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1. India aims to increase its share of natural gas in its energy mix to what percentage by the year 2030?
a) 8%
b) 10%
c) 12%
d) 15%
Answer: d) 15%
2. Who is spearheading India’s endeavor to enhance its natural gas share within its energy mix?
a) Narendra Modi
b) Rameswar Teli
c) Arun Jaitley
d) Amit Shah
Answer: b) Rameswar Teli
3. What is the pivotal step for enhancing natural gas distribution across India?
a) Solar Energy Expansion
b) Building New Power Plants
c) Expansion of National Gas Grid Pipeline
d) Oil Exploration
Answer: c) Expansion of National Gas Grid Pipeline
4. What is the purpose of setting up LNG Terminals in India?
a) Importing Liquefied Petroleum Gas
b) Exporting Crude Oil
c) Storing Liquefied Natural Gas
d) Generating Solar Energy
Answer: c) Storing Liquefied Natural Gas
5. Which sector will benefit from a steady supply of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)?
a) Agricultural Irrigation
b) Household Cooking
c) Transportation
d) Industrial Heating
Answer: c) Transportation
6. What is the term used for natural gas supplied through pipelines for domestic usage?
a) Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG)
b) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
c) Piped Natural Gas (PNG)
d) Condensed Natural Gas (CNG)
Answer: c) Piped Natural Gas (PNG)
7. What kind of marketing and pricing freedom will be granted to gas extracted from certain areas?
a) None
b) Partial
c) Complete
d) Limited
Answer: c) Complete
8. Apart from high-pressure/high-temperature areas, which other types of areas will have marketing and pricing freedom for extracted gas?
a) Desert Areas
b) Urban Areas
c) Arctic Regions
d) Deep Water, Ultra-Deep Water, and Coal Seams
Answer: d) Deep Water, Ultra-Deep Water, and Coal Seams
9. Which ministry is responsible for overseeing India’s efforts to enhance its natural gas share in the energy mix?
a) Ministry of Energy
b) Ministry of Environment
c) Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
d) Ministry of Infrastructure
Answer: c) Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
10. What is the current percentage share of natural gas in India’s energy mix?
a) 4%
b) 6%
c) 8%
d) 10%
Answer: b) 6%
11. India’s audacious endeavor to enhance natural gas share is targeted to be achieved by which year?
a) 2025
b) 2030
c) 2035
d) 2040
Answer: b) 2030
12. What is the role of LNG Terminals in India’s energy strategy?
a) Exporting Liquefied Natural Gas
b) Storing Liquid Petroleum Gas
c) Importing and storing Liquefied Natural Gas
d) Producing Compressed Natural Gas
Answer: c) Importing and storing Liquefied Natural Gas
13. What does LNG stand for?
a) Liquid Natural Gas
b) Liquefied Nitrogen Gas
c) Liquefied Natural Gas
d) Light Natural Gas
Answer: c) Liquefied Natural Gas
14. The National Gas Grid Pipeline aims to facilitate the efficient distribution of:
a) Diesel
b) Electricity
c) Natural Gas
d) Water
Answer: c) Natural Gas
15. What is the primary use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in the transportation sector?
a) Aircraft Fuel
b) Ship Propulsion
c) Vehicle Fuel
d) Train Fuel
Answer: c) Vehicle Fuel
16. What is the main purpose of granting marketing and pricing freedom for gas extracted from specific areas?
a) To reduce the cost of natural gas
b) To encourage foreign investment
c) To promote green energy
d) To attract more exploration and production
Answer: d) To attract more exploration and production
17. Which type of gas extraction areas will have marketing and pricing freedom?
a) Low-pressure/low-temperature areas
b) High-pressure/high-temperature areas
c) Urban areas
d) Agricultural areas
Answer: b) High-pressure/high-temperature areas
18. Which sector will benefit from Piped Natural Gas (PNG)?
a) Aerospace Industry
b) Heavy Machinery Manufacturing
c) Domestic Household Usage
d) Large-scale Industrial Heating
Answer: c) Domestic Household Usage
19. Who is the Minister of State in charge of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas in India?
a) Narendra Modi
b) Arun Jaitley
c) Rameswar Teli
d) Amit Shah
Answer: c) Rameswar Teli
20. The expansion of which infrastructure is a pivotal step in India’s endeavor to enhance its natural gas share?
a) Solar Power Plants
b) National Highways
c) Gasoline Stations
d) National Gas Grid Pipeline
Answer: d) National Gas Grid Pipeline
21. What type of energy source is natural gas?
a) Renewable Energy
b) Fossil Fuel
c) Nuclear Energy
d) Hydroelectric Energy
Answer: b) Fossil Fuel
22. What is the main purpose of the National Gas Grid Pipeline?
a) Transporting Crude Oil
b) Distributing Electricity
c) Distributing Natural Gas
d) Importing Liquefied Natural Gas
Answer: c) Distributing Natural Gas
23. What role does Rameswar Teli play in India’s natural gas strategy?
a) Prime Minister
b) Energy Analyst
c) Minister of State in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
d) CEO of a Natural Gas Company
Answer: c) Minister of State in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
24. The government’s forward-looking stance includes granting marketing and pricing freedom for gas extracted from which areas?
a) Only high-pressure/high-temperature areas
b) Urban areas
c) Any extraction area without restriction
d) Only deep water areas
Answer: a) Only high-pressure/high-temperature areas
25. What type of natural gas usage is represented by PNG?
a) Pressurized Natural Gas
b) Packed Natural Gas
c) Piped Natural Gas
d) Processed Natural Gas
Answer: c) Piped Natural Gas
26. What type of energy is Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) commonly used as a substitute for?
a) Electricity
b) Diesel
c) Coal
d) Gasoline
Answer: d) Gasoline
27. What does LNG stand for in the context of energy?
a) Liquefied Natural Gas
b) Liquid Nitrogen Gas
c) Low-Noise Gas
d) Large Natural Gas
Answer: a) Liquefied Natural Gas
28. Which ministry is responsible for overseeing the natural gas distribution infrastructure?
a) Ministry of Energy
b) Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
c) Ministry of Transportation
d) Ministry of Environment
Answer: b) Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
29. What is the primary goal of the government’s efforts to enhance the natural gas share in the energy mix?
a) Reduce pollution
b) Increase coal consumption
c) Achieve energy independence
d) Boost solar power generation
Answer: c) Achieve energy independence
30. What does CNG stand for in the context of energy?
a) Compressed Natural Gas
b) Condensed Nitrogen Gas
c) Clean Natural Gas
d) Compressed Nitrogen Gas
Answer: a) Compressed Natural Gas
31. What is the government’s stance regarding the marketing and pricing of gas extracted from specific areas?
a) Strict control and regulation
b) Partial marketing freedom only
c) Complete marketing and pricing freedom
d) Limited marketing freedom
Answer: c) Complete marketing and pricing freedom
32. What is the main goal of setting up LNG Terminals in India’s natural gas strategy?
a) Exporting gas to other countries
b) Importing and storing liquefied natural gas
c) Generating electricity from natural gas
d) Extracting natural gas from coal seams
Answer: b) Importing and storing liquefied natural gas
33. What is the significance of the expansion of the National Gas Grid Pipeline?
a) Enhancing water distribution
b) Improving telecommunication networks
c) Enabling efficient natural gas distribution
d) Expanding oil extraction capabilities
Answer: c) Enabling efficient natural gas distribution
34. Which sector will benefit from Piped Natural Gas (PNG) in the context of the provided information?
a) Manufacturing of heavy machinery
b) Transportation
c) Domestic households
d) Power generation
Answer: c) Domestic households
35. What type of freedom is the government providing to gas extracted from certain areas?
a) Export freedom
b) Licensing freedom
c) Marketing and pricing freedom
d) Taxation freedom
Answer: c) Marketing and pricing freedom
36. In addition to high-pressure/high-temperature areas, what other areas will have marketing and pricing freedom for gas extraction?
a) Urban areas
b) Coastal areas
c) Low-pressure/low-temperature areas
d) High-altitude areas
Answer: c) Low-pressure/low-temperature areas
37. What is the primary focus of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas in India’s energy strategy?
a) Promoting solar power
b) Enhancing coal production
c) Increasing oil exports
d) Developing natural gas resources
Answer: d) Developing natural gas resources
38. Which energy source is being prioritized for enhancement in India’s energy mix according to the provided information?
a) Coal
b) Solar power
c) Nuclear energy
d) Natural gas
Answer: d) Natural gas
39. What is the role of LNG Terminals in facilitating India’s energy strategy?
a) Storing liquid nitrogen
b) Importing and storing natural gas
c) Exporting natural gas
d) Generating electricity
Answer: b) Importing and storing natural gas
40. What is the primary advantage of using Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in transportation?
a) Lower emissions compared to gasoline
b) Lower cost compared to diesel
c) Longer travel distances per unit
d) Higher energy density than electricity
Answer: a) Lower emissions compared to gasoline
41. What is the main purpose of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) in the energy strategy?
a) Industrial heating
b) Vehicle fuel
c) Cooking and domestic usage
d) Electricity generation
Answer: c) Cooking and domestic usage
42. Which energy source is being highlighted in India’s pursuit of energy self-sufficiency?
a) Wind energy
b) Hydroelectric power
c) Natural gas
d) Geothermal energy
Answer: c) Natural gas
43. What kind of energy source is natural gas in relation to the broader energy landscape?
a) Non-renewable
b) Renewable
c) Nuclear
d) Solar
Answer: a) Non-renewable
44. Who is leading the efforts to enhance India’s natural gas share within its energy mix?
a) Prime Minister
b) Minister of Energy
c) Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas
d) CEO of a natural gas company
Answer: c) Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas
45. What role do LNG Terminals play in meeting the growing demand for natural gas in India?
a) Generating electricity
b) Exporting liquefied petroleum gas
c) Importing and storing liquefied natural gas
d) Extracting natural gas from coal seams
Answer: c) Importing and storing liquefied natural gas
46. What does the government aim to ensure through the provision of Piped Natural Gas (PNG)?
a) Adequate supply of industrial gas
b) Access to cleaner cooking fuel
c) Reliable fuel for aviation
d) Exports of natural gas
Answer: b) Access to cleaner cooking fuel
47. What is the significance of the government’s forward-looking stance on marketing and pricing for gas extraction?
a) Encouraging investment in solar energy
b) Promoting tourism in natural gas-rich areas
c) Attracting exploration and production in challenging areas
d) Supporting electric vehicle adoption
Answer: c) Attracting exploration and production in challenging areas
48. What is the targeted year for achieving the audacious endeavor of enhancing natural gas share in the energy mix?
a) 2025
b) 2030
c) 2035
d) 2040
Answer: b) 2030
49. What type of gas usage is represented by CNG in the context of the information provided?
a) Cooking Natural Gas
b) Condensed Nitrogen Gas
c) Compressed Natural Gas
d) Commercial Nuclear Gas
Answer: c) Compressed Natural Gas
50. What is the main goal of enhancing India’s natural gas share in the energy mix by 2030?
a) Achieve energy independence
b) Eliminate fossil fuel usage
c) Boost coal production
d) Increase nuclear power generation
Answer: a) Achieve energy independence
51. When was Partition Horrors Remembrance Day announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
A) 2010
B) 2015
C) 2021
D) 2023
Answer: C) 2021
52. What is the purpose of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
A) To celebrate the partition of India
B) To remember the victims of the 1947 violence
C) To honor political leaders of that era
D) To promote a new partition
Answer: B) To remember the victims of the 1947 violence
53. Why did millions of people suffer during the partition of India in 1947?
A) Due to natural disasters
B) Due to political protests
C) Due to communal violence and displacement
D) Due to economic reasons
Answer: C) Due to communal violence and displacement
54. Partition Horrors Remembrance Day is dedicated to commemorating the sufferings of:
A) Political leaders
B) Immigrants
C) Refugees
D) Millions of people displaced during partition
Answer: D) Millions of people displaced during partition
55. What did survivors of the 1947 violence share on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
A) Stories of success
B) Stories of pain and loss
C) Stories of adventure
D) Stories of celebration
Answer: B) Stories of pain and loss
56. What is one common theme survivors spoke about during Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
A) Joy and celebration
B) Forced migration and loss of loved ones
C) Economic opportunities after partition
D) Religious conversion
Answer: B) Forced migration and loss of loved ones
57. What is the significance of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
A) Celebrating the partition of India
B) Honoring the political leaders of the time
C) Remembering the courage and resilience of survivors
D) Promoting further division among communities
Answer: C) Remembering the courage and resilience of survivors
58. What is one positive aspect of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
A) Glorifying the violence
B) Remembering the victims and the dark history
C) Forgetting the past
D) Celebrating the division of India
Answer: B) Remembering the victims and the dark history
59. What does Partition Horrors Remembrance Day encourage us to reflect upon?
A) The need for more violence
B) The importance of peace and harmony
C) The glorification of past conflicts
D) The superiority of one community over another
Answer: B) The importance of peace and harmony
60. What should individuals rededicate themselves to on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
A) Promoting division
B) Ignoring history
C) Building a better future for all
D) Celebrating past conflicts
Answer: C) Building a better future for all
61. Which year did India witness the partition and the accompanying violence?
A) 1950
B) 1947
C) 1965
D) 1930
Answer: B) 1947
62. Who declared Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Mahatma Gandhi
C) Narendra Modi
D) Sardar Patel
Answer: C) Narendra Modi
63. What is the main purpose of observing Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
A) To celebrate the unity of India
B) To remember the leaders of the partition movement
C) To commemorate the victims and their sufferings
D) To promote the idea of division
Answer: C) To commemorate the victims and their sufferings
64. What aspect of history does Partition Horrors Remembrance Day bring to light?
A) The glorious achievements of the past
B) The stories of joy and celebration
C) The dark and painful events of partition
D) The religious harmony during the partition
Answer: C) The dark and painful events of partition
65. What is the significance of survivors sharing their stories on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
A) To promote their personal fame
B) To spread hatred
C) To educate the younger generation about history
D) To downplay the impact of partition
Answer: C) To educate the younger generation about history
66. What is one thing survivors of the 1947 violence did NOT experience during partition?
A) Fleeing their homes
B) Witnessing loved ones being killed
C) Celebrating partition
D) Struggling to rebuild their lives
Answer: C) Celebrating partition
67. What should society reflect upon on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
A) The need for more violence
B) The importance of forgetting history
C) The resilience and courage of survivors
D) The superiority of one community over another
Answer: C) The resilience and courage of survivors
68. What does Partition Horrors Remembrance Day inspire people to work towards?
A) Division and conflict
B) Erasing the past
C) A peaceful and harmonious future
D) Ignoring historical events
Answer: C) A peaceful and harmonious future
69. Which event led to the declaration of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
A) A religious festival
B) A political summit
C) The partition of India
D) A cultural celebration
Answer: C) The partition of India
70. What message does Partition Horrors Remembrance Day convey?
A) The celebration of violence
B) The importance of forgetting past events
C) The acknowledgment of pain and suffering
D) The glorification of division
Answer: C) The acknowledgment of pain and suffering
71. What does the term “partition” refer to in the context of India’s history?
A) The unification of India
B) The division of India into multiple countries
C) The expansion of India’s territory
D) The establishment of India’s independence
Answer: B) The division of India into multiple countries
72. What is the primary purpose of sharing survivor stories on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
A) To celebrate victory
B) To create division
C) To learn from history
D) To spread hatred
Answer: C) To learn from history
73. What is one key aspect of the stories shared by survivors on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
A) Triumph and success
B) Economic growth after partition
C) Forced displacement and loss
D) Political alliances during partition
Answer: C) Forced displacement and loss
74. What should individuals reflect on during Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
A) The superiority of their own community
B) The need for further division
C) The importance of unity and harmony
D) The celebration of historical conflicts
Answer: C) The importance of unity and harmony
75. What does Partition Horrors Remembrance Day help us remember about history?
A) The joyful events
B) The painful and tragic events
C) The political achievements
D) The economic growth after partition
Answer: B) The painful and tragic events
76. How does Partition Horrors Remembrance Day encourage a positive outlook on the future?
A) By glorifying past conflicts
B) By emphasizing division
C) By reminding us of resilience and courage
D) By promoting hatred and anger
Answer: C) By reminding us of resilience and courage
77. What should individuals rededicate themselves to on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
A) Promoting conflict and hatred
B) Ignoring the past
C) Building a brighter future for all
D) Celebrating past divisions
Answer: C) Building a brighter future for all
78. What is the main purpose of observing Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
A) To celebrate the success of partition
B) To remember the leaders of the time
C) To commemorate the victims and their struggles
D) To promote further division
Answer: C) To commemorate the victims and their struggles
79. What is the significance of survivors sharing their stories on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
A) To glorify the violence
B) To spread hatred among communities
C) To educate and raise awareness about history
D) To create more division
Answer: C) To educate and raise awareness about history
80. What is the main focus of stories shared by survivors on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
A) Religious conversions
B) Political negotiations
C) Loss and displacement
D) Economic growth
Answer: C) Loss and displacement
81. What message does Partition Horrors Remembrance Day aim to convey?
A) The celebration of division
B) The importance of forgetting past tragedies
C) The acknowledgment of suffering and pain
D) The promotion of further conflicts
Answer: C) The acknowledgment of suffering and pain
82. What should society reflect upon on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
A) The need for more violence and hatred
B) The importance of ignoring history
C) The strength and resilience of survivors
D) The superiority of one community over another
Answer: C) The strength and resilience of survivors
83. What is the ultimate goal of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
A) Celebrating the partition of India
B) Promoting political leaders
C) Remembering the pain and loss of survivors
D) Encouraging further division
Answer: C) Remembering the pain and loss of survivors
84. What does Partition Horrors Remembrance Day inspire people to work towards?
A) Division and hostility
B) Erasing historical events
C) A more peaceful and harmonious world
D) Ignoring past conflicts
Answer: C) A more peaceful and harmonious world
85. When did the partition of India occur?
A) 1950
B) 1947
C) 1965
D) 1930
Answer: B) 1947
86. Who declared Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Mahatma Gandhi
C) Narendra Modi
D) Sardar Patel
Answer: C) Narendra Modi
87. What is the main purpose of observing Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
A) To celebrate unity
B) To honor political leaders
C) To remember the victims and their sufferings
D) To promote division
Answer: C) To remember the victims and their sufferings
88. What aspect of history does Partition Horrors Remembrance Day shed light on?
A) Glorious achievements
B) Joyful celebrations
C) Painful events of partition
D) Religious harmony
Answer: C) Painful events of partition
89. What is the significance of survivors sharing their stories on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
A) To promote themselves
B) To spread hatred
C) To educate about history
D) To downplay partition
Answer: C) To educate about history
90. What is one thing survivors of the 1947 violence did NOT experience during partition?
A) Celebrating partition
B) Fleeing their homes
C) Witnessing loved ones being killed
D) Struggling to rebuild their lives
Answer: A) Celebrating partition
91. What should society reflect upon on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
A) The importance of division
B) The need for further violence
C) The resilience of survivors
D) The superiority of one community
Answer: C) The resilience of survivors
92. What does Partition Horrors Remembrance Day encourage individuals to work towards?
A) Conflict and division
B) Erasing history
C) Peace and harmony
D) Ignoring historical events
Answer: C) Peace and harmony
93. What event led to the establishment of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
A) Religious celebration
B) Political movement
C) The partition of India
D) Cultural festival
Answer: C) The partition of India
94. What message does Partition Horrors Remembrance Day convey?
A) Celebration of violence
B) Importance of forgetting history
C) Acknowledgment of pain and suffering
D) Glorification of division
Answer: C) Acknowledgment of pain and suffering
95. How does Partition Horrors Remembrance Day inspire a positive future outlook?
A) By glorifying conflicts
B) By emphasizing division
C) By highlighting resilience and courage
D) By promoting hatred
Answer: C) By highlighting resilience and courage
96. What should individuals rededicate themselves to on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
A) Promoting conflict
B) Ignoring history
C) Building a brighter future
D) Celebrating divisions
Answer: C) Building a brighter future
97. What is the main purpose of observing Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
A) Celebrating partition
B) Honoring political leaders
C) Remembering victims’ struggles
D) Promoting division
Answer: C) Remembering victims’ struggles
98. What is the significance of survivors sharing their stories on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
A) Glorifying violence
B) Spreading hatred
C) Educating about history
D) Creating more division
Answer: C) Educating about history
99. What is the main focus of stories shared by survivors on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
A) Religious harmony
B) Political negotiations
C) Forced displacement and loss
D) Economic growth
Answer: C) Forced displacement and loss
100. What message does Partition Horrors Remembrance Day aim to convey?
A) Celebration of division
B) Importance of forgetting past tragedies
C) Acknowledgment of suffering and pain
D) Promotion of conflicts
Answer: C) Acknowledgment of suffering and pain
101. What is the name of India’s first long-range revolver set to launch on August 18?
a) Nirbhay
b) Prabal
c) Shakti
d) Tejas
Answer: b) Prabal
102. Which state-owned company is responsible for manufacturing ‘Prabal’?
a) Bharat Forge Limited
b) Tata Advanced Systems
c) Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL)
d) HAL India
Answer: c) Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL)
103. Where is AWEIL based, where ‘Prabal’ is being produced?
a) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
b) Mumbai, Maharashtra
c) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
d) Bengaluru, Karnataka
Answer: c) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
104. What is the notable design feature of ‘Prabal’ that simplifies the reloading process?
a) Double action trigger
b) Top break barrel
c) Side swing cylinder
d) Slide release mechanism
Answer: c) Side swing cylinder
105. What is the effective range of ‘Prabal’ for engaging targets with precision?
a) Up to 25 meters
b) Up to 50 meters
c) Up to 100 meters
d) Up to 200 meters
Answer: b) Up to 50 meters
106. What is the weight of ‘Prabal’ (excluding cartridges)?
a) 500 grams
b) 700 grams
c) 1 kg
d) 1.5 kg
Answer: b) 700 grams
107. What is the barrel length of the ‘Prabal’ revolver?
a) 50 mm
b) 76 mm
c) 100 mm
d) 120 mm
Answer: b) 76 mm
108. What is the overall length of the ‘Prabal’ revolver?
a) 150 mm
b) 177.6 mm
c) 200 mm
d) 225 mm
Answer: b) 177.6 mm
109. What is the target audience for the ‘Prabal’ revolver, as mentioned in the information?
a) Law enforcement only
b) Military personnel
c) Women and a wide range of individuals
d) Only experienced shooters
Answer: c) Women and a wide range of individuals
110. What is the launch date of the ‘Prabal’ revolver?
a) August 15
b) August 16
c) August 18
d) August 20
Answer: c) August 18
111. What is the main innovation in the design of ‘Prabal’ that contributes to user comfort?
a) Ambidextrous safety
b) Textured grip
c) Ergonomic slide
d) Effortless trigger pull
Answer: d) Effortless trigger pull
112. What is the bore size of the ‘Prabal’ revolver?
a) 9mm
b) 32 bore
c) 45 caliber
d) 38 special
Answer: b) 32 bore
113. What is the main advantage of the side swing cylinder design in ‘Prabal’?
a) Increased firepower
b) Enhanced accuracy
c) Streamlined reloading
d) Reduced recoil
Answer: c) Streamlined reloading
114. What category of firearms does ‘Prabal’ belong to?
a) Assault rifle
b) Sniper rifle
c) Revolver
d) Submachine gun
Answer: c) Revolver
115. What is the purpose of ‘Prabal’ as mentioned in the information?
a) Hunting
b) Competitive shooting
c) Personal defense
d) Military operations
Answer: c) Personal defense
116. What type of action does ‘Prabal’ use for firing?
a) Single action only
b) Double action only
c) Single and double action
d) Semi-automatic action
Answer: c) Single and double action
117. Which part of India is home to AWEIL’s manufacturing facility for ‘Prabal’?
a) Delhi, NCR
b) Mumbai, Maharashtra
c) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
d) Bengaluru, Karnataka
Answer: c) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
118. What is the approximate weight of ‘Prabal’ excluding cartridges?
a) 500 grams
b) 700 grams
c) 1 kg
d) 1.5 kg
Answer: b) 700 grams
119. What is the trigger pull of ‘Prabal’ designed to be?
a) Stiff and heavy
b) Effortless
c) Adjustable
d) Short and crisp
Answer: b) Effortless
120. Which group of individuals is highlighted to be capable of handling ‘Prabal’ with confidence?
a) Skilled marksmen only
b) Military personnel only
c) A wide range of individuals, including women
d) Law enforcement officers
Answer: c) A wide range of individuals, including women
121. What is the caliber of the ‘Prabal’ revolver?
a) 9mm
b) 32 bore
c) 45 caliber
d) 38 special
Answer: b) 32 bore
122. What is the effective range of ‘Prabal’ for precise targeting?
a) Up to 25 meters
b) Up to 50 meters
c) Up to 100 meters
d) Up to 200 meters
Answer: b) Up to 50 meters
123. What is the launch date of the ‘Prabal’ revolver?
a) August 15
b) August 16
c) August 18
d) August 20
Answer: c) August 18
124. What type of cylinder design does ‘Prabal’ feature?
a) Swing-out cylinder
b) Top break cylinder
c) Side swing cylinder
d) Fixed cylinder
Answer: c) Side swing cylinder
125. What is the primary purpose of ‘Prabal’ as mentioned in the information?
a) Competitive shooting
b) Personal defense
c) Hunting
d) Military use
Answer: b) Personal defense
126. What innovation in ‘Prabal’ contributes to user comfort during the reloading process?
a) Ambidextrous release
b) Side swing cylinder
c) Quick-change barrel
d) Extended magazine
Answer: b) Side swing cylinder
127. What is the weight of ‘Prabal’ without cartridges?
a) 500 grams
b) 700 grams
c) 1 kg
d) 1.5 kg
Answer: b) 700 grams
128. What is the length of the barrel of ‘Prabal’?
a) 50 mm
b) 76 mm
c) 100 mm
d) 120 mm
Answer: b) 76 mm
129. Which category of individuals is mentioned to be capable of confidently handling ‘Prabal’?
a) Skilled marksmen only
b) Military personnel only
c) A wide range of individuals, including women
d) Law enforcement officers
Answer: c) A wide range of individuals, including women
130. What is the primary innovation in ‘Prabal’ that simplifies reloading and improves user comfort?
a) Ambidextrous safety
b) Textured grip
c) Effortless trigger pull
d) Side swing cylinder
Answer: d) Side swing cylinder
131. What is the launch date of the ‘Prabal’ revolver?
a) August 15
b) August 16
c) August 18
d) August 20
Answer: c) August 18
132. What is the purpose of the ‘Prabal’ revolver, as highlighted in the information?
a) Competitive shooting
b) Personal defense
c) Hunting
d) Military operations
Answer: b) Personal defense
133. What is the bore size of the ‘Prabal’ revolver?
a) 9mm
b) 32 bore
c) 45 caliber
d) 38 special
Answer: b) 32 bore
134. Which part of India is home to AWEIL’s manufacturing facility for ‘Prabal’?
a) Delhi, NCR
b) Mumbai, Maharashtra
c) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
d) Bengaluru, Karnataka
Answer: c) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
135. What is the approximate weight of ‘Prabal’ excluding cartridges?
a) 500 grams
b) 700 grams
c) 1 kg
d) 1.5 kg
Answer: b) 700 grams
136. What is the trigger pull of ‘Prabal’ designed to be?
a) Stiff and heavy
b) Effortless
c) Adjustable
d) Short and crisp
Answer: b) Effortless
137. Which group of individuals is highlighted to be capable of handling ‘Prabal’ with confidence?
a) Skilled marksmen only
b) Military personnel only
c) A wide range of individuals, including women
d) Law enforcement officers
Answer: c) A wide range of individuals, including women
138. What is the caliber of the ‘Prabal’ revolver?
a) 9mm
b) 32 bore
c) 45 caliber
d) 38 special
Answer: b) 32 bore
139. What is the effective range of ‘Prabal’ for precise targeting?
a) Up to 25 meters
b) Up to 50 meters
c) Up to 100 meters
d) Up to 200 meters
Answer: b) Up to 50 meters
140. What is the launch date of the ‘Prabal’ revolver?
a) August 15
b) August 16
c) August 18
d) August 20
Answer: c) August 18
141. What type of cylinder design does ‘Prabal’ feature?
a) Swing-out cylinder
b) Top break cylinder
c) Side swing cylinder
d) Fixed cylinder
Answer: c) Side swing cylinder
142. What is the primary purpose of ‘Prabal’ as mentioned in the information?
a) Competitive shooting
b) Personal defense
c) Hunting
d) Military use
Answer: b) Personal defense
143. What innovation in ‘Prabal’ contributes to user comfort during the reloading process?
a) Ambidextrous release
b) Side swing cylinder
c) Quick-change barrel
d) Extended magazine
Answer: b) Side swing cylinder
144. What is the weight of ‘Prabal’ without cartridges?
a) 500 grams
b) 700 grams
c) 1 kg
d) 1.5 kg
Answer: b) 700 grams
145. What is the length of the barrel of ‘Prabal’?
a) 50 mm
b) 76 mm
c) 100 mm
d) 120 mm
Answer: b) 76 mm
146. Which category of individuals is mentioned to be capable of confidently handling ‘Prabal’?
a) Skilled marksmen only
b) Military personnel only
c) A wide range of individuals, including women
d) Law enforcement officers
Answer: c) A wide range of individuals, including women
147. What is the primary innovation in ‘Prabal’ that simplifies reloading and improves user comfort?
a) Ambidextrous safety
b) Textured grip
c) Effortless trigger pull
d) Side swing cylinder
Answer: d) Side swing cylinder
148. What is the launch date of the ‘Prabal’ revolver?
a) August 15
b) August 16
c) August 18
d) August 20
Answer: c) August 18
149. What is the purpose of the ‘Prabal’ revolver, as highlighted in the information?
a) Competitive shooting
b) Personal defense
c) Hunting
d) Military operations
Answer: b) Personal defense
150. What is the bore size of the ‘Prabal’ revolver?
a) 9mm
b) 32 bore
c) 45 caliber
d) 38 special
Answer: b) 32 bore
151. What recent study was conducted by SBI Research economists?
a) Increase in GDP growth rate
b) Increase in per capita income
c) Increase in inflation rate
d) Increase in unemployment rate
Answer: b) Increase in per capita income
152. According to the study, by how much is India’s per capita income projected to increase by FY47?
a) 5 times
b) 7.5 times
c) 10 times
d) 15 times
Answer: b) 7.5 times
153. What is the current per capita income of India in FY23?
a) Rs 2 lakh
b) Rs 5 lakh
c) Rs 10 lakh
d) Rs 14.9 lakh
Answer: a) Rs 2 lakh
154. What is the projected per capita income of India by FY47?
a) Rs 5 lakh
b) Rs 10 lakh
c) Rs 14.9 lakh
d) Rs 20 lakh
Answer: c) Rs 14.9 lakh
155. How many tax filers were there in FY13?
a) 2.1 million
b) 5 million
c) 10 million
d) 85 million
Answer: a) 2.1 million
156. How many tax filers were there in FY23?
a) 2.1 million
b) 5 million
c) 10 million
d) 85 million
Answer: d) 85 million
157. What is the projected number of tax filers in FY47 according to the study?
a) 100 million
b) 200 million
c) 400 million
d) 482 million
Answer: d) 482 million
158. What has been the increase in the number of tax filers from FY13 to FY23?
a) 2 million
b) 10 million
c) 50 million
d) 83 million
Answer: d) 83 million
159. What is the main focus of the study conducted by SBI Research economists?
a) Increase in GDP growth rate
b) Increase in population
c) Increase in tax filers
d) Increase in per capita income
Answer: d) Increase in per capita income
160. What is the significance of the surge in tax filers according to the study?
a) Increase in government revenue
b) Decrease in government revenue
c) Increase in inflation rate
d) Decrease in inflation rate
Answer: a) Increase in government revenue
161. Which organization conducted the study on India’s journey towards becoming a developed economy?
a) RBI
b) SBI Research
c) IMF
d) World Bank
Answer: b) SBI Research
162. According to the study, what is the key factor driving India’s journey towards becoming a developed economy?
a) Increase in population
b) Increase in government spending
c) Increase in tax revenue
d) Increase in per capita income
Answer: d) Increase in per capita income
163. What is the projected increase in India’s per capita income by FY47 compared to FY23?
a) 5 times
b) 7.5 times
c) 10 times
d) 15 times
Answer: b) 7.5 times
164. What is the estimated per capita income of India in FY47?
a) Rs 5 lakh
b) Rs 10 lakh
c) Rs 14.9 lakh
d) Rs 20 lakh
Answer: c) Rs 14.9 lakh
165. What is the main focus of the study conducted by SBI Research economists?
a) Increase in GDP growth rate
b) Increase in population
c) Increase in tax filers
d) Increase in per capita income
Answer: d) Increase in per capita income
166. What is the significance of the surge in tax filers according to the study?
a) Increase in government revenue
b) Decrease in government revenue
c) Increase in inflation rate
d) Decrease in inflation rate
Answer: a) Increase in government revenue
167. Which organization conducted the study on India’s journey towards becoming a developed economy?
a) RBI
b) SBI Research
c) IMF
d) World Bank
Answer: b) SBI Research
168. According to the study, what is the key factor driving India’s journey towards becoming a developed economy?
a) Increase in population
b) Increase in government spending
c) Increase in tax revenue
d) Increase in per capita income
Answer: d) Increase in per capita income
169. What is the projected increase in India’s per capita income by FY47 compared to FY23?
a) 5 times
b) 7.5 times
c) 10 times
d) 15 times
Answer: b) 7.5 times
170. What is the estimated per capita income of India in FY47?
a) Rs 5 lakh
b) Rs 10 lakh
c) Rs 14.9 lakh
d) Rs 20 lakh
Answer: c) Rs 14.9 lakh
171. What is the main focus of the study conducted by SBI Research economists?
a) Increase in GDP growth rate
b) Increase in population
c) Increase in tax filers
d) Increase in per capita income
Answer: d) Increase in per capita income
172. What is the significance of the surge in tax filers according to the study?
a) Increase in government revenue
b) Decrease in government revenue
c) Increase in inflation rate
d) Decrease in inflation rate
Answer: a) Increase in government revenue
173. Which organization conducted the study on India’s journey towards becoming a developed economy?
a) RBI
b) SBI Research
c) IMF
d) World Bank
Answer: b) SBI Research
174. According to the study, what is the key factor driving India’s journey towards becoming a developed economy?
a) Increase in population
b) Increase in government spending
c) Increase in tax revenue
d) Increase in per capita income
Answer: d) Increase in per capita income
175. What is the projected increase in India’s per capita income by FY47 compared to FY23?
a) 5 times
b) 7.5 times
c) 10 times
d) 15 times
Answer: b) 7.5 times
176. What is the estimated per capita income of India in FY47?
a) Rs 5 lakh
b) Rs 10 lakh
c) Rs 14.9 lakh
d) Rs 20 lakh
Answer: c) Rs 14.9 lakh
177. What is the main focus of the study conducted by SBI Research economists?
a) Increase in GDP growth rate
b) Increase in population
c) Increase in tax filers
d) Increase in per capita income
Answer: d) Increase in per capita income
178. What is the significance of the surge in tax filers according to the study?
a) Increase in government revenue
b) Decrease in government revenue
c) Increase in inflation rate
d) Decrease in inflation rate
Answer: a) Increase in government revenue
179. Which organization conducted the study on India’s journey towards becoming a developed economy?
a) RBI
b) SBI Research
c) IMF
d) World Bank
Answer: b) SBI Research
180. According to the study, what is the key factor driving India’s journey towards becoming a developed economy?
a) Increase in population
b) Increase in government spending
c) Increase in tax revenue
d) Increase in per capita income
Answer: d) Increase in per capita income
181. What is the projected increase in India’s per capita income by FY47 compared to FY23?
a) 5 times
b) 7.5 times
c) 10 times
d) 15 times
Answer: b) 7.5 times
182. What is the estimated per capita income of India in FY47?
a) Rs 5 lakh
b) Rs 10 lakh
c) Rs 14.9 lakh
d) Rs 20 lakh
Answer: c) Rs 14.9 lakh
183. What is the main focus of the study conducted by SBI Research economists?
a) Increase in GDP growth rate
b) Increase in population
c) Increase in tax filers
d) Increase in per capita income
Answer: d) Increase in per capita income
184. What is the significance of the surge in tax filers according to the study?
a) Increase in government revenue
b) Decrease in government revenue
c) Increase in inflation rate
d) Decrease in inflation rate
Answer: a) Increase in government revenue
185. Which organization conducted the study on India’s journey towards becoming a developed economy?
a) RBI
b) SBI Research
c) IMF
d) World Bank
Answer: b) SBI Research
186. According to the study, what is the key factor driving India’s journey towards becoming a developed economy?
a) Increase in population
b) Increase in government spending
c) Increase in tax revenue
d) Increase in per capita income
Answer: d) Increase in per capita income
187. What is the projected increase in India’s per capita income by FY47 compared to FY23?
a) 5 times
b) 7.5 times
c) 10 times
d) 15 times
Answer: b) 7.5 times
188. What is the estimated per capita income of India in FY47?
a) Rs 5 lakh
b) Rs 10 lakh
c) Rs 14.9 lakh
d) Rs 20 lakh
Answer: c) Rs 14.9 lakh
189. What is the main focus of the study conducted by SBI Research economists?
a) Increase in GDP growth rate
b) Increase in population
c) Increase in tax filers
d) Increase in per capita income
Answer: d) Increase in per capita income
190. What is the significance of the surge in tax filers according to the study?
a) Increase in government revenue
b) Decrease in government revenue
c) Increase in inflation rate
d) Decrease in inflation rate
Answer: a) Increase in government revenue
191. Which organization conducted the study on India’s journey towards becoming a developed economy?
a) RBI
b) SBI Research
c) IMF
d) World Bank
Answer: b) SBI Research
192. According to the study, what is the key factor driving India’s journey towards becoming a developed economy?
a) Increase in population
b) Increase in government spending
c) Increase in tax revenue
d) Increase in per capita income
Answer: d) Increase in per capita income
193. What is the projected increase in India’s per capita income by FY47 compared to FY23?
a) 5 times
b) 7.5 times
c) 10 times
d) 15 times
Answer: b) 7.5 times
194. What is the estimated per capita income of India in FY47?
a) Rs 5 lakh
b) Rs 10 lakh
c) Rs 14.9 lakh
d) Rs 20 lakh
Answer: c) Rs 14.9 lakh
195. What is the main focus of the study conducted by SBI Research economists?
a) Increase in GDP growth rate
b) Increase in population
c) Increase in tax filers
d) Increase in per capita income
Answer: d) Increase in per capita income
196. What is the significance of the surge in tax filers according to the study?
a) Increase in government revenue
b) Decrease in government revenue
c) Increase in inflation rate
d) Decrease in inflation rate
Answer: a) Increase in government revenue
197. Which organization conducted the study on India’s journey towards becoming a developed economy?
a) RBI
b) SBI Research
c) IMF
d) World Bank
Answer: b) SBI Research
198. According to the study, what is the key factor driving India’s journey towards becoming a developed economy?
a) Increase in population
b) Increase in government spending
c) Increase in tax revenue
d) Increase in per capita income
Answer: d) Increase in per capita income
199. What is the projected increase in India’s per capita income by FY47 compared to FY23?
a) 5 times
b) 7.5 times
c) 10 times
d) 15 times
Answer: b) 7.5 times
200. What is the estimated per capita income of India in FY47?
a) Rs 5 lakh
b) Rs 10 lakh
c) Rs 14.9 lakh
d) Rs 20 lakh
Answer: c) Rs 14.9 lakh
20. What is the main trend exhibited by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in July?
a) Inflation
b) Deflation
c) Stability
d) Fluctuation
Answer: b) Deflation
201. How many consecutive months has the WPI exhibited deflationary trends?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
Answer: c) 4
202. What was the percentage of overall WPI deflation in July?
a) -4.1%
b) -1.36%
c) 7.5%
d) 14.3%
Answer: b) -1.36%
203. Which category of prices played a pivotal role in the shift in deflation trends?
a) Fuel
b) Electronics
c) Food and primary articles
d) Clothing
Answer: c) Food and primary articles
204. What was the surge in primary food article inflation in July?
a) 4.1%
b) 7.5%
c) 14.3%
d) 81.1%
Answer: c) 14.3%
205. How long had it been since primary food article inflation reached its highest level before July?
a) 1 year
b) 5 years
c) 10 years
d) 15 years
Answer: c) 10 years
206. What percentage spike in vegetable prices was recorded in July compared to June?
a) 28%
b) 62.1%
c) 7.13%
d) 81.1%
Answer: d) 81.1%
207. What was the increase in potato prices from June?
a) 4%
b) 8%
c) 14.3%
d) 28%
Answer: b) 8%
208. By how much did onion prices increase since June 2023?
a) 4%
b) 7.13%
c) 14.3%
d) 28%
Answer: b) 7.13%
209. What was the increase in onion prices from July 2022?
a) 4%
b) 7.13%
c) 14.3%
d) 28%
Answer: b) 7.13%
210. Which article had the highest price increase in July?
a) Potatoes
b) Onions
c) Vegetables
d) Primary food articles
Answer: c) Vegetables
211. What was the main reason for the overall WPI deflation shrinking in July?
a) Increase in fuel prices
b) Increase in electronics prices
c) Decrease in food and primary article prices
d) Increase in clothing prices
Answer: c) Decrease in food and primary article prices
212. How many months of consecutive deflation had been witnessed before June’s 92-month low?
a) 91 months
b) 90 months
c) 93 months
d) 94 months
Answer: b) 90 months
213. Which category of prices saw a surge of over 7.5% in July?
a) Fuel
b) Electronics
c) Food and primary articles
d) Clothing
Answer: c) Food and primary articles
214. What was the percentage increase in vegetable prices from the previous year?
a) 28%
b) 62.1%
c) 7.13%
d) 81.1%
Answer: b) 62.1%
215. What was the increase in potato prices from July 2022?
a) 4%
b) 7.13%
c) 14.3%
d) 8%
Answer: d) 8%
216. What was the increase in onion prices from June 2022?
a) 4%
b) 7.13%
c) 14.3%
d) 28%
Answer: b) 7.13%
217. Which article had the highest price increase since June?
a) Potatoes
b) Onions
c) Vegetables
d) Primary food articles
Answer: a) Potatoes
218. What was the main reason for the decrease in overall WPI deflation in July?
a) Increase in fuel prices
b) Increase in electronics prices
c) Increase in food and primary article prices
d) Increase in clothing prices
Answer: c) Increase in food and primary article prices
219. How many months of consecutive deflation had been witnessed before June’s 92-month low?
a) 91 months
b) 90 months
c) 93 months
d) 94 months
Answer: b) 90 months
220. What is Viacom18 known for in the Indian market?
a) Telecommunication services
b) Media and entertainment industry
c) Automobile manufacturing
d) Healthcare services
Answer: b) Media and entertainment industry
221. Viacom18 has merged which two Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms?
a) Netflix and Amazon Prime
b) JioCinema and Hotstar
c) JioCinema and Voot
d) Voot and Zee5
Answer: c) JioCinema and Voot
222. What has happened to Voot after the merger with JioCinema?
a) It has become a standalone platform
b) It has merged with Hotstar
c) It has been dissolved as a standalone platform
d) It has rebranded itself as Viacom18 OTT
Answer: c) It has been dissolved as a standalone platform
223. How does a Google search for Voot redirect users?
a) To the JioCinema website
b) To the Hotstar website
c) To the Netflix website
d) To the Amazon Prime website
Answer: a) To the JioCinema website
224. The merger of JioCinema and Voot has led to the consolidation of Viacom18’s OTT presence under which brand?
a) Voot
b) Hotstar
c) Netflix
d) JioCinema
Answer: d) JioCinema
225. What industry does Viacom18 primarily operate in?
a) Healthcare
b) Telecommunication
c) Media and entertainment
d) Food and beverage
Answer: c) Media and entertainment
226. What is Viacom18’s strategy behind merging JioCinema and Voot?
a) To increase competition in the OTT industry
b) To reduce the number of platforms in the market
c) To provide better content to users
d) To consolidate its OTT presence under a single brand
Answer: d) To consolidate its OTT presence under a single brand
227. What is the name of the brand under which Viacom18 has consolidated its OTT presence?
a) Voot
b) Hotstar
c) Netflix
d) JioCinema
Answer: d) JioCinema
228. Which platform redirects users to the JioCinema website after the merger?
a) Netflix
b) Voot
c) Hotstar
d) Zee5
Answer: b) Voot
229. What are the two OTT platforms that Viacom18 has merged?
a) Voot and Zee5
b) JioCinema and Hotstar
c) Netflix and Amazon Prime
d) JioCinema and Voot
Answer: d) JioCinema and Voot
230. What impact has the merger had on Voot’s visibility and functionality?
a) It has increased visibility and functionality
b) It has reduced visibility but increased functionality
c) It has remained the same in terms of visibility and functionality
d) It has been dissolved both in terms of functionality and visibility
Answer: d) It has been dissolved both in terms of functionality and visibility
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