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Mains Prelims

2017 General Studies · Set A

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Set A

Consider the following statements:1.In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at least 50 percent of the votes polled, to be declared elected.2.According to the provisions laid down in the Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha, the Speaker's post goes to the majority party and the Deputy Speaker's to the Opposition.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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77

Set A

Which of the following has/have occurred in India after its liberalization of economic policies in 1991?1.Share of agriculture in GDP increased enormously.2.Share of India's exports in world trade increased.3.FDI inflows increased.4.India's foreign exchange reserves increased enormously.Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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78

Set A

What is the application of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Technology?

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79

Set A

Consider the following statements:1.National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) helps in promoting the financial inclusion in the country.2.NPCI has launched RuPay, a card payment scheme.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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80

Set A

The term 'M-STrIPES' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of

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81

Set A

What is/are the most likely advantages of implementing 'Goods and Services Tax (GST)'?1.It will replace multiple taxes collected by multiple authorities and will thus create a single market in India.2.It will drastically reduce the 'Current Account Deficit' of India and will enable it to increase its foreign exchange reserves.3.It will enormously increase the growth and size of economy of India and will enable it to overtake China in the near future.Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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82

Set A

'Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA)' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of negotiations held between India and

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83

Set A

Consider the following statements:1.India has ratified the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) of WTO.2.TFA is a part of WTO's Bali Ministerial Package of 2013.3.TFA came into force in January 2016.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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84

Set A

What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India?

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85

Set A

In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents?1.Service providers2.Data centres3.Body corporateSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

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86

Set A

Right to vote and to be elected in India is a

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87

Set A

What is the purpose of 'evolved Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (eLISA)' project?

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88

Set A

What is the purpose of 'Vidyanjali Yojana'?1.To enable the famous foreign educational institutions to open their campuses in India.2.To increase the quality of education provided in government schools by taking help from the private sector and the community.3.To encourage voluntary monetary contributions from private individuals and organizations so as to improve the infrastructure facilities for primary and secondary schools.Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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89

Set A

What is the aim of the programme 'Unnat Bharat Abhiyan'?

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90

Set A

Consider the following statements:1.The Election Commission of India is a five-member body.2.Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections.3.Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognized political parties.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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91

Set A

In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply?

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92

Set A

In India, Judicial Review implies

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93

Set A

With reference to Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events:1.Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy2.Quit India Movement launched3.Second Round Table ConferenceWhat is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?

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94

Set A

Consider the following statements:1.Tax revenue as a percent of GDP of India has steadily increased in the last decade.2.Fiscal deficit as a percent of GDP of India has steadily increased in the last decade.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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95

Set A

Recently there was a proposal to translocate some of the lions from their habitat in Gujarat towhich one of the following sites?

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96

Set A

Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President's rule in a State?1.Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly2.Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State3.Dissolution of the local bodiesSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

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97

Set A

Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India?1.Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour2.Abolition of untouchability3.Protection of the interests of minorities4.Prohibition of employment of children in factories and minesSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

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98

Set A

Which of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar?

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99

Set A

Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government:

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100

Set A

Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?

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