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10000 Questions for Prelims 2020 | Prelims 2020 Marathon

With reference to counter-cyclical fiscal policy, consider the following statements: 

1. It is the strategy adopted to counter recession through fiscal measures. 

2. It aims at reducing taxes and increasing expenditure. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a.      1 only

b.        2 only

c.        Both 1 and 2

d.        Neither 1 nor 2

C?

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Consider the following statements:

1. Cyanobacteria are found in both fresh and marine waters.

2. Cyanobacteria cannot perform photosynthesis. 

3. Cyanobacterial biomass provides a nitrogen source in the form of proteins.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a. 1 and 3 only

b. 1 and 2 only

c. 1 only

d. 2 and 3 only

A

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Small hydropower plants are those which have a capacity of upto

a. 10 MW

b. 25 MW

c. 50 MW

d. 100 MW

B ?

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Which among the following schemes aim at reducing Gender Gaps in School Education?

a. Samagra Shiksha

b. Saakshar Bharat

c. Kishori Shakti Yojana

d. Laadli 

A?

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'National Waterway – 1’, doesn’t pass through which among the following?

a) Kanpur

b) Patna

c) Prayagraj

d) Haldia

A?

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Which among the following organization publishes the ‘Frontiers Report’?

a) United Nations Environment Program

b) Interpol

c) International Court of Justice

d) World Bank


A?

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Consider the following statements:

1) The Bru tribe inhabit an area spread across parts of Mizoram, Tripura and the Chittagong Hill 
Tracts in Bangladesh.

2) They speak a dialect which is of Tibeto-Burmese origin.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

C?

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Consider the following statements about the Krishi Udaan scheme:

1) This scheme will be launched by the Ministry of commerce to help farmers export their produce internationally and nationally.

2) Under this scheme, special focus will be given to the North-East and tribal districts.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2 

d) Neither 1 nor 2

B?

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Which of the following are components of Aspirational India according to the Budget,  2020-21?

1) Agriculture, Irrigation, and Rural Development

2) Empowerment of women and other vulnerable sections of society.

3) Wellness, Water, and Sanitation

4) Education and Skills

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 and 4 only

c) 1, 3 and 4 only

d) All of the above

D?

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Consider the following statements with respect to Central Board of Directors of RBI. 

1. Deputy Governors are fulltime official directors of the Central Board.

2. The members of the Central Board are appointed by the Governor, RBI.

3. The deputy governors are not eligible for re-appointment to the Board. 

Which of the above given statement/s is/are correct?

a. 1 only 
b. 2 only 
c. 1 and 3 only 
d. None of the above

A?

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Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Appellate Body of WTO? 

1. It is composed of 7 members appointed for a term of 4 years by the dispute settlement body. 

2. The dispute settlement body comprises of all the members of WTO.

Select the correct answer using the code given below: 

a) 1 only 
b) 2 only 
c) Both 1 and 2 
d) Neither 1 nor 2

C?

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The Promoters of a particular company sell their shares directly to the Public in order to dilute their stakes. Which among the following best describes this mechanism of Issuance of shares?

a) Initial Public Offer (IPO)
b) Follow-on-Public Offer (FPO)
c) Offer for Sale (OFS)
d) Rights Issue

D?

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As prelims is nearing, we should revive this thread. 
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It's easy to get out of touch from Prelims preparation. We should have a judicious mix. Let's continue to post Questions and contribute!
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