1.

As the rulers of the mahajanapadas of the Common Era were building huge forts
maintaining big armies, they needed
more resources for which they collected taxes. Consider the following about it.
1. Taxes on crop were fixed at a certain share of the total produce.
2. Craft persons were made to pay taxes
3. Hunter gatherers and herders were exempt from taxes as it was not possible to
enumerate them as a part of any
specific empire.
4. Trade was tax-free but a surcharge was levied on special category of goods.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

2. Sariska Tiger Reserve is known for

A. Being the first Tiger reserve in the World to have successfully relocated tigers.
B. Confluence of four rivers at a single location harbouring one of the richest
biodiversity of predators in
India.
C. Successfully stopping poaching of tigers and other related species completely
D. Being the first Tiger Reserve to be named in CITES agreement

3. The mid-day Sun will NEVER be exactly overhead on which of the following
locations?
1. Any latitude in Polar Regions.
2. Any latitude where equatorial vegetation is found.
3. Any longitude that touches poles.
4. Any longitude that passes through Scandinavian countries.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1 only
4. What is the difference between the animals Changthangi and Chiru?
A. Changthangi lives in hot and arid areas, whereas Chiru is adapted to live in
semi-desert areas of cold high
mountains
B. Changthangi is an antelope, whereas Chiru is a primate.
C. Changthangi is famously reared for Pashmina wool, whereas Chiru is reared for
getting Shahtoosh wool
D. Changthangi is poached for its horns, whereas Chiru is hunted for its musk
which has great medicinal value

5. Why 15th August was chosen as the Independence Date of India?

A. It was on this date that Indian Independence Bill was introduced in the British
House of Commons and
passed.
B. Lord Mountbatten chose the date as he considered this date to be lucky.
C. It was on this date that the Lahore Session of the Congress passed the Purna
Swaraj resolution.
D. On this date, Indias Constituent Assembly passed the Objectives Resolution
granting freedom to India.

6. NASA's Fermi Mission is aimed at understanding

1. Earths geological structure.
2. Role of exo-planets in providing a habitable space on earth.
3. Search for signs of new laws of physics and what composes the mysterious Dark
Matter.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. None of the above

7. Consider the following about spot markets in India.

1. They are electronic financial markets where on spot deals for futures in
commodities are fixed.
2. National Spot Exchange Limited (NSEL) is the only recognized spot market in
India.
3. They are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

8. The Constitution (122nd Amendment) (GST) Bill, 2014 must be passed by at

least half of all state assemblies in India
by
A. Two-third majority of the assembly present and voting.
B. Absolute majority of the total membership of the house.
C. Simple majority in form of a resolution.
D. Concurrence of the Speaker of the House and agreed to by the Governor of the
State.

9. With regard to pollution and climate change, why environment regulators are
targeting Diesel cars more than Petrol
cars?
1. Diesel cars have higher emissions of NOx and particulate matter than petrol
cars.
2. High sulphur content emitted by Diesel cars lead to acid rain.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None

10. Which of the following is NOT vital for the establishment or success of a
democracy?
A. Presence of Rule of Law.
B. Granting fundamental rights to the population.
C. Political equality of citizens to run for public offices.
D. Direct elections of all representatives.
11. In India, the public health service is a chain of health centres and hospitals run
by the government. Under it, Primary
Health Centres (PHCs) serve
A. Many villages in a rural area.
B. Specific wards in a Municipality.
C. Several hundreds of villages at the block level.
D. As attachments of the District Hospitals in sub-urban areas.

12. Which of the following clearly shows the importance of carbon dioxide in
earths atmosphere?
1. It is essential for the growth of plants.
2. It is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere after nitrogen and oxygen.
3. It absorbs the heat directly incoming from the Sun thus warming the planet.
4. Ocean absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to form carbonate rocks.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 4 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

13. Consider the following about Unstructured Supplementary Service Data

(USSD) that is being utilized by many
corporations in India for service delivery.
1. Use of USSD is limited due to its requirement of high speed internet.
2. It can be used for serving the banking needs of customers.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None

14. The Archaeological Ruins of the location comprise the first great urban centre
of the Indus civilization with burnt
brick structures. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and recently a movie on it
was directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. It
is?
A. Burzahom
B. Inamgaon
C. Lothal
D. None of the above

15. Which of the following forest types covers the largest area in India?
A. Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest.
B. Tropical Evergreen Forests.
C. Littoral and Swamp Forest.
D. Sub-Tropical Broad Leaved Hill Forest.

16. In India, rocks of which of the following regions was formed the earliest?
A. Khasi hills
B. Lower Shiwaliks
C. Indo-Gangetic plain
D. Deccan Traps

17. Consider the following about the United Nations Commission on Sustainable
Development (CSD).
1. It was established by the Conference of Parties (COP) to the UNFCCC.
2. Its primary duty is to enforce the binding agreements signed under the
UNFCCC.
3. It meets every ten years to chart the course of sustainable development in both
developed and developing
countries.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. None of the above

18. Non-performing Assets (NPAs) are loans made by a bank or finance company
on which repayments or interest
payments are not being made on time. How do high NPAs affect the citizens
(customers) in India?
1. They may lead to an increase in the cost of capital for borrowers.
2. They may lead to bank defaults and thus lower peoples confidence in the
banking system affecting their savings
ratio.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None

19. If we did NOT use an Indian Standard Time, the actual time difference
between which of the following places
would be more than 1 hour?
A. Patna and Kolkata
B. Dwarka and Dibrugarh
C. Chandigarh and Rewari
D. Sultanpur and Kanpur

20. Which of the following correctly differentiates the events of equinox with that
of solstice?
1. In a solstice only a particular tropic receives direct vertical rays of the Sun
unlike in an equinox the equator
receives direct vertical rays of Sun.
2. Solstice is caused only due to rotation of the earth, whereas equinox is caused
only due to revolution of the earth.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None

21. Consider the following about the Panchayat Secretary.

1. She is elected by the Gram Panchayat from amongst its members.
2. She is responsible for calling the meeting of the Gram Sabha and Gram
Panchayat and keeping a record of the
proceedings.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None

22. The Arctic Ocean is located within the Arctic Circle and surrounds the North
Pole. It is connected with the Pacific
Ocean by a narrow stretch of shallow water known as
A. Berring strait
B. Alaska Strait
C. Isthmus of Faribanks
D. Norton Sound

23. Communicable diseases account for a large burden of diseases

in India. Which of these may NOT help controlling their spread?
a) Improving sanitation and drinking water in the locality
b) Isolating infected persons
c) Reducing intake of salt in food
d) Using only new syringes for blood transfusion and disposing old used
ones

24. Which of the following factors contribute to the evolution of

landforms on earth?
1. Movement of magma within the earth
2. Growth and decay of vegetation
3. Erosion and deposition
4. Frost action
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

25. In India, women got universal suffrage rights with the

a) 61st Constitutional Amendment, 1989
b) Enactment of Government of India Act 1935
c) Commencement of the Indian Constitution
d) Act of 1858 passed by the British Parliament

26. Northern blot is a laboratory method used to

a) Determine the hereditary lineages in forensic investigation
b) Examine changes in plant physiology
c) Copy the information from one strand of genome to the other
d) Detect specific RNA molecules among a mixture of RNA
27. The State of Madhya Pradesh lying in Central India shares land
boundary with which of the following states?
1. Bihar
2. Jharkhand
3. Uttar Pradesh
4. Telangana
5. Odisha
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 3 only
c) 3, 4 and 5 only
d) 2 and 4 only

28. Which of the following statements about the Financial Action

Task Force (FATF), established in 1989 by G-7, is INCORRECT?
a) It is an inter-governmental policy making body.
b) Its mandate covers setting international standards for combating
money laundering and terrorist financing.
c) It does not deal with proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
which are dealt by the UNSC and multi-lateral export control regimes.
d) It works to identify national-level vulnerabilities with the aim of
protecting the international financial system from misuse.

29. Which of the following forest types is common to Andaman and

Nicobar Islands, parts of North-Eastern states and a narrow strip of
the Western slope of the Western Ghats?
a) Mangrove forests
b) Temperate forests
c) Tropical moist forests
d) Coral forests

30. Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus have rings around them. These
rings consist of
a) Satellites of these planets only
b) Icy dust, large rocks and moons of the planets
c) Comets and asteroids only
d) Magnetospheric flux of the planet
31. Consider the following species and the regions where they are
found in.
Species Region
A. Wild Ass 1. Assam
B. Wild Goat 2. Runn of Kutch
C. One-horned Rhinoceros 3. Himalayan region
The correct match for the above will be?
a) A-1, B-3, C-2
b) A-2, B-3, C-1
c) A-3, B-1, C-2
d) A-2, B-1, C-3

32. The Future We Want document was a result of which of the

following conferences?
a) Earth Summit 2012 at Rio
b) Warsaw Climate Change Agreement
c) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) meeting at UN General
Assembly
d) The First UN conference on Sustainable development

33. Consider the following statements about the historical

inscriptions in India.
1. All the edicts of Asoka engraved in the Kharoshthi and Brahmi
scripts are in the Prakrit language.
2. With the rise of the Guptas, Prakrit became the predominant
language of Indian epigraphs.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

34. Consider the following about the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka.

1. Bhimbetka derives its name from the Atharva Veda.
2. Mesolithic as well as Medieval period rock paintings can be found
in the caves.
3. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
4. Bhimbetka paintings are highly secular in nature.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 2 and 4 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 4 only

35. Mikir hills, Mishmi hills and Barail range are located in
a) North-eastern India
b) Southern India
c) Northern Ladakh
d) Western Aravallis

36. Consider the following statements about the India Nuclear

Insurance Pool (INIP).
1. It was launched as per the mandatory provision under the Civil
Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLND), 2010.
2. The pool provides capacity for insurance coverage to citizens
affected by nuclear hazards in India.
3. It will fund future development of those nuclear reactors which
involve considerable risks due to geology or radiation.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

37. Consider the following about the S.A.M.O.A. Pathway.

1. It is a part of the Paris Climate Change Agreement 2015.
2. It focuses on those communities in developing countries that
derive their livelihood exclusively from forestry and use of other
natural resources.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
38. Consider the following.
Communities seen in news Belong to
1. Tuaregs A. Sahara Desert
2. Sinhalas B. Bhutan
3. Rakhine C. Sri Lanka
Which of these is/are correctly matched?
a) 2 and 3
b) 1 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1 and 2 only

39. Consider the following about the Malware Infection Index 2016
(MII 2016) for Asia-Pacific region.
1. It was released by Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and
Numbers (ICANN).
2. The Index pin points India to be the most severely affected
country in the entire region.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

40. Einstein Ring can be observed when

a) All planets in the solar system fall in a common line
b) A pair of distant galaxies from earth aligns in a special position
with respect to earth
c) Solar eclipse is just about to end
d) Volcanic eruptions occur at the craters of the Jovian planets

41. This ruler convened a Buddhist Council at Kashmir which

eventually led to the recognition of the Mahayana sect of Buddhism.
He is?
a) Ashoka
b) Yavana
c) Kanishka
d) Kumaragupta
42. Consider the following statements with reference to some of
the officials in the History of India.
1. Nagara-shreshthi was the Chief Craftsman of the royal court.
2. Sarthavaha was the leader of bonded labourers.
3. Sandhi-vigrahika was a minister of war and peace.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) None of the above

43. Consider the following about National Mineral Exploration

Trust (MET).
1. It grants mining leases for major minerals to after obtaining
sanction from the State government.
2. It carries out detailed exploration for minerals using the funds
accrued to it.
3. It invests in basic infrastructural development and implements
welfare schemes in mining affected belts.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1 and 2 only

44. Atmosphere is held around the earth due to

a) Continuous magnetic activity in the Earths core
b) Corona discharge from the Sun that reaches the earth
consistently
c) Gravitational pull of the earth
d) Presence of clouds in the troposphere and other layers above it

45. Ecosystem is formed, most appropriately, by the interaction of

a) Both biotic and abiotic factors of the environment
b) All Living organisms present in the system
c) Diverse Landforms found within a large zone
d) Communities found near edge of a biome
46. Consider the following about state administration.
1. Governor of the State is appointed by the Central Government but
the State Assembly may disapprove her appointment in effect
repealing it.
2. Governor of the state appoints the chief minister and other
ministers only after obtaining the advice of the Central Council of
Ministers.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

47. How the National Highways Grid proposed by the NHAI will be
useful?
1. The Grid will improve connectivity between coastal areas and
state capitals thus facilitating cargo movement.
2. It will help the government re-designate the National Highways
for easy identification.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

48. Greenhouse gases that are present in the atmosphere due to

NATURAL activities is/are?
1. Chlorofluorocarbons
2. Methane
3. Nitrous oxide
4. Sulfur hexafluoride
5. Oxygen
6. Water vapour
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 2, 4 and 5 only
b) 2, 3 and 6 only
c) 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only
d) 1, 2 and 6 only

49. Optically-Stimulated Luminescence is a dating technique that is

used to find out
a) The last time quartz or feldspar sediment was exposed to light
b) Radiation emitted by antecedent water bodies
c) Age of tree barks by exposing them to ionizing radiation
d) Duration of photons incident on any surface

50. Temperature in cities is much higher than that of villages due

to
1. Lower forest coverage in cities as compared to villages
2. Concrete and asphalt structure in cities capture and release heat
3. Vehicular emissions in cities release Greenhouse gases that trap
heat
4. Cities are more densely populated as compared to villages
5. The structure of the economic activity of cities
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 3, 4 and 5 only
b) 1, 2 and 3 only
c) 2, 4 and 5 only
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

51. Direct Heat of the Sun can be felt immensely at Ladakh because
of
a) High water vapour saturation in air
b) Day temperatures are very high in Ladakh
c) Thin air at Ladakh
d) High albedo of ice as compared to regions down the hill
52. Kuji Mendha is a breed of sheep found only in coastal Odisha.
Why it was recently conferred rare and singular species tag by the
Union government?
a) It was declared Near Extinction in the IUCN Red List.
b) It has some rare genetic traits which lead to multiple birth
syndromes in it.
c) It survives in the harshest conditions known to the breed of
this species and still highly productive in terms of wool and
meat.
d) All of the above

53. Consider the following sources of freshwater on earth.

1. Groundwater
2. Atmosphere
3. Ice caps
4. Fresh water lakes
5. Rivers
Arrange the following in increasing order of availability of freshwater from
the codes given below.
a) 2<1<4<5<3
b) 2<4<1<3<5
c) 1<2<4<5<3
d) 5<2<4<1<3

54. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

(MoEFCC) has suggested that it will propose for the funding of foam
industries to shift to cyclopentane. How the shift to cyclopentane will
be useful?
1. It has zero ozone depletion potential and low global warming
potential.
2. It has very low flammability and will help avoid fire hazards in
industries.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
55. Consider the following about the Directorate of Enforcement.
1. It is housed under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
2. It enforces the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
3. It keeps track of foreign exchange movement in and out of India.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 only
d) 2 only

56. Impeyan monal is most likely to be found in its natural habitat

in
a) Adjoining oases of the hot deserts of Rajasthan
b) Swamp forests of Andaman & Nicobar Islands
c) Temperate forests in the Himalayan region
d) Salt marshes of Gujarat

57. Which of the following differentiates correctly between

Tropical Savannahs and Temperate Grasslands?
a) Temperate grass is longer but much less nutritious than those
of Tropical Savannas.
b) Temperate grasslands are drier and receive lesser rainfall than
savannas.
c) Temperate Grasslands have scattered trees, unlike in Savannas
where the only vegetation is grass and mosses.
d) Temperate grasslands are found near the coastal regions,
whereas Tropical Savannas occur in interior areas in Northern
Hemisphere only

58. Apart from Wheat, Crops that are usually grown in the plains of
India are
1. Maize
2. Sorghum
3. Coffee
4. Millets
5. Sugarcane
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 5 only
b) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

59. The Buddha taught that human life is full of suffering and
unhappiness, which is caused due to
a) Separation of matter with soul
b) Law of Karma
c) Constant cravings and desires
d) Following the middle way in everything which dilutes focus
and energy

60. Consider the following locations in Northern India.

1. Dehra Gompas
2. Siachen Glacier
3. Rohtang pass
4. Zoji la pass
The correct order of these regions from North to South is?
a) 2143
b) 2314
c) 1342
d) 3241

61. Consider the following statements.

1. The air pressure is highest at sea level and decreases with height.
2. Low air pressure is generally associated with cloudy skies and wet
weather.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
62. Factors that affect the formation of tides in the Ocean are
1. Alignment of Earth, Sun and Moon
2. Relative distance between the Moon, Earth and Sun
3. Shape of bays and estuaries where tides are formed
4. Local wind and weather patterns in Ocean
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

63. Anantnag, Baramula, and Pahalgam are well known for

a) Production of Kashmiri willow Cricket Bats
b) Cave paintings of Sonbhadra and Chitrakoot
c) Fabrics like chiffon, muslin and organza
d) Metalwork of Badohi and decorated terracotta horse

64. Recently, India received the official citation from WHO and
UNICEF for being YAWS-free. Consider the following with reference
to this.
1. The Disease affects mainly the old age people due to lack of proper
immune response from the body.
2. India is the first country to be officially acknowledged as being
Yaws-free.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

65. What is the Green corridor project that is recently being

pushed by state governments?
a) A project for responding to climate change by a combination of
adaptation and mitigation measures including carbon
sequestration.
b) A dedicated State Investment and Manufacturing Zone (SIMZ)
for establishment of Green Energy companies and services
c) A project for evacuation of renewable energy from generation
points to the load centres by creating intrastate and inter-state
transmission infrastructure.
d) A project for protecting, restoring and enhancing Indias
diminishing forest cover by establishing inter-state buffer
protected areas

66. Which of the following are Permanent winds on the planet

earth?
a) Easterlies ad Westerlies
b) Monsoon winds
c) Continental winds
d) Orographic winds

67. Which of the following statements about the Troposphere

is/are NOT correct?
a) Almost all the weather phenomena like rainfall and hailstorm
occur in this layer.
b) It is the most ideal atmospheric layer for flying aeroplanes.
c) It helps in radio transmission as radio waves transmitted from
the earth are reflected back to the earth by this layer.
d) Both (b) and (c)

68. Many states in the Indian Union have instituted the post of
Parliamentary Secretary. A Parliament Secretary is
1. Generally a Civil Servant/bureaucrat holding an Office of Profit
2. Assigned charge of an entire government department only in the
absence of Cabinet Ministers
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
69. The campaign 'Swachh Yug' launched by the government aims
at
a) Making Gram Panchayats located along Ganga open defecationfree
b) Rehabilitating manual scavengers in rural areas
c) Uplifting the moral standards in school and college education
d) Increasing the participation of youth and children in Swacch
Bharat Mission all over India

70. The Jatakas often shown on the railings of stupas and in

paintings in places such as Ajanta are actually?
a) Stories that tell about the previous lives of the Buddha
b) Essential teachings of the Buddha and his disciples
c) Cycles of birth and death as deciphered by the monks
d) Sangha rules that helped them travel and live together to
propagate dhamma

71. Consider the following about Glaciers.

1. Glacial retreat can result in variety of landforms like lakes.
2. Materials deposited by a glacier as it retreats results in glacial
moraines.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

72. Krishi Kalyan Cess, to finance improvement of agriculture

and farmers welfare, is levied in India on
a) Services sector
b) Manufacturing Sector
c) Fertilizers and natural gas sector
d) Groundwater irrigation equipments
73. A loan has been approved by an international agency for
constructing a bridge across Ganga in Bihar. How will the Ganga
Bridge be helpful?
1. It will provide vital transport link between Southern Uttar
Pradesh and Odisha.
2. It will improve Bihars connectivity with Nepal.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

74. Consider the following about the Asian Development Bank

(ADB).
1. It was founded before World Bank (WB).
2. ADB assists its members by providing loans and technical
assistance to promote socio-economic development.
3. All its members are from the Asia-Pacific region.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 2 only
d) 1 and 3 only

75. Consider the following about the Nano Mission of the

Government of India.
1. The Department of Science and Technology is the nodal agency for
implementing the Nano Mission.
2. It can publish guidelines on Safe Handling of Nano-materials.
3. It funds all the private research agencies on development of nanomaterials.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only
76. Consider the following statements about the Geography of
continents.
1. Asia is separated from Europe by the Alps Mountains on the west.
2. The Arctic Circle passes through Europe.
3. North America is linked to South America by a narrow strait of
land.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

77. Dhamma Mahamattas were appointed by Ashoka to

a) Design a new religious code for the public
b) Administer all donations to religious organizations and trusts
in the empire
c) Teach people about Ashokas Dhamma
d) Represent the empire in religious debates with other empires
and eminent scholars

78. Carbfix project is concerned with

a) Unearthing gas hydrates trapped at the Ocean floor
b) Locking away atmospheric CO2 by reacting it with basaltic
rocks
c) Reducing the methane emissions of rice fields and wetlands
d) Using geo-engineering to reduce the albedo of Polar Ice

79. In the context of Ancient history of India, Gramabhojakas and

Grihapattis respectively were
a) Largest landlords and Head Judge of the village
b) Slaves and bonded labourers
c) Census official and Policeman of the village
d) Village headman and independent farmers

80. The Hubble sequence is

a) The order of evolution of life on earth after the Big Bang
b) A system used for classifying galaxies
c) A code used by the International Space Station to communicate
back to earth
d) Made of all stars within the Goldilocks zone

81. Consider the following statements.

1. Warm ocean currents generally originate near sub-tropical
regions and move towards equator.
2. The cold currents carry water from polar or higher latitudes to
lower latitudes.
3. The areas where the warm and cold currents meet are devoid of
nutrient cycling and thus generally poor in fisheries.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

82. The SDR is an international reserve asset, created by the IMF in

1969 to supplement its member countries official reserves. Consider
the following about Special Drawing Rights (SDR).
1. SDRs cannot be exchanged for freely usable currencies.
2. Value of a SDR is fixed on an annual basis and revised on the
discretion of IMF.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

83. The Painted Grey Ware culture (PGW) is an

a) Pre-Vedic age culture
b) Iron Age culture
c) Stone Age culture
d) Soanian culture
84. The Financial Stability Board (FSB) is an international body
that monitors and makes recommendations about the global financial
system. Consider the following about it.
1. It was established by G-20 as the successor to the Financial
Stability Forum (FSF).
2. It has been made a member organ of the International Monetary
and Financial Committee (IMFC).
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

85. South west monsoon season is marked by the onset and

advance of monsoon. In this season the Monsoon winds blow from
a) Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal towards the land
b) Only from Central Pacific towards Bay of Bengal
c) Land to the Bay of Bengal and Southern India
d) Only from Arabian Sea towards the land

86. If the earth starts rotating east to west, which of the following
shall be correct?
1. Places West of Greenwich will be behind the Greenwich Time.
2. Places located on the same longitude northwards will be ahead in
time than those located southwards.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

87. The Indian Railways plans to introduce Maglev trains that can
run at a top speed of 500 km an hour, in a bid to lure passengers from
airlines. Maglev technology harnesses the power of
a) Magnetic fields to propel train at high speed
b) Earths gravitational force
c) Wind in a small tunnel to transfer momentum to the train
d) Solar PV technology to increase the burn rate of fuel in the train
engine

88. ScatSat-1 satellite recently launched by ISRO will help in

a) Mineral exploration
b) Forecasting groundwater resources in India
c) Increasing the bandwidth of telecommunication services in
India
d) Disaster management

89. Consider the following statements about the geography of

India.
Assertion (A): East-West extent of India is greater than its North-South
Extent.
Reason (R): India is located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere.
In the context of the above, which of these is correct?
a) A is correct, and R is an appropriate explanation of A.
b) A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.
c) A is incorrect, but R is correct.
d) Both A and R are incorrect.

90. Which of the following generally does NOT come within the
functional domain of the Government in India?
a) Maintaining public roads
b) Establishing diplomatic relations with other states
c) Introduction of new railways lines between remote locations
d) Producing goods of daily consumption

91. Only one side of the moon is visible to us on the earth mainly
due to
1. Spin speed of the Moon on its axis which matches with that of
earth
2. Geoid shape and axial tilt of the earth
3. Atmospheric refraction on earth and absence of atmosphere in
space
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 2 and 3 only

92. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has
been regulating the use of harmful trans fats in packaged food items.
Consider the following about trans fats.
1. They are different from ordinary fats in that they are naturally not
found or formed in animal or plant products.
2. They are used by food manufacturers to improve the texture and
shelf life of food.
3. Eating them raises the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
cholesterol in the blood.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 2 and 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

93. As per the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act 1992, "Gram

Sabha" means a body consisting of persons
a) Registered in the electoral rolls relating to a village comprised
within the area of Panchayat at the village level
b) Residing in the village or panchayat or contiguous areas by way
of naturalization of migration
c) Specified by the Governor by a public notification on the
recommendation of the State Election Commission
d) Chosen so by the Panchayat to address the socio-economic
issues of the village

94. Arrange the following from East to West.

1. Mahadeo Hills
2. Rajmahal Hills
3. Aravalli range
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 213
b) 312
c) 123
d) 231

95. Fiscal Monitor report was published in April 2016 by which

of these organizations?
a) World Bank
b) World Economic Forum
c) International Monetary Fund
d) Reserve Bank of India

96. Scientists have recently developed a new bio-ink that allows 3D

printing of complex living tissues that may be used for surgical
implants. The bio-ink contains which of the following?
1. Natural polymer extracted from seaweed
2. Stem cells that have potency and unspecialized states
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

97. How is the continental crust different from oceanic crust?

a) Mineral constituents of the continental mass are Silica and
alumina, whereas that of oceanic crust is mainly iron
b) Continental crust is less dense than oceanic crust.
c) Continental crust has a highly diverse composition of elements
in both fused and natural form, whereas oceanic crust is made
from a single element only
d) All of the above
98. Consider the following statements.
Assertion (A): Chief Minister of the State can disqualify a sitting MLA after
obtaining the advice of the State Election Commission.
Reason (R): Chief Minister holds the de facto authority in the State
Government.
In the context of the above, which of these is correct?
a) A is correct, and R is an appropriate explanation of A.
b) A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.
c) A is incorrect, but R is correct.
d) A is correct, but R is incorrect.

99. A Bengali writer, her book titled Amar Jiban is the first known
autobiography written by an Indian woman. She is?
a) Ismat Chugtai
b) Begum Rukhaiya Hussain
c) Deepa Bandopadhyay
d) Rashsundari Devi

100. As per a report commissioned by the Department of Science

and Technology (DST), India will be heavily dependent on China in
the coming years to source rare earth minerals for their use in
manufacturing sector. What is the reason behind it?
a) India does not have any reserve of rare-earth minerals.
b) Sensitive imports from Missile Technology Control Regime
(MTCR) nations are banned for a non-member like India.
c) India does not have the necessary technology to extract any
rare-earth minerals.
d) China is a leading global supplier for many rare earth mineral
resources that have been identified as critical for India