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Introducing yet another ingenious course, InsightsIAS is excited to announce our new initiative QUED – Questions from Editorials. Considering the number of questions that appeared from Editorials in previous year UPSC Prelims Examinations, we feel it is wise for students to cover Editorials from Prelims point of view as well in order to achieve that extra edge. Although, we have covered important editorials separately in our Editorial Section as well as under Secure Initiative, MCQ practice can prove to be crucial for better performance and guaranteed result.
We strongly recommend you at add QUED along with Static Quiz ,Current Affairs Quiz and RTM for your Daily MCQ practice.
We will be posting 5 MCQs at 11am everyday from Monday to Saturday on http://www.insightsonindia.com. QUED will be available under QUIZ menu.
We hope students utilize this initiative to the best of advantage. 🙂
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
The term ‘Unicorn Company’ often seen in news means
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Solution: b)
In business, a unicorn is a privately held startup company valued at over US$1 billion.
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Solution: b)
In business, a unicorn is a privately held startup company valued at over US$1 billion.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements.
- A short circuit is an electrical circuit that allows a current to travel along an unintended path instead of following the circuit.
- At the time of Short-circuit, the current in the circuit reduces substantially.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: b)
A short circuit is an abnormal condition in an electrical circuit where the electrical current flows through an unintended, shorter pathway instead of following the circuit. This results in an excessive current flowing through the circuit. The opposite of a short circuit is an “open circuit”, which is an infinite resistance between two nodes.
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Solution: b)
A short circuit is an abnormal condition in an electrical circuit where the electrical current flows through an unintended, shorter pathway instead of following the circuit. This results in an excessive current flowing through the circuit. The opposite of a short circuit is an “open circuit”, which is an infinite resistance between two nodes.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
What is common to the places called Idukki, Parambikulam and Aliyar
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Solution: d)
Parambikulam Dam is an embankment dam on the Parambikulam River. The Idukki Dam is a double curvature Arch dam constructed across the Periyar River. Aliyar Reservoir is a reservoir located in Aliyar village in Tamil Nadu.
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Solution: d)
Parambikulam Dam is an embankment dam on the Parambikulam River. The Idukki Dam is a double curvature Arch dam constructed across the Periyar River. Aliyar Reservoir is a reservoir located in Aliyar village in Tamil Nadu.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Border Security Force (BSF).
- The BSF works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence.
- The BSF can carry out operations upto 50 km from the international boundary in the Indian states.
- In India, BSF carries out operations in the states of Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan, West Bengal and Assam.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
The BSF works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Earlier, the BSF’s limit was fixed up to 80 km from the International Boundary in Gujarat and 15 km in Rajasthan, Punjab, West Bengal and Assam. Later the MHA, through a notification in the Gazette of India, enhanced the “arrest, search and seize” powers of the BSF up to 50 km from the International Boundary in Punjab, West Bengal and Assam.
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Solution: c)
The BSF works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Earlier, the BSF’s limit was fixed up to 80 km from the International Boundary in Gujarat and 15 km in Rajasthan, Punjab, West Bengal and Assam. Later the MHA, through a notification in the Gazette of India, enhanced the “arrest, search and seize” powers of the BSF up to 50 km from the International Boundary in Punjab, West Bengal and Assam.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Small Savings Schemes (SSS).
- The Central Government operates Small Savings Schemes (SSS) through the network of post offices, Public-Sector Banks and select private sector banks.
- National Small Savings Fund (NSSF) was established within the Consolidated Fund of India for pooling the money from different SSSs.
- In the last 5 years the Central Government’s reliance on Small Savings Schemes for financing its deficit has been decreasing.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
The Central Government operates Small Savings Schemes (SSS) through the nationwide network of about 1.5 lakh post offices, more than 8,000 branches of the Public-Sector Banks and select private sector banks and more than 5 lakh small savings agents.
National Small Savings Fund (NSSF) was established in 1999 within the Public Account of India for pooling the money from different SSSs. Collections from all small savings schemes are credited to the NSSF.
Objective for the formation of a dedicated fund for small savings is to de-link small savings transactions from the Consolidated Fund of India. Since NSSF operates in the Public Account, its transactions do not impact the fiscal deficit of the Centre directly.
The central government has relied heavily on small savings schemes for financing its deficit.
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Solution: a)
The Central Government operates Small Savings Schemes (SSS) through the nationwide network of about 1.5 lakh post offices, more than 8,000 branches of the Public-Sector Banks and select private sector banks and more than 5 lakh small savings agents.
National Small Savings Fund (NSSF) was established in 1999 within the Public Account of India for pooling the money from different SSSs. Collections from all small savings schemes are credited to the NSSF.
Objective for the formation of a dedicated fund for small savings is to de-link small savings transactions from the Consolidated Fund of India. Since NSSF operates in the Public Account, its transactions do not impact the fiscal deficit of the Centre directly.
The central government has relied heavily on small savings schemes for financing its deficit.
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