Test - 11 (Subject Wise) Q PDF

Online Prelims TEST - 11 (SUBJECT WISE)
( InsightsIAS Mock Test Series for UPSC Preliminary Exam 2020 ) Total Marks : 200
1 Consider the following statements regarding Balance of Payments

1. It is a systematic record of all transactions of a country with the outside world in a given year.
2. It consists of both government and private transactions.
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
2 ‘Index of eight core industries’, sometime seen in the news, is released by
A. Central Statistics Office

B. Department of Economic Affairs
C. Office of Economic Adviser, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
D. Department of Heavy Industries
3 Consider the following statements regarding ‘most-favored-nation’ (MFN) status

1. It is one of the important principle of GATTS agreement conceived by WTO.
2. If any country grants one country a special favour such as lower customs duty same would need to
be extended to all other WTO members under MFN.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
4 Which of the following is/are the features of Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM)
1. It is an investment model which revives PPP in highway construction in India.
2. In HAM, government makes first 40% payment as fixed amount in five equal installments whereas
the remaining 60% is paid as variable annuity amount after the completion of the project.
3. There is no toll right for the developer in HAM

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 only
C. 1 only
D. 1 and 2 only
5 India has become the fastest growing investment region for foreign investors. In this context which of
the following sectors received highest FDI in 2018-2019?
A. Service Industries
B. Computer Software and Hardware
C. Infrastructure
D. None of the above
6 Consider the following statements regarding FDI equity inflows in India in 2018-19
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1. India received the maximum FDI equity inflows from Mauritius

2. India emerged as the top recipient of greenfield FDI inflows from the Commonwealth Nations

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
7 Which among the following is not a sub-index in the World Bank’s “ease of doing business” index?
A. Labour Market Regulation

B. Paying taxes
C. Getting credit
D. Protecting minority investors
8 The Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP) is implemented by
A. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

B. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
C. Ministry of Human Resource Development
D. Ministry of Labour and Employment
9 Consider the following statements

1. India's Foreign Exchange Reserves is nearly equal to10 months of India’s import.
2. Reserve Bank of India manages foreign exchange reserve in India.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 no 2
10 Which among the following measures is/are likely to result in the current account surplus in the
Balance of Payments (BoP)?
1. Fall in global crude oil prices
2. Increase in the remittances received from abroad.
3. External commercial borrowing
Select the correct answer using the code given below

A. 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
11 ‘Doha Development Agenda’, often seen in news, is
A. Latest trade-negotiation round of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to lower the trade
barriers around the world.
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B. Latest climate change agreement between the western and eastern world.
C. Initiative of world community to switch renewable energy in near future
D. Development agenda to systematically address instability in Middle East.
12 Which of the following countries is/are parties of Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for
Trans-Pacific Partnership?
1. Mexico
2. Japan
3. Canada
4. China

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. 1, 2 and 3 only
13 India has a Free Trade Agreement with which of the following countries/groups?
1. ASEAN
2. Sri Lanka
3. European Union

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. None
14 Qualified Foreign Investors are allowed to make investments in

1. T-Bills
2. Corporate bonds
3. Equity and Debt schemes of Indian mutual funds

A. 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2 only
15 Which of the following is/are the components of current account of the Balance of Payments?
1. Inward Remittances
2. Dividends from Foreign Investment
3. Loans from World Bank

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
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D. 2 only

1. Viability gap funding refers to investments made by the angel investors in budding companies.
2. Ministry of Finance stipulates FDI sector caps in various sectors of Economy

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
17 Which of the following can reduce the deficit in Balance of Payments?

1. Reducing import custom duties
2. Restrictive monetary policy
3. Appreciation of domestic currency

A. 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. None
18 Which of the following institutions is/are part of World Bank Group Multilateral Investment
Guarantee Agency.
1. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
2. International Development Association.
3. International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. International Monetary Fund can lend loan to member countries only.
2. There is a tradition of appointing a European as managing director of International Monetary Fund.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
20 Consider the following statements regarding conditionality of loans from International Monetary
Fund
1. The IMF does not require collateral from countries for loans.
2. Nation seeking assistance from IMF has to correct its macroeconomic imbalances in the form of
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policy reform.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
21 Which one of the following groups of items is included in India’s foreign exchange reserves?
A. Foreign currency assets, gold holdings of the RBI and loans from the World Bank.
B. Foreign-currency assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) and loans from foreign countries.
C. Foreign-currency assets, loans from the World Bank and SDRs.
D. Foreign-currency assets, gold holdings of the RBI and SDRs.

1. Foreigner visit to Indian tourist place can be considered as export from India.
2. Indian medical professional offering services through telemedicine forms the component of import.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
23 With reference to Agreement on Agriculture (AoA), Peace clause refers to
A. Mechanism to supply food grains to least developed countries at nominal rates

B. Peace agreement between developing and developed nations for avoiding distortion in trade
C. Temporary arrangement available to developing nations, including India, till a permanent
solution is found to public stockholding for food security purposes.
D. None of the statements (a), (b), and (c) are correct.
24 With reference to the Currency Market, the term “Convertibility” is used to denote
1. Freedom to exchange currencies like commodities across the countries.
2. Freedom to invest in different countries
3. Freedom to residents to remit outside the country.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. None
25 Consider the following statements regarding New Development Bank (NDB)

1. It is a multilateral development bank established by BRICS.
2. Bank supports public or private projects through loans, guarantees and equity participation.
3. The first regional office of the NDB is in New Delhi.
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A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
26 Consider the following statements regarding Intellectual Property Rights policy 2016
1. It is entirely in compliant with the WTO’s agreement on TRIPS
2. It aims to remove Compulsory Licensing clause from India's Patents Act.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
27 ‘SWISS Challenge Model’, often in news, is
A. International air traffic management model implemented in UDAAN mission.

B. Operation to uncover black money from Switzerland.
C. Challenge to clean corrupt practices in taxation system in India
D. One of the method of awarding government contracts to private players.
28 The price of any currency in international market can be fluctuated by which of the following factors?
1. Demand for goods/services provided by the country concerned.
2. Stability of the government of the concerned country.
3. World Bank

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. None

1. Currency devaluation can help to reduce current account deficit.
2. Full capital account convertibility brings stability to an economy.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
30 Consider the following statements regarding ‘World Intellectual Property Organization’ (WIPO):
1. It is one of the specialized agency of European Union.
2. It was created to promote and encourage creative activity in the world.

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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
31 Foreign trade facilitates the growth of domestic economy and aids in increasing foreign exchange
reserve. With reference to foreign trade, consider the following statements:
1. India's share in world exports is around 10% in 2017-2018 fiscal year.
2. Crude oil and its processed products are the principal commodity of both import and exports
respectively in India.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. Contract Farming defined under Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule in constitution.
2. FDI up-to 100% under the automatic route, is not allowed in food processing Industries.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare administrates Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
2. National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) is implemented by Ministry of Agriculture and
Farmer’s welfare.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
34 Consider the following statements regarding National Policy on Biofuels-2018

1. Policy indicates a viability gap funding scheme for 2G ethanol Bio refineries of Rs.5000 crore in 6
years.
2. Policy assures minimum income support for farmers for the production of bio-fuels
3. Roles and responsibilities of all the concerned Ministries/Departments with respect to biofuels has
been captured in the Policy document to synergise efforts.

A. 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
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C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
35 Consider the following statements regarding Khadi and Village Industry Commission (KVIC)
1. KVIC is a statutory body under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare
2. It promotes research in the production techniques and provide financial assistance for the Khadi
and Village Industries sector.
3. It implements Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
36 Voluntary increase in the value of domestic currency against a foreign currency is best described as
A. Deprecation
B. Revaluation
C. Devaluation
D. Appreciation

1. Fair Price Shops are licensed under National Food Security Act, 2013 to distribute food grains
under Targeted Public Distribution Scheme.
2. There is no official definition for Ration card in India

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
38 Consider the following statements regarding Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC)

1. It is an intergovernmental body with over 180 members.
2. It was established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the
World Health Organization (WHO) in 1960’s

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
39 Consider the following statements:

1. World Food Programme is the food assistance program administered by International Food Policy
Research Institute.
2. State of the World’s Forests report is published by United Nations Forum on Forest.
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
40 Consider the following statements regarding Indian Fisheries

1. West Bengal is the leading producer of fisheries followed by Andhra Pradesh
2. About 75% of the marine fish landings are in the west coast and around 25% is contributed by east
coast.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
41 Which of the following are sub- schemes under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas YojanaRemunerative
Approaches for Agriculture and Allied sector Rejuvenation (RKVYRAFTAAR)
1. Crop Diversification Program (CDP)
2. Saffron Mission
3. Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India (BGREI)

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 3 only
D. None

1. Co-operatives are the largest institutional lenders for agriculture sector in India.
2. Kisan Vikas Patra is a tax saving instrument where individuals can invest money for betterment of
agriculture sector in India

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. Long Term Irrigation Fund had been constituted to rejuvenate local ponds and effective
management of local watershed system.
2. Agriculture census has been conducting in India from 1950’s and last census was conducted in
2015.

A. 1 only
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B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
44 Which one of the following statements regarding India's Strategic Crude Oil Reserve Programme is
not correct?
A. The reserves will be developed along the coastal areas.

B. The crude oil storages are kept in underground rock caverns instead of conventional tanks.
C. It aims to take advantage of the slump in global crude oil prices.
D. All the statements given above are correct.
45 Consider the following statements regarding Special Drawing Rights (SDR)

1. The SDR is an international reserve asset, created by the IMF in 1969 to supplement its member
countries’ official reserves.
2. The SDR is neither a currency nor a claim on the IMF.
3. SDR allocations can play a role in providing liquidity and supplementing member countries’ official
reserves.

A. 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
46 Consider the following statements regarding Invest India

1. It is national investment promotion and facilitation agency of India.
2. It act as the first point of reference for investors in India.
3. It is a non-profit venture under the Ministry of Finance

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 2 only
47 Consider the following statements regarding India’s foreign Trade

1. Exports has seen continuous increase from last 10 years
2. Exports of services forms the important component of export from India.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. From last two fiscal years, food subsidies provided by the central government is greater than
fertilizer subsidies
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2. According to Interim Budget 2019-2020, interest payment would be a major expenditure of

government

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
49 Which of the following is/are the functions of National Statistical Office?

1. It prepares national accounts as well as publishes annual estimates of national product, government
and private consumption expenditure.
2. It organizes and conducts periodic All-India Economic censuses.
3. It releases grants-in-aid to registered non-governmental organizations and research institutions of
repute for undertaking special studies or surveys, printing of statistical reports.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 2 and 3 only
D. None
50 Which of the following statements best describes ‘Fragile Five’?
A. Emerging market economies that have become too dependent on unreliable foreign
investment to finance their growth ambitions.
B. Developed western countries whose financial status become worst to due global slowdown.
C. Underdeveloped countries in the Sub Saharan region of a Africa where internal conflicts
crippled the growth prospects.
D. None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) are correct.

1. PSBloansin59minutes.com will enable in principle approval for MSME loans up to Rs. 1 crore within
59 minutes from RBI and 5 Public Sector Banks (PSBs).
2. Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance and National Informatics Centre (NIC)
has jointly developed a mobile app called Jan Dhan Darshak as a part of financial inclusion (FI)
initiative.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither nor 2
52 In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms ‘amber box, blue box and
green box’ in the news?
A. WTO affairs
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B. SAARC affairs
C. UNFCCC affairs
D. India-EU negotiations on FTA
53 The sale and transport of explosive materials is regulated by the Petroleum and Explosives Safety
Organization (PESO). It works under which of the following ministry?
A. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural gas.

B. Ministry of Commerce and Trade
C. Ministry of Defence
D. Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers
54 Consider the following statements regarding the Buffer Stock Management in India?
1. At present, buffer stock is maintained for rice and wheat only.
2. Ministry of Agriculture fixes the minimum buffer norms every year.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. Cabinet committee of economic affairs is headed by Finance minister.
2. Cabinet committee on Investment and Growth is headed by Minister of Trade and Commerce.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. The National Planning Committee was set up in 1938 under the chairmanship of Subhash Chandra
Bose.
2. In 1944, British government created a Planning and Development department under a separate
member of Viceroy’s executive council.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. M.N. Roy formulated the Gandhian Plan in 1944.
2. The People’s plan was formulated by Narayan Agarwal in 1945.
3. The Sarvodaya plan was formulated by the famous socialist leader Jayaprakash Narayan.
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A. 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2 and 3 only
58 With reference to the five year planning in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The first five year plan (1951-56) laid highest priority on development of agriculture.
2. There were annual for three consecutive years between the second and third five year plans.
3. Indicative planning in India started from eleventh five year plan.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 2 and 3 only
59 With reference to the economic critique of British rule, consider the

following pairs:
Personality: Work:
1. Dadabhai Naoroji Poverty and Un-British Rule in India
2. R.C. Dutt India Today
3. R. P. Dutt Economic History of India
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. Lord Curzon passed Co-operative Society Act in1904.
2. In 1914 the Government appointed a committee under the chairmanship of Sir Edward Mac Lagan
to review the progress of co-operative movement.
3. Under the Montague- Chelmsford Act of 1919, co-operation became a provincial subject.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2 and 3 only

1. Factory Act, 1881 ruled that no children below the age of 14 years could be employed in a factory.
2. Full time factory inspectors were appointed under the Factory Act, 1911.
3. The Whitley Commission on Labour was set up in 1929 to inquire into the existing conditions
of labour in industrial undertakings and plantations in India.
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A. 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2 and 3 only
62 The Saharanpur Rules of 1855 is related to which of the following subjects?
A. Ryotwari system
B. Permanent Revenue system
C. Mahalwari system
D. Industrial dispute Act, 1927

1. The First Five-Year Plan was largely based on the Mahalanobis model.
2. The Second Five-Year Plan was largely based on the Harrod–Domar model.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. The twenty-point programme was launched during the Fifth five year plan.
2. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was established for
development of rural areas on the recommendation of the Shivaraman Committee.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
65 Bureau of Energy Efficiency star libeling is applied to which of the following appliances
1. Tubular Florescent Lamp
2. LPG- Stoves
3. Distribution Transformer
4. Agricultural Pumpset

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3, 4
66 “Online Portal Ensure”, sometime seen in the news, is related to
A. Procurement of goods by government departments

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B. Animal Husbandry
C. Procurement of Pulses
D. Citizen Charter
67 Consider the following statements regarding Institutes of Eminence Scheme.

1. It was rolled out by NITI Ayog.
2. It aims to project Indian institutes to global recognition.
3. Selected institutes under this scheme will enjoy complete academic and administrative autonomy.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
68 Consider the following statements regarding National Defence Fund

1. It is administered by an Executive Committee, with PM as Chairperson.
2. The fund is entirely dependent on voluntary contributions from the public and does not get any
budgetary support.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
69 Consider the following statements regarding Transformation of Aspirational Districts.

1. It aims to quickly and effectively transform some of India's most underdeveloped districts.
2. It aims to develop around 500 districts under developed districts by 2022.
3. Officers at the level of Joint Secretary / Additional Secretary have been nominated to become the
'Central Prabhari Officers' of each district.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
70 Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS), sometime seen in the news, is related to
A. Textile Sector
B. Startup India
C. Agro-Industries
71 With reference to the India’s Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20, consider the following statements:
1. It introduced two new schemes, namely “Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS)” and
“Services Exports from India Scheme (SEIS)”.
2. It aims to raise India’s share in world exports from 2 per cent to 5 per cent.
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3. It reduced export obligation under EPCG scheme to 75% to promote domestic capital goods
manufacturing.

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2 and 3 only
72 With reference to the National Policy on Software Products – 2019, consider the following
statements:
1. It aims to a ten-fold increase in share of the Global Software product market by 2025.
2. It aims to nurture 10,000 technology startups in software product industry in Tier-II and Tier-III
towns and cities.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
73 With reference to the Renewable energy sector in India, consider the following statements:
#00000
1. Solar capacity has increased by eight times during the period 2014-18.
2. Inter-state distribution of wind power was started in 2018.
3. World’s largest solar park named ‘Shakti Sthala’ was launched in Rajasthan.

A. 2 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2 and 3 only
74 With reference to the National Manufacturing Policy, consider the following statements:
1. It aims to increase the sectoral share of manufacturing in GDP to at least 20% by 2022.
2. It aims to create 10 million additional jobs by 2022.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
75 In which of the following sectors the government has allowed 100 per cent Foreign Direct Investment
(FDI)?
1. Food Processing
2. Multi-brand Retail Trading
3. Petroleum Refining by PSUs
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Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
76 ‘HiLumi’, recently in the news, is related to
A. EESL’s Street Lighting National Programme

B. CERN’s Large Hadron Collider
C. PETA’s Animal Ethics Initiative
D. NASA’s Black Marble Project
77 The world’s first hydrogen-powered train is rolled out by
A. China
B. Japan
C. South Korea
D. Germany
78 Consider the following statements regarding the findings of All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey
2016-17.
1. More than half the agricultural households in the country have outstanding debt.
2. The highest incidence of indebtedness came from those owning more than two hectares of land.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
79 Identify the national park based on following features:

1. It is a part of world’s ‘hottest hotspots’ of biological diversity.
2. It is home to unique, threatened and endangered species like the lion-tailed macaques
3. Rivers Tunga, Bhadra and Netravati, originate from the heart of this National Park.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A. Mudumalai National Park
B. Bandipur National Park
C. Kudremukh National Park
D. Silent Valley National Park
80 Shangri-La Dialogue’, sometimes seen in the news, is related to
A. South-South co-operation summit between third world countries in the world.

B. Asia's premier defence summit of ministers and delegates.
C. Summit by governors of central Banks of G-20 Nations about global financial stability.
D. None of the statements given above (a), (b) and (c) are correct.
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81 Consider the following statements regarding Amazon Fund

1. It is a G7 mechanism created to raise donations for non-reimbursable investments in efforts to
prevent, monitor and combat deforestation in Amazon basin.
2. It is managed by Brazilian Development Bank.
3. India contributed significant amount of grants to Amazon Fund

A. 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1 only

1. Periyar is the longest river of Kerala
2. Sabarimala dedicated to Lord Ayyappa is located on banks of Periyar River.
3. Kallada River discharges into Ashtamudi Lake

A. 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. None
83 Consider the following statements regarding African Development Bank (AfDB)

1. It was established in 1960’s to promote socio-economic development of Africa.
2. India is member country of AfDB

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
84 Consider the following pairs

Region in News Located in
1. Herat Pakistan
2. Mekong River South East Asia
3. Golan Heights Middle East
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
85 Consider the following statements regarding Brahmos
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1. It is a medium range supersonic ballistic missile

2. It is jointly developed by India and Russia.
3. Brahmos can be launched through air-launched variant

A. 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. Tea Board of India is responsible for the assignment of certification numbers to exports of certain
tea merchants.
2. Tea Board of India coordinates with research institutes, government bodies to ensure technical
support to the tea trade in the global industry.
3. Assam is the largest producer of tea in India.

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
87 Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) report, sometimes seen in the news, is related to
A. Infrastructure Development
B. Border Management
C. Wildlife Conservation
88 AMLD-5, sometime seen in the news, is related to
A. Money Laundering
B. Regulation of Press
C. Volte Technology
89 Consider the following statements regarding E-Vidhan

1. It is a Mission Mode Project (MMP) comes under the Digital India Programme.
2. Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA) is the nodal ministry for its implementation in all the 31
States/UTs with Legislatures.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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1. India is not a member of ASEAN regional forum.

2. India has been participating in the East Asia Summit since its very inception in 2005.
3. Mekong Ganga Cooperation consists of six member countries

A. 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 2 and 3 only
91 Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty, sometimes seen in the news, is treaty between
A. United States and Iran

B. Russia and China
C. United States and China
D. Russia and United States
92 Consider the following statements regarding World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS)
1. It is a platform to accelerate action towards sustainable development and climate change.
2. It is an annual event organized by World Bank

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 Nor 2
93 The largest reserves of thorium in India is located in
A. Gujarat
B. Kerala
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Odisha
94 AG600, world’s largest amphibious aircraft indigenously designed and built
A. Japan
B. Russia
C. China
D. USA
95 Freedom of Expression Report, often seen in news, is published
A. Amnesty International
B. Conservational International
C. Reporter’s without border
D. PEN International
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96 Consider the following pairs

Index Released by
1. Human Capital Index OECD
2. Global Hunger Index FAO
3. Global Competitiveness Index World Bank
Which of the pairs given above is/are matched correctly?

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. None
97 Which of the following is/are the tributaries of Godavari?

1. Manjira
2. Purna
3. Indravati
4. Pranahita

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2, 3 and 4
C. 2 , 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
98 Consider the following statements regarding Genome India Initiative

1. It is an initiative of Department of Biotechology (DBT) to scan nearly 20,000 Indian genomes over
the next five years.
2. The data generated would be accessible to researchers anywhere for analysis.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
99 Bathukamma Festival, sometimes seen in the news, is celebrated in
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Telangana
C. Karnataka
D. Odisha
100 Consider the following statements regarding Saraswati Samman

1. It is the annual award given to an outstanding literary work in any Indian language mentioned in
Schedule VIII of the Constitution.
2. The award is presented by National Academy of Letters.
21

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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Online Prelims TEST - 11 (SUBJECT WISE)

1 Consider the following statements regarding Balance of Payments

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2 ‘Index of eight core industries’, sometime seen in the news, is released by

A. Central Statistics Office

3 Consider the following statements regarding ‘most-favored-nation’ (MFN) status

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. India received the maximum FDI equity inflows from Mauritius

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. Labour Market Regulation

8 The Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP) is implemented by

A. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

9 Consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the code given below

11 ‘Doha Development Agenda’, often seen in news, is

Select the correct answer using the code given below

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

14 Qualified Foreign Investors are allowed to make investments in

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the code given below

16 Consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

17 Which of the following can reduce the deficit in Balance of Payments?

Select the correct answer using the code given below

Select the correct answer using the code given below

19 Consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

22 Consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

23 With reference to Agreement on Agriculture (AoA), Peace clause refers to

A. Mechanism to supply food grains to least developed countries at nominal rates

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

25 Consider the following statements regarding New Development Bank (NDB)

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

27 ‘SWISS Challenge Model’, often in news, is

A. International air traffic management model implemented in UDAAN mission.

Select the correct answer using the code given below

29 Consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

32 Consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

33 Consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

34 Consider the following statements regarding National Policy on Biofuels-2018

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

37 Consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

38 Consider the following statements regarding Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC)

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

39 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

40 Consider the following statements regarding Indian Fisheries