Jan Mock Test 3 – GES Reporter

1. Consider the following statements about 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI)

1- The festival is conducted jointly by the Directorate of Film Festivals (under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting) and the state Government of Goa.

2- The Country in Focus is a special segment that recognizes the cinematic excellence and contributions of the country.

3- The Country in Focus for the 51st IFFI is Maldives.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

2. Consider the following statements about Bird Flu

1- The most common strain of the virus that causes severe respiratory disease in birds is H1N5; various other strains like H7, H8 too, cause infection.

2- The virus was first reported in geese in China in 1996.

3- Virus infecting humans is comparatively low in India as compared to South East Asian countries.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

3. Consider the following statements about Ken-Betwa river interlinking project

1- Governments of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan were close to an agreement.

2- It will benefit the dry Bundelkhand area.

3- There are 31 river interlinking projects planned in the country, of which Ken-Betwa is the first that has reached an advanced level of planning.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

4. Consider the following statements about Cherry Blossom Festival

1- Launched in November 2017 as part of the State’s Sangai Festival.

2- Marks the beginning of the pink season in the region.

3- Held in the picturesque hills of Mao, in the Senapati district of Mizoram.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

5. Consider the following statements about Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav (MGMG)

1- Launched by PM at Patna on July 25, 2015.

2- The scheme envisages scientists to “select villages as per their convenience and remain in touch with the selected villages and provide information to the farmers on technical and other related aspects in a time frame through personal visits or on telephone”.

3- It is implemented by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

6. Consider the following statements about Bitcoin

1- Bitcoin is closed-source.

2- It is created, distributed, traded, and stored with the use of a decentralized ledger system known as a blockchain.

3- It uses peer-to-peer technology to operate with no central authority or banks.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

7. Consider the following statements about Gangetic River Dolphin

1- Listed as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

2- National Mission for Clean Ganga celebrates January 5 as National Ganga River Dolphin Day.

3- It is recognised as the National Aquatic Animal.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

8. Consider the following statements about IREDA – Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd.

1- It is a Mini Ratna (Category – I) Government of India Enterprise under the administrative control of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).

2- It is a Public Limited Government Company established under India Companies Act, 1956.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 & 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

9. Plateaus of Kurbathang and Mulbekh, recently in News, is located in

a) J&K

b) Uttarakhand

c) Ladakh

d) Himachal Pradesh

10. Consider the following statements about Maharashtra recent Winter Rain

1- Pune recorded the highest January rainfall in the city since 1948.

2- The rainfall is mainly associated with the westerly winds.

3- It is harmful for standing crops, especially fruits like grapes and strawberries.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

11. Consider the following statements about reason for positive EBITDA (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation) in BSNL & MTNL during H1 of FY21

1- A sharp reduction in wage bill due to Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS).

2- Both are able to monetise core and non-core assets.

3- Both are successfully raised money from the bond route.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

12. Consider the following statements about Arrow’s Impossibility Theorem Definition

1- It is a social-choice paradox illustrating the impossibility of having an ideal voting structure.

2- It states that a clear order of preferences cannot be determined while adhering to mandatory principles of fair voting procedures.

3- Kenneth J. Arrow won a Nobel Memorial Prize in Mathematics in 1972 for his findings.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

13. Consider the following statements about Hertiage Conservation Committee for approving Central Vista Project

1- Headed by a Housing and Urban Affairs (HUA) Minister.

2- Its clearance was mandated by the Supreme Court in its latest judgment.

3- The HCC looked at the preservation of heritage as per the Unified Building Bye-Laws, 2016.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

14. Consider the following statements about Khadi Prakritik Paint

1- Its a eco-friendly, non-toxic paint.

2- Have anti-fungal, anti-bacterial properties.

3- Based on cow dung as its main ingredient.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

15. Consider the following statements about K-shaped Economic Recovery

1- It is an unusual scenario where all industries and individuals pull out of a recession.

2- It essentially splits an economy in two, with the divisions occurring along class, racial, geographic, or industry lines.

3- It exposes pre-existing divisions and disparities in wealth, and can exacerbate them.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

16. Consider the following statements about HAL Tejas

1- It is an Indian single-engine, fourth-generation, multirole light fighter.

2- It came from the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme, which began in the 1980s to replace India’s ageing Sukhoi fighters.

3- Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) recently approved procurement of 73 LCA Tejas Mk-1A fighter aircrafts and 10 LCA Tejas Mk-1 Trainer aircrafts

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

17. All the 33 district headquarters and select cities in which state will be developed as “green energy cities” with the emphasis on promoting the renewable energy sector.

a) Haryana

b) Tamil Nadu

c) Rajasthan

d) Gujarat

18. Consider the following statements about recent Allahabad High Court judgement on Special Marriage Act, 1954

1- It would be optional and not mandatory for inter-faith couples to publish a notice about their intended marriage.

2- If an individuals opt for the publication of the notice of their own free will such a publication and further procedure would not be violative of their fundamental rights.

3- The provision for mandatory publication of notice, would invade in the fundamental rights of liberty and privacy.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

19. Consider the following statements about Sphingomonas meloni, recently in News

1- A Virus.

2- One particular type of rice plant grown in China was found to be resistant to the plant pathogen Burkholderia plantarii, due to this.

3- It produce an acid called anthranilic acid which inhibits the pathogen.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

20. The State government is initiating measures to make the nine-hour supply of power to the farm sector free of cost a permanent scheme.

a) Madhya Pradesh

b) Andhra Pradesh

c) Maharashtra

d) Gujarat

21. Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)

1- Under PMFBY, the average sum insured per hectare has not increased much from the pre-PMFBY Schemes..

2- It aims to reduce the premium burden on farmers and ensure early settlement of crop assurance claim for the full insured sum.

3- The scheme makes it easier for the farmer to report crop loss within 72 hours of occurrence of any event through the Crop Insurance App.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

22. Consider the following statements about National Kayakalp Awards.

1- To promote cleanliness, hygiene and infection-control practices in public health-care facilities.

2- The best hospitals in different categories are selected after inspections conducted at the district and State levels.

3- The award carries a cash prize of ₹5 lakh.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

23. Consider the following statements about Rashba effect

1- It is a momentum-dependent splitting of spin bands in two-dimensional condensed matter systems.

2- This effect is named in honour of Emmanuel Rashba, who discovered it.

3- The Rashba effect allows to manipulate the spin by the same means, that is, with the aid of a magnetic field.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

24. Consider the following statements about Paternity Leave

1- The private sector is not bound to provide paternity leave in India.

2- A male civil servant (including an apprentice, probationer) may be granted Paternity Leave for a period of 30 days before or up to six months from the date of delivery of the child.

3- The employee can take paternity leaves only for his first two children.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

25. Consider the following statements about Ice climbing festival

1- The first ever Ice climbing festival was celebrated in Nubra valley, Leh.

2- The Seven Day event.

3- Organized by Nubra Adventure Club.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

26. Consider the following statements about Isabgol

1- It is a sensitive crop and gets damaged in dew or rain during harvesting period.

2- Also known as Psyllium husk is derived from the seeds of the plant Plantago ovata.

3- The plant contains around 70% insoluble fibre and 30% soluble fiber.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

27. Consider the following statements about Jallikattu

1- It is typically practised in Kerala.

2- A popular bull taming sport held during Pongal.

3- Jallikattu is a dated tradition.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

28. Consider the following statements about Gujarat’s “MICE” Tourism. Here Acronym

1- M stands for Meeting

2- I stands for Incentives

3- C stands for Commission

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

29. Consider the following statements about Gujarat’s Attraction

1- Ahmedabad, the first UNESCO World Heritage City in India.

2- Lothal, the earliest known dock in the world, and India’s first port city.

3- Surkotada, a showcase of the urban civilisation of the Indus Valley.

Which of the following given above is/are correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

30. Sabroom, recently in News for State’s second Integrated Check Post, is located at which State

a) Meghalaya

b) West Bengal

c) Tripura

d) Assam

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