Quiz 562: General Awareness Questions for All Exams
First Published: September 8, 2011 | Last Updated:August 4, 2019
1. The Gram Positive Bacteria can be identified by the Gram staining because of the following reasons?
[A] The cell walls have more lipids compared to peptidoglycan
[B] The Cells walls have more Peptidoglycan compared to Lipids
[C] The Cells membrane has more fatty acids
[D] The plasma has Peptidoglycans
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Correct Answer: B [The Cells walls have more Peptidoglycan compared to Lipids]
Notes:
The cell wall which is made up of Peptidoglycan as well as lipids gets violet due to the reaction of the CV+. After the decolorization with alcohol, the lipids gets dissolved and the bacteria with higher Peptidoglycan remain violet. These are called Gram Positive bacteria.
2. An Inland water transit and trade protocol exists between India and which among the following neighbors?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Pakistan
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: B [Bangladesh]
3. The Jatropha curcas, source of inedible vegetable oil that is used to produce biofuel and which works as a carbon sink is native to which of the following regions of the world?
[A] Europe
[B] Central Africa
[C] Central America
[D] South America
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Correct Answer: C [Central America]
4. The term “round tripping” in case of Foreign Direct Investments is related to which among the following?
[A] Use of FDI Funds out of Country
[B] Coming Back of Domestic Money as FDI
[C] Sending Back of Domestic Money as FDI
[D] Repatriation of the FDI made abroad
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Correct Answer: B [Coming Back of Domestic Money as FDI]
Notes:
Round tripping refers to money from one country going out through unofficial channels and being invested back into the same country from outside to avail of tax benefits under the double tax avoidance agreement (DTAA). Round Tripping makes the government lose large amount of revenue because the domestic firms, route the investment through Mauritius. So, now finally CBDT (Central Board of Direct Taxes) proposes that the Domestic companies routing their investments through Mauritius would soon have to pay capital gains tax. For this, a review of the capitals gains tax provisions is required and CBDT is pressing for it.
5. Which among the following Ministry is running the “Village Grain Bank Scheme”?
[A] Ministry of Agriculture
[B] Ministry of Food and Public Distribution
[C] Ministry of Tribal Affairs
[D] Ministry of Rural Development
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Food and Public Distribution]
Notes:
Village Grain Bank Scheme was launched in 1997 under the `Ministry of Tribal Affairs` for establishing the grains Banks in 11 states with maximum tribal population. Now this scheme has been transferred to the Ministry of Food and Public Distribution.
6. Consider the following statements:
- The share of the Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) in the delivery of rural credit is falling
- Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) can not borrow from Commercial Banks
Which among the above statements is/ are correct?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Both 1 & 2 are correct
[D] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2 are correct]
7. Consider the following statements:
- The bank loans to all MFIs including NBFCs working as MFIs are deemed to be the priority sector loans
- The highest loan amount for an individual borrower, is Rs 25,000 with an interest rate cap of 24 per cent as recommended by Malegam Committee
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
8. Which among the following international bodies have established the Poverty Reduction Growth Facility to help the low income countries?
[A] International Monetary Fund
[B] World Bank
[C] Asian Development Bank
[D] International Development Association
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Correct Answer: A [International Monetary Fund]
Notes:
Poverty Reduction Growth Facility was established as Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility (ESAF) in 1987 at International Monetary Fund with an amount of SDR 6 billion to help the low income countries with heavy debt burdens in difficult external environment to implement comprehensive macro-economic and structural policy programmes aiming at strengthening their balance of payments position and fostering growth.
9. Between 2001 and 2026, India’s population is projected to increase by 371 million, about 83% of this increase will be in the 15-59 age group. This will lead to:
- Boost in investment
- Higher dependency ratios
- Higher savings rate
Choose the correct options:
[A] Only 1
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1 & 3]
Notes:
This question is based upon the concept of Demographic Dividend. Between 2001 and 2026, India`s population is projected to increase by 371 million. About 83% of this increase will be in the 15-59 age group. In the next 15 years, as a vast population enters the working age group, it is expected that they would be setting up their own households and consumption units. Vast opportunities can then arise, boosting various types of productive and investment activities. A relatively young population also implies declining dependency ratios and higher savings rate. Together, it can have a positive correlation on per capita GDP growth as witnessed in countries like Japan (1950s) and China (1980s). This is referred to as India`s demographic dividend.
10. The “Social Security Group Insurance Scheme” has been replaced with which among the following schemes?
[A] Aam Admi Bima Yojana
[B] JanaShree Bima Yojana
[C] Shiksha Sahayog Yojana
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: B [JanaShree Bima Yojana]
Notes:
Social Security Fund (SSF) was set up in 1988-89 for providing social security through Group Insurance Scheme to the weaker and vulnerable sections of the society. Social Security Group Insurance Scheme was administered by LIC but later, the scheme has been replaced by Janshree Bima Yojna from August 2000.JBY has replaced Social Security Group Insurance Scheme (SSGIS) and Rural Group Life Insurance Scheme (RGLIS).
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Village Grain Bank Scheme was earlier implemented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in 11 States. However, since 24.11.2004, the scheme is being implemented by the Department Food & Public Distribution.
Source:http://fcamin.nic.in/dfpd/EventDetails.asp?EventId=913&Section=Welfare%20Schemes&ParentID=0&Parent=1&check=0
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