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DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS FROM HINDU
1. In the context of the controversy related to the creation of Telengana state, discuss the provisions of the
Constitution related to the reorganizations of state. (200 words) 10 marks
2. What are the major concerns and challenges in the conservation of Tigers in India, in recent years?
(100 words) 5 marks
3. Discuss the emerging security threats in the South East Asian region. What is the role of major economies like
India, China and Japan in these developments. (200 words) 10 marks
4. Evaluate the recommendations of the Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission (FSLRC).
(200 words) 10 marks
5. Outline the major issues in the Post-civil war period in Sri Lanka. What are the implications of these developments
for India. (200 words) 10 marks
6. Bring out an evolutionary sketch of the International Cricket Council (ICC) from its birth to the the recent
changes. (200 words) 10 marks
7. Union Ministry of Environment and forests (MoEF) has recently ignored the Supreme Court's directives
regarding the stay over several projects in Ecologically sensitive zones. Discuss the framework in which the
environment projects are cleared by the MoEF. (200 words) 10 marks
8. What major steps have been taken by the international organizations like OECD, to combat black money.
(100 words) 5 marks
9. What is the mandate and provision of the newly made Nirbhaya Fund? (100 words) 5 marks
10. Discuss the changing balance of power of the international politics, in the context of the Iran-P5+1 talks.
(200 words) 10 marks
11. 'Odia' was recently given the status of Classical Language. In this context, analyze the contribution of Odia
literature in the evolution of the Indian culture. (200 words) 10 marks
12. There was a nuclear leakage in the Japan's fukushima plant. In this context, discuss the viability of the nuclear
energy for human society. (100 words) 5 marks
13. Discuss the role of India in combating piracy in the international waters, in the context of growing capabilities of
Indian navy. (200 words) 10marks
14. In the context of Ukraine crisis, discuss the possibility of a renewed cold war. What could be the different aspects
of the cold war now. (200 words) 10 marks
15. What are the implications of the declining productivity of the Parliament. Discus in the light of record low
performance of the last Lok Sabha. (200 words) 10 marks
16. Bring out the scope of bank penetration in India, after the introduction of new Private Banks, which have been
allowed by the Bimal Jalan Panel. (100 words) 5 marks
17. Discuss the linkage of the former colonies, with the former- colonial powers, in the context of recent crisis in
Central Acan Republic (CAR). (200 words) 10 marks
18. Discuss the problem of water availability and security in Indian cities, in the contemporary age.
(100 words) 5 marks
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MCQS FOR THE HINDU
1. China established an Air Defense Identication
Zone (ADIZ) over which area:
a. South China Sea b. East China Sea
c. Indian Ocean d. West China Sea
2. To which two states has the dispute related to the
Diaoyu Islands related:
a. South Korea-North Korea
b. China- Japan
c. China- Indonesia
d. Japan- South Korea
3. The Committee to review the 14 non-legislative
recommendation made by the Financial Sector
Legislative Reforms Commission (FSLRC),
includes the following members, except-
a. C. R. Muralidharan b. G. Prabhakara
c. V. S. Pradamba d. Mathew Varghese
4. The Lower does gamma radiation (2Gy) affects
the organisms by:
1. Triggering T cell immune responses and
reducing the tumor growth.
2. Eliminating the viruses that cannot be treated
by traditional medicine.
Which of the above statements are correct:
a. 1 only b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 and 2
5. The Telangana Bill has been rejected by the
Andhra Pradesh Assembly, in this case possible
outcome will be:
1. The Bill will lapse, as it did not get the state
support.
2. The Governor of Andhra Pradesh might
recommend the imposition of Presidents rule
in the state, for not agreeing with the Central
directives.
Choose the correct option:
a. 1 only b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 and 2
6. Recently, an environment clearance was granted
to a 300-MW hydroelectric power project, inspite
of a Supreme Courts stay on any such projects in
the region. Name the project:
a. Lakhwar project
b. Kullu Project
c. Vyas Project d. Kishtwar Project
7. Supreme Court has constituted a Committee to
investigate the IPL scam, under the Chairmanship
of-
a. Justice Mudgal b. L. Nageswara Rao
c. C. N. Rao d. V. N. Vahanvati
8. A report commissioned by the Central Water
Commission has recommended scrapping of dams
planned across a river in one state. Which is the
state:
a. Andhra Pradesh b. Himachal Pradesh
c. Arunachal Pradesh d. Kerela
9. Consider the following statements about the
proposed Nirbhaya Fund:
1. The government proposes to increase the
grant to the Nirbhaya Fund by Rs. 1,000
crore;
2. the mandate of the fund will be annual and
lapsable for each nancial year.
Which is the correct statement:
a. 1 only b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 and 2
10. Recently, Russia nalized a border Pact with
which of the following countries:
a. Ukraine b. Latavia
c. Estonia d. Tajikistan
11. Recently, the Geneva II talks were held to discuss
which issue:
a. Global Warming
b. Syrian Crisis
c. Economic Crisis in Europe
d. South Sudan Crisis
12. Consider the following statements-
1. The Constitution, originally, gave the
classical language status to Sanskrit, Telegu,
Malyalam, Kannad, Tamil and Odia.
2. Bengali was given the classical language
status in 2013.
Which of the above statements are correct:
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 and 2
13. Consider the following statements:
1. National Mission on Nano-science and
technology was launched in May 2007.
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2. India is ranked third in terms of scientic
publications in nano-science and technology.
Which of the above statements are correct:
a. 1 only b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 and 2
14. To which project does Jade Rabbit refer to-
a. Chinas rst lunar rover
b. a precious gem created in Germany
c. NASAs space project to Neptune
d. Chinese Defense Programme
15. Which Panel has been made to scrutinise
applications for new bank licences by the Reserve
Bank of India (RBI)-
a. Bimal Jalan Panel b. Nariman Panel.
c. Urjit Singh Panel d. Kaka Kelkar Panel
ANSWERS
1. b 2. b
3. c 4. a
5. d 6. a
7. a 8. c
9. a 10. c
11. b 12. d
13. c 14. a
15. a
MCQS FROM PIB
(Note: In all the questions below, rst consider the
statements and answer accordingly.)
1. i) Scientically Yours is an inspirational lm
on Women Scientists who helped in shaping
the Indian Science.
(i) Lumbini is the place where Lord Buddha
gave his rst sermon and thus it is also called
the place of origin of Buddhism.
Which of the above statement/statements is/are
NOT true?
i) only i ii) only ii
iii) both i and ii iv) neither i nor ii
2. i) NTPC has been ranked No.1 Independent
Power Producer globally in Platts Top 250
Global Energy Company ranking for the year
2013.
ii) NTPC presently meets about 100 % of the
total power requirement of Madhya Pradesh
and Haryana.
Which of the above statement/statements is/are
true?
i) Only i ii) Only ii
iii) Both i and ii iv) Neither i nor ii
3. i) TROPEX stands for Theatre Level
Operational Readiness Exercise.
ii) The exercise involved large scale naval
manoeuvres in all three dimensions viz.
surface, air and underwater, across the Bay of
Bengal, Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean
Which of the above statement/statements is/are
true?
i) Only i ii) Only ii
iii) Both i and ii iv) Neither i nor ii
4. i) Recently. the Ministry of Youth Affairs and
Sports has given recognition to Hokey India
as National Sports Federation (NSF) for the
sport of Hockey.
iii) In order to be eligible for assistance and
continuing the recognition of Government
of India, Hockey India is required to follow
the guidelines of the government issued from
time to time and also those prescribed in the
National Sports Development Code of India.
Which of the above statement/statements is/are
false?
i) Only i ii) Only ii
iii) Both i and ii iv) Neither i nor ii
5. i) The minimum educational qualication
stipulated in the Constitution of India to
contest the elections is Matriculation.
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ii) Number of candidates having graduates and
higher degrees has gone up from 56% in the
1st Lok Sabha to 78% in 15th Lok Sabha.
Which of the above statement/statements is/are
true?
i) Only i ii) Only ii
iii) Both i and ii iv) Neither i nor ii
6. i) Malkajgiri which has the largest number of
electors ,as per the latest gures of electorate
data available with the Election Commission
of India is located in Maharashtra.
ii) While Lakshadweep with 47,972 electors has
the smallest number of electors.
Which of the above statement/statements is/are
NOT true?
i) Only i ii) Only ii
iii) Both i and ii iv) Neither i nor ii
7. i) The Most Efcient Navratna 2013 was
awarded to HAL.
ii) The applications of IRNSS which include
terrestrial, aerial and marine navigation,
disaster management, vehicle tracking and
eet management etc.
Which of the above statement/statements is/are
true?
i) Only i ii) Only ii
iii) Both i and ii iv) Neither i nor ii
8. i) National Council of Churches in India (NCCI)
is a representative organization of only
Orthodox churches in India.
ii) Commemorative postage stamp was released
to mark the centenary of the National Council
of Churches in India (NCCI) recently.
Which of the above statement/statements is/are
NOT true?
i) Only i ii) Only ii
iii) Both i and ii iv) Neither i nor ii
9. i) Shri Gulzar has been conferred the Dadasaheb
Phalke Award for the year 2013 and he is the
45th Dada Saheb Phalke Award Winner.
ii) This award is conferred by the Bollywood
industry.
Which of the above statement/statements is/are
NOT true?
i) Only i ii) Only ii
iii) Both i and ii iv) Neither i nor ii
10. i) RAILSAVER is a part of the project for
Improving Energy Efciency in Indian
Railway System being executed by Indian
Railways under programmatic framework
of UNDP through Global Environmental
Facility (GEF) funding of US $ 5.2 million.
ii) This portal will further facilitate in saving
energy upto 15% by the year 2020 through
improved energy efciency measures.
Which of the above statement/statements is/are
true?
i) Only i ii) Only ii
iii) Both i and ii iv) Neither i nor ii
ANSWERS

1. a 2. a
3. c 4. d
5. b 6. a
7. c 8. a
9. b 10. c
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