Daily Questions Challenge for IAS PRE (CSAT) Exam (16 October 2015)

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1. The Mangols under Chengez Khan invaded India during the reign of

(a) Balban
(b) Iltutmish
(c) Qutubuddin Aibek
(d) Firoze Tughlaq

2. Who was the first monarch in the Delhi sultanate at who insisted that in doab, land revenue should be determined on the basis of measuring the land under cultivation?

(a) Alauddin Khilji
(b) Firuz Shah Tughlaq
(c) Muhammad Tughlaq
(d) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq

3. Consider the following statements and mark the option which is correct.

(i) Aryankas are philosophical in content.
(ii) Rituals related to agriculture have also been described in Satpath Brahman related with Yajurveda.
(iii) Upanishadas are called Vedanta.
(iv) Total number of Upanishadas are 108, but according to Shankracharya number of Upanishadas is 15.

(a) i & iii
(b) all of the Above
(c) none of the above
(d) i, ii & iii

4. The last 11 hymns, which are considered as the oldest part of Rig Veda are known as

(a) Purusha Sukta
(b) Trayee
(c) Aryankas
(d) Balakhilya

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:: CSAT (Paper -2) ::

1. Transparency is, in many ways, the basis for participatory decision-making. Transparency enables people to participate meaningfully in public decision-making by providing themwith the information they need to understand, evaluate, and influence the actions of decision-makers.While some international organizations have recently improved their information disclosure policies and practices,they still fall well short of international best practice. According to you, what is the best practice which improve transparency ?

(a) A guiding principle of maximum disclosure, in which all information is subject to disclosure unless there is an overriding public interest in keeping it secret.
(b) Broad definitions of the scope of information subject to disclosure.
(c) Clear, accessible mechanisms for the public to exercise of the right to information, including an independent mechanism through which denials of information requests can be appealed
(d) Practical steps to promote greater access to information.

2. Media is considered to be the 4th pillar of the democracy.But stillmedia is not performvery well. Should the govt. impose restriction on access to sensitive information to the journalists to avoid the media hype? I. Yes, the media creates hype and publishes distorted information at times. II. No, journalists should have an access to all information as media is the best source to expose the malfunctions in the society. III. Yes, at times it leads to harassment of those who are affected and alleged to be involved in the crisis.

(a) Only I is strong
(b) Only I and II are strong
(c) Only I and III are strong
(d) I, II and Ill are strong

3. Everyone in your department has received a new project except you. What would you do?

(a) Assume this is a mistake and speak to your boss.
(b) Remind your boss of your capabilities and ask him why he is being treated unfairly
(c) Speak to your colleagues and find out if one of them can handover their project to you
(d) Consider it as a sign of the lack of trust the boss has shown to you and quit

4. Recently, your immediate boss made a decision that can have a serious impact on the company’s business. What would you do?

(a) Tell him what you think would the right thing to do in the matter
(b) Boss is always right so keep doing what you are told The results will prove he was wrong.
(c) You realise there is not much scope for growth in this company. Look for another job
(d) Report the matter to the CEO. He may promote you.

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