Consider the following statements regarding Deocha Pachami:
1. Deocha Pachami is among the biggest iron mines in the world.
2. Deocha Pachami is located in Chattisgarh.
3. Deposits are at a great depth of approx,. 300m.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Ans: A
statement 1 is incorrect : it's the world's second largest coal reserves about 2102 million tonnes
Statement 2 is incorrect : located in Birbhum, west bengal.
statement 3 is correct : I dont have exact info but these coal mines are covered by thick layer of granite
source: internet
With reference to Phosphorous cycle, consider the following statements:
1. It involves the movement of phosphorous between the soil, living beings and the atmosphere.
2. It is the slowest of all the biogeochemical cycles.
3. Increased use of agricluture fertilizers can alter the phosphorus cycle.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. B
statement 1 incorrect: Phosphorus cycle is a sedimentary cycle, so role of atmosphere is not there.
Statement 2 correct: It takes millions of years for phosphorus deposited on the Ocean crust to surface due to tectonic or volcanic activity.
Statement 3 correct
In terms of public expenditure, crowding-out effect implies:
a) Excess government subsidies distorting resource allocation
b) Excess private expenditure producing inflation
c) Market exploitation by the private sector due to reckless government expenditure.
d) Excess government expenditure, raising interest rate and depressing the availability of funds.
D
Q-1 Which of the following Article/s under Indian constitution related to "Right to food" ?
1) Article 21
2) Article 47
3) Article 21A
4) Article 39A
Select the correct answer:
A) 2 and 3 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1, 2, and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 4
B
B?
Ans: D https://nhrc.nic.in/press-release/right-food-fundamental-right
The Right to Food is inherent to a life with dignity underArticle 21with Articles 39(a) and 47 to understand the nature of the obligations of the State in order to ensure the effective realization of this right.
Article 39(a)requires the State to direct its policies towards securing that all its citizens have the right to an adequate means of livelihood,Article 47spells out the duty of the State to raise the level of nutrition and standard of living of its people as a primary responsibility.
But in question it's about 39A
39(a) vs 39A, they are different right.
Consider the following about Secretary of the Panchayat
- Secretary of the panchayat is elected by the Gram Panchayat from amongst its members.
- Secretary of the panchayat is responsible for calling the meeting of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat and keeping a record of the proceedings.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
B
Q-25 Consider the following pairs:
1. Strait of soya : Separates Japan and South Korea
2. Strait of Tsushima : Seperates Japan and Russia
3. Starit of fermosa : China and Taiwan
Which of above pairs is/are correctly matched?
A) 1 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 3 only
D) All of them
Ans : C
All are arranged from North to South
Strait of soya : connects sea of okhostk and sea of Japan (between japan and Russia)
Strait of Tshushima: connects sea of Japan and East China sea (Between Japan and south Korea)
Strait of fermosa: connects East China sea and South China sea (between Taiwan and China)
Consider the following statements related to Systemically Important Core Investment Company (CIC-ND-SI)?
1) A CIC-ND-SI is a Non-Banking Financial Company with asset size of Rs 100 crore and above.
2) It holds not less than 50% of its net assets in the form of investment in equity shares, preference shares, bonds, debentures, debt or loans in group companies.
3) Further investments in equity shares in group companies constitutes not less than 60% of its net assets, according to RBI norms.
4) CICs-ND-SI cannot accept public deposits.
Select the correct one:
A) 1,2, and 3 only
B) 1,2, and 4 only
C) 1 and 4 only
D) all of the above.
Ans: statements 1,3,4 are correct accordingly to RBI data. No option given
A CIC-ND-SI is a Non-Banking Financial Company
(i) with asset size of Rs 100 crore and above
(ii) carrying on the business of acquisition of shares and securities and which satisfies the following conditions as on the date of the last audited balance sheet :-
(iii) it holds not less than 90% of its net assets in the form of investment in equity shares, preference shares, bonds, debentures, debt or loans in group companies;
(iv) its investments in the equity shares (including instruments compulsorily convertible into equity shares within a period not exceeding 10 years from the date of issue) in group companies constitutes not less than 60% of its net assets as mentioned in clause (iii) above;
(v) it does not trade in its investments in shares, bonds, debentures, debt or loans in group companies except through block sale for the purpose of dilution or disinvestment;
(vi) it does not carry on any other financial activity referred to in Section 45I(c) [CIC-ND-SI can't do the carrying on of any class of insurance business, chits] and 45I(f) of the RBI act, 1934 except investment in bank deposits, money market instruments, government securities, loans to and investments in debt issuances of group companies or guarantees issued on behalf of group companies.
(vii) it accepts public funds
Note: Public funds are not the same as public deposits. Public funds include public deposits, inter-corporate deposits, bank finance and all funds received whether directly or indirectly from outside sources such as funds raised by issue of Commercial Papers, debentures etc. However, even though public funds include public deposits in the general course, it may be noted that CICs/CICs-ND-SI cannot accept public deposits.
Source: RBI
Q- Consider the following statement related to ordinance making power of president?
1) Under article-123, Power of the president to legislate by ordinance is parallel power of legislation.
2) An ordinance cannot abridge or take away any fundamental right.
3) It can alter or amend a tax law.
Select the correct statement/s.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) All of the above
D
Which of the following statements are correct about PhotoDNA technology?
1. It creates a unique digital signature of an image known as Hash.
2. It is like a facial recognition software.
3. A PhotoDNA Hash is not reversible and therefore cannot be used to recreate an image.
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) None of the above
B, Microsoft in its website says PhotoDNA technology don't recognise faces in the photos.
Which was my thought process, and I marked A.
Yes it's A. Reducing reverse repo is measure to inject money into economy. I correct my mistake.
Which of the following Acts are administered by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and ClimateChange?1. The Public Liability Insurance Act,19912. The Water Cess Act, 19773. The River Boards Act, 1956Select the correct answer using the code given below:(a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3
A
Consider the following statements regarding President’s rule.
1. The imposition of the President’s rule requires the sanction of both the houses of Parliament.2. President’s rule cannot be revoked without Cabinet approval even if the Prime Minister deems it necessary.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?a) 1 onlyb) 2 onlyc) Both 1 and 2d) Neither 1 nor 2
A
Consider the following statements about the FATF Grey List and Black List:1) The countries included in the Grey List, are not safe and are supporting money laundering andterror funding.2) The countries included in the Black List, are countries non-cooperative tax havens for terrorfunding.Which of the statement(s) is/are incorrect?a) 1 onlyb) 2 onlyc) Both 1 and 2d) Neither 1 nor 2
C
Which of the following are the consequences of coastal sand mining?1. Enlargement of river mouths2. Reduction in sea level3. Air and water pollution4. Increased salinity of groundwaterSelect the correct answer using the code given below:(a) 1 and 4 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 2, 3 and 4 only(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
A
Consider the following statements:1. State Legislature can prescribe residence as a condition for certain employment in a State.2. The State can provide for reservation of appointments in favour of any backward class that is not adequately represented in the state services.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?a) 1 onlyb) 2 onlyc) Both 1 and 2d) Neither 1 nor 2
C
Which of the following provisions of the Constitution seek to achieve political equality in India?1. No person is to be declared ineligible for inclusion in electoral rolls on grounds of religion, race, caste or sex.2. Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.3. Elections to the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies to be on the basis of adult suffrage.4. Abolition of untouchability.Select the correct answer using the code given below.a) 1 and 3 onlyb) 1, 3 and 4 onlyc) 2 and 4 onlyd) 1, 2, 3 and 4
A
Consider the following statements regarding Proportional Representation (PR) System?1. Every party gets seats in the legislature in proportion to the percentage of votes that it gets in an election.2. Under this system, a candidate who wins the election may not get the majority of votes.3. The Constitution of India prescribes this system for the elections to the Rajya Sabha and Vidhan Parishads.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?a) 1 and 2 onlyb) 2 and 3 onlyc) 1 and 3 onlyd) 1, 2 and 3
C
With reference to adaptive immunity, consider the following statements.
1. It is a short lived form of immune response.
2. It is the body's first line of defense against germs.
3. Vaccination is a form of adaptive immunity.
Select the correct answer.
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
B 
a‘Harmonized System of Nomenclature’ (HSN) was recently in the news, is related to which of the following?(a) Classification of goods in international trade(b) International financial transactions(c) Space technology(d) Classification of seeds and plants
aCountry X has not been granted "market economy status" by its group partners. Which of the following statements are true?1. Prices of majority of products in the country X is regulated by the government2. It is easy for the trading partners of country X to impose anti-dumping duty against X3. Market economy status is related to IMFSelect the correct answer using the code given below:(a) 1 & 2 only(b) 2 & 3 only(c) 1 & 3 only(d) All of the above
