Q.15913·Science & Technology·EasyWhich of the following situations best explains the term ‘Fiscal Drag’?View question
Q.15914·Current Affairs·EasyConsider the following statements regarding the Swiss Challenge Method: 1. A Swiss Challenge is a method of bidding in which an interested party initiates a proposal for a contract or the bid for a project. 2. The Swiss Challenge allows a seller to mix-and-match the features of both an open auction and a closed tender to discover the best price for an asset. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.15915·Current Affairs·EasyConsider the following statements about the Index of Industrial Production (IIP): 1. IIP is published on a monthly basis by the National Statistical Office (NSO). 2. The three sectors included in IIP are mining sector, manufacturing sector and electricity sector. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.15916·Science & Technology·EasyWhich of the following statements are correct? 1. Achyuta Devaraya built a new city, called Nagalapuram. 2. Krishnadevarya is known to have authored texts both in Telugu and Sanskrit. 3. The presence of slavery in the Vijayanagar kingdom has been attested by Nicolo de Conti. 4. The top-grade officers in the Vijayanagar army were paid in cash. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.15917·Science & Technology·EasyConsider the following statements with respect to the Cholas of the Sangam period: 1. Vijayalaya and Karikala were significant rulers. 2. Karikala is said to have defeated the mighty confederacy of the Cheras and the Pandyas. 3. Senni, Valavan and Killi were the titles adopted by the kings of this period. Which of the statements given above are correct?View question
Q.15918·Current Affairs·Easy‘Dumping’ is said to be a trade distortionary practice. Which of the following terms best explains/ explain the term ‘dumping’?View question
Q.15919·International Relations·EasyWith reference to the cultivation of Kharif crops in India in the last five years, consider the following statements 1. Area under rice cultivation is the highest. 2. Area under the cultivation of jowar is more than that of oil seeds. 3. Area of cotton cultivation is more than that of sugarcane. 4. Area under sugarcane cultivation has steadily decreased Which of the statements given above are correct?View question
Q.15920·International Relations·EasyConsider the following pairs : Sea: Bordering country 1. Adriatic Sea: Albania 2. Black Sea: Croatia 3. Caspian Sea: Kazakhstan 4. Mediterranean Sea: Morocco 5. Red Sea: Syria Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?View question
Q.15921·Miscellaneous·Easy‘Crowding out’ is a term that is often seen in the news. Which of the following results in ‘crowding out’ of private investments?View question
Q.15922·International Relations·EasyWhich of the following is/are correct about Muhammad-Bin-Tughlaq's agrarian reforms? 1. A separate department, Diwan-i-amir-i-kohi was set during his reign. 2. Taccavi or agricultural loans were introduced under his reign, which was discontinued by Firuz Shah Tughlaq. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.15923·Geography·EasyConsider the following statements regarding the Ganga river system: 1. It passes through four states only. 2. All its rivers are perennial in nature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.15924·Miscellaneous·EasyWhich of the following statements is incorrect about the Eleventh Five Year Plan?View question
Q.15925·International Relations·EasyConsider the following statements: 1. Outlays is the amount that is provided for a given scheme or project in the budget. 2. Output refers to the collective results or qualitative improvements brought about in the delivery of these services. 3. Outcomes refer to the direct and measurable product of programme activities, often expressed in physical terms or units. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.15926·Miscellaneous·EasyConsider the following statements: 1. Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) measures the number of women of reproductive age dying due to maternal causes per 10,000 live births. 2. In the Eleventh Five Year Plan, MMR of 100 was fixed to be a goal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.15927·Miscellaneous·EasyThe Economic Survey 2018-19 has highlighted the dominance of “dwarf firms” in the Indian economy. What is meant by a dwarf firm?View question
Q.15928·International Relations·EasyWith reference to the Contingency Fund of India, consider the following statements: 1. It has been placed at the disposal of the Prime Minister of India to facilitate meeting of urgent unforeseen expenditure. 2. There is no need for either ex-ante or ex-post facto approval from the Parliament for undertaking expenditure from this Fund. 3. The present corpus of the Fund stands at Rs 500 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?View question
Q.15929·Miscellaneous·EasyExamine the following statements: 1. All members of Mohan’s family are honest. 2. Some members of Mohan’s family are not employed. 3. Some employed persons are not honest. 4. Some honest persons are not employed. Which one of the following inferences can be drawn from the above statements?View question
Q.15930·International Relations·EasyWith reference to Indian National Movement, consider the following pairs: Person - Position Held 1. Tej Bahadur Sapru - President, All India Liberal Federation 2. K. C. Neogy - Member, The Constituent Assembly 3. P. C. Joshi - General Secretary, Communist, Party of India Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?View question