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1. Who of the following founded the Workers & Peasant Party (WPP) in 1927 at Bombay?
(a) S.S Mirajkar
(b) K.N Juglekar
(c) S.V Ghate
(d) All the above
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2. Consider the following statements regarding the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).
1. It was set up under an Act of Parliament in 1963.
2. It functions under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. What is the difference between “vote on account” and “interim budget”?
1. A “vote on account” only deals with the expenditure in Government’s budget, while an “interim budget” includes both expenditure and receipts.
2. The provision of a “vote-on-account” is used by a regular Government, while an “interim budget” is a provision used by a caretaker Government.
Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
IAS Prelims Mock-Test 2020 – Set 40, 20 October
4. In which of the following kingdom, building ‘Kalyana Mandapas’ was a notable feature in the temple construction?
(a) Rashtrakuta
(b) Chalukya
(c) Vijayanagara
(d) Chandela
5. Consider the following statements regarding the Blue Flag Programme.
1. The Blue Flag Programme is run by the international, non-governmental, non-profit organisation FEE (the Foundation for Environmental Education).
2. In 1983, it was started in France.
3. The Programme is for beaches and Marinas.
Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
IAS Prelims Mock-Test 2020 – Set 39, 19 October
6. The campaign named ’10 Hafte 10 Baje 10 Minute’ is related to:
1. Anti-dengue
2. Anti-malaria
3. Anti-HIV
4. Anti-virus
Choose the correct option
(a) 1 and 3
(b) Only 1
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) Only 2
7. Which of the following historical places is/are also known for mural paintings?
1. Ajanta Caves
2. Lepakshi Temple
3. Sanchi Stupa
Choose the correct option
(a) 1 and 2
(b) Only 1
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
IAS Prelims Mock-Test 2020 – Set 38, 17 October
8. Consider the following statements regarding the Zoological Survey of India.
1. It is a subordinate organisation of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
2. It was established in 1918.
3. It has its headquarters at Kolkata and 16 regional stations located in different geographic locations of the country.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) Only 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) Only 3
IAS Prelims Mock-Test 2020 – Set 37, 16 October
9. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about currency chest?
1. To facilitate the distribution of banknotes and rupee coins, the Reserve Bank has authorised select scheduled banks to establish currency chests.
2. These are storehouses where banknotes and rupee coins are stocked on behalf of the Reserve Bank for distribution to bank branches in their area of operation.
Choose the correct option
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
IAS Prelims Mock-Test 2020 – Set 36, 15 October
10. What does “I promise to pay” clause on banknotes means?
1. As per Section 26 of Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the Bank is liable to pay the value of the banknote.
2. This is payable on demand by RBI, being the issuer.
3. I also denote the obligation on the part of the Bank towards the holder of the banknote.
Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: 1(d), 2(c), 3(a), 4(c), 5(b), 6(b), 7(a), 8(b), 9(c), 10(d)
Daily Gist of ‘The Hindu’, ‘PIB’, ‘Indian Express’ and Other Newspapers: 21 October, 2020
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