Prelims Refresher Programme Test - 15

Question 1

Consider the following statements:

1. The total number of Ministers in State should be less than 10% of the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of State.
2. The provision was introduced through the first amendment of the Constitution in 1951.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 2

Consider the following statements regarding Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI):

1. PMI is an index that shows the growth rates in different industry groups of the economy in a fixed period of time.
2. The Index is compiled by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 3

Which of the following protected areas are located in Assam?

1. Orang National Park
2. Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary
3. Buxa National park
4. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary

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Question 4

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

1. It was declared as the first Tiger Reserve under Project Tiger.
2. It lies in the Eastern Ghats and is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
3. The vegetation consists mainly of dry deciduous forests.

Which of the following statements is/are NOT correct?

Question 5

With reference to Swachh Survekshan, consider the following statements:

1. It is a bi-annual survey of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation.
2. Swachh Survekshan-Rural is conducted by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 6

With reference to Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, consider the following statements:

1. It is also called Chandrayaan-1.
2. It maps the lunar poles and lunar subsurface.
3. It measures the dielectric constant of the lunar surface for finding the concentration of metal minerals.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 7

Consider the following statements with reference to ‘Compulsory Licensing’:

1. Compulsory Licencing in India is regulated under the Indian Patent Act, 1970.
2. It is not permitted under the Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 8

Consider the following statements:

1. It is the discretion of the Prime Minister to furnish any information to the President under Article 78 of the Constitution.
2. The President is obliged to act on the advice of the council of ministers in the exercise of his functions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 9

With reference to winter diesel recently developed by the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), consider the following statements:

1. It meets the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) standards of BS-VI grade.
2. Lower viscosity enables it to remain fluid in freezing conditions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 10

Where is Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary located?

Question 11

Consider the following statements:

1. Plague is caused by the bacteria found in small mammals and their fleas.
2. Plague is only transmitted between animals and humans through direct contact.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 12

Consider the following statements regarding CAATSA:

1. It is a United Nations resolution that imposes sanctions on Iran, Syria and North Korea.
2. It also sanctions against the countries that engage in trade with China's defense and intelligence sectors.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 13

With reference to Lithium, consider the following statements:

1. It is a light inflammable metal which is mainly used in batteries.
2. It is produced through Stellar nucleosynthesis.
3. It is used in treatment of mental health disorders.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 14

With reference to ‘National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources’, consider the following statements:

1. It was started in response to the realization of perceived effects of the Green Revolution on agrobiodiversity.
2. It helps in crop improvement and diversification through germplasm introduction from various foreign countries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 15

With reference to Golden Birdwing, consider the following statements:

1. It is a species of migratory bird.
2. It is mostly found in Himalayan region.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 16

With reference to ‘Ranthambore National Park’, consider the following statements:

1. This national park is located at the junction of the Aravali and Vindhya ranges.
2. The moist deciduous forest type is mainly found in this national park.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 17

Consider the following statements:

1. Labour is a subject under the Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution.
2. The minimum wages of labour include the basic needs based on the cost of living in a specific community.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 18

National Mission for Manuscripts is under the aegis of which of the following ministries?

Question 19

Rabari, Bharvad and Charan communities belong to which of the following states?

Question 20

With reference to Infant Mortality Rate (IMR), consider the following statements:

1. It is the number of deaths of children under one year of age per 1000 live births.
2. The Office of the Registrar General which provides the estimates of IMR is under the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation.
3. Infant Mortality Rate in India is higher in rural areas than in urban areas.

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Question 21

With reference to Tiger Census in India, consider the following statements:

1. The Tiger census is done every five years by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).
2. India has fulfilled its resolution made in 2010 to double the Tiger numbers, before the target year of 2022.
3. India’s 2018 Tiger Census is the world’s largest camera trapping wildlife survey.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 22

The “Padmanabhaswamy Temple”, sometimes seen in the news, belongs to which style of architecture?

Question 23

The ‘Tangam language’ which is marked ‘critically endangered’ by UNESCO is spoken in which state?

Question 24

With reference to Chabahar port, consider the following statements:

1. It lies at the confluence of the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea.
2. India seeks to connect with central Asia through this port.
3. It is part of China’s string of pearls strategy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 25

With reference to Inflation, consider the following statements:

1. It is indicative of an increase in the purchasing power of a country’s currency.
2. It measures the average price change in a basket of commodities and services over time.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 26

Which of the following countries share border with Persian Gulf:

1. Iran
2. Kuwait
3. Yeman
4. Oman
5. Qatar
6. Saudi Arabia

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Question 27

Consider the following statements regarding trade logistics:

1. Multimodal transportation is a combination of more than one mode of movement such as rail, road or sea, for end-to-end delivery of goods.
2. The Logistics Performance Index (LPI) developed by the World Economic Forum helps countries improve their trade logistics.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 28

With reference to Zoonotic Diseases, consider the following statements:

1. Zoonotic diseases are caused by germs that spread between animals and people.
2. Avian, Swine and Camel flu are examples of Zoonotic diseases.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Question 29

With reference to PPP models, consider the following statements:

1. In the case of Hybrid Annuity Model, the central government bears 60% of the project cost.
2. Under the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction model, the cost is completely borne by the government.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 30

With reference to World Bank Group institutions, consider the following statements:

1. International Development Association (IDA) provides low- or no-interest loans to low-income countries.
2. The Multilateral Guarantee Agency (MIGA) insures lenders and investors against political risks.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 31

With reference to ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’, consider the following statements:

1. The fund strictly provides a short term debt financing facility for investment in post-harvest management Infrastructure projects.
2. The fund will be managed and monitored through an online Management Information System (MIS) platform.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 32

Consider the following statements:

1. Measles is a contagious bacterial disease.
2. Rubella is a mild viral infection that mostly affects children and young adults.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 33

With reference to ‘Open Sky Agreement’, consider the following statements:

1. It allows the airlines to operate an unlimited number of flights between the selected cities of two countries.
2. India doesn't have open sky agreements with any country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 34

Which of the following is/ are correct regarding the State Election Commission?

1. It has been entrusted with the function of conducting elections for the State Legislative Assemblies.
2. The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor.
3. Its tenure and appointment are directed as per the law made by the State Legislature.

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Question 35

With reference to UNCLOS Maritime Zones, consider the following statements:

1. The coastal States have sovereignty and jurisdiction over the territorial sea.
2. The contiguous zone extends seaward up to 24 nm from its baselines.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 36

Consider the following statements regarding Kanger Valley National Park:

1. It is situated in Jharkhand.
2. Recently, a fungi named Ophiocordyceps Nutans has been spotted for the first time in this national park.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 37

With reference to Suderbans, consider the following statements:

1. It is a UNESCO'S World Heritage site.
2. Sunderban Wetland has been accorded the status of ‘Wetland of International Importance’.
3. Sunderban Biosphere reserve is part of UNESCO’s MAB programme.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 38

Consider the following statements:

1. Right to Education became a fundamental right in 2002 through the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act.
2. Right to Education Act, 2009 mandates 25% reservation in private schools for students from disadvantaged sections.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 39

The ‘Swabhiman Anchal’ is known as a cut-off region due to left-wing extremism is located in?

Question 40

With reference to National Skill Development Corporation, consider the following statements:

1. It is a not-for-profit public limited company.
2. It was set up by the Ministry of Finance.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 41

Recently ‘RCF SAFEROLA’ was heard in the news. What is it related to?

Question 42

With reference to FASTag, consider the following statements:

1. It is an electronic system with reloadable tag feature for automatic deduction of toll tax.
2. It uses the radio waves to read and capture information stored on a tag.
3. It does not need to be within the direct line-of-sight of the reader to be tracked.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 43

Consider the following statements:

1. The Election Commission of India (ECI) can postpone the elections to the Legislative Assembly only in the case of natural calamities.
2. In case of early dissolution of the Legislative Assembly, the ECI has to conduct the elections within six month of the dissolution.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Question 44

With reference to NATGRID, consider the following statements:

1. It is established under the National Security Act.
2. It is an integrated intelligence grid which will connect databases of security agencies and economic institutions.
3. It works under the effective control of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 45

Long March 5B’ rocket is associated with which of the following?

Question 46

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Supercapacitor’:

1. It is a next-generation energy storage device.
2. It has a higher power density than Lithium-Ion batteries..

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Question 47

‘Pragyata’, recently seen in the news, is related to

Question 48

With reference to the ‘Chambal river sanctuary’, consider the following statements:

1. The Sanctuary is located entirely in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
2. It is India’s only sanctuary for dolphins.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 49

With reference to Hope Mission, consider the following statements:

1. It is the first interplanetary mission for the ASEAN countries.
2. It is to probe the atmosphere of Mars.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 50

Which of the following is the function of ‘T cells’?

Question 51

Which of the following conditions do NOT need to be fulfilled for the issuance of the Writ of Quo Warranto?

Question 52

Which of the following rulers wrote to Napoleon Bonaparte seeking his help against the British East India Company forces?

Question 53

With reference to the 7th schedule consider the following pairs:

1. State list : Public health and sanitation
2. Union list : Citizenship, naturalization and aliens
3. Concurrent list : Legal, medical and other professionals

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

Question 54

Regarding the Treaty of Salbai 1782, consider the following statements:

1. It was signed at the end of the Second Anglo Maratha War.
2. It guaranteed that the Marathas would support English forces against Hyder Ali.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 55

The “Downward Filtration Theory” of the British Government in India is related to:

Question 56

With reference to the Charter Act of 1833, consider the following statements:

1. East India Company retained its monopoly in trade with China and the tea trade.
2. The Governor-General of Bengal was re- designated as the Governor-General of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 57

Which of the following are the defining features of liberal democracy?

1. Constitutional government based on rules and laws.
2. Guarantees of civil liberties and individual rights.
3. It invests political authority with potentially unlimited power.

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Question 58

With reference to the establishment of Welby Commission, which of the following is correct?

Question 59

The Preamble of the Constitution of India, as adopted on 26th November, 1949 originally described India as a:

1. Sovereign Republic
2. Democratic Republic
3. Socialist Republic
4. Secular Republic

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Question 60

With which of the following land revenue system Saharanpur rules of 1855 is associated?

Question 61

Consider the following pairs:

	Types of Droughts	Reasons
1.	Meteorological drought	Inadequate Rainfall
2.	Agricultural drought	Low water storage in aquifers etc
3.	Hydrological drought	Low soil moisture

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

Question 62

What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following water bodies in North America as one proceeds from north to south?

1. Lake Superior
2. Lake Eerie
3. Lake Winnipeg
4. Hudson Bay

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Question 63

The cool air of the high plateaus and ice fields draining into the valley is called:

Question 64

Recently five varieties of coffee were awarded GI Tag, consider the following pairs:

	Name		Place
1.	Araku Valley Arabica	:	Nagaland
2.	Bababudangiri Arabica coffee	:	Karnataka
3.	Coorg Arabica coffee	:	Andhra Pradesh

Which of the pairs given above is/are NOT correctly matched?

Question 65

Which of the following are caused by winds in the desert regions?

1. Deflation
2. Exfoliation
3. Abrasion
4. Attrition

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Question 66

With reference to Plantation Agriculture, consider the following statements:

1. In parts of Western Africa, plantation of agricultural crops like cocoa and coffee was started by the Britishers.
2. Plantation agriculture was primarily introduced in the tropic regions of the colonies by the Europeans.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 67

With reference to the ‘Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights (PPV&FR) Act, 2001, consider the following statements:

1. Under this act, Breeders (Seed Producers) will have exclusive rights to produce, sell, market, distribute, import or export the protected variety.
2. The act protects the rights of farmers and plant breeders but researchers on plant varieties are not covered under this act.
3. The National Gene Fund has also been established under this act.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 68

A program called FASER has been launched to discover new particles which constitute dark matter. Which of the following organizations is responsible for conducting the program?

Question 69

With reference to Salinity of ocean water, consider the following statements:

1. Salinity of ocean water is directly proportional to its density.
2. The salinity of the Arabian Sea is higher than that of Bay of Bengal.
3. The North Sea records the lowest salinity as salinity gradually decreases towards the North.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 70

With reference to Waves, consider the following statements:

1. Wave height is the vertical distance between two successive wave crests or troughs as they pass a fixed point.
2. Wave frequency is the number of waves passing a given point during a one-second time interval.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 71

Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

	Anglo-French Wars	Main Causes
1.	First Carnatic War	Interference in local dynastic disputes
2.	Second Carnatic War	Extension of Anglo- French war in Europe
3.	Third Carnatic War	Seven Years War

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Question 72

Consider the following statements about ‘Sanyasi Rebellion’:

1. Sanyasis were joined by a large number of dispossessed small zamindars, disbanded soldiers and rural poor.
2. They were suppressed violently within a month by Warren Hastings
3. Equal participation of Hindus and Muslims characterized this rebellion.
4. Bankim Chandra’s novel, Devi Chaudhurani, was based on this struggle.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 73

In the context of the Indian history, ‘cartaz’ system refers to?

Question 74

Which of the following institutions/ministries is responsible for the implementation of the National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT) Scheme?

Question 75

Consider the following statements about Mahalwari system:

1. It was introduced in Central provinces, NWFP, Agra, and Punjab.
2. It was introduced by William Bentick.
3. It made the village committee responsible for collection of taxes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 76

Which among the following changes were brought in the army after the revolt of 1857?

1. The proportion of Europeans to Indians in the army was decreased.
2. Communal, tribal and regional loyalties were encouraged amongst the soldiers.
3. Indians were excluded from the officer corps.

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Question 77

Consider the following statements regarding the Charter Act of 1833:

1. It made the Governor-General of Bengal the Governor-General of India.
2. It provided legislative powers to the Bombay and Madras presidencies.
3. It Introduced an open competition system for selection and recruitment of civil servants.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 78

To promote indigenous entrepreneurship in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Sector (MSME), which one of the following has been proposed by the government recently?

Question 79

In the context of Lord Macaulay’s Education Policy, 1835, which of the following is NOT correct?

Question 80

Consider the following pairs:

	Europeans	Centre of Influence
1.	French	Chandernagor
2.	Portuguese	Goa
3.	Dutch	Masulipatnam

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Question 81

India’s first Lithium Ion GigaFactory is being setup in:

Question 82

Which of the following is/are programme/ programmes initiated by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Ministry of Science & Technology?

1. The Human Genetics and Genome Analysis program
2. BioPharma Mission
3. Biotech-KISAN scheme

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Question 83

The terms ‘Aerogel’, ‘Blue Air’ and ‘Frozen Smoke’ are sometimes seen in the news in the context of:

Question 84

Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) is related to:

Question 85

With reference to guidelines released for Evaluation of Nanopharmaceuticals in India recently, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It will cover nanopharmaceuticals in the form of finished formulation as well as Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) of a new molecule.
2. The impact of nanomaterial waste disposal on the environment should be declared.

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Question 86

Which of the following is the first type of molecule that formed in the universe?

Question 87

With reference to GRAPES-3 muon telescope, consider the following statements:

1. GRAPES-3 muon telescope is a large telescope launched by NASA.
2. It is jointly operated by USA and India.
3. GRAPES-3 muon telescope can record the electric potential present in a thundercloud.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 88

Consider the following statements:

1. Acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) is an indicator of Polio but does not correlate with Zika Virus.
2. In India, polio surveillance network system is used to track and stop measles outbreaks.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 89

Which of the following are the natural acid-base indicators?

1. Turmeric
2. Hydrangea
3. Petunia
4. Red cabbage

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Question 90

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. Sugarcane plants converts sunlight into chemical energy.
2. The decomposition of vegetable matter into compost is an endothermic reaction.
3. Nitrogen gas is used to prevent packaged potato chips from getting oxidised.

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Question 91

With reference to the Delimitation Act, 2002, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Articles 82 and 170 of the Constitution of India provide for readjustment and the division of each State into territorial constituencies on the basis of the1971 census.
2. Articles 330 and 332 of the Constitution of India provide for re-fixing the number of seats reserved for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the House of the People and Legislative Assemblies of the States on the basis of the 2001 census.

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Question 92

With reference to money bill, consider the following statements:

1. Though imposition, remission and abolition of any tax is considered to be a part of money bill, regulation of any tax is a part of an ordinary bill.
2. Decision on whether a bill is a money bill or not, is taken by the speaker of the Lok sabha.
3. When a money bill is presented to the President for his assent, he cannot return it for reconsideration of the house.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 93

Consider the following statements with respect to election of President:

1. Any dispute related to the election of the President in India cannot be challenged in any Court.
2. If the electoral college is incomplete, the rest of the members of the electoral college cannot cast their votes until the electoral college completes its numbers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 94

Consider the following statements:

1. A person who is a member of either of the houses of the Parliament can be appointed as Prime Minister.
2. The Prime Minister holds office during the pleasure of the President.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 95

Which of the following statements is/are correct about Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996?

1. In Scheduled Areas, all seats of Chairpersons of Panchayats at all levels shall be reserved for the Scheduled Tribes.
2. The recommendations of the Gram Sabha or the Panchayats shall be mandatory for grant of prospecting licence or mining lease for minor minerals in the Scheduled Areas.

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Question 96

Consider the following statements regarding 74th Amendment Act of 1992:

1. The reservation for Women is not less than one-fourth of the total number of seats.
2. The Act provides for a five-year term of office for every municipality.
3. A person can only be a member of a municipality if he has attained the age of 25 years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 97

Regarding Permanent Lok Adalats, consider the following statements:

1. Permanent Lok Adalats are established to deal with cases pertaining to the public utility services.
2. The Permanent Lok Adalat shall have jurisdiction in respect of any matter relating to an offence not compoundable under any law.
3. If both the parties to the dispute fail to reach an agreement, the Permanent Lok Adalat shall decide the dispute on merits.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 98

Consider the following statements:

1. The President of India can address his resignation letter to either Vice-President or Chief Justice of India.
2. Charges to impeach the President of India must be signed by one-third members of either of the House.
3. All the members who participate in the election of the President also participate in the impeachment proceedings.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 99

Consider the following statements:

1. Both the cabinet ministers and the non-cabinet ministers can be the members of the cabinet committees.
2. Home minister can also act as a chairman of the cabinet committees.
3. Cabinet committees are constituted under the Transaction of Business Rules, 1961.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 100

Consider the following provisions of 91st Constitutional Amendment Act of 2003:

1. The Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15 per cent of the total strength of the Lok Sabha excluding the Prime Minister.
2. The number of ministers, including the Chief Minister, in a state shall not be less than 12.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?