November 1, 2016
Q.1) Agricultural Marketing and Farmer Friendly Reforms Index is released by
a)
b)
c)
d)
NITI Aayog
WTO
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Q.2) Consider the following statements about National Committee on Trade Facilitation
(NCTF)
1. It has been constituted in line with the World Trade Organisation (WTOs) Trade
Facilitation Agreement (FTA), which India also has ratified
2. It will be responsible for identifying the nature of required legislative changes
needed for compliance with Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA)
Select the correct statements:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Sri Lanka
Myanmar
Singapore
Australia and New Zealand
River
Jhelum
Ganga
Brahmaputra
1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
All of the above
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
1 and 2
2 and 3
1 and 3
All of the above
Q.4) Consider the following statements with respect to Permanent Court of Arbitration
(PCA)
1. It is the primary judicial branch of the United Nations
2. India is a party of the PCA according to the Hague Convention on 1899
3. Sessions of the PCA are held in private and are confidential
Which of the following statements is are correct?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Only 1
1 and 2
2 and 3
1 and 3
Q.5) Operation Sangaris is a military intervention of the French military in which of the
following countries?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Chad
Central African Republic
South Sudan
Congo
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Only 1
2 and 3
1 and 3
All of the above
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Indonesia
Cambodia
Bhutan
South Africa
1, 2 and 3
3 and 4
Only 4
All of the above
Q.2) Consider the following statements about Uniting for Consensus (UfC)
1. It was developed to oppose the expansion of permanent seats of UNSC
2. Pakistan is one of the founding members of UfC
Select the correct statements
a)
b)
c)
d)
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
1, 2 and 4
2, 3 and 4
2 and 3
None of the Above
It is a glycophypte
It has aerial roots
Buffer zone between land and sea
West Bengal has the highest mangrove cover in India
1,2 and 3
1,2 and 4
2,3 and 4
1,3 and 4
West Bengal
Gujarat
Andaman And Nicobar Islands
Andhra Pradesh
Odisha
Maharashtra
Tamil Nadu
Goa
Kerala
Karnataka
2,097
1,103
604
352
213
186
39
22
6
3
Q.2) Which of the following tribes inhabits the recently declared district of riverine island
of Majuli
a)
b)
c)
d)
Chenchu
Koli
Mishing
Bhil
Q.3) Recently the Home Ministry launched the 'e-Court' system. Consider the following
statements
1. It is aimed at enabling speedy disposal of appeals and complaints by using digital
technology
2. It will offer an online search facility which allow users to search for dak, file, hearing
notice and decision
Select the correct statements
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
Q.4) Consider the following statements about Square Kilometre Array (SKA)
1. It is an international effort to build the largest and the most sensitive radio telescope
in the world.
2. South Africas Karoo region and Bardez in Goa are the co-hosting locations
3. The NCRA-TIFR in Pune is the nodal institute for overseeing SKA related activities in
India
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2
2 and 3
1 and 3
All of the above
Q.5) Consider the following statements about Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission (MMM)
1. It is a joint mission by NASA and ESA
2. It holds the Guinness World Record for highest altitude fix of a GPS signal
3. Magnetic reconnection occurs when magnetic fields around Earth connect and
disconnect, explosively releasing energy
Select the correct statements
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
Uttarakhand
Himachal Pradesh
Jammu & Kashmir
None of the above
World Bank
World Economic Forum
World Trade Organisation
None of the above
Suicide bombers
Coastal guards
Anti-naxal force
Police dogs used in detecting bombs
Q.4) India is a member of which of the following Multilateral Export Control Regime
(MECR)?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Wassenaar Arrangement
Nuclear Suppliers Group
Missile Technology Control Regime
None of the above
Q.5) Gurgaon is renamed as Gurugram now. According to the Indian Constitution which of
the following Article was invoked by the Parliament to make the necessary changes?
a) Article 2
b) Article 3
c) Both (a) and (b)
1, 2 and 3
1 and 2
3 and 4
1, 2, 3 and 4
Recession
Boom
Inflation
Deflation
Only 1
1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
Steel
Copper
Rubber
Aluminium
The definition of elastic in physics is unfortunately inverse of common sense elastic. The
more difficult it is to stretch, the more elastic a material is called to be because elasticity
is defined by the ratio stress to strain and not vice versa.
Elasticity is measured as ratio of stress to strain also known as Youngs Modulus. For a
given stress (stretching force per unit area) strain is much smaller in steel than in rubber
and hence the answer.
If the same force is applied to the wire of steel and rubber thread, which are of equal
length and cross-section area, we will find that the extension in the rubber thread is
much greater than extension in steel wire. Therefore, for a given stress, the strain
produced in steel is much smaller than that produced in the rubber. This implies that
Youngs modulus for steel is greater than that for rubber. Therefore, steel is more elastic
than rubber.
And also physics defines elasticity as "resistance to change". The greater the resistance
to change, the greater is the elasticity of the material and the faster it comes back to its
original shape or configuration when the deforming force is removed. By this definition,
steel is more elastic than rubber because steel comes back to its original shape faster
than rubber when the deforming forces are removed.
Q.3) Azerbaijan shares its border with which of the following countries?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Georgia
Iran
Armenia
Russia
1 and 3
1, 2 and 4
1, 3 and 4
All of the above
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Only 2
1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
Q.3) One of the methods of Money Laundering is Round Tripping. Which of the following
statements regarding Round Tripping are correct?
1. Round Tripping refers to a practice of selling an unused asset to another company
while agreeing to buy back the same asset for about the same price.
2. Round-trip trading artificially inflates volume and revenues, and adds to large profits.
Select the code from the following:
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor2
Q.4) Consider the following statements about Swing States with respect to US Elections
1. A swing state is a state in which no single candidate or party has overwhelming
support in securing the state's Electoral College votes
2. No candidate has an outright lead and the state could vote either way
3. Swing states vary by election years
Select the correct statements:
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2
2 and 3
1 and 3
All of the above
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Q.2) In order to capture day light and concentrate the same inside a dark room,
particularly in urban slum or rural areas which lack electricity supply, a low cost and
energy efficient Micro Solar Dome has been tested and developed. Consider the following
statements
1. It is a clear and green energy initiative of the Department of Science and
Technology
2. It is leak proof and works throughout the day and for a few hours continuously after
sunset
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
1 and 2
2 and 3
1 and 3
All of the above
Hunar Haat (Skill Haat) exhibition is aimed at promoting and supporting artisans
from Minority communities and providing them domestic as well as international
market for display and sell their products.
The Hunar Haat is being organized at India International Trade Fair.
It is implemented by National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation
(NMDFC) under scheme USTTAD (Upgrading the Skills & Training in Traditional
Arts/Crafts for Development) of Ministry of Minority Affairs.
In News - http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=153533
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
In News - http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/supermoon-a-spectacle-inthe-sky-monday-night-4373712/
1 and 2
Only 3
1 and 3
2 and 3
In News - http://www.business-standard.com/article/government-pressrelease/incredible-india-india-international-trade-fair-2016-116111401415_1.html
Q.2) Which of the following statements concerning Solanum nigrum is/are correct?
1. A compound derived from the leaves of Solanum nigrum Uttroside B can treat
liver cancer
2. The compound has foaming characteristics
3. It is also called as Bittersweet Nightshade
Select the correct code:
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
All of the above
A compound derived from the leaves of Solanum nigrum, has remarkable efficacy in
treating liver cancer.
The compound saponin named Uttroside B, has shown that it is 10 times more
effective than Sorafenib, the only drug currently available for the treatment of
hepatocellular carcinoma (common type of liver cancer).
Saponins are glucosides with foaming characteristics
Solanum nigrum belongs to the family Solanaceae. It is also called as Black
Nightshade.
It is widely used in traditional medicine for various ailments such as inflammation,
jaundice, bronchitis, asthma, leprosy, and skin disorders. It is a rich source of
anticancer molecules.
In News - http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/herbalcompound-promises-cure-for-liver-cancer/article9342397.ece
Q.4) Consider the following statements about International Centre for Agricultural
Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
1. ICARDA has been temporarily headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon
2. ICARDA, hosts the largest collection of seeds in Morocco
Select the correct statements
a) Only 1
Q.5) Consider the following statements about The Consumer Protection Bill 2015
1. The Bill replaces the Consumer Protection Act, 1986
2. The Bill enforces consumer rights, and provides a mechanism for redressal of
complaints regarding defect in goods and deficiency in services
Select the correct statements
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
Only 1
1, 2 and 4
1 and 4
All of the above
1, 2 and 3
1, 3 and 4
1 and 4
All of the above
1 and 3
1 and 4
1, 3 and 4
All of the above
Q.4) Consider the following statements with respect to Golden Mahseer Fish.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1, 2 , 3 and 4
2, 3, 4 and 5
1, 2, 4 and 5
All of the above
1 and 3
2 and 3
2 and 3
All of the above
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
South Korean
Japanese
Chinese
Taiwanese
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
Only 1
All of the above
Danube River
South China Sea
Gulf of Maine
Pacific Ocean
Only 2
1 and 2
1 and 3
None of the above
Q.3) Recently Kyasanur Forest Disease was in the news. Consider the following statements
w.r.t it
1. It is a viral disease also known as Rodent fever
2. It is endemic to South Asia
3. Kyasanur forests are located in Andhra Pradesh
Select the correct code
a)
b)
c)
d)
Only 1
Only 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
Q.4) Montague-Chemsford reforms or the Councils Act of 1919 was based on which of the
following:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Duke Memorandum
Nehru Report
Congress Working Committee report
Mueller report
Q.5) National Security Guard (NSG) deals with which of the following?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Combat Terrorism
UN Peace Keeping
Insurgency
Communal Problems
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
In News - http://www.financialexpress.com/economy/demonetisation-prices-at-retailagricultural-markets-stable/447662/
Q.3) Which of the following statements about sharia compliant finance is/are correct?
1. It is a banking activity that is consistent with the principles of Sharia and it is practical
application through the development of Islamic economics
2. It is a finance system based on the principles of not charging interest for loans
Select the correct code:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Mizoram
Nagaland
Meghalaya
Arunachal Pradesh
1 and 2
2 and 3
1 and 3
All of the above
Chikungunya
Dengue fever
Rift Valley fever
Yellow fever
Zika
Anopheles
Malaria
Culex
Japanese encephalitis
Lymphatic filariasis
West Nile fever
In News - http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/400-cases-of-vectorborne-diseases-till-November-12/articleshow/55444926.cms
1 and 2
2 and 3
1 and 3
All of the above
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Q.3) Which of the following statements about New Energy Policy is/are correct?
1. It builds on the previous Integrated Energy Policy
2. It aligns the domestic coal prices with the international prices
3. It includes issues related to sharp decline of crude oil prices and change in solar
energy technology
Select the correct code:
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2
2 and 3
1 and 3
All of the above
Q.4) Consider the following statements about European Organisation for Nuclear
Research (CERN)
1. India is an associate member of CERN
2. Only European countries are granted full membership
Select the correct statements
a)
b)
c)
d)
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
All of the above
Q.2) Which of the following statements about Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI)
is/are correct?
1. It is released by United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC)
and Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
2. It includes emissions from deforestation and forest degradation
Select the correct code:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Q.4) Consider the following statements w.r.t Kimberley Process Certification Scheme
(KPCS)
1. It is a joint initiative of the governments, industry and civil societies to prevent the
entry of conflict diamonds from the mainstream rough diamond market
2. India is founder member of the scheme
3. The current chair and vice chair of KPCS is UAE and India respectively
Select the correct code:
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2
2 and 3
1 and 3
All of the above
Q.5) Consider the following statements about Export Promotion Councils (EPC)
1. The EPCs are non-profit organisations registered under the Companies Act or the
Societies Registration Act
2. It performs only advisory functions
3. It may be provided financial assistance by the Central Government
1 and 2
2 and 3
1 and 3
All of the above
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Technology development
Demand Creation
Pilot Projects
Charging Infrastructure
The FAME Scheme is aimed at incentivising all vehicle segments i.e. 2 Wheeler, 3 Wheeler
Auto, Passenger 4 Wheeler Vehicle, Light Commercial Vehicles and Buses.
Scheme covers Hybrid & Electric technologies like Mild Hybrid, Strong Hybrid, Plug in Hybrid
& Battery Electric Vehicles.
Under this scheme, about 99000 hybrid/electric vehicles (xEVs) have been given direct
support by way of demand incentives since the launch
For details: http://www.fame-india.gov.in/
In News - http://pib.nic.in/newsite/mbErel.aspx?relid=154119
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Q.3) Consider the following statements about National Plant Protection Organization
(NPPO)
1. It is the nodal agency for inspecting the mills and granting certificates on plant health
for export purposes
2. A phytosanitary certificate for export is issued by NPPO
Select the correct statements
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Q.2) Consider the following statements about Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
1. The area encircling the earth near the equator where the northeast and southeast
trade winds come together is known as ITCZ
2. The zone experiences low precipitation and high humidity
Select the correct statements
a)
b)
c)
d)
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Q.3) Which of the following countries do not border Lake Victoria of Africa?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Tanzania
Uganda
Zaire
Rwanda
1, 3 and 4
3 and 4
2 and 4
1 and 2
Q.4) Union Cabinet approved the new Merchant Shipping Bill, 2016 for introducing it in
the Parliament. Consider the following statements
1. It will repeal Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 as well as The Coasting Vessels Act, 1838
2. The Coasting Vessels Act, 1838 provides for registration of non-mechanically
propelled vessels to a limited jurisdiction of Saurashtra and Kutch
Select the correct statements
a)
b)
c)
d)
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Q.5) CFTRI is trying to bring about an omega revolution in India by developing protein
enriched and Omega-3 enriched chocobars, by adding chia and quinoa seeds to chocobars
help reduce fat and sugar. Consider the following statements w.r.t Omega-3 fatty acids
1. Omega-3 comes only from plant sources
2. Mammals are unable to synthesize omega-3 fatty acids
Select the correct statements
a)
b)
c)
d)
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
1, 2 and 3
1 and 2
2 and 3
1 and 3
All of the above
Only Russia
US and Japan
Japan, Vietnam and Philippines
Russia US and Japan
Q.4) Which of the following states has the highest % share of geographical area in the
Indian Himalayan Region (IHR)
a)
b)
c)
d)
Uttarakhand
Jammu & Kashmir
Himachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Q.5) Consider the following statements about Defence Communication Network (DCN)
1.
2.
3.
4.
1 and 2 and 4
1, 2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
1, 2, 3 and 4
Only 1
1 and 2
1 and 3
All of the above
1, 2 and 4
2, 3 and 4
2 and 3
1 and 3
Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding Shale gas exploration in India.
1. Shale gas is natural gas that is trapped within shale formations, which are essentially
fine-grained sedimentary rocks
2. Andhra Pradesh leads in the shale gas exploration
3. Fracking leads to contamination of drinking water and soil with toxic and
carcinogenic chemicals and also causes mild tremors in the region
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2
2 and 3
1 and 3
All of the above
Q.5) Consider the following statements about National Culture Fund (NCF)
1. It enables the government to mobilize extra budgetary resources by allowing direct
contributions to the NCF account maintained outside the Consolidated Fund of India
2. The NCF is managed and administered by a council chaired by the Minister for
Tourism & Culture
3. Donations to NCF will be eligible 100 per cent tax rebate under Section 80G of the
Income Tax Act
Select the correct statements
a)
b)
c)
d)
Only 2
1 and 2
2 and 3
All of the above
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Only 1
1 and 2
1 and 3
1, 2 and 3
Q.3) Recently the Chinese diplomats have been using the famous traveller Hiuen Tsangs
legacy to rekindle cooperation between India and China. Consider the following
statements with regard to Hiuen Tsang
1. He was known as Prince of Pilgrims
2. He travelled India during the reign of Chandra Gupta II
Choose the appropriate code
a)
b)
c)
d)
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
2 only
1 only
2 and 3
1, 2 and 3
Only 1
1 and 2
2 and 3
1 and 3