Prelims Questions Thread: CSP 2021
Hi Forum,
I am sure there are many on this platform who are preparing for CSP 2021. As I prepare from the very basic books right to the Laxmikants & Spectrums, will be posting questions for practice and benefit of all 2021 aspirants.
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Correct statements - fin year 2020-21
1) Top countries with FDI inflow - Singapore>US>Mauritius >UAE
2) Gujarat received most FDI
A- only 1
B- only 2
C- 1 and 2
D- none
With Option 1 I know singapore is the highest. Have slightest doubt in US being 2nd. But I think itna confusing nhin kregen.
Option 2 well known.
C 1 and 2.
Top FDI receiving states: Gujarat >Maharashtra >Karnataka >Delhi
Top FDI sources: Singapore >US >Mauritius >UAE
Top FDI receiving sectors: computer software and hardware sector >infrastructure sector (construction) >services >trading
Source: FDI in India: Foreign Direct Investment Opportunities, Policy | IBEF
1. At a time when Empires in Europe were crumbling before the might of Napoleon, which one of the following Governor General kept the British Flag rising high in India?
(a) Warren hastings
(b) Lord Cornwallis
(c) Lord Wellesely
(d) Lord Hastings
2. In context of freedom struggle during Home Rule Movement, consider the following statements:
1. Campaign under Bal Gangadhar Tilak had religious undertones to it, which became a reason for the weakness of Home Rule Movement.
2. Tilak was criticised of being a conservative.
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
sstarrr,
1. At a time when Empires in Europe were crumbling before the might of Napoleon, which one of the following Governor General kept the British Flag rising high in India?
(a) Warren hastings
(b) Lord Cornwallis
(c) Lord Wellesely
(d) Lord Hastings
2. In context of freedom struggle during Home Rule Movement, consider the following statements:
1. Campaign under Bal Gangadhar Tilak had religious undertones to it, which became a reason for the weakness of Home Rule Movement.
2. Tilak was criticised of being a conservative.
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
1. I believe C. Read about censorship of press in 1799 by lord wellesely owing to the emergence of france and wars by Napoleon. Even hastings could be because he was the governor general during that time but hastings actually removed those censorships.
Archand,Was an interesting read, thanks! Although, didn't really find anything that explicitly talked about Tilak being criticised or not. But yes, the tenor of this article does suggest that Tilak post jail release became progressive.
i dont know where they framed this qsn from , it's just that i got reminded of this interesting piece of history on reading the question so posted it here.Was an interesting read, thanks! Although, didn't really find anything that explicitly talked about Tilak being criticised or not. But yes, the tenor of this article does suggest that Tilak post jail release became progressive.
Archand,i dont know where they framed this qsn from , it's just that i got reminded of this interesting piece of history on reading the question so posted it here.Was an interesting read, thanks! Although, didn't really find anything that explicitly talked about Tilak being criticised or not. But yes, the tenor of this article does suggest that Tilak post jail release became progressive.
Oh okay. Yes it was a good read. Found the Nehru-Gandhi-Jinnah dynamics in early years very interesting. Thank you.
D503,The termsNew Arrangements to Borrow (NAB) andBilateral Borrowing Agreements(BBAs)recently in news are associated with which of the following :
a) World Bank
b) IMF
c) AIIB
d) NDB
b. IMF
Based on guess. The guessing part is based on Bilateral borrowing agreements. "bilateral" term made me think that AIIB and NDB are multi-lateral funds. Its a fund where collectively money is put and no as such bilateral arrangements exist IMO.
World bank gives loans primarily to developing countries for development, there is no biltaeral or multilateral arrangement as such. Its a bank of reconstuction and development.
IMF has been the primary lending body for countries, and I believed because of existence of SDR it would facilitate bilateral borrowing as well.
I may be wrong.
@sstarrrcorrect answer but reasoning shi nhi hai. these mechanisms are used by imf to raise funds, with quota system being the primary tool. These are not for granting loans to countries but countries and institutions granting loans to IMF.
Okay. It was a guess. I did not know these mechanism for sure. Agar kabhi attempt krna hota toh I would have done, if I would have ever to do then.
https://www.imf.org/en/About/Factsheets/Where-the-IMF-Gets-Its-Money
sstarrr,
I have a doubt, if someone can help :
Can the settlement of boundary dispute with another country be done via executive action ?
Explanation says that in 1969 SC held that boundary disputes could be settled by executive action as it does not involve any cession of territory.
However, #1, how does solving boundary dispute not involve cession of territory ?Won't enclaves be exchanged ?
Constitution (100th Amendment) Act, 2015 1. An Act further to amend the Constitution of India to give effect to the acquiring of territories by India and transfer of certain territories to Bangladesh in pursuance of the agreement and its protocol entered into between the Governments of India and Bangladesh.
And, #2, a CAA was required here !
Please elaborate where I am getting lost.
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