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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about Groundnut crop
1. The residual oilcake of groundnuts is used as fertilizer, as protein supplement in cattle and poultry rations and in manufacturing artificial fiber.
2. Groundnut is grown throughout the tropics and its cultivation is extended to the subtropical countries lying between 45 degrees N and 35 degrees S and upto an altitude of 1000 metres.
Which of the above statements are true?Correct
Groundnuts can be grown successfully in places receiving a minimum rainfall of 1,250 mm. The rainfall should be well distributed well during the flowering and pegging of the crop. It however, cannot stand frost, long and severe drought or water stagnation. Groundnut is grown on a wide variety of soil types. However, the crop does best on sandy loam and loamy soils and in the black soils with good drainage. Heavy and stiff clays are unsuitable for groundnut cultivation as the pod development is hampered in these soils.
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Groundnuts can be grown successfully in places receiving a minimum rainfall of 1,250 mm. The rainfall should be well distributed well during the flowering and pegging of the crop. It however, cannot stand frost, long and severe drought or water stagnation. Groundnut is grown on a wide variety of soil types. However, the crop does best on sandy loam and loamy soils and in the black soils with good drainage. Heavy and stiff clays are unsuitable for groundnut cultivation as the pod development is hampered in these soils.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following statements are true about Indian Council of Medical Research?
1. It is the apex body in India for formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research.
2. ICMR registers all the clinical trials conducted in order to improve transparency and accountability, ensure conformation to accepted ethical standards and reporting of all relevant results of the trials.
3. ICMR is restricted to allopathy and is opposed to promotion of traditional medicine.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Traditional medicine is one of the thrust areas of ICMR. The following are some of the projects: Validation of traditional knowledge in the areas of diabetes, filariasis, benign hypertrophy of prostate, coronary artery disease, cancer, HIV/AIDS etc. Finger printing of selected herbal preparations. Agrotechnology of selected plants for various clinical trials e.g. Picrorhiza kurroa and Pterocarpus marsupium. Development of new molecules from plant sources.
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Traditional medicine is one of the thrust areas of ICMR. The following are some of the projects: Validation of traditional knowledge in the areas of diabetes, filariasis, benign hypertrophy of prostate, coronary artery disease, cancer, HIV/AIDS etc. Finger printing of selected herbal preparations. Agrotechnology of selected plants for various clinical trials e.g. Picrorhiza kurroa and Pterocarpus marsupium. Development of new molecules from plant sources.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 pointsDuring their struggle with the French and their Indian allies in the 18th century, which of the following lessons were learnt by the British?
1. Presence of strong nationalistic sentiments among the Indians could hamper their efforts to create friction between the various rulers.
2. Western trained infantry, armed with modern weapons and backed by artillery could defeat the oldstyle Indian armies with ease.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Due to the absence of nationalism in the country, British could advance their political schemes by taking advantage of the mutual quarrels of the Indian rulers. Further, since the Indian soldier too lacked a feeling of nationalism, he could be hired and employed by anyone who was willing to pay him well. Thus English set out to create a powerful army consisting of Indian soldiers, called sepoys, and officered by Englishmen, With this army as its chief instrument and the vast resources of Indian trade and territories under its command, the English East India Company embarked on an era of wars and territorial expansion.
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Due to the absence of nationalism in the country, British could advance their political schemes by taking advantage of the mutual quarrels of the Indian rulers. Further, since the Indian soldier too lacked a feeling of nationalism, he could be hired and employed by anyone who was willing to pay him well. Thus English set out to create a powerful army consisting of Indian soldiers, called sepoys, and officered by Englishmen, With this army as its chief instrument and the vast resources of Indian trade and territories under its command, the English East India Company embarked on an era of wars and territorial expansion.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 pointsConsider the following features of Major Port Authorities Bill?
1. The Bill provides for the creation of a Board of Major Port Authority for each major port. These Boards will replace the existing Port Trusts.
2. Tariff Authority for Major Ports would fix the scale of rates for assets and services available at ports (Eg-access to and usage of the port assets)
Which of the above statements are false?Correct
Under the Bill, the Board or committees appointed by the Board will determine the scale of rates for assets and services available at ports. The Bill allows the Board to use its property, assets and funds as deemed fit for the development of the major port. The Board can also make rules on: (i) declaring availability of port assets for port related activities and services, (ii) developing infrastructure facilities such as setting up new ports, jetties, and (iii) providing exemption or remission from payment of any charges on any goods or vessels.
The bill aims at decentralizing decision making and to infuse professionalism in the governance of major ports.Incorrect
Under the Bill, the Board or committees appointed by the Board will determine the scale of rates for assets and services available at ports. The Bill allows the Board to use its property, assets and funds as deemed fit for the development of the major port. The Board can also make rules on: (i) declaring availability of port assets for port related activities and services, (ii) developing infrastructure facilities such as setting up new ports, jetties, and (iii) providing exemption or remission from payment of any charges on any goods or vessels.
The bill aims at decentralizing decision making and to infuse professionalism in the governance of major ports. -
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following statements are true about cultivation of Mustard and Rapeseed?
1. The seed and oil are used as a condiment in the preparation of pickles and for flavouring curries and vegetables.
2. China occupies the first position, both with regard to acreage and production of rapeseed and mustard in the world.
3. The rapeseed and mustard crops grow well in areas having >100cm of rainfall, with well drained soil.
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The rapeseed and mustard crops are of the tropical as well as of the temperate zones and require relatively cool temperatures for satisfactory growth. In India, they are grown in the rabi season from September-October to February-March. The rapeseed and mustard crops grow well in areas having 25 to 40 cm of rainfall.
India occupies the first position, both with regard to acreage and production of rapeseed and mustard in the world. The chief states producing them are Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Assam, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal and Orissa.Incorrect
The rapeseed and mustard crops are of the tropical as well as of the temperate zones and require relatively cool temperatures for satisfactory growth. In India, they are grown in the rabi season from September-October to February-March. The rapeseed and mustard crops grow well in areas having 25 to 40 cm of rainfall.
India occupies the first position, both with regard to acreage and production of rapeseed and mustard in the world. The chief states producing them are Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Assam, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal and Orissa. -
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about cooperative societies
1. With the passage of the Insurance Amendment Act 2002, Cooperatives have been allowed entry into the insurance sector, including Agricultural Insurance business.
2. According to the National Policy on Cooperatives, wherever members belonging to women or SC/ST and other backward classes want to have their exclusive societies, assistance would be provided.
Which of the above statements are true?Correct
The Government of India announced National Policy on Cooperatives in 2002, which provides for democratic and autonomous working of the cooperatives, to give the movement a progressive slant. Several new sectors have been opened up to cooperatives, including procurement of food grains and insurance and a revival package announced. The Reserve Bank of India has also been active in prescribing norms for and supervising the cooperative credit sector to promote a healthy disbursement mechanism.
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The Government of India announced National Policy on Cooperatives in 2002, which provides for democratic and autonomous working of the cooperatives, to give the movement a progressive slant. Several new sectors have been opened up to cooperatives, including procurement of food grains and insurance and a revival package announced. The Reserve Bank of India has also been active in prescribing norms for and supervising the cooperative credit sector to promote a healthy disbursement mechanism.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following are features of the dual system of administration of EIC in Bengal?
1. Through the Allahabad treaty, EIC directly controlled the police and judicial powers.
2. The company through the power to nominate deputy subahdar controlled the finances of the province and its army indirectly.
3. The Nawab and his officials had the responsibility of administration but not the power to discharge it.
Which of the above statements are true?Correct
Dual or Double Government held a great advantage for the British-they had power without responsibility. They controlled the finances of the province and its army directly and its administration indirectly. Through the right to nominate the Deputy Subahdar, the company controlled the Nizamat or the police and judicial powers.
This Company’s servants had now the whole of Bengal to themselves and their oppression of the people increased greatly. The Company’s authorities drained Bengal of its wealth. They stopped sending money from England to purchase Indian goods. Instead, they purchased these goods from the revenues of Bengal and sold them abroad.Incorrect
Dual or Double Government held a great advantage for the British-they had power without responsibility. They controlled the finances of the province and its army directly and its administration indirectly. Through the right to nominate the Deputy Subahdar, the company controlled the Nizamat or the police and judicial powers.
This Company’s servants had now the whole of Bengal to themselves and their oppression of the people increased greatly. The Company’s authorities drained Bengal of its wealth. They stopped sending money from England to purchase Indian goods. Instead, they purchased these goods from the revenues of Bengal and sold them abroad. -
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 pointsConsider the following constitutional provisions regarding regional language
1. The legislature of a state may adopt any one or more of the languages in the 8th schedule only as the official language of that state.
2. When the President is satisfied that a substantial proportion of the population of a state desire the use of any language spoken by them to be recognised by that state, then he may direct that such language shall also be officially recognised in that state.
Which of the above statements are true?Correct
The legislature of a state may adopt any one or more of the languages in use in the state or Hindi as the official language of that state. Under this provision, most of the states have adopted the major regional language as their official language. Certain north-eastern States like Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland have adopted English. Notably, the choice of the state is not limited to the languages enumerated in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
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The legislature of a state may adopt any one or more of the languages in use in the state or Hindi as the official language of that state. Under this provision, most of the states have adopted the major regional language as their official language. Certain north-eastern States like Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland have adopted English. Notably, the choice of the state is not limited to the languages enumerated in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following statements are true regarding Nomadic tribes?
1. Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNCs) was constituted in 2019 for a period of 30 years.
2. The term ‘De-notified Tribes’ stands for all those communities which were once notified under the Criminal Tribes Acts, enforced by the British Raj between l87l and I947.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
The development and welfare board was constituted for a period of 3 years.
Terms of reference of the development board:
To formulate and Implement welfare and development programmes as required, for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities.
To identify the locations/areas where these communities are densely populated.
To assess and identify gaps in accessing existing programmes and entitlements and to collaborate with Ministries/Implementing agencies to ensure that ongoing programmes meet the special requirements of De-notified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities.Incorrect
The development and welfare board was constituted for a period of 3 years.
Terms of reference of the development board:
To formulate and Implement welfare and development programmes as required, for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities.
To identify the locations/areas where these communities are densely populated.
To assess and identify gaps in accessing existing programmes and entitlements and to collaborate with Ministries/Implementing agencies to ensure that ongoing programmes meet the special requirements of De-notified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities. -
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following factors can be considered as evidence of spherical shape of Earth?
1. Sunrise and sunset times across the world
2. Lunar eclipse
3. Planetary bodies are spherical
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Sun rises and sets at different times in different places. If the Earth were flat, the whole world would have the same sunrise and sunset time.
Shadow cast by Earth on the moon during a lunar eclipse is circular. Only a sphere can cast a circular shadow.
Telescopic observations reveal that planetary bodies such as Sun, Moon, Satellites have circular outlines. By analogy, the Earth can’t be the only exception.Incorrect
Sun rises and sets at different times in different places. If the Earth were flat, the whole world would have the same sunrise and sunset time.
Shadow cast by Earth on the moon during a lunar eclipse is circular. Only a sphere can cast a circular shadow.
Telescopic observations reveal that planetary bodies such as Sun, Moon, Satellites have circular outlines. By analogy, the Earth can’t be the only exception.