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S.No UPSC 2016

Q.No.

(D Series)

UPSC QUESTIONS (D Series) SMART TEST

NUMBERS/ SMART

CURRENT AFFAIRS

2016 BOOK (CA-16) /

SMART

ENVIRONMENT

BOOK (ENV-16)

SMART TEST BATCH QUESTION

NUMBER AND QUESTIONS

1) 1 With reference to 'Stand Up India Scheme', which of the following statements is/are correct?

1) Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs.

2) It provides for refinance through SIDBI.

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

Test – 20 (Batch-1) Q. No.66

21/05/2016 CA PAGE NO.59

Which among the following statements are correct with respect to Stand up India Scheme? (a) Scheme to promote Start up culture in India.

(b) Scheme to promote Start up Culture among women belonging to SC’s and ST’s only.

(c) Scheme to promote entrepreneurship among women, scheduled castes and tribes.

(d) None of the above

2) 15 With reference to the 'Gram Nyayalaya Act', which of the following statements is/are correct?

1) As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can

Test – 24 (Batch-3)

Q. No. 1 12/07/2016

Consider the following statements regarding THE GRAM NYAYALAYAS ACT, 2008 1) The judges of the Gram Nyayalayas are

appointed by the High court.

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hear only civil cases and not criminal cases.

2) The Act allows local social activists as mediators/reconciliators.

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

2) The Gram Nyayalayas can function as a mobile court at any place within the jurisdiction of such Gram Nyayalaya.

3) Gram Nyayalaya exercises the power of a Civil and Criminal Court.

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) 3 only

3) 5 Consider the following pairs : Terms

sometimes seen

in the news

: Their origin

1) Annex-I Countries

: Cartagena Protocol

2) Certified Emissions Reductions

: Nagoya Protocol

3) Clean Development Mechanism

: Kyoto Protocol

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only

Test – 12 (Batch – 1)

Q. No. 6

20/03/2016 ENV PAGE NOS.

69, 83, 169

Identify the correct statement: 1) The Bio-safety protocol deals with

genetically modified organism.

2) The Bio-safety protocol is also called as Nagoya Protocol.

3) Both Nagoya and Cartagena Protocol deals with genetic resources.

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) 1 and 3 only Consider the following pairs regarding emission units or carbon credits: 1) Certified Emission Reductions(CERs) Joint

Implementation

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(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3


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2) Emission Reduction Unit (ERU) Clean Development Mechanism

3) Voluntary Emission Reductions (VERs) Project outside Kyoto Protocol

Select the correct answer using the codes given

below: (a) 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only

4) 7 ‘Mission Indradhanush’ launched by the Government of India pertains to

(a) immunization of children and pregnant women

(b) construction of smart cities across the country

(c) India’s own search for the Earth-like planets in outer space

(d) New Educational Policy


Q.No.8 29/05/2016

Consider the following statements: 1) Union Government has launched a seven

pronged plan called Indradhanush to revamp functioning of public sector and private sector banks.

2) Mission Indradhanush aims to immunize all children against seven vaccine preventable diseases namely diphtheria, whooping cough (Pertussis), tetanus, polio, tuberculosis, measles and hepatitis B by 2020.

Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the following diseases are covered under the project Indradhanush? 1) Diphtheria

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2) Whooping cough 3) Tetanus 4) Polio 5) Diarrhoea 6) Rabies Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

5) 35 The term 'Base Erosion and Profit Shifting' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of

(a) mining operation by multinational companies in resource-rich but backward areas

(b) curbing of the tax evasion by multinational companiesy

(c) exploitation of genetic resources of a country by multinational companies.

(d) lack of consideration of environmental costs in the planning and implementation of developmental projects


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What is Base Erosion Profit Shifting? 1) The BEPS project was initiated by OECD and

WTO as a response to the 2008 economic crisis to create sustainable economic growth, and step up the momentum of global recover.

2) The BEPS plan aims to improve transparency - for business and governments - by introducing commonly agreed minimum standards for tax administration across countries.

3) For the first time ever in tax matters, OECD, WTO and G20 countries worked together on an equal footing.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) None of the above

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6) 38 `SWAYAM', an initiative of the Government of India, aims at

(a) promoting the Self Help Groups in rural areas

(b) providing financial and technical

assistance to young start-up entrepreneurs.

(c) promoting the education and health of adolescent girls.

(d) providing affordable and quality education to the citizens for free


Q. No. 32 06/03/2016

The scheme called ‘Swayam’ provides for (a) a mass-scale online open educational

course platform. (b) scholarships to meritorious students in

pursuing higher education.

(c) compulsory leadership development courses in all higher educational universities.

(d) growth opportunities for children from BPL families by way of Central assistance and mentor support.

7) 41 With reference to `Bitcoins', sometimes seen in the news, which of the following

statements is/are correct? 1) Bitcoins are tracked by the Central

Banks of the countries. 2) Anyone with a Bitcoin address can

send and receive Bitcoins from anyone else with a Bitcoin address.

3) Online payments can be sent without either side knowing the identity of

the other. 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


Q. No. 1 03/01/2016

Consider the following statements: 1) Double coincidence of wants is an essential

feature of money. 2) Bitcoins are regulated by the respective

countries apex banking institution. Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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8) 46 What is/are the purpose/purposes of Government's 'Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme' and 'Gold Monetization Scheme'?

1) To bring the idle gold lying with Indian households into the economy

2) To promote FDI in the gold and jewellery sector

3) To reduce India's dependence on gold imports

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


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Consider the following statements on Gold Monetization scheme: 1) Depositors will earn up to 2.50 per cent

interest per annum, a rate lower than savings bank deposits.

2) Under the monetisation scheme, launched on November 5, banks were authorised to collect gold for up to 15 years to auction them off or lend to jewellers from time to time.

Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct? (a) 1 only


9) 48 Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at (a) bringing the small entrepreneurs

into formal financial system (b) providing loans to poor farmers for

cultivating particular crops (c) providing pensions to old and

destitute persons (d) funding the voluntary organizations

involved in the promotion of skill development and employment generation

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Q. No. 53 13/03/2016

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Consider the following statements: 1) Recently announced MUDRA scheme will

facilitate young entrepreneurs by way of seed capital.

2) Copyright is obtained for play rights and cinema script.

Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Consider the following statements: 1) Micro Units Development & Refinance

Agency Ltd. (MUDRA) is a new institution set up by Government of India to provide funding to the non-corporate, non-farm sector income generating activities of micro and small enterprises whose credit needs are below 10 Lakh.

2) Under the aegis of Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY), MUDRA has created three products i.e. 'Shishu', 'Kishore' and ‘Tarun’ as per the stage of growth and funding needs of the beneficiary micro unit.


10) 51 Regarding 'Atal Pension Yojana', which of the following statements is/are correct?

1) It is a minimum guaranteed pension scheme mainly targeted at unorganized sector workers.

2) Only one member of a family can join the scheme.

3) Same amount of pension is guaranteed for the spouse for life after subscriber's death.


Q. No. 12 24/03/2016

Consider the following statements regarding Atal Pension Yojana

1) It is a scheme mainly for workers in unorganized sector. The scheme will be administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).

2) It replace the old scheme Swavalamban Yojana NPS Lite.

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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

3) A subscriber can contribute for minimum period of 20 years or more and pension payment will start at the age of 60 years.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

11) 80 With reference to `LiFi', recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1) It uses light as the medium for high-speed data transmission.

2) It is a wireless technology and is several times faster than

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


Q. No.41 25/05/2016

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Which of the following statements are true about 'Li-Fi' technology?

1) It is post Wi-Fi technology. 2) It is visible light communication. 3) It is wireless (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

12) 82 Which one of the following is a purpose of ÙDAY', a scheme of the Government?

(a) Providing technical and financial assistance to start-up entre-preneurs in the field of renewable sources of energy

(b) Providing electricity to every


Q. No. 18 19/06/2016

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The scheme recently launched by the government of India “UDAY” is associated with which of the following objective? (a) Augmenting power distribution (b) Providing housing to all (c) Providing nutrition to all (d) Augmenting water supply to all

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household in the country by 2018 (c) Replacing the coal-based power

plants with natural gas, nuclear, solar, wind and tidal power plants over a period of time

(d) Providing for financial turnaround and revival of power distribution companies

13) 83 With reference to ÌFC Masala Bonds', sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct?

1) The International Finance Corpora-tion, 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


Q. No.66 22/07/2016

The terms Masala bonds and Dim Sum bonds are associated with (a) India and Japan (b) India and China (c) India and USA (d) India and Russia

14) 86 In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms àmber box, blue box and green box' in the news?

(a) WTO affairs (b) SAARC affairs (c) UNFCCC affairs (d) India-EU negotiations on FTA


Q. No. 4 17/07/2016

What is the purpose of Blue box subsidies? (a) To limit the production of certain

commodities (b) To increase the production of certain

commodities (c) To increase the export of certain commodities (d) To make imported commodities cheaper

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15) 89 Recently, which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be added to the basket of IMF's SDR?

(a) Rouble (b) Rand

(c) Indian Rupee (d) Renminbi


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Q. No. 12 01/07/2016

Consider the following statements: 1) The SDR was created by the IMF in 1969 as

a supplementary international reserve asset, in the context of the Bretton Woods fixed exchange rate system.

2) The SDR basket consists of the U.S. dollar, euro, Japanese yen, and pound sterling and Chinese renminbi.

Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Arrange the following in descending order with reference to their share in SDR evaluation

1) US dollar 2) Euro 3) Chinese Renminbi 4) Japanese Yen 5) Pound Sterling

Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 3-2-4-5-1 (b) 1-2-3-4-5 (c) 2-3-4-1-5 (d) 4-1-2-3-5

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16) 93 Which of the following best describes the term 'import cover', sometimes seen in the news?

(a) It is the ratio of value of imports to the Gross Domestic Product of a country

(b) It is the total value of imports of a country in a year

(c) It is the ratio between the value of exports and that of imports between two countries

(d) It is the number of months of imports that could be paid for by a country's international reserves


Q. No. 2 29/05/2016

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CA PAGE NO.194

Consider the following statements with respect to Import Cover: 1) Import cover is the amount required to fund

the Import needs of India. 2) EXIM bank was one such initiative to support

the import cover. Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

17) 8 Which of the following best describes/ describe the aim of 'Green India Mission' of the Government of India?

1) Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union and State Budgets thereby implementing the `green accounting'.

2) Launching the Second Green revolution to enhance agricultural output so as to ensure food security to one and all in the future.

3) Restoring and enhancing forest cover and responding to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures.


Q. No.21 25/05/2016

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Which of the following activities have been recently brought under MGNREGA as part of Green India Mission? 1) Water Harvesting 2) Afforestation 3) Farm Forestry Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

18) 10 'Project Loon', sometimes seen in the news, is related to

(a) waste management technology (b) wireless communication

technology (c) solar power production technology (d) water conservation technology


Q. No. 52 05/06/2016

The in-principle approval given to ‘the project loon’ by the Indian government aims to provide which of the following services? 1) Call services to rural and low coverage areas. 2) Internet coverage to rural and low coverage

areas. 3) GPS navigation coverage to rural and low

coverage areas. 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

19) 12 India's ranking in the 'Ease of Doing Business Index' is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following has declared that ranking?

(a) Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)

(b) World Economic Forum (c) World Bank (d) World Trade Organization (WTO)

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20) 19 What is/are unique about `Kharai camel', a breed found in India?

1) It is capable of swimming up to three kilometres in seawater.

2) It survives by grazing on mangroves.

3) It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated.

Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3


Q. No. 96 31/01/2016

Consider the following statements about the Kharai

1) Kharai is a unique breed of camels in Kutch that can survive in both coastal and dry ecosystems

2) Kharai camel, is the only camels in India which can swim


21) 25 With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:

1) The concept of Bodhisattva is central to 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


Q. No.63 06/05/2016

The philosophical schools Madhyamika and Yogachara belong to which of the following sects? (a) Mahayanism (b) Hinayamism (c) Vajrayanism (d) Digambara

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22) 28 With reference to 'Red Sanders', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements :

1) It is a tree species found in a part of South India.

2) It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest areas of South India.

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


Q. No. 94 14/02/2016

Red sanders have been in news recently because of illegal trade. Consider the following Statements

1) It is endemic to Northern Eastern mountain range South India

2) It is an endangered species as listed by

IUCN 3) It is used in ship building and

manufacturing of the Ayurvedic medicines Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only

(d) All of these

23) 29 Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Proper design and effective implemen-tation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to - 1) protection of biodiversity- 2) resilience of forest ecosystems-

3) poverty reduction 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

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24) 32 With reference to 'Agenda 21', sometimes

seen in the news, consider the following

statements :

1) It is a global action plan for

sustainable development.

2) It originated in the World Summit on

Sustainable Development held in

Johannesburg in 2002.

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

Test – 8

(Batch – 3)

Q. No. 20

13/05/2016

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Which of the following is the legally binding

agreements of Earth Summit

1) Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

2) Framework convention on climate change

(UNFCCC)

3) Agenda 21

Select the correct answer using the codes

given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) All of these

Exp: Agenda 21 is a document derived from earth

summit. Not a legally binding Agreement.

25) 34 Which of the following statements is/are

correct?

Viruses can infect

1) bacteria

2) fungi

3) plants


given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Test – 25

(Batch – 1)

Q. No. 41

26/06/2016

Which among the following can be considered as

infectious particles capable of causing a disease?

1) Virion

2) Naked RNA molecule

3) Naked protein molecule

Select the correct answer using the codes given

below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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26) 36 Recently, India's first 'National Investment and Manufacturing Zone' was proposed to be set up in

(a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Gujarat

(c) Maharashtra (d) Uttar Pradesh


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Consider the following statements with respect to National Investment and Manufacturing Zone, NIMZ: 1) NIMZ would be different from SEZs in terms

of size, level of infrastructure planning, and

governance structures related to regulatory procedures and exit policies.

2) An NIMZ would have minimum size of 5000 hectares (50 square kilometres) wherein the processing area has to be at least 30%.

Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct? (a) 1 only


27) 39 The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to

(a) social reforms (b) educational reforms (c) reforms in police administration

(d) constitutional reforms


Q. No. 93 16/06/2016

Which of the following acts gave the Indians the right to discuss the budget and ask a supplementary question? (a) Indian council act 1892 (b) Morley-Minto reforms 1909

(c) Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms 1919 (d) Act of better government 1858

28) 42 Consider the following statements

1) New Development Bank has been set up by APEC.

2) The headquarters of New Development Bank is in Shanghai.


10/01/2016

Consider the following statements about the “New

Development Bank‟ to be established as per the agreement in the latest BRICS summit:

1) It will only focus on development finance and will not assist member countries in

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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

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case of financial emergencies. 2) Every member nation has equal voting

rights in the proposed bank. 3) Every nation will contribute equally for the

bank’s capital base.

Choose the correct statements from the codes below: (a) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 2 only

BRICS established a $100 Billion development bank and contingency reserve fund known as New

Development Bank. Which of the following is correct in the context of NDB? 1) NDB was established in the Fortaleza

declaration in 6th BRICS summit. 2) The regional office of the bank is to be at

Johannesburg, South Africa. 3) Decisions are to be taken by voting, the

proportion of which is in accordance with the

nation’s contribution to the Fund. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only

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29) 43 `Gadgil Committee Report' and `Kasturirangran Committee Report', sometimes seen in the news, are related to

(a) constitutional reforms (b) Ganga Action Plan

(c) linking of rivers (d) protection of Western Ghats

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30) 52 With reference to Astrosat', the astronomical observatory launched by India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1) Other than USA and Russia, India is the only country to have launched a

similar observatory into space. 2) Astrosat is a 2000 kg satellite placed

in an orbit at 1650 km above the surface of the Earth.

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


10/01/2016

Consider the following statements: 1) ASTROSAT IS INDIA’S FIRST MULTI

WAVELENGTH ASTRONOMY satellite 2) It enables for a simultaneous view of the

universe using UV and X rays Which of the given above statement(s) is/are

correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

31) 56 Consider the following statements :

1) The International Solar Alliance was launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2015.

2) The Alliance includes all the member

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countries of the United Nations. 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

32) 59 Regarding DigiLocker', sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1) It is a digital locker system offered by the Government under Digital India Programme.

2) It allows you to access your e-documents irrespective of your physical location.

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


Q. No. 12 28/06/2016

Who among the following will benefit from a digital locker? (a) Persons wanting to hide his ip address while

downloading torrents. (b) Persons wanting to store his pirated movies,

softwares and games.

(c) Persons wanting to run applications made by strangers, without the risk of malware.

(d) Person wanting to store government certificates on a cloud.

33) 60 Recently, linking of which of the following rivers was undertaken?

(a) Cauvery and Tungabhadra (b) Godavari and Krishna (c) Mahanadi and Sone (d) Narmada and Tapti


Q. No. 14 24/07/2016

Which of the following is/are the advantages of inter-linking of rivers?

1) Improved irrigation facilities. 2) The reduction of water pollution in the

surplus river. 3) Generation of hydropower.

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4) Flood control. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

34) 61 In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the value of Air Quality Index?

1) Carbon dioxide 2) Carbon monoxide

3) Nitrogen dioxide 4) Sulfur dioxide 5) Methane

Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 4 and 5 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5


Q. No. 72 20/03/2016

ENV PAGE NO.140

While driving in an urban area, you find out that the Air Quality Index (AQI) for the area is “X” coloured. Air of this quality may cause respiratory impact even on healthy people, and serious health impacts on people with lung/heart disease. Which colour is “X” most likely to be?

(a) Light Pink (b) Yellow (c) Maroon (d) Blue

35) 68 The plan of Sir Stafford Cripps envisaged that after the Second World War

(a) India should be granted complete independence

(b) India should be partitioned into two before granting independence


Q. No. 76 01/07/2016

Which of the following was/were the provisions of Cripps mission of 1942?

1) Promised dominion status after the war. 2) Promised for a constitution making body

after the war whose members would be mainly Indians.

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(c) India should be made a republic with the condition that she will join the Commonwealth

(d) India should be given Dominion status

Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

36) 70 The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the

(a) Lok Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership

(b) Lok Sabha by a majority of not less

than two-thirds of its total membership

(c) Rajya Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership

(d) Rajya Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its members present and voting


06/03/2016

Consider the following statements: 1) If Rajya Sabha passes a resolution saying

that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest then Parliament becomes empowered to make a law on State List.

2) Such a resolution remains in force for a maximum period of one year

3) The period can be extended by six months at a time by passing a similar resolution further.

Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1,2 and 3

37) 72 With reference to the Agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of

the following statements is/are correct? 1) The Agreement was signed by all the

member countries of the UN and it will go into effect in 2017.

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2) The Agreement aims to limit the greenhouse gas emissions so that the rise in average global temperature by the end of this century does not exceed 2 °C or even 1.5 °C above pre-

industrial levels. 3) Developed countries acknowledged

their historical responsibility in global warming and committed to donate $ 1000 billion a year from 2020 to help developing countries to cope with climate change.


given below. (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

38) 73 Consider the following statements : 1) The Sustainable Development Goals

were first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank called the 'Club of Rome'.

2) The Sustainable Development Goals have to be achieved by 2030.

Which of the statements given above

is/are correct?


Q. No. 32 10/07/2016

Among the objectives of Sustainable Development Goals, which of the options listed below forms a

part of SDG that aims for environmental conservation and management? 1) Affordable and green energy 2) Responsible consumption and production 3) Climate action 4) Life below water

5) Life under water

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(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 3, 4 and 5 only (b) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only (c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

39) 75 Consider the following statements : 1) The minimum age prescribed for any

person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years.

2) A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues only for the remainder period.

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

Test – 15 (Batch - 1)

Q. No. 70 10/04/2016

Which one of the following statements about the membership of a Panchayat is NOT correct?

(a) A person to be choosen as a member of a Panchayat shall be of 25 years of age.

(b) A person on attaining the age of 21 years is eligible to be choosen as a member of a Panchayat.

(c) All questions of disqualifications shall be referred to such authority as the State Legislature determines.

(d) A person is disqualified under any law made by the State Legislature.

40) 76 Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1) A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation.

2) A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha,

which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha.



Q. No. 85 10/04/2016

When the Bill shall be deemed to have been passed by the Houses of the Legislature of the

State in the form in which it was passed by the Legislative Assembly for the second time?

1) The Bill is rejected by the Council

2) More than three month elapses from the date on which the Bill is laid before the Council without the Bill being passed by it

3) The Bill is passed by the Council with

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given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

amendments to which the Legislative Assembly does not agree

Select the correct answer from the codes given below (a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3

41) 78 There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which action/actions of the following can be taken by the Government to reduce the deficit?

1) Reducing revenue expenditure

2) Introducing new welfare schemes 3) Rationalizing subsidies 4) Reducing import duty 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, 3 and 4


Q. No. 48 17/04/2016

and


Q. No. 8 03/07/2016

and Mock Test Q. No. 41

30/07/2016

Match list I with II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List I List II 1. Revenue Deficit A Total Expenditure –

Revenue Receipts

2. Budget Deficit B Net increasing in holding of Treasury bills by RBI and its contribution to market borrowings of government

3. Monetized C Total Expenditure – Total Receipts

4. Fiscal Deficit D Revenue Expenditure –

Revenue Receipts (a) 1-D 2-C 3-A 4-B (b) 1-C 2-D 3-A 4-B (c) 1-C 2-D 3-B 4-A (d) 1-D 2-C 3-B 4-A

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Deficit financing leads to inflation in general but it can be checked if - (a) Government expenditure leads to increase

in the aggregate supply in ratio of the aggregate demand.

(b) Only aggregate demand is increased. (c) All expenditure are used for the national debt

payment only. (d) Fresh currencies are printed to fulfil its deficit

financial needs. Which of the following can be regarded as consequences of deficit financing?

1) Might have an adverse effect on people's saving habit

2) Might decrease the level of investment in the country

3) Might increase the income inequality in the country

4) Balance of Payment might become unfavourable

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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42) 79 The establishment of 'Payment Banks' is being allowed in India to promote financial inclusion. Which of the following statements is/are correct in this context?

1) Mobile telephone companies and

supermarket chains that are owned and controlled by residents are eligible to be promoters of Payment Banks.

2) Payment Banks can issue both credit cards and debit cards.

3) Payment Banks cannot undertake lending activities.

Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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43) 81 The term 'Intended Nationally Deter-mined Contributions' is sometimes seen in the

news in the context of (a) pledges made by the European

countries to rehabilitate refugees from the war-affected Middle East

(b) plan of action outlined by the countries of the world to combat

climate change

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(c) capital contributed by the member countries in the establishment of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

(d) plan of action outlined by the countries of the world regarding

Sustainable Development Goals

44) 84 Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements :

1) The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land.

2) Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax.



Q. No.52 01/05/2016

Consider the following statements: 1) In the Vijayanagara kingdom, the provincial

governors were allowed to issue their own coins.

2) Vijayanagara was a highly centralised state. Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct?

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

45) 88 What is/are the importance/importances of the 'United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification'?

1) It aims to promote effective action through innovative national programmes and supportive inter-national partnerships.

2) It has a special/particular focus on South Asia and North Africa regions, and its Secretariat facilitates the allocation of major portion of


Q. No. 75

07/02/2016

Consider the following international agreements: 1) Vienna convention for the protection of the

ozone layer.

2) Montreal protocol. 3) UN convention to combat desertification. Which of the given above has/have impact on

the ozone layer? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only

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financial resources to these regions. 3) It is committed to bottom-up

approach, encouraging the participation of local people in combating the desertification.

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

(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

46) 98 Which of the following are the key features of 'National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)'?

1) River basin is the unit of planning and management.

2) It spearheads the river conservation efforts at the national level.

3) One of the Chief Ministers of the States through which the Ganga flows becomes the Chairman of NGRBA on rotation basis.

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


Q. No. 92 17/07/2016

Which of the statements related to clean ganga fund is incorrect?

(a) The source of the fund is mainly from voluntary contributions from residents of the country and Non-Resident Indian (NRIs)/Person of Indian Origin (PIO).

(b) Donors to the Fund shall be eligible for tax benefits.

(c) The Fund will be managed by National Ganga River Basin Authority.

(d) CGF will be subject to audit as required by law as well as audit by any agency determined by Government.

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47) 99 Why does the Government of India promote the use of `Neem-coated Urea' in agriculture?

(a) Release of Neem oil in the soil increases nitrogen fixation by the soil microorganisms

(b) Neem coating slows down the rate of dissolution of urea in the soil

(c) Nitrous oxide, which is a greenhouse gas, is not at all released into atmosphere by crop fields

(d) It is a combination of a weedicide and a fertilizer for particular crops


10/01/2016 and


01/07/2016

Consider the following statements: 1) Shantha Kumar Committee deals with

revamping of fertilizer Industries in India. 2) Neem coated Urea will make it less prone

to diversion for industrial uses. Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Neem coated urea project is acclaimed as a successful project by the Economic survey. What is the importance of Neem coated urea. 1) It reduces the leaching of nitrogen into the

soil. 2) Neem coated urea can’t be used for non-

agricultural purposes. Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

48) 100 Consider the following statements : 1) The Chief Secretary in a State is

appointed by the Governor of that State.

2) The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure.


25/06/2016

Consider the following statements 1) Chief Secretary plays a key role in centre-

state coordination. 2) Agenda for the Chief Secretaries’ conference

is decided by the National Integration Council.

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Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and (d) Neither 1 nor 2

3) Chief Secretary is the secretary of the concerned zonal council by rotation.

4) Chief Secretary brings about effective intra-state coordination.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1 and 2 only

49) 3. Which of the following is/are tributary/ tributaries of Brahmaputra?

1) Dibang 2) Kameng 3) Lohit 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

Test - 24 (Batch-1) Q.No: 43

19/06/2016

Brahmaputra river system and tributaries has been discussed.

50) 13. Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally (a) Agriculturists (b) Warriors (c) Weavers (d) Traders

Indian history Page:151

Chapter 16: Terminologies Banjara: Grain merchant

51) 14. Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?

(a) Georg Bilhler


Q.No.62

James Prinsep took clues to decipher Asoka’s inscriptions from bilingual records involving:

(a) Brahmi and Aramaic

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(b) James Prinsep (c) Max Milller (d) William Jones

19/07/2016 (b) Brahmi and Cuneiform (c) Brahmi and Greek (d) Brahmi and Hieroglyphics

52) 16 With reference to the 'Trans-Pacific TS, Partnership', consider the following statements:

1) It is an agreement among all the Pacific Rim countries except China and Russia.

2) It is a strategic alliance for the purpose of maritime security only.


Weekly current affairs class

No.14

53) 17. Consider the following statements: The India-Africa Summit

1) held in 2015 was the third such Summit

2) was actually initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951


C.A. CLASS -3 (08/01/16 TO

21/1/16)

54) 24. The `Swadeshi' and 'Boycott' were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the

Indian history Page: 310

PARTITION OF BENGAL – swadeshi and boycott

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(a) agitation against the Partition of Bengal

(b) Home Rule Movement (c) Non-Cooperation Movement (d) visit of the Simon Commission to India

55) 31. 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 macroprudcntial super-

vision 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

C.A. CLASS -4 (22/01/16 TO

04/02/16)

56) 33. Satya Shodhak Samaj organized (a) a movement for upliftment of tribals

in Bihar (b) a temple-entry movement in Gujarat (c) an anti-caste movement

Maharashtra (d) a peasant movement in Punjab

Indian history Chapter 32 socio religious reform movement

Page: 302

Satya Shodhak Samaj: It was a powerful non-Brahmin movement

launched by Jyothiba Phule in 1873. The main objectives of the movement were: o To save the lower castes from the Brahmin’s

hypocritical attitude. o To provide organised resistance against them. o To create a sense of unity through education.

57) 40. What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?

1) Both were built in the same period. 2) Both belong to the same religious

Indian history

Chapter 14: South Indian kingdoms (page: 130) Chapter 5: Buddhism (page: 47)

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denomination. 3) Both have rock-cut monuments. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) None of the statements given above is

correct 58) 47. 'Belt and Road Initiative' is sometimes

mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of

(a) African Union (b) Brazil (c) European Union (d) China

C.A. CLASS -5 (22/01/16 TO

04/02/16)

59) 50 'Global Financial Stability Report' is prepared by the

(a) European Central Bank (b) International Monetary Fund (c) International Bank for Reconstruction

and Development (d) Organization for Economic

Cooperation and Development


14/05/2016

Global Financial Stability Report is prepared by (a) World Trade Organisation (b) World Economic Forum (c) International Monetary Fund (d) Transparency International

60) 52 The term 'Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership' often appears in the news in the context of the affairs of a group of countries known as

(a) G20 (b) ASEAN (c) SCO (d) SAARC

Weekly current affairs class

No.14

Topic discussed RCEP draft moots tough curbs on cheap medicines

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61) 55. In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs : Term Description

1) Eripatti Land, revenue from which was set apart for the main-tenance of the village tank

2) Taniyurs : Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins

3) Ghatikas : Colleges generally attached to the temples

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only


Chapter 12: Gupta Empire Terminologies: Ghatikas

62) 67. What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?

(a) Introduction of communalism into Indian politics by Lord Minto

(b) Extremists' lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government

(c) Foundation of Muslim League (d) Aurobindo Ghosh's inability to be

elected as the President of the Indian National Congress


Chapter 33: nationalism II Surat Split (1907) Reasons for the split:

The fundamental differences between the moderates and the extremists.

63) 85. Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?


CHAPTER 10 - POST-MAURYA or PRE-GUPTA PERIOD SUNGAS

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(a) Swapnavasavadatta (b) Malavikagnimitra (c) Meghadoota (d) Ratnavali

Agnimitra - son and successor of Pushyamitra, he was the hero of Kalidasa’s Malavikagnimitram

64) 92. With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements:

1) Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry.

2) Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory' of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy.



Religious Sects

65) 94. Consider the following pairs : Community sometimes In the affairs of mentioned in the news

1) Kurd : Bangladesh 2) Madhesi : Nepal 3) Rohingya : Myanmar Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 3 only

Weekly current affairs class No.5

(22/01/16 TO 04/02/16)

INTERNATIONAL ISSUES/BILATERAL RELATIONS 4. Nepal: Madhesis reject changes to Constitution

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