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- Elimination Tikdams: Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question as per your risk appetite
- Estimation Tikdams: Read the question well and work out the answer from within the options – Most of the times UPSC plays with words or embeds clues within the question. A smart aspirant figures them out!
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Q.1) Recently, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has decided to bring out a Liveability Index. Consider the following about it:
1. The index will cover all the cities and census towns in India
2. The cities will be assesed by Ministry of Housing in order of the quality of life they offer
Select the correct statement/s using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Inspired by: Govt plans liveability index of 116 cities
Q.2) With reference to the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation, often seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1. The scheme is based on public private partnership model(PPP) model.
2. The mission is a part of Housing for All by 2022.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Both 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 1 only
Inspired by: National Urban Policy: Single policy for multiple states
Q.3) Recently, thhe ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has decided to bring out a liveability index. Consider the following statements regarding it:
1. The index includes all the 99 smart cities.
2. The ministry has also decided to involve the Economist Intelligence Unit, which brings out an annual liveability index of cities across the world.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Both 1 and 2
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) 1 only
d) 2 only
Inspired by: Govt plans liveability index of 116 cities
Q.4) With reference to the Australian Group which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It works against the proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
2. India is the first Asian member of the group.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 2 only
c) 1 only
d) Both 1 and 2
Inspired by: India joins chemical weapons parts export control bloc Australia Group
Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Indo-Tibetan Border Police’:
1. It comes under the Ministry of Defence.
2. It was raised under the CRPF Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 2 only
b) Both are correct
c) 1 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.6) Consider the following statements :
1. Inflation benefits the debtors.
2. Inflation benefits the bondholders.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.7) Disguised unemployment generally means
a) large number of people remain unemployed
b) alternative employment is not available
c) marginal productivity of labour is zero
d) productivity of workers is low
Q.8) Consider the following statements:
1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.
2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India.
3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for Iegislation.
Which of the Statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3
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