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149 MCQs · GS
In which landmark judgment delivered in 2016, did the Supreme Court issue guidelines on drought management to the Government of India ?
Out of the following, which is not a power granted to Rajya Sabha ?
Which of the following could be one of the reasons for pruning of development targets of the second five year plan ?
Out of the options below, what was the issue of emphasis in the sixth five year plan put forward for 1978-83 by the Government of the Janata Party ?
From which five year plan was the system of setting "monitorable targets" for key indicators of development introduced ?
Which organization is entrusted with the initiative of converting 100% Government-Citizen transactions to the digital platform ?
Which of the following is not one of the subjects on which a sub group of chief ministers is constituted by NITI Aayog as part of Cooperative Federalism ?
The debate between Bhagawati and Sen on the economic policy of India revolves on
The most important reason for higher absolute increase in urban population in India compared to rural population in the decade from 2001 to 2011 could be due to
As per census 2011, between 2001 and 2011
As per the statistics of the National Crime Records Bureau (ADSI 2015), the biggest reason for suicide of farmers in India is
Which of the following is not a component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) ?
The MOU to be signed by the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) (approved by Union Cabinet in April, 2017) is on cooperation in
Which of the following is a demand side intervention in the UDAY (Ujjwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana) Scheme of the Central Government ?
With regard to funding of the Polavaram Project, the Centre would provide
The coach with glass roof and other facilities in the Visakhapatnam-Araku Train is known as
Which institute is the academic mentor for the Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE), Visakhapatnam ?
Which of the following parameters had the highest weightage for calculating tax devolution from Centre to States as per the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission ?
Which year is taken as the basis for resources for making recommendations by the 14th Finance Commission ?
Which of the following is one of the factors not considered by the 14th Finance Commission in vertical devolution of resources ?
Compositional shift from grants to tax devolution from Centre to State causes
The relationship in India between redistributive resource transfers from the Centre to States and various economic outcomes like per capita consumption, growth in GDP, tax revenue effort is
Muga silk is a product of the silkworm endemic to which State of India ?
As per the rationalization of Centrally Sponsored Schemes by the Government of India, "core of the core" schemes are
What is the meaning of competitive sub-federalism in the context of achieving targets on social and developmental goals ?
Which of the following programmes of the Government of India does not provide opportunity for urban rejuvenation ?
A recent radical idea to overcome the problem of poor targeting and misallocation of social welfare schemes is that of
What is the all India participation rate of Women in MNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Agency) Scheme in 2016 - 17 ?
The Inter State Council was established on the recommendations of
"Cooperative Federalism" in Centre - State relations is recommended for the first time by
Out of the following, which is a recommendation of the M.M. Punchhi Commission on the institution of Governor ?
Which of the following is a principle followed by the farmers who are participants to the APFAMGS (Andhra Pradesh Farmer Managed Groundwater Systems) Project ?
What was the immediate cause for loss of foreign reserves triggering the financial crisis in 1991 ?
Which move helped to tide over the balance of payment crisis in 1991 ?
Which of the following sectors was not much affected by the reforms after 1991 ?
What could be the main reason for jobless growth in the reform period after 1991 ?
Under the new Central GST Bill, 2017, the mechanism to monitor and ensure that any reduction in tax rate should result in a commensurate reduction in the price of goods or services is known as
Under the scheme of new GST Bills, 2017, subject to a ceiling fixed under GST Act, the changes in GST rates can normally be effected by
Under the GST (Compensation to States) Bill, 2017, the unutilized money in the GST Compensation Fund at the end of five years would be
Out of the options below, the most important disadvantage of a multiple tax rate structure is
Out of the options below, who was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 2017 for Explanatory Journalism ?
Who is the winner of the recently held Superseries Singapore Open Badminton title in the Men's Singles category ?
As stated in the Economic Survey 2016 - 17, what is the potential consequence experienced by a majority of women in a household not having toilets ?
In the case of PDS schemes, which would be the probable relation between coverage and leakage ?
Which one of the following is the most effective financial inclusion programme ?
A large gap in the collection of property tax vis-à-vis the potential tax of Bengaluru city as shown in the Economic Survey for 2016 - 17 is estimated from
As per the Manual for Drought Management, 2016 published by the Union Ministry of Agriculture, an area which is classified as "chronically drought prone" receives mean annual rainfall which is less than
Which of the following is not a parameter used by the The Crop Weather Watch Group constituted by Government of India to monitor the drought situation in the country ?
What is the cause of earthquakes in the region from the Himalayas to the Arakan Yoma ?
Out of the events given below, which is the most important cause of Tsunami ?
Match the following traditional water harvesting systems with the region in which they are followed : A. Zing I. Tamil Nadu B. Zabo II. Rajasthan C. Johads III. Ladakh D. Phad IV. Maharashtra E. Yeri V. Nagaland
Out of the items given below, what is Korambu ?
Which of the following is a traditional method of conservation of tree cover across communities in India ?
In ecosystem terminology, who are the major producers in a terrestrial ecosystem ?
Out of the below mentioned persons, who was appointed as Messenger of Peace by the UNO in April, 2017 ?
For the purpose of reducing wind forces on the roof during a cyclone, the best roof architecture of a building, out of the options below is
What is the objective of the Appiko movement ?
For which area was H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn awarded the Padma Bhushan ?
Ganjam Venkatasubbaiah, who was awarded the Padma Shri is known for his work as a/an
How many persons were awarded the Padma Shri in 2017 in the Sports category ?
How many national missions have been started as part of the National Action Plan on Climate Change ?
What is the capacity of solar power sought to be installed in India by 2022 under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission ?
Which number does one have to call in Andhra Pradesh to utilize the services of Talli Bidda Express ?
What is the objective of the "Badikosta" scheme started by the Government of Andhra Pradesh ?
As per the expectations of ISRO, which rocket would be a "game changer" in the operations of ISRO ?
National Science Day is celebrated in India on 28th February to mark the
Out of the options below, which types of activities are taken up under the Neeru Chettu programme by Government of AP ?
After reorganization of Andhra Pradesh, which of the following organizations is established to act as a catalyst to facilitate economic growth and investment in Andhra Pradesh ?
What is the target ratio set by SDG for reduction in poverty level by 2030 ?
Match the following : A. Malaria P. Bone marrow B. Filaria Q. Brain C. Encephalitis R. Blood cells D. Leukaemia S. Lymph nodes
Which of the following crops is generally cultivated by transplanting seedlings ?
Which of the following is associated with Diabetes Mellitus ?
Which of the following is used as a trigger in a nuclear bomb ?
Which of the following enzyme found in tears destroys bacteria ?
In eye donation, which part of the eye of the donor is utilized ?
Washing soap produces a scum with hard water and not much foam because the hard water contains
Read the following sentences and answer the questions (79 – 82) below : A team of five members is to be formed from five boys Pradip, Quddus, Rajesh, Samir and Tony and four girls Anusha, Bhagya, Chinmayi and Durga. The conditions are as follows : Pradip and Samir have to be together. Quddus cannot remain with Bhagya or Chinmayi. Rajesh and Anusha have to be together. Tony cannot remain with Anusha or Durga. Answer the following questions : If Quddus is one of the members, who are the other members of the team ?
Read the following sentences and answer the questions (79 – 82) below : A team of five members is to be formed from five boys Pradip, Quddus, Rajesh, Samir and Tony and four girls Anusha, Bhagya, Chinmayi and Durga. The conditions are as follows : Pradip and Samir have to be together. Quddus cannot remain with Bhagya or Chinmayi. Rajesh and Anusha have to be together. Tony cannot remain with Anusha or Durga. Answer the following questions : If three members of the team are girls, then the team would be
Read the following sentences and answer the questions (79 – 82) below : A team of five members is to be formed from five boys Pradip, Quddus, Rajesh, Samir and Tony and four girls Anusha, Bhagya, Chinmayi and Durga. The conditions are as follows : Pradip and Samir have to be together. Quddus cannot remain with Bhagya or Chinmayi. Rajesh and Anusha have to be together. Tony cannot remain with Anusha or Durga. Answer the following questions : If Anusha is one member of the team and all others are boys, then the four boys would be
Read the following sentences and answer the questions (79 – 82) below : A team of five members is to be formed from five boys Pradip, Quddus, Rajesh, Samir and Tony and four girls Anusha, Bhagya, Chinmayi and Durga. The conditions are as follows : Pradip and Samir have to be together. Quddus cannot remain with Bhagya or Chinmayi. Rajesh and Anusha have to be together. Tony cannot remain with Anusha or Durga. Answer the following questions : If two members of the team are girls, then which of the following teams is not possible ?
Which of the following items is recently registered as a geographical indication from Andhra Pradesh ?
Out of the following, which parameter is given higher ranking weight by the National Institutional Ranking Framework of MHRD for awarding overall rank to educational institutions ?
The recent order of the Union Home Ministry on sharing of assets of APSCHE specifies that
Who is the other Indian apart from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to find a place in the TIME 2017 list of 100 most influential people in the world ?
As per World Happiness Report, 2017 of UNO, what is the rank of India in the Global Happiness Rankings ?
What is the name of the freight train that made its first journey from China to London in January, 2017 ?
Which astronaut holds the record for most spacewalks by a woman in space ?
The Golden Jubilee year of which important rice variety, that saved many regions from famine, was celebrated in November, 2016 ?
Which of the following was included in 2016 by UNESCO in the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity ?
The book "The Inner Fire" written by Justice Rohinton F. Nariman is on
Which film personality was awarded the "Centenary Award for Indian Film Personality of the Year" at the 47th IFFI in 2016 ?
What is the name of the medium altitude long endurance UAV flown by DRDO in November, 2016 ?
Which doctor got the Dhanvantari Award in March, 2017 ?
Which of the following sports personalities was recently appointed to the Board of Sports Authority of India ?
Which Harvard dropout got an honorary degree from Harvard University in March, 2017 ?
As per the 2016 report on Global Trafficking in Persons published by UN Office on Drugs & Crime, Victims and Traffickers often have
Which Indian shooter won a Gold medal at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun held in New Delhi ?
As per the 4th National Family Health Survey, how many females are there in the State of Andhra Pradesh per 1000 males ?
For which of the following reasons was the FCRA license of Public Health Federation of India recently cancelled by the Government of India ?
What is the percentage of votes polled in the recent By-elections to the Srinagar Lok Sabha Constituency ?
Who was responsible for the gaffe in announcing the name of the Best Film at the 2017 Oscar Awards Ceremony ?
"Every Indian is special. Every Indian is a VIP." On which occasion did Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted these words ?
Which of the following politicians completed 50 years as Legislator in March, 2017 ?
Upon reorganization of the State, Andhra Pradesh had a higher public debt than Telangana because
What is the amount of special assistance provided by the Central Government to Andhra Pradesh in 2016 - 17 ?
As per Andhra Pradesh retail trade policy 2015 - 20, how many additional employment opportunities would be created in the retail sector by 2020 ?
What was the percentage of debt outstanding to GSDP of Andhra Pradesh in 2014 - 15 after reorganization of the State of Andhra Pradesh ?
Determine the mean, median and modal values for the set : 3, 8, 10, 7, 5, 14, 2, 9, 8.
The following table of grouped data represents the weight (in kgs) of 100 articles : Class Weight (in kgs) Frequency (Number) 3 - 5 8 5 - 7 25 7 - 9 45 9 - 11 18 11 - 13 4 Calculate the mean weight for an article.
If COFFEE is 3, 15, 6, 6, 5, 5, what is MILK ?
Find the missing number in the diagram given below. Diagram 1: top-left 9, top-right 8, center 4, bottom-left 4, bottom-right 4. Diagram 2: top-left 7, top-right 8, center 40, bottom-left 2, bottom-right 8. Diagram 3: top-left 3, top-right 3, center ?, bottom-left 8, bottom-right 9.
Find the next number in the sequence 1, 2, 6, 12, 36, 72, ?
If 'Sedative' is to 'Pain', 'Solace' is to ?
Read the following sentences and answer the questions (117 – 120) below : The following diagram shows the growth of height in centimeters of bean plants with application of fertilizer after a month. Observe the diagram and answer the questions. Growth of Height in cm of bean plants with fertilizer application for a month (bar chart) – Bio-Fertilizer: 21, DAP: 17, Super Phosphate: 7, Urea: 11, No Fertilizer: 12. Could it be safely concluded that for the growth of the bean plant, application of fertilizer is always beneficial ?
Read the following sentences and answer the questions (117 – 120) below : The following diagram shows the growth of height in centimeters of bean plants with application of fertilizer after a month. Observe the diagram and answer the questions. Growth of Height in cm of bean plants with fertilizer application for a month (bar chart) – Bio-Fertilizer: 21, DAP: 17, Super Phosphate: 7, Urea: 11, No Fertilizer: 12. What is the percentage of increase in growth of the bean plant with the application of bio-fertilizer compared to the plant with no fertilizer application ?
Read the following sentences and answer the questions (117 – 120) below : The following diagram shows the growth of height in centimeters of bean plants with application of fertilizer after a month. Observe the diagram and answer the questions. Growth of Height in cm of bean plants with fertilizer application for a month (bar chart) – Bio-Fertilizer: 21, DAP: 17, Super Phosphate: 7, Urea: 11, No Fertilizer: 12. Could the growth of the bean plant be the highest if Urea and Super phosphate are applied together ?
Read the following sentences and answer the questions (117 – 120) below : The following diagram shows the growth of height in centimeters of bean plants with application of fertilizer after a month. Observe the diagram and answer the questions. Growth of Height in cm of bean plants with fertilizer application for a month (bar chart) – Bio-Fertilizer: 21, DAP: 17, Super Phosphate: 7, Urea: 11, No Fertilizer: 12. Could a conclusion be safely drawn that certain types of fertilizers may not be suitable for bean plants ?
Which of the following was mostly used to facilitate long distance communication by the inhabitants of Harappan Civilization ?
The earliest inscriptions found in India were written in
Match the following travellers with their countries of origin : A. Al-Biruni I. Afghanistan B. Ibn Battuta II. Turkey C. Mahmud Wali Balkhi III. Morocco D. Seydi Ali Reis IV. Uzbekistan
Which system of transport was often used by the Delhi Sultanate to transport fruits of Khorasan to India ?
Which of the following Sufi saints was known as Garib Nawaz ?
What was the practice adopted by the Vijayanagar Kings to protect the inhabitants within a fortified area from starvation due to sieges by enemy armies ?
Arrange the names of the following freedom fighters in ascending order of the period of the rebellion by them : I. Vasudev Balwant Phadke II. Khudiram Bose III. Alluri Sitarama Raju IV. Kanhu Murmu
Having failed to control the Paharias, the British invited the following to cultivate the land in the Rajmahal Hills :
Which of the following is one of the reasons for Mahatma Gandhi to use salt as a symbol of protest ?
What is the title of the book published in 1958 containing the edited collection of letters written to and by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru ?
Which of the following is one of the salient features of the Lucknow Pact, 1916 ?
Which of the following evidences support the Big Bang Theory on the origin of the Universe ?
Which of the following is a direct source of information about the interior of the Earth ?
Till, moraine and boulder clay are depositional land forms due to
Out of the below, identify the process which is not part of the hydrological cycle.
Which is the largest tributary of the Godavari in terms of coverage of drainage area ?
As per reliable estimates, which of the following locations in India has the largest shale gas reserves compared to others ?
Under the Hydrocarbon Exploration Licensing Policy (HELP), the revenue to the Government of India accrues through
In which of the following places of Andhra Pradesh are Karst topography features seen ?
Which of the following could be the most important factor in decline of slate industry in Markapur ?
In which part of Andhra Pradesh is a major portion of Uranimum reserves located ?
Which of the following is not a criterion for acquiring citizenship of India, subject to other conditions ?
The Constituent Assembly was composed roughly on the lines suggested by
Which of the following may be a violation of fundamental rights ?
In which election in India was VVPAT used for the first time on experimental basis ?
Which of the following is a "pocket veto" power in the Indian context ?
The mission of the Government of India for electronic delivery of all Government services is known as
The one stop e-market place established by the Government of India for procurement of goods and services by government organizations and PSUs is named as
As per the data available in the National Judicial Data Grid in April, 2017, what is the approximate percentage of cases in Indian Courts pending for more than two years ?
In which of the following issues did the Supreme Court invoke Article 142 of the Constitution to issue directions in a judgment in a case in 2016 ?