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Current Affairs Quiz (5 Q/A) ( Time : 5 min )

27th November(Polity)

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With reference to Panchayati Raj Institutions, which of the following are compulsory provisions?

  1. Organisation of a Gram Sabha in a village.
  2. Direct election to all seats in panchayats at village, intermediate, and district levels.
  3. Granting financial powers to the panchayats.
  4. Granting authority and responsibilities to panchayats to prepare plans for economic development.
  5. Establishment of a State Finance Commission and a State Election Commission.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

2 / 5

Consider the following statements regarding β€œGram nyayalayas” :

  1. The primary objective of establishing Gram Nyayalayas is to provide speedy, affordable, and substantial justice to people in rural areas.
  2. The Gram nyayalayas exercise the power of both criminal and civil courts.
  3. The Gram nyayalayas shall not be bound by the rules of evidence provided in the evidence act, 1872 but guided by the principles of natural justice.

Select the correct answer using the code given below;

3 / 5

With reference to legislative procedure in India, consider the following statements:

  1. Money bill can be introduced only in the State legislative Council and not in the State Legislative Assembly.
  2. The Constitution provides for the mechanism of joint house sitting of two houses of the Parliament to resolve a deadlock between them over a passage of a bill, however the same is not available for the State legislature.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

4 / 5

Consider the following statements regarding the Governor:

  1. He is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.
  2. The oath of office to the Governor is administered by the President of India.
  3. He decides on the disqualification of members of the state legislature in consultation with the Election Commission.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

5 / 5

Which of the following accurately captures the essence of judicial activism?

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Current Affairs Quiz (5 Q/A) ( Time : 5 min )

26th November(Polity)

1 / 5

Under which constitutional provision does the Supreme Court of India possess the authority to issue directions or orders necessary for achieving complete justice, even if it entails departing from existing laws or regulations?

2 / 5

With reference to the Parliament of India, which of the following parliamentary committees enforces the code of conduct of members of Parliament, examines cases of misconduct, and recommends appropriate action to maintain discipline and decorum in Parliament?

3 / 5

With reference to the Parliament, which of the following is the primary purpose of the panel of chairpersons of Lok Sabha?

4 / 5

With reference to Cabinet committees, consider the following statements:

  1. They are set up by the President according to the exigencies of the time and requirements of the situation.
  2. The Cabinet committees are not mentioned in the Constitution under article 75.
  3. The non-cabinet ministers are not debarred from their membership.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

5 / 5

Consider the following statements regarding Parliament:

  1. As per the 91st Amendment Act of 2003, the total number of ministers in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Parliament.
  2. As per Article 75 of the Constitution, the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Parliament.

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

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25th November(Polity)

1 / 5

Consider the following statements regarding Indian polity:

  1. The Constitution requires that a person must prove their majority in the Lok Sabha before being appointed as the Prime Minister.
  2. The Constitution contains a detailed and specific procedure for the selection and appointment of the Prime Minister.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

2 / 5

Consider the following statements regarding the Vice President of India:

  1. The post of Vice President has been taken from the British Constitution.
  2. When a vacancy occurs in the office of the Vice President, his/her duties are performed by the President until a new President is elected, resigned, removal, death, or otherwise, the Vice President acts as the President until a new President is elected.
  3. Both elected and nominated members of parliament consist of the electoral college for the election of the Vice President.
  4. Only the Rajya Sabha can initiate the removal of the Vice President. He is removed by a resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha by a effective majority and agreed to by the Lok Sabha by a simple majority.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

3 / 5

Which of the following participate in the election of the President?

  1. The elected members of the Houses of Parliament.
  2. The nominated members of both Houses of Parliament.
  3. The elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the states.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

4 / 5

Consider the following statements regarding Centre-State relations:

  1. The President can make regulations for the peace, progress and good government of the Union Territories. A regulation so made has the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament.
  2. The Governor of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram may make laws over that area of Parliament, applying to a tribal area (autonomous district) in the state or applying with specified modifications and exceptions.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

5 / 5

With reference to the money bill, consider the following statements:

  1. A money bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha and that too with the recommendation of the President.
  2. Defeat of a money bill in the Lok Sabha leads to the resignation of the government.
  3. The imposition, abolition, remission, alteration, or regulation of any tax by any local authority or body for local purposes is also deemed to be a money bill.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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24th November (Modern History)

1 / 5

What was the primary reason for zamindars defying the Mughal state in the 18th century?

2 / 5

Which of the following statements best reflects the British recruitment policy after the late 1880s?

3 / 5

The β€œcentral preoccupation” of imperial policy in India was related with which of the following?

4 / 5

The East India Company (EIC) was granted a royal charter in 1600 primarily to:

5 / 5

Which one of the following is the correct statement with reference to The English East India Company?

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22th November (A&C)

1 / 5

1) Hastyāyurveda is a treatise on elephants which considers various facts about wild and pet elephants. It was written by:

2 / 5

2) With reference to the texts found during the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:

  1. Animal and human-like figures are found on the seals.
  2. The unicorn symbol was frequently found.
  3. Some seals appear to have mathematical significance.
  4. Indus seals were used primarily as currency.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

3 / 5

3) β€˜Gadi fanams’ and β€˜Pagoda coins’ were issued by which of the following dynasties?

4 / 5

4) With reference to Bhaskaracharya’s contributions, consider the following statements:

  1. He introduced the Chakravala method to solve algebraic equations.
  2. He explained that the Earth rotates on its axis, causing day and night.
  3. He accurately calculated the time taken for the Earth to orbit the Sun.

Which of the above statements are correct?

5 / 5

5)

With reference to the contributions of Brahmagupta, consider the following statements:

  1. He defined the use of negative numbers in his book Brahmasphutasiddhanta.
  2. The cyclic method of solving algebraic equations was introduced by him.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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21st November (Polity)

1 / 5

1) Which of the following signifies fundamental rights?

  1. They constitute the bedrock of democratic system in the country.
  2. They provide necessary conditions for the material and moral protection of man.
  3. They serve as a formidable bulwark of individual liberty.
  4. They facilitate the establishment of rule of law in the country.

Which of the above statements are correct?

2 / 5

2) Which of the following signifies Directive principles of the policies?

  1. They facilitate stability and continuity in domestic and foreign policies in political, economic and social spheres in spite of the changes of the party in power.
  2. They are supplementary to the fundamental rights of the citizens. They are intended to fill in the vacuum in Part III by providing for social and economic rights.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

3 / 5

3) "To uphold and protect the Sovereignty Unity and Integrity of India" is a provision made in the

4 / 5

4) The provisions in the Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to

5 / 5

5) The landmark judgement, S. R. Bommai is related with which of the following

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20th November (Medieval History)

1 / 5

1) The ruler of which one of the following dynasties of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal?

2 / 5

2) Consider the following:

  1. Ahmednagar
  2. Bijapur
  3. Golkonda
  4. Mysore

The Bahmani Kingdom was disintegrated into how many of the above states?

3 / 5

3) In the context of Indian history, which one of the following was referred to as the "Chola lake"?

4 / 5

4) Β With reference to medieval Indian history, the "Group of Junta" was associated with:

5 / 5

5) Who of the following is not associated with the Bhakti Movement?

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17th November (Economy)

1 / 5

1) Which of the following correctly describes the term "ECOCIDE"?

2 / 5

2) Β Consider the following statements about the Golden Langur:

  1. They belong to a large group of Old-World monkeys called the colobines.
  2. They are diurnal and arboreal in nature and live in troops.
  3. They are endemic to the southern forests of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

3 / 5

3) What is the primary objective of deficit financing in India?

4 / 5

4) What is the significance of the Gorsam Kora Festival?

5 / 5

5) What does the term "Arbitrage" refer to in the context of finance?

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15th November (World Mapping)

1 / 5

1) Consider the following pairs:

CountryResource-rich in
I. BotswanaDiamond
II. ChileLithium
III. IndonesiaNickel

In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

2 / 5

2) Consider the following countries:

I. United Kingdom
II. Denmark
III. New Zealand
IV. Australia
V. Brazil

How many of the above countries have more than four time zones?

3 / 5

3) Consider the following countries-

  1. Finland 2. Germany 3. Norway 4. Russia

How many of the above have a border with the North Sea?

4 / 5

4) Consider the following statements about the Red Sea-

  1. The Red Sea receives very little precipitation.
  2. No water enters the Red Sea from rivers.

5 / 5

5) With reference to India’s projects on connectivity, consider the following statements β€”

  1. The East–West Corridor under the Golden Quadrilateral connects Dibrugarh and Surat.
  2. The Trilateral Highway connects Thailand via Myanmar.
  3. Bangladesh–India–Myanmar Economic Corridor connects Varanasi to Kunming (China).

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14th November (Geography)

1 / 5

1)

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Red Sea receives very little precipitation in any form.
  2. No water enters the Red Sea from rivers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2 / 5

2) Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Thickness of the troposphere at the equator is much greater as compared to the poles.
 Statement-II: At the equator, heat is transported to great heights by strong convectional currents.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

3 / 5

3) The longest border between any two countries in the world is between:

4 / 5

4) Consider the following:

  1. Pyroclastic debris
  2. Ash and dust
  3. Nitrogen compounds
  4. Sulphur compounds

How many of the above are products of volcanic eruptions?

5 / 5

5) Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation than by terrestrial radiation.
Statement-II: Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are good absorbers of long wave radiation.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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13th November (Ancient History)

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1) With reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world?

2 / 5

2) With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:

Famous PlacePresent State
1. BhilsaMadhya Pradesh
2. DwarasamudraMaharashtra
3. GirnagarGujarat
4. SthanesvaraUttar Pradesh

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

3 / 5

3) With reference to scholars/literateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements:

  1. Panini is associated with Pushyamitra Shunga.
  2. Amarasimha is associated with Harshavardhana.
  3. Kalidasa is associated with Chandragupta II.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4 / 5

4) The Jain philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained by –

5 / 5

5) With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous

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12th November (Polity)

1 / 5

1)

The power to increase the number of Judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in:Β 

2 / 5

2)

With reference to the β€˜Gram Nyayalaya Act’, which of the following statements is/are correct?Β 

  1. As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases.
  2. The Act allows local social activists as mediators/conciliators.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

3 / 5

3)

With reference to the writs issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements:

  1. Mandamus will not lie against a private organisation unless it is entrusted with a public duty.
  2. Mandamus will not lie against a Company even though it may be a Government Company.
  3. Any public-minded person can be a petitioner to move the Court to obtain the writ of Quo Warranto.

Which of the statements given is correct?

4 / 5

4)

Consider the following statements:Β 

  1. Pursuant to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was passed.
  2. The Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and the High Courts to punish for contempt of themselves.
  3. The Constitution of India defines Civil Contempt and Criminal Contempt.
  4. In India, the Parliament is vested with the powers to make laws on Contempt of Court.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5 / 5

5) A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to:

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11th November (Mapping)

1 / 5

1)

Two important rivers, one originating in Jharkhand and another in Odisha, meet a short distance from the coast before flowing into the Bay of Bengal, forming a protected biodiversity area. Which site is this?

2 / 5

2)

Which of the following countries share a land border with Afghanistan?

  1. Azerbaijan
  2. Kyrgyzstan
  3. Tajikistan
  4. Turkmenistan
  5. Uzbekistan

3 / 5

3)

Consider the following pairs:

RiverFlows into
MekongAndaman Sea
VolgaCaspian Sea
ZambeziIndian Ocean

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

4 / 5

4)

Β Consider the following statements:

  1. Anadyr in Siberia and Nome in Alaska are a few kilometres from each other, but when people are waking up in these cities, it would be different days.
  2. When it is Monday in Anadyr, it is Tuesday in Nome.

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5)

Which one of the following pairs of States indicates the easternmost and westernmost States of India?

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10th November

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1) This soil develops on crystalline igneous rocks in areas of low rainfall. It occurs in the eastern and southern part of the Deccan Plateau. It is generally poor in nitrogen and humus. Which of the following soils are described in the passage?

2 / 5

2) Consider the following statements:

  • Statement I: Mars is considered a potential planet to support life because it shows evidence of the presence of water in some form.
  • Statement II: The atmospheric pressure and temperature conditions on Mars are similar to those on Earth, enabling stable liquid water to exist on its surface.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

3 / 5

3) Which one of the following stars is the nearest to the Earth?

4 / 5

4) What are the advantages of fertigation in agriculture?Β 

  1. Controlling the alkalinity of irrigation water is possible.
  2. Efficient application of Rock Phosphate and all other phosphatic fertilizers is possible.
  3. Increased availability of nutrients to plants is possible.
  4. Reduction in the leaching of chemical nutrients is possible.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

5 / 5

5) With reference to the current trends in the cultivation of sugarcane in India, consider the following statements:Β 

  1. A substantial saving in seed material is made when β€˜bud chip settlings’ are raised in a nursery and transplanted in the main field.
  2. When direct planting of setts is done, the germination percentage is better with single budded setts as compared to setts with many buds.
  3. If bad weather conditions prevail when setts are directly planted, single-budded setts have better survival as compared to large setts.
  4. Sugarcane can be cultivated using settlings prepared from tissue culture.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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8th November

1 / 5

1) This soil develops on crystalline igneous rocks in areas of low rainfall. It occurs in the eastern and southern part of the Deccan Plateau. It is generally poor in nitrogen and humus. Which of the following soils are described in the passage?

2 / 5

2) Consider the following statements:

  • Statement I: Mars is considered a potential planet to support life because it shows evidence of the presence of water in some form.
  • Statement II: The atmospheric pressure and temperature conditions on Mars are similar to those on Earth, enabling stable liquid water to exist on its surface.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

3 / 5

3) Which one of the following stars is the nearest to the Earth?

4 / 5

4) What are the advantages of fertigation in agriculture?Β 

  1. Controlling the alkalinity of irrigation water is possible.
  2. Efficient application of Rock Phosphate and all other phosphatic fertilizers is possible.
  3. Increased availability of nutrients to plants is possible.
  4. Reduction in the leaching of chemical nutrients is possible.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

5 / 5

5) With reference to the current trends in the cultivation of sugarcane in India, consider the following statements:Β 

  1. A substantial saving in seed material is made when β€˜bud chip settlings’ are raised in a nursery and transplanted in the main field.
  2. When direct planting of setts is done, the germination percentage is better with single budded setts as compared to setts with many buds.
  3. If bad weather conditions prevail when setts are directly planted, single-budded setts have better survival as compared to large setts.
  4. Sugarcane can be cultivated using settlings prepared from tissue culture.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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7th November

1 / 5

1) Β With reference to solar water pumps, consider the following statements:Β 

  1. Solar power can be used for running surface pumps and not for submersible Pumps.
  2. Solar power can be used for running centrifugal pumps and not the ones with piston.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Β 

2 / 5

2) β€œThe crop is subtropical in nature. A hard frost is injurious to it. It requires at least 210 frost-free days and 50 to 100 centimeters of rainfall for its growth. A light well-drained soil capable of retaining moisture is ideally suited for the cultivation of the crop.” 

Which one of the following is that crop?

3 / 5

3) With reference to pulse production in India, consider the following statements:Β 

  1. Black gram can be cultivated as both kharif and rabi crop.
  2. Green-gram alone accounts for nearly half of pulse production.
  3. In the last three decades, while the production of kharif pulses has increased, the production of rabi pulses has decreased.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Β 

4 / 5

4) Which one of the following statements best describes the term β€˜Social Cost of Carbon’? It is a measure, in monetary value, of theΒ 

5 / 5

5) According to India’s National Policy on Biofuels, which of the following can be used as raw materials for the production of biofuels?Β 

  1. Cassava
  2. Damaged wheat grains
  3. Groundnut seeds
  4. Horse gram
  5. Rotten potatoes
  6. Sugar beet

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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6th November

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1) What is the use of biochar in farming?Β 

  1. β€˜Biochar can be used as a part of the growing medium in vertical farming.
  2. When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it promotes the growth of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms.
  3. When biochar is a part of the growing- medium, it enables the growing medium /to retain water for longer time.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Β 

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2) Consider the following statements:Β 

  1. Coal ash contains arsenic, lead and mercury.
  2. Coal-fired power plants release sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen into the environment.
  3. High ash content is observed in Indian coal.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Β 

3 / 5

3) Which of the following statements are correct regarding the general difference between plant and animal cells?Β 

  1. Plant cells have cellulose cell walls whilst animal cells do not.
  2. Plant cells do not have plasma membrane unlike animal cells which do.
  3. The mature plant cell has one large vacuole whilst animal cell has many small vacuoles.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:Β 

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4) With reference to Indian elephants, consider the following statements:Β 

  1. The leader of an elephant group is a female.
  2. The maximum gestation period can be 22 months.
  3. An elephant can normally go on calving till the age of 40 years only.
  4. Among the States in India, the highest elephant population is in Kerala.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Β 

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5) Steel slag can be the material for which of the following?Β 

  1. Construction of base road
  2. Improvement of agricultural soil
  3. Production of cement

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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5th November

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1) With reference to carbon nanotubes, consider the following statements:Β 

  1. They can be used as carriers of drugs and antigens in the human body.
  2. They can be made into artificial blood capillaries for an injured part of the human body.
  3. They can be used in biochemical sensors.
  4. Carbon nanotubes are biodegradable.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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2) Consider the following pairs:

S. NoInternational agreement /set-up Subject
1Alma-Ata DeclarationHealthcare of the peopleΒ 
2Hague ConventionΒ Biological and chemical weaponsΒ 
3Talanoa DialogueGlobal climate changeΒ 
4Under2 CoalitionChild rightsΒ 

 

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?Β 

3 / 5

3) The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the

4 / 5

4) β€˜With reference to β€˜Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)’, consider the following statements :Β 

  1. It was established very recently in response to incidents of piracy and accidents of oil spills.
  2. It is an alliance meant for maritime security only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Β 

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5) With reference to 'Forest Carbon Partnership Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct?Β 

  1. It is a global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society and indigenous peoples.
  2. It provides financial aid to universities, individual scientists and institutions involved in scientific forestry research to develop eco-friendly and climate adaptation technologies for sustainable forest management.
  3. It assists the countries in their 'REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and

Forest Degradation+)' efforts by providing them with financial and technical assistance.Β 

Select the correct answer using the code given below.Β 

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4th November

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1) .With reference to an organization known as β€˜BirdLife International', which of the following statements is/are correct?Β 

  1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations.
  2. The concept of 'biodiversity hotspots' originated from this organization.
  3. It identifies the sites known/ referred to as β€˜Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas'.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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2) Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?

3 / 5

3) The β€˜Fortaleza Declaration', recently in the news, is related to the affairs of

4 / 5

4) With reference to the Fourteenth Finance Commission, which of the following statements is/are correct?Β 

  1. It has increased the share of States in the central divisible pool from 32 percent to 42 percent.
  2. It has made recommendations concerning sector-specific grants.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.Β 

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5) Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana' has been launched for

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3rd November

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1) With reference to the Indian economy after the 1991 economic liberalization, consider the following statements:Β 

  1. Worker productivity (Rupee per worker at 2004-05 prices) increased in urban areas while it decreased in rural areas.
  2. The percentage share of rural areas in the workforce steadily increased.
  3. In rural areas, the growth in non-farm economy increased.
  4. The growth rate in rural employment decreased.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Β 

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2) Β the RBI decides to adopt an expansionist monetary policy, which of the following would it not do?Β 

  1. Cut and optimize the Statutory Liquidity Ratio
  2. Increase the Marginal Standing Facility Rate
  3. Cut the Bank Rate and Repo Rate

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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3) Β In India, why are some nuclear reactors kept β€œIAEA Safeguards” while others are not?

4 / 5

4) In the context of the Indian economy, non-financial debt includes which of the following?Β 

  1. Housing loans owed by households.
  2. Amounts outstanding on credit cards
  3. Treasury bills

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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5) Β With reference to the international trade of India at present, which of the following statements is/are correct?Β 

  1. India’s merchandise exports are less than its merchandise imports.
  2. India’s imports of iron and steel, chemicals, fertilisers and machinery have decreased in recent years.
  3. India’s exports of services are more than its imports of services.
  4. India suffers from an overall trade/current account deficit.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:Β 

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2nd November

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1) With reference to Foreign Direct Investment in India, which one of the following is considered its major characteristic?

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2) If another global financial crisis happens in the near future, which of the following actions/policies are most likely to give some immunity to India?Β 

  1. Not depending on short-term foreign borrowings
  2. Opening up to more foreign banks
  3. Maintaining full capital account convertibility

Select the correct answer using the code given below:Β 

3 / 5

3) With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:Β 

  1. Aurang - In-charge of treasury of the StateΒ 
  2. Banian - Indian agent of the East India CompanyΒ 
  3. Mirasidar - Designated revenue payer to the StateΒ 

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?Β 

4 / 5

4) Consider the following statements with reference to the Slave system during the Delhi Sultanates:

  1. The slave system was not prevalent among the Hindus as it was among the Muslims.
  2. The property and lives of the slaves was considered as property of their masters.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?

5 / 5

5) Consider the following statements with respect to the Delhi Sultanates:

  1. The Priests were often given grants of tax-free land for their maintenance.
  2. The caste system was very rigid.
  3. There was no prohibition on inter caste dining and marriages among peasants.

How many of the statements given above are not correct?

Your score is

The average score is 60%

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Current Affairs Quiz (5 Q/A) ( Time : 5 min )

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1st November

1 / 5

1) With reference to the Ancient India, consider the following pairs:

Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Officer: Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Duty

  1. Bhagaluga Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Treasurer
  2. Mahishi Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Chronicler
  3. SutaΒ  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Collector of taxes

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

2 / 5

2) Which of the following statements are true with reference to the Later Vedic Age?

  1. The texts of later vedic age have wider knowledge of Indian geography than the texts of Rig Veda.
  2. Brahmanas were exempted from punishments and taxation.
  3. Marriage can only be allowed between the members of the same gotra.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

3 / 5

3) Which of the following statements are correct with reference to the Rig Vedic Society?

  1. Professions were hereditary during the period.
  2. There was a strict ban on inter dining between various occupational classes of the society.
  3. Widow remarriage is allowed during Rig Vedic period.
  4. Indra was the most popular of all the early vedic gods.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

4 / 5

4) Which of the following statements are not correct with reference to the Permanent Settlement System?

  1. It was introduced by Cornwallis in 1820.
  2. It was introduced in Madras and Bombay.
  3. Under this system half of the realised amount belongs to the zamindars.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

5 / 5

5) Consider the following statements with respect to Indian Mirror newspaper:

  1. It was established by Debendra Nath Tagore.
  2. It was an English language newspaper.
  3. It was started before the 1857 revolt.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Your score is

The average score is 21%

0%

Current Affairs Quiz (5 Q/A) ( Time : 5 min )

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31th October

1 / 5

1) Consider the following statements:Β 

  1. The President of India can summon a session of the Parliament at such a place as he/she thinks fit.Β 
  2. The Constitution of India provides for three sessions of the Parliament in a year, but it is not mandatory to conduct all three sessions.Β 
  3. There is no minimum number of days that the Parliament is required to meet in a year.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Β 

2 / 5

2) In India, separation of judiciary from the executive is enjoined by

3 / 5

3) Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect/reflects the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)?Β 

  1. PreambleΒ 
  2. Directive Principles of State PolicyΒ 
  3. Fundamental DutiesΒ 

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

4 / 5

4) Which of the following statements are not correct with reference to the Birsa Munda?

  1. He founded a new religion called Birsait.
  2. He started a movement called Ulgulan.
  3. He criticized the church for religious conversions.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

5 / 5

5) Who among the following were the founders of the Madras Mahajan Sabha?

  1. Veeraraghavachariar
  2. Subramania Iyer
  3. Ananda Charlu

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Your score is

The average score is 24%

0%

Current Affairs Quiz (5 Q/A) ( Time : 5 min )

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30th October

1 / 5

1) Consider the following statements :

  1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill.
  2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants.
  3. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2 / 5

2) When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of the Parliament, it has to be passed byΒ 

3 / 5

3) Consider the following statements with reference to the Composition of the Constituent Assembly:

  1. The Constituent Assembly was constituted as per the Cripps Proposals.
  2. The British Government nominated a few members to the Constituent Assembly.
  3. The nominees of the Princely states were nominated by the princes.

How many of the statements given above are not correct?

4 / 5

4) Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination?

5 / 5

5) With reference to the fifth schedule of the Constitution, consider the following statements:

  1. The Governor of the state can make rules regulating the number of members of the tribes advisory council.
  2. The Governor of the state can make regulation on prohibition on the transfer of land among members of the Scheduled Tribes in scheduled areas.Β 
  3. The President can increase the area of any scheduled area in a state after consultation with the Governor of that State.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Your score is

The average score is 54%

0%

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