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2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.21

Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, what could be its likely consequence/consequences?

1
Pollination of some plants could be adversely affected.
2
There could be a drastic increase in the fungal infections of some cultivated plants.
3
It could lead to a fall in the population of some species of wasps, spiders and birds.
Environment
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.22

It is possible to produce algae based biofuels, but what is/are the likely limitation(s) of developing countries in promoting this industry?

1
Production of algae based biofuels is possible in seas only and not on continents.
2
Setting up and engineering the algae based biofuel production requires high level of expertise/technology until the construction is completed.
3
Economically viable production necessitates the setting up of large scale facilities which may raise ecological and social concerns.
Science and Technology
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.23

Which of the following are the objectives of 'National Nutrition Mission'?

1
To create awareness relating to malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers.
2
To reduce the incidence of anaemia among young children, adolescent girls and women.
3
To promote the consumption of millets, coarse cereals and unpolished rice.
4
To promote the consumption of poultry eggs.
Welfare Schemes
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.24

Consider the following statements:

1
The Factories Act, 1881 was passed with a view to fix the wages of industrial workers and to allow the workers to form trade unions.
2
N.M. Lokhande was a pioneer in organizing the labour movement in British India.
Modern History
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.25

In the context of mitigating the impending global warming due to anthropogenic emissions of carbon dioxide, which of the following can be the potential sites for carbon sequestration?

1
Abandoned and uneconomic coal seams
2
Depleted oil and gas reservoirs
3
Subterranean deep saline formations
Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.26
The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to
Modern History
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.27
The term 'Domestic Content Requirement' is sometimes seen in the news with reference to
Economy
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.28

Consider the following statements:

1
The Nuclear Security Summits are periodically held under the aegis of the United Nations.
2
The International Panel on Fissile Materials is an organ of International Atomic Energy Agency.
Environment
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.29
Who among the following can join the National Pension System (NPS)?
Economic and Social Development
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.30

With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements:

1
The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim.
2
River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta.
3
River Teesta flows into Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh.
Geography
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.31

Consider the following statements:

1
In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits dengue.
2
Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible.
General Science
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.32

Consider the following statements:

1
The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is mandatory for automotive tyres and tubes.
2
AGMARK is a quality Certification Mark issued by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
Economic and Social Development
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.33

What is/are the advantage/advantages of implementing the 'National Agriculture Market' scheme?

1
It is a pan-India electronic trading portal for agricultural commodities.
2
It provides the farmers access to nationwide market, with prices commensurate with the quality of their produce.
Economic and Social Development
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.34

With reference to the 'National Intellectual Property Rights Policy', consider the following statements:

1
It reiterates India's commitment to the Doha Development Agenda and the TRIPS Agreement.
2
Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is the nodal agency for regulating intellectual property rights in India.
Economic and Social Development
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.35

According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any person except under some provisions provided by law?

1
Gharial
2
Indian wild ass
3
Wild buffalo
Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.36

Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen?

1
A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties.
2
They are correlative to legal duties.
Polity
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.37

Consider the following pairs:

1
Radhakanta Deb - First President of the British Indian Association
2
Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty - Founder of the Madras Mahajana Sabha
3
Surendranath Banerjee - Founder of the Indian Association
History
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.38
Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?
Polity
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.39

With reference to 'Quality Council of India (QCI)', consider the following statements:

1
QCI was set up jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry.
2
Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendations of the industry to the Government.
Governance
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.40

What is the purpose of setting up of Small Finance Banks (SFBs) in India?

1
To supply credit to small business units
2
To supply credit to small and marginal farmers
3
To encourage young entrepreneurs to set up business particularly in rural areas.
Economy
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