Prelims Practice Questions 22-12-2017

1. Consider the following statements.

1. Naseem-al-Bahr is a military exercise of India and Oman.
2. The exercise took place in the Dehradun.

Select the correct answer from the following codes.

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

2. Consider the following statements.

1. STRIVE is a central sector scheme, implemented by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
2. The programme follows industry-cluster approach.
3. The project is supported by World Bank.

Select the correct answer from the following codes.

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

3. Consider the following statements.

1. As per the Global Nutrition report, India had largest number of anaemic women.
2. In India, the percentage of overweight is more in adult men than adult women.

Select the correct answer from the following codes.

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

4. Consider the following statements.

1. Both India and Pakistan are members of Shangai Cooperation Organisation.
2. The official languages include Chinese, Hindi and Russian.
3. SCO would represent 42 per cent of humanity and nearly 22 per cent of global GDP.

Select the correct answer from the following codes.

1. 1 and 3 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

5. Consider the following statements.

1. Central Road Fund is established to fund only National and State Highways.
2. In order to mobilise the fund, the Central Road Fund Act has proposed to levy and collect cess on petrol and high speed diesel oil.

Select the correct answer from the following codes.

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

6. Consider the following statements regarding biotic interactions

1. In Commensalism, one species benefits and the other are unaffected.
2. In Competition, both the interacting species are harmed.
3. In Amensalism, one species is harmed and the other is unaffected. 
4. In Mutualism, both the species benefit.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 and 3 only
2. 2 and 4 only
3. 1, 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

7. “The Sholas” refer to which of the following type of forests?

1. Montane Evergreen Forests          
2. Tropical Evergreen Forests
3. Tropical Deciduous Forests
4. Temperate Forests

8. Consider the following statements

1. Trees have broad trunks and act as water storing devices
2. Masai tribesmen reside in the region.
3. The climax community is controlled by fire.

These are the characteristic features of which of the following climate zones?

1. Hot deserts                                     
2. Tropical Grasslands
3. Temperate Grasslands                   
4. Mediterranean region.

9. Consider the following statements about “Southern Bird wing”

1. It is endemic to India.
2. It has been declared as state butterfly of Karnataka.
3. This status was offered to save the declining species.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 1 and 2 only
3. 1 and 3
4. 1, 2 and 3

10. Consider the following dams:

1. Uri Dam             
2. Baglihar Dam               
3. Dul Hasti Dam              

Which of the mentioned above dams is/are built on Chenab River?

1. 1 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 2 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Answers and Explanations

1. d

Naseem-al-Bahr is a naval exercise of India and Oman. The recent edition (11^th) of the exercise took place in Oman.

2. d

Skill Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) is a central sector scheme, implemented by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

3. a

In India, the percentage of overweight is more in adult women (22%) than in adult men (16%).

4. a

The official languages include Chinese and Russian.

5. b

Central Road Fund is established to fund National Highways, State Highways and rural roads.

6. d

Commensalism: example - Epiphytes and trees

Competition: example- Cheetahs and Lions as they feed on similar prey

Amensalism: example- Penicillium and Bacteria

Mutualism: example- Bee and Flowers 

7. a

Sholas are the local name for patches of stunted tropical montane forest found in higher montane regions of South India especially Nilgiris.

8. b

9. b

Southern Birdwing has been declared as state butterfly of Karnataka because it resembles the flag of Karnataka which is a combination of red and yellow.

10. b

Uri Dam is on the Jhelum River near Uri in Baramula district of the Jammu and Kashmir.

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