1. Consider the following statements regarding Economically Weaker Sections (EWS):

Their 10% quota was introduced under the 103rd Constitution (Amendment) Act, 2019.
It inserted Article 15 (6) and Article 16 (6).
It enables both Centre and the states to provide reservation to the EWS of society.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

2. What is Palk Bay Scheme?

It was launched in 2017 as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.

It is a part of the umbrella Blue Revolution Scheme, but not Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana.

It is a Tamil Nadu-specific scheme.

All the above

3. What is Saunders Wood?

It is found in southern Eastern Ghats mountain range of South India.

This tree is valued for the rich red color of its wood.

The tree is not to be confused with the aromatic Santalum sandalwood trees that grow natively in South India.

All the above

4. Consider the following statements about the Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial Literary Award:

It is given for the best literary work in Malayalam.
A sum of ₹1 lakh, a bronze statuette crafted by the sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman; and citation constitutes the award originally.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

5. The Malabar Exercise took place among which of the following countries?

India, The USA, Japan and Australia

The USA, Japan and Australia, and Russia

India, The USA, UK, Japan and Australia

The USA, UK, Japan and Australia

6. What is Brain Cell Atlas?

It is published by a consortium of researchers supported by the U.S. National Institutes of Health’s BRAIN mission.

The studies aim to understand the role of neural networks in controlling our minds and bodies.

It focuses on the motor cortex cells of the brains of mice, marmosets, and humans.

All the above

7. World Mental Health Day is observed on:

10 October

9 August

31 January

None of the above

8. Consider the following statements about the Government of India Act, 1935:

It introduced the element of federalism.
A federal court was established at Delhi for the resolution of disputes between provinces and also between the centre and the provinces.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

9. What is Consumer Price Index (CPI)?

It measures price changes from the perspective of a retail buyer.
It is released by the RBI.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

10. What is Immediate Payment Service (IMPS)?

It is an important payment system providing 24×7 instant domestic funds transfer facility.

It is an interbank electronic funds service that is especially working in India.

There is no minimum payment limit.

All the above

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11-10-2021 MCQs Test

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