1. Consider the newly launched scheme ‘Recognition of Prior learning’.
- It provides of on – the job training for close to 125 trades (such as factory workers, carpenters, plumbers)
- It makes no provision for daily wages during such training period.
Select the correct ans:
- 1 Only
- 2 Only
- Both
- None
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2. Consider the following about U-LIN (Unique Labour Identification Number)
- U-LIN will enable access of healthcare across the country
- U-LIN doesn’t assure portability of retirement savings when worker switches jobs
Select the correct ans:
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both
- None
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3. Consider the following about Indian Coffee:
- Coffee plantations are predominantly concentrated in northeast India.
- Coffee grown in India is consumed for domestic purposes.
Select the correct ans:
- 1 Only
- 2 Only
- Both
- None
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4. The ‘Heritage Arc’ envisaged covers which of these cities?
- Agra, Lucknow, Patna
- Lucknow, Varanasi, Patna
- Agra, Lucknow, Varanasi
- Varanasi, Agra, Patna
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5. The Ordinance Making power of the President envisaged under which Article of the constitution.
- Article 123
- Article 213
- Article 300
- Article 275
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6. Consider the National Food Security Act 2013 (NFSA)
- There is a special provision for ‘fake home ration’ made available to pregnant women, lactating mothers and children (6 months – 4 years)
- The Act provides for no grievance redressal mechanism
- The poorest, earlier covered under Antyodaya yojana are now covered under NFSA
Select the correct ans:
- 1) only
- 2) only
- Both
- None
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7. ATP in living organism is known as storehouse of energy. ATP stands for:
- All time potential
- Any time power
- Adenosine tri phosphate
- Adequate tri phosphorus
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8. Which state in India has the highest infant mortality rate?
- Chhattisgarh
- Orissa
- Bihar
- Madhya Pradesh
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9. The major reasons for under 5 mortality in India are:
- Polio
- Pneumonia
- Diarrhea
- Measles
- AIDS
Select the correct ans:
- 1,4,5
- 2,3
- 1,2,3,4
- All five
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10. Consider the latest Report of Forest Survey of India
- Nearly 5900 sq km increase in forest cover has been observed
- Nagaland accounts for nearly 65% of this increase
- ‘Moderately dense’ forests has decreased while ‘Open forest’ have increased
Select the correct ans:
- 1 Only
- 1,2
- 1,3
- 2,3
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11. Consider the following about National Fund Security Act (NFSA) 2013:
- NFSA includes the midday meal and Public Distributions System (PDS) only.
- It recognises maternity entitlement, with pregnant women, lactating mothers being eligible for free daily meals.
Select the correct ans:
- 1 Only
- 2 Only
- Both
- None
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12. Consider the following about Crime Criminal Tracking Network System (CCTNS) :
- It is a completely centrally sponsored project which envisages connecting all police stations in India for real time information exchange.
- All states are ready with roll out of this project with Karnataka and Gujarat being lead states.
Select the correct ans:
- 1 Only
- 2 Only
- Both
- None
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13. The Baltic nations are:
- Estonia, Sweden, Finland
- Sweden, Latvia, Lithuania
- Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
- Lithuania, Finland, Estonia
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14. Consider the following about EPC (Engineering Procurement and Construction) :
- The Government is moving towards EPC model in telecom by replacing the PPP (Public Private Partnership)
- EPC envisages upfront Government funding to leverage the risk undertaken by private players.
Select the correct ans:
- 1 Only
- 2 Only
- Both
- None
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15. Consider the following regarding air pollution levels in India.
- PM (Particulate Matter) is 2.5 in Delhi, which is 15 times above levels considered safe by WHO.
- Beijing is considered more air polluted than Delhi
Select the correct ans:
- 1 Only
- 2 Only
- Both
- None
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16. Consider the following about Nalanda University
- Amartya Sen was the first Vice Chancellor who was appointed in 2007.
- The term of the Chancellor is 5 years.
Select the correct ans:
- 1 Only
- 2 Only
- Both
- None
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17. Which famous kannada poet wrote ‘Nityotsava’
- Kuempu
- Bendre
- Nissar Ahmed
- Girish karnad
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18. Which among these is not a tea producing region in India?
- Assam
- Madikeri
- West Bengal
- Maharashtra
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19. Consider the following about the old aged in India.
- There are 100 million living in India who belongs to this category.
- Nearly 90% of the oldest old’ (80+ yrs) have universal health insurance and universal pension
Select the correct ans:
- 1 Only
- 2 Only
- Both
- None
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20. The REEBOV was recently in News. It is
- A 15 min test to detect TR/tuberculosis
- A 15 min test to detect AIDS
- A 15 min test to detect Ebola
- A15 min test to detect Swine flu
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21. The Hajigak mine in Afghanistan which India won concessions, is an
- Bauxite mining
- Iron ore mine
- Marble mine
- Granite
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22. The best film award (Oscar) for 2015 was won by
- The Birdman
- The Theory of Everything
- Still Alice
- The Grand Budapest Hotel
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23. The joint sitting is called for in Parliament to resolve unresolved issue (Bills). Which of these are not criteria for taking a joint sitting?
- Bill is rejected by either House
- Both houses have disagreed on the proposed amendments
- More than 8 months has passed without the other House responding to the Bill.
- More than 6 months has passed without the other House responding to the Bill.
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24. The term of the 14th Finance Commission is
- 2016 – 21
- 2017 – 22
- 2018 – 23
- 2015 – 20
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25. Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) form a part of
- Plan transfer
- Non Plan transfer
- Discretionary transfer
- None of the above
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26. Democratic accountability does not mean
- Government has to be popularly accepted
- People having right to throw the unpopular or corrupt
- People are involved and participate in governance
- The Executive are only answerable to the courts
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27. Consider the following regarding coffee in India
- The coastal states in India are predominantly coffee producers
- Karnataka produces nearly 70% of total coffee produced in India
Select the correct ans:
- 1 Only
- 2 Only
- Both
- None
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28. The Hajigak project (International) in which India has won concession for 3 Iron ore mine is in
- Pakistan
- Afghanistan
- Iran
- Iraq
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29. Consider the following regarding governor’s community:
- The Governor has complete immunity in Civil cases
- The Governor has no immunity (absolute) in criminal cases and can be prosecuted after giving 2 months prior notice
Select the correct ans:
- 1) only
- 2) only
- Both
- None
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30. Consider the following
- The Constitutions provides for joint sitting under all disagreed circumstances between the two houses of Parliament
- Article 108 speaks about joint sittings in our constitutions.
Select the correct ans:
- 1) only
- 2) only
- Both
- None
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