People & Environment for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.“Azhdarchid pterosaurs”, the ancient giant reptiles are known for which peculiar part of the body? [A] Tail[B] Neck[C] Fins[D] Horns SHOW ANSWER Answer 2 Explanation: Azhdarchid pterosaurs were the ancient giant reptiles that flew in the skies nearly 65 million years ago. They had necks longer than that of a giraffe, over 6 feet […]
Important Days for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.What is the theme of the ‘Safer Internet Day 2021’? [A] Digital Globe[B] Together for a better internet[C] Cybercrime Control[D] Secure Financial Transactions SHOW ANSWER Answer 2 Explanation: Safer Internet Day is observed every year on the second day of the second week of February, by over 15 countries across the world. It aims […]
Practice MCQ for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1. Who appoints the Judges of International Court of Justice? a. general Assembly onlyb. Security Council onlyc. Secretary – General of the UNd. General Assembly and Security Council SHOW ANSWER Answer 4 ©navclasses 2. The Radcliffe Line was drawn between a. India and Pakistanb. India and Chinac. India and Myanmard. Afghanistan and pakistan SHOW […]
Important Government Schemes for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.Which Indian state has recently launched ‘DBT mobile application’, to transfer funds directly to beneficiaries? [A] Tamil Nadu[B] Kerala[C] Karnataka[D] Odisha SHOW ANSWER Answer 3 Explanation: Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa launched a DBT mobile application, to transfer funds directly to beneficiaries of various government welfare schemes. As many as 120 schemes in […]
Practice MCQ for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.‘Roadmap for the Promotion of India as MICE Destination in Khajuraho’ was launched recently. What is ‘MICE’? [A] MoUs, Information, Communication and Exhibitions[B] Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions[C] MoUs, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions[D] Meetings, Incentives, Communication and Exhibitions SHOW ANSWER Answer 2 Explanation: ‘MICE’ stands for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions. “MICE Roadshow Meet […]
Practice MCQ for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.When was the first Estimates Committee in the post-independence era constituted? [A] 1949[B] 1950[C] 1951[D] 1952 SHOW ANSWER Answer 2 Explanation: The first post independence Estimates Committee on the recommendation of John Mathai (the then Finance Minister) was in 1950. Originally, it constituted of 25 members but in 1956 its membership was raised to […]
People & Environment for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.‘Tellicherry breed’, which was seen in the news, is a registered native chicken breed of which state? [A] Karnataka[B] Kerala[C] Tamil Nadu[D] Andhra Pradesh SHOW ANSWER Answer 2 Explanation: The All India Co-ordinated Research Project (AICRP) on poultry breeding, Mannuthy, under the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Science University (KVASU), bagged the ‘National breed conservation […]
Important Government Schemes for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.‘What does ‘R’ stand in the STARS project, co-sponsored by World Bank, which was in news recently? [A] Response[B] Results[C] Remote[D] Redressal SHOW ANSWER Answer Explanation: ‘STARS’ stand for Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States. It is a project of the Union Ministry of Education for improving the quality of education in six selected […]
Practice MCQ for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.Who is the Chairman of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC)? [A] G Rohini[B] Bhagwan Lal Sahni[C] Banwari Lal Purohit[D] A K Sikri SHOW ANSWER Answer 2 Explanation: The Chairman of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) is Bhagwan Lal Sahni. He was seen in the news as he said that the […]
Practice MCQ for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.‘National Safety Council’ was set up by which Union Ministry? [A] Ministry of Health and Family welfare[B] Ministry of Labour[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry[D] Ministry of Heavy Industries SHOW ANSWER Answer 2 Explanation: National Safety Council (NSC) was set up by the Ministry of Labour in 1966 as a not-for-profit body on Safety, […]
