GYANKIT TEST SERIES 2002 - 1

GYANKIT TEST SERIES 2002 - 1 (see below for Ans)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 5. It is subordinate to a State Legislative Assembly in all respects unlike 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, 2, 3 and 5 only D. 3 only

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

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

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

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

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

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

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