Quiz October 2024

 

Q1. Which of the following statements about the Pali language and its significance in Buddhist literature is/are correct ?
• Pali has been recognized as a Classical Language by the Indian government, highlighting its role in preserving Buddhist teachings.
• The Tipitaka, which is composed of three parts, includes the Vinaya Piṭaka, Sutta Piṭaka, and Abhidhamma Piṭaka.
• Pali literature exclusively focuses on the teachings of the Buddha and does not include any stories from his previous lives.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3

Q2. Which of the following statements about the Europa Clipper mission is/are correct ?
• The Europa Clipper mission is the first NASA mission dedicated to studying an ocean world beyond Earth.
• The spacecraft will be placed in orbit around Europa to investigate its potential habitability.
• Europa Clipper is the largest spacecraft NASA has developed for a planetary mission, measuring 100 feet in length.
a) Only 1
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3

Q3. Which of the following statements regarding Section 6A of the Citizenship Act of 1955 is correct ?
• Section 6A was introduced as part of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 1985, in response to the Assam Accord.
• This provision mandates the detection and deportation of foreigners who entered Assam after March 25, 1971, due to the influx from Bangladesh.
• Section 6A applies uniformly across all states of India without any specific reference to Assam.
Select the correct answer:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3

Q4. Who has been recommended by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud as his successor recently ?
a) Justice N.V. Ramana
b) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
c) Justice Uday Umesh Lalit
d) Justice B.R. Gavai

Q5. Which of the following statements are true regarding the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2024 ?
• India has been ranked 105th out of 127 countries, placing it in the “serious” category for hunger levels.
• The GHI score for the world in 2024 is considered severe, indicating a significant increase in hunger since 2016.
• India’s performance is comparatively better than its South Asian neighbors like Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Select the correct option:
a) Only 1
b) 1 and 2
c) 1 and 3
d) All 1, 2, and 3

Q6. Which of the following statements are true regarding the Maharatna status for Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) in India ?
• A company must have previously been granted Navratna status to qualify for Maharatna status.
• To achieve Maharatna status, a company must have an average annual turnover exceeding ₹50,000 crore over the last three years.
• The company should have a significant international presence or operations to qualify for Maharatna status.
a) Only I and II are true
b) Only I and III are true
c) Only II and III are true
d) All statements are true

Q7. Which of the following statements is true regarding the Nobel Prize in Economics ?
I. The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to James A. Robinson, Simon Johnson, and Daron Acemoglu for their work on societal institutions.
II. The prize was created in 1968 by the Nobel Committee as a tribute to Alfred Nobel.
III. The official name of the prize includes a reference to the Bank of Sweden.
a) Only I and II are true
b) Only I and III are true
c) Only II and III are true
d) All statements are true

Q8. With reference to the 5th National Water Awards announced by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, consider the following statements:
• Odisha has been awarded the first prize in the Best State category.
• Uttar Pradesh has secured the second position in the Best State category.
• Gujarat and Puducherry have jointly secured the third position in the Best State category.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3

Q9. Consider the following statements:
• e-Shram portal aims to create a comprehensive database of unorganised employment in India.
• eShram has been integrated with the National Career Service (NCS) Portal.
• An unorganised worker can register on NCS using a PAN card number.
• e-Shram portal is launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a) 1, 2 and 4 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q10. With reference to the “Z-Morh Tunnel”, consider the following statements:
• It is part of the Zojila tunnel project.
• It has been constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
• It is named for the Z-shaped stretch of road between Sonamarg and Gagangir.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q11. Which is the largest animal fair in India ?
a) Pushkar fair
b) Nagaur cattle fair
c) Sonepur cattle fair
d) Bateshwar fair

Q12. The world heritage site, the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram located in which of the following Indian state ?
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Himachal Pradesh
d) Uttarakhand

Q13. Rauf is a folk dance form popular in which state ?
a) Chhattisgarh
b) Karnataka
c) Jammu & Kashmir
d) Goa

Q14. Where is the Gir wild life sanctuary located ?
a) West Bengal
b) Assam
c) Gujarat
d) Odisha

Q15. What is the rank of India in the Economic Freedom Report, 2024 ?
a) 34th
b) 65th
c) 74th
d) 84th

Q16. Where was the Namo Bharat Diwas celebrated recently ?
a) Chennai
b) New Delhi
c) Kolkata
d) Hyderabad

Q17. India recently launched its fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) at which place ?
a) Goa
b) Mumbai
c) Visakhapatnam
d) Chennai

Q18. Which country developed the helicopter-launched air-to-surface missile named Izdeliye 305 ?
a) China
b) Australia
c) Russia
d) Israel

Q19. Which country recently won the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup ?
a) South Africa
b) New Zealand
c) India
d) Australia

Q20. Sri Singeeswarar Temple, which was seen in the news, is located in which state ?
a) Kerala
b) Maharashtra
c) Karnataka
d) Tamil Nadu

Q21. Bushveld Igneous Complex (BIC), which was seen in the news, is located in which country ?
a) South Africa
b) Australia
c) New Zealand
d) Russia

Q22. Mera Hou Chongba Festival has been celebrated in which state ?
a) Nagaland
b) Manipur
c) Assam
d) Sikkim

Q23. Which city hosted the SCO Summit recently ?
a) Islamabad
b) New Delhi
c) Beijing
d) Moscow

Q24. Which Indian recently received the IAF World Space Award for the Chandrayaan-3 mission ?
a) Manoj Govil
b) S. Somnath
c) P K Mishra
d) Pawan Kumar Goenka

Q25. India’s Deepika Kumari, who was in the news recently, belongs to which sport ?
a) Archery
b) Swimming
c) Squash
d) Shooting

Q26. President Draupadi Murmu presented the 5th National Water Awards 2023 in New Delhi. Which state has been given the first prize in the category of Best State ?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Maharashtra
c) Odisha
d) Punjab

Q27. Which one of the following was not a part of the concept of nation state ?
a) Clearly defined boundary
b) National identity based on culture and history
c) Sovereignty
d) Freedom from Monarchy

Q28. In which one of the following countries has single party system ?
a) India
b) The United Kingdom
c) The USA
d) China

Q29. Feminist movements are aimed at
a) Liberty
b) Equality
c) Participation
d) Power

Q30. The main effect of Direct Taxes is on
a) Food prices
b) Consumer goods
c) Capital goods
d) Income

Q31. In January 2018, ‘Electoral Bonds’ Scheme was launched. Under this scheme, the electoral bonds will be available at specified branches of _____.
a) Bank of Baroda
b) State Bank of India
c) Punjab National Bank
d) Bank of India

Q32. Income and consumption are ___________.
a) directly related
b) partially related
c) inversely related
d) unrelated

Q33. The rate of inflation increases when the purchasing power of money___________ .
a) Decreases
b) Increases
c) Stable
d) Decrease just half

Q34. Amartya Sen was awarded the Nobel Prize for his contribution to
a) Monetary Economics
b) Welfare Economics
c) Environmental Economics
d) Development Economics

Q35. Consider the following statements about the WHO’s Global TB Report 2024:
• India has recorded a 17.7% decline in TB incidence from 237 cases per lakh population in 2015 to 195 in 2023, which is more than double the global decline of 8.3%.
• The treatment coverage for TB in India has declined to 72% in 2023, down from 89% in 2015.
• The government has increased the monthly allowance for TB patients from ₹500 to ₹1,000 to provide better nutritional support under Nikshay Poshan Yojana (NPY).
How many of the above statements is/are correct ?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) All three
d) None

Q36. Consider the following statements about the TATA Aircraft Complex for C-295:
• The complex is located in Vadodara, Gujarat.
• It will manufacture a total of 56 C-295 aircraft for the Indian Air Force.
• The facility is solely funded by the Indian government.
How many of the above statements is/are correct ?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) All three
d) None

Q37. Consider the following statements regarding ‘National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)’
• It aims to reduce the levels of coarse particles (PM10) by at least 20% within five years, using 2017 as the base year.
• Non-Attainment Cities (NACs) are the cities Identified for not meeting national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for five consecutive years.
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

Q38. Consider the following statements about the ‘Chalo India Campaign’:
• The ‘Chalo India Campaign’ allows Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders to nominate up to five foreign nationals for free e-visas.
• The campaign specifically targets increasing inbound tourism from the United Kingdom.
• OCI cardholders can register nominations for the ‘Chalo India Campaign’ through a special online portal.
How many of the above statements is/are correct ?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) All three
d) None

Q39. Consider the following statements about the world’s first wooden satellite, LignoSat:
• LignoSat, developed by Kyoto University in collaboration with Sumitomo Forestry, will be launched aboard a SpaceX rocket to the International Space Station (ISS).
• The satellite is made from Japanese Honoki wood, sourced from magnolia trees, to test its durability in space’s extreme conditions.
• Unlike traditional satellites, LignoSat will release harmful metal particles upon re-entry, making it more environmentally hazardous.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
a) only 1
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) None of the above

Q40. With reference to the Independence of India ,consider the following pairs:
Person Positions held
C. Rajagopalachari : First Governor General of Independent India
Kshitish Chandra Neogy : Member of the first council of ministers
Dr. Rajendra Prasad : First president of Constituent assembly
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 , 2 and 3

Q41. With reference to ‘PM Vidyalaxmi scheme’,consider the following statments:
• Students will be provided a 75% credit guarantee by the central government for loans up to Rs 7.5 lakh.
• The scheme will be applicable to all institutions, including government and private.
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

Q42. Consider the following pairs:
Military Exercise Participants VINBAX India-Vietnam
Ekuverin India-Maldives
Sampriti India-Nepal
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None of the above

Q43. With reference to ‘Right to Property’, consider the following statements:
• By 42th Amendment Act 1978 of the Constitution of India, a new article namely 300A was inserted and titled as Right to Property.
• It is a legal right available to citizens only.
• It is a fundamental Right available to citizens only.
How many of the statements given above are not correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None

Q44. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Sessions of Parliament’:
• The President summons each House of Parliament from time to time or at such a place as he/she thinks fit.
• India does not have a fixed parliamentary calendar.
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

Q45. The headquarter of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is based at______ ?
a) London, United Kingdom
b) New York, United States
c) Geneva, Switzerland
d) Paris, France

Q46. What is the state flower of Haryana ?
a) Palash
b) Pink rhododendron
c) Marigold
d) Lotus

Q47. The Brahmaputra river is a trans-boundary river which flows through India, Tibet and ___?
a) Bangladesh
b) China
c) Nepal
d) Myanmar

Q48. Which of these is the World’s Highest Rail Bridge ?
a) Gandhi Setu
b) Pamban Bridge
c) Forth Bridge
d) Chenab Bridge

Q49. Bidar Fort, which was seen in the news, is located in which state ?
a) Karnataka
b) Maharashtra
c) Rajasthan
d) Madhya Pradesh

Q50. Which institution has launched the 15-day ‘Jal Utsav’ to create awareness towards water conservation and management ?
a) NITI Aayog
b) Central Institute of Brackish Water Aquaculture
c) Bureau of Energy Efficiency
d) Ministry of Jal Shakti

Q51. Which country has been elected as the President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) until 2026 ?
a) India
b) France
c) Australia
d) Brazil

Q52. Kalka-Shimla Railway, which was seen in the news, connects which two states ?
a) Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand
b) Haryana and Himachal Pradesh
c) Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan
d) Punjab and Uttarakhand

Q53. India and which country have signed the MoU on bilateral defence cooperation in November 2024 ?
a) Albania
b) Algeria
c) Azerbaijan
d) Armenia

Q54. What is the name of the indigenously designed and manufactured machine pistol that was recently inducted into the Indian Army ?
a) Sajak
b) Asmi
c) Rani
d) Avni

Q55. Which country has launched its second satellite, ZIMSAT –2, marking another significant stride in the country’s space programme ?
a) Zimbabwe
b) Zambia
c) Zealand
d) Zaire

Q56. In November 2024, which of the following two states formed a joint corridor management committee to work for the conservation of the cheetah across the two states ?
a) Rajasthan and Punjab
b) Haryana and Madhya Pradesh
c) Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
d) Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh

Q57. Which shipyard built India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier named Vikrant ?
a) Mazagon Dock Limited
b) Cochin Shipyard Limited
c) Hooghly Dock & Port Engineers Limited
d) Hindustan Shipyard Limited

Q58. Exercise AUSTRAHIND is conducted between India and which country ?
a) India and Australia
b) India and France
c) India and Egypt
d) India and Russia

Q59. Who was awarded the Rohini Nayyar Prize 2024 for promoting STEM education in rural India ?
a) Vinit Sinha
b) Anil Pradhan
c) Viplav Mehta
d) Saurabh Singh

Q60. Where was the 83rd session of the Indian Road Congress held ?
a) New Delhi
b) Raipur
c) Nagpur
d) Pune

Q61. What does defection mean ?
a) Leaving all the parties
b) Moving of a person from a party to another party which he got elected
c) Moving of a person from opposition party to ruling party
d) When Independent candidate fights election

Q62. The concept of Patriarchy refers to_
a) A system that values women more
b) A system that values men more
c) A system that values men and women equal
d) A system the believes in equal rights both for men and women

Q63. There is enough for everybody’s need and not for anybody’s greed is said by which of our National Leader ?
a) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Bhagat Singh
c) Mahatma Gandhi
d) Subhash Chandra Bose

Q64. Division of power between higher and lower level of government is known as
a) vertical division of power
b) horizontal distribution of power
c) union division of power
d) community division of power

Q65. Which of the following tax systems will help to reduce economic inequalities in India?
a) Regressive Tax
b) Progressive Tax
c) Flat rate tax
d) None of these

Q66. Which among the following is the difference in valuebetween a countrys imports and exports ?
a) Balance of Trade
b) Balance of Payment
c) Balance of Power
d) Credit Balance

Q67. Transport comes under which sector of economic growth ?
a) Secondary sector
b) Primary sector
c) Tertiary sector
d) Quaternary sector

Q68. If a budget is defeated in the legislature of a state then
a) The Finance Minister alone has to resign
b) The Finance Minister concerned has to be suspended
c) The council of Ministers along with the Chief Minister has to resign
d) Reelection have to be ordered

Q69. Consider the following statements:
• Recently, Britain has agreed to return sovereignty of the all Chagos Islands to Mauritius
• Britain has controlled the Chagos Islands since 1816.
Which of the above statements is/ are correct ?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None of the above

Q70. Consider the following statements with reference to classical languages:
• Recently, Union Cabinet has recognized five additional languages—Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali as classical languages
• Till date, only five language have recognised as a classical language
• In 2004, Tamil became the first language to recognised as a classical language of India.
How many statements is/ are correct ?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) All statements
d) None

Q71. Consider the following statements:
• Recently, the central government has reconstituted the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
• The government notified 3 new external members in MPC which term will began from November 1, 2024.
• The MPC comprises three RBI members and three external members, serving for four years or until further notice.
• The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was formed under Section 45ZB of the RBI Act of 1934 by the Central Government.
How many statements is/ are correct ?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Only 3
d) All of the above

Q72. With reference to the Dada Saheb Phalke Award, consider the following statements:
1. It is the second highest honour in Indian cinema.
2. This award was first presented to actress Devika Rani.
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

Q73. Consider the following:
• Nilgiri Mountain Railway
• Kalka Shimla Railway
• Hubballi Junction, Karnataka
• Nagpur’s Diamond Crossing
How many of the above are the UNESCO-recognised world heritage sites under Indian Railways ?
a) Only two
b) Only three
c) All four
d) None

Q74. With reference to the Leopards in India, consider the following statements:
• The Leopard census is conducted by the National Tiger Conservation Authority.
• As per the 2022 census, Odisha has the largest population of leopards in the country.
• Leopard is classified as “Vulnerable” by the IUCN Red List.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q75. Which of the following are part of Indirect farm subsidies provided by the government ?
• Farm loan waivers
• Seeds and pesticides subsidy
• Renumeration under PM KISAN Scheme
• Investments in agricultural research
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1, 2 and 4 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q76. Which ministry is responsible for the implementation of the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme ?
a) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
b) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
c) Ministry of Heavy Industries
d) Ministry of Power

Q77. Which of the following features is true of India’s Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM) ?
a) The mission will use a Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM-3)
b) The mission will focus primarily on detecting water on Venus
c) It will use a high-altitude orbit to study Venus’ surface and atmosphere
d) It will carry a single payload, fully developed by international collaborators.

Q78. Regarding thermobaric weapons, consider the following statements:
• They use the atmosphere’s oxygen to fuel the explosion, creating a powerful blast.
• These weapons are specifically banned under the Hague Conventions.
• They are most effective in open fields with large target areas.
How many of the above statements is/are correct ?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None

Q79. What is the currency of Bangladesh ?
a) Rupiah
b) Riyal
c) Ruble
d) Taka

Q80. Ottawa is the capital of which country ?
a) Canada
b) Fiji
c) Palau
d) Vietnam

Q81. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is in which city ?
a) Bengaluru
b) Chennai
c) Mumbai
d) Hyderabad

Q82. The purpose of Round Revolution is ___?
a) Horticulture Production
b) Oil seeds Production
c) Cotton Production
d) Potato Production

Q83. When is National Wildlife Week 2024 observed ?
a) September 1-7
b) October 2-8
c) November 10-16
d) December 20-26

Q84. Shigeru Ishiba has been elected as the prime minister of which country ?
a) Malaysia
b) Indonesia
c) Japan
d) Mexico

Q85. Recently, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated ‘Banjara Virasat Museum’ in which state ?
a) Odisha
b) Maharashtra
c) Karnataka
d) Madhya Pradesh

Q86. Which organization recently faced criticism from India for its report on religious minorities ?
a) International Buddhist Confederation
b) Amnesty International
c) United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)
d) Human Rights Watch

Q87. Which state will celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Hornbill Festival 2024 from 1 December to 10 December, in a vibrant cultural showcase attracting global visitors ?
a) Tripura
b) Nagaland
c) Assam
d) Meghalaya

Q88. Which Indian city will host the Malabar International Naval Exercise 2024 from October 8 to 18, aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation, enhancing interoperability among participating countries, and addressing shared maritime security challenges in the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific regions ?
a) Mumbai
b) Visakhapatnam
c) Chennai
d) Jodhpur

Q89. Who has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 ?
a) Gabriel Garcia
b) Alexander Pushkin
c) Han Kang
d) Haruki Murakami

Q90. Which state is the host of 38th Summer National Games ?
a) Gujarat
b) Uttarakhand
c) Himachal Pradesh
d) Haryana

Q91. Which country developed a hypersonic ballistic missile named Kinzhal ?
a) India
b) China
c) Israel
d) Russia

Q92. Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) is a joint mission of which two space organizations ?
a) NASA and ISRO
b) ISRO and JAXA
c) ESA and NASA
d) CNSA and ISRO

Q93. What is the name of the first vessel launched under the two Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) project by the Indian Navy ?
a) Viksit
b) Kaveri
c) Samarthak
d) Samudra

Q94. Which state has become the third state to conduct a caste-based census ?
a) Kerala
b) Maharashtra
c) Telangana
d) Gujarat

Q95. When we produce a good by exploiting natural resources, it is an activity of the
a) Secondary sector
b) Tertiary sector
c) Primary sector
d) Organized sector

Q96. Which of the following belongs to the private sector ?
a) TISCO
b) Railways
c) LIC
d) Post Office

Q97. The resolution of PurnaSwaraj was adopted in which session ?
a) Karachi Congress
b) Haripur Congress
c) Lahore Congress
d) LucknowCongress

Q98. The principle of Majoritarianism led to a Civil war in
a) Srilanka
b) Georgia
c) Belgium
d) Ukraine

Q99. If the rupee depreciates, how the exporters are affected ?
a) They are unaffected
b) They are in loss
c) They are in profit
d) They get credit crunch

Q100. SEBI is ___________.
a) Constitutional body
b) Advisory body
c) Statutory body
d) Non-statutory body

Q101. National Income of India is compiled by
a) Finance Commission
b) Indian Statistical Institute
c) National Development Council
d) Central Statistical Organization

Q102. What will you call a system of taxation under which the poorer sections are taxed at higher rates than the richer sections ?
a) Progressive tax
b) Proportional tax
c) Regressive tax
d) Degressive tax