Prelims Refresher Programme Test - 11

Question 1

The project ‘Kan Sikul, Kan Huan’, sometimes mentioned in the news is related to

Question 2

Consider the following statements about Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA):

1. IREDA is a Non-Banking Financial Company (NFBC) engaged in promoting, developing and extending financial assistance for setting up projects relating to new and renewable sources of energy.
2. It works under the administrative control of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 3

With reference to ocean acidification, consider the following statements:

1. In ocean acidification, carbon dioxide reacts with seawater and changes the pH of the ocean.
2. It helps in the growth of coral reefs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 4

Which of the following species have been classified as Endangered (EN) in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species?

1. Hangul
2. Lion-tailed Macaque
3. Indian Wild Ass
4. Red Panda

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Question 5

Researchers at Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun have reported the presence of a small population of hog deer in Keibul Lamjao National Park (KLNP). In this context, consider the following statements:

1. The Keibul Lamjao National park is considered a biodiversity hotspot on India-Myanmar border.
2. Hog deer is an endangered species in the IUCN Red List.
3. Hog deer has been placed under Schedule-V of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 6

With reference to Ortolan bunting, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species has placed it in the “Least Concern” category.
2. It is endemic to the Western Ghats.

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Question 7

Consider the following statements regarding transgenic animals:

1. Animals that have had their Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) manipulated to possess and express an extra (foreign) gene are known as transgenic animals.
2. They can be used in toxicity assessments.
3. They can be used for testing the safety of vaccines.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 8

Which of the following species are now extinct?

1. West African Black Rhinoceros
2. Passenger Pigeon
3. Tasmanian Tiger
4. Dodo

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Question 9

In the ‘Carbon Cycle’, the processes by which carbon dioxide is returned to the atmosphere are:

Question 10

Consider the following statements regarding Gangetic Dolphin:

1. It is found in India only.
2. It is a mammal and cannot breathe in the water.
3. It has been classified as Endangered in the IUCN's Red List of Threatened Species.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 11

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the weight of a human body?

1. It decreases as one moves inside the earth towards the centre.
2. It is higher at the poles than at the equator.
3. It is always greater than the mass of the body.

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Question 12

With reference to Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, consider the following statements:

1. RFID tags can have both read and write capabilities.
2. Active RFID tags do not rely on external power sources.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 13

When a sound wave goes from one medium into another, which of the following quantities do/does not change with change in medium?

1. Velocity
2. Wavelength
3. Frequency

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Question 14

Which of the following items is/are usually basic (alkaline) in nature?

1. Toothpaste
2. Distilled water
3. Baking soda

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Question 15

With reference to ‘SOFIA’, consider the following statements:

1. It is a stratospheric telescope observatory that allows astronomers to study the solar system.
2. It is a joint project of NASA and the German Aerospace Center (DLR).
3. It is permanently installed in the stratosphere for space observation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 16

Which of the following is/are correct regarding Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway?

1. It is a lunar space station proposed by NASA.
2. It will serve as a short-term habitation module in lunar orbit.

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Question 17

NASA’s ATom mission has been launched for?

Question 18

With reference to International Seed Testing Association (ISTA), consider the following statement:

1. The first conference of ISTA was held in India..
2. It produces internationally agreed rules for seed sampling and testing and disseminates knowledge in seed science and technology.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 19

‘Osaka Track’, sometimes mentioned in the news is a-

Question 20

‘Bhabha Kavach’, sometimes mentioned in the news is a-

Question 21

Arrange the following items in ascending order of their contribution in India’s import basket:

1. Gold and silver
2. Petroleum products
3. Crude oil
4. Electronic component

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Question 22

With reference to India’s destinations for exports, arrange the following countries in ascending order:

1. United States of America
2. United Arab Emirates
3. China
4. Hong Kong

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Question 23

With reference to India’s sources of imports, arrange the following countries in descending order:

1. United States of America
2. United Arab Emirates
3. Saudi Arab
4. China

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Question 24

Which of the following is/are the components of Human development?

1. Enlarging the range of people’s choices
2. Increasing opportunities
3. Sound physical environment
4. Social and political freedom

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Question 25

With reference to the 2011 Census migration data, consider the following statements:

1. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have a disproportionately high number of out-migrants.
2. Delhi and Mumbai are widely considered migrant magnets.
3. Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh account for 50% of India’s total inter-state migrants.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 26

Arrange the following in the descending order of employment elasticity:

1. Rubber and plastic products
2. Wood and products of wood
3. Electronic and optical products
4. Transport equipment, machinery
5. Electricity, gas and water supply

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Question 27

As per the United Nations Population Fund, the age group that determines the demographic dividend of a country is:

Question 28

With reference to objectives of Agriculture Export Policy–2018, consider the following statements:

1. It aims to diversify our export basket, destinations and boost high value and value added agricultural exports including focus on perishables.
2. It will provide an institutional mechanism for pursuing market access, tackling barriers and dealing with sanitary and phyto-sanitary issues.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 29

Which of the following would not be included as contributing negatively to India’s current account?

1. Purchase of stock in a British corporation by an Indian company based in Bangalore.
2. Purchase of capital goods such as trucks and bulldozers by an Indian company from Russia.
3. The hiring of a Singapore based logistic company for transportation of Indian goods to South Asian countries.
4. ONGC’s acquisition of drilling rights in Russian fields.

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Question 30

Consider the following Pairs:

	Financial Term	Description
1.	Golden Handshake	Payment to attract new employees.
2.	Golden Handcuff	Payment to prevent poaching of employees.
3.	Golden Hello	Payment made to existing employees for quitting the job.
4.	Golden Rule	Related to government borrowing and spending

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Question 31

With reference to the Himalayan Yew, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is used for making anti-cancer drugs.
2. It is found in western Himalayas only.

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Question 32

Which of the following is/are correct with reference to the Indus river Dolphin?

1. It is found only in the main channel of the Indus River in India.
2. Recently, it has been declared as the state’s aquatic animal by Jammu and Kashmir.
3. It is listed endangered in the IUCN’s Red List of Threatened Species.

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Question 33

Consider the following statements with reference to the golden langur:

1. It is declared as critically endangered by IUCN.
2. It is found in forests of Assam and Bhutan only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 34

Consider the following statements with reference to the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP):

1. It aims to bring down the PM 2.5 and PM 10 concentration levels to WHO standards by 2022.
2. It will be implemented in 102 cities having the worst Ambient Air Quality.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 35

The term Dark zone, which was in the news recently, is associated with which of the following?

Question 36

With reference to MIKE programme, consider the following statements:

1. It aims to help range States to improve their ability to monitor elephant populations, detect changes in levels of illegal killing.
2. It is a United Nation funded project.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 37

With reference to ‘Economic Valuation of Tiger Reserves in India: A Value+ Approach’ study, consider the following statements:

1. It provides conservative estimates of the economic value of tiger reserves in India.
2. It is released by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 38

The ‘Hope Probe’, sometimes mentioned in the news is a

Question 39

Consider the following statements:

1. The Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas is released by World Resources Institute (WRI).
2. Baseline Water Stress is a part of Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 40

With reference to ‘State Rooftop Solar Attractiveness Index (SARAL)’, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It provides a comprehensive overview of state-level measures adopted to facilitate rooftop solar deployment.
2. It was launched by the Ministry of Science and Technology.
3. Gujarat has been placed at the first rank in the index followed by Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

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Question 41

These people are the inhabitants of the tropical rain forests of the Zaire Basin. They are nomadic and live largely on hunting, trapping, fishing and food gathering. They are among the shortest people in the world. Which of the following tribes has been described above?

Question 42

Consider the following pairs:

	Oil fields	States
1.	Ravva oil field	Gujarat
2.	Moran-hugrijan	Tamil Nadu
3.	Mangala area	Assam

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Question 43

Bunder project, sometimes seen in the news, is related to exploration of which of the followingMinerals?

Question 44

Which of the following mines in India are known for copper production?

1. Malajkhand
2. Khetri
3. Koderma

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Question 45

Which of the following states is not connected with the Jagdishpur-Haldia and Bokaro-Dhamra Natural Gas Pipeline (JHBDPL) project?

Question 46

Consider the following statements:

1. Haematite ore is the finest iron ore available in terms of percentage of iron content.
2. Anthracite is the highest quality hard coal available in terms of carbon content.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 47

Consider the following statements:

1. ‘Forest Area’ is defined as an area more than one hectare in extent and having tree canopy density of ten percent and above.
2. The term 'Forest Cover' refers to all the geographic areas recorded as forest in government records.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 48

Consider the following statements:

1. Density of the atmosphere is highest near the earth surface and decreases with increasing altitude.
2. Thickness of the Troposphere is maximum at the equator.
3. All changes in climate and weather take place in the Stratosphere.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 49

Identify the soil type with the help of given information:

1. It is formed in-situ in wet and hot tropical areas.
2. It is derived from its parent rock called Khondalite.
3. It is considered a good building material and is often called brick-stone.
4. It is known for having a high proportion of iron.

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Question 50

This mountain pass lies at the strategic tri-junction boundary between Nepal, India and China. It is used by pilgrims going for Kailash-Manasarovar Yatra. India and China opened their first border trade route through this pass in 1992.

Which of the following mountain passes has been described above?

Question 51

Consider the following statements regarding Man and Biosphere Programme (MAB):

1. It is an initiative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
2. The World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR) of the MAB Programme fosters the harmonious integration of people and nature for sustainable development.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 52

Consider the following statements regarding the National Tiger Conservation Authority:

1. The National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change.
2. It has been constituted under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 53

With reference to “National Wetland Inventory and Assessment (NWIA) project”, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It uses a classification system based on Wetland Management and Conservation rules, 2010 to categorize wetlands.
2. Its prime objective is to create a spatial database of the wetlands based on the Geographic Information System (GIS).
3. The project is being executed by the Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad.

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Question 54

With reference to Bhitarkanika National Park, consider the following statements:

1. It is the only Ramsar Site in Odisha.
2. It has been recently included in the Montreux Records.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 55

Which of the following statements are related to the ozone?

1. It is treated as a pollutant in the troposphere.
2. It is not a component of photochemical smog
3. It is listed as one of the eight pollutants under the air quality index in India.

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Question 56

Arrange the following National Parks/WildLife Sanctuary from North to South direction:

1. Indravati National Park
2. Nagarhole National Park
3. Silent Valley National Park
4. Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary

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Question 57

Consider the following statements regarding Bird flu (H5N1):

1. It is responsible for causing Lymphatic Filariasis in humans.
2. It can transmit from one person to another easily by contact.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 58

Which one of the following best describes the term Long March-11, sometimes seen in the news?

Question 59

Consider the following statements:

1. Atal Community Innovation Centre (ACIC) program is an initiative under Skill India Mission.
2. The purpose of ACIC is to enable establishment of a socially inclusive innovation ecosystem.
3. An important objective of ACIC establishment is to evolve a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model with participation from the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 60

With reference to ‘United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements (UNISA)’, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The convention is named as the "Singapore Convention on Mediation".
2. It facilitates international trade and promotes mediation as an alternative and effective method of resolving trade disputes.
3. It ensures that settlement becomes binding and enforceable in accordance with a simplified and streamlined procedure.

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Question 61

In the context of ecological succession, consider the following statements:

1. Primary succession occurs faster than secondary succession.
2. Pioneer species can be found in primary as well as in secondary succession.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 62

In the context of Nitrogen Cycle, consider the following statements:

1. Atmospheric nitrogen cannot be used directly by plants to make proteins.
2. The process of conversion of atmospheric nitrogen (N2) to ammonia is termed as ammonification.
3. Nitrate present in the soil is reduced to nitrogen by the process called nitrification.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 63

With reference to Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, consider the following statements:

1. The State governments are empowered to declare certain animals as vermin.
2. The State governments are authorised to declare certain areas as Sanctuaries and National Parks.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 64

Consider the following statements:

1. It is a wildlife sanctuary as well as a biodiversity hotspot, comprising sub-tropical and alpine forests.
2. Rivers Pange, Sipu, Karing and Subansiri flow through it.

The above given statements describe which of the following areas?

Question 65

The Brazzaville declaration is related to which of the following?

Question 66

With reference to One Horned Rhino, consider the following statements:

1. It is the largest species of rhino in the world.
2. Its population in India has recently declined.
3. In India, it is mostly found in Orissa.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 67

Which of the following is not a member of ‘South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme’ (SACEP)?

Question 68

Consider the following statements regarding “Biodiversity Hot Spots”:

1. They are designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
2. They illustrate high species endemism and a threat of loss of habitats.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 69

Which of the following are correct with reference to Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2020?

1. The CCP Index of 2020 ranked Denmark first among all the countries.
2. A per the Index, India has improved its performance in the field of renewable energy.
3. Energy Use is one of the four categories which makes the base of this Index.

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Question 70

With reference to Environment Impact Assessment, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It includes socio-economic and health impacts but excludes cultural impacts.
2. It is notified under the Environment (Protection) Act 1986.

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Question 71

Among the following cities, which one lies on a longitude closest to that of Zero Mile Centre of India?

Question 72

Consider the following statements about the peninsular region of India:

1. More than 90% of the Gondwana coal deposits of India are found in the peninsular region.
2. The highest peak of peninsular India is Doddabetta.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 73

Consider the following rivers of India:

1. Betwa
2. Luni
3. Chambal
4. Subarnarekha

Which of the above are north flowing rivers of India?

Question 74

Which of the following are the causes of desertification?

1. Animal grazing
2. Climate change
3. Afforestation
4. Urbanization

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Question 75

Consider the following:

1. Kara sea
2. Beaufort Sea
3. Chukchi Sea
4. Weddell Sea

Which of the above-mentioned water bodies surround the Arctic ocean?

Question 76

With reference to Meditteranaean climate, consider the following statements:

1. Shifting of the wind belts is responsible for this climate.
2. Mediterranean lands receive most of their precipitation in summers.
3. Many local winds cold and hot are common around the Mediterranean Sea.
4. ‘Presence of shade’ is a distinct feature of this climate.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 77

With reference to the Laurentian type climate, consider the following statements:

1. It has features of both maritime and continental climate.
2. It is mainly predominant in the northern hemisphere.
3. It is characterised by cold & wet winters and warm and dry summers.
4. It is characterised by taiga vegetation.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 78

Which of the following is not a favourable condition for the formation and intensification of tropical storms:

Question 79

With reference to Angikaar Campaign, consider the following statements:

1. The campaign focuses on social behaviour change and on issues such as water & energy conservation, tree plantation, etc.
2. It has been launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 80

Consider the following statements:

1. Operation 'SAMADHAN' was launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to tackle the issue of Left Wing Extremism (LWE).
2. ‘Greyhounds’ is a special force raised by the Indian Army to deal with LWE in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

Question 81

Consider the following statements regarding Earth BioGenome Project:

1. It aims at sequencing the (Deoxyribonucleic acid) DNA of all known eukaryotic and prokaryotic species on Earth.
2. This Project will help in understanding the evolution and organization of life on our planet.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 82

The terms Ripple, Ethereum, Cardano, sometimes seen in the news are related to:

Question 83

With reference to Stratospheric Aerosol Injection Programme, consider the following statements:

1. The programme involves spraying of sulphate particles in the lower stratosphere.
2. It is a strategy to reduce global warming.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 84

Which of the following is the source of Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation (CMBR)?

Question 85

With reference to Hydrogen Fuel Cell vehicles, consider the following statements:

1. They use a modified internal combustion engine to turn the wheels.
2. They emit only water as a byproduct.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 86

With reference to Genetically modified crops (GM crops), consider the following statements:

1. The Ministry of Science and Technology deals with the approval of GM crops in India.
2. Bt cotton remains the only GM crop allowed to be cultivated in the country.
3. Cartagena Protocol is the major international instrument on genetically modified organisms.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 87

Consider the following statements about the GROWTH-India telescope:

1. The telescope is located at the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) in Ladakh.
2. It is the country’s first robotic telescope.
3. It aims to capture cosmic events occurring in timescales much shorter than light years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 88

With reference to ‘Free Space Optical Communication’, consider the following statements:

1. It is a line of sight communication technology.
2. It can deliver higher data transmission speeds than Broadband.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 89

Why does the food cooked in a pressure cooker take less time and consume a lesser amount of water than other conventional cooking methods?

Question 90

Consider the following statements regarding Sound Waves:

1. They travel faster in outer space than on earth.
2. They travel faster through solids than in liquids and gases.
3. The speed of these waves decreases with increase in temperature.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 91

With reference to the new E-Commerce policy, consider the following statements:

1. It has set up a new E-Commerce regulator.
2. It lays down that vendors that have any stake owned by an e-commerce company cannot sell their products on that e-commerce company’s portal.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 92

Which of the following were the conditions put forth by the International Monetary Fund for granting loans to India during the Economic Reform of 1991?

1. Devaluation of the rupee
2. Drastic reduction in the peak import tariff
3. Hike in Excise duties
4. Reduction in all government expenditure

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Question 93

With reference to Capital Markets, consider the following statements:

1. Primary markets are not used for trading purposes.
2. A blue chip company’s initial public offering can be listed in both primary and secondary markets.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 94

With reference to Wind-Rush Scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It is a scheme aiming to double global wind power generation capacity by 2022.
2. It is promoted by the United Kingdom and benefits all commonwealth countries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 95

With reference to the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status under WTO, consider the following statements:

1. When a country is given MFN status it receives preferential treatment in terms of tariffs and quotas.
2. WTO allows a country to grant MFN status to only developing countries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 96

Which of the following is used as a tool by the RBI to reduce the money supply in the economy?

1. Increasing Bank Rate
2. Increasing Reverse Repo rate
3. Increasing Marginal Standing facility (MSF)

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Question 97

With reference to the Karez System, consider the following statements:

1. It is an indigenous water harnessing system of India.
2. Gravity plays a significant role in bringing water from underground sources.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 98

Recently in the news, WAYU is related to?

Question 99

EChO Network, recently in the news, is related to:

Question 100

With reference to Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP), consider the following statements:

1. It is an officially recognized book of standards for drugs.
2. Germany is the first country to formally recognise Indian Pharmacopoeia.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?