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Sunday 23 August 2015

'Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana' has been launched for

Question 51  'Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana' has been launched for

(a) providing housing loan to poor people at cheaper interest rates
(b) promoting women's Self-Help Groups in backward areas
(c) promoting financial inclusion in the country
(d) providing financial help to the marginalized communities

Answer: promoting financial inclusion in the country 

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H1 N1 virus is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to which one of the following diseases?

Question 42 H1 N1 virus is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to which one of the following diseases?

(a) AIDS
(b) Bird flu
(c) Dengue
(e) Swine flu

Answer: Swine flu

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There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the

Question 41  There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the

(a) Lok Sabha is elected directly by the people
(b) Parliament  can amend the Constitution
(e) Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved
(d) Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha
Answer: Parliament  can amend the Constitution

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"To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India" is a provision made in the

Question 33 "To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India" is a provision made in the

(a) Preamble of the Constitution
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) Fundamental Rights
(d) Fundamental Duties

Answer: Fundamental Duties

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With reference to an organization known as ‘Birdlife International’, which of the following statements is/are correct?

Question 26 With reference to an organization known as ‘Birdlife International’, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations.
2. The concept of ‘biodiversity hotspots’ originated from this organization.
3. It identifies the sites known/referred to as ‘Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas’.
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

Answer: 1 and 3 only

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Which one of the following was given classical language status recently?

Question 25 Which one of the following was given classical language status recently?

(a) Odia
(b) Konkani
(c) Bhojpuri
(d) Assamese

Answer: Odia 

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Tides occur in the oceans and seas due to which among the following?

Question 20 Tides occur in the oceans and seas due to which among the following?

1. Gravitational force of the Sun
2. Gravitational force of the Moon
3. Centrifugal force of the Earth
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
Answer: 1, 2 and 3

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In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not a participant/ participants?

Question 14 In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not a participant/ participants?

1. Bangladesh
2. Cambodia
3. China
4. Myanmar
5. Thailand
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 5
Answer: 1 and 3

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Explanation: Mekong-Ganga Cooperation comprises six member countries, namely India, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam.
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The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the

Question 13 The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the

(a) Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
(b) Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
(c) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
(d) Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

Answer: Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 

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Who /Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India?

Question 11  Who /Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India? 

(a) The President of India
(b) The Prime Minister of India
(e) The  Lok  Sabha Secretariat
(d) The Supreme court of India

Answer: The Supreme court of India

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The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to

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Question 9 The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to

(a) protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes
(b) determine the boundaries between States
(e) determine the powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats
(d) protect the interests of all the border States

Answer: protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes

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In India, the steel production industry requires the import of

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Question 8 In India, the steel production industry requires the import of

A) saltpetre
B)  rock phosphate
C) coking coal
D) All of the above
Answer: coking coal

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India is a member of which among the following?

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Question 7 India is a member of which among the following?

1.  Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 
2. Association of South-East Asian Nations 
3. East Asia Summit
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 3 only
C) 1, 2 and 3
D) India is a member of none of them

Answer: 3 only

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'BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustain- able Forest Landscapes' is managed by the

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Question 6 'BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustain- able Forest Landscapes' is managed by the

(a) Asian Development Bank
(b) International Monetary Fund
(c) United Nations Environment Programme
(d) World Bank

Answer: World Bank

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With Reference to the art and archaeo-logical history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?

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Question 4 With Reference to the art and archaeo-logical history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?

A) Lingaraja Temple at Bhubneshwar
B) Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli
C) Rock-cut Monuments at Mahabalipuram
D) Varaha image at Udayagiri

Answer: Rock-cut Monuments at Mahabalipuram

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Amnesty International is

Question 3 Amnesty International is

A) an agency of the United Nations to help refugees of civil wars
B) a global Human Rights Movement
C) A non- governmental voluntary organisation to help very poor people
D) an inter-governmental agency to cater to medical emergencies in war-ravaged regions

Answer: a global Human Rights Movement

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Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arctic?

Question 2 Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arctic?

A) Khangchendzonga National Park
B) Nandadevi National Park
C) Neora Valley National Park
D) Namdapha National Park

Answer: Neora Valley National Park

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Explanation: Neora Valley National Park is one of the last tracts of virgin wilderness in the country India. It sustains a unique ecosystem where tropical, sub-tropical, sub-temperate, and temperate and arctic vegetative system still harbors a wealth of flora and fauna.
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With reference to the Cabinet Mission, which of the following statements is/are correct?

Question 1 With reference to the Cabinet Mission, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It recommended a federal government.
2. It enlarged the powers of the Indian courts.
3. It provided for more Indians in the ICS.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A) 1 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3
D) None
Answer: Awaited
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