IAS Prelims Paper I Solved 2011

1. In the Union Budget 2011-12, a full exemption from the basic customs duty was extended to the bio-based asphalt bioasphalt!. "hat is the importance of this material# 1. Unli$e traditional asphalt, bio-asphalt is not based on fossil fuels. 2. Bioasphalt can be made from non- renewable resources. %. Bioasphalt can be made from organic waste materials. &. It is ceo-friendly to use bioasphalt for surfacing of the roads. "hich of the statements gi'en abo'e are correct# a! 1,2 and % only b! 1,% and & only c! 2 and & only d! 1,2,% and & Ans: b 2. (onsider the following)1. (arbon dioxide 2. *xides of +itrogen %. *xides of ,ulphur "hich of the abo'e is-are the emission-emissions from coal combustion at thermal power plants# a! 1 only b! 2 and % only c! 1 and % only d! 1, 2 and % Ans: b

%. ,atellites used for telecommunication relay are $ept in a geostationary orbit. . satellite is said to be in such an orbit when)

1. /he orbit is geosynchronous. 2. /he orbit is circular. %. /he orbit lies in the plane of the 0arth1s e2uator. &. /he orbit is at an altitude of 22,2%3 $m.

,elect the correct answer using the codes gi'en below)

a! 1, 2 and % only b! 1, % and & only c! 2 and & *nly d! 1, 2, % and &

Ans: a

&. India has experienced persistent,and high food inflation in the recent past,what could be the reasons#

1.4ue to a gradual switcho'er to the culti'ation of commercial crops, the area under the culti'ation of food grains has steadily decreased in the last fi'e years by about %05. 2. .s a conse2unce of increasing incomes,the consumption patterns of the people ha'e undergone a significant change. %. /he food supply chain has structural constraints,

"hich of the statements gi'en abo'e are correct #

a! 1 and 2 only b! 2 and % only c! 1 and % only d! 1, 2 and %

Ans: b

6. .t present, scientists can determine the arrangement or relati'e positions of genes or 4+. se2uences on a chromosome.7ow does this $nowledge benefit us#

1. It is possible to $now the pedigree of li'estoc$. 2. It is possible to understand the causes of all human diseases.

%. It is possible to de'elop disease-resistant animal breeds,

"hich of the statements gi'en abo'e is-are correct#

a! 1 and 2 only b! 2 *nly c! 1 and % only d! 1, 2 and %

Ans: d 3. In terms of economy, the 'isit by foreign nationals to witness the 8I8 (ommon "ealth 9ames in India amounted to

a! 0xports b! Imports c! :roduction d! (onsumption

Ans: d ;. <icrobial fuel cells are considered a source of sustainable energy."hy #

1. /hey use li'ing organisms as catalysts to generate electricity from certain substrates. 2. /hey use a 'ariety of inorganic materials as substrates. %. /hey can be installed in waste water treatment plants to cleanse water and produce electricity.

"hich of the ,tatements gi'en abo'e is-are correct#

a! 1 only b! 2 and % only c! 1 and % only d! 1, 2 and %

Ans: d =. "hich one of the following statements appropriately describes the >fiscal stimulus>#

a! It is a massi'e in'estment by the 9o'ernment in manufacturing sector to ensure the supply of goods to meet the demand surge caused by rapid economic growth. b! It is an intense affirmati 'e action of the 9o'ernment to boost economic acti'ity in the country c! It is 9o'ernment1s intensi'e action on financial institutions to ensure disbursement of loans to agriculture and allied sectors to promote greater food production and contain food inflation d! It is an extreme affirmati'e action by the 9o'ernment to pursue its policy of financial inclusion

Ans: b

?. /he formation of o@one hole in the .ntarctic region has been a cause of concern. "hat could be the reason for the formation of this hole#

a! :resence of prominent tropo-spheric turbulenceA and inflow of chlorofluorocarbons b! :resence of .prominent polar front and stratospheric1) (loudsA and inflow of chlorofluorocarbons c! .bsence of polar front and stratospheric cloudsA and inflow of methane and chlorofluorocarbons d! Increased temperature at polar region due to golbal warming

Ans: b

10. (onsider the following actions which the 9o'ernnient can ta$e)

1. 4e'aluing the domestic currency. 2. Beduction in the export subsidy. %. .dopting suitable policies which attract greater C4I and more funds from CIIs.

"hich of the abo'e action-actions can help in reducing the current account deficit#

a! 1 and 2 b! 2 and % c! % only d! 1 and %

Ans: b

11. /he (onstitution ,e'enty-/hird .mend-ment! .ct, 1??2, which aims at promoting the :anchayati BaD Institutions in the country, pro'ides for which of the following#

1. (onstitution of 4istrict :lanning (ommittees. 2. ,tate 0lection (ommissions to conduct all panchayat elections. %. 0stablishment of ,tate Cinance (ommissions.

,elect the correct answer using the codes gi'en below) a! 1 only b! 1 ans 2 only c! 2 and % only d! 1, 2 and %

Ans: d

12. /wo important ri'ers - one with its source in Ehar$hand and $nown by a different name in *disha!, and another,with its source in *disha - merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. /his is an important site of wildlife and biodi'ersity and a protected area.

"hich one of the following could be this#

a! Bhitar$ani$a b! (handipur-on-sea c! 9opalpur-on-sea d! ,imlipal

Ans: a

1%. . rapid increase in the rate of inflation is sometimes attributed to the >base effect>, "hat is >base effect> #

a! It is the impact of drastic deficiency in supply due to failure of crops b! It is the impact of the - surge in demand due to rapid economic growth c! It is the impact of the price le'els of pre'ious year on the calculation of inflation rate d! +one of the statements a!, b! and c! gi'en abo'e is correct in this context

Ans: c

1&. India is regarded as a country "ith >4emographic 4i'idend> /his is due to

a! Its high population in the age group below 16 years b! Its high population in the age group of 16-3& years c! Its high population in the age group abo'e 36 years d! Its high total population

Ans: a

16. Begarding >carbon credits>, which one of the following statements is not correct#

a! /he carbon credit system was ratified in conDunction with the Fyoto :rotocol b! (arbon credits are awarded to countries or groups that ha'e reduced greenhouse gases below their emission 2uota c! /he goal of the carbon credit system is to limit the increase of carbon dioxide emission d! (arbon credits are traded at a price fixed from time to time by the United +ations 0n'ironment :rogramme

Ans: d

13. "hich one of the following is not a feature of >Galue .dded /ax> #

a! It is a multi-point destination-based system of taxation b! It is a tax le'ied on 'alue addition at each stage of transaction in the productiondistribution chain c! It is a tax on the final consumption of goods or ser'ices and must ultimately be borne by the consumer d! It is basically a subDect of the (ental 9o'ernment and the ,tate 9o'ernments are only a facilitator for its successful implementation

Ans: c

1;. . >closed economy> is an economy in which

a! the money supply is fully controlled b! deficit financing ta$es place c! only exports ta$e place d! neither exports nor imports ta$e place

Ans: d

1=. "hen the bar$ of a tree is remo'ed in a circular fashion all around near its base,it gradually dries up and dies because

a! "ater from soil cannot rise to aerial parts b! Boots are star'ed of energy c! /ree is infected by soil microbes d! Boots do not recei'e oxygen for respiration

Ans: a

1?. /he >+ew ,/.B/> treaty was In the news. "hat is this treaty#

a! It is a bilateral strategic nuclear arms reduction treaty between the U,. and1 the Bussian Cederation b! It is a multilateral energy security cooperation treaty among the members of the 0ast .sia ,ummit c! It is a treaty between the Bussian Cederation and the 0uropean Union for the energy security cooperation d! It is a multilateral cooperation treaty among the BBI(, countries ,pecies richness

Ans: a

20. /hree of the following criteria ha'e contributed to the recognition of western 9hats,ri Han$a and Indo-Burma regions as hotspots of biodi'ersity)

1. ,pecies richness 2. Gegetation density %. 0ndemism. &. 0thno-botanical importance 6. /hreat perception 3. .daptation of flora and fauna to warm arid humid conditions

"hich three of the abo'e are correct criteria in this context#

a! 1,2 and 3 b! 2,& and 3 c! 1,% and 6 d! %,& and 3

Ans: a 21. 7uman acti'ities in the recent past ha'e caused the increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, but a lot of it does not remain in the lower atmosphere because of

1. Its escape into the outer strato-sphere. 2. /he photosynthesis by phyto-plan$ton in the oceans. %. /he trapping of air in the polar ice caps

"hich of the statements gi'en abo'e is-are correct#

a! 1 and 2 b! 2 only c! 2 and % only d! % only

Ans: c

22. In the context of ecosystem producti'ity, marine upwelling @ones are important as they increase the marine producti'ity by bringing the

1. decomposer microorganisms to the surface. 2. nutrients to the surface. %. bottom-dwelling organisms to the surface.

"hich of the statements gi'en abo'e is-are correct #

a! 1 and 2 b! 2 only c! 2 and % d! % only

Ans: d

2%. If a tropical rain forest is remo'ed, it does not regenerate 2uic$ly as compared to a tropical deciduous forest. /his is because

a! the soil of rain forest is deficient in nutrients b! propagules of the trees in a rain forest ha'e poor 'iability c! the rain forest species are slow- growing d! exotic species in'ade the fertile soil of rain forest

Ans: c

2&. /he 7imalayan Bange is 'ery rich in species di'ersity. "hich one among the following is the most appropriate reason for this :henomenon# a! It has a high rainfall that supports luxuriant 'egetati'e growth b! It is a confluence of different bio-geographical @ones c! 0xotic and in'asi'e species ha'e riot been introduced in this region d! It has less human interference

Ans: a

26. "ith reference to India, consider the following (entral .cts)

1. Import and 0xport (ontrol! .ct, 1?&; 2. <ining and <ineral 4e'elopment Begulation! .ct, 1?6; %. (ustoms .ct, 1?32 &. Indian Corest .ct, 1?2;

"hich of the abo'e .cts ha'e rele'ance to-bearing on the hiodi'ersity conser-'ation in the country !

a! 1 and % only b! 2, % and & only c! 1, 2, % and & d! +one of the abo'e .cts

Ans: b

23. Farl <arx explained the process of class struggle with the help of which one of the following theories#

a! 0mpirical liberalism b! 0xistentialism c! 4arwin1s theory of e'olution d! 4ialectical materialism

Ans: d

2;. . layer in the 0arth s atmosphere called Ionosphere facilitates radio communication. "hy#

1. /he presence of o@one 1causes the,reflection of radio wa'es to 0arth. 2. Badio wa'es ha'e a 'ery long wa'elength

"hich of the statements gi'en abo'e is-are correct.

a! 1 *nly b! 2 only c! Both 1 and 2 d! +either 1 nor 2

Ans: c

2=. Both Coreign 4irect In'estment C4I! and Coreign Institutional In'estor CII! are related to in'estment in a country. "hich one of the following statements best represents an important difference between the two # a! CII helps bring better management s$ills and technology, while C4I only brings in capital b! CII helps in increasing capital a'ailability in general, while C4I only targets specific sectors. c! C4I flows only into the secondary mar$et, while CII targets primary mar$et d! CII is considered to be more stable than C4I

Ans: b

2?. . genetically engineered form of brinDal,Fnown as the Bt-brinDal, has been de'eloped. /he obDecti'e of this is

a! /o ma$e it pest-resistant b! /o impro'e its taste and nutriti'e 2ualities c! /o ma$e it drought-resistant d! /o ma$e its shelf-life longer

Ans: a

%0. "ith reference to >.am .dmi Bima IoDana>, consider the following statements)

1. /he member insured under the scheme must be the head of the family or an. earning member of the family in a rural landless house- hold. 2. /he <ember insured must be in the age group of %0 to 36 years. %. /here is a pro'ision for free scholarship for up to two children of the insured who are studying between classes ? and 12.

"hich of the statements gi'en abo'e is- are correct#

a! 1 only b! 2 and % only c! 1 and % only d! 1, 2 and %

Ans: c

%1. In the (*ntext of global oil prices. > Brent crude oil> is fre2uently referred to in the news. "hat does this term imply#

1. it is a maDor source classification of crude oil. 2. It is sourced from north sea %. It does not contain sulphur.

which of the statements gi'en abo'e is-are correct#

a! 2 only b! 1 and 2 only c! 1 and % only d! 1, 2 and %

Ans: b

%2. /he Cunction of hea'y water in a nuclear reactor is to

a! ,low down the speed of neutrons b! Increase the speed of neutrons c! (ool down the reactor d! ,top the nuclear reaction

Ans: a

%%. In India, if a religious sect-community is gi'en the status of a national minority, what special ad'antages it is entitled to #

1. It can establish and administer exclusi'e educational institutions. 2. /he :resident of India automatically nominates a representati'e of the community to Ho$ ,abha. %. It can deri'e benefits from the :rime <inister1s 16-:oint :rogramme.

"hich of the statements gi'en abo'e is-are correct#

a! 1 only b! 2 and % only c! 1 and % onEy d! 1, 2 and %

Ans: c

%&. India is home to la$hs of persons with disabilities. "hat are the benefits a'ailable to1 them under the law#

1. Cree schooling till the age of 1= years in go'ernment-run schools. 2. :referential allotment of land for setting up business. %. Bamps in public buildings.

"hich of the statements gi'en abo'e is-are correct#

a! 1 only b! 2 and % only c! 1 and % only d! 1, 2 and %

Ans: b

%6. "ith what purpose is the 9o'ernment of India promoting the concept of ><ega Cood :ar$s> #

1. /o pro'ide good infrastructure facilities for the food processing processing industry. 2. /o increase the processing of perishable items and reduce wastage. %. /o pro'ide emerging and eco-friendly food processing technologies to entrepreneurs.

,elect the correct answer using the codes gi'en below)

a! 1 only b! 1 and 2 only c! 2 and % only d! 1, 2 and %

Ans: b

%3. /he authori@ation for the withdrawal of funds from the (onsolidated Cund of India must come from

a! /he :resident of India b! /he :arliament of India c! /he :rime <inister of India d! /he Union Cinance <inister

Ans: c

%;. .ll re'enues recei'ed by the Union 9o'ernment by way of taxes and other receipts for the conduct of 9o'ernment business are credited to the a! (ontingency Cund of India b! :ublic .ccount c! (onsolidated Cund of India d! 4eposits and .d'ances Cund

Ans: c

%=. <icrofinance is the pro'ision of financial ser'ices to people of low-income groups. /his includes both the consumers and the self-employed./he ser'ice- ser'ices rendered under micro- finance is- are )

1. (redit facilities 2. ,a'ings facilities %. Insurance facilities &. Cund /ransfer facilities ,elect the correct answer using the codes gi'en below the lists)

a! 1 only b! 1 and & only (! 2 and % only

d! 1, 2, % and &

Ans: d

%?. ,outheast .sia has capti'ated the attention. of global community1 o'er space and time as a geostrategically significant region. "hich among the following is the most con'incing explanation for this global perspecti'e #

a! It was the hot theatre during the ,econd "orld "ar b! Its location between the .sian powers of (hina and India c! It was the arena of superpower confrontation during the (old "ar period d! Its location between the :acific and Indian oceans and its pre-eminent maritime character

Ans: d

&0. . company mar$eting food products ad'ertises that its items do not contain transfats. "hat does this campaign signify to the customers#

1. /he food products are not made out of hydrogenated oils. 2. /he food products are not made out of animal fats- oils. %. /he oils used are not li$ely to damage the cardio'ascular health of the consumers.

"hich of the statements gi'en abo'e is-are correct#

a! 1 only b! 2 and % only c! 1 and % only d! 1, 2 and %

Ans: c &1. .mong the following who are eligible to benefit from the ><ahatma 9andhi +ational Bural 0mployment 9uarantee .ct> #

a! .dult members of only the scheduled caste and scheduled tribe households b! .dult members of below po'erty line B:H! households c! .dult members of households of all bac$ward communities d! .dult members of any household

Ans: b

&2. "ith reference to >Hoo$ 0ast :olicy> of India, consider the following statements)

1. India wants to establish itself as an important regional player in the 0ast .sian affairs. 2. India wants to plug the 'acuum created by the termination of (old "ar. %. India wants to restore the historical and cultural ties with its neighbours in ,outheast and 0ast .sia.

"hich of the statements gi'en abo'e is - are correct#

a! 1 only b! 1 and % only c! 1, 2 and %

Ans: b

&%. "hen the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Ho$ ,abha,

a! the Budget is modified and presented again b! the Budget is referred to the BaDya ,abha for suggestions c! the Union Cinance <inister is as$ed to resign d! the :rime <inister submits the resignation of (ouncil of <inisters

Ans: d

&&. Under the (onstitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty#

a! /o 'ote in public elections b! /o de'elop the scientific temper c! /o safeguard public property d! /o abide by the (onstitution and respect its ideals

Ans: a

&6. "ith reference to the Cinance (ommission of India, which of the following statements is correct#

a! It encourages the inflow of foreign capital for infrastructure de'elopment b! It facilitates the proper distribution of finances among the :ublic ,ector Underta$ings c! It ensures transparency in financial administration d! +one of the statements a!, b! and c! gi'en abo'e is correct in this context.

Ans: d

&3. (onsider the following)

1. Bight to education. 2. Bight to e2ual access to public ser'ice. %. Bight to food.

"hich of the abo'e is- are 7uman Bight-7uman Bights under >Uni'ersal 4eclaration of 7uman Bights>#

a! 1 only b! 1 and 2 only c! % only d! 1, 2 and %

Ans: c

&;. /here is a concern o'er the increase in harmful algal blooms in the seawaters of India. "hat could be the causati'e factors for this phenomenon#

1. 4ischarge of nutrients from the estuaries. 2. Bun-off from the land during the monsoon. %. Upwelling in the seas.

,elect the (orrect answer from the codes gi'en below) a! 1 only b! 1 and 2 only c! 2 and % only d! 1, 2 and %

Ans: d

&=. (onsider the following) 1. :hotosynthesis 2. Bespiration %. 4ecay of organic matter &. Golcanic action

"hich of the abo'e add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on 0arth # a! 1 and & only b! 2 and % only c! 2, % and & only d! 1, 2,% and &

Ans: c

&?. Becently, the *,. decided to support India1s membership In multi-lateral export control regimes called the >.ustralia 9roup> and the >"assenaar .rrangement>. "hat is the difference between them#

1. /he .ustralia 9roup is an informal arrangement which aims to allow exporting countries to minimi@e the ris$ of assisting chemical and biological weapons proliferation, whereas the "assenaar .rrangement is a formal group under the *0(4 holding identical obDecti'es.

2. /he .ustralia 9roup comprises predominantly of .sian, .frican and +orth .merican countries, whereas the member countries of "assenaar1 .rrangement are predominantly, from the 0uropean Union and .merican continents.

"hich of the statements gi'en abo'e is-are correct#

a! 1 only b! 2 only c! Both 1 and 2 d! +either 1 nor 2

Ans: a

60. /he surface of a la$e is fro@en in se'ere winter, but the water at its bottom is still li2uid. "hat is the reason#

a! Ice is a bad conductor of heat b! ,ince the surface of the la$e is at the same temperature as the air, no heat is lost c! /he density of water is maximum at &J( d! +one of the statements a!, b! and c! gi'en abo'e is correct.

Ans: d

61. . sandy and saline area is the natural habitat of an Indian animal species. /he animal has no predators in that area but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its habitat. "hich one of the following could be that animal#

a! Indian wild buffalo b! Indian wild ass c! Indian wild boar d! Indian ga@elle

Ans: b

62. Ha +ina is suspected to ha'e caused recent floods in .ustralia. 7ow I, Ha +ina different from 0I +ino#

1. Ha +ina is characterised by un-usually cold ocean1 temperature in e2uatorial indian *cean whereas 0I +ino-is -(haracterised >by 1unusually warm ocean temperature in the e2uatorial :acific *cean. 2. 0l +ino has ad'erse effect on south-west monsoon of India, but Ha +ina has no effect on monsoon climate.

"hich of the statements gi'en abo'e is-are correct#

a! 1 only b! 2 only c! Both 1 and 2 d! +either 1 nor 2

Ans: d

6%. /he tendency for increased litigation was 'isible after the introduction of the land settlement system of Hord (ornwallis in 1;?%. /he reason for this is normally traced to which of the following pro'isions#

a! <a$ing Karnindar 1s position stronger 'is-a-'is the ryot b! <a$ing 0ast India (ompany an o'erlord of Kamindars c! <a$ing Dudicial system more efficient d! +one of the a!, b! and c! abo'e

Ans: b

6&. "hich one of the following obser'ations is not true about the Luit India <o'ement of 1?&2 #

a! It was a non-'iolent mo'ement b! It was led by <ahatma 9andhi c! It was a spontanous mo'ement d! It did not attract the labour class in general

Ans: b

66. "hich amongst the following pro'ided a common factor for tribal insurrection in India in the 1?th century #

a! Introduction of a new system of land re'enue and taxation of tribal products b! Influence of foreign religious missionaries in tribal areas c! Bise of a large number of money lenders, traders and re'enue farmers as middlemen in tribal areas d! /he complete disruption of the old agrarian order of the1 tribal communities

Ans: c

63. India maintained its early cultural contacts and trade lin$s with ,outheast .sia across the Bay of Bengal. Cor this pre-eminence of early maritime history of Bay of Bengal, which of the following could be the most con'incing explanation-explanations#

a! .s compared to other countries, India had a better strip-building technology in ancient and medie'al times b! /he rulers of southern India always patroni@ed traders, brahmin priests and buddhist mon$s in this context c! <onsoon winds across the Bay of Bengal facilitated sea 'oyages d! Both a! and b! are con'incing explanations in this context

Ans: d

6;. "hat1 I, the difference between Bluetooth and "i-Ci de'ices#

a! Bluetooth uses 2-&97@ .radio fre2uency band, whereas "i-Ci can use 2-& 97@ or 697@ fre2uency band b! Bluetooth is used for "ireless Hocal .rea +etwor$s , "H.+! only, whereas "i-Ci is used for "ireless "ide .rea +etwor$s "".+! only c! "hen information is transmitted between two de'ices using Blue- tooth technology, the de'ices ha'e to be in the line of sight of each other, but when "i-Ci technology is used the de'ices need not be in the line of sight of each other d! /he statement a! and b! gi'en abo'e are correct in this context

Ans: b

6=. "ith reference to micro-irrigation, which of the following statements is-are correct #

1. Certili@er-nutrient loss can be reduced. 2. It is the only means of irrigation in dry land farming. %. In some areas of farming, receding of ground water table can be chec$ed.

,elect the correct answer using the codes gi'en below)

a! 1 only b! 2 and % only c! 1 and % only d! 1, 2 and %

Ans: c

6?. "ith reference io)tn)e period of colonial rule in India, >7orne -(harges> formed an important part of drain of wealth from India. "hich of the following funds constituted >7orne (harges> #

1.Cunds used to support the India *ffice in Hondon. 2. Cunds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India. %. Cunds used for waging wars outside India by the British.

,elect the correct answer using the codes gi'en below)

a! 1 only b! I and 2 only c! 2 and % only d! 1, 2 and %

Ans: a

30. "hat was the reason for <ahatma 9andhi to organi@e a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of Fheda#

1. /he .dministration did not suspend the land re'enue collection in spite of a drought. 2. /he .dministration proposed to introduce :ermanent ,ettlement in 9uDarat.

"hich of the statements gi'en abo'e is- are correct#

a! 1 only b! 2 only c! Both 1 and 2 d! +either 1 or 2

Ans: a

61. Biodiversity forms the basis for human existence in the following ways:

1. Soil formation 2. Prevention of soil erosion 3. ecycling of waste !. Pollination of cro"s

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

#a$ 1% 2 and 3 only #b$ 2% 3 and ! only #c$ 1 and ! only #d$ 1% 2% 3 and !

Ans:

62. &s"artame is an artificial sweetener sold in the mar'et. (t consists of amino acids and "rovides calories li'e other amino acids. )et% it is used as a low*calorie sweetening agent in food items. +hat is the basis of this use ,

#a$ &s"artame is as sweet as table sugar% but unli'e table sugar% it is not readily oxidi-ed in human body due to lac' of re.uisite en-ymes #b$ +hen as"artame is used in food "rocessing% the sweet taste remains% but it /beccmes resistant to oxida* tion #c$ &s"artame is as sweet as sugar% but after ingestion into the body% it is converted into metabolites that yield no calories #d$ &s"artame is several times sweeter than table 0sugar% hence food items made with small .uantities of as"artame yield fewer calorieson oxidation

Ans: c

63. +hat was the "ur"ose with which Sir +illiam +edderburn and +. S. 1aine had set u" the (ndian Parliamentary 1ommittee in 1233 ,

#a$ 4o agitate for (ndian "olitical reforms in the 5ouse of 1ommons #b$ 4o cam"aign for the entry of (ndians into the (m"erial 6udiciary #c$ 4o facilitate a discussion on (ndia/s (nde"endence in the British Parliament #d$ 4o agitate for the entry of eminent (ndians into the British Parliament

Ans:

6!. +hat is the difference between a 178 and an 89: lam" ,

1. 4o "roduce light% a 178 uses mercury va"our/ and "hos"hor while an 89: lam" uses semi* conductor material. 2. 4he average life s"an of a 178 is much longer than that of an 89: lam". 3. & 178 is less energy*efficient as com"ared to an 89: lam".

+hich of the statements given above (s;are correct ,

#a$ 1 only #b$ 2 and 3 only #c$ 1 and 3 only #d$ 1% 2 and 3

Ans: c

6<. ecently% 0oil-a""er0 was in the news. +hat is it ,

#a$ (t is an eco*friendly technology for the remediation of oily sludge and oil s"ills #b$ (t is the latest technology develo"ed for under*sea oil ex"loration #c$ (t is a genetically engineered high biofuel*yielding mai-e variety #d$ (t is the latest technology to control the accidentally caused flames from oil wells

Ans: a

66. & married cou"le ado"ted a male child. & few years %later% twin boys were born to them. 4he blood grou" of the cou"le is &B "ositive and = negative. 4he blood grou" of. the three sons is & "ositive% B "ositive% and = "ositive. 4he blood grou" of the ado"ted son is

#a$ > "ositive #b$ & "ositive #c$ B "ositive #d$ 1annot be determined on the basis of the given data

Ans: d

6?. @ahatma Aandhi said that some of his dee"est convictions were reflected in a boo' titled%0Bnto this 8ast0 and the boo' transformed his life. +hat was the message from the boo' that transformed @ahatma Aandhi,

#a$ B"lifting the o""ressed and "oor is the moral res"onsibility of an educated man #b$ 4he good of individual is contained in the good of all . #c$ 4he life of celibacy and s"iritual "ursuit are essential for a noble life #d$ &ll the statements #a$% #b$ and #c$ are correct in this context

Ans: b

62. +ith reference to (ndian freedom struggle% Bsha @ehta is well*'nown for #a$ unning the secret 1ongress adio in the wa'e of Cuit (ndia @ovement #b$ Partici"ating in the Second ound 4able 1onference #c$ 8eading a contingent of (ndian Dational &rmy #d$ &ssisting in the formation of (nterim Aovernment under Pandit 6awaharlal Dehru

Ans: a

63. & new o"tical disc format 'nown as the Blu*ray :isc #B:$ is becoming "o"ular. (n what way is it different from the traditional :E:,

1. :E: su""orts Standard :efinition video while B: su""orts 5igh :efinition video. 2. 1om"ared to a :E:% the B: format has several times more storage ca"acity. 3. 4hic'ness of B: is 2*! mm while that of :E: is1*2 mm.

+hich of the statements given above isF are correct,

#a$ 1 only #b$ 1 and 2 only #c$ 2 and 3 only #d$ 1% 2 and 3

Ans: c

?=. +ith reference to the "eriod of (ndian freedom struggle% which of the following was;were recommended by the Dehru re"ort ,

1. 1om"lete (nde"endence for (ndia. 2. 6oint electorates for reservation of seats for minorities. 3. Provision of fundamental rights for the "eo"le of (ndia in the 1onstitution.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below: #a$ ( only #b$ 2 and 3 only #c$ 1 and 3 only #d$ 1% 2 and 3

Ans: b ?1. &mong the following States% which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety ofG orchids with minimum cost of "roduction% and can develo" an ex"ort oriented industry in this field,

#a$ &ndhra Pradesh #b$ &runachal Pradesh #c$ @adhya Pradesh #d$ Bttar Pradesh

Ans: b

?2. +hich one of the following is not a site for in*situ method of conservation of flora,

#a$ Bios"here eserve #b$ Botanical Aarden #c$ Dational Par' #d$ +ildlife Sanctuary

Ans: b

?3. 1onsider the following statements: (n (ndia% a @etro"olitan Planning 1ommittee

1. is constituted under the "rovisions of the 1onstitution of (ndia. 2. "re"ares the draft develo"ment "lans for metro"olitan area. 3. has the sole res"onsibility for im"lementing Aovernment s"onsored schemes ((( the metro"olitan area.

+hich of the statements given above is; are correct,

#a$ 1 and 2 only #b$ 2 only #c$ 1 and 3 only #d$ 1% 2 and 3

Ans:

?!. +hat is the difference between 0vote* on*account0 and 0interim budget0 ,

1. 4he "rovision of a 0vote*on* account0 is used by a regular Aovernment% while an 0interim budget0 is a "rovision used by a careta'er Aovernment. 2. & 0vote*an*account0 only deals with the ex"enditure in Aovernment/s budget% while an 0interim budget0 includes both ex"enditure and recei"ts.

+hich of the statements given above is; are correct, #a$ 1 only

#b$ 2 only #c$ Both land 2 #d$ Deither 1 or 2

Ans: b

?<. egarding /the (nternational @onetary 7und% which one of the following statements% is correct,

#a$ (t can grant loans to any country #b$ (t can grant loans to only develo"ed countries #c$ (t grants loans to only member countries #d$ (t can grant loans to the central ban' of a country

Ans: c

?6. 4he 2==! 4sunami made "eo"le reali-e that mangroves can serve as a reliable safety hedge against coastal calamities. 5ow do mangroves function as a safety hedge,

#a$ 4he mangrove swam"s se"arate the human settlements from the sea by a wide -one in which "eo"le neither live nor venture out #b$ 4he mangroves "rovide both food and medicines which "eo"le are in need of after any natural disaster #c$ 4he mangrove trees are tall with dense cano"ies and serve as an excellent shelter during a cyclone or tsunami #d$ 4he mangrove trees do not get u"rooted by storms and tides because of their extensive roots

Ans: a

??. 4he 6ain "hiloso"hy holds that the world is/ created /and maintained by

#a$ Bniversal 8aw #b$ Bniversal 4ruth #c$ Bniversal 7aith

#d$ Bniversal Soul

Ans: b

?2. Salini-ation occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil eva"o* rates% leaving behind salts and minerals. +hat are the effects of salini-ation on the irrigated land,

#a$ (t greatly increases the cro" "roduction #b$ (t ma'es some soils im"ermeable #c$ (t raises the water table #d$ (t fills the air s"aces in the soil with water

Ans: b ?3. 4he 0 ed :ata Boo's0 "ublished by the (nternational Bnion for 1onservation of Dature and Datural esources #(B1D$ contain lists of

1. 9ndemic "lant and animal s"ecies "resent in the biodiversity hots"ots. 2. 4hreatened "lant and animal s"ecies. 3. Protected sites for conservation of nature and natural resources . in various countries.

Select the correct. answer using the codes given below :

#a$ 1 and 3 #b$ 2 only #c$ 2 and 3 #d$ 3 only

Ans: b

2=. +hy is the offering of 0teaser loans0 by commercial ban's a cause >f economic concern ,

1. 4he teaser loans are considered to be an as"ect of sub*"rime lending and ban's may be ex"osed to the ris' of defaulters in future. 2. (n (ndia% the teaser loans are mostly given to inex"erienced entre"reneurs to set u" manufacturing or ex"ort units.

+hich of the statements given above is; are correct,

#a$ 1 only #b$ 2 only #c$ Both 1 and 2 #d$ Deither 1 nor 2

Ans: a