Q.1) The Indian state of ‘Nagaland’ touches the borders of which of the following states?
1. Manipur
2. Assam
2. Arunachal Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only
Q.2) A nation’s ranking on Ease of doing Business index is based on which of the following subindices?
1. Starting a business
2. Dealing with construction permits
3. Getting electricity
4. Registering property
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
b) 2 , 3 and 4 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d)1 and 3 only
Q.3) With reference to the ‘Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA)’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a statutory body.
2. It was established in accordance with the provisions of the Hague Convention, 1993.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) Both 1 and 2
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.4) With reference to the ‘International Criminal Court’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is headquartered in London, UK.
2. India is one of its State Parties.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) Both 1 and 2
b) 1 only
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 2 only
Q.5) The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) covers which of the following aspects of International relations?
1. Political
2. Economic
3. Millitary
Select the correct options using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.6) Microbial fuel cells are considered a source of sustainable energy. Why ?
1. They use living organisms as catalysts to generate electricity from certain substrates.
2. They use a variety of inorganic materials as substrates.
3. They can be installed in waste water treatment plants to cleanse water and produce electricity.
Which of the following statements given above is/ are correct ?
a) 1 only.
b) 2 and 3 only.
c) 1 and 3 only.
d) 1,2,and 3
Q.7) Which one of the following statements appropriately describes the “fiscal stimulus” ?
a) It is a massive investment by the government in manufacturing sector to ensure the supply of goods to meet the demand surge caused by rapid economic growth.
b) It is an intense affirmative action of the government to boost economic activity in the country.
c) It is government’s intensive action on financial institutions to ensure disbursement of loans to agriculture and allied sectors to promote greater food production and contain food inflation.
d) It is an extreme affirmative action by the government to pursue its policy of financial inclusion
Q.8) The formation of ozone hole in the Antarctic region has been a cause of concern. What could be the reason for the formation of this hole ?
a) Presence of prominent tropospheric turbulence; and inflow of chlorofluorocarbons.
b) Presence of prominent polar front and stratospheric clouds; and inflow of chlorofluorocarbons.
c) Absence of polar front and stratospheric clouds; and inflow of methane and chlorofluorocarbons.
d) Increased temperature at polar region due to global warming.
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