IAS Prelims GS Questions and Answers - April 02, 2015

IAS Prelims GS Questions and Answers - April 02, 2015


1. Consider the following statements

1. Bharat Ratna is awarded to Indian citizens only or a naturalized Indian citizen.

2. The award was originally limited to achievements in the arts, literature, science and public services but the government expanded the criteria to include any field of human endeavors in December 2011.

3. The recommendations for Bharat Ratna are made the President to which cabinet needs to approve.

4. The number of annual awards is restricted to a maximum of five in a particular year.

Which of the above statements are not correct?

a) 2,3,4
b) 1,2,4
c) 1,3,4
d) 1,2,3

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ANSWER: c) 1,3,4

Bharat Ratna can be awarded to foreigners also. Nelson Mandela was awarded with Bharat ratna. The recommendations for Bharat Ratna are made by the Prime Minister himself to the President. The number of annual awards is restricted to a maximum of three in a particular year.



2. What is full form of JNNURM?

a) Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban & Rural Mission
b) Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Redevelopment Mission
c) Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission
d) Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Restructure Mission

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ANSWER: c) Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission



3. Consider the following statements

1. Saraswati was one of the river of ancient Sapthsindhu
2. Adi badri is considered as place of origin of Sarswati river

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None

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ANSWER: c) Both



4. Consider the following statements

1. The Maitri missile project is a next-generation quick-reaction surface-to-air missile

2. It is jointly developed by Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) with MBDA of France

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None

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ANSWER: c) Both



5. Consider the following statements

1. Chit Funds are type of NBFC

2. All NBFCs are ruled by RBI

3. RBI said any purchase of a stake of 26% or more in a company, or a change in more than 30% of its directors, would need the central bank's permission.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All

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ANSWER: c) 1,3

Not all NBFCs are ruled by RBI.Some are under SEBI,IRDA etc.



6. Consider the following statements related to Gandhi Peace prize

1. A jury consisting of the Prime Minister of India, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, the Chief Justice of India and two other eminent persons decides the awardee each year.

2. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been selected for the Gandhi Peace Prize for 2014

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None

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ANSWER: c) Both



7. Who among the following are the recipients of the Bharat Ratna Award?

1. M. G. Ramachandran
2. V. V. Giri
3. Zakir Hussain
4. Mahtma Gandhi
5. Dhyan Chand
6. Homi Bhbha
7. Subhash Chandra Bose

a) 2,4,5,6,7
b) 1,2,3
c) 1,2,3,4
d) All

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ANSWER: b) 1,2,3



8. Consider the following statements

1. Amravati is ancient and medieval city in Andhra Pradesh.

2. It was capital of Satvahana, Ishwakus ,Eastern Chalukyas , Pallavas , Kakatiyas.

3. The geographical significance of the place is, the river Krishna flows north instead of south or east

4. It is proposed capital of Andhra Pradesh.

Which of the above statements are correct?

a) 2,3,4
b) 1,2,4
c) 1,3,4
d) All

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ANSWER: d) All



9. Consider the following statements

1. Nasovac- the Swine flu (H1N1) vaccine will be launched by Serum Institute of India.

2. It is an egg-based, trivalent, live attenuated vaccine with shelf life of 1 year

Which of the above statements are true?

a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) All
d) None

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ANSWER: c. All

Serum Institute of India, Pune will being production of Nasovac- the Swine flu (H1N1) vaccine soon. This is an egg-based, trivalent, live attenuated vaccine with shelf life of 1 year



10. What is white-fi technology?

a) Broadcast Internet using optical fiber
b) Broadcast Internet using helium balloon
c) Broadcast Internet using unused television spectrum.
d) Broadcast Internet using solar drones

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ANSWER: c) Broadcast Internet using unused television spectrum.


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