IBPS PO 2020 — solved question paper

Q1. Since Trump lost to Biden in November, he and his allies have spent more than two months __________ widespread voter fraud despite repeated failures to __________ their claim.

1. (i) and (v)
2. (ii) and (vi)
3. (i) and (iii)
4. (iii) and (vi)
5. (iii) and (iv)

Answer: (iii) and (iv)

‘Alleging’ fits the first blank because it means making an accusation or claim. ‘Substantiate’ fits the second blank because it means to prove or support with evidence.

Q2. The Ministry of Labour and Employment released four labour codes in 2020. These codes are aimed at protecting the interests of workers and will provide them social security, protection, a safe working environment, and an effective grievance redressal mechanism. Which one of the following is not one of these four labour codes released by the Labour Ministry?

1. Code on Wages, 2019
2. Code on Migrant Labourers, 2020
3. Industrial Relations Code, 2020
4. Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020

Answer: Code on Migrant Labourers, 2020

The four labour codes are the Code on Wages, 2019; Industrial Relations Code, 2020; Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020; and Code on Social Security, 2020. 'Code on Migrant Labourers, 2020' is not one of them.

Q3. Recently, in October 2020, Andorra became the ____ member of the International Monetary Fund.

1. 190th
2. 185th
3. 195th
4. 191st

Answer: 190th

Andorra became the 190th member of the International Monetary Fund in October 2020. This is a direct current affairs fact-based question.

Q4. What was the theme of International Mountain Day 2020?

1. Mountains matter for Youth
2. Mountain biodiversity
3. Mountains Matter
4. Mountains under Pressure: climate, hunger, migration

Answer: Mountain biodiversity

International Mountain Day 2020 focused on the importance of biodiversity in mountain ecosystems. Among the given options, 'Mountain biodiversity' matches the official theme. The other options correspond to different years or are broader slogans.

Q5. HCL Technologies has announced a one-time special bonus of ₹700 crore to its employees globally in recognition of its recent milestone of crossing the _ mark in revenue for 2020.

1. 15 billion
2. 10 billion
3. 50 billion
4. 25 billion

Answer: 10 billion

The company announced the bonus after crossing the $10 billion revenue mark. This was reported as a major milestone for HCL Technologies in 2020. Hence, the correct option is 10 billion.

Q6. In January 2020, which country took over the chairmanship of the Group of 77 (G77) for the year 2020 from Palestine?

1. Suriname
2. French Guiana
3. Maldives
4. Guyana

Answer: Guyana

In January 2020, Guyana took over the chairmanship of the Group of 77 from Palestine. This is a current affairs-based factual question about international organizations.

Q7. What is the current bank rate? (April 2020)

1. 4.65 %
2. 4.4 %
3. 3.75 %
4. 4 %

Answer: 3.75 %

As of April 2020, the bank rate was 3.75%. This is a standard RBI current affairs question from the monetary policy section.

Q8. Recently in December 2020, BSE launched an electronic spot platform for agricultural commodities through its subsidiary BSE Investments. What is the name of the platform?

1. BSEX
2. BEAMS
3. AGRIDEX
4. INVIDEX

Answer: BEAMS

BSE launched the electronic spot platform named BEAMS for agricultural commodities in December 2020. The platform was introduced through its subsidiary BSE Investments.

Q9. What was the theme of the G20 2020 Summit hosted by Saudi Arabia?

1. Shaping an interconnected world
2. Women Empowerment
3. Realizing opportunities of the 21st century for all
4. Building consensus for fair and sustainable development

Answer: Realizing opportunities of the 21st century for all

The official theme of the G20 2020 Summit hosted by Saudi Arabia was "Realizing opportunities of the 21st century for all." This is a direct current affairs fact.

Q10. Who has been appointed as the MD and CEO of the National Payments Corporation of India (as of 2020)?

1. A.P. Hota
2. Devendra Chawla
3. Sunil Sood
4. Dilip Asbe

Answer: Dilip Asbe

Dilip Asbe was appointed as the MD and CEO of NPCI. The question asks for the appointment as of 2020, and among the given options he is the correct one.

Q11. In the recently released Global Innovation Index (GII), India’s rank improved to 48th in 2020. Its rank in 2019 was

1. 50th
2. 54th
3. 56th
4. 52nd

Answer: 52nd

India’s rank in the Global Innovation Index improved from 52nd in 2019 to 48th in 2020. Since the question asks for the 2019 rank, the correct answer is 52nd.

Q12. According to the National Education Policy 2020, the government aims to increase public investment in the education sector from the current 4.3 per cent to reach ____ at the earliest.

1. 5.2
2. 5.5
3. 6
4. 6.5

Answer: 6

NEP 2020 recommends increasing public investment in education to 6% of GDP. The question asks for that target value, so the correct option is 6.

Q13. The Reserve Bank of India had constituted an Internal Working Group (IWG) in June 2020 to review the extant ownership guidelines and corporate structure for Indian private sector banks. Refer to the statements given below and identify which od the following is/are the recommendations of this IWG, as per its report submitted in Nov 2020. i. Large corporate/induses may be allowed as promoters of banks only after necessary amendments to the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and strengthening of the supervisory mechanism for large conglomerates, including consolidated supervision. ii. For Payments Banks intending to convert to a Small Finance Bank, track record of 3 years of experience as Payments Bank may be considered as sufficient. iii. The cap on promoters' stake in the long run (15 years) may be raised from the current level of 15 per cent to 26 per cent of the paid-up voting equity share capital of the bank.

1. Only i & ii
2. Only ii & iii
3. All of the above
4. Only i & iii

Answer: All of the above

The RBI IWG Nov 2020 report on private bank ownership recommended: (i) Allowing large corporates as bank promoters subject to Banking Regulation Act amendments and better conglomerate supervision. (ii) Payments Banks converting to SFBs need only 3 years of experience (reduced track record). (iii) Long-run promoter stake cap raised from 15% to 26%. All three are correct recommendations.

Q14. A total amount of how many rupees, in crores, was sanctioned by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) for augmenting healthcare facilities in the eight northeastern states for effective management of COVID-19?

1. 150
2. 200
3. 250
4. 300

Answer: 250

The Ministry of DoNER sanctioned ₹250 crore to augment healthcare facilities in the eight northeastern states for effective COVID-19 management. This was a government support measure during the pandemic.

Q15. Statements: On 1st May 2020, the Central Government decided to declare COVID-19 a notifiable disease under the Epidemics Act, 1987. The government will take legal action if the patient or family members do not isolate and inform the concerned authorities. I. Efforts should be made to effectively implement the act. II. The cases of punishment should be propagated through mass media so that more people become aware of the stern action. Which of the following courses of action logically follows?

1. If only I follows
2. None follows except II
3. If either I or II follows
4. If both I and II follow

Answer: If both I and II follow

Both actions are relevant to the situation. Effective implementation of the act is necessary, and publicizing punishment through mass media can help ensure compliance and awareness. Hence, both I and II logically follow.

Q16. Singapore-based IGSS Ventures will build a semiconductor hi-tech park, which includes a fab unit, in which state at an investment of Rs 25,600 crore?

1. Tamil Nadu
2. Karnataka
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Telangana

Answer: Tamil Nadu

IGSS Ventures announced a semiconductor hi-tech park with a fab unit in Tamil Nadu. The investment was reported at Rs 25,600 crore. Therefore, the correct answer is Tamil Nadu.

Q17. The 2020 Summer Olympics were scheduled to take place in _____.

1. Beijing, China
2. Pyeongchang, South Korea
3. Jakarta, Indonesia
4. Tokyo, Japan

Answer: Tokyo, Japan

The 2020 Summer Olympics were scheduled to be held in Tokyo, Japan. Although the event was postponed to 2021, the official name remained Tokyo 2020. Hence, the correct answer is Tokyo, Japan.

Q18. According to the advance estimates of 2019–20, what is the amount of horticulture production in India?

1. 213.33 million tonnes
2. 313.35 million tonnes
3. 125.25 million tonnes
4. 325.45 million tonnes

Answer: 213.33 million tonnes

As per the advance estimates for 2019–20, India’s horticulture production was 213.33 million tonnes. This is a standard factual question from agriculture statistics.

Q19. Which of the following international organizations announced the launch, in December 2020, of an International Prize in the field of "creative economy" in the name of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman?

1. UNDP
2. UNESCO
3. UNEP
4. World Bank

Answer: UNESCO

UNESCO is the international organization that works extensively in education, science, and culture. In December 2020, it announced the International Prize in the field of creative economy in the name of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Q20. Who among the following has recently, in the month of Feb 2020, won Men's single title in Australian Open 2020?

1. Novak Djokovic
2. Rafael Nadal
3. Roger Federer
4. Dominic Thiem

Answer: Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic won the Australian Open 2020 Men's Singles, defeating Dominic Thiem in a 5-set final. It was Djokovic's 8th Australian Open title and 17th Grand Slam title overall.

Q21. What is the bank credit-to-GDP ratio in India as of March 2020?

1. 75%
2. 100%
3. 50%
4. 60%

Answer: 50%

The bank credit-to-GDP ratio measures total bank credit as a percentage of GDP. As of March 2020, India’s ratio was approximately 50%.

Q22. R. K. Pachauri, who passed away in February 2020, belonged to which of the following fields?

1. Environment
2. Space
3. Energy
4. Music

Answer: Environment

R. K. Pachauri was associated with environmental and climate-related work. He was a prominent figure in the field of environment and sustainability.

Q23. Statement: The Union Health Ministry has made Aadhaar a compulsory document for tuberculosis patients to avail treatment under the government's Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP). Which of the following could be the outcome of the given statement? (I) A person cannot take treatment for TB without an Aadhaar card. (II) Patients suffering from TB will be unable to get cash benefits under a central government scheme till they produce their Aadhaar card. (III) An individual eligible to receive the benefit under the scheme is hereby required to furnish proof of possession of an Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication. (IV) The World Health Organization (WHO) recently said that the tuberculosis epidemic in India was "larger" than what had been previously estimated. A) Only II B) Only I and III C) Only II and III D) Only I

1. Only II
2. Only I and III
3. Only II and III
4. Only I

Answer: Only II and III

The statement supports that Aadhaar is required for availing benefits under the scheme, so II and III follow. It does not necessarily mean TB treatment is impossible without Aadhaar in all cases, so I is too strong. IV is unrelated to the given statement.

Q24. Which global payment technology company has signed up newly crowned World Champion P.V. Sindhu as an athlete member for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games?

1. Mastercard
2. Global payments
3. VISA
4. Heartland

Answer: VISA

P.V. Sindhu was signed by VISA as an athlete member for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. VISA has been associated with Olympic sponsorship and athlete programs. Hence, VISA is the correct answer.

Q25. Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the question below. A. This is partly linked to a drop in payment rates, as consumers are struggling to pay their bills amid rising consumption and tight finances. B. Embracing energy efficiency can be a win-win solution as this can bring down household energy bills and reduce discoms' financial stress. C. The Indian government has sanctioned liquidity relief to help discoms tide over this crisis, but these are just short-term fixes. D. The rules lay down uniform performance standards for power distribution companies (discoms) and make them liable to compensate consumers in case of violations. E. The well-intentioned rules come at a time when Indian discoms are struggling to manage their finances. F. The Power Minister, R.K. Singh, recently announced the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020. What should be the fourth sentence after rearrangement?

1. F
2. A
3. B
4. C

Answer: C

Sentence F introduces the rules, and D explains what the rules do. E follows naturally because it refers to "the well-intentioned rules". A explains the financial stress, so C comes after A as it refers to "this crisis" and mentions short-term fixes. Thus, the fourth sentence is C.

Q26. Which of the following PSUs featured at the top of the list among Indian PSUs in Forbes' World's Best Employers 2020 report, published in October 2020?

1. ONGC
2. BHEL
3. NTPC
4. SAIL

Answer: NTPC

In Forbes' World's Best Employers 2020 report, NTPC was the top-ranked Indian PSU. The question asks specifically for the PSU at the top of the Indian PSUs list.

Q27. Recently, in February 2020, India signed an MoU in the field of sustainable fisheries development with which of the following countries?

1. Japan
2. Netherland
3. South Africa
4. Iceland

Answer: Iceland

India signed an MoU with Iceland in February 2020 for cooperation in sustainable fisheries development. The agreement focused on marine resource management and related expertise.

Q28. In September 2020, Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya) completed how many years since its inception?

1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 5

Answer: 3

Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya) was launched in 2017. By September 2020, it had completed 3 years since inception.

Q29. Denmark has decided to build the world's first artificial island with the aim of providing clean energy. The island will be located in the North Sea, between England and Scotland. Power will be generated from which of the following energy sources?

1. Solar
2. Tidal
3. Wind
4. Geothermal

Answer: Wind

The project refers to an artificial island in the North Sea designed to collect and distribute offshore wind power. Therefore, the energy source is wind.

Q30. What was the theme of the 12th BRICS Summit held in November 2020?

1. BRICS: Economic Growth for an Innovative Future
2. BRICS in Africa: Collaboration for Inclusive Growth and Shared Prosperity in the 4th Industrial Revolution
3. Stronger Partnership for brighter Future
4. BRICS Partnership for Global Stability, Shared Security and Innovative Growth

Answer: BRICS Partnership for Global Stability, Shared Security and Innovative Growth

The 12th BRICS Summit was held in 2020, and its official theme focused on global stability, shared security, and innovative growth. This matches the given option exactly.

Q31. Who became the brand ambassador of the Aarogya Setu app?

1. Akshay Kumar
2. Ajay Devgun
3. Sunil Shetty
4. Sunny Deol

Answer: Ajay Devgun

Ajay Devgn was associated with the Aarogya Setu app as its brand ambassador. This is a current affairs question related to a government app launched during the COVID-19 period.

Q32. When the RBI put the draft reconstruction scheme for YES Bank in the public domain, which bank expressed willingness to invest in YES Bank?

1. Axis Bank
2. Allahabad Bank
3. SBI
4. Punjab National Bank

Answer: SBI

In March 2020, RBI placed YES Bank under moratorium and released a reconstruction scheme. SBI expressed willingness to invest in YES Bank and participated in the scheme by acquiring a 49% stake (₹7,250 crore). This was followed by investments from HDFC, ICICI, Axis Bank and other investors.

Q33. How many archaeological sites are to be developed as world-class museums as stated in Budget 2020?

1. 4
2. 3
3. 7
4. 5

Answer: 5

In Budget 2020, the government announced that 5 archaeological sites would be developed as world-class museums. This was part of the heritage and tourism-related initiatives.

Q34. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa was recently on a state visit to India in February 2020. He is the President of which of the following countries?

1. Portugal
2. Chile
3. Argentina
4. Brazil

Answer: Portugal

Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa is the President of Portugal. He visited India on a state visit in February 2020. The other options are not associated with him.

Q35. Who among the following chaired the 40th meeting of SAARCFINANCE in November 2020?

1. Fazle Kabir
2. Shaktikanta Das
3. Dasho Penjore
4. Maha Prasad Adhikari

Answer: Shaktikanta Das

SAARCFINANCE is the finance forum of SAARC central bank governors and finance secretaries, and its meetings are chaired by the RBI Governor when hosted by India. In November 2020, the RBI Governor was Shaktikanta Das.

Q36. Recently, BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise 2020 took place in February 2020 at which of the following places?

1. Gandhinagar, Gujarat
2. Jaipur, Rajasthan
3. Amritsar, Punjab
4. Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Answer: Bhubaneswar, Odisha

BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise 2020 was held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha in February 2020. It was part of regional cooperation on disaster response and preparedness.

Q37. Faqir Chand Kohli passed away in November 2020. He was the founder-CEO of which of the following?

1. Infosys
2. TCS
3. Accenture
4. HCL Technologies

Answer: TCS

Faqir Chand Kohli is widely known as the founder-CEO of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). He played a major role in building TCS into a leading IT services company in India.

Q38. Cyclone Nivar made landfall near which of the following places in November 2020?

1. Mumbai
2. Puducherry
3. Hyderabad
4. Mysuru

Answer: Puducherry

Cyclone Nivar made landfall near Puducherry in November 2020. It affected parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry along the southeast coast.

Q39. Recently, in October 2020, the World Economic Forum (WEF) announced the setting up of Indias first Advanced Manufacturing Hub (AMHUB) in which state?

1. Tamil Nadu
2. Rajasthan
3. Chhattisgarh
4. Odisha

Answer: Tamil Nadu

WEF announced Indias first AMHUB in Tamil Nadu in October 2020. The hub was intended to support advanced manufacturing and industry collaboration.

Q40. Recently, in February 2020, which of the following companies announced the launch of online engineering courses focusing on three areas: employability assessment and recruitment, reinforced learning, and reskilling and vocational skills training?

1. Larson & Toubro
2. Bharti Airtel
3. Reliance
4. Infosys

Answer: Larson & Toubro

In February 2020, Larsen & Toubro announced online engineering courses aimed at employability, reinforced learning, and reskilling. The question refers to this corporate initiative. Hence, the correct option is Larson & Toubro.

Q41. Recently, in October 2020, the Government notified that a "National Authority of Ship Recycling" will be set up to look after the sustainable development of the ship recycling industry and monitor compliance with environment-friendly norms. In which of the following states will it be located?

1. Gujarat
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Kerala
4. Maharashtra

Answer: Gujarat

The National Authority of Ship Recycling was proposed for Gujarat, specifically associated with the Alang ship recycling area. This location is central to India’s ship recycling industry.

Q42. Which country is going to host the next G20 Summit in 2020?

1. Argentina
2. Saudi Arabia
3. Italy
4. Germany

Answer: Saudi Arabia

The next G20 Summit in 2020 was scheduled to be hosted by Saudi Arabia. In such questions, the host country is the one that holds the G20 presidency for that year.

Q43. Under the Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund of ₹50,000 crore, there is a provision of ₹10,000 crore from the Government of India and ₹40,000 crore through private equity/venture capital funds.

1. ₹10,000 crore, ₹40,000 crore
2. ₹20,000 crore, ₹30,000 crore
3. ₹25,000 crore, ₹25,000 crore
4. ₹40,000 crore, ₹10,000 crore

Answer: ₹10,000 crore, ₹40,000 crore

The Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund was announced with a corpus of ₹50,000 crore. Of this, ₹10,000 crore is contributed by the Government of India and ₹40,000 crore is routed through private equity/venture capital funds.

Q44. Which country hosted the 46th G7 summit, scheduled to be held from 10 to 12 June 2020?

1. England
2. Italy
3. France
4. USA

Answer: USA

The 46th G7 summit was scheduled to be hosted by the USA in 2020. The meeting was originally planned in the United States, so USA is the correct answer.

Q45. Name the mission that was recently launched by the Government in December 2020 to promote the quality of products being manufactured in the country.

1. Make in India
2. Brand India
3. Quality India
4. Mission Brand

Answer: Brand India

The mission referred to is Brand India, launched to promote the quality and image of products manufactured in the country. It focuses on strengthening trust and recognition for Indian products.

Q46. Who won a gold medal in the finals of the 50-metre rifle three positions event at the Khelo India University Games in Bengaluru?

1. Aryan Panchal
2. Sartaj Singh Tiwana
3. Govind Sunil Mahajan
4. Mandeep Singh

Answer: Sartaj Singh Tiwana

The gold medal in the finals of the 50-metre rifle three positions event at the Khelo India University Games in Bengaluru was won by Sartaj Singh Tiwana.

Q47. The (X) includes which of the following data for 174 countries, covering 98 per cent of the world's population, up to March 2020, to assess the countries? Statements: 1. Survival 2. Health 3. Education

1. Only 1
2. Both 2 & 3
3. Only 3
4. All 1, 2 & 3

Answer: All 1, 2 & 3

The description matches the Human Development Index (HDI), which uses indicators from survival/longevity, health, and education. Therefore, all three statements are included.

Q48. The 200th edition of United Nations Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day has been observed on which of the following days?

1. May 27
2. June 27
3. June 15
4. May 15

Answer: June 27

United Nations Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day is observed on 27 June every year. The question appears to have an OCR issue with '200 edition', but the correct observance date remains unchanged.

Q49. IMF has recently, in January 2020, lowered the GDP forecast of India for that year due to which of the following factors?

1. NBFC
2. Dip in rural demand
3. Dip in urban demand
4. Both a & b

Answer: Both a & b

In January 2020, the IMF lowered India's GDP forecast citing weakness in the economy due to NBFC-related stress and a dip in rural demand. Since both factors were mentioned, the correct answer is 'Both a & b'.

Q50. 50th edition of the World Economic Forum Summit was recently held in January 2020 in Davos, Switzerland. What was its theme?

1. Globalization 4.0: Shaping a Global Architecture in the Age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
2. Stakeholders for a Cohesive and Sustainable World
3. Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World
4. Creating a Sustainable World for Future Generation

Answer: Stakeholders for a Cohesive and Sustainable World

The 50th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos (2020) had the theme 'Stakeholders for a Cohesive and Sustainable World.' The other options refer to themes from different years or are incorrect variants.

Q51. In November 2020, which of the following banks launched India's first comprehensive banking programme 'Mine' for millennials?

1. Axis Bank
2. ICICI Bank
3. Yes Bank
4. HDFC Bank

Answer: ICICI Bank

ICICI Bank launched the 'Mine' programme in November 2020 as a comprehensive banking offering for millennials. It was positioned as a first-of-its-kind programme aimed at younger customers. Hence, ICICI Bank is correct.

Q52. The second phase of Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) was implemented during which period?

1. 2020-21 to 2022-23
2. 2020-21 to 2023-24
3. 2020-21 to 2024-25
4. 2020-21 to 2025-26

Answer: 2020-21 to 2024-25

Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II was launched for the period 2020-21 to 2024-25. It focused on sustaining open-defecation-free status and improving solid and liquid waste management.

Q53. Which company has launched the world's first large-scale 100% hydrogen-ready engine power plant, setting a new benchmark in the journey towards net-zero power systems?

1. Siemens
2. General Electric
3. Wärtsilä
4. Reliance

Answer: Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is known for its power solutions and has launched a large-scale hydrogen-ready engine power plant. The question specifically refers to this net-zero and hydrogen-ready benchmark project.

Q54. Which of the following is/are the central themes of the Union Budget 2020?

1. Aspirational India
2. Economic Development for All
3. Caring Society
4. All of these

Answer: All of these

The Union Budget 2020 highlighted three central themes: Aspirational India, Economic Development for All, and Caring Society. Since all three are included, the correct answer is All of these.

Q55. According to the Global Risks Report recently released by the World Economic Forum in January 2020, the top 5 risk factors to the world by impact are related to which of the following?

1. Environment
2. Infectious diseases
3. Cyberattacks
4. Data fraud or theft

Answer: Environment

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2020 identified environmental risks as the top risks by impact. These included climate-related and ecological threats.

Q56. How many archaeological sites were proposed to be developed as world-class museums in Union Budget 2020?

1. 3
2. 4
3. 5
4. 6

Answer: 5

In Union Budget 2020-21, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that 5 archaeological sites — including Rakhigarhi (Haryana), Hastinapur (UP), Shivsagar (Assam), Dholavira (Gujarat), and Adichanallur (Tamil Nadu) — would be developed as world-class museums.

Q57. Which of the following statements about SVAMITVA Scheme is correct?

1. This scheme is a new initiative of the Ministry of Rural Development.
2. It is a Centrally Sponsored scheme.
3. It is launched on 24th May 2020.
4. The scheme aims to provide an integrated property validation solution for rural India.

Answer: The scheme aims to provide an integrated property validation solution for rural India.

SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) was launched by PM Modi on 24 April 2020. It is under the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (not Rural Development). Its core objective: provide an integrated property validation solution for rural India by demarcating inhabited land in villages.

Q58. Ladakh Buddhist Association recently (Dec 2020) called off which festival to protest?

1. Hemis
2. Dosmoche
3. Losar
4. Sindhu Darshan

Answer: Losar

In December 2020, the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) called off Losar (Tibetan Buddhist New Year) celebrations as a mark of protest. Losar is one of the most important festivals in Ladakh and Tibet.

Q59. There are 6300 students in Manipur University in the academic year 2020. The ratio of boys to girls in the university is 5:4. All the students are enrolled in different indoor activities (Chess, Carrom, Debating, Painting, and Quiz), and each student is enrolled in only one indoor activity. The number of boys enrolled in Painting is 621. The ratio of the number of boys enrolled in Chess to the number of boys enrolled in Carrom is 5:3. 36% of the students are enrolled in Quiz. The number of boys enrolled in Debating is 25% of the total number of boys. The number of girls enrolled in Quiz is 640, which is 150 less than the number of girls enrolled in Carrom. The number of girls enrolled in Chess is 186 more than the number of boys enrolled in the same activity. The total number of students enrolled in Painting is 816. The total number of girls in Quiz is approximately what percent of the total number of students in Quiz?

1. 18%
2. 72%
3. 62%
4. 28%

Answer: 28%

Total students in Quiz = 36% of 6300 = 2268. Girls in Quiz = 640, so the required percentage is \(640/2268 \times 100\), which is approximately 28%.

Q60. Passage: There are 6300 students in Manipur University in the academic year 2020. The ratio of boys to girls in the university is 5:4. All the students are enrolled in different indoor activities (Chess, Carom, Debating, Painting, and Quiz), and each student is enrolled in only one indoor activity. The number of boys enrolled in Painting is 621. The ratio of the number of boys enrolled in Chess to the number of boys enrolled in Carom is 5:3. 36% of the students are enrolled in Quiz. The number of boys enrolled in Debating is 25% of the total number of boys. The number of girls enrolled in Quiz is 640, which is 150 less than the number of girls enrolled in Carom. The number of girls enrolled in Chess is 186 more than the number of boys enrolled in the same activity. The total number of students enrolled in Painting is 816. Question: Find the percentage of students of the university who are enrolled in Chess (approximately).

1. 10%
2. 20%
3. 25%
4. None of the above

Answer: 10%

Total students = 6300, so boys = 3500 and girls = 2800. Quiz = 36% of 6300 = 2268, with girls in Quiz = 640, so boys in Quiz = 1628. Using boys in Debating = 25% of 3500 = 875, boys in Painting = 621, and total Painting = 816 gives girls in Painting = 195. Girls in Chess are 186 more than boys in Chess, and the boys Chess:Carom ratio is 5:3; solving the distribution gives Chess total close to 630, which is 10% of 6300.