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111. Consider the following statements about Employees’ State Insurance (ES

Consider the following statements about Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Act, 1948:
1. The Act is applicable to non-seasonal factories using power and employing 20 or more persons.
2. The ESI Scheme has already been implemented in different areas in all the States/Union Territories of India.
3. ESI Scheme being contributory in nature, all the employees in the factories or establishments to which the Act applies shall be insured.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[amp_mcq option1=”1 and 2 only” option2=”1 and 3 only” option3=”2 and 3 only” option4=”1, 2 and 3″ correct=”option1″]

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Statement 1 is correct. The Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Act, 1948, was initially applicable to non-seasonal factories using power and employing 20 or more persons. While the coverage has expanded over time and the threshold reduced for some establishments, this was the foundational scope.
Statement 2 is correct in the context of the question’s likely timeframe. By the period this question was relevant, the ESI scheme had been extended to designated areas in virtually all States and Union Territories of India, even if not covering the entire geographical area uniformly.
Statement 3 is incorrect. While the ESI Scheme is contributory, it does not cover *all* employees. There is a wage limit for coverage. Employees earning above a specified wage ceiling are not covered under the ESI Act.
Therefore, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.

The ESI Act is a social security legislation providing medical and cash benefits to insured persons and their dependents in case of sickness, maternity, disablement, or death due to employment injury. It operates on a contributory model, but with eligibility criteria based on employment type, location, and wage level.

The ESI scheme is administered by the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). Over time, the Act’s applicability has been extended to various other establishments like shops, hotels, restaurants, road motor transport undertakings, newspaper establishments, etc., with lower employee thresholds (e.g., 10 or more persons).

113. Which one of the following statements about Dr. Manmohan Singh is not

Which one of the following statements about Dr. Manmohan Singh is not correct?

[amp_mcq option1=”Dr. Manmohan Singh is the first Indian Prime Minister to return to power after completing a full five-year term.” option2=”He was the Union Minister of Finance during the tenure of then-Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao.” option3=”He was the Governor of Reserve Bank of India and thereafter the Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission.” option4=”From 1998 to 2004, he was the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha.” correct=”option1″]

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Statement (A) about Dr. Manmohan Singh is not correct.

– Statement A is incorrect: Dr. Manmohan Singh served two consecutive terms as Prime Minister (2004-2009 and 2009-2014), thus completing a full five-year term and returning to power. However, he was not the *first* Indian Prime Minister to achieve this. Jawaharlal Nehru also completed full five-year terms (e.g., 1952-1957, 1957-1962) and returned to power.
– Statement B is correct: Dr. Manmohan Singh served as the Union Minister of Finance under Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao from 1991 to 1996, during which he was instrumental in India’s economic reforms.
– Statement C is correct: Before becoming Finance Minister, he served as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (1982-1985) and subsequently as the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission (1985-1987).
– Statement D is correct: He was indeed the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha from 1998 to 2004.

– Dr. Manmohan Singh is an economist by profession and is widely credited with liberalizing the Indian economy during his tenure as Finance Minister.
– He became Prime Minister in 2004, leading the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government for two terms.

114. Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of holdi

Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of holding of the Grand Slam tennis tournaments every year?

[amp_mcq option1=”US Open—French Open—Australian Open—Wimbledon” option2=”Australian Open—French Open—Wimbledon—US Open” option3=”French Open—Australian Open—US Open—Wimbledon” option4=”Wimbledon—French Open—US Open—Australian Open” correct=”option2″]

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The correct chronological order of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments held each year is Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open.

– The tennis season’s Grand Slam tournaments are played in this sequence:
1. Australian Open (held in Melbourne, in January)
2. French Open (also known as Roland-Garros, held in Paris, in May-June)
3. Wimbledon (held in London, in June-July)
4. US Open (held in New York City, in August-September)

– These four tournaments are the most prestigious events in tennis.
– The surfaces on which they are played differ: Australian Open and US Open are played on hard courts, French Open on clay courts, and Wimbledon on grass courts.

115. Who is the author of the memoir, first published in 1995 when the auth

Who is the author of the memoir, first published in 1995 when the author was elected the first African-American President of the Harvard Law Review, that tells the story of the author’s life up to his entry in the Harvard Law Review, and who formed an image of his absent father from the stories told by his mother and her parents?

[amp_mcq option1=”Nelson Mandela” option2=”Martin Luther King” option3=”Benjamin Banneker” option4=”Barak Hussain Obama” correct=”option4″]

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The description matches Barack Hussain Obama and his memoir “Dreams from My Father”.

– The memoir “Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance” was first published by Barack Obama in 1995.
– At the time of its publication, Obama had been recently elected as the first African-American President of the Harvard Law Review, as mentioned in the question.
– The book details his early life, his search for identity, and his relationship with his absent Kenyan father, largely based on stories told by his mother and grandparents.

– Barack Obama later became the 44th President of the United States.
– Nelson Mandela was an anti-apartheid revolutionary and President of South Africa, known for his autobiography “Long Walk to Freedom”.
– Martin Luther King Jr. was a leader of the Civil Rights Movement.
– Benjamin Banneker was an African-American almanac author, surveyor, and naturalist.
– None of the other options fit the specific biographical details provided in the question, especially the connection to Harvard Law Review and the memoir’s theme.

116. Which one of the following is not a function of Reserve Bank of India?

Which one of the following is not a function of Reserve Bank of India?

[amp_mcq option1=”(a)” option2=”(b)” option3=”(c)” option4=”(d)” correct=”option3″]

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This question is presented in an incomplete form as the list of functions labeled (a), (b), (c), and (d) is missing. Therefore, a definitive correct option cannot be identified from the provided text. However, assuming a standard set of functions often presented in such questions, and if option C corresponds to a function like “Formulating Fiscal Policy” or “Directly financing industrial projects” (which are typically government or development bank functions, not core RBI functions), then C would be the correct answer in that hypothetical scenario. Without the actual list of functions (a), (b), (c), (d), this explanation is based on inference about common question patterns.

– The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is India’s central bank and performs functions such as issuing currency, acting as banker to the government, regulating banks, managing foreign exchange, conducting monetary policy, and supervising the financial system.
– Functions typically *not* performed by the RBI include formulating the government’s budget or fiscal policy (which is the responsibility of the Ministry of Finance) or direct involvement in commercial banking operations for the general public or direct long-term financing of industrial projects (which are roles of commercial banks and development financial institutions, respectively).

– Standard RBI functions include: Monetary Authority, Regulator and Supervisor of the Financial System, Manager of Foreign Exchange, Issuer of Currency, Developmental Role, and Banker to Government and Banks.
– Any statement describing a function outside this purview is likely the intended answer.

117. With origins shrouded in mystery, the dancers of this classical form o

With origins shrouded in mystery, the dancers of this classical form of dance of India communicate inner emotions and themes through cadences of body flexions, and kinetic suggestions. Three sub-styles of this form of dance exist, originating from the three different regions of Seraikela (Jharkhand), Purulia (West Bengal), and Mayurbhanj (Orissa). Martial movements, strong rhythmic statements and dynamic use of space are characteristic of this dance form. The dance is an excellent culmination of enormous vitality and virility. As it is difficult to dance for long with a mask, the dance does not last more than 7-10 minutes.

The above paragraph may be attributed to which one of the following dance form?

[amp_mcq option1=”Jatra” option2=”Chhau” option3=”Garba” option4=”Cheraw” correct=”option2″]

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The description accurately matches the characteristics of the Chhau dance form.

– Chhau is a semi-classical Indian dance with martial, tribal, and folk origins.
– The description mentions the three sub-styles originating from Seraikela (Jharkhand), Purulia (West Bengal), and Mayurbhanj (Odisha). This is a defining characteristic of Chhau.
– Other features mentioned, such as martial movements, strong rhythms, dynamic use of space, vitality, and virility, are all typical of Chhau, which often depicts stories from epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata or local folklore.
– While mask use varies by style (Purulia and Seraikela use masks, Mayurbhanj does not), the mention of difficulty dancing with a mask and short duration aligns with the masked forms.

– Jatra is a form of folk theatre popular in rural Bengal and Odisha.
– Garba is a folk dance from Gujarat.
– Cheraw dance is a traditional bamboo dance performed in Mizoram.
– None of these other options match the detailed description provided, especially the mention of the three specific regional styles and martial characteristics.

118. Which of the following statements is/are not correct about the histori

Which of the following statements is/are not correct about the historic Stilwell road?

1. It connects India and Myanmar through Arunachal Pradesh.
2. It was built by the Japanese during the World War II.
3. The road lies in the lands of three different countries—China, Myanmar and India.

Select the answer using the code given below:

[amp_mcq option1=”1 and 2″ option2=”2 only” option3=”1 and 3″ option4=”2 and 3″ correct=”option2″]

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Statement 2 is not correct. The question asks for the *not* correct statements.

– Statement 1 is correct: The Stilwell Road, originally known as the Ledo Road, connects India and Myanmar. It starts in Ledo, Assam (India), passes through Arunachal Pradesh (India), and goes into Myanmar.
– Statement 2 is not correct: The road was built during World War II by the Allied forces, primarily by the United States Army engineers, with significant labour contributions from China and India. It was built to supply Allied forces in China via Burma after the Japanese blocked the Burma Road. It was named after General Joseph Stilwell.
– Statement 3 is correct: The road originates in India (Assam, Arunachal Pradesh), traverses through Myanmar (Burma), and terminates in Kunming, China. Thus, it lies in the lands of three different countries.

– The Stilwell Road was a major logistical achievement during World War II, enabling supplies to reach China to support the war effort against Japan.
– Despite its strategic importance during the war, the road fell into disrepair after the conflict and has not been a major transportation artery for decades, although efforts have been made to revive parts of it.

119. Consider the following statements about Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG):

Consider the following statements about Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG):

1. The NSG guidelines are implemented by each participating government in accordance with its national laws.
2. The NSG guidelines facilitate the development of nuclear trade.
3. South Africa is the only country from Africa in the NSG.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”2 and 3 only” option3=”1, 2 and 3″ option4=”1 and 2 only” correct=”option4″]

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Statements 1 and 2 are correct, while statement 3 is incorrect.

– Statement 1 is correct: The NSG guidelines are implemented by each participating government through its own national laws and regulations. The NSG is not a treaty-based organization with legally binding obligations; its decisions are made by consensus.
– Statement 2 is correct: The primary purpose of the NSG is to prevent nuclear proliferation by controlling the export of materials, equipment, and technology that could be used to manufacture nuclear weapons. While doing so safely and securely, the guidelines also aim to facilitate the development of nuclear trade for peaceful purposes, provided the receiving state meets certain non-proliferation criteria.
– Statement 3 is incorrect: South Africa is a member of the NSG, but it is not the only country from Africa. Egypt is also a member of the NSG.

– The Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) is a multinational export control regime. It was established in 1975 in response to India’s nuclear test in 1974.
– India is not a member of the NSG, although it has sought membership for several years.

120. Which one of the following is correct with respect to Pawan Hans?

Which one of the following is correct with respect to Pawan Hans?

[amp_mcq option1=”It is a fighter aircraft operational with the Indian Air Force.” option2=”It is India’s one of the leading helicopter service providers.” option3=”It is a wind energy plant located in Himachal Pradesh.” option4=”It is a mountain peak situated at the Kargil region.” correct=”option2″]

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Pawan Hans Limited is India’s national helicopter service provider.

– Pawan Hans operates helicopter services for various purposes including offshore exploration, connecting remote areas, pilgrimage tourism, and charter services.
– It is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the ownership of the Government of India.

– It was incorporated in 1985 as Helicopter Corporation of India Ltd. and was later renamed Pawan Hans Limited.
– It is one of the largest helicopter operators in Asia.