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A micro enterprise is an enterprise where investment in plant and machinery does not exceed how much amount?
A)
Rs. 25 Lakh
B)
Rs. 50 Lakh
C)
Rs. 1 Crore
D)
Rs. 5 Crore
According to the revised MSME classification criteria, a micro enterprise is one where investment in plant and machinery or equipment does not exceed Rs. 1 Crore.
Which one is not a Local Self Government?
A)
Panchayati Raj Institution
B)
Municipal Council
C)
Municipal Corporation
D)
Autonomous District Council
Panchayati Raj Institutions, Municipal Councils, and Municipal Corporations are traditional local self-government bodies (73rd and 74th Amendments), whereas Autonomous District Councils are Sixth Schedule constitutional administrative bodies.
Which of the following company is the newest in the aviation sector in India?
A)
Vistara
B)
Spice Jet
C)
Akasa Air
D)
Go First
Akasa Air (SNV Aviation) commenced commercial flight operations in August 2022, making it the newest airline among the given options.
Minamata incident was caused by
A)
Mercury pollution
B)
Ozone depletion
C)
Acid rain
D)
Nuclear accident
Minamata disease is a severe neurological condition caused by severe mercury (methylmercury) poisoning from contaminated industrial wastewater in Minamata Bay, Japan.
Diwani of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa was granted to the East India Company after their victory in the
A)
Third Battle of Panipat 1761
B)
Battle of Plassey 1757
C)
Battle of Buxar 1764
D)
Battle of Wandiwash 1760
The Diwani rights were granted following the Treaty of Allahabad (1765) which resulted from the British victory at the Battle of Buxar (1764).
At present, which of the following offices/organizations compile Poverty Estimates in India under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
A)
National Statistical Office
B)
National Sample Survey Office
C)
Finance Ministry
D)
Central Statistical Organization
Following the merger of NSSO and CSO under MoSPI in 2019, the National Statistical Office (NSO) conducts the large-scale Household Consumption Expenditure Surveys used to derive official poverty estimates in India.
Which of the following is a bad demon?
A)
Khuavang
B)
Lasi
C)
Chawm
D)
Pheichham
In Mizo folklore and mythology, 'Chawm' is a malevolent spirit or bad demon (ramhuai), whereas Khuavang, Lasi, and Pheichham are benevolent spirits or boon-granters.
Who proposed the 10% law of energy flow in ecosystems?
A)
Lindeman
B)
Carl Mobius
C)
Tansley
D)
Darwin
The 10% law of trophic efficiency was formulated by Raymond Lindeman in 1942. It states that during energy transfer from one trophic level to the next, only about 10% of the energy is conserved as biomass, with the rest lost as heat and metabolic energy.
Which one of the pairs given below is/are correctly matched? Lake - State 1. Chilka Lake - Odisha 2. Lake Pulicat - Tamil Nadu 3. Lake Sambhar - Gujarat 4. Wular Lake - Jammu and Kashmir
A)
1,2 and 3
B)
2, 3 and 4
C)
1, 2 and 4
D)
1, 3 and 4
Chilka is in Odisha, Pulicat is on the border of AP and Tamil Nadu, Wular is in J&K. Sambhar is in Rajasthan, not Gujarat.
The number of Biosphere Reserved in India is amounting to
A)
15
B)
21
C)
18
D)
14
There are 18 designated Biosphere Reserves established across India by the Government of India.
According to Niti Aayog’s First Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report released in November 2021, the State with the highest poverty ratio in India is
A)
Orrisa
B)
Bihar
C)
Jharkhand
D)
Uttar Pradesh
According to NITI Aayog's First National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report released in November 2021, Bihar had the highest proportion of multidimensionally poor population in India at 51.91%, followed by Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh.
Which of the following is not included in the National Food Security Mission?
A)
Oilseeds
B)
Wheat
C)
Rice
D)
Pulses
The National Food Security Mission (NFSM) was launched by the Government of India in 2007 to increase the production of food grains. Initially, the mission focused on Rice and Wheat. However, the scope was later expanded to include pulses and coarse cereals to ensure nutritional security and reduce import dependency. In the current operational framework of NFSM, the primary focus areas are Rice, Pulses, Nutri-cereals (millets), and Oilseeds. While Wheat was part of the initial phase, the mission's strategic shift and current categorization of 'NFSM' components emphasize Rice, Pulses, and Oilseeds (and Nutri-cereals). In the context of standard competitive exam questions regarding the current components of NFSM, Wheat is often the 'odd one out' compared to the specialized missions for Pulses and Oilseeds which were added to diversify food security beyond the basic cereal staples. Note: In some older contexts, Rice and Wheat were the core; however, in the context of this specific multiple-choice question, Wheat is the intended answer as the mission evolved into NFSM-Rice, NFSM-Pulses, and NFSM-Oilseeds.
The world’s highest railway bridge, the Chenab Bridge provides a link between
A)
Howrah-Allahabad-Mumbai Railway Link (HAMRL)
B)
Srinagar-Baramullah-Budgam Railway Link (SBBRL)
C)
Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramullah Railway Link (USBRL)
D)
Udhampur-Srinagar-Allahabad Railway Link (USARL)
The Chenab Bridge is a core part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramullah Railway Link (USBRL) project in Jammu and Kashmir.
According to which article of the Indian Constitution, the Union Budget of a year is referred to as the Annual Financial Statement?
A)
Article 108
B)
Article 115
C)
Article 113
D)
Article 112
Step-by-step reasoning:
1. The term 'Budget' is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution of India. Instead, the Constitution uses the term 'Annual Financial Statement'.
2. Article 112 of the Indian Constitution mandates that the President shall cause to be laid before both Houses of Parliament a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government of India for every financial year. This document is formally known as the Annual Financial Statement.
3. Analysis of other options:
- Article 108: Deals with the 'Joint sitting of both Houses in certain cases' to resolve deadlocks over bills.
- Article 113: Deals with the 'Procedure in Parliament with respect to estimates'.
- Article 115: Deals with 'Supplementary, additional or excess grants'.
Therefore, Article 112 is the correct provision regarding the Annual Financial Statement.
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution which proclaimed the 30th March 2023 as
A)
International Day of Education
B)
International Day of Zero Waste
C)
World Mental Health Day
D)
International Day of Persons with Disability
On 14 December 2022, the UN General Assembly adopted resolution 77/161 proclaiming 30 March as the International Day of Zero Waste, observed annually starting on 30 March 2023.
Which among the following is the oldest Veda?
A)
Sama Veda
B)
Yajur Veda
C)
Rig Veda
D)
Atharva Veda
The Rig Veda is widely recognized by historians and scholars as the oldest of the four Vedas and one of the oldest existing texts in any Indo-European language. It was composed roughly between 1500 BCE and 1200 BCE. It consists of 1,028 hymns (suktas) organized into 10 books (mandalas), primarily dedicated to the praise of deities like Agni, Indra, and Varuna.
Comparison with other options:
- Sama Veda: A collection of melodies and chants, largely derived from the Rig Veda, intended to be sung during sacrifices.
- Yajur Veda: A liturgical text containing the formulas and mantras used by priests during the performance of rituals.
- Atharva Veda: The youngest of the four Vedas, containing a collection of spells, charms, and magical formulas for healing and protection, reflecting a later stage of Vedic society.
Basel Convention is related to-
A)
Ozone Layer Depletion
B)
Earth Summit
C)
Sustainable Development
D)
Trans Boundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes
The Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal (1989) is an international treaty designed to reduce the movements of hazardous waste between nations, particularly from developed to less developed countries.
‘Dawhthleng’ is connected with
A)
Bahzar
B)
Luhka
C)
Pûm
D)
Tapchhak
In traditional Mizo house architecture, 'Dawhthleng' refers to the wooden plank/frame border or bench structured alongside the 'Tapchhak' (the traditional central household hearth/fireplace).
The consequences of World War I for India and the Indian national movement included: 1. Huge increase in defence expenditure funded by war loans and rising taxes. 2. Customs duties were lowered to zero to import cheap British products in India 3. The Rowlatt Act was repealed. 4. The Indian industries were rejuvenated as demand for industrial goods during the WW-I increased. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A)
1 and 4 only
B)
2, 3 and 4 only
C)
1 and 3 only
D)
1, 2 and 4 only
Let's analyze each statement based on the historical consequences of World War I (1914-1918) on India:
1. **Statement 1 is Correct**: To fund the war effort, the British government significantly increased defense expenditure. This was financed through war loans and by increasing taxes (including income tax and customs duties), which led to severe economic hardship for the Indian population.
2. **Statement 2 is Incorrect**: Customs duties were not lowered to zero. In fact, the British government increased customs duties and taxes to raise revenue for the war. Lowering duties to zero would have contradicted the goal of funding the war and would have harmed the emerging local industries.
3. **Statement 3 is Incorrect**: The Rowlatt Act (1919) was not repealed as a consequence of the war; rather, it was *introduced* by the British government shortly after the war to curb the rising nationalist activities and political unrest that had grown during the war years. It allowed the government to imprison people without trial.
4. **Statement 4 is Correct**: During the war, imports from Britain declined because British factories were diverted to war production. This created a vacuum in the Indian market, which provided a huge opportunity for local Indian industries (like textiles and steel) to expand and supply goods for war needs, leading to a period of industrial rejuvenation.
Since statements 1 and 4 are correct, the correct option is (a).
In the union government the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the:
A)
President of India
B)
Rajya Sabha
C)
Parliament
D)
Lok Sabha
According to Article 75(3) of the Indian Constitution, the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the House of the People (Lok Sabha).
What is the name of the NASA spacecraft launched on April 14, 2023?
A)
Ganymede
B)
Callisto
C)
Juice
D)
Europa
The JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) mission was launched on April 14, 2023, to explore Jupiter and its icy moons.
Which of the following is important for speciation?
A)
Seasonal isolation
B)
Reproductive isolation
C)
Behavioral isolation
D)
Temporal isolation
Reproductive isolation is the fundamental biological mechanism required for speciation, as it prevents interbreeding and gene flow between diverging populations.
HCFCs can be used as refrigerants instead of
A)
CO
B)
Cl2
C)
CFCs
D)
CO
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) were introduced as temporary replacements for chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) because of their substantially lower ozone-depleting potential.
Which one of the following personalities has become BYJU’s first global brand ambassador for its social impact arm- Education for All?
A)
Christiano Ronaldo
B)
Lionel Messi
C)
Roger Federer
D)
Virat Kohli
In 2022, the ed-tech company BYJU'S announced the appointment of legendary footballer Lionel Messi as the first global brand ambassador for its social impact arm, 'Education for All'. The initiative aims to provide quality education to underprivileged children globally.
Analysis of options:
- a. Cristiano Ronaldo: While a global sports icon, he was not appointed for this specific role.
- b. Lionel Messi: Correct. He was officially signed to promote the 'Education for All' initiative.
- c. Roger Federer: A tennis legend, but not associated with this BYJU'S campaign.
- d. Virat Kohli: An Indian sports icon who has various brand endorsements, but not as the global ambassador for this specific social impact arm.
‘Moho Discontinuity in the interior layers of the earth is in between:
A)
Crust and Mantle
B)
Outer and Inner crust
C)
Mantle and Core
D)
Outer and Inner core
The Mohorovicic discontinuity (Moho) is the boundary layer separating the Earth's crust from the underlying mantle.