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Question 1 of 30
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statement regarding PM CARES Fund is incorrect?
Correct
Solution: C
About PM CARES Fund
About Us :
Keeping in mind the need for having a dedicated fund with the primary objective of dealing with any kind of emergency or distress situation, like posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and to provide relief to the affected, a public charitable trust under the name of ‘Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund)’ has been set up. PM CARES Fund has been registered as a Public Charitable Trust. The trust deed of PM CARES Fund has been registered under the Registration Act, 1908 at New Delhi on 27th March, 2020.
Constitution of the Trust :
- Prime Minister is the ex-officio Chairman of the PM CARES Fund and Minister of Defence, Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Finance, Government of India are ex-officio Trustees of the Fund.
- The Prime Minister, as the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the PM CARES Fund, has nominated following three trustees to the Board:
- Shri Justice K.T.Thomas (Retd.)
- Shri Kariya Munda
- Shri Ratan N. Tata
- Any person appointed a Trustee shall act in a pro bono capacity.
Other details :
- The fund consists entirely of voluntary contributions from individuals/organizations and does not get any budgetary support. The fund will be utilised in meeting the objectives as stated above.
- Donations to PM CARES Fund would qualify for 80G benefits for 100% exemption under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Donations to PM CARES Fund will also qualify to be counted as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure under the Companies Act, 2013
PM CARES Fund has also got exemption under the FCRA and a separate account for receiving foreign donations has been opened. This enables PM CARES Fund to accept donations and contributions from individuals and organizations based in foreign countries. This is consistent with respect to Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF). PMNRF has also received foreign contributions as a public trust since 2011.
Incorrect
Solution: C
About PM CARES Fund
About Us :
Keeping in mind the need for having a dedicated fund with the primary objective of dealing with any kind of emergency or distress situation, like posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and to provide relief to the affected, a public charitable trust under the name of ‘Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund)’ has been set up. PM CARES Fund has been registered as a Public Charitable Trust. The trust deed of PM CARES Fund has been registered under the Registration Act, 1908 at New Delhi on 27th March, 2020.
Constitution of the Trust :
- Prime Minister is the ex-officio Chairman of the PM CARES Fund and Minister of Defence, Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Finance, Government of India are ex-officio Trustees of the Fund.
- The Prime Minister, as the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the PM CARES Fund, has nominated following three trustees to the Board:
- Shri Justice K.T.Thomas (Retd.)
- Shri Kariya Munda
- Shri Ratan N. Tata
- Any person appointed a Trustee shall act in a pro bono capacity.
Other details :
- The fund consists entirely of voluntary contributions from individuals/organizations and does not get any budgetary support. The fund will be utilised in meeting the objectives as stated above.
- Donations to PM CARES Fund would qualify for 80G benefits for 100% exemption under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Donations to PM CARES Fund will also qualify to be counted as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure under the Companies Act, 2013
PM CARES Fund has also got exemption under the FCRA and a separate account for receiving foreign donations has been opened. This enables PM CARES Fund to accept donations and contributions from individuals and organizations based in foreign countries. This is consistent with respect to Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF). PMNRF has also received foreign contributions as a public trust since 2011.
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Question 2 of 30
2. Question
1 pointsChettinad, in historical context, is popularly known for/as
Correct
Solution: C
Chettinad, Village Clusters of the Tamil Merchants
Chettinad comprises of a network of 73 villages and 2 towns forming clusters spread over a territory of 1,550 km2 in the Districts of Sivagangai and Pudukottai in the State of Tamil Nadu.
The Natukottai Chettiars belong to a lineage of wealthy traders and financiers who made their fortunes by extending their business to the whole of Southeast Asia, particularly during the second half of 19th and early 20th century when they were at the peak of their economic power. Vital component in the south Indian economy, the Natukottai Chettiars represented the major banking Hindu community of South India. Their vast influence and richness allowed the community to build a dense network of 96 villages among which 73 remain, according to the Maniyadi Sastram texts, the traditional planning and lifecycle precincts.
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Solution: C
Chettinad, Village Clusters of the Tamil Merchants
Chettinad comprises of a network of 73 villages and 2 towns forming clusters spread over a territory of 1,550 km2 in the Districts of Sivagangai and Pudukottai in the State of Tamil Nadu.
The Natukottai Chettiars belong to a lineage of wealthy traders and financiers who made their fortunes by extending their business to the whole of Southeast Asia, particularly during the second half of 19th and early 20th century when they were at the peak of their economic power. Vital component in the south Indian economy, the Natukottai Chettiars represented the major banking Hindu community of South India. Their vast influence and richness allowed the community to build a dense network of 96 villages among which 73 remain, according to the Maniyadi Sastram texts, the traditional planning and lifecycle precincts.
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Question 3 of 30
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Angkor Wat
- It is located in Cambodia.
- It is the largest religious structure in the world.
- Originally constructed as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia, located on a site measuring 162.6 hectares (1,626,000 m2; 402 acres). The Guinness World Records considers it as the largest religious structure in the world. Originally constructed as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu for the Khmer Empire by King Suryavarman II during the 12th century, it was gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple towards the end of the century; as such, it is also described as a “Hindu-Buddhist” temple.
Incorrect
Solution: D
Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia, located on a site measuring 162.6 hectares (1,626,000 m2; 402 acres). The Guinness World Records considers it as the largest religious structure in the world. Originally constructed as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu for the Khmer Empire by King Suryavarman II during the 12th century, it was gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple towards the end of the century; as such, it is also described as a “Hindu-Buddhist” temple.
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Question 4 of 30
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Santiniketan
- Santiniketan was originally an ashram built by Rabindranath Tagore.
- It was a place where anyone, irrespective of caste and creed, could come and spend time meditating on the one Supreme God.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Santiniketan
Santiniketan, popularly known today as a university town, a hundred miles to the north of Kolkata, was originally an ashram built by Debendranath Tagore, where anyone, irrespective of caste and creed, could come and spend time meditating on the one Supreme God. Debendranath, who was father of the Poet, Rabindranath, was also known as Maharshi (which means one who is both saint and sage) was a leading figure of the Indian Renaissance. In a trust deed prepared in 1888, he declared: ‘Apart from worshipping the Formless, no community may worship any idol depicting god, man, or animals; neither may anyone arrange sacrificial fires or rituals in Santiniketan…. No insult to any religion or religious deity will be allowed here. The sermons given here will be such that will be appropriate to the worship of the Creator and Father and will help in ethics, benevolence and brotherhood…’ It was in this area that the Maharshi had a spiritual realization while meditating under a glade of Chhatim trees (Alstonia scholaris), which were the only vegetation in this arid land of Birbhum. These trees still stand with a plaque that says, He is the repose of my life, the joy of my heart, the peace of my soul. Chhatimtala as it is called is the spot that symbolizes the starting point of Santiniketan, which was to become his son Rabindranath’s home and base for activity. It is considered to be a hallowed spot and prayer services are held here on very special days. Rabindranath, too, like his father before him would sit in meditation here, under the chhatim trees during sunset.
Incorrect
Solution: B
Santiniketan
Santiniketan, popularly known today as a university town, a hundred miles to the north of Kolkata, was originally an ashram built by Debendranath Tagore, where anyone, irrespective of caste and creed, could come and spend time meditating on the one Supreme God. Debendranath, who was father of the Poet, Rabindranath, was also known as Maharshi (which means one who is both saint and sage) was a leading figure of the Indian Renaissance. In a trust deed prepared in 1888, he declared: ‘Apart from worshipping the Formless, no community may worship any idol depicting god, man, or animals; neither may anyone arrange sacrificial fires or rituals in Santiniketan…. No insult to any religion or religious deity will be allowed here. The sermons given here will be such that will be appropriate to the worship of the Creator and Father and will help in ethics, benevolence and brotherhood…’ It was in this area that the Maharshi had a spiritual realization while meditating under a glade of Chhatim trees (Alstonia scholaris), which were the only vegetation in this arid land of Birbhum. These trees still stand with a plaque that says, He is the repose of my life, the joy of my heart, the peace of my soul. Chhatimtala as it is called is the spot that symbolizes the starting point of Santiniketan, which was to become his son Rabindranath’s home and base for activity. It is considered to be a hallowed spot and prayer services are held here on very special days. Rabindranath, too, like his father before him would sit in meditation here, under the chhatim trees during sunset.
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Question 5 of 30
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Sittanavasal Cave
- It is located on Mount Abu.
- These rock-cut caves are known for the paintings in the Jain temples.
- The murals have close resemblance to Bagh and Ajanta paintings.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Sittanavasal Cave (Arivar Koil) Paintings
Located 16 km northwest of Pudukkottai town in Tamil Nadu, these famous rock-cut caves are known for the paintings in the Jain temples. These murals have close resemblance to Bagh and Ajanta paintings. The paintings are not only on the walls but also on the ceiling and pillars. The paintings are with the theme of Jain Samavasarana (Preaching hall).
Some scholars believe that these caves belong to the Pallava period, when king Mahendravarman I excavated the temple, while the others attribute them to when Pandya ruler renovated the shrine in the 7th century. The medium used for painting is vegetable and mineral dyes, and is done by putting colours on surface of thin wet lime plaster. The common colours include yellow, green, orange, blue, black and white.
The central element of the paintings in Sittanavasal is a pond with lotuses. Flowers in this pond are collected by monks, there are shown ducks, swans, fishes and animals. This scene shows Samavasarana – important scene in Jain religion. Samava-sarana is special, beautiful audience hall where Tirthankaras delivered sermons after they reached realisation (kevala-gnana). Bulls, elephants, apsaras and gods gathered in this audience hall to witness this grand scene.
Incorrect
Solution: B
Sittanavasal Cave (Arivar Koil) Paintings
Located 16 km northwest of Pudukkottai town in Tamil Nadu, these famous rock-cut caves are known for the paintings in the Jain temples. These murals have close resemblance to Bagh and Ajanta paintings. The paintings are not only on the walls but also on the ceiling and pillars. The paintings are with the theme of Jain Samavasarana (Preaching hall).
Some scholars believe that these caves belong to the Pallava period, when king Mahendravarman I excavated the temple, while the others attribute them to when Pandya ruler renovated the shrine in the 7th century. The medium used for painting is vegetable and mineral dyes, and is done by putting colours on surface of thin wet lime plaster. The common colours include yellow, green, orange, blue, black and white.
The central element of the paintings in Sittanavasal is a pond with lotuses. Flowers in this pond are collected by monks, there are shown ducks, swans, fishes and animals. This scene shows Samavasarana – important scene in Jain religion. Samava-sarana is special, beautiful audience hall where Tirthankaras delivered sermons after they reached realisation (kevala-gnana). Bulls, elephants, apsaras and gods gathered in this audience hall to witness this grand scene.
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Question 6 of 30
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Asian Giant Tortoise
- Asian giant tortoise is listed as critically endangered in IUCN Red list.
- Asian Giant Tortoise are commonly found in India, Pakistan, Iran and in Arabian Peninsula.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: A
Asian Giant Tortoise (Manouria emys)
Asian giant tortoise (Manouria emys) is listed as critically endangered in IUCN Redlist.
Manouria emys is included in CITES Appendix II with all Testudinae spp., allowing international commercial trade in the species provided such trade is not detrimental to the species, and subject to national trade legislation. It is also included in Schedule IV of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972 (amended); it warrants revision to Schedule I.
Asian Giant Tortoises are the largest tortoises in mainland Asia and are found in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, and Malaysia among other places.
Geographic Range
Extant
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand
In India, the Nengpui Wildlife Sanctuary, North Cachar Hills and Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary are known to support wild populations in less disturbed habitats.
Incorrect
Solution: A
Asian Giant Tortoise (Manouria emys)
Asian giant tortoise (Manouria emys) is listed as critically endangered in IUCN Redlist.
Manouria emys is included in CITES Appendix II with all Testudinae spp., allowing international commercial trade in the species provided such trade is not detrimental to the species, and subject to national trade legislation. It is also included in Schedule IV of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972 (amended); it warrants revision to Schedule I.
Asian Giant Tortoises are the largest tortoises in mainland Asia and are found in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, and Malaysia among other places.
Geographic Range
Extant
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand
In India, the Nengpui Wildlife Sanctuary, North Cachar Hills and Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary are known to support wild populations in less disturbed habitats.
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Question 7 of 30
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding World Restoration Flagships
- They are ground-breaking efforts from around the globe for their role in restoring the natural world.
- They were selected under the banner of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
- Namami Gange initiative is one of the top 10 World Restoration Flagships to revive the natural world.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
The United Nations has recognized ten ground-breaking efforts from around the globe for their role in restoring the natural world. It unveiled the winning initiatives at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in Montreal, Canada, on the 13th December 2022.
The initiatives were declared World Restoration Flagships and are eligible to receive UN-backed promotion, advice or funding. They were selected under the banner of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, a global movement coordinated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). It is designed to prevent and reverse the degradation of natural spaces across the planet.
Namami Gange initiative, to rejuvenate India’s sacred River Ganga, is one of the top 10 World Restoration Flagships to revive the natural world.
Ganges River Rejuvenation
The Namami Gange initiative is rejuvenating, protecting and conserving India’s Ganges River and its tributaries, reforesting parts of the Ganges basin and promoting sustainable farming. It also aims to revive key wildlife species.Incorrect
Solution: D
The United Nations has recognized ten ground-breaking efforts from around the globe for their role in restoring the natural world. It unveiled the winning initiatives at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in Montreal, Canada, on the 13th December 2022.
The initiatives were declared World Restoration Flagships and are eligible to receive UN-backed promotion, advice or funding. They were selected under the banner of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, a global movement coordinated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). It is designed to prevent and reverse the degradation of natural spaces across the planet.
Namami Gange initiative, to rejuvenate India’s sacred River Ganga, is one of the top 10 World Restoration Flagships to revive the natural world.
Ganges River Rejuvenation
The Namami Gange initiative is rejuvenating, protecting and conserving India’s Ganges River and its tributaries, reforesting parts of the Ganges basin and promoting sustainable farming. It also aims to revive key wildlife species. -
Question 8 of 30
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding New India Literacy Programme
- It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, implemented for five years from the FYs 2022-23 to 2026-27.
- The scheme aims to cover a target of 5 crore non-literates in the age group of 15 years and above.
- The scheme is mainly based on volunteerism for teaching and learning.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
New India Literacy Programme launched to cover a target of 5.00 crore non-literates in the age group of 15 years and above
Government has launched a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely, “New India Literacy Programme” (NILP) for implementation during five years from the FYs 2022-23 to 2026-27 with financial outlay of Rs.1037.90 crore out of which Rs.700.00 crore is Central share and Rs.337.90 crore is State share. The scheme aims to cover a target of 5.00 crore non-literates in the age group of 15 years and above. The Scheme has five components: (i) Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, (ii) Critical Life Skills, (iii) Vocational Skills Development, (iv) Basic Education and (v) Continuing Education.
The beneficiaries under the scheme are identified through door to door survey on Mobile App by the surveyors in the States/UTs. The non-literate can also avail the benefit of the scheme through direct registration from any place through mobile app. The scheme is mainly based on volunteerism for teaching and learning. Volunteers can also register through mobile app for this purpose.
The scheme is based on technology and implemented predominantly through online mode. The teaching learning material and resources have been made available on DIKSHA platform of NCERT and can be accessed through the mobile-apps. Further, other modes like TV, Radio, Samajik Chetna Kendra etc. are also to be used for dissemination of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy. All the non-literate above 15 years of age can avail the benefits of the scheme.
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Solution: D
New India Literacy Programme launched to cover a target of 5.00 crore non-literates in the age group of 15 years and above
Government has launched a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely, “New India Literacy Programme” (NILP) for implementation during five years from the FYs 2022-23 to 2026-27 with financial outlay of Rs.1037.90 crore out of which Rs.700.00 crore is Central share and Rs.337.90 crore is State share. The scheme aims to cover a target of 5.00 crore non-literates in the age group of 15 years and above. The Scheme has five components: (i) Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, (ii) Critical Life Skills, (iii) Vocational Skills Development, (iv) Basic Education and (v) Continuing Education.
The beneficiaries under the scheme are identified through door to door survey on Mobile App by the surveyors in the States/UTs. The non-literate can also avail the benefit of the scheme through direct registration from any place through mobile app. The scheme is mainly based on volunteerism for teaching and learning. Volunteers can also register through mobile app for this purpose.
The scheme is based on technology and implemented predominantly through online mode. The teaching learning material and resources have been made available on DIKSHA platform of NCERT and can be accessed through the mobile-apps. Further, other modes like TV, Radio, Samajik Chetna Kendra etc. are also to be used for dissemination of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy. All the non-literate above 15 years of age can avail the benefits of the scheme.
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Question 9 of 30
9. Question
1 pointsRooibos tea, is endemic to
Correct
Solution: D
Rooibos tea
Context: COP15- Indigenous group to benefit from Rooibos tea
- It is endemic to South Africa.
- It is a natural herb unique to the South African Cedarberg Mountains.
- The natural herb is then processed into a naturally soothing drink, sweet in taste, naturally caffeine free, additive free, preservative free, colourant free and very low in tannin.
- The San and Khoi communities were the first to learn about the health benefits.
Incorrect
Solution: D
Rooibos tea
Context: COP15- Indigenous group to benefit from Rooibos tea
- It is endemic to South Africa.
- It is a natural herb unique to the South African Cedarberg Mountains.
- The natural herb is then processed into a naturally soothing drink, sweet in taste, naturally caffeine free, additive free, preservative free, colourant free and very low in tannin.
- The San and Khoi communities were the first to learn about the health benefits.
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Question 10 of 30
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding insurance sector in India
- India’s insurance penetration was pegged at about 4% in FY21, with life insurance penetration at about 3% and non-life insurance penetration at around 1.0%.
- 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is allowed in the industry under the automatic method.
- Among the life insurers in India, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) is the sole public sector company.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
India is the fifth largest life insurance market in the world’s emerging insurance markets, growing at a rate of 32-34% each year. In recent years the industry has been experiencing fierce competition among its peers which has led to new and innovative products within the industry. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the industry under the automatic method is allowed up to 49% and licensing of the industry is monitored by the insurance regulator the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
Insurance & Pension Sectors: FDI Policy on Insurance sector was reviewed in view of amendment to the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Act 2015 to increase the sectoral cap of foreign investment from 26% to 49%. Further it has been provided that FDI in the sector would be permitted under automatic route. Similar changes have also been brought in the FDI Policy on Pension Sector.
The insurance industry of India has 57 insurance companies – 24 are in the life insurance business, while 34 are non-life insurers. Among the life insurers, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) is the sole public sector company. There are six public sector insurers in the non-life insurance segment. In addition to these, there is a sole national re-insurer, namely General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re).
India’s insurance penetration was pegged at 4.2% in FY21, with life insurance penetration at 3.2% and non-life insurance penetration at 1.0%. In terms of insurance density, India’s overall density stood at US$ 78 in FY21.
Incorrect
Solution: C
India is the fifth largest life insurance market in the world’s emerging insurance markets, growing at a rate of 32-34% each year. In recent years the industry has been experiencing fierce competition among its peers which has led to new and innovative products within the industry. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the industry under the automatic method is allowed up to 49% and licensing of the industry is monitored by the insurance regulator the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
Insurance & Pension Sectors: FDI Policy on Insurance sector was reviewed in view of amendment to the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Act 2015 to increase the sectoral cap of foreign investment from 26% to 49%. Further it has been provided that FDI in the sector would be permitted under automatic route. Similar changes have also been brought in the FDI Policy on Pension Sector.
The insurance industry of India has 57 insurance companies – 24 are in the life insurance business, while 34 are non-life insurers. Among the life insurers, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) is the sole public sector company. There are six public sector insurers in the non-life insurance segment. In addition to these, there is a sole national re-insurer, namely General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re).
India’s insurance penetration was pegged at 4.2% in FY21, with life insurance penetration at 3.2% and non-life insurance penetration at 1.0%. In terms of insurance density, India’s overall density stood at US$ 78 in FY21.
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Question 11 of 30
11. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding antimicrobial resistance
- Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the ability of microorganisms to persist or grow in the presence of drugs designed to inhibit or kill them.
- Every time we use antimicrobials in people, animals and plants, germs have a chance to acquire the ability to tolerate the treatments by becoming resistant, making the drugs less effective over time.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
What is antimicrobial resistance?
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the ability of microorganisms to persist or grow in the presence of drugs designed to inhibit or kill them. These drugs, called antimicrobials, are used to treat infectious diseases caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, viruses and protozoan parasites.
When microorganisms become resistant to antimicrobials, standard treatments are often ineffective, and in some cases, no drugs provide effective therapy. Consequently, treatments fail. This increases illness and mortality in humans, animals and plants. For agriculture, this causes production losses, damages livelihoods and jeopardizes food security. Moreover, AMR can spread among different hosts and the environment, and antimicrobial resistant microorganisms can contaminate the food chain.
Every time we use antimicrobials in people, animals and plants, germs have a chance to acquire the ability to tolerate the treatments by becoming resistant, making the drugs less effective over time.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global threat of increasing concern to human and animal health. It also has implications for food safety, food security and the economic wellbeing of millions of farming households.
AMR – risks to human and animal health and welfare, agriculture and food security
The findings of the Global Research on Antimicrobial Resistance study show that drug-resistant bacterial infections contributed to almost five millions human deaths in 2019, making AMR a leading cause of death globally. If action is not taken, the rise of AMR cumulatively may result in over 3.4 trillion USD loss in the world’s annual gross domestic product (GDP) in ten short years.
Incorrect
Solution: C
What is antimicrobial resistance?
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the ability of microorganisms to persist or grow in the presence of drugs designed to inhibit or kill them. These drugs, called antimicrobials, are used to treat infectious diseases caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, viruses and protozoan parasites.
When microorganisms become resistant to antimicrobials, standard treatments are often ineffective, and in some cases, no drugs provide effective therapy. Consequently, treatments fail. This increases illness and mortality in humans, animals and plants. For agriculture, this causes production losses, damages livelihoods and jeopardizes food security. Moreover, AMR can spread among different hosts and the environment, and antimicrobial resistant microorganisms can contaminate the food chain.
Every time we use antimicrobials in people, animals and plants, germs have a chance to acquire the ability to tolerate the treatments by becoming resistant, making the drugs less effective over time.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global threat of increasing concern to human and animal health. It also has implications for food safety, food security and the economic wellbeing of millions of farming households.
AMR – risks to human and animal health and welfare, agriculture and food security
The findings of the Global Research on Antimicrobial Resistance study show that drug-resistant bacterial infections contributed to almost five millions human deaths in 2019, making AMR a leading cause of death globally. If action is not taken, the rise of AMR cumulatively may result in over 3.4 trillion USD loss in the world’s annual gross domestic product (GDP) in ten short years.
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Question 12 of 30
12. Question
1 pointsEconomic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) is an initiative of
Correct
Solution: D
The Government of Korea (South Korea) established the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) on June 1, 1987 with the purpose of promoting economic cooperation between Korea and developing countries.
Drawing on Korea’s own development experience over the years, the EDCF assists partner countries by providing funding for their industrial development and economic stability.
The highest policy-making authority of the EDCF is the Fund Management Council, which is composed of 12 members, most of whom are ministerial-level government officials. The direction of EDCF operations and the assumption of principal policy-making responsibilities rest with the Ministry of Strategy and Finance(MOSF), which also coordinates policy matters with other relevant ministries.Entrusted by the MOSF, the Export-Import Bank of Korea(Korea Eximbank) is responsible for the administrative operation of the EDCF, including appraisal of project, execution of the loan agreements, and loan disbursements. Other duties include principal/interest payments collection, project supervision, and ex-post evaluation of project operations.
In recent years, the accumulated external debt and budget deficits of partner countries have spurred the need for various types of financing. Thus, the EDCF provides several types of lending programs to meet developing countries’ diverse needs. Of these lending programs, the Development Project Loans and Equipment Loans for infrastructure building, detailed below, account for the largest portion to date.atural resources.
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Solution: D
The Government of Korea (South Korea) established the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) on June 1, 1987 with the purpose of promoting economic cooperation between Korea and developing countries.
Drawing on Korea’s own development experience over the years, the EDCF assists partner countries by providing funding for their industrial development and economic stability.
The highest policy-making authority of the EDCF is the Fund Management Council, which is composed of 12 members, most of whom are ministerial-level government officials. The direction of EDCF operations and the assumption of principal policy-making responsibilities rest with the Ministry of Strategy and Finance(MOSF), which also coordinates policy matters with other relevant ministries.Entrusted by the MOSF, the Export-Import Bank of Korea(Korea Eximbank) is responsible for the administrative operation of the EDCF, including appraisal of project, execution of the loan agreements, and loan disbursements. Other duties include principal/interest payments collection, project supervision, and ex-post evaluation of project operations.
In recent years, the accumulated external debt and budget deficits of partner countries have spurred the need for various types of financing. Thus, the EDCF provides several types of lending programs to meet developing countries’ diverse needs. Of these lending programs, the Development Project Loans and Equipment Loans for infrastructure building, detailed below, account for the largest portion to date.atural resources.
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Question 13 of 30
13. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Tiangong space station
- It is a permanently crewed space station constructed by China and operates in geostationary orbit about 35,000 km in altitude above Earth’s equator.
- China is only the fourth country in history to have put both astronauts into space and to build a space station.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
Tiangong, officially the Tiangong space station, is a permanently crewed space station constructed by China and operated by China Manned Space Agency in low Earth orbit between 340 and 450 km (210 and 280 mi) above the surface. It is China’s first long-term space station, part of the Tiangong program and the core of the “Third Step” of the China Manned Space Program; it has a pressurised volume of 340 m³ (12,000 cu ft), slightly over one third the size of the International Space Station.
China is only the third country in history to have put both astronauts into space and to build a space station, after the Soviet Union (now Russia) and the US.
China hopes Tiangong will replace the International Space Station (ISS), which is due to be decommissioned in 2031. Chinese astronauts are currently excluded from the ISS because US law bans its space agency, Nasa, from sharing its data with China.
Incorrect
Solution: D
Tiangong, officially the Tiangong space station, is a permanently crewed space station constructed by China and operated by China Manned Space Agency in low Earth orbit between 340 and 450 km (210 and 280 mi) above the surface. It is China’s first long-term space station, part of the Tiangong program and the core of the “Third Step” of the China Manned Space Program; it has a pressurised volume of 340 m³ (12,000 cu ft), slightly over one third the size of the International Space Station.
China is only the third country in history to have put both astronauts into space and to build a space station, after the Soviet Union (now Russia) and the US.
China hopes Tiangong will replace the International Space Station (ISS), which is due to be decommissioned in 2031. Chinese astronauts are currently excluded from the ISS because US law bans its space agency, Nasa, from sharing its data with China.
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Question 14 of 30
14. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB)
- It’s has been set up under the NITI Aayog.
- The body will be entrusted with making recommendations for the appointment of full-time directors and non-executive chairman of state-run financial services institutions.
- It will replace Bank Board Bureau.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
What is Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB)?
It’s a government body set up under the Department of Financial Services. The board will be entrusted with making recommendations for the appointment of full-time directors and non-executive chairman of state-run financial services institutions.
It would also issue guidelines for selecting general managers and directors of public sector general insurance companies. While its main task is to play the role of head-hunter for the state-owned financial services entities, the board will also be involved in formulating and developing business strategies for state-run banks and help them in their fund-raising plans.
Why has it replaced Banks Board Bureau (BBB)?
The BBB was declared an incompetent authority last year by the Delhi High Court, when a general manager at state-owned National Insurance Company challenged the appointment of a person junior to him for Director’s position by the BBB. Consequent to the order, 10–11 directors appointed by the BBB had to vacate office.
To end this logjam, the BBB had to be struck down and a new body, namely, FSIB had to be put in place vide approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, headed by the prime minister.
What is FSIB’s mandate?
The primary role of FSIB is to identify manpower capabilities and ensure proper selection of talent for senior positions at financial institutions owned by the government. However, when BBB was brought into force in April 2016, it was envisaged as a body that would efficiently corporatise and make government entities function like private players, but it didn’t make much headway on that front.
Incorrect
Solution: B
What is Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB)?
It’s a government body set up under the Department of Financial Services. The board will be entrusted with making recommendations for the appointment of full-time directors and non-executive chairman of state-run financial services institutions.
It would also issue guidelines for selecting general managers and directors of public sector general insurance companies. While its main task is to play the role of head-hunter for the state-owned financial services entities, the board will also be involved in formulating and developing business strategies for state-run banks and help them in their fund-raising plans.
Why has it replaced Banks Board Bureau (BBB)?
The BBB was declared an incompetent authority last year by the Delhi High Court, when a general manager at state-owned National Insurance Company challenged the appointment of a person junior to him for Director’s position by the BBB. Consequent to the order, 10–11 directors appointed by the BBB had to vacate office.
To end this logjam, the BBB had to be struck down and a new body, namely, FSIB had to be put in place vide approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, headed by the prime minister.
What is FSIB’s mandate?
The primary role of FSIB is to identify manpower capabilities and ensure proper selection of talent for senior positions at financial institutions owned by the government. However, when BBB was brought into force in April 2016, it was envisaged as a body that would efficiently corporatise and make government entities function like private players, but it didn’t make much headway on that front.
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Question 15 of 30
15. Question
1 pointsWho among the following are the Permanent Members of the Paris Club?
- Australia
- Brazil
- India
- Switzerland
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution: C
Paris Club is a group of officials from major creditor countries whose role is to find coordinated and sustainable solutions to the payment difficulties experienced by debtor countries.
Members of the Paris Club. India is not a member.
There are currently 22 Permanent Members of the Paris Club:
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Canada
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Russia
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- United States
Incorrect
Solution: C
Paris Club is a group of officials from major creditor countries whose role is to find coordinated and sustainable solutions to the payment difficulties experienced by debtor countries.
Members of the Paris Club. India is not a member.
There are currently 22 Permanent Members of the Paris Club:
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Canada
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Russia
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- United States
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Question 16 of 30
16. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Ghazal
- A ghazal is more a poetic form than a musical form.
- Ghazals are never more than 7 shers (couplets) in their composition.
- The patronage of Shia rulers of Golconda and Bijapur helped ghazals develop and evolve in their courts.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Ghazal
- Ghazals are commonly described as the “pride of Urdu poetry”.
- A ghazal is more a poetic form than a musical form.
- The poem in ghazals, known in Persian as qasida, used to be written in praise of a king, a benefactor or a nobleman in Iran in the 10th Century AD.
- Ghazals are never more than 12 shers (couplets) in their composition and on an average usually have about seven sher Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
- In northern India ghazals began with Amir Khusrau, whereas Deccan was its home in the early stages.
- The patronage of Shia rulers of Golconda and Bijapur helped ghazals develop and evolve in their courts.
- The 18th and 19th centuries are regarded as the period of excellence of ghazal with Delhi and Lucknow being the main centres of excellence.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Ghazal
- Ghazals are commonly described as the “pride of Urdu poetry”.
- A ghazal is more a poetic form than a musical form.
- The poem in ghazals, known in Persian as qasida, used to be written in praise of a king, a benefactor or a nobleman in Iran in the 10th Century AD.
- Ghazals are never more than 12 shers (couplets) in their composition and on an average usually have about seven sher Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
- In northern India ghazals began with Amir Khusrau, whereas Deccan was its home in the early stages.
- The patronage of Shia rulers of Golconda and Bijapur helped ghazals develop and evolve in their courts.
- The 18th and 19th centuries are regarded as the period of excellence of ghazal with Delhi and Lucknow being the main centres of excellence.
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Question 17 of 30
17. Question
1 pointsMahamastakabhisheka, a great religious event, is associated with and done for whom of the following?
Correct
Solution: A
The Mahamastakabhisheka refers to anointment of Jain images held on a large scale. The Mahamastakabhisheka of Bahubali at Shravanabelagola was held in February 2018 after 12 years.
Mahamastakabhisheka is the grand festival of the anointment of Jain images held on a large scale in Karnataka.
The festival which begins today will end on February 26 is held once every 12 years. The famous Bahubali Gommateshwara Statue located at Shravanabelagola in Karnataka is anointed with turmeric, milk, and other offerings on this day.
Incorrect
Solution: A
The Mahamastakabhisheka refers to anointment of Jain images held on a large scale. The Mahamastakabhisheka of Bahubali at Shravanabelagola was held in February 2018 after 12 years.
Mahamastakabhisheka is the grand festival of the anointment of Jain images held on a large scale in Karnataka.
The festival which begins today will end on February 26 is held once every 12 years. The famous Bahubali Gommateshwara Statue located at Shravanabelagola in Karnataka is anointed with turmeric, milk, and other offerings on this day.
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Question 18 of 30
18. Question
1 pointsIn which State is the Buddhist site Tabo Monastery located?
Correct
Solution: B
Tabo Monastery is located in the Tabo village of Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, northern India. It was founded in 996 CE in the Tibetan year of the Fire Ape by the Tibetan Buddhist lotsawa Rinchen
Incorrect
Solution: B
Tabo Monastery is located in the Tabo village of Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, northern India. It was founded in 996 CE in the Tibetan year of the Fire Ape by the Tibetan Buddhist lotsawa Rinchen
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Question 19 of 30
19. Question
1 pointsTherukoothu is a popular form of folk drama of
Correct
Solution: C
Therukoothu
- Therukoothu, the most popular form of folk drama of Tamil Nadu, literally means “street play”. Hence, option (c) is correct.
- It is mostly performed at the time of annual temple festivals of Mariamman (Rain goddess) to achieve rich harvest.
- At the core of the extensive repertoire of Therukoothu there is a cycle of eight plays based on the life of Draupadi. Kattiakaran, the Sutradhara of the Therukoothu performance, gives the gist of the play to the audience and Komali entertains the audience with his buffoonery.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Therukoothu
- Therukoothu, the most popular form of folk drama of Tamil Nadu, literally means “street play”. Hence, option (c) is correct.
- It is mostly performed at the time of annual temple festivals of Mariamman (Rain goddess) to achieve rich harvest.
- At the core of the extensive repertoire of Therukoothu there is a cycle of eight plays based on the life of Draupadi. Kattiakaran, the Sutradhara of the Therukoothu performance, gives the gist of the play to the audience and Komali entertains the audience with his buffoonery.
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Question 20 of 30
20. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Shankara’s philosophy
- It focuses on the principle of monism.
- Sankaracharya is credited with establishing four maths in the four centres of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Shankara’s philosophy
- It was Sankaracharya (788–820) who renewed and systematised Vedanta philosophy by stressing its main principle of monism (Kevala Advaita or Absolute Non-dualism).
- Besides, he is credited with establishing four maths in the four centres of India.
- Badrinath (in the Himalayas), Dwaraka (Gujarat), Puri (Orissa) and Sringeri (Karnataka). He passed away at Kedarnath in the Himalayas at the age of 32 only.
- He held that the individual soul as embodied in a living being (jiva) is tied to the cycle of rebirths (samsara) because it believes that this world is real although it is only an illusion (maya).
- This belief is due to ignorance (ajnana or avidya) which prevents the soul from realising its identity with the divine spirit. Only right knowledge (jnana) leads to the realisation of this identity and to salvation (moksha) from the cycle of rebirths.
- At the same time he also provided some scope for popular Hinduism by allowing for a ‘lower truth’ which embodies the manifold appearance of the world and implies the existence of a divine creator (lsvara).
Incorrect
Solution: C
Shankara’s philosophy
- It was Sankaracharya (788–820) who renewed and systematised Vedanta philosophy by stressing its main principle of monism (Kevala Advaita or Absolute Non-dualism).
- Besides, he is credited with establishing four maths in the four centres of India.
- Badrinath (in the Himalayas), Dwaraka (Gujarat), Puri (Orissa) and Sringeri (Karnataka). He passed away at Kedarnath in the Himalayas at the age of 32 only.
- He held that the individual soul as embodied in a living being (jiva) is tied to the cycle of rebirths (samsara) because it believes that this world is real although it is only an illusion (maya).
- This belief is due to ignorance (ajnana or avidya) which prevents the soul from realising its identity with the divine spirit. Only right knowledge (jnana) leads to the realisation of this identity and to salvation (moksha) from the cycle of rebirths.
- At the same time he also provided some scope for popular Hinduism by allowing for a ‘lower truth’ which embodies the manifold appearance of the world and implies the existence of a divine creator (lsvara).
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Question 21 of 30
21. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Bhimbetka caves
- These caves were accidentally discovered in 1857 by Dr. Vishnu Wakankar.
- The most ancient scenes are believed to be commonly belonging to the Mesolithic Age.
- The paintings were mainly executed in red and white.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
Bhimbetka caves
- Located about 45 km northeast of Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, these caves were accidentally discovered in 1957-58 by Dr. Vishnu Wakankar of Vikram University, Ujjain. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
- The caves have rock paintings, going back to 15,000 years ago in vivid and panoramic detail.
- The most ancient scenes are believed to be commonly belonging to the Mesolithic Age.
- Executed mainly in red and white, with the occasional use of green and yellow and themes taken from the everyday events, the scenes usually depict hunting, dancing, horse and elephant riders, animal fights, honey collection, decoration of bodies, disguises, masks, different types of animals, etc.
- Popular religious and ritual symbols also occur frequently.
- The colours used by the cave dwellers were prepared by combining manganese, hematite, soft red stone and wooden charcoal.
- Perhaps, animal fat and extracts of leaves were also used in the mixture.
- The superimposition of paintings shows that the same canvas was used by different people at different times.
Incorrect
Solution: D
Bhimbetka caves
- Located about 45 km northeast of Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, these caves were accidentally discovered in 1957-58 by Dr. Vishnu Wakankar of Vikram University, Ujjain. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
- The caves have rock paintings, going back to 15,000 years ago in vivid and panoramic detail.
- The most ancient scenes are believed to be commonly belonging to the Mesolithic Age.
- Executed mainly in red and white, with the occasional use of green and yellow and themes taken from the everyday events, the scenes usually depict hunting, dancing, horse and elephant riders, animal fights, honey collection, decoration of bodies, disguises, masks, different types of animals, etc.
- Popular religious and ritual symbols also occur frequently.
- The colours used by the cave dwellers were prepared by combining manganese, hematite, soft red stone and wooden charcoal.
- Perhaps, animal fat and extracts of leaves were also used in the mixture.
- The superimposition of paintings shows that the same canvas was used by different people at different times.
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Question 22 of 30
22. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Nyaya philosophy
- This is a system of logical realism founded by the sage Jaimini.
- Nyaya teaching states that the existence of ideas. beliefs, visions, and emotions are all dependent on a mind.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Nyaya
- This is a system of logical realism founded by the sage Gotama, also known as Gautama and by his nickname Aksapada. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
- It is based on the Nyaya Sutra, probably composed about the 2nd century AD.
There are five clauses in the Nyaya philosophy:
(1) the proposition.
(2) the cause,
(3) the exemplification,
(4) the recapitulation of the cause, and
(5) the conclusion.
- Nyaya teaching states that the existence of ideas. beliefs, visions, and emotions are all dependent on a mind, since without a mind to ‘think them’ they would not exist.
- However, such things as animals, plants, rivers. mountains, houses, monuments, etc., not being dependent on our minds, exist whether or not we know or ‘think them’.
- However, later when the Vaisesika merged with the Nyaya about the 9th century or earlier (and perhaps with some Saivite influence), the Nyaya became theistic.
Incorrect
Solution: B
Nyaya
- This is a system of logical realism founded by the sage Gotama, also known as Gautama and by his nickname Aksapada. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
- It is based on the Nyaya Sutra, probably composed about the 2nd century AD.
There are five clauses in the Nyaya philosophy:
(1) the proposition.
(2) the cause,
(3) the exemplification,
(4) the recapitulation of the cause, and
(5) the conclusion.
- Nyaya teaching states that the existence of ideas. beliefs, visions, and emotions are all dependent on a mind, since without a mind to ‘think them’ they would not exist.
- However, such things as animals, plants, rivers. mountains, houses, monuments, etc., not being dependent on our minds, exist whether or not we know or ‘think them’.
- However, later when the Vaisesika merged with the Nyaya about the 9th century or earlier (and perhaps with some Saivite influence), the Nyaya became theistic.
Nyaya
- This is a system of logical realism founded by the sage Gotama, also known as Gautama and by his nickname Aksapada. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
- It is based on the Nyaya Sutra, probably composed about the 2nd century AD.
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Question 23 of 30
23. Question
1 pointsBrihat Samhita, Panella Siddhantika, and Brihat Jataka are the works of
Correct
Solution: B
- Varahamihara’s Brihat Samhita (sixth century AD) is an encyclopaedia of astronomy, physical geography, botany and natural history.
- His other works are Panella Siddhantika, and Brihat Jataka.
- Hence, option (b) is correct.
- Brahmagupta (late sixth and early seventh century AD), anticipated Newton by declaring that ‘all things fall to the earth by law of nature, for it is the nature of the earth to attract and keep things.’
- His works are Brahmasphuta Siddhanta and Khanda Khadyaka.
Incorrect
Solution: B
- Varahamihara’s Brihat Samhita (sixth century AD) is an encyclopaedia of astronomy, physical geography, botany and natural history.
- His other works are Panella Siddhantika, and Brihat Jataka.
- Hence, option (b) is correct.
- Brahmagupta (late sixth and early seventh century AD), anticipated Newton by declaring that ‘all things fall to the earth by law of nature, for it is the nature of the earth to attract and keep things.’
- His works are Brahmasphuta Siddhanta and Khanda Khadyaka.
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Question 24 of 30
24. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Jainism
- Tirthankaras are those who guide men and women across the river of existence.
- Asceticism and penance are required to free oneself from the cycle of karma.
- Uttaradhyayana Sutra is one of the most important sacred books of the Digambara Jains.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
The Message of Mahavira
- The basic philosophy of the Jainas was already in existence in north India before the birth of Vardhamana, who came to be known as Mahavira, in the sixth century BCE.
- According to Jaina tradition, Mahavira was preceded by 23 other teachers or tirthankaras – literally, those who guide men and women across the river of existence.
- The most important idea in Jainism is that the entire world is animated: even stones, rocks and water have life.
- According to Jaina teachings, the cycle of birth and rebirth is shaped through karma.
- Asceticism and penance are required to free oneself from the cycle of karma.
- This can be achieved only by renouncing the world; therefore, monastic existence is a necessary condition of salvation.
- Jaina monks and nuns took five vows: to abstain from killing, stealing and lying; to observe celibacy; and to abstain from possessing property.
Uttaradhyayana or Uttaradhyayana Sutra is one of the most important sacred books of the Svetambara Jains. It consists of 36 chapters, each of which deals with aspects of Jain doctrine and discipline. It is believed by some to contain the actual words of Bhagwan Mahavira (599/540 – 527/468 BCE).
Incorrect
Solution: B
The Message of Mahavira
- The basic philosophy of the Jainas was already in existence in north India before the birth of Vardhamana, who came to be known as Mahavira, in the sixth century BCE.
- According to Jaina tradition, Mahavira was preceded by 23 other teachers or tirthankaras – literally, those who guide men and women across the river of existence.
- The most important idea in Jainism is that the entire world is animated: even stones, rocks and water have life.
- According to Jaina teachings, the cycle of birth and rebirth is shaped through karma.
- Asceticism and penance are required to free oneself from the cycle of karma.
- This can be achieved only by renouncing the world; therefore, monastic existence is a necessary condition of salvation.
- Jaina monks and nuns took five vows: to abstain from killing, stealing and lying; to observe celibacy; and to abstain from possessing property.
Uttaradhyayana or Uttaradhyayana Sutra is one of the most important sacred books of the Svetambara Jains. It consists of 36 chapters, each of which deals with aspects of Jain doctrine and discipline. It is believed by some to contain the actual words of Bhagwan Mahavira (599/540 – 527/468 BCE).
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Question 25 of 30
25. Question
1 pointsThe ruins at Hampi were brought to light by
Correct
Solution: D
Colonel Colin Mackenzie
- The ruins at Hampi were brought to light in 1800 by an engineer and antiquarian named Colonel Colin Mackenzie.
- An employee of the English East India Company, he prepared the first survey map of the site.
- Much of the initial information he received was based on the memories of priests of the Virupaksha temple and the shrine of Pampadevi.
- Born in 1754, Colin Mackenzie became famous as an engineer, surveyor and cartographer.
- In 1815 he was appointed the first Surveyor General of India, a post he held till his death in 1821.
Incorrect
Solution: D
Colonel Colin Mackenzie
- The ruins at Hampi were brought to light in 1800 by an engineer and antiquarian named Colonel Colin Mackenzie.
- An employee of the English East India Company, he prepared the first survey map of the site.
- Much of the initial information he received was based on the memories of priests of the Virupaksha temple and the shrine of Pampadevi.
- Born in 1754, Colin Mackenzie became famous as an engineer, surveyor and cartographer.
- In 1815 he was appointed the first Surveyor General of India, a post he held till his death in 1821.
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Question 26 of 30
26. Question
1 pointsThis refers to the adage that any measure that becomes the target of a policy eventually stops being a useful measure. This is because people simply trying to meet the target, as gauged by a certain measure, may fail to focus on the underlying basis of the target
Consider the following statement
- Government doing wasteful expenditure to boost GDP without commensurate improvement in standard of living
- Government providing fertilizer subsidy when the benefits are not being accrued by those in need
- Reservation policy when the meritorious are not being rewarded
Which of the following option best explains the scenario being painted in the passage?
Correct
Ans. B.
3 is wrong as there are other issues of historical injustice and social justice involved. 2 is wrong as the government is not chasing a number in fertilizer subsidy. In fact efforts are on to reduce our spending in fertilizer subsidy. Hence B
Incorrect
Ans. B.
3 is wrong as there are other issues of historical injustice and social justice involved. 2 is wrong as the government is not chasing a number in fertilizer subsidy. In fact efforts are on to reduce our spending in fertilizer subsidy. Hence B
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Question 27 of 30
27. Question
1 pointsDirections for questions 27 and 28:
There are six friends (Alexa, Babita, Celina, Dimple, Elena, Flora) seated in a row with numbered seats from 1 to 6. They follow the following sitting arrangement:
There are two places between Celina and Dimple.
There is one place between Alexa and Celina.
There is one person between Flora and Elena.
Elena is to be seated before Flora.
Babita is to be seated before Alexa, not necessarily immediately.
The row does not start with Babita.
Which of the following pairs is not of immediate neighbours?
Correct
Solution: d
Justification:
[Note: First letters of the names are used.]
Inference from statement 1: C _ _ D or D _ _ C
Inference from statement 2: A _ C _ _ D or D A _ C or D _ _ C _ A
Inference from statement 3 and 4: A E C F _ D or D _ E C F A
Inference from statement 5: D B E C F A
Final arrangement: D B E C F A
Hence, B and C are not immediate neighbours.
Incorrect
Solution: d
Justification:
[Note: First letters of the names are used.]
Inference from statement 1: C _ _ D or D _ _ C
Inference from statement 2: A _ C _ _ D or D A _ C or D _ _ C _ A
Inference from statement 3 and 4: A E C F _ D or D _ E C F A
Inference from statement 5: D B E C F A
Final arrangement: D B E C F A
Hence, B and C are not immediate neighbours.
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Question 28 of 30
28. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs is of the people sitting at the extremes?
Correct
Solution: c
Justification:
Refer the explanation of previous question.
Hence, D and A are sitting at the extremes.
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Question 29 of 30
29. Question
1 pointsDirections for questions 29 and 30:
Study the following information and answer the questions given below.
‘P @ Q’ means ‘P is mother of Q’
‘P $ Q’ means ‘P is husband of Q’
‘P # Q’ means ‘P is sister of Q’
‘P + Q’ means ‘P is son of Q’.
If F # J + T $ R @ L, then which of the following is definitely true?
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Question 30 of 30
30. Question
1 pointsM + H @ D $ K represents what relation of H with K?
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