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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Core Inflation:
1. It is the change in the costs of goods and services including the price variations in seasonal elements.
2. Food and energy prices are exempted in its calculation
Which of the given statements is/are correct?Correct
Answer: (b)
Statement 1 is not correct.
Core Inflation
• It is the change in the costs of goods and services excluding the price variations in seasonal elements, such as those related to food and energy.
• Food and energy prices are exempt from this calculation because their prices can be too volatile or fluctuate wildly.
• Core inflation represents the long-term trend in the price level.Incorrect
Answer: (b)
Statement 1 is not correct.
Core Inflation
• It is the change in the costs of goods and services excluding the price variations in seasonal elements, such as those related to food and energy.
• Food and energy prices are exempt from this calculation because their prices can be too volatile or fluctuate wildly.
• Core inflation represents the long-term trend in the price level. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Agni Missiles:
1. Agni missiles are long range, nuclear weapons capable surface to surface ballistic missile.
2. Agni-5 uses a three-stage solid fuelled engine.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?Correct
Answer: (c)
Both statements are correct.
Agni-5 Missile
• It uses a three-stage solid fuelled engine and has a range of more than 5,000km.
• Agni series has medium to Intercontinental versions of Agni missile systems 1 to 5 with a varying ranges starting from 700 km for Agni-1 to 5000 km and above for Agni-5.
• In June 2021, DRDO successfully tested Agni P, a canisterised missile with a range capability between 1,000 and 2,000 km.
• This means that the missile can be launched from road and rail platforms, making it easier for it to be deployed and launched at a quicker pace.Incorrect
Answer: (c)
Both statements are correct.
Agni-5 Missile
• It uses a three-stage solid fuelled engine and has a range of more than 5,000km.
• Agni series has medium to Intercontinental versions of Agni missile systems 1 to 5 with a varying ranges starting from 700 km for Agni-1 to 5000 km and above for Agni-5.
• In June 2021, DRDO successfully tested Agni P, a canisterised missile with a range capability between 1,000 and 2,000 km.
• This means that the missile can be launched from road and rail platforms, making it easier for it to be deployed and launched at a quicker pace. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Bhojshala Complex, consider the following statements:
1. It is a Jain shrine located in Madhya Pradesh.
2. It was built during the Chandela Dynasty.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?Correct
Answer: (d)
Neither of the statements are correct.
Bhojshala Complex
Details Location Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India Historical Background Established by Raja Bhoj, the greatest ruler of the Parmar dynasty, as an educational institute Date of Establishment 11th century Transformation Originally a Goddess Wagdevi (Saraswati temple), later converted into Kamal Maulana Mosque by Muslim rulers Incorrect
Answer: (d)
Neither of the statements are correct.
Bhojshala Complex
Details Location Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India Historical Background Established by Raja Bhoj, the greatest ruler of the Parmar dynasty, as an educational institute Date of Establishment 11th century Transformation Originally a Goddess Wagdevi (Saraswati temple), later converted into Kamal Maulana Mosque by Muslim rulers -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 points‘Yaounde Declaration’ is related to:
Correct
Answer: (d)
• Ministers of Health from African countries with the highest burden of malaria recently signed the Yaounde Declaration with the objective of ending malaria deaths.
• Yaounde Declaration was signed by the health ministers of 11 African countries with the highest burden of malaria, committing to accelerated action to end deaths from the malaria disease.
• It was signed at the Yaoundé conference, co-hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of Cameroon.Incorrect
Answer: (d)
• Ministers of Health from African countries with the highest burden of malaria recently signed the Yaounde Declaration with the objective of ending malaria deaths.
• Yaounde Declaration was signed by the health ministers of 11 African countries with the highest burden of malaria, committing to accelerated action to end deaths from the malaria disease.
• It was signed at the Yaoundé conference, co-hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of Cameroon. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. In India, State Governments do not have the power to auction non-coal mines.
2. Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand do not have gold mines.
3. Rajasthan has iron ore mines.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (CSP 2018)Correct
Answer: (d)
• As per the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015 — which came into effect from January 2015, the non-coal mines have to be auctioned by the respective state governments. (Hence statement 1 is incorrect)
• In Rajasthan, the Iron-Ore Deposits are located in the district of Jaipur, Udaipur, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Bhilwara, Alwar, Bharatpur, Dausa and Banswara. (Hence statement 3 is correct)
• In Andhra Pradesh gold mines are found in Ramagiri in Anantapur district.
• Jharkhand has both alluvial and native gold.
• Alluvial gold is obtained from the sands of the Subarnarekha (gold streak) river, Sona Nadi in Singhbhum district, and the streams draining the Sonapat valley. Native gold is found near Lowa in Singhbhum district. (Hence statement 2 is incorrect)Incorrect
Answer: (d)
• As per the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015 — which came into effect from January 2015, the non-coal mines have to be auctioned by the respective state governments. (Hence statement 1 is incorrect)
• In Rajasthan, the Iron-Ore Deposits are located in the district of Jaipur, Udaipur, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Bhilwara, Alwar, Bharatpur, Dausa and Banswara. (Hence statement 3 is correct)
• In Andhra Pradesh gold mines are found in Ramagiri in Anantapur district.
• Jharkhand has both alluvial and native gold.
• Alluvial gold is obtained from the sands of the Subarnarekha (gold streak) river, Sona Nadi in Singhbhum district, and the streams draining the Sonapat valley. Native gold is found near Lowa in Singhbhum district. (Hence statement 2 is incorrect)
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