Prelims Refresher Programme Test - 18

Question 1

With reference to Sunspots, which of the following is correct?

1. Sunspots are areas that appear dark on the surface of the Sun.
2. They appear dark because they are hotter than other parts of the Sun’s surface.
3. In every solar cycle, the number of Sunspots remains constant.

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Question 2

Which of the following is the main objective of K.V. Kamath committee appointed by RBI?

Question 3

Which of the following are the constituents of the Balance of Payments?

1. Merchandise Trade
2. Remittances
3. External Commercial Borrowing
4. Special Drawing Rights

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Question 4

With reference to BlockChain Technology, consider the following statements:

1. Blockchain is a database of information that appears on multiple computers at the same time.
2. It provides tamper-evident record keeping, real-time transaction, transparency and auditability.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 5

In reference to World Biofuel day, which of the following is/are NOTcorrect?

1. It is observed on 10th of August every year.
2. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has started observing World Bio fuel Day since 2015.
3. Its theme for the year 2020 is “Biofuels towards Atmanirbhar Bharat”.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.

Question 6

With reference to Papum Reserve Forest, consider the following statements:

1. Papum Reserve Forest is geographically located in Meghalaya.
2. It is a part of the Indo-Burma Biodiversity hotspot in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 7

With reference to ‘Transparent Taxation - Honoring The Honest’ platform, consider the following statements:

1. It aims to eliminate the interface between the taxpayer and the income tax department.
2. It involves application of analytics and Artificial Intelligence.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 8

With reference to hornbills, consider the following statements:

1. It plays a key role in dispersing seeds of tropical trees.
2. It is listed as endangered in the IUCN Red list.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

Question 9

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

1. It is the only dwarf planet located in the inner solar system.
2. The Dawn mission was launched to study the Ceres.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 10

With reference to Asian Elephants, consider the following statements

1. It is the Heritage Animal of India.
2. Its IUCN status is vulnerable.
3. MIKE programme aims to stop illegal killing of elephants

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 11

With reference to fly ash, consider the following statements:

1. It is a byproduct from burning of coal.
2. It is transported from the combustion chamber by exhaust gases.
3. It contains substantial amounts of silicon dioxide (SiO2) and calcium oxide (CaO).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 12

With reference to deep web, consider the following statements:

1. The deep web is part of the dark net which includes all unindexed sites.
2. Personal email and online banking are included in the deep web.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 13

Consider the following statements:

1. The Special Marriage Act, 1954 prescribes 18 years as the minimum age of consent for marriage for men.
2. India is yet to become a party to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, 1979.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 14

The 'Bunker convention' recently seen in the news is related with?

Question 15

With reference to the traditional New Year Festivals and states in which they are celebrated, consider the following pairs:

1. Navreh- Gujarat
2. Sajibu Cheiraoba- Manipur
3. Losoong-Sikkim

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Question 16

Consider the following statements:

1. The Unani system of medicine was introduced in India by the army of Alexander in 2th century BCE.
2. Sowa-Rigpa is a Tibetan system of medicine.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 17

With reference to Electromagnetic Interference, consider the following statements:

1. It compromises the performance of electrical equipment by obstructing and degrading data.
2. It can be attributed to radio and microwave frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP):

1. It provides a framework and direction to the government agencies for all phases of the disaster management cycle.
2. The aim of the plan is to drastically lessen the damage caused during and in the aftermath of natural disasters only.
3. Through this plan India has aligned its strategy with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 19

Consider the following statements with reference to ‘Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge’:

1. The challenge seeks to invite innovators and startups to make indigenous microprocessors.
2. It has been announced by the NITI ayog under Atal Innovation Mission.

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

Question 20

With reference to Digital Quality of Life (DQL) Index 2020, consider the following statements:

1. The index is released by SurfShark.
2. Electronic security is one of the parameters of this index.
3. India ranks among the highest in the world in terms of Internet quality.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 21

With reference to ‘Loya Jirga’, consider the following statements:

1. It is a newly constituted legislative assembly of Afghanistan.
2. It is an official decision-making body in Afghanistan.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 22

Which of the following statements is/ are correct regarding ‘Anganwadi services’?

1. It is a central sector scheme implemented by the States.
2. It was launched to combat child hunger and malnutrition.
3. It was a part of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM).

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Question 23

Consider the following statements regarding Eravikulam National Park:

1. It is located in the southern Western Ghats in the state of Tamil Nadu.
2. It includes the highest peak of southern India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 24

‘Arakunomics economic model’ recently in the news ensures profit in which of the following?

Question 25

With reference to Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED), consider the following statements:

1. It was registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 1984.
2. It undertakes the function retail marketing and development of Minor Forest Produce (MFP).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 26

Which of the following is/are not the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council?

1. Bahrain
2. Oman
3. Iran
4. Qatar

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Question 27

Which of the following is/are correct regarding the office of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?

1. It is a guardian of the public purse of both Centre and the state.
2. The expenses of the office of the CAG is decided by Parliament.
3. CAG has no control over the issue of money from the consolidated fund.

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Question 28

With reference to Blue Bonds, consider the following statements:

1. China was the first country in the world to launch sovereign Blue Bonds.
2. It is issued to raise capital to finance Hydro-electric power projects in other countries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 29

With reference to Quit India Movement, consider the following statements:

1. Failure of Cripps mission was the immediate cause for the launch of the movement.
2. The Hindu Mahasabha supported the movement with some conditions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 30

With reference to ‘Sanjevani’, consider the following statements

1. It is a telemedicine service platform of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
2. It is developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 31

The ‘Depsang Plains’, recently in the news due to Chinese aggression, is located in?

Question 32

With reference to the ‘Ring of Fire’, consider the following statements:

1. It is characterized by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes in Pacific Ocean.
2. The abundance of volcanoes in this region is due to the movement of tectonic plates.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 33

With reference to the Hindu Succession ( Amendment) Act 2005, which of the following is correct?

1. It does not apply to Buddhists, Sikhs and Jains.
2. It gives equal inheritance and coparcenary rights to the women.

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Question 34

The ‘Sputnik V’ recently seen in the news is related to?

Question 35

With reference to CollabCAD in Atal Tinkering Lab, consider the following statements:

1. It has been launched in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre.
2. It aims at teaching creating and modifying 3D designs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 36

The area known as ‘West Bank’ sometimes appeared in the news in the context of the events related to:

Question 37

With reference the recent casting of seed bombs in Athagarh Forest Division, consider the following statements:

1. It aims to protect an endemic species of plant from getting extinct due to overgrazing.
2. This programme has been undertaken by the government of Rajasthan.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 38

The ‘Convention No. 182’ recently seen in the news for universal ratification is related to?

Question 39

With reference to the Provision of Urban Amenities to Rural Areas (PURA) scheme, which of the following is/are correct?

1. This scheme was envisioned by APJ Abdul Kalam for empowering and accelerating rural development.
2. It was replaced by Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM) in 2016.

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Question 40

With reference to the National Flag, which of the following statements are correct?

1. The tricolour as India’s national flag was adopted by the Congress Committee in Karachi (1931).
2. The National Flag should be rectangular in shape with a length to width ratio of 2:3.
3. In the Constituent Assembly the Ad-hoc Committee on the National Flag was headed by Dr. Rajendra Prasad.

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Question 41

With reference to biofuels, consider the following statements:

1. Second generation biofuels are produced from microorganisms.
2. Genetically engineered crops are used in third generation biofuels.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 42

With reference to the National Solar Mission, consider the following statements:

1. It is one of the seven national missions outlined in India's National Action Plan on Climate Change.
2. It targets installing 175 GW grid-connected solar power plants by the year 2022.

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

Question 43

With reference to rejuvenation of river Ganga, which of the following is/are not correct?

1. Ganga Action Plan was the first River Action Plan that was taken to improve the river water quality.
2. The National River Conservation Plan is an extension to the Ganga Action Plan.

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Question 44

‘Bhadbhut project’ recently seen in the news is located on which river?

Question 45

With reference to Gothic Architecture, consider the following statements:

1. This architecture emerged from France and England.
2. Pointed arches with ribbed vaults is the unique feature of this architecture.
3. Victoria Memorial is an example of Indo-Gothic architecture.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 46

Consider the following statements regarding Contempt of court in India:

1. Criminal contempt is the wilful disobedience to any judgment, decree, direction, order, writ or other process of a court.
2. On finding guilty of Contempt of Court, the court can only impose the fines.

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

Question 47

With reference to ‘Draft Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2020’, consider the following statements:

1. The draft code introduces the concept of floor wage.
2. The minimum wages cannot be fixed by state governments below floor wage.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 48

With reference to National Recruitment Agency (NRA), consider the following statements:

1. The NRA will be a Society registered under the Societies Registration Act,1860.
2. It will conduct the Common Eligibility Test (CET) for recruitment to all gazetted and non-gazetted posts in government and public sector banks.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 49

Which of the following countries are not the members of the EastMed Gas Forum?

1. Israel
2. Italy
3. Hungary
4. Turkey

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Question 50

With reference to Lingaraj temple, consider the following statements:

1. It is a UNESCO world heritage site.
2. The temple is dedicated to the sun god.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 51

Formalin is a colorless flammable chemical, which of the following are the uses of it?

1. To increase shelf life of fresh food.
2. To preserve bodies in mortuaries.

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Question 52

Consider the following statements:

1. Doppler effect is a change in frequency due to relative motion between source and observer.
2. The Doppler effect is used by police to check over- speeding of vehicles.

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Question 53

Consider the following statements:

1. China’s HL-2M Tokamak device works on the principle of nuclear fusion.
2. Nuclear fusion is used by nuclear reactors for electricity generation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 54

With reference to SUPRA scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It comes under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.
2. It’s objective is funding and exploration of new scientific and engineering breakthroughs with global impact.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 55

With reference to GramNet, consider the following statements:

1. It comes under the National Broadband Mission.
2. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Science and technology.
3. Under this, the government aims to provide 1 Gbps connectivity to all Gram Panchayats of India by 2020.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 56

With reference to Gas Hydrates, consider the following statements:

1. They usually contain methane or carbon dioxide.
2. They have the potential to fulfil energy security needs of the nation.
3. Hydrocarbon Exploration Licensing Policy (HELP) encourages their exploration.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 57

Consider the following pairs:

	Type of Acid		Found In
1.	Acetic Acid	–	Vinegar
2.	Oxalic acid	–	Fats
3.	Carbonic acid	–	Soda Water
4.	Tartaric Acid	–	Grapes

Which of the pairs given above are correct?

Question 58

With reference to Multidimensional Poverty Index, consider the following statements:

1. It uses health, education as well as standard of living as indicators.
2. As per the Index, around half the population of the world is multidimensionally poor.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 59

With reference to Women Scientists Scheme, consider the following statements:

1. This scheme is regulated by the Ministry of Woman and Child development.
2. The KIRAN scheme has been introduced for those women who wish to return to mainstream science and work as scientists.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 60

In which of the following physiological processes, excess water escapes in the form of droplets from plants?

Question 61

Consider the following statements:

1. Photoelectric effect does not follow the law of conservation of energy.
2. The photoelectric emission is an instantaneous process.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 62

With reference to states of Matter, consider the following statements:

1. Boyle’s Law gives temperature and volume relationship.
2. Charles’ Law gives pressure and volume relationship.
3. Gay Lussac’s Law gives pressure and temperature relationship.

Which of the statements given above are NOT correct?

Question 63

With reference to ‘Free Space Optics (FSO) technology’, consider the following statements:

1. It provides an alternative to optical fibre cable networks.
2. It requires free air spectrum to transmit data.
3. FSO networks can provide better speed than broadband.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 64

Consider the following statements:

1. ISRO’s Hyperspectral Imaging Satellite (HysIS) will study the earth’s surface in the visible, near infrared and shortwave infrared regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.
2. HysIS is orbiting Earth in a sun-synchronous polar orbit.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 65

Recently seen in news, “Apsara-Upgraded” is:

Question 66

Consider the following pairs:

1. Article 371 – Special provisions for Gujarat and Maharashtra
2. Article 371 D – Special provisions for Manipur
3. Article 371 G – Special provisions for Mizoram
4. Article 371 C – Special Provisions for Andhra Pradesh

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Question 67

Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to transfer a surplus of `1.76 lakh crore to the Government of India’s exchequer on the recommendation of which committee?

Question 68

With reference to Jal Jeevan Mission, consider the following statements:

1. This mission is being run by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation.
2. The mission aims to ensure piped water supply to all urban households by 2024.
3. It is a Centrally Sponsored scheme.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 69

With reference to Composite Water Management Index (CWMI) 2.0, consider the following statements:

1. This index has been developed by NITI Aayog in association with the Ministry of Jal Shakti and Ministry of Rural Development.
2. The state of Gujarat secured rank-1 in 2017-18 in the CWMI 2.0.

Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

Question 70

Consider the following statements regarding Development Banks:

1. Development Banks are the banks which provide short-term credits and yield low rates of return.
2. Government may also provide support to the Development Banks by providing tax incentives.

Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

Question 71

Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) set up by the Central Government is aimed to:

Question 72

Consider the following statement with reference to SARAL – ‘State Rooftop Solar Attractiveness Index’:

1. It has been designed by NITI Aayog.
2. The state of Tamil Nadu has topped the index.
3. The index captures not only the policy framework but also consumer experience.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 73

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. The International Development Association (IDA) provides loans and grants to poor countries.
2. Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) seeks to encourage foreign direct investment in developing nations.
3. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) provides financial assistance to middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries.

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Question 74

Regarding the Mekong–Ganga Cooperation (MGC), consider the following statements:

1. Its members include all the Bay of Bengal surrounding countries.
2. It reaffirms India’s Act East Policy.
3. The 10th MGC Ministerial Meeting was held in Singapore.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 75

With reference to National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL), consider the following statements:

1. NEDL is finalised by the Indian Council of Medical Research.
2. The NEDL covers all the medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic devices (IVD).
3. India has become the first country in the world to compile NEDL.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 76

With reference to the Leader of Opposition, consider the following statements:

1. Where there are two or more parties having the same numerical strength, Chairman of the Council of States or the Speaker of the House of the People refers the matter of selecting Leader of Opposition to the President.
2. The party in opposition to the Government having the greatest numerical strength is eligible for the post of Leader of Opposition.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 77

Orders of the Indian government under the Foreigners Tribunals have been enacted under which of the following Act?

1. The Foreigners Act, 1946
2. The Citizenship Act, 1955
3. The Citizenship Act, 2019

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Question 78

Which of the following statements are correct with reference to The State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF)?

1. The Central Government contributes 75% of SDRF allocation for general category States/ UTs.
2. Cold waves and pest attacks are covered as disasters under SDRF.
3. A State Government may use up to 10 percent of the funds available under the SDRF for providing immediate relief to the victims of local natural disasters.

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Question 79

Regarding the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC), consider the following statements:

1. Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India is a member of FSDC.
2. Governor of the Reserve Bank of India is the chairperson of FSDC.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 80

Regarding the Kelp Forests, consider the following statements:

1. Kelp Forests are underwater ecosystems formed in shallow water by the dense growth of several different species known as kelps.
2. Kelp forests are only found in the coastal areas.
3. Kelp are not plants, but rather extremely large brown algae.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 81

Consider the following statements:

1. Dead zones are the areas of the oceans around the world that are found to be depleted of oxygen.
2. Dead zones can also occur naturally.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 82

Which of the following is related to the Bonn Challenge?

Question 83

Regarding the trading programme to combat particulate air pollution, consider the following statements:

1. Gujarat has launched India’s first trading programme to combat particulate air pollution.
2. The Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) under the programme has been developed by the United Nations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 84

With reference to DRDO’s ABHYAS, which of the following statements is correct?

Question 85

With reference to Parliamentary Privileges, consider the following statements:

1. It is also extended to those persons who are entitled to speak and take part in the proceedings of a House of Parliament or any of its committees.
2. It does not extend to the President who is an integral part of the Parliament.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 86

Which of the following dimensions have been considered for benchmarking the countries in the recently released Global Gender Gap Index 2020?

1. Economic Participation and Opportunity.
2. Educational Attainment.
3. Health and Survival.
4. Political Empowerment.

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Question 87

With reference to Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary, consider the following statements:

1. It is situated in Maharashtra.
2. It is a part of the Melghat Tiger Reserve.
3. It is located near the Dnyanganga River which is a tributary of the Tapti River.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 88

Consider the following statements regarding Ekal School Abhiyaan:

1. It is operational in India, Nepal and Bhutan.
2. Under it one teacher schools are set up.
3. Its mission is to provide education, digital literacy, Skill development, health awareness, learning modern and productive agricultural practices and rural entrepreneurship.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 89

With reference to Rail Wire, consider the following statements:

1. RailWire is a retail Broadband initiative of RailTel.
2. It is funded by the Universal Service Obligation Fund.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 90

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

1. This national park is on both sides of the river Godavari in the northern Eastern Ghats.
2. It’s dominant area is covered with evergreen forest.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 91

Operation Clean Art is related to:

Question 92

Recently a cross border gas pipeline named “Power of Siberia” has been inaugurated among which of the following countries?

Question 93

Which of the following are the aims of ‘YuWaah’ scheme recently launched by the United Nations Children’s Fund?

1. To modernize secondary education and training to build the skills young people need for productive lives and work.
2. Increasing and improving the number of quality work opportunities available to youth.
3. Imparting soft skills to enhance innovation in the automobile sector only.

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Question 94

Recently Torrefaction has been tested in India. In which of the following this technology has its application?

Question 95

With reference to National Broadband Mission, consider the following statements :

1. This mission has been launched by the Ministry of Communications.
2. It aims to enhance optical fibre connectivity to 50 lakh kilometres from the current 22 lakh kilometres

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 96

With reference to Global Refugee Forum, consider the following statements:

1. It is guided by the Global Compact on Refugees.
2. The first ever meeting of the global refugee forum was held in Geneva, Switzerland.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 97

With reference to Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project, consider the following statements

1. It is aimed to make Karnataka drought proof by harnessing the flood waters.
2. This project starts at the confluence point of Pranahita River and Godavari River.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 98

With reference to JAGA mission, consider the following statements:

1. Recently this mission has won the ‘World Habitat Award’.
2. It has been undertaken by the Telangana government to convert the slums into livable habitat.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 99

With reference to Atal Bhujal Yojana, consider the following statements:

1. Atal Jal is a World Bank-funded scheme which aims to improve groundwater management.
2. This scheme is implemented all over India.
3. It is being implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 100

Consider the following statements regarding Good Governance Index:

1. It has been launched by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions.
2. Himachal Pradesh ranked first and Arunachal Pradesh is the worst performer in North-East and Hill States.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?