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1.

India aims to reduce the emissions intensity fo its GDP by 33.35% by 2030 from 2005 levels. It achieves what percentage of its cumulative electric power of around 350G installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources, mainly renewable power.A. 0.2B. 0.4C. 0.5D. 0.3

Answer» Correct Answer - B
India aim to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33.35% by 2030 from 2005 levels and achieve 40% of of its cumulative from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources, mainly renewable power.
Discussion
2.

Which of the following IITs has been declared one among the seven Eat Right Campus by FSSAI?1. IIT Delhi2. IITKanpur3. IIT Ropar4. IIT Gandhinagar

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : IIT Gandhinagar

The correct answer is IIT Gandhinagar.

  • IIT Gandhinagar became India's first educational institute to receive Eat Right Campus Award from FSSAI.
  • The award will be conferred by FSSAI in New Delhi on June 07, 2019, on the occasion of World Food Safety Day.
  • IIT Gandhinagar received a five-star rating in the Eat Right Campus audit, for ensuring food safety and promoting healthy eating.
  • IITGN enured high standards for the quality of food served at its dining halls and the other eating joint.

  • FSSAI
    • Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an autonomous statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSS Act).
    • Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India is the administrative Ministry of FSSAI.
    • FSSAI was formed in August 2011.
    • Its headquarter is in New Delhi.
    • It has 6 regional offices.
    • Arun Singhal is the current CEO of FSSAI.
    • The current Agriculture Minister is Narender Singh Tomar.
Discussion
3.

Frank Tyson was a cricketer from which country?A. New ZelandB. EnglandC. West IndiesD. South Africa

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Discussion
4.

Who among the following has been selected the brand ambassador of Eat right movement launched by FSSAI?A. MS DhoniB. Virat KohliC. Rajkummar RaoD. Amitabh Bachchan

Answer» Correct Answer - C
FSSAI in collaboration with the Health Ministry is also to launch the first-of-its-kind TV compaign to make small behavioural chagnes and choose safe and healthier food options. The campaign imagine is Eat Right Movement Aaj Se Thoda Kam
Discussion
5.

Ravindra Jain who passed recently was aA. PoliticianB. SingerC. AuthorD. Music composer

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Discussion
6.

The Pandharpur Movement is associated with the Bhakti Movement of (a) Assam (b) Maharashtra (c) Bengal (d) Both (a) and (c)

Answer»

The Pandharpur Movement is associated with the Bhakti Movement of Maharashtra.
Discussion
7.

What is the cost of Delhi National Memorial Cost?A. 100 croreB. 1000 croreC. 500 croreD. 250 crore

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Discussion
8.

Stan Lee, a distinguished comic writer passed away recently. His prominent work is …………………A. Science fiction ComicsB. Action/Adventure ComicsC. Manga ComicsD. Marvel Comics

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Stan Lee, the legendary writer, editor and publisher of Marvel Corner where creations made him a real-life superhero to comic book loverall across the world died.
Discussion
9.

Different Sufi schools or orders in India were known as (a) Khangahs (b) Qalandars (c) Silsilahs (d) Darveshs

Answer»

Different Sufi schools or orders in India were known as Silsilahs.
Discussion
10.

Sankardeva was a great bhakti saint of (a) Bengal (b) Maharashtra (c) Gujarat (d) Assam 

Answer»

Sankardeva was a great bhakti saint of Assam.
Discussion
11.

The earliest Sufi order to arrive in India was (a) Chisti(b) Suhrawardy (c) Qadiri(d) Naqshbandi

Answer»

The earliest Sufi order to arrive in India was Chisti.
Discussion
12.

The ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD) has launched a program called "Unnat Bharat Abhiyan" with which of the following purposes?A. Connect insititutions of higher educationB. Ensure better Crop Insurance servicesC. One-year life insurance scheme, renewable from year to yearD. Income declaration scheme

Answer» Correct Answer - A
The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has launched a programme called Unnat Bharat Abhiyan with an aim to connect institution of higher education, including Indian Institutes of Technology ( IITs), National Institute of Technology (NITs) and Indian Institutes of Science Education & Research (IISERs) etc.
Discussion
13.

Khelo India Youth Games held annually in January or February, are the national level multidisciplinary grassroot games in India. Khelo India Youth Games 2019 held inA. New delhiB. LucknowC. Patna High CourtD. Pune

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Khelo India Youth Games formerly Khclo India School Gaines is held annually in January or February. These are the national level multidiiciplinary grassroot games in India held for two categories, namely under 17 years school students and under 21 college students.
Discussion
14.

The Census of India 2011 was the ______ national census after Independence.1. seventh2. ninth3. eleventh4. fifteenth

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : seventh

The correct answer is Seventh.

  • Census 2011 was the 15th National Census of the country since 1872 and the 7th after Independence.
  • This census was conducted in two phases which are as follows:
    • House listing :
      • The first phase was conducted between April and September across the country, in 2010 depending on the convenience of different states/UTs.
    • Population enumeration :
      • The second phase began all over the country from February 9, 2011, and continued up to February 28, 2011.
  •  Information for National Population Register (NPR) was also collected in the first phase, which will be used to issue a 12-digit unique identification number to all registered Indian residents by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
  • The second population enumeration phase was conducted between 9 and 28 February 2011. 

  • The first complete census of India was conducted in 1830 by Henry Walter in Dacca (now Dhaka).
  • In this census the statistics of the population with sex, broad age group, and the houses with their amenities were collected.
  • Second Census was conducted in 1836-37 by Fort St.George according to the government website of Census India.
  • In this census, the main emphasis was not only laid on complete coverage but also on the classification of demographic, economic and social characteristic took in the entire continent of British India (except Kashmir).
  • The next census will happen in the year 2021.

  • Census 2021
    • The Census 2021 will be conducted in 18 languages out of the 22 scheduled languages (under 8th schedule) and English, while Census 2011 was in 16 of the 22 scheduled languages declared at that time.
      • It also will introduce a code directory to streamline the process
    • The option of “Other” under the gender category will be changed to “Third Gender”.
      • There were roughly 5 lakh people under the "other" category in 2011.
    • For the first time in the 140 year history of the census in India, data is proposed to be collected through a mobile app by enumerators and they will receive an additional payment as an incentive.
    • The Census data would be available by the year 2024-25 as the entire process would be conducted digitally and data crunching would be quicker.
    • Data from the Census 2011 is still being released. E.g.: The dataset on migration was published recently.
Discussion
15.

(A) A smaller brand, manufacturing a certain product of quality compareble with that of a bigger brand makes much more profit from the local grocery stores than from the supermarkets. (B) As the supermarkets have been set up only in bigger cities at present, this step would fail to deliver result in the smaller cities. (C) Supermarkets helps the smaller brands to breaks into newer markets without investing substantially in distribution. (D) Supermarkets charges the smaller brands 10% higher than the amount charged to the bigger brands. (E) Being outnumbered by the bigger brands, visibility of the smaller brands at local grocery stores is much lower as compared to the supermarkets. (F) Smaller brands are currently making substantial losses in their businesses. Which of the statements (A),(B),(C),(D) and (E) mentioned above would prove that the step taken by the smaller brands (of moving to supermarkets ) may not necessarily be correct ?A. Only (A)B. Only (B)C. Only (D)D. Both (A) and (D)

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Statement (D) represents a reason for the shift from local grocery stores of supermarkets by the smaller brands.
Discussion
16.

(A) A smaller brand, manufacturing a certain product of quality compareble with that of a bigger brand makes much more profit from the local grocery stores than from the supermarkets. (B) As the supermarkets have been set up only in bigger cities at present, this step would fail to deliver result in the smaller cities. (C) Supermarkets helps the smaller brands to breaks into newer markets without investing substantially in distribution. (D) Supermarkets charges the smaller brands 10% higher than the amount charged to the bigger brands. (E) Being outnumbered by the bigger brands, visibility of the smaller brands at local grocery stores is much lower as compared to the supermarkets. (F) Smaller brands are currently making substantial losses in their businesses. which of the statements numbered (A),(B),(C),(E) and (F) represents a disadvantage of the small grocery stores over the Supermrak form the prespective of a smaller brands?A. Only (A)B. Only (C)C. Only (E)D. Only (F)

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Statement (C) represents a dlisadvantage of the small grocery stores over the Supermarkets from the perspective of a smaller brand. Small grocery stores do not help in distribution of any brand.
Discussion
17.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about Sufi Movement?1. Chisti, Qadiriyya, Suhrawardiyya, and Naqshbandi are four main Sufi orders.2. The Chisti order in India was established in India by Khwaja Muinuddin Chisti in 1192.3. Suharwardi Order was founded by Bahibillah.1. 1 and 2 only2. 2 and 3 only3. 1 and 3 only4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 1 and 2 only

The correct answer is 1 and 2 only.

  • Sufism is a mystical Islamic belief and practice in which Muslims seek to find the truth of divine love and knowledge through the direct personal experience of God.
  • It consists of a variety of mystical paths that are designed to ascertain the nature of humanity and of God and to facilitate the experience of the presence of divine love and wisdom in the world.
  • The core concept of the Sufi Movement is Darikh-i-Duniya / Wahad-ul-wahjud, meaning “Universal Brotherhood”. 
  • The Sufi orders are broadly divided into two,
    • Bashara: Those who followed the Islamic Law
    • Beshara: Those who were not bound by Islamic Law.
  • Qawwali is the form of Sufi devotional music.
  • Chisti, Qadiriyya, Suhrawardiyya, and Naqshbandi are the four main Sufi orders. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
  • Chisti Order
    • The Chisti order in India was established in India by Khwaja Muinuddin Chisti in 1192. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
    • Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki organized work in Delhi.
    • Nizamuddin Auliya adopted yogic breathing exercises. (yogis called him sidh or ‘perfect’)
    • Auliya’s famous disciple was Amir Khusrow who is called as “father of Qawwali” and “Parrot of India” and introduced the Ghazal Style to India.
  • Suharwardi Order
    • This order was established in India by Bahauddin Zakariya. Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect.
    • Shaikh shihabuddin Suharwadi and Hamid-ud-din Nagori.
    • Saint Shaikh Fakhruddin Ibrahim Iraqi composed a treatise called Hamat which is a commentary on the Unity of Being. 
  • Qadri Order
    • This order was established in India by Niyammad-Ulla-Qadiri.
    • A great follower of the Qadri Order was Dara Shiko.
  • Nasqabhandi Order
    • This order was founded by Bahibillah.
Discussion
18.

The RBI has launched "financial literacy week" iin Jammu and Kashmir with an aim for good practices for safe digital banking experience. The theme was………………A. Money and educationB. Consumer protectionC. How to recover NPAD. Know your rights

Answer» Correct Answer - B
The Reacrve Bank of India (RBI) has launched "financial literacy week" based on theme o f consumer protection in Jammu and Kasmir with an aim for good practice, for safe digital banking experience.
Discussion
19.

Who won the 100m gold at World Champtionships 2015 held in Beijing on 23 Aug?A. Su BingtianB. Usain BoltC. Andre de GrassseD. Trayvon Bromel

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Discussion
20.

Walmart partnered with …………… for Digital Boost,A. FlipkartB. AmazonC. Paytm MallD. Myntra

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Flipkart
Discussion
21.

Which Indian city was designed by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya through nine rectangular blocks, strictly according to Shilpa Shastra?

Answer»

Correct Answer is Jaipur 
Discussion
22.

(A) A smaller brand, manufacturing a certain product of quality compareble with that of a bigger brand makes much more profit from the local grocery stores than from the supermarkets. (B) As the supermarkets have been set up only in bigger cities at present, this step would fail to deliver result in the smaller cities. (C) Supermarkets helps the smaller brands to breaks into newer markets without investing substantially in distribution. (D) Supermarkets charges the smaller brands 10% higher than the amount charged to the bigger brands. (E) Being outnumbered by the bigger brands, visibility of the smaller brands at local grocery stores is much lower as compared to the supermarkets. (F) Smaller brands are currently making substantial losses in their businesses. Which of the statements numbered (A),(B),(C),(E) , (F) and statement ? (An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted).A. Only (A)B. Only (B)C. Both (B) and (C)D. Both (A) and (D)

Answer» The statement clearly implies that smaller brands are currently making substantial losses in their businesses. Consider the term "troubled waters".
Discussion
23.

Who among the following was the one to have escaped being hanged in the 'Kakori Conspiracy Case'?1. Rajendra Lahiri2. Ram Prasad Bismil3. Ashfaqullah Khan4. Chandra Shekhar Azad

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Chandra Shekhar Azad

The correct answer is Chandra Shekhar Azad.

  • The failure of the first non-cooperation movement had led to the revival of the armed movement.
  • In October 1924, after an All India Conference, the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) was founded to organize an armed revolution in India. 
  • Between Kakori and Alamnagar, near Lucknow, the Kakori Revolution i.e. a train robbery happened on 9 August 1925.
  • The robbery was led by Ram Prasad Bismil, and they looted the British treasure from a train.
  • Other revolutionaries involved were Ashfaqulla Khan, Chandrashekhar Azad, Rajendra Lahiri, Manmathnath Gupta, Sachindra Bakshi, Keshab Chakravarthy, Mukundi Lal (Mukundi Lal Gupta), Murari Sharma (fake name of Murari Lal Gupta), and Banwari Lal.
  • The British Government arrested armed revolutionary youths and tried them in the Kakori (Conspiracy case - 1925). 
  • Four, including Ram prasad Bismil and Ashfaqulla, were hanged, seventeen were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment and four were sentenced to life imprisonment.
  • Later the revolutionaries came under the influence of socialist ideas, and in 1928 under the leadership of Chandra Shekhar Azad,  changed their organization title to the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA).
Discussion
24.

The government is planning to merge four banks which had reported a combined loss of Rs 21.646.38 core in the year ended 31 March 2019. Name these banks.A. bank of baroda, bank of india, oriental bank of commerce and indian bankB. Punjab National bank, IDBI bank, Indian overseas bank and central bankC. Union Bank of India, IDBI bank, Oriental bank of Commerce and United Bank of IndiaD. Bank of Baroda, IDBI bank, Oriental bank of commerce and central bank of india

Answer» Correct Answer - D
As per a report, the government is planning to merge Bank of Baroda, IDBI Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce and Central Bank of India. These four banks had reported a combined Ioss of Rs, 21,646.38 crore In the year ended 31 March 2018.
Discussion
25.

Who is the author of the book "India Shastra: Reflection of the nation in our time"?A. Arvind KejriwalB. Manmohan SinghC. Shashi TharoorD. LK Advani

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Discussion
26.

Mascent of Tokyo Olympics 2020 isA. Cobi and PetraB. MishaC. MiraitowaD. schuss

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Birmingham, England
Discussion
27.

A host of forgein companies are in talks with the Indian government for selling B 150 , a tough , short- hual plane ideal for connectivity for smaaller towns which is lacking in India at present. (A) B 150 planers have not only low operationg costs than competing planes like Cezana but also a much better track record in terms of safety and efficiency. (B) The profit margin of road transport operators in the smaller towns connected by B 150 planes has been reduced substantially as a majority of people perfer air transport over other means of transpot. (C) Smaller towns, at persent , are batter connected by roads and railways as compared to flight services. (D) B 150 planes are capable of operating in sector where larger airline cannot fly due to challenging conditions such as mist, short runways, etc. Such planes can also double up as cargo planes and charter flights for the rich and the elite. (E) B 150 planes need to operate in the existing airports which are situated in bigger cities only and are poorly connected to the smaller cities. Which of the statements (A),(B),(C), (D) and (E) would favour the foregin companies bid to sell B 150 planes in India ?A. Only AB. Only BC. Both B and CD. Both A and D

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Takes care of the compatibility factor and (A) states the advantage over other competing planes.
Discussion
28.

Who has been selected as head coach of India U-197A. Rahul DravidB. Sachin TendulkarC. Saurabh GagulyD. Virendra Sehwag

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Discussion
29.

A host of forgein companies are in talks with the Indian government for selling B 150 , a tough , short- hual plane ideal for connectivity for smaaller towns which is lacking in India at present. (A) B 150 planers have not only low operationg costs than competing planes like Cezana but also a much better track record in terms of safety and efficiency. (B) The profit margin of road transport operators in the smaller towns connected by B 150 planes has been reduced substantially as a majority of people perfer air transport over other means of transpot. (C) Smaller towns, at persent , are batter connected by roads and railways as compared to flight services. (D) B 150 planes are capable of operating in sector where larger airline cannot fly due to challenging conditions such as mist, short runways, etc. Such planes can also double up as cargo planes and charter flights for the rich and the elite. (E) B 150 planes need to operate in the existing airports which are situated in bigger cities only and are poorly connected to the smaller cities. Which of the Statements (A), (B),(C) , (D) and (E) mentioned above represents a possible consequence of the success of B 150 planes in smaller cities ?A. AB. BC. CD. D

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Getting connected by air is bound to have an impact on road traffic.
Discussion
30.

Mascot of Tokyo Olympics 2020 isA. Cobi and PetraB. MishaC. MiraitowaD. Schuss

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Miraitowa
Discussion
31.

Which country recently launched the first ATM with face recognition?A. ChinaB. NepalC. IndiaD. Sri lanka

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Discussion
32.

A host of forgein companies are in talks with the Indian government for selling B 150 , a tough , short- hual plane ideal for connectivity for smaaller towns which is lacking in India at present. (A) B 150 planers have not only low operationg costs than competing planes like Cezana but also a much better track record in terms of safety and efficiency. (B) The profit margin of road transport operators in the smaller towns connected by B 150 planes has been reduced substantially as a majority of people perfer air transport over other means of transpot. (C) Smaller towns, at persent , are batter connected by roads and railways as compared to flight services. (D) B 150 planes are capable of operating in sector where larger airline cannot fly due to challenging conditions such as mist, short runways, etc. Such planes can also double up as cargo planes and charter flights for the rich and the elite. (E) B 150 planes need to operate in the existing airports which are situated in bigger cities only and are poorly connected to the smaller cities. Which of the statements (A),(B),(C),(D) and (E) mentioned above would weaken the offer made by the foregin companies for selling B 150 plants to Indian goverment ?.A. AB. BC. CD. D

Answer» If the infrastructure does not exist, the deal will be a wastage of money.
Discussion
33.

A host of forgein companies are in talks with the Indian government for selling B 150 , a tough , short- hual plane ideal for connectivity for smaaller towns which is lacking in India at present. (A) B 150 planers have not only low operationg costs than competing planes like Cezana but also a much better track record in terms of safety and efficiency. (B) The profit margin of road transport operators in the smaller towns connected by B 150 planes has been reduced substantially as a majority of people perfer air transport over other means of transpot. (C) Smaller towns, at persent , are batter connected by roads and railways as compared to flight services. (D) B 150 planes are capable of operating in sector where larger airline cannot fly due to challenging conditions such as mist, short runways, etc. Such planes can also double up as cargo planes and charter flights for the rich and the elite. (E) B 150 planes need to operate in the existing airports which are situated in bigger cities only and are poorly connected to the smaller cities. Which of the statements (A), (B) ,(C), (D) and (E) can be inferred form the fact/information gives in the statement ? (An inference is something which is not direclty stated but can be inferred form the given facts).A. Only AB. Only BC. Only CD. Both B and D

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Even (C) can be inferred only probably.
Discussion
34.

Which state attracted 300% FDIA. KarnatkaB. Madhya PradeshC. GoaD. Himachal Pradesh

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Karnataka
Discussion
35.

Who is the CEAT cricketer of the year 2015?A. MS DhoniB. Rahul DravidC. Virat KholiD. Kumar Sangkkara

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Discussion
36.

A host of forgein companies are in talks with the Indian government for selling B 150 , a tough , short- hual plane ideal for connectivity for smaaller towns which is lacking in India at present. (A) B 150 planers have not only low operationg costs than competing planes like Cezana but also a much better track record in terms of safety and efficiency. (B) The profit margin of road transport operators in the smaller towns connected by B 150 planes has been reduced substantially as a majority of people perfer air transport over other means of transpot. (C) Smaller towns, at persent , are batter connected by roads and railways as compared to flight services. (D) B 150 planes are capable of operating in sector where larger airline cannot fly due to challenging conditions such as mist, short runways, etc. Such planes can also double up as cargo planes and charter flights for the rich and the elite. (E) B 150 planes need to operate in the existing airports which are situated in bigger cities only and are poorly connected to the smaller cities. Which of the statements (A), (B) ,(C), (D) and (E) can be inferred form the fact/information gives in the statement ? (An inference is something which is not direclty stated but can be inferred form the given facts).A. Only AB. Only BC. Only CD. Both B and D

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Even (C) can be inferred only probably.
Discussion
37.

Public Affairs Index 2018, which state topped the list third timeA. MaharastraB. GujaratC. Tamil NaduD. Kerala

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Kerala
Discussion
38.

LIC (Life Corporation of India) started business in which country?A. NepalB. MyanmarC. BangladeshD. Bhutan

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Discussion
39.

Which film got most of the awards in BAFTA Awards 2015?A. BirdmanB. The Grand Budapest HotelC. The Imitation GameD. Boyhood

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Discussion
40.

Who among the following has been appointed as the chairman of Economic Advisory Council to PM (EAC-PM) ?A. Shashikant sharmaB. Ratan WatalC. Rajiv KumarD. Bibek Debroy

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Bibelk Dehroy, the vice chairman of Niti Aayog has been appointed as the Chairman of this economic review body. Also, Ratan Watal has been named member-secretary of the council, whereas Surji t Bhalla, Rathin Roy and Ashima Goel will be part-time members.
Discussion
41.

Poverty measurement is an unsettled issue, both conceptually and methodologically. Since poverty is a process as an outcome many come out of it while others may be falling into it. The net effect of these two parallel processes is a proportion commonly identified as the head count ratio, but these ratios hide the fundamental dynamsin that chareacterises poverty in paractice. The most recent poverty reestimates by an expert group has alos missed the crucial dynamism. In a study conducted on 13,000 households which represented the entire country isn 1993- 94 and again on 2004-05, it was found that in the ten-years period 18.2% rural popluation moved out of poverty where another 22.1% fell into it over this period. This net increase of about four perecntange points was seen to have a considerable variation across states and regions. which of the following is an inference which can be made form the facts stated in the above paragraph ?A. Poverty measurement tools in India are outdated.B. Increase in number of persons falling into poverty varies consderably across the country over a period of time .C. Governmet of India has stopped measuring poverty related studies.D. People living in rural areas are more susceptible to fall into poverty over the time.

Answer» Correct Answer - B
From the facts and data given in passage, we can make inference that increase in number of persons falling into poverty varies considerably across the country over a period oftime.
Discussion
42.

PhonePe is launched byA. Bajaj AllianzB. FlipkartC. SBID. Airtel

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Flipkart
Discussion
43.

Poverty measurement is an unsettled issue, both conceptually and methodologically. Since poverty is a process as an outcome many come out of it while others may be falling into it. The net effect of these two parallel processes is a proportion commonly identified as the head count ratio, but these ratios hide the fundamental dynamsin that chareacterises poverty in paractice. The most recent poverty reestimates by an expert group has alos missed the crucial dynamism. In a study conducted on 13,000 households which represented the entire country isn 1993- 94 and again on 2004-05, it was found that in the ten-years period 18.2% rural popluation moved out of poverty where another 22.1% fell into it over this period. This net increase of about four perecntange points was seen to have a considerable variation across states and regions. Which of the following is an assumption which is implicit in the facts stated in the above paragraph ?A. It may not be possible to have an accurate poverty measurement in India.B. Level of poverty in India is static over the years.C. Researchers avoid making conclusions on poverty measurement data in India.D. Government of India has a mechanism to measure level of poverty effectively and accurately.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
As per passage, the net increase of about percentage points was seen to have a considerable variation across states and regions so it is obvious that it may not be possible to have an accurate poverty measurement in India
Discussion
44.

Sukanya Samriddhi Account which was Rs 1,000 earlier can now be opened with a minimum deposit of ……………….A. Rs 250B. Rs 500C. Rs 750D. Rs 1250

Answer» Correct Answer - A
The Sukanya Samriddhi Account can now he opened with a minimum deposit off 250 which was Rs. 1,000 earlier, Also, in subsequent years, the minimum of f 250 needs to he deposited each year as against Rs. 1,000 earlier.Also, in subsequent years, the minimum of Rs. 250 needs to be deposited each year as against Rs. 1,000 earlier.
Discussion
45.

Who has been confered with Khushwant Singh Memorial Prize for Poetry?A. Keki N. DaruwalaB. Joy GoswamiC. Ranjit HoskoteD. Arundhathi Subramanian

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Discussion
46.

Poverty measurement is an unsettled issue, both conceptually and methodologically. Since poverty is a process as an outcome many come out of it while others may be falling into it. The net effect of these two parallel processes is a proportion commonly identified as the head count ratio, but these ratios hide the fundamental dynamsin that chareacterises poverty in paractice. The most recent poverty reestimates by an expert group has alos missed the crucial dynamism. In a study conducted on 13,000 households which represented the entire country isn 1993- 94 and again on 2004-05, it was found that in the ten-years period 18.2% rural popluation moved out of poverty where another 22.1% fell into it over this period. This net increase of about four perecntange points was seen to have a considerable variation across states and regions. Which of the following is a conclusion which can be drawn from the facts stated in the above paragraph ?A. Accirate estimates of number of people living below poverty line in India is possible to be made.B. Many expert groups in India are not interested measure poverty objectivley.C. Process of poverty measurement needs to take into account various factors ro tackle its dynamic nature.D. People living below poverty line remain in that position for a very long time.

Answer» Correct Answer - C
According to passage, the most recent poverty restumates by an expert group has missed the crucial dynamism so we can conclude procers of poverty measurement needs to take into account various factors to tackle its dynamic nature.
Discussion
47.

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will be held in the Qingdao, a city of-A. JapanB. ChinaC. South KoreaD. Indonesia

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Chins
Discussion
48.

Miss Supermodel Worldwide 2018 title was confered on …………………..A. Shweta Parmar, IndiaB. Aleksandra Liashkova, BelrarusC. Ekaterina Evdokimova, UzbekistanD. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Aleksandra Liashkova from Belarus wins Miss Supermodel Worldwide 2018 title at a grand finale in Gurugram, India.
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49.

The centre reportedly wants to continue providing subsidy to consumers for cooking gas and kerosene for five more years. This consumers of cooking gas and kersonsene for five more years. This is not good news from the point of view of reining in the fisnal deficit . Mouting subventing for subidies means diversion of saving by the goverment form investment to consumptions, raising the cost of capital in the process. The goverment must cut expenditure on subsidies to create more fiscal space for investments in both physical and social infrastructure.It should outline a plan for comprehensive reform in major subsidies including petroleum, food and fertilizer and set goal posts. Which of the following is an assumption which is implicit in the facts stated in the above paragraph ?A. people in India may not be able to pay more for petroleum products.B. Many people in India are rich enough to buy petroleum products at market cost.C. Govrenment may not be able to create more infrastructural facilities if the present level of subsidy continues for a longer time.D. Government of India has sought assistance from international financial organizations for its infrasturctural projects

Answer» Correct Answer - C
The government must reduce expenditure on subsidies so that to create more infrastructural facilities otherwise present level of subsidy cannot continue for a long time
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The centre reportedly wants to continue providing subsidy to consumers for cooking gas and kerosene for five more years. This consumers of cooking gas and kersonsene for five more years. This is not good news from the point of view of reining in the fisnal deficit . Mouting subventing for subidies means diversion of saving by the goverment form investment to consumptions, raising the cost of capital in the process. The goverment must cut expenditure on subsidies to create more fiscal space for investments in both physical and social infrastructure.It should outline a plan for comprehensive reform in major subsidies including petroleum, food and fertilizer and set goal posts. which of the following is a conclusion which caln be draw form the facts stated in the above paragraph ?A. Subsidy provided by the government under various heads to the citizen increases the cost of capitalB. Government is unable to withdraw subsidies provided to various items.C. Govrenment subsidly on kersoene is purely a political decisio.D. Govt. does not have enough resources to continue providing subsidly on pertrolem products.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Consider the following line of the passage:
'Mounting subventions for subsidies means diversion of savings by the government from investment of consumption, raising the coast of Capital in the process".
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