Author: Prelims

Dear students,

When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This is going to help you retain & remember better.

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Q.1) Consider the following statements in regard with ‘International Research Conference on Brucellosis’ which was recently inaugurated in New Delhi.

1. The International Conference on Brucellosis is being organized by the Department of Biotechnology in collaboration with Indian Council for Agriculture Research.

2. Brucellosis is a dreadful disease caused by the genus of the virus known as Brucella and it is endemic in India.

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

 

Q.2) Which of the following is/are countries part of ‘BBIN initiative’ in South Asia.

1. India

2. Bangladesh

3. Indonesia

4. Nepal

Select the correct answer using the code given below

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 and 4 only

d) 1,2 and 4

 

Q.3) The “Marrakesh Action Proclamation” was sometimes in the news, which of the following correctly describes it.

a) Amendment to Montreal protocol for reducing HFC

b) Proclamation to combat climate change

c) Declaration to prevent nuclear proliferation of nuclear supply and weapons.

d) None of the above

 

Q.4) Consider the following statements about ‘National Student Startup Policy’.

1. The National Student Startup Policy formulated by All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE).

2. It aims to create 100,000 technology based student start-ups and a million employment opportunities within the next 10 years.

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

 

Q.5)  ‘Market Economy Status’ (MES) was sometimes in the news, is related to which of the following organisation?

a) ASEAN

b) World Trade Organisation (WTO)

c) G20

d) APEC

 

Q.6)  With reference to ‘IFC Masala Bonds’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct?  (CSP-2016)

1.The International Finance Corporation, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank.

2.They are the rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector

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

 

Q.7) Regarding the taxation systems of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements:   (CSP-2016)

1.The tax rate of land was fixed depending on the quality of the land.

2.Private owners of workshops paid an industry’s tax.

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

 

Q.8) Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?   (CSP-2016)

A. Swapnavasavadatta

B. Malavikagnimitra

C. Meghadoota

D. Ratnavati

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IMPORTANT STUFF: 

1. These questions are mostly derived from our daily newscards. Reading daily news from Civilsdaily’s App (click here) or website + solving these questions will help you reinforce the basics.

2. For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining one of the three Prelims Modules by CD – prelims.civilsdaily.com

3. Solutions will be uploaded at 8 p.m. Click here for solutions.

4. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

Dear students,

When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This is going to help you retain & remember better.

NOTE: Prelims Daily compilation for October 2016 has been released for FREE – Click2Download

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Q.1) With reference to “Trade Related Entrepreneurship Assistance and Development (TREAD)” scheme, consider the following statements.

1. TREAD scheme is operated by Ministry of Women and Child Development to promote women entrepreneurs.

2. The lending banks would finance loan assistance for a group of women through NGOs for undertaking non-farm activities.

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

 

Q.2) The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has created underground rock caverns for storage of crude oil under Strategic Petroleum Reserve project at which of the following locations?

1. Vishakhapatnam

2. Mangalore

3. Padur

Select the correct answer using the code given below   (CSP-2016)

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 only

d) 1,2 and 3

 

Q.3) Consider the following pairs, with reference to popular regions for natural gas pipelines.

1. Henry Hub : Russia

2. National Balancing Point : UK

3. Alberta : Canada

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

a) 1 and 2

b) 3 only

c) 2 and 3

d) 1 and 3

 

Q.4) In 2015-16, 26 items got Geographical Indication(GI) status. Which among the following items/products got GI status.

1. Chanderi Fabric (Madhya Pradesh)

2. Thanjavur Paintings (Tamil Nadu)

3. Allahabad Surkha (Uttar Pradesh)

Select the correct answer using the code given below

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 only

d) 1,2 and 3

 

Q.5) Consider the following statements about ‘TAPAS 201 (RUSTOM – II), a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV).

1. TAPAS 201 is being developed to carry out the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance roles for the Armed Forces.

2. TAPAS 201 has been indigenously designed and developed by ISRO and DRDO.

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

 

Q.6)  Which one of the following is a purpose of ‘UDAY’, a scheme of the Government? (CSP-2016)

A. Providing technical and financial assistance to the start-up entrepreneurs in the field of renewable sources of energy

B. Providing electricity to every household in the country of 2018

C. Replacing the coal-based power plants with natural gas, nuclear, solar, wind and tidal power plants over a period of time

D. Providing for financial turnaround and revival of power distribution companies

 

Q.7) The term ‘Intended Nationally Determined Contributions’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of    (CSP-2016)

A. Pledges made by the European countries to rehabilitate refugees from the war-affected Middle East

B. Plan of action outlined by the countries of the world to combat climate change

C. Capital contributed by the member countries in the establishment of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

D. Plan of action outlined by the countries of the world regarding Sustainable Development Goals

 

Q.8) With reference to ‘LiFi’, recently in the news which of the following statements is / are correct?

1.It uses light as the medium for high speed data transmission

2.It is a wireless technology and is several times faster than ‘WiFi’

Select the correct answer using the code given below:  (CSP 2016)

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

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IMPORTANT STUFF: 

1. These questions are mostly derived from our daily newscards. Reading daily news from Civilsdaily’s App (click here) or website + solving these questions will help you reinforce the basics.

2. For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining one of the three Prelims Modules by CD – prelims.civilsdaily.com

3. Solutions will be uploaded at 8 p.m. Click here for solutions.

4. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

Dear students,

When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This is going to help you retain & remember better.

NOTE: Prelims Daily compilation for October 2016 has been released for FREE – Click2Download

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Q.1) Recently, Asian Development Bank and India have signed a $500 million loan to build long road bridge across the Ganges River. Consider following statements in regard with this.

1. The bridge aims to improve transport connectivity between North Bihar and South Bihar.

2. This will be India’s longest river bridge and acts as a better link between the Patna and the surrounding areas.

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

 

Q.2) Recently, ‘Hand-in-Hand 2016’ joint military exercise has began between India and

a) France

b) Russia

c) Japan

d) China

 

Q.3) With reference to Geographical Indication(GI) status, consider the following statements:

1. GI status is an indication that product is identified as a good or an item manufactured or produced in a particular geographical region.

2. GI tag are also covered under the WTO’s Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement.

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

 

Q.4) Which of the following correctly describes about ‘Piezoelectric materials’, which was sometimes in the news.

a) It creates electricity when subjected to a mechanical stress

b) It generates kinetic energy when subjected to shear stress

c) It can generate renewable electricity in wind power plants

d) None of the above

 

Q.5) Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Medical Council of India’

1. MCI is a statutory body with the responsibility of establishing and maintaining high standards of medical education and recognition of medical qualifications.

2. The former Comptroller & Auditor General Vinod Rai Committee was appointed to oversee the functioning of the MCI.

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

 

Q.6) Which of the following is/ are the indicator/ indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report?

1.Undernourishment

2.Child stunting

3.Child Mortality

Select the correct answer using the code given below  (CSP 2016)

A. 1 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1,2 and 3

D. 1 and 3 only

 

Q.7) There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which action/actions of the following can be taken by the government to reduce the deficit?

1. Reducing Revenue Expenditure

2. Introducing new welfare scheme

3. Rationalizing subsidies

4. Reducing import duties

Select the correct answer using the code below   (CSP-2016)

A. 1 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1,2,3 and 4

 

Q.8) The establishment of ‘Payment Banks’ is being allowed in India to promote financial inclusion. Which of the following statements is/are correct in this context?

1. Mobile telephone companies and supermarket chains that are owned and controlled by residents are eligible to be promoters of Payment Banks.

2. Payment Banks can issue both credit cards and debit cards

3. Payment banks cannot undertake lending activities.

Select the correct answer using the code given below   (CSP-2016)

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 2 only

D. 1,2 and 3

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IMPORTANT STUFF: 

1. These questions are mostly derived from our daily newscards. Reading daily news from Civilsdaily’s App (click here) or website + solving these questions will help you reinforce the basics.

2. For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining one of the three Prelims Modules by CD – prelims.civilsdaily.com

3. Solutions will be uploaded at 8 p.m. Click here for solutions.

4. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

Dear students,

When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This is going to help you retain & remember better.

NOTE: Prelims Daily compilation for October 2016 has been released for FREE – Click2Download

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Q.1) Consider the following statements about “Hunar Haat”.

1. Hunar Haat is aimed at promoting and supporting artisans from Minority communities and providing them international market for display and sell their products.

2. Hunar haat is being organised by Ministry of Skill Development And Entrepreneurship.

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

 

Q.2) With reference to ‘India International Trade Fair – 2016’, consider the following statements.

1. The India Trade Promotion Organisation is organizing ‘India International Trade Fair 2016’ on the theme of “Make in India”.

2. Hunar Haat is being organised for the first time at India International Trade Fair in New Delhi.

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

 

Q.3) Recently, ‘Status of the Global Climate in 2016’ report published by

a) World Meteorological Organisation(WMO)

b) World bank

c) Climate Action Network (CAN)

d) World health Organisation

 

Q.4) Recently, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has formed a task force to re-calibrate all ATMs under

a) R M Lodha

b) Arundhati Bhattacharya

c) Arvind Subramanian

d) RBI Deputy governor SS Mundra

 

Q.5) Consider the following statements about harmful algal blooms (HAB).

1. Harmful algal blooms occur when colonies of algae grow out of control while producing harmful effects on fish, marine mammals, and birds.

2. Harmful algal bloom include blooms of non-toxic species that have harmful effects on marine ecosystems.

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

 

Q.6)  Consider the following statements :  

1.The sustainable development goals were first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank called the ‘Club of Rome’

2.The sustainable Development Goals have to be achieved by 2030.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  (CSP 2016)

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.7) Consider the following statements:

1. The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years.

2. A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues only for the remainder period

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? (CSP 2016)

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.8)  Which of the following statements is/ are correct?

1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation.

2. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha

Select the correct answer using the code below:   (CSP 2016)

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

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IMPORTANT STUFF: 

1. These questions are mostly derived from our daily newscards. Reading daily news from Civilsdaily’s App (click here) or website + solving these questions will help you reinforce the basics.

2. For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining one of the three Prelims Modules by CD – prelims.civilsdaily.com

3. Solutions will be uploaded at 8 p.m. Click here for solutions.

4. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

Dear students,

When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This is going to help you retain & remember better.

NOTE: Prelims Daily compilation for October 2016 has been released for FREE – Click2Download

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Q.1) Consider the following pairs:

Tiger reserves sometimes mentioned in the news In the affairs of

1. Sathyamangalam : Karnataka

2. Mudumalai : Tamil Nadu

3. Namdapha : Arunachal Pradesh  

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 only

c) 2 and 3

d) 3 only

 

Q.2) Consider the following statements about ‘Satluj-Yamuna Link Canal project’.

1. The Satluj-Yamuna Link canal is meant to redirect some of River Satluj and its tributary Beas’ waters to the Yamuna canal.

2. The Satluj-Yamuna Link Canal project is meant to re-allocate water from Punjab to Delhi.

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

 

Q.3) Consider the following statements with respect to ‘nullification clause’ of India-Japan Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement.

1. Nullification clause sought automatic cancellation of the agreement if India resorts to nuclear testing in the future.

2. Smiling Buddha was the code name of India’s first successful nuclear bomb test on 1974.

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

 

Q.4) Consider the following pairs with reference to ports:

1. Gwadar Port : Pakistan

2. Chabahar Port: Iran

3. Port of Tucson: France

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 only

c) 2 and 3

d) 3 only

 

Q.5) Consider following statements regarding Ken and Betwa river interlinking project.

1.It will transfer surplus water from the Uttar Pradesh section of the Ken to the Betwa in Madhya Pradesh

2.The project might affect the tigers and vultures of Satpura tiger reservoir

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

 

Q.6) The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the    (CSP-2016)

A. Lok Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership

B. Lok Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its total membership

C. Rajya Sabha by a Simple majority of its total membership

D. Rajya Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its member present and voting

 

Q.7)  With reference to the agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015,which of the following statements is / are correct? (CSP-2016)

1.The agreement was signed by all the member countries of the UN and it will go into effect in 2017.

2.The agreement aims to limit the greenhouse gas emissions so that the rise in average global temperature by the end of the century does not exceed 2 Celsius or even 1.5 celsius above pre-industrial levels.

3.Developed countries acknowledged their historical responsibilities in global warming and committed to donate $ 1000 billion a year from 2020 to help developing countries to cope with climatic change.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 and 3 only

B. 2 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

 

Q.8) Recently which of the following states has explored the possibility of constructing an artificial inland port to be connected to sea by a long navigational channel? (CSP 2016)

A. Andhra Pradesh

B. Chhatisgarh

C. Karnataka

D. Rajasthan

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IMPORTANT STUFF: 

1. These questions are mostly derived from our daily newscards. Reading daily news from Civilsdaily’s App (click here) or website + solving these questions will help you reinforce the basics.

2. For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining one of the three Prelims Modules by CD – prelims.civilsdaily.com

3. Solutions will be uploaded at 8 p.m. Click here for the solution.

4. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

Dear students,

When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This is going to help you retain & remember better.

NOTE: Prelims Daily compilation for October 2016 has been released for FREE – Click2Download

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Q.1) Consider the following statements with reference to ‘Consumer Protection Bill 2015’.

1.The Bill replaces the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.  

2.The Bill enforces consumer rights, and provides a mechanism for redressal of complaints regarding defect in goods and deficiency in services.

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

 

Q.2) India signed a historic civilian nuclear deal with Japan in Tokyo. Consider the following statements in this regard.

1.India is the first non-member of the non-proliferation treaty (NPT) to have signed such a deal with Japan.

2.The objective of NPT is to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and its technology, to promote cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

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

 

Q.3) ‘Paddy stubble burning’ is a major reason for affecting air quality in Delhi during the onset of winter. Consider the following statements in this regard.

1.Stubble burning is a common practice followed by farmers in Punjab and Haryana to prepare the field for sowing of wheat.

2.Stubble burning kills soil microbes – these microbes are known to consume Nitrogen in the soil.

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

 

Q.4) Consider the following statements in regard with RBI’s monetary policy tools.

1.Open market operations are conducted by the RBI by way of sale or purchase of government securities (g-secs) to adjust money supply conditions.

2.The central bank sells g-secs to infuse liquidity into the system and buys back g-secs to decrease liquidity from the system.

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

 

Q.5) With reference to ‘Helicobacter pullorum pathogen’, consider the following statements.

1.Helicobacter pullorum is commonly found in the liver and gut of poultry birds and is believed to co-evolve with its natural host.

2.Helicobacter pullorum is considered as the source of transmission of the drug-resistant pathogen to humans and ability to cause cancer.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.6) What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907? (CSP 2016)

A. Introduction of communalism into Indian politics by Lord Minto

B. Extremists’ lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government

C. Foundation of Muslim League

D. Aurobindo Ghosh’s inability to be elected as the president of the Indian National Congress

 

Q.7) The plan of Sir Stafford Cripps envisaged that after the Second World War (CSP 2016)

A. India should be granted complete independence

B. India should be partitioned into two before granting independence

C. India should be made a republic with the condition that she will join the Commonwealth

D. India should be given Dominion status

 

Q.8) Consider the following pairs: (CSP 2016)

Famous place – Region

1.Bodhgaya – Baghelkhand

2.Khajuraho – Bundelkhand

3.Shirdi – Vidarbha

4.Nasik – Malwa

5.Tirupati – Rayalaseema

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

A. 1, 2 and 4

B. 2, 3, 4 and 5

C. 2 and 5 only

D. 1, 3, 4 and 5

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IMPORTANT STUFF: 

1. These questions are mostly derived from our daily newscards. Reading daily news from Civilsdaily’s App (click here) or website + solving these questions will help you reinforce the basics.

2. For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining one of the three Prelims Modules by CD – prelims.civilsdaily.com

3. Solutions will be uploaded at 8 p.m. Click here for solutions.

4. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

Dear students,

When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This is going to help you retain & remember better.

NOTE: Prelims Daily compilation for October 2016 has been released for FREE – Click2Download

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Q.1) With reference to No First Use Policy(NFU), consider the following statements:

1.NFU refers to a policy by a nuclear power not to use nuclear weapons as a means of warfare unless first attacked by an adversary using nuclear weapons.

2.India articulated its policy of No first use of nuclear weapons in 2003.

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

 

Q.2) Which of the following correctly describes about ‘Operation Green Hunt’.

a) Military operation for Bodo militants in Assam

b) Air Force’s rescue operations in Uttarakhand floods

c) Anti-naxalite offensive operations

d) Army-led rescue and relief mission in quake-hit Nepal

 

Q.3) Recently, Colombo declaration was in the news. Consider the following statements in this regard.

1.The declaration states that narcotic drug trafficking in the Indian Ocean poses a threat to peace and security in the region.

2.The delegates resolved to work towards making the Indian Ocean a “Drug Free Zone”.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.4) Kishenganga is a tributary of the river

a) Jhelum

b) Ravi

c) Beas River

d) Sutlej River

 

Q.5) Consider the following statements in regard to ‘Interpol’.

1.The International Criminal Police Organization is an intergovernmental organization facilitating international police cooperation founded in 1914.

2.It functions as a network of criminal law enforcement agencies from different countries.

3.It headquartered in Lyon, France.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) All of the above

 

Q.6)  With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term ‘Araghatta’ refers to (CSP 2016)

a) Bonded labour

b) Land grants made to military officers

c) Waterwheel used in the irrigation of land

d) Wasteland converted to cultivated land

 

Q.7) With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynasty histories and epic tales was the profession of who of the following?

a) Sharamana

b) Parivraajaka

c) Agrahaarika

d) Maagadha

 

Q.8) In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the value of Air Quality Index? (CSP 2016)

1.Carbon dioxide

2.Carbon monoxide

3.Sulfur dioxide

4.Methane

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1, 2 and 3 only

b) 2, 3 and 4 only

c) 1, 4 and 5 only

d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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IMPORTANT STUFF: 

1. These questions are mostly derived from our daily newscards. Reading daily news from Civilsdaily’s App (click here) or website + solving these questions will help you reinforce the basics.

2. For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining one of the three Prelims Modules by CD – prelims.civilsdaily.com

3. Solutions will be uploaded at 8 p.m. Click here for solutions.

4. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

Dear students,

When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This is going to help you retain & remember better.

NOTE: Prelims Daily compilation for October 2016 has been released for FREE – Click2Download

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Q.1) Consider following statements with reference to International Competition Network (ICN).

1.ICN is an international body comprising 132 members exclusively devoted to international competition enforcement.

2.Competition Commission of India(CCI) is a member of the ICN since 2003.

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

 

Q.2) Consider following statements with respect to ‘The Cable Television Network Rules, 1994’.

1.Its provisions are not binding on all cable networks which are either downlinked to, or uplinked from, India.

2.Under its provisions, coverage of anti-terrorist operations by security forces will be restricted to periodic briefings by a designated officer.

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

 

Q.3) Consider the following statements with reference to recent demonetisation of notes.

1.Demonetization is the act of stripping a currency unit of its status as legal tender.

2.The Wanchoo committee had suggested demonetization as a measure to unearth and counter the spread of black money.

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

 

Q.4) Consider the following statements about ‘Geneva Convention’.

1.Geneva Convention forms cornerstone of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), seek to regulate armed conflict and protect civilians.

2.India and Pakistan both parties to Geneva Convention.

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

 

Q.5) Consider the following statements about ‘Swing states’, in reference to recent US elections.

1.These states are called so because they swing between the Republicans and Democrats depending upon the election season.

2.Swing states are largely determined through opinion polls and results of previous elections.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.6) In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs: [CSP-2016]

Term description

1.Eripatti : land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank.

2.Taniyurs : Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins

3.Ghatikas : colleges generally attached to the temples.

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

a) 1 and 2

b) 3 only

c) 2 and 3

d) 1 and 3

 

Q.7) Which of the following is/are the advantage / advantages of practicing drip irrigation? [CSP-2016]

1.reduction of weed

2.reduction in soil salinity

3.reduction in soil erosion

Select the correct answer using the code given below:-

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) None of the above is an advantage of practicing drip irrigation

 

Q.8) Recently, linking of which of the following rivers was undertaken? [CSP-2016]

a) Cauvery and Tungabhadra

b) Godavari and Krishna

c) Mahanadi and Son

d) Narmada and Tapti

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Q.1) Scientists have detected the presence of water on Psyche. Which of the following correctly describes about ‘Psyche’.

a) Moon of the Jupiter

b) Largest comet from the Kuiper belt

c) Largest metallic asteroid in our solar system

d) Smallest habitable planet from Goldilocks zone

 

Q.2) Recently, First Meeting of Governing Council for Indian Council for Fertilizer and Nutrient Research (ICFNR) held. Consider following statements in this regard.

1.ICFNR is set up under the administrative control of Department of Fertilizers (DoF), Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers (MoCF)

2.ICFNR is exclusively devoted to promotion of research in Fertilizer sector.

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

 

Q.3) Consider following statements about ‘Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana’.

1.Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana is the flagship scheme for skill training of youth in the country.

2.Scheme is implemented by Ministry of Labour and Employment through the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).

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

 

Q.4) Recently, India has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Marine-Earth Science and Technology with which of the following country?

a) USA

b) Japan

c) China

d) Britain

 

Q.5) Which of the following states are under Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA).

1.Tripura

2.Assam

3.Jammu and Kashmir

4.Nagaland

5.Manipur

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) 1,2 and 4

b) 2,3 and 5

c) 1, 2, 3 and 5

d) 2,3,4 and 5 only

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Q.1) Recently, Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission (MMS) was in the news for Guinness World Record for highest altitude fix of a GPS signal. Which of the following space agency is related to MMS.

a) European Space Agency (ESA)

b) NASA

c) ISRO

d) Russia’s Roscosmos

 

Q.2) Consider the following statements about ‘International Regulatory Cooperation for Herbal Medicines’ (IRCH)

1.IRCH is a global network of regulatory authorities created by Ministry of AYUSH.

2.Its mission is to protect and promote public health and safety through improved regulation for herbal medicines.

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

 

Q.3) Consider the following statements about ‘WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control’ (WHO FCTC).

1.It is the first global evidence-based public health treaty that recognises the right of all people to the highest standard of health.

2.The Treaty was developed by countries in response to the globalization of the tobacco epidemic.

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

 

Q.4) Consider the following statements about Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA).

1.IANA body is responsible for delegating and managing domain names and Internet protocol addresses globally.

2.It is headquartered in the Geneva, Switzerland.

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

 

Q.5) Which of the following is the first state in the country to join new GST (Goods and Service Tax) System.

a) Tamil Nadu

b) Delhi

c) Puducherry

d) Maharashtra

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Q.1) Consider the following statements about International Agrobiodiversity Congress.

1.The first International Agrobiodiversity Congress – IAC 2016 to be held in Rome, Italy.

2.It is co-organized by the Indian Society of Plant Genetic Resources and the Bioversity International organisation, Italy.

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

 

Q.2) The famous Thotlakonda Buddhist Site located in

a) Visakhapatnam

b) Bodh Gaya

c) Sarnath

d) Amaravathi

 

Q.3) Consider the following statements about ‘Bioversity International’.

1.Bioversity International is a global research-for-development organization, with a vision that agricultural biodiversity nourishes people and sustains the planet.

2.Its Headquarters is in Maccarese, Italy.

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

 

Q.4) Consider following statements about ‘The National Waterways’.

1.The National Waterways-1 is being implemented under Jal Marg Vikas project.

2.It involves developing a 1,620-km navigable waterway between Haldia and Varanasi.

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

 

Q.5) Raqqa, which is now considered as de facto capital of Islamic state(IS). Raqqa city is located in

a) Iraq

b) Syria

c) Iran

d) Turkey

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Q.1) Karewas are a feature generally found in the state of

a) Arunachal Pradesh

b) Himachal Pradesh

c) Jammu and Kashmir

d) Uttarakhand

 

Q.2) Which of the following departments are not under any ministry

1.Dept. of Atomic Energy

2.Dept. of Space

3.Dept. of Sports

4.Dept of Personnel and Training

Select the correct option

a) 1 and 2 Only

b) 1, 2 and 3 Only

c) 3 and 4 Only

d) All of the above

 

Q.3) Consider the following statements about the Global Innovation Index

1.The Global Innovation Index 2016 ranks India 66th out of 128 countries

2.It is co-published by Cornell University, INSEAD, and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO, an agency of the United Nations)

Select the correct option

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.4) Consider the following statements about the three-day Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR) 2016 held recently

1.It is a biennial conference jointly organized by different Asian countries and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR)

2.The next AMCDRR will be held in South Africa in 2020

Select the correct option

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.5) In which region have the least tsunamis occurred

a) Pacific Ocean

b) Mediterranean Sea

c) Atlantic Ocean

d) Indian Ocean

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Q.1) Which of the following is/are recognised as the classical languages in India?

1.Odia (Oriya)

2.Kannada

3.Telugu

Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

 

Q.2) Consider the following statements about the decisions of the GST Council meeting held this week

1.There will be a multiple slab rate structure, with rates ranging from 0% to 28%

2.Existing cesses will continue to exist, independently of the GST

Select the correct option

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.3) There has been an unprecedented interest in studying the asteroids because

1.They are believed to hold clue to the origin of the solar system and the origin of life on earth.

2.Some of them might provide potential sites for mining valuable minerals.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding the Paris Agreement

1.The agreement is a arms deal between India and France to purchase 36 Rafale aircraft

2.It is an agreement which seeks to keep the rise in global average temperatures below 1 C

Select the correct option

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.5) ‘Gig economy’ is a term which appears frequently in the news. Which of the following is an incorrect explanation of the term

a) An economic system in which temporary positions are common and companies hire for short-term work

b) It describes a single project or task for which a worker is hired, often through a digital marketplace, to work on demand

c) They refer to a type of short-term job, and some workers pursue gigs as a self-employment option

d) It refers to the hiring of illegal migrants

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Q.1) Consider the following statements

1.The James Webb telescope, recently completed by NASA, is the largest space telescope

2.It will search for concentrations of dark matter and was built in collaboration with the European Space Agency and the Canadian Space Agency

Select the correct option

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.2) Which of the following statement is/are indirect taxes?

1.VAT

2.Sales Tax

3.Service Tax

4.Customs Duties

Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1, 2 and 3 only

c) 3 and 4 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

 

Q.3) Which of the following is the correct order of the following cities as one moves from north to south?

1.Naypyidaw

2.Bangkok

3.Hanoi

4.Phnom Penh

Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:

a) 4-1-2-3

b) 3-1-2-4

c) 3-2-1-4

d) 4-2-1-3

 

Q.4) Consider the following statements about the National Food Security Act

1.It now covers the whole of India

2.Under it people will get wheat at Rs. 2/ kg and rice at Rs. 3/ kg

Select the correct option

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.5) Select the correct objective of the Sendai Framework (2015-2030)

a) It identifies targets and priority action areas towards reducing disaster risk

b) It seeks to establish a USD 10 billion fund to help tsunami victims

c) It is a trade agreement between India and Japan

d) It is a trade agreement between India and South Korea

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Q.1) The term contract labor appears frequently in the news. Which of the following statements best describes them

a) Any person hired by signing a contract

b) A person doing work for the company but under a third-party contractor

c) Any employee in the private sector

d) Any person paid below minimum wage

 

Q.2) The GST Council is frequently in the news, consider the following statements regarding it

1.It is tasked with finalising the rates and other modalities for the new indirect tax regime

2.It is headed by the Prime Minister, with the Union Finance Minister as Vice President

Which of the following options is correct

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.3) The Global Hunger Index report is published by

a) International Food Policy Research Institute

b) World Health Organisation

c) World Bank

d) International Monetary Fund

 

Q.4) The Sagarmala Project involves

a) modernisation of ports in India

b) boosting the jewellery sector exports

c) deep sea mining for rare-earth minerals

d) road development in the north-east

 

Q.5) Which of the following cities is not in Iraq

a) Mosul

b) Baghdad

c) Aleppo

d) Fallujah

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Q.1) Consider following statements

1. Children suffer greater damage from air pollution since they breathe twice as quickly

2. UNICEF publishes a report titled The State of the World’s Children

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

 

Q.2) Which of the following is correct about benami transactions as defined by the recent Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act

a) Those transactions which bring disrepute upon a person

b) Transactions involving advanced financial techniques

c) Those transactions where a property is held by one person, but has been provided or paid for by another person

d) Everyday transactions involving sale and purchase of property

 

Q.3) Avian influenza is also referred to as

a) H1N1

b) HIV

c) H1N2

d) H5N8

 

Q.4) In which landmass does Trinidad and Tobago lie?

a) Americas

b) Africa

c) Eurasia

d) Australia

 

Q.5) Consider the following statements about PUSA Arhar-16

1.It is a early maturing, semi dwarf high yielding variety

2.It has been developed by seed MNC Monsanto

Select the correct option –

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q.1) Consider following statements about an innovative project “System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research (SAFAR)

1. It is is developed by the Indian institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune and weather information and forecasting is done by India Meteorological Department (IMD).

2. One of the major objectives of this project is to increase the awareness among general public regarding the air quality.

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

 

Q.2) The  “traditional tribal and folk art of alpana” is from which of the following state?
a) Rajasthan
b) Gujarat
c) West Bengal
d) Assam

 

Q.3) Consider following statements about ‘The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH)’

1. INTACH is a Non-Profit NGO registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.

2.It was founded with the vision to create a membership organization to stimulate and spearhead heritage awareness and conservation in India.

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

 

Q.4) Living Planet Report is published by
a) IUCN
b) World Wide Fund for Nature(WWF)
c) United Nations Environment Program(UNEP)
d) CITES

 

Q.5) ‘Global Urban Ambient Air Pollution Database 2016’ report released by
a) World Bank
b) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
c) United Nations Development Programme(UNDP)
d) World Health Organization

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Q.1) The Union Cabinet has accorded its approval for establishment of a National Academic Depository (NAD). Consider following statement in this regard.

1.The decision aims at bringing another dimension and enhancement of the vision of Digital India.

2.The NAD would be operationalised by NSDL Database Management Limited (NDML) and CDSL Ventures, Limited (CVL)

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

 

Q.2) Consider following statements with reference to ‘Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs)’.

1.APA program allows the taxpayer and the tax authority to avoid future transfer pricing disputes by entering into a prospective agreement.

2.The APA was introduced in the Advance Pricing Act in 2012.

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

 

Q.3) Consider following statements about ‘PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation).

1.The platform is aimed at addressing common man’s grievances, and simultaneously monitoring and reviewing important programmes

2.It offers a unique combination in the direction of cooperative federalism as it brings on one stage the Secretaries of Centre and the States.

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

 

Q.4) Which of the following are members of ‘New Agenda Coalition’ (NAC).

1.Brazil

2.New Zealand

3.Ireland

4.India

Which of the code given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 2 and 4 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.5) Recently, India inks loan pact with World Bank for Eastern Freight Corridor (EDFC). Consider following statements in this regard.

1.EDFC designed for faster movement of goods between northern and eastern parts of India.

2.The objective of the project is to augment railway freight carrying capacity along the railway corridor between Ludhiana and Kolkata.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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