27-10-2021 MCQs Test

1. Consider the following statements about the Dadasaheb Phalke Award:

1. It was presented first in 1969.
2. The first recipient of the award was actress Devika Rani.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

2. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the National Commission for Scheduled Castes?

1. It is an Indian constitutional body under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
2. Article 338 A deals with National Commission for Scheduled Castes.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

3. Consider the following statements:

1. Kerala is the largest rubber producing state of India.
2. The world’s first Genetically Modified (GM) rubber plant developed by Rubber Research Institute was planted here.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements:

1. At Kushinagar, Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana after death.
2. First Council was held soon after his Mahaparinirvana.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements:

1. Plant varieties are eligible to be patented in India.
2. The Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) resolves the appeals against the decisions of the registrar under the Indian Trademarks Act, 1999 only.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

6. Consider the following statements about Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship:

1. It was launched on a pilot basis in all Union Territories of India.
2. It is a two-year-long fellowship conceived to create opportunities for young, dynamic individuals to contribute to enhancing skill development at the grassroots.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

7. Consider the following statements about the poliovirus:

1. It is very small at only 30 nanometers.
2. Poliovirus causes a disabling and life-threatening disease called poliomyelitis.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

8. Consider the following statements:

1. Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America.
2. Alpine lakes are lakes or reservoirs at high altitudes, usually over above sea level or above the tree line.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

9. The golden triangle area comprises of:

10. Consider the following statements about Mahayana:

1. It believes in the original teaching of Buddha or Doctrine of elders.
2. It does not believe in Idol worship and tries to attain individual salvation through self discipline and meditation.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?