Insights Current Affairs Quiz (2016) – 01
01 January 2016
The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs . The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles.
This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services preliminary exam 2016. It is not a test of your knowledge. If you score less, please do not mind. Read again sources provided and try to remember better.
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INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2016
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Question 1 of 6
1. Question
1 points. Consider the following statements:
- It was established on the recommendation of the first five year plan
- Like the Planning Commission, it is a statutory body
- Reviewing the working of the national plan was one of its functions
Which of the statements above with regard to the National Development Council (NDC) is/are incorrect?
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Ans: c.
Like the Planning Commission, the NDC is neither a statutory body nor a constitutional body. The NDC is credited with the creation (as part of the Gadgil-Mukherjee exercise) of “special category” of States.
Chapter 49, Indian Polity 4th Edition by M Laxmikanth
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Ans: c.
Like the Planning Commission, the NDC is neither a statutory body nor a constitutional body. The NDC is credited with the creation (as part of the Gadgil-Mukherjee exercise) of “special category” of States.
Chapter 49, Indian Polity 4th Edition by M Laxmikanth
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Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsThe Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme is being implemented by the
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3. Question
1 pointsThe Office of the Economic Adviser compiles and releases the Index of Eight Core Industries. Which of the following is NOT one among the eight core industries?
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Ans: d.
The Eight Core Industries are Coal, Cement, Electricity, Crude Oil, Refinery products, Steel, Fertilizers and Natural Gas.
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Ans: d.
The Eight Core Industries are Coal, Cement, Electricity, Crude Oil, Refinery products, Steel, Fertilizers and Natural Gas.
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Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsA certificate of naturalization (in the context of acquiring citizenship) to any person can be granted by the Central Government of India if she possesses which of the following qualifications?
- That she is not a citizen of any country where citizens of India are prevented from becoming citizens of that country by naturalization
- That she is of good character
- That she has an adequate knowledge of a language specified in the Eighth Schedule to the Indian Constitution
Select the correct answer using codes given below:
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Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsThe power to grant Indian citizenship lies with the
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Ans: a.
“Mr. Sami will be given citizenship under Section 6 (I) of the Indian Citizenship Act, 1955 under the category “citizenship by naturalisation.” The power to grant citizenship lies with the Home Ministry.”
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/new-years-gift-for-adnan-sami/article8051957.ece
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Ans: a.
“Mr. Sami will be given citizenship under Section 6 (I) of the Indian Citizenship Act, 1955 under the category “citizenship by naturalisation.” The power to grant citizenship lies with the Home Ministry.”
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/new-years-gift-for-adnan-sami/article8051957.ece
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6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) helps the rider to maintain stability while applying brakes
- Combined Braking System (CBS) has the same functionality as ABS, the only difference being that applying one of the brake levers applies both front and rear brakes
Which of the statements above is/are incorrect?
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Ans: b.
A combined braking system (CBS), also called linked braking system (LBS), is a system for linking front and rear brakes on a motorcycle or scooter. In this system, the rider’s action of depressing one of the brake levers applies both front and rear brakes. It is not the same as ABS.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/abs-will-be-mandatory-for-twowheelers/article8051082.ece
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Ans: b.
A combined braking system (CBS), also called linked braking system (LBS), is a system for linking front and rear brakes on a motorcycle or scooter. In this system, the rider’s action of depressing one of the brake levers applies both front and rear brakes. It is not the same as ABS.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/abs-will-be-mandatory-for-twowheelers/article8051082.ece
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