IAS Prelims GS Questions and Answers - May 01, 2015

IAS Prelims GS Questions and Answers - May 01, 2015


Q1. Consider the following statements

1. Policy cut motion- Symbolically the members demand that the amount of the demand be reduced by specified amount.

2. Economy cut motion - It is demanded that the amount of the policy be reduced Rs 1.

3. Token cut motion - The amount of the demand be reduced by Rs. 1.

Which of the above statements are true?

a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) None

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ANSWER: d) None

Policy cut motion- Symbolically the members demand that the amount of the demand be reduced to re1.they may also suggest alternative policy.

Economy cut motion - It is demanded that the amount of the policy be reduced by specified amount.

Token cut motion - The amount of the demand be reduced by Rs. 100.



Q2. Consider the following statements

1. New Development Bank was established by Fortaleza declaration

2. The bank will be headquartered in Bejing

3. New Development Bank each participant country will be assigned one vote with veto power reserved for country which has presidency

Which of the above statements are not true?

a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) None

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ANSWER: b) 2,3

The bank will be headquartered in Shanghai.

New Development Bank each participant country will be assigned one vote, and none of the countries will have veto power.



Q3. Which of the following pair is correct?

1. BRICS: Brasilia

2. IBSA: Yekaterinburg

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

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ANSWER: d) None



Q4. Consider the following statements

- Article-214 of the Constitution provided for a High Court for each State.

- Haryana has high court at Gurgaon.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER: a) Only 1

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana, is a common institution for the States of Punjab, Haryana and the Union territory of Chandigarh. Haryana Chief Minister demanded a separate High Court for Haryana because Article-214 of the Constitution provided for a High Court for each State.



Q5. Match the following

1. Operation Rahat -------- i. Maldive
2. Operation Maitri -------- ii. Yemen
3. Operation Neer -------- iii. Nepal

a) 1-ii, 2-iii, 3-i
b) 1-iii, 2-ii, 3-i
c) 1-i, 2-iii, 3-ii
d) 1-i, 2-ii, 3-iii

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ANSWER: a) 1-ii, 2-iii, 3-i



Q 6. IMF is considering the currencies for basket of special drawing rights (SDR) and will review the Chinese currency. What is the name of Chinese currency?

a) Won
b) Yen
c) Tugrik
d) Renminbi

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ANSWER: d) Renminbi



7. Consider the following statements

1. Kedarnath is near Chorabari Glacier, the head of river Mandakin.

2. River Mandakina is tributary of the Alaknanda 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


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