IAS Prelims GS Questions and Answers - Apr 25 & 26, 2015
1. Consider the following statements1. Indo- French naval exercise known as a INDRA started at Goa.
2. The Indian Navy and the French Navy have been conducting naval exercises since 1983
3. India and France established a strategic partnership in 1998.
4. Last year INDRA 12 was conducted in the Mediterranean Sea
Which of the above statements are correct? a) 1,2,3
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b) 2,3
INDRA is a name of India- Russia joint naval exercises while VARUNA is the name of India- France joint naval exercises.
1. Due to diverging or converging tectonic plates
2. High volume magma's upper movement
3. Decrease in pressure of Magma as it rises up towards the crust
4. Injection of a new batch of magma into an already filled magma chamber
a) 1,2
b) 1,3
c) 1, 2,3
d) All
View Answer / Hide Answer3. Consider the following statements1. The subduction of the Nazca tectonic plate to the east is responsible for the creation of the volcanic Andes mountain range
2. Volcano Calbuco in southern Chile erupted for the first time in more than five decades
Which of the above statements are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide Answer4. Consider the following statements1. Nai Roshni is a scheme for Leadership Development of Minority Women launched in 2012-13.
2. The scheme would provide minority women support, leadership training, information and confidence to interact with government system, banks and intermediaries at all levels.
3.The scheme is implemented through panchyati Raj and NGOs
Which of the above statements are true?a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All the above
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d) All the above
"Nai Roshni" is a schme introduced by UPA government in 2012-13.
1. The Gorkha Rifles raised in 1815 after the treaty of Sigauli.
2. The Tripartite Agreement between the United Kingdom, India and Nepal was a treaty signed in 1947 concerning the rights of Gurkhas in Indian military
3. Gorkha regiment is the oldest regiment in Indian army
Which of the above statements are true?a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All the above
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: a) 1,2
The Madras Regiment was initially formed as the Madras European Regiment in the 1660's by the East India Company as the second company established in India. However, it was formed as a battalion in 1748 under the command of Major Stringer Lawrence. In 1758 Lawrence raised the Madras Regiment
1. Barren Island Volcano is the only confirmed active volcano in India.
2. Narcondam Island of the Andaman & Nicobar is example of dormant volcano
Which of the above statements are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) Both
Dormant volcanoes become quiet after eruptions for some time and there are no indications for future eruptions but suddenly they erupt very violently.
1. Education
2. renewable energy
3. Personal loans
4. social infrastructure
5. Medium enterprises
6. Export Credit
7. Housing
8. Credit cards
a) 1,2,5,7,8
b) 1,2,3,7,8
c) 1,3,4,5,6,7
d) 1,2,3,5,7,8
View Answer / Hide Answer8. Consider the following statements about priority sector lending1.All banks have to lend at least 40% of their net credit to the priority sector
2.Foreign banks with less than 20 branches will move to total priority sector target of 40 percent by 2019-20.
Which of the above statements are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide Answer9. Consider the following statements about transgender bill1. The Bill aims at formulation and implementation of a comprehensive national policy for the upliftment of transgenders.
2. A National Transgender Welfare Commission and a special transgender court will be set up.
3. The bill demands reservation for the community in education, financial assistance and social inclusion.
4. Tamil Nadu was the first State to constitute a welfare board for the transgender community in the Country.
Which of the above statements are correct?a) 1,2,3
b) 2,3,4
c) 1,3,4
d) All
View Answer / Hide Answer10. Consider the following statements about GST1. Both Central and State taxes will be collected at the point of sale.
2. The Central and State GST will be charged on the manufacturing cost.
Which of the above statements are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
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