2021-22

1. The original copies of the Constitution of India are kept in the Parli

The original copies of the Constitution of India are kept in the Parliament library in cases filled with which one of the following inert gases?

Helium
Nitrogen
Argon
Hydrogen
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The correct answer is A, Helium.
The original handwritten copies of the Constitution of India are preserved in the Parliament Library in New Delhi. They are stored in special cases filled with Helium gas to prevent degradation due to oxidation and humidity. Helium is a noble gas and is inert, making it ideal for long-term preservation of such valuable documents.
Besides the Constitution, original manuscripts of other important documents and books are also preserved using similar techniques in libraries and archives worldwide. The practice ensures that these historical documents remain intact for future generations.

2. Which one of the following UNESCO world heritage sites was severely da

Which one of the following UNESCO world heritage sites was severely damaged by the victors of the battle of Talikota, leading it to be abandoned?

Kakatiyas
Elephanta
Art Deco
Hampi
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The UNESCO world heritage site severely damaged by the victors of the battle of Talikota is Hampi.
The Battle of Talikota in 1565 resulted in the decisive defeat of the Vijayanagara Empire by the allied Deccan Sultanates. Following the battle, the capital city of the empire, located at present-day Hampi, was sacked, plundered, and largely destroyed over several months by the victorious armies, leading to its eventual abandonment.
The ruins of Hampi are located in Karnataka, India, and represent the magnificent capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its historical significance and architectural remnants. The Battle of Talikota marked a turning point in South Indian history and the decline of the Vijayanagara Empire.

3. Which one of the following animals is in the title of Benyamin’s 2008

Which one of the following animals is in the title of Benyamin’s 2008 book about migrant labourers to the Middle East?

Dog
Goat
Pig
Cat
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The correct answer is B, Goat.
Benyamin’s critically acclaimed 2008 Malayalam novel, “Aadujeevitham,” is titled “Goat Days” in English translation. The story is based on the life of a migrant worker from Kerala who is forced into virtual slavery as a goat herder in Saudi Arabia. The “goat” refers directly to the central animal in his plight.
“Aadujeevitham” or “Goat Days” has been translated into several languages and brought international attention to the harsh realities faced by some migrant labourers in the Gulf countries. The book won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award in 2011.

4. Which one of the following juicy vegetables is traditionally cultivate

Which one of the following juicy vegetables is traditionally cultivated as a mixed crop by Naga farmers in Jhum cultivation?

Cucumber
Carrot
Bitter Gourd
Beetroot
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Cucumber is a juicy vegetable traditionally cultivated as a mixed crop by Naga farmers in Jhum cultivation.
Jhum cultivation in Nagaland involves mixed cropping where various crops are grown together in a plot. Cucumbers (locally known as ‘Khi’) are a popular and traditional crop in Naga jhum fields, fitting the description of a juicy vegetable. They are often grown alongside maize, rice, millets, beans, and other vegetables.
Cucumbers thrive in the climate and soil conditions of the region and provide a source of hydration and nutrition. Their growth habit also fits well within a mixed cropping system. While other vegetables are also grown, cucumbers are particularly prominent and fit the “juicy” description.

5. The world’s largest floating solar power plant is located in

The world’s largest floating solar power plant is located in

Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan
Chhattisgarh
Andhra Pradesh
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The world’s largest floating solar power plant under development is located in Madhya Pradesh.
A large-scale floating solar power plant with a planned capacity of 600 MW is being developed on the Omkareshwar reservoir on the Narmada river in Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh. This project is often cited as set to become the world’s largest floating solar plant upon completion.
Floating solar plants offer advantages such as reduced land use, lower water evaporation from the reservoir, and increased efficiency due to cooler temperatures. The Omkareshwar project is being developed in phases.

6. Which one of the following cities hosted the Flow Chemistry Technology

Which one of the following cities hosted the Flow Chemistry Technology Hub in 2022?

Delhi
Hyderabad
Mumbai
Kolkata
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The city that hosted the Flow Chemistry Technology Hub in 2022 is Hyderabad.
A Flow Chemistry Technology Hub was inaugurated at the Dr. Reddy’s Institute of Life Sciences (DRILS) in Hyderabad in 2022. This initiative aims to promote continuous manufacturing technology in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.
Flow chemistry is a continuous manufacturing process where chemical reactions are performed in a continuously flowing stream rather than in batch production. The hub in Hyderabad is part of efforts to advance this technology in India.

7. Which one of the following schemes has been launched for the creation

Which one of the following schemes has been launched for the creation of infrastructure, support industries, social development projects and livelihood activities for youth and women?

Swadesh Darshan
PARIVESH
ECLGS
PM DevINE
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The correct answer is PM DevINE.
PM DevINE (Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North Eastern Region) is a scheme announced in the Union Budget 2022-23. It aims to fund infrastructure, support industries, social development projects, and create livelihood activities for youth and women in the North Eastern states.
Swadesh Darshan is a tourism scheme. PARIVESH is an environmental clearance single-window system. ECLGS is a credit guarantee scheme primarily for MSMEs affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. PM DevINE specifically targets holistic development in the North Eastern Region.

8. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the New Educati

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the New Education Policy under Higher Education ?

  • 1. NEP 2020 aims to increase gross enrolment ratio in higher education to 50 percent by 2035
  • 2. The policy envisages a broad-based, multi-disciplinary, holistic under-graduate education system
  • 3. Establishment of an Academic Bank Credit for digitally storing academic credit earned from different higher education institutions
  • 4. Once admission is taken, there is no provision for multiple entry and exit from the programme

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1 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
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Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct.
The New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 sets a target to increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education to 50% by 2035. It promotes broad-based, multi-disciplinary, and holistic undergraduate education. A key feature is the establishment of an Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) to facilitate credit transfer and flexibility.
Statement 4 is incorrect. The NEP 2020 explicitly provides for multiple entry and exit options within undergraduate programmes, allowing students to leave and rejoin their studies at various points and receive appropriate certification (e.g., Certificate after one year, Diploma after two years, Bachelor’s degree after three years, Bachelor’s with research after four years).

9. Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) is a p

Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) is a programme initiated and designed to achieve cardinal principles of the education policy. Which of the following principles is/are correct ?

  • 1. Access
  • 2. Equity
  • 3. Quantity
  • 4. Quality

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1 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 4
1, 2, 3 and 4
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The correct principles that SWAYAM is designed to achieve are Access, Equity, and Quality.
SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds) is India’s national online education platform. It is based on the cardinal principles of education policy: Access, Equity, and Quality, aiming to provide diverse courses to learners across the country, especially reaching the disadvantaged.
Quantity is not one of the three cardinal principles explicitly stated as the foundation for SWAYAM’s design and implementation. The platform focuses on expanding reach (Access), ensuring fairness and inclusion (Equity), and maintaining high standards of learning resources (Quality).

10. Which one of the following programmes under Maternal and Child Health

Which one of the following programmes under Maternal and Child Health covers the four Ds, i.e., defect at birth, diseases, deficiencies and development delays including disability ?

Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram
Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram
Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram
Janani Suraksha Yojana
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The correct answer is Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram.
The Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) is a child health screening and early intervention program under the National Health Mission. It aims to screen children from 0 to 18 years for 4 Ds: Defects at birth, Deficiencies, Diseases, and Development delays including Disabilities.
Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) focuses on the health and well-being of adolescents. Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) and Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) are schemes primarily focused on reducing maternal and infant mortality by promoting institutional delivery and providing financial assistance and free services to pregnant women and sick newborns.
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