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Mains Prelims

2017 General Studies · Set A

51

Set A

Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom?

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52

Set A

With reference to 'Global Climate Change Alliance', which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It is an initiative of the European Union.2.It provides technical and financial support to targeted developing countries to integrate climate change into their development policies and budgets.3.It is coordinated by World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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53

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With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:1.Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of Jainism.2.Sarvastivadin held that the constituents of phenomena were not wholly momentary, but existed forever in a latent form.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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54

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Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the following countries?1.Jordan2.Iraq3.Lebanon4.SyriaSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

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55

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With reference to 'National Investment and Infrastructure Fund', which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It is an organ of NITI Aayog.2.It has a corpus of Rs. 4,00,000 crore at present.Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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56

Set A

The Global Infrastructure Facility is a/an

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57

Set A

For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by

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58

Set A

Consider the following statements:1.In India, the Himalayas are spread over five states only.2.Western Ghats are spread over five states only.3.Pulicat Lake is spread over two States only.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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59

Set A

Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion for

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60

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With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations Programme working towards a better urban future, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for all.2.Its partners are either governments or local urban authorities only.3.UN-Habitat contributed to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation.Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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61

Set A

With reference to 'National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)',which of the statements given below is/are correct?1.Under NSQF, a learner can acquire the certification for competency only through formal learning.2.An outcome expected from the implementation of NSQF is the mobility between vocational and general education.Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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62

Set A

In the context of Indian history, the principle of 'Dyarchy (diarchy)' refers to

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63

Set A

Consider the following in respect of 'National Career Services':1.National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India.2.National Career Service has been launched in a Mission Mode to improve the employment opportunities to uneducated youth of the country.Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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64

Set A

Which of the following statements best describes the term 'Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A)', recently seen in the news?

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65

Set A

Consider the following statements:1.Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to Reduce Short Lived Climate Pollutants is a unique initiative of G20 group of countries.2.The CCAC focuses on methane, black carbon and hydrofluorocarbons.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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66

Set A

With reference to 'Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)' sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.IOD phenomenon is characterised by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical Western Indian Ocean and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean.2.An IOD phenomenon can influence an El Nino's impact on the monsoon.Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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67

Set A

If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat,which one of the following is the best place to visit?

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68

Set A

Consider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS):1.Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy.2.IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime cooperation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region.Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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69

Set A

The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at

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70

Set A

Consider the following pairs:Traditions - Communities1.Chaliha Sahib Festival - Sindhis2.Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra - Gonds3.Wari-Warkari - SanthalsWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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71

Set A

Which of the following statements can help in water conservation in agriculture?1.Reduced or zero tillage of the land2.Applying gypsum before irrigating the field3.Allowing crop residue to remain in the fieldSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

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72

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Consider the following statements:The nation-wide 'Soil Health Card Scheme' aims at1.expanding the cultivable area under irrigation.2.enabling the banks to assess the quantum of loans to be granted to farmers on the basis of soil quality.3.checking the overuse of fertilizers in farmlands.Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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73

Set A

Consider the following pairs:Commonly used/consumed materials - Unwanted or controversial chemicals likely to be found in them1.Lipstick - Lead2.Soft drinks - Brominated vegetable oils3.Chinese fast food - Monosodium glutamateWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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74

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Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are used to create digital display in many devices. What are the advantages of OLED displays over Liquid Crystal displays?1.OLED displays can be fabricated on flexible plastic substrates.2.Roll-up displays embedded in clothing can be made using OLEDs.3.Transparent displays are possible using OLEDs.Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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75

Set A

Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples?1.Arasavalli2.Amarakantak3.OmkareshwarSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

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