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Mission UPSC Prelims - 2018(India year book; Economic Survey, PIB; Agenda of Niti Ayog)

By Maithili Korde Test : 8

Time Allowed : Two Hours Date : 26-04-2018 Maximum Marks : 200

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1. Consider the following statements related to Right to Education:

1. This provision makes only elementary education a Fundamental Right.

2. Under Article 51A, it is the duty of every citizen of India to provide opportunities for education

to his child until they complete age of 6 years.

3. The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 is applicable to the

entire country.

Which of the above statements are correct?

a) Only 1 b) Only 1 and 2

c) Only 3 d) None of the above

2. Consider the following statements related to „Digital Gender Atlas for Advancing Girls‟

Education :

1. Its purpose is to help identify and ensure equitable education with a focus on vulnerable girls,

including girls with disabilities.

2. It is developed with the support of UN Women.

Which of the above statements are not correct?

a) Only 1 b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 and 2

3. Consider the following statements related to Rashtriya Aavishkar Abhiyan (RAA):

1. It aims to inculcate a spirit of inquiry, creativity and love for Science and Mathematics in

school children.

2. It focuses on the students of age group 6 – 18 years.

3. It was launched in the year 2015.

4. Schools have been adopted for mentoring by institutions of higher education like IIT‟s, IISER‟s

and NIT‟s.


a) Only 1 and 3 b) Only 1 and 4

c) Only 1, 2 and 4 d) All of the above

4. What is the purpose of Vidyanjali Yojana‟?

1. To enable the famous foreign educational institutions to open their campuses in India.

2. To increase the quality of education provided in government schools by taking help from the

private sector and the community.

3. To encourage voluntary monetary contributions from private individuals and organizations so

as to improve the infrastructure facilities for primary and secondary schools.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 2 only b) 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only d) 2 and 3 only

5. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017?

1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme for developing every city of our country into Smart Cities in

a decade.

2. It is an initiative to identify new digital technology innovations for solving the many problems

faced by our country.


3. It is a programme aimed at making all the financial transactions in our country completely

digital in a decade.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

a) 1 and 3 only b) 2 only

c) 3 only d) 2 and 3 only

6. Consider the following statements related to „Shaala Siddhi‟ :

1. It is an initiative under Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan.

2. It monitors the implementation of Mid-day Meal Scheme in schools only.

3. It seeks to enhance school performance through evaluation.


a) Only 1 b) Only 2

c) Only 1 and 3 d) None of the above

7. „Shala Darpan‟ relates to :

a) Conducting Teacher Eligibility Test.

b) Monitoring school performance on an annual basis.

c) To provide services based on school management systems to students and parents.

d) Providing night school facility to vulnerable sections of society.

8. Consider the following statements related to Kala Utsav :

1. It seeks to promote Arts (Music, Theatre, Dance, Visual Arts and Crafts) in education.

2. It is an initiative under Ministry of Culture.

3. It is covered under the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan.


a) 1 only b) 2 only

c) All of the above d) 1 and 3 only

9. Consider the following statements related to National Council for Teacher Education

(NCTE):

1. NCTE is a statutory body of Indian government.

2. It functions for the central as well as state governments on all matter with regard to the Teacher

Education.

3. It lays down the guidelines for the minimum qualifications need for an individual to be a

teacher in schools and recognized institutions.



c) 1 and 3 only d) All of the above

10. Consider the following statements related to the National Literacy Mission (NLM) :

1. It focuses on adult education in the age group of 15+

2. The National Literacy Mission Authority is its operating and implementing organization.

3. NGOs are also encouraged and provided with financial assistance for running literacy

programmes.


a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only



11. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) :

1. It is a statutory body

2. It looks into the training of Pre-service and in-service teacher education.

3. It develops National Curriculum Framework


a) 2 and 3 only b) 1 and 3 only


12. Consider the following Statements regarding Mid-day Meal Scheme:

1. The Mid Day Meal Scheme covers children of classes I-V studying in government local bodies,

government aided schools, special training centres (STC) and madarsas/maqtabs supported

under Sarva Shikha Abhiyan (SSA).

2. The cooking cost is entirely borne by the state governments.

3. Tithi Bhojan is a concept designed to ensure greater public participation under the Mid-day

Meal Programme being followed in Gujarat.

Identify the correct statements:


c) All are correct d) 1 only

13. Yukti relates to –

a) Conducting aptitude and logical reasoning testing in schools

b) Promoting educational opportunities for the „divyang‟

c) Enhancing economic prospects of those engaged in traditional crafts

d) Creating a repository of indigenous knowledge of tribals in India

14. Consider the following statements related to SAKSHAM :

1. It is a scheme of AICTE

2. It strives to bring students from tribal areas into formalized educational setups

3. It encourages and supports differently abled children to pursue technical education.

4. It provides scholarships amounting to Rs. 5 crore per annum.

Which of the above statements are correct ?

a) 1 and 2 only b) 1, 2 and 3 only

c) 1, 3 and 4 only d) 2 only

15. Consider the following statements :

1. Ishan Vikas is to bring selected college and school students from the north eastern states into

close contact with IITs, NITs and IISERs.

2. Ishan Uday is a special scholarship scheme for students of north east region.

3. Pragati is aimed at advancement of girls participation in sports.



c) All of the above d) None


16. What is the aim of the programme „Unnat Bharat Abhiyan‟?

a) Achieving 100% literacy by promoting collaboration between voluntary organizations and

government‟s education system and local communities.

b) Connecting institutions of higher education with local communities to address development

challenges through appropriate technologies.

c) Strengthening India‟s scientific research institutions in order to make India a scientific and

technological power.

d) Developing human capital by allocating special funds for health care and education of rural and

urban poor, and organizing skill development programmes and vocational training for them.

17. Which of the following subjects are enumerated in the Concurrent list?

1. Bankruptcy and Insolvency

2. Education

3. Protection of wild animals and birds

Select from the following code:


c) All of the above d) 1 and 3 only

18. Which of the following measures have been taken to promote girl education?

1. Swami Vivekananda scholarship

2. Gender Atlas

3. „Swachh Bharat: Swachh Vidyalaya‟ Initiative

Identify the correct statements :


c) All are correct d) 1 and 3 only

19. Consider the following Statements regarding Global Initiative for Academic Network

(GIAN):

1. It aims at tapping the talent pool of scientists and entrepreneurs, internationally, to encourage

their engagement with the institutes of higher education in India.

2. It is proposed to initiate the program under collaboration with various countries.

3. It seeks to setup foreign university campuses in India.



c) All are correct d) 1 and 3 only

20. Which of following works are eligible for copyright registration?

1. original literary 2. software

3. musical and artistic works 4. cinematographic films

5. sound recording


a) 1 only b) 1, 3 and 5 only

c) 2, 3 and 4 only d) All of the above


21. Consider the following statements related to Copyright :

1. The Copyright Office is under the administrative control of the Department of Higher

Education

2. The main function of the Copyright Office is to undertake registration of copyright

3. The Copyright Board is entrusted with the with the task of adjudication of disputes pertaining

to copyright registration



c) All of above d) 1 and 3

22. Gender Parity Index is released by :

a) UNICEF b) WEF

c) UNESCO d) UN Women

23. Consider the following statements related to „Swasth Bachche, Swasth Bharat‟

1. It aims at making students, teachers and parents aware about the importance of good health

and fitness.

2. It is an initiative of Ministry of Women and Child Development

3. It will provide a comprehensive and inclusive report card for children covering all age groups

and children of different abilities



c) 1 only d) All of the above

24. Consider the following statements related to Madhyamik and Uchchtar Shiksha Kosh

(MUSK) :

1. Under it, all proceeds of secondary and higher education cess will be credited.

2. It will be administered and maintained by the Union Ministry of Human Resource

Development.

3. The funds arising from MUSK will be utilised for schemes in education sector, which will be

available for benefit of students of secondary and higher education all over the country.

4. The MUSK will be maintained as a Reserve Fund in the Consolidated Fund of India.




25. National Testing Agency is associated with:

a) Testing of technical skills of graduates

b) Conducting Teacher Eligibility Tests

c) Setting exam patterns for schools

d) Conducting entrance examinations for higher educational institutions


26. Consider the following statements related to Higher Education Funding Agency (HEFA):

1. It aims to provide financial assistance to institutes of higher education only.

2. The HEFA would be jointly promoted by the identified Promoter and the Ministry of Human

Resource Development (MHRD)

3. Total corpse of the body is Rs. 2,000 crore.

4. It is registered as a not-for-profit agency




27. Consider the following statements with regard to Maitreyi Yatra :

1. It is a Student Exchange programme

2. It is organized by the Ministry of Human Resources and Development

3. It provides a good opportunity for the youth of North Eastern Region to be acquainted with

culture, language and development story of different parts of the country.

Which of the above statements are not correct?


c) 1 and 3 only d) 2 only

28. Consider the following statements with regard to „Vittiya Saksharata Abhiyan‟:

1. It was launched by the Ministry of Finance

2. It aims to create awareness among people about digital economy and cashless modes of

transactions

3. NCC and NSS volunteers will encourage people around them to use a digitally enabled

cashless economic system for transfer of fund.



c) All of the above d) 1 only

29. Which of the following pairs are matched correctly ?

SR.NO. SCHEME AIM

1 SHAGUN Offer online educational courses

2 UDAAN Addressing lower enrolment of girl in technical education

3 SWAYAM Online monitoring of school education performance

4 DIKSHA To upgrade skills of teachers

Select for the following codes:



30. Consider the following statements related to IMPRINT India:

1. It is aimed to develop a roadmap for research to solve major engineering and technology

challenges in ten technology domains relevant to India.

2. It is a joint initiative of Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institute of

Science (IISc).


3. A Rs. 1000 Crore reserve fund has been kept at the disposal of an Inter-Ministerial Group.




31. Consider the following statements related to Atal Innovation Mission (AIM):

1. AIM is flagship initiative to promote culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in country.

2. Its sub-schemes include establishing Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) and Atal Incubation Centers

(AICs).

3. It is launched by Ministry of Human Resources and Development.




32. Consider the following statements about Uchchatar Avishkar Yojana:

1. It is an initiative under the Ministry of Science and Technology

2. It aims to promote innovation in areas relevant to manufacturing and design industry

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 Only b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 & 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

33. Consider the following statements about INSPIRE programme:

1. It is launched by the Ministry of Human Resources and Development

2. Its objective is to attract talent to the study of science at an early age

3. It will conduct competitive exams for identification of talent.




34. Consider the following statements related to VAJRA scheme :

1. It enables NRIs and overseas scientific community to contribute to research and development

in India.

2. It will be implemented by Science and Education Research Board.

3. It was launched during the 14th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention held at Bengaluru in the

year 2017.

Which of the above are incorrect?

a) 2 only b) 1 only

c) 3 only d) None of the above

35. The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) was in news recently. It is

conducted by:

a) Oxford University b) OECD

c) UNICEF d) UNESCO


36. Consider the following statements related to National Assessment and Accreditation Council

(NAAC):

1. NAAC was established in 1994 in response to recommendations of National Policy in

Education (1986).

2. It is an autonomous body funded by University Grants Commission of Government of India

headquartered in Bangalore.

3. It assesses and accredits higher education Institutions in India

4. It has recently introduced Student Satisfaction Survey as well




37. Global Gender Gap Report is published by :

a) WEF b) UNDP

c) UN Women d) IMF

38. Consider the following statements related to India Youth Development Index (IYDI) and

Report 2017:

1. It is launched by NITI Aayog

2. It aims to track the trends in Youth Development across the States.

3. The dimensions covered are education, health and work only


a) 1 and 2 only b) All of the above

c) 1 and 3 only d) 2 only

39. Consider the following statements related to Global Education Monitoring Report (GEM) :

1. It is annual report published by UNESCO

2. Its mandate is to monitor progress towards the education targets in the new Sustainable

Development Goals (SDGs) framework.

3. The GEM Report 2017-18 has its theme as „Accountability in Education‟




40. Match the following :

Online Initiatives Aim

1. Programme 17 for 17 i. To combat menace of child labour and trafficking

2. National Academic Depository ii. Storing digitalized certificates, marksheets

3. Swayam Prabha iii. For building digital campuses

4. Pencil iv. Telecasting high quality educational programmes

Select the correct pair :

a) 1 - iv , 2 - iii, 3 - ii , 4 – i

b) 1 - i, 2 - iii, 3 - ii, 4 – iv

c) 1 - iii, 2 - ii , 3 - iv, 4 – i

d) 1 - i, 2 - ii , 3 - iii , 4 – iv


41. Consider the following related to Mahila Samakhya programme :

1. It focuses on the education and empowerment of women in rural areas, particularly those from

socially and economically marginalized groups.

2. It was launched by Ministry of Rural Development.

3. It provides space for rural women to meet, discuss issues, ask questions and make informed

choices.


a) 1 only b) 2 only


42. The Kendriya vidhyalaya are meant for

1. Wards of Transferable state Government employees

2. Wards of Transferable central Government employees

3. Wards of Defense personnel

4. Bright students from naxal affected areas

Select the correct option :

a) Only 1 and 4 b) Only 2 and 3

c) Only 1, 2 and 4 d) Only 2

43. Consider the following statements related to Jalmani programme :

1. Installation of standalone water purification systems in rural schools.

2. It is under the Ministry of Rural Development

3. 100% financial assistance is provided by Centre to states

4. The programme is implemented by State governments through Gram Panchayats.



c) 1, 2 and 3 only d) 1, 3 and 4 only

44. What is the purpose of Jan Sikshan Sansthan?

a) Provide vocational training to non-literate, neo-literate and school dropouts.

b) Provide basic education to illiterate adults.

c) Create awareness about health and reproduction among rural people.

d) None of above.

45. What is the primary aim of Dhanlakshmi Yojana?

a) Prevent child marriages.

b) Promote intercaste marriages

c) Change the mentality of seeing girl child as a financial burden.

d) Provide scholarship to bright girl students to pursue PG or Ph.D.

46. What is the purpose of Bal Shree scheme?

a) Identify creative children and nurture them.

b) Provide extra protein and iron supplements to kids suffering from malnutrition

c) Provide free medical checkup in Government schools.

d) None of above.


47. Consider the following statements related to SABLA scheme :

1. The scheme aims at empowering girls below the age of 10 years

2. It focuses on their nutrition, health care and life skills education

3. It is initiative under the Ministry of Human and Resources Development


a) 2 only b) 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only d) 1 and 3 only

48. Consider the following statements related to e-Sanad:

1. It is aimed at online verification of the documents with an objective to extend contactless,

cashless and paperless document attestation service to applicants in India as well as abroad.

2. Any type of document viz personal, educational or commercial can be authenticated through it

3. e-Sanad‟ is an initiative of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in association with

Ministry of Human and Resources Development and Ministry of Electronics and Information

Technology.




49. Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved new Integrated

Scheme on School Education for period 2018 to 2020. Consider the following statements

related to it.

1. The new scheme will subsume existing schemes related to education such as Sarva Shiksha

Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Teacher Education (TE).

2. It aims to support the States in universalizing access to school education from class I to XII

across the country only

3. The main emphasis is to improve quality of school education by focussing on the two T‟s –

Teacher and Technology.

4. It gives preference to educationally backward blocks (EBBs), Special Focus Districts (SFDs),

Left Wing Extremism (LWEs), Border areas and 115 aspirational districts




50. Consider the following statements related to SATH-E project :

1. SATH-E project aims at promoting vocational education, skill development, teacher training

and introducing technology in classrooms.

2. It is an initiative of Ministry of Human Resources and Development

3. It will use innovative, external third party funding and Public- Private- Philanthropic

Partnership (PPPP) experimentation.





51. Consider the following statements related to Prime Minister‟s Research Fellows (PMRF)

Scheme:

1. It aims to realize importance of innovation and technology for progress and development of the

nation.

2. It is an initiative under the Ministry of Science and Technology

3. The best students who have completed engineering from any institute in India will be offered

direct admission in Ph.D programme in the IITs / IISc.



c) 1 only d) All of the above

52. Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana relates to

a) to increase the reach of Philately in school children

b) to increase the reach of Numismatics in school children

c) to cater to the educational needs of differently abled children

d) to increase school enrolment of tribal students

53. Consider the following Statements regarding National Service Scheme:

1. „Education through Service‟ is the purpose of the NSS.

2. The ideological orientation of the NSS is inspired by the ideals of the first Prime Minister

Jawaharlal Nehru.

3. The motto of NSS is “Not Me, But You”.


a) 1 & 2 only b) 2 & 3 only

c) All are correct d) 1 & 3 only

54. Consider the following in respect of „National Career Service‟:

1. National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training,

Government of India.

2. National Career Service has been launched in a Mission Mode to improve the employment

opportunities to uneducated youth of the country.


(a) 1 only (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

55. Consider the following statements related to ASER Annual Report :

1. It has been conducted since 2005 in all rural districts in India

2. It monitors the state of primary education only

3. It is released by Ministry of Human Resources and Development in association with NGO

Pratham



c) All of the above d) None


56. e-Shakti or Digitisation of SHGs is an initiative of

a) Ministry of Women and Child Development

b) Ministry of Science and Technology

c) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

d) None of the above

57. Consider the following statements about Shell Companies

1. Shell Company is a corporate entity without active business operations or significant assets.

2. Shell companies are illegal


a) Only 1 b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

58. Consider the following statements about Hamari Dharohar scheme

1. It is under the aegis of Ministry of Culture

2. It is a 100% Central Sector Scheme and will be implemented directly through selected Project

Implementing Agencies (PIAs)


a) Only 1 b) Only 2


59. Consider the following statements about Kaleshwaram project

1. It is a Lift Irrigation Project

2. It is located in Andhra Pradesh

3. It has the longest tunnel to carry water in Asia, running up to 81 km

Select the correct statements

a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3 d) All of the above

60. Project Insight is

a) A project to inculcate culture of innovation

b) A project for effective management of traffic in congested cities

c) A project for better forecast of the monsoons

d) A project aimed at widening the tax base by targeting the tax evaders

61. Rutland Island was in news recently, in what context?

a) Disputed island between Argentina and United Kingdom

b) India‟s overseas military base in Seychelles

c) India‟s long range missile test facility

d) Refugee camps for the Rohingyas

62. What is Sahyog-Hyeoblyeog?

a) joint exercise between India and Vietnam coast guards

b) joint exercise between India and South Korea coast guards

c) joint exercise between India and Myanmar coast guards

d) joint exercise between India and Indonesia coast guards


63. Which of the following pair is incorrect?

TEMPLE COUNTRY

a) Angkor Wat Cambodia

b) Ta Prohm Vietnam

c) Ananda Myanmar

d) Vat Phou Laos

64. Which of the following groupings established „a one million dollar fund for boosting media

cooperation‟?

a) Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)

b) South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)

c) The Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa (BRICS)

d) Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar Economic Corridor (BCIM-EC)

65. Consider the following statements about National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP)

2020

1. It was launched by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

2. It aims to achieve national fuel security by promoting hybrid and electric vehicles

3. FAME India was launched under NEMMP 2020


a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3


66. Consider the following statements about Innovate in India (i3)

1. It is a mission to accelerate biopharmaceutical development in India

2. It will be implemented by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)


a) Only 1 b) Only 2


67. Consider the following statements about COMMIT programme

1. It is aimed at improving public service delivery

2. It is developed by Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) in collaboration with the World

Bank

3. It is targeted at frontline government functionaries


a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3


68. The Trade and Development Report (TDR) is released by

a) World Economic Forum b) World Bank

c) UNCTAD d) World Trade Organisation


69. The term „Destination Restriction Clause‟ was in news in the context of India & Japan. It is

associated with

a) Liquid Natural Gas

b) Civil Nuclear Agreement

c) High Speed Rail

d) Vehicles other than Railway & Tramway

70. Which of the following states in India is the first to announce public cloud policy?

a) Maharashtra b) Gujarat

c) Telangana d) Tamil Nadu

71. Consider the following statements:

1. Block chain technology is a distributed decentralised ledger system.

2. Altcoins refer to a class of alternative cryptocurrencies that were launched after the success of

bitcoin

3. Japan is the first country to recognise it as a legal tender.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) only 1 b) only 2

c) All of the above d) only 2 and 3

72. Which of the folowing countries and the respective revolutions as termed by media are

correctly matched?

1) Orange revolution-Ukraine

2) Tulip revolution- Tunisia

3) Jasmine revolution-Kyrgyztan

a) only 1 b) only 1 and 2.

c) All of the above. d) None of the above.

73. Members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

presently do not include

1. India

2. United States of America

3. Brunei

Select the correct answer using the code given below:


c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

74. Consider the following regarding impeachment of CJI.

1) Article 124(4) of the constitution mentions the procedure for impeachment of CJI.

2) A Judge of the Supreme Court shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the

President passed after an address by each House of Parliament supported by a "special

majority".

3) A Supreme Court judge can be removed only on the grounds of misbehaviour or incapacity.

Which of the above is correct?

a) only 1 b) only 1 and 2.

c) only 2 and 3. d) All of the above.


75. Which among the following states was the first to launch a price deficit compensation scheme

that seeks to address rural-agrarian distress?

a) Haryana b) Karnataka

c) Madhya Pradesh d) Uttar Pradesh

76. Which of the following related to commonwealth games is correct?

1) In 2018,it was the first time a major multi-sport event achieved gender equality by having an

equal number of events for males and female athletes.

2) Commonwealth includes only the countries which were part of erstwhile British Empire .

3) Commonwealth games are held every 4 years.

a) only 1 b) only 1 and 3

c) only 2 and 3 d) All of the above

77. Which of the following are features of National Sports Policy 2001?

1) Enhanced participation of women, scheduled tribes and rural youth;

2) Involvement of corporate sector in sports promotion; and

3) Promote sports mindedness among the public at large.

a) only 1 and 3 b) All of the above.

c) only 2 and 3. d) only 1

78. Consider the followoing regarding Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent

Boys.

1) It aims holistic development of Adolescent Boys, on the pattern of SABLA.

2) The scheme will focus on all Adolescent Boys between 11 to 16 years and will primarily focus

on out-of-school boys.

3) The scheme will utilize the structures made under ICDS (Integrated Child Development

Services Scheme).


a) only 1 and 3. b) only 2 and 3.


79. Which of the following is correct regaring Technical Education Quality Improvement

Programme(TEQIP)?

1) The government has decided to employ graduates from premier colleges to teach in

engineering colleges in backward districts.

2) The scheme focuses especially on low income and special category states(SCS).

a) only 1 b) only 2.

c) both 1 and 2 d) none of the above.

80. Consider the following regarding Ramlingaswamy re-entry fellowship.

a) It aims to attract Indian Nationals(scientists) working in research institutes abroad and likely to

return to the country.

b) It aims to enable Indian universities to collaborate with foreign faculty.

c) It is a time-bound programme for H1B visa holders and likely to return to the country.

d) All of the above.


81. Consider the following statements regarding SWAYAM Scheme

1) SWAYAM is an online platform to provide quality lectures to students across the country.

2) It is a collaboration of Ministry of IT and Ministry of HRD.

Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below:

a) 1 only b) 2 only


82. Mentor India Campaign is

a) a centrally sponsored scheme in urban areas on the lines of Vidyanjali yojana.

b) a campaign launched by NITI aayog to engage leaders via Atal tinkering labs.

c) a joint intiative of NITI aayog and Ministry of HRD via the MOOCS platform.

d) None of the above.

83. Consider the following related to Target Olympic Podium Scheme.

1) Its objective is to identify and support potential medal prospects for 2016 and 2020 Olympic

Games.

2) Under the scheme the selected athletes are provided financial assistance for their customized

training at Institutes.

3) Under it benchmark for selection of athletes is in relation to international standards.


a) All of the above. b) Only 2 and 3.

c) Only 1 and 3. d) Only 2.

84. Swachh-Swastha-Sarvatra programme includes collaboration of which ministries?

1) Ministry of Health and family welfare.

2) Ministry of HRD.

3) Ministry of Youth and Sports affairs.

4) Ministry of Women and Child Development.

a) only 1 and 3 b) only 1,2 and 4.


85. Consider the following regarding National Youth Corps.

1) It is a scheme launched in 2010-11 to develop dedicated and disciplined youth.

2) It includes developing youth in age group 18-25.

3) A committee headed by disctrict collector selects the youth.


a) only 1 b) only 1 and 2

c) only 1 and 3 d) All of the above.

86. What is Vidhyarthi Vigyaan Manthan?

a) Programme launched under Rashtriya Ucchatar Shiksha Abhiyan for R&D.

b) An initiative of Vijnana Bharati and NCERT to popularize science among school students.

c) CSR initiative of Infosys in collaboration with Telangana Government to identify research

talent in school.

d) None of the above.


87. Consider the following related to Eklavya Schools announced in recent budget.

1) They are to be established in all tribal blocks with more than 50% ST population.

2) These schools aim at preserving local art and culture of tribes besides providing training in

sports and skill development.

3) They are at par with Jawahar Navoday Vidyalays.

Which of the above is wrong?

a) only 1. b) only 2.

c) only 3. d) None of the above.

88. Consider the following regarding Institutes of Eminence

1) Only government institutions will be conferred the status.

2) No UGC inspection for these institutions.

3) There should be a reasonably good mix of foreign and domestic students in such institutions.


a) only 1 and 3. b) only 2 and 3.

c) All of the above. d) only 3

89. Recently Graded Autonomy was granted under a UGC regulation.

1) The autonomy was granted under the basis of NAAC score.

2) Category II institutes (institutes) have less autonomy as compared to category I

institutes(universities).

3) These universities will remain within the ambit of UGC but will have the freedom to start new

courses, off campus centers, skill development courses, research parks and any other new

academic programs.


a) only 1. b) only 1 and 3.

c) All of the above. d) only 3.

90. Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram consolidates:

1) Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan

2) National Youth Corps.

3) National Service Scheme.

Options:

a) All of the above. b) only 1 and 2 of the above.

c) only 2 and 3 of the above. d) only 1 and 3 of the above.

91. Definition of “youth” under National Youth Policy is

a) The age group of 15-29.

b) The age group of 18-35.

c) The age group of 15-35.

d) The age group of 16-32.


92. What is Mission 11 Million?

a) Kailash Sathyarthi‟s outreach programme for 11 million youth for 11 million children.

b) School outreach programme related to football.

c) Targetting highly stunted children in various aspirational districts of the country.

d) Outreach programme under khelo india.

93. Consider the following regarding Khelo India.

1) The revamped programme for period 2017-18 to 2019-20 aims to impact entire sports

ecosystem.

2) It is the new umbrella scheme after merger of on-going schemes like Rajiv Gandhi Khel

Abhiyan (RGKA), Urban Sports Infrastructure Scheme (USIS) and National Sports Talent

Search System Programme (NSTSSP).

3) It also subsumes all the national level awards for sportspersons and coaches.



c) all of the above. d) only 1 and 2.

94. Consider the following regarding The National Anit-doping Agency.

1) It is a subsidiary of World Anti-doping Agency for India set up with the initiative of

International Olympics Committee.

2) It responsible for promoting, coordinating, and monitoring the doping control programme in

sports in the country.


a) only 1. b) only 2.

c) both 1 and 2. d) none of the above.

95. Which of the following is correct regarding Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK).

1) It is a programme under the ministry of health and family welfare.

2) Aim is to cater and address health and development needs of the country‟s adolescents.

3) The strategy focuses on age groups 10-14 years and 15-19 years with universal coverage.


c) All of the above d) None of the above.

96. The National Regulatory Authority of India (NRAI) has been given the maximum ratings by

global health body World Health Organisation for vaccine regulations. Which of the following

comprises NRA in India?

1. State drugs regulatory authorities

2. Pharmaco-vigilance Programme of India

3. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation

Choose the Correct code:




97. India‟s first LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory) laboratory will

be set up in which of the following states?

a) Maharashtra b) Gujarat

c) Karnataka d) Madhya Pradesh

98. Ministry of Water resources has approved setting up of a Turtle sanctuary in Allahabad.

Consider the following statements

1. It will be set up under Namami Gange Programme

2. It would include development of River Biodiversity Park at confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and

Mythical Saraswati


a) 1 Only b) 2 Only


99. India‟s Million Death Study‟ is associated with

a) Bhopal gas tragedy b) Female foeticide

c) Extrajudicial execution d) None of the above

100. Which of the following organisations are associated with „The State of Food Security and

Nutrition in the World 2017‟?

1. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

2. International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

3. United Nations Children‟s Fund (UNICEF)

4. World Food Programme (WFP)

5. World Health Organization (WHO)

Select the correct code:

a) 1, 3, 4 and 5 b) 2, 3, 4 and 5

c) 1, 3 and 5 d) All of the above


Mission UPSC Prelims – 2018

Test 8 (Answer Key) (26-04-18)

1-a 11-a 21-c 31-b 41-c 51-c 61-c 71-c 81-a 91-a

2-b 12-b 22-c 32-b 42-b 52-a 62-b 72-a 82-b 92-b

3-d 13-c 23-a 33-d 43-d 53-d 63-b 73-b 83-a 93-d

4-a 14-c 24-c 34-d 44-a 54-b 64-c 74-d 84-b 94-b

5-b 15-a 25-d 35-b 45-c 55-a 65-b 75-c 85-d 95-c

6-c 16-b 26-d 36-d 46-a 56-d 66-c 76-a 86-b 96-d

7-c 17-c 27-a 37-a 47-a 57-a 67-c 77-b 87-d 97-a

8-d 18-c 28-b 38-d 48-d 58-b 68-c 78-a 88-b 98-c

9-d 19-b 29-c 39-d 49-b 59-c 69-a 79-c 89-c 99-d

10-d 20-d 30-c 40-c 50-c 60-d 70-a 80-a 90-b 100-d

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