2016

241. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
List I (Ultra mega power project at different stages of development)
List II (State)

A. Sasan1. Gujarat
B. Mundra2. Madhya Pradesh
C. Tilaiya3. Andhra Pradesh
D. Krishnapatnam4. Jharkhand

Code :

[amp_mcq option1=”2 4 1 3″ option2=”3 4 1 2″ option3=”2 1 4 3″ option4=”3 1 4 2″ correct=”option3″]

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The correct answer is 2 1 4 3.
Matching the Ultra Mega Power Projects (UMPPs) with their respective states: Sasan is in Madhya Pradesh, Mundra is in Gujarat, Tilaiya is in Jharkhand, and Krishnapatnam is in Andhra Pradesh.
The Indian government initiated the UMPP program to add large-scale power generation capacity efficiently.
A. Sasan UMPP: Located in Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh (2).
B. Mundra UMPP: Located in Kutch district, Gujarat (1). There are multiple power projects at Mundra, including a UMPP won by Tata Power.
C. Tilaiya UMPP: Was planned in Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand (4). This project faced land acquisition and regulatory issues and was eventually abandoned by Reliance Power in 2015.
D. Krishnapatnam UMPP: Located in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh (3). This project was awarded to Reliance Power but also faced significant delays and issues.
Based on the intended locations, the mapping is A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3, which corresponds to option C (2 1 4 3).

242. Which country won the Thomas Cup Badminton Championship, 2016 ?

Which country won the Thomas Cup Badminton Championship, 2016 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Indonesia” option2=”Denmark” option3=”China” option4=”Malaysia” correct=”option2″]

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The correct answer is Denmark.
Denmark won the Thomas Cup Badminton Championship in 2016.
The 2016 Thomas Cup was held in Kunshan, China. In the final, Denmark defeated 14-time champions Indonesia by a score of 3-2. This victory marked Denmark’s first-ever Thomas Cup title, making them the first European nation to win the prestigious men’s international team championship.

243. Which of the following statements about Krishi Kalyan Cess (KKC) is/ar

Which of the following statements about Krishi Kalyan Cess (KKC) is/are correct ?

  • 1. KKC is calculated in the same way as Service Tax is calculated.
  • 2. The current rate of KKC is 0.50%.
  • 3. KKC is similar to the KKS (Krishi Kalyan Surcharge).

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

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The correct answer is 1 and 2 only.
Krishi Kalyan Cess (KKC) was introduced in 2016 at a rate of 0.5% on all taxable services, calculated on the same value as Service Tax. It was distinct from surcharges like Krishi Kalyan Surcharge (KKS).
Statement 1 is correct: KKC was indeed levied at 0.5% on the value of taxable services, calculated in the same manner as the Service Tax itself and the Swachh Bharat Cess.
Statement 2 is correct: The rate of KKC was 0.50%.
Statement 3 is incorrect: KKC was a cess on Service Tax, specifically introduced to finance initiatives relating to improvement of agriculture and welfare of farmers. KKS (Krishi Kalyan Surcharge) was a surcharge on income tax levied on certain taxpayers in specific budget years for similar objectives. They were different types of levies applied to different tax bases. KKC was subsumed under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) which came into effect from July 1, 2017.

244. As per the RBI guidelines, which one of the following is the minimum t

As per the RBI guidelines, which one of the following is the minimum tenure of Masala Bonds that an Indian company can issue offshore ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Five years” option2=”Four years” option3=”Three years” option4=”Two years” correct=”option3″]

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The correct answer is Three years.
As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines for issuing Masala Bonds (INR denominated bonds issued overseas), the minimum maturity period was set at 3 years.
Specifically, RBI guidelines around the time Masala Bonds became prominent stipulated a minimum maturity of 3 years for issues up to USD 50 million equivalent per financial year per issuer. For issues exceeding USD 50 million equivalent, the minimum maturity was set at 5 years. The question asks for the minimum tenure that *an* Indian company can issue, which refers to the lowest possible tenure allowed under the guidelines, which is 3 years.

245. Which of the following statements regarding recent developments in int

Which of the following statements regarding recent developments in international affairs is/are correct ?

  • 1. NATO’s defence ministers agree to boost support for Ukraine with a comprehensive package of assistance which will help it strengthen defence and to modernize its armed forces.
  • 2. Israel announces plans for construction of dwelling units for Jewish settlers in a Palestinian neighbourhood of East Jerusalem.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”2 only” option3=”Both 1 and 2″ option4=”Neither 1 nor 2″ correct=”option3″]

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The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.
Both statements reflect actual developments and ongoing issues in international affairs around the likely timeframe of this question (mid-2010s).
Statement 1: NATO defence ministers have consistently pledged and provided various forms of support to Ukraine, especially since the 2014 conflict began, aimed at strengthening its defence capabilities and modernizing its forces. Such comprehensive packages of assistance are standard practice for NATO’s relationship with partner countries like Ukraine, particularly in the context of regional security challenges.
Statement 2: The construction of Jewish settlements in East Jerusalem and the West Bank is a frequent action by the Israeli government that draws international criticism. Announcements and plans for building dwelling units in these areas, including Palestinian neighbourhoods in East Jerusalem, occur periodically and are a significant point of contention in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Based on reports from the period, both types of events mentioned were occurring.

246. In the 19th century, the majority of the workers in Japan’s modern ind

In the 19th century, the majority of the workers in Japan’s modern industries were mainly

[amp_mcq option1=”Japanese men and children” option2=”Japanese women and Chinese men” option3=”women” option4=”Japanese and Chinese men” correct=”option3″]

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The correct answer is women.
During the rapid industrialization of Japan in the 19th century (Meiji Era), the burgeoning textile industry, particularly silk reeling and cotton spinning, became a major sector employing a vast number of workers. The majority of these workers were young women from rural areas.
Women constituted a significant portion, often the majority, of the workforce in early Japanese modern industries, especially textiles, which was a key driver of industrial growth. They were often recruited from peasant families and worked in factories, frequently living in factory dormitories. While men were employed in heavier industries and other sectors, women dominated the textile sector workforce. Chinese men were not a significant part of the workforce in Japan’s domestic modern industries in the 19th century.

247. Although used earlier by French and German writers, the term ‘Industri

Although used earlier by French and German writers, the term ‘Industrial Revolution’ in English was first popularized by

[amp_mcq option1=”Adam Smith” option2=”Arnold Toynbee” option3=”James Mill” option4=”Bertrand Russell” correct=”option2″]

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The correct answer is Arnold Toynbee.
While the term ‘Industrial Revolution’ was used earlier by French writers like Adolphe Jérôme Blanqui and German writers, it was popularized in English by the British economic historian Arnold Toynbee through his posthumously published “Lectures on the Industrial Revolution in England” (1884).
Arnold Toynbee’s lectures provided one of the first systematic analyses of the economic and social changes that occurred in Britain during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, solidifying the term’s use and meaning in the English-speaking world. Adam Smith is known for his work on classical economics, particularly “The Wealth of Nations” (1776), which predates the full swing of the Industrial Revolution and its conceptualization as such. James Mill was a historian and philosopher associated with Utilitarianism. Bertrand Russell was a 20th-century philosopher, logician, and social critic.

248. Which one of the following organizations was started by Jyotirao Phule

Which one of the following organizations was started by Jyotirao Phule in 1873 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Prarthana Samaj” option2=”Bahujan Samaj” option3=”Justice Party” option4=”Satyashodhak Samaj” correct=”option4″]

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The correct answer is Satyashodhak Samaj.
Jyotirao Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth-Seekers’ Society) in 1873 in Maharashtra.
The Satyashodhak Samaj aimed to challenge the caste system and Brahmanical supremacy, advocating for the education and upliftment of women, Shudras, and Ati-Shudras (Dalits). Phule’s wife, Savitribai Phule, was also a prominent figure in the movement and a pioneer of women’s education in India. Prarthana Samaj was founded in 1867 in Mumbai, influenced by the Brahmo Samaj. The Justice Party was a political organization in the Madras Presidency of British India, founded in 1916. Bahujan Samaj is a term more associated with later anti-caste movements and political parties like the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP).

249. Who among the following was the author of Neel Darpan, published in 18

Who among the following was the author of Neel Darpan, published in 1860 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Reverend James Long” option2=”Michael Madhusudan Dutta” option3=”Raja Ram Mohan Roy” option4=”Dinabandhu Mitra” correct=”option4″]

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The play ‘Neel Darpan’ (The Indigo Mirror), published in 1860, was written by Dinabandhu Mitra. The play depicted the brutal exploitation of Bengali indigo farmers by European indigo planters under British rule, highlighting the oppression and injustice faced by the ryots (peasants).
Dinabandhu Mitra wrote the play ‘Neel Darpan’ in 1860, which exposed the atrocities of indigo planters and contributed to the Indigo Revolt.
Reverend James Long was a British missionary who famously translated ‘Neel Darpan’ into English, for which he faced prosecution by the colonial government. Michael Madhusudan Dutta was a prominent Bengali poet and playwright but not the author of ‘Neel Darpan’. Raja Ram Mohan Roy was an earlier social reformer and is not associated with this play.

250. The industrial revolution in England had a profound impact on the live

The industrial revolution in England had a profound impact on the lives of people. Which of the following statements are correct about that ?

  • 1. Women were the main workers in the silk, lace-making and knitting industries
  • 2. Factory managers were well aware of the health risks of industrial work on children
  • 3. Children were often employed in textile factories
  • 4. The novel ‘Hard Times’ by Charles Dickens was a severe critique of the horrors of industrialization

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

[amp_mcq option1=”1 and 3 only” option2=”1 and 2″ option3=”1, 3 and 4″ option4=”3 and 4 only” correct=”option3″]

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The Industrial Revolution significantly changed social structures and work life in England.
Statement 1: Women and children were heavily employed in the textile industry, including silk, lace, and knitting, where their smaller hands were sometimes considered advantageous for certain tasks, and they could be paid less than men. This is a correct statement.
Statement 2: While the health risks were severe (poor air quality, dangerous machinery, long hours), factory managers and owners were largely driven by profit and were not primarily concerned with the well-being of workers, especially children. Awareness of health risks in the modern sense, leading to protective measures, came much later, often driven by reforms. This statement is incorrect.
Statement 3: Children were indeed widely employed in textile factories during the early Industrial Revolution, working long hours in dangerous and unhealthy conditions. This is a correct statement.
Statement 4: Charles Dickens was a prominent critic of the social conditions brought about by industrialization. His novel ‘Hard Times’ specifically critiques the harsh realities of industrial life, the treatment of workers, and the prevailing utilitarian philosophy. This is a correct statement.
The correct statements are 1, 3, and 4. Option C includes statements 1, 3, and 4.
The Industrial Revolution led to mass employment in factories, including women and children, often in harsh conditions. Social critics highlighted these negative impacts.
Conditions in early factories were often unsafe and unsanitary. The exploitation of child labor was a major issue. Reforms addressing working hours, safety, and child labor gradually emerged later in the 19th century due to social pressure and legislation.
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