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Mock Test Series 2015General Studies krishna veni pradeep. Email address: [email protected] 203.212.235.99 2015-Mock-1 Answer Key and Supplementary Notes Published by: GKTODAY.IN © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form whatsoever, without the prior written permission from GKToday. 2015 - Mock Test -1 1. The Bio-digester technology can solve the open defecation problem faced by India and contribute to Swachh Bharat Mission. Which among the following is / are features of Bio-digester developed by DRDO? 1. It requires no drainage system or sewage treatment plant 2. It requires periodic charging with anaerobic bacterial inoculums if it is in regular use 3. It produces green energy Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: Only 1 & 3 Notes: The above question was framed on the basis of an advertisement which appeared in newspapers recently. A snippet has been taken out of it and pasted below: krishna veni pradeep. Email address: [email protected] 203.212.235.99 2. With reference to the mitosis and meiosis in the cells, consider the following statements: 1. While two daughter cells are formed in Mitosis, four daughter cells are produced in meiosis 2. While mitosis occurs in somatic cells, meiosis occurs in reproductive cells Which among the above is / are correct statements? Answer: Both 1 & 2 Notes: A simple snippet from a 9th standard ICSE book is given below: 3. Which among the following is / are correct deference(s) between an artery and a vein? 1. Generally, an artery has thick muscular wall while a vein has thin muscular wall 2. Generally, arteries are located deeper in the body, while veins are closer to the skin 3. Generally, valves are absent in arteries while present in veins Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: 1, 2 & 3 Notes: Oxygen Concentration Arteries Veins Arteries carry oxygenated blood (with the exception of Veins carry deoxygenated blood (with the exception of pulmonary © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved | www.gktoday.in 2 2015 - Mock Test -1 the pulmonary artery and veins and umbilical vein). umbilical artery). Pulmonary and systemic Superficial veins, deep veins, Types arteries. pulmonary veins and systemic veins From the heart to various From various parts of the body to Direction of Blood Flow parts of the body. the heart. Thick, elastic muscle layer Thin, elastic muscle layer with Anatomy that can handle high pressure semilunar valves that prevent the of the blood flowing through blood from flowing in the opposite the arteries. direction. Arteries are red blood vessels Veins are blue blood vessels that Overview that carry blood away from carry blood towards the heart. the heart. resistance vessels capacitance vessels artherogenesismyocardial deep vein thrombosis Disease ischemia krishna veni pradeep. Email address: [email protected] 203.212.235.99 Tunica media Tunica adventitia Thickest layer Location Rigid walls Deeper in the body Closer to the skin more rigid collapsible Aren't present (except for Are present, especially in limbs semi-lunar valves) Source: http://www.diffen.com/difference/Arteries_vs_Veins Valves 4. The chairman of the Competition Law Tribunal can be a person who is/ had been____: 1. Chief Justice of India 2. Judge of Supreme Court 3. Chief Justice of High Court 4. Judge of High Court Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: 2 or 3 Notes: The Competition Appellate Tribunal is a statutory organization established under the provisions of the Competition Act, 2002 Competition Law , section 53D (1)The Chairperson of the Appellate Tribunal shall be a person, who is, or has been a Judge of the Supreme Court or the Chief Justice of a High Court. Please note that Hon’ble Dr. Justice Arijit Pasayat, former Judge of Supreme Court, has been appointed as the First Chairperson of the Appellate Tribunal. 5. At present, India carries out cross border power trade with __? 1. Pakistan 2. Nepal 3. Bhutan Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: 2 & 3 Notes: Speculation -without firm evidence. Out of the given options, India has cross border electricity trade with only Bhutan and Nepal. India Pakistan energy trade has been a topic of speculation for some time now. On the other hand, India has also decided to approve the cross-border trading on the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) with an objective to facilitate an integrated power grid for members of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). As of now, the India-Bhutan, IndiaNepal and India-Bangladesh grids are interconnected and cross-border trade is already taking place through © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved | www.gktoday.in 3 There should be no discrimination between the different ‘packets’ that an Internet service provider (ISP) carries 4.gktoday.5 years Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: 1. multiple times 3. Debentures types of treasury bills through auctions. Bill of Exchange short-term liquidity. One can encash the KVP only after a lock-in period of 2. One can pledge the KVP certificates as security to avail loans 5. the Government of India issues three 4. Internet service providers should not be able to slow down some content or speed up others to maintain equal access 3. 91-day. Which among the following statement(s) explain the concept of Net Neutrality? 1. 2. Internet service providers and governments should treat all data on the internet equally 2. Net neutrality is commonly described as the principle of ensuring that there is no discrimination between the different ‘packets’ that an Internet service provider (ISP) carries. That means that the traffic from NDTV should be treated equally by Reliance Infocomm as the traffic from Network 18’s CNNIBN. that even if Facebook wants to pay Airtel to deliver Whatsapp’s packets faster than Viber’s. Net Neutrality is the principle that internet service providers and governments should treat all data on the internet equally. © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved | www. Which among the following is / are near money? 1. Reference 6. At present. site. Email address: krish.Mock Test -1 these. 8. type of attached equipment or mode of communication. There are no treasury bills issued by State Governments.com 203. 3. Net Neutrality has been a subject of debate.2015 . namely. content. They are thus useful in managing 3. 4 & 5 Notes: krishna veni pradeep. Airtel may not do so. not discriminating or charging differentially by user.99 7. and also that Airtel can’t claim to be providing Internet access while restricting that to only Facebook or Whatsapp. The KVP certificates can be issued in single as well as joint names 2. an India-Pakistan grid is also being considered. that Facebook will not be able to pay Airtel to keep its subscribers bound within its walled gardens. The KVP can be transferred from one person to any other person. Basically. While an India-Sri-Lanka asynchronous interconnection is being finalized. Equity Shares of a company generally up to one year.siddu@gmail. Next in line seems to be Sri Lanka. 182-day and 364-day.in 4 . 2. that peer-to-peer traffic is not throttled. The charges of internet access should be equal across the ISPs and nations -Not Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: Only 1. In recent times. application. With reference to the newly launched Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP).212. 2 & 3 Notes: Free Internet The definition of Net Neutrality is still under development. The KVP can be transferred from one post office to another 4. platform. which among the following is / are correct statements? 1.235. T-bills Treasury bills (T-bills) offer short-term investment opportunities. Mock Test -1 Select the correct option from the codes given below: Debentures.It is the debt taken by a company from the people at a fixed rate for a short period of time. It can be deregulated any time. This is also known as Laffer Curve.gktoday. Demand Pull inflation is considered to arise when aggregate demand in an economy is more than aggregate. why would people work if everything is taken off in taxes.in 5 . there is a need to have an optimal tax rate. Fall in the consumption expenditure 2. But in the question. Currently. Increase in the level of unemployment 3. but this happens only up to a point.It is Answer: 1. Any increase should also make collections grow. Ghaghara River Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: 1. we cannot expect that there will be inflation pulled by demand.2015 . 12. The origin of which among the following rivers is in Tibet? 1. When all other things being equal. tax revenues will drop in the same proportion. Muriate of Potash Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: Only 1 Notes: Urea is the only fertilizer under statutory price control. 11. The third option fits the bill because if all of the sudden Government becomes benign and makes income up to some 5-6 Lakh rupees tax free. 3 & 4 Notes: quite different from the shares as they didn't have ups and downs and increases according to its interest. this will lead to Demand Pull Inflation. which would yield maximum revenue for the government. 10. Sharp reduction in the income tax Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: Only 3 Notes: krishna veni pradeep.siddu@gmail. originating in the © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved | www. If there is a fall in the consumption expenditure. if tax rates are lowered. Thus. which among the following fertilizers are under statutory price control in India? 1.99 Demand Pull Inflation means that there is a demand that is pulling more money to chase too few goods. Indus River. Equity shares of a company is something which cannot be said as near money because equity shares can and do go through periods where there are few would-be buyers. It cuts through the Himalayas in Nepal and joins the Sarda River at Brahmaghat in India. Urea 2. Which among the following factors can trigger Demand Pull inflation? 1. Continuous increase in tax rates will result in: Answer: Increase in tax revenue up to a point and then decrease Notes: The basic principle is that zero tax rate would produce zero revenue and a 100% tax rate would also generate zero revenue. Sutlej River 2. aggregate demand will be less. Near Money is the money which is not cash but can be changed in cash in short time.212. 9. To let this happen the unemployment level must fall. Di-ammonium Phosphate 3.com 203. 2 & 3 Notes: Ghaghara is a trans-boundary perennial river originating on the Tibetan plateau near Lake Mansarovar. Email address: krish.235. because if there is high level of unemployment. Indus River 3. flowing through the North in a southerly direction along the entire length of Pakistan. originates near Lake Rakshastal in Tibet near Mount Kailas. Issuing Bonds in the market Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: 2 only Notes: Quantitative Easing refers to creation of money to buy financial assets including sovereign bonds.99 [C]Only 2 [D]1. 14. Cutting Interest Rates 2. that option is no longer available. which is the enactment of Lord Rama’s life as described in Ramayana · Ramman which is a religious festival and ritualistic theatre prevalent in the Garhwal Himalayas · Mudiyettu.com 203.not having physical presence Humanity? [A]1 & 2 [B]2 & 3 krishna veni pradeep. But with interest rates in the developed world already close to zero.235.in 6 .Near area Tibetan plateau of western China in the vicinity of Lake Mansarovar in Tibet Autonomous Region.Sutlej Riverm. 2 & 3 Notes: The following art forms find mention in UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity:(10 Parts) · Kutiyattam is a form of Sanskrit theatre that originated in Kerala. It is recognised as a oral heritage · Vedic chanting which is considered the oldest unbroken oral tradition is also recognized as a oral heritage by UNESCO · All Sanskrit Dramas in their entirety are considered to be a cultural heritage · The performance of Ram Leela. and it flows generally west and southwest entering India through the Shipki La pass in Himachal Pradesh. Recently.2015 . In such situations . Pumping Money in the economy directly 3. the longest of the five rivers that flow through the historic crossroad region of Punjab in northern India and Pakistan. Central banks usually stimulate a slowing economy by cutting interest rates. a process © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved | www. Jharkhand and West Bengal · Novruz. 2 & 3 Answer: 1.gktoday. Consider the following art forms of India: 1. Darika · Kalbelia is a sensuous form of folk dance and song prevalent in Rajasthan · Chhau Dance is a tribal martial dance form found in Odisha. which is a ritual theatre and fold dance drama performed in temples in Kerala. Which among the following comprise quantitative easing? 1. which is the observance of the Persian or Parsi New Year in India · Chanting of sacred Buddhist texts in the Ladakh and J&K region is also an oral cultural heritage.siddu@gmail. the river runs a course through the Ladakh district of Jammu and Kashmir and then enters Pakistan via the Northern Areas (GilgitBaltistan). 13.212. the European Central Bank (ECB) announced that it would introduce a big programme of quantitative easing. to merge into the Arabian Sea near the port city of Karachi in Sindh. which encourage people to spend by borrowing more or discouraging them to save. the central banks resort to pumping money directly into the economy. and is representative of the mythological battle between Kali and the demon. Kalbelia Which among the above are included in the UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Intangible . Ramman 2.Mock Test -1 Vicinity . Mudiyettu 3. Email address: krish. gktoday. This movement was essentially to express support for the Caliph of Turkey against the allied powers 2. A Khilafat Manifesto was also prepared. It's worth note that the industries such as cinema. the country observed the Khilafat Day. Dr. photography etc. With reference to the Khilafat Movement. Kindly read the second statement again. But the committee failed to bring the British around to its view. North-West Frontier Province and the Punjab. 18. have strong unions safeguarding the creative rights but still ideas are not protected under IPR anywhere. while Patents protect inventions. The movement ended with an agreement between its leaders and the British Which among the above is / are correct statements? Answer: Only 1 & 2 Notes: The Muslims considered the Khalifa as the custodian of Islam. Expression of Ideas 3. the higher court intervene through appeals against the judgments of the lower courts 3. On 19th January 1 920. Email address: krish. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was one of the prominent leaders of Khilafat Movement in India 3. the Ali brothers met the Viceroy to apprise him of Indian sentiments in regard to position of the Sultan of Turkey but in vain.2015 . This movement reached a crescendo in Bengal. Thus. 15. Ideas krishna veni pradeep. The Khilafat Movement was essentially a movement to express Muslim support for the Caliph of Turkey against the allied powers particularly Britain. It is done by buying bonds from banks and financial institutions.99 2. Intervention of the higher courts on appeals against the lower courts is not judicial activism. the legislature and executive wings of the Government fail to discharge their duties under the Constitution 2. The Ali brothers were arrested during the course of the war only to be released from jail after the war was over.235. music. M. On 19th October 1919.212. Ansari and the Ali brothers were the prominent leaders of the movement.com 203. Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: Only 1 & 3 Notes: Judicial activism describes judicialrulings suspected of being based onpersonal or political considerations rather than on existing law. the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England introduced it in the wake of the financial crisis of 2008. The Muslims were especially upset about the future of the Islamic places of worship after the allied powers had partitioned the Turkish Empire. Copyrights protect expression of an idea. A person who wants to be Comptroller and Auditor General of India must also be qualified to be appointed as __? Answer: Judge of Supreme Court Notes: © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved | www. Inventions Which among the above is / are protected under laws pertaining to intellectual property rights (IPR) in India? Answer: Only 2 & 3 Notes: Kindly note that Ideas cannot be protected under any law pertaining to intellectual property rights (IPR). After a while the Khilafat movement came to an end in 1922 when Mustapha Kemal led a revolution in Turkey and abolished the office of the Caliph. In March 1920 a committee under the leadership of Maulana Shaukat Ali and Muhammad Ali was also sent to England. Judicial Activism is in action when__: 1. only embodiment of an idea in a tangible form can be protected.siddu@gmail. 16. the court monitors the development in a case during the trial period and issues necessary directions.A.Mock Test -1 known as quantitative easing. Consider the following: 1. 17.in 7 . Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. QE was first used by the Bank of Japan in the early part of the 2000s. consider the following statements: 1. water pollution and flooding. and if so what. 20.siddu@gmail. Known by filing an RTI application to President 2. a major GHG. rocks. In India. or other natural landscapes Billboards. Attorney General is Indian government's chief legal advisor and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India. 2.235.aesthetic pollution.212. 19. · Concretized surface emits / radiates harmful Ultraviolet-B rays. · Concrete can also lead to radioactive pollution because of presence of various natural radioactive elements (K. abandoned homes. Increased Carbon dioxide emissions 2. and junkyards could also be considered 8 © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved | www. Such impacts include: · Cement Industry is a major contributor for carbon dioxide. Concretization is not always harmful but depends upon the circumstances. Email address: krish.gktoday. despite of various impacts listed above. the it contributes a lot in the harmful environmental impacts caused by concrete. 3 & 4 Notes: Surface concretization is one of the major environmental issues in urban areas around the world. First is also incorrect and same section was used krishna to reject such requests. Debated only in a joint session of Parliament Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: None of them Notes: Constitution in Article 74(2) mentains that the question if any. However. Third statement is incorrect and is my own imagination to confuse veni pradeep. The environmental impacts of the concretization is one of the major issues in urban areas around the world. · Concrete causes surface runoff of the water. it depends on the type of raw material used for the creation of the concrete. This might result in soil erosion.99 you. advice was tendered by Ministers to the President shall not be inquired into in any court. It leads to global warming and climate change. Visual pollution Mean . so it is a valuable tool for flood control.Mock Test -1 Article 76 Provides for an Attorney General of India. planned use of concrete can help us to have many sustainable benefits. litter. However. anything unattractive or visualing damaging to the nearby landscape. diversion and deflection of flood water. Graffiti or carving on trees.in among three kinds of environmental pollution . · Excessive concretised surface also causes 'visual pollution' as a concretised surface looks barren in contrast with the aesthetically beautiful green area. U and Th) in concrete dwellings. Emission of harmful rays Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: 1. President acts in accordance with the advice tendered by the Council of Ministers. Which among the following is / are environmental hazard(s) of surface concretization? 1. Since cement is major component of concrete. Further. Inquired by Supreme Court of India 3. Radioactive Pollution 3. Urban heat island effect 4. The person must be a person qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court. · Concrete is a major contributor of Urban Heat Island because of the massive rise in temperatures since concretized surface gets heated up much faster and also loses heat at night at faster rate. · Concrete dust is a source of air pollution.com 203.2015 . For example. which are hazardous to human / animal health. Such an act by president on advice by Ministers can be __: 1. concretization is used in creation of dams. concrete has presence of many substances which might causes toxicity and health problems. Thus second statement is incorrect. example -Skyscrapers that blocks a natural view. consider the following statements: 1. Groundnut 3.ozone depletingkrishna veni pradeep.global warming 2. HFCs are not proved to posses potential to contribute to global warming japan. Which among the following is the correct decreasing order of the installed capacity of the renewable sources of energy in India? Answer: Wind. Further. diazotrophicus lives within the intercellular spaces of the sugarcane's stem. Sugarcane Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: Only 1 & 2 Notes: The notable point in this question is that while some sugarcane varieties are known to be capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen in association with a bacterium called Glucoacetobacter diazotrophicus. Separates the mantle from the Crust 2. HFCs were brought into replace the ozone-depleting substances but it was proved later that the ozone friendly gas has a potent warming effect. The roots of which of the following plants are home to a variety of Nitrogen fixation bacteria? 1.gktoday. What advantage(s) is / are offered by HFCs over CHCs and HCFCs? 1.99 Notes: uk . G.1987 Montreal Protocol is a UN treaty signed in 1987 to ban ozone-depleting substances like chloroflurocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochloroflurocarbons (HCFCs).235.com 203.in 9 . Solar Notes: Kindly note that the current break up of instaled capacity is hydro (3804 MW).siddu@gmail. notable fact is that wind power output alone exceeds nuclear-generated electricity in India. breaks the waves originating in the mantle Which among the above is / are correct statements? Answer: Only 1 Notes: The first statement is correct because Mohorovicic discontinuity separates the mantle from the Crust The Upper mantle is fluid in nature and this is the place where all the volcanic activities originate so statement 2 is incorrect.212. 24. Lentils 2. With reference to the Arms Trade Treaty. Waste to power (107 MW) and Solar power (2132 MW). Email address: krish. The Mohorovicic discontinuity: 1. Hydro. 25. which has entered into force in 2014. Reference (Hydroflurocarban) 23. There is a Gutenberg discontinuity between the mantle and the earth's interior which limits the core and breaks the waves that penetrate from the mantle. Bio mass power / co-generation (4014 MW). which were used in refrigerators and air conditioners. The Montreal Protocol was signed to phase out use of CHCs and HCFCs and replace them with HFCs. This treaty seeks to set up an international agency that will control the availability of arms and ammunition around the world © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved | www. HFCs are ozone friendly in comparison to CHCs and HCFCs Kyoto protocal .1997 Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: Only 1 montreal protocal . in contrary to legumes and other nitrogen fixing plants which form root nodules in the soil in association with bacteria.2015 .Mock Test -1 21. 22. wind power (21136 MW). This treaty sovereign seeks to regulate conventional arms within and outside the domestic territory of member countries Which among the above is / are correct statements? Answer: Neither 1 nor 2 Notes: http://www. It is first legally-binding instrument of its kind Which among the above is / are correct statements? Answer: Only 2 Notes: krishna veni pradeep. General price cuts by producers of goods and services Which among the above traits can be used to identify a "depression" in the economy? Answer: Only 1. More information is available here. This can be explained by Phillips Curve. Rising inflation indicates rising aggregate demand 3. It is the Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence.99 Istanbul convention has come into force on 1st August 2014.gktoday. 29. Email address: krish.org/what-we-are-doing/att_myth_fact. Inflation increases employment in the short run 4. 3 & 4 Notes: The first statement is correct that Inflation redistributes wealth from creditors to debtors. Last statement is also correct as Inflation increases employment in the shortrun but becomes neutral or even negative in the long run. higher the inflation. Godavari. General fall in demand 2. consider the following statements: 1. With reference to the Istanbul Convention. Kaveri 28.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2013/09/214706. 27.235. Its first legally binding agreement on violence against women and in Europe domestic violence.state. Krishna. that came into force in 2014. General rise in unemployment 4. Inflation redistributes wealth from creditors to debtors 2. Further. It is most closely related to Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses 2. 2. Investment in the economy is boosted by the inflation in the short run Which among the above is / are correct statements? Answer: 1. lower the cost of loan.in 10 .siddu@gmail. The correct sequence in terms of east flowing rivers from North to South in India is __: Answer: Mahanadi.212.2015 . Consider the following: 1.com 203.Mock Test -1 2. The opposite effect takes place during disinflation. General rise in inflation 3. Pennar. 3 & 4 Notes: © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved | www.betterworldcampaign. Third statement is also correct as investment in the economy is boosted by the inflation (in the short-run) because higher inflation indicates higher demand and suggests enterpreneurs to expand their production level. This implies that the lenders suffer and borrowers benefit out of inflation. Second statement is also correct as rising inflation indicates rising aggregate demand and indicates comparatively lower supply and higher purchasing capacity among the consumers.htm http://www.html 26. Which among the following statements with respect to Inflation is / are true? 1. It provides for the certificate of ownership © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved | www.Mock Test -1 The key traits of depression are . rising unemployment and price cuts by industries to sustain their business.2015 . It also marks the establishment of Khalasa Panth. Consider the following statements: 1.in 11 .enlarge Answer: Motivate people to help themselves by applying agricultural research and education in farming activities Notes: There is no widely accepted definition of agricultural extension however. closest definition is given by statement 1 in this question. it absorbs the moisture. low inflation. Thus. 34. It is a two-way channel that brings scientific information to rural people and takes their problems to scientific institutes (for further research and development) for their solution. Animals included in Schedule 1 need high level of protection.general fall in demand because of low economic activities. Hydrophilic products are polarized and Hydrophobic molecules which generally don't catch water are NON polar. Notes: The silica gel molecules have a large surface area because of the pores of around 2. 31. underground coal gasification and liquefaction which converts coal into liquid and gaseous fuel alternatives is a recognized 'clean coal' technology-handy in extraction of energy from coal seams which cannot be mined through conventional methods. So. Vishu Which among the above is / are predominantly harvest festivals? Answer: Only 1 Notes: Vaisakhi is the harvest festival of the Punjabis.4 nm. Email address: krish. Why a little pack of Silica Gel (granular beads of Silica made from Sodium Silicate) is packaged with many new items to control humidity and avoid spoilage or degradation? Answer: Silica gel is a Hygroscopic substance with large surface area so its molecules absorb the moisture. Captive Elephants in India don't come under the purview of Wild Life Protection Act Which among the above is / are correct statements? Answer: Only 1 Notes: Elephant (Both in wild as well as captive) is an endangered species included in Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. It application of scientific research and new knowledge to agricultural practices through farmer education.com 203.235. The Loser festival marks the beginning of the New Year in Ladakh and China's Tibet and considered to be the most important festival of the region. Wild elephants have been protected under the Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 2. 32.212. Which among the following statements is the closest explanation to clean coal ? Answer: Underground coal gasification and liquefaction to reduce CO2 emissions Notes: krishna veni pradeep. the term "Clean coal" has been making news frequently.99 The basic idea is to reduce CO2 emission by either converting coal to something which reduces less CO2 or using Carbon Capture and Storage. It plays a vital role in community development. Vaisakhi 2. During this festival the Ladakhi Buddhists make religious offering before their deities in the domestic shrines or in the Gompas. Consider the following festivals: 1. 30.siddu@gmail. Vishu is the Malayalam new year and is celebrated with much fanfare and vigour in all parts of Kerala. In recent times. What does Agricultural extension mean? . low employment rates.gktoday. 33. Losar 3. it still needs to be watchful. current account deficit and fiscal deficit of a country. Current Account Deficit 3.com 203. Which among the following is / are components of the Macroeconomic Vulnerability Index released by Ministry of Finance. Though India’s macroeconomic vulnerability has come down. Stagflation 2.2015 . The bonds are offered and settled in US dollars by IFC and then.in 12 . For the purpose of comparison. and upkeep of captive elephants. as mentioned in the Mid-Year Economic Analysis 2014-2015. The Index value can be compared across countries for different time periods to gauge their relative vulnerability. Disinflation 3. the ministry has taken data from the World Economic Outlook of the International Monetary Fund. India. which is investment arm of the world bank has issued a 10 year. IFC will convert the dollars into rupees.2% and budget deficit at 7. maintenance.gktoday.4. we read in newspapers about the "sin tax". 1000 Crore bond in London to fund Indian infra projects. Rs. 36. adds together the rate of inflation. Rate of inflation krishna veni pradeep. [Live Mint] 37. Fiscal Deficit Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: 1. The ministry has done a comparison of the “fragile five” countries—Brazil. wine and soft drinks. According to the data. 38. 2 & 3 Notes: Macroeconomic Vulnerability Index. is used in relation to __: Answer: Indian rupee denominated bonds issued in offshore capital markets Notes: The term Masala Bond is used for Indian rupee denominated bonds issued in offshore capital markets. Government of India? 1. which are deemed to be undesirable by the society. A sin tax is usually levied on products such as cigarettes. 35. “India still needs to be watchful in terms of its macro-economic fundamentals. thus enabling raising Indian Rupees from international investors. Many a times. or activities such as gambling.99 2. inflation at 10. India was on top of the list with an Index value of 22. sometimes appearing in news. The term 'Masala Bond'. Sin tax refers to the tax levied on products such as cigarettes. South Africa and Turkey. released by Ministry of Finance recently. noted the mid-year analysis. tobacco.7% of the gross domestic product (GDP). Which among the following represents a fall in the prices? 1.Mock Test -1 and makes it mandatory for the elephant owners to provide adequate facilities for the housing.235.siddu@gmail. Which among the following is / are correct statements with this reference: 1. Indonesia. Deflation Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: Only 3 Notes: © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved | www.212. in the beginning of 2013. Sin tax helps the society to reduce the negative externalities Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: Both 1 & 2 Notes: Both the statements are correct in this question.5% of GDP. One example came to news recently when the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The current account deficit was at 4. tobacco and soft drinks 2. Email address: krish. One of the popular and widely adopted movement in modern Jainism is Anuvrata Movement. his government had established direct contacts with the ryots or cultivator.2015 . Deflation is when the prices actually fall. Next two are disinflation and deflation. The most significant feature of the land revenue system as introduced by Shershah was the elimination of intermediaries 2. zamindars. agents or contractors for the purpose krishna veni pradeep. If you travel through Western Ghats. 40. The most significant feature of the land revenue system as introduced by Sher Shah was the elimination of tbe intermediaries. Email address: krish. Longer crushing season 4. This simply implies that prices don't fall during disinflation also.Mock Test -1 Stagflation. 2. Anuvrata refers to the vows which are to be applied to the practice of daily life 2. So.212. lower productivity and loss of employments. Kindly note that deflation usually moves hand in hand with economic slowdown.99 of collection of the land revenue.in 13 . Hoolock gibbon Select the correct option from the codes given below: [A]Only 1 [B]1 & 2 [C]1.com 203. incidentally also the national animal of Pakistan and is found in Central Asia. Rajputana and a large number of feudatory states did not benefit from his reforms. 41. Pakistan. Instead. Markhor 3. 3 & 4 42. Hoolock gibbon is found in Eastern Himalaya. Afghanistan. It is important to remember. The land revenue system of Sher Shah is known as Ryotwari system Which among the above is / are correct statements? Answer: Both 1 & 2 Notes: Both the statements are correct in this question. Lion-tailed Macaque 2. and had thus saved both the panics from being exploited by the middlemen.siddu@gmail. Gilgit-Baltistan and India's Jammu and Kashgmir. as you might know is a condition when economy isn't growing but prices are. you are likely to see: 1.gktoday. Consider the following statements: 1. however. With this reference consider the following statements: 1. PoK . Malwa. India's north East. Higher sucrose content of sugar cane 3. What factors facilitated the locational shift of the sugar industry from North India to South India ? 1. That is why his land revenue system has been called the Ryowari System or 'system of the cultivators or ryots'. Anuvrata allows laxity in the observance of such vows Which among the above is / are correct statements? © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved | www. 2 & 3 [D]1 & 3 Answer: Only 1 Notes: Markhor is a goat. this option would be opted out. Improved Irrigation facilities Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: 1.235. 39. Similarly. The iqtas of Multan. Per acre higher yield of sugar cane 2. that Sher Shah could not introduce this uniform land revenue system throughout his dominions. Disinflation means rise in prices has slowed down significantly as compared with the previous year. 4 Reserve Position in the IMF 44.747.108.6 –16.siddu@gmail. Email address: krish.188. starting with individuals and how they can make a difference.8 –391. 'Anuvrat' means 'small resolutions'. 6 Year ` Bn.com Foreign Exchange Reserves 203.377.6 5. What functions are done by the Non-banking Financial Companies (NBFC) in India? 1.2 Gold 1.1 –697. they cannot accept demand deposits.5 24.2 26.8 251. they are not © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved | www.3 36. US$ Mn.9 2. the "Anuvrat Movement" with the aim of re-establishing a strong system of values. NBFCs authorized to accept/hold public deposits besides having minimum stipulated Net Owned Fund (NOF) should also comply with the Directions such as investing part of the funds in liquid assets. 2 & 3 [B]Only 1.Mock Test -1 Answer: Both 1 & 2 Notes: In 1949 Acharya Tulsi started a moral revolution. Financing Infrastructure Projects 5.8 –41.325.5 4.965.072. Gold 3.1 0.217.2 1.7 6.4 –56. It is a relevent topic for mains also. one who accepts these vows is an 'Anuvrati'. 3 & 4 [D]1.2015 .7 2.4 327.5 2. 2. 2.883. Business of factoring Select the correct option from the codes given below: [A]Only 1.814. Unlike the Banks.99 Variation over As on January 30.138.813. Accept Public Deposits 4. issued by the Bank.5 2. 2 & 4 [C]Only 1. 2015 Week Item ` Bn.6 23. End-March 2014 ` Bn.gktoday.3 2.2 1. 2 ` Bn.9 38.0 429.294. 2.235.2 –887.212.in 14 .4 5. Consider the following: 1. 7 US$ Mn.3 SDRs 1. maintain reserves.227.109.3 –357. 4 & 5 Notes: NBFCs which are holding a valid Certificate of Registration with authorization to accept Public Deposits can accept/hold public deposits.755.2 19. 3. Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) Which among the following is the correct decreasing order of the above in the Foreign Exchange Reserves of India? Answer: 1. 3 Notes: krishna veni pradeep.5 432. 3 4 5 US$ Mn. 3. 1 US$ Mn. 4 & 5 Answer: 1.660.9 – – –69.9 –27. Financing of physical assets 2.4 1.8 –725.1 –25. 43.0 –2.7 1.845. rating etc. Sale and purchase of securities 3.5 68. 8 1 Total Reserves 20.010. so you may read this critical study.3 303. 2. Foreign Currency Assets 2.1 Foreign Currency Assets 18. Mock Test -1 part of the payment and settlement system and they cannot issue cheques drawn on them. please go thru this article.212. At the time of its establishment. The facility of deposit insurance by Deposit insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation is not available for NBFC’s. The Savings Bank Deposit Interest Rate is applicable to money deposited in the BSBDA account Which among the above is / are correct statements? Answer: Only 1 & 3 Notes: Information on BSBDA is available here: http://rbi. failing which a penalty will be imposed. 45. Dominated by one political party Which among the above is / are correct? Answer: Only 3 Notes: At the time of its establishment. 2 & 3 Notes: All the above are correct statements and key features related to organizations. the constituent assembly of India was __: 1.2015 . 47. The BSBDA can be opened by only certain types of individuals like poor and weaker sections of the population 3. For more information. The president of India can promulgate an ordinance only when both houses of parliament are in session 2. A Sovereign Body 3. The Act made it mandatory for all offices with 10 or more employees to have an internal complaints committee to address grievances in a stipulated time or face penalty.gktoday. Consider the following statements with respect to the Ordinance making power of the President of India: 1.235.com 203. Also it was not a sovereign body as it was created by the proposals of the British Government. Email address: krish.siddu@gmail. Repeated non-compliance of provisions can lead to cancellation of license or registration of the organisation Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: 1. The third statement is correct as it was dominated by Congress. A representative body 2.99 46. the Constituent Assembly was not a representative body as its members were not directly elected by the people of India on the basis of universal adult franchise. Consider the following statements with respect to the Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA). 48. 2. An ordinance promulgated when either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha is in session is void Which among the above is / are correct statements? Answer: Neither 1 nor 2 Notes: President can promulgate an ordinance only when both the Houses of Parliament are not in session or when either of the two Houses of Parliament is not in session. Sexual harassment cases at the workplace will have to be disposed of by in-house complaint committees within 90 days.aspx?Id=97 krishna veni pradeep. An ordinance can also be issued when only one House is in session © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved | www. 3.in/scripts/FAQView. A person can maintain BSBDA with zero balance 2. which among the following is / are correct provisions? 1.in 15 . commonly called 'No frill' account : 1. With reference to the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace.org. 51. 10 stock with a PE of 30 is much more expensive than a Rs. Bhagat Movement .Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Which among the above is / are correct? Answer: 1. Lingayat movement . for instance. to compare the PE of a services company with that of a manufacturing firm. The PE of a company must be compared with others in the same sector or the industry average. Gaudiya Vaishnavism . Directive Principles 2. An ordinance made when both the Houses are in session is void. Read this for complete study. Mavji is considered to be the 10th incarnation of Vishnu and had a large followership in Banswara and Dungarpur of Rajasthan. MP and Maharastra. The movement is 3 centuries old and oldest Bhagat considered to be is Mavji of Rajasthan. 2 & 3 Notes: Bhagat Movement is a religious movement among the Bhils scattered in 4 states of India viz. krishna veni pradeep.in 16 .Mock Test -1 because a law can be passed by both the Houses and not by one House alone.235. Investors will often find that the companies with good earnings track record and stable finances also have a high PE. 368 of the Constitution of India are not applicable for the amendment of the State Constitution of Jammu & Kashmir. Current market value of a company Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: Only 1 203. There is no duality between the soul and the Lord God. The PE ratio of a company is calculated by dividing the current market price of a company share by its earnings per share. Fundamental Duties 3. All things being equal. or the PE multiple.99 Notes: The price earnings ratio. Lord God and soul are in an inseparable union through the inalienable power called Shakti. Rajasthan. How much investors are willing to pay per rupee earnings of a company 2. Provisions of amendment of constitution under article 368 Which among the above is / are applicable to Jammu & Kashmir? Answer: None of them Notes: Part IV (Directive Principles of the State Policy) and Part IVA (Fundamental Duties) of the Constitution are not applicable to the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Gujarat.Basava 3. © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved | www. Consider the following matches: 1. 49. It is futile. What does the PE Ratio or Price Earning Ratio signify ? 1. Virasaivism means the Saivism of the stalwarts or heroic Saivism. 100 stock with a PE of 20. The PE ratio is a much better indicator of the value of a stock than its market price. The Lingayat movement is a socio-religious movement of Karnataka. eggs and drinking wine.siddu@gmail. its proponent was Basava.2015 .com 50. When one of the Bhils becomes a Bhagat he has to abstain from eating meat.Mavji 2.212. Parasiva) as qualified by power or Shakti. a Rs. Consider the following: 1. a minister of the Chalukya king Bijjala Raya of Kalyana (1157-68 AD). He also does not accept bride price. Bhagat means a devotee. The Virasaivas philosophy is called Saktivisistadvait a term which means the non-duality of God (viz. is a valuation measure that indicates how much investors are willing to pay per rupee of the earnings of a company. Email address: krish.gktoday. The provisions of Art. (article 312) · Approving Proclamations (issued under article 352 or article 356 or article 360) if the Lok Sabha stand dissolved or the dissolution of the Lok Sabha takes place within the period allowed for the approval of the Proclamation by Parliament. Note : Sadaat Ali. To recommend the creation of new all India services 3. Shakti is the power which eternally resides in Parama-Siva as his inseparable attribute.gktoday. To initiate impeachment proceeding against the president 2. 55. the then Nawab of Awadh has several successors. Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) does not authorize the States to give the Gram Sabhas power to regulate and restrict: Answer: Management of mineral resources Notes: Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) authorizes the States give the Gram Sabhas power to regulate and restrict sale/consumption of liquor.2015 . 54. Which of the following powers is / are exclusively vested in the Rajya Sabha ? krishna veni pradeep. enjoys certain special powers. It is the ultimate creative principal mula-prakriti or maya which evolves itself into the phenomenal universe 52. power to prevent alienation of land and restore alienated land. intelligence and bliss. the Nawab of Awadh had to accept the subsidiary alliance on Nov. He is of the nature of existence.Mock Test -1 In Virasaivism Parama Siva is the supreme reality . which are: · To empower Parliament to make laws in respect of any matter enumerated in the State List in the national interest by adopting a resolution to this effect (article 249) · Creation by law one or more all-India services common to the Union and the States. refused to sign a treaty handling over the administration to east India company. Email address: krish.99 1. · The aim was to secure the active cooperation of Indians in war by promising some constitutional reform · The declaration promised India Dominion Status and a constitution making body after the war whose members would be elected by the provincial assemblies and nominated by the Princely States · The demand for separate Pakistan was accommodated by the clause that any province which do not accept the constitution has right to secede.siddu@gmail. He annexed Awadh in the name of "good of the governed". condemning the Nawab for misrule the Nawab for misrule and ill administration. 10 1801 53. Awadh was formally annexed to the British Empire in India on 7 Feb 1856 when the reigning monarch. Which among the following was the key objective of the Cripps mission? Answer: To persuade Indian leaders to support British war efforts Notes: The mission was sent to under the pressure from President Roosevelt of the USA and President Chiang Kai Shek of China. ownership of minor forest produce. control money lending to STs and power to manage village © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved | www. To remove the chairman of UPSC Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: Only 2 Notes: Rajya Sabha being a federal chamber .235. power to manage village markets. Which among the following states was annexed to British Empire on the pretext of maladministration? Answer: Awadh Notes: wadh could not be annexed on the basis of the Doctrine of Lapse as Wajid Ali Shah.com 203.representing States/Union territories. Wajid Ali Shah . with this act Lord Dalhousie brought to a logical end the progressive subordination of Awadh to British economic and political control that begun with the battle of buxar.in 17 .212. Important trees include Sandal wood. Nigeria 4. Teak and Bamboo. · Token Cut: This Cut Motion aims that the amount of the Demand be reduced by ` 100” in order to ventilate a specific grievance.siddu@gmail. Russia 2. 56. which can indicate the health of Ganga River 2. Venezuela 3. which almost finishes the demand for grant of a ministry. Token cut is symbolic and is humiliating for the Government.Mock Test -1 markets. Most common types of forests in India are __: Answer: Tropical deciduous Notes: Tropical Deciduous Forests or Monsoon forests are most common forests. Mahua. Email address: krish. identify beneficiaries for schemes. It is at the apex of the food chain in its habitat 3.99 Answer: Only 1. Cut motion: 1. Venezuela and Nigera is very much dependent on Oil exports. Consider the following countries: 1.2015 .in 18 .com 203. Shisam. It is one of the indicator species. Nearly 50 per cent of the total population of Ganges River dolphins is found in Bihar Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: 1. is equivalent to no-confidence motion Which among the above statements is / are correct? Answer: Both 1 & 2 Notes: Every Cut Motion to a demand for Grant represents disapproval of some aspect or other of the Budget or the economic policy of the Government. which is within the sphere of responsibility of the Government of India.212. you find that the economies of Russia. It represents the complete disapproval of policy underlying the Demand.gktoday. 1. Moist deciduous and the dry deciduous forests are two major categories of these forests. Sal. This is because the motion aims to reduce the demand for grant to Re. Represents disapproval of the Budget Provisions 2. Japan The continuous fall in the oil prices is likely to most adversely affect which of the above? krishna veni pradeep. 58. Which among the following statements with respect to the Ganges River Dolphin is / are correct? 1. Venezuela’s Bolivar and Nigeria’s naira have already plunged this year. 59.235. Thus. issue certificates of utilization of funds. To be precise. Actually. · Economy Cut: This type of cut motion aims that the amount of demand be reduced to certain other amount and it represents that the demand for grants should be altered. while Japan is one of the largest net importers of Oil in the world. The current fall in prices of oil has already triggered a financial crisis in Russia. 2 & 3 Notes: If you observe the countries. 2 & 3 Notes: This question was framed from this news. The Russian ruble. all cut motions are © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved | www. 1 only. Accordingly Cut Motion is of three kinds: · Policy Cut: This type of cut motion aims that the amount of the demand be reduced to Re. If passed. the correct option would be D. control money lending to STs and Mandatory executive functions to approve plans of the Village Panchayats. 57. In order to keep the Government functioning. Usually it is treated as a formal matter and is passed without discussion. but that is NOT a rule. it is seen as an effective tool to test the strength of the government. the vote-an-account may be for a period extending two months.siddu@gmail. This makes clear that Vote on Account __: · Can be passed on occasions when government needs some money on its disposal to keep running the administration till appropriation act is passed.2015 . the House is asked to vote usually two months’ funds i. In 2004-05. by giving the members power to veto the demands. however. as that is the maximum gap possible between two sittings of the Parliament.235. Vote On Account becomes of special importance when the elections are underway and a caretaker government is in place. Vote on Account is passed after general discussion on the Budget. The Vote on Account can be presented by only a caretaker government 2. No cut motion can be moved on charged expenditures. government could never achieve what it was supposed to © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved | www. Email address: krish. during election year or when it is anticipated that the main demands and appropriation bill will take longer time than two months. 61. the NDA Government sought for a Vote on Account for Four Months. it is obliged to resign. This is called Vote on Account. The Cut motions provide the members maximum opportunity to examine every part of the budget and criticize the Government. Vote on Account has provisions of only expenditure side of budget 3. · Related to only taking money out of Consolidated Fund of India and thus limited to expenditure side · Normally related to expenditures of 2 months only that is equivalent to 1/6th of the total budget. Revenue expenditure can but reduced by a cut in social expenditures and subsidies. As the cut motion is a veto power given to the member of the Lok Sabha to oppose a demand in the financial bill discussed by the government.com 203. cut expenditures on subsidy 2. one should advise the government to__: 1. Vote on account is as per provisions of Article 116 of the Constitution.e. 60.Mock Test -1 humiliating for the ruling party or coalition.99 4. The cut motions are important because they facilitate the constructive discussion on each demand and uphold the principle of democratic government. In fact.212. · Not related to Taxation matters or revenue side of budget · Can be passed by all governments whether incumbent or regular or caretaker.gktoday. Implications of Cut Motions The Cut Motions are mostly defeated due to Number strength of the ruling party or coalition.in 19 . and they take their own time to become act. approximately 1/6th of the total estimated expenditure under various grants. Consider the following statements with respect to the Vote on Account: 1. Vote on Account can be valid only for 2 months venifor pradeep. Typically this period does not exceed six months. impose import controls Choose the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: Only 1 & 2 Notes: The government can curb the revenue deficit either by increasing revenue receipts or by decreasing revenue expenditure. To curb the revenue deficit. The cut motion can be admitted to the house only if it is related to only one demand and not many. If a cut motion is adopted by the House and the government does not have the numbers. No appropriation billkrishna is passed Vote on Account Which among the above statements is / are correct? Answer: Only 2 Notes: The Appropriation Bill and Finance Bill are presented in the month of February. cut social expenditures 3. Since both ways have their own economic and political ramifications. fees. Corporation Tax 2. It increases the shelf life of the missile 3. Lesser maintenance is needed 4. all the grants which Union Government gets from foreign sources is also revenue receipt. it will be revenue (because it does not increase liability as grants are not repaid). There are some other non-tax revenues such as profit earned by government companies.235. how a canister based launch of missile is helpful? 1. Email address: krish. insurance.Nagaland 4. Loans from International Fund 4. 2.Rajasthan 3.Assam 2. fines. it cannot be its revenue. 63.com 203. Consider the following matches of GI protected Products and their respective states: 1. The FRBM act had mandated the government to eliminate revenue deficit by March 2008 (it was later shifted to March 2009). The most important source of revenue receipts is obviously taxation. Bastar Dhokra . Finally. Thewa Art . 62. These statements every time reiterate the government vow to achieve FRBM targets. which among the following is / are correct observations: 1.99 borrows from IMF.212. Muga Silk . Which among the following are the “Revenue Receipts” of the Government? 1. The act also mandates the government to place the three separate documents along with Budget documents viz. MediumTerm Fiscal Policy Statement and Fiscal Policy Strategy Statement. Interest free loans from IDA Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: Only 1 & 2 Notes: Any such income of thekrishna government which does not increase its liability is revenue. Macro-Economic Framework Statement. Shaphee Lanphee .2015 .gktoday. The share of corporation tax in total direct taxes is more than that of income tax Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: Both 1 & 2 64. It has never been achieved. Grants Received from a foreign country 3. if government gets a grant from World Bank.in 20 . the grants come from central government. 3 & 4 Notes: All the statements in the question are correct. © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved | www. The share of Direct Taxes in total tax collection is more than that of indirect taxes 2. penalties.siddu@gmail. However. money earned by government via stamp printing and sales etc. This implies that if Government veni pradeep. 65.Madhya Pradesh Which among the above is / are correct matches: Answer: 1 & 2 Only Notes: The following graphics was noted from Indian Express. With reference to the Agni V ICBM .Mock Test -1 achieve as per the FRBM act. With reference to the tax revenues of the government of India. It enables the launch of the missile in a very short time Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: 1. interest earned on money which government has lent to borrowers (internal as well as borrowers / Dollars as well as Rupees). Taxation includes direct and indirect taxes. money earned by government via its business activities such as providing banking services. It increases reliability of the missile 2. For state government. consider the following statements: 1. Email address: krish.com 203.Mock Test -1 krishna veni pradeep. Monazite is found along the coasts of Kerala.99 66.2015 [email protected]. Composition of Supreme Court © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved | www. Directive Principles of State Policy 3.gktoday.com/u/11637943/External%20Resources/monazite. Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra Which among the above is / are correct statements? Answer: Only 2 Notes: https://dl. An amendment of which among the following provisions of the Constitution of India essentially requires to be ratified by legislatures of at least half of the states? 1. Fundamental Rights 2.212. Monazite can be processed to extract nuclear fuels thorium and uranium 3.dropboxusercontent. Monazite is India's most abundantly available Rare Earth mineral 2.pdf 67. With reference to Monazite.in 21 . Which of the following is / are correct observations regarding the social and cultural conditions in the postGupta period ? 1. 71. The discussion on the matter takes place at 1600 hours and continues for two and half hours. The main monasteries in Sravasti were Jetavana and the Pubbarama. 2 & 4 © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved | www. The basic idea behind this motion is to give an opportunity to the House to discuss a matter of urgent public importance. There was an increase in the number of land-grants 2. It was also a place where Buddha delivered largest number of discourses.2015 . The CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General) is known as friend. At the end of the discussion. Manner of election of the Vice-President Choose the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: Only 3 & 4 68. 70.99 2. During that time. the king of Kosala. Manner of election of the President 5. With reference to the Adjournment motion in the Indian Parliament. Since voting exposes the Government's strength in the House.siddu@gmail. Buddha spent most of his monastic life in __: Answer: Sravasti Notes: Sravasti was the capital city of the kingdom of Kosala. but a matter of urgent public importance can be brought before the Legislature and discussed through Adjournment Motion by interrupting its regular business. consider the following statements: 1.212. Buddha spent 19 rainy seasons in Jetavana monastery and six in Pubbarama monastery.Mock Test -1 4. and the CAG as the constitutional instrument of accountability has repeatedly been referred to as the friend.com 203. 69. There was an increase central control over polity 4. philosopher and guide of the PAC. including the Twin Miracle under the Gandamba tree.in 22 . If accepted. He spent more time in Sravasti than in any other place and performed his major miracles there. There was an increased incidence of tantric activities Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: Only 1. A matter of urgent public importance can be brought before the Legislature and discussed through Adjournment veni pradeep. Buddha spent most of his monastic life (25 years) in Sravasti. philosopher and guide of the__? Answer: Public Account Committee Notes: The PAC is an august Parliamentary body that enforces the accountability of the executive. it results in the holding the ongoing business of the House and discussing the matter raised in the Adjournment Motion. The matter should be of definite nature and should have factual basis. According to tradition. There was an increase in the number of castes in the society 3. An Adjournment Motion should be supported by not less than 10 members of the House Which among the above is / are correct statements? Answer: Only 1 Notes: The Legislature carries on its business according to the given agenda.gktoday. voting takes place. An Adjournment Motion should be supported by not less than 50 members of the House for being accepted. the ruling party tries not to allow the acceptance of the Adjournment Motion in the House. Prasenjit became a disciple of Buddha.235. Motion by interruptingkrishna its regular businessEmail address: krish. · the nagaram. · the sabha. found in centres of trade and commerce. "Lilas" of Lord Krishna. Kunj Lila. was a permanent measure introduced as an improvement over other two settlements 2. Panghat Lila. Zonal Council 4. Apart from Lilas. made the peasants' communities as a whole responsible for revenue collection 4. 73.212. such as Bal Lila." which acted as redistribution.2015 .gktoday. The Mahalwari settlement: 1. the land was not owned by an individual be it zamindar or any cultivator but by a group of estates or villages called Mahal. was applied to each village separately 3. 74. linked to commercial towns called "nagaram. 2 & 4 [C]Only 1. What provisions have been made by the Constitution of India to ensure co-operation between centre and states? 1. Consider the following Muslim poets of medieval India: krishna veni pradeep. the general assemblies were of three types: · the ur. Email address: krish. The poetry of Raskhan focuses on Lord Krishna. The Chola economy was based on a three. in turn. and Dan Lila.99 1. Chir Haran Lila. Rasakhan 2. since it was devoted entirely to serving the interests of the mercantile community? Answer: Nagaram Notes: Under Cholas. Goddess Ganga. At the local level. Punjab and parts of Central India Which among the above is / are correct statements? Answer: Only 1. The Mahal was collectively known as the landlord and revenue was collected from the head of the Mahal. 3 & 4 Notes: Mahalwari system was introduced in the North West Provinces.tiered system. was first introduced in Gangetic valley. comprising of the tax-paying residents of an ordinary village. With reference to the Chola administration.in 23 . 3 & 4 © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved | www. the Punjab.Mock Test -1 72. Groups of these communities were. Ras Lila. Parts of Central India and Uttar Pradesh In this system. Interstate Council 3. also known as Talukdar.siddu@gmail. which among the following was found in centres of trade and commerce. Finance Commission Select the correct option from the codes given below: [A]Only 1 & 4 [B]Only 1.235. Raskhan has also created poems on Lord Shankar. Seventh Schedule 2. and the Holi festival. Mulla Daud 4. Amir Khusrau 3. 75. Qutuban Who among the above wrote poetry mainly on Hindu mythological heroes ? Answer: Only 1 Notes: Rasakhan was a poet who was both a Muslim and follower of Lord Krishna. since it was devoted entirely to serving the interests of the mercantile community. agricultural settlements formed the foundation.com 203. were his favorite subjects. Delhi. whose membership was open only to the Brahmans of the village or else was found exclusively in villages gifted to brahmans. but he seemed to be hostile to the British. India is world's largest producer. east. · Integrated Judiciary. With reference to Pulse production in India. 3 & 4 Answer: Only 1. 76. 77. Sir Elijah Impey — the presiding judge who sentenced Nandakumar to death — was a close friend of Warren Hastings. North eastern council has been created under separate act. a year after Warren Hastings became the Governor-General. Nandakumar was publicly hanged on the banks of the Hooghly at Kidderpur at a place known as Collie Bajar. 2 & 3 Notes: © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved | www. Further.Mock Test -1 [D]1. The charge was soon dismissed. The execution of which among the following Indians during the British India is commonly called a Judicial murder? Answer: Nandakumar Notes: Although Maharaja Nandakumar assisted the British during the Battle of Plassey (1757). In 1775.99 the State reorganization act of 1956 krishna veni pradeep. It provided for 5 zonal councils. The top pulse producing state of India is Madhya Pradesh Which among the above is / are correct statements? Answer: 1. particularly Warren Hastings . Email address: krish. consumer as well as importer of the pulses 2. Residuary power has been kept with centre.235.siddu@gmail. A newly. one for each north.established British court at Kolkata sentenced him to death.212. Nandakumar accused him of accepting bribes from the Nawab and others. state and concurrent list based on the principle of subsidiarity. 2. Hastings retaliated by accusing him of conspiring to coerce a third party to make the bribery accusation against him. Zonal council are statutory bodies (Not constitutional bodies) established under 203.com to ensure co-ordination. 78. central. These are: · 7th schedule: It clearly demarcates central. · For interstate water disputes parliament can adjudicate for the same. Despite the fact that the person who levelled the charges against him was an Indian. south. west. Nandakumar’s case was judged under British laws under which convictions for forgery carried capital punishment. consider the following statements: 1. Nandakumar’s graft charge against Hastings was one of the early acts of rebellion against the British rule. · Under article 263 of the constitution Inter State Council has been established to discuss and investigate the subject of common interest between the centre and the states. and heralded one of the most important periods of British history in India. All India Services: An integrated judicial system has been established to enforce both state as well as central laws. but an accusation of forgery was brought against the Maharaja in an unrelated case. the hanging of Nandakumar was termed "Judicial Killing" by Edmund Burke and Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay. The Most produced pulse of India is Chick Pea 3. · All India services provide another uniting factor in co-operative federalism.2015 . The joint sector implies cooperation between __: Answer: Public-sector and private-sector industries Notes: The concept of joint sector implies cooperation between public-sector and private-sector industries.in 24 . · (Finance commission under article 280 of the constitution. 2 & 4 Notes: The constitution has provided several instruments to ensure co-operation between centre and states. Thus.gktoday. in 25 .Mock Test -1 Following graphics I took from Economic Times. Email address: krish. 3 & 4 Notes: All the options are correct in this question. Coal is considered to be the worst environmental pollutant when burnt because of its sulphur content and traces of mercury and radioactive material. krishna veni pradeep. Capital gains tax 3. Consider the following: 1. Oxides of Carbon 2. With reference to the astronomical bodies. while Red Galaxies are those which have stopped making new stars 82.gktoday.com 203. 81. what is the difference between Blue Galaxies and Red Galaxies? Answer: Blue Galaxies are those which are still actively making new stars.siddu@gmail. Mercury 4.99 79. 2.235.2015 . Oxides of Sulphur 3. Fringe Benefit Tax 4. Excise duty 2. Wealth Tax Which among the above come under the category of Indirect Taxes? Answer: Only 1 Notes: © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved | www. Which among the following organizations is the India’s largest debt market investor? Answer: EPFO 80. Radioactive material Which among the above is / are released in the environment when coal is burnt? Answer: 1. Consider the following: 1.212. Himachal Pradesh Which among the above is / are correct pairs? Answer: Only 1 & 3 Notes: © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved | www.Andhra Pradesh 2. but on goods and services. The festival falls in the month of February and marks the beginning of the lunar year. Azotobacter. The centrifugal force is directly proportional to the radius of the circle of rotation. The main festival of this tribe is Moatsu 3. Email centrifugal address: krish. in the state of Nagaland. 86. 83. 2. Tenyidie is the most common language spoken among the Angamis in Nagaland.Jammu & Kashmir 3. The decaying organic matter and coal mines are known for the production of the Marsh gas.2015 . Consider the following matches: 1. Excise Duty. Pin Valley . The rotation of the earth onveni its axis generates force on water. Sekrenyi is the main festival celebrated among the Angamis in Nagaland. Consider the following statements about the Angami tribals of India: [email protected]. Central Sales Tax.99 1.Mock Test -1 Indirect Taxes include Value Added Tax. Goods and Services Tax. Therefore the centrifugal force will be the maximum at the equator and minimum near the poles. Christianity is the major religion followed among the Angami tribal people Which among the above is / are correct statements? Answer: Only 1 & 3 Notes: Angami tribe belongs to the extreme north eastern part of the country. Therefore. The mosquito fern or Azolla is one of the most important bio fertilizers. Consider the following statements: krishna pradeep. Customs Duty. As a result there is a tendency for the water to be thrown away from the earth.gktoday. Agriculture is the main occupation.com 203. They cultivate rice and grains on the hilly terrains. These Taxes are not levied on individuals. This ten day festival is also known as the Phousnyi among the local people 87. 85. the effect of the centrifugal force along parallels of latitude will be uniform irrespective of the longitude. Which among the following is the principle component of Marsh Gas? Answer: Methane 84. Araku Valley . In association with which among the following Azolla acts as a biofertilizer? Answer: Blue-green algae Notes: Bio-fertilizers such as Rhizobium. The people from this tribe live predominantly in the extreme north east part of India 2. Anabaena. The total population of the Angamis is around 12 million.212. Azospirillum and blue green algae (BGA) have been in use a long time. the effect of centrifugal force in creating tides is of no concern while determining the location of the high tides and low tides. a blue green alga in association with water fern Azolla contributes nitrogen and also enriches soils with organic matter.in 26 . Effect of centrifugal force in creating tides is of great use in determining the location of the high tides and low tides Which among the above is / are correct statements? Answer: Only 1 Notes: The rotation of the earth on its axis generates centrifugal force on water. Christianity is the major religion followed among the Angami tribal people. Spiti Valley . However. Mock Test -1 The Araku Valley is a hill station in Visakapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. 2 & 3 Notes: Article 112 (1) of the constitution says that “The President shall in respect of every financial year cause to be laid before both the Houses of Parliament a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government of India for that year.” It consists of all expenditures which have to be charged from consolidated fund of India. Now Gandhisagar wildlife sanctuary in Mandsaur and Neemach districts of Madhya Pradesh has emerged as second best nesting site for the Vultures 91. Identify a tribe of India on the basis of the following statements: 1. This tribe worships women and considers them a descendant of the tribe's Tulasi Katti mythological goddess Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: Halakki Notes: Reference 89. Public Account of India Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: All 1. 90. The Anantagiri and Sunkarimetta Reserved forest which are part of Araku valley are rich in biodiversity.Shom Pen Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: Only 1.2015 .siddu@gmail. have been restricted to Panna Tiger Reserve where efforts are being taken for their protection and conservation. 88. In recent times. which are on the verge of extinction.235. It is a part of Spiti Valley cold desert. Gandhisagar Wildlife Sanctuary 2. Panna Tiger Reserve 3. As mandated in the Article 112 of the constitution the first document which is presented to both the houses of the parliament is “Annual Financial statement” It consist of : © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved | www. It is a valley in the Eastern Ghats inhabited by different tribes. Nagarahole Wildlife Sanctuary 4.in 27 . in this Part referred to as the “annual financial statement”. Pin Valley is in Himachal Pradesh and it was declared a National Park in 1987.99 Notes: Shom Pen people are found in Nicobar Islands and rest three in Andaman.Onge 4. The Spiti Valley is a desert mountain valley located high in the Himalayan Mountains in the north-eastern part of the Himachal Pradesh. The Budget documents comprise the inflow and outflow of money to and from __? 1. Consolidated Fund of India 2. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary Chose the correct answer from the codes given below: Answer: Only 1 & 2 Notes: Vultures.Sentinelese 3. which among the following sites have emerged as nesting sites for critically endangered vultures? 1.Jarawa krishna veni pradeep. Email address: krish.com 2.gktoday. 2 & 3 203.212. The people of this tribal community predominantly live in the Western Ghats off coastal Karnataka 2. The indigenous tribal groups found in Andaman Island are__: 1. Contingency Fund of India 3. Nathu La 2. Sweden Which among the above are members of the arctic council but DO NOT border the Arctic Ocean? Answer: 1. Kosi. Sone. Nathu la connects Sikkim to China. Rajasthan. 2 & 3 © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved | www. as well as capital account 2. Jharkhand 4. Gandak. Change in the Reserve Requirements 2.com 203. Chambal. 95. Bihar. Which among the following Himalayan passes can be used for cross border trade between China and India? 1. Email address: krish. Consider the following countries: 1. the Brahmaputra and Kulsi rivers.2015 . 2 & 3 Notes: Lipulekh pass connects Kumaon in Uttarakhand to Taklakot (Purang) in Tibet. 3 & 4 Notes: krishna veni pradeep. 94.in 28 . Government Expenditure Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: Only 2 & 3 Notes: This is very basic question. its a part of monetary policy of RBI. Shipki La Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: 1. Lipulekh Pass 3. Iceland 3.Mock Test -1 1. Ghaghra.212. 3. Statement IA – Disbursements ‘Charged’ on the Consolidated Fund of India 4.99 These dolphins are found in Assam. Which among the following is / are parts of Fiscal policy by the Government of India? 1. Satluj river enters India via this pass. Assam 2. Statement III – Public Account of India 6. Receipts and Disbursements. Madhya Pradesh Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: 1.235. Finland 2. Change in reserve requirements is not related to the Fiscal Policy. Receipts & Expenditure of Union Territories without Legislature 92. In which among the following states. Statement I – Consolidated Fund of India : which Consists of Revenue Account – Receipts & Disbursements. Taxation 3. Madhya Pradesh. Thus all are correct options in this question. Uttar Pradesh.siddu@gmail. Shipki La is also connecting India with Tibet and has been used since ancient times as a trade route. Rajasthan 3. you will find Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica gangetica)? 1.gktoday. 93. It has been used as an ancient trade route between India and China. Statement II – Contingency Fund of India – Receipts and Disbursements 5. Jharkhand and West Bengal (7 states ) and ideal habitats are in the Ganga. 2. They took place in the current Vizag. First Rampa Rebellion Which among the following is the correct chronological order in which they took place? Answer: 2 1 3 Notes: Vellore Mutiny took place in 1806. Purchase securities in the Open Markets Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: Only 1 & 2 Notes: © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved | www. Cambodia and Thailand. Carbon Dioxide 3. one in 1824 and another in 1857. Raise Bank Rates 2. Iceland and Sweden. The second statement is easily figured out by you as Nepal. What should RBI do to check inflation? 1.in 29 . Vietnam . There are only two Landlocked countries among SAARC members 3.212. All neighbours of India are members of either SAARC or ASEAN Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: None of them Notes: First statement is incorrect because Laos is a Landlocked country surrounded by Burma. The Third statement is also incorrect because China is in neither SAARC or ASEAN. United States. CO and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).gktoday. Indian Sepoys had taboo of going by sea and refused it. 98. 96. Reserve Ratio Requirements 3.com 203. 47th and 62th battalions of the Native Infantry of the Bengal army were ordered to March to Chittagong and from there to board the ships to reach Rangoon to participate in the First Anglo Burmese War in October 1824. the arctic council members are these five plus Finland. Methane Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer: Only 1 & 3 Notes: Its not CO2 that plays role in making of the Ground Level Ozone.Mock Test -1 Notes: Five countries viz. Ground Level Ozone is formed from the Nitrogen [email protected] .235. Nitrogen Oxides 2. Vellore Mutiny 3. Canada. As per the records. Which among the following is / are correct statements? 1. Bhutan and Afghanistan are landlocked. Russia. 99.99 97. Similalry. There are no landlocked countries among ASEAN members 2. Consider the following: 1. China . Barrackpore Mutiny 2. Email address: krish. Which among the following can induce the formation of Ground Level Ozone? 1. The Ground Level Ozone is also called the Tropospheric Ozone. This triggered a mutiny in Barrackpore which was led by Binda. krishna veni pradeep. In the last 100 years the emission of Methane. Barrackpur is best known for two mutinies. Norway & Denmark surround the Arctic Ocean. which is a Volatile Organic Compound has increased dramatically and it has contributed to the Ground Level Ozone formation. there are two Rampa Rebellions. the 26th. Rampa Rebellion of 1879 is the First Rampa Rebellion and second one is Rampa Rebellion of 1922-24. gktoday.com 203. Similarly.235. Second statement is also not correct.212. While the National Disaster Response Fund is at the disposal of the President. consider the following statements: 1. 100.in 30 . This is because Purchase of securities in the Open Markets would lead to more liquidity system and more liquidity means more money will chase the same goods. With reference to Disaster Management in India.Mock Test -1 Third statement is incorrect option.siddu@gmail. while the Chief Minister is the Chairman of State Disaster Management Authority. The National fund is at the disposal of a high level committee of the Union Ministry (which includes Finance. Home and Agriculture Ministers). krishna veni pradeep. state fund is at disposal of the state executive. While the National Disaster Management Authority is headed by President. Email address: krish.2015 . State Disaster Management Authority is headed by Governor 2.99 © 2015 GKToday | All Rights Reserved | www. State Disaster Response Fund is at the disposal of the Governor Which among the above is / are correct statements? Answer: Neither 1 nor 2 Notes: Prime Minister is the chairman of National Disaster Management Authority.