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Prelims 2016

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Economy27 Q
Q2Which of the following is/are the indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report? 1. Under…
MediumHealth, Nutrition and Hu…
Q3There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which action/actions of the following can be taken by the Go…
MediumFiscal Deficits, Public …
Q4The establishment of 'Payment Banks' is being allowed in India to promote financial inclusion. Which of the following st…
MediumBank Types, Structure an…
Q7Which one of the following is a purpose of 'UDAY', a scheme of the Government?
EasyEnergy Infrastructure an…
Q8With reference to 'IFC Masala Bonds', sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct? 1.…
MediumBonds and Debt Instrumen…
Q11In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms 'amber box, blue box and green box' in the news…
EasyForeign Trade, Trade Pol…
Q12Which of the following is/are included in the capital budget of the Government of India? 1. Expenditure on acquisition o…
MediumGovernment Budget, Recei…
Q14Recently, which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be added to the basket of IMF's SDR?
EasyInternational Financial …
Q15With reference to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), consider the following statements : 1. IMFC…
MediumInternational Financial …
Q18Which of the following best describes the term 'import cover', sometimes seen in the news?
EasyForeign Exchange Reserve…
Q26With reference to 'Stand Up India Scheme', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Its purpose is to promot…
MediumFinancial Inclusion, Pri…
Q29The term 'Core Banking Solutions' is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following statements best describes/descri…
MediumDigital Financial Infras…
Q36'Net metering' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the
EasyRenewable Energy Economi…
Q37India's ranking in the 'Ease of Doing Business Index' is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following has declared…
EasyIndustrial Policy, Manuf…
Q43What is/are the purpose/purposes of the 'Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate (MCLR)' announced by RBI? 1. These gu…
MediumMoney Creation, Credit a…
Q56With reference to 'Financial Stability and Development Council', consider the following statements : 1. It is an organ o…
MediumDeposit Insurance and Fi…
Q60The term 'Base Erosion and Profit Shifting' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
EasyDirect Taxes and Income …
Q61Recently, India's first 'National Investment and Manufacturing Zone' was proposed to be set up in
EasyIndustrial Policy, Manuf…
Q62What is/are the purpose/purposes of 'District Mineral Foundations' in India? 1. Promoting mineral exploration activities…
MediumMining, Critical Mineral…
Q63'SWAYAM', an initiative of the Government of India, aims at
EasyEducation, Skills and Hu…
Q66With reference to 'Bitcoins', sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Bitcoins…
MediumCBDC, Crypto-assets and …
Q67Consider the following statements : 1. New Development Bank has been set up by APEC. 2. The headquarters of New Developm…
MediumInternational Financial …
Q71What is/are the purpose/purposes of Government's 'Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme' and 'Gold Monetization Scheme'? 1. To brin…
MediumBonds and Debt Instrumen…
Q73Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at
EasyFinancial Inclusion, Pri…
Q75'Global Financial Stability Report' is prepared by the
EasyInternational Financial …
Q76Regarding 'Atal Pension Yojana', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a minimum guaranteed pension…
MediumFinancial Inclusion, Pri…
Q82'European Stability Mechanism', sometimes seen in the news, is an
EasyInternational Financial …
Environment & Ecology16 Q
Q6The term 'Intended Nationally Determined Contributions' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
EasyUNFCCC, Kyoto, Paris and…
Q13What is/are the importance/importances of the 'United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification'? 1. It aims to promo…
MediumUNCCD, Global Environmen…
Q22In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the 'Great Indian Hornbill' in its natural…
EasySpecies Identification, …
Q23Which of the following are the key features of 'National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)'? 1. River basin is the uni…
MediumEnvironmental Institutio…
Q30Consider the following pairs : Terms sometimes seen in the news | Their origin 1. Annex-I Countries : Cartagena Protoco…
MediumUNFCCC, Kyoto, Paris and…
Q33Which of the following best describes/describe the aim of 'Green India Mission' of the Government of India? 1. Incorpora…
MediumEnvironmental Policies, …
Q52With reference to an initiative called 'The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)', which of the following sta…
MediumEcosystem Services and N…
Q53With reference to 'Red Sanders', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements : 1. It is a tree species…
MediumSpecies Identification, …
Q54Which of the following statements is/are correct? Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can…
MediumClimate Mitigation Pathw…
Q55What is 'Greenhouse Gas Protocol'?
EasyEmission Sources, Invent…
Q57With reference to 'Agenda 21', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements : 1. It is a global action…
MediumSustainable Development …
Q68'Gadgil Committee Report' and 'Kasturirangan Committee Report', sometimes seen in the news, are related to
EasyEnvironmental Impact Ass…
Q81Consider the following statements : 1. The International Solar Alliance was launched at the United Nations Climate Chang…
MediumRenewable Energy and Ene…
Q86In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the val…
MediumAmbient Air Pollution an…
Q90Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as 'State…
EasySpecies Identification, …
Q97With reference to the Agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the following statements is/are correct…
MediumUNFCCC, Kyoto, Paris and…
History & Culture16 Q
Q9Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements : 1. The tax…
MediumVijayanagara and Bahmani…
Q10Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?
EasyLiterature, Languages an…
Q17With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements : 1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Ta…
MediumBhakti and Sufi Traditio…
Q38Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally
EasyMedieval Economy and Soc…
Q39Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?
EasyAncient Sources, Inscrip…
Q49The 'Swadeshi' and 'Boycott' were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the
EasySwadeshi, Boycott and Ho…
Q50With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements : 1. The concept of Bodhisattva is c…
MediumBuddhism, Jainism and Sh…
Q58Satya Shodhak Samaj organized
EasySocio-Religious Reform M…
Q64The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to
EasyConstitutional Developme…
Q65What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? 1. Both were built in the same period…
MediumCaves, Rock-Cut Architec…
Q69Consider the following : 1. Calcutta Unitarian Committee 2. Tabernacle of New Dispensation 3. Indian Reform Association…
MediumSocio-Religious Reform M…
Q80In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs : Term | Description 1. Eripatti : Land, revenue f…
MediumMedieval Sources, Travel…
Q88With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term 'Araghatta' refers to
EasyMedieval Economy and Soc…
Q89With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and epic tales was the…
EasyAncient Economy, Society…
Q92What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?
EasySwadeshi, Boycott and Ho…
Q93The plan of Sir Stafford Cripps envisaged that after the Second World War
EasyConstitutional Developme…
Science & Technology12 Q
Q5With reference to 'LiFi', recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It uses light as th…
MediumTelecommunication, Mobil…
Q31In the context of the developments in Bioinformatics, the term 'transcriptome', sometimes seen in the news, refers to
EasyGenomics, Proteomics and…
Q32'Mission Indradhanush' launched by the Government of India pertains to
EasyImmunity, Vaccines and I…
Q35'Project Loon', sometimes seen in the news, is related to
EasyTelecommunication, Mobil…
Q46Which one of the following is the best description of 'INS Astradharini', that was in the news recently?
EasyNaval, Submarine and Mar…
Q47What is 'Greased Lightning–10 (GL–10)', recently in the news?
EasyElectric, Hybrid, Fuel-C…
Q59Which of the following statements is/are correct? Viruses can infect 1. bacteria 2. fungi 3. plants Select the correct…
EasyMicrobiology and Virolog…
Q78On which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label? 1. Ceiling fans 2. Electric geysers 3…
MediumPower Grids, Energy Effi…
Q79India is an important member of the 'International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor'. If this experiment succeeds, wha…
EasyNuclear Fusion and Plasm…
Q87With reference to 'Astrosat', the astronomical observatory launched by India, which of the following statements is/are c…
MediumIndian Space Missions an…
Q91Consider the following statements : The Mangalyaan launched by ISRO 1. is also called the Mars Orbiter Mission 2. made…
MediumIndian Space Missions an…
Q99A recent movie titled The Man Who Knew Infinity is based on the biography of
EasyScientific Discoveries, …

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