PRELIMS 2018: Daily Self-Assessment Test

PRELIMS 2018
Daily Self-Assessment Test

Monthly Compilation
June 2017
Volume I (1 to 15)
Complete coverage of Current Affairs through questions
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1. Consider the following statements about Joint Session of Parliament:
1. It is presided over by the Vice-President of India.

2. Bills in a Joint session is passed by a Simple majority of members present and voting.
3. So far no bill has ever been passed in a Joint Session since Independence.
Which of the above is/are not correct?
A. 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: B
Solution
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So far there are 3 bills which have been passed in the joint session.
The second statement is correct; for a bill to be passed in the joint session, it needs only a simple majority of members
present and voting.
2. Tranche Loan refers to:
A. All foreign Loans
B. Loans divided into parts each having different characteristics
C. Overnight Loans
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Correct Answer: B
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Solution
Tranches are pieces, portions or slices of debt or structured financing. Each portion, or tranche, is one of the several related
securities offered at the same time but with different risks, rewards and maturities. For example, a
collateralized mortgage obligation CMO offering a partitioned mortgage-backed securities MBS portfolio might have
mortgage tranches with one-year, two-year, five-year and 20-year maturities, all with varying degrees of risk and returns.
Read more: Tranches http://www.investopedia.com/terms/t/tranches.asp#ixzz4ikaizr4Y
3. Consider the following statements about Smart Performance Appraisal Report Recording Online Window (SPARROW):
1. It is In accordance with the Government of Indias policy to introduce online Annual Performance Appraisal Report
for Group A services,
2. It is issued for both political executives and senior bureaucrats.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
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B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Statement 2 is incorrect, it is not a platform for political executives, it is only for the group A service.
Ref: PIB
4. The term 'Debt Monetisation' refers to:
A. Borrowing Money from the market at a higher interest to pay back the existing debt
B. Withdrawing money from IMF under Special Drawing Rights
C. Raising loan to set of Current Account deficit from other countries by morgeging property.
D. Issuing fresh currency to finance the government debt.
Correct Answer: D
Solution
Debt Monetisation refers to the purchase of government bonds by the central bank to finance the spending needs of the
government.
Since the central bank creates fresh currency to purchase these bonds in the open market, debt monetization leads to
increase in the total supply of money this, in turn, could lead to higher prices in the economy, which the central bank can
counter by selling the bonds that it owns out in the open market.
Such bonds help in sucking excess money out of the economy thus helping in the control of the rising prices.
5. Which of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy
A. To provide Equal Justice and free Legal Aid to the poor
B. To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and National Anthem
C. To protect monuments, places, objects of artistic or historic interests.
D. To prohibit the consumption of intoxicating drinks, drugs which are injurious to health
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Statement A is a DPSP under Article 39A
Statement C U/A 49
Statement D U/A 47
But Statement B is a Fundamental Duty U/A 51A and Not a Directive Principle
Ref: M.laxmikanth
6. Consider the following statements about Onset of Monsoon:
1. The onset of Monsoon is a phenomenon unique to Indian Sub-Continent Only.

2. Onset of Monsoon is a gradual phenomenon
3. Lofty Himalayan Mountains cause monsoon winds to deflect towards Ganges Plains.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: C
Solution
The first statement is incorrect;
Monsoon is categorised as the seasonal reversal of winds, this phenomenon is observed in the other parts of the world as
well such as Mexico, Brazil, Australia etc.
Second Statement is correct Onset of monsoon is a gradual phenomenon, it takes time to reach from one part of the
country to another, and moves slowly and gradually.
Third Statement is also correct; Himalayan Mountains protects monsoon winds to move out of Indian sub-continent; and
deflects them towards Ganges plain.
Ref:
Geography NCERT.
http://gradestack.com/CBSE-Class-9th-Complete/Climate/The-Onset-and-Withdrawal/14913-2954-3266-study-wtw
http://monsoon.yale.edu/where-monsoons-are-found/
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1. Which of the following is/are not a Principal Organ of United Nation Organization.
1. Trusteeship Council
2. General Assembly
3. International Criminal Court
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: B
Solution
International Criminal Court is not a principle organ of UNO.
Ref:
https://www.britannica.com/topic/United-Nations/Principal-organs
UNO website.
2. The Montague-Chelmsford Report formed the basis of:
A. Indian Council Act 1909
B. The Government of India Act 1919
C. The Government of India Act 1935
D. The Indian Independence Act 1947
Correct Answer: B
Solution
3. 'Urga Kanjur' is a:
A. Sanskrit Vedic Text
B. Collection of Sangam Literature
C. Tibetian Buddhist Text
D. Translation of Upanishads
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Urga Tanjur is a sacred Buddhist text.
Ref:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pm-modi-presents-urga-kanjur-to-buddist-temple-head-
priest/articleshow/58960922.cms
PIB
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PIB
4. Consider the following statements about Smart Gram initiative:
1. It is an initiative of Government of Haryana.

2. Under this initiative, smart township model should be replicated in selected villages in adjoining districts in NCR to
convert them into smart model villages
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: B
Solution
It is an initiative of President's Secretariat.
Though all the villages selected so far are from Haryana and Haryana government is providing administrative and financial
support but the policy belongs to the President's Secretariat.
Ref: http://164.100.23.71/smartgram/home.html
5. The salary of Judges of High Courts are charged on:
A. Consolidated Fund of India
B. Consolidated Fund of States.
C. Public Accounts of India
D. Public account of States
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Ref: M.Laxmikanth.
*UPSC Previous Year question.
6. Who is the Chairman of National Water Resources Council?
A. Prime Minister
B. Minister of Water Resources
C. Secretary of Ministry of Water Resources
D. Minister of Environment
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Ref: http://www.archive.india.gov.in/sectors/water_resources/index.php?id=5
Ref: http://www.archive.india.gov.in/sectors/water_resources/index.php?id=5
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1. Consider the following statements about National Health Mission:
1. The National Health Mission comprises of 4 components namely the National Rural Health Mission, the National
Urban Health Mission, Tertiary Care Programmes and Human Resources for Health and Medical Education.
2. It is implemented under the supervision of NITI Aayog.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: A
Solution
The second statement is incorrect, it is implemented under the supervision of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Ref: PIB, Ministry websites.
2. Consider the following statements about Soil Health Card:
1. Soil Health Management is an initiative under National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture.
2. It promotes the Judicious use of Fertilisers and micro-nutrients.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Both the statements are absolutely correct?
Ref: http://soilhealth.dac.gov.in/Content/blue/soil/about.html
3. Consider the following statements about St. Petersburg International Economic Forum:
1. It is a Russian Business Event.

2. India is a guest country SPIEF 2017.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Both the statements are correct.
Ref: https://forumspb.com/en
4. Consider the following statements about Paris Agreement:
1. Its central aim is to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change.
2. It aims at keeping global temperature rise this century well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and
to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase even further to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
3. India is yet to ratify this deal.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: C
Solution
India has already ratified this deal on 2nd October 2016.
Only 1 and 2 are correct.
Ref: http://unfccc.int/paris_agreement/items/9485.php
5. 'Dhanush' a weapon in Indian Army is a:
A. Assault Riffle
B. Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher
C. Artillery Gun
D. Main Battle Tanks
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Dhanush is an indigenous 155 MM howitzer artillery gun developed by DRDO.
Ref: The Hindu
6. Consider the following statements about Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT):
1. As voter presses a button in EVM, it prints a slip contains the poll symbol and name of the candidate.
2. The voter can take the slip home as a proof that their vote has gone to intended candidate.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: A
Solution
The VVPAT machine displays the slip only for 7 seconds after which it drops back in the machine.
The slip can later be used in the counting of the votes if needs be.
The voters cannot take them away.
7. On 3rd June 1947 Lord Mountbatten the last British Viceroy made an Announcement which is of Great Political
Importance:
Which of the following is/are the parts of that Mountbatten Plan:
1. British Rule in India would end by June 30, 1948.

2. British India would be partitioned into India and Pakistan
3. The Paramount of the princely states will not be transferred to either of India or Pakistan.
Choose the correct answer
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: B
Solution
3rd June 1947 announcement by Mountbatten also called Mountbatten Plan and Dickey Bird Plan;
though it did not mention any date of the partition, but act based on this announcement was passed on July 5th, 1947 in
British Parliament (Known as Independence of India Act 1947) mentioned 15 August as the date of Partition.
The second Statement is correct, this announcement was an approval of the Partition.
The Third statement is also correct, the paramountcy of Princely States was not transferred to either India or Pakistan,
which means, in theory, they were going to become sovereign nations once the British Rule in India ends.
Ref: NCERT History.
1. Which of the following is/are valid exemptions under Right To Information Act under which information could be denied.
1. information received in confidence from foreign Government.

2. breach of privilege of Parliament or the State Legislature.
3. cabinet papers including records of deliberations of the Council of Ministers.
Choose the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Solution
Ref: http://righttoinformation.gov.in/rti-act.pdf; Section 8
https://indiankanoon.org/doc/758550/
2. The term 'Common but Differentiated Responsibility' often remains in the news; It is related to:
A. Colonial Reparations
B. IMF contributions
C. Climate Change Mitigation Efforts
D. UN Security Council Reforms
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Ref: http://climatenexus.org/about-us/negotiation-issues/common-differentiated-responsibilities-and-respective-capabilities-
cbdr
(Many other sources just google it.)
3. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the appointment of High Court Judges:
1. High Court Judges are appointed by the Governor of the State.

2. For appointment of Judges of High Court, Chief Justice of that High Court is also Consulted.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: B
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Correct Answer: B
Solution
1st Statement is incorrect, Judges of High Court are appointed by the President and not by the governor. (Article 217 {1})
4. Consider the following statements about Air Quality Index:
1. It measures the quality of air on the scale of 1-500, more the score, poorer the quality of Air.
2. It divides Quality of Air into 6 categories each represented by different colours.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Ref: https://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=aqibasics.aqi
5. The famous Sabarimala temple is located in which state?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Kerala
C. Maharashtra
D. Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: B
Solution
http://sabarimala.kerala.gov.in/
6. Consider the following statements about Orang National Park:
1. It is located in Assam on the banks of river Brahmaputra

2. It is Last to be notified as a Tiger Reserve.
3. Rhinoceros, Tiger, Elephants, Hog Deer, Wild Pig, Civet Cat, Porcupine and Gangetic Dolphin etc are main
mammals found in the park.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Kamlang Tiger Reserve was the last one to be notified as Tiger Reserve.
Ref: The Hindu;
http://www.assamforest.in/NP_Sanctuaries/np_Orang.php
7. Consider the following statements about CSIR:
1. It is a Research and Development Organisation having Pan India Presence.

2. It comes under Prime Minister Office.
3. It covers a wide spectrum of science and technology and provides significant technological intervention in many
areas with regard to societal efforts.
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 3 only
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: A
Solution
CSIR does not come under PMO, it comes under Ministry of Science and Technology.
Ref: http://www.csir.res.in/about-us/about-csir
1. Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth (SPICMACAY) seeks to conserve and
promote an awareness of the rich and heterogeneous cultural tapestry amongst the youth of our country.
It is:
A. An initiative of NCERT.
B. An organisation under Ministry of Culture
C. A non-political, nationwide, voluntary movement
D. A Cultural Exchange Programme by Archaeological Survey of India.
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Ref: http://www.spicmacay.com/about
2. Consider the following about Chikungunya:
1. It is a viral disease transmitted to Humans by infected mosquitoes.

2. Its Symptoms includes Joint Pain and Muscle Pain.
3. The disease share some clinical signs with dengue and Zika.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. None of the above
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Solution
All the above statements are correct.
Ref: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs327/en/
3. Facilitating Elementary Education to the children in their Mother Tounge is explicitly mentioned in:
A. Directive Principle
B. Article 350-A
C. Fundamental Right
D. None of the Above
Correct Answer: B
Solution
350A. Facilities for instruction in mother-tongue at primary stage.- It shall be the endeavour of every State and of every local
authority within the State to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother-tongue at the primary stage of education
to children belonging to linguistic minority groups; and the President may issue such directions to any State as he considers
necessary or proper for securing the provision of such facilities.
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necessary or proper for securing the provision of such facilities.
4. Consider the following statements about Nilgiri Thar:
1. It is found in western ghats and listed as Endangered in IUCN red list.

2. It inhabits the open montane grassland habitats.
3. It belongs to genus Bison within the subfamily Bovinae.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: A
Solution
It does not belong to the family of bison, it is a stocky goat.
Ref: http://www.wwfindia.org/about_wwf/priority_species/threatened_species/nilgiri_tahr2/
5. Which of the following country/s share boundary with Qatar?
1. UAE
2. Iraq
3. Saudi Arabia
4. Iran
Choose the correct option:
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 2 and 3 only
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Qatar has the land boundary of 87 km entirely with Saudi Arabia.
Ref: Map
6. Consider the following Statements about GSAT-19:
1. GSAT-19 is the heaviest satellite launched by India till date.

2. It is a Navigation Satellite.
3. It carries Ka/Ku-bands.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: B
Solution
GSAT-19 is a communication satellite and not Navigation.
Ref: The Hindu.
7. Consider the following Statements about GSLV Mark III Rocket launched by ISRO:
1. It uses indigenous 'Vikas Engines' at Core stage.

2. It uses two solid rocket boosters.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Ref: http://isro.gov.in/launchers/gslv-mk-iii
Ref: http://isro.gov.in/launchers/gslv-mk-iii
1. Which of the following is/are correctly matched:
1. El-Nino: A periodic warming in sea surface temperatures across the central and east-central Equatorial
Pacific.
2. La-Nina: A periodic warming of sea surface temperature across the North Pacific Ocean.
3. Indian Ocean Dipole: The difference in sea surface temperature between two areas a western pole in the Arabian
Sea and an eastern pole in the eastern Indian Ocean
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Statement 2 is incorrect,
La Nina is periods of below-average sea surface temperatures across the east-central Equatorial Pacific. Global climate La
Nia impacts tend to be opposite those of El Nio impacts. In the tropics, ocean temperature variations in La Nia also tend
to be opposite those of El Nio.
Ref: http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/ninonina.html
http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/enso/history/ln-2010-12/IOD-what.shtml
2. Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana:
1. Its main objectives include increasing cultivable area, enhance recharge of aquifers etc.
2. PMKSY has been conceived amalgamating ongoing schemes viz. Accelerated Irrigation Benefit
Programme, Integrated Watershed Management Programme, and On Farm Water Management
3. This scheme is jointly implemented by Ministries of Agriculture, Water Resources and Rural Development.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All the above
Correct Answer: D
Solution
All the above statements are absolutely correct.
Ref: http://pmksy.gov.in/AboutPMKSY.aspx
3. Which of the following statements about Ryotwari System is/are correct?
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1. It was a principal revenue collection method introduced in India by British East India Company.
2. Under this system, peasants were directly paying land revenue to the government agents.
3. For the purpose of collecting ryots, all lands were measured and categorised on the basis of crop potential.
Choose the correct option.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. all of the above
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Statement 1 is incorrect, Ryotwari system was introduced by Sher Shah Suri and this system was continued by the
Mughals, though none of them were as exploitatory as Britishers.
Ref: NCERT;
https://www.britannica.com/topic/ryotwari-system
4. Consider the following statements about Vermicomposting:
1. It uses Earthworms for composting organic residues.

2. It promotes the growth of bacteria, actinomycetes and makes nutrients like Nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus etc.
available to the soil.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Ref: http://www.fao.org/docrep/007/y5104e/y5104e08.htm
5. National Skill Development Corporation; comes under which ministry?
A. Ministry of Finance
B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
C. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
D. Department of Personnel and Training
Correct Answer: C
Solution
REF: http://msde.gov.in/nationalskilldevelopmentcorporation.html
6. Consider the following statements about BIMSTEC:
1. All the SAARC and ASEAN countries are its members and it acts as Bridge between these two regional
organisation.
2. China is also its member.
3. BIMSTEC member countries have agreed to establish the BIMSTEC Free Trade Area Framework Agreement.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Not all the SAARC and ASEAN countries are its members, rather only
India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal: from SAARC.
and Myanmar and Thailand: from ASEAN are its members.
though it does act as the Bridge between SAARC and ASEAN.
Statement 3 is correct.
Ref: http://www.bimstec.org/index.php
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1. 4th RSETI Diwas was celebrated by Ministry of Rural Development in recognition of outstanding performance of RSETIs in
various states.
This initiative of the Ministry is related to:
A. Irrigation
B. Skill Development
C. Elementary Education.
D. Health and Family Welfare
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Rural Self Employment and Training Institutes (RSETI) is an initiative in skill development under the National Rural
Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) as part of a multi-pronged strategy to address rural poverty, Ministry of Rural Development
(MoRD).
Ref: PIB
2. Which of the following Vultures is/are critically endangered in India:
1. Red Headed Vultures.

2. White-Rumped Vultures.
3. Slender-Billed Vultures.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Solution
All the above vultures are Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
Ref: http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/22729460/0
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/22695254/0
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/22695194/0
3. Which of the following is/are correctly matched:
1. Repo Rate: The rate at which the Reserve Bank of India lends money to commercial banks in the event of any
shortfall of funds.
2. SLR Rate: The rate at which the government securities are issued by the Reserve Bank of India.
3. CRR Rate: The portion of depositors' balances that banks must keep with them or deposit with the Reserve Bank of
India.
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A. 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: B
Solution
The second Statement is incorrect, the Statutory Liquidity Ratio is the portion of Net Demand and Time Liability (NDTL)
which commercial bank must keep with them in liquid assets form.
Ref: Economic Times.
4. Which of the following participates for the election of Members in both the houses of Parliament viz, Lok Sabha and
Rajya Sabha.
A. Members of Lok Sabha
B. Members of State Legislative Assembly
C. Members of Rajya Sabha
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Members of Rajya Sabha are elected from by the Members of State Legislative Assemblies.
Members of Lok Sabha are elected from General Elections in which MLAs in their capacity as a general voter can cast their
votes.
5. Which of the following Government Schemes is/are correctly matched with its Ministry?
1. Startup India: Ministry of Commerce and Industry

2. Stand up India: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Stand up India is a policy under Ministry of Finance and not under Ministry of Social Justice and empowerment.
Ref: https://www.standupmitra.in/
http://vikaspedia.in/social-welfare/scheduled-caste-welfare-1/stand-up-india-scheme
http://vikaspedia.in/social-welfare/scheduled-caste-welfare-1/stand-up-india-scheme
6. Consider the following statements about Dudhwa National Park:
1. Located near Nepal Border in Uttar Pradesh, it is a designated Tiger Reserve.

2. It fauna Includes Crocodiles, Gharials, Turtles etc.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Ref: http://www.dudhwanationalpark.in/index.php
7. Consider the following statements about Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO):
1. Its Secretariat is based in Shanghai.

2. Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) based in Tashkent is one of its permanent body.
3. Countries like Cambodia, Nepal, Turkey, Sri Lanka etc, are its Dialogue Partners.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: B
Solution
SCO secretariat is based in Beijing, China and not Shanghai.
Other statements are correct.
Ref: http://eng.sectsco.org/about_sco/
8. Consider the following statements about Monetary Policy Committee:
1. Half of the members of Monetary Policy Committee are appointed by the Government of India.
2. The MPC takes decisions based on the majority vote by those who are present and voting.
3. The Members of the MPC appointed by the Central Government shall hold office for a period of four years.
A. 1 and 2 only
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Solution
All the statements are correct
Ref: http://www.arthapedia.in/index.php?title=Monetary_Policy_Committee_(MPC)
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=151264
1. Consider the following statements about Presidential Election:
1. The Value of Votes of All elected MLA's from a state is Equal.

2. The Value of Votes of all Lok Sabha MPs remains same while Value of Votes of Rajya Sabha MPs varies depending
upon the states they are elected from.
3. Every Member of Lok Sabha participates in the Election of President.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Only Statement 1 is correct.
Statement 2 is incorrect; as the value of votes of all MPs from Rajya Sabha remains the equal.
statement 3 is incorrect because only elected members of Lok Sabha participate in Presidential Elections while Nominated
member do not
Ref: M.Laxmikanth
2. Consider the following statements about Shanghai Cooperation Organisation:
1. SCO Summit 2017 will be Held in Astana.

2. All the SAARC nations are either Members or Observers or are Dialogue partners in SCO.
3. All the BRICS countries are either Members or Observers or Dialogue Partners in SCO.
Which of the above is/are not correct?
A. All of the above
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 3 only
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Statement 2 and 3 are not Correct.
Neither All SAARC nations nor All BRICS nations are its participants.
Ref: http://eng.sectsco.org/about_sco/
3. Consider the following statements about GST rates:
1. Branded foodgrains and Flours will attract 15% of GST.

2. Fresh Milk, Vegetables, Salt, Wool and Jute will attract no GST.
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Statement 1 is incorrect;
Branded foodgrains and Flours will attract 5% GST.
while Non-Branded foodgrains, Flours and other products will be tax-free.
Ref: The Hindu
4. 'Digi Yatra' is an initiative related to:
A. Air Travel
B. Department of Postage
C. Cultural Tourism
D. Modernisation of Railways
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Ref: PIB; 8 June 2017 Press Release.
5. 'Safe Harbour Regime' is recent in news it is related to:
A. Environmental Protection
B. Taxation
C. Prevention against Privacy.
D. Disaster Management
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Safe Port Regime is related to Taxation, it is recently notified Central Board of Direct Taxes.
Ref: PIB; 8 June 2017 Press Release.
6. A. 1 and 2 only
For improving the productivity of the human resources through the interchange of ideas with various stakeholders; Minister
of Railways Inaugurated 1st Indian Railways Human Resources Round Table Conference.
Which of the following statements is/are correct about it?
1. Indian Railways is the biggest civilian employer in the country.

2. The Conference was organised around three themes.
3. Only the officers of Railways and some representatives from other ministries could participate in the conference.
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Statement 3 is incorrect;
There are three themes around which the Conference is organised viz,
(i) Stakeholders Expectations from HR.
(ii) The Future of Work HR Role
(iii) Creativity Within Constraints
Each theme was in form of a Roundtable discussion amongst HR experts and leaders of industry
Ref: PIB: 8 June 2017 Press release.
7. Consider the following statements about Indo-Myanmar Border:
1. There are 5 states in India which border Myanmar.

2. To visit any such States an Indian Citizen who is not domiciled in that state will need an Inner line Permit.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: D
Solution
Both the statements are incorrect.
There are 4 Indian states which border Myanmar i.e. Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram.
of these states, Manipur does not have a requirement of ILPs (as of now 9 June 2017)
Ref: http://www.mdoner.gov.in/content/inner-line-permit
8. Transfer Pricing is referred to:
A. Cost of Carriage incurred by a firm
B. Fiscal Cost involved in Disinvestment Procedings
C. Opportunity cost of the investment forgiven
D. A commercial transaction between different divisions of an organisation.
Correct Answer: D
Solution
Commercial transactions between the different parts of the multinational groups may not be subject to the same market
forces shaping relations between the two independent firms. One party transfers to another goods or services, for a price.
That price is known as "transfer price".
Option D is the closest explanation of the term. Hence that will be the answer.
Ref:
http://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/pages/international-taxation/transfer-pricing.aspx
http://www.investopedia.com/terms/t/transferprice.asp
1. Consider the following statements about Qualifications for Election as President.
1. To be eligible for election as a President a person must have completed minimum 35 years of age and should be
qualified for election as a Member of Lok Sabha
2. A person if holding an Office of Profit under Union, State or Local Government must resign from the post as he gets
elected.
3. The nomination of a candidate for the must be subscribed by 50 electors as proposers and 50 as seconders.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: B
Solution
The Second Statement is incorrect;
If a person is holding any office of profit under Union Government, State Government or Local Government or any other
authority his nomination will not be accepted which means he must resign before filing nomination itself.
Note: Sitting President, Vice President, Governor of any State, Minister of Union Government or any state government, are
not deemed to be the office of profit and they are qualified as a Presidential Candidate.
The First and Third statements are absolutely correct.
Ref: M.Laxmikanth.
2. Consider the following statements about National Commission for Minorities.
1. It is a Non-Constitutional Body Established under National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992.
2. Chairman of National Commission of Minorites is an Ex-Officio member of National Human Rights Commission.
3. Four religious communities, viz; Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, and
Buddhists have been notified as minority communities by the Union Government.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the Above
Correct Answer: A
Solution
The Third Statement is incorrect, there are in total 6 religious communities which are notified as minority community by
Government of India viz, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists and Zoroastrians (Parsis).
Ref: http://www.ncm.nic.in/Profile_of_NCM.html
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3. Which of the following option is most appropriately explaining the way India handles its Nuclear Waste?
A. Evaporating Liquid Contents and dumping Solid waste in Deserts.
B. Packing it in leak-proof Materials and dumping it in Unhabituated parts of the Ocean.
C. Concentrating them in Non-Reactive materials or disposing of them in an Underground geological disposal facility.
D. India has built the first Underground Nuclear Waste Repository for this purpose.
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Nuclear Waste is divided into two parts,:
1. Low and Intermediate radioactivity level: which after treating and concentrating them are immobilised in non-reactive
materials like cement, bitumen or some polymers and then stored in "specially constructed structures under monitoring.
2. High-level Radioactive liquid: Which are reprocessed and used fresh, Nuclear waste still left after reprocessing is then
disposed of in an underground geological disposal facility in accordance with international guidelines.
It is not India, but Finland is building an underground Nuclear waste repository

Statement A and B are logically incorrect and is nearly impossible to happen as Nuclear Waste is a radioactive material and
has to be handled with utmost responsibility.
Ref: Indian Express
http://www.ias.ac.in/article/fulltext/sadh/038/05/0849-0857
http://www.barc.gov.in/pubaware/nw_n6.html
4. Which of the above is/are correct about Consumer Price Index (CPI):
1. Consumer Price Index is a measure of change in retail prices of goods and services consumed by defined
population group in a given area with reference to a base year.
2. It is calculated by Weighted Average method.
3. There are different sets of CPI such as CPI- Industrial Workers, CPI- Agricultural Workers, CPI- Urban Non-
Manual Employees etc.
Which of the above is/are correct
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Solution
All the above statements are correct.
Ref: Ramesh Singh.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/definition/consumer-price-index
5.
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is assigned with several tasks related to
processed food and its exports.
This authority comes under which ministry?
A. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
B. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
C. Ministry of Food Processing Industries
D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Correct Answer: D
Solution
Ref: http://apeda.gov.in/apedawebsite/about_apeda/About_apeda.htm
PIB 12 June 2017 release
6. Which of the following species is/are endemic to the Western Ghats:
1. Nilgiri Wood Pigeon

2. Wreathed Hornbill
3. Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. All of the above
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Nilgiri Wood Pigeon is endemic to the Western Ghats.
Other species of birds are found is several places.
1. Know Your Fish is a 'Fish Calendar' which gives suggestions on what fish to consume at which part of the year.
Significance for this calendar is for?
A. Adjusting food choice according to Festival Seasons to prevent communal Harmony.
B. Sustainable Seafood Harvest
C. Discouraging genetically modified breeds of Fishes.
D. Preventing Clashes between Srilankan and Indian Fishermen
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Because of Rising demands of Fishes in the market, there are often Over Harvest of fishes across their breeding season
which depletes their population and is unsustainable for the long run.
For this purpose Know Your Fish calendar is developed by Biologists which will give suggestions on which fishes should be
avoided at which part of the year.
Ref: The Hindu
http://knowyourfish.org.in/
2. Consider the following statements about Navigation Indian Constellation (NavIC)
1. This is an independent Indian Satellite based positioning system for critical National applications.
2. This System is Implemented Jointly with Airport Authority of India (AAI).
3. This Constellation is of seven Satellites all of which are successfully launched and functioning.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Statement 2 is incorrect NavIC is not jointly implemented by AAI, it is GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation (GAGAN)
which is implemented so.
Ref: http://www.isro.gov.in/spacecraft/satellite-navigation
3. Consider the following Statements about Microcephaly:
1. It is a condition where a babys head is much smaller than expected.

2. It is not linked to any physical or mental disability.
A. 1 only
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B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: A
Solution
The Second statement is incorrect
Microcephaly has been linked with the following problems:
Seizures
Developmental delays, such as problems with speech or other developmental milestones (like sitting, standing, and
walking)
Intellectual disability (decreased ability to learn and function in daily life)
Problems with movement and balance
Feeding problems, such as difficulty swallowing
Hearing loss
Vision problems
Ref: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/microcephaly.html
4. Which of the following is/are correct about Formation of a New State in India.
1. Process for the creation of a new state initiates with the State Legislative Assembly/Assemblies (which are affected
by the creation of state) passes a resolution requesting the President to form a new state.
2. No Constitutional Amendment is required for the creation of any new state in India.
3. Creation of a new state does not affect any article, part or Schedule of the Constitution.
A. 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Only the second statement is correct,
The first statement is incorrect as the creation of a new state starts with the parliament seeking the President to introduce a
bill to create a new state, President then sends the bill to the legislative assemblies which are affected.
The Third statement is also incorrect as creation of a new state does affect schedule 1 (Name and territories of Union) and
Schedule 4 (Details of allocation of seats pf Rajya Sabha to the State and UTs)
Ref: M.Laxmikanth
5. NAG missile developed by DRDO is a:
A. Supersonic Cruise Missile
B. Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile
C. Anti-Tank Guided Missile
D. Anti-Aircraft guided Missile
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Ref: http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/drdo-successfully-test-fires-third-generation-anti-tank-nag-missile-in-
rajasthan/716568/
6. Consider the following statements about functions of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
1. It is responsible for registering and regulating the working of stock brokers, sub-brokers, share transfer agents etc.
2. It is responsible for Promoting and regulating self-regulatory organisations.
3. Any person aggrieved by an Order of the SEBI may file an appeal to the High Court.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: A
Solution
Statement 3 is incorrect; Any person aggrieved by an Order of the Board made under the Act or the rules or regulations
made thereunder, may prefer an appeal to the Central Government and not the High Court.
Ref: http://www.sebi.gov.in/powers-and-functions.html
http://www.sebi.gov.in/acts/act17a.html
7. Which of the following will be classified as Non-Performing Assets:
1. When a borrower is financially capable of paying back the loan amount but deliberately avoiding payments.
2. Where interest and/ or instalment of principal remain overdue for a period of more than 90 days in respect of a term
loan,
3. Where the account remains out of order for a period of more than 90 days, in respect of an Overdraft/Cash Credit
(OD/CC)
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Statement 1 is related to Willful Defaulter and not NPA (Though these two terms are related but still this statements does
not define NPA)
Statement 2 and 3 are absolutely correct.
Ref: https://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/BS_ViewMasCirculardetails.aspx?Id=449&Mode=0
1. Which of the following is/are correct about Phytoplanktons:
1. They are Heterotrophic in nature.

2. They can help in Nitrogen Fixation and Carbon Sequestration.
3. Thier presence can change the colour of Water.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Statement 1 is incorrect, Phytoplanktons are autotrophic in nature i.e. they produce their own food by photosynthesis.
Statement 2 and 3 are absolutely correct.
Ref: https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Features/Phytoplankton/
2. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Hoysala Architecture?
1. This architecture flourished in Central India in the parts of modern day Madhya Pradesh and Gujrat.
2. Figures of salabhanjika is one of the peculiar feature of Hoysala Architecture.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Statement 1 is incorrect, it was present in modern day Karnataka.
The Second statement is correct, Under the eave cornice of mandapa (outdoor ritual hall) there are 38 most wonderfully
sculpted figures called salabhanjika or madanika (bracket figures.
Ref: http://www.ancient.eu/article/898/
3. Which of the following is/are naturally found in the Thar Desert?
1. Shrubs like Aak, phog, thuhar.

2. Neem and Ber trees.
3. Black Buck, Wild cats and Monitor Lizards.
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A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Solution
All of the above is/are found in thar desert vegitation.
Ref: http://thethardesert.weebly.com/
Various other sites.
4. Regional Rural Banks are Regulated by?
A. RBI
B. NABARD
C. SIDBI
D. Ministry of Rural Development.
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Ref: http://www.nabard.org/content1.aspx?id=522&catid=8&mid=490
5. Which of the above is/are correct about Backwaters.
1. It is a stretch of river water having very low flow rate.

2. They can be used for inland waterways.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Ref: Various Internet sources
6. Wholesale Price Index in India is released by
A. Ministry of Finance
B. Central Statistical Organisation
C. Office of Economic Advisor
D. NITI Aayog
Correct Answer: C
Solution
Ref: http://eaindustry.nic.in/home.asp
http://www.arthapedia.in/index.php?title=Wholesale_Price_Index_(WPI)
7. Which of the following river flows through Manipur
A. Lohit
B. Barak
C. Siang
D. None of these
Correct Answer: B
Solution
Ref: http://india-wris.nrsc.gov.in/wrpinfo/index.php?title=Major_Rivers_Flowing_in_Manipur
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1. Consider the following statements about Joint Session of Parliament:

1. It is presided over by the Vice-President of India.

Which of the above is/are not correct?

D. All of the above

2. Tranche Loan refers to:

A. All foreign Loans

B. Loans divided into parts each having different characteristics

D. Long duration Lease SUBSCRIBE FREE TO jIgyASa DAILY

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Which of the above is/are correct?

4. The term 'Debt Monetisation' refers to:

B. Withdrawing money from IMF under Special Drawing Rights

D. Issuing fresh currency to finance the government debt.

5. Which of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy

A. To provide Equal Justice and free Legal Aid to the poor

C. To protect monuments, places, objects of artistic or historic interests.

6. Consider the following statements about Onset of Monsoon:

1. The onset of Monsoon is a phenomenon unique to Indian Sub-Continent Only.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

D. All of the above

D. All of the above

2. The Montague-Chelmsford Report formed the basis of:

A. Indian Council Act 1909

B. The Government of India Act 1919

C. The Government of India Act 1935

D. The Indian Independence Act 1947

A. Sanskrit Vedic Text

B. Collection of Sangam Literature

C. Tibetian Buddhist Text

4. Consider the following statements about Smart Gram initiative:

1. It is an initiative of Government of Haryana.

5. The salary of Judges of High Courts are charged on:

A. Consolidated Fund of India

B. Consolidated Fund of States.

C. Public Accounts of India

D. Public account of States

6. Who is the Chairman of National Water Resources Council?

B. Minister of Water Resources

C. Secretary of Ministry of Water Resources

1. Consider the following statements about National Health Mission:

Which of the above is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements about Soil Health Card:

Which of the above is/are correct?

1. It is a Russian Business Event.

Which of the above is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements about Paris Agreement:

Which of the above is/are correct?

D. All of the above

5. 'Dhanush' a weapon in Indian Army is a:

B. Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher

D. Main Battle Tanks

Which of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following is/are the parts of that Mountbatten Plan:

1. British Rule in India would end by June 30, 1948.

Choose the correct answer

D. All of the above

1. information received in confidence from foreign Government.

Choose the correct answer:

D. All of the above

C. Climate Change Mitigation Efforts

D. UN Security Council Reforms