Day 5- 20 Nov - UPSC Prelim Evening English Quiz - UPSC 2019

Day 5- 20 Nov - UPSC Prelim Evening English Quiz

Based on UPSC Syllabus and Current Affairs

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1. Consider the following statements:
   
   1. If a company’s operations can generate a higher rate of return than the interest rate on its loans, then debt is helping to fuel growth in profits.
   2. A low debt level can be viewed as an indicator of tight operating margins of a firm/company.
   3. The leverage ratio assesses the ability of a company to meet its financial obligations.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 Only
b) 1 and 2 Only
c) 2 and 3 Only
d) 1, 2 and 3


2. Why is Wardha important in the study of India’s struggle for Independence?
   1. The resolution to boycott the Simon Commission was passed at the INC annual session here.
   2. Starting from here, Mahatma Gandhi conducted a Harijan tour of the country in 1933-34.
   3. The INC had organised a National Conference on Education here in 1937.
   4. This is where Mahatma Gandhi had given the Quit India call.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 4 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4


3. With reference to the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), consider the following statements:
   1. The western Indian Ocean becomes alternately warmer and then colder than the eastern part of the ocean
   2. A study has found that IOD results drought in the southern half of Australia
   Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2


4. The recently-adopted Tashkent Declaration, which India has expressed its readiness to implement, calls for

a) A multi-pronged approach by Asian countries to tackle the relatively recent phenomenon of online indoctrination and lone-wolf attacks.
b) A politico-military strategy by Afghanistan – assisted by SCO nations – to end the menace of Taliban.
c) Afghanistan to hold direct negotiation and political dialogue with the Taliban, without any preconditions.
d) None of the above.


5. Consider the following statements:
   1. River Narmada runs through only three states
   2. Kaveri River’s basin covers three states and a Union Territory
   Which of the above is/are correct?

a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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