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1. Which of the following is correct with reference
to Project Sunrise?
a) It is a project by Ministry of Tourism to
increase the footprints of tourists in the
North-Eastern states of India.
b) It aims to prevent AIDS infection, especially
among people injecting drugs across the
country.
c) It is a project launched by the Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare.
d) None of the above 5.
2. Consider the following statements with
reference to Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana:
1. It was launched by the Prime Minister in
2016 at Panipat, Haryana.
2. It is a tri-ministerial effort of Ministries of
Women and Child Development, Health &
Family Welfare and Human Resource
Development.
3. The key elements of the scheme include
Enforcement of PC & PNDT Act, nation-
wide awareness and advocacy campaign
and multi-sectoral action in select 100
districts in the first phase.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only 6.
d) 1, 2 and 3
3. The Amravati Bonds- 2018 was issued by:
a) Andhra Pradesh State Government
b) Government of India and Government of
Andhra Pradesh Government jointly
c) Capital Region Development Authority
(CRDA)
d) None of the above
4. Consider the following statements with
reference to Ganga Gram Yojana:
1. Under the scheme, the Government is
planning to develop the villages located along
the main stem of river Ganga as “model
tourist villages”.
2. The scheme is being implemented by the
Ministry of Tourism.
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
The declining population of Baya weaver is a
cause of great concern. Consider the following
statements with reference to it:
1. Weaver bird species are protected and listed
in Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection)
Act, 1972.
2. Increasing loss and modification of the
grasslands in human-dominated landscape
such as agriculture farms, factories, canals
and roads is one of the reasons behind the
declining population of Baya weaver.
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
A three parent baby was born recently in
Europe. Consider the following statements
related to this:
1. The baby was born in Greece in attempt to
allow a mother otherwise unable to conceive
to have a child
2. This is the first case of three parent baby in
the history of humanity.
3. The baby boy has inherited the genetic
material from two men and a woman.
Which of the statements given above is/are Not
correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
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7. ‘My Circle app’ was launched recently with aim
to help women in case they face any problem
or a panic situation. Consider the following
statements related to this:
1. It was launched by Bharti Airtel in
collaboration with Ministry of Women and
child welfare.
2. It enables women to send SOS alerts to
any five of their family or friends in 22
languages
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
8. Consider the following statements with regard
to Kathak:
1. The themes of Kathak revolve around
Stories of Ramayana, Mahabharat, and
stories related to Krishna.
2. It is based on Hindustani music.
3. It is a combination of music, dance and
narrative.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above
9. Consider the following Statements regarding
Evolution of Indian Paintings:
1. There is no definite evidence from the Indus
valley Civilization of any painting activity.
2. Indian painting reached a high level of
achievement around Gupta period of Ajanta
and at Bagh in central India.
3. Paintings were largely absent from south
India till ancient historical period.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 1 and 3 only
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10. Consider the following Statements regarding
Indian Music:
1. The two distinct styles, Hindustani and
Carnatic came into vogue after the advent
of the Muslims, particularly during the reign
of the Mughal Emperors of Delhi.
2. Dhrupad, Khayal, Tappa, Thumri etc are
styles of Carnatic Music.
3. Samaveda is veda of Music.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 1 and 3 only
11. The official data on poverty released in India is
estimated on the basis of consumption
expenditure data collected by:
a) Office of Economic Advisor
b) Labour Bureau
c) National Sample Survey Organisation
(NSSO)
d) Central Statistical Office (CSO)
12. Consider the following statements:
1. GDP at market price = GDP at Factor Cost
– taxes+subsidies.
2. GDP at prices in the current year is called
‘Nominal GDP’.
3. Depreciation subtracted from GDP gives
‘Net Domestic Product’ or NDP
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 2 and 3 only
13. Consider the following statements with
reference to Cess:
1. Cess is earmarked for a particular purpose
only and cannot be used for any other
purpose.
2. The collections from a cess are required to
be kept outside of the Consolidated Fund of
India.
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3. The unutilized balance in cess lapses at the 2. India is the world’s largest consumer of
end of financial year. Petcoke.
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. It has significant ash content.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
a) 1 and 2 only incorrect?
b) 2 and 3 only a) 1 and 2 only
c) 3 only b) 2 and 3 only
d) All of the above c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the Above
14. Consider the following statements about Angel
Tax rules recently notified by Government of
18. Which state government has declared Pakke
India:
Hornbill Festival as ‘state festival’?
1. Investments up to Rs. 20 crore in companies
a) Arunachal Pradesh
that are less than 3 years old will be
exempted from the new angel tax. b) Nagaland
2. The angel tax was proposed by GoI as an c) Sikkim
emer gency measure to prevent the d) Manipur
laundering of illegal wealth by means of
investments 19. Consider the following statements with regard
3. Investments made by listed companies with to Indian Sundarbans:
a net worth of at least Rs. 100 crore or a 1. It is the largest tidal halophytic mangrove
total turnover of at least Rs. 250 crore will forest in the world.
be fully exempted. 2. It is the 2nd largest Ramsar Site in India
Which of the statements given above is/are next to Vembanad Kayal.
correct? 3. It is the only mangrove habitat which
a) 1 and 2 only supports a significant population of tigers.
b) 2 and 3only 4. It is located in the Ganga- Brahmaputra
c) 1 and 3 only delta region.
d) None of the above Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
15. Sterilization of foreign inflows is done by: a) 1, 2 and 3 only
a) Reserve Bank of India b) 2 and 4 only
b) Finance Ministry c) 1, 3 and 4 only
c) Cabinet Committee on Finance d) All of the above
d) World Trade organisation
20. Consider the following statements with regard
16. What is the theme of World Environment Day to‘Tx2’:
2018 ? 1. The World Wildlife Foundation had launched
a) Beat Plastic Pollution its ambitious TX2 programme at the St
b) Connecting People to Nature Petersburg Tiger Summit in 2010.
c) Go wild for life 2. The programme aims to double the world
d) Seven Billion Dreams tiger population by 2022, which is the year
of the tiger in the Chinese calendar.
17. Consider the following statements with regard Which of the statements given above is/are
to Petcoke: correct?
1. It was completely banned by the Central a) 1 only b) 2 only
Government. c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

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21. Which one of the following statements is
correct?
a) The quorum to constitute a meeting of either
House of the Parliament is 1/10th of the total
number of members of the House, including
the Presiding Officer of the House.
b) The quorum to constitute a meeting of either
House of the Parliament is 1/10th of the total
number of members of the House, excluding
the Presiding Officer of the House.
c) The quorum to constitute a meeting of either
House of the Parliament is 1/10th of the
effective strength of the House, including
the Presiding Officer of the House.
d) The quorum to constitute a meeting of either
House of the Parliament is 1/10th of the
effective strength of the House, excluding
the Presiding Officer of the House.
22. Consider the following statements about the
office of the Governor as mentioned in the
Constitution of India:
1. His office is constitutionally under the control
and subordinate to the central government.
2. The Governor of a particular state may even
belong to that state also.
3. The President of India must consult the chief
minister of the concerned state before
making the appointment of the Governor of
that state.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) None of the above
23. Consider the following statements:
1. Delhi High Court upheld provisions in the
law that made begging a punishable offence
as constitutionally valid.
2. The act of begging in the national Capital
was made a criminal offence by the Delhi
Prevention of Begging Act.
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3. The law prescribes a penalty of three years
of jail term in case of first conviction for
begging, but was rarely implemented.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) None of the above
24. Consider the following statements:
1. Denotified Tribes (DNTs), are the tribes that
were listed originally under the Criminal
Tribes Act of 1871, as Criminal Tribes and
"addicted to the systematic commission of
non-bailable offences.
2. Recently government of Maharashtra made
a rule that members of nomadic and
denotified tribes are required to produce
address proof from 1961 to obtain a caste
certificates, without which they cannot
a va il t he b enef it s of gover nment
schemes.
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
25. Consider the following statements:
1. National Green Tribunal is a statutory body
against which no appeal lies in any higher
court.
2. National Green Tribunal does not follow
procedural law in true letter and spirit.
3. The Tribunal has original jurisdiction on
matters of "substantial question relating to
environment" and "damage to environment
due to specific activity".
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) None of the above
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26. Consider the following statements about 'Acid 29. Which of the following tree species are
Igneous’ rocks: commonly found in ‘Coniferous Forests’?
1. They are normally crystalline in structure. 1. Spruce
2. Extrusive igneous rocks that form on the 2. Fir
crust are termed as plutonic rocks 3. Oaks
3. Most of the Extrusive igneous rocks are 4. Sal
found along the convergent boundaries. 5. Pines
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the codes given
correct? below:
a) 1 only a) 1, 2 and 5 only
b) 1 and 3 only b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 2 only c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 5
d) 1, 2 and 3

30. Arrange the ecosystems mentioned below in the

27. Deserts on the planet consist of both hot and
increasing order of their albedo:
cold deserts, which are primarily formed due to
1. Conifer Forest
the lack of rain and vegetation in the region.
The factors contributing to such lack of rain is/ 2. Open Ocean
are: 3. Hot Desert
1. Effect of trade winds 4. Polar regions
Select the correct answer using the codes given
2. Desiccating effect of cold currents
below:
3. Mountains' orientation
a) 2 – 1 – 3 – 4
Select the correct answer using the codes given
b) 1 – 2 – 4 – 3
below:
c) 1 – 2 – 3 – 4
a) 2 only
d) 2 – 1 – 4 – 3
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 31. A warm, dry and dusty (full of sands) local wind
d) 2 and 3 only which blows in northerly direction from Sahara
Desert and after crossing over the
28. Consider the following: Mediterranean Sea reaches Italy, Spain etc is
known as:
1. Doldrums - Zone of convergence of north-
a) Sirrocco
east and southeast trade winds.
b) Simoom
2. Horse latitudes - Anticyclonic conditions.
c) Harmattan
3. Sub-polar Low-pressure belt - More
d) Khamsin
developed and regular in the northern
hemisphere.
4. Polar High-pressure belt - Between 80ºN 32. Which one of the following is a cold current
and 90ºN latitude. which originates from the Bering Strait and
moves southwards along the coast of the
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
Kamchatka peninsula to touch the island of
matched? Kuril?
a) 1 only a) Labrador Current
b) 2 only b) East Greenland Current
c) 3 and 4 only c) Kiyoshio Current
d) 1, 2 and 4 only d) Oyashio Current

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33. Sufi Silsilas became a major tradition in 37. With reference to Modern Indian history the
Medieval India. The term ‘Silsila’ implies: Extremists were different from Moderates
a) A family of guest houses for spiritual because:
debates. 1. The Extremists believed that political
b) A spiritual genealogy linking the master to connection with Britain would perpetuate
the disciples. British exploitation of India.
c) A method of chanting leading to communion 2. The Extremists demanded constitutional
with God. reforms and share for Indians in service.
3. The Extremists used extra constitutional
d) A distinct way of Sufi poetry that later
methods like boycott and passive resistance
developed as a mature Classical style.
to achieve their objectives.
4. The Extremists believed in England’s
34. With reference to the Harappan civilization, providential Mission in India.
consider the following statements:
Select the correct answer using the codes given
1. Harappan seals were made of a stone called below:
steatite.
a) 1 and 3 only
2. Drainage systems were unique to the larger
b) 1, 2 and 3 only
cities only.
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
Which of the statements given above is/are Not
correct? d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
a) 1 only
b) 2 only 38. Pakistan was recently put in Grey list by Financial
Action Task Force (FATF). Consider the
c) Both 1 and 2
following statements with reference to it:
d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. FATF is an intergovernmental organization
founded in 2009 post-subprime crisis period
35. Which of the following is considered as the on the initiative of the G7 countries.
Magna Carta of English education in India? 2. World Bank and IMF monitor progress in
a) Woods Despatch 1854 implementing the FATF Recommendations
b) Macaulay’s Minute 1835 across the world.
c) The Hunter Education Commission 1882-83 3. India presently have observer status at
d) The Hartog Committee 1929 Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
Which of the statements given above is/are Not
36. Which of the following were related with the correct?
protest movement against partition of Bengal in a) 1 and 2 only
1905? b) 2 only
1. Raksha-Bandhan c) 2 and 3 only
2. Arandhan d) 1, 2and 3
3. Amar Sonar Bangla
4. VandeMataram 39. India has recently entered in an agreement with
Select the correct answer using the codes given a country to develop a naval facility at the
below: Assumption Island. The country is:
a) 1, 3 and 4 only a) Mauritius
b) 1, 2 and 3 only b) Maldives
c) 2, 3 and 4 only c) Madagascar
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40. Thanjavur Painting was recently in the news.
Consider the following statements with
reference to it:
1. Thanjavur paintings have Geographical
Indication tags, which puts a premium on
their authenticity.
2. Tanjore Painting of India originated during
the 16th century, under the reign of the
Cholas.
3. Raman spectroscopy can be used to
determine whether the foil used in the
Thanjavur paintings is made of gold or some
other cheaper material.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
a) 2 and 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
41. Recently, “SHASHAKT India” was seen in the
news. The term is related to:
a) A subsidiary scheme aimed at streamlining
Stand-Up India scheme provisions.
b) An initiate by Indian Coast Guard (ICG) to
strengthen coastal security.
c) A pr oject undertaken by ISRO to
disseminate the information about Indian
achievements in space science and
technology.
d) An initiate to resolve bad loans problems of
PSU Banks.
42. ‘c-VIGIL’ app has been launched by:
a) Ministry of Home Affairs
b) Border Security Force
c) Election Commission of India (ECI)
d) None of the above
43. The inheritance of skin colour in humans is an
example of which of the following?
a) Epistasis
b) Gene linkage
c) Polygeneic inheritance
d) Codominance
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44. The researchers have discovered a new enzyme
“Murein EndopeptidiaseK”. What is the function
of this enzyme?
a) It can activate metabolic pathway in obese
individuals
b) It can overcome multidrug resistance in
Bacterias
c) It can help in digestion of some proteins in
our Intestine
d) Helpful in genetic engineering by DNA
manipulation
45. Which among the following is the fastest super
computer in India?
a) Param Yuva II
b) Mihir
c) Pratayush
d) Cray X
46. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Base Rate is the minimum rate for all loans;
banks are not permitted to resort to any
lending below the Base Rate.
2. The rate at which banks park their short-
term excess liquidity with the RBI is called
Repo (Repurchase) rate
3. In the marginal standing facility, banks can
borrow funds up to certain percentage of
their net demand and time liabilities and this
can be within the statutory liquidity ratio.
Select the correct answer using the codes given
below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
47. With reference to Union cabinet approval of
increasing government ownership in goods and
services Tax Network (GSTN), consider the
following statements:
1. GSTN is a not for profit company governed
under section 8 of the Companies Act 2013.
2. The restructured GSTN will be fully
government-owned, equally distributed
between the Centre (50%) and the States
(50%).
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Which of the statements given above is/are 51. Consider the following statements with regard
correct? to International Network of Bamboo and Rattan:
a) 1 only 1. It is an intergovernmental organisation
b) 2 only established in 1997.
c) Both 1 and 2 2. It is to improve the social, Economic, and
environmental benefits of Bamboo and
d) Neither 1 nor 2 rattan.
3. India became its member in 2017.
48. Sunil Mehta Committee can be related to which Which of the statements given above is/are
of the following? correct?
a) Disinvestment of Air India a) 1 and 2 only
b) Privatization of Indian Railway b) 2 and 3 only
c) Lateral Entry to Bureaucracy c) 1 and 3 only
d) Addressing issues of stressed assets in d) All of the above
public sector banks.
52. Consider the following statements with regard
to Mugger Crocodile:
49. With reference to Surcharge, Consider the
following statements: 1. In India, it is protected under Schedule I of
the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
1. It is levied by the Government for a specific
2. It is listed as Critically Endangered in the
purpose.
IUCN Red List since 1982.
2. The amount collected under ‘surcharge’ is
3. It is one of the three-crocodile species found
shared between centre and states.
in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
a) 1 only a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only b) 2 and 3 only
c) Both 1 and 2 c) 1 and 3 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2 d) All of the above

50. In the 2018 Global Hunger Index, India ranks
103rd out of 119 qualifying countries. Consider
the following statements regarding Global
Hunger Index:
1. The GHI ranks countries based on the three
key indicators- undernourishment, child
wasting and child mortality.
2. In south Asia, Pakistan is the only country
ranked below India.
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
53. Consider the following statements with regard
to Ballast Water Convention:
1. It was adopted in International Maritime
Organization in 2004.
2. It aims to prevent the spread of harmful
aquatic organisms from one region to another.
3. It came into force in September, 2017.
4. It establishes standards and procedures for
the management and control of ships' ballast
water and sediments.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
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54. Which of the following leads to an increase in
arsenic and fluoride concentration in
groundwater?
a) Soil salinization
b) Release of untreated industrial effluents into
rivers
c) Lowering of the groundwater table
d) Agricultural runoff into water sources
55. Which of the following can be termed as a step
against manual scavenging?
1. Complete mechanisation of sewage
cleaning
2. Rehabilitation of manual scavengers
3. Bio toilet/wet toilet
Select the correct answer using the codes given
below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above
56. Consider the following statements:
1. Triple talaq Bill/ordinance criminalises
incidence of oral triple talaq in one go.
2. Art 44, Uniform Civil Code, of Indian
Constitution is the genesis of this bill/
ordinance on triple talak.
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
57. The Vice-President of India is elected by:
a) The elected members of Lok Sabha and
Rajya Sabha
b) The members of Lok Sabha and Rajya
Sabha
c) The members of Rajya Sabha only
d) The members of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha
and State Legislatures
58. Consider the following statements about the
position of the Prime Minister in the Council of
Ministers:
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1. If prime minister takes a decision, it is
deemed to be the decision of the Council of
Ministers.
2. Resignation of the Prime Minister lead
to the dissolution of the Council of
Ministers.
3. Prime minister can remove any Minister
from the Council without Parliamentary
sanction.
Select the correct answer using the codes given
below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above
59. Consider the following statements:
1. Asylum is the legal protection granted to
people in any country who are afraid to
return to their home country.
2. Domicile means to stay in a country with
the intention of making it his or her
permanent home.
3. Expelling an alien is called deportation.
4. Resident is one who resided in the country
for certain number of days.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 1, 2 and 4 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) All of the above
60. Consider the following statements:
1. Westerlies are stronger in the northern
hemisphere than in the southern hemisphere.
2. The general direction of the westerlies is
South-West to North-East in the northern
hemisphere and North-West to South-East
in the southern hemisphere.
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
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61. In context of ‘Mid-Oceanic Ridges’, consider 65. Match the following List-I (Geo-heritage sites)
the following statements: with List-II (Location):
1. They are present at constructive plate margins. List-I List-II
2. They are geologically inactive. 1. Lonar lake A. Maharashtra
3. Their formation, age and height are similar 2. St. Mary island B. Chhattisgarh
when compared to young fold mountain 3. Marine Gondwana C. Karnataka
systems of the world. Fossil Park
4. They provide an evidence for sea-floor 4. Eddy Current D. Gujarat
spreading. Markings
Which of the statements given above is/are Not Select the correct answer using the codes given
correct? below:
a) 2 and 3 only a) 1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D
b) 3 and 4 only b) 1-A, 2-C, 3-D, 4-B
c) 3 only c) 1-A, 2-D, 3-C, 4-B
d) 1, 2 and 3 only d) 1-A, 2-D, 3-B, 4-C

62. Which among the following climate types is
conspicuously absent in the southern
hemisphere?
a) Mediterranean Climate
b) British Climate
c) Laurentian Climate
d) None of the above
63. Recently, Mangdecchu Project was in news. It
is a major:
a) Hydro-power project in Nepal by India
b) Rail-connectivity project in Nepal by India
c) Hydro-power project in Bhutan by India
d) Rail-connectivity project in Bhutan by India
64. Recently, Indian Ocean Research Vehicle
(IORV) Sagar Nidhi as part of India-US
expedition was set out in Indian Ocean. Consider
the following statements in this regard:
1. Sagar Nidhi aims to strengthen disaster
management cooperation amongst the
Indian Ocean littoral countries.
2. Sagar Nidhi will sail through the Arabian Sea
collecting data on Ocean conditions at
different depths and locations.
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
66. Consider the following pairs:
1. National Waterway 1- Allahabad to Haldia
2. National Waterway 3 - Kollam to Kottapuram
3. National Waterway 5 - Odisha to Assam
4. National Waterway 6 - Lakhipur to Bhanga
Select the correct answer using the codes given
below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only
d) 3 and 4 only
67. Consider the following pairs:
1. Jharsuguda thermal power plant - Odisha
2. Mundra thermal power plant - Gujarat
3. Sipat thermal power plant - Uttar Pradesh
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
matched?
a) 1 and 3 only b) 1 and 2 only
c) 3 only d) 2 and 3 only
68. The Anarchical and Revolutionary Crime Act
1919, formally known as Rowlatt Act, gave
power to the British government in India
regarding the suspension of which right?
a) Right of Habeas Corpus
b) Right of Speech
c) Right of Publication of Newspaper/
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69. Through which constitutional reform the right Which of the statements given above is/are
to vote was given to Indian women for the first correct?
time? a) 1 and 2 only
a) Morley-Minto Reforms 1909 b) 2 and 3 only
b) Montague-Chelmsford Reforms 1919 c) 1 only
c) Indian Councils Act, 1892 d) 1, 2 and 3
d) Indian Councils Act, 1861
73. There has been a proposal of interlinking of
70. Which of the local movements rose as a result Damanganga-Pinjal link. The project is located
of the Non-Cooperation Movement, 1920? in the state of:
1. Awadh Kisan Movement (UP) a) Gujrat
2. Mappila Revolt (Malabar) b) Maharashtra
3. Tebhaga Movement (Bengal) c) Madhya Pradesh
4. Sikh agitation for the removal of mahant d) Karnataka
(Punjab)
Select the correct answer using the code given 74. Consider the following statements with
below: reference to RURBAN Mission:
a) 1, 2 and 4 only 1. One of the objectives ion RURBAN Mission
b) 1, 2 and 3 only is to stimulate local economic development,
c) 2, 3 and 4 only improve basic services and create well
planned Rurban clusters.
d) None of the above
2. The mission aims to spur social, economic
and infrastructure development in rural areas
71. In the context of Indian National Movement, by developing a cluster of 300 Smart Villages
the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre led to: over the next 3 years across.
1. Change in Gandhiji’s outlook towards the Which of the statements given above is/are
Britishers. correct?
2. The participation of the Princes of States in a) 1 only
the Indian National Movement.
b) 2 only
3. Renunciation of British titles and positions
c) Both 1 and 2
by many Indians.
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
75. ‘Pad-Abort Test’ was recently mentioned in the
a) 1 only news. Consider the following statements with
b) 2 and 3 only reference to it:
c) 1 and 3 only 1. It is a ‘Missile launch escape system test’
d) 1, 2 and 3 conducted by DRDO.
2. The technology developed is expected to be
72. With reference to the political history of Gandhiji, applied to the first Indian crewed spacecraft
consider the following statements: called Gaganyaan.
1. Gandhiji’s Champaran Movement was for Which of the statements given above is/are
solving the problem of the Indigo farmers. correct?
2. Gandhiji started Dandi March in 1930 against a) 1 only
the announcement of communal award. b) 2 only
3. Gandhiji opposed untouchability and he c) Both 1 and 2
wanted it to be declared a crime under law. d) Neither 1 nor 2

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76. India Post released a special stamp cover on Select the correct answer using the codes given
Ice Stupa. Which of the following is correct with below:
respect to Ice Stupa? a) 1 only
a) It is artificial glaciers which freeze and hold b) 1 and 2 only
the water that keeps flowing and wasting
c) 2 and 3 only
away down the streams and into the rivers
throughout the winter. d) 1, 2 and 3
b) It is a high-altitude Buddhist Pilgrimage
located In Leh, Ladakh. 80. ‘ADMM’ and ‘ADMM-Plus’, recently in news
c) It is one of the ancient Hindu Temples in is related to:
Northern India located in Himachal Pradesh. a) BRICS
d) None of the above b) ASEAN
c) G-20
77. Operation Sunrise was a joint operation carried
d) European Union
out by India with which of the following armies?
a) Sri Lankan Army
b) Myanmar Army 81. Which of the following statements on Bharat-
c) Thailand Armed forces 22 ETF is/are correct?
d) None of the above 1. Bharat-22 is an ETF consisting of shares of
22 Public Sector companies.
78. Consider the following statements with 2. This ETF is managed by State Bank of India
reference to recently released data of agriculture to ensure their disinvestment.
census 2015-16: Select the correct answer using the codes given
1. The number of small and marginal below:
agricultural land holdings in the country a) 1 only
(known as operational holdings) has b) 2 only
registered a marginal increase in 2015-16
c) Both 1 and 2
compared to 2010-11.
2. The percentage of land holders who are d) Neither 1 nor 2
women has further decreased in 2015-16
from 2010-11. 82. Recently, the Visakhapatnam Strategic
Which of the statements given above is/are Not Petr oleum Reserve (SPR) facility was
correct? operationalized. With reference to this, consider
a) 1 only the following statements:
b) 2 only 1. Global standard for strategic oil reserves,
c) Both 1 and 2 as set by IEA and Integrated Energy Policy
d) Neither 1 nor 2 2006 of India recommended that country
should maintain a reserve equivalent to 90
79. A company or an individual can be declared as days of oil imports.
‘wilful defaulter’ when: 2. All the strategic oil reserves of India are
1. There is a default in repayment obligations located on the Eastern coast of India.
by company/individual to the lender in spite Which of the statements given above is/are
of its capacity to repay. correct?
2. The loan have been diverted for some other a) 1 only
purposes.
b) 2 only
3. The asset bought by the lenders’ funds have
c) Both 1 and 2
been sold off without the knowledge of the
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83. Which of the following conditions are to be
satisfied for Constitutional Amendment by the
Parliament?
1. Two-thirds majority of those present and
voting.
2. Introduction of bill only in Lok Sabha
3. Absolute majority of the house
4. Separate passage of bill by both houses.
Select the correct answer using the codes given
below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) All of the above
84. Consider the following statements:
1. The Cabinet Secretariat is responsible for
facilitating smooth transaction of business
in Ministries/ Departments of the
Government.
2. The PMO provides secretarial assistance
to the Prime Minister.
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
85. Consider the following statements:
1. The Constitutional 103rd Amendment Act
introduced Articles 15(6) and 16(6) in the
Constitution to provide for economic
reservation.
2. The 10 per cent reservation for the
economically weaker section is questioned
in the Supreme Court on various grounds
including it violates the basic structure of
constitution.
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
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86. A mere declaration of fundamental rights is
meaningless, useless and worthless without
providing an effective machinery for their
enforcement. Consider the following statements
related to Constitutional remedies for the same.
1. The Supreme Court ruled that Article 32 is
a basic feature which cannot be abridged
even by way of an amendment to the
Constitution.
2. The President can suspend the right to move
to any court for the enforcement of the
fundamental rights during a national
emergency.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither1 nor 2
87. Unlike a prorogation, dissolution ends the very
life of the existing House, and a new House is
constituted after general elections are held.
Consider the following regarding lapsing of bills
after the dissolution of Lok Sabha.
1. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending
in the Rajya Sabha lapses.
2. A bill not passed by the two Houses due to
disagreement and if the president has
notified the holding of a joint sitting before
the dissolution of Lok Sabha, does not lapse.
3. A constitutional amendment passed by
parliament awaiting consent from half of
states lapses.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only d) All of the above
88. Consider the following statements regarding
Sagarmala Project:
1. The project is aimed at port-based
urbanization along with shipbuilding.
2. Sagarmala Development company will be
a nodal agency in the project.
3. Under the project, Kandla and Paradeep are
being developed into green smart cities.
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Which of the statements given above is/are 92. Consider the following statements in the context
correct? of population:
a) 1 and 2 only 1. There is a continuous decline in Child sex
b) 2 and 3 only ratio from 1961 to 2011.
c) 1,2 and 3 2. There is a rise in decadal growth 2001-2011
d) 1 and 3 only compared to 1991-2001.
3. As per the census, the level of urbanization
89. River Mahadayi was recently in news. In this in India has increased from 2001 to 2011.
context which one of the following statements Which of the statements given above is/are Not
is Not correct? correct?
a) The river Mapusa is a tributary of the a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 only
Mahadayi. c) 3 only d) 2 only
b) Kalasa-Banduri project is a major cause of
dispute on this river. 93. It’s a scenario in which the density of objects in
c) Mahadayi, the east-flowing inter-state river LEO is high enough that collisions between
in the Western Ghats. objects could cause a cascade where each
d) Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is located on the collision generates space debris that increases
western tip of the Island of Chorão along the likelihood of further collisions. The above
the Mandovi River. statement r eflects which of the given
phenomena?
90. Consider the following statements about “River a) Kessler syndrome
Regime” of India: b) Black hole effect
1. The Peninsular rivers rise at much lower c) Earth’s Gravity
heights than the Himalayan river.
d) Sun magnetic effect
2. The Peninsular river has a large catchment
area.
94. Which of the following statements is/are correct
3. Himalayan rivers pass through plains whose
with reference to the Kuiper Belt?
alluvial soils act as a huge reservoir of
groundwater 1. It is an asteroid belt located between the
orbits of the planets Mars and Jupiter.
Select the correct answer using the codes given
below: 2. NASA’s spacecraft New Horizons aims to
a) 1 and 2 only explore the Kuiper Belt.
b) 1, 2 and 3 Select the correct answer using the codes given
below:
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only a) 1 only b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
91. Which among the following best describes the
term Zero Population Growth? 95. Consider the following statements regarding the
a) A population in equilibrium with zero growth Himalayan fault:
rate when births plus immigration equals the 1. Main central thrust is a Himalayan fault
deaths plus emigration. where the Indian plate has pushed European
b) The average number of children born per plate.
woman exactly replaces itself from one 2. Main central thrust is more vulnerable to
generation to the next. volcanoes and earthquake.
c) Population growth when male and female Which of the statements given above is/are Not
growth is in equilibrium. correct?
d) None of the above a) 1 only

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b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
96. The Chola dynasty was one of the longest-ruling
dynasties in Indian history. Consider the
following statements about the socio-Economic
conditions of Cholas:
1. Land revenue and trade tax were the main
source of income. The Chola rulers issued
their coins in gold, silver and copper.
2. During the Chola period silk weaving
attained a high degree and Kanchipuram
became one of the main centers for silk.
3. Hospitals were maintained by the Chola
kings, whose government gave lands for that
purpose. The Tirumukkudal inscription
shows that a hospital was named after
ViraChola.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only d) All of the above
97. An important aspect of the Cripps Mission of
1942 was?
a) That all Indian States should join the Indian
Union as a condition to consider any degree
of autonomy for India.
b) The creation of an Indian Union with
Dominion status very soon after the Second
World War.
c) The active participation and cooperation of
the Indian people, communities and political
parties in the British war effort as a condition
for granting independence with full
sovereign status to India after war.
d) The framing of a constitution for the entire
Indian Union, with no separate constitution
for any province, and a Union Constitution
to be accepted by all provinces.
98. Which one of the following statements is Not
correct?
a) The National Song Vande Mataram was
composed by Bankimchandra Chatterjee
originally in Bengali.
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b) The National Calendar of India based on
Saka era has its 1st Chaitra on 22nd March
normally and 21st March in a leap year
c) The design of the National Flag of India was
adopted by the Constituent Assembly on
22nd July, 1947.
d) The song‘ Jana-gana-mana’, composed
originally in Bengali by Rabindranath Tagore
was adopted in its Hindi version by the
Constituent Assembly on 24th January, 1950
as the National Anthem of India.
99. Akbar’s religious policy that made way to his
name in the history pages. Consider the following
statements about his religious policy:
1. Akbar was a pious Muslim but after
marrying Jodha Bai of Amber, he abolished
Pilgrim Tax and in 1562, he abolished Jiziya
Tax.
2. He allowed his Hindu wives to worship their
own gods.
3. In 1575, Akbar built Ibadat Khana (House
of worship) at his new capital Fatehpur Sikri
and invited scholars from all religions like
Christianity, Hinduism, Jainism, and
Zoroastrianism.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above
100. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly
matched?
1. Indian Association - Anand Mohan Bose
2. Indian League - Shishir Kumar Ghosh
3. Indian Social Conference - M.G.Ranade
4. BangabhashaPrakasika Sabha - Rammohun
Roy
Codes:
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 1, 2 and 4 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) All of the above
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