ANSWER KEY GYANKIT TEST SERIES 2002 - 1

ANSWER KEY GYANKIT TEST SERIES 2002 - 1

Q1. Consider the following: 1. Trade winds   2. Temperatures 3. Salinity of Oceans   4. Rotation of the Earth 5. Revolution of the Earth  6. Landmass Which of the factors mentioned above are responsible for different types/patterns of “Ocean Currents”? A. 1, 2, 3 and 4 only B. 1, 2, 4 and 5 only C. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 only D. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

The Coriolis force is responsible for rightward movement of the Ocean Currents in northern hemisphere and leftward movement in southern hemisphere. Rotation of the Earth causes Coriolis force and not the revolution of the Earth

Q2. Which of the statements given below about MGNREGA are correct? 1. The wages for a week of work have to be paid within 15 days of completion of a work week, failing which the workers should get compensation for each day’s delay. 2. Social Audit is statutorily mandated under MGNREGA to monitor and evaluate the works. 3. The scheme is implemented by the block development office (BDO). Select the correct answer using the codes given below: A. 1, 2 and 3 B. 2 and 3 only C. 1 and 2 only D. 1 and 3 only

The scheme is implemented by the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) functioning in any State but not the BDO

Q3. The Current Budget 2017-18 has proposed to provide ‘infrastructure status’ to ‘affordable housing’. In such a scenario a developer can: 1. Avail long term finance at cheaper rates from Banks and other Financial Institutions. 2. Contribute towards the goal of ‘Housing for All’. 3. Become eligible for claiming tax and subsidy incentives. 4. Get access to External Commercial Borrowing (ECBs). Which of the statements given above are correct? A. 1, 2 and 3 only B. 2, 3 and 4 only C. 1, 3 and 4 only D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

The RBI guidelines on infrastructure status allows for all the benefits listed in the option. This will also simplify approval process for affordable projects, create clear guidelines and increase transparency in the housing segment

Q4. With reference to our solar system, which of the following statements are correct? 1. All the planets revolve around the Sun in elliptical orbits. 2. Venus is hotter than Mercury due to high CO2 level. 3. All the four Giant Planets (Jovian) have rings around them. 4. All planets revolve clockwise except Uranus which revolves anti-clockwise. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: A. 1 and 2 only B. 1, 2 and 3 only C. 1, 2, 3 and 4 D. 3 and 4 only

All planets revolves anti-clockwise (west to east) except Uranus which revolves

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ Scheme: 1. It is under the Ministry of Women and Child Development 2. The objective is to address declining child sex ratio 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

It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Ministry of Human Resource Development. The government does not call for donation under this scheme. There have been certain reports that some people/NGOs are asking money in the name of this scheme.

Q6. What is a Gig economy? A. It is a commodity based economy in which the country’s growth is dependent upon export of commodities. B. It is based upon full time workers who rarely change positions and hence focus upon a lifetime career C. It is a finance-centred economy D. It is based upon contractual work and part time work

In a gig economy, temporary jobs are commonplace and companies tend toward hiring independent contractors and freelancers instead of full-time employees

Q7. One Billion Rising (OBR) revolution is about A. The eradication of acute poverty in Asian and African countries through multi stakeholder involvement. B. A movement against exploitation of women and girls worldwide. C. Ending the abuse of children. It involves action against child labour, child pornography and other forms of child exploitation. D. Pan-Africanism which is a worldwide intellectual movement that aims to encourage and strengthen bonds of solidarity between all people of African descent.

One Billion Rising is the biggest mass action to end violence against women in human history. The campaign, launched on Valentine’s Day 2012, began as a call to action based on the staggering statistic that 1 in 3 women on the planet will be beaten or raped during her lifetime. With the world population at 7 billion, this adds up to more than one billion women and girls

Q8. With reference to the energy received by the Earth from incoming solar radiation (i.e., Insolation), which of the following statements are NOT correct? 1. Equator receives comparatively less insolation than the tropics. 2. The Earth’s surface receives most of its energy from long wavelengths. 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

Equator receives less insolation because of more cloudiness than tropics. The Earth’s surface receives most of its energy from short wavelengths

Q9. Consider the following statements about the different meanings of ‘Swaraj’ as articulated by Mahatma Gandhi: 1. Swaraj is intimately linked with Ahimsa (non-violence) and Satyagraha (adherence to truth). 2. Swaraj has two senses - one political and one beyond the realm of politics. 3. Swaraj is something that requires time and patience to acquire. 4. With determination, Swaraj could be obtained easily and quickly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 only C. 3 and 4 only D. 1, 2 and 3 only

Getting Swaraj is a gradual process and so it cannot be obtained easily and quickly.

Q10. The scope of Article 21 got wider interpretation by moving from ‘procedure established by law’ towards ‘due process of law’ - by which famous Supreme Court case? A. Kesavananda Bharti Case, 1973 B. Menaka Gandhi Case, 1978 C. Minerva Mills Case, 1980 D. Shreya Singhal Case, 2015

Maneka Gandhi’s case is not only a landmark case for the interpretation of Article 21 but it also gave an entirely new viewpoint to look at the Chapter III of the Constitution. Prior to Maneka Gandhi’s decision, Article 21 guaranteed the right to life and personal liberty only against the arbitrary action of the executive and not from the legislative action. Broadly speaking, what this case did was extend this protection against legislative action too

Q11. Which of the following Budget documents are mandated by the Constitution of India? 1. Finance Bill 2. Memorandum explaining the provisions of the Finance Bill 3. Appropriation Bill 4. Macro-Economic Framework Statement 5. Outcome Budget 6. Demands for Grants 7. Fiscal Policy Strategy Statement Select the correct answer using the codes given below: A. 1, 2, 3 and 6 only B. 1, 2, 6 and 7 only C. 1, 3 and 6 only D. None of the above

Answer C

Q12. With reference to earthquakes, which of the following statements are correct? 1. All natural earthquakes occur in lithosphere. 2. Earthquakes largely occur along the converging plate boundaries. 3. Epicentre of earthquake always remains over continents only. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: A. 1 and 3 only B. 1 and 2 only C. 1, 2 and 3 D. 2 and 3 only

Epicentre can be over continents and ocean. It occurs in lithosphere. When the epicentre is below the ocean it causes tsunami.

Q13. Consider the following statements about the Salt March: 1. It was deliberately ignored by the European media 2. It was widely covered by the American and European press 3. It was the first nationalist activity in which women participated in large numbers. 4. It impressed upon the British the urgent need to devolve more power to Indians. Which of the statements given above are correct? A. 1, 2 and 4 only B. 2, 3 and 4 only C. 3 and 4 only D. 2 and 3 only

Britain’s Salt Acts prohibited Indians from collecting or selling salt, a staple in the Indian diet. Citizens were forced to buy the vital mineral from the British, who, in addition to exercising a monopoly over the manufacture and sale of salt, also exerted a heavy salt tax.

Q14. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about a State Legislative Council? 1. There is no provision for joint sitting with a State Legislative Assembly. 2. The ultimate power vests in the State Legislative Assembly. 3. The State Legislative Council cannot reject or amend a Money Bill. 4. It is a revising body like the Rajya Sabha. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: A. 1, 2 and 3 only B. 1, 2, 3 and 4 only C. 1 , 3 and 5 only D. 2 and 3 only

It is not a revising body like Rajya Sabha

Q15. India’s largest floating solar power plant has opened in which state? A. Kerala B. Karnataka C. Odisha D. Andhra Pradesh

India’s largest floating solar power plant has become operational at the Banasura Sagar dam in Wayanad, Kerala on December 5, 2017

Q16. Which country has launched new virtual currency “Petro”? A. South Africa B. Japan C. Venezuela D. Indonesia

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro launched a crypto-currency “Petro” to advance issues of monetary sovereignty, make financial transactions and overcome the financial blockade

Q17. The Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary (RWS) is located in which state/UT? A. Odisha B. Manipur C. Himachal Pradesh D. Andhra Pradesh

The Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary (RWS) is located in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh, . It is home to a varied set of faunal and avifaunal species such as foxes, jackals, bonnet macaques, jungle cats, sloth bears and black bucks

Q18. The 2017 Konark Dance Festival has started in which state? A. Andhra Pradesh B. Odisha C. Kerala D. Karnataka

The 2017 Konark dance festival has started on December 1, 2017 in backdrop of the Sun temple in Konark, Odisha.

Q19. India has recently re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). Where is the headquarters of IMO? A. New York B. Berlin C. London D. Warsaw

India was re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) under Category B at an assembly of the organisation at its headquarters in London

Q20. The 18th Hornbill festival 2017 has started in which state? A. Manipur B. Nagaland C. Tripura D. Assam

President Ram Nath Kovind has inaugurated the 18th Hornbill festival 2017 and 54th Statehood Day celebrations of Nagaland at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama on December 1, 2017