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1. With reference to Regulating Act, 1773, Consider the following statements :
1. It completely subjected the activities of the East India Company to the supervision of the British Government.
2. It established a board of control.
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
1. Consider the following statements about private members :
1. MPs who are not ministers are called private members.
2. Private members can introduce a constitutional amendment bill.
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
1. If both husband and wife have blood group A, then their child cannot have which of the following blood group?
a) A
b) O
c) AB
d) None
1. Climate change can be caused by :
1. Volcanic eruptions
2. Rice cultivation
3. Changes in sun spots numbers
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 ,2, and 3
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#Everydayquiz Economy
1. A
decrease in Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) can lead to which among the following ?
1. increase in cash availability of the banks
2. increase in repo rate
3. decrease in SLR
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b)1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3
1. increase in cash availability of the banks
2. increase in repo rate
3. decrease in SLR
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b)1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3
2.
The WTO follows the principle of ‘self selection’. This means :
a) countries decides to which agreement they want to be party.
b) countries decide the rate of tariff and tariff reduction
c) countries themselves decide whether they want to be in developed or developing categories.
d) None of the above
a) countries decides to which agreement they want to be party.
b) countries decide the rate of tariff and tariff reduction
c) countries themselves decide whether they want to be in developed or developing categories.
d) None of the above
3.
Which of the following also acts as a mechanism for government lending.
1. CRR
2. Repo rate
3. Reverse repo rate
4. SLR
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1, 2 and 4 only
c) 1 and 4 only
d) 4 only
1. CRR
2. Repo rate
3. Reverse repo rate
4. SLR
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1, 2 and 4 only
c) 1 and 4 only
d) 4 only
4.
With reference to foreign portfolio investments (FPI), consider the following
statements :
1. FPIs are more volatile than loans from international financial institutions.
2. Foreign Direct Investments are part of FPIs.
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
1. FPIs are more volatile than loans from international financial institutions.
2. Foreign Direct Investments are part of FPIs.
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
5.
India’s central bank, RBI performs various functions. Which of these are its functions
according to the RBI act, 1934.
1. managing inflation
2. acting as banker’s bank
3. managing India’s Forex
4. handling government’s borrowing program
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 2, 3 and 4 only
b) 1, 2 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1. managing inflation
2. acting as banker’s bank
3. managing India’s Forex
4. handling government’s borrowing program
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 2, 3 and 4 only
b) 1, 2 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
6.
Which among the following can result in ‘demand pull inflation’ ?
1. increase in subsidy on LPG
2. increase in fuel prices
3. decrease in income tax rates
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
1. increase in subsidy on LPG
2. increase in fuel prices
3. decrease in income tax rates
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
7.
The term ‘narrow banking’ is best described as :
a) banks acting only as payment banks
b) banking by non-banking financial companies
c) limited areas of operation by banks
d) banks lending only to risk free sectors
a) banks acting only as payment banks
b) banking by non-banking financial companies
c) limited areas of operation by banks
d) banks lending only to risk free sectors
8.
If indirect taxes in an economy are increased, then which of the following can
occur ?
1. GDP at factor cost increases
2. GDP at factor cost decreases
3. GDP at market price increases
4. GDP at market price decreases
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 4 only
1. GDP at factor cost increases
2. GDP at factor cost decreases
3. GDP at market price increases
4. GDP at market price decreases
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 4 only
9.
Equity market instruments help in financing a firm. Which of these is/are
equity market instruments ?
1. Bonds
2. Shares
3. Debentures
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Bonds
2. Shares
3. Debentures
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
10.
An economy pursuing an expansionary fiscal policy can witness :
1. increase in fiscal deficit
2. increase in wages of labour
3. increase in rate of income tax
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3
1. increase in fiscal deficit
2. increase in wages of labour
3. increase in rate of income tax
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3
Everydayquiz
Answers with explanation
1.a)
1 only.Under CRR a certain percentage of the total bank deposits has to be kept
in the current account with RBI which means banks do not have access to that
much amount for any economic activity or commercial activity. Banks can’t lend
the money to corporates or individual borrowers, banks can’t use that money for
investment purposes.In short, CRR is the amount in cash which banks have to
keep with RBI. Any decrease in CRR will therefore increase cash availability
with the banks. Repo rate and SLR would not be affected by changes in CRR. They
r separate mechanisms, the rate of which is decided by RBI.
2.Answer
& Explanation
c)
countries themselves decide whether they want to be in developed or developing
categories. There are no WTO definitions of “developed” or “developing”
countries. Developing countries in the WTO are designated on the basis of
self-selection although this is not necessarily automatically accepted in all
WTO bodies.
3.Answer
& Explanation
d) 4
only. SLR, statutory liquidity ratio is the amount of money that is invested in
certain specified securities predominantly central government and state
government securities. Investing in government securities by bank is one way of
fulfilling the requirement of SLR. In this way, SLR acts as a lending mechanism
to government. Repo rate is a rate at which banks borrow from RBI for short
periods up to 7 or 14 days but predominantly overnight.
4.Answer
& Explanation
a) 1
only. FPI is also called Foreign institutional Investments ( FIIs). Because of
their volatility they are also called hot money. Loans from international
financial institutions are given for a fixed tenure and hence are stable. FDI
is not part of FPI, but are accounted separately.
5.Answer
& Explanation
d)
1, 2, 3 and 4. RBI’s functions – acting as banker’s bank, managing India’s
Forex and handling govt’s borrowing programme
These three are well defined, no confusion over this.
These three are well defined, no confusion over this.
Now
let’s read more on inflation management by RBI . Before march 2015, the Reserve
Bank was not formally an inflation targeting central bank. The defining
features of an inflation targeting central bank are a precise mandate, a single
instrument (the policy interest rate) in its armoury, a single minded devotion
to achieving this target and a principal-agent relationship with the
Government. This is what D.Subbarao said in 2011
-https://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/BS_SpeechesView.aspx?Id=563
So,
even though RBI was informally helping manage inflation, it was not it’s
function as defined by the RBI Acvt, 1934
However,
in March 2015 it was formally decided that from now, RBI will have the official
mandate to manage inflation. Read here –
http://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/pact-binds-rbi-to-inflation-target/article6952317.ece
For
this the RBI Act, 1934 will be amended. The amendment has yet not happened,
because passing a legislation takes some time. But it has been now fully agreed
that such an amendment will be made.
http://www.livemint.com/Politics/MnCWYH7KLMzth6uugVVJDO/Budget-2015–RBI-Act-to-be-amended-inflation-to-be-kept-be.html
6.Answer
& Explanation
b) 1
and 3 only. Increase in subsidy of LPG will reduce the pocket expenditure of
people on LPG, making more money available with them, thereby increasing demand
and pulling inflation. Similar will be the effect of decrease of income tax
rates – more money availability. Increase in fuel prices will lead to cost-push
inflation.
7.Answer
& Explanation
d)
banks lending only to risk free sectors. A ‘Narrow Bank’ can be defined as the
system of banking under which a bank places its funds in risk-free assets with
maturity period matching its liability maturity profile, so that there is no
problem relating to asset liability mismatch and the quality of assets remains
intact without leading to emergence of sub-standard assets.
8.Answer
& Explanation
c) 3
only. GDP (market price) = GDP ( factor cost) + indirect taxes – subisdies.
This equation makes it clear that any increase in indirect taxes will increase
the GDP at market prices.
9.Answer
& Explanation
b) 2
only. Shares are equity instruments, while bonds and debentures are debt
instruments. Debt instruments are assets that require a fixed payment to the
holder, usually with interest. Examples of debt instruments include bonds
(government or corporate), debentures and mortgages. Equity financing allows a
company to acquire funds (often for investment) without incurring debt, eg
shares.
10.Answer
& Explanation
a) 1
only. Expansionary fiscal policy is a macroeconomic policy that seeks to expand
the money supply to encourage economic growth or combat inflation (price
increases). One form of expansionary policy is fiscal policy, which comes in
the form of tax cuts, rebates and increased government spending. Expansionary
policies can also come from central banks, which focus on increasing the money
supply in the economy. Such a fiscal policy will increase the expenditure,
thereby increasing fiscal deficit. Increase in wages of labour is unrelated.
There can be a decrease ( not increase ) in income tax rates, so statement 3 is
false.
#Everydayquiz Geography
1.
Many places in India are famous for particular minerals. Which of these pairs
are correctly matched ?
1. Zawar : Uranium
2. Khetri : Copper
3. Balaghat : Manganese
4. Jaduguda : Zinc
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 4 only
1. Zawar : Uranium
2. Khetri : Copper
3. Balaghat : Manganese
4. Jaduguda : Zinc
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 4 only
2.
With reference to layers of ionsphere, consider the following statements :
1. During day time, D layer’s density is less compared to E and F layer.
2. High-frequency radiowaves are reflected from the D layer.
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
1. During day time, D layer’s density is less compared to E and F layer.
2. High-frequency radiowaves are reflected from the D layer.
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
3.
Albedo is the fraction of solar energy reflected from the Earth back into
space. Consider the following :
1. Fresh snow
2. Ocean ice
3. Rivers on high mountains.
The correct order of their Albedo is :
a) 1 > 2 > 3
b) 2 > 3 > 1
c) 2 > 1 > 3
d) 1 > 3 > 2
1. Fresh snow
2. Ocean ice
3. Rivers on high mountains.
The correct order of their Albedo is :
a) 1 > 2 > 3
b) 2 > 3 > 1
c) 2 > 1 > 3
d) 1 > 3 > 2
4.
Which of the following are characteristic feature of Eastern Ghats?
1. structural unity of hills
2. physiographic continuity of hills
3. steep sided, flat topped topography
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) None
1. structural unity of hills
2. physiographic continuity of hills
3. steep sided, flat topped topography
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) None
5.
The world grasslands are useful for many economic activities like :
1. pastoral farming
2. wheat cultivation
3. safari tourism
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
1. pastoral farming
2. wheat cultivation
3. safari tourism
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
6.
Consider the following statements about forests soils :
1. they are rich in humus
2. they are deficient in phosphorous and potash
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
1. they are rich in humus
2. they are deficient in phosphorous and potash
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
7.
Western Ghats run through many states in India. Which of the following is not
among them?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Gujarat
c) Kerala
d) both (a) and (b)
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Gujarat
c) Kerala
d) both (a) and (b)
8.
Peninsular rivers rarely form meanders. Which of the following could be a
reason for it ?
1. hard rock surface of peninsular regions.
2. non-alluvial character of plateau
3. high erosional capacity of rivers
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
1. hard rock surface of peninsular regions.
2. non-alluvial character of plateau
3. high erosional capacity of rivers
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
9.
With reference to insolation, consider the following statements :
1. Equator receives less insolation than tropics.
2. At the same latitude the insolation is more over the oceans than over the continents.
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
1. Equator receives less insolation than tropics.
2. At the same latitude the insolation is more over the oceans than over the continents.
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
10.
Consider the following towns:
1. Karachi
2. Dhaka
3. Mandalay
4. Jodhpur
Which of the following is the correct order of the towns from north to south ?
a) 1 2 3 4
b) 4 3 2 1
c) 4 1 2 3
d) 4 2 3 1
1. Karachi
2. Dhaka
3. Mandalay
4. Jodhpur
Which of the following is the correct order of the towns from north to south ?
a) 1 2 3 4
b) 4 3 2 1
c) 4 1 2 3
d) 4 2 3 1
Everydayquiz
Answers
1.Answer
& Explanation
c) 2
and 3 only. 1 and 4 are interchanged. Zawar in Rajasthan is famous for Zinc,
whereas Jaduguda in Jharkhand is famous for Uranium.
2.Answer
& Explanation
a) 1
only. High-frequency radiowaves are reflected from the E layer. D layer is the
lowest of the ionosphere layers, which absorbs the highest amount of harsh
x-ray radiation. During the night, there is a minimal amount of ionization
taking place. There is a high amount of energy dissipation because of rapid
collisions of the ions. During day time all three- D, E and F layer are
present, but D layer does not help in communication. This is because its
density is greatly reduced. The D layer is normally not dense enough to reflect
the radio waves. However, the E layer is, so the VLF signals go through the D
layer, bounce off the E layer, and go back down through the D layer to the
ground. The signals lose energy as they penetrate through the D layer and hence
radios pick up weaker signals from the transmitter during the day.
3.Answer
& Explanation
a) 1
> 2 > 3. Albedo is a measure of the reflectivity of the earth’s surface.
Ice, especially with snow on top of it, has a high albedo: most sunlight
hitting the surface bounces back towards space.
4.Answer
& Explanation
d)
None. All the above are feature of western ghats. The hill ranges of eastern
ghats have no structural or topographic continuity.
5.Answer
& Explanation
d)
1, 2 and 3. Grasslands of the world are famous for wheat cultivation ( steppes
know as granaries of the world ), pastoral farming, safari tourism ( savanah in
Africa – the big game country ). Additional, the downs in New Zealand are also
famous for wool.
6.Answer
& Explanation
a)
Both 1 and 2. Both are notable points about forest soils. The top layers of
forest soils are rich in humus.
7.Answer
& Explanation
a)
Andhra Pradesh. If you answered both (a) and (b), then its time to have a look
at the map of India. Western ghats run through six states – Gujarat,
Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
8.Answer
& Explanation
a) 1
and 2 only. Peninsular rivers have lower erosional capacity, but because of
hard rock surface in the region and non-alluvial character of plateau, they
travel almost straight and thus do not form meanders.
9.Answer
& Explanation
a) 1
only. Equator receives less insolation than tropic due to heavy cloud cover.
Remember insolation is the amount of sunlight received at the surface of earth
per unit area. So the clouds obstructs the sunlight and hence equator receives
less insolation. Similarly, Oceans are significantly cloudier than continents
and hence receive less insolation.
10.Answer
& Explanation
c) 4
1 2 3. Yes, idiotic question I know. But sometimes UPSC ask these types also.
All these towns are near the tropic of cancer. So, this question was to make
you look around the tropic of cancer.
#Everydayquiz History
1. With reference to Regulating Act, 1773, Consider the following statements :
1. It completely subjected the activities of the East India Company to the supervision of the British Government.
2. It established a board of control.
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
2.
Various events of Buddha’s life are represented by different objects. Which of
the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?
1. Buddha’s birth : Lotus
2. First Sermon : Wheel
3. Death : Bodhi Tree
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3.
1. Buddha’s birth : Lotus
2. First Sermon : Wheel
3. Death : Bodhi Tree
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3.
3.
Consider the following statements :
1. Ghadar revolutionists recognized Lala Hardayal as their leader to organize the revolt in India
2. Ghadar movement remained largely unorganized.
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
1. Ghadar revolutionists recognized Lala Hardayal as their leader to organize the revolt in India
2. Ghadar movement remained largely unorganized.
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
4.
Which of the following opposed the Simon Commission ?
1. moderate nationalists
2. extremist nationalists
3. Muslim league
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
1. moderate nationalists
2. extremist nationalists
3. Muslim league
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
5.
The French failed compared to British in India. This was because of :
1. French company was subjected to excessive government control.
2. French did not possess great naval power like the British
3. French officers were corrupt, while British officers were honest.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
1. French company was subjected to excessive government control.
2. French did not possess great naval power like the British
3. French officers were corrupt, while British officers were honest.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
6.
Consider the following statements regarding Illbert bill :
1. It was strongly opposed by the Indians.
2. It violated the principle of natural justice.
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
1. It was strongly opposed by the Indians.
2. It violated the principle of natural justice.
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
7.
The famous Madhubani paintings have their own unique features. Which among the
following are features of Madhubani paintings ?
1. use of natural dyes and pigments
2. three dimensional effect
3. depiction of themes like birth, marriage and festivals.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
1. use of natural dyes and pigments
2. three dimensional effect
3. depiction of themes like birth, marriage and festivals.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
8.
Consider the following statements about Rig vedic period :
1. there was widespread use of horses
2. agriculture was the predominant economic activity.
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
1. there was widespread use of horses
2. agriculture was the predominant economic activity.
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
9.
Which of the following was also called “Delhi Chalo” movement ?
a) None-Cooperatyion movement
b) Civil disobedience movement
c) Quit India movement
d) Individual Satyagrah
a) None-Cooperatyion movement
b) Civil disobedience movement
c) Quit India movement
d) Individual Satyagrah
10.
With reference to the revolt of 1857, consider the following statements :
1. It was well planned and organised.
2. It failed because of disunity between Hindus and Muslims.
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.
1. It was well planned and organised.
2. It failed because of disunity between Hindus and Muslims.
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.
Everydayquiz
Answers
1.Answer
& Explanation
d)
Neither 1 nor 2. Board of control was established by Pitt’s India Act, 1784.
Regulating Act, 1773 only partially subjected the activities of the East India
Company to the supervision of the British Government. The main provisions of
the act were the appointment of a governor-general of Fort William in Bengal
with supervisory powers over the presidencies of Madras and Bombay. The
governor-general had a council of four and was given a casting vote but no
veto.
2.Answer
& Explanation
a) 1
and 2 only. Buddha’s birth which is symbolized by a lotus.
Dhammachakraparivartan – This was Buddha giving his first sermon in Deer Park
close to Varanasi. This is symbolized by a wheel. Mahaparinirvana – Buddha’s
death. This is symbolized by a stupa. We have covered Buddhism in detail for GS
prelims. You can read it here.
3.Answer
& Explanation
b) 2
only. Ghadar revolutionists recognized Rash Behari Bose as their leader to
organize the revolt in India.Rash Behari Bose played a crucial role in the
Ghadar Revolution, a plan to attack British army from the inside. Lala Hardayal
was its leader in San Francisco.
4.Answer
& Explanation
d)
1, 2 and 3. Congress, both moderates and extremists decided to boycott the
Commission “at every stage and in every form”. The Muslim League and the Hindu
Mahasabha decided to support the Congress decision. In fact, the Simon
Commission united, at least temporarily, different groups and parties in the
country.
5.Answer
& Explanation
a) 1
and 2 only. British officers were also corrupt. Infact, some sources mention
that they were even more corrupt than French. Thus corruption was not the
reason for French failure. Unlike the English East India Company, the French East
India Company was a State concern, depending for anything and everything on the
home government its freedom of action was very much limited by the charter and
the whims and fancies of the rulers.
6.Answer
& Explanation
d)
Neither 1 nor 2. It was Rowlatt act that violated the principle of natural
justice and thus Indians opposed it. Illbert bill allowed Indian judges to try
the cases involving the Europeans. Immediately, the whole European community
began an agitation to oppose the bill.
7.Answer
& Explanation
b) 1
and 3 only. It was Mughal paintings that had three dimensional effects. In
madhubani paintings, the artists prepared the colors that are used for the
paintings. Black color is made by adding soot to cow dung; yellow from
combining turmeric (or pollen or lime) with the milk of banyan leaves; blue
from indigo; red from the kusam flower juice or red sandalwood; green from the
leaves of the wood apple tree; white from rice powder and orange from palasha
flowers.
8.Answer
& Explanation
a) 1
only. Horses were used in Rig vedic age. Infact, the Rig veda itself mentions
ashva ( horse ) many times. Pastoral nomadism was the dominant economic
activity Rig vedic age. The later Vedic Period commenced with the emergence of
agriculture as the principal economic activity. Along with that, a declining
trend was experienced as far as the importance of cattle rearing was concerned.
9.Answer
& Explanation
d)
Individual Satyagrah. The demand of the Individual Satyagrahi would be the
freedom of speech against the war through an anti-war declaration. If the
Government did not arrest the Satyagrahi, he or she would not only repeat it
but move into villages and start a march towards Delhi, thus precipitating a
movement which came to be known as the “Delhi Chalo Movement”.
10.Answer
& Explanation
d)
Neither 1 nor 2. The 1857 revolt was not properly planned and organised and
this was the main reason of its failure. Hindu-Muslim disunity was not there
that time. It came only from the late 19th and early 20th century.
#Everydayquiz Polity
1. Consider the following statements about private members :
1. MPs who are not ministers are called private members.
2. Private members can introduce a constitutional amendment bill.
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
2.
Which of the following actions can the parliament take with respect to any
particular tax?
1. increase it
2. decrease it
3. abolish it
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
1. increase it
2. decrease it
3. abolish it
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
3.
With reference to starred questions, consider the following statements :
1. Starred questions are important and hence answer to them have to be given in written form.
2. Answers to starred questions can be followed by supplementary questions.
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
1. Starred questions are important and hence answer to them have to be given in written form.
2. Answers to starred questions can be followed by supplementary questions.
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
4.
Indian constitution is a combination of federal and non-federal features. Point
out the non-federal features from these:
1. All India Services
2. Flexibility of the constitution
3. Supremacy of constitution
4. Bicameralism
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 4 only
1. All India Services
2. Flexibility of the constitution
3. Supremacy of constitution
4. Bicameralism
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 4 only
5.
Which among the following is an informal device in Indian parliamentary
practice?
1. Question hour
2. Zero hour
3. Half-an-hour discussion
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 2 only
1. Question hour
2. Zero hour
3. Half-an-hour discussion
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 2 only
6.
Fundamental Duties (FDs) were added in 1976. Which among these are FDs?
1. to protect every monument or place or object of artistic or historic interest
2. to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wild life of the country
3. to safeguard public property and to abjure violence
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
1. to protect every monument or place or object of artistic or historic interest
2. to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wild life of the country
3. to safeguard public property and to abjure violence
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
7.
With reference to cut motions, consider the following statements :
1. Cut motions are moved only in Lok Sabha.
2. The speaker decides whether a cut motion is admissible or not.
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
1. Cut motions are moved only in Lok Sabha.
2. The speaker decides whether a cut motion is admissible or not.
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
8.
Among the following, which is/are a part of Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)
?
1. Gram Nyayalaya
2. Fast Track Courts
3. Lok Adalats
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Gram Nyayalaya
2. Fast Track Courts
3. Lok Adalats
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
9.
Parliamentary authorization for payments is required for :
1. Public account of India
2. Consolidated fund of India
3. Contingency Fund of India
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3
1. Public account of India
2. Consolidated fund of India
3. Contingency Fund of India
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3
10.
Who among the following participates in the election of Vice-President ?
1. elected MPs
2. nominated MPs
3. elected MLAS
4. nominated MLAs
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only
1. elected MPs
2. nominated MPs
3. elected MLAS
4. nominated MLAs
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only
Everydayquiz
Answers
1.Answer
& Explanation
c)
Both 1 and 2. In Lok Sabha, the last two and a half hours of a sitting on every
Friday are generally allotted for transaction of “Private Members’ Business”,
i.e., Private Members’ Bills and Private Members’ Resolutions. Every member of
Parliament, who is not a Minister, is called a Private Member. Private members CAN
introduce a constitutional amendment bill.
2.Answer
& Explanation
c) 2
and 3 only. Parliament can either decrease a tax or abolish it, but cannot
increase it. A notable point.
3.Answer
& Explanation
b) 2
only.A Starred Question is one to which a member desires an oral answer in the
House and which is distinguished by an asterisk mark. When a question is
answered orally, supplementary questions can be asked thereon. Only 20
questions can be listed for oral answer on a day.
4.Answer
& Explanation
a) 1
and 2 only. All India Services increases the power of Centre by allowing them
some control over state administration, thus its non-federal. A flexible
constitution which can be easily changed by the Centre without state’s
consultation, skews power in respect of states and thus in non-federal. The
rest two – Supremacy of constitution and Bicameralism are federal features.
5.Answer
& Explanation
b) 2
only. When a member feels that the answer given to a question is not complete
or does not give the desired information, he may be allowed by the Speaker to
raise a discussion in the House for half an hour. The procedure is, therefore,
termed as ‘Half-an-Hour Discussion’. Zero hour is an informal device, not
mentioned in any rules of the Parliament. Question hour, the first hour of a
sitting, of course is the most important formal device.
6.Answer
& Explanation
c) 3
only. 1 and 2 are DPSP. Environment protection is both in FD and DPSP, so often
people gets confused. The FD related to environment is ” to protect and improve
the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to
have compassion for living creatures.”
7.Answer
& Explanation
c)
Both 1 and 2. Cut motion is a power given to the members of the Lok Sabha to
oppose a demand in the financial bill discussed by the government. If a cut
motion is adopted by the House and the government does not have the numbers, it
is obliged to resign. The Speaker shall decide whether a cut motion is or is
not admissible under the rules and may disallow any cut motion when in his
opinion it is an abuse of the right of moving cut motions.
8.Answer
& Explanation
b) 1
and 3 only. Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) refers to any means of
settling disputes outside of the courtroom. ADR typically includes early
neutral evaluation, negotiation, conciliation, mediation, and arbitration. Fast
track courts are not ADR, but special mechanism of the judiciary.
9.Answer
& Explanation
b) 2
only. Parliamentary authorization is only required for Consolidated fund of
India.
10.Answer
& Explanation
a) 1
and 2 only. All MPs ( elected + nominated ) participate in VP’s election. MLAs
have no role.
#Everydayquiz Science
1. If both husband and wife have blood group A, then their child cannot have which of the following blood group?
a) A
b) O
c) AB
d) None
2. Biodigester
toilets are hailed as a solution to many of our problems. Which of the
following about biodigester toilets is correct?
1. they use aerobic bacteria
2. they require no or very low maintenance
3. the use less water
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
1. they use aerobic bacteria
2. they require no or very low maintenance
3. the use less water
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
3.
With reference to free radicals, consider the following statements :
1. they are released as a result of oxidation in body cells
2. they are useful for the body
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
1. they are released as a result of oxidation in body cells
2. they are useful for the body
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
4.
Which of these increases High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) in he body?
1. coconut oils
2. omega 3 fatty acids
3. trans fats
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
1. coconut oils
2. omega 3 fatty acids
3. trans fats
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
5.
Various vitamin deficiency causes different diseases. In this regard which of
the following pairs are correctly matched?
1. niacin : cheliosis
2. thiamine : pellagra
3. retinol : xerophthalmia
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) None
1. niacin : cheliosis
2. thiamine : pellagra
3. retinol : xerophthalmia
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) None
6.
Consider the following statements about antimicrobial resistance :
1. It is a natural phenomena.
2. Indiscriminate use of antibiotics leads to antimicrobial resistance.
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
1. It is a natural phenomena.
2. Indiscriminate use of antibiotics leads to antimicrobial resistance.
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
7.
Which of the these technologies requires line of sight for communication?
1. bluetooth
2. wi-fi
3. near field communication
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) None
1. bluetooth
2. wi-fi
3. near field communication
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) None
8.
Scattering of light explains :
1. blue colour of sky
2. colour of oil fins
3. rainbow
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1and 3 only
d) None
1. blue colour of sky
2. colour of oil fins
3. rainbow
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1and 3 only
d) None
9.
Consider the following statements about difference between Genetically Modified
Organisms ( GMOs) & Living modified organisms (LMOs) :
1.GMOs
means organisms which are not capable of growing, i.e. are dead.
2. LMOs means organisms which are capable of growing.
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
2. LMOs means organisms which are capable of growing.
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
10.
Neutrinos are one of the fundamental particles. Which of the following about
neutrinos is/are correct?
1. they are chargeless
2. they have no mass
3. they travel nearly at the speed of light
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
1. they are chargeless
2. they have no mass
3. they travel nearly at the speed of light
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Everydayquiz
Answers
1.Answer
& Explanation
c)
AB. If both parents have blood group A, then their child can have either A or
O. AB or B is not possible.
2.Answer
& Explanation
c) 2
and 3 only. Bio-Digester Toilet System is based on anaerobic biodegradation of
organic waste by unique microbial consortium. In this system, faecal matter is
decomposed to bits and converted into water and little of carbon dioxide
&methane gas. It is totally maintenance-free system and does not require
any sewerage system.
3.Answer
& Explanation
a) 1
only. Free radicals are released as a result of oxidation in body cells. They
are “free” because they are missing a critical molecule, which sends them on a
rampage to pair with another molecule. Free radicals often injure the cell,
damaging the DNA, which creates the seed for disease.
4.Answer
& Explanation
a) 1
and 2 only. High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) particles are protective particles
that have important functions in the body. HDL play a key role in protecting
against heart disease via their role in reverse cholesterol transport, or the
transport of excess cholesterol out of the body. HDL are also part of the
innate immune system due to their ability to bind a number of toxic substances
in the blood. Products like coconut oils & omega 3 fatty acids increase
HDL. Trans fat is considered by many doctors to be the worst type of fat you
can eat. It both raises your LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and lowers your HDL
(“good”) cholesterol.
5.Answer
& Explanation
c) 3
only. If you are exhibiting cracks on the outside of your lips, you’re likely
experiencing cheliosis, a condition commonly caused by a deficiency of
riboflavin, or vitamin B-2. Pellagra is a vitamin deficiency disease most
frequently caused by a chronic lack of niacin( vitamin B3 ). Xerophthalmia (
drying of tear glands ) due to primary deficiency of vitamin A ( retinol ) is a
common cause of blindness among young children in developing countries.
6.Answer
& Explanation
b) 2
only. This antibiotic resistance, also known as antimicrobial resistance or
drug resistance, is not a natural phenomena but due largely to the increasing
use of antibiotics.
7.Answer
& Explanation
d)
None. An example of line of sight communication is the TV remote. Bluetooth
& Wi-Fi does not require line of sight. Near Field Communication (NFC) is a
set of short-range wireless technologies, typically requiring a distance of 4cm
or less to initiate a connection. NFC does not require line of sight.
8.Answer
& Explanation
a) 1
only. If a beam of light illuminates a rough surface, or a cloud of small
particles, some of the light is removed from the beam and redistributed in all
directions. This angular redistribution is called scattering. Almost all
objects scatter light, that means they reflect the light that illuminates them
in all directions. Air molecules individually scatter sunlight into all
directions. Blue light is scattered much more strongly than longer wavelengths.
Thus air above us looks blue from that scattered sunlight. The beautiful
colours in soap films and in oil floating on water are due to interference by
reflection. A rainbow is an optical and meteorological phenomenon that is
caused by reflection, refraction and dispersion of light in water
droplets
9.Answer
& Explanation
b) 2
only. The difference between an LMO and a GMO is that a Living Modified
Organism means any biological entity capable of transferring or replicating
genetic material, including sterile organisms, viruses and viroids and
typically refers to agricultural crops. Genetically Modified Organisms include
both LMOs and organisms which are not capable of growing, i.e. are dead.
10.Answer
& Explanation
b) 1
and 3 only. Neutrinos are subatomic particles produced by the decay of radioactive
elements. They are similar to the more familiar electron, with one crucial
difference: neutrinos do not carry electric charge Neutrino has nonzero rest
mass. Neutrinos travel at almost exactly the speed of light.
#Everydayquiz Miscellaneous
1. Climate change can be caused by :
1. Volcanic eruptions
2. Rice cultivation
3. Changes in sun spots numbers
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 ,2, and 3
2.
Which of the following best defines ‘market capitalisation’ ?
a) Value obtained by multiplying total number of shares of a company by their market value.
b) sum of a company’s shareholders equity plus long-term debt.
c) total market value of any company’s outstanding share.
d) both a and c
a) Value obtained by multiplying total number of shares of a company by their market value.
b) sum of a company’s shareholders equity plus long-term debt.
c) total market value of any company’s outstanding share.
d) both a and c
3.
The horizontal distribution of heat across the earth’s surface is primarily
done by
a) Advection
b) Conduction
c) Convection
d) Radiation
a) Advection
b) Conduction
c) Convection
d) Radiation
4.
Jainism is characterised by
1. non-belief in superiority of vedas
2. avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment
3. non-belief in rituals
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2
b) 1 and 3
c) 2 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3
1. non-belief in superiority of vedas
2. avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment
3. non-belief in rituals
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2
b) 1 and 3
c) 2 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3
5.
Consider the following statements about Vote on account.
1. Vote on account comprises only of expenditure.
2. Vote on account is passed every year.
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
1. Vote on account comprises only of expenditure.
2. Vote on account is passed every year.
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
6.
Various committees were formed during the making of Indian Constitution. Who
chaired the committee on local governance ?
a) J.L.Nehru
b) B.R.Ambedkar
c) Sardar Patel
d) None of the above
a) J.L.Nehru
b) B.R.Ambedkar
c) Sardar Patel
d) None of the above
7.
Which of these pairs are correctly matched ?
1. Bhabhar : elevated land along Ganga
2. Tarai : wide marshy tracks
3. Bhur : rock beds with high porosity
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) None
1. Bhabhar : elevated land along Ganga
2. Tarai : wide marshy tracks
3. Bhur : rock beds with high porosity
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) None
8.
Which of the following is the correct order of credits issued to agriculture by
the financial agencies ?
a) cooperative banks > RRBs > commercial banks
b) cooperative banks > commercial banks > RRBs
c) commercial banks > RRBs > cooperative banks
d) commercial banks > cooperative banks > RRBs
a) cooperative banks > RRBs > commercial banks
b) cooperative banks > commercial banks > RRBs
c) commercial banks > RRBs > cooperative banks
d) commercial banks > cooperative banks > RRBs
9.
Consider the following statements :
1. Infant Mortality rate is the number of infant deaths per 1 lakh live births.
2. Maternal Mortality rate is number of pregnancy related deaths per 1 lakh live births.
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
1. Infant Mortality rate is the number of infant deaths per 1 lakh live births.
2. Maternal Mortality rate is number of pregnancy related deaths per 1 lakh live births.
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
10.
What are Gilt-edged securities ?
a) securities issued by government.
b) securities issued by domestic private companies
c) securities issued by Multi National Companies ( MNCs )
d) None of the above
a) securities issued by government.
b) securities issued by domestic private companies
c) securities issued by Multi National Companies ( MNCs )
d) None of the above
Everydayquiz
Answers
1.Answer
& Explanation
a)
1, 2 and 3 only. Intense heat generated during volcanic eruptions, methane
produced from rice fields and temperature changes due to sun spot cycle causes
climate change.
2..Answer
& Explanation
c)
total market value of any company’s outstanding share. Shares can be either
outstanding or treasury. Outstanding shares are those issued by a company and
purchased by investors. Treasury shares are held by company themselves.
Statement a) is false as it talks about total shares.
3.Answer
& Explanation
a)
Advection. Advection is a lateral or horizontal transfer of mass, heat, or
other property Conduction is the transfer of heat between substances that are
in direct contact with each other.Convection occurs when warmer areas of a
liquid or gas rise to cooler areas in the liquid or gas.Radiation is a method
of heat transfer that does not rely upon any contact between the heat source
and the heated object.
4.Answer
& Explanation
b) 1
and 3. Statement 2 is a feature of Buddhism. Jainism believes in penance which
requires undergoing extreme pain and suffering. In Jainism, happiness is the
ultimate bliss for which people strive. Jains believe in fasting, meditating
and observing penance to achieve happiness.
5.Answer
& Explanation
c)
both 1 and 2. A vote-on-account presents an estimate of expenditures to be sanctioned
by the exchequer till the Budget is passed. Article 266 of the Constitution
mandates that parliamentary approval is required to draw money from the
Consolidated Fund of India. A special provision is, therefore, made for a ‘Vote
on Account’ by which the government obtains the vote of Parliament for a sum
sufficient to incur expenditure on various items for a part of the year
6.Answer
& Explanation
c)
Sardar Patel
7.Answer
& Explanation
b) 2
only. 1 and 3 are interchanged. Bhabhar are rock beds with high porosity. Here
streams disappear. Bhurs are the elevated land along Ganga.
8.Answer
& Explanation
d)
commercial banks > cooperative banks > RRBs. Commercial banks leads in
financing agriculture.
9.Answer
& Explanation
b)
only 2. Infant Mortality rate is the number of infant deaths per 1000 live
births. The Maternal mortality rate (MMR) is the annual number of female deaths
per 100,000 live births from any cause related to or aggravated by pregnancy or
its management (excluding accidental or incidental causes).
10.Answer
& Explanation
a) securities issued by
government. Government securities, also called the gilt edged securities or
G-secs, are not only free from default risk but also provide reasonable returnsLink for Downloading our blog android App >>>Click here
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