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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2019 – Test–2681

C
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1. Which of the following statements is/are 4. Consider the following pairs:

correct regarding the Flood Management and Department Related Ministry
Border Areas Programme (FMBAP) ?
1. Department of : Ministry of
1. It has been framed by merging the Flood
Management Programme and the Border Defence Science and
Infrastructure and Management scheme. Research & Technology
2. It aims to assist the State Governments
Development
to provide a reasonable degree of
protection against floods in critical 2. Department of : Ministry of New
areas. Atomic and Renewable
Select the correct answer using the code
Energy Energy
given below.
(a) 1 only 3. India : Ministry of Earth
(b) 2 only Meteorological Sciences
(c) Both 1 and 2
Department
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(IMD)
2. Which of the following is/are correct with Which of the pairs given above is/are
reference to the Mid-Day Meal Scheme?
correctly matched?
1. It covers school going children studying
in Classes I to VIII. (a) 2 only
2. It envisages a certain calorie and protein (b) 3 only
requirement to be served to children. (c) 1 and 2 only
3. The cooking cost is sponsored entirely
by the centre for all states and UTs. (d) 1 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. 5. With reference to the National Rural
(a) 1 only
Economic Transformation Project (NRETP),
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only which of the following statements is/are
(d) 1, 2 and 3 correct?
1. It has been launched under the
3. With reference to the recently launched
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana –
PAHAL scheme, consider the following
statements: National Rural Livelihoods Mission
1. It will reduce the subsidy burden on the (DAY-NRLM).
government.
2. It aims to enhance livelihoods promotion
2. It is applicable only for the people below
Below Poverty Line (BPL). and access to finance in rural areas.
3. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Select the correct answer using the code
Petroleum and Natural Gas.
given below.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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6. Consider the following statements with 9. The number of operational airports in India
reference to the major ports in India? has touched 100 with the commissioning of
1. The major ports are under the direct Pakyong airport. In which state is the airport
administrative control of the Central located?
Government while other ports are under (a) Arunachal Pradesh
the jurisdiction of the respective (b) Sikkim
maritime states government. (c) Meghalaya
2. Of the total traffic handled by all Indian
(d) Mizoram
Ports, more than 50 percent is handled
by major ports.
10. Which of the following is/are correct with
3. Kolkata Port is the only riverine major
reference to the Aadhaar Enabled Payment
port in the country.
System (AEPS)?
Which of the statements given above is/are
1. It allows a person to do basic banking
correct?
transactions including withdrawal and
(a) 1 only
cash deposit.
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only 2. It requires biometric authentication

(d) 1, 2 and 3 through finger and/or IRIS.

Select the correct answer using the code
7. The Safe City project, sometimes seen in the given below.
news, is related to: (a) 1 only
(a) Constructing disaster resilient urban (b) 2 only
infrastructure. (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) Providing safety to women in public (d) Neither 1 nor 2
places.
(c) Leveraging technology to reduce drug 11. Which of the following is/are mission(s)
trafficking. under the National Policy on Software
(d) Promoting urban afforestation to counter Products-2019?
ill-effects of air pollution. 1. To increase India's share of the Global
Software product market by ten times by
8. For proof of which of the following,
2025.
Aadhaar card can be used?
2. To build a cluster-based innovation-
1. Identity
driven ecosystem.
2. Date of Birth
3. To develop software to protect critical
3. Citizenship
infrastructure from cybersecurity threats.
4. Address
Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only (a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 3 only
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12. With reference to Direct Benefit Transfer 16. Consider the following Indian research
(DBT), which of the following statements stations in Antarctica:
is/are correct? 1. Dakshin Gangotri
1. It is used to transfer money to 2. Maitri
beneficiaries of only centrally sponsored 3. Bharati
schemes. Which of the stations given above
2. The money transferred is spent from the is/are not decommissioned?
Consolidated Fund of India. (a) 1 only
3. The DBT mission is placed under the (b) 1 and 2 only
Cabinet Secretariat. (c) 2 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code (d) 1 and 3 only
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only 17. Consider the following statements with

(b) 2 and 3 only reference to the National Scheduled Castes

(c) 1 and 3 only Finance and Development Corporation?

(d) 2 only 1. It aims to provide financial assistance to

scheduled castes families living below
Double the Poverty Line.
13. Which of the following department is
2. It provides skill-cum-entrepreneurial
responsible for implementing
training to the eligible youth.
recommendations of the Finance
3. It is an institution under the Ministry of
Commission?
Social Justice & Empowerment.
(a) Department of Financial Services
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) Department of Economic Affairs
correct?
(c) Department of Revenue
(a) 1 only
(d) Department of Expenditure
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
14. India's first 'Energy-efficient' Railway
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Station, recently in news, is located in the
state of
18. Which of the following is/are correct with
(a) Gujarat
reference to the National Family Benefit
(b) Maharashtra
Scheme of the government?
(c) Telangana
1. It provides monetary assistance to
(d) Tamil Nadu
families in case of death of the primary
breadwinner.
15. 'Mihir' and 'Pratyush' are:
2. It is applicable only to BPL families.
(a) Sahitya Akademi award winning novels. Select the correct answer using the code
(b) India's latest weather predicting given below.
supercomputers. (a) 1 only
(c) India's first indigenously built robots . (b) 2 only
(d) India's latest communication and (c) Both 1 and 2
navigation satellites. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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19. Implementation of projects related to 22. With reference to the 'Sun-spot Cycle',

Interlinking of River is done by consider the following statements:

1. It leads to areas which are darker,
(a) Inland Waterways Authority of India
magnetically strong, cooler areas on the
(b) National Water Development Agency surface of the sun in a region called the
(c) Central Water Commission photosphere.
2. The sunspot cycle lasts 11 years on
(d) National River Conservation Directorate
average.
3. India’s first solar probe – ‘Aditya L-1
20. Which of the following statements is/are
Mission' will be launched around the
correct with reference to 'Vande Bharat beginning of the upcoming solar cycle.

Express'? Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?
1. It is an ultra-high speed train of Indian
(a) 1 only
Railways. (b) 1 and 2 only
2. It has a regenerative braking system in (c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
the coaches which can save up to 30% of

electrical energy.
23. e-Nivaran is an online grievance redressal
3. This train set has a completely in-house system, specifically designed for
designing and manufacturing done by (a) DBT Beneficiaries
(b) Tax Payers
Integral Coach Factory (ICF).
(c) Employees of Central Government
Select the correct answer using the code (d) Women employed in unorganized sector
given below.
24. Consider the following statements regarding
(a) 2 and 3 only
the National Security Council of India:
(b) 1 and 2 only
1. It is a statutory body which advises
(c) 3 only Prime Minister on matters of National
(d) 1 and 3 only Security.
2. It was constituted after Mumbai terrorist
attacks of 2008.
21. Prevention of Money Laundering Act
3. It is chaired by the National Security
(PMLA) & Foreign Exchange Management
Advisor.
Act (FEMA) are implemented by Which of the statements given above

(a) Department of Revenue Intelligence is/are not correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) Directorate of Enforcement
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Financial Intelligence Unit-India (c) 3 only
(d) Reserve Bank of India (d) 1, 2 and 3
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25. Which of the following is/are correct with 28. With reference to the cotton scenario in
reference to the Power Finance Corporation India, consider the following statements:
1. India has the largest area under cotton
Ltd.?
cultivation.
1. It is a Navratna central public sector 2. The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd
enterprises (CPSE). (CCl) is the nodal agency for
undertaking price support operations for
2. It is the nodal agency for the financing
cotton.
of Ultra Mega Power Projects (UMPPs). Which of the statements given above is/are
3. It is under the administrative control of correct?
(a) 1 only
the Ministry of Power.
(b) 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code (c) Both 1 and 2
given below. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
29. With reference to the Saansad Adarsh Gram
(b) 2 and 3 only
Yojana (SAGY), consider the following
(c) 1 and 2 only statements:
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. It encourages each Member of
Parliament to undertake the task of
developing certain villages as model
26. Welfare Development Board, recently
villages.
announced in the Interim Budget 2019-20, 2. It envisages Gram Panchayat as the
shall be established to: basic unit for development which will
prepare village development plans.
(a) Implement the welfare and development
3. It is an initiative under the Ministry of
programmes for Minorities. Rural Development.
(b) Implement the welfare and development Which of the statements given above is/are
programmes for SC/STs. correct?
(a) 1 only
(c) Implement the welfare and development
(b) 2 and 3 only
programmes for De-notified, Nomadic (c) 1 and 3 only
and Semi-Nomadic communities. (d) 1, 2 and 3

(d) Implement the welfare and development

30. Which of the following activities are carried
programmes for women. out by the Geological Survey of India (GSI)?
1. Mineral prospecting and investigations
27. The EASE Reforms Index, sometimes seen 2. Offshore surveys
3. Natural hazards studies
in the news, is related to:
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) Ease of doing business given below.
(b) Performance of Public Sector Banks (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) States' action on SDG goals
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Labour law reforms
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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31. Consider the following statements regarding 34. Which of the following statements is/are
' Bharat stage VI emission standards' : correct with reference to 'Pradhan Mantri
1. BS-VI grade fuel will only have 10 ppm
Shram-Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM)'
sulphur.
scheme?
2. They are currently in place across all
cities in India. 1. It is meant for old age protection of
3. It makes on-board diagnostics (OBD) workers who are in the unorganised
mandatory for all vehicles. sector.
Which of the statements given above are 2. People who are qualified for National
correct?
Pension Scheme (NPS) are also qualified
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only for PM-SYM.
(c) 2 and 3 only 3. This scheme will be implemented by
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Ministry of Rural Development.
Select the correct answer using the code
32. Which of the following provisions are given below.
enshrined the constitution of India for
(a) 1 only
protection of the rights of linguistic
minorities? (b) 1 and 2 only
1. A person can submit representation for (c) 1 and 3 only
redressal of grievances to any authority (d) 2 only
of the state in any language used in the
state.
35. Gir, Kankrej and Sahiwal are
2. Any citizen having a distinct language or
(a) styles of miniature painting
script has the right to conserve it.
3. Instruction in the mother tongue at the (b) regional variety of paddy
primary stage of education. (c) forms of folk theatre
Select the correct answer using the code (d) breeds of cattle
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
36. Which of the following criteria are adopted
(b) 1 and 3 only
for specification of a community as a
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only scheduled tribe?
1. Indications of primitive traits
33. Recently, a rare and subspecies of jumping 2. Distinctive culture
spider known as Chrysilla volupes, is 3. Shyness of contact with the community
discovered after 150 years from this Wildlife
at large
Sanctuary. The Wildlife Sanctuary is part of
4. Geographical isolation
Nilgiri Biosphere reserve and the river
Kabini flows through Wildlife Sanctuary.’ Select the correct answer using the code
Which wildlife sanctuary is best described in given below.
the above paragraph? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) Guindy Wildlife Sanctuary
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
(c) 1 and 4 only
(c) Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
(d) Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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37. With reference to prohibition and control 39. The term "Schengen Area" is sometimes
of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic mentioned in the news in the context of the
Substances in India, which of the following affairs of
statements is/are correct? (a) China
1. Under the Narcotic Drugs and (b) West Asia
Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 the (c) Europe
government may provide for the supply (d) North Korea
of narcotics for medical necessity.
2. The National Policy on Narcotic Drugs 40. With reference to National Nutrition
and Psychotropic Substances is laid Mission, consider the following statements:
down by the Ministry of Home Affairs. 1. It is an apex body to supervise nutrition
3. Scheme of Assistance for the Prevention related interventions across the
of Alcoholism & Substance (Drugs) Ministries.
Abuse’ is a flagship scheme of the 2. All the States and districts will be
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
covered under this programme.
Select the correct answer using the code
3. It will help in the achievement of
given below.
'Mission 25 by 2022'.
(a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above are
(b) 2 and 3 only
correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
38. Which of the following theme based circuits
(d) 1, 2 and 3
are being developed under the Swadesh
Darshan Scheme?
41. 'Moscow Format', is often seen in news in
1. Spiritual
the context of:
2. Adventure
(a) finding a regional solution to the
3. Sufi
Afghanistan crisis.
4. Rural
(b) resolving the Crimean peninsula crisis in
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. Ukraine.

(a) 1 and 3 only (c) a domestic program initiated by Russia

(b) 2 and 4 only to boost its oil economy.

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) a socialist model of society to run the

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 state.

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42. In the context of healthcare systems, 45. The European Space Agency’s Hera
consider the following statements regarding
mission, sometimes seen in the news, is:
Sowa-Rigpa?
1. It originated from Tibet and is popular in (a) the first spacecraft to explore a binary
Himalayan regions of India. asteroid.
2. It emphasizes the importance of five
(b) an asteroid redirection test.
cosmological physical elements in the
formation of the human body. (c) an anti-satellite missile test.
3. It has been added to the AYUSH group (d) the first spacecraft to study Corona layer
of healthcare systems.
of the Sun.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only 46. Which of the following is/are correct with
(b) 1 and 2 only
reference to the International Fund for
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Agricultural Development (IFAD)?
1. It is a specialized agency of the United
43. The beneficiaries under which of the
Nations.
following schemes are exclusively women?
1. Swadhar Greh Scheme 2. It aims to eradicate poverty and hunger
2. KIRAN (Knowledge Involvement in in rural areas of developing countries.
Research Advancement through
3. It has its headquarter in Rome.
Nurturing) Scheme
3. Nai Udaan Scheme Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 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
44. Which of the following statements is/are
correct with reference to Pradhan Mantri 47. Which of the following is/are objectives of
Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)?
the India Newborn Action Plan (INAP),
1. It is an income support scheme for small
and marginal farmer families having launched by the government?
combined land holding/ownership of 1. Ending preventable newborn deaths
only up to 2 acres.
2. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. 2. Ending female foeticide
3. Aadhaar number of the beneficiary has 3. Ensuring universal immunization
to be mandatorily provided to avail the
Select the correct answer using the code
benefits under the scheme.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
given below. (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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48. Qingdao declaration, recently seen in news, 51. Which of the following is/are correct with
is related to the affairs of reference to the Annual Survey of Industries
(ASI)?
(a) World Trade Organisation
1. It covers both organised and unorganised
(b) Shanghai Cooperation Organization
manufacturing sector.
(c) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank 2. It is conducted annually.
(d) European Union 3. It is conducted by Central Statistics
Office (CSO).
49. Which of the following are correct with Select the correct answer using the code
given
reference to the Botanical Survey of India
(a) 1 only
(BSI)?
(b) 2 and 3 only
1. It is the apex research organization (c) 1 and 3 only
under the Ministry of Environment, (d) 1, 2 and 3
Forest and Climate Change
(MoEF&CC). 52. With reference to the National Monsoon
2. It inventories endemic, rare and Mission, consider the following statements:
1. It seeks to promote rainwater harvesting
threatened plant species.
during the monsoon season.
3. It conducts studies on fragile ecosystems
2. It was launched by the Ministry of Water
and protected areas like wildlife Resources, River Development and
sanctuaries and national parks. Ganga Rejuvenation.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/are
given below. 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) 1, 2 and 3
53. With reference to the e-visa facility, consider
50. With reference to the recently announced the following statements:
1. It enables the prospective visitor to
'Ombudsman Scheme for Digital
apply for an Indian Visa from his/her
Transactions', consider the following
home country online without visiting the
statements: Indian Mission
1. It seeks to handle consumer complaints 2. This facility is not available to
related to digital transactions in India. diplomatic/official passport holders.
2. It has been launched by the National 3. e-Visa holders can enter India through
the designated Indian Airports as well as
Payments Corporation of India.
designated seaports
Which of the statements given above is/are
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 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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54. With reference to Unnat Chulha Abhiyan, 57. With reference to Petroleum, Chemical and
consider the following statements:
Petrochemical Investment Regions
1. It seeks to promote the adoption of
improved biomass cook stove in the (PCPIRs), consider the following statements:
country to reduce the consumption of 1. These are specifically delineated
fuelwood.
investment regions with an area of
2. Projects under Unnat Chulha Abhiyan
can claim carbon credits under the Clean around 250 square kilometers.
Development Mechanism of UNFCCC. 2. All the notified PCPIRs are located in
Which of the statements given above is/are
coastal states.
correct?
(a) 1 only 3. Ministry of Commerce and Industry is
(b) 2 only
the nodal body for their regulation.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above are
correct?
55. With reference to the National Anthem, (a) 1 and 2 only
consider the following statements:
1. Constituent Assembly adopted the (b) 2 and 3 only
original composition of Rabindranath (c) 1 and 3 only
Tagore as the National Anthem of India.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. It was first sung in 1905 to protest
against the Partition of Bengal.
Which of the statements given above is/are 58. With reference to International Grains
correct?
Council (IGC), consider the following
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only statements:
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. It seeks to contribute to grain market
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
stability and to enhance world food

56. In the Interim Union Budget 2018-19, Kisan security

Credit Card was extended to the fisheries 2. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
sector. In this context, consider the following
are elected annually, the posts
statements:
1. Fish Farmers who avail loan through alternating between exporting and
Kisan Credit Card will be provided with importing members.
the benefit of 2% interest subvention.
3. India is included in the category of
2. To provide sustained and focused
attention towards the development of exporting member
this sector, Government has created a
Which of the statements given above are
separate Ministry of Fisheries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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59. Which of the following laws protect and 61. Which of the following is/are correct with

safeguard Land Rights of Scheduled Tribes reference to the Digital Gender Atlas,

in India? developed by the government?

1. It identifies the low performing
1. Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled
geographic pockets for girls, on specific
Areas) Act, 1996
gender related education indicators.
2. Right to Fair Compensation and
2. It has special focus on girls from
Transparency in Land Acquisition,
marginalised groups such as scheduled
Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, castes, scheduled tribes and Muslims.
2013 3. It has been prepared by Ministry of
3. The Legal Services Authorities Act, Social Justice and Empowerment.

1987 Select the correct answer using the code

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only

given below.
(b) 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) 1 and 3 only 62. Which of the following is/are correct with

reference to the Cartagena Biosafety

60. Which of the following provisions of the Protocol (CPB)?
Constitution of India have directly 1. It was negotiated under the aegis of the

mentioned provisions for persons with Convention on Biological Diversity

disabilities? (CBD).
2. It aims to ensure safe transfer and use of
1. Fundamental Rights
living modified organisms resulting
2. Directive Principles of State Policy
from modern biotechnology.
3. Eleventh Schedule
3. India is a party to the protocol.
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 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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63. With reference to the Eco-Development 66. Which of the following schemes under the
Forces Scheme, consider the following National Social Assistance Programme are
statements: correctly matched with their intended
1. It aims to secure involvement of ex- beneficiaries?
servicemen in afforestation and eco- Scheme Beneficiaries
development in remote and difficult 1. Indira Gandhi : Destitute persons
areas.
National Old above 65 years of
2. It was initiated by the Ministry of
Age Pension age.
Defence.
Scheme
Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Indira Gandhi : Widows above 60
correct?
National years of age.
(a) 1 only
Widow
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 Pension

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Scheme

3. Annapurna : Disabled persons
64. Which of the following is the objective of Scheme between 18-59
Integrated Power Development Scheme? years of age.
(a) Strengthening of sub-transmission and Select the correct answer using the code
distribution network in urban areas given below.
(b) Increasing the share of renewable (a) 1, 2 and 3
energy in total energy generation in the (b) 1 and 2 only
country (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Providing free electricity connection in (d) None
each rural household
(d) Financial turnaround and revival 67. Which of the following functions are
package for electricity distribution
performed by the Department for Promotion
companies.
of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)?
1. Formulation of FDI Policy
65. Which of the following services are provided
2. Administering Intellectual Property
by the Anganwadi centres under the
Rights (IPR) Legislations
Integrated Child Development Scheme?
3. Granting manufacturing license for
1. Supplementary nutrition
arms, ammunition and defense items.
2. Mid-day meal for school children
3. Immunization 4. Publishing Index of Industrial

4. Referral services Production (IIP).

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) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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68. In the context of agricultural credit, consider 71. With reference to PM Yuva Yojna, consider
the following statements regarding Interest
the following statements:
Subvention Scheme of the government:
1. It is applicable for annual crop loans up 1. It provides funding support up to Rs
to Rs. 10 lakh. 25,000 after successful completion of
2. It provides farmers concessional loans at
entrepreneurial training.
7 percent rate of interest and an
additional subvention of 3 percent in 2. Any citizen of India who would like to
case of timely repayment. take up entrepreneurship education
Which of the statements given above is/are
through coordination and support
correct?
(a) 1 only programmes can take the benefit of the
(b) 2 only scheme.
(c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
69. Consider the following pairs: (a) 1 only
Institute Headquarter
(b) 2 only
1. Zoological Survey : Kolkata
of India (c) Both 1 and 2
2. Geological Survey : New Delhi (d) Neither 1 nor 2
of India
3. Survey of India : Dehra Dun
72. With reference to National Health Profile,
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched? consider the following statements:
(a) 2 only 1. It is a report which is published annually
(b) 3 only
to bring together all health related
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only information on a single platform.

2. It is prepared by the Central Bureau of

70. "It is a high altitude research station in Spiti
Health Intelligence.
valley of Himachal Pradesh. It is established
by the National Centre for Antarctic and 3. It provides information on both
Ocean Research (NCAOR). This station is communicable and non-communicable
equipped with instruments such as automatic
diseases.
station, water level recorder, steam drill, etc.
It also monitors glaciers for mass balance, Which of the statements given above are
dynamics, energy balance and hydrology". correct?
Which of the following is described in the
(a) 1 and 2 only
above passage?
(a) Himadri (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) HIMANSH (c) 1, 2 and 3
(c) DIHAR
(d) IceCube (d) 1 and 3 only

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73. Consider the followings statements with 75. With reference to the Press Information
Bureau (PIB), consider the following
reference to the Deendayal Antyodaya
statements:
Yojana—National Rural Livelihoods 1. It is the nodal agency of the Government
of India to disseminate information on
Mission (DAY-NRLM)?
government policies and initiatives.
1. It seeks to organize one woman member 2. It releases information in English and
Hindi only.
from each identified rural poor
3. PIB uses social media platforms to
household into the Self Help Group disseminate information.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(SHG) network.
correct?
2. It provides that 50 per cent of the (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
beneficiaries must be members of the
(c) 1 and 3 only
scheduled castes and scheduled tribes. (d) 1, 2 and 3

Which of the statements given above is/are

76. With reference to the International Energy
correct? Agency(IEA), consider the following
statements:
(a) 1 only
1. IEA was established in the aftermath of
(b) 2 only the Oil crisis caused by the Iran-Iraq war
of 1980-88.
(c) Both 1 and 2
2. World Energy Outlook is an annual
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 publication by IEA.
3. India is an Associate-member of IEA.
Which of the statements given above is/are
74. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
correct with reference to the National (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
Authority for Chemical Weapons (c) 2 and 3 only
Convention (NACWC)? (d) 1, 2 and 3

1. It is under the direct charge of the Prime

77. With reference to the Central Ground Water
Minister's Office(PMO). Board (CGWB), consider the following
statements:
2. It is the nodal agency for implementing
1. It is an office attached to the Ministry of
the provisions of the Chemical Weapons Environment, Forest and Climate
Change.
Convention in the country.
2. Its mandate is to develop and
Select the correct answer using the code disseminate technologies for sustainable
development and management of India's
given below.
ground water resources.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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78. With reference to the Chief Commissioner
for Persons with Disabilities, consider the
following statements:
1. He is a constitutional functionary
responsible for ensuring the welfare of
the disabled in the country.
2. He is vested with the powers of a civil
court related to the summoning of
witnesses and requisitioning of any
document.
3. He can take suo moto action on non-
implementation of any rule or law meant
for persons with disabilities.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
81. With reference to the Central Board of Film
Certification (CBFC), consider the following
statements:
1. It is a statutory body under the Ministry
of Information and Broadcasting.
2. Films can be publicly exhibited in India
only after they have been certified by the
CBFC.
3. The U/A grading by CBFC implies the
film is restricted to the adult audience
only.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
79. Naya Savera and Nai Roshini are schemes
pertaining to the upliftment of:
82. With reference to the National Water
(a) Scheduled Castes
(b) Scheduled Tribes Mission, consider the following statements:

(c) Minorities 1. It is one of the missions under National

(d) Economically Backward Classes Action Plan on Climate Change
(NAPCC).
80. With reference to the Census data, consider
2. It aims to ensure more equitable
the following statements:
1. The population of India as recorded at distribution of water within states and

each decennial census from 1901 has across states.

grown steadily. 3. It is an initiative under the Ministry of
2. The sex ratio in the country has always
Environment, Forest and Climate
remained unfavorable to females.
Change.
3. Literacy Rate has consistently increased
since 1901. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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83. Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project, recently 86. Which of the following is/are correct
seen in news is located in which of the regarding Kendriya Hindi Samiti / Central
following India's neighbouring country? Hindi Committee?
1. It is the apex policy making a body for
(a) Nepal
the propagation and progressive use of
(b) Srilanka Hindi as Official Language of the Union.
(c) Bangladesh 2. It is chaired by the Prime Minister.
(d) Bhutan 3. Chief Ministers of all Hindi Speaking
states are ex-officio members of the
Samiti.
84. With reference to the public debt
Select the correct answer using the code
management in India, consider the following
given below.
statements: (a) 1 and 2 only
1. RBI manages the debt of both Central (b) 2 and 3 only
and state government. (c) 3 only
2. The government of India does not (d) 1, 2 and 3

borrow directly from International

87. With reference to Rashtriya Kamdhenu
Capital Markets.
Aayog, recently announced in Interim
3. Post office saving deposits forms part of Budget 2019-20, consider the following
internal debt of the Union Government. statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. The Aayog will upscale sustainable
correct? genetic up-gradation of the all livestock
(a) 1 only population in India.
2. It will also look after the implementation
(b) 2 and 3 only
of laws and welfare schemes for cows.
(c) 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 1, 2 and 3 correct?
(a) 1 only
85. With reference to the National Cadet (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
Corps(NCC), consider the following
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
statements:
1. The National Cadets Corps came into
88. Which of the following is/are correct with
existence under the National Cadet reference to the Competition Commission of
Corps Act, 1948. India (CCI)?
2. Age limit for a student to join NCC is up 1. It is a statutory body.
to 26 years. 2. It works to protect the interests of
consumers and ensure freedom of trade
3. NCC programme is applicable for both
in India.
private and Govt Schools & Colleges.
3. It works as an office attached to the
Which of the statements given above are Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
correct? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 and 3 only given below.
(b) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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89. Clean Energy Transitions Programme, is an 92. What is the objective of the National

initiative of Mission on Monuments and Antiquities

(NMMA)?
(a) United Nations Environment Programme
(a) To prepare a National database on Built
(UNEP)
Heritage and Sites (BH&S) and
(b) World Bank antiquities from different sources and
(c) International Energy Agency museums
(b) To repair and restore the monuments
(d) United Nations Framework Convention
on Climate Change (UNFCCC) classified as a national monument.
(c) To promote adoption of national
90. India is a member of which of the following
monuments by private enterprises.
groups/organizations? (d) To promote international cultural
1. Wassenaar Arrangement tourism in India to an audience of global

2. Organisation for Economic Cooperation appeal.

and Development (OECD)

93. Which of the following organizations
3. Australia Group
recently introduced the concept of 'Societal
4. Shanghai Cooperation Organization Poverty Line' for estimates of poverty in the

(SCO) world?
(a) International Monetary Fund
5. Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)
(b) World Bank
Select the correct answer using the code
(c) United Nations Development Program
given below. (d) World Economic Forum
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
94. Anganwadi Worker (AWW) in India, assists
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
in the implementation of which of the
(c) 3, 4 and 5 only
following schemes/programs?
(d) 1, 2 and 5 only 1. Integrated Child Development Scheme
(ICDS)
91. The term "DMH-11" is sometimes 2. Kishori Shakti Yojana (KSY)
mentioned in the news recently is related to 3. Nutrition Programme for Adolescent
Girls (NPAG)
(a) Worm-Resistant variety of Cotton crop.
Select the correct answer using the code
(b) Superbug resistant to antibiotics.
given below.
(c) Technology for Solid Waste to Energy (a) 1 and 2 only
Conversion. (b) 2 and 3 only

(d) Genetically Modified indigenously (c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3
developed variety of Mustard.
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95. With reference to Price of Essential 98. With reference to the International Energy
Agency (IEA) Bioenergy Technology
commodities, consider the following
Collaboration Programme (TCP), consider
statements: the following statements:
1. It is an international platform for
1. It is monitored by the Ministry of
cooperation and information exchange in
Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare. bioenergy.
2. It works under the aegis of the United
2. Monitoring is done in respect of both
Nations.
retail and wholesale prices on a daily 3. India has recently joined the IEA
Bioenergy TCP.
basis.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
correct?
(b) 1 only
(a) 1 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 99. Which of the following are parts of the State
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Emblem of India?
1. Dharma Chakra
2. Bull
96. Operation Smile or Operation Muskaan, 3. Horse
4. Motto “Satyameva Jayate”
sometimes seen in the news, is related to:
5. Bell-shaped lotus
(a) Ensuring nutritional needs to adolescent Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
girls are met.
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) Skilling or reskilling members of Self- (b) 1 and 5 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
Help Groups (SHGs).
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(c) Rescue or rehabilitation of missing
children. 100. With reference to BHIM Aadhaar Pay,
consider the following statements:
(d) Ensuring hassle-free international 1. It is a payment interface which allows
adoption of children. real-time payments to merchants using
Aadhaar number.
2. The customer is authenticated through
97. National Cyber Co-ordination Centre his biometrics.
3. There is no limit on the amount of
(NCCC) has been set-up by the government
money paid in each transaction.
with the objective of Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) promoting digital payments.
(a) 1 only
(b) strengthening cyber security. (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(c) strengthening cooperative federalism.
(d) 2 and 3 only
(d) promoting Aadhar-linkage of beneficiary
accounts.

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