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2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.61

With reference to 'National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)', which of the statements given below is/are correct?

1
Under NSQF, a learner can acquire the certification for competency only through formal learning.
2
An outcome expected from the implementation of NSQF is the mobility between vocational and general education.
Economic and Social Development
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.62
In the context of Indian history, the principle of 'Dyarchy (diarchy)' refers to
Indian Polity
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.63

Consider the following in respect of 'National Career Service':

1
National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India.
2
National Career Service has been launched in a Mission Mode to improve the employment opportunities to uneducated youth of the country.
Economic and Social Development
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.64
Which of the following statements best describes the term 'Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A)', recently seen in the news?
Indian Economy
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.65

Consider the following statements:

1
Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to Reduce Short Lived Climate Pollutants is a unique initiative of G20 group of countries.
2
The CCAC focuses on methane, black carbon and hydrofluorocarbons.
Environment and Ecology
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.66

With reference to 'Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)' sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1
IOD phenomenon is characterised by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical Western Indian Ocean and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean.
2
An IOD phenomenon can influence an El Nino's impact on the monsoon.
Environment and Ecology
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.67
If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place to visit?
Environment and Ecology
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.68

Consider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS):

1
Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy.
2
IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime co-operation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region.
International Relations
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.69
The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at
Indian Culture
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.70

Consider the following pairs: Traditions - Communities

1
Chaliha Sahib Festival - Sindhis
2
Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra - Gonds
3
Wari-Warkari - Santhals
Indian Society
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.71

Which of the following practices can help in water conservation in agriculture?

1
Reduced or zero tillage of the land
2
Applying gypsum before irrigating the field
3
Allowing crop residue to remain in the field
Agriculture
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.72
Consider the following statements: The nation-wide 'Soil Health Card Scheme' aims at 1. expanding the cultivable area under irrigation. 2. enabling the banks to assess the quantum of loans to be granted to farmers on the basis of soil quality. 3. checking the overuse of fertilizers in farmlands. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Agriculture
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.73

Consider the following pairs: Commonly used / consumed materials - Unwanted or controversial chemicals likely to be found in them

1
Lipstick - Lead
2
Soft drinks - Brominated vegetable oils
3
Chinese fast food - Monosodium glutamate
Food Safety
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.74

Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are used to create digital display in many devices. What are the advantages of OLED displays over Liquid Crystal displays?

1
OLED displays can be fabricated on flexible plastic substrates.
2
Roll-up displays embedded in clothing can be made using OLEDs.
3
Transparent displays are possible using OLEDs.
Science and Technology
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.75

Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples?

1
Arasavalli
2
Amarakantak
3
Omkareshwar
Indian Culture
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.76

Consider the following statements:

1
In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at least 50 percent of the votes polled, to be declared elected.
2
According to the provisions laid down in the Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha, the Speaker's post goes to the majority party and the Deputy Speaker's to the Opposition.
Polity
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.77

Which of the following has/have occurred in India after its liberalization of economic policies in 1991?

1
Share of agriculture in GDP increased enormously.
2
Share of India's exports in world trade increased.
3
FDI inflows increased.
4
India's foreign exchange reserves increased enormously.
Economy
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.78
What is the application of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Technology?
General Science
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.79

Consider the following statements:

1
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) helps in promoting the financial inclusion in the country.
2
NPCI has launched RuPay, a card payment scheme.
Economy
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.80
The term 'M-STrIPES' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
Environment
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