These MCQs are based on Today’s Targets given here
Q.1) Consider the following statements about Global Competitiveness Index:
1. Global Competitiveness Index is prepared by World Bank.
2. In Global Competitiveness Index 2017, India is ranked 40th which is an improvement over last year’s rank.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. D
Explanation:
Index is prepared by Word Economic Forum
India is ranked 40th in 2017, but last year it was better i.e. ranked 39th.
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Q.2) Consider the following statements about Saubhagya scheme:
1. ‘Saubhagya’ scheme aims to make electricity accessible to every household by the end of 2018.
2. The BPL cardholders will get free electricity connections under this scheme.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. C
Explanation:
Both the statements are correct.
Read More:
http://www.ias4sure.com/wikiias/prelims/saubhagya-pradhan-mantri-sahaj-bijli-har-ghar-yojana/
http://www.ias4sure.com/wikiias/gs2/saubhagya-scheme-analysis/
Q.3) Consider the following statements with respect to the ‘Jovian Planets’:
1. Out of the nine planets, Mercury and Venus are called as the Jovian Planets.
2. These have thick atmosphere, mostly of helium and hydrogen.
3. These planets are smaller and their lower gravity could not hold the escaping gases.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) None of the above
Ans. B
Explanation: Out of the nine planets, mercury, venus, earth and mars are called as the inner planets as they lie between the sun and the belt of asteroids the other five planets are called the outer planets. Alternatively, the first four are called Terrestrial, meaning earth-like as they are made up of rock and metals, and have relatively high densities.
The rest five are called Jovian or Gas Giant planets. Jovian means jupiter-like. Most of them are much larger than the terrestrial planets and have thick atmosphere, mostly of helium and hydrogen.
The terrestrial planets are smaller and their lower gravity could not hold the escaping gases.
Source: NCERT, 11TH Class: Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Chapter 2, Page 16.
Q.4) Consider the following elements found in the Earth’s Crust and choose the correct order in which they are present:
1. Oxygen
2. Aluminum
3. Silicon
4. Iron
Select the correct answer using the code below:
a) 3142
b) 3124
c) 1342
d) 1324
Ans. D
Explanation:
Elements by Weight (%)
1. Oxygen 46.60
2. Silicon 27.72
3. Aluminum 8.13
4. Iron 5.00
5. Calcium 3.6
6. Sodium 2.83
7. Potassium 2.59
8. Magnesium 2.09
9. Others 1.41
Source: NCERT, 11TH Class: Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Chapter 5, Page 40.