Prelims Refresher Programme Test - 19

Question 1

With reference to the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), which of the following is/are correct?

1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme which aims at employment generation.
2. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is the implementing Agency at the National Level of the scheme.

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Question 2

With reference to National Cadet Corps (NCC), consider the following statements:

1. The NCC falls under the purview of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2. It was formed in 1976 on the recommendation of Swaran singh Committee.

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

Question 3

Which of the following Initiatives have been launched to promote Women in Science?

1. Vigyan Jyoti Scheme
2. GATI Scheme
3. KIRAN Scheme

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Question 4

Which of the following criterias will be included to evaluate performances in Swachh Survekshan 2021?

1. Segregation of waste into Wet, Dry and Hazard categories.
2. Construction and Demolition waste processing.
3. Percentage of increase in tree cover annually.
4. Sanitation status of cities.

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Question 5

With reference to 'ARIIA Rankings', consider the following statements:

1. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Education.
2. It focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship development in high education institutions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 6

With reference to 'Bondas tribe', consider the following statement:

1. It is a part of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) found in Odisha.
2. It is a member of the Austroasiatic tribal group.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

Question 7

With reference to Constitutional Provisions for Women Representation in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), which of the following is/are correct?

1. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 mandates 33.3% reservation for women in PRIs across the country.
2. Article 15 (3) of the Constitution of India empowers the State to make special provisions for women.
3. Article 243D provides that one-fourth of the total number of seats and offices of the Chairpersons in PRIs at each level shall be reserved for women.

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Question 8

With reference to the Genome India Project, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is inspired by the Human Genome Project (HGP 1990-2003)
2. Genomes can be defined as an organism’s complete set of DNA, including all of its genes.

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Question 9

With reference to National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is a statutory body established under Regional Rural Bank Act 1976.
2. It supervises Cooperative Banks and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and helps them develop sound banking practices.

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Question 10

Super App has been recently in the news. What does it represent?

Question 11

Which of the following are main reasons responsible for the occurrence of Landslides:

1. Construction and developmental activities in the region
2. Shifting cultivation
3. Characteristics of the material

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Question 12

With reference to Pulikkalli, which of the following is/are correct?

1. Pulikkali is a recreational folk art from the state of Kerala.
2. It is performed on the occasion of new year in Kerala.

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Question 13

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, which of the following is/are correct?

1. It was formerly known as the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement.
2. It is India's Highest Civilian Honour bestowed upon exceptional achievers under the age of 15.

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Question 14

With reference to Bhavishya portal, consider the following statements:

1. It is being implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
2. This portal will help in integrating the electronic Pension Payment Order (e-PPO) with Digi Locker.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 15

With reference to Export Preparedness Index 2020, consider the following statements:

1. It is released by the World Economic Forum.
2. It scrutinizes the regulatory framework for export of different countries.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 16

With reference to ‘Association of Renewable Energy Agencies of States (AREAS)’, consider the following statement:

1. AREAS is a nodal agency for interaction between various central government bodies in the renewable energy sector.
2. Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy is the President of the AREAS.

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

Question 17

With reference to the distribution of legislative power in the Indian constitution, consider the following statements

1. Article 246 enshrines distribution of legislative power between the Union and the states.
2. States have exclusive power to make laws with respect to residuary subjects.
3. Law on the matter of state list can only be framed by the states.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 18

Consider the following statements:

1. Indian constitution does not recognise religious minorities.
2. Article 29 of constitution provides the right to conserve distinct language, script or culture to minorities only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 19

Which of the following social reformers formed Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham (SJPS)?

Question 20

With reference to National Mission For Financial Inclusion, which of the following is/are correct?

1. This scheme is also known as Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana.
2. It offers unbanked persons easy access to banking services and awareness about financial products.

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Question 21

With reference to Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), consider the following statements:

1. It is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising ten countries of Southeast Asia headquartered at Brunei.
2. ASEAN Plus Three is a regional forum held annually as the East Asia Summit.

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

Question 22

With reference to BIPOC, which of the following is/are correct?

1. It is a movement which asks for the end of trade war and bipolar world.
2. The term is used to reinforce the collective experience of people and unite them.

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Question 23

Consider the following statements:

1. Article 47 of the Indian constitution provides protection to persons with disability.
2. The subject of ‘relief of the disabled and unemployable’ is specified in the state list of the Seventh Schedule of the constitution.

Which of the following statements given above is/ are correct?

Question 24

With reference to the Kavkaz 2020, consider the following statements

1. It is a multinational tri-services exercise to be conducted in Russia.
2. SCO member countries are participating in this exercise.
3. India will also participate in this military exercise.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 25

With reference to State Election Commissions, consider the following statements:

1. They are governed mainly by the Representation of the People Act, 1950.
2. In preparation electoral rolls for local body elections it is necessary to coordinate with the Election Commission of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 26

With reference to the Election Commission of India, consider the following statements:

1. The Constitution has barred the retiring election commissioners from any further appointment by the government.
2. The election commissioner cannot be removed from office without the recommendation of the chief election commissioner.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 27

Irula, Muduka and Kurumba tribes belong to which of the following states/region:

Question 28

With reference to Indian Bison, consider the following statements

1. It is endemic to North-East India.
2. Its IUCN status is vulnerable.
3. It is the tallest species of wild cattle.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 29

With reference to flavonoids molecules, consider the following statements:

They can be derived from plants.
They are used in treatment of cancer.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 30

With reference to ‘Harit Path’ mobile app, which of the following is/are correct?

1. It has been developed by the National Highway Authority of India.
2. It aims to monitor species details of every plant along the national highways.

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Question 31

Consider the following pairs:

	Theatre Form	State
1.	Bhand Pather	Kashmir
2.	Bhavai	Gujarat
3.	Jatra	Bengal

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

Question 32

Nuakhai Juhar has been recently in the news. What does it represent?

Question 33

With reference to National Council for Transgender Persons, which of the following is/are correct?

1. It is a constitutional body.
2. It aims to ensure that transgender welfare boards are set up in the National capital and the metropolitan cities only.

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Question 34

With reference to Electoral Bonds, which of the following statements is/are NOT correct?

1. Electoral Bond is a financial instrument for making donations to political parties.
2. State Bank of India is authorised to issue and encash these bonds, which are valid for fifteen days from the date of issuance.

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Question 35

A draft titled, ‘Drinking water supply quality management system requirements for piped drinking water supply service’ has been recently prepared by which of the following?

Question 36

With reference to National Green Tribunal, Consider the following statements:

1. It has been established drawing inspiration from Article 21 of the Constitution.
2. It follows the principles of Natural Justice.

Which of the statements given is/ are correct?

Question 37

With reference to the galaxy AUDFs01, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It has been discovered using AstroSat.
2. This galaxy is located in the Hubble Extreme Deep field.

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Question 38

With reference to dwarf galaxies, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Dwarf galaxies are the most abundant type of galaxy in the universe.
2. They are difficult to detect due to their low luminosity, low mass and small size.

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Question 39

With reference to the Type-054, in the news recently, which of the following is correct?

Question 40

Which of the following are founding members of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence?

1. Australia
2. Germany
3. Canada
4. India

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Question 41

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Wolbachia?

1. It is natural bacteria present in insect species.
2. It is used for controlling dengue.

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Question 42

With reference to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, which of the following is/are not correct?

1. Goods & Services Tax Council is a statutory body.
2. The GST Council is chaired by the governor of the RBI.

Question 43

Which of the following are Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) of Andaman and Nicobar island:

1. Jarawas
2. Onges
3. Shompens
4. North Sentinelese
5. Juang
6. Koyas

Select the correct from the code given below?

Question 44

With reference to the Urdu, consider the following statements:

1. It developed and flourished during the period of Delhi Sultanate.
2. It is one of the languages mentioned in the 8th Schedule to the Constitution.
3. It is a major language of South Asia.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 45

In which of the following oceans recently occurred Hurricane Laura originated?

Question 46

With reference to UNSC Resolution 1267 Sanctions Committee, consider the following statements:

1. The committee under resolutions 1267 can designate a person as global terrorists.
2. It is one of the most important and active UN subsidiary bodies working on efforts to combat terrorism.
3. Even a permanent five (P-5) member of UNSC can not use Veto against the decision of this committee.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 47

Consider the following statements:

1. The mechanism of Question Hour is only limited to Loksabha.
2. Zero Hour is an Indian parliamentary innovation mentioned in the Constitution.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

Question 48

With reference to the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It is introduced under New Import Export Code (IEC).
2. It seeks to provide duty benefits to exporters.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 49

With reference to Mission Karmayogi, which of the following is/are correct?

1. It is a new capacity building scheme for civil servants aimed at upgrading the pre recruitment training mechanism.
2. It will be governed by the Prime Minister’s Human Resource Council.

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Question 50

With reference to National Commission for Backward Classes, consider the following statements:

1. It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
2. It has all the powers of a civil court while trying a suit.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 51

With reference to the amendment of the constitution, consider the following statements:

1. In Kesavananda Bharati case, the Supreme Court ruled that the power to amendment the constitution does not include the amendment to the ‘basic structure’ of the constitution.
2. In case of disagreement on an issue of amendment to the constitution, both the houses of Parliament are required to convene a joint session.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 52

With reference to Anti-Defection law, consider the following statements:

1. Only the Presiding Officer of the legislature is entitled to disqualify any member on grounds of defection.
2. The law does not specify a time-period for the Presiding Officer to decide on a disqualification plea.
3. Decision of the Presiding Officer is not subject to judicial review.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 53

Which of the following comes under the purview of constitutional amendment by simple majority of parliament?

Question 54

Consider the following statements:

1. State legislatures can not initiate the bill related to the creation and abolition of legislative council of the state.
2. The constitution prescribes a time frame within which the state legislatures should ratify or reject an amendment of the Constitution submitted to them.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 55

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. The Constitution of India adopted the federal system due to the large size of the country and its socio-cultural diversity.
2. The term ‘federation’ has no where been used in the Constitution.
3. Indian federal system is based on the ‘American model’.
4. ‘Shadow cabinet’ is a unique institution of the British cabinet system.

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Question 56

Consider the following statements:

1. In the Golak Nath case (1967), the constitutional validity of certain state acts, inserted by the Seventeenth Amendment Act, was challenged.
2. The question of amenability of the Fundamental rights was first discussed in the Shankari Prasad case.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 57

Which of the following characteristic(s) is/are NOT related to Parliamentary form of government?

1. Collective Responsibility
2. Leadership of the Prime Minister
3. Single Executive

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Question 58

Consider the following statements:

1. Only Parliament can make ‘extra-territorial 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 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 transferred certain subjects to Concurrent List from State List.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 59

During a National Emergency:

1. Parliament acquires the power to make laws on subjects in the state list.
2. Laws made by Parliament during this period become inoperative on the expiration of 2 years after the emergency has ceased to operate.
3. The power of a state legislature to make laws on the state list is completely restricted.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 60

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 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 61

Consider the following statements:

1. Loans given to the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank by the Indian government are of capital expenditure in nature.
2. Expenditure to maintain the defence forces is a Plan Expenditure.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 62

In which of the following industries is Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) used as the primary raw material for making polyester chips?

1. Textiles
2. Packaging
3. Furnishings
4. Consumer goods
5. Resins and coatings

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Question 63

Which of the following gases are released in the atmosphere due to a volcanic eruption?

1. Carbon dioxide
2. Sulfur dioxide
3. Hydrogen sulfide
4. Methane
5. Nitrogen

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Question 64

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

1. It is a scheme initiated by University Grants Commission (UGC) to promote Quality Assurance in Higher Education.
2. It is based on the ‘Hub & Spoke’ model.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 65

Consider the following statements regarding the International Monetary Fund (IMF):

1. IMF is established along with the World Bank at Bretton Woods conference in 1944.
2. The Republic of Nauru is the latest member state to join the IMF.
3. India’s quota in IMF currently is 2.76%.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 66

Which of the following MNCs has partnered with TataTruststo promote digital literacy among women in rural India through 'Internet Saathi Programme'?

Question 67

With reference to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), consider the following statements:

1. India is a founder member of both WTO and its precursor GATT.
2. The highest decision-making body of the WTO is its Ministerial Conference.
3. The present membership of WTO is 193.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 68

Regarding the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Award 2019, consider the following statements:

1. This award is given to such organisations and individuals who promote travel industry throughout the Asia Pacific Region.
2. ‘Find the Incredible You’ campaign of the Ministry of Tourism has been conferred this award.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 69

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

1. It has been released by the Center for Global Development.
2. As per the statistics of the report, people in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia have been found to be facing a very high level of poverty.
3. Odisha state has reduced the incidence of multidimensional poverty at a faster pace than any other states in India.

Which of the statements given above are NOT correct?

Question 70

Which of the following is/are counted as the items in the segment of income from abroad?

1. External grants
2. Interest of external loans
3. Private remittances

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Question 71

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

Question 72

The ‘Programme for International Students Assessment (PISA)’ is conducted by which of the following?

Question 73

The term ‘Vaccine Hesitancy’ refers to:

Question 74

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 75

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

Question 76

The Indus River Dolphin is primarily found in which of the following rivers in India?

Question 77

With reference to the Asian Elephant Alliance, consider the following statements:

1. It is a grouping of all range countries of the Asian Elephant.
2. It aims to secure a majority of elephant corridors in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 78

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 79

With reference to the Agri-Market Infrastructure Fund (AMIF), consider the following statements:

1. The fund is a corpus of `2000 crore for development and up-gradation of agricultural marketing infrastructure.
2. It will be used in upgrading Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs) and Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 80

With reference to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), consider the following statements:

1. India has ratified all eight fundamental ILO conventions.
2. India is one of the founding members of ILO.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 81

Which one of the following was NOT known to the Harappan people?

Question 82

Which of the following excavated Chalcolithic sites have shown signs of fortified settlements?

1. Pandu Rajar Dhibi
2. Inamgaon
3. Eran
4. Chirand
5. Kayatha

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Question 83

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 indicate that people were cattle herders.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 84

Keeling curve represents:

Question 85

Which of the following animal pictures were engraved on the Harappan seals?

1. Buffalo
2. Goat
3. Tiger
4. Elephant
5. Horse

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Question 86

With reference to the Stone Age, which of the following is NOT correct?

Question 87

It was an armour used by the Aryan soldiers:

Question 88

Consider the following statements:

1. It was in the later Vedic period that the post of king became hereditary.
2. Among the tribal assemblies of the Rig Vedic period, women were not allowed to attend vidatha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 89

Consider the following statements:

1. United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) is a subsidiary of the UN General Assembly (UNGA).
2. The mandate of UNCITRAL is to work for harmonization and unification of international trade law.
3. All the UNGA members are part of UNCITRAL.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 90

Consider the following statements:

1. Village assemblies entrusted with the administration of lower level.
2. Large scale sacrifices performed by the brahmans.
3. Women defining the nature of religion.

Which of the above are the features of Later Vedic age?

Question 91

With reference to the objective of Paryatan Par 2019, which of the following statements is correct?

Question 92

Consider the following statements about recently launched ‘Consumer App’:

1. The app aims at giving information about various products in the markets.
2. It provides a time bound grievance redressal mechanism.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 93

With reference to the ‘Global Wildlife Programme’, consider the following statements:

1. It aims to curb illegal wildlife trade and protect species and their habitats.
2. It is an initiative of the IUCN.
3. India is a partner country of this initiative.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 94

Consider the following statements:

1. The Ganga basin covers 9 Indian states.
2. The National Council for River Ganga was formed under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 95

In which of the following sites can the endangered Red Panda be spotted?

1. Namdhapha National Park
2. Neora Valley National Park
3. Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve

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Question 96

Consider the following pairs:

	Ethnic Group	Region
1.	Kurds	Syria
2.	Uighurs	China
3.	Hutus	Yemen
4.	Rohingya	Myanmar

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Question 97

In which of the following cities, India’s first e-waste clinic has been proposed to be set up?

Question 98

Which of the following describes the initiative PARIVESH of the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change?

Question 99

Consider the following statements about South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN):

1. It is an inter-governmental wildlife law enforcement support body of South Asian countries.
2. It was established under the aegis of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).
3. Its Secretariat is based in Bangladesh.

Which of the statements given above are NOT correct?

Question 100

Recently, the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda) was celebrated. In which of the following places it is located?