Answer» E.
Discussion
58668.

With reference to the parliament of India, consider the following statements:1. A private member's bill is a bill presented by a Member of Parliament who is not elected but only nominated by the President of India.2. Recently, a private member's bill has been passed in the Parliament of India for the first time in its history.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.
Discussion
58669.

With reference to the Parliament of India, which of the following Parliamentary Committees scrutinizes and reports to the House whether the powers to make regulations, rules, sub-rules, by-laws, etc. conferred by the Constitution or delegated by the Parliament are being properly exercised by the Executive within the scope of such delegation?

A. Committee on Government Assurances
B. Committee on Subordinate Legislation
C. Rules Committee
D. Business Advisory Committee
Answer» C. Rules Committee
Discussion
58670.

With reference to the passage. consider the following statements: 1. To be a creative society, it is essential to have a variety of social movements.2. To be a creative society, it is imperative to have potential contradictions and conflicts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
E. Either 1 or 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2
Discussion
58671.

With reference to the passage, consider the following statements:1.When children are denied education, adult society does not act on behalf of them.2.Right to Education as a law cannot be enforced in the country.3.Female infanticide has not compounded the traditional obstacles to the education of girls.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. All 1,2 and 3
E. None of the statements 1,2 and 3 is correct.
Answer» F.
Discussion
58672.

With reference to the passage, the following assumptions have been made1. The incident took place early in the morning.2. Yuri threw the snake away.Which of these assumptions is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. 2 only
Discussion
58673.

With reference to the passage, the following assumptions have been made:-I. Polar bears fast as long as eight months due to the nonavailability of prey.II. Polar bears always give birth to triplets.Which of the assumptions given above is/ are true?

A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer» E.
Discussion
58674.

With reference to the regional councils in India, which of -the following Statements is/are correct ?1. The councils act as Sub-Federal Links’ of Indian Federal System.2. The councils pave the way for co-operation and integration among the states in Indian federal system.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2
Discussion
58675.

With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security act, 2013 consider the following statements:1. The families coming under the category of 'below poverty line (BPL)' only are eligible to receive subsidized food grains.2. The eldest woman in a household, of age 18 years or above, shall be the head of the household for the purpose of issuance of a ration card.3. Pregnant women and lactating mothers are entitled to a 'take-home ration' of 1600 calories per day during pregnancy and or six months thereafter.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3
D. 3 only
Answer» C. 1 and 3
Discussion
58676.

With reference to the passage, the following assumptions have been made:1. Some climate-energy models suggest that the use of biomass as a fuel for power generation helps in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions2. It is not possible to use biomass as a fuel for power generation without disrupting food and forest resourcesWhich of these assumptions is/are valid?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. 2 only
Discussion
58677.

With reference to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to pursue which of the following practices?1. Meditation and control of breath2. Severe ascetic exercises in a lonely place3. Recitation of holy songs to arouse a state of ecstasy in their audienceSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.
Discussion
58678.

With reference to the passage, which one of the following is the correct statement ?

A. Aristotle was able to avoid the mistake of thinking that women have fewer teeth than men
B. Aristotle thought women have fewer teeth than men
C. Aristotle proved that women have fewer teeth by counting his wife’s teeth
D. Aristotle may have thought that women have fewer teeth because he never had a wife
Answer» C. Aristotle proved that women have fewer teeth by counting his wife’s teeth
Discussion
58679.

With reference to the passage, which one of the following is the correct statement?

A. Aristotle thought women have fewer teeth than men
B. Aristotle proved that women have fewer teeth by counting his wife's teeth
C. Aristotle may have thought that women have fewer teeth because he never had a wife
D. Aristotle was able to avoid the mistake of thinking that women have fewer teeth than men
Answer» B. Aristotle proved that women have fewer teeth by counting his wife's teeth
Discussion
58680.

With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, "Home Charges" formed an important part of the drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted "Home Charges"?1. Funds used to support the India Office in London.2. Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India.3. Funds used for waging wars outside India by the British.Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.
Discussion
58681.

With reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul were well known as

A. ports handling foreign trade
B. capitals of powerful kingdoms
C. places of exquisite stone art and architecture
D. important Buddhist pilgrimage centres
Answer» B. capitals of powerful kingdoms
Discussion
58682.

With reference to the period of the Indian freedom struggle, which of the following was/were recommended by the Nehru report?1. Complete Independence for India.2. Joint electorates for reservation of seats for minorities.3. Provision of fundamental rights for the people of India in the Constitution.Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» C. 1 and 3 only
Discussion
58683.

With reference to the Prime Minister Office (PMO) which one of the statements is/are correct?1. It came into existence in 1977.2. It is headed by the Cabinet Secretary.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:

A. Only 2
B. Both 1 and 2
C. Only 1
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2
Discussion
58684.

With reference to the problem of power system swings for protection of EHV lines

A. mho relay with characteristic angle of 75° is the best choice
B. mho relay with characteristic angle of 60° is the best choice
C. reactance relay is the best choice
D. impedance relay is the best choice
Answer» C. reactance relay is the best choice
Discussion
58685.

With reference to the process of obtaining information under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, which of the following statements is/are correct?A) There is no prescribed format of application for obtaining information. Applications can be made on plain paper.B) There is no need to tell what is the reason behind obtaining the information.

A. Only B
B. Both A and B
C. Neither A nor B
D. Only A
Answer» C. Neither A nor B
Discussion
58686.

With reference to the programme "NIDHI" which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?1. The programme of "NIDHI" was started for students to begin start ups.2. Its aim is to financially support 20 students for start up in each year.Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2
Discussion
58687.

With reference to the 'Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 (PBPT Act)', consider the following statements:1. A property transaction is not treated as a Benami transaction if the owner of the property is not aware of the transaction.2. Properties held Benami are liable for confiscation by the Government.3. The Act provides for three authorities for investigations but does not provide for any appellate mechanism.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
Answer» C. 1 and 3 only
Discussion
58688.

With reference to the protection sites of animals, which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

A. Buxa - Chhattisgarh
B. Nandadevi - Himachal Pradesh
C. Nokrek - Meghalaya
D. Gir - Rajasthan
Answer» D. Gir - Rajasthan
Discussion
58689.

With reference to the provisions contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct?1. They shall be enforceable by courts.2. They shall not be enforceable by any court.3. The principles laid down in this part are to influence the making of laws by the State.Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
Answer» E.
Discussion
58690.

With reference to the Skill India Campaign, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?1. Prime Minister had launched the Skill India Campaign in July 2015.2. The main objective of this Campaign was to train India's Youths in information technology.Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. 2 only
Discussion
58691.

With reference to the rights of the Governor of the state, which of the following statements is correct?A) By not giving his approval to a bill passed by the assembly, he can send it to the President for approval.B) During emergency rule, the Governor may disregard the suggestions of the Cabinet if the President has given him special permission for this.

A. Only A
B. Neither A nor B
C. Only B
D. A and B
Answer» B. Neither A nor B
Discussion
58692.

With reference to the recent developments in science, which one of the following statements is not correct?

A. Functional chromosomes can be created by joining segments of DNA taken from cells of different species.
B. Pieces of artificial functional DNA can be created in laboratories.
C. A piece of DNA taken out from an animal cell can be made to replicate outside a living cell in a laboratory.
D. Cells taken out from plants and animals can be made to undergo cell division in laboratory petri dishes
Answer» B. Pieces of artificial functional DNA can be created in laboratories.
Discussion
58693.

With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of Jainism.2. Sarvastivadin held that the constituents of phenomena were not wholly momentary, but existed forever in a latent form.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2
Discussion
58694.

With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to the Hinayana sect of Buddhism.2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment.3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» C. 2 only
Discussion
58695.

With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:1. Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism.2. Lokottaravadin sect was an offshoot of Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism.3. The deification of Buddha by Mahasanghikas fostered the Mahayana Buddhism.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» C. 3 only
Discussion
58696.

With reference to the Udaigiri-Khandagiri caves, which of the following statements is/are correct?1. They are examples of the rock-cut cave tradition.2. These caves have inscriptions of Kharavela kings.3. The caves were primarily meant for Buddhist monks.Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. Only 2
B. Only 1 and 3
C. Only 1 and 2
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3
Discussion
58697.

With reference to the religious practices in India, the "Sathanakvasi" sect belongs to

A. Budddhism
B. Jainism
C. Vaishnavism
D. Shaivism
Answer» C. Vaishnavism
Discussion
58698.

With reference to, the river Luni, which one of the following statements is correct ?

A. It flows into Gulf of Khambhat
B. It flows into Gulf of Kuchchh
C. It flows into Pakistad and merges with a tributary of-Indus
D. It is lost in the marshy land of the Rann of Kuchchh
Answer» E.
Discussion
58699.

With reference to the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, consider the following statements:1. It was formed in order to fulfil India’s international obligation under the Convention on Biological Diversity.2. As per the law only a part of the wild animal is considered as a wildlife trophy.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.
Discussion
58700.

With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct?1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for all.2. Its partners are either governments or local urban authorities only.3. UN-Habitat contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation.Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 only
Answer» C. 2 and 3 only
Discussion