Prelims Refresher Programme Test - 17

Question 1

With reference to 5G, consider the following statements:

1. It has a low latency rate.
2. It has a wider area in the frequency spectrum.
3. It works under a millimetre-wave spectrum.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 2

‘TOI 700 d’ often seen in the news is related to:

Question 3

Which of the following are the likely reasons for the earth’s magnetic field given by the scientists?

1. Heat arising from the earth’s inner core.
2. Motion of charges in the molten outer core.

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Question 4

With reference to the Interstellar Space, consider the following statements:

1. It is the place where the sun’s constant flow of material and magnetic field stop affecting its surroundings.
2. NASA’s Voyager 2 is the first human-made object to enter interstellar space.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 5

With reference to project Manav, consider the following statements:

1. Its aim is to create a unified database of molecular network of all the tissues in the human body.
2. The project would utilise large biological community, both students and scientists, for extracting and adding the information from scientific literature.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 6

With reference to the recently launched PUNCH mission, which of the following is correct?

Question 7

Consider the following statements about LTE and VoLTE:

1. VoLTE supports data usage and voice call together while LTE does not.
2. VoLTE is better for battery life of the device as compared to LTE.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 8

Which of the following statements correctly defines ‘Biologics’?

Question 9

With reference to Vyom Mitra, which of the following is correct?

Question 10

With reference to H9N2 virus, consider the following statements;

1. It is spread through bats and venomous animals.
2. H9N2 is a subtype of influenza A virus, which causes human influenza as well as bird flu.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 11

With reference to the Doing Business Report 2019, consider the following statements:

1. China is the only economy to make into the 10 top most improved list for the second consecutive year.
2. South-East Asia has been the region with the highest number of reforms each year since 2012.
3. This report is published by the International Monetary Fund.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 12

Consumer Price Index is used as which of the following?

1. As a macroeconomic indicator of inflation
2. As a tool to monitor price stability
3. As deflator in the national accounts

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Question 13

Which of the following best describes the ‘gig economy’?

Question 14

Which of the following countries is the largest producer of milk in the world?

Question 15

Consider the following statements:

1. The main objective of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is to determine policy interest rate, required to achieve the inflation target.
2. MPC is headed by the Union Finance Minister.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 16

Which of the following are the sources of Non-Tax revenue for the government?

1. Dividends from RBI
2. Interest receipts on loans
3. Receipts from offshore oilfields
4. User charges and fees levied by various Ministries
5. Disinvestment receipt

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Question 17

Which of the following constitute the largest component of the Centre’s revenue expenditure?

Question 18

The recent slowdown in the world economy and the Emerging Market and Developing Economies (EMDEs) in particular has been majorly attributed to which of the following?

1. US-China trade war
2. Tight credit policy in China
3. Rising crude oil prices
4. Normalization of monetary policy in advanced economies

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Question 19

Which one of the following statements is correct?

Question 20

The amount by which a government’s total expenditure exceeds its total revenue, excluding interest payments on its debt is called?

Question 21

If the relationship between per capita consumption and per capita national income shows a high elasticity of consumption then what does it imply?

Question 22

Consider the following statements:

1. Non-debt receipts of the central government comprise of tax revenue, non-tax revenue and government liabilities.
2. Debt receipts mostly consist of market borrowings and recovery of loans.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 23

With reference to Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, consider the following statements:

1. Prime Minister of India is the chairperson of GST Council.
2. It doesn’t have any representation from the states.
3. It is a constitutional body.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 24

With reference to provisions under Model Contract Farming Act 2018, consider the following statements:

1. Contract farming is to be kept outside the ambit of APMC Act.
2. It is not only a promotional Act but also binding in nature.
3. Contracted produce is to be covered under crop/ livestock insurance in operation.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 25

What is a Plain Vanilla bond?

Question 26

Consider the following statements:

1. Red soils are poor in lime, magnesia, phosphates, nitrogen and humus.
2. The forest soils are very rich in humus but are deficient in potash, phosphorus and lime.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 27

Consider the following statements:

1. In 1994, the World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction adopted the Yokohama strategy.
2. The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, is the successor instrument to the Hyogo Framework.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 28

Which of the following factors help in the conservation of soil?

1. Constructing Dams
2. Strip Cropping
3. Terracing and Contour Bunding

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Question 29

Consider the following statements regarding climate change :

1. The annual mean surface air temperature rise is expected to range between 1.7–2 °C and the seasons may get warmer by around 2°C towards 2030’s.
2. Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) is based on parameters such as GHG Emissions, Renewable Energy, Energy Use and Climate Policy only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 30

Consider the following statements:

1. The Third National Wildlife Action Plan (WAP- 3) has adopted a landscape approach in conservation of all uncultivated flora and undomesticated fauna.
2. India has over 20% of the total geographical area under effective wildlife conservation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 31

Which of the following factors were responsible behind Bombay emerging as a cotton textile centre during the pre-independence era?

1. Proximity to cotton producing areas.
2. Availability of capital.
3. Abundant Labour.
4. Easier imports from England.

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Question 32

Consider the following statements:

1. Western temperate cyclones help in the success of Rabi crops.
2. Aus, Aman and Boro are the pre-monsoon showers occuring in south India.
3. Watermelon and muskmelon are the crops of the Zaid season.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 33

Consider the following statements:

1. The northern slopes of the Himalayas carry a thicker vegetation as compared to southern slopes.
2. The temperate forests are called Sholas in the Nilgiris, Anaimalai and Palani hills.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 34

Consider the following statements:

1. Australia is the largest producer of Uranium in the world.
2. Rajasthan is the largest onshore crude oil producing state in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 35

Which among the following is a feature of Intensive subsistence farming?

1. Pressure on land due to high population
2. Labour intensive
3. High uses of pesticides and fertilizers

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Question 36

Consider the following statements:

1. Proximity to sources of Iron and Coal are the only factors in locating Iron and Steel Industry.
2. Gujarat is the second largest bauxite producing state in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 37

Consider the following statements:

1. Under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, Schedule I provides protection to both threatened plants and animals.
2. Hazardous and other waste management rules 2019 are issued under Environment Protection Act, 1986.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 38

Consider the following statements with respect to a type of forest found in India:

1. It is found in the areas of the country, where rainfall ranges between 70-100 cm.
2. These forests are found in rainier areas of the Peninsula and the plains of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
3. Tendu, palas, amaltas, bel, khair, axlewood, etc. are the common trees of these forests.

Which of the following types of forest in India is referred to in the statements given above?

Question 39

With reference to Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Norms 2018, consider the following statements:

1. Pollution treatment facilities are allowed in the area between the high tide line and the low tide line.
2. Coastal Regulation Zone-IV covers the water area between Low Tide Line and 12 nautical miles seaward.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 40

With reference to South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network, consider the following statements:

1. Its objective is harmonization and standardization in laws and policies of member countries concerning conservation of wild fauna and flora.
2. India adopted the SAWEN statute and became its member in 2016.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 41

With reference to the Classical Languages, consider the following statements:

1. Pali language has been given the status of Classical Language.
2. Malayalam is the latest to be added to the list of Classical Language in 2014.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 42

Consider the following statements:

1. States are free to adopt the official language of their respective state from the 22 languages mentioned in the 8th Schedule only.
2. Article 343 of the Constitution has provisions for the National Language of the Union government.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 43

Consider the following statements:

1. The walled city of Jaipur is the latest to be included in the list of World Heritage Sites of India.
2. Jaipur city has been established and built in the light of Vedic architecture.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 44

Consider the following statements:

1. Buddhacharita, biography of the Buddha by Ashvaghosha is a work in Pali language.
2. Sutta Pitaka contains discourses on philosophy and metaphysics.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 45

Consider the following statements:

1. Important Jain learning centers were Valabhi and Kalinga.
2. The Kannada language was popular among the Jain monks.
3. Jain works can also be found in Tamil language in the Sangam age.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 46

Theyyam is a folk theatre of:

Question 47

Consider the following statements:

1. Hindi language in its present form has developed from apabhramsa language.
2. First book to be written in Hindi was Pritviraj Raso.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 48

Consider the following statements:

1. It flourished on the banks of the river Yamuna in the period between 1st and 3rd centuries B.C.
2. The sculptures of this school were influenced by the stories and images of all three religions of the time – Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism.

Which of the following School of Art has been referred to in the statements above?

Question 49

With reference to Ellora caves, consider the following statements:

1. Most of the caves are dedicated to themes of Brahmanism.
2. The Kailash temple at Ellora was developed under the patronage of Guptas.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 50

Consider the following statements:

1. This temple belongs to the stage of Gupta temple architecture in which flat roofs were replaced by shikharas.
2. It is one of the first temples in which Guptas introduced Panchayatana style of temple making.

Which of the following temples is referred to in the statements given above?

Question 51

With reference to Bureau of Indian Standards Act, consider the following statements:

1. It provides for hallmarking of precious metal articles only.
2. There is a provision for recall of the products that do not conform to the relevant Indian Standard.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 52

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Smallpox:

1. It is a non-contagious disease caused by the Variola Virus.
2. India has completely eradicated the smallpox in 2019.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 53

With reference to the powers of Governor, consider the following statements:

1. Governor has the discretion to summon, dissolve and prorogue the state legislative assembly.
2. Article 163 of the Constitution limits the discretionary power of the Governor.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 54

Which of the following space probes are related to Mars?

1. Al Amal
2. Tianwen-1
3. Phobos
4. Perseverance

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Question 55

With reference to ‘Dare to Dream 2.0’, consider the following statements:

1. It is an innovation contest launched by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
2. It aims to promote the innovators and startups for innovation in defence and aerospace technologies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 56

With reference to “National Education Policy (NEP), 2020”, consider the following statements:

1. It will bring the uncovered age group of 3-6 years under school curriculum.
2. Teaching up to at least Grade 5 to be in mother tongue/regional language.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 57

Consider the following statements:

1. Ammonia reduces the amount of oxygen in water.
2. Ingestion of water having ammonia is not harmful for human beings.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 58

Consider the following statements with reference to ‘International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)’ :

1. The ICCPR is a key international human rights treaty that provides a range of protections for civil and political rights.
2. The UN Human Rights Council monitors the implementation of ICCPR.
3. India is yet to sign the ICCPR convention.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 59

The Milk Fortification Project of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) aims to address the deficiency of:

Question 60

With reference to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), consider the following statements:

1. India is a founding member of AIIB.
2. It is headquartered in Shanghai.
3. Non-Sovereign entities can also become a member.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Question 61

Consider the following statements regarding Habeas Corpus:

1. The court can issue an order to a person who has detained another person, to produce the detainee before it.
2. Both the Supreme Court and High courts under Article 32 can issue the writ of habeas corpus.
3. The writ of habeas corpus can only be issued against private individuals.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 62

With reference to Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), consider the following statements:

1. PMI is an indicator of business activity in the manufacturing sector only.
2. The PMI is usually released bi-annually.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 63

With reference to ‘Bal Gangadhar Tilak’, consider the following statements:

1. The Indian National Congress (INC) was headed by Tilak when the Lucknow Pact was signed in 1916.
2. He founded the Deccan Education Society in 1884.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 64

With reference to Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN), consider the following statements:

1. Its objective is to augment the Universal Immunization Programme.
2. It is implemented by the WHO in India.
3. It monitors the supply chain of Covid response material.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 65

The ‘Demo-2 mission’ was recently seen in the news, was launched by?

Question 66

With reference to Cooperatives in India, consider the following statements:

1. The term Cooperatives was added in the Constitution through the 97th Constitutional Amendment Act in 2011.
2. It is a fundamental right of citizens to form cooperatives.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 67

Which of the following countries shares the land boundary with Lebanon?

1. Syria
2. Israel
3. Cyprus
4. Jordan

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Question 68

With reference to Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS), consider the following statements:

1. GIAHS was started by the FAO to safeguard and support the world's agricultural heritage systems.
2. Kuttanad below-sea level farming system in India has been recognised as a GIAHS.
3. There are two recognised GIAHS sites in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 69

‘Bru community’ was recently in the news, in which geographical area?

Question 70

According to the India Meteorological Department, Long Period Average refers to average rainfall recorded during?

Question 71

Which of the following is a positive sign of economic recovery in India:

1. Increase in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections
2. Increase in railway freight traffic
3. Decrease in petrol consumption
4. Increase in power demand

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Question 72

With reference to Tiger census report 2018, consider the following statements:

1. Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of tigers.
2. There has been a decline in tiger population in Chhattisgarh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 73

Consider the following statements:

1. Hepatitis is also caused due to the antibodies produced in a human body.
2. India has been declared free from hepatitis B in 2018.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 74

With reference to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), consider the following statements:

1. FDI does not provide the investor with control over the business.
2. The 100% FDI is permitted under automatic route in the aviation sector.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 75

With reference to Anti-defection law, consider the following statements

1. The anti-defection law is not applied when 2/3rd members of the legislature party decide to merge with another party.
2. The Vice-president is the final authority to decide questions of disqualification of a member of the Upper House.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 76

Consider the following statements:

1. Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) does not deal with the issues of forced labour and modern slavery.
2. India has not ratified the International Labour Organisation's Forced Labour Protocol.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 77

With reference to initiatives under Atal Innovation Mission, consider the following statements:

1. The ARISE programme aims to stimulate innovation in Higher education institutions.
2. AIM-iCREST has been launched in collaboration with the International Labour Organization.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 78

The ‘AJO-Neo ', was recently seen in the news, is?

Question 79

Which of the following best describes the term ‘tokamak’?

Question 80

Which of the following agreements are related to WTO?

1. Agreement on Agriculture
2. Information Technology Agreement
3. TRIPS Agreement

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Question 81

Consider the following statements:

1. Fiscal deficit refers to the shortfall in a government's income compared with its spending.
2. A high fiscal deficit is always harmful for the economy.
3. The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act provides for the fiscal deficit to be upto 3% of the GDP by March 2021.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 82

Consider the following statements with reference to Index of Industrial Production(IIP):

1. The IIP is an index that shows the growth rates in different industry groups of the economy in a fixed period of time.
2. It is compiled and published annually by the National Statistical Office (NSO).
3. Current Base Year for IIP calculation is 2004-2005.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 83

With reference to the ‘Finance Commission’, consider the following statements:

1. It is a statutory body that determines the method for distributing the tax proceeds between the Centre and states.
2. The Parliament is required to constitute a Finance Commission at an interval of five years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 84

With reference to ‘Gramodyog Vikas Yojana’, consider the following statements:

1. It is launched by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
2. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is entrusted with providing training and assistance.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 85

‘Operation Breathing Space’ is a joint collaboration mission between which of the following two countries?

Question 86

Which of the following Islands of the Lakshadweep group is located nearest to the Kochi (Kerala) coast?

Question 87

Which of the following countries recently engaged in Quadrilateral Dialogue to contain the Covid-19 pandemic, boost economic recovery and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)?

1. China
2. Afghanistan
3. India
4. Nepal
5. Pakistan
6. Bangladesh

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Question 88

Which of the following Journals were started by Mahatma Gandhi ?

1. Young India
2. Indian Opinion
3. Navajivan

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Question 89

Cataracts in eyes are formed due to break down and clumping of which of the following in the lens of the eyes?

Question 90

The ‘Galapagos Archipelago’ known for its high congregation of marine species comes under the influence of ?

Question 91

Which of the following statements is/are not correct regarding ‘Vitamin D’?

1. It is produced endogenously in the body by ultraviolet rays from sunlight.
2. It maintains adequate calcium and phosphate concentrations in blood.
3. The deficiency of vitamin D is only limited to polar regions.

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Question 92

With reference to the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS), consider the following statements:

1. It covers the loans given to larger firms and self-employed people.
2. The RBI provides the guarantee to the loans given under ECLGS scheme.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 93

With reference to Dhole (wild carnivorous animal), consider the following statements

1. It is founded in the Himalyan regions only.
2. It is listed as an endangered species in the IUCN’s Red List.
3. It acts as apex predators in forest ecosystems.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 94

Consider the following statements regarding food security schemes/acts:

1. The National Food Security Act, 2013 legally entitles only rural populations to receive subsidized food grains.
2. One Nation-One Ration Card Scheme seeks to provide portability of food security benefits all across the country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 95

Which of the following themes of circuits are included in Swadesh Darshan Scheme?

1. Himalayan Circuit
2. Tirthankara Circuit
3. Coastal Circuit
4. Sufi Circuit

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Question 96

Consider the following statements with reference to Inflation targeting by Reserve Bank of India (RBI):

1. Determining targets for consumer price index (CPI) is part of Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of RBI.
2. Inflation target is set by the RBI on an annual basis.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 97

Consider the following statements with reference to the ‘Tsunami ready programme’?

1. It has been initiated by UNESCO to promote tsunami preparedness through community participation.
2. Odisha is the first state in India to have tsunami ready recognised communities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 98

With reference to United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), consider the following statements:

1. The membership of UNHRC is decided through voting in the General Assembly.
2. India has never got the membership of UNHRC.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 99

Consider the following statements:

1. Human Leukocyte Antigen genes are usually the same for members of the same family.
2. In an autoimmune disease, the immune system attacks the body's own tissues and organs.
3. Lack of iron and disrupted oxygen supply to the brain are leading causes of Schizophrenia.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 100

Which of the following mentioned personalities were associated with Bengal School of Painting?

1. Abanindranath Tagore
2. Nandalal Bose
3. Sunayani Devi
4. Raja Ravi Varma

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