Civils Prelims 2019 Model Questions
TEST 1 ( 08 04 2019 )
Prepared
by :P.Potayya Sarma
1.
Quality assurance is important for improving higher education sector. The root
cause of the problem in private and government-funded institutions is
commercialization and poor governance respectively.
With reference to the higher education sector, consider the
following statements :
1).Learning
to know; Learning to do; Learning to be and
Learning to live together are the
four pillars of learning that UNESCO had suggested
2) You
should be able to access new knowledge and use it for your advancement and the
welfare of the people around you, you should develop new skills all the time
and ultimately realize the hidden potential within you. Be what you aim to be.
3)The last aspect is perhaps the most important one in our
contemporary world – Learning to live together and celebrate the infinite
diversity in the world.
Which of the statement
given above is / are correct ?
(a)
1 only
(b)
1 and 2 only
(c)
2 and 3 only
(d)
None
2.Consider the following
phenomena :
1. Prior to the March 27,2019 test, for India’s 80 pieces, there were
4,091 pieces of debris by the U.S., 4,025 by Russia and China’s 4,038,
according to SPACE-TRACK.
2. Orbital debris are tracked by a variety of ground-based radar and
space stations. The speeds at which these objects — between 1mm to 10 cm across
— hurtle through space travel makes them extremely dangerous, various studies
have showed
3. The amount of Indian space debris may have almost doubled in the
aftermath of the Mission Shakti anti-satellite strike but this is still
significantly less than the existing space debris generated by China, Russia
and the United States.
Which of the above is /
are the things often discussed in the media ?
(a)
1 and 2 only
(b)
3 only
(c)
1 and 3 only
(d)
1,2 and 3
Ans: d
3. With reference to
the stellites, consider the following statement
:
1. Cartosat-3 will have 30 cm resolution, which is at a par with the
world’s best, according to public information already put out by ISRO. It means
the satellite can clearly ‘see’ and capture images of guns, devices, objects or
human movement at that scale from space.
2. While traditionally, payloads for ISRO’s satellites come from the
Space Applications Centre, the payloads of the Microsat-R and EMISAT were from
the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
3. Often, what is useful for civil purpose can also be useful for
strategic purposes. To us a satellite is just a payload and makes no difference
Which of the statements
given above is / are correct ?
(a)
1 and 3 only
(b)
2 only
(c)
2 and 3 only
(d)
1,2 and 3
Ans: d
4. Consider the following :
1. In February 2017 ,
PSLV-C37 placed 104 satellites
2.PSLV C-45 placed EMISAT
3.An earth observation
satellite with cameras that have a resolution of less than a metre aid in
electronic intelligence
Which of the above is / are correct ?
(a)
1 and 3 only
(b)
2 only
(c)
2 and 3 only
(d)
1,2 and 3
Ans : d
5.Which of the following statements
best describes “control of weaponisation of outer space“ at UN?
(a) Last year , at the UN
Disarmament Commission, India expressed concerned about the ‘weaponisation’ of
outer space and sought collective action to secure space based assets
(b) There is no global
regulatory regime to address the growing militarisation in space
( c ) After ASAT test,
India said it expects to play a role in the future in the drafting of
international law on prevention of an arms race in space.
(d)India and other
countries must utilize the increased presence in space to legitimately advance
the well-being of their people
Ans: a
6.
In the context of the ‘bullet
marks on the walls of Jallianwala Bagh , which one of the following best applies for Jallianwala Bagh on 13 th April,1919 massacre ?
(a) Rambagh Palace, in the
centre of Amritsar, was built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, who used to come down
here from Lahore
(b)Reginald Dyer had two
armoured cars with machine guns mounted on them
(c )Dyer asked his men to
take position on both the sides of the entrance; 10 minutes, 1650rounds of .303
Mark VI ammunition, 379 death, 12000 injured
(d)None of these
Ans : c
7. With reference to
the vultures in India, consider
the following statements :
1. A study by the Bombay Natural History Society and other
organisations in the 1990s found that the population of the Gyps group —
Himalayan griffon, white-backed and slender-billed are among its members — in
India and Nepal declined from about 40 million by 99.9% in just two decades.
2. It was a clear case of poisoning the carcass of a cow by the
villagers, meant to kill feral dogs. But, as is often the case, the vultures
died.
Which of the statements
given above is / are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c ) Both and 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
8. . Paddy fields sink into ponds and houses cave
in. This is life in Odisha’s Talcher, home to India’s largest coalfield. Which
of the following are related to coal
fields near Talcher?
(a)It is India’s highest
coal reserve of 51.163 billion tonnes
(b)Tonnes of the black
diamond have been excavated through underground and open-cast mining
(c ) Talcher coalfield was
discovered in the late 1800s, when the first systematic search for coal was
undertaken in this region.
(d)All the above
Ans :d
9. Which one of the
following is very significant aspect of the Brahmani in Odisha ?
(a) Odisha’s second
largest river
(b)It flows a few hundred
metres away from Talcher
( c )If any water channel
of the Brahmani, finds its way into the mining void, it could prove disastrous
( d ) All the above
Ans : d
10. Winston Churchil
condemned the Jallianwala Bagh incident.
Which of the following is from his condemnation
?
(a) ‘slaughter’ at
Jallianwala Bagh as an episode ‘without precedent or parallel in the modern
history of the British Empire’
(b) Dyer is found as
guilty only of an error in judgement , exercising excessive force and having a
somewhat mistaken conception of his duties
(c ) frightfulness (
German word : ‘schrecklichkeit’)
( d ) “without parallel in the history of civilized
government’s barring some conspicuous exceptions, recent and remote “
Ans : a
11.With reference to
the renewable energy, consider the following statement :
1) moving to renewable would not just ensure energy security but also
protect the climate, reduce pollution.
2) Adequate growth in renewable energy would serve dual purpose - firstly,
it would contribute towards achieving energy security to the nation and it
would address the environmental concerns, which need to be tackled on a
war-footing,
3) for the promotion of clean and green mode of transport, such as
Electrical Vehicles (EVs) on a large scale
Which of the statements
given above is / are correct ?
a)
only
b)1
and 2 only
c)1,2
and 3 only
c)None
Ans: c
12.Consider the following
phenomena :
1. For the past decade, the Supreme Court has refused to divulge information under RTI
about the collegium’s confidential communications with the government.
2. The collegium recommends judges for the High Courts and the apex
court
3. It is asserted that were the RTI to be applied to the collegium,
its member judges would not be able to sit back and have a free and frank
discussion for fear that their confidential views may later come into the
public domain.
Which of the above is /
are the things often discussed in the media ?
a)1
and 2 only
b)3
only
c)1
and 3 only
d)1,2
and 3
Ans : d
13. With reference to the
recent news on ‘ unemployment’, consider the following statements :
1. Across all demographics (urban and rural women and men), those who
had finished secondary school and above had the highest rate of unemployment.
This was particularly pronounced among urban women (about 20%).
2. Traditionally, people who finish secondary education and above
constitute the largest section of unemployed people, going by past surveys.
3. Only about 5-6 persons out of 10 who had received formal vocational/technical training were
employed. About 3 out of 10 people were not in the labour force
during the survey.
Which of the statements
given above is / are correct ?
a)1
and 3 only
b)2
only
c)2
and 3 only
d)1,2
and 3
Ans: d
14. Consider the following
:
1. During kharif 2018, the Union government sent an alert to the Odisha
agriculture department warning of the Fall Armyworm (FAW) infestation on maize
cultivation in some states
2. FAW attacks a crop within 45 days of sowing. As it attacks the
unopened leaves of the crop, the quantum of damage can be huge. FAW is
polyphagus, which means that it can attack multiple crops.
3. Its lifecycle comprises of four stages — egg, larval, pupa and adult
moth. The pest attacks a crop at the larval stage only. “Other stages are
harmless to the crop, The larval stage lasts for about 10 to 15 days, depending
on the temperature — if the temperature is higher, the duration is shorter. On
the other hand, damp temperature increases the duration of larval stage.
Which of the above is / are correct ?
a)1
and 3 only
b)2
only
c)2
and 3 only
d)1,2
and 3
Ans: d
15. Section 44 of the
Lokpal Act, 2013 requires which of the following ?
(a) All public
servants to disclose their assets
(b) Government should
provide houses
( c ) Government should
provide vehicles
(d)Government should
provide ballot boxes
Ans : a
16. Which one of the following was started by Pandit
Jawaharlal Nehru in 1938 to advance
freedom movement ?
(a) National Herald
(b) The in
Hindu
(c ) Indian Express
(d)None of these
Ans : a
17. With reference to
the RTI, consider the following
statements :
1. Good people opt out of becoming judges for fear that negative
things, right or wrong, about them will come out into the public domain
2. Even in the RTI Act, there is a balance. There are five categories
of information which are exempted. But even in this exemption, information can
be disclosed if it is found to be in public interest
Which of the statements
given above is / are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c ) Both and 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
18. With reference to
Article 370 , consider the following statements. Which of the following is
correct ?
(a) Article 370 was a bridge between the Union and the State and if
the special provision of the constitution was
revoked
(b) repeal of J&K’s special status and said Article 35A, which
restricts non-permanent residents from buying property in the State, is “constitutionally
vulnerable” and was hampering economic development of the State.
(c ) Both (a) & (b)
(d)None of these
Ans : c
19. Which one of the
following is very significant aspect of
‘Air Pollution’ in India?
(a) In India, air pollution is the third-highest cause of death among
all health risks, ranking just above smoking; each year, more people globally
die from air pollution related disease than from road traffic injuries or malaria.
(b) Overall, long-term exposure to outdoor and indoor air pollution
contributed to nearly 5 million deaths from stroke, diabetes, heart attack,
lung cancer, and chronic lung disease in 2017.
( c ) India has initiated major steps to address
pollution sources: the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana Household LPG program,
accelerated Bharat Stage 6/VI clean vehicle standards, and the new National
Clean Air Programme.
( d ) All the above
Ans: d
20. Which one of the
following best describes the term “ Mission Shakti “ sometime back in news ?
(1) India has successfully tested the Anti-Satellite (A-SAT)
Missile.
(2) Mission Shakti, which was led by the Defence Research and
Development Organisation, was aimed at strengthening India’s overall security.
Shooting down a low earth orbit satellite
is a rare achievement for the country
( 3) India had demonstrated anti-satellite
missile capability by shooting down a live satellite, describing it as a rare
achievement that puts the country in an exclusive club of space super powers.
Which of the statements
given above is / are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c ) Both and 1 and 2
(d)1,2 and 3
Ans: d
21.With reference to
the satellites, consider the following
statement :
1) The Indian satellite that was shot down was a Low-Earth Orbit
(LEO) satellite. These are satellites roughly at an altitude of 2,000
kilometres from the earth and that’s the region where majority of satellites
are concentrated.
2) there are at least 5 known Indian satellites in LEO
3) India PiSat, Resourcesat 2, Radar Imaging Satellites 1 and2 and
SRMsat.
Which of the statements
given above is / are correct ?
(a)
1 only
(b)
1 and 2 only
(c)
2 and 3 only
(d)
1,2, and 3
Ans:
d
22. Implementation of the
FRA is the process of staking a cliam. Adivasis may claim individual rights
over forest areas if they can prove that they have been residents of the area
before December 31, 2005. Their claims are to be vetted by a three layered system
:Consider the following phenomena :
1.the gram sabha , where
the claims are first submitted
2. a subdivisional
level committee
3. district level
committee headed by the district collector
Which of the above is /
are correct ?
a)1
and 2 only
b)3
only
c)1
and 3 only
d)1,2
and 3
Ans: d
23. With reference to
the Golden Rice consider the following
statement :
1. In 1999, a group of European scientists led by Dr Ingo Potrykus tried
to change traditional rice by developing genetically-engineered rice that
contains beta-carotene — by inserting bacteria and daffodil and maize genes
into it. This is the golden rice, called so because of the golden colour of its
grains.
2. The golden rice was introduced in 2000 and argued to be the panacea for
world’s malnutrition problem. It was claimed that the rice is bio-fortified,
and is supposedly high in Vitamin A, Iron and Zinc.
3. There are plenty of vegetables and fruits in our country which are rich
in Vitamin A, especially yellow and green vegetables and fruits. There is no
need for Golden Rice
Which of the statements
given above is / are correct ?
a)1
and 3 only
b)2
only
c)2
and 3 only
d)1,2
and 3
Ans: d
24. Consider the following
:
1. studies by experts estimate that almost 600 languages were on the
verge of extinction and more than 250 languages have disappeared in the past 60
years
2. the modern Indian languages have ancient roots and are derived in some
way from the classical languages.
3. If we don’t preserve and sustain this link, we lose a very precious key
to the treasure house we have all inherited”,
Which of the above is / are correct ?
a)1
and 3 only
b)2
only
c)2
and 3 only
d)1,2
and 3
Ans : d
25.Which of the following
statements best describes “ global biodiversity “ ?
(a) Global biodiversity — the variety of life at the genetic, species and
ecosystem levels — is under severe threat
(b) It includes domesticated plants and animals, livestock, forest and
aquaculture systems, harvested forests and aquatic species, wild relatives of
domesticated species and the vast range of organisms that live in and around
food and agricultural production systems
( c ) Forest loss represents a major global threat to
biodiversity
(d) Biodiversity can help meet several Sustainable Development Goals. For
instance in Goal 1 (end poverty in all its forms everywhere), biodiversity
directly contributes to the livelihoods of millions of fisherfolk, forest dwellers,
farmers and livestock keepers.
Ans: b
26) Which of the following
statements best describes “ Karnal Bunt disease “ ?
(a) Indian researchers have figured out how fungus Tilletia indica, which causes the Karnal Bunt
disease in wheat, infects the crop
(b) It not only reduces the yield but also the quality of grains as they
start giving off foul fishy odour and taste
(c ) This makes grains unsuitable for human consumption
(d) One of the proteins identified is malate dehydrogenase. It helps
produce oxaloacetate, which is a precursor of oxalic acid, a key element in
phytopathogenic fungi like Tilletia indica that
makes them cause diseases.
Ans: a
27. With reference to
the amended FRBM Act, the Central Government shall
take appropriate steps , for
which of the following ?
1. to ensure The general government debt does not exceed 60%
2. The Central Government debt does not exceed 40% of GDP by the end of FY
2024-28
Which of the statements
given above is / are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c ) Both and 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
29) Prompt Corrective Action
frameworks adopt the core principles of structured early intervention and
resolution in which manner ?
a) Thresholds of performance
(in case of FDIC, bank capitalisation) are identified to classify banks that
breach the thresholds into categories, for instance, in the case of FDIC into
“under-capitalised”, “significantly under-capitalised” and “critically
under-capitalised”. The first thresholds are set at levels that are well above
what would allow for an effective resolution or revival of banks.
b) Banks that do not meet the
thresholds are subjected to a layered, progressively stringent “program”,
consisting of mandatory and discretionary regulatory actions, which aim to
prevent further hemorrhaging, effectively quarantining the banks in breach
until they are resolved.
c) Another important
rationale is to help supervisors enforce corrective measures in a rule-based
manner and this way reduce the risk of forbearance
d) All the above
Ans: d
30) Government of India has announced a recapitalisation package for
PSBs in October 2017 of INR 2.11 trillion, comprising INR 1.53 trillion of
government capital infusion and balance to be raised from, by _________March
2019.
a) savings bank accounts
b) market funding
c) fixed deposit accounts
d) recurring deposit
accounts
e) None of these
Ans : b
31) Which one of the
following best describes the term “ Bt “ sometimes in news ?
(a) Cry2Ab gene of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) bacteria found in the soil.
(b) Nucleic acid is an organic compound found in all life forms and NAS is
a succession of letters to indicate the order of nucleotides forming alleles
(variant of a given gene) within a DNA or RNA molecule.
(c ) When this NAS is inserted into a cotton plant cell,
the plant develops resistance to the bollworm pest.
( d ) All the above
Ans:d
32).With reference to the
Fifteenth Finance Commission, consider the following statement :
1) The Commission’s Terms of Reference requires it to recommend
performance-based incentives to states.
2) Some of the items in this indicative list are efforts on GST,
population control, increasing capital expenditure, implementation of flagship
programs, etc.
Which of the statements
given above is / are correct ?
a)1
only
b)1
and 2 only
c)Both
1 and 2
d)Neither
1 nor 2
Ans : c
33)Consider the following
phenomena :
1. the great man Hahnemann’s
scientific aptitude helped him to discover a healing system based on infallible
laws of nature
2. research commitments in the field of Homoeopathy are continuing on infectious and other nationally
significant diseases like acute encephalitis syndrome, mother and child health
problems, dengue, chikungunya etc
3. AYUSH includes this type of medicine
Which of the above is /
are the things often discussed in the media ?
a)1
and 2 only
b)3
only
c)1
and 3 only
d)1,2
and 3
Ans: d
34) With reference to the
XV Finance Commission’s thinking on how to make
the 3rd tier self sufficient specially now when the GST has
subsumed many taxes which earlier used to generate revenue for them consider
the following statement :
1. Raising own revenue by the third tier of the government is a serious
concern for India’s decentralised administrative structure.
2. One of the major sources of raising revenue is property taxation by
local bodies.
3. Some local bodies have attempted different models to streamline and
systematize property collection within their jurisdiction.
Which of the statements
given above is / are correct
a)1
and 3 only
b)2 only
c)2
and 3 only
d)1,2
and 3
Ans: d
35) Consider the following
:
1. Motihari, East Champaran district of Bihar.
2. Mahatma Gandhi launched the Champaran Satyagraha over a century
ago, on 10th April, 1917, to give the country freedom from
foreign rule
3. 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, October 2,
2019.
Which of the above is /
are correct ?
a)1
and 3 only
b)2
only
c)2
and 3 only
d)1,2
and 3
Ans: d
36)Which of the following
is correct about construction of “Izzat Ghar” (House of Dignity) “ ?
(a) a study done by UNICEF that found that a household in an ODF village in
India saves Rs.50,000 every year by way of disease treatment costs averted, saving
of livelihood by not falling ill, etc
(b) a study that estimates that households in ODF villages in India have
significantly better health indicators.
( c ) in the last 3.5
years alone, 3.5 lakhs villages and over 350 districts, and 35 crore people have
shunned open defecation
(d) All the above
And : d
37)Indian Railways have taken steps
to cut down use of diesel fuel and energy/fuel efficiency in its operation
system.
In the context of the
solar energy technologies , which
one of the following term best applies
to the above scenario ?
(a)
Indian Railways has planned to set up 1000 MW solar power plants consisting of
500 MW roof top and 500 MW land based solar plants. The roof top solar plants
will be provided at Railway stations and various service buildings.
(b) IROAF is implementing provision of Solar Panels on roof top of coaches
and Brake Vans of freight trains for taking up part hotel load (electric
lighting and fans load).
(c ) In Goods train, Solar Panels on trial basis have been
fitted on the roof top of 50 Nos. Guard Brake Vans.
(d)All the above
Ans : d
38)With reference to
the FRA in India, consider the following statements
:
1.Since the FRA came into
force on December 31, 2007, there have been 4.2 million title claims over 14
million forest land nationwide, of which 1.8 million have been accorded
2. Chattisgarh topped the
list of among states and nearly 8.9 lakh title claims by individuals and
communities were made in the state. Only
4.16 lakh claims or less than half, were actually granted . The rejection rate is high among the states, as per the
data.
Which of the statements
given above is / are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c ) Both and 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : c
39) Government of India has announced a recapitalisation package for
PSBs in October 2017 of INR 2.11 trillion, comprising INR 1.53 trillion of
government capital infusion and balance to be raised from, by _________March
2019.
a) savings bank accounts
b) market funding
c) fixed deposit accounts
d) recurring deposit
accounts
Ans : b
40)Which one of the
following is very significant aspect of the coal mines in Chattisgarh ?
(a) Environment Ministry
granted clearance for diverting more than 841.5 hectares of forestland for
mining coal in Chattisgarh’s Parsa block
(b)The region is part of
the pristine Hasdeo Arand forests
( c )The coal will be
mined from the area for use in captive power plants.
( d ) All the above
Ans : d
41) Which one of the
following best describes the term “ doubling the income for farmers “ sometimes in news ?
(a) productivity of India’s crop sector has grown at the rate of 3.1 per
cent in 2001-2014. At this rate, income from only farm will go up by 18.7 per cent
in seven years (2021).
(b) But the government wants to add on the income from livestock as well to
achieve the target.
(c ) If this is added, by 2022, income would go up by 27.5
per cent. But by combining increase in all potential sources of income for
farmers, a rise of 107.5 per cent can be achieved by 2025.
( d ) All the above
Ans: d
42)With reference to the
NPPA prices fixing, consider the following statement :
1) National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) fixes the prices
of Scheduled medicines and new drugs as per the provisions of Drugs (Prices
Control) Order, 2013 (DPCO, 2013).
2) since inception of NPPA till February 2018, 1763 demand notices
(including suo-moto deposits) have been issued to pharmaceutical companies for
their having overcharged patients on the sale of formulations at prices above
the ceiling price notified by NPPA.
3) A version of the Price Calculation Sheets for the proposed revised
price notifications, including wherever applicable, the Price to Retailer (PTR)
and Moving Annual Turnover (MAT) values adopted for calculations, is uploaded
on the website of NPPA for comments from the affected pharmaceutical firms
Which of the statements
given above is / are correct ?
a)1
only
b)1
and 2 only
c)2
and 3 only
d)1,2,3
Ans : d
43)Consider the following
phenomena :
1. over 9829 kilometres National Highways were constructed during the year
2017-18.
2. work on construction of 14-lane highway from Delhi to Dasna, under the
ambitious Delhi-Meerut Highway project, will be completed in record time of 15
months, against the targeted 30 months
3. This is the first bridge in the country to have vertical gardens with
solar system and drip irrigation.
Which of the above is /
are the things discussed in the media ?
a)1
and 2 only
b)3
only
c)1 and 3 only
d)1,2
and 3
Ans:d
44) With reference to the
DAY-NRLM, consider the following statement :
1. Deendayal Antodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission
(DAY-NRLM) is a flagship programme of the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD)
that seeks to alleviate rural poverty through building sustainable community
institutions of the poor.
2. The centrally sponsored programme is implemented in partnership with
the State governments
3. Cumulatively, the Mission is being implemented in 4,459 blocks spread
across 586 districts of 29 States and 5 Union Territories (UTs).
Which of the statements
given above is / are correct ?
a)1
and 3 only
b)2
only
c)2
and 3 only
d)1,2
and 3
Ans: d
45)The number of consequential train accidents have decreased during the
current year i.e. from 01/04/2017 to 31/03/2018 to 73 as compared to 104
numbers during the corresponding period of last year Consider the
following :
1. Automatic Train Protection (ATP) conforming to ETCS level-2 standards
on the entire Indian Railway Broad Gauge (BG) network
2. technological aid to Loco Pilots for avoiding Signal Passing at Danger
(SPAD) and over speeding.
3. An ATP called Auxiliary Warning System (AWS) is presently functional on
364 RKMs in the Mumbai suburban section of Central Railway (240 RKMs) and
Western Railway (124 RKMs).
Which of the pairs given
above is / are correct matched ?
a)1 and 3 only
b)2 only
c)2 and 3 only
d)1,2 and 3
Ans: d
46)Which of the following
statements best describes “ elements
of Basel III framework “ ?
a) stricter requirements for
the quality and quantity of regulatory capital, in particular reinforcing the
central role of common equity
b) an additional layer of
common equity - the capital conservation buffer - that, when breached,
restricts discretionary pay-outs to help meet the minimum common equity
requirement
c) a countercyclical capital
buffer, which places restrictions on participation by banks in system-wide
credit booms with the aim of reducing their losses in credit busts; liquidity requirements - a
minimum liquidity ratio, the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), intended to
provide enough cash to cover funding needs over a 30-day period of stress; and
a longer-term ratio, the Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR), intended to address
maturity mismatches over the entire balance sheet;
d) All the above
Ans: d
47)The FDI investment has been utilised for manufacturing of Rolling Stock
(Coaches and Wagons including its parts), Signalling Equipment and Locomotives
(Diesel and Electric) & parts of locomotives
In the context of the
emerging technologies , which one of the following applies to the above scenario ?
(a) A Memorandum of Cooperation has been signed with Government of Japan
for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project which includes transfer of
technology and Make in India.
(b) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China, France, Spain, South
Korea, Japan, United Kingdom, Russia and Germany for cooperation in the area of
High Speed Railways. .
(c ) French Railway (SNCF),
(d)All the above
Ans: d
48)With reference to
the women farmers in India, consider
the following statements :
1. In order to promote agro-ecological practices that increase women
farmers’ income and reduce their input costs and risks, Mahila Kisan Shashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP) has
been implemented
2. about 8 lakh Mahila Kisans have been mobilized into 86,000 Producer
Groups (PGs) which are federated into 126 Producer Companies (PCs).
3)These
value chain development initiatives have contributed significantly to the
farmers’ income from agriculture, horticulture, dairying, fisheries and
Non-Timber Forest Produce (NTFP) related activities
Which of the statements
given above is / are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c ) Both and 1 and 2
(d)1 2 3
Ans : d
49) Which Four lakes that supply water to the Chennai city. They have water
levels ranging from one-third to just above 3 per cent of their full capacity.
(a) Poondi
(b) Cholavaram,
(c ) Redhills and Chembarambakkam
(d)All the above
Ans: d
50) Which one of the
following is very significant aspect of the ‘credit information’?
a) It means any
information relating to the amounts and
the nature of loans or advances and other credit facilities granted by a
banking company to any borrower or class of borrowers;
b) Assets information
c) Deposits information
d) Shares information
Ans : a
51) Which one of the
following best describes the term “ SECURITISATION “ sometimes in news ?
a) Securitisation involves
pooling of homogeneous assets and the subsequent sale of the cash flows from
these asset pools to investors.
b) The securitisation
market is primarily intended to redistribute the credit risk away from the
originators to a wide spectrum of investors who can bear the risk, thus aiding
financial stability and provide an additional source of funding.
c) Banks can securitise
loans only after a MHP counted from the date of full disbursement of loans for
an activity/purpose; acquisition of asset (i.e., car, residential house etc.)
by the borrower or the date of completion of a project, as the case may be.
d) All the above
Ans: d
