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1. Consider the following statements with 4. Arrange the following ports from west to
reference to acquisition of territories by east:
India: 1. Hambantota
1. India can acquire foreign territories by 2. Gwadar
cession, occupation, conquest or 3. Mongla
subjugation. Select the correct answer using the code
2. Goa, Daman and Diu were acquired given below.
through a referendum. (a) 1-2-3
3. Sikkim was made a part of India through (b) 2-1-3
police action. (c) 3-1-2
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) 3-2-1
correct ?
(a) 2 and 3 only 5. Which of the following country is not a part
(b) 1 only of 'G4' nations?
(c) 1 and 2 only (a) India
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) Japan
(c) Brazil
2. Consider the following statements about the (d) South Africa
Budapest Convention on Cybercrime:
1. The convention on cyber security is non-
6. Consider the following statements regarding
binding in nature.
'Stockholm Convention' :
2. It addresses Internet and computer crime
1. It aims to protect human health and the
through a common policy for all its
environment from persistent organic
members.
pollutants.
3. Recently, India ratified the Budapest
2. India is a signatory to this convention.
Convention.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. With reference to road/railway tunnels in

3. Consider the following pairs:
India, consider the following pairs:
Type of forest State
Tunnel State
1. Thorn forests : Gujarat
1. Karbude : Jammu and Kashmir
2. Evergreen forest : Chhattisgarh
2. Jawahar : Uttar Pradesh
3. Moist Deciduous : Rajasthan
3. Ghat ki Guni : Rajasthan
forest
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched? correctly matched?
(a) 1 only (a) 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None of the above (d) 1 and 3 only
8. Consider the following statements regarding 11. Which of the following statements is/are
national initiative 'IMPRINT-II' : correct with reference to Carbon Credit
1. Its principal objective is to translate trading?
knowledge into viable technology.
1. It is a permit or certificate allowing the
2. It will be jointly funded and steered by
holder to emit carbon dioxide or other
Ministry of Human Resource
greenhouse gases.
Development (MHRD) and Department
of Science and Technology (DST). 2. It has been provided under the Kyoto
Which of the statements given above is/are Protocol.
correct? 3. India's Multi Commodity Exchange is
(a) 1 only Asia's first commodity exchange to
(b) 2 only allow carbon credit trading.
(c) Both 1 and 2 Select the correct answer using the code
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
9. Consider the following statements with
(b) 1, 2 and 3
reference to Mines and Minerals
(Development and Regulation) Act, 1957: (c) 2 and 3 only
1. The Act allows the Centre to make rules (d) 1 only
related to both major and minor
minerals. 12. "Vande Bharat Express" or Train 18, is
2. The Act categorises all types of sand as sometimes mentioned in the news is a/an:
minor minerals. (a) Dedicated train for the National Circuit
3. It mandated the establishment of District
under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme.
Mineral Foundations (DMFs).
(b) Dedicated train to operate between rural
Which of the following statements given
areas to raise awareness against open
above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only defecation.
(b) 1 only (c) Indigenously developed locomative-less
(c) 2 and 3 only train developed under Make in India.
(d) None (d) Dedicated freight train to operate
between Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
10. The most advanced System of Air Quality
and Weather Forecasting (SAFAR) is often
13. Consider the following Parliamentary
in the news. The system can monitor which
Committees:
of the following parameters?
1. Public Accounts Committee
1. Humidity
2. Mercury 2. Estimates Committee
3. Benzene 3. Committee on Public Undertaking
4. Ozone Which of the above Parliamentary
5. Carbon Monoxide Committees have representation from both
Select the correct answer using the code the houses of Parliament?
given below. (a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (d) 1, 2 and 3
14. Consider the following statements in relation 17. The concept of 'Hothouse Earth', recently in
to the Indian Councils Act 1909: the news, refers to the state of the Earth
1. Indians were allowed to participate in (a) when climate change becomes
elections to various legislative councils.
uncontrollable.
2. Separate electorate for Muslims were
(b) at the beginning of the Holocene epoch.
introduced for the first time.
3. Non-official majority was introduced in (c) when the Earth recieves a large amount
the Imperial Legislative Council. of insolation during solar storms.

Which of the statements given above is/are (d) when its temperature is one degree
correct? Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only 18. Consider the following statements with
(c) 2 and 3 only
respect to Edicts of Ashoka:
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Ashokan inscriptions can be found in all
the four scripts of Brahmi, Kharosthi,
15. The term "Yellow Vests" recently in news
refers to Greek and Aramaic.
(a) A committee created by USA to oversee 2. The Edicts of Ashoka dealt with Asoka‟s
the denuclearisation of region around Dhamma.
Yellow Sea 3. The contents of Rock Edicts differed
(b) United Nations program to protect the
completely with that of Pillar Edicts.
world's largest peatlands in accordance
with Brazzavile Decleration.
correct?
(c) A group of people in France, protesting
against the rising inflation in the (a) 3 only
country. (b) 1 and 2 only
(d) A body under Nuclear Supplier Group to (c) 2 and 3 only
check the illegal trade of Uranium (d) 1 and 3 only
16. "They are primarily found in are found in the

19. "They are unattached organisms which live
coastal areas in South and Southeast Asia.
at the air-water interface such as floating
Chilika lake in Odisha has emerged as their
plants. Water striders is one such organism
single largest habitat globally. They are
categorised as Endangered in the IUCN red under this category of species"
list." Which of the following aquatic organisms
Which of the following species has been has been described by the above passage?
described in the above passage? (a) Neuston
(a) Yangtze Dolphin
(b) Periphyton
(b) Irrawady Dolphin
(c) Benthos
(c) Ganges shark
(d) Nekton
(d) Mali Hka fish
20. The Satnamis during the medieval period of 24. "Young Scientist Programme", sometimes
India history was/were seen in news, is:
(a) traders responsible for overseas trade. (a) A Department of Science initiative to
(b) officials in charge of maintaining law
encourage undergraduate students to
and order.
publish research papers.
(c) a religious body comprising of peasants,
(b) An ISRO programme to nurture space
artisans and low caste people.
(d) invaders from the Central Asia trying to research fervour in young minds.
capture North West region. (c) An initiative by the Ministry of Human
Resource and Development to increase
21. In the context of functioning of the the number of research fellows in the
parliament, "point of order" is used when: country.
(a) there is non-compliance of normal rules
(d) UN programme to increase awareness
of procedure.
about climate change in young minds.
(b) answer provided to the starred question
is not acceptable and supplementary
question needs to be asked. 25. Which of the following body in India
(c) attention of the house is to be drawn to a publishes Financial Stability Report?
matter of urgent public importance. (a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
(d) speaker orders the end of zero hour and (b) Securities and Exchange Board of India
beginning of the agenda of the day. (SEBI)
(c) Financial Stability and Development
22. Which of the following are refinancing
Council (FSDC)
institutions?
(d) Indian Banks‟ Association (IBA)
1. NABARD
2. SIDBI
3. MUDRA 26. With reference to the Asia Pacific Economic
4. NHB Cooperation, consider the following
Select the correct answer using the code statements:
given below. 1. It is an intergovernmental forum for
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
Pacific Rim member countries to
(b) 2 and 3 only
promote free trade.
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. It aims for regional economic integration
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
by promoting balanced, inclusive and
23. Kuznets Curve describes the relationship sustainable growth.
between which of the following? 3. India recently became its member.
(a) National Income and Percentage of Which of the statements given above is/are
Population correct?
(b) Unemployment and Inflation rate in an
(a) 1 only
economy
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Tax Revenue and Tax Rate
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Income inequality and Per Capita
Income (d) 2 and 3 only

27. Consider the following passage: 30. The Reserve Bank of India has recently
“It is an ancient Sanskrit text embedded constituted Nandan Nilekani committee for:
inside the Atharva Veda. It belongs to the (a) encouraging digitisation of payments
category of Upanishads and provides the and enhancing financial inclusion
source for the national motto of India.” through digitisation.
Which of the following is being referred to (b) reforming the legal framework for Start-
in the above passage? Ups and MSME sector.

(c) formulating the data localisation
(a) Brihadaranyaka
framework in India.
(b) Taittiriya
(d) reviewing the trade policy of India.
(c) Mundaka
(d) None
31. Which of the following statements is/are
correct with respect to Government
securities (G-secs)?
respect to Insurance gap:
1. A government security is a bond issued
1. It is the ratio of total value of
by a government authority with a
assets divided by the value of assets that
promise of repayment upon maturity.
are protected by an insurance cover. 2. G-secs are regulated by SEBI.
2. In India, despite increase in non-life 3. Financial institutional investors (FIIs)
insurance penetration, insurance gap has are not allowed to invest in G-secs.
increased. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
32. Seaweeds are plant-like organisms that
29. Consider the following statements about generally live attached to rock or other hard
Defence Acquisition Council: substrata in coastal areas. Which among the

following is/are uses of seaweeds?
1. It is chaired by the Prime Minister.
1. Wastewater treatment
2. It is the highest decision making body
2. Manufacture of cosmetics
for capital acquisition proposals of
3. Use as an animal feed
Indian armed forces.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
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
33. With reference to State Public Service 36. Consider the following statements about the
Commission (SPSC), which of the following recently launched National Action Plan for
statements are correct? Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR):
1. The strength of SPSC is decided by the 1. It has been launched by Ministry of
governor in consultation with the
Health and Family Welfare.
President.
2. It focuses on community participation by
2. Although the chairman and members of
involving Panchayati Raj institutions
a SPSC are appointed by the governor,
they can be removed only by the and Urban Local Bodies.
President. 3. There is no financial assistance
3. SPSC is not consulted while making component under it.
reservations of appointments or posts in Which of the statement/s given above is/are
favor of any backward class of citizens. correct?
Select the correct answer using the code (a) 1 and 2 only
given below. (b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 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
37. "It is a traditional glove puppet play from
the state of Kerala. It came into existence
34. With reference to the fifth schedule of the
Indian Constitution, consider the following during the 18th century due to the influence
statements: of Kathakali on puppet performances. The
1. Fifth schedule deals with the themes are based on the episodes from either
administration and control of the the Ramayana or Mahabharata."
scheduled areas of every state. Which of the following is described in the
2. States having scheduled areas have to above paragraph?
establish a tribes advisory council. (a) Pavakoothu
(b) Kundhei
correct?
(c) Togalu Gombeyatta
(a) 1 only
(d) Tholu Bommalattam
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 38. Consider the following landmark judgements
of the Supreme Court:
35. Which of the following were the major 1. Berubari Union case
centers of Buddhism in ancient periods? 2. Golaknath case
1. Begram 3. AK Gopalan case
2. Merv 4. Kesavanand Bharati case
3. Anuradhapura Which of the following is the correct
4. Bamiyan
chronological sequence of the above
judgements?
given below.
(a) 1-3-2-4
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only (b) 1-2-3-4
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 3-1-2-4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 3-2-1-4
39. Consider the following statements regarding 41. Which of the following statements is/are
the passage of budget in the Parliament: correct regarding „Gujral doctrine‟?
1. Policy of non-reciprocal accommodation
1. Payments from the Consolidated Fund of
with all neighbouring countries.
India can be made to the government 2. Non-interference in the internal affairs
only after the Appropriation Bill gets the of other countries.
President's assent. 3. Respect for territorial integrity and
sovereignty.
2. While the Consolidated Fund of India is
4. Settling of disputes through peaceful
operated through laws made by the bilateral negotiations.
legislature, operation of the Public Select the correct answer using the code
Account of India can be made by the given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
executive action without any
(b) 1 and 4 only
parliamentary appropriation. (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
3. The budget can only be presented in the (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are 42. It is located in the northeast of India on the
Tura Range, which forms part of the
correct?
Meghalaya Plateau. This reserve is
(a) 1 and 2 only inhabited by numerous animals, including
(b) 2 and 3 only the red-panda, Asian elephant, tiger,
(c) 1 and 3 only marbled cat, stump-tailed macaque, Hoolock
Gibbons etc. This reserve contains major
(d) 1, 2 and 3
rivers and streams that form a perennial
catchment system like Ganol, Dareng and
40. Which of the following is/are the outcomes Simsang rivers. Majority of this biosphere
of the recently concluded COP24 summit at reserve is covered by evergreen forest.
The above passage describes which of the
Katowice?
following biosphere reserve?
1. IPCC's Special Report on Global (a) Nokrek biosphere reserve
Warming of 1.5°C was unanimously (b) Manas biosphere reserve
accepted by the members for further (c) Dibru Saikhowa biosphere reserve
(d) Dihang Dibang biosphere reserve
discussion at UNFCCC.
2. The rules of the Paris Climate Deal were
43. Which of the following statements is/are
finalized and accepted by all the member correct with respect to Quarks?
nations. 1. Anti-particle of a quark does not exist.
3. Reporting on the financial contribution 2. Quarks cannot be observed in isolation
but always in combination with other
by all the parties has been made
quarks.
voluntary. 3. They are considered as elementary
Select the correct answer using the code particles.
given below. Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 only (d) 3 only

44. Quorum is the minimum number of 47. Which of the following statements is/are
members required to be present in the House correct with respect to Chandrayaan-2?
before it can transact any business. Quorum 1. It is a totally indigenous mission to the
Moon.
to constitute a meeting of any house of
2. The lander is planned to land exactly at
parliament is
the south pole of the moon.
(a) 1/10th of total members of the house.
3. The orbiter will map lunar surface for
(b) 1/10th of the total members of the mineral abundance.
opposition of the house. Select the correct answer using the code
(c) 1/15th of the total strength of house. given below.
(d) 1/10th of the nominated members of the (a) 2 only
house. (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
45. Consider the following statements about
Leprosy in India:
1. It is a highly contagious viral disease. reference to language and literature during
2. India has a dedicated leprosy eradication Mughals' rule:
programme running under the Ministry 1. Dara Shikoh translated the Bhagavat
of Health and Family Welfare. Gita and Upanishads into the Persian
3. India has officially declared elimination language.
2. The development of indigenous
of leprosy.
languages such as Hindi and Bengali
declined due to lack of patronage.
correct?
3. The Ain -i Akbari, a document written
(a) 1 and 2 only by Abul Fazl mainly dealt with Akbar's
(b) 2 and 3 only ancestors.
(c) 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 1, 2 and 3 correct?
(a) 1 only
46. Consider the following statements regarding (b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
„All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey‟:
(d) 1 and 3 only
1. The Survey has been conducted by the
National Sample Survey Office (NSSO)
49. Consider the following statements about the
2. It covers both rural and semi-urban Internet Governance Forum:
centres with a population of 50,000. 1. The Internet Governance Forum is
3. According to the survey, agricultural convened by the UN Secretary-General.
households account for nearly 48% of 2. Participation in the Internet Governance
the rural households. Forum is open to countries,
Which of the statements given above are organizations and even individuals.
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
50. Consider the following statements regarding 53. Which of the following statements best
Speaker of Lok Sabha: describes 'Indicator species'?
(a) It is often a dominant predator whose
1. The date of election of Speaker is fixed
removal allows a prey population to
by Speaker Pro Tem.
explode and often decreases overall
2. Whenever Lok Sabha is dissolved, diversity.
Speaker does not vacate his office. (b) It demonstrates some distinctive aspect
3. The Speaker can be removed from office of the character or quality of the
environment by their presence.
on a resolution of the House passed by a
(c) It is a species chosen to represent an
majority of all the then members of the
environmental cause, such as an
House. ecosystem in need of conservation.
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) It is a dominant primary producer in an
correct? ecosystem both in terms of abundance
(a) 1 and 2 only and influence.
(b) 2 and 3 only

54. Arrange the following hill ranges in the
(c) 3 only
order of north to south:
(d) 2 only 1. Satpura Range
2. Palkonda Range
51. Which of the following is/are an initiatives 3. Aravali Range
by the International Union for Conservation 4. Harishchandra Range
of Nature (IUCN)?
given below.
1. Mangroves for future
(a) 3-1-4-2
2. Global Dryland Initiatives (b) 3-2-4-1
3. Global Wildlife Programme (c) 4-3-1-2
Select the correct answer using the code (d) 1-4-3-2
given below.
55. Consider the following statements regarding
(a) 1 only
'Secure Himalayas':
(b) 2 and 3 only 1. It is aimed at conservation and
(c) 1 and 2 only restoration of high range Himalayan
(d) 1, 2 and 3 ecosystems.
2. It has been launched by Government of
India in association with International
52. India plans to procure the advanced air
Union for Conservation of Nature.
defence system 'NASAMS-II' from which of
the following country? correct?
(a) United States (a) 1 only
(b) Russia (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Israel
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Japan
56. With respect to Delhi Chalo movement, 59. Which of the following disputes come(s)
consider the following statements: under the exclusive original jurisdiction of
1. It was launched during the Quit India the Supreme Court?
Movement.
1. Disputes violating Fundamental Rights
2. It demanded from the British
2. Inter-state water dispute
government to form trade unions.
3. Dispute relating to election of President
correct? and Vice-President.
(a) 1 only Select the correct answer using the code
(b) 2 only given below.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
57. With reference to the Constituent Assembly
(d) 1, 2 and 3
that drafted the Constitution of India, which
of the following statements is/are correct?
60. Home Minister's Advisory Committee deals
1. Mahatma Gandhi was not a member of
the constituent assembly. with
2. The Assembly adopted the National (a) Issues in the state police departments
Calendar based on the Saka Era. prevailing in more than one state.
3. National Law Day in India is observed (b) Law and order crises in Jammu and
to mark the day of the establishment of Kashmir.
the Constituent Assembly.
(c) Legislation in those union territories
which do not have a legislative
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only assembly.
(b) 1 only (d) Impending disasters in any part of the
(c) 2 and 3 only country.
(d) 2 only
61. Which of the following best defines Tax
58. Which of the following is/are correct with elasticity?
reference to the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear
(a) It refers to the changes in tax revenue
Weapons Treaty (NPT)1968?
growth in response to changes in
1. Its goal is to achieve nuclear
inflation.
disarmament.
2. It promotes cooperation in the peaceful (b) It refers to the changes in tax revenue in
uses of nuclear energy. response to changes in tax rate.
3. India is a signatory to this treaty. (c) It refers to the changes in tax revenue in
Select the correct answer using the code response to changes in income of
given below. residents.
(a) 1 only
(d) It refers to the changes in tax revenue in
(b) 1 and 2 only
response to changes in costs of factors of
(c) 2 and 3 only
production.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
62. With reference to economy, the term 'Ring 65. Consider the following pairs:
fencing', recently in news, refers to: Women Associated with
Activists
(a) financially separating subsidiary from
1. Sarla Devi : Free India Society
parent company.
Chaudurani
(b) devaluation of currencies to improve 2. Madam Bikaji : Bharat Stree
export . Cama Mahamandal
(c) restricting money supply in economy to 3. Sarojini : Kheda Satyagraha
Naidu
reduce inflation.
(d) None of the above
correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
63. For which of the following purposes was (b) 3 only
the Passive Resistance Association formed (c) 2 and 3 only
by Gandhiji? (d) None
(a) To raise awareness about the passive

66. With reference to the definition of state
resistance methods among Indian masses
provided under the Article 36 of the Indian
before participating in mainstream Constitution for the purpose of Directive
Indian politics. Principles of State Policy, consider the
(b) To conduct a Satyagraha campaign following authorities:
1. Legislative and executive organs of
against mandatory carrying of
central and state governments
registration certificates by migrant
2. All local authorities
Indians in South Africa. 3. Public Sector Companies
(c) To peacefully mobilize Ahmedabad Mill Which of the authorities given above come
workers for fulfilling their demand of under the definition of "State"?
(a) 1 and 2 only
plague bonus.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) To advocate non violent means of
(c) 1 and 3 only
struggle among the militant nationalists. (d) 1, 2 and 3
64. Recently, Red Fort Declaration is seen in 67. Womaniya on GEM, recently seen in news is
news is: an initiative to:
(a) promote women in entrepreneurship by
(a) to increase the economic cooperation
the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor
among the BRICS nation.
(GEM).
(b) to encourage Blue Economy in the (b) encourage participation of Women in
Indian Ocean Region by the Indian Boards of Companies associated with
Ocean Rim Association. Genetically Modified Crops.
(c) enable women entrepreneurs and women
(c) to enhance the India‟s economic
self-help groups to sell directly to
cooperation with Association of
various Government agencies.
Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). (d) celebrate Women leadership in the area
(d) to enhance the strategic partnership of Social Justice and Social
between India and South Africa. entrepreneurship.

68. Which of the following countries has 71. Which of the following statements best
launched the Crypto-pegged Forex Rate describes 'Bioremediation'?
recently? (a) It refers to the increasing concentration
of a substance at successively higher
(a) Iceland
levels in a food chain.
(b) China
(b) It is the breeding of crops to increase
(c) Japan their nutritional value.
(d) Venezuela (c) It deals with adopting carbon containing
methods to help towards conservation of
69. Consider the following statements regarding environment.
Zika Virus: (d) It deals with the use of living micro
organisms to remove contaminants and
1. It is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes
toxins from soil and water.
which bites during the day.
2. It is commonly associated with
microcephaly and Guillain-Barré reference to the higher judiciary in India:
syndrome. 1. Strength of both the Supreme Court and
3. As of now, no vaccine has been the High courts are decided by the
approved for clinical use for Zika Virus Parliament.
infection. 2. A distinguished jurist in the opinion of
President is qualified to be as a judge of
both the Supreme Court and High
correct?
Courts.
(a) 1 only 3. Both the Supreme court and the high
(b) 1 and 2 only courts can issue writs for the
(c) 2 only enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
70. Recently the chairman of National Solar
(b) 2 and 3 only
Energy Federation became the first Indian (c) 3 only
chairman of the Global Solar Council. In this (d) 1 only
context consider the following statements
about the Global Solar Council: 73. In the context of Mughal period, consider the
1. It is an international non-profit following pairs:
Term Description
association of national, regional and
1. Banik : Specialised in retail trade
international associations in solar
2. Ahadi : Gentleman troopers directly
energy. recruited by Mughal
2. It was founded at the 2015 Paris Climate emperors
Conference. 3. Jins-i- : Cash crops cultivated in
Which of the statements given above is/are kamil Mughal state
correct? Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 2 only
74. Consider the following statements regarding 77. Consider the following statements with
recently published Back Series GDP Data: reference to Global Environment Facility
1. The data is jointly released by Central (GEF):
Statistical Organisation (CSO) and NITI 1. It is a financial mechanism established
Aayog. under the World Bank system.
2. It is based on newly adopted method of 2. India is the founder member of GEF.
calculating Gross Domestic Product 3. Ministry of Finance is responsible for all
(GDP) at factor cost. in-country coordination of GEF
activities.
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
75. Consider the following statements regarding 78. With reference to Kutiyattam, consider the
Ecotone: following statements:
1. It denotes the zone of transition between 1. It is a Sanskrit theatre practised in the
two biomes. state of Maharastra.
2. It is characterised by low biodiversity 2. Traditionally, it was performed in the
with only particular types of species Hindu temples.
inhabiting the region. 3. It is inscribed in the UNESCO's List of
Which of the statements given above is/are Intangible Cultural Heritage of
correct? Humanity.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Writs Purpose
79. Which of the following features
1. Mandamus : Transfer a case from
characterized the kingdom of Harsha?
lower court to a higher
1. The administration was feudal and
court
decentralized in character.
2. Certiorari : Asking a public
2. Through well-developed police
official to perform his
machinery, he was able to ensure proper
official duties
law and order.
3. Habeas : Examine the legality
3. Caste discrimination was drastically
Corpus of the detention reduced during his period.
Which of the pairs given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
correctly matched? given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only (d) None of the above
80. In India, Foreign Portfolio Investors are 83. Which among the following countries are
allowed to invest in which of the following? landlocked?
1. Treasury bills 1. Paraguay
2. State development loans 2. Bolivia
3. Corporate bonds with minimum residual 3. Peru
maturity of 1 year 4. Venezuela
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
given below. given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 only (d) 2 and 4 only
81. Consider the following statements with 84. Capital Reserves with RBI were recently
respect to Princely States in India during seen in the news. Which of the following are
British rule: the components of RBI Capital Reserves?
1. The Government of India Act, 1935 1. Contingency Fund
proposed a Chamber of Princes to be set 2. Investment Revaluation Account
up as an advisory body to discuss rights 3. Asset Development Fund
of Princely States. 4. Currency and Gold Revaluation Account
2. After Sepoy mutiny of 1857, the policy Select the correct answer using the code
of annexation of Indian States was given below.
abandoned by British. (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
correct?
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
85. Which of the following statements are
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct with respect to Index of Industrial
Production (IIP):
82. 'Additional Surveillance Measures', recently
1. Electricity sector has lowest share in
in news, is a
Index of Industrial production.
(a) method in which Securities and
2. Currently, the base year for calculating
Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
IIP is 2011-12.
imposes trading curbs on excessively
3. It is published monthly by Department
volatile stocks in the Indian market.
of Industrial Policy and Production
(b) measures imposed by US to check Iran‟s
(DIPP).
Nuclear Weapons Program.
(c) method of analyzing data of Crime and
given below.
Criminal Tracking Network Systems
(a) 1 and 2 only
(CCTNS) for effective policing.
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(d) measure imposed by Reserve Bank of
(c) 1 and 3 only
India (RBI) to track Non-Performing
(d) 2 and 3 only
Assets of Public Sector Banks (PSBs).

86. The ICESat-2 (Ice, Cloud, and Land 90. Consider the following statements about the
Elevation Satellite-2) has been launched by Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD):
which of the following space agencies? 1. It is an annual platform for interaction of
(a) Canadian Space Agency (CSA) overseas Indian community with the
(b) Indian Space Research Organisation government.
(ISRO) 2. The day commemorates the abolition of
(c) National Aeronautics and Space practice of taking Indians abroad for
Administration (NASA) indentured labour.
(d) European Space Agency (ESA) 3. Pravasi Teerth Darshan Yojana was
launched at PBD 2019.
87. Which among the following tribes is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
known to practise transhumance? correct?
1. Bakarwals (a) 1 and 2 only
2. Gonds (b) 2 and 3 only
3. Gujjars (c) 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code (d) 1, 2 and 3
given below.
(a) 1 only
91. Which of the following Constitutional
(b) 1 and 3 only
authorities have the term "uphold the
(c) 1, 2, and 3
Constitution and laws" in their oath to
(d) 2 and 3 only
office?
1. President
88. Which of the following are controlling
2. Governor
factors of 'Oceanic salinity '?
3. Supreme Court Judges
1. Evaporation
4. High Court Judges
2. Precipitation
3. Influx of river water Choose the correct answer using the code
4. Circulation of oceanic water 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) 3 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (d) 2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 92. In the historic Lahore session of 1929, which
of the following decisions was/were taken by
89. Which of the following are designated as the Indian National Congress?
'Ramsar sites' in India? 1. Boycott of Round Table Conference.
1. Periyar Lake 2. Declaration of complete independence
2. Point Calimere Bird Sanctuary as the aim of Congress.
3. Sundarbans Wetland 3. Called upon all members of legislatures
4. Tsomoriri to resign their seats.
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
given below. given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (a) 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
93. The doctrine of Syadvada and Nayavada is 96. Consider the following statements regarding
associated with which one of the following? 'Lakshadweep Islands' :
(a) Sikhism 1. All Lakshadweep islands are of coral

origin.
(b) Jainism
2. Eight-degree channel separates
(c) Buddhism
Lakshadweep islands from Maldives.
(d) Bhagvatism
3. Kavaratti Island is the largest island.
94. With reference to Centre for Climate Change
correct?
launched by NABARD, consider the (a) 1 and 2 only
following statements: (b) 2 only
1. It aims to accelerate concerted climate (c) 1 and 3 only
action by various stakeholders in (d) 1, 2 and 3
government, private, financial and non -

97. Consider the following:
government sectors.
1. Sanitary napkins
2. It will support capacity building and
2. Aviation turbine fuel
project preparation effort in developing
3. All types of Salt
countries in South East Asia and Africa.
4. Railway transportation
3. It will be set up in Himachal Pradesh. Which of the above items/commodities are
Which of the statements given above is/are exempted from GST?
correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
respect to Chola administration:
1. The system of administration was
Island seen in news Country
decentralized.
1. Assumption : Madagascar 2. The Cholas did not maintain a regular
2. Agalega : Mauritius standing army.
3. Sabang : Indonesia 3. The members of the village council were
Which of the pairs given above is/are elected through direct elections.
correctly matched? Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
99. The Shimla Conference of 1945 was 100. Consider the following statements regarding
convened: 'Sargasso Sea':
(a) to grant India complete independence in 1. It is located entirely within the Atlantic
due course of time. Ocean.
(b) to partition India into two separate 2. It named after a genus of free-floating
seaweed called Sargassum.
dominions before granting
3. The Gulf Stream establishes the western
independence.
boundary of the Sargasso Sea.
(c) to reconstruct the Governor-General's
executive council pending the
correct?
preparation of a new constitution.
(a) 1 only
(d) to make India a republic with the
(b) 2 and 3 only
condition that she will join the (c) 1 and 3 only
Commonwealth. (d) 1, 2 and 3
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