Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 10 April 2019

Q1. Which of the following statements regarding census data in India are true ?

1) The changing demographics and socio economic parameters reflected by the census helps in reformulation of country’s plans for the economic development and welfare schemes for its people.
2) Census data caters to the Constitutional requirement of delimitation of constituencies and reservation of seats for SCs & STs as well.
3) The first official synchronous census in India was carried out by Lord Mayo in 1872.

a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3 only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) all of the above

Q2. Which amongst the following Indian species are included in the “Vulnerable” list of the IUCN Red list :

1)Hump backed Mahseer Fish
2) Great Hornbill
3) Arabian scad fish
4) Wreathed Hornbill

a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 4 only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) all of the above

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding IMF’s global growth prospects :

1) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that global growth will be 3.6% in 2019, up from 3.3% in 2018.
2) It also said that U.S.-China trade tensions, macroeconomic stress in Turkey and Argentina, tighter credit policies in China and financial tightening plus a normalisation of monetary policy in advanced economies might lead to reduction in global growth.
3) In terms of policy priorities, the IMF has called for a “continued implementation of structural and financial sector reforms” in order to lower public debt and aid growth.

Which of the above statements are true ?
a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3 only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) all of the above

Q4. Which of the following statements regarding “Alkaline Water” are true ?

1) According to scientists, water with a higher pH level than regular drinking water is considered alkaline.Normal drinking water has a pH of 7.
2) Kshara or alkaline in Ayurveda, is derived from the burnt ash of about 15 plants, banana peel and papaya stalk being the most common.
3) Alkaline water can increase the acidic activity in the body and can quickly energise your metabolism, increasing your stamina.

a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3 only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) all of the above