Correct Answer: A The Komodo dragon is the largest living species of lizard, found primarily in the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca, and Flores.
Q2. Current Affairs
The 'Make in India' initiative was launched by the Government of India in
A. 2013
B. 2014
C. 2015
D. 2016
Correct Answer: B The 'Make in India' initiative was launched by the Government of India in 2014 to promote domestic manufacturing and attract foreign investment.
Q3. CSAT
If it takes five machines five minutes to make five widgets, how long would it take 100 machines to make 100 widgets?
A. 5 minutes
B. 10 minutes
C. 50 minutes
D. 100 minutes
Correct Answer: A If five machines can make five widgets in five minutes, then one machine can make one widget in five minutes. Therefore, 100 machines can make 100 widgets in five minutes.
Q4. Current Affairs
The 'Ayushman Bharat' scheme was launched by the Government of India in:
A. 2018
B. 2017
C. 2016
D. 2015
Correct Answer: A The Ayushman Bharat scheme, also known as the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, was launched by the Government of India on September 23, 2018, to provide health insurance to economically vulnerable families.
Q5. CSAT
If a bakery sells 250 loaves of bread per day and each loaf costs $2.50, what is the total daily revenue?
A. $500
B. $625
C. $750
D. $1000
Correct Answer: B To find the total daily revenue, we multiply the number of loaves sold (250) by the cost per loaf ($2.50): 250 * $2.50 = $625.
Q6. Current Affairs
The 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' is a national campaign launched by the Government of India to
A. promote renewable energy
B. improve rural healthcare
C. eradicate poverty
D. improve sanitation and cleanliness
Correct Answer: D The 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' is a national campaign launched by the Government of India to improve sanitation and cleanliness, with the goal of achieving a clean and hygienic India.
Q7. Current Affairs
The 'Global Hunger Index' is published by
A. Food and Agriculture Organization
B. World Health Organization
C. International Food Policy Research Institute
D. United Nations Children's Fund
Correct Answer: C The 'Global Hunger Index' is published by the International Food Policy Research Institute, which measures and tracks hunger globally as well as by region and country.
Q8. Current Affairs
The 'Paris Agreement' is an international agreement aimed at mitigating
A. climate change
B. biodiversity loss
C. deforestation
D. ocean pollution
Correct Answer: A The 'Paris Agreement' is an international agreement aimed at mitigating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and limiting global warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels.
Q9. General Studies
The 'Navigation Acts' were passed by the:
A. British Parliament
B. French National Assembly
C. Dutch East India Company
D. Portuguese Cortes
Correct Answer: A The Navigation Acts were a series of laws passed by the British Parliament to restrict the use of foreign shipping and promote British trade.
Q10. Current Affairs
The 'Global Hunger Index' is published by:
A. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
B. World Food Programme (WFP)
C. International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
D. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Correct Answer: C The Global Hunger Index is published by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in partnership with Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe.
Q11. General Studies
The 'Chipko movement' was primarily concerned with:
A. Conservation of forests
B. Protection of wildlife
C. Promotion of sustainable agriculture
D. Empowerment of rural women
Correct Answer: A The Chipko movement was a non-violent resistance movement in India that aimed to conserve forests and prevent deforestation.
Q12. General Studies
The concept of 'dyarchy' was introduced in India by the:
A. Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
B. Morley-Minto Reforms
C. Simon Commission
D. Government of India Act, 1935
Correct Answer: A The concept of 'dyarchy' was introduced in India by the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919, which divided the subjects into 'transferred' and 'reserved' categories.
Q13. CSAT
A bakery sells 250 loaves of bread per day. They make a profit of Rs. 2 per loaf. What is their total daily profit?
A. Rs. 500
B. Rs. 1000
C. Rs. 1500
D. Rs. 2000
Correct Answer: A The bakery sells 250 loaves per day and makes a profit of Rs. 2 per loaf. So, their total daily profit is 250 x 2 = Rs. 500.
Q14. Current Affairs
The 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana' was launched in:
A. 2014
B. 2015
C. 2016
D. 2017
Correct Answer: A The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana was launched on August 15, 2014, to promote financial inclusion and provide banking services to all households.
Q15. CSAT
If it takes five machines five minutes to make five widgets, how long would it take 100 machines to make 100 widgets?
A. 5 minutes
B. 10 minutes
C. 50 minutes
D. 100 minutes
Correct Answer: A If it takes five machines five minutes to make five widgets, then one machine can make one widget in five minutes. Therefore, 100 machines can make 100 widgets in five minutes.