Prelims Refresher Programme Test - 14

Question 1

The ‘2+2 Dialogue’ is related to which of the following?

Question 2

With reference to the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER), consider the following statements:

1. It is released by the Ministry of Human Resource development.
2. It surveys children across rural India only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a part of the committee that selects Lok Pal?

Question 4

With reference to Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY), consider the following statements:

1. The Government pays the employer's contribution towards Employees’ Provident Fund and Employees’ Pension Scheme for new employment generated with salary up to 15,000 per month.
2. PMRPY is being implemented by the Ministry of Finance.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 5

The 3^rd Stocktaking Conference on Tiger Conservation was held in which of the following cities?

Question 6

The vaccine ‘Mycobacterium Indicus Pranii’ (MIP) is related to which of the following diseases?

Question 7

The Corruption Perception Index is released by which of the following?

Question 8

With reference to the Pacific Alliance, consider the following statements:

1. It is a military and economic alliance of Pacific island nations.
2. It focuses on the environmental problems affecting island nations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 9

The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Force Treaty (INF) is related to which of the following?

Question 10

With reference to the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), consider the following statements:

1. ICIMOD focuses on the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region only.
2. Its regional member include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 11

Consider the following statements:

1. Only Parliament can make ‘extraterritorial legislation’.
2. Only the Parliament can make regulations for the peace, progress and good governance of all the Union Territories.
3. The governor is empowered to direct that an act of Parliament does not apply to a scheduled area in the state or apply with specified modifications and exceptions.
4. The 42^nd Amendment Act of 1976 transferred certain subjects to Concurrent List from State List.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 12

When Rajya Sabha passes a resolution allowing Parliament to make Laws on subjects in the State list:

1. Such a resolution must be supported by a simple majority in Rajya Sabha.
2. The resolution remains in force for 6 months.
3. The laws cease to have effect on the expiration of six months after the resolution has ceased to be in force.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 13

Under which Amendment Act president is enabled to limit the operation of a National Emergency to a specific part of India?

Question 14

Which of the following commissions was appointed by the Janata Party government to investigate the circumstances that warranted the declaration of an Emergency in 1975?

Question 15

With reference to Indian Councils Act of 1861, consider the following statements:

1. Sir DinkarRao was one of the three non-official members inducted in the Viceroy’s legislative council.
2. This Act provided for the establishment of a separate legislative council for Punjab province.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 16

How was the Government of India Act of 1919 different from the Government of India Act 1935?

1. Government of India Act of 1919 gave separate electorate to Sikhs, Indian Christians and Europeans whereas the Government of India Act 1935 provided separate electorate to Scheduled Castes.
2. The Government of India Act of 1919 provided for the establishment of the Federal Court whereas The Government of India Act of 1935 provided for the establishment of a Public Service Commission.

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Question 17

With reference to Indian Independence Act of 1947, consider the following statements:

1. Governor General of India was designated as the head of the state.
2. The Governor General retained the power to veto a bill.
3. Office of Viceroy was abolished but the Office of the Secretary of State for India remained active till 1950.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 18

Who among the following was selected as the temporary President of the Constituent Assembly?

Question 19

With regard to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:

1. Most of the details related to the administration of India were drawn from the Government of India Act of 1935.
2. Political parts of Indian constitution were drawn from the constitution of Britain.
3. The philosophical part related to Directive Principles of Indian constitution was inspired from the Constitutions of Ireland and America.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 20

Which of the following are the modes recognised by international law adopted in the Indian constitution to acquire foreign territories under ‘cession’?

1. Treaty
2. Plebiscite
3. Lease
4. Conquest
5. Purchase

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Question 21

Consider the following statements:

1. Land Degradation Neutrality is a situation where the quality of land available in a particular area remains stable or increases.
2. The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification has promoted the Agenda 2030 to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality set under it.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 22

‘Elastocaloric Effect’ sometimes seen in the news, is related to:

Question 23

A money market fund is most likely to be invested in which of the following types of debt-based financial instruments?

1. Certificates of deposit
2. Commercial paper
3. Repurchase agreements
4. Bankers’ Acceptances

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Question 24

Emission Reduction and Purchase Agreement (ERPA) is related to which of the following?

Question 25

With reference to Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs), consider the following statements:

1. It is concerned with achieving climate change targets set under the Cancun summit.
2. The INDC guidance document is prepared by the World Resource Institute.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 26

Which of the following organizations conducts Universal Periodic Review?

Question 27

With reference to Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency, consider the following statements:

1. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency holds Maharatna status.
2. It can engage in certain banking services but does not hold banking licenses.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 28

Consider the following statements about ‘Pioneer Species’:

1. They are the first to colonize previously disrupted or damaged ecosystems.
2. They are often photosynthetic plants.
3. Algae, Mosses and Lichens are examples of pioneer species.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 29

With reference to the (REDD+) program, consider the following statements:

1. It has been developed by parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate (UNFCCC).
2. Under the program, financial aid is provided to the developing nations for their efforts to reduce and remove forest carbon emissions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 30

Consider the following statements:

1. The purpose of PRAKASH portal is to improve coordination between the Ministry of Power, Ministry of Coal and Ministry of Railways.
2. The PRAKASH portal has been developed by Coal India Limited.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 31

Consider the following statements:

1. External Aids are the best means for deficit financing even if it is coming with soft interest.
2. Higher forex reserve can offshoot the negative impact of the higher fiscal deficit.
3. External borrowings are generally avoided to finance the deficits.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 32

Which of the following are said to be the major policy initiatives taken by the government to minimize the revenue deficit?

1. Decreasing the amount of pension and provident fund contribution
2. Gradually decreasing the amount of subsidy disbursed by the government
3. Cutting down the expenditure on defence sector
4. Not allowing state governments to borrow money for their plan expenditure.

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Question 33

Consider the following features of Zero-base Budgeting:

1. Zero-base Budgeting provides provisions for the close examination and scrutiny of each programme and public spending.
2. Prioritised allocation of resources and funds is an important feature of Zero-base budgeting.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 34

How is the progressive taxation different from regressive taxation?

1. In former, tax rates increase for the increasing value or volume on which tax is imposed whereas in case of latter, tax rates decrease for increasing value or volume on which tax is imposed.
2. Low income groups are the beneficiary of progressive tax whereas high income groups are the beneficiary of regressive tax.

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Question 35

With reference to Fourteenth Finance Commission Report, consider the following statements:

1. Majority part of the grants envisaged in the report for local governments is directed towards municipalities.
2. The grants envisaged for the local government is of performance grants type only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 36

Which of the following international organisations publishes ‘World Trade Statistical Review’?

Question 37

With regard to Public Sector Undertakings in context of Economic planning in India, consider the following statements:

1. After independence, the intention behind the large scale influx of PSUs in Indian economy was to supply public goods.
2. One of the probable reasons behind the failure of PSUs in India was the over supply of labour force in PSUs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 38

Regarding the Bombay Plan, consider the following statements:

1. Abolition of intermediaries for restructuring the agrarian sector was envisaged.
2. It favoured the development of the essential consumer goods industries.
3. It favoured the state to play an active role in the economy.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 39

Consider the following statements:

1. Commercial banks primarily engage in the acceptance of deposits and extend loans to the general public, businesses and the government.
2. Any bank which is listed in the 2^nd schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 is considered as a scheduled bank.
3. Co-operative banks only operate in non-urban areas.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 40

With reference to Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements:

1. The scheme is mainly targeted at mobilizing the artisans into the Self Help Groups community to promote business enterprises for self sustainability of artisans.
2. Under the scheme, Hastkala Sahyog Shivirs are being organised for providing marketing facilities.
3. This scheme is implemented both in the states and union territories.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 41

Consider the following statements about Miniature paintings:

1. The subject of the painting should be painted in not more than 1/6^th of the actual size.
2. The women figurines have long hair and the colour of their eyes and hair are generally black.

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

Question 42

Consider the following statements about Tanjore Paintings:

1. These paintings are made on fine silk and cotton cloth.
2. Maratha rulers patronized this art form.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 43

Which of the following is associated with Tamasha paintings?

Question 44

Which of the following was a famous work of miniature painting during times of Jahangir?

Question 45

Consider the following:

1. Tribhanga Pose
2. Creation of complex geometrical shapes
3. Presentation of duet

Which of the important features given above are of Odissi dance?

Question 46

To construct the history of ancient India, inscriptions are of tremendous importance as they shed light on several aspects of the past for a particular place. Which of the following are excavated materials found to be carrying inscriptions from ancient India?

1. Stone pillars
2. Temple walls
3. Images
4. Painted Grey Ware
5. Rocks

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Question 47

With reference to the palaeolithic period, consider the following statements:

1. In India, the growth of the palaeolithic period is associated with the Pleistocene period.
2. Domestication of animals is not a feature of the later Palaeolithic period.
3. Climate of the later Palaeolithic period was primarily very cold.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 48

With reference to Chalcolithic culture, consider the following statements:

1. Prevalent social condition in the Chalcolithic culture favoured the emergence of large families.
2. Usually, copper objects were kept with the dead in the graves as the people of Chalcolithic phase believed in the next world after death.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 49

Consider the following statements:

1. No neolithic tools have been excavated from the north-eastern region of India.
2. Sites unearthed in Andhra Pradesh of neolithic culture indicates that people were cattle herders.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 50

Keeling curve represents:

Question 51

With reference to ‘‘YUKTI 2.0 portal’’, consider the following statements:

1. It is a portal launched by The Ministry of Science and Technology.
2. It fosters the culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in academic institutions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 52

Consider the following pairs:

	New Year Festival	Region
1.	Navreh	Maharashtra
2.	Losoong	Ladakh
3.	Ashadhi Bij	Kutch

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

Question 53

Which of the following has the authority to impose anti dumping duty India?

Question 54

Consider the following statements regarding Anti-Defection Law in India:

1. The 12th schedule of Indian Constitution was added through the 52nd amendment act to combat the evil of political defections.
2. Any question regarding disqualification due to defection is decided by Presiding officer of the House on the advice of Election Commision of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Question 55

With reference to Government e-Marketplace, consider the following statements:

1. It is a one-stop National Public Procurement Portal to facilitate online procurement of Goods & Services required by Central and State Governments.
2. It operates under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 56

With reference to coccolithophores, consider the following statements:

1. They are single-celled algae living in the lower layers of the world’s oceans.
2. They help in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and ocean by consuming it during photosynthesis.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 57

Consider the following regarding Kala azar disease:

1. It is caused by a parasite called Leishmania which is transmitted through sand flies.
2. Recently, India was officially declared Kala azar free.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 58

With reference to Navigating the New Normal campaign, consider the following statements:

1. It was launched by NITI Aayog.
2. It is a campaign focusing on Covid-safe behavioural norms.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 59

With reference to Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) in India, consider the following statements:

1. It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
2. It established a centralized wildlife crime data bank.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 60

Regarding the ozone, consider the following statements:

1. Ozone is found in both the stratosphere and troposphere.
2. Ozone is directly emitted by natural sources at ground level.
3. The presence of sunlight has a direct impact on formation of ground level ozone.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 61

With reference to ’PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PM FME) scheme’, consider the following statements:

1. The scheme is based on One District One Product (ODOP) Approach.
2. It will be implemented over a period of 10 years from 2020-21.
3. It focuses on Waste to wealth products, minor forest products and Aspirational Districts.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Question 62

With reference to Gangotri National Park, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The origin of river Ganga and Yamuna river is located inside the park.
2. The park is enveloped by dense coniferous forests.

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Question 63

With reference to STARS Programme, consider the following statements:

1. It envisages 80% of electricity efficiency by 2025.
2. It has been launched by the Ministry of Power.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 64

Consider the following statements:

1. Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) is a mechanism developed by UNDP in 2005.
2. REDD+ mechanism provides financial incentives to developing countries for stopping deforestation.
3. The Green Climate Fund was formed for financing REDD+ programs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 65

The concession agreement on the ‘Kholongchhu Hydropower Project’, was recently signed with which neighbouring country by India?

Question 66

Consider the following statements:

1. India has proposed to declare 2023 as the International Year of Millets.
2. Millet has potential to fight anaemia in women of reproductive age and infants.
3. Millets are capable of growing under drought conditions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 67

Consider the following statements:

1. Conservation reserve is a buffer zone to migration corridors between different protected areas.
2. The protected area was included in the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 68

With reference Globba andersonii species, consider the following statements:

1. This species is endemic to western ghats only.
2. It is enlisted as endangered in IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 69

Regarding the significance of Butterfly, consider the following statements:

1. They are an important pollinator for many agricultural crops.
2. They provide information on the overall condition of the ecosystem.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 70

Consider the following statements:

1. Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) are registered under the Companies Act, 1956.
2. NBFCs do not include any institution whose principal business is that of agriculture activity and industrial activity.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 71

Consider the following statements:

1. The core sector industries include coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, tourism, steel, cement and electricity.
2. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is compiled and published monthly by the National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 72

CogX, a global leadership summit, is related to:

Question 73

With reference to the Attorney General (AG) of India, which of the following is/are correct?

1. Term of the Office has been fixed as 5 years in the Constitution Of India.
2. Procedure for his/her removal is stated in Article 76 of the Constitution.
3. AG has the right to speak and to take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha only.

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Question 74

With reference to National Ganga Council, consider the following statements:

1. It has responsibility for the superintendence of pollution prevention and rejuvenation of River Ganga only.
2. The meeting of the council is chaired by the Prime Minister.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 75

Which of the following protected areas is/are located in Uttarakhand?

1. Rajaji National Park
2. Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary
3. Pin Valley National Park

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Question 76

With reference to the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty, consider the following statements:

1. It regulates the international trade in conventional and nuclear weapons.
2. The treaty entered into force with the inception of the UN.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 77

Consider the following statements:

1. The Pacific Ring of Fire is a path along the Pacific Ocean characterized by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes.
2. Mount Merapi is an active volcano situated in Eastern part of the ring.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 78

Senkaku Islands are disputed islands among which of the following:

Question 79

With reference to Schemes and the states to which they belong, consider the following pairs:

1. Mukhyamantri Shahri Rozgar Manjuri For Kamgar Yojana- Jharkhand
2. Ayyankali Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme- Kerala
3. Yuva Swabhiman Yojana-Chattisgarh

Which of the pairs given above are matched correctly?

Question 80

Consider the following statements:

1. Oppressive agrarian setup was one of the major causes for the Moplah rebellion.
2. The Moplah rebellion coincided with the countrywide Non-cooperation movement.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 81

Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report is released by:

Question 82

With reference to fishing cats, consider the following statements:

1. It is protected under Schedule I of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
2. These species are only found in the mangrove forests of the Sundarbans.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 83

With reference to Co-operative banks, consider the following statements:

1. The co-operative banks are not included in the legal definition of Banks in India.
2. These banks are regulated by RBI under the Banking Regulations Act, 1949.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 84

With reference to Seabed 2030, consider the following statements:

1. It is an initiative launched by the International Seabed Authority to map the ocean floor.
2. The initiative envisages to create a map of the entire ocean floor by 2030.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 85

Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, the President may by order appoint a Commission to investigate the conditions of socially and educationally backward classes?

Question 86

Which of the following are allowed to cast their votes through postal ballot in the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections?

1. Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
2. Voters under preventive detention
3. Armed Police force of a state
4. Voters above 65 years of age

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Question 87

With reference to Advanced Torpedo Decoy System, consider the following statements:

1. It is designed and developed indigenously by DRDO.
2. This system is also called Maareech.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 88

Consider the following statements:

1. Five Eyes (FVEY) is an intelligence alliance comprising Australia,Japan, India, the United Kingdom and the United States.
2. The P5 are the UN Security Council's permanent five members which include China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 89

Which of the following countries is/ are not a member of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) grouping?

1. Brunei
2. Malaysia
3. Taiwan

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Question 90

The terms ‘Golden Crescent’ and ‘Golden Triangle’ often seen in the news is related to?

Question 91

Which of the following are correct about Radio waves?

1. Radio waves have the longest wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum.
2. These are produced by the accelerated motion of charges in conducting wires.
3. Radio-wave communication signals can be reflected by clouds.

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Question 92

Consider the following statements:

1. The Nagar Van Scheme aims to develop at least one urban forest for every city in India.
2. The Compensatory Afforestation Fund (CAF) Act, 2016 established Compensatory Afforestation Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 93

With reference to ‘Bharat Net Project’, consider the following statements:

1. It aims for creation of a robust infrastructure for providing broadband connectivity to Gram Panchayats.
2. It only provides access to the public sector telecom service providers to launch various services in rural areas.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 94

Consider the following statements:

1. In an emergency situation the scheduled banks borrow from the RBI through Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF).
2. Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) is a tool used by RBI to allow the bank to borrow money through repurchase agreements.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 95

Consider the following statements:

1. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis is considered the father of modern statistics in India.
2. National Statistics Day is observed on 29th june.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 96

Consider the following with reference to Defence Acquisition Council:

1. It decides on new policies and capital acquisitions for the three services- Army, Navy and Air Force only.
2. The Union Minister of Defence is the Chairman of the Council.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 97

Identify the location which appeared in the news for the mysterious death of hundreds of elephants?

Question 98

The ‘Darbuk-Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldie road’ recently seen in the news connects which two locations?

Question 99

With reference to Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, consider the following statements:

1. It functions under the aegis of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
2. Inter sectoral Coordination for zoonotic diseases is one of the components of this programme.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Question 100

Which of the following have direct application in the In-Silico drug discovery process?

1. Bioinformatics
2. Computer Simulation

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