21st September 2020 : Daily Prelims Current Affairs MCQ Questions Cum Answers for Civil Services (UPSC/IAS/IPS/PCS) ( Arora IAS)

Q1. Consider the following statements with respect to the Kakatiyas and choose the correct options:

1. They were initially the feudatories of the Western Chalukyas of Kalyana.
2. Prataparudra I established a sovereign dynasty.
3. Ganapathi Deva and Rudramadevi are the notable rulers of the Kakatiya dynasty.

 

1. 3 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1, 2 and 3
4. None of the above

 

 

Q2. Which of following institutions are the constituents bodies of World Bank Group:

 

1. The Multilateral Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
2. Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
3. International Monetary Fund
4. International Development Association (IDA)
5. International Finance Corporation (IFC)

 

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 2 and 3 only
2. 1 and 4 only
3. 1, 4 and 5
4. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

 

 

Q3. “Tulung La” is located in:

1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Sikkim
3. Ladakh
4. Himachal Pradesh

 

 

 

Q4. Which of the given pairs are correctly matched?

1. Chendamangalam Dhoties and Set Mundu – Kerala
2. Muga Silk – Assam
3. Arani Silk – Tamil Nadu
4. Kandangi Saree – Karnataka

 

1. 2 and 3 only
2. 1, 2 and 3 only
3. 3 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

 

 

Answers

 

Q1. Consider the following statements with respect to the Kakatiyas and choose the correct options:

1. They were initially the feudatories of the Western Chalukyas of Kalyana.
2. Prataparudra I established a sovereign dynasty.
3. Ganapathi Deva and Rudramadevi are the notable rulers of the Kakatiya dynasty.

 

1. 3 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1, 2 and 3
4. None of the above

 

Answer: c

Explanation:

The 12th and the 13th centuries saw the emergence of the Kakatiyas.

They were at first the feudatories of the Western Chalukyas of Kalyana, ruling over a small territory near Warangal.

Prataparudra I established a sovereign dynasty in 1163 CE.

Ganapathi Deva and Rudramadevi are the notable rulers of the Kakatiya dynasty.

 

Q2. Which of following institutions are the constituents bodies of World Bank Group:

 

1. The Multilateral Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
2. Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
3. International Monetary Fund
4. International Development Association (IDA)
5. International Finance Corporation (IFC)

 

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 2 and 3 only
2. 1 and 4 only
3. 1, 4 and 5
4. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

 

Answer : c

Explanation

the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership which consists of five development institutions.

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) provides loans, credits, and grants.

International Development Association (IDA) provides low- or nointerest loans to low-income countries.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) provides investment, advice, and asset management to companies and governments.

The Multilateral Guarantee Agency (MIGA) insures lenders and investors against political risk such as war.

The International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) settles investment-disputes between investors and countries. India is not a member of ICSID.

 

Q3. “Tulung La” is located in:

1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Sikkim
3. Ladakh
4. Himachal Pradesh

 

Answer: a

Explanation:

Tulung La is located in Arunachal Pradesh.

 

Q4. Which of the given pairs are correctly matched?

1. Chendamangalam Dhoties and Set Mundu – Kerala
2. Muga Silk – Assam
3. Arani Silk – Tamil Nadu
4. Kandangi Saree – Karnataka

 

1. 2 and 3 only
2. 1, 2 and 3 only
3. 3 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

 

Answer: b

Explanation:

Tamil Nadu has got the registration of Geographical Indication Tag for Kandangi Sarees