Insightofindia Quiz 2016-0-123

8/20/2019 Insightofindia Quiz 2016-0-123

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1. Consider the following statements about the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA):

1. It is an autonomous body, a think-tank on strategic affairs

2. It is funded by the Indian Ministry of Defense

3. It was established in 1965

Which of the above statements are correct?

a) 1 and 2 Only

b) 2 and 3 Only

c) 1 and 3 Only

d) All are correct

d

2. Which of the following statements about the Astrosat are correct?

1. Indian researchers will no longer have to rely on other space agencies for X-ray data

2. As in the case of Chandrayaan-1 and Mangalyaan, the Astrosat telescope will have no commercial or

societal implications

3. Only one among five of its payloads has been made by ISRO, the rest comes from scientific institutions

based in IndiaSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1 and 2 Only

b) 3 Only

c) 1 and 3 Only

d) All of the above

C

As in the case of Chandrayaan-1 and Mangalyaan, the Astrosat telescope will have

no immediate commercial or societal implications.

3. With reference to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, which of the following statements

is/are incorrect ?

1. Its reports are submitted to the head of the executive who then lays them before both Houses of the

Parliament

2. Its reports must be tabled by the executive in the legislature in a time-bound manner

3. The CAG is responsible only to the Parliament

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 Only

d) 2 and 3 Only

B

CAG submits its reports to the President. The President is the head of state but not of the executive.

The CAG’s reports on quite a few occasions were not being presented to the legislatures concerned on

time, as they were deemed inconvenient by the government of the day, aborting the scope for timely

legislative scrutiny and follow-up remedial action, including a fixing of responsibility on the functionaries

concerned. Thus, there was a clear undermining of the constitutional system, impeding the accountability

c


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of the executive to the legislature by not allowing the CAG to perform his or her constitutionally

mandated role and serve Parliament adequately in the area of financial oversight.

4. Consider the following statements:

Assertion (A): The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) consists of members only from the Lok Sabha

Reason (R): The function of the PAC is to examine annual audit reports of the CAG which seek to ensure

financial accountability of the executive to the Lok Sabha


a) A and R both are true, and R is the correct explanation for A

b) A and R both are true, and R is the NOT the correct explanation for A

c) A is correct, R is incorrect

d) A and R both are incorrect

D

Annual audit reports of the CAG seek to ensure financial accountability of the executive to

the Parliament (both houses, not only the Lok Sabha)

5. With reference to the ‘G20 Sherpa’, consider the following statements:1. He is the personal representative of a head of state or government at an international summit

2. They are generally quite influential

3. They generally lack the authority to independently make final decisions

4. The name is derived from the Sherpa people, a Nepalese ethnic group, who serve as guides and porters in

the Himalayas

Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

a) 1 and 2 Only

b) 2 and 3 Only

c) 1 and 3 Only

d) All the above

D

A Sherpa is the personal representative of a head of state or government at an international summit. All

of the G20 participating states have representative Sherpas.

The Sherpa is generally quite influential, although they generally lack the authority to independently

make final decisions about any given agreement.

6. Which of the following statements about ‘PRAGATI’ is/are correct?

1.

It stands for ‘Pro-Active-Governance aimed at Transformation of India’

2.

It brings on one stage the Secretaries of Government of India and the Chief Secretaries of the StatesSelect the correct answer using codes given below:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 or 2

B


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Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation.

7. Global Competitiveness Report’ is released by the

a) World Bank

b) World Economic Forum

c) Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development

d) World Trade Organisation

b

8. Operation Muskaan’ and ‘Operation Smile’ were campaigns recently launched by the

a) Ministry of Women and Child Development

b) Ministry of Home Affairs

c) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

d) Ministry of Minority Affairs

B Both are related to rescue the missing children.

9. The Caracal has been classified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as

ture as

a) Critically Endangered

b) Endangered

c) Vulnerable

d) Least concern

DCaracal is a species of cat

10. The Mid-day Meal Scheme is administered by the

a) Ministry of Human Resource Development

b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

c) Ministry of Women and Child Development

d) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

a

11. Consider the followings statements about the ‘Official Secrets Act’:

1.

Classification of files is done under its provisions

2. Any breach of the ‘Manual of Departmental Security Instructions’ could attract its provisions

Which of the above statements are correct?

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2


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d) Neither 1 or 2

B

The classification of files is not done under the provisions of the Official Secrets Act. The classification or

declassification of files is done by each Ministry/ Department of the Government as per their

requirement in terms of the Manual of Departmental Security Instructions, 1994.

12. With reference to Dengue, which of the following statements are incorrect ?

1.

A drop in platelet count is proof that the person has dengue fever

2. Recovery from infection by one serotype provides lifelong immunity against other serotypes


a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both

d) None

B

13. Consider the following statements associated with India’s INDC (Intended Nationally Determined

Contribution):

1. It contains sector-specific targets

2. Currently, the installed power capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy sources is around 30%

Which of the above statements are incorrect ?

a) 1 only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None

a

14. Which among the following list are security features, which facilitate the detection of genuine notes vis-à-vis

forgeries, present on Indian bank-notes?

1. Virtual Image

2. Intaglio Printing

3. Check Mark

4. Micro-lettering

5. See through Register


a) 1, 2 and 4 only

b) 3 and 5 only

c) 2, 4 and 5 only

d) All of the above

C

Security Features:


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Watermark Security Thread

Latent Image

Microlettering

Intaglio

Identification Mark

Fluorescence

Optically Variable Ink

See through Register

15. Consider the following statements about ‘Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)’:

1. It is an independent French medical humanitarian organisation

2. It delivers emergency aid to people only in areas affected by armed conflict

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both

d) None

D

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation

that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and

exclusion from healthcare.

16. Curcumin is

a) Another name for Cumin (Jeera), which is beneficial against a wide set of ailments

b) A new spice discovered in Munnar (Kerala), and is regarded as a member of the Cumin (Jeera)

family

c) A component of turmeric, which is beneficial against a wide set of ailments

d) A locally known and used spice in Munnar (Kerala), recently discovered to be a cure for dengue

fever

c


Assertion (A): There are numerous thin copper strands inside an electric wire instead of a single thick copper

strand

Reason (R): Alternating current (AC) has a tendency to flow along the surface of any conductor rather than

uniformly across the cross-section of a conductor

Which of the above statements is/are true?





a


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18. Consider the following statements about the ‘Swiss challenge method’:

1. The Supreme Court of India has approved it as a way of awarding contracts

2. This method can be applied also for sectors that are not covered under the Public-Private-Partnership

(PPP) framework

3.

The original proposer has the right of first refusal

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect ?

a) 1 Only

b) 1 and 2 Only

c) 2 and 3 Only

d) All are correct

d

19. Which of the following statements associated with ‘Minorities’ (or ‘Minority’) in India are incorrect ?

1. Their rights have been spelt out in the Constitution

2.

The Constitution does not define the term

3.

Directive Principles of State Policy includes provisions that have significant implications for them


a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 only

c) 3 Only

d) All are correct

D

20. Which of the following statements about the National Commission for Minorities is/are correct?

1.

It is a statutory body

2. Only 5 communities, viz. Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Zoroastrians (Parsis) have been notified as

minority communities


a) 1 only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None

A

Six religious communities, viz; Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Zoroastrians (Parsis) and Jains have

been notified as minority communities by the Union Government.

21. ‘GIAN’ or ‘Global Initiative for Academics Network’ is an initiative to

a) Attract the best foreign academics to Indian Universities of Excellence

b) Provide top-performing students from Indian Universities the opportunity to interact withacademics from the USA

c) Promote student-exchange programmes between Indian and German Universities


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d) Promote teachers from Indian Universities to develop pedagogical methods like their westerncounterparts

a

21. Consider the following statements about ‘vertical farming’:1. Only climbers and creepers can be grown in this type of farming2. Crop yield is greater when compared to yield through conventional farming over the same area

Which of the above statements are incorrect ?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 or 2

A

In vertical farming crops whose plant weight is less are usually grown like tomato, lettuce, greencrops. Hydroponics is normally used which require nutrient rich solution instead of soil.

22. Which of the following statements about neutrinos is/are incorrect ?1. Trillions of neutrinos pass through our body every second2. They are created in nuclear reactions3. They never interact with particles of other matterSelect the correct answer using codes given below:

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3 Only

c) 1 and 3 Only

d) 3 Only

D Neutrinos are the second most bountiful particles after photons, which carry light, with trillions o

them streaming through our bodies every second, but their true nature has been poorly understood.

They rarely interact with particles of other matter.

23. ‘Neutrino Oscillations’ is

a) The movement of neutrinos in a back-and-forth motion, a pendulum-like manner throughspace while travelling

b) The flipping of neutrinos from one type to another during flight

c) The flipping of a neutrino from electron to proton and/or vice versa in any atom

d) None of the above


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B

24. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is under the

a) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

b) Ministry of Agriculture

c) Ministry of Food Processing Industries


D APEDA is under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

25. Which of the following statements about ‘barefoot’ technicians, associated with the Ministry of RuralDevelopment, is/are correct?1. To become one, any person above the age of 21 is eligible for training2. He/She can selected from the local SC/ST MGNREGA worker households onlySelect the correct answer using codes given below:

a) 1 only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None

B Only an educated individual is eligible to become a barefoot technician, not ‘any’ person.

26. The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated every year on January 9th to mark

a) The date of return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa for good

b) The date of departure of Mahatma Gandhi to South Africa from India

c) The date when Independent India first received a Non-Resident Indian’s remittance

d) The date of return of indentured labourers from the Caribbean in 1948

a

27. Which of the following can be classified as ‘Occupational Diseases’?1. Sleep disorder due to noise pollution2. Silicosis3. Asbestosis4. Pneumoconiosis


a) 1, 2 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 2 and 4 Only

d) All the above

D Silicosis caused by inhalation of silica Asbestosis by inhalation of asbestos


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Pneumoconiosis by inhalation of dust in mines.

28. Which among the following are some of the flaws in the existing design of Public-Private-Partnerships?1. Unmanageable risks, e.g., traffic risk in highways, are transferred to concessionaires2. Compulsory allocation of both, construction and maintenance responsibilities to the concessionaire3. The Government has no leverage in case of non-performance by concessionaire4. There are no ex-post structures for re-negotiation of contractsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 Only

c) 2 and 4 Only

d) All of the above

B

29 Consider the following statements about the 1951 United Nations Convention relating to the status ofrefugees:

1.

It is the key legal document in defining who is a refugee, their rights and the legal obligations ofstates2. India is not a signatory to the conventionWhich of the above statements are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 or 2

c

Though India offers asylum to a large number of refugees, it is not a signatory to the 1951 RefugeeConvention.

30. Which of the following statements about the ‘Micro Solar Dome’ is/are correct?1. It is a zero-fuel device requiring maintenance, the frequency of which depends upon its usage2. It captures sunlight which can be transmitted through Polyvinyl Chloride pipesChoose the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 or 2

B It requires no fuel and no maintenance. It will give effect of a 60 watt bulb. It is design mainly for

slum houses where light does not penetrate.

31. The Central Government has recently given tax sops to sugar mills in order to boost ethanol productionWith reference to ethanol, which of the following statements areincorrect ?1. Ethanol can be derived not only from sugarcane, but also corn and sorghum2. In India, 10 per cent blending of ethanol with petrol is mandatory


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3. Bootleggers mix it with country-made liquor to increase its potencySelect the correct answer using codes given below:

a) 1 and 2 Only

b) 2 and 3 Only

c) 1 and 3 Only

d) All are correct

B In India, up to 10 per cent blending of ethanol with petrol is allowed. Bootleggers mix methanol with country-made liquor to increase its potency.

32. Consider the following statements associated with the plant ‘Opium Poppy’:1. India is sandwiched between two producing regions of it – the Golden Triangle and the Golden

Crescent2. Its seeds are used in Indian cuisineWhich of the above statements are incorrect ?

a) 1 Only b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 or 2

d

33. Which of the following statements about the Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM) are correct?1. India is a not a founder member2. The ASEM dialogue addresses not only economic, but also political and cultural issues3. The ASEM summit is a biennial meetingSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1 and 2 Only

b) 2 and 3 Only

c) 1 and 3 Only

d) All are correct

d

34. Gazette of India notifications are published by

a) Press Information Bureau, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

b) Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

c) The Department of Publication, Ministry of Urban Development

d) Publications Division, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

C

35. With reference to the ‘High Risk Area’ (HRA) in the Indian Ocean, consider the following statements:Assertion (A): Additional War Risk Premiums imposed by Insurance providers on vessels carrying


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Indian EXIM (export-import) along the west coast are set to reduce, resulting in lower costs toconsumersReason (R): International Chamber of Shipping and other international bodies have agreed to push backthe HRA from 78° W longitude to the to the 65° W longitudeSelect the correct answer using codes given below:




d) A is incorrect, R is correct

C Beware of such traps. India lies in the Eastern Hemisphere. International Chamber of Shipping and

other international bodies have agreed to shift the HRA from 78° E longitude to the to the 65°E longitude.

36. Why are there fewer cyclones over the Arabian Sea (AS) as compared to the Bay of Bengal (BB)?1. AS is relatively colder than BB2. Majority of the cyclones over BB weaken over land after landfall3.

In addition to cyclones which develop in-situ, BB gets an increased quota of them due to highfrequency of cyclones over the Northwest Pacific


a) 1 only

b) 2 Only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) The frequency of cyclones remains the same (AS cyclones make landfall in West Asia while BBcyclones, along the East Coast of India)

C

37. Consider the following pairs:Directions Neighbouring State/Country 1. East Bangladesh2. West Bangladesh3. South Myanmar4. North MeghalayaWith reference to borders shared by the Indian state of Tripura, which of the above pairs are correctlymatched?

a) 1 and 2 Only

b) 2 and 3 Only

c) 2,3 and 4 Only

d) 1,3 and 4 Only

a

38. Consider the following statements:1. The Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) Act controls only the first sale of the

agricultural produce


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2. The Essential Commodities (EC) Act empowers the central and state governments concurrently tocontrol the production of certain commodities

3. EC Act also covers commodities such as coal and textilesWhich of the above statements are incorrect ?

a) 1 Only

b) 1 and 3 Only

c) 3 Only d) All statements are correct

D

39. India was recently asked by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to arrest one of the guests expected toattend the India-Africa Summit. With reference to the ICC, which of the following statementsis/are incorrect ?1. It is independent of the United Nations2. India is not a signatory to it3. It can request non-signatories (to the ICC) to cooperate with it, which among others, includes acts of

arrestSelect the correct answer using codes given below:

a) 1 only

b) 2 Only

c) 3 Only

d) All statements are correct

D

40. The transfer of which of the following non-tangible goods/services can be classified as ‘invisibletrade’?

1. Customer services2. Intellectual property3. Consulting4. Tourism5. Shipping services

Select the correct answer using codes given below:

a) 1, 2 and 5 only

b) 1,3 and 4 Only

c) 2,4 and 5 Only d) All of the above

D Invisible trade means trade in services

41. With reference to the Qutb Minar and its monuments, consider the following statements:1. Although Qutbu’d-Din Aibak laid the Qutb Minar’s foundation, he did not construct all 5 storeys2. Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque is the earliest extant mosque built by the Delhi Sultans3. Qutbu’d-Din Aibak’s tomb is not present in the complex

Which of the above statements are incorrect?


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a) 2 and 3 Only

b) 1 and 3 Only

c) 2 Only


D

42. The ‘Quartet Roadmap’ is

a) A peace plan Proposed by USA, the EU, Russia and the UN to resolve the Israeli-Palestinianconflict

b) A plan formulated by USA, Russia, Israel and Palestine to resolve the Israeli-Palestinianconflict

c) A plan formulated by the P5 grouping, India, Germany and Brazil to tackle terrorism

d) A peace plan formulated by USA, Iran, Saudi Arabia and UAE to end the Yemeni conflict

A

43. Consider the following statements:Assertion (A): The farmers of the Bundelkhand region have largely depended on just the rabi season; thearea of crops sown during kharif is much smallerReason (R): The region suffers due to ‘Anna Pratha’Select the correct answer using the codes given below:





A

44. Consider the following statements:1. Cattle do not eat this crop2. It is a crop meant for the rain fed areas3. Very few countries cultivate itWhich of the above statements about the ‘Sesame’ or ‘Til’ crop is/are true?

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3 Only

c) 1,2 and 3 Only


C

45. Consider the following list of cow breeds:1. Tharparkar2. Rahiwal3. Jersey


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4. RathiWhich of the above are native to India?

a) 1, 2 and 3 only

b) 2,3 and 4 Only

c) 1,2 and 4 Only

d) These are not cow breeds

C

46. It is said that sensitivity of the agriculture sector to the monsoon has been moderating. What may be thereasons for the same?1. Rising share of irrigation2. Sharp increase in the share of small-sized loans in agricultural credit3. Improvement in yield4. Sharp increase in the share of credit being used for capital formation in agricultureSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1, 2 and 4 Only b) 1, 3 and 4 Only

c) 1 and 3 Only

d) All of the above

C

47. Despite a deficient monsoon for the second year in a row, food inflation has been on the decline this yearWhat may be the reasons for the same?1. Restricted hikes in Minimum Support Prices2. A global supply glut of agri-commoditiesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 or 2

c

48. Violations concerned with which of the following issues can the National Human Rights Commissionsometimes address?1. Bonded and child labour2. Right to clean environment3. Right to health4. Rights of prisoners5. Rights of womenSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1, 4 and 5 only

b) 2 and 3 only


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c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only

d) All are correct

D Any form of human rights violations can be addressed by the commission. It may have been caused

due to violations of the Right to Health or Right to a clean environment or any other human right.

49. Consider the following statements with regard to ‘Exercise Malabar’, a naval military exercise involvingIndia and the USA:1. It is an annual exercise2. 2015 marks the first year in which it transformed into a multilateral exercise3. It is always held off India’s western coastWhich of the above statements is/are incorrect ?

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 3 Only

c) 2 and 3 Only

d) All are correct

C Exercise Malabar’ is an annual bilateral naval exercise involving the United States and India

Participation has been expanded in some years to include Japan and/or Australia and/orSingapore.

50. “The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory ofIndia” – which article in the Indian Constitution places this duty upon the State?

a) Article 43

b) Article 44

c) Article 243 d) The Indian Constitution makes no such provision

B Under Directive principle of constitution

51. Consider the following statements about ASCI (Advertising Standards Council of India):1. It comes under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution2. Any consumer can lodge complaints (with ASCI) on what they may consider to be misleading

advertisementsWhich of the above statements are incorrect ?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 or 2

A ASCI is a voluntary, self-regulatory body. It has partnered with the Department of Consumer Affairs

to tackle misleading advertisements.


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52. Consider the following statements:1. Meloxicam affects cattle as well as vultures the same way as diclofenac2. Ketoprofen affects cattle the same way as diclofenac, but is harmless for vulturesWhich of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 or 2

D Meloxicam affects cattle the same way as diclofenac, but is harmless for vultures. Ketoprofen affects

cattle as well as vultures the same way as diclofenac.

53. Sankalp’, launched by the Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare is an initiative

a) for enhancing efficiency in Government systems

b) to channelize the energy, experience and skill of retiring Government servants intomeaningful voluntary work

c) to monitor and redress, in a timely manner, any delay in grant of pension and otherretirement benefits

d) Both a and b

b

54. Which of the following statements about the ‘India Development Foundation of Overseas Indians’ (IDF-OI) is/are incorrect ?1. It is a not-for-profit trust set up by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs2. It engages with the concerned authorities of other nations in enhancing the skills of blue-collared

Overseas IndiansSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 or 2

B India Development Foundation of Overseas Indians (IDF-OI) is a not-for-profit trust registered by

the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Government of India, to provide a credible window for

Overseas Indian Philanthropy in India’s Social Development.

55. Which of the following statements about writs mentioned in the Indian Constitution is/are incorrect ?1. ‘Mandamus’, unlike ‘Prohibition’, directs inactivity2. ‘Certiorari’ is both preventive as well as curative, unlike prohibition, which is only curative3. ‘Mandamus’ can also be issued against the Government asking it to perform duties which it has failed

or refused to performSelect the correct answer using codes given below:

a) 1 and 3 only


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b) 1 and 2 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 3 Only

b

56. With reference to the ‘Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana’ (PMKKKY), which of the following

statements is/are correct?1. It is being administered by the Ministry of Labour and Employment2. This scheme will be binding on state governmentsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1 only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2


B

57. Consider the following statements about the India-Africa Forum Summit:1. The first such summit will be held in New Delhi in 20152. This biennial summit is to be held on a rotational basis between India and AfricaWhich of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 or 2

D It started in 2008 and it is not biennial summit

58. In the ‘Wholesale Price Index’, which one of the following is accorded the highest weight?

a) Food articles

b) Fuel and Energy

c) Manufactured products

d) Primary articles

C In CPI highest weigh is accorded to food articles.

59. The Global Hunger Index is calculated and released by the

a) World Bank

b) International Food Policy Research Institute

c) Food and Agriculture Organisation

d) United Nations Children’s Fund


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b

60. To reflect the multidimensional nature of hunger, the Global Hunger Index (GHI) combines threeequally-weighted indicators in one index number:1. Proportion of undernourished2. Proportion of under-5 underweight children3. Mortality rate of under-5 children4. Adult female literacy rate

5.

Proportion of population living below $1 in Purchasing-Power-Parity terms per dayWhich, from the above list, are the indicators?

a) 1, 2 and 3 only

b) 1, 2 and 4 only

c) 1, 4 and 5 only

d) 3, 4 and 5 only

a

61. Which of the following sections of the Information Technology Act grants Internet Service Providers (orintermediaries) immunity from liability, in certain cases, for the content they host?

a) Section 66A

b) Section 79

c) Section 69A

d) There is no such immunity

b


1.

An exclusive rail-and-road-way will be open at Kolkata and pass through Bangladesh to end atKaladan in Tripura2. It will provide an alternate route of goods movement between the Northeast Indian states and

mainland India3. It will reduce pressure on the Siliguri CorridorWhich of the above statements about the ‘Kaladan Multi Modal Transit Transport Project’ are correct?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) All are incorrect

B The Kaladan Multi Modal Transit Transport Project was jointly identified by the India and Myanmar

to create a multi-modal mode of transport for shipment of cargo from the eastern ports of India toMyanmar as well as to the North-Eastern part of India through Myanmar. This project, which willconnect Sittwe Port in Myanmar to the India-Myanmar border, is expected to contribute to theeconomic development of the North-Eastern States of India.

63. The ‘White Cane Day’ also known internationally as the ‘White Cane Safety Day’ was organized by theMinistry of Social Justice & Empowerment recently to sensitize the common man about the challengesbeing faced by


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a) Visually challenged people

b) Aged persons

c) The physically challenged

d) Both a and b

a

64. Through the Universal Immunisation Programme, India has achieved the elimination of which of thefollowing diseases?1. Polio2. Measles3. Small Pox4. Maternal and Neonatal TetanusSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1, 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 3 and 4 only

d

65. Dr. Abdul Kalam’s birth place (Rameswaram) was recently included in the Atal Mission for Rejuvenationand Urban Transformatin (AMRUT) mission for providing basic urban infrastructure. Which among thefollowing is/are the thrust areas of the AMRUT mission?1. Pedestrian facilities2. Upgrading green spaces and parks3. Storm-water drains4. Parking spacesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1 Only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1, 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

d

66. The ‘International Tourism Mart’ is organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, inassociation with

a) North Eastern States

b) Northeastern States and West Bengal

c) Member-countries of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

d) Representatives from the 5 state-zones of India

B

67. Consider the following pairs:


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Stage Reactors 1. First: Pressurised Light Water Reactors2. Second: Fast Breeder Reactors3. Third: Thorium-based ReactorsWhich of the above pairs, with respect to India’s 3-stage nuclear power programme, are correctlymatched?

a) 1 and 2 Only

b) 1 and 3 Only

c) 2 and 3 Only

d) 3 and 4 Only

C First stage is pressurized heavy water reactor.

68. Despite showing spectacular annual growth rate in recent years like no other crop in India, onion priceshocks are hitting frequently. What may the reasons be for the recurrence of abnormal rise in onionprices?1. Unfavourable weather2.

Global glut in onion production3. Onion area and production is concentrated in a few states4. CartelisationSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1, 3 and 4 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 4 only

d) All of the above

a

69. With reference to ‘FinTech’, which of the following statements is/are correct?1. It is an abbreviated form of ‘Financial Technology’2. Bitcoin can be classified as a FinTech innovationSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2


c

70. The proposed China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) connects

a) Kashgar with Karachi

b) Lhasa with Karachi

c) Kashgar with Gwadar

d) Lhasa with Gwadar


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c

71. Consider the following statements1. It is administered by the office of the Registrar General of India, which also conducts the decadal

census2. Under this system, it is mandatory to register all births and deaths within 21 days of their occurrenceWhich of the above statements about about India’s Civil Registration System (CRS) is/are correct?

a) 1 Only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 or 2

c

72. The ‘Sendai framework’ – the first intergovernmental agreement of the United Nations post-2015sustainable development era – is a framework for

a) Disaster risk reduction

b) Building resilience for adaptation to climate change in the agriculture sector

c) Mutual administrative assistance in tax matters

d) Enhancing national, regional and international efforts to counter terrorism

a

73. The Government of India will host the Asian Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction(AMCDRR) in 2016. Which of the following statements about this conference is/are incorrect ?1. The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) is a co-organiser

2.

This is not the first time that India is hosting itSelect the correct answer using codes given below:

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 or 2

d

74. Consider the following statements about the ‘Nirbhay’ missile:1. It is India’s first indigenously designed and developed long range sub-sonic cruise missile2. It is a 100-kilometre class cruise missileWhich of the above statements is/are true?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2



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a

75. Consider the following statements:Assertion (A): Cruise missiles are very effective at evading detection by the enemyReason (R): Cruise missiles are built of RET (Radar Evasion Technology)-compliant partsWhich of the above statements is/are true?





C What is the importance of having cruise missiles? Why do we need them? Cruise missiles are very effective at evading detection by the enemy. How is it that they can evade detection? They fly very low to the ground (out of the view of most radar systems).

76. With reference to the ‘Sahitya Akademi Award’, which of the following statements is/areincorrect

?1. Only those languages mentioned in Schedule 8 of the Indian Constitution are eligible for the award2. A work of translation from one Indian language to another is not eligible for the awardSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 or 2

A

Schedule 8 of Indian constitution recognizes only 22 languages whereas Sahitya Academy recognizes24 languages.

77. Recently, the ‘whitefly attack’ damaged over 75 per cent crop across the cotton belt in Punjab. How dowhiteflies damage crops?

a) They feed on the phloem of plants, and introduce toxic saliva which causes an overalldecrease of plants’ turgor pressure

b) They lay eggs on crop-leaves, which are food for pirate bugs. In the process of feeding, piratebugs damage plants as well

c) Their toxic saliva blocks translocation of water and mineral salts in the xylem tissue

d) They feed on the fruits of a plant.

a

78. Consider the following statements:Assertion (A): Petroleum prices have not reacted to the worsening geopolitical situation in the major oil-producing regions of West Asia (Middle-East)Reason (R): Global demand for commodities is sluggishWhich of the above statements is/are true?


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a

79. Government of India’s long term goal is to increase its forest cover through a planned afforestation driveThis planned afforestation drive includes which of the following programmes and initiatives?1. Green India Mission2. Green Highways policy3. Plantation along rivers4. United Nations REDD-Plus programme5. Compensatory Deforestation Fund Management and Planning AuthoritySelect the correct answer using codes given below:

a) 1, 2 and 4 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

D Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority is another initiative.

80. Which of the following are elements of the ‘basic structure’ of the Indian Constitution?1. Harmony between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles2. Primacy of judiciary in judicial appointments3. Parliamentary democracySelect the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1 and 2 Only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 Only

d) 1, 2 and 3

d

81. Which of the following acts/subjects fall under List-II of the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution?1. Prevention of cruelty to animals2.

Legislations banning cow slaughterSelect the correct answer using codes given below:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 or 2

B


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Prevention of cruelty to animals comes under concurrent list

82. Which of the following acts/subjects fall under List-III of the Seventh Schedule of the IndianConstitution?1. Road Safety Bill2. ForestsSelect the correct answer using codes given below:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 or 2

c

83. Consider the following statements:1. It holds the largest store of permanent ice and permafrost outside the North and South Pole2. In the last 50 years the temperature here has increased by about three times the global average

Which region do the above statements hold true for?

a) Greenland

b) Iceland

c) Tibetan Plateau

d) Alaska

c

84. The ‘third pole’, which is often seen in the news, refers to a region which is

a) An Intermont Plateau

b) A Dissected Plateau

c) A Pediplain

d) A frozen Ribbon Lake

a

85. Which of the following statements about the ‘bio-digester-based toilet’ is/are incorrect ?1. It helps recharge groundwater2. It eliminates the need for manual scavenging


a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2


D “Bio-digester based toilet is the next age Sanitation Technology which does not require Sewage

system, does not pollute water, recharges the ground water and saves government resources by


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eliminating the need for maintenance of sewage system. No evacuation of bio digester tank isrequired for a lifetime. Hence, it eliminates manual scavenging in any form (as night soil, as driedmanure in single and twin pit toilets). The effluent water is free of any disease carrying pathogens,free of odour and colourless. Effluent water is safe. Additionally, it recharges water table with cleanwater”.

It is developed by DRDO.

86. The ‘Sahel’ region is now flooded with arms, illicit drugs and terrorist groups. This region refers to which

of the following areas? a) Myanmar-Laos-Thailand tri-junction

b) Syria-Iraq-Turkey tri-junction

c) Western and North-Central Africa

d) Afghanistan - Central Asia

c

87. What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in Asia as one proceeds from south tonorth?

1.

Kandahar2. Bishkek3. Dushanbe4. KabulSelect the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1-4-2-3

b) 1-4-3-2

c) 4-1-3-2

d) 4-1-2-3

B Kandhar lies in southern Afghanistan

88. Researchers worry that thawing of permafrost will release methane, exacerbating climate change. Whichof the following statements about permafrost are correct?


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1. It is perennially frozen soil that has been below zero degrees centigrade for at least two years2. Permafrost can also be found below the ocean floor3. The warming of permafrost has been linked to the development of sink holes


a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 Only

c) 1 and 3 Only d) All of the above

D

89. Which of the following reasons may be considered most appropriate for Government-of-India projectshaving stalled in recent past?

a) Unfavourable market conditions

b) Lack of funds

c) Lack of required clearances

d) Over-stretched balance sheets of firms participating in PPP projects

b

90. The Telangana government recently celebrated ‘Bathukamma’. Which of the following statements aboutit is/are incorrect ?1. It is celebrated for nine days during ‘Durga Navratri’2. It is primarily a women’s festival3. It is also known as ‘Festival of Flowers’Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1 Only b) 2 only

c) 3 Only


d

91. The foundation stone for Andhra Pradesh’s new capital was recently laid at Amaravati on the banks ofriver Krishna. Which among the following are tributaries of this river?1. Bhima2. Musi3.

Malprabha4. IndravatiSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1, 2 and 4 only

b) 2, 3 and 4 only

c) 1, 2 and 3 Only

d) 1, 3 and 4 only


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C Indravati is a tributary of Godavari

92. The recently concluded joint military training exercise, ‘Hand in Hand’, was conducted by which twonations?

a) India and USA

b) India and Sri Lanka

c) India and China d) Pakistan and China

c

93. Consider the following statements about the recently launched ‘India Handloom’ brand:1. It sets a standard which is to be followed by all Handloom weavers in India2. It is an initiative of the Ministry of TextilesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 or 2

b

94. ‘Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana’ was launched and is administered by

a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

b) Ministry of Finance

c) Ministry of Labour and Employment d) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

c

95. Which of the following statements about the ‘Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana’ (RSBY) scheme is/arecorrect?1. Pre-existing conditions are covered from day one2. The RSBY card is a biometric-enabled smart card3. A beneficiary who has enrolled from one state can use the RSBY card in any RSBY-empanelled

hospital across India


a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 3 Only

d) All of the above

d

96. The President of India recently promulgated an ordinance for the constitution of commercial courts.


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Which of the following statements about his ordinance-making power is/are incorrect?1. He can promulgate an ordinance only when both Houses of Parliament are not in session2. An ordinance, unlike any other legislation, cannot be retrospective3. An ordinance cannot be issued to amend the Constitution


a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 Only


A An ordinance, like any other legislation, can be retrospective

97. Ashokastami Mela’ is an annual fair held in the month of April in the state of

a) Tripura

b) Mizoram

c) Karnataka

d) Odisha

A

98. Whooping Cough’, is another name for

a) Pertussis

b) Diptheria

c) Bronchitis

d) Pneumonia

a

99. What colors make up the United Nations Flag?

a) Blue, white and green only

b) Black and white only

c) Blue and white only

d) Black, white and blue only

C

100. Which of the following is/are goals of India’s Intended Nationally Determined Contributions?1. To reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33 – 35% by 2030 from 2005 level.2. To increase its forest cover to 33% of the total land area3. To achieve 40% of total electric power generation from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030


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a) 1 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3


A To achieve 40% of electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel by 2030 is one goal in India’s

INDC.

101. Which of the following may be considered to be a ‘financial intermediary’?1. Investment Bankers2. Insurance Companies3. Mutual Funds4. Pension FundsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1 and 3 only b) 2, 3 and 4 only

c) 1, 2, 3 and 4


C A financial intermediary is one that acts as a middleman between two parties in a financial

transaction. The most common intermediary is a bank but the category also includes entities such asinsurance companies, mutual funds, brokers, dealers, investment banks, pension fund etc.

102. Which of the following statements about the ‘International Ocean Discovery Program’ is/are incorrect ?1.

It is an international research collaboration that coordinates seagoing expeditions to discover newspecies of marine life

2. It also is involved in study of the geological history of our planetSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 or 2

a

103. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) recently tied up with about 30 Public Sector Undertakingsin order to jointly tackle man-made or natural emergencies. Which of the following is/are not associatedwith NDRF?1. It is the only dedicated disaster response force of the world2. It imparts basic and operational level training to State Response Forces (Police, Civil Defence and

Home Guards)3. It carries out public awareness campaignsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:


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a) 1 and 2 Only

b) 1 Only

c) 1 and 3 Only


d

104. Consider the following statements:1. Seismic activity is one of the most important direct sources of information about the interior of the

earth2. The point on the surface, nearest to the focus, is called ‘hypocentre’3. Earthquakes can be manmadeWith regard to the phenomenon of Earthquakes, which of the above statements is/are incorrect ?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) All of the above

A Seismic activity is one of the most important indirect sources of information about the interior of

the earth. The point on the surface, nearest to the focus (or the ‘hypocentre’), is called ‘epicentre’.

105. Consider the following statements associated with Earthquake measurements in India:1. The country is grouped into four seismic zones viz. Zone-II to Zone-V2. The Modified Mercalli scale consists of twelve increasing levels of intensityWhich of the above statements is/are true?

a) 1 Only b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2


c

106. Basmati rice usually helps farmers fetch higher returns. Which among the following statements aboutthe crop is/are true?1. Its water requirement is lesser than regular paddy2. It can be sown late as it is a short duration paddy cropSelect the correct answer using codes given below:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2


c


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107. The statue of ‘Gommateshvara Bahubali’ at Shravanabeḷgoḷa is one of the mostimportant tirthas (pilgrimage destinations) in Jainism. It was constructed under the patronage of

a) Rashtrakutas

b) Chalukyas

c) Western Gangas

d) Mauryas

c

108. Which of the following statements associated with the Central Information Commissionis/are incorrect ?1. Including the Chief Information Commissioner(CIC), there can be no more than ten Information

commissioners (ICs)2. An IC is not eligible for reappointment, but under certain conditions is eligible for appointment as

CICSelect the correct answer using codes given below:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2


A CIC consist of Chief information commissioner and not more than 10 other information

commissioners.

109. Consider the following statements:1. In ‘Gestational Surrogacy’, the resulting child is genetically unrelated to the surrogate2. In ‘Traditional Surrogacy’, the resulting child is genetically related to the intended father and the

surrogateWhich of the above statements associated with different types of surrogacy is/are incorrect ?

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2


c

110. Which of the following statements about ‘Assisted Reproductive Technology’ is/are correct?1. It is another name given for the two processes of ‘In Vitro Fertilisation’ and ‘Surrogacy’2. It is used only for infertility treatmentsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2


d


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D Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is the technology used to achieve pregnancy through

procedures such as fertility medication, artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization and surrogacy. Itmainly belongs to the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility, and may also includeintracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and cryopreservation.

111. The Central Information Commission (CIC) has the power to secure compliance of its decisions from any

public authority. This doesnot

include1. Publishing information or categories of information2. Directing the public authority to appoint a Public Information Officer where none exists3. Providing access to information in a particular formSelect the correct answer using codes given below:

a) 1 and 3 Only

b) 1 Only

c) 2 and 3 Only

d) All of the above are powers of the CIC

d

112. The ‘Karamay Declaration’ recently seen in the news, is

a) A component of China’s One Belt, One Road (OBOR) initiative which defines Pakistan’s role init

b) China’s plan of action to bolster its claim for the region enclosed within the ‘Nine-dash line’ inthe South China Sea

c) An intergovernmental strategy led by Myanmar to tackle the menace of insurgency and illegaldrug trade in the Golden Triangle region

d) China’s first fuel-supply agreement with Nepal

a

113. The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme is being implemented by

a) Ministry of Women and Child Development

b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

c) Ministry of Human Resource Development

d) a, b and c

d

114. River Mandakini is a tributary of river

a) Alakananda

b) Yamuna

c) Bhagirati


a


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115. The Government has decided to set up a National Tribal Advisory Council for effecting monitoring andimplementation of various tribal welfare schemes. The council will be chaired by the

a) Prime Minister

b) Minister of Statistics and Programme Implementation

c) Minister of Tribal Affairs

d) Vice-chairperson of NITI Aayog

a

116. Although India has sought membership of the 48-member Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) since 2008, itsapplication hasn’t been decided on, to this day. Which of the following statements about the NSGis/are incorrect ?1. It was set up as a reaction to India’s first nuclear tests2. India has received from it a ‘special waiver’ to conduct nuclear trade with all nuclear exporters3. For any resolution to come into force, the same must be passed by a two-thirds majoritySelect the correct answer using codes given below:

a) 1 and 2 Only

b) 2 and 3 Only

c) 3 Only


D India has sought membership of the 48-member NSG since 2008, but its application hasn’t been

decided on, primarily because signing the NPT or other nuclear moratoriums on testing is a pre-requisite. Interestingly, the NSG was set up in 1974 as a reaction to India’s nuclear tests to stop whatit called the “misuse” of nuclear material meant for peaceful purposes.

As a result, though India received a special waiver to conduct nuclear trade with all nuclearexporters, it hasn’t been accepted as a member of their “club.”

The NSG works by consensus, which means that there are no votes, but all members have to agreeto a proposal.

117. India has set a target of 175GW renewable energy (RE) capacity addition by 2022, of which solar energyis to contribute the most. Arrange the following sectors in order of decreasing green power installedcapacity in India today:1. Wind power2. Solar power3. Bio-power4. Small hydro power


a) 1-3-2-4

b) 2-1-3-4

c) 2-4-1-3

d) 1-4-2-3

a

118. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is an emerging trade pact among

c


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a) India and Association for South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)

b) Members of East Asia Summit

c) Members of ASEAN+6

d) India and Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation

c

119. Consider the following statements:1. ‘X’ is a charitable institution2. X purchased 1 kilogram worth of gold bonds over two fiscal years3. X bought gold bonds through designated post officesWhich of the above statements is/are possible with regard to the Government of India’s ‘Sovereign GoldBond Scheme’?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 Only

c) 1,2 and 3


120. Bharatmala’ is a

a) Scheme for building bridges and rail over bridges on national highways

b) Road network to be built all along the borders and coastal areas

c) Scheme to transform the inland waterways sector

d) Roadways-project for revival of the ancient ‘dakshinapatha’ and ‘uttarapatha’

b

121. Precursor Trafficking’ is

a) The trafficking of weapons ammunition for non-state actors

b) The trafficking of chemicals used for illegal drug-production

c) A preventive tool, for foiling the plans of potential child traffickers

d) Both a and b

b

122. ‘Stubble burning’ is the deliberate setting fire of

a) Grain plants left sticking out of the ground after the grain is harvested

b) Cigarette stubs

c) Municipality-collected household waste


a

123. “Migration and Development briefs” or the “Migration and Development Outlook” provide informationon development implications of current migration and remittances issues. This publication is brought


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out by

a) World Bank

b) United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)

c) Department of Economic and Social Affairs under the United Nations

d) Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development

a

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