MCQ for current-affairs-test-september-2020

by Vajiram & Ravi

31-08-2023

05:28 AM

1.

Consider the following statements:

  1. Gross Value Added (GVA) is defined as the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) net of all indirect taxes and subsidies on goods and services.
  2. GDP is considered to be a better indicator than GVA as it includes product subsidies and taxes.
  3. Change of base year to 2011-12 in new methodology of GDP calculation has helped to capture the unorganized sector data.

Which of the following statements are correct?

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    2 and 3 only

  • C

    1 and 3 only

  • D

    All of the above

2.


Arrange the following sources of energy generation in India in descending order:

  • A

    Large Hydro> Wind Power> Solar Power> Bio Power > Small Hydro

  • B

    Large Hydro> Solar Power> Wind Power > Small Hydro> Bio Power

  • C

    Wind Power> Large Hydro> Solar Power> Bio Power> Small Hydro

  • D

    Solar Power > Wind Power> Large Hydro> Small Hydro> Bio Power

3.

Which of the following pairs of India’s missile systems and their features are correctly matched?

  1. Agni-IV : Inter Continental Ballistic Missile
  2. Trishul: Short-Range Air to Air Missile
  3. BrahMos II: Hypersonic Cruise Missile
  4. Sagarika (K-15): Submarine Launched Ballistic Missiles

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  • A

    1, 2 and 3 only

  • B

    2, 3 and 4 only

  • C

    1 and 4 only

  • D

    3 and 4 only

4.

Which of the following civil services reforms have been recommended by the NITI Aayog in its Strategy for New India?

  1. Rationalization and harmonization of civil services
  2. Encouraging lateral entry into services
  3. Nurturing generalist roles for officers
  4. Strengthen the cadre of all services

Choose the correct option from the codes given below

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    2, 3 and 4 only

  • C

    2 and 3 only

  • D

    1 and 4 only

5.

Which of the following pairs about conduct of Parliament are correctly matched?

  1. Starred Question: More conducive than unstarred questions to elicit answers on queries related to data or information
  2. Unstarred Question: Do not allow for follow-up questions
  3. Laying of Papers: Done at the beginning of Question Hour
  4. Short Notice Question : Can be asked with less than 10 days’ notice

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  • A

    1, 2 and 4 only

  • B

    2 and 4 only

  • C

    3 and 4 only

  • D

    2 and 3 only

6.

Which of the following statements in the context of comparison between G-7 and G-20 are correct?

  1. G-20 is a group of countries which includes G-7.
  2. G-20 came into being prior to G-7.
  3. The share in global GDP of G-7 countries is around half of that of global GDP of G-20 countries.
  4. Unlike G-20, the decisions taken by leaders during annual G-7 summits are binding.

Which of the following statements are correct?

  • A

    1, 2 and 4

  • B

    1 and 3 only

  • C

    2, 3 and 4 only

  • D

    2 and 3 only

7.

Which of the following pairs of publications and the organization by which they are published are correctly matched?

  1. Global Competitiveness Report: International Monetary Fund
  2. World Investment Report: United Nations Conference on Trade & Development
  3. World Development Report: World Bank
  4. World Economic Outlook: World Economic Forum

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    2 and 3 only

  • C

    1, 3 and 4 only

  • D

    2 and 4 only

8.

Consider the following statements in the context of India Sri Lanka Peace Accord:

  1. The Accord enabled the Provincial Councils Act of 1987 of Sri Lanka
  2. One of the terms of the Accord was withdrawal of Sri Lankan troops to their barracks in the north and the surrender of arms by the Tamil rebels.
  3. Another provision of the Accord was the enactment of the 13th plus Amendment in future.

Select the incorrect answer using the codes given below:

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    2 and 3 only

  • C

    1 and 3 only

  • D

    3 only

9.

Match the following tributaries of River Brahmaputra and their features-

Tributary Feature

1. Dhansiri A. Trans-boundary River between India and Bhutan

2. Teesta B. Liasang Peak

3. Subansiri C. Zemu glacier

4. Manas D. Gold River

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  • A

    1-B, 2-C, 3- D, 4- A

  • B

    1-A, 2- B, 3- C, 4- D

  • C

    1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B

  • D

    1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4- C

10.

Which of the following statements in the context of the Doctrine of the Basic Structure of the Constitution is/are correct?

  1. The phrase “basic structure”, finds no mention anywhere in the Indian Constitution.
  2. The ‘basic structure’ doctrine includes tenets like supremacy of the Constitution, rule of law, secularism and cooperative federalism.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2

11.

Recently the government set up a committee to give recommendations for mega loan recast of corporates hit by Covid-related stresses. Which of the following is that committee?

  • A

    Usha Thorat Committee

  • B

    Urjit Patel Committee

  • C

    K V Kamath Committee

  • D

    Kelkar Committee

12.

Match the following pairs of operations by Indian Armed Forces and their objectives correctly:

Armed Forces’ Operation Objective

1. Maitri A. Launched by Indian Navy for relief operation in flood-hit Kerala

2. Surya Hope B. Operation by Indian Army against 2008 Mumbai Terror Attacks

3. Black Tornado C. Operation by Indian Army in the Uttarakhand Disaster

4. Madad D. India's Army-led rescue and relief mission in quake-hit Nepal

Select the correct option using the codes given below:

  • A

    1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A

  • B

    1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D

  • C

    1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D

  • D

    1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-A

13.

Which of the statements is/are correct in the context of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010?

  1. An FCRA licence is mandatory for a non-profit organisation to receive foreign funds in India.
  2. Under the Act, organisations require to register themselves every six years.
  3. As per the Act, correspondent, columnist, cartoonist, editor, owner, printer or publishers of a registered Newspaper cannot accept any foreign contribution.

Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    1 and 2 only

  • C

    3 only

  • D

    1 and 3 only

14.

Which of the following statements are correct in the context of immunization programs of India?

  1. Through Universal Immunization Program, Government of India is providing vaccination free of cost against Japanese encephalitis (JE) in JE endemic districts and newer vaccines such as rotavirus vaccine, adult JE vaccine, pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) and measles-rubella (MR).
  2. The goal of Mission Indradhanush is to ensure full immunization with all available vaccines for children up to five years of age and pregnant women. 
  3. Under Intensified Mission Indradhanush focus was on all the regions covered under the Universal Immunization Programme.
  4. To boost the routine immunization coverage in the country, Government of India also introduced Intensified Mission Indradhanush 2.0.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    2, 3 and 4 only

  • C

    3 and 4 only

  • D

    1 and 4 only

15.

Consider the following statements:

  1. Equality enshrined in the Constitution does not mean all citizens will be treated alike without any distinction.
  2. The concept of creamy layer is applicable to only Other Backwards Castes in India.
  3. Article 16 of the Constitution prohibits any discrimination in public employment on the grounds of caste, sex, descent and language.

Select the correct option using the codes given below:

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    1 and 2 only

  • C

    2 and 3 only

  • D

    All of the above

16.

Match the following species with their IUCN status:

Species IUCN Status

  1. Gangetic Dolphin A. Near Threatened
  2. Hangul (Kashmiri Stag) B. Endangered
  3. Olive Ridley Turtle C. Critically Endangered
  4. Indian Wild Ass D. Vulnerable

Select the correct option using the codes given below:

  • A

    1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A

  • B

    1-C, 2-B, 3-A, 4-D

  • C

    1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D

  • D

    1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C

17.

Which of the following are ecological functions performed by the species of butterflies?

  1. Biological pest control
  2. Adding to genetic diversity of plants
  3. Resilience against climate change

Choose the correct option using the codes below:

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    2 and 3 only

  • C

    1 and 3 only

  • D

    All of the above

18.

Which of the following statements are incorrect about Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)?

  1. PMMSY will be implemented as a central sector scheme.
  2. Special focus will be given to coldwater fisheries development and expansion of aquaculture in brackish water and saline areas under the scheme of PMMSY.
  3. One of the special features of the scheme is collectivization of fishers and fish farmers through Fish Farmer Producer Organizations (FFPOs).
  4. Focused attention would be given for fisheries development in all hilly states of the country.

Select the option using the codes given below:

  • A

    1, 2 and 3 only

  • B

    1 and 4 only

  • C

    2 and 3 only

  • D

    3 and 4 only

19.

Which of the following is most suitable context for application of the ‘concept of prior restraint’?

  • A

    Any protest in democracy

  • B

    Judicial judgements

  • C

    Censorship of movies

  • D

    Speech or other forms of expression in advance of publication

20.

Which of the following best represents the ratio of price levels in two different years that accounts for inflation in the prices of goods and services?

  • A

    Income Distance

  • B

    Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Price Deflator

  • C

    Gross Value Added

  • D

    Gross National Income

21.

Consider the following statements about Global Innovation Index (GII), 2020:

  1. The Global Innovation Index is developed by the World Economic Forum.
  2. As per GII 2020, Switzerland is the most innovative country in the world.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2

22.

Which of the following events lead to the creation of Gravitational Waves?

  1. When a star explodes in a supernova.
  2. When two big stars orbit each other.
  3. When two black holes merge.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    2 and 3 only

  • C

    1 and 3 only

  • D

    1, 2 and 3

23.

Consider the following statements about Force Majeure Clause (FMC):

  1. Force Majeure Clause relieves parties from performing their respective obligations under a contract.
  2. Force Majeure covers only naturally occurring events.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2

24.

Which of the following is correct regarding Priority Sector Lending (PSL) norms?

  • A

    Foreign banks are not required to follow priority sector lending norms.

  • B

    Starts-ups which qualify to be called MSMEs would get loans under the PSL norms.

  • C

    Farmers with a landholding of up to 1 hectare are called small farmers, under the PSL norms.

  • D

    None of the above.

25.

Consider the following statements about State Business Reform Action Plan (BARP):

  1. BARP evaluates how Indian states have performed in improving ease of doing business.
  2. BARP is an annual exercise conducted by NITI Ayog in collaboration with the World Bank.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2

26.

Which of the following is incorrect regarding Literacy rate as per Census 2011?

  • A

    As per Census 2011, literacy rate is defined as the proportion of literates in the population of age seven years and above.

  • B

    A person, who can only read but cannot write, is also considered a literate.

  • C

    A person does not need any formal education to be considered a literate.

  • D

    All of the above.

27.

Consider the following statements about Clinical Trials Registry – India (CTRI):

  1. Before conducting a clinical trial in India, it is mandatory to register in the CTRI.
  2. CTRI has been established by the Medical Council of India.
  3. Registration of clinical trials conducted in other countries can also be done on CTRI.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    1 and 2 only

  • C

    1 and 3 only

  • D

    2 and 3 only

28.

The Living Planet Report is developed by:

  • A

    Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

  • B

    International Union for Conservation of Nature

  • C

    World Wide Fund for Nature

  • D

    United Nations Environment Program (UNEP)

29.

Which of the following statements is/are correct in the context of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana?

  1. In-situ slum redevelopment is one of the components of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Gramin.
  2. Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHCs) scheme has been launched under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban by the Central Government.
  3. Beneficiaries for ARHCs are urban migrants/ poor from EWS/LIG categories comprising of street vendors, rickshaw pullers and other service providers, industrial workers except migrants.

Choose the correct option using the codes below:

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    2 and 3 only

  • D

    All of the above

30.

Recently United Nations Secretariat held a meeting of the “6+2+1” group on regional efforts to support peace in Afghanistan. Which of the following countries comprise of the “6+2+1” regional grouping?

  • A

    China, Iran, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, United States, Russia and Afghanistan

  • B

    India, Iran, Pakistan, China, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, United States, Russia and Afghanistan

  • C

    China, Iran, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, United States, Russia and Afghanistan

  • D

    China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, United States, Russia and Afghanistan

31.

The report of the Household Social Consumption: Education in India as part of 75th round of National Sample Survey – from July 2017 to June 2018 was recently released. Which of the following is/are correctly paired according to the report?

  1. Highest literacy rate: Kerala
  2. Lowest literacy rate: Bihar
  3. Highest percentage of internet access at homes: Tamil Nadu

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    1 and 2 only

  • C

    1 and 3 only

  • D

    2 and 3 only

32.

Which of the following statements in the context of suspension of Member of Parliaments (MPs) from Parliament is/are correct?

  1. The authority for revocation of suspension order of a Lok Sabha’s MP is vested in the Speaker.
  2. The Committee on Ethics of the Rajya Sabha has drafted a Code of Conduct for MPs which lays down 14 principles.
  3. In an extreme case of misconduct, the house may expel a member. 

Select the correct option using the codes given below:

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    3 only

  • D

    2 and 3 only

33.

Match the following:

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  • A

    1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C

  • B

    1-D, 2-B, 3-A, 4-C

  • C

    1-C, 2-B, 3-A, 4-D

  • D

    1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D

34.

Which of the following is/are the members of Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) Framework?

  1. African Union
  2. G7
  3. Arab League
  4. Caribbean Community

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    2 and 4 only

  • C

    1, 3 and 4 only

  • D

    4 only

35.

In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)?

  1. CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the President of India declares national emergency/financial emergency.
  2. CAG reports on the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries are discussed by the Public Accounts Committee.
  3. Information from CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to press charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances.
  4. While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1, 3 and 4 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    2 and 3 only

  • D

    3 and 4 only

36.

Which of the following is/are not specialised body/bodies of the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC)?

  1. South Asian regional Standards Organization
  2. SAARC Development Fund
  3. SAARC Court of Justice
  4. South Asian University

Select the answer using the codes given below:

  • A

    1, 3 and 4 only

  • B

    2, 3 and 4 only

  • C

    1 only

  • D

    2 and 3 only

37.

Consider the following statements about the region of Gilgit Baltistan:

  1. Pamir mountain ranges lie to the north of Gilgit-Baltistan region.
  2. The highest peak of the region is Nanga Parbat.
  3. Siachen glacier is in the Gilgit region of the Gilgit Baltistan.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    1 and 2 only

  • C

    2 and 3 only

  • D

    All of the above

38.

Which of the following statements is/are true in the context of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIB)?

  1. The concept of D-SIB emerged at the time of LPG reforms of India.
  2. Parameters considered for declaration of Domestic Systemically Important Banks are size, cross-jurisdictional activities, complexity and lack of substitute and interconnection of the bank.
  3. All the banks under D-SIB are required to maintain higher share of risk-weighted assets as Tier-II equity.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    2 and 3 only

  • D

    All of the above

39.

Parliamentary privileges extend to which of the following entities?

  1. Members of Rajya Sabha
  2. Parliamentary Committees
  3. President
  4. Attorney General of India

Choose the correct option using the codes below:

  • A

    1 and 3 only

  • B

    1, 2 and 4 only

  • C

    1, 2 and 3 only

  • D

    2, 3 and 4 only

40.

Consider the following statements about the National Statistical office (NSO):

  1. The NSO is formed by the merger of National Sample Survey Office and the Central Statistics Office.
  2. NSO compiles and releases the Index of eight core industries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2

41.

Consider the following statements in the context of Bilateral Investment Treaty:

  1. India inked its first BIT with Netherlands in 1994.
  2. India’s latest BIT has been signed with Brazil in 2020.
  3. BITs have been one the major drivers of FDI inflows into India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    1 and 2 only

  • C

    2 and 3 only

  • D

    All of the above

42.

Which of the following economic metric is/are correctly paired with its base year?

  1. Consumer Price Index: 2012
  2. Wholesale Price Index: 2004-05
  3. Gross Domestic Product: 2011-12

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

  • A

    2 only

  • B

    3 only

  • C

    1 and 3 only

  • D

    1 and 2 only

43.

Consider the following statements about Singapore Convention on Mediation (SCM):

  1. SCM applies to international settlement agreements resulting from mediation to resolve commercial disputes.
  2. SCM applies to settlement agreements that have been approved by a court.
  3. SCM has been adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.
  4. India is a signatory to the SCM.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

  • A

    1, 3 and 4 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    1 and 2 only

  • D

    2 and 4 only

44.

UN Commission on the Status of Women is a commission of:

  • A

    UN General Assembly

  • B

    UN Secretariat

  • C

    UN ECOSOC

  • D

    None of above

45.

Consider the following statements regarding The Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Ordinance, 2020 (FPTCO):

  1. APMC mandis have been excluded from the definition of trade area under FPTCO.
  2. As per FPTCO, traders only need to have a valid Aadhaar card to trade in APMC mandis.
  3. No market fee will be levied on any trader for trade in the trade area.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    1 and 3 only

  • D

    2 and 3 only

46.

Consider the following statements about the Members of Parliament (MPs):

  1. Convicted MPs are allowed to hold membership of the house for a window of three months to appeal against convictions.
  2. Candidates contesting for the position of MPs have to disclose their criminal record to the Election Commission.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2

47.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Official Secrets Act (OSA)?

  • A

    The Official Secrets Act was enacted before the Independence.

  • B

    If a company is found as the offender under OSA, the board of directors, can be also be punished.

  • C

    A person can be charged with the crime under OSA, even if the action was unintentional.

  • D

    All of the above

48.

Consider the following statements regarding Ozone:

  1. Photochemical smog contains Ozone.
  2. Ozone is an antioxidant.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2

49.

The Indus Water Treaty gives complete control to India over the waters of which of the following rivers?

  1. Ravi
  2. Jhelum
  3. Beas
  4. Sutlej
  5. Chenab

Choose the correct option using the codes below:

  • A

    2, 3 and 5 only

  • B

    1, 2 and 4 only

  • C

    1, 3 and 4 only

  • D

    1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

50.

Infrastructure Investment Trusts are regulated in India by:

  • A

    Reserve Bank of India

  • B

    National Highways Authority of India

  • C

    Securities and Exchange Board of India

  • D

    None of the above