Q.10100·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy‘SWAYAM’, an initiative of the Government of India, aims atView question
Q.10101·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyWhat was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?View question
Q.10102·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyConsider the following statements: The Mangalyaan launched by ISRO 1. is also called the Mars Orbiter Mission 2. made India the second country to have a spacecraft orbit the Mars after USA 3. made India the only country to be successful in making its spacecraft orbit the Mars in its very first attempt Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.10103·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyRecently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered?View question
Q.10104·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyWith reference to the ‘Financial Stability and Development Council’, consider the following statements: 1. It is an organ of NITI Aayog. 2. It is headed by the Union Finance Minister. 3. It monitors macroprudential supervision of the economy. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.10105·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy‘Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)’, often in the news, isView question
Q.10106·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyThere are 4 horizontal and 4 vertical lines, parallel and equidistant to one another on a board. What is the maximum number of rectangles and squares that can be formed?View question
Q.10107·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyWhat is/are unique about Kharai camel', a breed found in India? 1. It is capable of swimming up to three kilometres in seawater. 2. It survives by grazing on mangroves. 3. It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated. Select the correct answer using the code given below.View question
Q.10108·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyWhat is/are the purpose/purposes of the 'Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate (MCLR)' announced by RBI? 1. These guidelines help improve the transparency in the methodology followed by banks for determining the interest rates on advances. 2. These guidelines help ensure availability of bank credit at interest rates which are fair to the borrowers as well as the banks. Select the correct answer using the code given below.View question
Q.10109·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyConsider the following statements: The India-Africa Summit 1. held in 2015 was the third such Summit 2. was actually initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.10110·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyWith reference to the Trans-Pacific Partnership', consider the following statements: 1. It is an agreement among all the Pacific Rim countries except China and Russia. 2. It is a strategic alliance for the purpose of maritime security only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.10112·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyWith reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism. 2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment. 3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.10113·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyWith reference to the 'Gram Nyayalaya Act', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases. 2. The Act allows local social activists as mediators/reconciliators. Select the correct answer using the code given belowView question
Q.10114·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyIn a test, Randhir obtained more marks than the total marks obtained by Kunal and Debu. The total marks obtained by Kunal and Shankar are more than those of Randhir. Sonal obtained more marks than Shankar. Neha obtained more marks than Randhır. Who amongst them obtained highest marks?View question
Q.10115·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyWith reference to an initiative called The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an initiative hosted by UNEP, IMF and World Economic Forum. 2. It is a global initiative that focuses on drawing attention to the economic benefits of biodiversity. 3. It presents an approach that can help decision-makers recognize, demonstrate and capture the value of ecosystems and biodiversity. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.10116·Miscellaneous·2016·EasyWhich of the following statements is/are correct? Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to 1. protection of biodiversity 2. resilience of forest ecosystems 3. poverty reduction Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question