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Mains Prelims

2016 General Studies · Set A

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Set A

Which of the following statements is/are correct?1.A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation.2.A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha.Select the correct answer using the code given below

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Which of the following is/are the indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report?1.Undernourishment2.Child stunting3.Child mortalitySelect the correct answer using the code given below

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There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which action/actions of the following can be taken by the Government to reduce the deficit?1.Reducing revenue expenditure2.Introducing new welfare schemes3.Rationalizing subsidies4.Reducing import dutySelect the correct answer using the code given below

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The establishment of 'Payment Banks' is being allowed in India to promote financial inclusion. Which of the following statements is/are correct in this context?1.Mobile telephone companies and supermarket chains that are owned and controlled by residents are eligible to be promoters of Payment Banks.2.Payment Banks can issue both credit cards and debit cards.3.Payment Banks cannot undertake lending activities.Select the correct answer using the code given below

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With reference to 'LiFi', recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It uses light as the medium for high-speed data transmission.2.It is a wireless technology and is several times faster than 'WiFi'.Select the correct answer using the code given below

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The term 'Intended Nationally Determined Contributions' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of

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7

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Which one of the following is a purpose of 'UDAY', a scheme of the Government?

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8

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With reference to 'IFC Masala Bonds', sometimes seen in the news,which of the statements given below is/are correct?1.The International Finance Corporation, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank.2.They are the rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector.Select the correct answer using the code given below

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Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements:1.The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land.2.Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?

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11

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In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms 'amber box, blue box and green box' in the news?

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12

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Which of the following is/are included in the capital budget of the Government of India?1.Expenditure on acquisition of assets like roads, buildings, machinery, etc.2.Loans received from foreign governments3.Loans and advances granted to the States and Union TerritoriesSelect the correct answer using the code given below

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13

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What is/are the importance/importances of the 'United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification'?1.It aims to promote effective action through innovative national programmes and supportive international partnerships.2.It has a special/particular focus on South Asia and North Africa regions, and its Secretariat facilitates the allocation of major portion of financial resources to these regions.3.It is committed to a bottom-up approach, encouraging the participation of local people in combating the desertification.Select the correct answer using the code given below

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Recently,which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be added to the basket of IMF's SDR?

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15

Set A

With reference to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), consider the following statements:1.IMFC discusses matters of concern affecting the global economy, and advises the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the direction of its work.2.The World Bank participates as observer in IMFC's meetings.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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'Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan' is a national campaign to

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With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements:1.Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry.2.Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Which of the following best describes the term 'import cover', sometimes seen in the news?

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19

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Consider the following pairs:Community sometimes mentioned in the news - In the affairs of1.Kurd : Bangladesh2.Madhesi : Nepal3.Rohingya : MyanmarWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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Set A

With reference to 'Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)', consider the following statements:1.It is an organization of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO.2.It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging.3.It provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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With reference to 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana', consider the following statements:1.Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of two percent for any crop they cultivate in any season of the year.2.This scheme covers post-harvest losses arising out of cyclones and unseasonal rains.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the 'Great Indian Hornbill' in its natural habitat?

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23

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Which of the following are the key features of 'National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)'?1.River basin is the unit of planning and management.2.It spearheads the river conservation efforts at the national level.3.One of the Chief Ministers of the States through which the Ganga flows becomes the Chairman of NGRBA on rotation basis.Select the correct answer using the code given below

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Why does the Government of India promote the use of 'Neem-coated Urea' in agriculture?

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Consider the following statements:1.The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State.2.The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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