T-20 MCQs

September 9

Question Type: fact

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: current affairs
Sub Concept:
Concept field :

Q1). Which of the following statements regarding ‘CoViDx One’ is/are correct?
1. It is an indigenously developed prototype of COVID vaccine undergoing the
second phase of clinical trials.
2. It is developed by the Pune based GenePath Diagnostics.
Options:
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: b
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: ‘CoViDx One’ is the COVID-19 reverse transcriptase-
polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test kit
Statement 2 is correct: It is developed by Pune-based GenePath Diagnostics and
has received approval for manufacture and sale in India from the Central Drugs
Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
Question Type: fact
Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: international organizations
Sub Concept:
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Q2). The Global Economic Outlook is published by -

a. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
b. World Bank
c. OECD
d. Fitch Ratings

Answer: d
Explanation:
● Global Economic Outlook – Fitch Ratings
● World Economic Outlook – IMF
● Global Economic Prospects – World Bank

Question Type: fact

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: institutions, posts and bodies
Sub Concept:
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Q3). Which of the following statements regarding National Green Tribunal (NGT)
is/are correct?
 1. India is the only country to have a specialized environmental tribunal in the
world.
2. An aggrieved can directly approach the Supreme Court against an order or
award of the NGT.
Options:
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: b
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: With the establishment of the NGT, India became the
third country in the world to set up a specialized environmental tribunal, only
after Australia and New Zealand, and the first developing country to do so.
Statement 2 is correct: An appeal against order/decision/ award of the NGT lies to
the Supreme Court, generally within ninety days from the date of the
communication.

Question Type: fact

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: institutions, posts and bodies
Sub Concept:
Concept field :
Q4). Which of the following statements regarding the Central Bureau of
Investigation (CBI) is/are correct?
1. It is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament
2. It functions under the superintendence of the Ministry of Home Affairs
Options:
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: d
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: CBI is not a statutory body as it is not established by an
Act of the Parliament. CBI derives power to investigate from the Delhi Special
Police Establishment Act, 1946.
Statement 2 is incorrect: It functions under the superintendence of the
Department of Personnel, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions.
However, for investigations of offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act,
its superintendence vests with the Central Vigilance Commission.

Question Type: fact

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: resources
Sub Concept:
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Q5). Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Petroleum pricing in India is administered by the Petroleum and Natural
Gas Regulatory Board.
2. Brent is the ‘sweet grade’ of crude oil processed in Indian refineries.
Options:
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: b
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Prices of petrol and diesel have been made market-
determined effective June 2010 and October 2014 respectively. Since then, the
Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) are supposed to take appropriate
decisions on the pricing of petrol and diesel. It must be in line with international
product prices and other market conditions such as the exchange rate and the
demand-supply situation, among others. From June 2017 dynamic daily pricing is
being followed.
Statement 2 is correct: The Indian basket of crude oil represents a derived basket
comprising Sour Grade (Oman and Dubai average) and Sweet Grade (UK based
Brent) of crude oil processed in Indian refineries.

Question Type: fact

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: current affairs
Sub Concept:
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Q6). Which of the following statements regarding Johns Hopkins University

is/are correct?
1. It is a private research university in London
2. It has launched the Covid-19 tracker
Options:
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: b
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: It is a private research university in Baltimore, Maryland,
USA
Statement 2 is correct: It launched the Covid-19 tracker to track the coronavirus
infection across the globe

Question Type: fact

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: Irrigation
Sub Concept:
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Q7). Which of the following statements regarding Mullaperiyar dam is/are
correct?
1. It is built on the Periyar river in Tamil Nadu
2. It is operated and maintained by Tamil Nadu for meeting the drinking water
and irrigation requirements of some of its districts.
Options:
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: b
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Mullaperiyar dam is located on the confluence of
the Mullayar and Periyar rivers in Kerala’s Idukki district.
Statement 2 is correct: It is operated and maintained by Tamil Nadu for meeting
the drinking water and irrigation requirements of five of its southern districts.
According to a 999-year lease agreement made during the British rule the
operational rights were handed over to Tamil Nadu. The dam intends to divert the
waters of the west-flowing river Periyar eastward to the arid rain shadow regions
of the Tamil Nadu.

Question Type: fact

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: Tribals in India
Sub Concept:
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Q8). Which of the following are rightly matched?
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal State
Group (PVTG)
Dongria Kondh Odisha
Abujh Maria Rajasthan
Seharia Madhya Pradesh
Marram Nagas Nagaland

Options:
a. 1 only
b. 1, 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 4 only
d. 2 and 4 only
Answer: a
Explanation:
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal State
Group (PVTG)
Dongria Kondh Odisha
Abujh Maria Madhya Pradesh
Seharia Rajasthan
Marram Nagas Manipur
There is no PVTG in Nagaland

Question Type: fact

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: Vedic Era
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Concept field :

Q9). Which of the following statements regarding Rig Vedic people is/are
correct?
1. ‘Dasyus’ were the people conquered by Aryans and were treated as slaves
2. The head of the family was called as ‘Kula’
Options:
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: a
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: ‘Dasas’ or ‘Dasyus’ were the people conquered by Aryans
and were treated as slaves and shudras.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The family was called as ‘Kula’ and head of the family
was called as ‘Kulapa’

Question Type: fact

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: Hydrosphere (Oceanography)
Sub Concept:
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Q10). Which of the following features of the ocean floor are correctly defined?
1. Continental rise falls at the end of the Continental Shelf with a very steep
slope and marks the end of Continental Margin
2. Guyots are deep concave gorges on continental margins
3. Canyons are seamounts which have flat tops and are generally of volcanic
origin
Select the correct answer using code given below
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3only
d) None of the above
Answer: d
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Continental Rise falls at the end of Continental Slope with
a very gentle gradient of 0.5-1 degree and marks the end of Continental Margin.
Continental slope lies at the end of the continental shelf. Its slope steepens
abruptly. Its end marks the end of continental blocks.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Guyots are seamounts which have flat tops and are
generally of volcanic origin

Statement 3 is incorrect: Canyons are deep concave gorges on continental

margins

Question Type: fact

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: science and technology in India
Sub Concept:
Concept field :

● Q11). It is an artillery locating phased array radar, jointly developed by

Bharat Electronics Limited and DRDO. It can track up to 7 targets
simultaneously as well as observe inaccuracy of shots from friendly guns
and provide fire corrections. Which system is being described here?
a. Netra
b. Swathi
c. Daksha
d. Nishant
Answer: b
Explanation:
Swathi
● It is an artillery locating phased array radar
● Jointly developed by Bharat Electronic Limited & DRDO
● It is designed to detect & track incoming artillery & rocket fire to determine
the point
● of origin for counter fire.
● In its secondary role it can observe inaccuracy of shots from friendly guns
and provide fire corrections.
● Can track up to 7 targets simultaneously
Netra - It is the first Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&CS)
indigenously developed by DRDO.
Daksha – It is a Remotely Operated Vehicle for improvised explosive device
identification and handling. It can also be utilized to survey and monitor nuclear
and chemical contamination levels.
Nishant – It is an indigenously developed drone for intelligence gathering and
surveillance.

Question Type: fact

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: agriculture (economy)
sub Concept:
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Q12). Which of the following statements regarding “One Nation, One Ration
Card” scheme is/are correct?
1. Eligible beneficiaries can avail food grains under the National Food Security
Act (NFSA) from any Fair Price Shop in the country using the same ration
card.
2. The scheme provides for inter-state portability of ration card but not intra-
State.
3. The Integrated Management of Public Distribution System (IM-PDS) portal
will provide the technological platform for the inter-state portability of
ration cards.
Options:
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. All of the above
Answer: c
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Under the initiative, eligible beneficiaries would be able to
avail their entitled food grains under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) from
any Fair Price Shop in the country using the same ration card.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Ration card portability is aimed at providing both intra-
state as well as inter-state portability of ration cards.
Statement 3 is correct: The Integrated Management of Public Distribution System
(IM-PDS) portal provides the technological platform for the inter-state portability
of ration cards.

Question Type: fact

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: current affairs
Sub Concept:
Concept field :

Q13). Which of the following statements about the Periodic Labor Force Survey
(PLFS) Annual Report [July, 2018 – June, 2019] is/are correct?
1. It is released by the Ministry of Labor & Employment
2. It uses Worker Population Ratio, Labor Force Participation Rate and
Unemployment Rate as key indicators.
3. It highlighted that women’s unemployment rate has increased enormously.
Options:
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
 d. All of the above
Answer: b
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: India’s unemployment rate improved from the 45year
high of 6.1% in 2017-18 to 5.8% in 2018-19, as per the Periodic Labor Force
Survey (PLFS), released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of
Statistics and Programme Implementation.
Statement 2 is correct: The objective of PLFS is primarily twofold:
o to estimate the key employment and unemployment indicators (viz.
Worker Population Ratio, Labor Force Participation Rate,
Unemployment Rate) in the short time interval of three months for
the urban areas only in the Current Weekly Status (CWS)
o to estimate employment and unemployment indicators in both usual
status (ps+ss) and CWS in both rural and urban areas annually.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The report shows a dip across all categories, though
women and rural workers showed the most improvement. Women’s
unemployment fell from 5.7% to 5.2%, while male unemployment only fell from
6.2% to 6%. Urban unemployment was still at a high of 7.7% in 2018-19, a
marginal drop from 7.8% in 2017-18, while rural unemployment fell from 5.3% to
5%.

Question Type: fact

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: world geography through maps
Sub Concept:
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Q14). Which of the following are rightly matched?
Disputed Territory Countries
Susta India - Nepal
Kachchatheevu Island India - Maldives
Saltoro Ridge India - Pakistan
Senkaku island Russia - Japan
Abu Musa UAE - Oman

Options:
a. 1, 2 and 4 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2, 3 and 5 only
d. 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
Answer: b
Explanation:
Disputed Territory Countries
Susta India - Nepal
Kachchatheevu Island India – Sri Lanka
Saltoro Ridge India - Pakistan
Senkaku island China - Japan
Abu Musa UAE - Iran

Question Type: fact

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: current affairs
Sub Concept:
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Q15). Which of the following statements regarding Prime Minister’s Citizen

Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM-CARES Fund) is/are
correct?
1. It is a public charitable trust with the Prime Minister as its Chairman.
2. Contributions by companies towards PM-CARES Fund and the Chief
Minister’s State Relief Fund will be counted as Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) expenditure.
Options:
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: a

Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: PM-CARES Fund is a public charitable trust with the Prime
Minister as its Chairman. Other Members include Defense Minister, Home
Minister and Finance Minister.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has clarified that
contributions by companies towards the PM-CARES Fund will count towards
mandatory Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure. Though, such
contributions towards Chief Minister’s State Relief Fund will not be treated as CSR
donation.

Question Type: fact

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: current affairs
Sub Concept:
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Q16). Recently, the government launched the TULIP program for which of the
following purpose?
a. To provide training under labor intensive product development units.
b. To achieve the universalization of pre-primary education in accordance
with the New Education Policy.
c. To promote floriculture in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir
d. To provide internship opportunities to fresh graduates in Urban Local
Bodies (ULBs) and Smart Cities.
Answer: a
Explanation: Ministry of Human Resource Development, Ministry of Housing &
Urban Affairs and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) have jointly
launched an online portal for `The Urban Learning Internship Program (TULIP)’ - A
program for providing internship opportunities to fresh graduates in all Urban
Local Bodies (ULBs) and Smart Cities across the country. TULIP is a program for
providing fresh graduates experiential learning opportunities in the urban sector.

Question Type: fact

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: new technologies
Sub Concept:
Concept field :
Q17). Which of the following statements regarding Light Detection and Ranging
(LiDAR) is/are correct?
1. It is a remote sensing method that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to
measure distances from the object.
2. It is mostly used for ground-based surveys.
3. It can also perform well in fog, rain, snow and dusty weather
Options:
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. All the above
Answer: a
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: It is basically a remote sensing method that uses light in
the form of a pulsed laser to measure distances to and from the object.
Statement 2 is correct: This technology is mostly used for ground-based surveys.
Statement 3 is incorrect: LiDAR can measure the distance to surrounding objects
up to 5 meters away, but won’t fare well in identifying objects in the vicinity. Also,
it can’t perform well in fog, rain, snow and dusty weather.

Question Type: fact

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: current affairs
Sub Concept:
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Q18). Which of the following statements regarding the State of India’s

Environment, 2020 report is/are correct?
1. It is released by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change
2. The report highlighted that India has the highest number of internally
displaced people across the world.
Options:
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: b
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The State of India’s Environment, 2020 report was
released by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), a research and advocacy
organization. CSE also publishes the magazine Down to Earth.
Statement 2 is correct: It highlighted that with more than 50 lakh internal
displacements, India has the highest number of internally displaced people across
the world in 2019. India had one in five of all internal displacements across the
world caused by disasters - mostly floods, cyclones and drought.

Question Type: fact

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: science and technology in India
Sub Concept:
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Q19). Which of the following statements regarding Airborne Rescue Pod for
Isolated Transportation (ARPIT) is/are correct?
1. It is indigenously designed and developed by the Indian Air Force.
2. It will be utilized for evacuating critical patients from high altitude, isolated
and remote areas.
Options:
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above
Answer: c
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The Indian Air Force has designed, developed and
inducted an Airborne Rescue Pod for Isolated Transportation (ARPIT).
Statement 2 is correct: This pod will be utilized for evacuation of critical patients
with infectious diseases including COVID-19, from high altitude, isolated and
remote area.

Question Type: fact

Difficulty of Question: moderate
Expected time to solve(in seconds): 60
Concept: new technologies
Sub Concept:
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Q20). Which of the following statements regarding ‘ChAdOx1’ is/are correct?

1. It is a vaccine candidate based on a chimpanzee adenovirus vector platform
2. It is being developed in China
Options:
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: a
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: ‘ChAdOx1’ is a vaccine candidate based on a chimpanzee
adenovirus vector platform
Statement 2 is incorrect: It is being developed by Oxford University