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60301.

With reference to India's Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct?1. It is spread over two districts.2. There is no human habitation inside the Park.3. It is one of the natural habitats of the Great Indian Bustard.Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3
Discussion
60302.

With reference to India's decision to levy an equalization tax of 6% on online advertisement services offered by non-resident entities, which of the following statements is/are correct?1. It is introduced as a part of the Income Tax Act.2. Non-resident entities that offer advertisement services in India can claim a tax credit in their home country under the "Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements".Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.
Discussion
60303.

With reference to Indian transport systems, consider the following statements:A. Indian railway system is the largest in the world.B. Among the States, Kerala has the highest density of surface roads.C. National Highways No. 7 is the longest in the country.Which of the above statements are correct?Select the code for the correct answer from the options given below:

A. A and B only
B. A and C only
C. B and C only
D. A, B and C
Answer» D. A, B and C
Discussion
60304.

With reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world?

A. Avalokiteshvara
B. Lokesvara
C. Maitreya
D. Padmapani
Answer» D. Padmapani
Discussion
60305.

With reference to 'Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)', consider the following statements:1. It was established very recently in response to incidents of piracy and accidents of oil spills.2. It is an alliance meant for maritime security only.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
60306.

With reference to 'Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)' sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon which of the following statements is/are correct?1. IOD phenomenon is characterised by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical Western Indian Ocean and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean.2. An IOD phenomenon can influence an EI Nino's impact on the monsoon.Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2
Discussion
60307.

With reference to Indian music, which of the following is NOT a 'Raga'?

A. Poorvi
B. Shringara
C. Hindol
D. Bhairavi
Answer» C. Hindol
Discussion
60308.

With reference to Indian History, the Member of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were

A. directly elected by the people of those Provinces
B. nominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League
C. elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies
D. selected by the Government for their expertise in constitutional matters
Answer» D. selected by the Government for their expertise in constitutional matters
Discussion
60309.

With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential element/elements of the feudal system?1. A very strong centralized political authority and a very weak provincial or local political authority.2. The emergence of administrative structure based on control and possession of the land.3. Creation of the lord-vassal relationship between the feudal lord and his overload.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» C. 3 only
Discussion
60310.

With reference to Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events:1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy2. Quit India Movement launched3. Second Round Table ConferenceWhat is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?

A. 1-2-3
B. 2-1-3
C. 3-2-1
D. 3-1-2
Answer» D. 3-1-2
Discussion
60311.

With reference to ‘HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2017’, consider which of the following statements is/are true?1. It seeks to prevent and control the spread of HIV and AIDS, prohibits discrimination against persons with HIV and AIDS.2. It makes anti-retroviral therapy a legal right of HIV/AIDS patient.3. It has provisions to safeguard the property rights of HIV positive people.4. Every HIV infected person below the age of 18 years has the right to reside in a shared household and enjoy the facilities of the household.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» E.
Discussion
60312.

With reference to India economy, consider the following statements:1. The rate of growth of Real Gross Domestic Product has steadily increased in the last decade.2. The Gross Domestic Product at market prices (in rupees) has steadily increased in the last decade.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
60313.

With reference to Indian elephants, consider the following statements:1. The leader of an elephant group is female.2. The maximum gestation period can be 22 months.3. An elephant can normally go on calving till the age of 40 years only.4. Among the States in India, the highest elephant population is in Kerala.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
Answer» B. 2 and 4 only
Discussion
60314.

With reference to Indian economy, consider the following:1. Bank rate2. Open market operation 3. Public debt4. Public revenueWhich of the above is/are component/components of Monetary Policy?

A. 1 only
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1 and 2
D. 1, 3 and 4
Answer» D. 1, 3 and 4
Discussion
60315.

With reference to India, consider the following statements:1. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in India is available on a monthly basis only.2. As compared to Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI(IW)), the WPI gives less weight to food articles.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» D. Neither 1 nor 2
Discussion
60316.

With reference to India, consider the following :1. Nationalization of Banks2.Formation of Regional Rural Banks3.Adoption of villages by Bank BranchesWhich of the above can be considered as steps taken to achieve "financial inclusion" in India?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.
Discussion
60317.

With reference to India, consider the following Central Acts.1. Import and Export (Control) Act,1947.2. Mining and Mineral Development (Regulation) Act, 1957.3. Customs Act, 1962.4. Indian Forest Act, 1927.Which of the above Acts have relevance to/bearing on the biodiversity conservation in the country?

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2, 3, and4 only
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. None of the above Acts
Answer» D. None of the above Acts
Discussion
60318.

With reference to 'IFC Masala Bonds' sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct?1. The International Finance Corporation, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank.2. They are the rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector.Select the correct answer using 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
60319.

With reference to human nutrition consider the following statements(a) Banana is a richer source of carbohydrates than apples(b) Banana contains some amount of protein also(c) Spinach has no protein at all(d) Potatoes are rich sources of protein than peasWhich of the following statement is/are correct?

A. (i) and (ii)
B. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
C. (i), (iii) and (iv)
D. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Answer» B. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Discussion
60320.

With reference to "ideological bias", the passage implies that

A. free market is fair but not competent.
B. free market is not fair but competent.
C. free market is fair and competent.
D. free market is neither fair nor blased.
Answer» D. free market is neither fair nor blased.
Discussion
60321.

With reference to Greece, which of the following statement/s is/are correct?1. Greece elected Katerina Sakellaropoulu as first woman President in the Country's history.2. Katerina is the first President who does not belong to any political party.Select the correct answer from the codes given below :Codes :

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2
Discussion
60322.

With reference to IC 723 positive low voltage power supply has a range _____ to _____ volts.

A. 0 to +5V
B. +2V to +7V
C. 0 to + 30V
D. 0 to + 300V
Answer» C. 0 to + 30V
Discussion
60323.

With reference to 'Global Climate Change Alliance', which of the following statements is/are correct?1. It is an initiative of the European Union.2. It provides technical and financial support to targeted developing countries to integrate climate change into their development policies and budgets.3. It is coordinated by World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» B. 3 only
Discussion
60324.

With reference to 'Global Environment Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct?

A. It serves as financial mechanism for 'Convention on Biological Diversity' and 'United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change'
B. It undertakes scientific research on environmental issues at global level
C. It is an agency under OECD to facilitate the transfer of technology and funds to underdeveloped countries with specific aim to protect their environment
D. Both (a) and (b)
Answer» B. It undertakes scientific research on environmental issues at global level
Discussion
60325.

With reference to 'fuel cells' in which hydrogen-rich fuel and oxygen are used to generate electricity, consider the following statements:1. If pure hydrogen is used as a fuel, the fuel cell emits heat and water as by-products.2. Fuel cells can be used for powering buildings and not for small devices like laptop computers.3. Fuel cells produce electricity in the form of Alternating Current (AC)Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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
60326.

With reference to Hausla 2018, consider the following statements:1. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Minority Affairs.2. It provides a platform for children living in Child Care Institutions (CCIs) to showcase their skills.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
60327.

With reference to food chains in ecosystems, consider the following statements:1. A food chain illustrates the order in which a chain of organisms feed upon each other.2. Food chains are found within the populations of a species.3. A food chain illustrates the numbers of each organism which are eaten by others.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. None
Answer» B. 1 and 2 only
Discussion
60328.

With reference to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is correct?

A. It was considered a source of income for the State, a sort of tax paid by the people.
B. It was totally absent in the Madhya Pradesh and Kathiawar regions of the Gupta Empire.
C. The forced labourer was entitled to weekly wages.
D. The eldest son of the labourer was sent as the forced labourer.
Answer» B. It was totally absent in the Madhya Pradesh and Kathiawar regions of the Gupta Empire.
Discussion
60329.

With reference to Eutrophication, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?1. It decreases dissolved oxygen of water.2. It is a phenomenon of nutrient enrichment of a water body.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
60330.

With reference to 'Forest Carbon Partnership Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct?1. It is a global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society and indigenous people.2. It provides financial aid to universities, individual scientists and institutions involved in scientific forestry research to develop eco-friendly and climate adaptation technologies for sustainable forest management.3. It assists the countries in their 'REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation+)' efforts by providing them with financial and technical assistance.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.
Discussion
60331.

With reference to Foreign Direct Investment in India, which one of the following is considered its major characteristic?

A. It is the investment through capital instruments essentially in a listed company.
B. It is a largely non-debt creating capital flow.
C. It is the investment which involves debt-servicing.
D. It is the investment made by foreign institutional investors in the Government securities.
Answer» C. It is the investment which involves debt-servicing.
Discussion
60332.

With reference to "Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat" which of the following statements is/are correct?1. This campaign was carried from 10th to 28th February 20202. The objective is to promote the spirit of National integration through various cultural activities.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2
Discussion
60333.

With reference to 'Financial Stability and Development Council', consider the following statements:1. It is an organ of NITI Aayog.2. It is headed by the Union Finance Minister.3. It monitors macroprudential supervision of the economy.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3
Discussion
60334.

With reference to 'fly ash' produced by the power plants using coal as fuel, which of the following statements is/are correct?1. Fly ash can be used in the production of bricks for building construction.2. Fly ash can be used as a replacement for some of the Portland cement contents of concrete.3. Fly ash is made up of silicon dioxide and calcium oxide only, and does not contain any toxic elements.Select the correct answer using the code given below

A. 1 and 2
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3
D. 3 only
Answer» B. 2 only
Discussion
60335.

With reference to 'Eco-Sensitive Zones', which of the following statements is/are correct?1. Eco-Sensitive Zones are the areas that are declared under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 19722. The purpose of the declaration of Eco-Sensitive Zones is to prohibit all kinds of human activities in those zones except agriculture.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.
Discussion
60336.

With reference to Eutrophication, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It is a phenomenon of nutrient enrichment of a water body.2. It depletes dissolved oxygen from the water.Select 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» D. Neither 1 nor 2
Discussion
60337.

With reference to educational institutions during colonial rule in India, consider the following pairs:InstitutionFounder1. Sanskrit College at BenarasWilliam Jones2. Calcutta MadarsaWarren Hastings 3. Fort William CollegeArthur WellesleyWhich of the pairs 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
60338.

With reference to earthquakes, which of the following statements are correct?1. Earthquakes largely occur along the converging plate boundaries.2. Point of origin of the earthquake in the lithosphere is known as focus/Hypocentre.3. The intensity of the earthquake decreases with distance from the epicentre.4. The epicentre of the earthquake always remains over continents only.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 4
Answer» C. 2 and 3 only
Discussion
60339.

With reference to cyclone ‘Vayu’, read the following statements and answer the question:-(1) It originated in the Arabian Sea(2) It was named by India(3) The cyclone originating in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea are named by India.

A. Only 1 & 3
B. Only 2 & 3
C. Only 1 & 2
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3
Discussion
60340.

With reference to Drinking Water Quality, match the Pollutants (List-I) with their Permissible Limits in the Absence of Alternate sources (List-II)List-IList-IINo.PollutantNo.Limits(i)Chloride (as Cl)(iv)1000 mg/lit(ii)Sulphate (as SO4)(v)400 mg/lit(iii)Total Alkalinity as CaCO3(vi)600 mg/lit

A. (i)-(iv), (ii)-(v), (iii)-(vi)
B. (i)-(iv), (ii)-(vi), (iii)-(v)
C. (i)-(vi), (ii)-(v), (iii)-(iv)
D. (i)-(v), (ii)-(iv), (iii)-(vi)
Answer» B. (i)-(iv), (ii)-(vi), (iii)-(v)
Discussion
60341.

With reference to 'dugong', a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?1. It is a herbivorous marine animal.2. It is found along the entire coast of India.3. It is given legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 and 2
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3
D. 3 only
Answer» D. 3 only
Discussion
60342.

With reference to digital payments, consider the following statements:1. BHIM app allows the user to transfer money to anyone with a UPI-enabled bank account.2. While a chip-pin debit card has four factors of authentication, BHIM app has only two factors of authentication.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
60343.

With reference to Dhrupad, one of the major traditions of India that has been kept alive for centuries, which of the following statements are correct?1. Dhrupad originated and developed in the Rajput kingdoms during the Mughal period.2. Dhrupad is primarily devotional and spiritual music.3. Dhrupad Alap uses the Sanskrit syllabus from Mantras.Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. None of the above is correct
Answer» C. 1, 2 and 3
Discussion
60344.

With reference to dances and their native states, which of the following pairs is correct?

A. Yakshagana – Karnataka
B. Sattariya – Manipur
C. Kalaripayattu – Karnataka
D. Gomira – Uttar Pradesh
Answer» B. Sattariya – Manipur
Discussion
60345.

With reference to 'desertification', as described in the passage, the following assumptions have been made :1. Desertification is a phenomenon in tropical areas only.2. Deforestation invariably leads to floods and desertification. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.
Discussion
60346.

With reference to Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation, which of the following statements is/are correct?1. A subsidy of Reserve Bank of India2. Deposit upto Rs. 5 lakh are insured by it.Select the correct answer using the codes given below:Codes:

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2
Discussion
60347.

With reference to countries and their capitals, which of the following pairs is correct?

A. Cambodia-Tbilisi
B. Myanmar - Naypyidaw
C. Brunei-Beirut
D. Azerbaijan-Yerevan
Answer» C. Brunei-Beirut
Discussion
60348.

With reference to computing, an 'Applet' is ________.

A. A Java application
B. Computer virus
C. A firewall
D. A cookie
Answer» B. Computer virus
Discussion
60349.

With reference to criteria of occupying lesser floor area, the isolator preferred is of

A. three-post, centre post rotating, double break type
B. pantograph type
C. two-post, single break type
D. All of the above
Answer» C. two-post, single break type
Discussion
60350.

With reference to Congress Socialist Party, consider the following statements:1. It advocated the boycott of British goods and evasion of taxes.2. It wanted to establish the dictatorship to the proletariat.3. It advocated separate electorate for minorities and oppressed classes.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. None
Answer» E.
Discussion