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1 Attal innovation mission is

set up under the

1. (a) Department

of science of

technology

2. (b) Ministry of

labour and

employment

3. (c) NITI Ayog

4. (d) Ministry of

skill development

and entrepreneurship

TEST-16-49) ‘Atal Innovation Mission’ is flagship

scheme of –

(a)NITI Aayog

(b)PMO

(c) Department of Science and Technology

(d)None of the above

Ans: a

Exp: Atal Innovation Mission’ is flagship scheme of

NITI Aayog

Atal Innovation Mission

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is NITI Aayog’s

flagship initiative to promote a culture of innovation

and entrepreneurship in India. The Atal Innovation

Mission has thus two core functions:

Innovation promotion: to provide a platform where

innovative ideas are generated.

Entrepreneurship promotion: Wherein innovators

would be supported and mentored to become

successful entrepreneurs at Incubation Centres.

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TEST-17-50) The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is a

flagship initiative set up by which of the following?

(a) Ministry of Science and Technology

(b) Ministry of Health and family Welfare

(c) NITI Aayog

(d) ISRO

Ans: c

Exp: The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is a flagship

initiative set up by the NITI Aayog to promote

innovation and entrepreneurship across the length and

breadth of the country, based on a detailed study and

deliberations on innovation and entrepreneurial needs

of India in the years ahead.

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2 Which one of the following

are Agasthyamala biosphere

reserve?

1. (a) Neyyar ,

peppara and

shendurney wildlife

sanctuaries and

kalakad

mundanthurai tiger

TEST-16-8) Consider following -

1. Great Nicobar

2. Agasthyamala

3. Khangchendzonga

Which of the above given above is/are m), has been

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reserve

2. (b) Mudumalai

sathayamangalam

and Wayanad

wildlife sanctuaries

and silent valley

national park

3. (c) Kaundinya

gundla

bhrameshwaram and

papikonda wildlife

sanctuaries and

mukurthi national

park

(d) Kawal and Shree

Venkateshwara wildlife

sanctuaries; and

nagarjunasagar-srisailam

tiger reserve

Biosphere Reserve (WHBR)?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 3 only

(d)All of the above

Ans: d

Exp: Great Nicobar-2013; Agasthyamala-2016;

Khangchendzonga-2018

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-

environment/khangchendzonga-biosphere-reserve-

enters-unesco-list/article24659847.ece

3 Consider the following

statements:

1. Under Ramsar

convention, it is mandatory

on the part of the

Government on India in

protect and conserve all the

wetlands in the territory of

India

2. The Wetlands (

Conservation and

Management) Rules, 2010

were framed by the

Government of India based

on the recommendations of

TEST-6-44) One of the largest and longest running

monitoring programmes in the world, the International

Waterbird Census (IWC) is conducted by-

(a)Wetland International

(b)IUCN

(c)UNESCO

(d)Ramsar Convention

Ans: a

Exp: Wetland International coordinates one of the

largest and longest running monitoring programmes in



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Ramsar convention.

3. The Wetlands (

Conservation and

Management) Rules, 2010

also encompass the drainage

area or catchment regions of

the wetlands as determined

by the authority

Which of the statements

given above is/are correct?

1. (a) 1 and 2 only

2. (b) 2 and 3 only

3. (c) 3 only

4. (d) 1,2 and 3

the world, the International Waterbird Census (IWC).


statements:

1. Agricultural soils release

nitrogen oxides into

environment.

2. Cattle release ammonia

into environment.

3. Poultry industry release

reactive nitrogen compounds

into environment.



1. (a) 1 and 3 only

2. (b) 2 and 3 only

3. (c) 2 only

TEST-21-69) Nitrogen pollution is caused by

emissions from:-

1. Chemical fertilizers

2. Livestock manure

3. Burning fossil fuels

Which of the options given above is/are correct.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) Only 3

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4. (d) 1,2 and 3

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) None

Ans: c

Exp: All are correct.


environment/18-indian-institutions-to-study-nitrogen-

pollution/article26082806.ece

TEST-23 & 26-39) Which of the following

contributes maximum for nitrogen pollution?

(a)Agriculture activities

(b) Cattle emissions

(c) Fuel Combustion

(d) Residential activities

Ans: a

Exp: Agricultural soils contributed to over 70% of

N2O emissions from India in 2010, followed by waste

water (12%) and residential and commercial activities

(6%). Since 2002, N2O has replaced methane as the

second largest Greenhouse Gas (GHG) from Indian

agriculture.


environment/un-meet-dilutes-indian-plan-to-phase-

out-single-use-plastic/article26556292.ece



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TEST-21-68) Consider the following statements:

1. In impact on global warming, Nitrous oxide (N2O)

is 300 times more potent than carbon dioxide.

2. Ammonia (NH3) and Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) do

not contribute to poor air quality.

Which statement/statements given above is/are

correct?


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) None

Ans: a

Exp: Gases such as ammonia (NH3) and nitrogen

dioxide (NO2) contribute to poor air quality and can

aggravate respiratory and heart conditions, leading to

millions of premature deaths across the world.


environment/18-indian-institutions-to-study-nitrogen-

pollution/article26082806.ece


statements about particularly

Vulnerable Tribal Groups

(PVTGs) in India:


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1. PVTGs reside in 18 states

and one union Territory.

2. A stagnant or declining

population is one of the

criteria for determining

PVTG status.

3. There are 92 PVTGs

officially notified in the

country so far.

4. Irular and Konda Reddi

tribes are included in the list

of PVTGs.


given above are correct?

1. (a) 1,2 and 3

2. (b) 2,3 and 4

3. (c) 1,2 and 4

4. (d) 1,3 and 4

2. Zero or negative population growth.

3. Extremely low level of literacy.

Which of the above is/are criteria to get the status of

“Particularly vulnerable tribal group” in India?


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans: d

Exp: Groups that satisfied any one of the criterion

were considered as PTG- A pre-agricultural system of

existence; Zero or negative population growth;

Extremely low level of literacy.


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6

statements:

1. As per recent amendment

to the india Forest Act, 1927,

forest dwellers have the right

to fell the bamboos grown

on the forest areas.

2. As per the Scheduled

Tribes and Other Traditional

Forest Dwellers

(Recognition of Forest

Rights) Act, 2006,bamboo is

TEST-22-57) Consider following statements:

1. Chhattisgarh has the distinction of having largest

number of PTGs among all the States and Union

Territories of India.

2. Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest

Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006

recognizes the rights to hold and live in the forest land

under the individual or common occupation for

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a minor forest produce.

3. The Scheduled Tribes and

other Traditional Forest

Dwellers ( Recognition of

Forest Rights) Act , 2006

allows ownership of minor

forest produce to forest

dwellers.

Which of the following

statements given above

is/are correct?

1. (a) 1 and 2 only

2. (b) 2 and 3 only

3. (c) 3 only

4. (d) 1, 2 and 3

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

Ans: b

Exp: Orissa has the distinction of having largest

number of PTGs among all the States and Union

Territories of India. Scheduled Tribes and other

Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest

Rights) Act, 2006 recognizes the rights to hold and

live in the forest land under the individual or common

occupation for habitation or for self-cultivation for

livelihood.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-

states/expedite-implementation-of-forest-rights-

act/article26232103.ece

TEST-23-1) Consider following statements:

1. The process of verification of the claims of forest-

dwelling Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional

Forest Dwellers (OTFD) is initiated by District

Magistrate.

2. An appeal would lie with the sub-divisional level

committee against the Gram Sabha’s decision on

claims.

3. This committee is formed by the State government.



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(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans: c

Exp: The process of verification of the claims of

forest-dwelling Scheduled Tribes and Other

Traditional Forest Dwellers (OTFD) is initiated by

none other than the local Gram Sabha. The Scheduled

Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers

(Recognition of Forest Rights) Rules of 2007

mandates that the gram Sabha Coram should have

adequate representation from Scheduled Tribes,

primitive tribal groups and pre-agricultural

communities.

An appeal would lie with the sub-divisional level

committee against the gram sabha’s decision on

claims. This committee is formed by the State

government. A second appeal can be filed with the

district level committee, whose decision over the

claims of forest rights would be final and binding.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/supreme-

court-order-on-eviction-consistent-with-its-stand-on-

forest-rights/article26358075.ece


statements :

TEST-24-80) Consider the following statements with

respect to Biodiversity Management Committees



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The Environment Protection

Act, 1986 empowers the

Government of India to

1. State the requirement of

public participation in the

process of environmental

protection, and the procedure

and manner in which it is

sought

2. Lay down the standards

for emission or discharge of

environmental pollutants

from various sources.



1. (a) 1 only

2. (b) 2 only

3. (c) Both 1 and 2

4. (d) Neither 1 nor

2

(BMC)

1. Environment Protection Act (EPA) 1986

mandates all local bodies to setup BMC.

2. The BMC consists of a Chairperson, and six

persons nominated by local bodies, including

1/3rd women and 18% SC/ST.

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

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: b

Exp:

As per the National Biological Diversity Act

2002, the local bodies constitute the

Biodiversity Management Committees (BMC).

The BMC consists of a Chairperson, and six

persons nominated by local bodies, including

1/3rd women and 18% SC/ST.

Kerala is the first state in India to have

completed the formation of Biodiversity

Management Committees (BMC) in all local

self-government institutions.

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has recently

directed the Ministry of Environment and

Forests (MoEF) to submit a report on

constitution of Biodiversity Management

Committees (BMC) at the local level in every

state within three months.

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-register-

by-the-people/article23495949.ece

8 As per the solid waste

management Rules, 2016 in

TEST-17-13) Consider the following Statements:



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India , which one of the

following statements is

correct?

1. (a) Waste

generator has to

segregate waste into

5 categories.

2. (b) The Rules are

applicable to notified

urban local bodies,

notified towns and all

industrial township

only.

3. (c) The Rules

provide for exact and

elaborate criteria for

the identification of

sites for landfills and

waste processing

facilities.

4. (d) It is

mandatory on the

part of waste

generator that the

waste generated in

one district cannot be

moved to another

district.

1. Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has

notified the new Solid Waste Management Rules

(SWM), 2016.

2. The generator will have to pay “User Fee” to the

waste collector.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1and 2

(d) Neither 1nor 2

Ans: b

Exp: Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and

Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has notified the new

Solid Waste Management Rules (SWM), 2016.

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/no-

construction-sans-solid-waste-

policy/article24856872.ece

9 With reference to the

management of minor

minerals in India, consider

the following statements :

1. Sand is a ‘minor mineral’

according to the prevailing

TEST-12-45) The Government enacted the Panchayat

Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996.

Which one of the following is not identified as its

objective?

(a) To provide self-governance



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law in the country.

2. State Governments have

the power to grant mining

leases of minor minerals, but

the powers regarding the

formation of rules related to

the grant of minor minerals

lie with the Centre

Government.

3. State Governments have

the power to frame rules to

prevent illegal mining of

minor minerals.



1. (a) 1 and 3 only

2. (b) 2 and 3 only

3. (c) 3 only

4. (d) 1, 2 and 3

only

(b) To recognize traditional rights

(c) To create autonomous regions in tribal areas

(d) To free tribal people from exploitation

Ans: c

Exp: The Gram Sabha will maintain a Gram Sabha

Kosh whichwill consist of the contribution received in

any form including voluntary contributions of cash

and goods and the labour of villagers; amount

received through the government from minor forest

produce, minor minerals etc; and surcharges imposed

on the consumption of the resources or fines levied by

the Gram Sabha. The Gram Sabha will have the

complete right of its usage as per its own decisions.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-

states/the-pathalgadi-rebellion/article23530998.ece


statements :

1. Most of India’s external

debt is owed by government

entities.

2. All of India’s external

debt is denominated in US

dollars.


TEST-21-57) Which of the following is/are included

in Public Debt of India:-

1. Small savings

2. Provident funds

3. External debt

4. Treasury bills



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1. (a) 1 only

2. (b) 2 only

3. (c) Both 1 and 2


2


(a) 1, 2 and 4 only

(b) 2 and 4 only

(c) 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Ans: c

Exp: In India, public debt refers to a part of the total

borrowings by the Union Government which includes

such items as market loans, special bearer bonds,

treasury bills and special loans and securities issued

by the Reserve Bank. It also includes the outstanding

external debt.

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-

business/centres-debt-to-gdp-falls-states-

rises/article26065459.ece

11 In the context of India,

which of the following

factors is/are

contributor/contributors to

reducing the risk of a

currency crisis?

1. The foreign currency

earnings of India’s IT sector.

2. Increasing the government

expenditure.

3. Remittances from Indians

abroad.

Select the correct answer

TEST-13-40) Consider the following-

1. The rise in crude oil prices.

2. The rise in India’s forex reserves.

3. The rise in imports.

4. The rise in Exports.

Which of the above is/are causes for Rupee

depreciation?




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using the code given below.

1. (a) 1 only

2. (b) 1 and 3 only

3. (c) 2 only

4. (d) 1,2 and 3

only

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Ans: a

Exp: 2 and 4 does not cause currency depreciation.

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-

opinion/rupee-rout/article23907514.ece


statements :

1. As per law, the

Compensatory Afforestation

Fund Management and

Planning Authority exists at

both National and State

levels.

2. People’s participation is

mandatory in the

compensatory afforestation

programmes carried out

under the Compensatory

Afforestation Fund Act,

2016.



1. (a) 1 only

2. (b) 2 only

TEST-12-2) Consider the following statements about

‘CAMPA’–

1. It is meant to promote afforestation and

regeneration activities as a way of compensating for

forest land diverted to other forest uses.

2. State CAMPA would provide an integrated

framework for utilizing multiple sources of funding

and activities relating to protection and management

of forests and wildlife.



(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2



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3. (c) Bth 1 and 2


2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: b

Exp: Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management

and Planning Authority (CAMPA) are meant to

promote afforestation and regeneration activities as a

way of compensating for forest land diverted to non-

forest uses.

State CAMPA would provide an integrated framework

for utilizing multiple sources of funding and activities

relating to protection and management of forests and

wildlife. Its prime task would be regenerating natural

forests and building up the institution engaged in this

work in the State Forest Department including training

of the forest officials of various levels with an

emphasis on training of the staff at cutting edge level

(forest range level). In short, the department would be

modernized to protect and regenerate the forests and

wildlife habitat.

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/anti-forest-

anti-forest-dweller/article23437396.ece

TEST-9-19) Consider following statements-

1.Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and

Planning Authority (CAMPA) was envisaged as an

independent body that would manage a corpus —

collected from industries that have used forest land for

projects.

2. The funds collected under CAMPA directly go into

the Public Account and from there on to the states.




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(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: c

Exp: Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management

and Planning Authority (CAMPA) was envisaged as

an independent body that would manage a corpus —

collected from industries that have used forest land for

projects.

The funds collected under CAMPA directly go into

the Public Account and from there on to the states.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/key-

ministries-disagree-over-campa-

fund/article22360616.ece

13 With reference to Asian

Infrastructure Investment

Bank (AIIB), consider the

following statements :

1. AIIB has more than 80

member nations.

2. India is the largest

shareholder in AIIB.

3. AIIB does not have any

members from outside Asia.

TEST-1-2) Consider following statements regarding

‘AIIB’-

1. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is

a multilateral development bank with a mission to

improve social and economic outcomes in Asia.

2. It invests in sustainable infrastructure and other

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1. (a) 1 only

2. (b) 2 and 3 only

3. (c) 1 and 3 only

4. (d) 1,2 and 3

only

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: c

Exp: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

(AIIB) is a multilateral development bank with a

mission to improve social and economic outcomes in

Asia. Headquartered in Beijing, we began operations

in January 2016 and have now grown to 93 approved

members worldwide. By investing in sustainable

infrastructure and other productive sectors in Asia and

beyond, we will better connect people, services and

markets that over time will impact the lives of billions

and build a better future.


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1. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank with a mission to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia.

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(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: c

Exp: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank with a mission to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia. Headquartered in Beijing, we began operations in January 2016 and have now grown to 93 approved members worldwide.


14 Which of the following

statements is/are correct

regarding the Maternity

Benefit (Amendment) Act,

2017?

1. Pregnant women are

entitled for three months pre-

delivery and three months

post-delivery paid leave

Test-18-8) Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 has :

1. Increased the paid maternity leave to women employees from 12 weeks to 24 weeks.

2. Introduced paternity leaves for father of 6 weeks.

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2. Enterprises with creches

must allow the mother

minimum six creche visits

daily

3. Women with two children

get reduced entitlements


using the code given below

1. (a) 1 and 2 only

2. (b) 2 only

3. (c) 3 only

4. (d) 1,2 and 3

(a) 1, only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) None

Ans: d

Exp: Purpose of this Act:

To regulate the employment of women in certain establishments for certain period before and after child birth

To provide maternity benefit and certain other benefits

Act amended through the: Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 which, inter alia, has increased the paid maternity leave to women employees from 12 weeks to 26 weeks.

The Ministry of Labour & Employment is working on an incentive scheme wherein 7 weeks’ wages would be reimbursed to employers who employ women workers with wage ceiling upto Rs. 15000/- and provide the maternity benefit of 26 weeks paid leave, subject to certain conditions.

It is estimated that approximately an amount of Rs. 400 crores would be the financial implication for Government of India, Ministry of Labour & Employment for implementing the proposed incentive scheme.

Major Impact: The proposed Scheme, if approved and implemented, shall ensure the women in this country an equal access to employment and other approved benefits along with adequate safety and secure environment. Also, the women shall continue to bear the major share of household work as well as child care. The work places will be more and more responsive to the family needs of the







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working women.

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test-18-36) Regarding Maternity incentive scheme, which of the following statements are true?

1. Maternity Benefit Act was amended in 2017 to

increase paid maternity leave from 12 to 26

weeks for all women employees in

establishments employing 10 or more people.

2. It only covers public sector and not private

sector or contractual jobs


(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both (d) None

Ans: a

Exp: The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 applies to establishments employing 10 or more than 10 persons in Factories, Mines, Plantation, Shops & Establishments and other entities. The main purpose of this Act is to regulate the employment of women in certain establishments for certain period before and after child birth and to provide maternity benefit and certain other benefits. The Act was amended through the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 which, inter alia, has increased the paid maternity leave to women employees from 12 weeks to 26 weeks.









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is not a sub-index of the

World Bank ‘s ‘Ease of

Doing Business Index?

1. (a) Maintenance

of law and order

2. (b) Paying taxes

3. (c) Registering

property

4. (d) Dealing with

construction permits

TEST-14-18) With reference to Public Credit Registry (PCR) consider the following statements -

1. A public credit registry is an information repository that collates all loan information of individuals and corporate borrowers.

2. A PCR may also help raise India’s rank in the global ease of doing business index.




(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: c

Exp: A public credit registry is an information repository that collates all loan information of individuals and corporate borrowers. A credit repository helps banks distinguish between a bad and a good borrower and accordingly offer attractive interest rates to good borrowers and higher interest rates to bad borrowers. A PCR may also help raise India’s rank in the global ease of doing business index.

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16 The economic cost of food

grains to the Food

Corporation Of India is

Minimum Support Price and

bonus (if any) paid to the

farmers plus

1. (a)

Transportation cost

only

2. (b) Interest cost

only

3. (c) Procurement

incidentals and

distribution costs

4. (d) Procurement

incidentals and

charges for godowns

TEST-19-77) Consider the following statements –

1. Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) is given for 22 mandated agricultural crops.

2. Fair & Remunerative Price (FRP) is given only for Sugarcane.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: c

Exp: Government fixes Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) of 22 mandated agricultural crops and Fair & Remunerative Price (FRP) for Sugarcane on the basis of recommendations of Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP), after considering the views of State Governments and Central Ministries/Departments concerned and other relevant factors. In addition, MSP for Toria and De-Husked coconut is also fixed on the basis of MSPs of Rapeseed/Mustard and Copra respectively.

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17 Considering the following

statements :

1. Purchasing Power Parity

(PPP) exchange rates are

calculated by the prices of

the same basket of goods

and services in different

countries.

2. In terms of PPP dollars,

India is the sixth largest

economy in the world.


given above is/ are correct?

1. (a) 1 only

2. (b) 2 only

3. (c) Both 1 and 2


2

TEST-24-85) Consider the following:

1. India’s GDP in nominal terms is higher than its

GDP in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms.

2. The economy of India is a developing mixed

economy.



(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: b

Exp: The economy of India is a developing mixed economy. It is the world's seventh-largest economy by nominal GDP and the third-largest by purchasing power parity (PPP). The country ranks 139th in per capita GDP (nominal) with $2,134 and 122nd in per capita GDP (PPP) with $7,783 as of 2018. After the 1991 economic liberalisation, India achieved 6-7% average GDP growth annually. https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/industrial-growth-declines-to-20-month-low-inflation-up/article26826066.ece


is not the most likely

measure the

Government/RBI takes to

40) Consider the following-

1. The rise in crude oil prices.



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stop the slide of Indian

rupee?

1. (a) Curbing imports

of non-essential goods and

promoting exports

2. (b) Encouraging

indian borrowers to issue

rupee denominated Masala

bonds

3. (c) Easing

conditions relating to

external commercial

borrowing

4. (d) Following an

expansionary monetary

policy

2. The rise in India’s forex reserves.

3. The rise in imports.

4. The rise in Exports.

Which of the above is/are causes for Rupee depreciation?


(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Ans: a

Exp: 2 and 4 does not cause currency depreciation.


19 With refernce to the recent

developments in science

which one of the following

statements is not correct?

1. (a) Functional

chromosomes can be

created by joining

segments of DNA

taken from cells of

TEST-7-50) Recombinant DNA technology (Genetic Engineering) allows genes to be transferred

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different species.

2. (b) Pieces of

artificial functional

DNA can be created

in laboratories.

3. (c) A piece of

DNA taken out from

an animal cell can be

made to replicate

outside a living cell

in a laboratory.

4. (d) Cells taken

out from plants and

animals can be made

to undergo cell

division in laboratory

petri dishes.

3. from microorganisms to higher organisms


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans: d

Exp: Recombinant DNA is the term applied to chimeric DNA molecules that are constructed in vitro, then propagated in a host cell or organism. The basic recombinant DNA consists of a vector and an insert. The vector is a replicon capable of replicating in the cells of choice. It is endowed with a functional replication origin, usually carries a selectable marker, and typically has been engineered to accommodate inserts conveniently. Vectors are based on naturally occurring replicons, such as bacterial plasmids, viruses, or cellular chromosomes. Inserts can be of any sort – long or short segments of DNA, from natural or synthetic sources. The resulting recombinant DNAs are often referred to as clones, which is shorthand for chimeric DNAs that are isolated in cellular or viral clones; and the process of producing these recombinants







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is frequently called DNA cloning or gene cloning.

20 ‘RNA interference (RNAi)’

technology has gained

popularity in the last few

years.why?

1. It is used in developing

gene silencing therapies.

2. It can be used in

developing therapies for the

treatment of cancer.\

3. It can be used to develope

hormone replacement

therapies.

4. It can be used to produce

crop plants that are resistant

to virtual pathogens.



1. (a) 1,2 and 3

2. (b) 2 and 3

3. (c) 1 and 3

4. (d) 1 and 4 only

TEST-8-9) Consider following statements regarding “m-RNA”-

1. It carries specific amino acids to the

ribosome to form the polypeptide chain

2. It could directly treat a disease or could

function as a vaccine


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: c

Exp: Messenger RNA (mRNA) is a large

family of RNA molecules that convey genetic

information from DNA to the ribosome, where

they specify the amino acid sequence of the

protein products of gene expression.

Theoretically, the administered mRNA

sequence can cause a cell to make a protein,



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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RNA

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molecule

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetic_information

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribosome

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amino_acid

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protein

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which in turn could directly treat a disease or

could function as a vaccine; more indirectly

the protein could drive an endogenous stem

cell to differentiate in a desired way.

21 Which of the followings are

the reasons for the occurence

of multi-drug resistance in

microbial pathogens in

India?

1. Genetic predisposition of

some people.

2. Taking incorrect doses of

antibiotics to cure diseases.

3. Using antibiotics in

livestock farming.

4. Multiple chronic diseases

in some people.



1. (a) 1 and 2

2. (b) 2 and 3 only

3. (c) 1,3 and 4

4. (d) 2,3 and 4

TEST-4-8) “Bedaquiline” recently seen in news is :

(a) used to treat Cancer

(b) used to treat multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis

(c) HIV vaccine

(d)Swine flu vaccine

Ans:b

Exp: Bedaquiline, sold under the brand name Sirturo, is a medication used to treat active tuberculosis. It is specifically used to treat multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) when other treatment cannot be used. It should be used along with at least three other medications for tuberculosis.

22 What is cas9 protein that is

often mentioned in news ?

1. (a) A molecular

TEST-18-93) ‘CRISPR — Cas9’, recently seen in news in context of



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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell

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scissors used in

targeted gene editing.

2. (b) A biosensor

used in the accurate

detection of

pathogens in patients.

3. (c) A gene that

makes plants pest-

resistant

4. (d) A herbicidal

substance syntesized

in generally modified

crops

(a) Artificial Intelligence

(b) Digital/ Crypto currency

(c) Particle Physics

(d)Gene Editing

Ans: d

Exp: Crispr, an acronym for Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindrome Repeats, harnesses the natural defence mechanisms of bacteria to alter an organism’s genetic code.

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/editing-our-genes/article25040802.ece

TEST-21-65) CRISPR-Cas9 is a:-

(a) Lunar satellite by Russia

(b) Anti-Virus for Satellites

(c) Spaceship by United States

(d) Genome Editing tool

Ans: d

Exp: CRISPR-Cas9 is a genome editing tool.

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reckless-experiment/article26074729.ece





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49. What is Cas9 protein that is often mentioned in news? (a) A molecular scissors used in targeted gene editing (b) A biosensor used in the accurate detection of pathogens in patients (c) A gene that makes plants pest resistant (d) A herbicidal substance synthesized in genetically modified crops TITBITS-







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47. Recently, scientists observed the merger of giant ‘blackholes’ billions of light years away from the Earth. What is the significance of this observation?

(a) ‘Higgs boson particles’ were detected.

(b) ‘Gravitational waves’ were detected.

(c) Possibility of inter-galactic space travel through ‘wormhole’ was confirmed.







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(d) It enabled the scientists to understand ‘singularity’.

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48. Which of the following are the reasons for the occurrence of multi-drug resistance in microbial pathogens in India?

1. Genetic predisposition of some people

2. Taking incorrect doses of antibiotics to cure diseases

3. Using antibiotics in livestock farming

4. Multiple chronic diseases in some people

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) l and 2 (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4

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8. In India, ‘extended producer responsibility’ was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?

(a) The Bio-medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998

(b) The Recycled Plastic (Manufacturing and Usage) Rules, 1999

(c) The e-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011

(d) The Food Safety and Standard Regulations, 2011

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Q27. Consider the following statements:

The Reserve Bank of India’s recent directives relating to ‘Storage of Payment System Data’, popularly known as data diktat, command the payment system providers that

1. they shall ensure that entire data relating to payment systems operated by them are stored in a system only in India

2. they shall ensure that the systems are owned and operated by public sector enterprises

3. they shall submit the consolidated system audit report to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India by the end of the calendar year Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Q9. The economic cost of food grains to the Food Corporation of India is Minimum Support Price and bonus (if any) paid to the farmers plus

(a) transportation cost only

(b) interest cost only

(c) procurement incidentals distribution cost

(d) procurement incidentals charges for godown

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Q26. Which one of the following is not the most likely measure the Government/ RBI takes to stop the slide of Indian rupee?

(a) Curbing imports of non-essential goods and promoting exports

(b) Encouraging Indian borrowers to issue rupee denominated Masala Bonds

(c) Easing conditions relating to external commercial borrowing

(d) Following an expansionary monetary policy

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Q41. In the context of digital technologies for entertainment, consider the following statements :

1. In Augmented Reality (AR), a simulated environment is created and the physical world is completely shut out.

2. In Virtual Reality (VR), images generated from a computer are projected onto real-life objects or surroundings.

3. AR allows individuals to be present in the world and improves the experience using the camera of smart-phone or PC.

4. VR closes the world, and transposes an individual, providing complete immersion experience. Which of the statements given above isiare correct?

(a) l and 2 only

(b) 3 and 4

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) 4 only

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18. Consider the following statements :

1. As per law, the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority exists at

both National and State levels.

2. People’s participation is mandatory in the compensatory afforestation programmes carried out

under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016.

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

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62. Consider the following statements :

1. Asiatic lion is naturally found in India only.

2. Double-humped camel is naturally found in India only.

3. One-homed rhinoceros is naturally found in India only.


(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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66. In the context of which one of the following are the terms ‘pyrolysis and plasma gasification’ mentioned?

(a) Extraction of rare earth elements

(b) Natural gas extraction technologies

(c) Hydrogen fuel-based automobiles

(d) Waste-to-energy technologies

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35. Consider the following statements .

1. As per recent amendment to the Indian Forest Act, 1927, forest dwellers have the right to fell the bamboos grown on forest areas.

2. As per the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, bamboo is a minor forest produce.

3. The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 allows ownership of minor forest produce to forest dwellers.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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96. Consider the following pairs Sea Bordering country

1. Adriatic Sea -Albania 2. Black Sea -Croatia 3. Caspian Sea -Kazakhstan 4. Mediterranean Sea -Morocco 5. Red Sea -Syria

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

(a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 5 only (d) l, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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46. ‘RNA interference (RNAi)’ technology has gained popularity in the last few years. Why?

1. It is used in developing gene silencing therapies.

2. It can be used in developing therapies for the treatment of cancer.

3. It can be used to develop hormone replacement therapies.

4. It can be used to produce crop plants that are resistant to viral pathogens.


(a) 1, 2 and 4 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1 and 4 only

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3. The Chairmen of public sector banks are selected by the

(a) Banks Board Bureau

(b) Reserve Bank of India

(c) Union Ministry of Finance

(d) Management of concerned bank

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70. Why is there a great concern about the ‘microbeads’ that are released into environment?

(a) They are considered harmful to marine ecosystems.

(b) They are considered to cause skin cancer in children.

(c) They are small enough to be absorbed by crop plams in irrigated fields.

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97. Among the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years?

(a) China (b) India (c) Myanmar (d) Vietnam

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94. Which of the following statements are correct about the deposits of ‘methane hydrate’?







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1. Global warming might trigger the release of methane gas from these deposits.

2. Large deposits of ‘methane hydrate’ are found in Arctic Tundra and under the seafloor.

3. Methane in atmosphere oxidizes to carbon dioxide after a decade or two.


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65. In the context of which of the following do some scientists suggest the use of cirrus cloud thinning technique and the injection of sulphate aerosol into stratosphere?

(a) Creating the artificial rains in some regions

(b) Reducing the frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones

(c) Reducing the adverse effects of solar wind on the Earth

(d) Reducing the global warming

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26. Which one of the following is not the most likely measure the Government/ RBI takes to stop the slide of Indian rupee?

(a) Curbing imports of non-essential goods and promoting exports

(b) Encouraging Indian borrowers to issue rupee denominated Masala Bonds

(c) Easing conditions relating to external commercial borrowing

(d) Following an expansionary monetary policy

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