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UPSC Prelims Marathon 22nd March – Services Sector – 2024

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We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 22 Mar Industry & Infrastructure

For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi,

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Correct Answer : 2

Wrong Answer : -0.66

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Question No. 1

Consider the following statements regarding “National Common Mobility Card (NCMC)”:
1.It was launched in 2019.
2.It is a chip-based bank issued cards on Debit/Credit/Prepaid card product platform.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 2

Consider the following statements:
1.Indian Railways is the World’s 4th largest railway network.
2.Deterioration in the Operating Ratio limits spending capacity on upgradation and safety.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 3

Consider the following statements regarding “KAVACH System”:
1.It is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system by the Defense Research & Development Organization (DRDO).
2.It is a state-of-the-art electronic system with Safety Integrity Level-4 (SIL-4) standards.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 4

The “Bharat NCAP” is often seen in news related to?

ARailways safety

BCar safety

CAviation guidelines

DTourism industry

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Question No. 5

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1.Major ports are under the direct administrative control of the Central Government and fall in the Union List in the 7th Schedule of the Constitution.
2.Minor ports fall under the jurisdiction of the respective State Maritime Board and fall in the Concurrent List.
3.There are 16 Government owned major ports.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DNone

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Question No. 6

Consider the following statements regarding insurance sector in India:
1.In terms of total premium volumes of insurance, it is the 10th largest market globally.
2.In India, insurance density has increased from $ 11.1 in 2001 to $ 91 in 2021.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 7

Consider the following statements regarding “Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)”:
1.It was established as a statutory body under an Act of Parliament.
2.Its headquarters is in Hyderabad.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 8

Consider the following statements:
1.India has witnessed electricity demand increase at CAGR of around 4.1 % during the last decade.
2.Average CO2 emission rate from coal-based stations has been on a declining trend.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 9

The term “market coupling” is often seen in news related to?

AEnergy sector

BTransport sector

CAgriculture sector

DFinance sector

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Question No. 10

Which of the following is/are part of “Natural Gas”?
1.Methane
2.Nitrogen
3.Carbon Dioxide
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DNone

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