Current Affairs Question - 23 July 2018
National Medieval India
Pandharpur Movement
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Pandharpur Movement’:
- It was a part of the Bhakti Movement and the saints were devotees of ‘Vitthal God’.
- It was divided into two groups namely Warakari and Dharakari.
- Namdev and Tukaram were the Dharakari saints.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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I, II, III
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I and III
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II and III
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I and II
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International Physical Geography
Bab El-Mandeb Strait
Consider the following statements with respect to Bab el-Mandeb Strait:
- It is located between Oman on the Arabian Peninsula, and Djibouti in the Horn of Africa.
- It connects the Red Sea with Gulf of Aden.
Select the incorrect answer using the code given below:
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Only I
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Only II
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Both I and II
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| D |
Neither I nor II
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National Physical Geography
Salicornia Plant
Which of the following statements is correct vis-à-vis ‘Salicornia Plant’?
- It needs fresh water to survive and thus is found in fresh water ponds.
- Its yield is used as a substitute for salt.
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Only I
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Only II
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Both I and II
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Neither I nor II
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National Economy Concepts
GDP Deflator
Consider the following statements with respect to GDP Deflator:
- GDP Deflator is better indicator to capture inflation compared to Consumer Price Index (CPI)
- GDP Deflator details are released annually with the GDP estimates
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Only I
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Only II
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Both II and II
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None
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National Economy Concepts
Inflation
Which of the following are the cost push factors of inflation?
- Increase in income of workers i.e. salary increase
- High Fiscal Deficit
- Uncertain weather conditions
- Increase in population
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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I, II, IV
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I, III, IV
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II, III, IV
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| D |
I, II, III
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