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2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.41

With reference to carbon nanotubes, consider the following statements:

1
They can be used as carriers of drugs and antigens in the human body.
2
They can be made into artificial blood capillaries for an injured part of human body.
3
They can be used in biochemical sensors.
4
Carbon nanotubes are biodegradable.
General Science
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.42

Consider the following activities:

1
Spraying pesticides on a crop field;
2
Inspecting the craters of active volcanoes;
3
Collecting breath samples from spouting whales for DNA analysis. At the present level of technology, which of the above activities can be successfully carried out by using drones?
General Science
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.43
"The experiment will employ a trio of spacecraft flying in formation in the shape of an equilateral triangle that has sides one million kilometres long, with lasers shining between the craft." The experiment in question refers to
Science and Technology
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.44

Consider the following statements:

1
Genetic changes can be introduced in the cells that produce eggs or sperms of a prospective parent.
2
A person's genome can be edited before birth at the early embryonic stage.
3
Human induced pluripotent stem cells can be injected into the embryo of a pig.
General Science
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.45

What is the importance of using Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines in India?

1
These vaccines are effective against pneumonia as well as meningitis and sepsis.
2
Dependence on antibiotics that are not effective against drug-resistant bacteria can be reduced.
3
These vaccines have no side effects and cause no allergic reactions.
Social Sector - Health
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.46
In India, the term "Public Key Infrastructure" is used in the context of
Science and Technology
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.47

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the general difference between plant and animal cells?

1
Plant cells have cellulose cell walls whilst animal cells do not.
2
Plant cells do not have plasma membrane unlike animal cells which do.
3
Mature plant cell has one large vacuole whilst animal cell has many small vacuoles.
General Science
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.48

Which of the following are the reasons/factors for exposure to benzene pollution?

1
Automobile exhaust;
2
Tobacco smoke;
3
Wood burning;
4
Using varnished wooden furniture;
5
Using products made of polyurethane.
Environment and Ecology
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.49

If another global financial crisis happens in the near future, which of the following actions/policies are most likely to give some immunity to India?

1
Not depending on short-term foreign borrowings;
2
Opening up to more foreign banks;
3
Maintaining full capital account convertibility.
Indian Economy
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.50
If you withdraw ₹ 1,00,000 in cash from your Demand Deposit Account at your bank, the immediate effect on aggregate money supply in the economy will be
Indian Economy
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.51
With reference to Foreign Direct Investment in India, which one of the following is considered its major characteristic?
Economy
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.52

With reference to the international trade of India at present, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1
India's merchandise exports are less than its merchandise imports.
2
India's imports of iron and steel, chemicals, fertilisers and machinery have decreased in recent years.
3
India's exports of services are more than its imports of services.
4
India suffers from an overall trade/current account deficit.
Economy
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.53
The term 'West Texas Intermediate', sometimes found in news, refers to a grade of
Infrastructure
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.54

In the context of the Indian economy, non-financial debt includes which of the following?

1
Housing loans owed by households;
2
Amounts outstanding on credit cards;
3
Treasury bills.
Economy
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.55
In India, why are some nuclear reactors kept under "IAEA Safeguards" while others are not?
Science and Technology
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.56

With reference to Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMS), which of the following statements is/are correct?

1
Quantitative restrictions on imports by foreign investors are prohibited.
2
They apply to investment measures related to trade in both goods and services.
3
They are not concerned with the regulation of foreign investment.
Economic and Social Development
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.57

If the RBI decides to adopt an expansionist monetary policy, which of the following would it not do?

1
Cut and optimize the Statutory Liquidity Ratio;
2
Increase the Marginal Standing Facility Rate;
3
Cut the Bank Rate and Repo Rate.
Economic and Social Development
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.58

With reference to the Indian economy after the 1991 economic liberalization, consider the following statements:

1
Worker productivity (₹ per worker at 2004 - 05 prices) increased in urban areas while it decreased in rural areas.
2
The percentage share of rural areas in the workforce steadily increased.
3
In rural areas, the growth in non-farm economy increased.
4
The growth rate in rural employment decreased.
Economic and Social Development
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.59

Consider the following statements:

1
In terms of short-term credit delivery to the agriculture sector, District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) deliver more credit in comparison to Scheduled Commercial Banks and Regional Rural Banks.
2
One of the most important functions of DCCBs is to provide funds to the Primary Agricultural Credit Societies.
Economic and Social Development
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.60

In India, under cyber insurance for individuals, which of the following benefits are generally covered, in addition to payment for the loss of funds and other benefits?

1
Cost of restoration of the computer system in case of malware disrupting access to one's computer;
2
Cost of a new computer if some miscreant wilfully damages it, if proved so;
3
Cost of hiring a specialized consultant to minimize the loss in case of cyber extortion;
4
Cost of defence in the Court of Law if any third party files a suit.
Economic and Social Development
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