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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2016 Test11 (1723)

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1. With reference to Balance of Payments 4. With reference to the Banks Board Bureau,
(BoP), which of the following does not
consider the following statements:
constitutes/constitute capital account?
1. External Commercial Borrowings 1. It will select the heads of Public Sector
2. Portfolio Investment Banks only.
3. Personal Income
4. Non-Resident Deposits 2. It is an element of the Indradhanush Plan
Select the correct answer using the code for PSUs.
given below.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only correct?
(c) 3 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2 only
2. Which of the following are the components
(c) Both 1 and 2
of National Mission on Sustainable
Agriculture (NMSA)? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Development of climate resilient
agriculture
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Affairs
correct?
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correctly matched? (a) 1 only
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(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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6. With reference to WTO terminology 8. For which of the following industries is
subsidies are identified by "Boxes" of Industrial Licensing compulsory?
1. Distillation and brewing of alcoholic
different colors. Match the Colour Boxes in
drinks.
List I with their relevance in List II.
2. Railway transpor
List I List II 3. Drugs and Pharmaceuticals
1. Blue Box : A. Minimum disruption 4. Atomic energy
of trade balance 5. Electronic Aerospace and Defence
equipment
2. Amber Box : B. Subsidies that limit
Select the correct answer using the code
production
given below.
3. Green Box : C. Distort trade balance (a) 1, 3 and 5 only
because they encourage (b) 1 and 4 only
excessive production. (c) 2, 4 and 5 only

Select the correct answer using the code (d) 3, 4 and 4 only

given below.
9. Consider the following statements with
(a) 1-B, 2-A, 3-C
reference to Domestic Systematically

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(b) 1-A, 2-C, 3-B Important Banks (DSIB):

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Development & Entrepreneurship. 10. With reference to conservation of species,

Which of the statements given above is/are the recently signed Memorandum of
Understanding Raptor MoU is under which
correct?
of the following conventions?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(a) Bonn Convention
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Minamata Convention
(c) 3 and 4 only (c) Ramsar Convention

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) Convention on Biological Diversity

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11. With reference to Microplastics, consider 13. With reference to the insurance sector in
the following statements: India, consider the following statements:
1. Their sources include cosmetics,
1. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit is
clothing and industrial processes.
49% in this sector.
2. They can persist in the marine and
aquatic ecosystems. 2. It is dominated by the private sector.

3. They make up the bulk of the Great 3. Foreign reinsurers can set up branches in
Pacific Garbage Patch.
India.
Which of the statements given above is/are
4. Only the Union government can frame
correct?
laws in this sector.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are

(c) 2 and 3 only correct?

(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 and 4 only

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mining leases for both notified and other

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Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs):

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auction by competitive bidding,

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including e-auction. Which of the statements given above is/are

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given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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15. Which of the following statements is/are 17. Consider the following:
correct in the context of Hybrid Annuity 1. Companies Act, 2013
Model (HAM) for infrastructure projects? 2. SEBI

1. It is a mix of engineering, procurement 3. RBI

and construction (EPC) and build- 4. IRDA

Which of the above prescribe norms for
operate-transfer (BOT) formats.
Corporate Governance in India?
2. As per this model construction and
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
maintenance risks will be borne by the
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
government.
(c) 2 and 3 only
3. The government and the private
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
companies will share the total project
cost in the ratio of 60:40 respectively.
18. Which of the following activities come
4. The responsibility of revenue collection under Primary Sector?
lies with the government. 1. Dairy farming
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given below. 3. Mining and quarrying.

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3. It is regulated by Securities and 2. The rate of growth of foreign tourists has

Exchange Board of India (SEBI). been increasing over the last decade.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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20. Which of the following is/are the features of 22. With reference to Model APMC Act, 2003,

Pradhanmantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna consider the following statements:

(PMKVY)? 1. The act provides that farmers may sell

1. Monetary awards to candidates their produce directly in the market set

up by private individuals.
2. Recognition of prior learning
2. The act removes the compulsion on the
3. Employment seeking assistance
farmers to sell their produce through
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existing markets administered by
below.
APMC.
(a) 1 only
3. The act aims to promote contract
(b) 2 and 3 only
farming.
(c) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 1, 2 and 3 correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
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Universal Account Number to allow

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correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 only

(c) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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24. Nutrient based subsidy scheme covers which 27. Which of the following festivals is/are
of the following fertilizers? correctly matched with their respective
1. Urea states?
2. Phosphatic fertilisers (P) 1. Ramman - Rajasthan
3. Potassic fertilisers (K) 2. Boita Bandana - Odisha
Select the correct answer from the code
3. Saga Dawa - Sikkim
given below.
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only
given below.
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 only
25. What does the IndIGO Initiative refer to? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) A project to set up a Gamma-ray
Observatory in Ladakh. 28. Which of the following can be the possible
(b) An initiative to improve public service benefits of greater financial inclusion?
delivery through e-governance. 1. Higher domestic savings
(c) An initiative to set up advanced 2. Enhanced investment
experimental facilities for Gravitational- 3. Better delivery of welfare schemes

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quick estimation of crop loss.

4. Agriculture & allied products
4. Post-harvest losses coverage is included
5. Textiles & allied products
under this scheme.
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Which of the statements given above is/are
given below.
correct?
(a) 1-4-3-2-5
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 1-4-3-5-2
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 4-3-5-2-1
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 4-3-5-1-2
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30. With reference to e-commerce in India, 32. With reference to Amber Box subsidies,

which of the following statements are consider the following statements:

1. It covers direct payments made to limit
correct?
production.
1. 100% FDI is permitted under the 2. It is considered as trade distorting
automatic route in B2B (Business to subsidy.
3. Minimum support price (MSP) of India
Business) e-commerce.
comes under Amber box subsidy.
2. Manufacturing units are allowed to Which of the statement given above is/are
directly sell their products through e- correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
commerce platforms.
(b) 1 and 3 only
3. FDI in both single and multibrand retail
(c) 2 and 3 only
trading, by means of e-commerce, is not (d) 1, 2 and 3
permitted in India.

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1. Simplification of various aayatniryat
given below.
forms
(a) 1 and 3 only
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Agreements (PTAs) in the increasing order
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3. Self-sufficiency
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4. Modernization
given below. Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 2-5-1-3-4 correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 5-2-1-4-3
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2-5-3-1-4 (c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 5-2-4-3-1 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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35. With reference to National Horticulture 38. Which of the following is/are correct
Mission (NHM), consider the following regarding 'Zardozi'?
statements: 1. It is the art of embroidery patronized by
1. The mission aims to enhance the Mughals.
horticulture production and improve 2. It involves use of crusted gold thread
nutritional security. work.
2. The mission does not cover medicinal 3. Lucknow Zardozi has been accorded
plants. Geographical Indication tag.
3. The mission has a special focus on the
Select the correct answer using the code
north eastern states.
given below.
Which of the above statements is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only
correct?
(b) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
39. Consider the following pairs:
36. The World Trade Organisation (WTO) Dance State
Agreement on Agriculture (AoA) provisions 1. Panihaarin : Rajasthan
are applicable to which of the following? 2. Jagore : Uttar Pradesh

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the following statements:

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under the act are imposed by state
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governments and UTs. 3. The Election Commission of India

2. Stockholding of pulses is not regulated grants approval for activities of electoral
under the act. trusts.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
not correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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41. Which among the following is/are the 44. Consider the following statements regarding
impacts of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) Promotion of City Compost Policy:
on Indian economy? 1. It provides for Market Development
1. Trade Creation Assistance for scaling up production and
consumption of the product.
2. Trade Diversion
2. It provides for fertilizer companies to
Select the correct answer using the code
adopt village for promoting the use of
given below. compost.
(a) 1 only 3. The Public Sector undertakings will
(b) 2 only have to mandatory use City Compost for
(c) Both 1 and 2 purpose of their horticulture.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct ?
(a) 1 only
42. The term 'special purpose vehicle' often seen
(b) 1 and 3 only
in the news is in the context of:
(c) 2 and 3 only
(a) a business association formed for a (d) 1, 2 and 3
specific, well-defined purpose.
(b) refrigerated trucks used in food 45. Consider the following statements regarding
processing for perishable items. River Information System of India :
(c) a specific form of security offered to an 1. It has been designed to monitor

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Monetary Fund (IMF), consider the

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3. Special Depository Receipts are foreign produced from Waste-to-Energy plants.

exchange reserve assets maintained by 3. No inter-State transmission charges and
the IMF. losses are to be levied for solar and wind
power.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
not correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 only
(d) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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47. The 'Special Safeguard Mechanism', recently 50. With reference to Soil Health Card Scheme,
in news, is related to consider the following statements:
(a) New financial inclusion initiative by the 1. The scheme aims to provide farm

Central Government targeting tribals in insurance based on soil health.

2. The card provides information regarding
Left Wing Extremism affected areas.
major, minor and micro nutrient
(b) Initiative by RBI to restructure Non-
requirements of the soil.
Performing Assets (NPAs) of scheduled
3. The card provides information regarding
commercial banks. irrigation requirements of soil.
(c) Trade remedy that allows developing Which of the above statements is/are
countries to temporarily hike duties on correct?
heavily subsidized imports. (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Cyber security project to protect the (b) 2 only
critical economic infrastructure. (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

48. Which among the following agencies

51. With reference to the Oil and Petroleum
formulates FDI Policy in India?
Industry, which of the following constitute
(a) Foreign Investment Promotion Board the part of Upstream operations?

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Maintenance Act (ESMA), consider the

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across the States. 1. Basic Goods

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3. Both Central and State Governments can 2. Capital Goods

3. Intermediate Goods
ban strikes in essential services.
4. Consumer Goods
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Select the correct order using the code given
given below.
below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1-2-3-4
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 4-3-2-1
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 2-3-4-1
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 3-1-4-2
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53. FDI is prohibited under the Government 56. Consider the following regarding Special
Route as well as the Automatic Route in National Investment Fund:
which of the following sectors? 1. It is maintained outside Consolidated
1. Horticulture Fund of India.
2. Only shares of loss making central
2. Development of townships
public sector enterprises (CPSEs) are
3. Gambling and Betting
transferred here.
4. Business of Chit Fund
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code correct ?
below. (a) 1 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 3 and 4 only
57. Consider the following statements regarding
54. Consider the following statements regarding Agricultural Produce and Market Committee
(APMC) Act:
Public Distribution System in India:
1. This Act is enacted by the State
1. The central government is responsible
Governments.
for distribution of food grains.
2. The APMC Act controls the production,
2. The State governments hold the

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supply and distribution of agricultural

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3. The revenue earned by the APMCs
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55. Consider the following statements regarding 58. Consider the following statements regarding
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Rashtriya Gokul Mission: Non-Violation Complaints (NVCs) at WTO:

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1. It was launched during the 12th Five 1. It enables WTO members to raise
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Year Plan. disputes against another members

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actions or policies, even if there is no

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indigenous breeds in a scientific manner. violation of a WTO agreement.

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3. It aims at cross breeding elite indigenous 2. While NVCs are applicable to trade in
goods and services, they are not applied
breeds with foreign breeds of cattle.
to the TRIPS agreement.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
true?
correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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59. Consider the following statements regarding 62. Consider the following pairs:
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) in India: Feature Five year plan
1. It is a legal entity separate from its 1. Rapid : 2nd Five Year Plan
partners and liability of the partner is industrialisation
limited to his/her agreed contribution. 2. Poverty : 5th Five Year Plan
2. The internal governance structure of a
alleviation
LLP is regulated by the Companies Act.
3. Inclusive : 11th Five Year Plan
Which of the statements given above is/are
Growth
correct ?
Which of the above pairs are correctly
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only matched?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
60. Which of the following best describes (d) 1, 2 and 3
agriculture extension services?
(a) application of scientific research to 63. With reference to Market Intervention
agricultural practices through farmer Scheme, consider the following statements:
education.
1. The scheme aims to provide price
(b) providing insurance to farmers for crop
support mechanism to perishable
loss due to drought or flood.

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agricultural and horticultural
(c) establishment of a online national

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commodities.
agriculture market for farmers. gm
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manufacturing. government.
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61. Consider the following statements regarding correct?

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National Investment and Manufacturing

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Zones (NIMZs): (b) 2 only

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Constitution.
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64. Which of the following most appropriately

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Manufacturing Policy.
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explains the concept of Wholesale Banking?

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3. They are eligible for viability gap

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(a) Provide payment services and deposit

funding.
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4. They are not allowed to raise funds products to small businesses and low-
through external commercial borrowings income households.
(ECBs). (b) Provide liquidity to commercial banks,
Which of the statements given above is/are financial institutions and large
correct? corporates.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) Provide more than 50% of its net loans
(b) 1 and 3 only to priority sectors.
(c) 2 and 4 only (d) Merge loss making public sector banks
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
to create a new wholesale bank.
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65. Which of the following statements is/are 67. In recent times, the government of India has
been investing to create a Blue Revolution
correct in the context of the Zika virus
to transform the fisheries sector. Which
epidemic?
among the following statements is/are the
1. The Zika virus originated in the tropical correct objectives of the initiative?
1. Construction of new fishing harbours
forests of Brazil.
2. Modernisation of fishing boats
2. Zika virus infection has been associated
3. Promotion of fishing as a self-
with neurological birth defects in employment activity
4. Imparting training to fisher-folks
children.
Select the correct answer using the code
3. Vaccination against the disease is only
given below.
method of protection available. (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
Select the correct answer using the code
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
given below.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(a) 1 and 2 only
68. The Manama Declaration recently in the
(b) 2 only
news, is related to the affairs of

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(c) 1 and 3 only

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(a) Arab India Cooperation

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66. Which of the following Green House Gases

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(GHGs) are included in the national GHG 69. With reference to principles of multilateral
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trading system by WTO, consider the

inventory of India?
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following statements:
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1. Carbon Dioxide
1. Principle of "Most-favoured-nation
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2. Methane (MFN)" means that a member country is

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allowed to extend a special favour to its

3. Sulphur Hexafluoride
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trading partner without extending it to

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the other members of WTO.

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5. Hydro Fluoro Carbons 2. Principle of national treatment means

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Imported and locally-produced goods

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should be treated equally.

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3. Charging customs duty on an import is a
given below. violation of national treatment.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1, 2 ,5 and 6 only
correct?
(b) 4 and 6 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
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70. With reference to trends of agriculture in 73. With reference to recommendations of Vijay
India since 2012-13, consider the following Kelkar Committee on Revisiting &
statements:
Revitalising the PPP model of Infrastructure
1. India has witnessed a sharper increase in
acreage in horticulture crops as Development, consider the following
compared to food grains. statements:
2. The production of horticulture crops has
1. It has recommended opting for
outpaced the production of food grain.
3. Percentage Share of Horticulture Output Greenfield Projects instead of
in Agriculture is more than 50 Per Cent. Brownfield projects.
Which of the following statements given
2. It has advised that PSUs should bid for
above is/are correct?
PPP Projects.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only 3. It has encouraged Swiss Challenge
(c) 1 and 3 only method for PPP Projects.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are

71. Industry 4.0', recently in news, refers to correct?

(a) Part of Make in India, it is a Government (a) 1 and 3 only

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of India initiative to further promote
(b) 2 only

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manufacturing.
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goods and services.

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under the Trans Pacific Partnership

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agriculture sector, match the following?

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(TPP) agreement.
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contemporary automation, data

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technologies. 3. Round : C Oilseeds

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following constituent organizations of the

World Bank Group? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) International Centre for Settlement of given below.
Investment Disputes (ICSID)
(a) 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-E, 5-A
(b) International Development Association
(IDA) (b) 1-D, 2-A, 3-E, 4-C, 5-B
(c) International Finance Corporation (IFC) (c) 1-A, 2-C, 3-D, 4-E, 5-B
(d) Multilateral Investment Guarantee
(d) 1-C, 2-A, 3-E, 4-B, 5-D
Agency (MIGA)
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75. With reference to Bharat Mala Project,
consider the following statements:
1. It aims to construct a string of ports on
the Indian Ocean coastline to protect
India's maritime interests.
2. Successful completion of the project will
enhance connectivity to North-Eastern
states.
3. It will complement India's Sagarmala
Project.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
76. With reference to Foreign Institutional
Investors (FIIs), consider the following
statements :
1. It is an entity established or incorporated
78. With reference to MUDRA (Micro Units
Development and Refinance Agency) Bank,
consider the following statements:
1. The funding to small entrepreneurs will
be disbursed through both banks and
non-banking financial institutions
(NBFCs).
2. The bank will provide more than 50% of
the loans to SC/ST entrepreneurs.
3. MUDRA Bank is both financier and
regulator of Micro Finance Institutions
(MFIs).
Which of the statements given above is/are
true?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only

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outside India which proposes to make

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University Funds are eligible to get Which of the following are the core
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registered as FIIs.
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industries in Index of Industrial Production

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(IIP)?
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is/are not correct?

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Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of

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sugarcane : 6. Crude Oil

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1. It approved by Commission for

7. Refinery
Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).
2. It is paid by the government to the Select the correct answer using the code
mills. given below.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
correct ?
(a) 1 only (b) 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 only
(b) 2 only (c) 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 only
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80. With reference to the District Mineral 82. Recently the Indian Space Research

Foundation (DMF) established under the
Mines and Minerals (Development and
Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015, consider
the following statements:
1. It will be funded from the consolidated
fund of the state.
2. The fund will be used for developing the
Organisation put the 5th satellite of the the
Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System
(IRNSS) in orbit. Which of the statements
is/are correct in this context?
1. It aims to provide reliable position,
navigation and timing services over
India.
2. Its works is in collaboration with the

mining fields. Global Positioning System (GPS).

3. It will be set up in all districts affected 3. It consists of a constellation of 7

satellites, all in the Geo-stationary orbit.
by mining activities.
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Which of the statements given above is/are
given below.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only

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81. With reference to Organic farming, consider

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following statements:
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the following statements:

1. It aims to protect infant industries at
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2. Organic farms have higher levels of soil 2. It leads to lowering of prices of goods
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and makes markets more competitive.

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biological activity.
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3. It promotes the use of Genetically 3. Government has imposed domestic

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content requirements for solar cells and

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modified (GM) crops.

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solar modules.
Which of the statements given above
Which of the statements given above is/are
is/are correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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84. Consider the following pairs: 87. With reference to the Competition Act,
Name of Functional capability 2002, consider the following statements:
the system 1. It prohibits Mergers and Acquisitions,
1. Tejas : Light Combat Aircraft which can adversely affect the
2. Akash : Advanced Torpedo competition within India.
Defence System
2. The act does not apply to public sector
3. Nag : Anti Tank Guided missile
enterprises.
4. Bharani : Light weight RADAR
3. It replaced the Monopoly and Restrictive
Which of the pairs given above is/are
Trade Practices Act, 1969.
correctly?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only
correct?
(e) 2 and 3 only
(f) 1, 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only

(g) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only
85. Consider the following statements regarding (d) 1, 2 and 3
the National Payment Corporation of India
(NPCI): 88. National award on e-governance 2015-16 is

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1. It is an umbrella organization for all

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won by:

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retail payments system in India. (a) AADHAR Scheme
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2. It is the nodal body for Bharat Bill
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3. It has launched Rupay, a new card

(c) PAHAL scheme for LPG subsidy
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payment system.
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(d) National Informatic Centre

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89. India has an open sky policy with which of

(b) 2 only
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the following countries/regions?

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86. Consider the following sectors: 3. Association of South East Asian nations
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1. Public Sector Banking (ASEAN)

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2. Commodity exchanges 4. South Asian Association for Regional

3. Credit Information Companies Cooperation (SAARC)
Arrange the above in the increasing order of Select the correct answer using the code
their FDI caps under the automatic route. given below.
(a) 1-2-3 (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1-3-2
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2-1-3
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 3-1-2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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90. Regional Comprehensive Economic 93. Which of the following Central Public
Partnership (RCEP) Agreement is proposed Sector Enterprises (CPSE) bear the status of
among ASEAN + six FTA partners. Which
Maharatna?
among the following are members of RCEP?
1. New Zealand 1. GAIL India ltd.
2. China 2. National Thermal Power
3. Japan Corporation(NTPC) ltd.
4. Papua New Guinea
3. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
5. Russia
6. India (ONGC) ltd
Select the correct answer using the code 4. Bharat Petroleum Corporation
given below. (BPCL)ltd.
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 6 only
5. Engineers India ltd.
(b) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) 2, 4 and 6 only Select the correct answer using the code
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
91. North Korea recently claimed to have
(b) 2, 4 and 5 only
conducted a Hydrogen Bomb test. Which

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fission and nuclear fusion.

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2. Variable storage life of crops. Which of the above scheme/schemes have

3. Presence of multiple APMCs. not been launched by Ministry of Skill
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Development And Entrepreneurship?
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only
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95. With reference to Smart City Mission and 97. Consider the following sentences about
Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Participatory Notes:
Transformation (AMRUT), consider the 1. It is a derivative instrument issued in
following statements:
foreign jurisdictions against underlying
1. Smart City Mission is based on area
Indian securities.
based strategy, whereas, AMRUT adopts
2. RBI and SEBI have a dual control over
a project based approach.
P-Notes in order to check its volatility.
2. Under the Smart City Mission, cities will
3. The P-Note holder does not enjoy any
be selected through a City Challenge
Competition. voting rights in relation to

3. AMRUT provides state governments the security/shares referenced by the P-Note.

flexibility to design schemes. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
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government securities.
horticulture production of India.
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given below.
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(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only

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99. In the context of Indian economy, which of 100. Which of the following was/were the correct
the following constitute export of services? reason(s) for slowed industrial development
1. An Indian tourist visiting Mauritius. in India till the beginning of the Second
2. Bharti Airtel setting up its operations in Plan?
Africa. 1. Absence of capital goods industry.
3. An Indian IT company selling software 2. Limited area of operation of the public
to a Chinese firm. sector.
4. A Pakistani national visiting India for 3. Lack of capital to invest.
liver transplant. 4. Lack of demand of consumer goods.
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given below. given below.
(a) 1, 2, and 3 only (a) 1, 2, and 3 only
(b) 4 only (b) 1 and 3 only
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