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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2016 – Test – 25 (1788)

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1. Which of the following are the indirect 4. Which of the following statements best
sources for obtaining info about the interior describes 'Stranded Carbon'?
of the earth?
(a) It refers to fossil fuel energy resources
1. Volcanic Eruptions
2. Meteors reaching the earth that cannot be burnt if the world is to
3. Gravitation force adhere to a given carbon budget.
4. Seismic Activity
(b) It refers to the carbon sequesterated by
Select the correct answer using the code
plants which will remain trapped in the
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only form of starch.
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) It refers to the carbon stored in oceans
(c) 3 and 4 only
acting as carbon sinks.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) It refers to the fossil fuel energy
2. Which of the following provisions of the resources that are trapped deep within
constitution of India deals with the the Earth bed and cannot be exploited.
upliftment of the weaker section?
1. Fundamental Rights
2. DPSP 5. The difference between National and
3. Eleventh Schedule Domestic income is that of:
4. Twelfth Schedule (a) net indirect taxes
Select the correct answer using the code
(b) net factor income from abroad
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) depreciation
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) Both (a) and (b)
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
6. With reference to UN Convention on the

3. Consider the following statements: Rights of Persons with Disabilities

1. The corporations and the companies of (UNCRPD), consider the following
Central government are not immune
statements:
from state taxation.
2. The Centre can tax the commercial 1. It places an obligation on signatories to
operations of a state if parliament so take measure to ensure equal access to
provides. persons with disabilities.
3. The Centre can impose excise duty on
2. India is a signatory to the convention.
goods produced or manufactured by a
state. Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct statements using the code correct?
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 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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7. Which among the following were 10. Which of the following are compiled by the
Upanishadic thinkers? Central Statistical Office (CSO)?
1. Gargi 1. National Accounts
2. Index of Industrial Production (IIP)
2. Satyakama Jabala
3. Consumer Price Indices
3. Maitreyi
Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
given below. (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
11. Which of the following are released into the
environment as e-waste?
8. India's offshore and deep sea fishing is very
1. Mercury
poor as only 10-12 per cent of potential is 2. Lead
caught at present. Which of the following 3. Arsenic
is/are the prominent reasons for this? 4. Cadmium
1. Tropical Climate 5. Selenium
2. Monsoonal Climate 6. Brominated Flame Retardants
Select the correct answer using the code
3. Lack of gulfs, bays and estuaries
given below.
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1, 3, 4 and 6 only
given below.
(b) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(a) 1 only (c) 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 12. With reference to Gold Monetisation
Scheme and Sovereign Gold Bonds, consider
the following statements:
9. Consider the following statements:
1. The Gold Monetisation scheme can be
1. Parliament and state legislatures can
implemented by all Scheduled
restrict the fundamental rights of the Commercial Banks including Regional
members of armed forces. Rural Banks.
2. Law restricting fundamental rights of 2. The Sovereign Gold Bonds scheme are
armed forces cannot be challenged in issued in exchange of physical gold.
any court. 3. In both the schemes, the customers will
Which of the statements given above is/are earn interest in the form of gold.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) None

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13. Reserve Bank of India recently came out 16. Since 1956, RBI has been issuing currencies
with the “Payment and Settlement Systems based on the Minimum Reserve System.
in India: Vision-2018”. It pertains to which Which among the following form the
of the following? „minimum reserve‟?
(a) Restructuring stressed assets of wilful 1. Gold
defaulters. 2. Silver
(b) Encouraging the use of electronic 3. Foreign currencies

payment. Select the correct answer using the code

(c) Guidelines for infrastructural lending. given below.

(d) Identifying niche Priority Sector (a) 1 and 2 only

Lending Areas. (b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
14. Which of the following leaders was/were
associated with the Ghadar movement?
17. Consider the following:
1. Lala Har Dayal
Pollutants Uses
2. Rash Behari Bose
1. Mercury : Dental Inlays
3. Sachindranath Sanyal
2. Sulphur : Insecticide
Select the correct answer using the code
3. Lead : Cosmetics
given below.
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly
(a) 1 only
matched?
(b) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 3 only
(d) None
15. Consider the following statements regarding
Rajya Sabha elections: 18. The term „Skyglow‟ sometimes seen in news
1. There is no model code of conduct for is associated with:
the elections of Rajya Sabha. (a) Aurora Borealis
2. All the members of a state legislative (b) Solar flares
assembly take part in voting. (c) Light pollution
3. All the states have equal representation (d) Ozone hole
in Rajya Sabha.
Select the correct answer using the code 19. Durand Line is an international border
given below. between:
(a) 1 only (a) North Korea-South Korea
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) India-Myanmar
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) India-Bangladesh
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Pakistan-Afghanistan

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20. Consider the following sources of irrigation: 23. With reference to artificial Bionic leaf which

1. Tank Irrigation of the statement given below is/are correct?

1. It uses solar power to split water and
2. Well and Tubewell Irrigation
make liquid fuel.
3. Canal Irrigation 2. It uses hydrogen-eating bacteria to make
For which of the above sources share in the liquid fuel.
Select the correct answer using codes given
total irrigated area in the country has
below.
increased since independence? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 3 only 24. Consider the following statements regarding

Atmospheric brown cloud (ABC):
1. They have caused solar dimming at the
21. Which among the following cave paintings
surface.
belong to the Gupta period? 2. They have increased solar heating of the
1. Ajanta cave paintings atmosphere.
3. Arctic and Antartic regions are major
2. Bagh cave paintings
hotspots of ABCs.
3. Lomas Rishi cave paintings Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
given below.
(b) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
25. As per the guidelines of the Ministry of
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Finance, PPP projects in which of the
following sectors can be considered for
22. Which of the following statement is correct Viability Gap Funding?
1. Inland waterways
regarding Governor?
2. Power
(a) He has a fixed tenure of five years. 3. Solid Waste Management
(b) He can pardon a death sentence. 4. Tourism Infrastructure
(c) He lays down the report of CAG relating Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
to the accounts of the state.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) He cannot make rules for more (b) 3 and 4 only
convenient transaction of the business of (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
a state government.

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26. With reference to the Missile Technology 28. With reference to Home Rule agitation,
consider the following statements:
Control Regime (MTCR), consider the
1. The moderates in the Indian National
following statements: Congress did not participate in it.
2. The members Servants of India
1. It aims to slow the spread of missiles
Society provided support to the Home
and other unmanned delivery technology Rule leagues in their agitations.
3. It did not attract any repression from the
that could be used for chemical,
government as they did not advocate
biological and nuclear attacks. overthrow of British rule.
Which of the statements given above is/are
2. It works under the aegis of United
correct?
Nations. (a) 1 only
3. It imposes legally binding obligations on (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
its member countries. (d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given below is/are
29. Consider the following statements about
correct? Preamble:
(a) 1 only 1. It is based on the Objectives Resolution
moved by Pandit Nehru.
(b) 1 and 2 only 2. It stipulates January 26, 1950 as the date
(c) 2 and 3 only of the adoption of the Constitution.
3. It states that it derives its authority from
(d) 1, 2 and 3 the Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
27. Which of the following crops is/are grown in
(a) 1 only
all three cropping seasons - Kharif, Rabi and (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
Zaid in India?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Rice
30. Which of the following statements related to
2. Maize
the National Investment and Infrastructure
3. Wheat Fund (NIIF) is/are correct?
1. It aims at attracting both domestic and
4. Groundnut
foreign investors.
Select the correct answer using the code 2. It focuses solely on greenfield
infrastructure projects.
given below.
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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31. Why was Alliance of Small Island States 34. Which of the following is/are the
(AOSIS) formed? characteristics of recession?
(a) to bargain in trade negotiations of World 1. General fall in demand
Trade Organization. 2. High inflation
(b) due to their vulnerability to the adverse 3. Fall in employment rate
Select the correct answer using the code
effects of global climate change.
given below.
(c) to collaborate in the exploration of
(a) 1 and 2 only
mineral resources extraction from the
(b) 1 and 3 only
sea.
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) due to the threat of Tsunamis and R&D (d) 1, 2 and 3
in early Tsunami detection.
35. Consider the following statements about
32. The term "Einstein Ring" which was Tribunals:
recently discovered by scientists is: 1. All tribunals can be established both by
(a) a proof to explain the theory of cosmic the Parliament and the State legislatures.
inflation, a concept of exponential 2. Judicial remedies are available against
expansion of space in the early universe the orders of tribunals.
just after big bang. 3. Administrative tribunal is guided by the
principals of natural justice.
(b) a cosmologial phenoemenon which
Which of the statements given above is/are
occurs after collison of heavy bodies like
correct?
Neutron stars and Black Holes in space.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) a distorted image of a distant galaxy
(b) 1 and 3 only
produced by the bending of the light rays (c) 2 and 3 only
due to another massive galaxy through (d) 1, 2 and 3
gravitational lensing.
(d) a cosmological phenomena which has 36. Consider the following statements:
hailed by scientsts as a proof of dark 1. The labour force participation rates is
matter which had remained elusive till calculated as the labour force, i.e. both
now. employed and unemployed population,
divided by the total working-age
33. Consider the following statements: population.
2. Worker Population ratio is useful in
1. Tertiary coal is of younger age as
knowing the proportion of population
compared to Gondwana Coal.
that is actively contributing to the
2. Both tertiary and gondwana coal have
production of goods and services in the
high percentage of moisture and sulphur.
economy.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
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

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37. The government has set an ambitious target 40. Which among the following factors
of generating 175 GW power by 2022 from facilitated the entry of extremists in
renewable sources. Arrange the following Congress in 1916?
sources in the decreasing order of their
1. Efforts of Annie Besant
proposed government targets?
1. Solar Energy 2. Support provided by Pherozshah Mehta
2. Wind Energy 3. Inactivity in Congress after Surat split.
3. Biomass Select the correct answer using the code
4. Small Hydro-electric Projects given below.
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 and 2 only
given below.
(b) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1-2-3-4
(b) 2-1-4-3 (c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2-1-3-4 (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1-2-4-3
41. The movement initially opposed by C.R. Das
38. Which among the following were the
was adopted at the Nagpur session of the
reasons behind fall of Mauryan empire?
congress. Upon its launch the movement
1. Adverse reaction of Brahmans
2. Financial crisis received overwhelming response from all the
3. Oppressive rule in provinces by sections including students and lawyers. The
mahamatras movement was later withdrawn through
4. Neglect of North West frontier Bardoli resolution. Which of the following
Select the correct answer using the code
movements has been described above?
given below.
(a) Civil Disobedience movement
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) Non Cooperation movement
(c) 2 and 4 only (c) Swadeshi movement
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) Quit India movement

39. With reference to Koeppen‟s Scheme of

42. Which of the following writs is/are issued
Climate classification, consider the
following pairs: against judicial or quasi-judicial authorities
Type of Associated Region only?
Climate 1. Prohibition
1. As : West Coast of India 2. Certiorari
2. E : Jammu and Kashmir
3. Quo-warranto
3. Aw : Extreme western Rajasthan
Select the correct answer using the code
4. Cwg : Gangetic Plains
Which of the pairs given above is/are given below.
correctly matched? (a) 1 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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43. Which of the following are not the functions 46. The Union Cabinet has approved setting up
of Securities and Exchange Board of India of "Fund of Funds" for Startups. In this
(SEBI)?
context consider the following statements:
1. Prohibiting insider trading in securities
1. It has been set up under Small Industries
2. Education of investors
3. Regulation of mutual funds Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
Select the correct answer using the codes 2. It is in line with the Start up India Action
given below. Plan of Union Government.
(a) 1 only
3. It aims to tackle the limited availability
(b) 1 and 2 only
of domestic risk capital to start-ups.
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
44. Consider the following statements about (a) 1 and 2 only
recently approved India Post Payments Bank (b) 2 and 3 only
(IPPB):
(c) 3 only
1. It aims to utilize the post office branches
to provide financial inclusion. (d) 1, 2 and 3

2. It will not undertake lending service.

3. It will work under the Ministry of 47. The term Nine-Dash line is associated with
Information and Broadcasting. which of the following disputed regions?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) Korean Peninsula
correct?
(b) South China sea
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) Gaza strip
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) South Sudan
(d) 1, 2 and 3

48. According to law of demand, with all other

45. Which of the following statements regarding
things remaining constant the consumer
Andaman and Nicobar Islands is/are NOT
correct? demand of a good depends on which of the
1. They are separated by a water body following factors?
called the Eleventh degree channel. 1. Price of the good
2. Majority of islands are believed to be of
2. Price of the complementary good
volcanic origin.
3. Preferences of the consumer
3. These islands receive frontal and
orographic rainfall. Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
given below. (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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49. With reference to Parliamentary privileges, 52. Which of the following regions is also
consider the following statements: referred to as the 'Molassis basin'?
1. Though President is part of the (a) Manipur
Parliament, the parliamentary privileges (b) Mizoram
do not extend to him. (c) Nagaland
2. Disobedience to a legitimate order of the (d) Tripura
House is a breach of privilege.
3. The parliament has made special law to 53. The US National Institutes of Health has
codify all the privileges. recently approved a proposal for using
Which of the statements given above is/are CRISPR tool in clinical trials on humans.
correct? What is it related to?
(a) 1 only (a) HIV treatment
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) Zika virus vaccine
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Organ transplantation
(d) 2 and 3 only (d) Cancer treatment

50. Which of the following have been declared 54. Consider the following pairs:
as vermin animals? Peninsula Associated
1. Monkey Country
2. Nilgai 1. Kamchatka Peninsula : Japan

3. Wild Boar 2. Anatolian Peninsula : Turkey

3. Labrador Peninsula : Canada
4. Dhole
Which of the pairs given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
correctly matched?
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only

55. Which of the following statements regarding

51. With reference to Jainism, consider the
the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
following statements:
is/are correct?
1. It believes that cycle of life and birth is
1. It is chaired by the Union Finance
shaped through karma.
Minister.
2. It condemned the varna system.
2. It decides on matters of disinvestment.
3. It believes that the entire world is
3. It decides on the price control of
animated.
industrial raw materials.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
correct?
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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56. With reference to social reforms undertaken 59. With reference to Gurudwara reform
by Akbar, consider the following statements: movement, consider the following
1. He forbade the practice of sati. statements:
2. He legalized widow remarriage. 1. It aimed to free Gurudwaras of mahants

3. He raised the age of marriage for girls who were used by government to preach
loyalism towards British to Sikhs.
and boys.
2. Non- violent protests were adopted as
Which of the statements given above is/are
means to achieve the goal of the
correct?
movement.
(a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 1 and 3 only
correct?
(c) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
57. Which of the following is/are possible reasons (d) Neither 1 nor 2
behind the recent decision of the Government of
India to offer a bonus over and above the 60. Certain minerals occur as alluvial deposits
Minimum Support Prices for pulses and oilseeds? called placer deposits. Which of the
1. To reduce imports following are found as placer deposits?
2. To improve water use efficiency in farming 1. Gold
Select the correct answer using the code given 2. Silver
below. 3. Platinum
(a) 1 only 4. Tin
(b) 2 only Select the correct answer using the code
(c) Both 1 and 2 given below.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
58. "It is the largest terrestrial biome which (c) 2 and 4 only
stretches across Canada and northern (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Eurasia. Most precipitation falls as snow and
growing season is restricted to 130 days. The 61. With reference to the Finance Bill, which of
dominant trees are firs, with tough needle- the following is/are correct?
shaped leaves that shed in winter and can 1. It gives effect to the supplementary
survive frosts. Mammals include bighorn financial proposals.
2. Unlike the Appropriation Bill, it can be
sheep, Siberian tigers, Canadian Lynx,
amended.
moose, elk, deer etc. "Which of the
3. It must be passed within 90 days.
following biomes is best described by the
Select the correct answer using the code
above passage?
given below.
(a) Tundra
(a) 1 only
(b) Temperate Grassland (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Boreal Forest (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Tropical Rainforest (d) 1, 2 and 3
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62. Which of the following bodies are associated 65. "Situated in Central Asia, it was the world's
with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code fourth largest saline lake. The two rivers that
2016?
feed it are the Amu Darya and Syr Darya
1. Debt Recovery Tribunal
rivers, respectively reaching the Sea through
2. National Company Law Tribunal
3. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of the South and the North. By establishing a
India program to promote agriculture and
Select the correct answer using the code especially that of cotton of, it was deprived
given below.
of its two main sources of water income,
(a) 1 and 2 only
which almost immediately led to less water
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only arriving to the water body." Which of the
(d) 1, 2 and 3 following is best described by the above
passage?
63. With reference to Sea Grasses, consider the
(a) Lake Baikal
following statements:
(b) Dead Sea
1. They are floating underwater sea weeds
which grow in shallow coastal areas. (c) Aral Sea
2. In India, they are found along the coasts (d) Lake Van
of Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep.
3. They help filter suspended sediments
66. Recently, government came out with Model
from water.
Shops and Establishments (Regulation of
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? Employment and Conditions of Service)
(a) 1 and 2 only Bill, 2016. It is aimed at
(b) 1 and 3 only 1. Creating many more job opportunities
(c) 2 and 3 only
for women.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Improving the working conditions of

64. With reference to Government of India Act, workers.

1919, consider the following statements: 3. Providing favourable environment for

1. It provided separate electorates for doing business.
Anglo Indians and Europeans.
Select the correct answer using the code
2. It introduced direct elections in India.
given below.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only

(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 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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67. With reference to inter-state water disputes, 70. Which of the following rivers have their
consider the following statements: origin in the Aravalli Range?
1. The Indian constitution has provided for
1. Sabarmati
the Supreme Court to exercise
jurisdiction in respect of inter-state water 2. Mahi
disputes. 3. Luni
2. A River Board is established by the
4. Banas
Central government for the regulation
and development of inter-state rivers and Select the correct answer using the code
river valley. given below.
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1, 3 and 4 only
correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (c) 2 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

68. Which of the following items are covered 71. With reference to working class movement,
under Essential Commodities Act, 1955? consider the following statements:
1. Petroleum and its products 1. There was large scale participation of
2. Sugarcane and its products
working class in Swadeshi movement.
3. Fertilizers
4. Jute 2. During Congress rule between 1937-39,
5. Drugs the trade union movement showed
Select the correct answer using the code
phenomenal decline.
given below.
(a) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only Select the correct answer using the codes
(b) 2, 3 and 5 only given below.
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(b) 2 only

69. With reference to the Khond uprising, (c) Both 1 and 2

consider the following statements: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It was against the government‟s attempt
to suppress the practice of human
sacrifice. 72. The ecological principle behind the
2. The movement led by Sidho and Kanho biological control method of managing with
was confined to Punjab. pest insects is:
Select the correct answer using the codes
(a) Predation
given below.
(a) 1 only (b) Parasitism
(b) 2 only (c) Competition
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Amenalism
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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73. The drafting of Indian Constitution was done 76. According to Census 2011, which of the
by a 'Constituent Assembly', in this regard, following states/UTs do not have any
consider the following statements: Scheduled Caste?
1. The Assembly was elected by universal
1. Punjab
adult franchise.
2. Arunachal Pradesh
2. The Assembly was dominated by the
members of Indian National Congress. 3. Nagaland

3. The Assembly worked in a systematic, 4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

open and consensus based manner. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
not correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

74. Which of the following statements related to
e-cigarettes is/are correct?
1. It vapourises liquid nicotine using
battery.
2. It helps in tobacco de-addiction.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
77. With reference to departmental related
standing committees, consider the following
statements:
1. These are permanent and regular bodies.
2. A minister is not eligible to be
nominated of any of the standing

(a) 1 only committee.

(b) 2 only 3. All bills are referred to these
(c) Both 1 and 2 committees.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
75. Which of the following statements related to
(a) 1 only
the riverine island "Majuli" in Assam is/are
correct? (b) 1 and 2 only

1. It is the only island district in India. (c) 1 and 3 only

2. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (d) 2 and 3 only
3. It is largely inhabited by the Mishing
tribe. 78. Which of the following is a primary
Select the correct answer using the code
consumer in a lake?
given below.
(a) Phytoplankton
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) Zooplankton

(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Benthos

(d) 2 and 3 only (d) Fishes

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79. Which of the following signify 82. Which of the following are the local storms
characteristics of 'democratic elections in of hot weather season in India?
India'? 1. Mango Shower
1. Universal Adult franchise.
2. Blossom Shower
2. Independent and powerful Election
3. Nor Westers
Commission
Select the correct answer using the code
3. The losing parties accept the electoral
verdict. given below.

Select the correct answer using the code (a) 1 and 2 only
given below. (b) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
83. Consider the following statements regarding
'O' horizon found in soil profile:
80. Consider the following statements about
1. It largely consists of minerals with very
RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific):
1. It is the world's largest international little organic material.
maritime exercise. 2. It is generally absent in forested areas.
2. In 2016, India also participated in the Which of the statements given above is/are
exercise. not correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only
correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
84. Consider the following conventions:
81. Terahertz imaging is an emerging and 1. The Hague Convention on the Civil
significant technology. It has has recently Aspects of International Child
attracted a lot of attention due to Abduction
(a) its ability to detect defect and see
2. The U.N. Convention on Child Rights
through in everyday objects.
Which of the above conventions is/are
(b) its high resolution which can detect
signed by India?
gravitational waves.
(c) its usage in polar regions where normal (a) 1 only

imaging techniques don't work. (b) 2 only

(d) detection of Ozone hole at the Antartica (c) Both 1 and 2
using this technique. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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85. With reference to the recently launched 88. Consider the following statements with
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme, reference to „Fuse‟ used in the domestic
consider the following statements:
electric installation
1. It proposes to work pro-actively with the
industry including MSME to facilitate 1. They have very high melting point.
skill development. 2. They are made up of non-metals.
2. It incentivizes employers to engage
3. They are arranged in series in circuit.
apprentices by 50% stipend payable to
an apprentice by Government of India. Which of the statements given above is/are
3. It is being implemented under Ministry correct?
of Human resources and development. (a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 and 3 only
correct?
(a) 1 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
89. Which of the following rivers form
86. The terms zabo, bavadi and kuhl are related meanders in its youth stage?
to which of the following? (a) Indus
(a) Traditional systems of water
(b) Jhelum
management
(b) Systems of rice cultivation (c) Tista
(c) Organic farming practices of tribes in (d) None
southern India
(d) None of the above
90. Consider the following pairs:
87. With reference to the Constitutional position Index Published by
of the President and Governor, consider the 1. Human Capital : International
following statements:
Index Monetary Fund
1. If any question arises whether a matter
falls within the governor‟s discretion or 2. Logistics : World Bank
not, the decision of the governor is final, Performance Index
whereas, no such discretion is provided 3. Gender : United Nations
to the President.
Inequality Index Development
2. The council of minister's advice has
been made binding on the President, but Programme
no such provision has been made with Which of the above pairs is/are correctly
respect to the Governor.
matched?
Which of the statements given above is/are
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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91. Which of the following groups supported the 94. Which among the following places were
British during the revolt of 1857? associated with the life of Mahatama
1. Indian rulers Gandhi?
2. Middle class intelligentia
1. Natal
3. Merchants
2. Transvaal
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. 3. Pietermaritzburg

(a) 1 and 2 only Select the correct answer using the code
(b) 1 and 3 only given below.
(c) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
92. Which of the following spacecrafts is/are
(d) 1, 2 and 3
related to exploring the Planet Jupiter?
1. Juno
2. Cassini 95. Which among the following is a part of
3. Galileo United Kingdom but not of Great Britain?
Select the correct answer using codes given (a) Ireland
below.
(b) Scotland
(a) 1 only
(c) Wales
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Northern Ireland
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
96. With reference to the National Human
93. With reference to Coastal Regulation Zones Rights Commission (NHRC), consider the
(CRZ), consider the following statements: following statements:
1. They are defined under the provisions of
1. The Chairman should be a retired chief
Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
justice of India.
2. CRZ categories have been demarcated
2. It has no power to punish the violators of
keeping in mind ecological sensitivity of
the region. human rights.

3. While CRZ 1 covers the most sensitive 3. It submits its annual report to the Central
region, CRZ 4 covers the island Government.
territories. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None

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97. Union Government has constituted Shankar 100. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has formulated
Acharya Committee for which of the the „Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of
following purpose? Stressed Assets‟ (S4A). It pertains primarily
(a) to suggest ways to reduce accidents in
to which of the following?
railways.
(a) Timely disposal of cases pending with
(b) to examine desirability and feasibility of
new financial year. Debt Recovery Tribunals
(c) to suggest ways to increase the tax base. (b) Allowing lenders to convert a part of the
(d) to suggest ways to reduce fertilizer outstanding amount owed to them into
subsidy. shares.
(c) Refinancing Domestic systemically
98. "This aquatic plant is native to Amazon
important banks (D-SIBs).
Basin and is a problematic invasive species.
This plant is also used both as a fuel and as a (d) Setting up of dedicated tribunals for the
waste water treatment". The above resolution of large stressed accounts.
description is best suited for which of the
following?
(a) Water Hyacinth
(b) Eucalyptus
(c) Pink bollworm
(d) Prickly Pear

99. Consider the following types of species

diversity:
1. Alpha diversity refers to the response of
organisms to spatial heterogeneity.
2. Beta diversity refers to refers to a group
of organisms interacting and competing
for the same resources or sharing the
same environment.
3. Gamma diversity refers to the diversity
of the habitat.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) None

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