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DAY – 21 (InstaTest-21)

1. Bureau of Energy Efficiency star

labeling is applied to which of the

following appliances?

1. Ballast

2. Domestic Gas Stove

3. Distribution Transformer

4. Agricultural Pumpset

Select the correct answer using the code

given below

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 3 and 4 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

2. Consider the following statements

regarding Mission Innovation (MI)

1. Mission Innovation (MI) is a

global initiative of 24 countries

and the European Commission.

2. MI was announced at COP21,

2015 and India is a member to

this initiative.

3. Its aim is to reinvigorate and

accelerate global clean energy

innovation with the objective to

make clean energy widely

affordable.

Which of the statements given above

is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


regarding World Travel and Tourism

Council (WTTC)

1. WTTC works to raise

awareness of Travel and

Tourism as one of the world’s

largest economic sectors

2. It is an intergovernmental

organization representing the

Travel and Tourism sector

globally.

3. Its members include CEOs,

Chairpersons and Presidents of

the world’s leading Travel and

Tourism companies.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

4. Which of the following methods is/are

used to effectively manage solid waste

management?

1. Incineration

2. Gasification

3. Pyrolysis

4. Biomethanation


given below

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4





regarding The Australia Group (AG)

1. It is a legally binding forum of

countries which, through the

harmonization of export

controls, seeks to ensure that

exports do not contribute to the

development of chemical or

biological weapons.

2. All states participating in the

Australia Group are parties to

the Chemical Weapons

Convention (CWC) and the

Biological Weapons

Convention (BWC).


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

6. Global Social Mobility Report is

released by

(a) World Economic Forum

(b) World Tourism Organization

(c) World Bank

(d) International Organization for

Migration (IOM)


regarding National Agricultural Higher

Education Project (NAHEP)

1. It is launched by NITI Ayog to

attract talent and strengthen

higher agricultural education in

the country

2. It aims to support participating

agricultural universities and

ICAR in providing more

relevant and higher quality

education to Agricultural

University students.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

8. Disinvestment in a public sector

undertaking’s is approved by which of

the following organisation/body?

(a) Parliament

(b) Cabinet Committee on

Economic Affairs

(c) NITI Ayog

(d) None of the above


regarding Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-

Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY)

1. It is an old age pension scheme

for all land holding Small and

Marginal Farmers (SMFs) in

the country.

2. It is a voluntary and

contributory pension scheme

for the entry age group of 18 to

40 years.

3. The spouse is also eligible to get

a separate pension of Rs.3000/-

without making separate

contributions to the Fund.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3





regarding National Bench of the Goods

and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal

1. It is a quasi-judicial body

2. It is the forum of second appeal

in GST lawsand the first

common forum of dispute

resolution between Centre and

States.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding SANKALP

1. It is an outcome-oriented

central sector scheme of

Ministry of Skill Development

& Entrepreneurship (MSDE).

2. It focuses on the overall skilling

ecosystem covering both

Central & State agencies and

implements the mandate of the

National Skill Development

Mission.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

12. NetSCoFAN is an initiative for

(a) Reduce post-harvest loss.

(b) Improve productivity in

fisheries sector

(c) Export of processed foods

(d) Food safety


regarding Outer Space Treaty

1. It bars states party to the treaty

from placing weapons of mass

destruction in orbit of Earth,

installing them on the Moon or

any other celestial body.

2. The treaty prohibits the

placement of conventional

weapons in orbit.

3. India is party to the convention.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1 and 2 only


regarding TechSagar

1. It is a national repository of

India’s cyber tech capabilities.

2. It was launched by National

Informatics Centre.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2




15. ‘SWISS Challenge Model’, often in

news, is

(a) One of the method of awarding

government contracts to private

players.

(b) Operation to uncover black

money from Switzerland.

(c) Challenge to clean corrupt

practices in taxation system in

India



regarding Exchange Traded Funds

(ETFs)

1. These are listed and traded in

the stock exchange like shares.

2. It contains different types of

investments including stocks,

commodities, or bonds.

3. ETF is managed by the investor

himself unless deputed.


is/are correct?

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


regarding National Service Scheme

(NSS)

1. NSS is an extension dimension

to the higher education system

to orient the student youth to

community service while they

are studying in educational

institutions.

2. It is being implemented by the

Ministry of Youth Affairs and

Sports.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

18. Project SU.RE is a commitment in

(a) Solar energy

(b) Apparel industry

(c) Electronic products

(d) Unorganized sector


regarding Surakshit Matritva

Aashwasan

1. It aims to provide dignified and

quality health care at no cost to

every woman and newborn

visiting a public health facility.

2. Under the scheme, all pregnant

women, newborns and mothers

up to 6 months of delivery will

be able to avail free health care

services.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2





regarding National e-Vidhan

Application (NeVA) Project

1. It is a Mission Mode Project

(MMP) under the Digital India

Programme.

2. Ministry of Parliamentary

Affairs (MoPA) is the Nodal

Ministry for its implementation

in all the States/UTs with

Legislatures.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding Central Vigilance

Commission (CVC)

1. The Commission was set up on

the recommendation of the

K.Santhanam Committee

2. Term of the central vigilance

commissioner is 5 years or 60

years, whichever is earlier.

3. It submits its report to the

President of India.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


regarding Rashtriya Sanskriti

Mahotsav

1. It was organized by Ministry of

Human Resource Development

under the Ek Bharat Shrestha

Bharat initiative.

2. It was organized to showcase

the rich cultural heritage of the

Country in all its rich and varied

dimensions.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding District Mineral Foundation

1. These are non-statutory bodies

set by the executive resolution.

2. Each District Mineral

Foundation is established by

the Central government by

notification.

3. The Pradhan Mantri Khanij

Kshetra Kalyan Yojana uses the

funds generated by the District

Mineral Foundations.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3





regarding Samudrayaan project

1. It is a pilot project of the

Ministry of Earth Sciences for

deep ocean mining for rare

minerals.

2. The project has been

undertaken by the National

Institute of Ocean Technology

(NIOT).


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding National Health Systems

Resource Centre (NHSRC)

1. It is a five member governing

body.

2. It has been set up under the

National Rural Health Mission

(NRHM)

3. It aims to assist in policy and

strategy development in the

provision and mobilization of

technical assistance to the states

and centre.


is/are correct?

(a) 3 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


26. Sepahijala wildlife sanctuary, sometime

seen in the news, is located in which of

the following state?

(a) Assam

(b) Tripura

(c) West Bengal

(d) Sikkim

27. Oslo accords, often seen in the news, is

related to

(a) Reduction of Ozone depleting

gases

(b) Refugee crisis

(c) Israeli-Palestinian Peace plan

(d) Syrian civil war


regarding East Asia Summit

1. It is an initiative of ASEAN and

is based on the premise of the

centrality of ASEAN.

2. It is a forum for strategic

dialogue and cooperation on

political, security and economic

issues.

3. India has been participating in

the EAS since its very inception

in 2005.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3





regarding Web- Wonder Women

Campaign

1. It is a campaign launched by

CARE India

2. It aims to provide assistance to

underprivileged women & girls

in rural areas.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding European Union

1. The EU and European

citizenship were established

when the Maastricht Treaty

came into force.

2. The United Kingdom became

the first member state ever to

leave the EU.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding International Atomic Energy

Agency (IAEA)

1. The Agency works to promote

the safe, secure and peaceful use

of nuclear technologies.

2. It is an organ of the United

Nations and reports to both the

United Nations General

Assembly and Security

Council.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding Mycobacterium Indicus

Pranii (MIP)

1. It is an indigenous vaccine for

multi-drug resistance

Tuberculosis

2. It was developed by the

National Institute of

Immunology, New Delhi


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding Stockholm International

Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)

1. It is an intergovernmental

organization based in

Stockholm.

2. The institute is dedicated to

research into conflict,

armaments, arms control and

disarmament.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2





regarding Asian Development Bank

(ADB)

1. The bank was proposed by

China and based in Beijing.

2. It has more than hundred (100)

approved members.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding the Land for Life Programme

1. The Land for Life Programme

was launched at the tenth

United Nations Convention to

Combat Desertification

Conference of the Parties (CoP

10)

2. It is involved in a variety of

awareness-raising and

knowledge support activities to

provide information and

sensitize the public about the

importance of land for their life.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding SUTRA PIC initiative

1. The programme was launched

by Ministry of Fisheries,

Animal Husbandry and

Dairying.

2. It is a programme to research on

indigenous cows.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding Common Services Centres

(CSCs)

1. The CSC was initiated under

Digital India Initiative in 2016.

2. The Scheme creates a

conducive environment for the

private sector and NGOs to

play an active role in

implementation of the CSC

Scheme.

3. CSC e-Governance Services

India Limited, a Special

Purpose Vehicle, has been set

up to oversee implementation

of the CSC scheme.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3




38. Which of the following species is/are

naturally found in India?

1. Nilgai

2. Spider Monkey

3. Spectacled Monkey

4. Striped Hyenas


given below

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 4 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4


regarding Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya

Janaushadhi Pariyojana

1. It was initiated by Ministry of

Health and Family Welfare.

2. Bureau of Pharma PSUs of

India (BPPI) is the

implementing agency of

Pradhan Mantri Janaushadhi

Pariyojana (PMBJP).


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan

Yojana

1. The scheme was initiated by

ESI Corporation.

2. Under the scheme, the Insured

Person (IP) (who is rendered

unemployed) will be provided

relief to the extent of 25% of the

average per day earning, up to

maximum 90 days of

unemployment.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding Drake Passage

1. It is located between Cape Horn

at the tip of South America and

the Antarctic Peninsula.

2. It connects the south-western

part of the Atlantic Ocean with

the south-eastern part of the

Pacific Ocean.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding Youth Co:Lab

1. It was co-created by the United

Nations Development

Programme (UNDP) and the

Citi Foundation.

2. Youth Co:Lab positions young

people to solve the region’s

most pressing challenges.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2




43. FutureSkills is an initiative of

(a) NASSCOM

(b) National Skill Development

Corporation

(c) Confederation of Indian

Industry (CII)

(d) United Nations Industrial

Development Organization

(UNIDO)


regarding RISAT-2BR1

1. It is a radar imaging earth

observation satellite

2. The life of the mission is 5

years.

3. It will be placed in the

Geosynchronous orbit


is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


regarding Central Water Commission

1. It functions as an attached office

of the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

2. It is a statutory body set up

under the Water (Prevention

and Control of Pollution) Act,

1974


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding National Green Corps

1. It was launched by Ministry of

Human Resource Development

2. It aims to provide opportunities

for children to understand the

environment and

environmental problems

through school eco-clubs.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding Chief Commissioner for

Persons with Disabilities

1. It was established as non-

statutory authority through the

executive resolution.

2. The Chief Commissioner can

take suo-moto notice of non-

implementation of any rule,

law, etc., meant for persons

with disabilities.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2





regarding eBkry portal

1. It has been launched by Reserve

Bank of India (RBI)

2. It aims to enable online auction

by banks of attached assets

transparently and cleanly for

the improved realization of

value.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding Pradhan Mantri Surakshit

Matritva Abhiyan

1. The program aims to provide

assured, comprehensive and

quality antenatal care, free of

cost, universally to all pregnant

women on the 9th of every

month.

2. It has been launched by the

Ministry of Health & Family

Welfare (MoHFW).

3. PMSMA guarantees a

minimum package of antenatal

care services to women in their

1st / 2nd trimesters of

pregnancy.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


regarding Satavahanas

1. The last ruler of this dynasty

was Gautamiputra Satakarni.

2. They patronized both

Buddhism and Brahmanism.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2



regarding Eat Right Movement

1. It was launched by the Ministry

of Food Processing Industries.

2. It also aims to engage and

enable citizens to improve their

health and well-being by

making the right food choices.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2





regarding the features of Charter Act of

1813

1. It abolished the trade monopoly

of the company in India and

China.

2. It authorized the Local

Governments in India to

impose taxes on persons.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

53. Which of the following schedule deals

with the provisions relating to the

administration of tribal areas?

(a) Fourth Schedule

(b) Eighth Schedule

(c) Sixth Schedule

(d) Seventh Schedule


regarding National Company Law

Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT)

1. It was constituted under the

Companies Act, 2013

2. It is the Appellate Tribunal to

hear and dispose of appeals

against any direction issued or

decision made or order passed

by the Competition

Commission of India (CCI).


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

55. The phrase “assuring the dignity of the

individual and the unity and integrity of

the Nation” is a part of

(a) Preamble

(b) Fundamental Rights

(c) Directive Principles of State

Policy

(d) Fundamental Duties


regarding Loss of Citizenship by

Renunciation

1. It has been prescribed under

Article 11 of the Constitution.

2. Any citizen of India of full age

and capacity can make a

declaration renouncing his

Indian citizenship.

3. If such a declaration is made

during a war in which India is

engaged, its registration shall be

withheld by the Central

Government.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3





regarding Banking ombudsman scheme

1. It is an expeditious and

inexpensive forum for bank

customers for resolution of

complaints relating to certain

services rendered by banks.

2. All Scheduled Commercial

Banks, Regional Rural Banks

and Scheduled Primary Co-

operative Banks are covered

under the scheme.

3. The Banking Ombudsman is a

senior official appointed by the

Central government to redress

customer complaints against

deficiency in certain banking

services.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1 and 2 only


regarding the Article 20 of the Indian

constitution:

1. It is available for only Indian

citizen.

2. It grants protection against

arbitrary and excessive

punishment to legal person like

a company or a corporation.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding Indian federation

1. The term ‘federation’ has

nowhere been used in the

Constitution.

2. The Indian federal system is

based on the ‘American model’

of federation.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding Payment Banks

1. They cannot set up subsidiaries

to undertake non-banking

financial services activities

2. They are not bounded by the

reserve requirement rules of

RBI

3. Non-Banking Finance

Companies and corporate

Banking Correspondents can

setup Payment Banks


is/are correct?

(a) 3 only

(b) 1 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1 and 3 only




61. On which of the following grounds can

President declare a national

emergency?

1. Grounds of war

2. Armed rebellion

3. External aggression

4. Internal disturbance


given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4


regarding Committee of Privileges

1. The functions of this committee

are semi-judicial in nature.

2. The committee has 25

members, 15 members from

Lok Sabha and 10 members

from Rajya Sabha committee.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding PM-Kisan Scheme

1. It is a centrally sponsored

scheme with 50% contribution

from centre.

2. All Institutional Land holders

are excluded from the scheme

3. The Common Service Centres

(CSCs) have been authorized to

do registration of the farmers for

the scheme upon payment of

fees.


is/are correct?

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


regarding composition of judges

1. The President determines the

strength of a supreme court

from time to time depending

upon its workload.

2. At present, the Supreme Court

consists of thirty-four judges

(one chief justice and thirty-

three other judges).


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding District Planning Committee

1. Every state shall constitute at

the district level, a district

planning committee

2. The representation of these

members in the committee

should be in proportion to the

ratio between the rural and

urban populations in the

district.

3. Four-fifths of the members of a

district planning committee

should be elected by the elected

members of the district

panchayat and municipalities in

the district from amongst

themselves.





is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

66. International Intellectual Property (IP)

Index, sometime seen in the news, is

published by

(a) World intellectual property

organisation

(b) World Trade Organisation

(c) World Economic Forum

(d) US Chambers of Commerce


regarding State Human Rights

Commission

1. It can inquire into violation of

human rights only in respect of

subjects mentioned in the State

List (List-II) and the

Concurrent List (List-III).

2. The chairperson should be a

retired Chief Justice or a Judge

of a Supreme Court.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding GOBAR-DHAN scheme

1. Ministry of Drinking Water &

Sanitation has launched the

GOBAR (Galvanizing Organic

Bio-Agro Resources) – DHAN

scheme.

2. The scheme aims to positively

impact village cleanliness and

generate wealth and energy

from cattle and organic waste.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding Nilavembu kudineer

1. It is a Siddha medicine

2. It provides protection against

chikungunya virus.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 no 2

70. Which of the following countries is/are

members of OPEC?

1. Iran

2. Saudi Arabia

3. Russia

4. USA


given below:

(a) 2 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4




71. The 6x6x6 strategy, sometimes seen in

news is related to the tackling of:

(a) Anemia

(b) Malaria

(c) Covid -19

(d) Leprosy


regarding ‘UMMID’ initiative

1. It is an initiative of Ministry of

Health and Family Welfare.

2. It is an initiative to tackle

inherited genetic diseases of

new born babies.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

73. Aureofungin, Kasugamycin and

Validamycin, sometimes seen in news,

are:

(a) Pesticides

(b) New butterfly species found in

Western Ghats

(c) Bacterial diseases prevalent in

wild animals

(d) New elements added to

periodic table.


regarding The United Nations

Conference on Trade and Development

(UNCTAD)

1. UNCTAD is a permanent

intergovernmental body

established by the United

Nations General Assembly and

forms a part of the United

Nations Development Group.

2. It reports to the UN General

Assembly and the Economic

and Social Council.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding the Purana Qila:

1. The massive gateway and walls

of the Qila were built by

Mughal ruler Jahangir.

2. The PGW (Painted Gray Ware

Pottery) was recovered from the

site.

3. It is located on the banks of river

Betwa.


is/are correct?

(a) 2 only

(b) 1 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) None






regarding Gangetic river dolphins

1. The Gangetic river dolphins can

only live in freshwater

2. They are found in parts of the

Ganges-Meghna-Brahmaputra

and Karnaphuli-Sangu river

systems

3. They have been included in

Schedule I of the Indian Wild

Life (Protection) Act 1972


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


regarding taxation during

mahajanapadas

1. Taxes on crops were the most

important and it was fixed at

1/6th of the produce.

2. There were taxes on crafts

persons and it was in the form

of labour.

3. Hunters and gatherers were not

taxed.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


regarding the Upanishads

1. These were part of the later

Vedic texts

2. There were no women

Upanishadic thinkers.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding National Ganga Council

(NGC)

1. It was formed under Water

(Prevention & Control of

Pollution) Act, 1974.

2. The Prime Minister is the ex-

officio Chairperson for the

NGC.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding Arthasastra

1. This book was written in

Sanskrit language by Kautilya.

2. The manuscript of Arthasastra

was first discovered by R.

Shama Sastri.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2





regarding Agricultural technologies

during Harappan periods

1. Terracotta models of the plough

have been found at sites in

Cholistan and at Banawali.

2. Evidence of a ploughed field

was found at Kalibangan.

3. Traces of canals have been

found at Shortughai in

Afghanistan


is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


regarding Adaptation fund

1. It was set up under the Kyoto

Protocol

2. It finances projects and

programmes that help

vulnerable communities in

developing countries adapt to

climate change.

3. The Fund is supervised and

managed by United Nations

Environment Program

(UNEP).


is/are correct?

(a) 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

83. Who among the following is known as

Father of Indian archaeology?

(a) James Princep

(b) Max Mueller

(c) Sir William Jones

(d) Alexander Cunningham


regarding inscriptions

1. Asoka was the first ruler who

inscribed his messages to his

subjects and officials on stone

surfaces.

2. He used the inscriptions to

proclaim what he understood to

be Dhamma.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

85. Consider the following pairs

Sea Shares border with

1. Aral Sea

: Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan

2. Red Sea

: Saudi Arabia and Oman

3. Black Sea

: Turkey and Russia

Which of the pairs given above is/are

correctly matched?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1 and 3 only





regarding Prayaga Prashasti

1. It was composed in Sanskrit by

Harishena, the court poet of

Samudragupta.

2. It describes the circumstances of

Samudragupta’s accession, his

military campaigns in north

India and the Deccan.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding Coins

1. The first gold coins were issued

by the Guptas.

2. The first coins to bear the names

and images of rulers were issued

by the Indo-Greeks.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


1. Indus Water Treaty was

brokered by the World Bank

2. As per the treaty, control over

three eastern rivers Ravi, Beas

and Sutlej was given to

Pakistan.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding Middle Stone Age

1. Stone tools often more than five

centimeters in size, called

microliths were found.

2. There seems to have been a shift

from small animal hunting to

big animal hunting.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding economic conditions during

Rig Vedic periods

1. The Rig Vedic Aryans were

pastoral people.

2. Their wealth was estimated in

terms of their cattle.

3. Workers in metal made a

variety of articles with copper,

bronze and iron.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3




91. Xaxa committee, sometime seen in the

news, is related to

(a) Scheduled Caste

(b) Scheduled Tribes

(c) Minorities



regarding Bimbisara

1. Bimbisara was a contemporary

of Vardhamana Mahavira and

Gautama Buddha.

2. Bimbisara belonged to the

Haryanka dynasty.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding book Gathasaptasati

1. It was written by Simuka,

founder of the Satavahana

dynasty.

2. It contains around 700 verses in

Prakrit language.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


regarding Most Favoured Nation

Status

1. It refers to the phenomenon

where any country grants one

country a special favour such as

a lower customs duty rate for

one of their products the same

would need to be extended to all

other WTO members.

2. It applies only to trading of

goods between the countries.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 no 2

95. During the period of Guptas, the

designation ‘Sandivigraha’ was used for

(a) Minister for foreign affairs

(b) Chief minister

(c) Commander-in-chief

(d) Minister for taxes


regarding Human Space Flight

Programme (HSP)

1. It is a proposal by ISRO to

develop and launch the ISRO

Orbital Vehicle, which would

carry crew members to

geosynchronous orbit.

2. The spaceship would be

launched by the GSLV Mk-III

launcher.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2





regarding book Ashtangasamgraha

1. Susruta was the author of

Ashtangasamgraha.

2. It contains summary of the

eight branches of medicine.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

98. Which of the following organizations

has launched World Vision Report?

(a) World Health Organization

(b) Doctors without borders

(c) World Vision International

(d) International Agency for the

Prevention of Blindness (IAPB)


regarding Megalithic Burials

1. The Iron Age of the southern

peninsula is often related to

Megalithic Burials.

2. Black and red pottery, iron

artifacts such as hoes and

sickles and small weapons were

found in the burial pits.


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

100. Consider the following the statements

regarding Rangdum monastery:

1. It is located in the state of

Sikkim

2. It is a Tibetan Buddhist

monastery belonging to the

Gelugpa sect


is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


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