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Q1 ) Which of these institutions doesn’t release Global Innovation Index 2018 ?
A)Cornell University
B)World Bank
C)INSEAD
D)WIPO
Options :
1) A & B
2) Only B
3) C & D
4) Only C
Q2) Which is the correct order of ranking of countries in the Global Innovation Index ?
1.Switzerland > Sweden > Netherlands > USA
2. USA > Switzerland > Sweden > Netherlands
3. Switzerland > Netherlands > USA > Sweden
4.Switzerland > Netherlands > Sweden > USA
Q3) Considered the following statements
a) New Zealand scientists have performed the first-ever 3-D, colour X-ray on a human
b) This technology is developed by TERI
c) X-rays were discovered by Henri Becquerel
d) X rays are mechanical waves
Options :
1) Only A is correct
2) B & C are correct
3) A & B are correct
4) All are correct
Q4) What is the Hague Convention related to ?
1)International treaty designed to protect human health and the environment from anthropogenic emissions of Mercury
2)Protects children and their families against the risks of illegal inter-country adoptions
3) An international treaty promoting shared responsibility between exporting and importing countries in protecting human health and the environment from certain banned or restricted hazardous chemicals and pesticides
4)Aims to conserve terrestrial, marine and avian migratory species throughout their range
Q5) Which of the following is incorrectly matched ?
A)Annapurna Kitchen – Andhra Pradesh
B)Deen Dayal Canteen – Uttar Pradesh
C)Indira Canteen – Karnataka
D)Ahaar Centers – Odisha
Options :
1) A & B
2) C & D
3) B & C
4) B & D
Q6) Consider the following statements about Swachh Survekshan Grameen
A)It is launched by Ministry of rural development in collaboration with MoHUA
B)The weights to different elements of SSG are direct observation of sanitation in public places (35%), citizen’s feedback (30%), service level progress as per SBMG-MIS (35%).
Options:
1) Both are correct
2) Only A is correct
3) Only B is correct
4) None is correct
Q8) Consider the following statements wrt the NCPCR framework for Private, Unaided Schools
A)They have recommended to put a 10-per cent yearly cap on fee hike in private, unaided schools
B)For violating the rules, fine can be put on schools equivalent to 5 % of the total revenue generated by the school or society or trust in the preceding year
Options:
1) Both are correct
2) Only A is correct
3) Only B is correct
4) None is correct
Q9) Consider the following statements
A)MeerKAT super radio telescope is launched
by NASA to study astronomical phenomenon
B)A radio telescope collects visible light, bring
it to a focus, amplify it and make it available
for analysis by various instruments,
Options:
1) Both are correct
2) Only A is correct
3) Only B is correct
4) None is correct
Q10) Consider the following statements :
A) Caucasus Mountains are a mountain system between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea
B)Caspian sea is bounded by Kazakhstan, Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran & Turkmenistan
Options :
1) Only A is correct
2) Only B is correct
3) Both are correct
4) None is correct
Q11) Which of the following animals are found in Pashupati Seal ?
A)Elephant
B)Tiger
C)Lion
D)Buffalo
Options :
1) A & D
2) A, B & D
3) B , C & D
4) A, B & C

Q12) Consider the following statements :
A)Articles 167 mentions the Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor.
B)The Constitution does not mention any specific procedure for the selection and appointment of the Chief Minister
Options :
1) Both are correct
2) Only B is correct
3) Only A is correct
4) None is correct