Prelims Practice Questions 29-03-2019
1) Consider the following statements with respect to Exercise AUSINDEX
1. It is a biennial bilateral naval exercise between India and Australia. 2. AUSINDEX 19 is the third edition in the series and would focus on anti-submarine warfare.
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 Answer : c AUSINDEX 19 is the third edition of the biennial, bilateral exercise between India and Australia. AUSINDEX 19 would focus on anti-submarine warfare and would see Australia’s largest defence force deployment in India.
2) Resolution 2462 sometimes seen in the news recently was associated with which of the following?
a. Sanctions against N.Korea b. Terror Financing c. Phasing out of Plastics d. U.S Recognition of Golan Heights Answer : b The UNSC has recently passed the Resolution 2462 on Terrorism Financing. The resolution stresses “the primary responsibility of Member States in countering terrorist acts and reiterating their obligation to prevent and suppress the financing of terrorist acts as well as its call upon all States to become party to the international counter-terrorism conventions and protocols as soon as possible”.
3) Consider the following statements with respect to Odissi dance
1. It is one of the classical dances in India. 2. Odissi closely follows the tenets laid down by the Natya Shastra. 3. The techniques of movement are built around the two basic postures of the Chowk and the Tribhanga.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only b. 1 and 2 only c. 2 and 3 only d. 1, 2 and 3 Answer : d Odissi closely follows the tenets laid down by the Natya Shastra. Facial expressions, hand gestures and body movements are used to suggest a certain feeling, an emotion or one of the nine rasas. The techniques of movement are built around the two basic postures of the Chowk and the Tribhanga. The chowk is a position imitating a square – a very masculine stance with the weight of the body equally balanced. The tribhanga is a very feminine stance where the body is deflected at the neck, torso and the knees.
4) Which of the following borders the country Bolivia?
1. Chile 2. Brazil 3. Uruguay 4. Pacific Ocean
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1, 3 and 4 only d. 2, 3 and 4 only Answer : a
5) Through which of the following countries, Tropic of Capricorn passes through?
1. Brazil 2. Australia 3. Kenya 4. Gabon
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a. 2 only b. 1 and 2 only c. 1, 2 and 3 only d. None Answer : b Tropic of Capricorn passes through Argentina, Brazil, Chile Paraguay, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Mozambique, Madagascar and Australia.
6) Consider the following statements with respect to Connect Karo 2019
1. It is a part of a global series of events focused on sustainable rural development. 2. It was organised by the WRI India.
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 Answer : b Connect Karo is a part of a global series of events focused on sustainable urban development. It was organised by the WRI India. It is an annual event started in 2013.
7) Under Article 35A, permanent residents of the State of Jammu and Kashmir are entitled to which of the following rights?
1. They are eligible to vote 2. They can work for the state government 3. They can own land, buy property 4. They can secure public employment and college admissions
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a. 1, 2 and 3 only b. 1, 3 and 4 only c. 2, 3 and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Answer : d
Art 35A empowers J&K to define a class of persons as constituting “permanent residents” of the State, who
1. are eligible to vote 2. can work for the state government 3. can own land, buy property 4. can secure public employment and college admissions
8) Consider the following statements with respect to UMANG App
1. It was launched to improve accessibility of credit for the MSMEs. 2. It was developed and operated by National e-Governance Division of Ministry of Electronics & IT.
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 Answer : b Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance (UMANG) mobile app allows citizens to access government services on a single platform. The services live on the app include Aadhaar, DigiLocker, Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) among others. It is expected to provide access to over 1,200 services of various government organisations in states and at the Centre as well as utility payments. Using the app, citizens will be able to access Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) services, apply for a new PAN, and can register under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana. The app is developed and operated by National e-Governance Division of MeitY.
9) Consider the following statements with respect to GOBAR-DHAN Yojana
1. It is being implemented as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin). 2. It was implemented by the Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?
a. 1 only b. 2 only c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2 Answer : d GOBAR (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources) - DHAN scheme was launched by the Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation. The scheme is being implemented as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin). The scheme would focus on managing and converting cattle dung and solid waste in farms to compost, biogas and bio-CNG. It will help in keeping the village clean while increasing the income of farmers and cattle herders. Under it, villagers will be mobilized to create self-help groups (SHGs) and creative societies that will help in clean energy and green jobs initiative. Under this scheme, one village in every district of the country would be selected for its implementation. Nearly 700 districts would be covered during the current fiscal.
10) Consider the following pairs
1. Soochipara waterfalls – Karnataka 2. Kuruva Islets – Kerala 3. Chembra Peak – Andhra Pradesh 4. Meenmutty waterfalls – Tamilnadu
Which of the pair(s) given above is/are correctly matched?
a. 2 only b. 1, 2 and 3 only c. 2, 3 and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Answer : a The entry of tourists to four major ecotourism centres under the South Wayanad Forest Division in Wayanad district, Kerala has been closed as per a directive of the Kerala High Court. The Soochipara waterfalls under the Meppadi forest range, Kuruva islets on the Kabani under the Chethalayath forest range, Chembra peak under the Meppadi forest range, and the Meenmutty waterfalls at Padinharethara, under the Kalpetta forest range, had been closed as per the court directive.