QUESTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 20187

With reference to the implementation of the Swajal Scheme in the 115

“aspirational districts” consider the following:

1. Aspirational districts have been identified on the basis of six socio-

economic parameters and are expected to be transformed by 2022.
2. These aspirational districts, however, do not include the districts
affected by naxalism and those in the state of Jammu and Kashmir
as the environment is not conducive for development activities.
Which statements given above are correct?
a. 1 only b. 2 only c. both 1 and 2
Answer: a

Consider the following in regard to the Swachh Iconic Places (SIP):

1. It is a program launched by the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Tourism
which would work to maintain high standards of cleanliness in the identified
tourist sites.
2. It is a program which is anchored in the Ministry of Drinking Water and
Sanitation which works not only with three central ministries but also with local
administrations as also the private sector.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
Answer: b

Consider the following statements with regard to Surya Kiran:

1. It is a joint military exercise conducted by India and Nepal to strengthen the

military cooperation between the two countries. The exercise is not only a
military exercise but also includes disaster management as also counter
terrorism operations.
2. It is the name of the aerobatics demonstration squadron of the Indian Air
Force.
Which of the above answers is correct?
a. 1 only b. 2 only c. both 1 and 2 d. neither 1 or 2
 Answer: c

Consider the following statements in regard to the 18th meeting of the Shanghai
Cooperation Organization (SCO) held at Qingdao.

1. It was the first meeting in which India and Pakistan participated as full
members.
2. India endorsed the One Belt, One Road (OBOR) project promoted by
China.
3. The Indian Prime Minister floated a new concept SECURE for adoption by
the members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
Which of the above statements are correct.
a. Only 1 b. 1, 2 and 3 c. 1 and 3 d. only 3
Answer: c

Consider the following statements:

1. A trilateral naval exercise is carried out, since 1992, between India, Japan
and the United States to strengthen naval military coordination between
them.
2. The naval exercises were suspended in 1998 when it was wrongly alleged
that India was preparing to attacked West Pakistan.
3. The multilateral exercise is aimed at China.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a. 1 only b. 1, 2 and 3 c. 3 only
Answer: a

Consider the following statements in regard to the signing of MOUs during the
visit of the Indian Prime Minister to China.

1. An MOU on sharing of hydrological data was signed where China would

provide the data for the River Bhramaputra valley, round the year, to enable
India to take necessary action, where required, in the downstream states.
2. An MOU on the provision of hydrological data for the River Bhramaputra
during the flood season from May to October every year as also data if
water level exceeds mutually agreed levels during the non-flood season.
3. The MOU amending the Protocol on Phytosanitary Requirements for
Basmati rice by including non-basmati rice would mean increase in export
of rice to China and help in reducing the trade deficit.
 Which of the above statements are correct?
a. 1 only b. 2 only c. 2 and 3 d. 3 only
Answer: c

Consider the following statements in reference to the Kharai breed of

Camel:

1. The Kharai camel is found in the coastal and dry ecosystems of the
Kutch region in Gujarat where they graze on mangroves.
2. The camels have a problem getting food since most of the
mangroves are in the sea or on islands and the Kharai camels
cannot swim.
3. The Kharai breed is recognized as an ecotone breed.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a. 1 and 3 b. 3 only c. 1 only d. 1 and 2
Answer: a

Consider the following statements in regard to Assumption Island.

1. It is a part of the Andaman and Nicobar group of islands and has recently
been identified by the Island Authority for high end tourism limiting the
number of tourists who can visit the island at one time.
2. It is part of the Seychelles and is strategically located on the western edge
of the Indian Ocean Region close to the Mozambique Channel from where
the Indian Ocean maritime routes pass on which India proposes to develop
a naval facility.
Which of the above statements is correct?
a. 1 only b. 2 only c. none of the above
Answer: b

Identify the correct statement pertaining to Vaayanadhalas.

1. Vaayanadhalas are part of the forest development committees set up in

pursuance of the Tribal Dwellers Empowerment Scheme which had been
launched by the Central government in 2015.
2. Vaayanadhalas are reading rooms in the state of Kerala.
Which of the above is correct?
a. 1 only b. 2 only c. none of the above
Answer: b

Consider the following in regard to site museums:

1. Site museums establish a link with the past and the present
populace proud of its ancient past assists in the protection and
 conservation of the excavated site and the careful handling of the
items excavated
2. Site museums give a boost to the local economy as the discovery
encourages tourism.
3. Establishing a site museum is no easy task as it requires
development of infrastructure for connectivity and facilities for an
easy and comfortable visit.
4. Site museums cannot be developed with only local assistance and
the assistance of conservators and others who can catalogue and
properly display the discovery is essential but wanting as experts
cannot often relocate themselves for long periods of time.
Which of the above are correct?
a. 1 and 2 b. 1, 2 and 3 c. all the above d.
1 and 3
Answer: c

Consider the following in regard to the hospitals run by the Indian Railways:
1. Indian railways runs close to 125 railway hospitals in the country for
railway employees and their families, non-railway employees cannot avail
of the facilities in these hospitals.
2. Indian railways runs close to 125 railway hospitals in the country for
railway employees and their families though non-railway employees
cannot avail of the facilities. Indian railways has also identified and
recognized 133 private hospitals in which its employees and their families
can avail of treatment.
Which of the above statements is correct?
a. 1 only b. 2 only c. none of the above
Answer: b

Consider the following statements in regard to the action taken by the Financial
Action Task Force to put Pakistan on its “Grey List”.

1. This is the first time Pakistan has been put on the grey list.
2. Pakistan is the only country which is currently on the grey list and would
need to implement an action plan to negotiate its exit from the grey list
within a period of 15 months.
3. If Pakistan does not succeed in exiting the grey list it can fall further into
a black list which currently includes Iran and North Korea.
Which of the above statements is correct.
a. 1, 2 and 3 b. 2 and 3 c. 1 and 2 d. 3 only
Answer: b