Vision Ias CSP 2016 Test 21 Q

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1.
Under the Third Schedule of the Indian

Constitution, forms of Oaths or Affirmations
are given for which of the following?
1. The Union Minister
2. The Comptroller and Auditor General of
India
3. The Election Commissioner of India
4. Chairman of Panchayat
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
2.
Which of the following are considered as

'sea mammals'?
1. Dugong
2. Sea Lions
3. Polar Bears
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3.
4.
With reference to 'Zero Liquid Discharge

(ZLD)' technology, consider the following
statements :
1. All wastewater is purified without
leaving any discharge on treatment.
2. Reverse osmosis is a component of the
ZLD process.
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
"Dun Formations" is a distinguishing feature
of which of the following region ?
(a) Kashmir Himalayas
(b) Himachal and Uttrakhand Himalayas
(c) Darjiling and Sikkim Himalayas
(d) Arunachal Himalayas
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5.
Consider the following statements regarding

Western Cyclonic Disturbances :
1. They originate over the Red Sea and are
brought into India by the westerly jet
stream.
2. An abnormal decrease in the prevailing
night temperature generally indicates the
arrival of these disturbances.
Which of the statements given above is are
not correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
6.
After successfully testing a technology

demonstrator of a reusable launch vehicle,
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
is planning to test an Air-Breathing
Propulsion System. The purpose of this
system is
(a) For demonstrating the human spaceflight
capability.
(b) To use the oxygen in the atmosphere
instead of liquefied oxygen while in
flight.
(c) To apply the principles of aerodynamics
in order to reduce the fuel consumption.
(d) Increase the fuel burning efficiency of
the rocket engine.
7.
Which of the following may occur when an

economy is suffering from liquidity trap?
1. Speculation that interest rates will
decrease
2. Continuous increase in bond prices
3. Speculative demand for money to
become infinitely elastic.
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) None
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8.
Which of the following items falls within the
11.
With reference to CongressKhilafat Swaraj

party, better known as Swaraj Party ,
consider the following statements:
1. It was initially founded as a sub unit of
Congress to recruit cadres for Khilafat
movement.
2. It advocated entry into the legislative
councils.
3. C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru were
associated with it.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
12.
With reference to marine organisms, which

of the following are classified as Benthic
organisms ?
1. Jelly-fish
2. Corals
3. Lobsters
4. Oysters
5. Dolphins
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 3 and 5 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 3, 4 and 5 only
13.
Consider the following:

1. It is one of the few regions in the world
where all the life zones from subtropical hot to Arctic cold exist.
2. Brahm Kamal is its state flower
3. Major tribes of this state include
Bhotias, Rangs, Tharus, Buxas.
The above features refers to which of the
following states of India?
(a) Himachal Pradesh
(b) Jammu and Kashmir
(c) Uttarakhand
(d) Arunachal Pradesh
purview of Panchayati Raj?

1. Social and Farm forestry
2. Watershed development
3. Distribution of electricity
4. Non-conventional energy sources
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
9.
Mahabodhi temple of Bodhgaya has features

of
1. Nagara Style
2. Dravida Style
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
10.
Which of the following statements is/are

correct regarding IMPRINT India initiative?
1. It is an initiative of Ministry of Human
resources development.
2. Owing to declining number of Arts
graduate, it aims to strengthen arts
education.
3. It will also include IITs and IISc in its
endeavour.
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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14.
Why did Congress in its early years
16.
With reference to the Market Stabilization

Scheme (MSS), consider the following
refrained from taking up the issues of
statements:
working class?
1. Its primary aim is to aid in the
1. Any demand for legislation to regulate
sterilization operations of the RBI.

2. Under the scheme, the GoI borrows from
Indian factories would eventually benefit
the
British manufacturers.
RBI
and
Bills/Securities
2. Early nationalists saw industrialization
issues
to
Treasury-
absorb
excess
liquidity.
as panacea for elimination of Indian
3. A portion of the MSS funds can be

converted
poverty.
into
normal
government
borrowing for financing its stimulus
3. They did not want any social division in
expenditure requirements.
the anti-imperialist movement.
correct?
given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 3 only
17.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the following is/are not allowed

for further office either in center or state
after they ceases to hold their respective
15.
India and Mauritius have recently signed a
offices?
protocol to amend the Double Taxation
1. Chief Election Commissioner

2. CAG
Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) treaty. With
3. Advocate General
reference to the amendment, consider the
4. Chairpersons of National Commission of

Scheduled Castes
following statements:
1. It allows India to tax capital gains
given below.
arising out of Mauritius.
(a) 1 only
2. It is expected to curb the flow of P-
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
notes.
(d) 1,2 and 3 only

correct?
18.
Which of the following Rivers does not pass
(a) 1 only
through Tropic of Cancer?
(b) 2 only
(a) Sabarmati
(b) Mahi
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Damodar
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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19.
Pakke Tiger Reserve has won India
22.
of exchange rate, consider the following
Biodiversity Award 2016 for the successful
statements:
management of
1. In this system of management, the
1. Tigers
exchange rate is pegged at a particular
2. Hornbills
level.
3. Barking deer
2. In
this
system,
official
reserve
transactions are equal to zero.
given below:
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
20.
With reference to the 'dirty floating' system
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
What would be the effect of melting of
23.
Which of the following is/are examples of

tropical grasslands?
Arctic ice cap on the speed of Earth's
1. Campos
rotation?
2. Selvas
(a) The speed of the Earth's rotation will
3. Llanos
4. Pampas
increase.
(b) The speed of the Earth's rotation will
given below.
decrease.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) There will be no change on the speed of
(b) 1 and 3 only
Earth's rotation
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) It will increase for the first six months
(d) 4 only
and decrease on the other half.

24.
21.
In the context of modern scientific research

consider the following statements about
Consider the following pairs:

Famous battles
Fought between
1. Battle of Tarain
: Mohammad Ghori and

Prithviraj Chauhan
2. First Battle of
Panipat
: Akbar and Hemu
3. Battle of
Khanwa
: Babur and Rana

Sanga
Sterile Neutrinos, a term often seen in news:

1. It is a fourth type of Neutrino.
2. It interacts only via gravity among
fundamental interactions.
correct?
Which of pairs given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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25.
With reference to erosols', consider the

following statements:
1. Aerosols mostly have a cooling effect on
28.
As per the Constitution of India, which of

the following is/are the grounds to impose
President's rule in a state?
1. When the State government is not able
to govern in accordance with the
provisions of the Constitution
2. When the State government fails to
comply with the directions given by the
Centre
3. When there is persistence of corruption
cases in the administration
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
29.
With reference to Vaikom Satyagraha,

1. It was a temple entry movement led by
E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker.
2. Mahtama Gandhi undertook a tour of
Kerala in support of this movement
3. It led to opening of all goverment
controlled temples to all Hindus by
Maharaja of Travancore.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
30.
The Antarctic Ocean's freezing temperatures

are lower than the freezing point of fish
blood. Why then fishes don't freeze?
(a) Presence of natural anti-freeze proteins
in the blood of fishes.
(b) The body temperature of fishes is high
enough to prevent its freezing.
(c) Fishes in Antarctica prevent oceanic
waters to reach its blood.
(d) Mixing of water and blood increases the
temperature above the freezing point.
Earth's surface.
2. Aerosols are responsible for clouds and
rainfall.
3. Aerosol particles play a role in
damaging the ozone layer.
correct?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
26.
1 and 2 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3 only
None

recently approved National Capital Goods
Policy :
1. It is the first-ever policy for the
countrys capital goods sector.
2. It advocates adoption of a uniform
Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime.
3. The objectives of the policy will be met
by the Department of Industrial Policy
and Promotion.
correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
27.
Writ of Mandamus can be issued against

which of the following?
1. A public official
2. Governor of the state
3. A tribunal
4. Chief Justice of high court
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 4 only
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31.
"Originating from a glacier near Bokhar Chu
34.
With reference to cultural traditions in India
in the Kailash Mountain Range, it cuts
what do Pankhida, Alha and Chhakri refer
across
to?
the
Ladakh
range
forming
(a) types of folk music
spectacular gorge near Gilgit in Jammu and
(b) types of folk dances
Kashmir. In Tibet, it is known as 'Singi
(c) types of folk paintings
Khamban'."
(d) types of folk puppetry

Which of the following rivers is best
desribed by the above passage?
35.
Which of the following countries is/are not
(a) Indus
member of Indian Ocean Rim Association?
(b) Jhelum
1. Pakistan
(c) Chenab
2. Myanmar
(d) Satluj
3. Somalia
4. Iran
32.
Select the correct answer from the code
Which of the following best describes fiscal
given below.
consolidation?
(a) 1 only
(a) Government spending more money than
(b) 1 and 4 only

it receives as revenue from taxation.
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) Government borrowing from Central
(d) 1,2 and 3 only
Bank to invest in public goods.

(c) Policies undertaken by Government to
reduce their deficits.
36.

Credit Information Bureau (India) Ltd.
(CIBIL) :
(d) Both (a) and (b)
1. It is a credit information company

33.
Even though Harappa was the first site to be

discovered,
Mohenjodaro
provided
the
detailed information about Indus civilization.

What is the reason behind this?
licensed by Security and Exchange

Board of India (SEBI).
2. It collects and maintains records of an
individuals
payments
which
are
provided to lenders to help evaluate and

(a) Harappa was a smaller than and not as
developed as Mohenjodaro.
(b) The remains of Harappan site were
destroyed by natural disaster.
(c) Harappa was destroyed by brick robbers
damaging many ancient structures.

correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) None
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37.
The Seechewal model recently seen in
40.
news, is associated with which of the

following?
1. It is a quasi-judicial body.
2. The lists of backward classes are
(a) A mechanism to convert Ocean water to

potable water.
prepared by the Commission.

3. It is mandatory for the Government to
accept the advice of the Commission.
(b) A model of river cleaning.

(c) A
type
of
rain
water
harvesting
technique.
(d) A type of farming practice.
38.
given below.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Consider the following pairs :

Type of Rural
Associated region
Settlement
1. Clustered
: Meghalaya region
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Settlement
2. Hamleted
: Lower Ganga plain

: Bundelkhand region
Settlement
correctly matched ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
42.
Which of the following majority has/have

been provided by Article 368 for the
amendment of the constitution?
1. Simple Majority
2. Special Majority
3. Special Majority and ratification by half
With reference to Public Safety Bill, 1928,

1. It aimed to deport undesirable and
subversive foreigners from India.
2. Bhagat Singh and B.K. Dutt threw a
bomb in the Central Legislative
Assembly to protest against the bill.
3. It was successfully defeated in the
legislative council and could not come
of the states
given below.
into force.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 only
Punjab
Haryana
Lakshwadeep Islands
Goa

given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
Which of the pairs given above is/are
39.
1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
None
Which of the following states/UTs do not

have any national park ?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Settlement
3. Dispered
With reference to the National Commission

for Backward Classes, which of the
following is/are correct?
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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43.
Project ReAnima, a term recently seen in
46.
If there were no internal earth movements
news is associated with which of the
since the origin of the Earth, which of the
following?
following physiographic features would not
(a) Government initiative to tackle Anaemia
have been formed?
among adolescent girls.
1. Aravalli Mountains
(b) Using active mines to support India-
2. Vindhyan Range
based Neutrino Observatory.

3. Deccan Plateau
(c) Using Biogas as a renewable source to
4. Bay of Bengal
reduce the carbon footprint.
(d) Worlds first clinical trial on the revival
given below.
of brain dead patients.
(a) 1 and 2 only

44.
Recently passed compensatory afforestation
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
bill seeks to create a National compensatory
(c) 4 only
afforestation fund under which of the
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
following account?
(a) Public accounts of India
47.
(b) Consolidated fund of India
Consider the two statements:

Statement
I:
Non-Banking
Financial
(c) Contingency fund of India

Companies cannot accept deposits.
(d) None
Statement II: Deposit insurance facility of

45.
With reference to Paris Climate Agreement
Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee
(COP 21), consider the following statements:
Corporation is not available to depositors of
1. The agreement has already come into
NBFCs, unlike in case of banks
force succeeding the Kyoto Protocol.

2. It
sets
binding obligation on the
developed countries to provide financial

resources.
3. The
agreement

below.
(a) Both the statements are individually true
and
prevents
granting
intellectual property rights (IPRs) for
Statement
II
is
the
correct
explanation of Statement
(b) Both the statements are individually true
green technology.
explanation of Statement I
correct?
(c) Statement I is true but Statement II is
(a) 1 and 2 only
false
(b) 2 only
(d) Statement I is false but Statement II is
(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) None
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48.
With reference to urban local bodies,
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Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) :
1. They function under the provisions of

1. Municipalities are established in smaller
the SARFAESI Act, 2002.
towns and cities in states by the
2. They
have
been
established
for
expeditious adjudication and recovery of
concerned state legislatures and in UTs
debts due to banks and financial
by the act of Parliament.
institutions.
2. Notified Area Committee is established
3. They can also hear claims of damages or
by a notification in the government
deficiency
gazette.
negligence on the part of the lenders.
of
services
or
criminal
4. They are supposed to dispose of a matter
3. Town Area Committee is created by a
referred to it within 180 days of the

separate act of Parliament.
receipt of an application.
correct?
correct ?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only

(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
51.
India has been lauded for its 'Red line

campaign'. What is it related to?
49.
In which of the following cases the house
(a) poverty alleviation
gets dissolved?
(b) curbing the use of plastic

(c) against child labour
1. No Confidence Motion
(d) curbing the use of antibiotics

2. Censure Motion
3. Privilege Motion
52.
Space X is
(a) Interstellar Boundary Explorer mission
of NASA.
given below.
(b) A mission of International space station

(a) 1 only
to grow plants in space.
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) An aerospace manufacturer and space

transport services company.
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) A part of galaxy consisting mostly of
(d) 2 and 3 only
anti-particles.
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Submarine Trenches :
1. They are believed to be of tectonic
56.
Social Progress Index (SPI) is an

advancement over the measurement of
progress through GDP per capita as
(a) SPI is more comprehensive than GDP
(b) SPI focuses on outcomes rather than
inputs that are used in GDP.
(c) SPI incorporates social factors in a better
way compared to GDP.
(d) SPI is built on the basis of Sustainable
Development Goals.
57.
Consider the following statements:

1. If one country has higher inflation than
another, its currency should ideally be
appreciating.
2. If aggregate demand of a country grows
faster than the rest of the world, its
currency should ideally be depreciating.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
58.
Which is the reason that best explains, why

Annie Besant and Tilak implemented Home
Rule in exclusively different territories ?
(a) Ideological differences between both of
them.
(b) Personal enmity between both of them
(c) Conflict amongst there followers..
(d) To save atleast one in the event of
authorities repression.
59.
Lapis Lazuli, a precious a blue stone used

for decoration is associated with which of
the following?
1. Indus Valley Civilization
2. Indo-Islamic Architecture
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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origin.
2. They run generally run parallel to the
bordering island chains.
3. They are most common in the Atlantic
Ocean.
correct ?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
54.
1 only
1 and 2 only
2 only
1, 2 and 3
During swadeshi movement of 1905, Corps

of volunteers or Samitis were organized.
Which of the following functions were
performed by them?
1. Training in swadeshi craft
2. Physical and moral training to masses
3. Social work
4. Settlement
of
disputes
through
arbitration committees.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1,2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2,3 and 4
55.
Consider the following statements with

regard to the Income Declaration Scheme,
2016:
1. Under the scheme declared assets will be
exempted from wealth tax.
2. It will cover the foreign assets covered
under Black Money Act 2015.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 or 2
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Quercetin, a naturally occurring compound
63.
is found in several fruits and vegetables. It
correct about 'Dabba trading'?
has assumed significance due to which of the
1. It refers to trading at commodity

exchange.
following reasons?
(a) It possesses anti-cancerous properties.
2. It is regulated by SEBI.
(b) It is a source of high quality biodiesel.
Select the correct answer from the code
(c) It is used in the extraction of shale gas.
given below.
(d) It is used in the manufacture of
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
biodegradable plastics.
(c) Both 1 and 2

61.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to greenhouse gas emissions

from major countries, consider the following
64.
statements:
1. An incandescent bulb converts electric
1. In terms of absolute emissions, India is
energy to light and heat energy.
at the second position next only to China
2. A Light Emitting Diode (LED) converts
2. It terms of per-capita emission, India is
light energy to electrical energy.
behind both USA and China.

correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
62.
65.

Rebellion
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Consider the following sttements:
Area
1. Pagal panthis
Bengal
2. Kuka revolt
Punjab
3. Chuar uprising
Maharastra
With reference to the Corporation Tax,

1. Sale proceed of assets of companies is
not liable for corporation tax.
2. Corporation tax is imposed by state
governments.
correctly matched?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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66.
Consider the following pairs :
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Integrated Steel
Associated
Plant
river
Which
among
was/were
the
following
elected/nominated
leaders
to
the
legislative councils during the freedom

struggle?
1. Syed Ahmed Khan
1. Tata Iron and Steel : Subarnarekha
2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Plant
3. B.R. Ambedkar
4. Surendranath Banerjee
2. Indian Iron and Steel : Barakar
Company
given below.
3. Rourkela Steel Plant
: Bhadravati
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only

(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
correctly matched ?
69.
(a) 1 and 2 only

Forts
(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Kingdom
1. Golkunda Fort
: Kakatya Dynasty
2. Gwalior Fort
: Tomar Dynasty
3. Kumbhalgarh
: Khalji Dynasty
Fort
67.
correctly matched?
Which of the following is/are correctly
(a) 1 only
matched?
Name of the
(b) 1 and 2 only

Type of Desert
(c) 2 and 3only

(d) 1, 2 and 3
desert
1. Gobi
: Temperate Desert
2. Kalahari
: Hot Desert
70.
With reference to the Committee on

Petitions, consider the following statements:
1. It examines petitions on bills and on
3. Atacama
: Hot Desert
matters of general public importance.

2. It
entertains
representations
from
individuals and associations on matters
given below:
pertaining to Union list only.

(a) 1 only
correct?
(b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) 1, 2 and 3
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71.
With reference to Biodiversity Finance
74.
Which
of
the
following
are
the
Initiative (BIOFIN), consider the following
characteristics of pioneer species, during
statements:
process of succession?
1. It is a bilateral initiative between India
1. Few ecological niche
and France.
2. Complex food chain
2. National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)
3. High efficiency of energy use
is the implementing body in India.
given below.
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
72.
Which of the following best explains the
75.
Wheat blast' was recently in news. What is it
advantage of Helium microscope over
related to?
conventional microscope?
(a) practice of burning wheat residue
(a) It is lighter than traditional microscope
(b) new technology of wheat cultivation
thus making it more mobile.
(c) fungal disease affecting wheat crop
(b) It uses light to penetrate particles
(d) drought resistant variety of wheat
thereby increasing the visibility of the

samples.
76.
(c) It can study samples more accurately

without damaging or changing them.

1. India is a net exporter of the edible oil.
2. National Mission on Oilseeds and Oil
(d) It is smaller in size and can study large

number of samples at a time.
Palm (NMOOP) aims to bring more area

under oil palm cultivation.
73.
The Nagoya Kuala Lumpur Supplementary

Protocol on Liability and Redress is related
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3. 100 % FDI is allowed in Oil palm

plantation.
to which of the following?
(a) Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CPB)
correct?
(b) Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit
(a) 1 and 2 only
Sharing (ABS)
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Montreal Protocol
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Minamata Convention
(d) 2 only
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77.
With reference Particulate Matter 2.5 and
80.
Particulate Matter 10, consider the following
Famous Work of Sculpture
statements:
1. They
1. Ravana
are
short
lived,
remaining
shaking
Site
Mount : Ellora
Kailash
suspended in air only for a day.
2. Varah or Boar Avatar of : Aihole
2. In the lower atmosphere they cause
Vishnu
chronic respiratory illness.
rescuing
Earth
Goddess
3. In the upper atmosphere, they tend to
3. Vishnu Reclining on the : Deogarh
increase the temperature of the earths
serpent Sheshnag
surface.
correct?
correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
78.
For which of the following states do an

Indian citizen currently require an Inner line
81.
Which of the following is not an argument
permit to enter?
for saving tiger corridors?
1. Arunachal Pradesh
(a) They need large habitat for growth and

survival.
2. Nagaland
(b) Fragmented habitat leads to loss of their
3. Manipur
genetic variation.
4. Mizoram
(c) Greater inbreeding makes them more
vulnerable to environmental changes.
given below.
(d) Migration is necessary for progression of
(a) 1 and 2 only
ecosystem to next seral stage.
(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 4 only
82.
Shala ASMITA an initiative by Ministry of

Human resource development, recently in
79.
Majority of coal deposits in India are
news is meant ;
1. Gondwana deposits
(a) To give preference to all the languages
2. Anthracite type
given in the constitution in schools
3. Coking grade
curricula.

correct ?
teachers.
(a) 1 only
(c) To track the academic performance of
(b) 1 and 2 only
school children across the country.
(c) 2 only
(d) To provide fee exemption to single girl
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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(b) To provide incentives to best performing
child in schools across the country.

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83.
The Constitution has made which of the
85.
Which of the following processes may be

classified as a part of chemical weathering?
following provisions to safeguard and ensure
1. Exfoliation
the independence of Supreme Court?
2. Carbonation
1. It has freedom to appoint its staff.
3. Oxidation
2. Its jurisdiction cannot be curtailed by the
4. Hydration
5. Solution
Parliament.
6. Solifluction
3. Retired judges are prohibited from
practice after retirement.
given below.
(a) 2, 3, 4 and 5
(b) 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
given below.
(c) 1 and 6 only

(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
(b) 2 and 3 only

86.
(c) 3 only
Which of the following is/are not a

Monetary Union?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. European Union
2. Eurasian Economic Union
84.
Which of the following are the objectives of
3. ASEAN
the PESA Act, 1996?
4. Mercosur
5. Southern African Customs Union
1. To extend the provisions of Part IX of

the
Constitution
relating
to
the
given below.
panchayats to the scheduled areas.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
2. To prevent panchayats at the higher
(c) 3, 4 and 5 only
level from assuming the powers of
(d) 1 and 4 only
panchayats at the lower level.

3. To
have
village
governance
with
participatory democracy and to make
87.
Which of the following is/are the features of

Ashokan pillars?
1. Monolith shaft
gram sabha a nucleus of all activities.
2. Use of animal figurines
3. Religious influence
given below.

given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
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(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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88.
Which of the following are part of

Governor's constitutional discretion?
1. Recommendation for the imposition of
the Presidents Rule in the state
2. Reservation of a bill for the
consideration of the President
3. Dismissal of the council of ministers
when it cannot prove the confidence of
the assembly
4. Determining the amount payable to
autonomous Tribal District Councils as
royalty accruing from licenses for
mineral exploration
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 ,3 and 4
91.

1. It is the nodal agency for the economic
and social development of the North
Eastern Region.
2. It is a constitutional body.
3. Sikkim is a part of the council.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
92.
89.
90.

Dryland Farming :
1. It is largely confined to the regions
having annual rainfall less than 150 cms.
2. The main crops grown in the dry
farming areas are rice and wheat.
not correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Country
Project
1. Iran
: Chabahar Port
2. Bangladesh
: Salma Dam
3. Myanmar
: Kaladan Project
4. Afghanistan
: Farkhor Air Base
With reference to the North Eastern Council,
Which of the following brings out the Index

of Industrial Production'?
(a) Central Statistical Office (CSO)
(b) National Sample Survey Office (NSSO)
(c) The Labour Bureau
(d) The Reserve Bank of India
93.

the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM):
1. It
is
one
of
mitigation
centric
instruments created under the UNFCCC.

2. Certified emission reduction (CER)
credits earned under it can be counted
towards meeting Kyoto targets.
correct?
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correctly matched?
(a) 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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94.
97.
With reference to coinage system in Gupta

period, consider the following statements:
1. The coins issued by Gupta kings were
called dinaras.
2. The coins indicated the religious
affiliations of the kings.
3. Large number of copper coins were
issued by Gupta kings.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
98.
Which among the following is the best

indicator of domestic demand?
(a) Credit Growth
(b) Credit Impulse
(c) Interest rate
(d) Cash Reserve Ratio
99.
Which of the following factors play an

important role in deciding the value of a vote
of a MLA during president election?
1. Population of the state where he/she is
elected.
2. Total number of elected and nominated
members.
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
100.
The temple lies on the shores of a sea. Its

Shikhara was a colossal creation which fell
in 19th century. Its Mandapa has survived,
which though no longer accessible is said to
be the largest enclosed space in Hindu
Architecture. Which temple is being
described in the above paragraph?
(a) Brihadiswara Temple, Thanjavur
(b) Jagannath Temple, Puri
(c) Sun Temple, Konark
(d) Meenakshi Temple, Madurai
1. Fiscal deficit is always greater than

Revenue Deficit.
2. Fiscal deficit is always greater than
Primary Deficit.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
95.
Which of the following has launched

Pandemic Emergency Finance Facility?
(a) World Health Organisation
(b) World Bank
(c) Bill and Melinda Gates foundation
(d) United
Nations
Development
Programme
96.
Arrange the following Indian Ocean sea

ports in the increasing order of their latitude:
1. Chabahar
2. Sittwe
3. Chittagong
4. Gwadar
5. Kandla
given below.
(a) 3 2 1 5 4
(b) 2 3 5 1 4
(c) 2 3 5 4 1
(d) 3 2 4 5 1
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Under the Third Schedule of the Indian

Which of the following are considered as

With reference to 'Zero Liquid Discharge

Consider the following statements regarding

After successfully testing a technology

Which of the following may occur when an

Which of the following items falls within the

With reference to CongressKhilafat Swaraj

With reference to marine organisms, which

Consider the following:

purview of Panchayati Raj?

Mahabodhi temple of Bodhgaya has features

Which of the following statements is/are

Why did Congress in its early years

With reference to the Market Stabilization

refrained from taking up the issues of

1. Its primary aim is to aid in the

1. Any demand for legislation to regulate

sterilization operations of the RBI.

Indian factories would eventually benefit

as panacea for elimination of Indian

3. A portion of the MSS funds can be

borrowing for financing its stimulus

3. They did not want any social division in

the anti-imperialist movement.

Which of the statements given above is/are

Select the correct answer using the codes

(a) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

Which of the following is/are not allowed

India and Mauritius have recently signed a

protocol to amend the Double Taxation

1. Chief Election Commissioner

Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) treaty. With

reference to the amendment, consider the

4. Chairpersons of National Commission of

Select the correct answer using the codes

1. It allows India to tax capital gains

2. It is expected to curb the flow of P-

(d) 1,2 and 3 only

Which of the statements given above is/are

Which of the following Rivers does not pass

through Tropic of Cancer?

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Pakke Tiger Reserve has won India

of exchange rate, consider the following

Biodiversity Award 2016 for the successful

1. In this system of management, the

exchange rate is pegged at a particular

transactions are equal to zero.

Select the correct answer using the code

Which of the statements given above is/are

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

With reference to the 'dirty floating' system

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

What would be the effect of melting of