56. President Pranab Mukherjee Launched ‘IMPRINT’ India research initiatives for which of the following Academic fields in November 2015?
(A) Commerce
(B) Arts
(C) Law
(D) Engineering
Answer:
(D) Engineering
Explanation:
IMPRINT (Impacting Research Innovation and Technology) is a first-of-its-kind Pan-IIT and IISc joint initiative launched to address major engineering and technological challenges facing India.
57. Which of the following President declared economic emergency in January, 2016?
(A) Heinz Fischer
(B) Maulana Ashraf Ghani
(C) Dilma Rousseff
(D) Francois Holande
Answer:
(D) Francois Holande
Explanation:
In January 2016, French President François Hollande declared what he termed an “economic emergency” to urgently redefine France’s economic and social model and tackle chronic unemployment.
58. Which tax is not imposed by State Government in India?
(A) Agriculture Income Tax
(B) Agriculture Land Revenue Tax
(C) Agriculture Wealth Tax
(D) Stamp Duty
Answer:
(C) Agriculture Wealth Tax
Explanation:
Taxes on agricultural income and land revenue are strictly state subjects. However, the Wealth Tax (including assessments historically involving agricultural assets before its abolition) fell under the Union Government’s direct tax jurisdiction.
59. Which among the following is not included in Vedatrayi (Trio of Vedas)?
(A) Samveda
(B) Atharveda
(C) Rigveda
(D) Yazurveda
Answer:
(B) Atharveda
Explanation:
TheVedatrayi (the original triad of Vedas) consists only of the Rigveda, Yajurveda, and Samaveda. The Atharvaveda was recognized as the fourth Veda much later in history.
60. Who among the following is the President of Iran?
(A) Hassan Rouhani
(B) Mohammad Khatami
(C) Ali Khamenei
(D) Mohammad Reza Rahimi
Answer:
(A) Hassan Rouhani
Explanation:
At the time this examination was held in 2016, Hassan Rouhani was the serving President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, having assumed office in 2013.
