Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 09 January 2016

Q.1- Arrange these countries in decreasing length of sharing border with India?

1. Bangladesh
2. Pakistan
3. China
4. Nepal

A. 1>2>3>4
B. 1>3>2>4
C. 2>1>3>4
D. 2>1>4>3

Q.2- Regular intake of fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended in the diet since they are a good source of antioxidants. How do antioxidants help a person maintain health and promote longevity ?

A. They activate the enzymes necessary for vitamin synthesis in the body and help prevent vitamin deficiency.
B. They prevent excessive oxidation of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the body and help avoid unnecessary wastage of energy.
C. They neutralize the free radicals produced in the body during metabolism.
D. They activate certain genes in the cells of the body and help delay the ageing process.

Q.3- Consider the following actions which the government can take :

1. Devaluing the domestic currency.
2. Reduction in the export subsidy.
3. Adopting suitable policies which attract greater FDI and more funds from FIIs.

Which of the above action/actions can help in reducing the current account deficit ?

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

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