Raashid Shah

GENERAL STUDIES  1.IAS QUESTION Convertibility of rupee implies (a) being able to convert rupee notes into gold (b) allowing the value of rupee to be fixed by market forces (c) freely permitting the conversion of rupee to other currencies and vice versa (d) developing an international market for currencies in India MOCK-3 Q.99Capital account Convertibility of the Indian rupee means: A) Indian rupee can be exchanged for the any major currency for the purpose of trading financial assets. B) Indian rupee can be exchanged for the any major currency for the purpose of trading in goods & services. C) Indian rupee can be exchanged by authorized dealers for travel D) None of the above Ans. A ANOTHER QUESTION MOCK-1 Q.41 Why Convertibility of Indian rupee is considered as a important goal of the economic liberalization ? A) Because it helps to attract more foreign capital inflow in India B) Because it will help to promote exports C) Because It will help to secure loans from the world financial markets at attractive terms D) Because it will stabilize its exchange value against major currencies of the World Ans. D  2.IAS QUESTION India is a member of which among thefollowing? 1.Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 2.Association of South-East Asian nation 3.East Asia Summit Select the correct answer using the code given below.  MOCK-12 Q.68 India is a member of: 1. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2. Asian Development Bank (ADB) 3. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) 4.World Trade Organization (WTO) Select the correct answer using the code given below: A) 1 and 3 only B) 2 and 4 C) 2,3 and 4 D) 1,2,3 and 4 Ans. B  3.IAS QUESTION Tides occur in oceans and seas due to which of the following? 1. Gravitational Force of the Sun 2. Gravitational Force of the Moon 3. Gravitational Force of the Earth Select the correct answer using the code given below  MOCK-1 Q.54 Which among the following plays an important role in formation of tides ? 1) Rotation of earth 2) Gravitation of Sun 3) Gravitation of Earth 4) Revolution of earth Codes: A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,3 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. C  4.IAS QUESTION  Which one of the following is the best description of the term ‘ecosystem’? (a) A community of organisms interacting with one another. (b) That part of the Earth which is inhabited by living organisms. (c) A community of organisms together with the environment in which they live (d) The flora and fauna of a geographical area MOCK-12 Q.55 An ecosystem comprises: A) Only trees, shrubs and herbs in an area B) Only animals in an area C) All plants and animals in an area D) All living and non-living things in an area Ans. D  5.IAS QUESTION Which one of the following was given classical language status recently? (a) Odia (b) Konkani (c) Bhojpuri (d) Assamese MOCK-11 Q.60 Which of the following languages has been accorded as the status of classical language ? 1) Sanskrit 2) Tamil 3) Malyalam 4) Marathi 5) Telugu Codes: A) 1,2,3,5 B) 2,3,4,5 C) 1,2,3,4 D) Only 1,2& 5 Ans. A Tamil, Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Odiahave been recognised as classical languages.  6.IAS QUESTION With reference to ‘fly ash’ produced by the power plants using coal as fuel, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Fly ash can be used in the production of bricks for building construction. 2. Fly ash can be used as a replacement for some of the Portland cement concrete. 3. Fly ash is made up of silicon dioxide and calcium oxide only, and does not contain any toxic elements. Select the correct answer using the code given below. MOCK-1 Q.24 Which of the following can help in reducing the carbon footprint ? 1.Using fly-ash based cement in building construction 2. Using LED-based electric lamps instead of incandescent lamps Select the correct answer using the code given below : A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both I and 2 D) Neither I nor 2 Ans. C The total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly support human activities, usually expressed in equivalent tons of carbon dioxide (CO2). 7. IAS QUESTION We often find the term “Goldilocks Zone” in news.It is mentioned in the context of : TEST SERIES Mock-10 Q.50 We often find the term “Goldilocks Zone” in news.It is mentioned in the context of : A) Identification of earth-like planets in the universe B) Use of wireless short distance communication C) Minimum distance required between Earth & any artificial satellite revolving around it D) None of the above Ans. A 8. IAS QUESTION In which of the following States are the famous ‘Living Root Bridges’ found Direct Question Mock-10 Q.52 In which of the following states famous ‘ Living Root Bridges “ found ? A) Arunachal Pradesh B) Himachal Pradesh C) Kerala D) Meghalaya Ans. D  9. IAS QUESTION In which one of the following National Parks has a climate, that varies from tropical to sub-tropical temperate and arctic ?  Direct Question MOCK-14 Q.23 In which one of the following National Parks has a climate, that varies from tropical to sub-tropical temperate and arctic ? A) Kangchendzonga National Park B) Nandadevi National Park C) Neora National Park D) Namdhapa National Park Ans.A  10.IAS QUESTION In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species? Direct Question MOCK-9 Q.13 In which of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species ? A) Tropical rain forest B) Tropical deciduous forest C) Tropical thorn & scrub forest D) Temperate forest with grasslands Ans. B  11.IAS QUESTION  With reference to ‘dugong’, a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/an; correct? 1. It is a herbivorous marine animal. 2. It is found along the entire coast of India. 3. It is given legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Select the correct answer using the code given below. MOCK-1 Q.24 Which of

In IAS PRELIMS 2016, this year also More than 50 questions have been asked in General Studies (Paper-1) from our mock series    LIST OF 52 QUESTIONS REPEATED-FROM GENERAL STUDIES-FROM OUR MOCK PAPERS :     IAS QUESTION   Consider the following statements :   The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State.   The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure.   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?   A) 1 only   B) 2 only   C) Both 1 and 2   D) Neither 1 nor 2   MOCK-13 Q.1   Q.1 Consider the following statements :   Chief secretary of a state is appointed by the Governor of that state   Chief Secretary of a state has a fixed tenure or till his superannuation whichever is earlier   Which of the above statements is/are correct ?   A) Only 1   B) Only 2   C) Both are correct   D) Both are incorrect   Ans. B   In India each state and some Union Territories have Chief Secretaries. As such the Chief Secretary serves as Chief of all government staff in the state and is the Secretary of the State Cabinet of Ministers. The post of Chief Secretary is encadred within the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) meaning that only an IAS officer may hold this position. The Chief Secretary holds the same rank as a Secretary to the Government of India and the post falls within the “Apex Scale”. Other positions in this payscale are Additional or Special Chief Secretary and Special Secretary to the Government of India. By tradition the senior most IAS officer of the state cadre is chosen as the Chief Secretary but in many cases this is not so. The Chief Secretary heads the Department of General Administration as well. The Secretary is the ex officio advisor to the councils of ministers.      IAS QUESTION   Which of the following is not a member of `Gulf Cooperation Council’?   A) Iran   B) Saudi Arabia   C) Oman   D) Kuwait     MOCK-15 Q.2   Q.2 Which among the following are the Gulf Cooperation Countries ?   Bahrain   Kuwait   Qatar   Saudi Arabia   Oman   Which of the above statements is/are correct ?   A) 1,3,4   B) 2,3,4   C) 1,2,3   D) 1,2,3,4,5   Ans.D      IAS QUESTION   What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?   Both were built in the same period.   Both belong to the same religious denomination.   Both have rock-cut monuments.   Select the correct answer using the code given below.   A) 1 and 2 only   B) 3 only   C) 1 and 3 only   D) None of the statements given above is correct     MOCK-30 Q.49   Q.3 Which of the following statements is/are correct ?   1) Sravana Belagola is famous for its Jaina heritage and history.   2) Ajanta is famous for Jaina sculptures and paintings.   3) Mamallapuram is famous for its rock-cut monolithic Buddhist temples.   Select the correct answer using the code given below :   A) 1 only   B) 2 only   C) 1 and 2   D) 2 and 3   Ans. C   Mamallapuram is famous for Shore temple     MOCK-18 Q.21   Which of the following statement is incorrect ?   A) Mamallapuram temples contain rock cut architecture   B) Capital of Pallava was Kancheepuram   C) The Mamallapuram temples also exhibit the painting skill of those people   D) The pallava period is one of the golden era in architecture   Ans. C   MOCK-13 Q.32   Rathas of Mahabalipuram, rock cut architecture were built by a king of dynasty of :   A) Chola   B) Hoysala   C) Pallava   D) Rashtrakuta   Ans. C   Pancha Rathas  is a monument complex at Mahabalipuram, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, in the Kancheepuram district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Pancha Rathas is an example of monolithic Indian rock-cut architecture.   Each of the five monuments in the Pancha Rathas complex resembles a chariot (ratha), and each is carved over a single, long stone or monolith, of granite which slopes in north-south direction with a slight incline.     IAS QUESTION   Regarding ‘Atal Pension Yojana’, which of the following statements is/are correct?   It is a minimum guaranteed pension scheme mainly targeted at unorganized sector workers.   Only one member of a family can join the scheme.   Same amount of pension is guaranteed for the spouse for life after subscriber’s death.   Select the correct answer using the code given below.   A) 1 only   B) 2 and 3 only   C) 1 and 3 only   D) 1, 2 and 3     MOCK-1 Q.54   Q.4 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched three ambitious social security schemes, relating to the insurance and pension sector and intended at widening the process of financial inclusion.Which of the following is not among those?   A) Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (accident insurance)   B) Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Yojana (life insurance)   C) Kisan Jeevan Jyoti Yojana (life insurance)   D) Atal Pension Yojana” (Pension)   Ans. C   Atal Pension Yojna (APY) :   The scheme will be launched on June 1 2015 and focus is on the unorganised sector.  A pension provides people with a monthly income when they are no longer earning. A Subscriber receives pension based on accumulated contribution out of his current income.Under the  Atal Pension Yojna Scheme (APY), the subscribers ,under the age of 40, would receive the fixed monthly pension of  Rs. 1000 to Rs 5000 at the age of 60 years, depending on their contributions. To make the the pension scheme more attractive,  government would co-contribute 50 per cent of a subscriber’s contribution or Rs 1,000 per annum,