Q81. With reference to Indian history, Alexander Rea, A.H Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot were associated with
(a) archaeological excavations
(b) establishment of English press in colonial India
(c) establishment of churches in princely states
(d) construction of railways in colonial India
Answer: (a)
Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot were associated with archaeological excavations.
Alexander Rea was a British archaeologist who worked mainly in South British India. He is known for unearthing a sarcophagus from the hillocks of Pallavaram in Tamil Nadu.
Albert Henry Longhurst was a British archaeologist and art historian, working in India and Ceylon. From 1927 to 1931 he was in charge of the systematic digging of Nagarjunakonda.
Robert Sewell worked in the civil service of the Madras Presidency during the period of colonial rule in India. He was Keeper of the Madras Record Office. Sewell’s specialism was the Vijayanagara Empire, about which he authored A Forgotten Empire Vijayanagar: A Contribution to the History of India (1900).
Q82. Consider the following pairs
| Site | Well Known for |
| 1. Besnagar | Shaivite cave shrine |
| 2. Bhaja | Buddhist cave shrine |
| 3. Sittanavasal | Jaina cave shrine |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only Two
(c) All Three
(d) None
Answer: (b)
Besnagar: Vaishnavite cave shrine. The Greek ambassador called Heliodorus set up a pillar in honour of Lord Vasudeva at Besnagar near Vidhisa in MP around the middle of the second century BC.
Bhaja: Buddhist cave shrine.Bhaja caves are Buddhist caves in Pune. They have apsidal vault roof chaitya halls.
Sittanavasal: Jain cave shrine. Located in a tiny hamlet of Sittanavasal in the Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu. Sittanavasal Cave is a Jain complex of caves dating back to the 2nd century. Sittanavasal Cave is generally considered a rock -cut monastery and houses several murals made out of vegetable and mineral dyes in numerous colours.
Q83. Consider the following statements:
Statement I: 7th August is declared as the National Handloom Day.
Statement II: It was in 1905 that the swadeshi movement was launched on the same day.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement I and Statement-II are correct and statement 2 is the correct explanation for statement one.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and statement 2 is not the correct explanation for statement one.
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.
Answer: (a)
The Swadeshi Movement which was launched on 7th August, 1905 had encouraged indigenous industries and in particular handloom weavers. In 2015, the Government of India decided to designate the 7th August every year, as the National Handloom Day.
Q84. Consider the following statements in respect of the National Flag of India according to the Flag Code of India 2002:
Statement I: One of the standard sizes of the national flag of India is 600 mm X 400 mm.
Statement II: The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3:2.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement I and Statement-II are correct and statement 2 is the correct explanation for statement one.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and statement 2 is not the correct explanation for statement one.
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.
Answer: (d)
The Flag Code of India took effect on January 26, 2002. As per Clause 2.1 of the Flag Code of India, there shall be no restriction on the display of the National Flag by members of the general public, private organizations, educational institutions etc. consistent with the dignity and honour of the National Flag.
The Flag Code of India, 2002 was amended recently, and National Flag made of polyester or machine made flag have also been allowed. Now, the National Flag shall be made of hand-spun, hand-woven or machine-made cotton/polyester/wool/ silk/khadi bunting, as per the amended flag code.
The National Flag shall be rectangular in shape. The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3:2
Q85. Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day:
Statement I: The Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizens.
Statement II: On 26th November, 1949, the Constituent assembly of India set up a drafting committee under the chairmanship of DR B.R. Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution of India.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement I and Statement-II are correct and statement 2 is the correct explanation for statement one.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and statement 2 is not the correct explanation for statement one.
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.
Answer: (c)
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on 19th November 2015 notified the decision of Government of India to celebrate the 26th day of November every year as ‘Constitution Day’ to promote Constitution values among citizens.
On 26th November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India, which came into effect from 26th January 1950. Hence statement II is not correct.
Q86. Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Switzerland is one of the leading exporters of gold in terms of value.
Statement II: Switzerland has the second largest gold reserves in the world.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement I and Statement-II are correct and statement 2 is the correct explanation for statement one.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and statement 2 is not the correct explanation for statement one.
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.
Answer: (C)
In 2021, Switzerland exported $86.7B in Gold, making it the first largest exporter of Gold in the world.
Switzerland has the seventh-largest reserves of gold in the world. Hence Statement II is not correct.
Q87. Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the ‘Trade and Technology Council’.
Statement II: The USA and the EU claim that through this they are trying to bring technological progress and physical productivity under their control.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement I and Statement-II are correct and statement 2 is the correct explanation for statement one.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and statement 2 is not the correct explanation for statement one.
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.
Answer: (c)
Recently the United States of America and the European Union have launched the Trade and Technology Council, a strategic coordination mechanism to tackle challenges at the nexus of trade, trusted technology and security.
The EU-US Trade and Technology Council serves as a forum for global trade, economic, and technology issues and to deepen transatlantic trade and economic relations based on these shared values. Hence Statement II is not correct.
Q88. Consider the following statements:
Statement I: India accounts for 3.2% of global exports of goods
Statement II: Many local companies and some foreign companies operating in India have taken advantage of India’s ‘Production-Linked Incentive’ scheme.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement I and Statement-II are correct and statement 2 is the correct explanation for statement one.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and statement 2 is not the correct explanation for statement one.
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.
Answer: (d)
As per the WTO data released in April 2019, for the year 2018, India’s share in global exports for merchandise was 1.7 % and in global imports was 2.6 %. Hence statement II is not correct.
The objective of Production-linked Incentive schemes is to make domestic manufacturing globally competitive and to create global Champions in manufacturing. The strategy behind the scheme is to offer companies incentives for incremental sales from products manufactured in India over the base year.
Production-linked Incentive schemes are a cornerstone of the Government’s push for achieving an Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Q89. Consider the following statements:
The ‘Stability and Growth Pact of European Union is a treaty that
1. limits the levels of the budgetary deficit of the countries of the European Union
2. makes the countries of the European Union to share their infrastructure facilities
3. enables the countries of the European Union to share their technologies
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only Two
(c) All Three
(d) None
Answer: (a)
The Stability and Growth Pact (SGP) is a binding diplomatic agreement among European Union (EU) member states.
Economic policies and activities are coordinated cohesively to safeguard the stability of the economic and monetary union.
The Stability and Growth Pact (SGP) is a set of fiscal rules designed to prevent countries in the EU from spending beyond their means and pursuing sound financial policies.
The Pact has no relation to sharing their technologies or their infrastructural facilities. Hence Statement 2 and 3 are incorrect.
Q90. Consider the following statements:
1. Recently, all the countries of the United Nations have adopted the first-ever compact for international migration, the ‘Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular migration (GCM)’.
2. The objectives and commitments stated in the GCM are binding on the UN member countries.
3. The GCM addresses internal migration or internally displaced people also in its objectives and commitments.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only Two
(c) All Three
(d) None
Answer: (d)
On 10 December 2018, the document was approved by 164 nations during the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration.
There are 193 members in the United Nations. The global compact is non-legally binding.
The GCM does not address internal migration or internally displaced people also in its objectives and commitments.
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