Daily Questions Challenge for IAS PRE (CSAT) Exam (5 June 2015)

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1. Electrically charged particles from space travelling at speeds of several hundred km/sec can severely harm living beings if they reach the surface of the Earth. What prevents them from reaching the surface of the Earth?

(a) The Earth’s magnetic field diverts them towards its poles
(b) Ozone layer around the Earth reflects them back to outer space
(c) Moisture in the upper layers of atmosphere prevents them from reaching the surface of the Earth
(d) None of the statements (a) , (b) and (c) given above is correct

2. With reference to the scientific progress of ancient India, which of the statements given below are correct?

1. Different kinds of specialized surgical instruments were in common use by 1st century AD.
2. Transplant of internal organs in the human body had begun by the beginning of 3rd century AD.
3. The concept of sine of an angle was known in 5th century AD.
4. The concept of cyclic quadrilaterals was known in 7th century AD.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

3. With reference to the history. of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?

1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment
2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas
3. Denial of efficacy of rituals

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

4. Which of the following can be said to be essentially the parts of Inclusive Governance?

1. Permitting the Non-Banking Financial Companies to do banking
2. Establishing effective District Planning Committees in all the districts
3. Increasing the government spending on public health
4. Strengthening the Mid-day Meal Scheme

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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:: CSAT (Paper -2) ::

1. Many students from our country are going for higher studies to other countries. But after education, they settle there and our valuable human Resource goes out.Govt. plans to introduce a system of obtaining bond from students for working in India before sanctioning education loans for higher studies.What is your argument ?

I. No, this is not a workable solution and will obstruct. the development of youth talent in the country
II. Yes this is the only way to ensure use of the talent of our country for the development of the country and not only an individual.
III. No, this step will be to harsh.

(a) Only I is strong
(b) Only II is strong
(c) Only I and II is strong
(d) None is strong

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
(c) I, II and Ill are strong

3. A man-eater has intruded into the villages from the nearby forests, and has injured at least 10 persons in last 2 days.What would be best decision in the situation?

(a) Killing theman-eater by indiscriminate firing
(b) Waiting for some more days so that the man eater returns to forests again
(c) Getting the man-eater tranquilized anyhow, and then capturing it and putting it back to its habitat
(d) Start digging as many pits as possible so that the man-eater is trapped in one of the pits

4. This morning, you found a junior employee of your office discussing personal matters with his friend on phone for long. She doesn’t normally behave in this way. What would be the most effective response to this Situation?

(a) Return to your work without saying anything to her
(b) Report the incident to your boss
(c) Admonish her in presence of her colleagues so that others also learn from the incident
(d) Explain to her that it may not be in her interest to use office time for personal matters

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