1. Consider the following statements regarding Central Water Commission
It is a technical organisation in the field of water resources attached to the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
It has the responsibility of setting up norms to be followed during flood situations
Which of the statement(s) is/ are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
Central Water Commission is a premier Technical Organization of India in the field of Water Resources and is presently functioning as an attached office of the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India.
The Commission is entrusted with the general responsibilities of initiating, coordinating and furthering in consultation of the State Governments concerned, schemes for control, conservation and utilization of water resources throughout the country, for purpose of Flood Control, Irrigation, Navigation, Drinking Water Supply and Water Power Development.
2. Consider the following statements regarding benches in the Supreme Court
The Constitution provides for a minimum of five judges who hear the cases which relate to specific matters of law in the Constitution
The authority to set up a Constitutional bench lies with the President of India
Which of the statement(s) is/ are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
The Chief Justice of India is responsible for the allocation of cases and appointment of constitutional benches which deal with important matters of law.
3. Consider the following statements regarding Olive Ridley Turtles
These are the smallest and most abundant of all sea turtles found in the world, inhabiting warm waters of the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans.
They are classified as endangered by IUCN
The coast of Odisha is the largest mass nesting siyes of olive ridley turtles.
Which of the statement(s) is/ are not correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
Olive Ridley turtles are classified as Vulnerable according to IUCN.
4. Who among the following will be responsible for selection of members of Lokpal ?
Prime Minister
Speaker of Lok Sabha
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha
Chief Justice of India or a sitting Supreme Court Judge nominated by CJI
An eminent jurist to be nominated by the President of India
President of India
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
5. Match the following pairs
Ports Features
Kolkata A. East coast gateway of India
Nhava Sheva B. Major riverine port
Vishakapatnam C. Largest container port
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
6. Which of the following pollutants are released by coal-based thermal power plants?
Oxides of Sulphur
Oxides of Nitrogen
Particulate matter
Mercury
Carbon di oxide
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
7. Lake Turkana which faces the risk of extinction has its basin in which of the following pairs of countries?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
Lake Turkana is a lake in the Kenyan Rift Valley, in northern Kenya, with its far northern end crossing into Ethiopia. It is the world's largest permanent desert lake and the world's largest alkaline lake.
It has vast aquatic resources contribute to the livelihoods of over 300,000 people, including pastoralists, fishermen and tourism operators. Its ecology supports a host of local and migratory bird and wildlife populations.
It was recently added to the World Heritage Danger List by UNESCO
8. Which of the following members established the Madras Mahajan Sabha in 1884?
Theagaraya Chetty
P. Anandacharlu
G. Subramaniya Aiyer
Arogya Mudhaliar
Select the correct answer using codes given below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
M. Veeraraghavachariar, G. Subramania Iyer and P. Anandacharlu established the Madras Mahajana Sabha in May 1884.
9. With respect to Poona pact, consider the following statements
It was signed between Gandhi and Jinnah.
It was accepted by the British government as an amendment to the communal award.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are not correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
The Poona Pact was an agreement signed between B. R. Ambedkar and M. K. Gandhi on the reservation of electoral seats for the depressed classes in the legislature of British India government.
10. Consider the following statements with reference to PSL (Priority Sector Lending).
Priority sector lending norms is prepared by the Central Government.
Assessment of achievement of PSL targets would be done every year in a quarterly basis
Renewable energy is a part of priority sector lending.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
