A 2020 Insights IAS Subjectwise Test 23

Online Prelims TEST - 23 (SUBJECT WISE)
( InsightsIAS Mock Test Series for UPSC Preliminary Exam 2020 )
1 Consider the following statements regarding National Dope Testing Laboratory

1. It was established as autonomous body under Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of
India.
2. It is the only laboratory in the country responsible for human sports dope testing.
3. It is one of the 32 WADA accredited laboratories in the world.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
Answer Justification :
All the statements given above are correct.
The National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) is a premier analytical testing & research
organization established as autonomous body under Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports,
Government of India.
It is the only laboratory in the country responsible for human sports dope testing. It has
significantly diversified its activities and roles by setting up unique dope testing facility and
proficiency testing provider scheme for forensic and analytical drug testing laboratories. It is
accredited by National Accreditation Board for Testing & Calibration Laboratories, NABL (ISO/IEC
17025:2005) for human & horse dope testing and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) (2008) for
testing of urine & blood samples from human sports.
NDTL is one of the 32 WADA accredited laboratories in the world. It is one of the modern &
state of art laboratory in the country equipped with latest analytical instrumentation.
2 Consider the following statements regarding Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for
Sportspersons
1. It is a scheme to provide for lump sum ex-gratia assistance to outstanding Sportspersons of
yesteryears.
2. Outstanding Sportsperson means a sportsperson who has achieved a position within first 3 in
individual events and team events in a recognized National Championship

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
Both the statements are correct
PanditDeendayalUpadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons (PDUNWFS) was set up in

March, 1982 with a view to assisting outstanding Sportspersons of yesteryear, living in indigent
circumstances who had brought glory to the Country in sports. The scheme as revised in May,
2016 to provide for lump sum ex-gratia assistance to outstanding Sportspersons of
yesteryears.
"Outstanding Sportsperson" means a sportsperson who has achieved a position within first
3 in individual events and team events in a recognized National Championship (Senior
category) conducted by National Sports Federations, recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs &
Sports, or National Games conducted under auspices of Indian Olympic Association, Inter-
University Tournaments conducted under the auspices of Association of Indian Universities, or one
who has participated in an international sports event in senior category in the sports disciplines
included in Olympic Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games.
3 Consider the following statements regarding Sports Authority of India

1. It was established in 1984 as a statutory body to ensure effective maintenance and optimum
utilization of the sports infrastructure.
2. It is now the nodal agency in the country for broad basing sports and for training of sports persons
to achieve excellence

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : B
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) was established in 1984 as aregistered society primarily
to ensure effective maintenance and optimum utilization of the sports infrastructure that was built
in Delhi during ASIAD, 1982. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
It is now the nodal agency in the country for broadbasing sports and for training of sports
persons to achieve excellence in national and international sports.
4 Consider the following statements regarding National Service Scheme (NSS)

1. It was launched as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.
2. The primary objective is to develop the personality and character of the youth through voluntary
community service.
3. This scheme is inspired by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : B
National Service Scheme (NSS) was introduced in 1969 with the primary objective of developing
the personality and character of the youth through voluntary community service. Education
through Service is the purpose of the NSS. The ideological orientation of the NSS is inspired
by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi.
The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a Central Sector Scheme of Government of India,
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
It provides opportunity to the student youth of 11th & 12th Class of schools at +2 Board level and
student youth of Technical Institution, Graduate & Post Graduate at colleges and University level of
India to take part in various government led community service activities & programmes. The sole
aim of the NSS is to provide hands on experience to young students in delivering community
service.
5 Consider the following statements regarding Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes
1. A first of its kind Venture Capital Fund launched by Ministry of Finance
2. IFCI Ltd. will act as Nodal Agency to operate the scheme.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : B
A first of its kind Venture Capital Fund launched by Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment, Government of India to promote entrepreneurship in India among the Scheduled
Castes by providing concessional finance to them.Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
The Government of India has launched the Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes’ with initial
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capital of Rs. 200 crores. IFCI Ltd. will act as Sponsor, Settler and Asset Management
Company (AMC) / Nodal Agency to operate the scheme. The IFCI Ltd. would contribute Rs 50
crore which would comprise Rs 5 crore as sponsor and Rs 45 crore as investor.
Under the scheme, financial assistance up to Rs.15.00 Crore for a period up to 6 years would be
provided to the SC entrepreneurs.
6 Consider the following statements regarding Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities
1. It was established as Statutory Authority under the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995.
2. The Chief Commissioner is vested with the powers of a civil court.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
Both the statements are correct.
Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities
The Chief Commissioner is an important statutory functionary, appointed under Section

57 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full
Participation) Act, 1995. The functions and duties of the Chief Commissioner include:
coordinating the work of state commissioners for persons with disabilities, monitoring of utilisation
of funds disbursed by the central government, taking steps to safeguard rights and facilities made
available to persons with disabilities and also to look into complaints with respect to deprivation of
rights of persons with disabilities.
The Chief Commissioner can also take suomoto notice of non-implementation of any rule,
law, etc., meant for persons with disabilities and is vested with the powers of a civil court
relating to summoning of witness, discovery, requistioning and production of any document, etc.
7 Consider the following statements regarding Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation
1. It was set up as a national level apex body under the Multi State Cooperative Societies Act, 1984.
2. It works under the administrative control of Ministry of Tribal Affairs

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

Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation
The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED), was
set up in 1987 as a national level apex body under the Multi State Cooperative Societies
Act, 1984 (MSCS Act, 1984) After the enactment of the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002
(MSCS Act, 2002) TRIFED is deemed to be registered under the latter Act and is also listed in the
Second Schedule to the Act as a National Cooperative Society.
The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) came into existence
in 1987. It is a national-level apex organization functioning under the administrative
control of Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India. TRIFED has its registered and Head Office
located in New Delhi and has a network of 13 Regional Offices located at various places in the
country.
8 Consider the following statements regarding National Council of Senior Citizens

1. It monitor the implementation of the policy and advise the government on concerns of senior
citizens.
2. It will be headed by the Prime Minister

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
A National Council for Senior Citizens, headed by the Minister for Social Justice and
Empowerment will be constituted by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.Hence
statement 2 is incorrect.
With tenure of five years, the Council will monitor the implementation of the policy and
advise the government on concerns of senior citizens. A similar body would be established in
every state with the concerned minister heading the State Council for Senior Citizens.
The Council would include representatives of relevant central ministries, the Planning
Commission and ten states by rotation.
Representatives of senior citizens associations from every state and Union Territory.
Representatives of NGOs, academia, media and experts on ageing.
The council would meet once in six months.

9 NayaSavera scheme has been initiated for
A. Scheduled caste
B. Persons with Disabilities
C. Senior citizens
D. Minority Community
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : D
The NayaSavera scheme aims to empower the students belonging to minority communities
and prepare them for competitive examinations, so that their participation in government and
private jobs improves. The scheme provides financial support for free coaching to notified minority
students in selected coaching institutions.
10 Consider the following statements regarding PadhoPardesh

1. It is a Central Sector Scheme implemented by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
2. The scheme provides interest subsidy on educational loans for overseas studies for the students
belonging to the Minority communities.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : B
PadhoPardesh-scheme of interest subsidy on educational loans for overseas studies for the
students belonging to the Minority communities. This is a Central Sector Scheme to provide
Interest Subsidy to Meritorious Students belonging to economically weaker sections of notified
Minority Communities so as to provide them better opportunities for higher education abroad and
enhance their employability to pursue study in courses approved in the Scheme.
It is a Central Sector Scheme implemented by Ministry of Minority affairs. Hence

11 Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri MatruVandana Yojana

1. It is a Maternity Benefit Programme implemented in accordance with the provision of the National
Food Security Act, 2013.
2. All Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers are beneficiaries of this scheme.


A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : A
Pradhan Mantri MatruVandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a Maternity Benefit Programme that is

implemented in all the districts of the country in accordance with the provision of the
National Food Security Act, 2013.
Objectives
Providing partial compensation for the wage loss in terms of cash incentive s so that the
woman can take adequate res t before and after delivery of the first living child.
The cash incentive provided would lead to improved health seeking behaviour amongst the
Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers (PW& LM).
Target beneficiaries
All Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers, excluding PW&LM who are in regular
employment with the Central Government or the State Governments or PSUs or those
who are in receipt of similar benefits under any law for the time being in force.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
All eligible Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers who have their pregnancy on or after
01.01.2017 for first child in family.
The date and stage of pregnancy for a beneficiary would be counted with respect to her LMP date
as mentioned in the MCP card.
12 Which is the first state/UT to adopt Mahila Police Volunteers initiative
A. Delhi
B. Punjab
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Haryana
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
Ministry of Women and Child Development in collaboration with the Ministry of Home
Affairs has envisaged engagement of Mahila Police Volunteers (MPVs) in the States/UTs who

will act as a link between police and community and help women in distress. All Chief Secretaries of
States/UTs were requested to adopt this initiative in their respective States. Haryana was the first
state to adopt the initiative at Karnal and Mahindergarh District on a pilot basis under
Nirbhaya Fund during the financial year 2016-2017. Further, the proposals of Andhra Pradesh,
Jharkhand, Gujarat, Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh have also been
approved for implementation of MPVs.
13 Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) is a technical support wing under
A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

B. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
C. Ministry of Women and Child Development
D. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
The Food & Nutrition Board (FNB) is a technical support wing under Child Development
Bureau of the Ministry of Women and Child Development. It has a countrywide set up
comprising of a Technical Wing at the Centre, four Regional Offices and Quality Control
Laboratories at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai and 43 Community Food & Nutrition Extension
Units (CFNEUs) under the Regional offices, located in 29 States/ UTs.
It was setup for analyzing the food and nutritional supplements for food safety and quality to ensure
nutritional and feeding norms for supplementary nutrition in ICDS Scheme.
14 Consider the following statements regarding Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP)
1. The objective is to improve the safety and operational performance of selected existing dams and
associated appurtenances in a sustainable manner.
2. It is an externally-aided project, 50:50 sharing between World Bank and the States / Central
Government.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : A
Govt. of India has taken up the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) with the
financial assistance of the World Bank for the repair and rehabilitation of initially about 225 dam

projects across the seven states of India.
The objectives of DRIP are
to improve the safety and operational performance of selected existing dams and associated
appurtenances in a sustainable manner, and
to strengthen the dam safety institutional setup of participating States / Implementing
Agencies.
Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) is an externally-aided project. 80% of the
total project is provided by the World Bank as loan/credit and remaining 20% is borne by
the States / Central Government (for CWC). Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
15 Consider the following statements regarding Central Water Commission

1. It is headed by Minister of Jal Shakti.
2. It is a statutory body and a premier Technical Organization of India in the field of Water Resources.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : D
Central Water Commission is a premier Technical Organization of India in the field of

Water Resources and is presently functioning as an attached office of the Ministry of Jal
Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation,
Government of India. It is not a statutory body. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
The Commission is entrusted with the general responsibilities of initiating, coordinating and
furthering in consultation of the State Governments concerned, schemes for control, conservation
and utilization of water resources throughout the country, for purpose of Flood Control, Irrigation,
Navigation, Drinking Water Supply and Water Power Development. It also undertakes the
investigations, construction and execution of any such schemes as required.
Central Water Commission CWC Central Water Commission CWC is headed by a

Chairman, with the status of Ex-Officio Secretary to the Government of India.Hence
The work of the Commission is divided among 3 wings namely, Designs and Research (D&R) Wing,
River Management (RM) Wing and Water Planning and Projects (WP&P) Wing.
16 Consider the following statements regarding The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA)

1. It is an attached office created by executive order under Ministry of civil aviation.

2. Its function is to determine the tariff for the aeronautical services.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : B
The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) is a statutory body constituted under
the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008 (27 of 2008) notified vide
Gazette Notification dated 5th December 2008.Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
The AERA was established by the Government vide its notification no GSR 317 (E) dated 12.05.09
with its head office at Delhi.
The statutory functions of the AERA as enshrined in the Airports Economic Regulatory
Authority of India Act, 2008 are as below:
To determine the tariff for the aeronautical services.

Todetermine the amount of the Development Fees in respect of major airports.
Todetermine the amount of the Passengers Service Fee levied under rule 88 of the Aircraft
Rules, 1937 made under the Aircraft Act, 1934.
To monitor the set Performance Standards relating to quality, continuity and reliability of
service as may be specified by the Central Government or any authority authorized by it in
this behalf.
To call for such information as may be necessary to determine the tariff under clause (a).
To perform such other functions relating to tariff, as may be entrusted to it by the
Central Government or as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
17 Consider the following statements regarding Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS)
1. It was set up based on the recommendation of the Pande Committee
2. It is headed by Minister for Civil Aviation.
3. It is the authority for implementation of Chicago convention of International Civil Aviation
Organization.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer :

Correct Answer : C
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) was initially set up as a Cell in the DGCA in
January 1978 on the recommendation of the Pande Committee. The BCAS was reorganized
into an independent department under the Ministry of Civil Aviation on 1st April, 1987. The main
responsibilities of BCAS include laying down standards and measures with respect to security of
civil flights at international and domestic airports in India.
BCAS is the regulatory authority for civil aviation security in India. It is headed by an officer of
the rank of Director General of Police and is designated as Director General, Bureau of
Civil Aviation Security. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
Director General, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security is the appropriate authority for
implementation of Annexure-17 to Chicago convention of International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO).
Director General, Bureau of Civil Aviation is responsible for the development, implementation and
maintenance of the National Civil Aviation Security Programme(NCASP).
18 Consider the following statements regarding Kamarajar Port Limited

1. It is located at Ennore and the first port in India which is a public company.
2. It is the only corporatized major port in India.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
Kamarajar Port Limited, formerly Ennore Port, located on the Coromandel Coast about 24 km
north of Chennai Port, Chennai, it is the 12th major port of India, and the first port in India
which is a public company. The port was declared as a major port under the Indian Ports Act,
1908 in March 1999 and incorporated as Ennore Port Limited under the Companies Act, 1956 in
October 1999. The Kamarajar Port is the only corporatized major port and is registered as a
company. Today, the landlord port is the dominant port model in larger and medium sized ports.
19 Consider the following statements regarding Ship Recycling

1. India has more than 40 per cent share in the global ship recycling industry.
2. Alang-Sosiya, Gujarat is the largestship recycling yard in the world.
3. It provides a green route to generate the secondary steel.


A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : B
India has 25-30 per cent share in the global ship recycling industry. Ship recycling is
carriedout mainly at Alang-Sosiya in Gujarat. Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The shipbreaking yards in Alang-Sosiya are located in the state of Gujarat around 50 km by road
from the city of Bhavnagar. They were initially set up in 1983 and stretch on a 10 km long beach
with a vast tidal range. Alang-Sosiya is the world’s largest shipbreaking site. The Gujarat
Maritime Board (GMB), a public body running all ports in Gujarat, regulates the shipbreaking yards
in Alang-Sosiya. The GMB rents out shipbreaking plots to the shipbreakers on a 10-year lease basis.
It has high recycling potential of more than450 ships (approximately 4.5 million LDT) per annum.
Ship recycling serves the nation byproducing about more than 3.5 million ton per annum of re-
rollable steel without exploiting thenatural resources and provides a green route to
generate the secondary steel in place of generationof steel from the ore itself.
20 Consider the following statements

1. Sarathi project consolidates vehicle registration, taxation, permit, fitness and associated services
across the country.
2. Vahan Project looks after the driving license, learner licence, driving schools and related activities.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : D
Both the statements are incorrect.
Transport Mission Mode Project has successfully automatedRTO operations, set up a consolidated
transport database. Along with it, a host of citizen andtrade centric applications have also been
implemented. The salient aspects of this Mission ModeProject are two flagship applications
- Vahan and Sarathi. While Vahan consolidates vehicleregistration, taxation, permit,
fitness and associated services across the country, Sarathi looksafter the driving license,

learner licence, driving schools and related activities. This has beenimplemented in more than
1,000 RTOs across 13 states/UTs with state-specific rules, taxstructure, etc.
21 Consider the following statements regarding Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council
(BIRAC)
1. It is a not-for-profit Public Sector Enterprise, set up by Department of Biotechnology.
2. It is an industry-academia interface to strengthen and empower the emerging Biotech enterprise
and address nationally relevant development needs.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) is a not-for-profit Section 8,

Schedule B, Public Sector Enterprise, set up by Department of Biotechnology (DBT),
Government of India as an Interface Agency to strengthen and empower the emerging
Biotech enterprise to undertake strategic research and innovation, addressing nationally
relevant product development needs.
BIRAC is a industry-academia interface and implements its mandate through a wide range of
impact initiatives, be it providing access to risk capital through targeted funding, technology
transfer, IP management and handholding schemes that help bring innovation excellence to the
biotech firms and make them globally competitive.
22 HIMANSH, a High-altitude research station is located in
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Uttarakhand
C. Ladakh
D. Sikkim
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
As part of the Indian government’s initiatives for better understanding of glacier –climate inter-
relationship and quantify the Himalayan glacier responses towards the climate change, National
Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR), Goa, under the Ministry of Earth
Sciences has established a high altitude research station in Himalaya called

HIMANSH.HIMANSH is a dedicated Research Station established at Sutri Dhaka, Chandra

Basin, Lahaul-Spiti valley of Himachal Pradesh which has an altitude of 4080m amsl.
Objectives: To facilitate Himalayan Cryosphare Studies in Chandra basin to study the dynamics and
the rate of change of Himalayan glaciers to understand its impact on hydrology and climate.
23 Consider the following statements regarding The Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC)
1. It was established under Ministry of Earth Sciences and it is the national authority to issue tsunami
advisories for India.
2. It functions as an approved Tsunami Service Provider for the Global Tsunami Warning and
Mitigation System.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
The Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC) established at Indian National Centre
for Ocean Information Sciences, (INCOIS), Hyderabad, under Ministry of Earth Sciences is
the national authority to issue tsunami advisories for India.
The ITEWC functions as an approved Tsunami Service Provider of the Indian Ocean
Tsunami Warning & Mitigation System (IOTWMS) that is an integral part of the Global
Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System, established and coordinated by the
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO.
24 Consider the following statements regarding Antrix Corporation Limited (Antrix)

1. Antrix is the commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
2. Antrix promotes and commercially markets the products and services emanating from the Indian
Space Programme.
3. The company was awarded ‘NAVRATNA’ status.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer :

Correct Answer : A
Antrix Corporation Limited (Antrix), incorporated on 28 September 1992 (under the Companies Act,
1956), is a wholly owned Government of India Company under the administrative control of
Department of Space (DOS).
Antrix is the commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Antrix promotes and commercially markets the products and services emanating from the
Indian Space Programme.
In the year 2008, the Company was awarded ‘MINIRATNA’ status. Hence statement 3 is
incorrect.
The current business activities of Antrix include:
a) Provisioning of communication satellite transponders to various users,
b) Providing launch services for customer satellites,
c) Marketing of data from Indian and foreign remote sensing satellites,
d) Building and marketing of satellites as well as satellite sub-systems,
e) Establishing ground infrastructure for space applications, and
f) Mission support services for satellites.
25 Consider the following statements regarding Kalpakkam Mini (Kamini) Reactor

1. It was the first and is currently the only reactor in the world designed specifically to use
Uranium-233 fuel.
2. It was jointly designed and built by the Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) and the Indira
Gandhi Center for Atomic Research (ICGAR).

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C

KAMINI (Kalpakkam Mini reactor) is a research reactor at Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic
Research in Kalpakkam, India. It achieved criticality on October 29, 1996. Designed and built
jointly by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and Indira Gandhi Centre for
Atomic Research (IGCAR) it produces 30 KW of thermal energy at full power.
KAMINI is cooled and moderated by light water, and fueled with uranium-233 metal produced by
the thorium fuel cycle harnessed by the neighbouring FBTR reactor.
As of 2006, it is the world’s only thorium-based experimental reactor.
KAMINI was the first and is currently the only reactor in the world designed specifically to
use Uranium-233 fuel. Use of the large Thorium reserves to produce nuclear fuel is a key strategy
of India's nuclear energy program.
26 The president ofCouncil of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) is
A. Minister for Science and Technology

B. Secretary, Department of Science and Technology
C. President of India
D. Prime Minister
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : D
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
President of CSIR is Prime Minister of India.
About:
It is an autonomous body and the largest research and development (R&D) organisation in
India – running 37 laboratories and 39 field stations or extension centres.
Although it is mainly funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology, it operates as an
autonomous body registered under the Registration of Societies Act, 1860.
The research and development activities of CSIR includes aerospace engineering, Structural
engineering, ocean sciences, Life sciences, metallurgy, chemicals, mining, food, petroleum, leather,
and environment.
27 Consider the following statements regarding KIRAN (Knowledge Involvement in Research

Advancement through Nurturing)
1. It is aimed at providing opportunities in research, entrepreneurship, science communication,
technology development/demonstration and self-employment.
2. It is mandated to support women from school till University level.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : A
DST restructured the women specific programmes under one umbrella called “KIRAN
(Knowledge Involvement in Research Advancement through Nurturing)”.
Through KIRAN, DST is not only addressing various issues related to women scientists
(unemployment, break-in career, relocation, etc.) but is also aimed at providing opportunities
in research, entrepreneurship, science communication, technology
development/demonstration and self-employment.
In addition, Consolidation of University Research for Innovation and Excellence in women

universities (CURIE) is another component of KIRAN that has a focus to develop state-of-the-art
infrastructure to help large number of women to enhance their S&T skills and knowledge in order
to make a fulfilling career in this domain besides promoting research culture in such institutions.
KIRAN Scheme is mandated to support women at University level only and does not cater
to schools.Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
28 Consider the following statements regarding Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)
1. It is a statutory body set up under the Science and Engineering Research Board Act, 2008.
2. It promotes basic research in Science and Engineering and to provide financial assistance to
persons engaged in research.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : C
Both the statements correct.
The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) is a statutory body established
through an Act of Parliament, 2008. The mandate is to supports basic research in emerging
areas of Science & Engineering.

Promoting basic research in Science and Engineering and to provide financial assistance
to persons engaged in such research, academic institutions, research and development
laboratories, industrial concerns and other agencies for such research and for matters connected
therewith or incidental thereto are the primary and distinctive mandate of the Board.
SERB aims to build up best management systems which would match the best global practices in
the area of promotion and funding of basic research.
29 Consider the following statements regarding National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP)
1. It is a Centrally Sector Scheme under Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation
2. National Water Quality Sub-Mission (NWQSM), a sub program was launched to address the urgent
need for providing clean drinking water in about 28000 Arsenic & Fluoride affected habitations.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : B
The NRDWP was started in 2009, with a major emphasis on ensuring sustainability (source) of
water availability in terms of potability, adequacy, convenience, affordability and equity. NRDWP is
a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with 50.50 fund sharing between the Centre and the
States.Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
A new Sub-programme under NRDWP viz. National Water Quality Sub-Mission (NWQSM)
which has been started by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation in February
2017 will address the urgent need for providing clean drinking water in about 28000
Arsenic & Fluoride affected habitations (already identified). As per estimates, about Rs. 12,500
crore as Central share will be required over 4 years i.e. up to March, 2021. This is being funded
from the allocation under NRDWP.
30 Consider the following statements regarding SaansadAdarsh Gram Yojana

1. Under this scheme, each Member of Parliament will take the responsibility of developing physical
and institutional infrastructure in three villages by 2019.
2. It has been initiated by Ministry of Panchayati Raj
3. It aims at both infrastructure development and instilling certain values such as people’s
participation, gender equality, etc.

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

D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
Under, SaansadAdarsh Gram Yojana, SAGY, each Member of Parliament will take the
responsibility of developing physical and institutional infrastructure in three villages by
2019. The goal is to develop three Adarsh Grams or model villages by March 2019, of which one
would be achieved by 2016.
It has been initiated by Ministry of Rural Development. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
The Scheme is unique and transformative as it has a holistic approach towards development. It
envisages integrated development of the selected village across multiple areas such as agriculture,
health, education, sanitation, environment, livelihoods etc. Far beyond mere infrastructure
development, SAGY aims at instilling certain values, such as people’s participation,
Antyodaya, gender equality, dignity of women, social justice, spirit of community service,
cleanliness, eco-friendliness, maintaining ecological balance, peace and harmony, mutual
cooperation, self-reliance, local self-government, transparency and accountability in public life, etc.,
in the villages and their people so that they get transformed into models for others.
31 Consider the following statements regarding Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-
PM)
1. It is an independent body constituted to give advice on economic and related issues to the Prime
Minister.
2. All matters taken up are referred to it by Prime Minister and can not take up matters by Suo Motu.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : A
Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) is an independent body

constituted to give advice on economic and related issues to the Government of India,
specifically to the Prime Minister. At present, the composition of EAC-PM is: Dr. Bibek Debroy
(Chairman), Shri Ratan P. Watal (Member Secretary), Dr. Ashima Goyal (Part-Time Member) and
Dr. SajjidChinoy (Part-Time Member).
The Terms of Reference of EAC-PM include analyzing any issue, economic or otherwise, referred to
it by the Prime Minister and advising him thereon, addressing issues of macroeconomic importance

and presenting views thereon to the Prime Minister. These could be either suo-motu or on
reference from the Prime Minister or anyone else. Hence statement 2 is incorrect. They
also include attending to any other task as may be desired by the Prime Minister from time to time.
32 Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has been initiated by
A. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

B. NITI aayog
C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
D. Ministry of Human Resource Development
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
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.
AlM's objectives are to create and promote an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship across
the country at school, university, research institutions, MSME and industry levels.
The Atal Innovation Mission has following two core functions:
Entrepreneurship promotion through Self-Employment and Talent Utilization, wherein

innovators would be supported and mentored to become successful entrepreneurs.
Innovation promotion: to provide a platform where innovative ideas are generated.
33 Consider the following statements regarding Film and Television Institute of India
1. It is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Culture.
2. The campus is located at Prabhat Studios, world's oldest functioning film shooting studios.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : B
The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) was set up by the Government of India in
1960, in the premises of the erstwhile Prabhat Studios in Pune.
It is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the

Government of India and aided by the Central Government of India. Hence statement 1 is

incorrect.
The FTII Campus currently stands on the grounds of the erstwhile Prabhat Studio. Prabhat Studio
was a pioneer in the business of filmmaking and shifted to Pune from Kolhapur in 1933. The archaic
studios of the time, which were the production grounds for the films of Prabhat are still present and
are being used at FTII. The old Studios of Prabhat are now heritage structures and FTII students
continue to work at theworld's oldest functioning film shooting studios.
34 Consider the following statements regarding National Film Heritage Mission

1. It is an important initiative of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to preserve and
conserve country’s cinematic heritage.
2. National Film Archive of India (NFAI) is the nodal organization for the implementation of this
project.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM)
The National Film Heritage Mission is an important initiative of the I&B Ministry to
preserve and conserve country’s cinematic heritage.
Launched in the year 2017, NFHM is the prestigious mission of Government of India, for
preservation, conservation, digitization and restoration of rich cinematic heritage of the country.
The broader objectives under NFHM are to undertake film condition assessment and preventive
conservation of around 150,000 film reels, digitization of around 3500 films, picture & sound
restoration of around 2000 landmark films of Indian cinema, construction of preservation and
conservation facilities (vaults), training and workshops and creating a comprehensive web-based
end to end IT solutions.
National Film Archive of India (NFAI) is the nodal organization for the implementation of
this project.
35 Consider the following statements regarding Press Council of India

1. It is a statutory, quasi-judicial authority established under the Press Council Act, 1978.
2. It headed by a Chairman, who has by convention, an eminent Journalist.
3. It can enforce standards upon both print and electronic media.


A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : A
Press Council of India
It was first set up in the year 1966 by the Parliament with the object of preserving the
freedom of the press and of maintaining and improving the standards of press in India.
The present Council functions under the Press Council Act, 1978.
It is a statutory, quasi-judicial authority functioning as a watchdog of the press, for the
press and by the press.
It adjudicates the complaints against and by the press for violation of ethics and for
violation of the freedom of the press respectively.
Composition
The Press Council is headed by a Chairman, who has by convention, been a retired judge of the
Supreme Court of India. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
The PCI only overviews the functioning of press media. That is, it can enforce standards upon
newspapers, journals, magazines and other forms of print media. It does not have the power to
review the functioning of the electronic media like radio, television and internet media.
Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
36 Consider the following statements regarding Journalist Welfare Scheme

1. The scheme aims to provide one-time ex-gratia relief on urgent basis to journalists and their
families on the event of extreme hardship.
2. The scheme is implemented by Press Information Bureau.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C

Background on Journalist Welfare Scheme:
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has recently increased the provision for Journalist welfare
scheme by fivefold to Rs. 1 crore in BE 2018 - 19 from Rs.20 lakh in 2017-18. The scheme aims to
provide one-time ex-gratia relief on urgent basis to journalists and their families on the
event of extreme hardship. This scheme covers journalists accredited to PIB / State Governments
/ UTs or non-accredited journalists working for a minimum period of five continuous years either
whole time or part time as news editor, reporter, photographer, cameramen, photo journalist,
freelance journalist.
The financial assistance available under this scheme is upto Rs. 5 lakh to the family on account of
death of journalist, upto Rs. 5 lakh to the journalists in case of permanent disability, upto Rs. 3 lakh
towards the cost of treatment of major ailments which is not covered under CGHS or any other
insurance / health schemes.
The scheme is implemented by Press Information Bureau.
37 Consider the following statements regarding National IPR Policy

1. The Policy aims to realize IPR’s as a marketable financial asset, promote innovation and
entrepreneurship, while protecting public interest.
2. The policy will be reviewed every three years in consultation with stakeholders.
3. The policy is entirely compliant with the WTO’s agreement on TRIPS.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : A
According to the government, the National IPR Policy is a vision document that aims to create and
exploit synergies between all forms of intellectual property (IP), concerned statutes and agencies. It
sets in place an institutional mechanism for implementation, monitoring and review. It aims to
incorporate and adapt global best practices to the Indian scenario.
The Policy aims to realize IPR’s as a marketable financial asset, promote innovation and
entrepreneurship, while protecting public interest. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The plan will be reviewed every five years in consultation with stakeholders. Hence, statement 2
is incorrect.
In order to have strong and effective IPR laws, steps would be taken — including review of existing
IP laws — to update and improve them or to remove anomalies and inconsistencies. The policy is
entirely compliant with the WTO’s agreement on TRIPS. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

38 Jan Aushadhi Scheme is aims to

1. To make available low priced quality medicines for all.
2. To create demand for generic medicine and encourage doctors especially in the government
hospitals to prescribe generic medicines to their patients.
3. To create awareness among people about the efficacy of the generic drugs.

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
The Jan Aushadhi Scheme was launched in 2008 with the aim of selling affordable generic
medicines through dedicated sales outlets i.e. Jan Aushadhi Stores in various districts across the
country.
Some of the objectives of the scheme include: ensure access to quality medicines; extend
coverage of quality generic medicines so as to reduce and thereby redefine the unit cost of
treatment per person; create awareness about generic medicines through education and
publicity so that quality is not synonymous with only high price;
The first Jan Aushadhi Store was opened at Amritsar in Punjab in 2008. The original target of the
campaign was to establish Jan Aushadhi Stores in every district of our country.
Recently, “Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana” (PMJAY) has been renamed as “Pradhan Mantri
Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana” (PMBJP) and “Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendra” (PMJAK) as
“Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra” (PMBJK).
39 Consider the following statements regarding food processing sector

1. FDI is allowed 100% in the sector under automatic route
2. Beer including non-alcoholic beer, and alcoholic drinks from non-molasses base comes under
Ministry of Food Processing.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C

Food processing sector has been identified as one of the priority sector under ‘Make in India’. Cent
per cent FDI is permitted under the automatic route in food processing industries manufacturing
sector. FDI is allowed through approval route for trading, including through e-commerce in respect
of food products manufactured and/or produced in India. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The subjects looked after by the Ministry of Food Processing
processing and refrigeration of certain agricultural products (milk powder, infant milk food,
malted milk food, condensed milk, ghee and other dairy products)
poultry and eggs, meat and meat products
processing of fish (including canning and freezing
fruit and vegetable processing industry
food grains milling industry
bread, oil seeds, meals (edible), breakfast foods, biscuits, confectionery (including cocoa
processing and chocolate making), malt extract, protein isolate, high protein food, weaning
food and extruded food products
Beer including non-alcoholic beer, and alcoholic drinks from non-molasses base. Hence,
statement 2 is correct.
aerated water and soft drinks
40 Consider the following statements regarding National Song

1. It is composed in Hindi by BankimchandraChatterji
2. It was first sung at the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress.
3. BalGangadharTilak published a journal called VandeMataram.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
The song VandeMataram, composed in Sanskrit by BankimchandraChatterji, was a source of

inspiration to the people in their struggle for freedom. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
It was fi rst sung at the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress. Hence, statement 2 is
correct.
LalaLajpatRai published a journal called VandeMataram. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
41 Consider the following statements regarding All India Whips’ Conference

1. It was organized by Ministry of Parliamentary affairs

2. The conference deliberates and makes recommendations on improving the functioning of the
parliamentary system in our country.
3. So far 50 All India Whips’ Conference have been held.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
About Whip Conference provides a platform to Whips of various political parties ruling as well as
opposition at the Centre as well as the States to exchange their views and experiences and discuss
the challenges facing them in discharge of their Parliamentary duties and evolve norms for efficient
working of parliamentary machinery. Organizing the All India Whips Conference is one of the
functions assigned to the Ministry of Parliamentary affairs, under Government of India (Allocation of
Business) Rules, 1961 made under article 77(3) of the Constitution. Hence, statement 1 is
correct.
The conference deliberates and makes recommendations on improving the functioning of the
parliamentary system in our country. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
So far 18 such conferences have been held. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
42 Consider the following statements regarding Cabinet Secretariat

1. The Cabinet Secretariat functions under Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
2. Cabinet secretary is the head of the civil service.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : B
The PM is the head of the secretariat but administrative head is cabinet secretary who is also
chairman of the civil service board. The cabinet secretariat functions directly under the PM. Hence,
Cabinet secretary is the head of the civil service. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

43 Consider the following statements regarding Project Monitoring Group

1. It is an institutional mechanism for resolving a variety of issues including fast tracking of approvals
for setting up an expeditious commissioning of large Public, Private and Public-Private Partnership
(PPP) project.
2. Project Monitoring Group was set up in 2016.
3. PMG is presently functioning under Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 only
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : A
Project Monitoring Group (PMG), is an institutional mechanism for resolving a variety of issues
including fast tracking of approvals for setting up an expeditious commissioning of large Public,
Private and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Project Monitoring Group (PMG) was set up in 2013 under cabinet secretariat. Hence, statement
2 is incorrect.
PMG is presently functioning under Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) since 2015. Hence, statement
3 is incorrect.
44 The Government of India’s Helpline BunkarMitra is for
A. Unorganized Labours
B. Farmers
C. Handloom weavers
D. Women workers
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
BunkarMitra Provides single point of contact to handloom weavers across the country for
addressing queries and providing guidance. Service available in seven languages: Hindi, English,
Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Assamese and Kannada. Hence, option C is correct.
The following services are available through this helpline:
Assistance on technical issues.

Guidance for:

Raw material supply.

Availing credit facility.
Quality control.
Access to marketing linkages.
Information about various schemes and procedure to avail benefits.
45 Consider the following statements regarding Index of Industrial Production (IIP)

1. IIP is compiled and published by National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO).
2. The new series of IIP will include technology items like smart phones, tablets, and LED television.
3. It is published every month.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 2 and 3 only
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : D
The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is an index for India which details out the growth of various
sectors in an economy such as mineral mining, electricity and manufacturing. The all India IIP is a
composite indicator that measures the short-term changes in the volume of production of a basket
of industrial products during a given period with respect to that in a chosen base period. IIP is
compiled and published by Central Statistics Office (CSO).Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
The new series of IIP will include technology items like smart phones, tablets, LED television etc.
Hence, statement 2 is correct.
It is published every month. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
46 Consider the following statements regarding Wholesale Price Index

1. Wholesale Price Index is based on the price prevailing in the wholesale markets or the price at
which bulk transactions are made.
2. WPI series has been changed in May 2016
3. WPI basket does not cover services.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C

Wholesale Price Index (WPI) measures the average change in the prices of commodities for bulk
sale at the level of early stage of transactions. The index basket of the WPI covers commodities
falling under the three major group’s namely primary articles, fuel and Power and Manufactured
products. The prices tracked are ex- factory price for manufactured products, agri-market (mandi)
price for agricultural commodities and ex-mines prices for minerals. Hence, statement 1 is
correct.
WPI series has been changed in May 2017. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
Weights given to each commodity covered in the WPI basket is based on the value of production
adjusted for net imports. WPI basket does not cover services. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
47 Consider the following statements regarding Food and Agricultural Organization and Committee on
World Food Security.
1. Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) is one of the largest specialized agencies in the World
Bank Group System.
2. The Committee on World Food Security (CFS) serves as a forum in the United Nations System for
review and follow-up of policies concerning world food security
3. India is a member to Food and Agriculture Organization not the member to Committee on World
Food Security.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) is one of the largest specialized agencies in the UN
System founded in 1945 with a mandate to raise levels of nutrition and standard of living by
improving agricultural productivity and living conditions of rural population. Hence, statement 1
is incorrect.
The Committee on World Food Security (CFS) serves as a forum in the United Nations System for
review and follow-up of policies concerning world food security, including food production, physical
and economic access to food. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
India is a member to both FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) and CFS (Committee on World
Food Security). Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
48 Consider the following statements regarding Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) programme

1. The programme sought to promote the use of alternative and environment friendly fuels and to
reduce import dependency for energy requirements.
2. Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) programme was launched in January, 2013.
3. The central government has scaled up blending targets from 15 to 20 per cent under the EBP.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 2 and 3 only
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : C
The ethanol Blended Petrol Programme (EBP) is launched in January, 2003 and seeks to achieve
blending of Ethanol with motor spirit with a view to reducing pollution, conserve foreign exchange
and increase value addition in the sugar industry enabling them to clear cane price arrears of
farmers. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
The Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) programme sought to promote the use of alternative and
environment friendly fuels and to reduce import dependency for energy requirements. Hence,
The central government has scaled up blending targets from 5 to 10 per cent under the EBP. The
procedure of procurement of ethanol under the EBP has been simplified to streamline the entire
ethanol supply chain and remunerative ex-depot price of ethanol has been fixed. Hence, statement
3 is incorrect.

1. Constitution has enumerated the list of minorities which is six in number
2. Pre matric and Post matric scholarship schemes are central sector schemes.
3. Durgah Khawaja Saheb Act mandates to administer all major durgahs of India

A. 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : A
Six religious communities viz., Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Zoroastrians (Parsis) and
Jains have been notified as minorities as per provisions under the National Commission for

Minorities (NCM) Act, 1992. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
Pre-matric scholarship scheme to students belonging to the Minority Communities was approved in
2008. The scheme of Post-matric scholarship for students belonging to the minority communities
was launched in 2007. Both are central sector schemes. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Durgah Khawaja Saheb Act make provision for the proper administration of Dargah and Endowment
of the DargahKhwajaMoin-ud-din Chishty. Dargah of KhwajaMoin-uddinChishti at Ajmer in
Rajasthan is a Waqf of international fame. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
50 Consider the following statements regarding Home Guards

1. They have been constituted first just before independence to control communal riots
2. They serve as an auxiliary to the Border Security Force
3. They have been constituted in all states and UTs.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only Telegram Channel
D. 1, 2 and 3 https://t.me/visionpt3652019
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
Home Guards is a voluntary force, first raised in India in December, 1946, to assist the police in
controlling civil disturbances and communal riots. Subsequently, the concept of the voluntary
citizen’s force was adopted by several states. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
In Border States, Border Wing Home Guard Battalions have also been raised, which serve as an
auxiliary to the Border Security Force. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
In the wake of Chinese aggression in 1962, the Centre advised the states and union territories to
merge their existing voluntary organizations into one uniform voluntary force known as Home
Guards. The organization is spread over in all the states and union territories except in Kerala.
Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
51 Consider the following statements regarding Udaan scheme

1. It is a Special Industry Initiative (SII) for Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)to provide skills and job
opportunities to the youth.
2. It is funded by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and implemented by National
Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).
3. The program is focused on youth of J&K who are graduate, post graduate or three-year diploma
engineers.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
Udaan, the Special Industry Initiative (SII) for Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is funded by
Ministry of Home Affairs and implemented by National Skill Development Corporation
(NSDC). Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
The program is a part of the overall initiative for addressing economic issues in J&K. While steps
are being taken by the State and Central Government to revive economic activity in J&K, Udaan
program is a special initiative to address the needs of the educated unemployed youth in J&K.
Udaan program is focused on youth of J&K who are graduate, post graduate or three-year
diploma engineers. The aim is to provide skills and job opportunities to the youth. Simultaneously,
the aim is also to provide exposure to corporate India towards the rich talent pool available in the
state. The target was to reach out to 40,000 youth in J&K over a period of 6 years.
52 Consider the following statements regardingNational Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)

1. NSDC was set up by Ministry of Finance as Public Private Partnership (PPP) model.
2. The Government of India through Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) holds
51% of the share capital of NSDC, while the private sector holds the remaining share capital.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : A
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is a not-for-profit public limited company

incorporated on July 31, 2008 under section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 (corresponding to
section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013). NSDC was set up by Ministry of Finance as Public
Private Partnership (PPP) model.
The Government of India through Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship

(MSDE) holds 49% of the share capital of NSDC, while the private sector has the balance
51% of the share capital. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.

NSDC aims to promote skill development by catalyzing creation of large, quality and for-profit
vocational institutions. Further, the organisation provides funding to build scalable and profitable
vocational training initiatives. Its mandate is also to enable support system which focuses on quality
assurance, information systems and train the trainer academies either directly or through
partnerships.
53 Consider the following statements regardingAssam Rifles

1. It came into being in 1835, as a militia called the ‘Cachar Levy’, primarily to protect British Tea
estates and their settlements against tribal raids.
2. The force being fondly called “The Sentinel of the North-East”.
3. It is the oldest Central Para Military Forcefunctions under Ministry of Defence.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : A
The Assam Rifles came into being in 1835, as a militia called the ‘Cachar Levy’. With
approximately 750 men, this Force was formed to primarily protect British Tea estates and
their settlements against tribal raids.
The Assam Rifles raised as Catchar Levy in 1835 is the oldest Central Para Military Forcein India.It
has its headquarters at Shillong and the Force is completely deployed in the North East forguarding
the Indo-Myanmar Border, spread over 1,631 kilometres. It functions under the control of
Ministry of Home Affairs. Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
Their long associationwith the region reflects in the force being fondly called “The
Sentinel of the North-East” and“Friends of the Hill People” security in the north-eastern
region and guarding the Indo-Myanmarborder.
54 Consider the following statements regardinge-Courts Project

1. eCourts Project was conceptualized on the basis of recommendation of Ecommittee, Supreme Court
of India
2. Ecommittee is a body constituted by the Chief Justice of India, to assist him in formulating a
National policy on computerization of Indian Judiciary.
3. eCourts Mission Mode Project, is a Pan-India Project, monitored and funded by Department of
Justice.

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

C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
The eCourts Project was conceptualized on the basis of the “National Policy and Action
Plan for Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the
Indian Judiciary – 2005” submitted by eCommittee, Supreme Court of India with a vision to
transform the Indian Judiciary by ICT enablement of Courts.
Ecommittee is a body constituted by the Government of India in pursuance of a proposal

received from Hon'ble the Chief Justice of India to constitute an eCommittee to assist him in
formulating a National policy on computerization of Indian Judiciary and advise on technological
communication and management related changes. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
The eCourts Mission Mode Project, is a Pan-India Project, monitored and funded by
Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India for the District Courts
across the country.

1. Fire Services is a state subject
2. 13th Finance Commission recommended to upgrade fire services across the country by suggesting
share for the same in grants transferred.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
“Fire Services” is a state subject and has been included as a municipal function in the XII schedule
of the Constitution of India in terms of Article 243-W. As such, it is the primary responsibility of the
state governments/municipal bodies to enforce the National Building Code. Hence, statement 1 is
correct.
13th Finance Commission recognizing the need to restructure Fire and Emergency Services across
the country has recommended that a portion of the grants provided to the urban local bodies should
be spent on revamping of fire services within their respective jurisdiction. Further the Finance
Commission has also recommended that all municipal corporations with a population of more than 1
million (2001 census) must put in place a fire hazard response and mitigation plan for their

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respective areas. Government of India as a supplemental initiative is also implementing a centrally

sponsored scheme at a cost of ₹ 200 crores for strengthening of Fire and Emergency Services in the
country. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
56 Consider the following statements regarding Aaadhar based payment

1. Aadhaar Payment Bridge is used to make payment with Aadhar number to a person’s bank account
2. Aadhar enabled Payment System can do banking transactions through biometrics at micro-ATMs
3. Pay to Aadhaar works on UPI.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 only
Correct Answer : D
Aadhaar Payment Bridge (APB): A payment can be made to a person’s bank account via his/her
Aadhaar number, provided it is linked to his/her Aadhaar number. Government of India transfers
benefits and subsidies directly to the beneficiaries’ bank account through APB. Hence, statement
1 is correct.
Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS): AEPS is the platform in which a person can do basic
banking transactions including withdrawal, deposit cash, fund transfer, etc. from his/her bank
account at Micro-ATMs using biometric authentication. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Aadhaar Pay: It is merchant version of AEPS. The Application works on a low cost android phone
with single finger biometric device. It enables merchant to take cashless payment from his
customers.
Pay to Aadhaar: It is a facility available on UPI platform integrated in BHIM app. It enables Person-
to-Person (P2P) remittance using Aadhaar number of the recipient as financial address. Hence,
57 Consider the following statements regarding AYUSH sector

1. AYUSH-82 is developed by Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences to control diabetes.
2. Pharmacopoeial Laboratory for Indian Medicine sets the standards and testing of homeopathic
drugs.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
35
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : A
For the management of diabetes mellitus, the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences
(CCRAS) has developed a formulation namely, AYUSH- 82 from 05 Ayurvedic medicinal plants.
Pharmacopoeial Laboratory for Indian Medicine (PLIM) is a subordinate office of Ministry of AYUSH
located at Ghaziabad. The laboratory was established in 1970 as a Pharmacopoeial Standards
Setting - cum Drugs testing laboratory at national level for Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani (ASU)
Medicine.
Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Laboratory, Ghaziabad was set up as a national laboratory for the
purpose of laying down standards and testing for identity, purity and quality of homoeopathic
medicines.Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
58 Consider the following statements regarding child labour

1. Child labour is banned in all forms for children below 18 years
2. National Child Labour Project Scheme is mandated to rehabilitate such children and provide them
with stipend with formal education.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : B
Government enacted the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016. The
Amendment inter alia covers the complete prohibition on employment or work of children below 14
years of age in all occupations and processes; linking the age of the prohibition of employment with
the age for free and compulsory education under Right to Education Act, 2009; prohibition on
employment of adolescents (14 to 18 years of age) in hazardous occupations or processes and
making stricter punishment for the employers contravening the provisions of the Act. Hence,
In pursuance of National Child Labour Policy, the National Child Labour Project (NCLP) Scheme
was started in 1988 to rehabilitate children rescued from child labour. Under the Scheme, working
children are identified through child labour survey, withdrawn from work and put into the special
training centres so as to provide them with an environment to subsequently join mainstream
education system. In these special training centres, besides formal education, the children are
provided stipend, supplementary nutrition, vocational training and regular health check-ups.

59 Consider the following statements regarding Central Water Commission

1. It operates hydro-meteorological stations on river basins
2. It has flood forecasting stations under its command
3. The monitoring of glacial lakes falls under its domain.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : D
Central Water Commission is operating a network of 954 hydro-meteorological observation stations

throughout the country on all major river basins to observe (i) water level (gauge), (ii) discharge,
(iii) water quality, (iv) silt besides (v) selected meteorological parameters including snow
observations at key stations. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
There are 187 flood forecasting stations, of which 150 are level forecasting and 37 are inflow
forecasting stations on major dams/barrages. They are under the administrative control of
CWC.Hence, statement 2 is correct.
CWC is monitoring glacial lakes/water bodies in the Himalayan Region of Indian River basins on
monthly basis from the monsoon season of 2011 onwards. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

1. Pradhanmantri Rojgar Prothsahan Yojana seeks to enhance registration of the labour in social
security schemes
2. Labour Courts are constituted under Trade Union Act, 1926.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : A
Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana was implemented in 2016-17 with the objective of

promoting employment generation and an allocation of ₹ 1,000 crores. Under the scheme,
Government of India will pay the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) contribution of 12 per cent for
all new employees enrolling in EPFO for the first three years of their employment. This will
incentivise the employers to recruit unemployed persons and also to formalize informal employees.
The scheme will be applicable to those having earnings ₹ 15,000/- per month. Hence, statement 1
is correct.
Maintenance of harmonious industrial relations remains an avowed objective of Ministry of Labour

and Employment. Twenty-two Central Government Industrial Tribunal (CGIT) cum-Labour Courts
were set up under the provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 for adjudication of industrial
disputes in organizations for which the central government is the appropriate government. Hence,
61 Which department of a Ministry of Government of India controls production of Opium?
A. Department of Revenue
B. Department of Industrial Production
C. Department of Economic Affairs
D. Department of Health
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : A
Control over production and disposal of opium and its products is vested in Department of Revenue.
Its Narcotics Control Division administers the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
Act,1985 (61 of 1985), which prohibits ,except for medical and scientific purposes, the
manufacture, production, possession, sale, purchase, transport, warehouse, use, consumption,
import inter-State, export inter-State, import into India, export from India or trans-shipment of
narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. Hence, option A is correct.
62 Consider the following statements regarding National Disaster Management Authority

1. It is mandated to lay down the policies, plans and guidelines for disaster management to ensure
timely and effective response to disasters
2. It is a statutory body under Ministry of Home Affairs, headed by the Minister of Home Affairs.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : A

In 2005, the government enacted the Disaster Management Act, which envisaged
thecreation of National Disaster Management Authority, under the Ministry of Home
Affairs,headed by the Prime Minister(Hence statement 2 is incorrect)
And State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) headed byrespective Chief Ministers, to
spearhead and implement a holistic and integrated approach todisaster management in the country.
NDMA, as the apex body, is mandated to lay down the policies, plans and guidelines
fordisaster management to ensure timely and effective response to disasters.
Towards this, it has theresponsibilities which include: -
lay down policies on disaster management;

approve the NationalPlan;
lay down guidelines to be followed by the state authorities in drawing up the State Plan;
laydown guidelines to be followed by the different ministries or departments of the
Government ofIndia for the purpose of integrating the measures for prevention of disaster or
the mitigation of itseffects in their development plans and projects;
provide such support to other countries affectedby major disasters as may be determined by
the central government;
take such other measures forthe prevention of disaster, or the mitigation, or preparedness
and capacity building for dealingwith threatening disaster situation or disasters as it may
consider necessary;
lay down broadpolicies and guidelines for the functioning of the National Institute of Disaster
Management.
63 Consider the following statements regarding Official Language

1. The constitution doesn’t provide any official language for the Union.
2. Article 343 (2) provides for continuing the use of English in official work of the Union for a period of
15 years from the date of commencement of the Constitution.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : B
Article 343 (1) of the Constitution provides that Hindi in Devanagari script shall be the
official language of the Union. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
Article 343 (2) also provides for continuing the use of English in official work of the Union
for a period of 15 years (i.e., upto January 25, 1965) from the date ofcommencement of the
Constitution.

Article 343 (3) empowered the Parliament to provide by lawfor continued use of English for official
purposes even after January 25, 1965. The Act also laysdown under Section 3 (3) that both Hindi
and English shall compulsorily be used for certainspecified purpose such as resolutions, general
Orders, Rules, Notifications, Administrative andother Reports, Press Communiques; Administrative
and other reports and official papers to belaid before a House or the Houses of Parliament;
contracts, agreements, licenses, permits, tendernotices and forms of tender, etc.
With a view to ensuring compliance of the constitutional and legal provisions regardingofficial
language and to promote the use of Hindi for the official purposes of the Union, theDepartment of
Official Language was set up in 1975 as an independent department of theMinistry of Home Affairs.
Since then, this Department has been making efforts for acceleratingthe progressive use of Hindi
for the official purposes of the Union. In accordance with theGovernment of India (Allocation of
Business) Rules, 1961, this Department has beenentrustedwith the following items of work that
include:- co-ordination in all matters relating to theprogressive use of Hindi as the Official
Language of the Union, including administrativeterminology, syllabi, textbooks, training courses
and equipment (with standardized script)required there for; matters relating to the Kendriya Hindi
Samiti and the Central Translation
Bureau, etc.
64 Consider the following statements regarding Fisheries sector in India

1. India is the second largest fish producing nation in the world.
2. In India, the contribution of marine fishing is more than that of the Inland fishing.
3. Fishing is categorized as sunrise sector in India.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
Presently India is the second largest fish producing and second largest aquaculture nation
inthe world. India is also a major producer of fish through aquaculture and ranks second in
theworld after China.
The total fish production during 2015-16 (provisional) stood at 10.79 millionmetric tonne
(MMT) with a contribution of 7.21 MMT from inland sector and 3.58 MMT frommarine
sector. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
Fisheries is a sunrise sector with varied resources and potential, engaging over 14.50
millionpeople at the primary level and many more along the value chain. Transformation of
the fisheriessector from traditional to commercial scale has led to an increase in fish production.

65 Consider the following statements regarding Sangeet Natak Akademi

1. It was established as a statutory body and as India's national academy for music, dance and drama
2. The Akademi establishes and looks after institutions and projects of national importance in the field
of the performing arts.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : B
Sangeet Natak Akademi, India’s national academy of music, dance and drama, is a
pioneerin the creation of modern India. The ephemeral quality of the arts, and the need for
theirpreservation led to the adapting of a democratic system in which the common man had
theopportunity to learn, practice and propagate the arts. In 1945, the Asiatic Society of
Bengalsubmitted a proposal for the creation of a National Cultural Trust consisting of three
academiesan academy of dance, drama and music; an academy of letters and an academy of art
andarchitecture. It led to the creation of three national academies after Independence.
The nationalAcademy named Sangeet Natak Akademi, was the first of these entities to be
established by aresolution of the Ministry of Education. In 1961, the Sangeet Natak
Akademi was reconstitutedby the Government as a society and registered under the
Societies Registration Act, 1860 (asamended in 1957). Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
Since its inception the Akademi has been functioning as the apex body of the performing arts in the
country, preserving and promoting the vast intangible heritage of India's diverse culture expressed
in the forms of music, dance and drama. In furtherance of its objectives the Akademi coordinates
and collaborates with the governments and art academies of different States and Territories of the
Union of India as also with major cultural institutions in the country.
The Akademi establishes and looks after institutions and projects of national importance
in the field of the performing arts. The National School of Drama, set up in 1959, was the first of
their two national institutions of dance -- Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy in Imphal and
Kathak Kendra (National Institute of Kathak Dance) in New Delhi - were set up in 1964 respectively.
66 Consider the following statements regarding National Pension System (NPS)

1. NPS seeks to inculcate the habit of saving for retirement amongst the citizens.
2. For eligibility to this scheme,the applicant should be between 18 – 65 years of age as on the date of
submission.
3. Non resident Indian are not eligible for this scheme

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : A
National Pension System (NPS) is a voluntary, defined contribution retirement savings scheme
designed to enable the subscribers to make optimum decisions regarding their future through
systematic savings during their working life. NPS seeks to inculcate the habit of saving for
retirement amongst the citizens.
Eligibility
A citizen of India, whether resident or non-resident, subject to the following conditions:Hence

Applicant should be between 18 – 65 years of age as on the date of submission of

his/her application to the Point of Presence - Service Providers (POP/ POP-SP).
Applicant should comply with the Know Your Customer (KYC) norms as detailed in the
Subscriber Registration Form. All the documents required for KYC compliance need to be
mandatorily submitted.
Under the NPS, individual savings are pooled in to a pension fund which are invested by PFRDA
regulated professional fund managers as per the approved investment guidelines in to the
diversified portfolios comprising of government bonds, bills, corporate debentures and shares.
These contributions would grow and accumulate over the years, depending on the returns earned
on the investment made.
67 Consider the following statements regarding The National Authority for Chemical Weapons
Convention (NACWC)
1. It was set up as an office of the Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India to fulfil, on behalf of the
Government of India, the obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC)
2. It is to act as the national focal point for effective liaison with the Organisation for the Prohibition of
Chemical Weapons(OPCW) and other state parties on matters relating to the Convention

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C

The National Authority for Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC) was set up as anoffice of the
Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India to fulfil, on behalf of the Government ofIndia,
the obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and to act as the nationalfocal point
for effective liaison with the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
(OPCW) and other state parties on matters relating to the Convention.
In 2000, ChemicalWeapons Convention Act was passed by the Parliament which came into force in
2005. India isone of the four non-elected Members of the Executive Committee (consisting of 41
membersfrom all over the world) of the OPCW.

1. The song Jana-gana-mana, composed originally in Bangla by Rabindranath Tagore, wasadopted in
its Hindi version by the Constituent Assembly as the National Anthem of India onJanuary 24, 1950.
2. It was first sung on December 27, 1911 at the Bombay Session of the Indian National Congress.
3. The National Calendar based on the Saka Era, with Chaitra as its first month

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : A
The song Jana-gana-mana, composed originally in Bangla by Rabindranath Tagore, wasadopted in

its Hindi version by the Constituent Assembly as the National Anthem of India onJanuary 24, 1950.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
It was first sung on December 27, 1911 at the Calcutta Session of the Indian
National Congress.Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
The National Calendar based on the Saka Era, with Chaitra as its first month and a normalyear of
365 days was adopted from March 22, 1957 along with the Gregorian calendar for thefollowing
official purposes: (i) Gazette of India, (ii) news broadcast by All India Radio, (iii)calendars issued by
the Government of India and (iv) Government communications addressed tothe public.Hence
Statement 3 is correct.

1. For the purpose of census 2011, a person aged seven and above, who can both read andwrite with
understanding in any language, is treated as literate.

2. A person, who can only read but cannot write, is literate.

3. The literacy rate in the country is 73.0 per cent, 80.9 for males and 64.6 for females.

A. 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 2 and 3 only
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : B
For the purpose of census 2011, a person aged seven and above, who can both read andwrite with
understanding in any language, is treated as literate. Hence Statement 1 is correct.
A person, who can only read butcannot write, is not literate. Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
In the censuses prior to 1991, children below five years of age werenecessarily treated as illiterates.
The results of 2011 census reveal that there has been an increase in literacy in the country.The
literacy rate in the country is 73.0 per cent, 80.9 for males and 64.6 for females.Hence
Statement 3 is correct.
Kerala retained its position by being on top with a 94 per cent literacy rate, closely followedby
Lakshadweep (91.9 per cent). Bihar with a literacy rate of 61.8 per cent ranks last in thecountry.
Kerala also occupies the top spot in the country both in male literacy with 96.1 per centand female
literacy with 92.1 per cent. On the contrary, Bihar has recorded the lowest literacyrates both in
case of males (71.2 per cent) and females (51.5 per cent)

1. The density of population increased in all states and union territories between 1991 and 2011.
2. Bihar is the most thickly populated state with 1,106 persons per sq. km followed by West Bengal
1,028 and Kerala 860.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C

The population of India as on March 1, 2011 stood at 1,210.9 million (623.2 million malesand 587.6
million females). India accounts for a meagre 2.4 per cent of the world surface area of135.79 million
sq. km. Yet, it supports and sustains a whopping per cent of the world population.
The population, which at the turn of the twentieth century was around 238.4 million,increased to
reach 1,210.9 million by 2011. As recorded at each decennial census from 1901 thepopulation has
grown steadily except for a decrease during 1911-21.
One of the important indices of population concentration is the density of population. It isdefined as
the number of persons per sq. km. The population density of India in 2011 was 382per sq. km-
decadal growth 17.72 per cent.
The density of population increased in all states and union territories between 1991
and2011. Among major states, Bihar is the most thickly populated state with (a population
densityof) 1,106 persons per sq. km followed by West Bengal 1,028 and Kerala 860.

1. The Brahmaputra in Bangladesh fed by Teesta.
2. The Barak river, the head stream of Meghna, rises in the hills in Manipur.
3. The Godavari in the southern Peninsula has the second largest river basin covering 10 percent of
the area of India

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : D
The principal tributaries of Brahmaputra in India are the Subansiri, Jia Bhareli, Dhansiri,Puthimari,
Pagladiya and the Manas. The Brahmaputra in Bangladesh fed by Teesta, etc. finallyfalls into
the Ganga. The Barak river, the head stream of Meghna, rises in the hills in Manipur.
The Godavari in the southern Peninsula has the second largest river basin covering 10
percent of the area of India. Next to it is the Krishna basin in the region and the Mahanadi
is anotherlarge basin of the region. The basin of the Narmada in the uplands of the Deccan,
flowing to theArabian Sea and of the Cauvery in the south, falling into the Bay of Bengal are about
the samesize, though with different character and shape

1. National Election Watch is a mechanism brought out by Election Commission of India to ensure free
and fair elections of 17th Lok Sabha.
2. Association for Democratic Reforms is a non-partisan, non-governmental organization which works
in the area of electoral and political reforms since 1999

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : B
National Election Watch (NEW) is a nationwide campaign comprising of more than 1200 NGOs and
other citizen led organizations working together on electoral reforms, improving democracy and
governance in India.Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Association for Democratic Reforms is a non-partisan, non-governmental organization which works

in the area of electoral and political reforms since 1999. Hence Statement 2 is correct.
https://adrindia.org/content/national-election-watch
73 Consider the following about the Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM)

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1. It is organised biennially by the National School of Drama.
2. BRM has evolved to international scope, hosting theatre groups from around the world, and is now
the largest theatre festival of Asia.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : D
Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM), the annual international theatre festival of India is organized by the
National School of Drama (NSD), was established two decades ago to stimulate the growth and
development of theatre across India.

Originally a national festival showcasing the work of the most creative theatre workers in India,
BRM has evolved to international scope, hosting theatre groups from around the world, and is now
the largest theatre festival of Asia. Till date, BRM was celebrated in New Delhi and has travelled to
several cities in India, presenting an overwhelming 1787 plays, and riveted thousands of audiences
who basked in the glory of heart-winning stories and superior performances
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=187962

1. Bansagar dam is on the river of Sone
2. Rajaghat dam project on river Betwa is a joint project of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pardesh.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
Bansagar Control Board is another subordinate office of the Ministry. The Board was set up in 1976.
This Board resolution was set up in 1973 for sharing the waters of river Sone and the cost of the
Bansagar Dam. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Betwa River Board (B.R.B) was constituted in 1976 to execute the Rajghat Dam Project and Power
House. Rajghat Power House, is a joint venture of U.P. and M.P Electricity Boards. Hence,

1. Kuttiyam Theatre has been recognised by UNESCO as intangible heritage of humanity
2. Sangeet Natak Akademi has been functioning as the apex body of the performing arts in the
in the forms of music, dance and drama.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C

Sangeet Natak Akademi has been functioning as the apex body of the performing arts in the
in the forms of music, dance and drama.Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Akademi’s projects of national importance are in Kutiyattam theatre of Kerala, commenced in 1991.
Kutiyattam was recognized by UNESCO as a masterpiece of oral and intangible heritage of
humanity in 2001. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
76 Which of the following departments do not fall under Ministry of Finance

1. Economic Affairs
2. Financial Services
3. Investment and Public Asset Management
Select the correct answer using the code given below

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. None
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : D
Ministry of Finance consists of five departments, namely, (i) Economic Affairs, (ii) Expenditure, (iii)
Revenue, (iv) Investment and Public Asset Management; and (v) Financial Services. Hence, option D
is correct. Hence, option D is correct.
77 Consider the following statements regarding Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO)
1. It is a statutory body
2. It investigates fraud cases of the corporate and political parties
3. SFIO doesn’t have the powers to arrest people for the violation of the Company law.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1 and 3 only
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) was set up in July, 2003. The Companies Act, 2013, inter
alia, has accorded statutory status to SFIO and its functions and powers have been enhanced
substantially with number of enabling provisions in the Act and it was established under Section

211 of the Companies Act, 2013. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The main function of SFIO is to investigate corporate frauds of serious and complex nature. Hence,
SFIO also has powers to arrest people for the violation of the Company law. Hence, statement is 3
incorrect.
78 Consider the following statements regarding welfare and protection of women

1. Department of Telecommunication notified to manoeuvre existing buttons as ‘Panic button’ in
mobile phones for women in distress situations linked with GPS
2. Acid attack is recognized as a form of disability for availing disability benefits.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
Panic Button and Global Positioning System in Mobile Phone Handsets Rules, 2016’ have been
notified by the Department of Telecommunications. Under these rules, all new feature phones will
have the facility of panic button configured to the numeric key 5 or 9 and all smart phones will have
it configured to three times short pressing of the on-off button. Further, all new mobile phones will
be required to have the facility of identifying the location through satellite based OPS. Hence,
The recently enacted Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 notified in 2016, included acid
attack as a kind of disability. Acid attack victims can now avail disability benefits. Hence,
79 Consider the following statements regarding The International Network for Bamboo and Rattan
(INBAR)
1. INBAR was established in 2000.
2. INBAR is dedicated to improving the social, economic, and environmental benefits of bamboo and
rattan
3. India is not a member of it.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only

C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : A
The International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR) is an intergovernmental organization
established in 1997.Hence, statement 1 is correct.
INBAR is dedicated to improving the social, economic, and environmental benefi ts of bamboo and
rattan. INBAR connects a global network of partners from the government, private, and non-for-
profi t sectors in over 50 countries. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
India is its member. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
80 The ‘Boao Forum for Asia (BFA)’ is China’s equivalent of the
A. International Transport Forum

B. United Nations Industrial Development Organisation
C. World Economic Forum
D. Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
BFA is a non-governmental and non-profit international organisation with the purpose to promote
and deepen economic exchange, coordination, and cooperation within Asia and between Asia and
other parts of the world.
81 Consider the following statements regarding Oslo Peace Accord

1. It is a set of agreements between the Government of Israel and the United Nations.
2. The Oslo Accords marked the start of the Oslo process, a peace process aimed at achieving a peace
treaty based on United Nations Security Council Resolutions 242 and 338.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : B

Oslo Peace Accord
The Oslo Accords are a set of agreements between the Government of Israel and the Palestine
Liberation Organization (PLO). Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Oslo Accords marked the start of the Oslo process, a peace process aimed at achieving a peace
treaty based on United Nations Security Council Resolutions 242 and 338, and at fulfilling the
right of the Palestinian people to self-determination.Hence Statement 2 is correct.
82 Consider the following statements Avangard Hypersonic Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

1. It is Russia’s first Avangard hypersonic intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
2. Avangard hypersonic missile system can fly 27 times the speed of sound.
3. The Avangard missiles have a range of over 10,000 km and weigh approximately 2,000 kg.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 only
D. 1 and 2 only
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : D
It is Russia’s first Avangard hypersonic intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
Avangard hypersonic missile system that can fly 27 times the speed of sound.
The Avangard missiles have a range of over 6,000 km, weigh approximately 2,000 kg and can
withstand temperatures of over 2000 degree Celsius.
83 Consider the following statements regarding Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)

1. The EAEU provides for free movement of goods, services, capital and labor, pursues coordinated,
harmonized and single policy in the sectors determined by the Treaty
2. Uzbekistan is a member state of Eurasian Economic Union

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : A

The Eurasian Economic Union is an international organization for regional economic integration.
The EAEU provides for free movement of goods, services, capital and labor, pursues
coordinated, harmonized and single policy in the sectors determined by the Treaty and
international agreements within the Union.Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The Member-States of the Eurasian Economic Union are:
Republic of Armenia
Republic of Belarus
Republic of Kazakhstan
Kyrgyz Republic
Russian Federation.Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
84 Consider the following statements regarding Chabahar port

1. The port provides access to the resources and markets of landlocked Afghanistan and Central Asia
bypassing Pakistan.
2. Located in the Sistan-Baluchistan Province on Iran’s South-eastern coast
3. Chabahar port will be linked to International North-South Transport Corridor(INSTC)

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 1 only
D. 1 and 3 only
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
The Chabahar port project will be the first overseas venture for Indian state-owned ports such as
JNPT and the Deendayal Port Trust. It is located in the Sistan-Baluchistan Province on Iran’s
South-eastern coast (outside the Persian Gulf).
The port provides access to the resources and markets of landlocked Afghanistan and
Central Asiabypassing Pakistan.Chabahar port will be linked to International North-South
Transport Corridor (INSTC), thus serve as India’s outreach in region to Afghanistan and beyond
to Russia, Eastern Europe.
85 Consider the following statements regarding Global Refugee Forum

1. It is first ever global refugee forum
2. The forum is the practical implementation of the 2018 Global Compact on Refugees (GCR)
3. It is jointly hosted by United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) along with Government of

Switzerland.

A. 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : D
Global Refugee Forumis thefirst ever Global Refugee Forum is being held in Geneva,
Switzerland.It is being jointly hosted by United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) along
with Government of Switzerland.
The forum is the practical implementation of the 2018 Global Compact on Refugees (GCR)
86 Global Diplomacy Index, sometime seen in the news, is related by
A. United Nations
B. World Economic Forum
C. Lowy Institute.
D. Yale University
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : C
Global Diplomacy Index Sydney based Lowy Institute.Index visualises the diplomatic networks
of 61 G20, OECD and Asian countries and territories, allowing users to compare the most
significant diplomatic networks in the world.
China now has more diplomatic posts across the world than United States in 2019.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/china-now-has-most-diplomatic-posts-in-the-world-india
-ranked-12th/story-rtobflHgwEUTmcitMmygQJ.html

1. Asiatic cheetah is extinct in the world.
2. Asiatic cheetah is classified as a “critically endangered” species by the IUCN Red List.
3. Kuno National Park is located in Rajasthan.


A. 2 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
The Asiatic cheetah is classified as a “critically endangered” species by the IUCN Red List
It is believed to survive only in Iran.Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Kuno National Park is a protected area in Madhya Pradesh that received the status of national park
in 2018.Hence Statement 3 is incorrect.
The protected area was established in 1981 as a wildlife sanctuary in the Sheopur and Morena
districts.
88 Consider the following statements regarding Pneumonia

1. It is a form of acute respiratory infection that affects the lungs.
2. It can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi.
3. It may also spread via air-borne droplets from a cough or sneeze.

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : D
Pneumonia is a form of acute respiratory infection that affects the lungs.
Pneumonia is caused by a number of infectious agents, including viruses, bacteria and fungi.
Pneumonia may spread through blood, especially during and shortly after birth. They may also
spread via air-borne droplets from a cough or sneeze.These infections are generally spread by
direct contact with infected people.
https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/14-per-cent-of-indias-under-five-deaths-due-to-pneu

monia-report-6241777/
89 Operation Vanilla, sometime seen in the news, is
A. To assist the population of Madagascar affected by Cyclone Diane

B. To assist the population of Australia affected by Bush fires
C. To assist the stranded Indians in the city of Wuhan
D. None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) are correct.
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
Operation Vanilla is launched by Indian Navy in the Southern Indian Ocean.The Operation has been
launched to assist the population of Madagascar that were affected by Cyclone Diane.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indian-navy-launches-operation-vanilla-to-help-flood-hit-ma
dagascar/article30677388.ece
90 Consider the following statements regarding Spitzer Space Telescope

1. It provides a unique, infrared view of the universe and allow us to peer into regions of space that
are hidden from optical telescopes.
2. It is designed to detect gamma rays

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : A
The Spitzer Space Telescope is a space-borne observatory, one of the elements of NASA’s Great
Observatories. It provides a unique, infrared view of the universe and allow us to peer into regions
of space that are hidden from optical telescopes.Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Spitzer is designed to detect infrared radiation, which is primarily heat radiation.Hence Statement
2 is incorrect.
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/what-is-spitzer-space-telescope-6240065/
91 Consider the following statements regarding Vakataka Dynasty

1. It was a dynasty from the Indian subcontinent that originated from the Deccan in the mid-3rd
century CE.
2. They were the most important successors of the Rashtrakutas
3. The Vakataka rulers were known to have forged several matrimonial alliances with other dynasties
of their times.

A. 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : B
Vakataka Dynasty
The Vakataka Empire was a dynasty from the Indian subcontinent that originated from the Deccan
in the mid-3rd century CE.
Their state is believed to have extended from the southern edges of Malwa and Gujarat in the
north to the Tungabhadra River in the south as well as from the Arabian Sea in the west to the
edges of Chhattisgarh in the east.
They were the most important successors of the Satavahanas in the Deccan
and contemporaneous with the Guptas in northern India. Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Vakataka rulers were known to have forged several matrimonial alliances with other dynasties
of their times.
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/nagardhan-excavation-site-nagpur-excavation-vakataka-
dynasty-1500-year-old-relics-6236915/

1. Bodos are the single largest tribal community in Assam, making up over 30 per cent of the state’s
population.
2. The first bodo accord was signed with All Bodo Students Union in 1993 which created a bodoland
autonomous council with limited political powers.

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

Correct Answer : B
Bodos are the single largest tribal community in Assam, making up over 5-6 per cent of the
state’s population. Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The four districts in Assam — Kokrajhar, Baksa, Udalguri and Chirang — that constitute the Bodo
Territorial Area District (BTAD), are home to several ethnic groups.
The first bodo accord was signed with All Bodo Students Union in 1993 which created a
bodoland autonomous council with limited political powers.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1600717
93 Consider the following statements regarding Anti-Satellite Missile in India

1. It’s essentially a missile that can destroy or jam an enemy country’s satellite in space.
2. It is a ISRO-developed Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) Interceptor Missile which successfully
engaged an Indian orbiting target satellite in Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
3. USSR first tested the ASAT technology in 1958 which was followed by US in 1964.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 only
D. 1 and 2 only
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Missile
It’s essentially a missile that can destroy or jam an enemy country’s satellite in space.
It is a DRDO-developed Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) Interceptor Missile which successfully

engaged an Indian orbiting target satellite in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) in a ‘Hit to Kill’ mode. Hence
Statement 2 is incorrect.
US first tested the ASAT technology in 1958 which was followed by USSR in 1964. China joined the
club in 2007. Hence Statement 3 is incorrect.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/anti-satellite-missile-capability-showcased-in-r-day-parade/
article30657451.ece
94 Consider the following provisions regarding Outer Space Treaty

1. States shall not place nuclear weapons or other weapons of mass destruction in orbit or on celestial

bodies or station them in outer space in any other manner

2. Outer space shall be free for exploration and use by all States
Which of the following statements is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
Outer Space Treaty (OST) treaty entered into force in October 1967.
The Outer Space Treaty provides the basic framework on international space law, including the
following principles:
Exploration and use of outer space shall be carried out for the benefit and in the interests of
all countries and shall be the province of all mankind;
Outer space shall be free for exploration and use by all States;
Outer space is not subject to national appropriation by claim of sovereignty, by means of use
or occupation, or by any other means;
States shall not place nuclear weapons or other weapons of mass destruction in orbit or on
celestial bodies or station them in outer space in any other manner;
95 Corruption Perception Index, sometime seen in the news, is released by
A. Reporter without borders

B. World Economic Forum
C. Transparency International
D. None of the above
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
Corruption Perception Index:is released by Transparency International.
Transparency International launched the first index in 1995 and is published annually. India is at
the 80th spot.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-slips-two-places-on-global-corruption-perception-inde
x/article30634389.ece

96 Nagoba Jatara, sometime seen in the news, is celebrated in
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Karnataka
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. None of the above
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : D
Nagoba Jatara is a tribal festival held in Telangana. It is also known as Keslapur jatara.
It is a huge religious and cultural event of the Boigutta branch of Mesram clan of the aboriginal Raj
Gond and Pardhan tribes.
97 Consider the following statements regarding PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely
Implementation).
1. It is a three-tier system including PMO, Union Government Secretaries, and Chief Secretaries of the
States.
2. It is a multi-purpose and multi-modal platform that is aimed at addressing common man’s
grievances.
3. It simultaneously monitoring and reviewing important programmes and projects of the Government
of India as well as projects flagged by State Governments.

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
It is a multi-purpose and multi-modal platform that is aimed at addressing common man’s

grievances, and simultaneously monitoring and reviewing important programmes and
projects of the Government of India as well as projects flagged by State Governments.
The PRAGATI platform uniquely bundles three latest technologies: Digital data management, video-
conferencing and geo-spatial technology. It also offers a unique combination in the direction of
cooperative federalism since it brings on one stage the Secretaries of Government of India and the
Chief Secretaries of the States.

With this, the Prime Minister is able to discuss the issues with the concerned Central and State
officials with full information and latest visuals of the ground level situation.
Key features
It is a three-tier system (PMO, Union Government Secretaries, and Chief Secretaries

of the States)
Prime Minister will hold a monthly programme where he will interact with the Government of
India Secretaries, and Chief Secretaries through Video-conferencing enabled by data and geo-
informatics visuals; The programme will be held once in every month on Fourth Wednesday at
3.30 PM-to be known as PRAGATI Day.
Issues to be flagged before the PM are picked up from the available database regarding
Public Grievances, on-going Programmes and pending Projects.
The system will ride on, strengthen and re-engineer the data bases of the CPGRAMS for
grievances, Project Monitoring Group (PMG) and the Ministry of Statistics and Programme
Implementation. PRAGATI provides an interface and platform for all these three aspects.
It will take into consideration various correspondences to PM’s office by the common people
or from high dignitaries of States and/or developers of public projects.
The issues flagged are uploaded seven days prior to the PRAGATI day (i.e. on third
Wednesday of every month). These issues can be viewed by the Union Government
Secretaries and Chief Secretaries after entering into the application.
User ID and Password for each of the Union Government Secretaries and Chief Secretaries
have been created and made available. Union Government Secretaries and Chief Secretaries
will be able to see the issues pertaining to their Department /State.
Union Government Secretaries and Chief Secretaries have to put their comments and updates
about the flagged issues within three days (i.e. by next Monday).
One day - Tuesday is available to the PMO team to review the data entered by the Union
Government Secretaries and Chief Secretaries.
The design is such, that when PM reviews the issue he should have on his screen the issue as
well as the latest updates and visuals regarding the same.
http://vikaspedia.in/e-governance/digital-india/pragati-platform

1. The Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) is the world’s largest international maritime exercise,
hosted by U.K.
2. World Customs Organisation is a non-governmental body established in 1952 as the Customs Co-
operation Council (CCC) whose mission is to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of customs
administrations.

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

Correct Answer : D
Both the statements are incorrect.
The Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) is the world’s largest international maritime exercise,
hosted by U.S.
World Customs Organisation is an inter-governmental body established in 1952 as the Customs Co-
operation Council (CCC) whose mission is to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of
customs administrations.
99 Consider the following statements regarding Irrawaddy Dolphins

1. Irrawaddy dolphins are found in coastal areas in South and Southeast Asia.
2. Dolphin distribution in Chilika is considered to be the highest single lagoon population.
3. It is critically endangered species

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1 and 2 only
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : D
Irrawaddy dolphins are found in coastal areas in South and Southeast Asia, and in three rivers:
the Irrawaddy (Myanmar), the Mahakam (Indonesian Borneo) and the Mekong.
Dolphin distribution in Chilika is considered to be the highest single lagoon population.
It is an endangered species. Hence Statement 3 is incorrect.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/146-irrawaddy-dolphins-sighted-in-chilika/article30600863
.ece
100 Consider the following statements regarding National Start-up Advisory Council
1. It will suggest measures to foster a culture of innovation amongst citizens and students in
particular.
2. The council will consist of non-official members
3. It will also suggest measures to facilitate public organizations to assimilate innovation with a view
to improving public service delivery

A. 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : D
The National Start-up Advisory Council will be chaired by Minster for Commerce & Industry.
The Council will consist of the non-official members, to be nominated by Central Government,
from various categories like founders of successful startups, veterans who have grown and scaled
companies in India etc.
The Council will suggest measures to foster a culture of innovation amongst citizens and students in
particular.
It will support creative and innovative ideas through incubation and research and development to
transform them into valuable products. It will also suggest measures to facilitate public
organizations to assimilate innovation with a view to improving public service delivery
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Online Prelims TEST - 23 (SUBJECT WISE)

( InsightsIAS Mock Test Series for UPSC Preliminary Exam 2020 )

1 Consider the following statements regarding National Dope Testing Laboratory

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

All the statements given above are correct.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Both the statements are correct

PanditDeendayalUpadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons (PDUNWFS) was set up in

3 Consider the following statements regarding Sports Authority of India

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4 Consider the following statements regarding National Service Scheme (NSS)

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Both the statements are correct.

Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities

The Chief Commissioner is an important statutory functionary, appointed under Section

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation

8 Consider the following statements regarding National Council of Senior Citizens

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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9 NayaSavera scheme has been initiated for

10 Consider the following statements regarding PadhoPardesh

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

It is a Central Sector Scheme implemented by Ministry of Minority affairs. Hence

11 Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri MatruVandana Yojana

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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Pradhan Mantri MatruVandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a Maternity Benefit Programme that is

12 Which is the first state/UT to adopt Mahila Police Volunteers initiative

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13 Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) is a technical support wing under

A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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projects across the seven states of India.

The objectives of DRIP are

15 Consider the following statements regarding Central Water Commission

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Central Water Commission is a premier Technical Organization of India in the field of

Central Water Commission CWC Central Water Commission CWC is headed by a

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1. It is an attached office created by executive order under Ministry of civil aviation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

To determine the tariff for the aeronautical services.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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18 Consider the following statements regarding Kamarajar Port Limited

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

19 Consider the following statements regarding Ship Recycling

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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

20 Consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Both the statements are incorrect.

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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?