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11. Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?

Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?

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In the conduction mode of transference of heat, the molecules of solid pass heat from one molecule to another without moving from their positions.
The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a substance is called its specific heat capacity.
The process of heat transfer in liquids and gases is through convection mode.
The process of heat transfer from a body at higher temperature to a body at lower temperature without heating the space between them is known as radiation.
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Statement B is incorrect. The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of *one unit mass* of a substance by one degree Celsius (or Kelvin) is called its specific heat capacity. The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a substance by one degree Celsius (or Kelvin), without specifying the mass, is called its heat capacity or thermal capacity. Statement A correctly describes conduction in solids, Statement C correctly describes convection as the primary mode of heat transfer in fluids, and Statement D correctly describes radiation as heat transfer via electromagnetic waves not requiring a medium.
Specific heat capacity is an intrinsic property of a material (per unit mass), while heat capacity depends on both the material and its total mass.
Conduction is heat transfer through direct molecular contact and vibrations. Convection is heat transfer through the movement of fluids. Radiation is heat transfer through electromagnetic waves.

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12. Which one of the following is NOT a target of the 12th Five-Year Plan

Which one of the following is NOT a target of the 12th Five-Year Plan ?

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Real GDP Growth Rate of 8 per cent
Agriculture Growth Rate of 5 per cent
Manufacturing Growth Rate of 10 per cent
Increase in green cover by 1 million hectare every year during the Plan period
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The 12th Five-Year Plan (2012-2017) set several quantitative targets. The targeted annual Real GDP Growth Rate was 8% (a revision from the initial 8.2%). The target for Manufacturing Sector Growth Rate was 10%. The plan also aimed to increase green cover by 1 million hectare every year. However, the target set for the Agriculture Growth Rate during the 12th Plan period was 4% per annum, not 5%.
Specific sectoral growth targets were part of the overall planning framework to achieve the desired GDP growth and inclusive development goals.
The 12th Plan included numerous other measurable targets across various sectors, including poverty reduction, employment creation, health indicators (IMR, MMR), infrastructure development, and environmental sustainability.

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13. In its emphasis on enhancing human capabilities, which one among the f

In its emphasis on enhancing human capabilities, which one among the following does NOT figure in the Twelfth Five-Year Plan ?

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Life and longevity
Education
Delivery of Public Service
Skill development
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The Twelfth Five-Year Plan (2012-2017) focused on “Faster, Sustainable, and More Inclusive Growth”. Enhancing human capabilities was a key aspect of inclusive growth, with explicit emphasis placed on improving health outcomes (related to life and longevity), expanding access to and improving the quality of education, and promoting skill development to improve employability. While effective ‘Delivery of Public Service’ is crucial for achieving these goals and is related to governance reforms discussed in the plan, it is a means or a system function rather than a direct “human capability” like health, knowledge, or skills.
Human capabilities, in the context of development economics and planning, typically refer to aspects like being healthy, educated, having skills, etc. Effective public service delivery enables the enhancement of these capabilities but is not a capability itself.
The 12th Plan document detailed strategies and targets across various sectors, including health, education, and skill development, directly contributing to human capability enhancement. Governance reforms, including improving public service delivery, were discussed as enablers for achieving the planned outcomes in these sectors.

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14. By fulfilling which of the following conditions can a political party

By fulfilling which of the following conditions can a political party claim the status of a national party ?

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  • 1. It secures at least six per cent (6%) of the valid votes polled in any four or more states, at a general election to the House of the People or, to the State Legislative Assembly
  • 2. It wins at least four seats in the House of the People from any State or States or wins at least two per cent (2%) seats in the House of the People (i.e., 11 seats in the existing House having 543 members), and these members are elected from at least three different States
  • 3. The party in question has got recognition as a state party in at least two states
  • 4. It must have its headquarters in New Delhi

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1, 2 and 3
2 and 4
1 and 2 only
1, 3 and 4
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According to the Election Commission of India, a political party can be recognized as a National Party if it fulfills any one of several criteria. Two of these criteria involve securing a minimum percentage of votes and/or winning a minimum number of seats in general elections from a specified number of states. Statement 1 describes a part of one such criterion (6% votes in 4+ states), and statement 2 describes other parts (winning 4 Lok Sabha seats) and a complete alternative criterion (2% Lok Sabha seats from 3+ states). Statement 3 (State Party in 2 states) is incorrect as the requirement is 4 states. Statement 4 (Headquarters in New Delhi) is not a criterion. Therefore, statements 1 and 2 describe the relevant conditions among the given options that can be fulfilled for national party status.
The criteria for National Party status are set by the Election Commission of India and primarily involve performance in Lok Sabha or State Assembly elections across multiple states, or recognition as a state party in a minimum number of states.
The three main criteria (any one of which needs to be met) are: (i) 6% vote share in 4+ states (LS or Assembly) + 4 LS seats; (ii) 2% of total LS seats (currently 11) from 3+ states; or (iii) Recognized as a State Party in 4 states.

15. Surge pricing takes place when a service provider

Surge pricing takes place when a service provider

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raises the price of its product or service as demand outstrips supply
follows preset prices immune to demand and supply dynamics
fixes a minimum price for its services
fixes an average price on the basis of transactions carried over a day
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Surge pricing is a pricing strategy where the price of a product or service is dynamically increased, often significantly, when the demand for it temporarily outstrips the available supply. This aims to balance the market by either reducing demand or incentivizing more supply.
The core concept of surge pricing is adjusting prices based on real-time fluctuations in demand and supply, with prices rising sharply during periods of high demand.
This pricing model is commonly used in service industries, such as ride-sharing (e.g., Uber), hospitality, and event ticketing, especially during peak hours, holidays, or special events.

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16. The World Humanitarian Day is being observed every year on which date

The World Humanitarian Day is being observed every year on which date ?

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24 October
19 August
10 December
8 March
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World Humanitarian Day is observed every year on August 19th. It was designated by the United Nations General Assembly to coincide with the anniversary of the 2003 bombing of the UN headquarters in Baghdad.
The day honors humanitarian aid workers killed and injured in the course of their work and celebrates all humanitarians who continue to provide aid and support to people in need worldwide.
Other significant UN days mentioned in options are: October 24 (United Nations Day), December 10 (Human Rights Day), and March 8 (International Women’s Day).

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17. Which one among the following States of India has recently proposed to

Which one among the following States of India has recently proposed to frame the first Internal Security Act to deal with the challenges of terrorism, insurgency, communalism and caste violence ?

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Maharashtra
Gujarat
Uttar Pradesh
Chhattisgarh
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Maharashtra proposed drafting a comprehensive Internal Security Act to address various threats like terrorism, insurgency, communalism, and caste violence. This move aimed to create a specific legal framework beyond existing general laws to handle such challenges within the state.
The question refers to a specific legislative proposal by a state government concerning a comprehensive approach to internal security threats like terrorism, insurgency, communalism, and caste violence. Maharashtra was the state that notably proposed framing such an act.
While states have various laws to maintain law and order and deal with specific types of crime (like MCOCA – Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act), the proposal for a single, broad ‘Internal Security Act’ at the state level was significant at the time and discussed widely.

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18. Which one of the following was the venue of 2nd BRICS Youth Summit of

Which one of the following was the venue of 2nd BRICS Youth Summit of the Ministers, Officials and Youth Delegations ?

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New Delhi
Mumbai
Shillong
Guwahati
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The venue of the 2nd BRICS Youth Summit of Ministers, Officials and Youth Delegations was Guwahati.
India hosted the 8th BRICS Summit in Goa in October 2016. As part of the events leading up to the main summit, the 2nd BRICS Youth Summit was held from July 1-3, 2016, in Guwahati, Assam. The theme of the summit was “Youth as bridge for intra-BRICS exchanges”.
The first BRICS Youth Summit was held in Russia in 2015. The BRICS forum comprises five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The summits cover various aspects including political coordination, economic cooperation, and people-to-people exchanges.

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19. Which of the following cricket teams was defeated by India to lift the

Which of the following cricket teams was defeated by India to lift the Women’s Twenty 20 Asia Cup 2016 ?

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Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
Pakistan
Afghanistan
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India defeated Pakistan to lift the Women’s Twenty 20 Asia Cup 2016.
In the final match of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup held in 2016 in Bangkok, Thailand, India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by 17 runs. This victory secured India their sixth consecutive Asia Cup title (both ODI and T20 formats).
The Women’s Asia Cup is a cricket tournament contested by women’s national teams from Asia. India has been the dominant team in the history of the tournament. The 2016 edition was the first time the tournament was played exclusively in the T20 format.

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20. Who among the following personalities is NOT a Governor of any Indian

Who among the following personalities is NOT a Governor of any Indian State ?

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Najma Heptulla
Ram Nath Kovind
Acharya Dev Vrat
Arvind Subramaniam
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Arvind Subramaniam is NOT a Governor of any Indian State.
Let’s examine the roles of the other personalities:
A) Najma Heptulla was the Governor of Manipur from August 2016 to August 2021.
B) Ram Nath Kovind was the Governor of Bihar from August 2015 to June 2017, before becoming the President of India.
C) Acharya Dev Vrat was the Governor of Himachal Pradesh from 2015 to 2019 and is currently the Governor of Gujarat (since 2019).
D) Arvind Subramaniam was the Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India from 2014 to 2018. He is an economist and has never held the position of a state governor.
This question tests awareness of prominent public figures and their roles. The role of a Governor of an Indian state is a constitutional post, appointed by the President of India. The Chief Economic Advisor is a key position within the Ministry of Finance, providing economic advice to the government.

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