22-02-2021 MCQs Test

1. Which of the following pair is correctly matched?

1. Nathu La Pass : Sikkim with Autonomous Region of Tibet, China.
2. Bara-Lacha-La Pass : Leh with Kargil of Ladakh.
3. Fotu La Pass : Lahaul district in Himachal Pradesh with Leh district in Ladakh
4. Rohtang Pass : It is the highest motorable pass in the world.

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2. Consider the following statements about the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs):

1. India is heavily import-dependent for APIs from China.
2. These are called bulk drugs, and are significant ingredients in the manufacture of drugs.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

3. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Smart City Mission?

1. It is 100% funded by the Central government.
2. It is an innovative initiative under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

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4. Consider the following statements about the NAVDEX 21 (Naval Defence Exhibition) and IDEX 21 (International Defence Exhibition):

1. These are organised by the United Arab Emirates.
2. It takes place annually.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

5. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Sambhar Salt Lake?

6. Which of the following statements are correct about the Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh?

1. Both became the 23^rd and 24^th state of India respectively on 20^th February, 1987.
2. Both shares international borders with Myanmar.
3. Both practise slash- and- burn system of cultivation.

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7. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD)?

1. It is an autonomous organization funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT).
2. It was established in 1990.

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8. Consider the following statements about the Gig economy:

1. It is a free market system in which permanent positions are common.
2. Organizations hire independent workers for long-term commitments.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

9. Consider the following statements:

1. World population has witnessed an increase from 1 billion in the year 1800 to 7.8 billion in 2021.
2. India witnessed significant decline in both fertility and mortality.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

10. With reference to the Rash Behari Bose, consider the following statements:

1. He was one of the key organisers of the Ghadar Mutiny.
2. He handed over Indian National Army to Subhas Chandra Bose.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?