2017 Questions Archive

Which of the following is not a feature of the Indian federalism? a. There is an independent judiciary in India. b. Powers have been clearly divided between the Centre and the States. c. The federating units have been given unequal representation in the Rajya Sabha. d. It is the result of an agreem

Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India? 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour 2. Abolition of untouchability 3. Protection of the interests of minorities 4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mine

Consider the following statements: 1. Tax revenue as a precent of GDP of India has steadily increased in the last decade. 2. Fiscal deficit as a percent of GDP of India has steadily increased in the last decade. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a. 1 only b. 2 only c. Both 1 and

In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply? a. It enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger. b. It no longer exists in the wild, a few individuals are under captive protection, and now it is impossible

What is the purpose of ‘Vidyanjali Yojana’? 1. To enable the famous foreign educational institution to open their campuses in India. 2. To increase the quality of education provided in government schools by taking help from the private sector and the community. 3. To encourage voluntary monetary co

In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents? 1. Service providers 2. Data centres 3. Body Corporate Select the correct answer using the code given below. a. 1 only b. 1 and 2 only c. 3 only d. 1, 2 and 3

‘Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA)’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of negotiations held between India and a. European Union b. Gulf Cooperation Council c. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development d. Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Consider the following statements: which of the statements given is/are correct? 1. National Payments Corporation of India (NCPI) helps in promoting the financial inclusion in the country. 2. NPCI has launched RuPay, a card payment scheme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a. 1

Consider the following statements: which of the statements given is/are correct? 1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at least 50% of the votes polled, to be declared elected. 2. According to the provisions laid down in the Constitution of India, in Lo

Consider the following pairs; Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? a. 1 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2 and 3

Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form the Government: a. An arrangement for minimizing the criticism against the Government whose responsibilities are complex and hard to carry out to the satisfaction of all. b. A mechanism for sp

Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President’s rule in a State? 1. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly 2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State 3. Dissolution of the local bodies Select the correct answer using the code give

With reference to Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events: 1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy 2. Quit India Movement launched 3. Second Round Table Conference What is the correct chronological sequence of the above events? a. 1-2-3 b. 2-1-3 c. 3-2-1 d. 3-1-2

Consider the following statements: which of the statement give is/are correct? 1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body. 2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections. 3. Election Commission resolve the

What is the purpose of ‘evolved Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (eLISA)’ project? a. To detect neutrinos b. To detect gravitational waves c. To detect the effectiveness of missile defence system d. To study the effect of solar flares on our communication systems

84. What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India? a. India’s trade with African countries will enormously increase. b. India’s relations with oil-producing Arab countries will be strengthening. c. India will not depend on Pakistan for access to Afghanistan and Central Asia. d. Pakist

What is/are the most likely advantages of implementing ‘Goods and Services Tax (GST)’? 1. It will replace multiple taxes collected by multiple authorities and will thus create a single market in India. 2. It will drastically reduce the ‘Current Account Deficit’ of India and will enable it to increas

What is the application of Somatic Call Nuclear Transfer Technology? a. Production of Bio larvicides b. Manufacture of bio degradable plastics c. Reproductive cloning of animals d. Production of organisms free of diseases

Which of the following is/are famous for Sun Temple? 1. Arasavalli 2. Amarakantak 3. Omkareshwar Select the correct answer using the code given below. a. 1 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following statements: which of the mentioned below is/are correct? The nation-wide ‘Soil Health Card Scheme’ aims at 1. expanding the cultivable area under irrigation. 2. enabling the banks to assess the quantum of loans to be granted to farmers on the basis of soil quality. 3. checkin

Which of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar? a. Sumatra b. Borneo c. Java d. Sri Lanka

Recently there was a proposal to translocate some of the lions from their natural habitat in Gujarat to which one of the following sites? a. Corbett National Park b. Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary c. Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary d. Sariska National Park

In India, Judicial Review implies – a. The power of the Judiciary to pronounce upon the constitutionality of laws and executive orders. b. The power of the Judiciary to question the wisdom of the laws enacted by the Legislatures. c. The power of the Judiciary to review all the legislative enactment

What is the aim of the programme ‘Unnat Bharat Abhiyan’? a. Achieving 100% literacy by promoting collaboration between voluntary organization system and local communities. b. Connecting institutions of higher education with local communities to address development challenges through appropriate tec

Right to vote and to be elected in India is a a. Fundamental Right b. Natural Right c. Constitutional Right d. Legal Right

Consider the following statements: which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? 1. India has ratified the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) of WTO. 2. TFA is a part of WTO’s Bali Ministerial Package of 2013. 3. TFA came into force in January 2016. Which of the statements given above is/

The term ‘M-STrIPES’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of a. Captive breeding of Wild Fauna b. Maintenance of Tiger Reserves c. Indigenous Satellite Navigation System d. Security of National Highways

Which of the following has/have occurred in India after its liberalization of economic policies in 1991? 1. Share of agriculture in GDP increased enormously. 2. Share of India’s exports in world trade increased. 3. FDI inflows increased. 4. India’s foreign exchange reserves increased enormously. Se

Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are used to create digital display is many devices. What are the advantages of OLED displays over Liquid Crystal displays? 1. OLED displays can be fabricated on flexible plastic substrates. 2. Roll-up displays embedded in clothing can be made using OLEDs. 3. T

Which of the following practices can help in water conservation in agriculture? 1. Reduced or zero tillage of the land 2. Applying gypsum before irrigating the field 3. Allowing crop residue to remain in the field Select the correct answer using the code given below. a. 1 and 2 only b. 3 only c. 1