61 questions Direct from NITHI’s Classroom Course in GS Prelims 2019!! Yes, that’s absolutely true…
Below is the list of Questions with snapshots….
1. Which of the following are the reasons for the occurrence of multi-drug resistance in microbial pathogens in India?
1. Genetic predisposition of some people
2. Taking incorrect doses of antibiotics to cure diseases
3. Using antibiotics in livestock farming
4. Multiple chronic diseases in some people
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4
Ans. B – Easy Question
Source: GS Paper 2 – Health Issues handout
2. What is Cas9 protein that is often mentioned in news?
(a) A molecular scissors used in targeted gene editing
(b) A biosensor used in the accurate detection of pathogens in patients
(c) A gene that makes plants pest-resistant
(d) A herbicidal substance synthesized in genetically modified crops
Ans. A – Lollipop Question
Source: GS Paper 3 – S & T Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology handout
3. Which one of the following statements is not correct?
(a) Hepatitis B virus is transmitted much like HIV.
(b) Hepatitis B, unlike Hepatitis C, does not have a vaccine.
(c) Globally, the number of people infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses are several times more than those infected with HIV.
(d) Some of those infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses do not show the symptoms for many years.
Ans. B – Lollipop question
Source: GS Paper 2 – Health Issues handout
Discussed about Hepatitis B as a vaccine in Mission Indradhanush program
4. With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:
1. No High Court shall have the jurisdiction to declare any central law to be constitutionally invalid.
2. An amendment to the Constitution of India cannot be called into question by the Supreme Court of India
Which of the statements given above is/ are corred?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. D – Lollipop question
Source: Polity Class
5. Consider the following statements:
1. Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) exchange rates are calculated by comparing the prices of the same basket of goods and services in different countries.
2. In terms of PPP dollars, India is the sixth largest economy in the world.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
A – Lollipop question
Source: Economy Class Discussion and notes
6. With reference to the cultivation of Kharif crops in India in the last five years, consider the following statements:
1. Area under rice cultivation is the highest.
2. Area under the cultivation of jowar is more than that of oilseeds.
3. Area of cotton cultivation is more than that of sugarcane.
4. Area under ' sugarcane cultivation has steadily decreased.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans. A - very difficult question
Source: Geography notes
Statement 4 is wrong. That gives A as answer.
7. Among the agricultural commodities imported by India, which one of the following accounts for the highest imports in terms of value in the last five years?
(a) Spices (b) Fresh fruits
(c) Pulses (d) Vegetable oils
Ans. D – very difficult question
Source: Geography notes
8. In the context of polity, which one of the following would you accept as the most appropriate definition of liberty?
(a) Protection against the tyranny of political rulers
(b) Absence of restraint
(c) Opportunity to do whatever one likes
(d) Opportunity to develop oneself fully
Ans. B or D
Source: Polity Class
9. Which one of the following in not the most likely measure the Government / RBI takes to stop the slide of Indian rupee?
(a) Curbing imports non-essential goods and promoting exports
(b) Encouraging 'Indian borrowers to issue rupee denominated Masala · Bonds
(c) Easing conditions relating to external commercial borrowing
(d) Following an expansionary monetary policy
Ans. D – Easy Question
Source: Economy Class
10. Which of the following adopted a law on data protection and privacy for its citizens known as ‘General Data Protection Regulation’ in April 2016 and started implementation of it from 25th May, 2018?
(a) Australia
(b) Canada
(c) The European Union
(d) The United States of America
Ans. C – Lolipop – Easy Question
Source: Miscellaneous topics for Prelims 2019
