(01)
The
International Roma Conference and Cultural Festival was recently took place in
Delhi. In this context, which of the following statements about ‘Roma’ is
correct?
(a) ‘Roma’
in Greek refers to a tribal people who are known to have migrated to different
parts of Europe, Asia and Africa
(b) It
means ‘fusion food’ and the conference celebrates the diverse foods of our
world
(c) They
are a travelling people who live mostly in Europe and America, and whose
origins lie in India
(d) From
the Greek ‘Roma’ was derived the English word ‘aroma’; the festival is a
celebration of different brews in coffee of the world
(02)
In
economics, the ‘Laffer curve’ is
(a) a
representation of the relationship between rates of taxation and the resulting
levels of government revenue
(b)
indicates that there is a level of government spending that maximises economic
growth - the optimal level of government spending accordingly is 15–25% of GDP
(c) It
organizes various election observations
(d) is a
graphical representation of the distribution of income, viz. representing
inequality of wealth distribution
(03)
To ensure
energy security, the Government of India is setting up strategic crude oil
storages at three locations. Which of the following is not among that
locations?
(a)
Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
(b) Padur,
Kerala
(c)
Mangalore, Karnataka
(d)
Ratnagiri, Maharashtra
(04)
India is
said to be taking steps in order to be at the forefront of the ‘war against
Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)’. What are NTDs?
(a) a group
of infectious diseases which primarily affect the poorest sections of society,
in both rural and urban areas
(b) a group
of infectious diseases which primarily affect the tribal population
(c) a group
of infectious diseases which affect people regardless of their socio-economic
status and are characterized by little attention from policy-makers
(d) None of
the above
(05)
The nodal
agency authorised to possess and carry out research on meteorites in India is
(a) Indian
Institute of Astrophysics
(b) Indian
Space Research Organisation
(c)
Geological Survey of India
(d)
National Institute of Meteor Science
(06)
Certain
medicines will soon carry a ‘red line’ on their packaging, differentiating them
from other drugs. What is this coloured line supposed to convey?
(a) The
drug is on the National List of Essential Medicines
(b) That
the drug must be used carefully, and to discourage unnecessary prescription and
over-the-counter sale
(c) The
drug is a generic drug
(d) That
the drug is manufactured by Public-Private Partnership Enterprises
(07)
Associated
with Indian History, the ‘Battle of Aberdeen’ refers to
(a)
Vanquish of the Dutch from Travancore by the British in the 18th century
(b) A
battle fought by the Andamanese aborigines and British
(c) The
last battle fought by Indian soldiers in World War II
(d) One of
the many engagements in the wars fought among the Portuguese, French and the
British on Indian lands
(08)
Agitations
for Cooch Behar to be designated as a ‘C’ category state have been ongoing.
What does this ‘C’ category state mean?
(a) An
entirely separate state
(b) A
centrally administered division/state
(c) Any
state with its own Constitution and Flag
(d) None of
the above
(09)
‘Mera Gaon
Mera Gaurav’ is a programme under which
(a) Every
Member of each State’s/Union Territory’s Legislative Assembly will ‘adopt’ one
village for developing the socio-economic and physical infrastructure by 2019
(b)
Scientists of the Indian Council of Agriculture Research will ‘adopt’ villages
and assist farmers by undertaking agriculture extension activities
(c) Each
village will pick a child aged between 10 and 15 to suggest one developmental
work to be carried out for that month in the village
(d) Every
Gram Sabha will hold a bi-monthly meeting to discuss cleanliness and hygiene
issues, and evaluate progress made since the last meeting
(10)
Consider
the following statements:
1. Although
India has succeeded in developing higher-yielding varieties of crops, seeds of
bio-fortified crops to this day are imported
2. ‘Hidden
hunger’ occurs when the quality of food people eat does not meet their nutrient
requirements
Which of
the statements above is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1
and 2
(d) Neither
1 nor 2
(11)
The city of
‘Pragjyotishpur’ in Ancient India refers to which city today?
(a) Amaravati
(b)
Kusinagar
(c)
Guwahati
(d) Unakoti
(12)
It was once
known as Omtikonda or Ekashila Nagaram. The thousand pillar temple and the Kush
Mahal can be found here. It was once under the rule of the Delhi Sultanate.
This city today is known as
(a)
Golkonda
(b)
Warangal
(c) Bijapur
(d) Solapur
(13)
Which of
the following is not a techniques used to measure distance of celestial objects
from earth?
(a)
Parallax method
(b) Cepheid
Variable Technique
(c) Spitzer
Fixed Technique
(d) Red
Shift
(14)
National
Aeronautics And Space Administration’s ‘CORAL’ stands for
(a) Coral
Reef Alliance
(b) Council
of Research and Astrophysics Laboratory
(c) Coral
Reef Airborne Laboratory
(d)
Collaborative Research on Absolute Lunation
(15)
“Committed
to improving the state of the world” is the mission of
(a) The
United Nations
(b) World
Economic Forum
(c) United
Nations Development Programme
(d)
Greenpeace International
(16)
Mawlynnong
village, also referred as ‘God’s own garden’, is known for its reputation as
Asia’s cleanest village. Where is this village located?
(a) Garo
Hills
(b) Mikir
Hills
(c) Khasi
Hills
(d) Jaintia
Hills
(17)
The
‘Digital Gender Atlas for Advancing Girl’s Education in India’ was launched
last year to help identify
(a) Low
performing geographic pockets for girls, particularly from marginalised groups
(b) Low
performing geographic pockets for girls from marginalised groups only
(c) Districts
wherein girls’ enrollment and/or attendance in primary schools is poor in
comparison to boys’
(d)
Districts wherein enrollment and/or attendance in primary schools by girls from
marginalised groups is poor in comparison to other girls
(18)
Consider
the following statements with regard to Central Government finances in India:
1. Of the
total receipts, revenue receipts exceed capital receipts for the fiscal year
2015-16
2. Revenue
Deficit includes in it expenses incurred on creation of capital assets
Which of
the statements above is/are correct?
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1
and 2
(d) Neither
1 nor 2
(19)
The right
to raise a question of privilege shall be governed by which of the following
conditions?
1. Not more
than one question shall be raised at the same sitting
2. The
question shall be restricted to a specific matter of recent occurrence
Select the
correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1
and 2
(d) Neither
1 nor 2
(20)
With
reference to Parliamentary Privileges, which of the following statements is/are
correct?
1. These
privileges are available not only to members of the Parliament
2.
Parliamentary Privileges do not extend to the President who is also an integral
part of the Parliament
Select the
correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1
and 2
(d) Neither
1 nor 2
(21)
Article 130
of the Indian Constitution states that
(a) The
Supreme Court (SC) may, in its discretion, grant special leave to appeal from
any judgment in any cause or matter passed or made by any court or tribunal
(b) The SC
shall sit in Delhi or in such other place or places, as the Chief Justice of
India (CJI) may, with the approval of the President, from time to time, appoint
(c) The CJI
may at any time, with the previous consent of the president, request a former
Judge of the SC to sit and act as a Judge of the SC
(d) An
appeal shall lie to the SC from any judgment, if the High Court certifies that
the case involves a substantial question of law as the interpretation of this
Constitution
(22)
The
‘Shangri-La’ dialogue is
(a) A
Security summit
(b) A Trade
summit
(c) A Tax
dialogue
(d) A
Women’s summit
(23)
The
‘Raisina Dialogue’ seeks to
(a) Engage
in an intensive debate on current and future security challenges in the Indian
Ocean Region
(b) Explore
prospects and opportunities for Asian integration as well as Asia’s integration
with the larger world
(c) Be a
platform for a frank and open exchange of ideas, opinions and views among the
myriad political parties of India
(d) Gather
officials and professionals of the SAARC nations in order to enhance South
Asian nations’ cooperation and economic integration
(24)
‘United
Through Oceans’ is the theme for
(a)
Ministry of Shipping’s ‘Project Sagarmala’
(b) The
Joint Space Project of SAARC nations
(c) The
International Fleet Review 2016, hosted by the Indian Navy
(d) The
International Maritime Organisation’s World Maritime Day 2016
(25)
The
recently launched ‘Project Sunrise’, associated with the states of Northeast
India, is
(a) A
programme by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare that will complement the
region’s National AIDS Control Programme
(b) A
‘Start Up India, Stand Up India’ sub-scheme for the region launched by the
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
(c) A
Mission Mode Project initiated by the Ministry of Railways to connect all 8
state capitals by 2019
(d) A
Mission Mode Project initiated by the Ministry of Power to generate surplus
electricity in the region by 2019
(26)
2016 has
been declared by the United Nations as the International Year of
(a) Family
Farming
(b) Pulses
(c) Soils
(d) Light
and Light-based Technologies
(27)
Which among
the following conventions/protocols aims to ensure the safe handling, transport
and use of Genetically Modified Organisms?
(a) Nagoya
Protocol
(b)
Rotterdam Convention
(c) Basel
Convention
(d)
Cartagena Protocol
(28)
The
‘Quadrilateral Coordination Group (QCG)’ recently seen in the news, consists of
(a)
Afghanistan, Pakistan, China and USA
(b) India,
Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran
(c)
Pakistan, China, Iran and India
(d) Russia,
China, USA and Afghanistan
(29)
‘Bhuvan’,
an Indian government portal, is a
(a)
National geo-portal run by ISRO which offers multi-thematic Geographic
Information System data sets
(b) Single
window access to information and services being provided by the various Indian
Government entities
(c)
One-stop shop for meeting all informational needs relating to Agriculture,
Animal Husbandry and Fisheries sectors production
(d)
Commercial arm of the Geological Survey of India which evaluates and prices the
existing technical unpublished reports, maps and other databases
(30)
‘Force 18’
is
(a) The
world’s largest Multinational Field Training Exercise to be hosted by India in
2018
(b) A
military training exercise involving the 18 ASEAN-Plus nations, being hosted by
India
(c) A
bilateral military exercise between Indian and an Australia, hosted by
Australia
(d) A joint
military operation in ISIS-occupied territories being led by the USA of which
India is a participant
(31)
VPM1002 is
(a) An
ISRO-designed Microgravity Fluid-Shift Receptor used by NASA on its
long-duration space flight study
(b) A drug
derived from the Himalayan Gentiana flower for cancer treatment
(c) A Tuberculosis
Vaccine
(d) The
European Union’s Earth Observer Satellite
(32)
The
‘Setubharatam’ project will
(a) make
all National Highways railway-crossings free
(b) build
bridges with hitherto unconnected-by-road villages
(c) develop
the ‘Ram Setu’ as a cultural heritage project
(d) improve
air-connectivity between India and nations in the Indian Ocean-littoral nations
(33)
Which of
the following statements with regard to the ‘36th International Geological
Congress (IGC)’ is/are correct?
1. This
will be the first time that India hosts the IGC
2. It will
be hosted jointly by the Ministry of Mines and Ministry of Earth Sciences
3.
Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Pakistan will be co-hosts
Select the
correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 and 3
Only
(c) 1 and 3
Only
(d) 1, 2
and 3
(34)
With
reference to the initiative ‘Village Convergence and Facilitation Service’,
which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a
joint initiative of the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Panchayat Raj
2.
Volunteers under this initiative will mobilize village communities in order to
generate awareness and create demand for financial services
Select the correct
answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1
and 2
(d) Neither
1 nor 2
(35)
Land Ports
Authority of India’ functions under the administrative control of the
(a)
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
(b)
Ministry of Home Affairs
(c)
Ministry of Shipping
(d)
Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
(36)
The Tallinn
Manual is
(a) A set
of guidelines similar to the International Humanitarian Law for warring parties
in an international conflict to abide by
(b) A
non-binding, non-governmental set of guidelines for engagement during cyber
warfare
(c) An
agreement ratified by all members of the United Nations’ to outlaw the
manufacture of chemical weapons
(d) None of
the above
(37)
The 1991
volcanic eruption of Mount Pinatubo is said to have injected 20 megatonnes of
Sulphur Dioxide into the stratosphere, cooling the globe significantly for a
couple of years. Where is this volcano located?
(a)
Philippines
(b) Chile
(c) Hawaii
(d)
Tanzania
(38)
Combat
operation, code-named 'Hillstorm 3' against GNLA (Garo National Liberation
Army) militants, which was in news on 8 March 2016, is an operation of which of
the following?
(a) Assam
Police
(b) Indian
Army
(c)
Meghalaya Police
(d) Border
Security Force
(39)
Which state
government on 8 March 2016 launched Mukhyamantri Santwana Harish Yojana to
provide free treatment to road accident victims for the first 48 hours?
(a)
Telangana
(b)
Maharashtra
(c) Odisha
(d)
Karnataka
(40)
Name the
technique that will be transferred to Latin America and Caribbean countries to
fight against Zika virus under 2.3 Million Euro Project.
(a) Sterile
Insect Technique
(b)
Bacillus thuringiensis serotype israelensis (Bti)
(c)
Synthetic pyrethroids technique
(d)
Organochlorine insecticides technique
(41)
Railways
Budget 2016-2017 announced some new freight corridors. Which among the
following is NOT one among them?
(a)
East-West Corridor
(b)
North-South Corridor
(c) East
Coast Corridor
(d) West
Coast Corridor
(42)
With
reference to cabinet mission, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It
recommended a federal government.
2. It
enlarged the powers of the Indian courts.
3. It
provided for more Indians in the ICS
Select the
correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
only
(c) 1 and 3
only
(d) None
(43)
Namdapha
National Park is in the State of
(a)
Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Manipur
(c) Mizoram
(d) Assam
(44)
‘Basel III Accord’ or simply ‘Basel III’,
often seen in the news, seeks to
(a) develop
national strategies for the conservation and sustainable use of biological
diversity
(b) improve
banking sector’s ability to deal with financial and economic stress and improve
risk management
(c) reduce
the greenhouse gas emissions but places a heavier burden on developed countries
(d)
transfer technology from developed Countries to poor countries to enable them
to replace the use of chlorofluorocarbons in refrigeration with harmless
chemicals
(45)
"IndARC"
is
(a) an
indigenously developed radar system inducted into Indian Defence
(b) India’s
satellite to provide services to the countries of Indian Ocean Rim
(c) a
scientific establishment set up by India in Antarctic region
(d) India’s
underwater observatory to scientifically study the Arctic region
(46)
Consider
the following statements:
1. The
Legislative Council of a state in India can be larger in size than half of the
Legislative Assembly of that particular state.
2. The
Governor of a state nominates the Chairman of Legislative Council of that
particular state.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1
and 2
(d) Neither
1 nor 2
(47)
“To uphold
and protect the Sovereignty Unity and Integrity of India” is a provision made
in the
(a)
Preamble of the Constitution
(b)
Directive Principles of State Policy
(c)
Fundamental Rights
(d)
Fundamental Duties
(48)
There is a Parliamentary
System of Government in India because the
(a) Lok
Sabha is elected directly by the people
(b)
Parliament can amend the constitution
(c) Rajya
Sabha cannot be dissolved
(d) Council
of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha
(49)
The
first-ever all girls National Cadet Corps (NCC) Mount Everest expedition was
flagged off on 9 March 2016 comprised of how many girl cadets?
(a) 10
(b) 15
(c) 28
(d) 22
(50)
Which bank
in March 2016 launched the iWork@Home programme for its women employees?
(a) ICICI
Bank
(b) State
Bank of India
(c) Andhra
Bank
(d) HDFC
Bank
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