40+ QUESTIONS WERE DIRECTLY FROM OUR VVR IAS PRELIMS-2016 TEST SERIES in CSE Prelims-2016.

The Paper was more current and contemporary. What Matters that how aware you are in your prepartion .All the Question which asked in current section was more like testing the awareness of a candidate and his ability to have a wide and vast perspective

Probable Cutoff would be in the range of 99-104
some of the Examples of matched questions are given below:

1. The GOI has launched TEEB (The economics of of ecosystem and biodiversity India initiative.
2. It focuses on economic evaluation of loss of biodiversity
3. It is an Indo –Japan initiative to conserve biodiversity.

Choose the correct options for the correct statements.

1. I and II
2. Only I
3. Only III
4. I,II,and III

Ans. A) Environment Ministry Launches TEEB India Initiative to Highlight Economic Consequences of the Loss of Biological Diversity .it is a programme under Indo German biodiversity programme.

1. Indian rupee denominated bonds issued in offshore capital markets
2. US Dollar denominated bonds issued in Indian capital markets
3. Mix Currency Denominated bonds issued in Indian capital markets
4. World Bank bonds issued in Indian Markets

ANS: a

Q..)ISRO has successfully launched ASTROSAT. Consider the following statements w.r.t it( (MOCK-1)

1. It is a kind of telescope
2. It is India’s first Space Observatory
3. It is the first of its kind in the world

1. 1 and 2
2. Only 2
3. 2 and 3
4. 1, 2 and 3

ANS: a EXP: NASA &ESA have such facility.

Q.) Consider the following statements about PradhanmantriFasalBimaYojana Scheme. (MOCK-2)

1. It will replace National Agriculture insurance scheme.
2. There will be uniform premium of 2% for Rabi Crop and 1.5% for Kharip crops.

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. 1 and 2
4. None of the above

Correct answer: a

There will be uniform premium of 2% for KharipCrop and 1.5% for Rabi crops.

Q.): Read the following statements carefully and choose the right answer by using the codes given below:( MOCK-2)

1. TatvabodhiniSabha was founded by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar to propagate Rammohan Roy’s ideas.
2. SatyashodhakSamaj was founded by GopalHariDeshmukh to advocate the reorganisation of Indian society on rational and modern principles.
3. AtmiyaSabha was founded by Raja Rammohan Roy propagated monotheism, opposed idolatry and superstition.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 2 and 3 only

ANS: b

1. TatvabodhiniSabha, founded by Dedendranath Tagore to propagate Rammohan Roy’s ideas.
2. SatyashodhakSamaj, founded by JyotibaPhule

Q.) Consider the following advantages of Drip irrigation method.( FROM MOCK-3)

1. Low cost of set up
2. Reduce electricity consumption
3. Less wastage of fertilizer.

Which of the above advantages is/are correct?

1. 2 and 3 only
2. 1 and 2
3. All of the above
4. none of the above

Correct answer A

Drip irrigation requires a high cost of setting up. Running the pump for less time reduces electricity consumption. Water-soluble fertilizers can be supplied directly at the roots thus reducing fertilizer use.

Q.) ) Ease of doing business report is published by ( FROM CURERENT QUESTION TEST17)

1. World bank
2. IMF
3. World economic forum
4. United Nations

Correct answer A

India is ranked 130th amongst 189 countries. India’s recorded biggest improvement amongst South East Asian Countries but still lags behind BRICS group.

Q. Which of the following statements is are correct about UDAY scheme(TEST-17)

1. It is scheme launched to help power distribution companies to reduce their losses
2. It is scheme for providing LED lights in rural areas
3. It is a scheme launched to help women by providing LPG cylinders
   
4. It is a scheme to provide special purpose vehicle for smart City project.

Correct answer A

Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) is the financial turnaround and revival package for electricity distribution companies of India (DISCOMs) initiated by the Government with the intent to find a permanent solution to the financial mess that the power distribution is in.

Q. Arrange the following rivers in order in which they meet Brahmaputra after if enters India.( MOCK-5)

1. Manas
2. Debang
3. Lohit
4. Subansiri

1. 2-3-4-1
2. 3-2-4-1
   
3. 4-3-2-1
4. 2-3-1-4

Answer (A)

Q.) Consider the following statements regarding “One Belt One Road” (OBOR) Initiative
( MOCK-5)

1. It is a grand project proposed by People's Republic of China to connect Eurasian landmass.
2. It has two components namely land-based “Silk Road Economic Belt” and oceangoing "Maritime Silk Road".

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

1. 1 Only
   
2. 2 Only
   
3. Both 1 and 2
   
4. None of the above

Answer: C

Explanation:

The Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-century Maritime Silk Road, also known as The Belt and Road (abbreviated B&R), One Belt, One Road (abbreviated OBOR) or the Belt and Road Initiative is a development strategy and framework, proposed by People's Republic of China that focuses on connectivity and cooperation among countries primarily in Eurasia, which consists of two main components, the land-based "Silk Road Economic Belt" (SREB) and oceangoing "Maritime Silk Road" (MSR). The strategy underlines China's push to take a bigger role in global affairs, and its need to export China's production capacity in areas of overproduction such as steel manufacturing.

Q. ) identify the important characteristics of the standup India program? ( MOCK-5)

1. It is to encourage green field entrepreneurial projects by S C/ ST only
2. It intend s to facilitate at least two such projects per bank branch, on an average one for each category of entrepreneur.

1. 1 only
   
2. 2Only
   
3. Both 1and 2
   
4. Neither 1 Nor 2

ANS: b

Q.) Consider the following statements regarding the Surat session 1907 of Indian National Congress:( MODERN INDIA-2ND TEST. TEST-7)

1. Swarajya was defined as goal of Congress.
   
2. Extremists wanted that RashbehariGhosh should be the President.
   
3. During this session, Moderates wanted to reduce extent of Swadeshi movement as Council reforms were on anvil.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
   
2. 1 and 2 only
   
3. 1 and 3 only
   
4. 3 only

ANS : d

EXP:

1. Swarajya was defined as goal of Congress in Calcutta session in 1906 because popularity of Extremists was increasing and they were demanding Swarajya as a goal of congress. So option 1 is incorrect.
2. Tilak has done great work in popularising the Swadeshi movement. The Extremists wanted that Tilak or LalaLajpatRai should become the president of congress in Surat Session. So option 2 is incorrect.
3. The main point of conflict between moderates and extremists was extent of Swadeshi movement. But moderates demanded to reduce the extent of Swadeshi movement because they don’t want to antagonise the government as council reforms were on anvil. So option 3 is correct.

Q.) The main proposals of Cripps Mission were(MODERN INDIA TEST.2 TEST NO. 7)

1. Option was available to any province to have is separate constitution.
2. Free India could withdraw from the common wealth.
3. There was a provision for complete independence
4. Which of the above is/are law?
   1. 1 and 2
   2. 2 and 3
   3. 3 and 1
   4. 1, 2 and 3

Ans. (a)

3 is wrong as It had offered Dominion status not complete independence.

Q.) Which of the following were the recommendations made by Sir Stafford Cripps?(MODERN INDIA TEST2. TEST. NO-7)

1. The promise of Dominion Status to India.
   
2. Protection of minorities.
   
3. Setting up of a Constituent Assembly in which there would be representatives from the Princely States along with those of the British Provinces.

Choose the correct answer using the codes below:

1. Only 1.
   
2. Only 2 & 3.
   
3. Only 3.
   
4. All.

AnS: d.

EXP:
In the midst of worsening wartime international situation, the British Government in its continued effort to secure Indian cooperation sent Sir Stafford Cripps to India on 23 March 1942

.This is known as Cripps Mission. The main recommendations of Cripps were:

1. The promise of Dominion Status to India,
   
2. Protection of minorities
   
3. Setting up of a Constituent Assembly in which there would be representatives from the Princely States along with those of the British Provinces,
   
4. There would be provision for any Province of British India not prepared to accept this Constitution, either to retain its present constitutional position or frame a constitution of its own.

The major political parties of the country rejected the Cripps proposals. Gandhi called Cripp’s proposals as a “Post-dated Cheque”. They did not like the rights of the Princely States either to send their representatives to the Constituent Assembly or to stay out of the Indian Union. The Muslim League was also dissatisfied as its demand for Pakistan had not been conceded in the proposal.

Q.) The recently launched International solar alliance (ISA) has been launched by which countries? (TEST- DATE 24TH JAN. FROM CURRENT QUESTION . TEST NO. -2)

1. India
   
2. France
   
3. USA
   
4. Japan

Choose the answer using the code below?

1. 1 & 2
2. 1 & 3
   
3. 2 & 3
4. 2, 3 & 4

Ans. (a)
India & France have launched ISA at the conference of parties climate conference in Paris, France.

Q.) Which of the following category of people are included under Stand Up India scheme? ( (ALSO FROM CURRENT QUESTION IN SCIENCE TEST NO. 2 DATED 3/07/16)

1. Schedule caste entrepreneurs
   
2. Schedule tribe entrepreneur
   
3. Women entrepreneur.
   
4. differently-able entrepreneur.

Code:

1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and 4
   
3. 1, 2 and 3
4. all of the above.

Correct answer C

Salient features-

Composite loan between 10 lakh rupees and up to 1 crore rupees will be provided to SC/ST and women and also inclusive of working capital component for setting up any new enterprise.

Debit Card (RuPay) for withdrawal of working capital. Credit history of borrower will be developed.

Refinance window through Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) with an initial amount of 10,000 crore rupees.

Creation of a corpus of 5,000 crore rupees for credit guarantee through National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC).

Q.) .International Monetary Fund (IMF) has included China's Yuan into its elite reserve currency basket. What implications can it have on the International reserve asset system?

1. Nations will now prefer holding more Yuan in their forex Reserves. .
   
2. Yuan will now be used for calculation of the value of a SDR.

Which of the above is/are correct?

1. 1 only .
   
2. 2 only
   
3. Both 1 and 2 .
   
4. None

Q.) Consider the following statements regarding ‘Mission Inderadhanush’. (TEST- CURRENT AFFAIRS)

1. It has been launched by Ministry of Women and Child Development
   
2. It aims at achieving full immunization of children below 2 years.

Which of the above is/are true about Mission Indradhanush?

1. 1 only
   
2. 2 only
   
3. Both 1 and 2
   
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans. (b)

1 is incorrect, as it has been launched by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.