INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

 With reference to the provisions of Constitution of India, consider the following pairs:

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Which among the following are major programmes that aim at improving the food and nutritional status of the poor population in India?

An economic system is a means by which societies or governments organize and distribute available resources, services, and goods within the country. Which of the following is/are examples of different types of economic systems?

1. Mixed economy.

2. Command economy.

3. Market economy.

4. Cartel economy.

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Consider the following statements about 'Inter-State Council':

1. Article-263 of the Constitution of India empowers Parliament to establish an Inter State Council.

2. It is instituted by the President of India to effect coordination between the Centre and the States.

3. The council is headed by the Chairman of the NITI Aayog.

Which of the statement(s) given above is /are correct?

Read the following statements carefully with reference to ‘World Trade Organisation (WTO)’:

1. WTO was founded as the successor organisation to the General Agreement on Trade and Tariff to facilitate international trade. 

2. WTO agreement spells out principles of liberalisation and it covers goods, services and intellectual property. 

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are NOT correct?

Food security is the measure of an individual's ability to access food that is nutritious and sufficient in quantity. Which of the following measures have been initiated by government of India to ensure food security to people?

Food security is the measure of an individual's ability to access food that is nutritious and sufficient in quantity. Which of the following measures have been initiated by government of India to ensure food security to people?

1. Maintenance of buffer stocks.

2. Public Distribution System.

3. Provision of Minimum Support Prices. 

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Which of the following statements about ‘Sponges’ is/are correct?

1. Sponges are generally marine organisms and are multicellular symmetrical animals. 

2. In sponges, eggs and sperms are produced by the same individual. 

3. Sponges reproduce asexually by formation of gametes and sexually by fragmentation. 

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which among the following are certification marks assuring that the product conforms to a standard/quality as notified by the Government of India?

1. Hallmark

2. ISI mark

3. Agmark

4. GI Tag (Geographical Indication)

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to ‘Consumers International’, consider the following statements:

1. Consumers International is the membership organisation for consumer groups around the world.

2. Its headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?