Mrunal India Yearbook Mock Test #1 - Chapter 1 To 12 For UPSC Prelims

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1. Instructions
2. Question 1 to 25
3. Question 26 to 50
6. Answerkey
Instructions
this test contains 100 Questions from chapter 1 to 12 of India Yearbook 2015
by Venkat Sir of Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) UPSC Study centre,
Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Upcoming tests: India Yearbook Chapter 12 onwards.
NCERT Class 11 only (all subjects)
NCERT Class 12 only (all subjects)
Previous Tests Available at Mrunal.org/Download
Question 1 to 25
1. Which is CORRECT?
1. Rakhine Hills in North-Eastern part of India
2. The little desert extends between Jaisalmer and Jodhpur
Answer Choices
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. 1 & 2
D. None
1. The Eastern Ghats average elevation is about 610 meters.
2. The Cardamom Hills be regarded as a continuation of the Western Ghats.
3. The Himalayan Mountain and the Naga-Lushai Mountain are the regions of the mountain-building
movement.
Answer Choices
A. 1 & 2 Only
B. 2 & 3 Only
C. 1 &3 only
D. 1, 2 & 3
3. The rock occurs in the Peninsular area of India is
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A. Highly metamorphosed rocks

B. Sedimentary
C. Both
D. None
4. Near Passighat, Brahmaputra is joined by
A. Debang
B. Lohit
C. C.Both
D. None
1. The Barak River is the head stream of Meghna, rises in the hills in Manipur
2. Luni, Machhu, Rupen, Saraswati, Banas, and Ghaggar are Desert Rivers
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. 1 & 2
D. None
6. In India Major river basins have a drainage area
A. Exceeding 20,000 sq.km
B. Exceeding 40,000 sq.km
C. Exceeding 60,000 sq.km
D. Exceeding 80,000 sq.km
7. India can be divided into
A. Eight distinct-floristic-regions
B. Nine distinct-floristic-regions
C. Ten distinct-floristic-regions
D. Eleven distinct-floristic-regions
8. Which is Correctly Matched
1. Western Himalayan Broad-leaved temperate trees
2. Alpine zone Silver fir
3. Eastern Himalayan Rhododendrons
4. Surma Valleys Evergreen forest
Answer Choices
A. 1 & 2 Only
B. 3 & 4 Only
C. 1, 2 &3 only
D. 1, 2 , 3 & 4
9. The use of the state emblem of India, as the official seal of the government of India, is regulated
by the State of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, passed in
A. 2004
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B. 2005
C. 2006
D. 2007
1. In order to develop democratic ethos in the younger generation the Ministry of Parliamentary
Affairs conducts Youth Parliament Competition in various categories of school and
colleges/university.
2. The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs organises All India Whips Conference to establish suitable
links among the whips of political parties.
3. The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs sponsor Government Goodwill Delegation of Members of
Parliament to other countries.
Answer Choices
A. 1 & 2 Only
B. 2 & 3 Only
C. 1 &3 only
D. 1, 2 & 3
11. Which is INCORRECT about Indian Coral Reefs?
1. Mangrove areas coverage has higher spread than coral reef areas coverage in India
2. Gulf of Mannar and Andaman and Nicobar islands are the only coral reefs identified for intensive
conservation in India
Answer choices
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. 1 & 2
D. None
12. Which is NOT CORRECT?
1. Administrative reforms Commission-II (ARC) in its report recommended the principle of
subsidiarity
2. A performance related incentive scheme has been in the recommendation of the Sixth Pay
Commission
Answer Choices
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. 1 & 2
D. None
13. The concept of Sevottam is associated with
A. Reforms, Performance & Public Grievances
B. Defence & National Security
C. Food & Nutrition
D. None of the above
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14. The state which introduced the mechanism of Results Framework Document (RFD) even at the
district level by formulating district-level RFDs
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Punjab
C. Odisha
D. Gujarat
15. Which is/are CORRECT?
1. The Civil Defence Act, 1968 is applicable throughout the country
2. At present, Civil Defence activities are restricted to 259 categorized towns
Answer Choices
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. 1 & 2
D. None
1. Home guard is a voluntary force, first raised in 1956
2. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guard Act and Rules of States/Union Territories
Answer Choices
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. 1 & 2
D. None
17. Which is/are NOT CORRECT?
1. The International Institute of Administrative Science (IIAS), its headquarters at Ottawa, Canada.
2. The Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management (CAPAM), with its
headquarters at Brussels
Answer Choices
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. 1 & 2
D. None
1. Communication from a Central Government office to states/UTs in region B [Official Language
Rules] shall ordinarily be in Hindi
2. The Kendriya Hindi Samiti is chaired by the President
Answer Choices
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
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C. 1 & 2
D. None
19. In the following taxonomic group in which India is having 10% of world
A. Arthropoda
B. Chordata
C. Protozoa
D. All the above
20. Which is NOT TRUE about 2011 census
A. More female literates added than male literates
B. Most thickly populated state of Bihar is having density of 860 persons / Sq. Km
C. Child sex ratio declined to 919/1000 male
D. Mizoram is the second in the ranking of literacy among states of India
21. Uttar Pradesh is having highest population in India. It is contributing
A. 16.50 % to total population
B. 17.50 % to total population
C. 18.50 % to total population
D. 19.50 % to total population
22. Who among the following NOT held the post of Speaker twice
A. M. Anathasayanam Ayyangar
B. Gurdial Singh Dhillon
C. Bal Ram Jakhar
D. P. A. Sangma
23. The percentage share of SCs in total population & their representation in Group A services of
central government respectively [2011]
A. 16.6 & 11.5
B. 8.6 & 4.8
C. 25.2 & 16.3
D. None
24. 18th National conference on e-governance held in
A. TamilNadu
B. Punjab
C. Odisha
D. Gujarat
25. Which is the most recent one in environmental related initiatives in India?
A. Ratification of the CBD by India
B. Constitution of Central Wetlands Regulatory Authority
C. Enactment of the Biological Diversity Act
D. Notification of Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules
Question 26 to 50
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26. In India, agriculture is the principal source of livelihood for more than
A. 45 per cent of the population
B. 55 per cent of the population
C. 65 per cent of the population
D. 75 per cent of the population
27. Assertion: In the recent past, there is a record production of food grains in India
Reason: In successive years, effective transfer of latest crop production technologies to farmer in
India
A. A & R are correct; R is correct explanation for A
B. A & R are correct; But, R is not-correct explanation for A
C. A is Correct; But not R
D. R is Correct; But not A
28. New crop varieties rich in micronutrients launched in districts most affected by malnutrition.
Which is matched? [Micronutrient Crop]
A. Iron-rich Bajra
B. Protein-rich Maize
C. Zinc-rich Wheat
D. All the above
29. The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme is in operation throughout the country and is
implemented by
1. Commercial Banks
2. Cooperative Banks
3. Regional Rural Banks
Answer Choices
A. 1 & 2 only
B. 2 & 3 only
C. 1 & 3 only
D. 1, 2 & 3
30. Which is/are Correct?
1. There are about 6 lakhs cooperative societies in the country
2. 45% of total sugar production in the country comes from cooperative sugar mills
Answer Choices
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None
31. Assertion (A): States like Punjab and Haryana have in general higher farm productivity
Reason(R): Punjab and Haryana have in general higher farm power availability
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32. Assertion (A): There is a significant opportunity and scope for mechanization of agriculture in
India
Reason(R): The tractor density in India is about 200 tractors for 1000 hectares
1. The Forest (Conversation) Act, 1980 provides for prior approval of the state government for
diversion of forest lands for non-forestry purposes
2. Currently, seven properties from India are inscribed to the list of Natural World Heritage Sites.
Answer choices
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. 1 & 2
D. None
1. India continues to be the second largest producer of milk in the world.
2. The per capita availability of milk was around 296 grams per day.
Answer Choices
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None
35. Which is/are NOT correct?
A. Egg production: Per capita availability 57 Eggs in India
B. Wool Production: Declined in India
C. Fisheries Production: India the second largest producer of fresh water fish in the world
D. None
36. A: At present, India has the maximum number of tigers in the world
R: India has long history of conserving the species through Project Tiger
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37. Which is/are NOT correct?
1. The centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) is one of the premier institutions working
in the field of linking education with culture.
2. Cultural Resources and Training has four regional centres at Udaipur, Hyderabad, Guwahati and
Chandigarh
Answer Choices
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None
38. The activities of the Central Pollution Control Board [CPCB] include
1. Coordinating activities of State Pollution Control Board/Pollution Control Committees
2. Development of environmental guidelines for 17 major polluting industrial sector and monitoring
of 17 category / grossly polluting industries
3. Implementation of action plans for improvement of environment in 43 critically polluted
areas/clusters
4. Monitoring of action plan for improvement of air quality in 16 polluted cities
Answer choices
A. 1, 2 & 4 Only
B. 1, 2 & 3 Only
C. 1, 3 & 4 Only
D. 1, 2, 3 & 4
39. National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property is in
A. Lucknow
B. Bhuvaneswar
C. New Delhi
D. Varanasi
40. Sri Ramakrishna, whose basic teaching stressed
1. 1. The equality of all religions
2. The potential divinity of man
3. Service to man as a way of worshipping God
Answer Choices
A. 1 & 2 only
B. 2 & 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 & 3
41. Which is/are matched?
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1. Anthropological Survey of India: Head Office at Kolkata

2. National Archives of India: established in Kolkata
3. National Library: established in Kolkata
4. Central Secretariat Library: established in Kolkata
Answer Choices
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 & 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 & 4
42. Niche tourism products of India
A. Cruise & Adventure
B. Medical & Wellness
C. Both A & B
43. Central Statistics Office activities include
A. Compilation of National Accounts & Index of Industrial Production
B. Energy Statics
C. Social and Environment Statistics
D. All the above
44. The index of Industrial Production (IIP) is released as per the Special Data Dissemination
Standards (SDDS) norms of
A. IMF
B. World Bank
C. UN
D. Both B & C
45. The salient features of the MPLADS scheme
1. MPLADS is a plan scheme fully funded by Government of India
2. The funds released under the scheme are non-lapsable
3. Nominated members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha can recommend works for implementation
anywhere in the country
4. If an elected Member of Parliament, finds the need, to contribute MAPLADS funds, to a place
outside their State/UT, can recommend eligible works
Which is/are TRUE?
A. 1 & 2 only
B. 2 & 3 only
C. 3 & 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 & 4
46. Which is NOT correct about the following crops in the recent past in India?
A. Wheat production increasing
B. Pulses production increasing
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C. Rice production increasing

D. Coarse Cereals production increasing
47. Which is/are TRUE?
1. Underwater Archaeology (UAW) is the part of the activity of Ministry of Earth Sciences
2. Great Living Chola Temples complex is in the world heritage list of UNESCO
Answer Choices
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None
48. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana includes
1. Initiatives for Nutritional Security
2. Vidarbha Intensive Irrigation Development Programme
3. Saffron Mission
Answer Choices
A. 1 & 2 only
B. 2 & 3 only
C. 1, 2 & 3
D. None of the Above
49. Sahitya Academy has recognized
A. 20 Languages
B. 24 Languages including English
C. 24 Languages excluding English
D. 28 Languages
50. TWENTY POINT PROGRAMME 2006 includes
1. Poverty Eradication, Power to People, Support to Farmers
2. Housing for All, Health for All, Education for All
3. Women Welfare, Child Welfare, Labour Welfare
Answer Choices
A. 1 & 2 only
B. 2 & 3 only
C. 1, 2 & 3
D. None of the Above
Question 51 to 75
51. Which is/are TRUE about India?
A. 19th largest exporter
B. 12th largest importer
C. Both A & B Correct
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D. None
52. Assertion (A): India has been pursuing a policy of market diversification in Asia, Latin
America and Africa through Focus Market initiatives
Reason(R): There is a realization that continued growth of India requires an expanding domestic
market as well as open market outside
53. Which is/are TRUE about Indias trade?
1. One of the top five commodities of exports includes petroleum (Crude and Products)
2. One of the top five import items constitutes petroleum (Crude and Products)
Answer choices
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. 1 & 2
D. None
54. Which is INCORRECT?
1. Twenty-six sites have been designated as Ramsar sites in the Country
2. Eco Task Force Battalions raised by Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change restored
degraded sites of limestone mining areas of Mussoorie Hills
Answer choices
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. 1 & 2
D. None
1. In the ninth ministerial meeting of WTO, trade facilitation was brought into the agenda mainly by
the developing countries.
2. The issue of the rules relating to public stockholding for food security purpose was brought into
the WTO agenda through Indias efforts.
Answer Choices
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. 1 & 2
D. None
56. Trade Facilitation Agreement is basically aimed at
1. Simplification of customs procedures
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2. Use of electronic payments

3. Risk management techniques
4. Faster clearances at ports
Answer choices
A. A.1&4 Only
B. 1, 2 & 3 Only
C. 1, 3 & 4 Only
D. 1, 2, 3& 4
57. Assertion (A): The market price support/ Minimum Support Price and
procurement/stockholding of food grains at MSP are a genuine requirement for India
Reason(R): It is important for developing countries to be able to guarantee some minimum returns
to their poor farmers so that they are able to produce enough for themselves and for domestic food
security
58. Assertion (A): India announced the Duty Free Tariff Preference (DFTP) Scheme for Least
Developed Countries LDCs in year 2008
Reason(R): India became the first developing country to extend this facility to Least Developed
Countries (LDCs)
59. The mother agreement/s on standards and conformity assessment within the WTO is/are
A. Technical Barriers to trade
B. Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures
C. Both
D. None
60. Which is/are NOT TRUE?
1. Southern African Custom Union (SACU) is the oldest Custom Union in the world established in
1820
2. It consists of group of 5 countries, namely, Botswana, Lesotho, Nigeria, Swaziland and South
Africa
Answer Choices
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. 1 & 2
D. None
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61. The vast rural post office network entrusted with

A. Disbursement of Social Security Schemes
B. Collection of data for compilation of Rural Consumer Price Index (CPI)
C. Both A and C
D. None
1. The National Policy on Electronics (NPE) 2012 is with the vision to create a globally competitive
electronics design and manufacturing (ESDM) industry to meet the countrys needs and serve the
international market
2. National e-Governance Plan (NEGP) has 31 Mission Mode Projects (MMPs)
Answer Choices
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. 1 & 2
D. None
63. Which is NOT TRUE?
A. MeghRaj Cloud Computing at National Level
B. e-Taal e-transaction analysis of central and state level e-governance projects
C. National Informatics Centre (NIC) established in 1976
D. NICNET has institutional linkages only with all the Ministers/ Departments of the Central
government
1. Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN), CERT-In is the national nodal agency
setup under the Information Technology Act 2013, to respond computer security incidents
2. National Cyber Security Policy was released in 2000
3. Chakra is a dynamic firewall solution
4. C-MET (Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology) has three centres at Pune, Hyderabad
and Thrissur
Answer Choices
A. 1 & 4 Only
B. 3 & 4 Only
C. 2 & 4 Only
D. 1, 2, 3& 4
65. According to National Telecom Policy-2012, 100 per cent rural tele-density by the year
A. 2020
B. 2017
C. 2015
D. None
66. Bharat Broadband Network Limited for execution of the National Optical Fibre Network
[NOFN] project is going to connect
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A. 50,000 Gram Panchayats

B. 2.50 lakh Gram Panchayats
C. 100 Metro Cities
D. 10 Mega Cities
1. The island territories of the Andaman and Nicobar Island, located 450 kilometres away from the
mainland
2. The Lakshadweep and Minicoy Island is located about 1300 kilometres away from the mainland
Answer Choices
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. 1 & 2
D. none of the above
68. Which are correctly matched? [Region Importance]
I. Asia Pacific critical sea lanes
II. Central Asia anti-piracy operation
III. West Asia six million Indians
IV. Gulf of Aden energy security
Answer Choices
A. I & II
B. I & III
C. II & IV
D. II & III
1. Indian Ocean spreads over an area of 68.56 million square kilometres
2. It accounts for transportation of the second largest tonnage of goods in the world
3. Almost 100,000 ships transiting its expanses annually
Answer Choices
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. 3 only
D. 1 & 3 Only
70. Match (Institution- Location)
1.Indian Military Academy
a.Dehradun
2.Officers Training Academy
b.Chennai
3.College of Military Engineering c.Gaya
d.Pune
Answer Choices
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A
B
C
D
a
2
3
1
3
b
1
1
2
2
c
3
2
2
2
d
3
1
3
1
71. The Ordnance Factory Board has 39 factories with two more at Nalanda and Korwa. These
places are in the states of
A. UP & Bihar respectively
B. Bihar & UP respectively
C. Bihar & Maharashtra respectively
D. UP & Maharashtra respectively
72. Which is NOT correct?
A. Bharat Electronics Limited Miniratna
B. Mazagon Dock Limited Miniratna
C. BEML Limited (BEML) Miniratna
D. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) Miniratna
1. Mahila Samakhya (MS), focus on the Educationally Backward Blocks, process-oriented
programme which has demonstrated ways of empowering rural poor and marginalised women
2. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) launched in 2009, with an aim to ensure Gross
Enrolment Ratio [GER] of 100 per cent by 2017 and universal retention by 2020
Answer Choices
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. 1 & 2
D. None
1. Universities Grants Commission (UGC) advises the Central and State Governments on the
measures necessary for development of higher education
2. Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) was to set up one model Degree College in the
identified districts where GER (higher education) is equal to National Average
Answer Choices
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. 1 & 2
D. None
1. International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is a unique International Publishers Identifier
Number
2. Ministry of Human Resource Development introduced ISBN System in India in 1985
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Answer Choices
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. 1 & 2
D. None
Question 76 to 100
1. Indias total trade value in 2013-14 is more than 46 lakh crore and having a negative trade balance
2. USA & UAE are important trading partners for India occupying a place within top five
destinations of our imports as well as exports
3. Marine products one of the principal commodities of exports experienced better growth and
Project goods another principle commodity which suffered in growth in the recent years of Indias
trade
Answer Choices
A. 1 & 2 Only
B. 2 & 3 Only
C. 1 & 3 Only
D. 1, 2 & 3
77. Match the three columns:
Arrangement/AgreementMeaning/DefinitionExample
Arrangement/Agreement
Meaning/Definition
1.Preferential Trading
a.Tariff Liberalisation
2. Free Trade
b. Elimination of Tariffs
3. Comprehensive Economic
Cooperation/Partnership
c. Integrated Package of
Agreements
Example
I. India
Mercosur
II. India
Srilanka
III. India Korea
Answer choices
A. 1-b-I, 2-a-II, 3-c-III
B. 1-a-I, 2-b-II, 3-c-III
C. 2-b-III, 3-c-II, 1-a-I
D. 3-a-II, 1-b-III, 2-c-I
78. Which is/are CORRECTLY matched? [Regional Grouping Members]
1. Gulf Cooperation Council Saudi Arabia & Kuwait
2. Southern Common Market Brazil & Uruguay
3. Southern African Customs Union South Africa & Swaziland
4. Asia Pacific Trade Agreement Korea & Lesotho
Answer choices
A. 1 & 2 Only
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B. 2 & 3 Only
C. 1, 2 & 3 Only
D. 1, 2, 3 & 4
79. Which is TRUE?
A. Primary Level enrolment in education is in decline in the country
B. Middle Level enrolment in education is in decline in the country
C. Both A & B
D. None
80. India is negotiating Broad based Trade and Investment Agreement [BTIA] with
A. EU
B. ASEAN
C. GCC
D. BIMSTEC
1. Total installed power generation capacity of the country in the renewable energy sources sector is
higher than nuclear sector
2. Each Ultra Mega Power Projects has a capacity of 1,000 MW
Answer choices
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. 1 & 2
D. None
82. Assertion (A): Indias natural resources are unevenly distributed in the country
Reason(R): Coal resources are abundant in Northern and North-East region and hydro resources
are mainly concentrated in Bihar/Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal
83. Which are matched?
1. NTPC Limited Maharatna Company
2. NHPC Limited Mini-Ratna Enterprise
3. Power Finance Corporation Public Financial Institution and Non-Banking Financial Company
4. Rural Electrification Corporation Public Financial Institution and Non-Banking Financial
Company
Answer choices
A. 1 & 2 Only
B. 2 & 3 Only
C. 3 & 4
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D. 1, 2, 3 & 4
84. Production of crude oil was affected in the country due to
1. Environmental factors and bandhs/blockades in Assam
2. Delay in production from wells in Andhra Pradesh
3. Lesser production from wells in Mumbai
4. Poor influx, underperformance of producing wells and less base potential of major fields that
affected production of Ahmedabad and Ankleshwar
Which are Correct?
Answer choices
A. 1 & 2 Only
B. 2 & 3 Only
C. 3 & 4
D. 1, 2, 3 & 4
85. The decrease in natural gas production is due to
1. Decline in production from KG deep-water block
2. Bandhs and blockades in Assam and underperformance of development of new wells
Answer choices
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. 1 & 2
D. None
1. ONGC Videsh Limited has oil and gas production projects in Russia, Vietnam and Brazil
2. OIL had developed Oil fields of Naharkatiya and Moran in Assam and it has now presence even in
Venezuela, Gabon and Iran
3. GAIL has signed an agreement for LNG which has price linkage to gas rather than oil
Answer choices
A. 1 & 2 Only
B. 2 & 3 Only
C. 3 Only
D. 1, 2 & 3
87. National Green Tribunal
1. Disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forest
2. Enforcement of any legal right relating to environment and giving relief and compensation for
damages to persons and property
3. The tribunal shall not be bound by the procedure laid down under the code of civil procedure, but
shall be guided by principles of natural justice
4. In addition to the Chairperson, judicial and expert members are working in the Tribunal
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Which are CORRECT?

A. 1, 2 & 4 Only
B. 1, 2 & 3 Only
C. 1, 3 & 4 Only
D. 1, 2, 3 & 4
88. Which is correct about Indian Oil Corporation?
A. It is the countrys largest commercial enterprise with Maharatna status
B. The Indian Oil Group of companies network (crude, petroleum products & Gas) is the largest in
the country
C. It has set up subsidiaries in Sri Lanka, Mauritius and the United Arab Emirates
D. All the above
89. Who owns and operate the largest Lube Refinery in the country?
A. BPCL
B. HPCL
C. Joint venture of HPCL & BPCL
90. Coal deposits are chiefly located in
A. Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal
B. Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra
C. Both A & B
D. None
91. The major deposits of lignite reserves are located in
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Odisha
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Telangana
92. Barsingsar Mine [Lignite] in
A. Odisha
B. Rajasthan
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Gujarat
93. Assertion (A): Renewables are increasingly becoming mainstream and competitive with
conventional energy sources
Reason(R): The prices for renewable energy technologies, primarily wind and solar continued to
fall in the country
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94. Which is correct in the installed Capacity?

A. Wind energy > biomass power > small hydropower >solar power
B. Wind energy > small hydropower>biomass power >solar power
C. Biomass power> wind energy> small hydropower >solar power
D. Biomass power> wind energy> solar power >small hydropower
95. The National Action Plan on Climate Change mandates increasing share of renewable power in
the electricity mix to
A. 15 per cent by the year 2050
B. 15 per cent by the year 2020
C. 30 per cent by the year 2020
D. 30 per cent by the year 2050
96. Assertion (A): A significant reduction in solar power tariff in the country
Reason(R): Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission adopted Reverse bidding process
97. Family type biogas plants is an important programme, because
1. Reduction in drudgery among the rural women and girls engaged in collection of fuel wood
2. Reduction in the rate of deforestation
3. Providing organic fertilizer
Answer choices
A. 1 & 2 Only
B. 2 & 3 Only
C. 1 & 3 Only
D. 1, 2 & 3
98. Who is/are providing project based assistance for renewable energy programmes in India?
1. World Bank & Asian Development Bank (ADB)
2. United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP)
3. Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Answer choices
A. 1 & 2 Only
B. 2 & 3 Only
C. 1 & 3 Only
D. 1, 2 & 3
99. Which is NOT matched?
A. Survey of Flora BSI (Botanical Survey of India) 1890
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B. Survey of Fauna Zoological Survey of India 1916

C. Forest Resources and Survey Forest Survey of India 1981
D. Fishery resources in the Indian Territorial Waters Fishery Survey of India (FSI) 1983
100. Which is INCORRECT?
A. India has a total mangrove cover of 3% of the global mangroves area and 8% of Asias mangroves
B. Mangrove vegetation has been reported in all the 12 coastal states/UTs
C. All coastal areas in India are suitable for mangroves
D. All of the above
Answerkey
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A. Highly metamorphosed rocks

A. A & R are correct; R is correct explanation for A

D. R is Correct; But not A

1. Anthropological Survey of India: Head Office at Kolkata

C. Rice production increasing

2. Use of electronic payments

61. The vast rural post office network entrusted with

A. 50,000 Gram Panchayats

Which are CORRECT?

94. Which is correct in the installed Capacity?

B. Survey of Fauna Zoological Survey of India 1916

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