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Question 1 of 9
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is not a characteristic of legal tender currency?
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- The correct answer is (C). Legal tender currency is not backed by gold or silver. It is simply a form of money that is recognized by law and must be accepted as payment for debts. The government issues legal tender currency in order to provide a stable and reliable form of money for its citizens.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/20/why-has-the-rbi-withdrawn-rs-2000-notes/
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Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- The correct answer is (C). Legal tender currency is not backed by gold or silver. It is simply a form of money that is recognized by law and must be accepted as payment for debts. The government issues legal tender currency in order to provide a stable and reliable form of money for its citizens.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/20/why-has-the-rbi-withdrawn-rs-2000-notes/
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Question 2 of 9
2. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following statements correctly describes the meaning of legal tender money?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Legal tender is any official medium of payment recognized by law that can be used to extinguish a public or private debt, or meet a financial obligation. The national currency is legal tender in practically every country. A creditor is obligated to accept legal tender toward repayment of a debt.
- Option C: Checques are not legal tenders since they can be refused as a mode of payment settlement by a party
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/20/why-has-the-rbi-withdrawn-rs-2000-notes/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Legal tender is any official medium of payment recognized by law that can be used to extinguish a public or private debt, or meet a financial obligation. The national currency is legal tender in practically every country. A creditor is obligated to accept legal tender toward repayment of a debt.
- Option C: Checques are not legal tenders since they can be refused as a mode of payment settlement by a party
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/20/why-has-the-rbi-withdrawn-rs-2000-notes/
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Question 3 of 9
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is not one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Economic Growth and Development, although an important aspect of sustainable development, is not one of the specific SDGs. However, economic growth and development are considered essential for achieving the SDGs as a whole.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/20/globalization-and-climate-change/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Economic Growth and Development, although an important aspect of sustainable development, is not one of the specific SDGs. However, economic growth and development are considered essential for achieving the SDGs as a whole.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/20/globalization-and-climate-change/
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Question 4 of 9
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
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- The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra river.
- River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta.
- River Teesta flows through West Bengal and Sikkim, before going to Bay of Bengal.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- Teesta River originates from the Pahunri glacier. Brahmaputra originates in Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near the Mansarovar lake. Teesta is a tributary of Brahmaputra.
- But, Teesta flows through West Bengal and Sikkim, before going to the Bay of Bengal through Bangladesh.
- Rangeet is a tributary of the Teesta River, which is the largest river in Sikkim. It also originates in Sikkim.
Refer; https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/20/riverine-based-religious-tourism-circuit/
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Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- Teesta River originates from the Pahunri glacier. Brahmaputra originates in Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near the Mansarovar lake. Teesta is a tributary of Brahmaputra.
- But, Teesta flows through West Bengal and Sikkim, before going to the Bay of Bengal through Bangladesh.
- Rangeet is a tributary of the Teesta River, which is the largest river in Sikkim. It also originates in Sikkim.
Refer; https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/20/riverine-based-religious-tourism-circuit/
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Question 5 of 9
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to river Brahmaputra, consider the following statements:
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- It originates in the ‘Raksas tal’ near Lake Manasarovar.
- It enters India west of Sadiya town in Arunachal Pradesh.
- River Lohit originates in Arunachal Pradesh and it is a tributary of river Brahmaputra.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The Brahmaputra, one of the largest rivers of the world, has its origin in the
- Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near the Mansarovar lake.
- The source of the Sutlej is west of the catchment area of Lake Rakshastal in Tibet, as springs in an ephemeral stream.
- S2: It descends rapidly from Tibet, forming a grand canyon, flowing 1,000 km first Eastward, then takes a horse shoe bend westward near Namche Barwa in Sadiya in the State of Arunachal Pradesh in the Pemakop region.
- S3: Lohit River is a river in Arunachal Pradesh in India. It is a tributary to the Brahmaputra River. It originates in eastern Tibet, in the Zayal Chu range and surges through Arunachal Pradsh for 200 kim, before reaching in the plains of Assam.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/20/riverine-based-religious-tourism-circuit/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The Brahmaputra, one of the largest rivers of the world, has its origin in the
- Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near the Mansarovar lake.
- The source of the Sutlej is west of the catchment area of Lake Rakshastal in Tibet, as springs in an ephemeral stream.
- S2: It descends rapidly from Tibet, forming a grand canyon, flowing 1,000 km first Eastward, then takes a horse shoe bend westward near Namche Barwa in Sadiya in the State of Arunachal Pradesh in the Pemakop region.
- S3: Lohit River is a river in Arunachal Pradesh in India. It is a tributary to the Brahmaputra River. It originates in eastern Tibet, in the Zayal Chu range and surges through Arunachal Pradsh for 200 kim, before reaching in the plains of Assam.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/20/riverine-based-religious-tourism-circuit/
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Question 6 of 9
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
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- Largest Freshwater in India: Wular Lake (J&K)
- Largest Brackish water India: Chilika (Odisha)
- Largest Saltwater in India: Sambhar (RJ)
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Largest Freshwater: Wular Lake (J&K)
- Largest Brackish water: Chilika (Odisha)
- Largest Saltwater: Sambhar (RJ)
- Largest Artificial: Gobind Ballabh Pant Sagar (UP)
- Longest: Vembanad (Kerala)
- High altitude: Cholamu (Sikkim)
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Largest Freshwater: Wular Lake (J&K)
- Largest Brackish water: Chilika (Odisha)
- Largest Saltwater: Sambhar (RJ)
- Largest Artificial: Gobind Ballabh Pant Sagar (UP)
- Longest: Vembanad (Kerala)
- High altitude: Cholamu (Sikkim)
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Question 7 of 9
7. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Stars Programme, consider the following statements:
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- It is implemented as a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education.
- The program strengthens public school education and supports India’s goal of providing ‘Education for All’.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- The Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) Programme is a world bank aided initiative, to improve the quality and governance of school education in six Indian states of Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Rajasthan through the Samagra Shiksha.
- The program strengthens public school education and supports India’s goal of providing ‘Education for All’.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/20/stars-programme/
Incorrect
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- The Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) Programme is a world bank aided initiative, to improve the quality and governance of school education in six Indian states of Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Rajasthan through the Samagra Shiksha.
- The program strengthens public school education and supports India’s goal of providing ‘Education for All’.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/20/stars-programme/
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Question 8 of 9
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Sanchar Saathi Portal:
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- It was launched by the Ministry of Communications.
- It includes modules for IMEI registration, fraud detection, and facial recognition-based verification.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- Aim: The initiative is designed to prevent frauds such as identity theft and banking fraud by misusing mobile phones.
- Achievement of the Portal: Over 40 lakh fraudulent connections have been identified and 36 lakhs disconnected through the portal. Disconnected numbers have been shared with financial institutions and social media platforms for further action.
- Sanchar Saathi initiative: It includes modules for IMEI registration, fraud detection, and facial recognition-based verification.
- Portal developed by: Department of Telecom
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/20/sanchar-saathi-portal/
Incorrect
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- Aim: The initiative is designed to prevent frauds such as identity theft and banking fraud by misusing mobile phones.
- Achievement of the Portal: Over 40 lakh fraudulent connections have been identified and 36 lakhs disconnected through the portal. Disconnected numbers have been shared with financial institutions and social media platforms for further action.
- Sanchar Saathi initiative: It includes modules for IMEI registration, fraud detection, and facial recognition-based verification.
- Portal developed by: Department of Telecom
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/20/sanchar-saathi-portal/
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Question 9 of 9
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following Rivers:
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- Dibang
- Lohit
- Kameng
- Subansiri River
Which of the above are right bank tributaries of Brahmaputra?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Tributaries of Brahmaputra River
- Left: Dibang River, called by Dimasa tribe , Lohit River, Dhansiri River, Kolong River
- Right: Kameng River, Manas River, Beki River, Raidak River, Jaldhaka River, Teesta River, Subansiri River
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/20/riverine-based-religious-tourism-circuit/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Tributaries of Brahmaputra River
- Left: Dibang River, called by Dimasa tribe , Lohit River, Dhansiri River, Kolong River
- Right: Kameng River, Manas River, Beki River, Raidak River, Jaldhaka River, Teesta River, Subansiri River
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/20/riverine-based-religious-tourism-circuit/
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