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    Polity
    2017
    hard

    Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India? 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour 2. Abolition of untouchability 3. Protection of the interests of minorities 4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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    Polity
    2017
    hard

    Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President's rule in a State? 1. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly 2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State 3. Dissolution of the local bodies Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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    Environment
    2017
    medium

    Recently there was a proposal to translocate some of the lions from their natural habitat in Gujarat to which one of the following sites?

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    Economy
    2017
    hard

    Consider the following statements: 1. Tax revenue as a percent of GDP of India has steadily increased in the last decade. 2. Fiscal deficit as a percent of GDP of India has steadily increased in the last decade. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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    Indian History
    2017
    hard

    With reference to Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events: 1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy 2. Quit India Movement launched 3. Second Round Table Conference What is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?

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    Polity
    2017
    medium

    In India, Judicial Review implies

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    Environment
    2017
    hard

    In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply?

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    Polity
    2017
    hard

    Consider the following statements: 1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body. 2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections. 3. Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognised political parties. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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    Social Issues
    2017
    hard

    What is the aim of the programme 'Unnat Bharat Abhiyan'?

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    Social Issues
    2017
    hard

    What is the purpose of 'Vidyanjali Yojana'? 1. To enable the famous foreign educational institutions to open their campuses in India. 2. To increase the quality of education provided in government schools by taking help from the private sector and the community. 3. To encourage voluntary monetary contributions from private individuals and organizations so as to improve the infrastructure facilities for primary and secondary schools. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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    Science & Technology
    2017
    hard

    What is the purpose of 'evolved Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (eLISA)' project?

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    Polity
    2017
    medium

    Right to vote and to be elected in India is a

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    Science & Technology
    2017
    hard

    In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents? 1. Service providers 2. Data centres 3. Body corporate Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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    International Relations
    2017
    medium

    What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India?

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    Economy
    2017
    hard

    Consider the following statements: 1. India has ratified the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) of WTO. 2. TFA is a part of WTO's Bali Ministerial Package of 2013. 3. TFA came into force in January 2016. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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    International Relations
    2017
    medium

    'Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA)' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of negotiations held between India and

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    Economy
    2017
    hard

    What is/are the most likely advantages of implementing 'Goods and Services Tax (GST)'? 1. It will replace multiple taxes collected by multiple authorities and will thus create a single market in India. 2. It will drastically reduce the 'Current Account Deficit' of India and will enable it to increase its foreign exchange reserves. 3. It will enormously increase the growth and size of economy of India and will enable it to overtake China in the near future. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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    Environment
    2017
    medium

    The term 'M-STrIPES' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of

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    Economy
    2017
    medium

    Consider the following statements: 1. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) helps in promoting the financial inclusion in the country. 2. NPCI has launched RuPay, a card payment scheme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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    Science & Technology
    2017
    hard

    What is the application of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Technology?

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