UPSC 2015 Prelims Current Affairs Free Test Series – MCQ’s – Test 6

1. The ‘Rohingya’ minorities are presently in news for their persecution

They belong to which country?

1. Spain
2. Myanmar
3. Bangladesh
4. Pakistan

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2. Consider the following about Neutrinos:

1. They are particles with weight but no change and rarely found
2. The Indian Neutrino observatory (INO) is planned in Mt. Abu, Rajasthan

Select the correct ans:

1. 1 Only
2. 2 Only
3. Both
4. None

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3. Match the following:

            Country                                                           World Cup (Cricket) wins

1. Pakistan                                                                          i) 1996
2. Australia                                                                         ii) 1992
3. India                                                                                iii) 2007
4. Srilanka                                                                           iv) 2011

Select the correct ans:

1. A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv
2. A-iv, B-iii, C-i, D-ii
3. A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i
4. A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv

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4. The Bachhawat Commission and Brijesh Mishra Commission are associated with:

1. Cauvery river water dispute
2. Teesta river dispute with Bangladesh
3. Krishna river water dispute
4. Cleaning of river Ganga

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5. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Bangalore traffic police conducted a health survey. Nearly 77% of those surveyed had a deficiency of this vitamin. Which is the vitamin?

1. Vitamin A
2. Vitamin B
3. Vitamin C
4. Vitamin D

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6. The highest run scorer in cricket world cup history is

1. Rickey Ponting (Australia)
2. Sanath Jayasuriya (Srilanka)
3. Sachin Tendulkar (India)
4. Jacques Kallis (South Africa)

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7. 98% of Asian population suffer from which of these Vitamin deficiency

1. Vitamin A
2. Vitamin B
3. Vitamin C
4. Vitamin D

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8. Which authority has the sole responsibility in seeking a political party to prove its majority on the floor of the Assembly

1. President
2. Governor
3. Speaker
4. None of the above

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9. Recently a Ukraine peace deal was concluded in Minsk, Belarus. Which of these nations participated?

1. Ukraine, Russia, France, Italy
2. Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, France
3. Russia, Ukraine, France, Germany
4. Ukraine, Russia, Germany, Italy

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10. Consider the following regarding Central Statistical Organisation (CSO):

1. CSO is the principal data collecting , processing and disseminating agency responsible for the National Statistical System.
2. CSO provides information to all governments and parastatal organisation only.

Select the correct ans:

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both
4. None

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11. Consider the following :

1. The 2015 edition of Cricket World Cup will be held in Indian Subcontinent
2. The 2011 Cricket World Cup was held in Australia

Select the correct answer;

1. 1 Only
2. 2 Only
3. Both
4. None

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12. The Pramod Astana SIT (Special Investigation Team) has been constituted to look into:

1. Bhopal Gas tragedy
2. Ishrat Jahan Encounter case
3. Anti Sikh Riots
4. Godhra Riots

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13. Which neighbour of India has been grappling to frame a constitution from the past 2 years?

1. Sri Lanka
2. Maldives
3. Bangladesh
4. Nepal

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14. The ‘Coffee Club’ member nations, also known as ‘Uniting for Consensus’ (UFC) associated with :

1. Against terrorism in the world
2. Against inclusion of India, Brazil, Japan and Germany joining UN Security Council
3. Consortium of Coffee growers seeking consensus on decreased coffee prices
4. None of the above

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15. The GAAR (General Anti Avoidance Rules) is associated with:

1. Airline sector
2. Taxation avoidance
3. Foreign Investments
4. Railway privatisation

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16. Consider the following regarding GAAR (General Anti Avoidance Rules)

1. GAAR provides taxing authority a mechanism to deny tax benefits and transactions believed not to have commercial substance
2. GAAR ensures that India doesn’t become a tax haven.

Select the correct ans:

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both
4. None

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17. Consider the following regarding cricket world cups.

1. India has won it twice, in 1983 and 2011.
2. West Indies and Australia have each won it thrice.

Select the correct ans:

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both
4. None

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18. Consider the following inflation:

1. Headline inflation excludes food and fuel components from inflation whereas core inflation includes them.
2. Headline inflation includes food and fuel components in inflation whereas core inflation excludes them.

Select the correct ans:

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both
4. None

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19. Consider the following about ‘Integrated Child Development Scheme’(ICDS):

1. It envisages development of children upto the age of 4 years
2. The envisaged services are made available through a network of child care centres called Anganwadis.

Select the correct ans:

1. 1 Only
2. 2 Only
3. Both
4. None

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20. The Western Ghats extends over:

1. Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra, Tamil Nadu, Goa
2. Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra, Goa, Maharashtra
3. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala
4. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu.

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21. Consider the following regarding GAAR (General Anti Avoidance Rules):

1. They are a set of principles based rules within a country to counteract perceived tax avoidance.
2. The Rangarajan Committee went into GAAR and asked for postponing its implementation

Select the correct ans:

1. 1 Only
2. 2 Only
3. Both
4. None

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22. ’Transfer Pricing’ means

1. Transferring the prices of goods and services by companies to customers
2. The transfer of global oil production slowdown on buyer nations
3. The cost of subsidiary company selling goods to a parent company
4. Slowdown in European economy and its impact on global economy.

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23. Consider the following about cricket world cup

1. The first edition was played in England in 1975 by 6 nations
2. It was played in 50 over format
3. England hosted it till 1990

Select the correct ans:

1. 1,2
2. 2,3
3. 1 only
4. 1,2,3

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24. The Krishna River Water Tribunal gave its judgement providing for water sharing between riparian states. The order (highest to lowest) of water sharing is:

1. Maharashtra, Andhra, Karnataka
2. Karnataka, Andhra, Maharashtra
3. Andhra, Maharashtra, Karnataka
4. Andhra, Karnataka, Maharashtra

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25. Consider the National Food Security Act 2013:

1. It envisages 5 kg/ person cereals/ month
2. It provides for rice and wheat only at subsidized prices.

Select the correct ans:

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both
4. None

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26. Consider the following regarding Western Ghats

1. Doddabetta is the highest peak in Karnataka
2. Mullayaragiri is the highest peak in Tamil Nadu

Select the correct ans:

1. 1 Only
2. 2 Only
3. Both
4. None

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27. Recently the United Nations unanimously supported the World Yoga Day on

1. June 20
2. December 1
3. October 2
4. June 21

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28. Match the following

                       A                                                                B

1. A) Subansiri                                            i) Madhya Pradesh
2. B) Teesta                                                 ii) Arunachal Pradesh
3. c) Maheshwar                                        iii) Sikkim

Select the correct ans:

1. A-i, B-ii, C-iii
2. A-ii, B-iii, C-i
3. A-iii, B-i, C-ii
4. A-ii, B-i, C-iii

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29. Consider the following regarding Ridley Turtles:

1. Extensive bench loss due to severe erosion is causing a threat to its existence
2. It is classified as ‘endangered’ under IUCN

Select the correct ans:

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both
4. None

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30. Consider the following provisions about National Judicial Accountability commission Bill- (NJAC)

1. The NJAC can recommend a person for appointment even if any 2 members don’t agree to such recommendations.
2. From the states the NJAC shall elicit the opinion of chief Minister but not the Governor

Select the correct ans:

1. 1 Only
2. 2 Only
3. Both
4. None

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