IAS GS Test Quesstions (April - 15) - Set 3

1)   Consider the following statements realted to National Green Tribunal

1. New Delhi is the Principal Place of Sitting of the Tribunal and Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata and Chennai shall be the other four place of sitting of the Tribunal.

2. NGT ordered banning of all diesel vehicles more than 10 years old in new delhi.

Which of the above statement is correct?


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation  Related Ques

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


2)   Consider the following statements realted to Mudra bank

1. Funding the unfunded is theme of Mudra bank

2. It was established through statutory enactment

Which of the above statement is correct?


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation  Related Ques

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


3)   Consider the following statements realted to Mudra bank

1. MUDRA Bank to be set up with a corpus of Rs.20,000 crore and a credit guarantee corpus of Rs.3,000 crore to help microfinancing firms

2. Micro Units account for 40 per cent of India's exports

Which of the above statement is correct?


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation  Related Ques

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


4)   Consider the following statements realted to National Green Tribunal

1. It was enacted under India's constitutional provision of Article 21.

2. The Chairman of the tribunal is required to be a serving or retired Chief Justice of a High Court or a judge of the Supreme Court of India.

Which of the above statement is correct?


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation  Related Ques

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
It was enacted under India's constitutional provision of Article 21, which assures the citizens of India the right to a healthy environment.


5)   Consider the following statements

1. Product comes from a particular company then it can get Geographical indication

2. It is right enjoyed by particular company.

3. GI tag was given to jasmine flower grown in Madurai region of Tamilnadu

Which of the above statements are incorrect?


a. 1,2
b. 1,3
c. 2,3
d. All
Answer  Explanation  Related Ques

ANSWER: 1,2

Explanation:
Product comes from a particular region and the right is enjoyed by whole community.


6)   Consider the following statements

1. GI tag is given to the agricultural, natural and manufactured goods.

2. The registration of GI is valid for a period of 10 years each which can be renewed from time to time.

Which of the above statement is correct?


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation  Related Ques

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


7)   Consider the following statements

1. The North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Limited could become the first public sector undertaking in the country to receive GI (geographical indication) tag for 10 products.

2. Meerut Scissors acquired GI tag.

Which of the above statement is correct?


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation  Related Ques

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


8)   Consider the following statements

1. Initially Mudra bank will function as a non-banking financial company and a subsidiary of the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).

2.Later, it will be made into a separate company.

3.It will also serve as a regulator for other micro-finance institutions (MFIs)

4. It will provide guidelines for MFIs and give them ratings.

Which of the above statements are correct?


a. 1,2,3
b. 2,3,4
c. 1,3,4
d. All
Answer  Explanation  Related Ques

ANSWER: All

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


9)   Consider the following statements about Uranium mines in India

1. Currently India has only one functional mine located at Jadaguda

2. Tummalapalle Mine analysts conclude that this mine might have one of the largest reserves of uranium in the world.

Which of the above statements are correct?


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation  Related Ques

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


10)   Consider the following statements

1. Red sandalwood is found in dry deciduous forest

2. It was declared as an Endangered species by the IUCN, because of overexploitation for its timber.

Which of the above statements are correct?


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation  Related Ques

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


11)   Which of the following terms is used to describe the condition of fall in price without impacting employment?

a. Stagnation
b. Deflation
c. Disinflation
d. Reflation
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Disinflation

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


12)   Consider the following statements

1. Leprosy is a disease caused by virus.

2. It affects mainly the skin and the nerves which may result in a lack of ability to feel pain.

Which of the above statements are correct?


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation  Related Ques

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
Leprosy is a disease caused by bacteria.


13)   Consider the following statements

1. The President of India, based on a recommendation from the Government of India appoints the Election Commissioners.

2. They have tenure of six years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

3. The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office on recommendation of President.

Which of the above statements are correct?


a. 1,3
b. 2,3
c. 1,2
d. All
Answer  Explanation  Related Ques

ANSWER: 1,2

Explanation:
The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only through impeachment by Parliament in a manner similar to that of a judge of the Supreme Court. On the other hand, other Election Commissioners can be removed by the President on recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.


14)   Consider the following statements

1. China claims Paracels and the Spratlys island in south china sea.

2. Vietnam, Philipines, Brunei, Malysia have claims over the same
area

3. EEZ extend from the edge of the territorial sea out to 200 nautical miles from the baseline.

Which of the above statements are correct?


a. 1,3
b. 1,2
c. 2,3
d. All
Answer  Explanation  Related Ques

ANSWER: All

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


15)   Consider the following statements

1. Dhanush is a naval variant of Prithvi II.

2. It is a surface to surface missile.

3. Dhanush has a range of 350 km and it can carry conventional and nuclear payloads.

Which of the above statements are correct?


a. 1,3
b. 1,2
c. 2,3
d. All
Answer  Explanation  Related Ques

ANSWER: All

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


16)   Consider the following statements

1.OECD was originated to help to administer the Marshall Plan

2. Costa Rica became new memnber of OECD

3. OECD has its headquarter at vienna

Which of the above statements are correct?


a. 1,3
b. 1,2
c. 2,3
d. All
Answer  Explanation  Related Ques

ANSWER: 1,2

Explanation:
OECD has its HQ at Paris.


17)   Consider the following statements

1. UNESCO global education report says that India has reduced its out of school children by over 90% and has achieved universal primary education

2. India is only country in South and West Asia to have an equal ratio of girls to boys in both primary and secondary education

Which of the above statements are correct?


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation  Related Ques

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


18)   Which of the following cases are treated for free compulsorily in private hospitals?

a. Swine fu
b. Acid attack
c. Rape
d. Both b & c
e. All
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both b & c

Explanation:
SC through an order made it mandatory for Private hospitals across the country to provide full and free medical treatment to the victims of acid attack.


19)   Consider the following statements

1. The contract for 126 Rafales was signed in between India and France

2. India to purchase 36 Rafales in flyaway condition.

3. Remaining would be manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in India under transfer of technology agreements.

Which of the above statements are correct?


a. 1,3
b. 1,2
c. 2,3
d. All
Answer  Explanation  Related Ques

ANSWER: All

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


20)   Consider the following statements related to Jaitapur project

1. Jaitapur Nuclear Power is a proposed 9900 MW power project of Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) and French state-controlled nuclear engineering firm Areva

2. It will use European Pressurized Reactors designed and developed by Area of France

3. Plant will have 6 reactors each of 1650 megawatts, thus totalling 9900 megawatts.

4. It will use Pressurised water and will be based on enriched uranium fuel

Which of the above statements are not correct?


a. 1,3,4
b. 1,2,4
c. 2,3,4
d. All
Answer  Explanation  Related Ques

ANSWER: All

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


21)   Consider the following statements

1. National Disaster Response Force works under Ministry of Agriculture.

2. States have to keep 25 percent of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) reserved for local disasters such as heavy rain.

3. Centre links disaster compensation to farmers with annual inflation derived from the Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Which of the above statements are incorrect?


a. 1,3
b. 1,2
c. 2,3
d. All
Answer  Explanation  Related Ques

ANSWER: All

Explanation:
National Disaster Response Force works under Ministry of Home Affairs. States have to keep 10 percent of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) reserved for local disasters such as heavy rain.Centre links disaster compensation to farmers with annual inflation derived from the Wholesale Price Index (WPI)


22)   Consider the following statements related to IIP

1. IIP is calculated monthly by central statatstical organization

2. Manfacturing, electricity and mining are components of IIP.

3. The base year for calculating IIP is 2004-2005.

Which of the above statements are correct?


a. 1,3
b. 1,2
c. 2,3
d. All
Answer  Explanation  Related Ques

ANSWER: All

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


23)   Consider the following statements

1. Government to raise foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in the insurance sector to 49 percent.

2. Some railway operations and projects were allowed to receive up to 100 percent FDI.

Which of the above statements is/are true?


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation  Related Ques

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


24)   Consider the following statements

1. Full current account convertibility means no restrictions on cross border movement of currency.

2. At present, the Indian currency is convertible only on current account, though some capital account transactions are also permitted.

Which of the above statements is/are true?


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation  Related Ques

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


25)   Consider the following statements

1. The Eight Core Industries Coal, Cement, Electricity, Crude Oil, Refinery products, Steel, Fertilizers and Natural Gas

2. Current base year for IIP is 2004-2005.

Which of the above statements is/are true?


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation  Related Ques

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


26)   Match the following foreign direct investment percentage allowed sector wise

i .Tea sector ------------------------- 1. 74 %
ii. FM Radio -------------------------  2. 100%
iii. Satellites ------------------------- 3. 20%
iv. Public sector banking -------- 4. 9%
v. Civil aviation ---------------------- 5. 26%


a. i- 4, ii- 3, iii- 1, iv- 2, v- 3
b. i- 3, ii- 4, iii- 2, iv- 5, v- 1
c. i- 2, ii- 5, iii- 1, iv- 3, v- 4
d. i- 5, ii- 3, iii- 2, iv- 4, v- 1
Answer  Explanation  Related Ques

ANSWER: i- 2, ii- 5, iii- 1, iv- 3, v- 4

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


27)   Consider the following statements

1. FDI limit of 26% in defence sector raised to 49% under Government approval route.

2. Foreign Portfolio Investment up to 24% permitted under automatic route.

3. FDI beyond 49% is also allowed on a case to case basis with the approval of Cabinet Committee on Security.

Which of the above statements are correct?


a. 1,3
b. 1,2
c. 2,3
d. All
Answer  Explanation  Related Ques

ANSWER: All

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


28)   Consider the following statements

1. India has a total of 7 National Waterways

2. National Waterway 5 has integrated Brahmini river with Mahanadi river and East Coast Canal.

Which of the above statements is/are true?


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation  Related Ques

ANSWER: Only 2

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


29)   Consider the following statements

1. Sania Mirza became the first woman tennis player from India to achieve the world No. 1 ranking in doubles

2. She won WTA Family Circle Cup with partner Martina Hingis

Which of the above statements is/are true?


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


30)   Consider the following statements

1. The Union Home Ministry has notified a new set of rules to regulate official visits of Governors outside their States

2. Now governors need prior permission from the President and putting a cap of 73 days in a year as duration of such visits.

Which of the above statements is/are true?


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation  Related Ques

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!