T-20, 11 August 2020

Question Type: fact

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: Current affairs
Sub Concept:
Concept field :

Q1 With reference to ‘eSanjeevani’, consider the following statements

1. It is a telemedicine service platform of the Ministry of Health & Family
Welfare.
2. It has been developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced
Computing (C-DAC).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 and 2

Correct ans: c
statement 1 is correct: ‘eSanjeevani’ is a telemedicine service platform of the
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

statement 2 is correct: ‘eSanjeevani’ is developed by the Centre for

Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) Mohali. C-DAC is the premier
R&D organization of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
(MeitY) for carrying out R&D in IT, Electronics and associated areas.

Question Type: fact

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: Environment Conservation
Sub Concept: Protected Area Network
Concept field :

Q2 Consider the following statements regarding Eravikulam National Park:

 1. It is located in Tamil Nadu.
2. It has the largest surviving population of Nilgiri tahr.
3. It is part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct ans: b
Statement 1 is incorrect: It is located along the Western Ghats in the Idukki
district of Kerala in India

Statement 2 is correct: It has the largest surviving population of Nilgiri tahr,

estimated at about 750 individuals.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve includes

● 6 national parks - Aralam, Mudumalai, Mukurthi, Nagarhole, Bandipur
and Silent Valley national parks, and
● 2 wildlife sanctuaries - Wayanad and Sathyamangalam wildlife
sanctuaries.

Question Type: Concept

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: New technologies
Sub Concept:
Concept field :

Q3 Consider the following statements about the “Infrared Thermometer Gun”:

1. It works based on the principle of black body radiation.
2. It is a type of non-contact thermometer.
3. Infrared waves have higher wavelength than visible light.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
 d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct ans: d
Statement 1 is correct: Infrared thermometers work based on black body
radiation, According to which any material with a temperature above absolute
zero has molecules moving within it. The higher the temperature, the faster
the molecules move. The molecules emit infrared radiation as they move, and
emit more radiation, including visible light, as they get hotter. This is why a
heated metal emits a red or white glow. Infrared thermometers detect and
measure this radiation.

Statement 2 is correct: They are non-contact thermometers and can measure

temperature from a distance.

Statement 3 is correct:

Question Type: Concept

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: environment conservation
Sub Concept: acts and policies
Concept field :

Q4 Consider the following statements about the Forest Advisory Committee:

 1. It is a statutory body established under the Forest Conservation Act,
1980.
2. It is headed by the Prime Minister of India.
3. It considers questions on the diversion of forest land for non-forest uses.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 2 and 3 only

Correct ans: b
statement 1 is correct: Forest Advisory Committee of India is a statutory body
which was constituted by the Forest (Conservation) Act 1980. It comes under
the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEF&CC).

statement 2 is not correct.

statement 3 is correct: It considers questions on the diversion of forest land for

non-forest uses such as mining, industrial projects, townships and advises the
government on the issue of granting forest clearances. However, its role is
advisory.

Question Type: Concept

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: Fiscal policy
Sub Concept:
Concept field :

Q5 Which of the following may be the possible consequences of 'Deficit

financing'?
1. Increased inflation
2. Decrease in public debt
3. Lowers the savings rate in economy

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
 c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct ans: c
Statement 1 is correct: Deficit financing is the budgetary situation where
expenditure is higher than the revenue. It is a practice adopted for financing
the excess expenditure with outside resources. The expenditure revenue gap is
financed by either printing of currency or through borrowing. o It always leads
to an inflationary rise in prices. Unless inflation is controlled, the benefits of
deficit- induced inflation would not fructify.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Deficit financed by borrowings will result into

increase in public debt. That is why it is healthy for an economy to keep a low
fiscal deficit.

Statement 3 is correct: Deficit financing leads to inflation and inflation affects

the habit of voluntary saving adversely. Infact it is not possible for the people
to maintain the previous rate of saving in the state of rising prices.

Question Type: Concept

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: National Income
Sub Concept:
Concept field :

Q6 In the context of macroeconomics, marginal propensity to consume refers

to
a) fraction of total additional income that people use for consumption.
b) fraction of total consumption that is incurred on basic necessities like
food.
c) fraction of income that is put into savings for future consumption.
d) fraction of income that is incurred on capital investment.

Correct ans: a
Marginal propensity to consume (MPC) is the fraction of total additional
income that people use for consumption of goods and services, as opposed to
saving it.

Question Type: Concept

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: Legislature
Sub Concept: Parliament
Concept field :

Q7 In the context of Kihoto Hollohan Judgment, consider the following

statements:
1. It provides for Judicial review to be available at a stage prior to the
making of a decision by the Speaker/Chairman to decide a
disqualification of the members.
2. Judicial review against an order of a Speaker or Chairman in anti-
defection proceedings would be confined to jurisdictional errors.

Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 and 2

Correct ans: b

Statement 1 is incorrect: According to the judgment, judicial review cannot be

available at a stage prior to the making of a decision by the Speaker/Chairman,
nor would interference be permissible at an interlocutory stage of the
proceedings said the Supreme Court.

Statement 2 is correct: Even the scope of judicial review against an order of a

Speaker or Chairman in anti-defection proceedings would be confined to
jurisdictional errors, ie, if its infirmities are based on a violation of
constitutional mandate, mala fides, non-compliance with rules of natural
justice and perversity.
Question Type: Concept
Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: Cyber-Security
Sub Concept:
Concept field :

Q8 With reference to the Budapest Convention, consider the following

statements:
1. The convention is the sole legally binding multilateral treaty that
coordinates cybercrime investigations.
2. India has signed and ratified the convention.

Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 and 2

correct ans: a
statement 1 is correct: Convention on Cybercrime, also known as the Budapest
Convention on Cybercrime is the first international treaty seeking to address
Internet and cybercrime. It aims at harmonizing national laws, improving
investigative techniques, and increasing cooperation among nations. It is the
sole legally binding multilateral treaty that coordinates cybercrime
investigations between nation-states and criminalizes certain cybercrime
conduct.

Statement 2 is incorrect: India has not signed the Convention on the grounds
that it did not participate in its drafting.

Question Type: Concept

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: institutions, posts and bodies
Sub Concept:
Concept field :

Q9 With reference to the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC), consider the
following statements:
1. The Chairperson and members of SHRC are not eligible for further
employment under a state government or the Central government.
2. The Chairperson and members of SHRC can be removed only by the
President.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct ans: c
Statement 1 is correct: The chairperson and members hold office for a term of
five years or until they attain the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier. After
their tenure, the chairperson and members are not eligible for further
employment under a state government or the Central government.

Statement 2 is correct: Although the chairperson and members of a State

Human Rights Commission are appointed by the Governor, they can be
removed only by the President (and not by the Governor).

Question Type: Concept

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: Inflation
Sub Concept: Types of Inflation
Concept field :

Q10 Which of the following best describes ‘Stagflation’?

a) In this type of inflation, increase in price range is large and takes place in
a very short span of time.
 b) It is an inflation often deliberately brought by the government to reduce
unemployment.
c) It is a situation in an economy when inflation and unemployment both
are at high level.
d) It refers to the price rise of one or a small group of commodities over a
sustained period of time.

Correct ans: c

In economics, stagflation or recession-inflation is a situation in which the

inflation rate is high, the economic growth rate slows, and unemployment
remains steadily high. It presents a dilemma for economic policy, since actions
intended to lower inflation may exacerbate unemployment.

Question Type: Concept

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: New technologies
Sub Concept: different type of diseases
Concept field :

Q11 Consider the following statements regarding Hepatitis C:

1. It is a viral disease that infects the liver.
2. It is transmitted by contaminated food.
3. It does not show symptoms immediately after infection.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 2 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 only
d) 1 and 3 only

Correct ans: d

statement 1 is correct: Hepatitis C is caused by a blood-borne virus, which

affects the liver. Its virus predominantly spread through the parental route and
are notorious for causing chronic hepatitis, which can lead to grave
complications, including cirrhosis of the liver.
statement 2 is not correct: Hepatitis C is spread by contact with the blood of an
infected individual. Sexual transmission, though it is still possible, is less
common. It could spread through the use of injectable drugs, unsafe injection
practices, unsafe health care, and transfusion of unscreened blood and blood
products

statement 3 is correct: Symptoms of chronic hepatitis C can take 30 years to

develop. It is estimated that only one in five people will show any symptoms in
the first six months, which may include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, stomach
pains, sickness and jaundice.

Question Type: Concept

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: international organizations
Sub Concept:
Concept field :

Q12 E-Government Development Index is released by which of the following?

a) International Telecommunication Union
b) Economist Intelligence Unit
c) United Nations Public Administration Programme
d) World Economic Forum

Correct ans: c
E-Government Development Index (EGDI) is a survey conducted annually and
whose reports are published every two years by the United Nations Public
Administration Programme (UNPAP).

Question Type: Concept

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: Pressure Groups and Their Role
Sub Concept:
Concept field :
Q13 Consider the following statements regarding NGO-DARPAN:
1. It is a platform that provides space for interface between NGOs and key
Government Ministries
2. It is managed by NITI Aayog

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

correct ans: c

statement 1 is correct: NGO-DARPAN is a platform that provides space for

interface between voluntary organisations/NGOs and key Government
Ministries/Departments/Government Bodies, to start with. Later it is proposed
to cover all Central Ministries / Departments / Government Bodies.

Statement 2 is correct: NGO-DARPAN started out as an initiative of the Prime

Minister's Office, to create and promote a healthy partnership between
VOs/NGOs and the Government of India. The Portal is managed at present by
NITI Aayog.

Question Type: Concept

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: current affairs
Sub Concept:
Concept field :

Q14 With reference to Consumer Protection Act 2019, consider the following
statements:
1. As per the act, consumers are required to file a case only at the place
where the product is purchased.
2. The Act establishes the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to
promote, protect and enforce the rights of consumers.
3. It provides for mediation, as an Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)
mechanism for the early and simplified settlement between parties.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 3 only

Correct ans: c
statement 1 is not correct: consumers can now file a complaint with the
District Consumer Commission or State Consumer Commission from anywhere,
home, office or while on a weekend trip. Earlier, the consumers can file a case
only at the place where the product was purchased or where the seller of the
product has his registered office.

statement 2 is correct: The Act mandates the establishment of a central

regulator, Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), to address issues
related to consumer rights, unfair trade practices, misleading advertisements
and impose penalties for selling faulty and fake products.
statement 3 is correct: The Act has the provision of an Alternate Dispute
Resolution (ADR) mechanism. Reference to Mediation by Consumer Forum
wherever scope for early settlement exists and parties agree for it. No appeal
lies against the settlement through mediation.

Question Type: Concept

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: Visual Arts
Sub Concept: UNESCO’S List of Tangible World Heritage Sites in India
Concept field :

Q15 Which of the following Indian cities has/have been designated as UNESCO
World Heritage Cities?
1. Jaipur
2. Varanasi
3. Ahmedabad

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3 only
 c) 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct ans: b

Jaipur became the second Indian city in UNESCO World Heritage sites list.
Other one is Ahmedabad.

Question Type: Concept

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: Environment conservation
Sub Concept: international environment conservation
Concept field :

Q16 Consider the following statements about Wetlands International:

1. It was established under the Ramsar Convention.
2. It conducts research and community- based field projects for
conservation of wetlands.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct ans: b
Statement 1 is incorrect: Wetlands International is a global not-for-profit
organisation that works to sustain and restore wetlands and their resources for
people and biodiversity. It is an independent, not-for-profit, global
organisation, supported by government and NGO membership from around
the world. Its headquarters is in the Netherland. It was founded in 1937 as the
International Wildfowl Inquiry and the organisation was focused on the
protection of waterbirds.

Statement 2 is correct: Wetlands International‘s work ranges from research

and community-based field projects to advocacy and engagement with
governments, corporate and international policy fora and conventions.
Wetlands International works through partnerships and is supported by
contributions from an extensive specialist expert network and tens of
thousands of volunteers.

Question Type: Concept

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: Freedom & Partition (1939-1947)
Sub Concept:
Concept field :

Q17 Consider the following statements regarding Cabinet Mission Plan:

1. It recommended an undivided India and turned down Muslim league’s
demand for a separate Pakistan.
2. It provided that all the members of the Interim cabinet would be
Indians.
3. Shimla Conference was conducted to discuss the provisions of Cabinet
Mission Plan

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct ans: c

Statement 1 is correct: Cabinet Mission was convinced that Pakistan was not
viable and that the minorities‘ autonomy must somehow be safeguarded
within the framework of a united India. The cabinet mission recommended an
undivided India and turned down the Muslim league’s demand for a separate
Pakistan.

Statement 2 is correct: It provided that all the members of the Interim cabinet
would be Indians and there would be minimum interference by the Viceroy.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Shimla Conference was conducted to discuss the
provisions of Wavell Plan.

Question Type: Concept

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: Monetary System
Sub Concept:
Concept field :

Q18 With reference to the Liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) of the RBI,
consider the following statements:
1. This facility is extended by RBI to the scheduled commercial banks to
avail of liquidity in case of requirement.
2. The operations of LAF are conducted by way of repurchase agreements
(repos and reverse repos).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct ans: c
1 is correct: LAF is a facility extended by the Reserve Bank of India to the
scheduled commercial banks (excluding RRBs) and primary dealers to avail of
liquidity in case of requirement or park excess funds with the RBI in case of
excess liquidity on an overnight basis against the collateral of Government
securities including State Government securities.

2 is correct: The operations of LAF are conducted by way of repurchase

agreements (repos and reverse repos) with RBI being the counter-party to all
the transactions.

Question Type: Concept

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: world geography through maps
Sub Concept:
Concept field :

Q19 Consider the following statements:

1. Alps are the most extensive mountain range system that lies in South
America.
2. Aconcagua is the highest peak of the Alps.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

correct ans: d

1 is incorrect: Alps lie in Europe

2 is incorrect: Aconcagua is the highest peak of the Andes. Mont Blanc is the
highest peak of the Alps.

Question Type: facts

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: drainage system of India
Sub Concept:
Concept field :

Q20 ‘Barakar’ and ‘Konar’ rivers are tributaries of which of the following rivers?
a) Mahanadi
b) Damodar
c) Vamsadhara
d) Subarnarekha

Correct ans: b

‘Barakar’ and ‘Konar’ are tributaries of Damodar.