Indian Administrative Service (Raz KR) - 2015!13!08

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Q. 150 Which of the following statements with regard to construction of railways
in colonial India by British Companies is/are NOT True?
1. The Companies were guaranteed a return of 5 percent on their investment by Go
vernment of India.
2. The Railways were to be managed mainly by the Government.
3. There was no system of preferential freight charges.
4. The companies were to get the land free from the Government
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 3
2 and 3
4 only
2,3 and 4
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Q. 151 Which of the following represents the main phases of the Quit India Movem
ent ?
1. Strikes , boycotts and picketing in urban centers.
2. Widespread attacks in rural areas on the many symbols and means of colonial r
ule and authority e.g railways , Telegraph , Govt. Building
3. Formation of Home Rule Leagues
4. The ' Karnataka Method'
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2
2,3 and 4
1,2 and 4
1 and 4
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Q.154 Which one of the Following is NOT connected with planetary wind system?
a. Latitudinal variation of the atmospheric heating.
b. Emergence of the Pressure Belt.
c. Earth's Revolution around the SUN.
d. Migration of the Pressure belts due to apparent path of the SUN.
Q. 153 Which of the following are provided in India by the Right to Education Ac
t?
1. Right of Children to free and compulsory education till completion of element
ary education in a neighborhood school.
2. Prohibition of deployment of teachers for non educational works other than de
cennial census , election to local authority like state legislature , parliament
and disaster relief.
3.Right of minorities to establish and administer education institution.
4. No Citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintai
ned by the state or receiving aid out of the state funds on grounds only of reli
gion , race , caste, language or any of them.

a. 1,2 and 4 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2
and 4 only
d. 1 and 2 only
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Q. 157 Consider a situation. A 70kg man, a 50kg woman and a 25kg boy skydive sim
ultaneously. If their parachutes are identical, then what will happen
a. The man will land first
b. The woman will fly away
c. The boy will never land
d. All three will land simultaneously
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Q. 158 Consider the following statements:
1. Prozac, is used for the treatment of major depressive disorder
2. Recently it has been found that Prozac when entered into the food chain of bi
rds, causes negative effects on their population
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both
d) None
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Q.
1.
2.
3.
4.
a.
b.
c.
d.
159 Arrange South to North ? ( NP=National Park)

Indravati NP
Madhav NP
Kankar Valley NP
Bandipur NP
4-1-2-3
4-2-1-3
4-2-3-1
4-3-1-2
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Q. In Vajiram IAS Classes 75% students like CSAT lecture , 70% like GS lecture a
nd 65% like lecture with beautiful class mate ,what is the smallest percent of s
tudents Sincere for UPSC and liking all the three types of lectures? [CAPF]
a. 10%
b. 25%
c. 30%
d. 5%
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Q.159 which among the following consequece are NOT the likely fallout related to
arctic ocean melting.
1. Reduction in earth albedo .
2. Sea level rising.
3. oil price reduction.
4. increase in green house gas emission
5. Increase in marine biodiversity in northern hemisphere .
A.
B.
C.
D.
3, 4 and 5 only
2 only
4 and 5 only
1, 3 and 4 only
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Q.161 Some iron and steel plants have been planned along the western coast of In
dia. What is the major reason for this change in the location of this industry?
a. Increased generation of electricity through nuclear power plants thus reducin
g dependence of the industry on coal.
b. This region has some of the richest iron ore deposits of the country and the
steel produced here can be easily exported.
c. The Technology of sponge iron has reduced dependence of this industry on coal
, and Goa and parts of Madhya Pradesh have good quality iron ore deposits.
d. International demand for Indian Iron ore from the western coast has declined
and the ore has to be processed locally
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Q. 163 A person standing near the equator in the night, should look in which dir
ection for pole star?
a. North horizon
b exactly above him
c. quite above to the north horizon
d. not visible to him
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Q. 164 Himalayan and North Indian regions are highly vulnerable to Earthquakes.W
hich of the following statements are correct?
1. All natural earthquakes take place in Lithosphere.
2. Body waves are generated due to release of energy at epicentre.
3.Body waves interact with surface rocks and generate surface waves.
4.Surface waves of Himalayan and North Indian earthquakes can cause heavy destru
ction due to deep layers of alluvial soil.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
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Q. 166 Which among the Following is/are NOT CORRECT about Himalayan Region.
1. Snowline in Eastern Himalayas is at higher altitude than western Himalayas mo
stly because of latitudinal difference .
2. In-spite of more rainfall in eastern Himalayas vegetation is found at higher
altitude in Western Himalayas.
3.Range of Temperature is lower in Eastern Himalayas than Western Himalayas.
4. Western Himalayas Glacier comes down on a gentler slope than Eastern Himalaya
s.
5.Maximum rainfall period is winter month for western Himalayas an Summer months
for Eastern Himalayas.
(A) 1 only (B) 2,3,5 only
(C) 1,4 only (D) None of The above
Q.165 Consider the following statements:
1. Prime Minister has constitutional obligation to communicate
all decisions of the Council of Ministers to president relating to the
administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation.
2. The Governor has more discretionary powers compared to the
President.
3. The writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is narrower compared to the
High Court.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1 and 3 Only
d. 1, 2 and 3
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Q. 168 Consider the following about Mammals
1. They can be oviparous (egg laying)
2. They are warm blooded
3. They don t have milk producing glands
Select the correct code
a. 1 and 2
b. 2 and 3
c. Only 2
d. 1 and 3
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Q. 169 What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of I
ndia?
1. The salaries of the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to w
hich the legislature does not have to vote.
2. The Supreme Court Judges can be removed by the Chief Justice of India only.
3. While appointing the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has to cons
ult the Chief Justice of India.
4. All appointments of officers and staffs of the Supreme Court of India are mad
e by the Government only after consulting the Chief Justice of India.
Select the correct answer using the given codes below:
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 4
c. 1, 2 and 3
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Q.171 Concept of the Bodhisattva signifies ?
a. Importance of Self Effort in achievement of Nirvana
b. Following the Eight Fold Path to achieve Nirvana
c. Accumulation of merit by self efforts to Help Others in achievement of Nirvan
a
d. None of the Above.
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Q. Difference between Salvation and Nirvana?
In Context of This "Salvation itself is not much relevant in the Buddhist concep
t .The Buddhist concept is Nibbana/Nirvana".
Q. 173 Jainism and Buddhaism were evolved mainly upon which among the following
Hindu Philosophy ?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Mimamsa
Sankhya
Nyaya
Vaiseshika
Ans 172 :B
Q. 172 Identify the incorrect statement
(a) Jainism recognized the existence of gods but placed them lower than the jina
(b) Jainism condemns Varna system just like Buddhism does.
(c) Chandragupta Maurya gave up throne and adopted Jainism as his religion
(d) Jainism adopted Ardhamagadhi as their language for religious texts.
Ans 171 : C
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Q.178 Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) The Governor of a state should not belong to the state where she/he is appoi
nted so as to remain free from any type of political pressure.
(b) Unlike for the Supreme Court,the Constitution of India makes no provision fo
r the appointment of a distinguished jurist as a judge of a high court.
(c) The governor has not any specified terms of office because her/his term is s
ubjected to the pleasure of the president.
(d) The Chief Minister of an Union Territory is appointed by the President but o
ther ministers are appointed by the Lieutenant governor on the advice of the chi
ef minister.Q. 177 Consider the following statements about Indian Parliamentary
system:
1. If a Censure Motion is passed in the Lok Sabha, the Council of Ministers must
resign.
2. Rajya Sabha is not permitted to make use of an Adjournment Motion.
3. Zero Hour allows the members of Parliament to raise matters without any prior
notice.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(A) 1 and 3 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Q. 175. Consider the following about Centrally sponsored schemes and Central sec
tor schemes?
1. Both are formulated by Central government.
2. Centrally sponsored schemes are framed from Union list, whereas
Central sector schemes from state list.
3. Both are implemented by state governments.
4. Centre provides funding to the states only in the case of Central sector
schemes.
Choose the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 4 only
d) All of the above
Ans 174 : D
Q.
on
1.
2.
3.
4.
174 Which of the following is/are a factor that may lead to cost push inflati
?
Increase in money supply
Increase in labor wages
Industrial disputes
International factors like increase in crude oil prices
a. 2 & 4 only
b. 1 & 3 only
c. 1 & 4 only
d. 2,3 & 4 only

Ans 173 : B
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Q.178 Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) The Governor of a state should not belong to the state where she/he is appoi
nted so as to remain free from any type of political pressure.
(b) Unlike for the Supreme Court,the Constitution of India makes no provision fo
r the appointment of a distinguished jurist as a judge of a high court.
(c) The governor has not any specified terms of office because her/his term is s
ubjected to the pleasure of the president.
(d) The Chief Minister of an Union Territory is appointed by the President but o
ther ministers are appointed by the Lieutenant governor on the advice of the chi
ef minister.Q. 177 Consider the following statements about Indian Parliamentary
system:
1. If a Censure Motion is passed in the Lok Sabha, the Council of Ministers must
resign.
2. Rajya Sabha is not permitted to make use of an Adjournment Motion.
3. Zero Hour allows the members of Parliament to raise matters without any prior
notice.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(A) 1 and 3 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
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Q.181 Arrange the following island from west to east Direction in and around And
man Sea.
1. Sister island
2. Twin Island
3. North Brother
4. South Brother
a.
b.
c.
d.
1-2-3-4
2-4-3-1
2-3-1-4
1-3-2-4
Q. 180 Find the INCORRECT Different Type of power vested with president.
1. President's power to use Absolute Veto to kill any Bill are not based on Coun
cil of minister's Decision.
2. President can revoke emergency if she/he finds it suitable without taking any
suggestion from Council of minister.
3. President can pardon a Death sentence solely based on his own decision.
a.
b.
c.
d.
2 and 3 only
1 only
2 only
All of The Above
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Q. 182 Consider the following statements about marine snow 1. This is abundantly found only in Photic zone.
2. Primary food source of phytoplankton.
3. Significant means of energy transfer in vertical water column.
Which of the statement is/are CORRECT
a) 1 and 2only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) All of the Above.Q. 181 Consider the Following statements : 1. Any enlargemen
t in the powers of the Supreme Court would require a special agreement between t
he Centre and States i.e the nod of the Parliament as well as that of a majority
of the state legislatures. 2. The Supreme Court is the final interpreter of the
Constitution and the Parliament cannot reverse these interpretations by a const
itutional amendment or a legal enactment.
Which of these is/are true ?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None of the Above
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Q.182 Consider the following statements?
1. Godavari River makes almost half of the state boundary between Telengana and
Andhra Pradesh..
2. Chhattisgarh is surrounded by Six state but not touching Bihar and Telengana.
.
3. Total area of India Covered with mountain is more than the hill Area..
4. Khadar is the Area which is never flooded by rivers while Banger is
flooded each year.
Which of the statements given above is/are INCORRECT?.
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 4 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) All of the Above
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Q. 183 Among the following constitutional bodies, which of the following does no
t have Financial Autonomy?
1.Election Commission.
2.Comptroller and Auditor General.
3.Union Public Service Commission.
4.Supreme Court
Choose the correct code from the following.

a.1 only.
b.1 and 3 only.
c.2 and 4 only.
d.None of the above.
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Q. 184 Which of the above statements regarding Home Rule movement are correct?
1) HRM was started by leaders like Annie Besant and BG Tilak, though Besant star
ted the movement earlier as Tilak was in jail.
2) The Lucknow session of the congress presided by mazumdar gave approval to the
2 Home rule leagues.
3) Member of Gokhale's servants of India Society were permitted to become member
s of the Home rule league.
4) The unrest generated by the HRL led to the arrest of Tilak who was later depo
rted to London.
Options:
A) 123
B) 234
c) 1234
D) None of the above.
Ans 183: B
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Q. 187 Consider the following statements:
1.The National Green Tribunal, in a recent order, has banned all diesel vehicles
over ten years old from plying in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata.
2. National Green Tribunal is a constitutional body and is headed by the prime M
inister of India.
3. It is mandatory to obtain permission from the National Green Tribunal before
notifying any new Tiger Reserve in the Country.
Which of the above statements is/are INCORRECT?
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 Only
2 Only
1 and 2 Only
All of the above
Ans 186. : C
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Q.185 Jainas mainly confined themselves to trade & mercantile activities" . Reas
on for this are:
1.iron plough required use of bullocks & that was not easily available due to sa
crifices offered by Brahmans.
2. Jainism prohibited war and agriculture for its followers.
3. Jainism mainly got influence in traders and merchants.
4. Because Jainism gives utmost importance to ahimsa or non injury to living bei
ngs.
Incorrect statement/s are:
a) 1, 2,3
b) 2 & 3
c) 2 & 4
d) 1 & 3
Ans 184: D
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Q.
On
1.
2.
3.
wn
a.
b.
c.
d.
186 Consider the following statements :

the eve of launch of Quit India Movement, Mahatma Gandhi.
Asked the government servants to resign.
Asked the soldiers to leave their posts.
Asked the Princes of the Princely States to accept the sovereignty of their o
people.
1 and 2
1 and 3
3 only
1, 2 and 3
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Q. 186 When a resolution of removal of Vice-President is under consideration, Th
e Vice-President can
1. Preside over the Upper House ie Rajya Sabha.
2. Can be present in the House and take part in discussions and proceedings.
3. Can vote in first instance.
a. 2 only.
b. 1, 2 only.
c. 1, 3 only.
d. None of the above.
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Q. 187 The well known Chemical substance , nonylphenol ethoxylates, NPEs was rec
ently in news. Which among the following is correct about it?
1. this is widely used in textile industry as a wetting agent, emulsifier or det
ergent.
2. its residue in cloths can enter into the food chain .
3. it has hormone disrupting property.
4. it is not hazardous at low level .
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 4 only
1,2 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
All of the above
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Q.188 Consider the following statements regarding the Doctrine of Pith and Subst
ance in case of the original Jurisdiction of the Supreme court of India:
1. When anything is prohibited directly it s prohibited indirectly.
2. The law is ultravires if it violates some basic principles of Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q. 189 Which of the following is/are included under the regulating ecosystem ser
vices?
1.Carbon sequestration
2. Prevention of soil erosion
3. Augmentation of groundwater
4. Recreation
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
2 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans 188: D
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Q. 190 For what reason was the 'Cunningham Circular' during the Civil Disobedien
ce phase issued?
1. to debar all the government employees from forming any political organization
.
2. to suspend all the government employees who participated in Civil disobedienc
e movement.
3. to forbid the students from joining any political activities.
4. to restrict railway workers from forming union.
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 3 only
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Q. 187 The well known Chemical substance , nonylphenol ethoxylates, NPEs was rec
ently in news. Which among the following is correct about it?
1. this is widely used in textile industry as a wetting agent, emulsifier or det
ergent.
2. its residue in cloths can enter into the food chain .
3. it has hormone disrupting property.
4. it is not hazardous at low level .
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 4 only
1,2 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
All of the above
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Q. 163 A person standing near the equator in the night, should look in which dir
ection for pole star?
a. North horizon
b exactly above him
c. quite above to the north horizon
d. not visible to him
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Q. 186 When a resolution of removal of Vice-President is under consideration, Th
e Vice-President can
1. Preside over the Upper House ie Rajya Sabha.
2. Can be present in the House and take part in discussions and proceedings.
3. Can vote in first instance.
a. 2 only.
b. 1, 2 only.
c. 1, 3 only.
d. None of the above.
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Q. 157 Consider a situation. A 70kg man, a 50kg woman and a 25kg boy skydive sim
ultaneously. If their parachutes are identical, then what will happen
a. The man will land first
b. The woman will fly away
c. The boy will never land
d. All three will land simultaneously
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Q. 172 Identify the incorrect statement
(a) Jainism recognized the existence of gods but placed them lower than the jina
(b) Jainism condemns Varna system just like Buddhism does.
(c) Chandragupta Maurya gave up throne and adopted Jainism as his religion
(d) Jainism adopted Ardhamagadhi as their language for religious texts.
Ans 171 : C
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Q. 190 For what reason was the 'Cunningham Circular' during the Civil Disobedien
ce phase issued?
1. to debar all the government employees from forming any political organization
.
2. to suspend all the government employees who participated in Civil disobedienc
e movement.
3. to forbid the students from joining any political activities.
4. to restrict railway workers from forming union.
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 3 only
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Q.198 In India most of the major mineral resources occur to the
A. North of a line linking Ahmedabad and Kolkata
B. East of a line linking Mangalore and Kanpur
C. West of a line linking Mumbai and Patna
D. South of a line linking Vishakapatnam and Jaipu

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gion , race , caste, language or any of them.

159 Arrange South to North ? ( NP=National Park)

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Choose the correct code from the following.

186 Consider the following statements :

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