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Consider the following statements:1. Aadhaar metadata cannot be stored for more than three months.2. State cannot enter into any contract with private corporations for sharing of Aadhaar data.3. Aadhaar is mandatory for obtaining insurance products.4...
Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in
With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct?1. MPLADS funds must be used to create durable assets like physical infrastructure for health, education, et...
Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination?
In India, separation of judiciary from the executive is enjoined by
Along with the Budget, the Finance Minister also places other documents before the Parliament which include 'The Macro Economic Framework Statement'. The aforesaid document is presented because this is mandated by
A constitutional government by definition is a
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)?1. Preamble2. Directive Principles of State Policy3. Funda...
In India, Legal Services Authorities provide free legal services to which of the following type of citizens?1. Person with an annual income of less than Rs 1,00,0002. Transgender with an annual income of less than Rs 2,00,0003. Member of Other Backwa...
Consider the following pairs:International agreement/set-upSubject1. Alma-Ata DeclarationHealthcare of the people2. Hague ConventionBiological and chemical weapons3. Talanoa DialogueGlobal climate change4. Under2 CoalitionChild rightsWhich of the pai...
A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which
Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of Welfare State?
Consider the following statements:1. The Constitution of India defines its 'basic structure' in terms of federalism, secularism, fundamental rights and democracy.2. The Constitution of India provides for 'judicial review' to safeguard the citizens' l...
One common agreement between Gandhism and Marxism is
In the context of India, which one of the following is the characteristic appropriate for bureaucracy?
The Preamble to the Constitution of India is
"Gold Tranche" (Reserve Tranche) refers to
With reference to the provisions contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct?1. They shall be enforceable by courts.2. They shall not be enforceable by any court.3. The principles laid down in t...
Consider the following statements:1. According to the Constitution of India, a person who is eligible to vote can be made a minister in a State for six months even if he/she is not a member of the Legislature of that State.2. According to the Represe...
Consider the following statements:1. The President of India can summon a session of the Parliament at such place as he/she thinks fit.2. The Constitution of India provides for three sessions of the Parliament in a year, but it is not mandatory to con...
With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:TermDescription1. AurangIn-charge of treasury of the State2. BanianIndian agent of the East India Company3. MirasidarDesignated revenue payer to the StateWhich of the pairs given ab...
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:1. Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism.2. Lokottaravadin sect was an offshoot of Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism.3. The deification of Buddha by Mahasanghikas fo...
Which of the following statements correctly explains the impact of Industrial Revolution on India during the first half of the nineteenth century?
Consider the following events in the history of India:1. Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja2. Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman - I3. Establishment of Chola power by Parantaka - I4. Pala dynasty founded by GopalaWhat is the correct...
Which of the following phrases defines the nature of the 'Hundi' generally referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha period?
With reference to the book "Desher Katha" written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the freedom struggle, consider the following statements:1. It warned against the Colonial State's hypnotic conquest of the mind.2. It inspired the performance of swad...
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact included which of the following?1. Invitation to Congress to participate in the Round Table Conference2. Withdrawal of Ordinances promulgated in connection with the Civil Disobedience Movement3. Acceptance of Gandhiji's suggesti...
The Vital-Vidhvansak, the first monthly journal to have the untouchable people as its target audience was published by
With reference to the history of India, the terms "kulyavapa" and "dronavapa" denote
Who among the following rulers advised his subjects through this inscription?"Whosoever praises his religious sect or blames other sects out of excessive devotion to his own sect, with the view of glorifying his own sect, he rather injures his own se...
With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term 'paramitas'?
In the context of Indian history, the Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around1. women's right to gain education2. age of consent3. restitution of conjugal rightsSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of
Wellesley established the Fort William College at Calcutta because
With reference to the history of India, "Ulgulan" or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events?
With reference to the scholars/litterateurs 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 Chandra Gupta - II.Which of...
In the context of recent advances in human reproductive technology, "Pronuclear Transfer" is used for
With the present state of development, Artificial Intelligence can effectively do which of the following?1. Bring down electricity consumption in industrial units2. Create meaningful short stories and songs3. Disease diagnosis4. Text-to-Speech Conver...
With reference to Visible Light Communication (VLC) technology, which of the following statements are correct?1. VLC uses electromagnetic spectrum wavelengths 375 to 780 nm.2. VLC is known as long-range optical wireless communication.3. VLC can trans...
With reference to "Blockchain Technology", consider the following statements:1. It is a public ledger that everyone can inspect, but which no single user controls.2. The structure and design of blockchain is such that all the data in it are about cry...
With reference to carbon nanotubes, consider the following statements: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 human body.3. They can be used ...
Consider the following activities:1. Spraying pesticides on a crop field2. Inspecting the craters of active volcanoes3. Collecting breath samples from spouting whales for DNA analysisAt the present level of technology, which of the above activities c...
"The experiment will employ a trio of spacecraft flying in formation in the shape of an equilateral triangle that has sides one million kilometres long, with lasers shining between the craft." The experiment in question refers to
Consider the following statements:1. Genetic changes can be introduced in the cells that produce eggs or sperms of a prospective parent.2. A person's genome can be edited before birth at the early embryonic stage.3. Human induced pluripotent stem cel...
What is the importance of using Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines in India?1. These vaccines are effective against pneumonia as well as meningitis and sepsis.2. Dependence on antibiotics that are not effective against drug-resistant bacteria can be red...
In India, the term "Public Key Infrastructure" is used in the context of
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the general difference between plant and animal cells?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....
Which of the following are the reasons/factors for exposure to benzene pollution?1. Automobile exhaust2. Tobacco smoke3. Wood burning4. Using varnished wooden furniture5. Using products made of polyurethaneSelect the correct answer using the code giv...
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?1. Not depending on short-term foreign borrowings2. Opening up to more foreign banks3. Maintaining f...
If you withdraw Rs. 1,00,000 in cash from your Demand Deposit Account at your bank, the immediate effect on aggregate money supply in the economy will be
With reference to Foreign Direct Investment in India, which one of the following is considered its major characteristic?
With reference to the international trade of India at present, which of the following statements is/are correct?1. India's merchandise exports are less than its merchandise imports.2. India's imports of iron and steel, chemicals, fertilisers and mach...
The term 'West Texas Intermediate', sometimes found in news, refers to a grade of
In the context of the Indian economy, non-financial debt includes which of the following?1. Housing loans owed by households2. Amounts outstanding on credit cards3. Treasury billsSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
In India, why are some nuclear reactors kept under "IAEA Safeguards" while others are not?
With reference to Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMS), which of the following statements is/are correct?1. Quantitative restrictions on imports by foreign investors are prohibited.2. They apply to investment measures related to trade in both go...
If the RBI decides to adopt an expansionist monetary policy, which of the following would it not do?1. Cut and optimize the Statutory Liquidity Ratio2. Increase the Marginal Standing Facility Rate3. Cut the Bank Rate and Repo RateSelect the correct a...
With reference to the Indian economy after the 1991 economic liberalization, consider the following statements:1. Worker productivity (per worker at 2004-05 prices) increased in urban areas while it decreased in rural areas.2. The percentage share of...
Consider the following statements:1. In terms of short-term credit delivery to the agriculture sector, District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) deliver more credit in comparison to Scheduled Commercial Banks and Regional Rural Banks.2. One of the m...
In India, under cyber insurance for individuals, which of the following benefits are generally covered, in addition to payment for the loss of funds and other benefits?1. Cost of restoration of the computer system in case of malware disrupting access...
In India, which of the following can be considered as public investment in agriculture?1. Fixing Minimum Support Price for agricultural produce of all crops2. Computerization of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies3. Social Capital development4. Fre...
What is the importance of the term "Interest Coverage Ratio" of a firm in India?1. It helps in understanding the present risk of a firm that a bank is going to give loan to.2. It helps in evaluating the emerging risk of a firm that a bank is going to...
Which of the following factors/policies were affecting the price of rice in India in the recent past?1. Minimum Support Price2. Government's trading3. Government's stockpiling4. Consumer subsidiesSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:1. The value of Indo-Sri Lanka trade has consistently increased in the last decade.2. "Textile and textile articles" constitute an important item of trade between India and Bangladesh.3. In the last five years, Nepal...
In which one of the following groups are all the four countries members of G20?
Under the Kisan Credit Card scheme, short-term credit support is given to farmers for which of the following purposes?1. Working capital for maintenance of farm assets2. Purchase of combine harvesters, tractors and mini trucks3. Consumption requireme...
Consider the following statements:1. The weightage of food in Consumer Price Index (CPI) is higher than that in Wholesale Price Index (WPI).2. The WPI does not capture changes in the prices of services, which CPI does.3. Reserve Bank of India has now...
Consider the following pairs:RiverFlows into1. MekongAndaman Sea2. ThamesIrish Sea3. VolgaCaspian Sea4. ZambeziIndian OceanWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements:1. In the case of all cereals, pulses and oil-seeds, the procurement at Minimum Support Price (MSP) is unlimited in any State/UT of India.2. In the case of cereals and pulses, the MSP is fixed in any State/UT at a le...
With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements:1. 'Commercial Paper' is a short-term unsecured promissory note.2. 'Certificate of Deposit' is a long-term instrument issued by the Reserve Bank of India to a corporation.3. 'Cal...
With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs:TermDescription1. ParivrajakaRenunciant and Wanderer2. ShramanaPriest with a high status3. UpasakaLay follower of BuddhismWhich of the pairs given above are correctly match...
With reference to Indian elephants, consider the following statements: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...
Which of the following Protected Areas are located in Cauvery basin?1. Nagarhole National Park2. Papikonda National Park3. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve4. Wayanad Wildlife SanctuarySelect the correct answer using the code given below:
With reference to India's biodiversity, Ceylon frogmouth, Coppersmith barbet, Gray-chinned minivet and White-throated redstart are
Which one of the following protected areas is well-known for the conservation of a sub-species of the Indian swamp deer (Barasingha) that thrives well on hard ground and is exclusively graminivorous?
Steel slag can be the material for which of the following?1. Construction of base road2. Improvement of agricultural soil3. Production of cementSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following are the most likely places to find the musk deer in its natural habitat?1. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary2. Gangotri National Park3. Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary4. Manas National ParkSelect the correct answer using the code given bel...
In rural road construction, the use of which of the following is preferred for ensuring environmental sustainability or to reduce carbon footprint?1. Copper slag2. Cold mix asphalt technology3. Geotextiles4. Hot mix asphalt technology5. Portland ceme...
Consider the following statements: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 giv...
What is the use of biochar in farming?1. 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 th...
If a particular plant species is placed under Schedule VI of The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, what is the implication?
With reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul were well known as
What is/are the advantage/advantages of zero tillage in agriculture ?1. Sowing of wheat is possible without burning the residue of previous crop.2. Without the need for nursery of rice saplings, direct planting of paddy seeds in the wet soil is possi...
According to India's National Policy on Biofuels, which of the following can be used as raw materials for the production of biofuels?1. Cassava2. Damaged wheat grains3. Groundnut seeds4. Horse gram5. Rotten potatoes6. Sugar beetSelect the correct ans...
Which one of the following statements best describes the term 'Social Cost of Carbon'? It is a measure, in monetary value, of the
With reference to pulse production in India, consider the following statements: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 produ...
"The 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 cult...
With reference to solar water pumps, consider the following statements: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 t...
With reference to the current trends in the cultivation of sugarcane in India, consider the following statements:1. A substantial saving in seed material is made when 'bud chip settlings' are raised in a nursery and transplanted in the main field.2. ...
In the context of India, which of the following is/are considered to be practice(s) of eco-friendly agriculture?1. Crop diversification2. Legume intensification3. Tensiometer use4. Vertical farmingSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
What are the advantages of fertigation in agriculture?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 ...
Consider the following minerals:1. Bentonite2. Chromite3. Kyanite4. SillimaniteIn India, which of the above is/are officially designated as major minerals?
With reference to Ocean Mean Temperature (OMT), which of the following statements is/are correct?1. OMT is measured up to a depth of 26°C isotherm which is 129 meters in the south-western Indian Ocean during January-March.2. OMT collected during Jan...
With reference to chemical fertilizers in India, consider the following statements:1. At present, the retail price of chemical fertilizers is market-driven and not administered by the Government.2. Ammonia, which is an input of urea, is produced from...
With reference to India's Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct?1. It is spread over two districts.2. There is no human habitation inside the Park.3. It is one of the natural habitats of Great Indian Bustard.Select the c...
Siachen Glacier is situated to the
With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:Famous PlacePresent State1. BhilsaMadhya Pradesh2. DwarasamudraMaharashtra3. GirinagarGujarat4. SthanesvaraUttar PradeshWhich of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements:1. 36% of India's districts are classified as "overexploited" or "critical" by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA).2. CGWA was formed under the Environment (Protection) Act.3. India has the largest area under g...
Consider the following statements:1. Jet streams occur in the Northern Hemisphere only.2. Only some cyclones develop an eye.3. The temperature inside the eye of a cyclone is nearly 10°C lesser than that of the surroundings.Which of the statements gi...
Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under "Critical Tiger Habitat"?