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Answer Key
1 | c | 6 | b | 11 | c |
2 | c | 7 | d | 12 | d |
3 | a | 8 | d | 13 | c |
4 | b | 9 | c | 14 | b |
5 | a | 10 | c | 15 | b |
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Detailed Explanation
Q1. In the context of the environment, the term "dirty dozen" refers to
(a) 12 most harmful greenhouse gasses
(b) 12 ozone-depleting substances
(c) 12 persistent organic pollutants
(d) 12 most polluting substances
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation
12 initial Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) under Stockholm Convention were called the 'dirty dozen'.
Q2. Consider the following statements regarding 'Bioremediation'. It involves the use of bacteria and fungi to
- Clean up aquifers.
- Clean up toxic dumps
- Clean up oil spills
- Cure bacterial and fungal disease
Of these statements:
(a) 1 and 2 are correct
(b) 1 and 3 are correct
(c) 1, 2 and 3 are correct
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation
Bioremediation is a branch of biotechnology that employs the use of living organisms, like microbes and bacteria, in the removal of contaminants, pollutants, and toxins from soil, water, and other environments. Bioremediation may be used to clean up contaminated groundwater or environmental problems, such as oil spills.
(https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/bioremediation.asp)
Q3. Consider the following statements about Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar:
- He started a movement in support of widow remarriage which resulted in legislation of widow remarriage being passed by the British government.
- He founded the Bethune School exclusively for providing English education to women.
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
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation
In 1850, he became the principal of Sanskrit College. He was determined to break the priestly monopoly of scriptural knowledge, and for this he opened the Sanskrit College to non-brahmins. He introduced Western thought in Sanskrit College to break the self-imposed isolation of Sanskritic learning. As an academician, he evolved a new methodology to teach Sanskrit. He also devised a new Bengali primer and evolved a new prose style. Vidyasagar started a movement in support of widow remarriage which resulted in legislation of widow remarriage.
He was also a crusader against child marriage and polygamy. He did much for the cause of women’s education. As government inspector of schools, he helped organise thirty-five girls’ schools many of which he ran at his own expense. As secretary of Bethune School (established in 1849), he was one of the pioneers of higher education for women in India.
Q4. Consider the following statements about the Indian Councils Act of 1892:
- The number of directly elected members to the Imperial and Provincial Legislative Councils was increased.
- The members were given the right to discuss the annual budget but they could neither vote on it nor move a motion to amend it.
- The members could ask questions but were not allowed to put supplementary questions or to discuss the answers.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation
The nationalist agitation forced the Government to make some changes in legislative functioning by the Indian Councils Act of 1892. The number of additional members of the Imperial and Provincial Legislative Councils was increased from the previous six to ten to ten to sixteen.
A few of these members could be elected indirectly through municipal committees, district boards, etc., but the official majority remained. The members were given the right to discuss the annual budget but they could neither vote on it nor move a motion to amend it. They could also ask questions but were not allowed to put supplementary questions or to discuss the answers.
Q5. Consider the following statements regarding Parliamentary privileges.
- The press can publish true reports of parliamentary proceedings without prior permission of the House.
- A member of the parliament cannot be arrested during the session of Parliament if he/she is booked in a civil case.
- Courts can inquire into the validity of any proceedings in Parliament on the ground of an alleged irregularity of procedure.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation
The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 restored the freedom of the press to publish true reports of parliamentary proceedings without prior permission of the House. But this is not applicable in the case of a secret sitting of the House.
The courts are prohibited to inquire into the proceedings of a House or its committees.
Members cannot be arrested during the session of Parliament and 40 days before the beginning and 40 days after the end of a session. This privilege is available only in civil cases and not in criminal cases or preventive detention cases.
Q6. With respect to the Statutory liquidity ratio (SLR), consider the following statements.
- SLR is governed by the provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
- A reduction in the limit of SLR will increase the bank credit.
- State Development Loans do not qualify for SLR.
Choose the correct Statements only.
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation
State Development Loans qualify for Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) status, that is a proportion of deposits to be maintained in liquid sovereign securities.
Q7. With respect to government securities, choose the correct option -
(a) Treasury Bills are issued at a discount & redeemed at face value at maturity. Treasury bills are zero-coupon securities & pay interest.
(b) Cash Management Bills have the generic character of T-bills but are issued for maturities of less than 91 days.
(c) State Development loans are loans raised by state government from the market. They are auctioned by SBI.
(d) The maturity of Dated Securities and State Development Loans is more than one year so, these Govt. securities are also traded in the Capital Market like BSE/NSE.
Correct Answer: (d)
Explanation
T-bills pay no interest. CMB’s maturity is less than one year. SDLs are also auctioned by RBI only.
Q8. If you withdraw Rs. 1,00,000 in cash from your demand deposit account at your bank, the immediate effect on aggregate money supply in the economy will be
(a) To reduce it by Rs. 1,00,000
(b) To increase it by Rs. 1,00,000
(c) To increase it by more than Rs. 1,00,000
(d) To leave it unchanged
Correct Answer: (d)
Explanation: Self-explanatory
Q9. Consider the following pairs:
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation
Chak-hao- Chak-hao, the black rice of Manipur has recently got the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This scented glutinous rice is characterised by its special aroma and nutritional content of vitamins and minerals, the black rice is also rich in an antioxidant called Anthocyanin. It is also great for hair and skin, and is loaded with fibre and iron. Hence, pair 1 is not correctly matched.
Kashmir Saffron- Recently, the Kashmir saffron got Geographical Indication (GI) tag status. It has been associated with traditional Kashmiri cuisine and represents the rich cultural heritage of the region.It is a very precious and costly product.In ancient Sanskrit literature, saffron is referred to as ‘bahukam’. Hence, pair 2 is not correctly matched.
Tirur Vetilla- Recently, Tirur vettila has obtained a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Tirur Vettila is a type of betel leaf which is grown in Tirur and nearby areas of Malappuram district of Kerala. It is unique for its significantly high content of total chlorophyll and protein in fresh leaves. Hence, pair 3 is correctly matched.
Other GI Products from Kerala: Kaipad rice, Pokkali rice, Wayanad Jeerakasala rice, Wayanad Gandhakasala rice, Vazhakulam pineapple, Marayoor jaggery, Central Travancore jaggery and Chengalikodan nendran.
Q10. With reference to Yakshagana, consider the following statements:
- It is a theatre tradition prevalent mainly in the state of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
- It is strongly influenced by the Bhakti movement.
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
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation
It is perhaps the oldest theatre tradition, which is prevalent till date in the regions of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
It originated in the royals courts of the Vijaynagar empire and was performed by a particular community known as Jakkula Varu. It is is strongly influenced by the Bhakti movement. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
CSAT Questions and Solutions
Q11. A natural number P is multiplied by 11 and 33 is added to it. This sum is divided by 9 and the remainder is zero. Select the smallest value of P that satisfies given conditions.
(a) 1
(b) 3
(c) 6
(d) 15
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation
P*11 + 33 = 11(P+3) → for the number to be divisible by 9, (P+3) must be equal to 9. Therefore P+3 = 9 → P = 6
Directions for Q. Nos. 12-13
Read the following information and answer the questions that follow:
Eleven students A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I J
and K are sitting in the first row of the class
facing the blackboard.
D who is to the immediate left of F is second to the right of C.
A is the second to the right of E, who is at one of the ends.
J is the immediate neighbour of A and B and third to the left of G.
H is to the immediate left of D and third to the right of I.
Q12. Who is sitting in the middle of the row?
(a) B
(b) C
(c) G
(d) I
Correct Answer: (d)
Explanation
From the above depiction, I is sitting in the middle of the row.
Q13. Which of the following statements is true in the context of the above sitting arrangements?
(a) There are three students sitting between D and G
(b) K is between A and J
(c) B is sitting between J and I
(d) G and C are neighbours sitting to the immediate right of H.
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation
B is sitting between J and I.
Q14. A person crosses a 600 m long street in 5 minutes. What is his speed in km per hour?
(a) 3.6
(b) 7.2
(c) 8.4
(d) 10
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation
Distance = 600m = 0.6 km; time=5 min = 5/60 hours
Speed = distance/time = 0.6*60/5 = 7.2km/hr.
Q15. Consider the following sequence that follows some arrangement: ab_dbbc_cbc_db_d
The letters that appear in the gaps are:
(a) abba
(b) cddc
(c) bcbd
(d) cacd
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation: Self-explanatory