10-4-2021 MCQs Test

1. Consider the following statements about the US-Philippines Mutual Defence Treaty:

1. It is a military agreement between Manila and Washington states that each country would come to the defence of the other in case of an attack by a foreign country.
2. It was signed on August 30, 1951.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

2. What is the Green Climate Fund?

1. It is a fund established within the framework of the UNFCCC as an operating entity of the Financial Mechanism.
2. It aims to assist developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change.

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3. Consider the following statements about the African Swine Fever (ASF):

1. It is like swine flu.
2. The virus affects people and there is huge impact on human health.
3. ASF is caused by a large DNA virus of the Asfarviridae family.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

4. Consider the following statements:

1. G-Secs are tax-free debt instruments issued by the government to borrow money.
2. Dated securities are long-term instruments having maturity between 5 years and 40 years.

Which of the given statement is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements with respect to Project RE-HAB:

1. It is a sub-mission under National Honey Mission.
2. It was launched to prevent elephant-human conflict.

Which of the given statement/s is/are incorrect?

6. Which of the following best describes SARTHAQ initiative?

1. It was developed by the Department of School Education and Literacy.
2. It is an indicative and suggestive implementation plan for school education.
3. It will help in the implementation of the National Education Policy in the country.

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7. What is the difference between Reverse Repo Rate and Repo Rate?

1. Repo rate is the rate at which the Reserve Bank of India lends money to commercial banks in the event of any shortfall of funds.
2. Reverse repo rate is the rate at which the RBI borrows money from commercial banks within the country.

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8. What is inflation?

1. It measures the average price change in a basket of commodities and services over time.
2. It is indicative of the decrease in the purchasing power of a unit of a country’s currency.

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9. Gyanvapi Mosque is in:

10. Consider the following statements:

1. The appointment of ad-hoc judges was provided for in the Constitution under Article 220A.
2. He will enjoy all the jurisdiction, powers and privileges of a judge of the High Court.

Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?