ANSWER KEY GYANKIT MINI MOCK TEST SERIES – A2018-1

ANSWER KEY GYANKIT MINI MOCK TEST SERIES – A2018-1

Q1. With reference to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), consider the following statements: 1. They are 17 goals with 169 targets which aim to end all forms of poverty. 2. They are applicable to developing countries only. 3. They are legally binding. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Statement 1 is correct: The SDGs, also known as Global Goals, build on the success of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and aim to go further to end all forms of poverty. They include the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets. Statement 2 is not correct: The new Goals are universal and apply to all countries, whereas the MDGs were intended for action in developing countries only. Statement 3 is not correct: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are not legally binding.

Q2. Consider the following statements about  Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY): 1. The schemes targets mainly the senior citizens above 65 years of age. 2. The beneficiaries receive 35 kg of foodgrains per household per month. 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

Statement 1 is not correct: AAY contemplates identification of poorest of the poor families from amongst the BPL families covered under TPDS. Statement 2 is correct: The beneficiaries receive 35 kg. of foodgrains per household per month at a highly subsidised rate of 2 per kg for wheat and 3 per kg for rice.

Q3. The Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act of 1956 is applicable to persons belonging to which of the following religions? 1. Hinduism 2. Jainism 3. Buddhism 4. Sikhism Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

This Act applies- (a) to any person, who is a Hindu by religion in any of its forms or developments, including a  Virashaiva, a Lingayat or a follower of the Brahmo, Prarthana or Arya Samaj, (b) to any person who is a Buddhist, Jaina or Sikh by religion, and (c) to any other person who is not a Muslim, Christian, Parsi or Jew by religion, unless it is proved that any such person would not have been governed by the Hindu law or by any custom or usage as part of the law in respect of any of the matters dealt with herein if this Act had not been passed

Q4. Consider the following statements about the pricing mechanism of petroleum products in India: 1. The prices of all petroleum products are market determined. 2. The prices of petrol and diesel are determined on import parity basis while that of PDS kerosene and domestic LPG on trade parity basis. 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

Statement 1 is not correct: The Administered Pricing Mechanism (APM) was abolished from 2002, consequent to the deregulation of the oil sector in India. The Government notified that pricing of all petroleum products except PDS kerosene and domestic LPG, would be market determined. Statement 2 is not correct. In June 2006, based on the recommendations of the Rangarajan Committee, the Government changed the pricing mechanism for petrol and diesel from import parity to trade parity (trade parity being the weighted average of import parity and export parity prices in the ratio of 80:20) while the pricing of PDS kerosene and domestic LPG continues on import parity basis

Q5. In the context of government accounts, consider the following statements: 1. No amount can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India without prior authorisation from Parliament. 2. Any amount withdrawn from the Public Account of India requires a subsequent authorisation from the Parliament. 3. No parliamentary authorisation for payments from the Contingency Fund is required, either prior or subsequent to incurring such expenditure. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

All revenues received by government, loans raised by it, and also its receipts from recoveries of loans granted by it, form the 'Consolidated Fund'. All expenditure of Government is incurred from the Consolidated Fund and no amount can be withdrawn from the fund without authorisation from Parliament.Hence statement 1 is correct. Besides the normal receipts and expenditure of government which relate to the Consolidated Fund, certain other transactions enter government accounts, in respect of which, Government acts more as a banker, for example, transactions relating to provident funds, small savings collections and other deposits, etc. The moneys thus received are kept in the Public Account and the connected disbursements are also made from there. Parliamentary authorisation for such payments from the Public Account is, therefore, not required. Hence statement 2 is incorrect. Occasions may arise when Government may have to meet urgent unforeseen expenditure pending authorisation from Parliament. The Contingency Fund is an imprest placed at the disposal of the President to incur such expenditure. Parliamentary approval for such expenditure and for withdrawal of an equivalent amount from the Consolidated Fund is subsequently obtained and the amount spent from Contingency Fund is subsequently recouped to the Fund.Hence statement 3 is incorrect

Q6. The term 'Sowa Rigpa' refers to (a) a traditional medicine system in Tibet. (b) a traditional system of agriculture in Manipur. (c) an architectural style in Buddhist monasteries in Ladakh. (d) an ancient form of dance drama in Sikkim.

The Tibetan Medicine system is known as Sowa Rigpa (Amchi). The system of Sowa Rigpa is practiced in many parts of India viz. Ladakh, Sikkim, Darjeeling, Mon Tawang and West Kameng regions of Arunachal Pradesh, etc. The medicine has been recognized by Government of India (GoI) by amending the Indian Medicine Central Council (IMCC) Act, 2010. The National Institute of Sowa Rigpa has been established at Leh in Jammu & Kashmir.

Q7. With reference to Financial Stability Board (FSB), consider the following statements: 1. It was established under the aegis of G20. 2. It has been established to develop and implement policies in the interest of financial stability. 3. India is one of the members of FSB. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

FSB was established in 2009 under the aegis of G 20 by bringing together the national authorities, standard setting bodies and international financial institutions for addressing vulnerabilities and developing and implementing strong regulatory, supervisory and other policies in the interest of financial stability.Hence statements 1 and 2 are correct. India is an active member of the FSB. Hence statement 3 is correct. It has three seats in its Plenary represented by Secretary (EA), Deputy Governor- RBI and Chairman, SEBI. Regular interaction with FSB takes place through meetings and periodic conference call.

Q8. Which among the following are the components of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana? 1. Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme 2. Har Khet Ko Pani 3. Watershed development 4. Per drop more crop Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) conceived in 2015 is an umbrella scheme for coverageof more and more area under assured irrigation as early as possible. Its major components are: (i) Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) for major and medium irrigation including National projects; (ii) Har Khet Ko Pani which includes command area development and water management (CAD&WM) works, surface minor irrigation, irrigation through groundwater and repair, renovation and restoration (RRR) of water bodies; (iii) Per drop more crop for promotion of micro irrigation ; and (iv) Watershed development for rain water harvesting, effective management of the run-off water, prevention of soil erosion, regeneration of natural vegetation and recharging of the ground water table. Hence, all the statements are correct.

Q9. Which among the following is/are constituents of Prasar Bharati? 1. Doordarshan 2. All India Radio 3. Press Council of India Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Prasar Bharati is a statutory autonomous body established under the Prasar Bharati Act and came   into existence on 23.11.1997. It is the Public Service Broadcaster of the country. The objectives of public service broadcasting are achieved in terms of Prasar Bharati Act through All India Radio and Doordarshan, which earlier were working as media units under the Ministry of I&B. Press Council of India is not part of Prasar Bharati.

Q10. In the context of the general Budget, consider the following statements: 1. The Finance Bill, presented before Parliament at the time of presentation of the Budget, is a Money Bill. 2. The Vote on Account is obtained from Parliament through a Finance Bill. 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

Statement 1 is correct: At the time of presentation of the Annual Financial Statement before Parliament, a Finance Bill is also presented in fulfilment of the requirement of Article 110(1) (a) of the Constitution, detailing the imposition, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of taxes proposed in the budget. A Finance Bill is a Money Bill as defined in Article 110 of the Constitution. Statement 2 is not correct: The purpose of the ‘Vote on Account’ is to keep government functioning, pending voting of final supply. The Vote on Account is obtained from Parliament through an Appropriation (Vote on Account) Bill.

Q11. With reference to SAADMEx-2015, the first South Asian Annual Disaster Management Exercise, consider the following statements: 1. It aims to provide participants with an opportunity to discuss disaster response plans and capabilities of SAARC countries. 2. It was conducted by the National Disaster Response Force. 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

Statement 1 is correct. India organised the South Asian Annual Disaster Management Exercise (SAADMEx) in November 2015 at New Delhi to provide participants with an opportunity to discuss disaster response plans and capabilities of SAARC countries. Statement 2 is correct. All the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) member countries participated in this joint exercise. This was the first-ever joint exercise to be conducted by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) of India. Through the exercise, the important aspects of responding to disasters by pooling of resources/expertise was addressed and also the imperative of presenting a well coordinated response within the SAARC region was emphasised

Q12. Consider the following pairs: Systems of medicines Philosophy 1. Siddha : Human body, food and drugs are replica of universe 2. Homeopathy : Likes are cured by likes 3. Naturopathy : Food is the only medicine Which of the pairs given above is / are correctly matched? (a) 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

1. Siddha: According to this system the human body is the replica of the universe and so are the food and drugs irrespective of their origin. Like Ayurveda, this system believes that all objects in the universe including human body are composed of five basic elements namely, earth, water, fire, air and sky. The food, which the human body takes and the drugs it uses are all, made of these five elements. The proportion of the elements present in the drugs vary and their preponderance or otherwise is responsible for certain actions and therapeutic results. This system also deals with the concept of salvation in life. The exponents of this system consider achievement of this state is possible by medicines and meditation. 2. Homeopathy: The word 'Homoeopathy' is derived from two Greek words, Homois meaning similar and pathos meaning suffering. Homoeopathy simply means treating diseases with remedies, prescribed in minute doses, which are capable of producing symptoms similar to the disease when taken by healthy people. It is based on the natural law of healing- "Similia Similibus Curantur" which means "likes are cured by likes". 3. Naturopathy: All diseases, their causes and treatment are one. Except for traumatic and environmental conditions, the cause of all diseases is one i.e. accumulation of morbid matter in the body. The treatment of all diseases is elimination of morbid matter from the body. Nature is the greatest healer. The human body itself has the healing power to prevent itself from disease and regain health if unhealthy. According to Naturopathy, "Food is only the Medicine", no external medications are used.

Q13. Which of the following were the causes for adoption of Annual Plans during 1966-69? 1. Indo-China conflict 2. Severe drought 3. Appreciation of the currency 4. General rise in prices Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 4 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Statement 1 is not correct: Indo-Pakistan Conflict (1965) was partly responsible for the causes of adoption of Annual Plans Statement 2 is correct: This period witnessed severe droughts Statement 3 is not correct; Such situation caused the devaluation of currency and not the appreciation. Statement 4 is correct: There was a general rise in prices

Q14. Which among the following pollutants is/are covered under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards notified by the Central Pollution Control Board? 1. Sulphur Dioxide 2. Lead 3. Ozone Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are the standards for ambient air quality set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) which are applicable nationwide. The CPCB has been conferred this power by the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. There are 12 pollutants notified under the NAAQS 2009 (Sulphur dioxide, Nitrogen dioxide, lead, ozone, PM10, PM2.5, carbon monoxide, Ammonia, Arsenic, Benzene, Benzopyrene, Nickel).

Q15. The indices from which of the following groups is/are used to calculate the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI)? 1. Cereals and products 2. Milk and products 3. Oils and fats 4. Tobacco and Intoxicants Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) is the weighted average of the indices of some of the sub-groups of the group Food and Beverages. These sub-groups are: Cereals and products,Meat and fish,Egg, Milk and products, Oils and fats, Fruits,Vegetables,Pulses and products,Sugar and confectionery and Spices.The Non-food items index is weighted average of the indices of groups Pan Tobacco and Intoxicants,Fuel and Light, Clothing and Footwear, Housing and Miscellaneous.

Q16. Consider the following Statement about Mission Electrification: 1. It aims to electrify nearly 90% of railway tracks in the next five years. 2. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Railways. 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

Statements 1 and 2 are correct: It is an initiative of the Railway Ministry to reduce dependence on diesel by electrifying nearly 90% of railway tracks in the next five years.

Q17. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? Institute Location 1. Indian Grain Storage Management and Research Institute : Hapur 2. Central Fisheries Institute : Kochi 3. Central Grain Analysis Laboratory : New Delhi 4. National Dairy Development Board : Anand Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

All the given pairs are correctly matched

Q18. Which of the following is correct regarding EKUVERIN 2016? (a) It is the joint military exercise between India and Maldives. (b) It is a WHO initiative to spread awareness against the spread of Zika Virus. (c) It is the name of recently discovered comet by Rosetta. (d) It is a UNESCO initiative for rehabilitation of refugees in Europe.

Statement (a) is correct.The seventh edition of India, Maldives bilateral EKUVERIN Exercise 2016 was conducted at Kadhdhoo, Laamu Atoll, Maldives. The aim of the Joint Exercise is to acquaint both forces with each other's operating procedures in the backdrop of amphibious and counter insurgency/ Counter terrorism environment and also to enhance the existing military relationship between the Indian Army and the Maldivian National Defence Force

Q19. Consider the following statements regarding the Startup Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP): 1. It is a sub-component of National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM). 2. Under the programme, loans are provided through SHGs to promote startup enterprises in rural areas. 3. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only

Statement 1 is correct: During 2015-16, a new scheme named Startup Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) was included under the NRLM. Statement 2 is correct: It was was announced in the budget of 2014-15 to set up a "Start-up village Entrepreneurship Programme" for encouraging rural youth to take up local entrepreneurship programs. The proposed Programme is to be implemented under National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM). SVEP supports the rural start-up entrepreneurs by training them to choose the right enterprise to start and run it, making available loans through Self Help Groups for starting the enterprise and subsequently linking them to banks for additional funds for expansion and supporting them for the initial six months of its business to ensure sustainability of the enterprise. Statement 3 is not correct: It is an initiative of Ministry of Rural Development

Q20. With reference to BrahMos missile, consider the following statements: 1. It is a subsonic cruise missile. 2. It is being developed by India and Russia. 3. The existing range of BrahMos missiles is 2900 Km. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

The BrahMos is a short-range ramjet supersonic cruise missile that can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft or land. It is a joint venture between the Russian Federation and India's DRDO who have together formed BrahMos Aerospace. The name BrahMos is a portmanteau formed from the names of two rivers, the Brahmaputra of India and the Moskva of Russia. The missile travels at speeds of Mach 2.8 to 3.0. The land-launched and ship-launched versions are already in service, with the air and submarine-launched versions currently in the testing phase. A hypersonic version of the missile, BrahMos-II, is also presently under development with speed of Mach 7- 8 to boost aerial fast strike capability. The missile has flight range up to 290 km. In 2016, as India became a member of the MTCR, India and Russia are now planning to jointly develop a new generation of Brahmos missiles with 600 km-plus range and an ability to hit protected targets with pinpoint accuracy.