PRELIMS MODEL QUESTIONS SET-4

PRELIMS MODEL QUESTIONS SET-4
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1. Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Pyrolysis’:

1. It involves a change of chemical composition and is irreversible.

2. Pyrolysis products always produce solid, liquid and non-condensable gases.

Select the correct statements

A. 1 Only           B. 2 Only                                  C. Both              D. None

(Ans. C)
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2. Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Dengue’.

1. The dengue virus belongs to the genus Flavivirus.
2. Aedes aegypti mosquito is the main vector that transmits the viruses that cause dengue.

Select the correct statements

A. 1 Only            B. 2 Only                                 C. Both               D. None

(Ans. C)
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3.Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The Second Battle of Panipat was fought between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi.
2. The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between the Maratha Empire and the Durrani Empire backed by the Rohillas.

Select the correct statements

A. 1 Only              B. 2 Only
C. Both                 D. None

(Ans. B)
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4. Which among the following statements is/are true regarding ‘Green Crackers’?

1. They are the crackers with reduced emission level.

2. The decibel level of crackers is same as that of regular crackers.

3. The green crackers will be 25-30 per cent cheaper to manufacture.

Which among the above statements is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

(Ans. C)
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5. With regard to eDantseva, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:

1.  It is launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

2. It is the first ever national digital platform on oral health information and knowledge dissemination.

3. The website provides GPRS route and satellite images of the facility for easier access to the general population.

Which among the above statements is/are correct?

A.  1 and 2 only

B.  2 and 3 only

C.  1 and 3 only

D.  1, 2 and 3

(Ans. D)
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6. Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)’

1. It was set up on the recommendations by the Santhanam Committee.
2. The Central Vigilance Commissioner and the Vigilance Commissioners shall be appointed by the President on recommendation of Chief Justice of India (CJI).

Select the correct statements

A. 1 Only              B. 2 Only
C. Both                 D. None

(Ans. A)
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7. Youth Co:Lab, recently seen in the news, is an initiative launched by which among the following?

1. Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)

2. NITI Aayog

3. UNDP India

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

(Ans. D)
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8. With regard to National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), consider the following statements

1. It is erstwhile known as National Calamity Contingency Fund (NCCF).

2. NDRF amount can be spent only towards meeting the expenses for emergency response, relief and rehabilitation.

It is constituted to supplement the funds of the State Disaster Response Funds (SDRF) .

Which among the above statements is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

(Ans. D)
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9. With regard to ‘NIRVIK’ scheme, recently seen in the news consider the following statements

1. It aims to ease the lending process and enhance loan availability for exporters.

2. It is introduced by Reserve Bank of India

3. It will help make Indian exports competitive.

Which among the above statements is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 1, 2 and 3

D. 2 and 3 only

(Ans. B)
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10. With reference to 'World Ozone Day 2019' , consider the following statements

1. It commemorates the date of the signing of the 1987 Montreal Protocol.

2. The theme for this year was ‘32 Years and Healing’.

Which among the above statements is/are correct?

A. 1 only              B. 2 only

C. Both 1 & 2      D. Neither 1 nor 2

(Ans. C)
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11. With reference to Lead Bank Scheme (LBS) ,consider the following statements :

1. It is applicable in both urban and rural areas.

2. Eradication of unemployment is one of its objectives.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
A. 1 only              B. 2 only
C. Both 1 & 2      D. Neither 1 nor 2

(Ans. C)
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12. Trace elements perform important functions in the human body. In this respect which of the following are correctly matched ?

1. calcium : blood clotting
2. sodium : synthesis of enzymes
3. zinc : maintains fluid balance

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. None

(Ans. A)
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13. Which of these are considered corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities under the new Companies law ?

1. Contribution to state government funds
2. Funding of political parties
3. Measures to benefit armed forces veterans.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3

(Ans. C)
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14. Which among the following statement is 'not true' regarding Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)?

A. It is a scheme managed by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).

B. It gives monetary rewards to beneficiaries.

C. It does not recognize prior learning.

D. It enhances the chances of employment of individuals and provides them with more options for higher education.

(Ans. C)
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15. All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) report, recently seen in the news is released by which among the following?

A. NITI Aayog

B. Ministry of Human Resource Development

C.  Pratham Education Foundation

D. CBSE

(Ans. B)
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