UPSC Prelims Test Series 2019 - Test 17

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    The Union Government has recently launched the ‘Seva Bhoj Yojana’ What is it related to?

    • Reimbursing the Centre’s share of CGST and IGST on food preparation by charitable religious institutions.
    • Extending the Mid-Day Meal Scheme to the MGNREGA workers working within 1-kilometer radius of the school.
    • Providing food coupons to the manual laborers
    • Free meals to the pilgrims visiting Allahabad for the Kumbh Mela from 15th January to 4th March, 2019
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  • 2. 

    Consider the following statements: 1. On the advice of the Chief minister, Governor can remove a minister at a time when the council of ministers enjoys the confidence of the legislative assembly. 2. Article 164 states that the council of ministers are collectively responsible to the legislative assembly of the state. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    • 1 only

    • 2 only

    • Both 1 and 2

    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer
    A. Both 1 and 2
    Explanation
    Article 164 states that the council of ministers are collectively responsible to the legislative assembly of the state.
    Article 164 also contains the principle of individual responsibility. It states that the ministers hold office during the pleasure of the governor. This means that the governor can remove a minister at a time when the council of ministers enjoys the confidence of the legislative assembly. But, the governor can remove a minister only on the advice of the chief minister.

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following can be called the identity card of the constitution :

    • Preamble

    • Fundamental Rights

    • Directive principle of state policy

    • Integrated judicial system.

    Correct Answer
    A. Preamble
    Explanation
    The term ‘preamble’ refers to the introduction or preface to the Constitution. It contains the summary or essence of the Constitution. N A Palkhivala, an eminent jurist and constitutional expert, called the Preamble as the ‘identity card of the Constitution.’

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  • 4. 

    The “Internal and Extra Budgetary Resources” of Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) include which of the following: 1. Profit of CPSUs 2. Domestic and foreign loans raised by CPSUs Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    • 1 only

    • 2 only

    • Both 1 and 2

    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer
    A. Both 1 and 2
    Explanation
    The investment by Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) is financed through the following two modes:
    • Budgetary support provided by the Central Government
    • IEBR raised by CPSUs on their own.
    Internal and Extra Budgetary Resources (IEBR) comprises of internal resources, and extra-budgetary resources. Broadly, the internal resources comprise of retained profits – net of dividend to Government and carry forward of reserves and surpluses. And extra-budgetary resources are the sum of domestic and foreign loans raised directly by the CPSUs

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  • 5. 

    Consider the following statements regarding dead zones. 1. Hypoxic zones in oceans lead to the formation of dead Zones. 2. These zones are reversible if its causes are reduced or eliminated. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

    • 1 only

    • 2 only

    • Both 1 and 2

    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer
    A. Both 1 and 2
    Explanation
    Hypoxic zones or Oxygen minimum zones (OMZ) are areas in the ocean of such low oxygen concentration that animal life suffocates and dies or leaves the area, and as a result are sometimes called "dead zones." Hence, habitats that would normally be teeming with life become, essentially, biological deserts. These zones are reversible if its causes are reduced or eliminated. One of the largest dead zones forms in the Gulf of Mexico every spring. Nutrients such as nitrogen flow from North America's Corn Belt through streams and rivers and end up in the Gulf. The dead zones in the Arabian Sea have also been growing in size. It is the thickest and the most intense OMZ among the world‘s oceans and covers an area of around two million sq km

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  • 6. 

    Which of the following statements are correct? 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 by-elections. 3. Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognized political parties.

    • 1 and 2 only

    • 2 only

    • 2 and 3 only

    • 3 only

    Correct Answer
    A. 3 only
    Explanation
    Election commission has three election commissioners.
    Election commission decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections.
    It also decides the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognized political parties.

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  • 7. 

    Taj Mahal Declaration recently seen in news is related to ?

    • Adoption of International cooperation in the maintenance and the upkeep of the Taj Mahal.

    • Making the Taj Mahal accessible to Divyangs.

    • Curbing Plastic pollution near the Taj Mahal.

    • A project to study the history of the Taj Mahal.

    Correct Answer
    A. Curbing Plastic pollution near the Taj Mahal.
    Explanation
    Taj Declaration to Beat Plastic Pollution was adopted as part of which efforts would be made to make the 500-metre area around the historic ivory-white marble monument litter-free and phase out single-use plastic.

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  • 8. 

    The term “Shanghai Spirit” is associated With

    • BRICS Group

    • Shanghai Cooperation Organization

    • US-North Korea Summit

    • ASEAN

    Correct Answer
    A. Shanghai Cooperation Organization
    Explanation
    The Shanghai Spirit is the core value of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). It emphasises harmony, working by consensus, respect for other cultures, non-alignment and noninterference in the internal matters of the member states and non-member states

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  • 9. 

    Which of the following are true regarding the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC)? 1. It allows the holders to pay for their bus travel, toll taxes, parking charges, retail shopping and even withdraw money. 2. It runs on RuPay. Codes:

    • 1 only

    • 2 only

    • Both 1 and 2

    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer
    A. Both 1 and 2
    Explanation
    Dubbed as ‘One Nation One Card’, the inter-operable transport card would allow the holders to pay for their bus travel, toll taxes, parking charges, retail shopping and even withdraw money.
    ● This card runs on RuPay card. With the advent of this indigenously-developed and one-of-its-kind card, the country is no longer required to be dependent on foreign technology.
    ● The stored value on card supports offline transaction across all travel needs with minimal financial risk to involved stakeholders.
    ● Ministry of housing & urban affairs brought to the fore the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) to enable seamless travel by different metros and other transport systems across the country besides retail shopping and purchases.

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  • 10. 

    Which of the following regarding the Minimum Support Price are incorrect?

    • The CACP makes projections using state-wise, crop-specific production cost estimates provided by the Directorate of Economics & Statistics in the Agriculture Ministry.

    • According to M S Swaminathan committee the 1.5-times MSP formula should be applied on “A2+FL costs”.

    • ‘C2’ is factors in rentals and interest forgone on owned land and fixed capital assets, on top of A2+FL.

    • All the above statements are correct.

    Correct Answer
    A. All the above statements are correct.
    Explanation
    According to M S Swaminathan committee the 1.5-times MSP formula should be applied on “C2 costs”.

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  • 11. 

    “New York Declaration” of UN General Assembly relates to which of the following:

    • Women rights

    • Children rights

    • Minority rights

    • Rights of the refugees and migrants

    Correct Answer
    A. Rights of the refugees and migrants
    Explanation
    In 2016, UNGA adopted “New York Declaration” for refugees and migrants

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  • 12. 

    In the Constitution of India Division of powers is envisaged in which of the following :

    • Preamble

    • Seventh Schedule

    • Part III of the Constitution.

    • Directive principles of state policy.

    Correct Answer
    A. Seventh Schedule
    Explanation
    Seventh Schedule deals with the Division of powers - Union List (for central Govt) 97 Subjects; States List (for State Govt) 66 subjects and Concurrent List (for both Union and States) 47 subjects.

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  • 13. 

    The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) is the oldest trade union federations in India. Who among the following is the First President if the All India Trade Union Congress ?

    • Lala Lajpat Rai

    • Aurobindo Ghosh

    • S.A Dange.

    • Bipin Chandra Pal

    Correct Answer
    A. Lala Lajpat Rai
    Explanation
    Lala Lajpat Rai was the first President of All India Trade Union Congress.

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  • 14. 

    Which of the following are imposed in case a country’s government is subsidizing its exporters?

    • Anti-Dumping Duty

    • Countervailing Duty

    • Safeguard Duty

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Countervailing Duty
    Explanation
    when a government gives export subsidy then such subsidies are actionable by way of levying countervailing duty. Safeguard duty are applied when there is a surge in imports of a particular product irrespective of a particular country/ies. Dumping is said to occur when the goods are exported by a country to another country at a price lower than its normal value. This is an unfair trade practice which can have a distortive effect on international trade. Anti-dumping is a measure to rectify the situation arising out of the dumping of goods and its trade distortive effect.

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  • 15. 

    What is ‘IPrism”, sometimes seen in the news?

    • Competition that aims to foster culture of innovation in younger generation

    • A seven-pronged strategy to fight terrorism

    • Boost IPR culture in India's indigenous defence industry

    • A framework related to ethical hacking

    Correct Answer
    A. Competition that aims to foster culture of innovation in younger generation
    Explanation
    ● The Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, in collaboration with ASSOCHAM and ERICSSON India, has launched the second edition of ‘IPrism’, an Intellectual Property (IP) competition for students of schools, polytechnic institutes, colleges and universities.
    ● Aiming to foster a culture of innovation and creativity in the younger generation, the competition will provide young creators an opportunity to see their creations recognized on a national platform.

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  • 16. 

    K.S. Puttaswamy case is related to

    • Right to freedom of religion.

    • Right to Equality.

    • Right to Privacy.

    • Right to Information.

    Correct Answer
    A. Right to Privacy.
    Explanation
    K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India — ‘the right to privacy case’ where Supreme court said that Fundamental right to privacy isflowing from Articles 19 and 21 of the Constitution.

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  • 17. 

    Operation Greens scheme was announced in the Union Budget 2018-19 on the lines of ‘Operation Flood’. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about it? 1. It aims for holistic development of the bamboo sector by adopting area-based approach. 2. The scheme has an outlay of Rs.5000 lakh crore 3. The scheme will focus on promoting Farmer Producers Organizations (FPOs), agri-logistics, processing facilities and professional management. Select the correct answer from the code given below:

    • 1 only

    • 2 only

    • 3 only

    • 1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer
    A. 3 only
    Explanation
    Operation Greens In the budget speech of Union Budget 2018-19, a new Scheme “Operation Greens” was announced on the line of “Operation Flood”, with an outlay of Rs.500 crore to promote Farmer Producers Organizations (FPOs), agri-logistics, processing facilities and professional management. Accordingly, the Ministry has formulated a scheme for integrated development of Tomato, Onion and Potato (TOP) value chain

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  • 18. 

    Consider the following statements regarding Goods and Services Tax? 1. It will lead to harmonization of taxes 2. Supplies to exports are zero rated Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    • 1 only

    • 2 only

    • Both 1 and 2

    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer
    A. Both 1 and 2
    Explanation
    GST has lead to reduction in number of taxes and now the same tax rate is across all the country on all goods and services. This is called harmonization of taxes. On exports, Govt credits back the GST paid to suppliers and hence effectively there is no GST on exports which is also called zero rated.

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  • 19. 

    Which of the following is/are correctly matched? Folk Music/Dance State 1. Gotipua Odisha 2. Siddhi Dhamal Gujarat 3. Bhad Pather Himachal Pradesh

    • 1 and 2

    • 2 and 3

    • 1 and 3

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. 1 and 2
    Explanation
    Bhand Pather of Kashmir, Gotipua from Odisha and Siddhi Dhamal from Gujarat

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  • 20. 

    The Global Cyber Security Index is given by:

    • International Telecommunication Union

    • World Trade Organisation

    • World Economic Forum

    • United Nations Industrial Development Organization

    Correct Answer
    A. International Telecommunication Union
    Explanation
    The Global Cyber Security Index has been released by the UN telecommunications agency International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

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  • 21. 

    Which of the following categories are covered under Priority Sector Lending? 1. Social Infrastructure 2. Renewable Energy 3. Housing 4. Export Credit Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    • 1, 2 and 3 only

    • 2, 3 and 4 only

    • 1, 3 and 4 only

    • 1, 2, 3 and 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
    Explanation
    Categories under priority sector are:
    1. Agriculture
    2. Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
    3. Export Credit
    4. Education
    5. Housing
    6. Social Infrastructure
    7. Renewable Energy
    8. Others

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  • 22. 

    Which of the following is a correct statement regarding Serious Fraud Investigation Office?

    • It is a body under the jurisdiction of Department of Economic affairs.

    • It is a body under the jurisdiction of Department of Revenue..

    • It is a body under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Commerce.

    • It is a body under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Corporate affairs..

    Correct Answer
    A. It is a body under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Corporate affairs..
    Explanation
    The SFIO is a fraud investigating agency in India, under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The SFIO is involved in major fraud probes and is the co-ordinating agency with the Income Tax Department and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). It is headquartered in New Delhi.

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  • 23. 

    Identify correct statements from the following regarding the India State of Forest Reports. 1. India State of Forest Report provides state wise and district wise forest cover. 2. This report is published by the Forest Survey of India. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

    • 1 only

    • 2 only

    • Both 1 and 2

    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer
    A. Both 1 and 2
    Explanation
    Forest Survey of India under The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has released India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2017. It provides state wise and district wise forest cover.

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  • 24. 

    Consider the following statements about Laboratory for the Conservation of Endangered Species (LaCONES). 1. It is India’s only facility for conservation of endangered species. 2. It is a facility of CSIR’s Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB). 3. It has helped to increase the population of mouse deer in Telangana forests. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

    • 1 only

    • 1 and 2 only

    • 2 and 3 only

    • All the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All the above
    Explanation
    The Laboratory for the Conservation of Endangered Species (LaCONES), a dedicated facility of CSIR’s Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) in Hyderabad uses modern biotechnologies for conservation of endangered wildlife. India’s only facility for conservation of endangered species.
    Achievements of Laboratory for the Conservation of Endangered Species (LaCONES):
    ● LaCONES has helped the Mouse Deer Conservation Breeding Centre at Nehru Zoological Park to increase the population of mouse deer in Telangana forests. Amrabad forest, for instance, ran out of mouse deer and through the efforts of LaCONES, the animal is now reintroduced in Amrabad Tiger Reserve.
    ● Earlier, LaCONES has developed universal DNA based marker for identification of wild animals from parts and remains. It has a DNA banking of more than 250 species of mammals, birds and reptiles.

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  • 25. 

    National Mission on Government eMarketplace (GeM) was launched by

    • Ministry of Finance

    • Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer welfare

    • Ministry of Commerce and industry

    • Ministry of Consumer Affairs

    Correct Answer
    A. Ministry of Commerce and industry
    Explanation
    The Ministry of Commerce & Industry launched National Mission on GeM (NMG) in September 2018. The objective of the Mission was to accelerate the adoption and use of Procurement by Major Central Ministries, States and UTs and their agencies (including CPSUs/PSUs, Local Bodies) on the GeM platform.

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  • 26. 

    While travelling in the Himalayas, you passed through the following passes. 1. Bidil pass 2. Golabghar pass 3. Banihal pass In which of the following ranges are you travelling ?

    • Mahabharat range

    • Pir Panjal Range

    • Dhauladhar Range

    • Zaskar Range

    Correct Answer
    A. Pir Panjal Range
    Explanation
    The best known passes of the Pir Panjal Range are the Pir panjal pass, the Bidil pass, Golabghar pass and Banihal pass. The Banihal pass is used by the Jammu-Srinagar Highway.

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  • 27. 

    Consider the following statements: 1. A Fast breeder reactor generates more fissile material than it consumes. 2. Moderator is not used in this reactor. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    • 1 only

    • 2 only

    • Both 1 and 2

    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer
    A. Both 1 and 2
    Explanation
    A Fast breeder reactor is a nuclear reactor that generates more fissile material than it consumes. Fast Breeder reactors achieve this because their neutron economy is high enough to create more fissile fuel than they use, by irradiation of a fertile material, such as uranium-238 or thorium-232 that is loaded into the reactor along with fissile fuel.
    Moderator slows down the speed of neutrons in a reactor. Fast breeder reactor (FBR) is unmoderated as it uses fast neutrons to breed fissile plutonium.

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  • 28. 

    Lot of research work is done in collaboration rather than isolation. In this context ISMEX and MONEX are terms related to?

    • Research done on seed germination and hybridization techniques

    • Research done to understand monetary value of climate change

    • Data collection effort made to understand seasonal characteristics of monsoon

    • Experiment conducted as a follow up to the human gene editing experiment conducted in China

    Correct Answer
    A. Data collection effort made to understand seasonal characteristics of monsoon
    Explanation
    India and former USSR conducted 2 experiments with limited participation from other countries. These experiments are known as the Indo Soviet Monsoon experiment (ISMEX) and Monsoon -77 respectively. It was observed from these experiments that there is a specific zone off the coast of Kenya where the monsoons from the southern hemisphere crossed the equator on their way to India. It was also observed that the fluctuations in the intensity of low level across the equator resulted in the fluctuations of rainfall over Maharashtra. Upper air observations over the Bay of Bengal were also made in 1977.
    More data intensive data collection effort was made under the aegis of another international experiment - The Monsoon Experiment in 1977. It is popularly known as MONEX 1979. The Great MONNEX was designed to have three components considering the seasonal characteristics of monsoon.

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  • 29. 

    Election Commission of India conducts elections to which of the following offices : 1. Vice-President of India 2. President of India. 3. Speaker of Lok Sabha and Speaker State Legislative Assembly 4. Chairman of Rajya Sabha and Chairman of State Legislative Council 5. Elections to Members of Upper House of the Parliament and Members of State Legislative Council.

    • 1,2,3,4,5

    • 1,2,4 Only

    • 1,2,5 Only

    • 1,2 Only

    Correct Answer
    A. 1,2,5 Only
    Explanation
    Election Commission of India conducts elections to President of India, Vice-President of India, Members of Upper House of the Parliament and Members of State Legislative Council.
    Election for Speaker of Lok Sabha, Chairman of State Legislative Council and Speaker State Legislative Assembly is not conducted by Election Commission of India.

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  • 30. 

    Anak Krakatoa is located between

    • Borneo and Sulawesi

    • Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia

    • Singapore and Sumatra

    • Sumatra and Java Islands

    Correct Answer
    A. Sumatra and Java Islands
    Explanation
    Anak Krakatoa is an island in a caldera in the Sunda Strait situated between the islands of Java and Sumatra in the Indonesia.

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  • 31. 

    The latitudes that pass through Sikkim also pass through:

    • Rajasthan

    • Punjab

    • Himachal Pradesh

    • Jammu & Kashmir

    Correct Answer
    A. Rajasthan
  • 32. 

    If a University has been accorded 12 (b) status, what does it signify?

    • The University is considered to have a deemed to be University status.

    • The University becomes eligible for grants from the UGC.

    • The University can run distance education programmes across India.

    • The University is considered as an Institution of Eminence.

    Correct Answer
    A. The University becomes eligible for grants from the UGC.
    Explanation
    12 (b) status will able to obtain various grants from UGC and also will enable the varsity to apply for international collaboration programmes and start innovative programmes with the support of UGC.

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  • 33. 

    Following is a list of activities. 1. Burning of biofuels. 2. Using Jatropha oil as Automobile fuel. 3. Using wind to generate power. Which of the above activities improve India’s emission profile?

    • 3 Only.

    • 2 & 3 Only.

    • 1 & 3 Only

    • 1, 2 & 3

    Correct Answer
    A. 1, 2 & 3
    Explanation
    Biofuels are carbon-neutral because the amount of carbon dioxide released when the fuel is burned is believed to be the same as the amount of carbon dioxide the plants absorbed when they grew. So replacing fossil fuels with biofuels should therefore reduce the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere.Using wind to generate power is a carbon negative activity. Hence, all of these are expected to improve India’s emission profile.

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  • 34. 

    Consider the following statements regarding the “Price Stabilization Fund” launched under Ministry of Agriculture: 1. It will promote direct purchase of produce from farmers 2. It will maintain a strategic buffer stock 3. It will protect consumers by supplying commodities at reasonable prices 4. It is a kind of market intervention scheme Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    • 2 only

    • 2 and 3 only

    • 1, 2 and 3 only

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    Ministry/Department: Department of Agriculture Cooperation& Farmers Welfare, Ministry of
    Agriculture
    Objective: Objective of the PSF was to safeguard the interest of the growers and provide them financial relief when prices fall below a specified level. It is a Central Sector Scheme launched in 2003.
    • To support market interventions for price control of perishable agri horticultural commodities.
    • PSF will be used to advance interest free loan to State Governments and Central agencies to support their working capital and other expenses on procurement and distribution interventions for such commodities
    • Procurement of the commodities will be undertaken directly from farmers or farmers’ organizations at farm gate/mandi and made available at a more reasonable price to the consumers.
    • Initially the fund is proposed to be used for onion and potato only. Losses incurred, if any, in the operations will be shared between the Centre and the States.
    Framework and Funding:
    • States will set up a revolving fund to which the Centre and State will contribute equally.
    • The ratio of Centre-State contribution to the State-level corpus in respect of northeast States will, however, be 75:25

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  • 35. 

    Which of the following regions is known as ‘Molassis Basin’?

    • Nagaland

    • Manipur

    • Mizoram

    • Meghalaya

    Correct Answer
    A. Mizoram
    Explanation
    Mizoram is known as Land of rolling mountains, it has huge number of mountains. Formation of most mountains is accompanied by formation of foreland basin or in simple terms valley type depression which runs parallel to mountains. These depression get accumulated with unconsolidated deposits known as molasses basin.

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  • 36. 

    Which of the following statements are true regarding SAMPADA scheme? 1. It is implemented by Ministry of Agriculture 2. It will focus on agro-marine processing Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    • 1 only

    • 2 only

    • Both 1 and 2

    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer
    A. 2 only
    Explanation
    The objective of SAMPADA scheme is to supplement agriculture, modernize processing (of marine and agri-produce) and decrease agri-waste. It is implemented by ministry of Food Processing Industries.

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  • 37. 

    Which of the following is an incorrect statement regarding legislative procedures in the State Legislature with regard to Ordinary Bills.

    • It can be introduced either by a minister or by private member.

    • The Constitution provides for the mechanism of joint sitting of two Houses of the state legislature to resolve a deadlock between them over the passage of a bill.

    • It is deemed to have been passed by the state legislature only when both the Houses have agreed to it, either with or without amendments.

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. The Constitution provides for the mechanism of joint sitting of two Houses of the state legislature to resolve a deadlock between them over the passage of a bill.
    Explanation
    With Regard to Ordinary Bills, the state legislature has following procedures:
    It can be introduced in either House of the state legislature.
    It can be introduced either by a minister or by private member.
    It passes through first reading, second reading and third reading in the originating House.
    It is deemed to have been passed by the state legislature only when both the Houses have agreed to it, either with or without amendments.
    A deadlock between the two Houses takes place when the legislative council, after receiving a bill passed by the legislative assembly, rejects the bill or proposes amendments that are not acceptable to the legislative assembly or does not pass the bill within three months.
    The Constitution does not provide for the mechanism of joint sitting of two Houses of the state legislature to resolve a deadlock between them over the passage of a bill.

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  • 38. 

    In India, Judicial Review implies

    • The power of the Judiciary to pronounce upon the constitutionality of laws and executive orders.

    • The power of the Judiciary to question the wisdom of the laws enacted by the Legislatures.

    • The power of the Judiciary to review all the legislative enactments before they are assented to by the President.

    • The power of the Judiciary to review its own judgements given earlier in similar or different cases.

    Correct Answer
    A. The power of the Judiciary to pronounce upon the constitutionality of laws and executive orders.
    Explanation
    Article 13 declares that all laws that are inconsistent with or in derogation of any of the fundamental rights shall be void.

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  • 39. 

    Identify correct statements from the following. 1. National Biodiversity Authority is constituted under the Provisions of Biological Diversity Act, 2002. 2. National Biodiversity Authority checks biopiracy. 3. The Headquarters of National Biodiversity Authority is at Chennai. Codes:

    • 1 & 2 Only.

    • 2 & 3 Only.

    • 1 & 3 Only.

    • 1,2 & 3

    Correct Answer
    A. 1,2 & 3
    Explanation
    The Biological Diversity Act (2002) mandates implementation of the Act through decentralized system with the NBA focusing on advising the Central Government. The NBA with its headquarters in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, delivers its mandate through a structure that comprises of the Authority, Secretariat, SBBs, BMC. National Biodiversity Authority also checks biopiracy.

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  • 40. 

    Climate change is one of the factors attributed to extinction of organisms. Which among the following is the first mammal species to get extinct due to anthropogenic climate change?

    • Dusky leaf monkey

    • Bramble Cay melomys

    • Red-faced spider monkey

    • Golden lion tamarin

    Correct Answer
    A. Bramble Cay melomys
    Explanation
    ● Australia officially declared a great barrier reef rodent extinct on Feb 19th, 2019, making it the first mammal believed to have been killed off by human induced climate change.
    ● The rodent, which built furrows in herd fields and among strandline plants, had been feared to be extinct for some time. The Australian government’s decision to list the species as extinct comes after the Queensland state government made an identical determination in 2016.
    ● The rat like Bramble Cay melomys whose only known habitat was a small sandy island in far northern Australia had not been spotted in a decade.

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  • 41. 

    Consider the following statements about National Agricultural Market: 1. It is a common e-market platform for different regulated wholesale markets in States/UTs. 2. It is not mandatory for the markets to join the platform. 3. Central Government will meet expenses on software and its customization for the States and provide it free of cost to the States and UTs. Which of the statements given above is/are true?

    • 1 and 2 Only

    • 1 and 3 Only

    • 2 and 3 Only

    • All 1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer
    A. All 1, 2 and 3
    Explanation
    The revised scheme envisages implementation of the National Agriculture Market (NAM) by setting up of an appropriate common e-market platform that would be deployable in selected 585 regulated wholesale markets in States/UTs desirous of joining the e-platform. Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) will implement the national e-platform and will cover 250, 200 and 135 mandis during 2015- 16, 2016-17 and 2017-18 respectively.
    Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW) will meet expenses on software and its customization for the States and provide it free of cost to the States and UTs DAC&FW will also give grant as one-time fixed cost subject to the ceiling of Rs.30.00 lakh per Mandi (other than to the private mandis) for related equipment / infrastructure in 585 regulated mandis, for installation of the e-market platform. State Governments will suggest names of APMCs where this project would be initiated.

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  • 42. 

    With reference to Jal Marg Vikas Project, consider the following statements: 1. Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is the implementing agency for this project. 2. The project is being implemented with financial and technical support from Asian Development Bank (ADB). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    • 1 only

    • 2 only

    • Both 1 and 2

    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer
    A. 1 only
    Explanation
    Jal Marg Vikas Project seeks to facilitate plying of vessels with capacity of 1,500-2,000 tonnes in the Haldia-Varanasi stretch of the River Ganga. The major works being taken up under JMVP are development of fairway, Multi-Modal Terminals, strengthening of river navigation system, conservancy works, modern River Information System (RIS), Digital Global Positioning System (DGPS), night navigation facilities, modern methods of channel marking etc. JMVP, which is expected to be completed by March, 2023, is being implemented with the financial and technical support of World Bank. The project will enable commercial navigation of vessels with the capacity of 1500-2,000 tons on NW-1. Its objective is to promote inland waterways as a cheap and environment-friendly means of transportation, especially for cargo movement. The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is the project implementing agency.

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  • 43. 

    UN Global Media Compact is related to:

    • Freedom of Press

    • Awareness of SDGs

    • Awareness of the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs)

    • Rights of the women and children in war zone.

    Correct Answer
    A. Awareness of SDGs
    Explanation
    The United Nations launched the SDG Media Compact, an initiative marking a new drive to advance awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Compact seeks to inspire media and entertainment companies around the world to leverage their resources and creative talent to advance the Goals.

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  • 44. 

    Consider the following statements about Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG) unveiled by Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL). 1. The Atmospheric Water Generator is being manufactured by BEL in collaboration with Israel. 2. It extracts water from the humidity present in the atmosphere. 3. The water extracted is Non–potable. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

    • 1 only

    • 2 only

    • 1 and 3 only

    • 2 and 3 only

    Correct Answer
    A. 1 and 3 only
    Explanation
    ● The Atmospheric Water Generator is being manufactured by BEL in collaboration with CSIR-IICT and MAITHRI, a start-up company based in Hyderabad.
    ● BEL’s Atmospheric Water Generator employs a novel technology to extract water from the humidity present in the atmosphere and purify it.
    ● It uses heat exchange for condensing the atmospheric moisture to produce pure, safe and clean potable water.

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  • 45. 

    Which of the following is related to Israel-Palestine Conflict? 1. Madrid Conference of 1991 2. Saudi Initiative 3. Oslo Accords 4. The Quartet

    • 1,2,3,4

    • 2,3 Only

    • 3 Only

    • 2,3 Only

    Correct Answer
    A. 1,2,3,4
    Explanation
    The Madrid Conference of 1991 was a peace conference, held from 30 October to 1 November 1991 in Madrid, hosted by Spain and co-sponsored by the United States and the Soviet Union. It was an attempt by the international community to revive the Israeli– Palestinian peace process through negotiations, involving Israel and the Palestinians as well as Arab countries, including Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.
    The Arab Peace Initiative, also known as the "Saudi Initiative", is a 10 sentence proposal for an end to the Arab–Israeli conflict that was endorsed by the Arab League in 2002 at the Beirut Summit and re-endorsed at the 2007 Arab League summit and at the 2017 Arab League summit. The initiative calls for normalizing relations between the Arab region and Israel, in exchange for a full withdrawal by Israel from the occupied territories (including East Jerusalem) and a "just settlement" of the Palestinian refugee problem based on UN Resolution 194.
    The Oslo Accords are a set of agreements between the Government of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO): the Oslo I Accord, signed in Washington, D.C., in 1993; and the Oslo II Accord, signed in Taba, Egypt, in 1995. The Oslo Accords marked the start of the Oslo process, a peace process aimed at achieving a peace treaty based on United Nations Security Council Resolutions 242 and 338, and at fulfilling the "right of the Palestinian people to self-determination." The Oslo process started after secret negotiations in Oslo, resulting in the recognition by the PLO of the State of Israel and the recognition by Israel of the PLO as the representative of the Palestinian people and as a partner in negotiations.

    The Oslo Accords created a Palestinian Authority tasked with limited self-governance of parts of the West Bank and Gaza Strip; and acknowledged the PLO as Israel's partner in permanent-status negotiations about remaining questions. The Oslo Accords did not create a Palestinian state.
    The Quartet on the Middle East or Middle East Quartet, sometimes called the Diplomatic Quartet or Madrid Quartet or simply the Quartet, is a foursome of nations and international and supranational entities involved in mediating the Israeli–Palestinian peace process. The Quartet comprises the United Nations, the United States, the European Union, and Russia. The group was established in Madrid in 2002, recalling Madrid Conference of 1991, as a result of the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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  • 46. 

    Following are statements related to the National Digital Communications Policy 2018. 1. National Digital Communications Policy - 2018 replaces the National Telecom Policy 2012. 2. It focuses on providing Broadband connectivity for all. 3. It also focuses on increasing the contribution of ICT based services. Identify the correct statements:

    • 1 & 2 Only.

    • 2 & 3 Only.

    • 1 & 3 Only.

    • 1,2 & 3.

    Correct Answer
    A. 1,2 & 3.
    Explanation
    National Digital Communications Policy 2018 envisions supporting India’s transition to digitally empowered economy and society by fulfilling information and communications needs of citizens and enterprises. It strives to achieve this by establishing ubiquitous, resilient and affordable digital communications infrastructure and services. It is customer focused and application driven. It will help lead to new ideas and innovations after launch of advanced technology such as 5G, IOT, M2M, etc. which shall govern India’s telecom sector.
    Key Objectives: Broadband for all; Creating four million additional jobs in Digital Communications sector; Enhancing contribution of Digital Communications sector to 8% of India’s GDP from ~ 6% in 2017; Propelling India to Top 50 Nations in ICT Development Index of ITU from 134 in 2017 and Enhancing India’s contribution to Global Value Chains and Ensuring Digital Sovereignty. These objectives are to be achieved by 2022.

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  • 47. 

    Consider the following statements: 1. The phrase "unity and integrity of the nation" from preamble refers to only territorial dimensions of national integration. 2. Article 1 of the Constitution aims at overcoming hindrances to national integration like communalism, regionalism, casteism, linguism and secessionism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    • 1 only

    • 2 only

    • Both 1 and 2

    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer
    A. 2 only
    Explanation
    The phrase ‘unity and integrity of the nation’ embraces both the psychological and territorial dimensions of national integration.
    Article 1 of the Constitution describes India as a ‘Union of States’ to make it clear that the states have no right to secede from the Union, implying the indestructible nature of the Indian Union. It aims at overcoming hindrances to national integration like communalism, regionalism, casteism, linguism, secessionism and so on.

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  • 48. 

    Consider the following statements regarding office of the Governor : 1. It is an independent constitutional office. 2. Governor office is under the control of the Central government Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    • 1 only

    • 2 only

    • Both 1 and 2

    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer
    A. 1 only
    Explanation
    Governor is appointed by the president by warrant under his hand and seal. In a way, he is a nominee of the Central government. But, 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.

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  • 49. 

    Consider the following statements about Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC) 1. It facilitates research collaboration between Indian research groups with research groups in the leading universities of the world in areas that are at the cutting edge of science. 2. It is an initiative of Ministry of Science and Technology. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

    • 1 only

    • 2 only

    • Both 1 and 2

    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer
    A. 1 only
    Explanation
    ● Union Minister of Human Resource Development launched the web portal of the Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC).
    ● Under this Scheme, 600 joint research proposals will be awarded for 2 years to facilitate strong research collaboration between Indian research groups with the best in class faculty and renowned research groups in the leading universities of the world, in areas that are at the cutting edge of science or with direct social relevance to the mankind, specifically India.

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