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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
Which of the following statements about the National Emblem is not true?
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c)
It features 4 lions which are seated back-to-back on a circular abacus.
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c)
It features 4 lions which are seated back-to-back on a circular abacus.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Anushilan Samiti
Statement 1. Aurobindo Gosh and his brother Barindra Ghosh were the prominent leaders
of this movement.
Statement 2. Bande Mataram and Jugantar are publications of Anushilan Samiti
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Ans c)
Incorrect
Ans c)
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Governor of a State.
1. Governor is a Constitutional office subordinate to the Central Government.
2. The appointment of Governors is based on the Canadian Constitution.
3. According to the Constitution, one of the qualifications for a person to be appointed
as a Governor is, he/she should not belong to a state where he/she is appointed.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans b)
As held by the Supreme Court in 1979, the office of governor of a state is not an
employment under the Central government. It is an independent constitutional office and is
not under the control of or subordinate to the Central government.
In the Canadian model, the governor of a province (state) is appointed by the Governor-
General (Centre), which was accepted by the Constituent Assembly.
The Constitution lays down only two qualifications for the appointment of a person as a
governor. These are:
a) He should be a citizen of India.
b) He should have completed the age of 35 years.
Incorrect
Ans b)
As held by the Supreme Court in 1979, the office of governor of a state is not an
employment under the Central government. It is an independent constitutional office and is
not under the control of or subordinate to the Central government.
In the Canadian model, the governor of a province (state) is appointed by the Governor-
General (Centre), which was accepted by the Constituent Assembly.
The Constitution lays down only two qualifications for the appointment of a person as a
governor. These are:
a) He should be a citizen of India.
b) He should have completed the age of 35 years.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Which of the following are effects can be seen during an economic boom?
1. Demand peaks up to a high level that it exceeds sustainable output/production
levels.
2. The economy might face structural problems like lack of investible capital and lower
savings.
3. The market forces mismatch and tend to create a situation where inflation starts
going upward.
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
d)
During a boom these phenomena are commonly seen
(i) an accelerated and prolonged increase in the demand;
(ii) demand peaks up to such a high level that it exceeds sustainable output/production
levels;
(iii) the economy heats up and a demand supply lag is visible;
(iv) the market forces mismatch and tend to create a situation where inflation starts going
upward;
(v) the economy might face structural problems like shortage of investible capital, lower
savings, falling standard of living, creation of a sellers’ market.
Incorrect
d)
During a boom these phenomena are commonly seen
(i) an accelerated and prolonged increase in the demand;
(ii) demand peaks up to such a high level that it exceeds sustainable output/production
levels;
(iii) the economy heats up and a demand supply lag is visible;
(iv) the market forces mismatch and tend to create a situation where inflation starts going
upward;
(v) the economy might face structural problems like shortage of investible capital, lower
savings, falling standard of living, creation of a sellers’ market.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Which of the following statements best describes the ‘Seed Capital’?
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b)
Incorrect
b)
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements.
Statement 1. Import substitution is an inward-looking trade strategy aimed at replacing
imports with domestic production.
Statement 2. Import cover is the number of months of imports that could be paid for by a
country’s Forex reserves.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans c)
Import cover is the number of months of imports that could be covered for by a country’s
international reserves. It helps to act as an indicator of the stability of a currency.
‘Import Substitution’ (IS) generally refers to policy that aims to reduce imports of a
commodity and seeks to replace it with a domestic alternative.
Incorrect
Ans c)
Import cover is the number of months of imports that could be covered for by a country’s
international reserves. It helps to act as an indicator of the stability of a currency.
‘Import Substitution’ (IS) generally refers to policy that aims to reduce imports of a
commodity and seeks to replace it with a domestic alternative.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about Bioremediation Technology.
1. Bioremediation is the use of living microorganisms to degrade the environmental
contaminants into less toxic forms.
2. One of the advantages of Bioremediation is that it is effective in all environmental
conditions.
3. Genetic engineering can be used to create microorganisms specifically designed for
Bioremediation.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans c)
Common disadvantages or limitations to bioremediation technologies are
(1) some highly chlorinated contaminants and high molecular weight PAHs are not readily
amenable to microbial degradation, and
(2) microbial degradation of some chemicals may lead to the production of more toxic and
mobile intermediates than the parent compound.
Hence option 2 is wrong
Incorrect
Ans c)
Common disadvantages or limitations to bioremediation technologies are
(1) some highly chlorinated contaminants and high molecular weight PAHs are not readily
amenable to microbial degradation, and
(2) microbial degradation of some chemicals may lead to the production of more toxic and
mobile intermediates than the parent compound.
Hence option 2 is wrong
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements.
1. Kuno National Park is the planned location in India for the reintroduction of African
cheetahs.
2. The Asiatic cheetah was declared extinct in India and is a critically endangered
species surviving only in Iran.
3. Guru Ghasidas National Park is located in Chhattisgarh.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans d)
India and Namibia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reintroduce the
African cheetah in India. The agreement will prepare the ground for the relocation of the
first batch of cheetahs from Namibia to Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park.
The Asiatic cheetah was declared extinct in India in 1952 and is a critically endangered
species surviving only in Iran.
Incorrect
Ans d)
India and Namibia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reintroduce the
African cheetah in India. The agreement will prepare the ground for the relocation of the
first batch of cheetahs from Namibia to Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park.
The Asiatic cheetah was declared extinct in India in 1952 and is a critically endangered
species surviving only in Iran.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Which of the following are related to regulations and steps taken to check food
adulteration?
1. Consumer Protection Act, 2019
2. Harmonised System (HS) code Codex
3. Alimentarius Commission
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Ans d)
Measures to check food adulteration
The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 aims to consolidate the laws relating to food and
to establish the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India for laying down science-based
standards for articles of food and to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale
and import, to ensure availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption and
for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
FSSAI has set up an online platform named DART (Detect Adulteration with Rapid Test) for
checking the quality of various food articles like milk, dairy products, oils, grains, fruits,
vegetables, sugar, beverages,etc.
Consumer Protection Act, 2019 is a law to protect the interests of the consumers. This Act
provides safety to consumers regarding defective products, dissatisfactory services, and
unfair trade practices.
The Codex Alimentarius Commission, also known as CAC, is the central part of the Joint
FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme and was established by FAO and WHO to protect
consumer health and promote fair practices in food trade.
The Harmonized System is a standardized numerical method of classifying traded products
during exports. The HS is administrated by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and is
updated every five years.
Incorrect
Ans d)
Measures to check food adulteration
The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 aims to consolidate the laws relating to food and
to establish the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India for laying down science-based
standards for articles of food and to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale
and import, to ensure availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption and
for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
FSSAI has set up an online platform named DART (Detect Adulteration with Rapid Test) for
checking the quality of various food articles like milk, dairy products, oils, grains, fruits,
vegetables, sugar, beverages,etc.
Consumer Protection Act, 2019 is a law to protect the interests of the consumers. This Act
provides safety to consumers regarding defective products, dissatisfactory services, and
unfair trade practices.
The Codex Alimentarius Commission, also known as CAC, is the central part of the Joint
FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme and was established by FAO and WHO to protect
consumer health and promote fair practices in food trade.
The Harmonized System is a standardized numerical method of classifying traded products
during exports. The HS is administrated by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and is
updated every five years.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
The multiple rocket launcher produced in India and developed by the Defence
Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Army is named as
Correct
Ans b)
Pinaka is a multiple rocket launcher produced in India and developed by the Defence
Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Army.
Incorrect
Ans b)
Pinaka is a multiple rocket launcher produced in India and developed by the Defence
Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Army.