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CSE (P) TEST SERIES-2020
TEST – 1 (Module-1)
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1. With reference to the events during Partition Which of the statements given above is/are
of Bengal in 1905, consider the following correct?
statements: (a) 1 only
1. The official reason cited for partition (b) 1 and 3 only
was to meet the demand of Muslim (c) 2 and 3 only
community for separate province. (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Swadeshi Movement was initiated in
4. With reference to the Karachi Session, 1931
response to the partition of Bengal.
of the Indian National Congress presided
3. The partition was annulled in 1907.
by Sardar Patel, consider the following
Which of the statements given above is/are statements:
correct? 1. A resolution on Fundamental Rights
(a) 1 and 2 only was passed.
(b) 2 only
2. The National Economic Programme
(c) 1 and 3 only
was passed.
(d) 2 and 3 only
3. Congress appointed a National
2. With reference to the Indian freedom Planning Committee to work out
struggle, who among the following was/ programmes for industrialization.
were considered as extremist leaders?
Which of the statements given above is/are
1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
correct?
2. Pherozeshah Mehta
(a) 1 only
3. Lala Lajpat Rai
(b) 1 and 2 only
4. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
(c) 2 and 3 only
5. Dadabhai Naoroji
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Select the correct answer using the code
5. With reference to Pabna Agrarian movement,
given below:
consider the following statements:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 5 only 1. It was a movement of peasants and

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only zamindars against British government.

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only 2. The peasants took legal course of
action for redressal of their grievances.
3. With reference to the contribution of Lord
Dalhousie in India, consider the following Which of the statements given above is/are
statements: correct?
1. Wood’s Educational Despatch was (a) 1 only
passed under his tenure. (b) 2 only
2. First telegraphic line was started. (c) Both 1 and 2
3. He used Doctrine of Lapse extensively. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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6. Which of the following is/are the features Which of the statements given above are
of Arya Samaj? correct?
1. It is against Vedas and priesthood. (a) 1 and 2 only
2. It condemned the system of idolatry (b) 2 only
and ritual like animal sacrifices. (c) 1 and 3 only
3. It favoured the study of Vedic education (d) 1, 2 and 3
only. 9. With reference to the Indian National
4. Historically, it encouraged remarriage Congress sessions, consider the following
of widows. statements:
Select the correct answer using the code 1. During Surat split of 1907, the congress
given below: session was presided by Dadabhai

(a) 1 and 2 only Naoroji.

2. Subhash Chandra bose never presided
(b) 3 and 4 only
any session.
(c) 2 and 4 only
3. The only session in any north eastern
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
state was in Guwahati in 1926.
7. The Deepavali Declaration often used in the
Which of the statements given above is/are
context of Modern Indian History refers to:
correct?
(a) INC’s resolution to adopt socialism as
(a) 1 only
one of its goals.
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) Launch of individual Civil
(c) 3 only
Disobedience Movement.
(d) 2 and 3 only
(c) Establishment of Swarajya Party by
CR Das and Motilal Nehru. 10. With reference to Rani Gaidinliu, consider
the following statements:
(d) Grant of dominion status to India in
1. She led the socio political movement
due course of time.
called as Heraka.
8. With reference to revolutionary activities 2. She was given the title Rani by
outside India, consider the following Mahatma Gandhi.
statements: 3. She was released from imprisonment
1. Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh set up a under the Gandhi-Irwin Pact.
Provincial Government in Kabul.
Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Indian nationalist publication Bande
correct?
Mataram was released from Paris.
(a) 1 only
3. Madan Lal Dhingra started an
(b) 1 and 3 only
organisation named India House from
(c) 2 only
London.
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11. With reference to the Cripps Mission, Which of the statements given above is/are
consider the following statements: correct?
1. It was formed as a measure to prevent (a) 1 only
withdrawal of Indian support to Britain (b) 2 only
in World War-II.
(c) 1 and 3 only
2. Gandhi called it a post-dated cheque
(d) 1, 2 and 3
upon a falling bank.
3. It was constituted in reaction to the 14. With reference to the Satyashodhak Samaj,
Quit India Movement. consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are 1. Satyashodhak Samaj was a social
correct? reform society founded by Ishwar
(a) 1 only Chandra Vidyasagar.
(b) 1 and 2 only 2. It propagated the idea of caste equality.
(c) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 1, 2 and 3
correct?
12. Which of the following was/were the (a) 1 only
provisions under the ‘Gandhi-Irwin pact’? (b) 2 only
1. Release of all political prisoners except
(c) Both 1 and 2
those guilty of violence.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Civil disobedience movement would
be withdrawn. 15. With reference to the Vernacular Press Act
3. It provided reservation the backward 1878, consider the following statements:
classes in the provincial legislature. 1. This act was designed for better control
Select the correct answer using the code of the vernacular press and effectively
given below: punish and repress seditious writing.
(a) 1 and 2 only 2. The District Magistrate was
(b) 2 only empowered to call upon the printer of
(c) 1 and 3 only any vernacular newspaper to enter into
(d) 1, 2 and 3 a bond with Government Undertaking.
13. With reference to the Royal Indian Navy 3. The Act was repealed under the regime
(RIN) Mutiny of 1946, consider the of Lord Lytton.
following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are
1. Second World War was instrumental
correct?
in the formation of collective
consciousness in the RIN. (a) 1 only
2. The civilians of Madras were against (b) 1 and 2 only
the RIN demonstrations. (c) 2 and 3 only
3. The Communist Party of India was (d) 1, 2 and 3
directly involved in the strikes.

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16. With reference to Wahabi movement, (c) 1 and 3 only

consider the following statements: (d) 1, 2 and 3
1 It was an Islamic reformist movement
19. With reference to the Self-Respect
founded in India by Sir Syed Ahmed
Movement in pre independent India,
Khan.
2. In the wake of 1857 revolt, it turned consider the following statements:
into armed resistance. 1 It was started by E.V. Ramaswamy in
Tamil Nadu.
Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Its objective was to get jobs and
correct?
(a) 1 only representation in the legislatures for
(b) 2 only the non-brahmins.
(c) Both 1 and 2 3. The movement was extremely
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 influential in countries like Malaysia
and Singapore also.
17. With reference to Morley-Minto reforms,
consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are
1. It increased the number of elected correct?
members in Imperial Legislative (a) 1 only
Council. (b) 2 and 3 only
2. It provided separate electorate for
(c) 1 and 3 only
Muslims.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Under the provisions of the reforms,
Satyendranath Sinha became the 20. During the 2nd World War, British
first member to Governor General government came forward with the August
Executive Council. Offer. Which of the following was/were the
Which of the statements given above is/are components of August Offer?
correct? 1. Self-government as the objective for
(a) 1 and 2 only India.
(b) 3 only 2. Setting up of a Constituent Assembly
(c) 2 and 3 only after the war.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 3. No future constitution to be adopted
18. Which of the following judicial reforms without the consent of minorities.
was/were introduced during the tenure of 4. Indians would decide the Constitution
Lord Cornwallis? according to their social, economic and
1. System of circuit courts. political conceptions.
2. Establishment of Supreme Court.
Select the correct answer using the code
3. Majority of the judges in courts had to
be native Indians. given below:
(a) 1 and 4 only
Select the correct answer using the code
(b) 2 and 3 only
given below:
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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21. With reference to the celestial bodies in 3. Coriolis Force is inversely proportional
our Solar System, consider the following to the angle of latitude.
statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are
1. Asteroids revolve around the Sun
correct?
whereas meteoroids and comets
(a) 1 only
revolve around the planets.
(b) 1 and 3 only
2. Asteroids are generally larger in size as
(c) 2 only
compared to the size of meteoroids.
3. Comets consist of ice, dust and rocky (d) 2 and 3 only

particles. 24. Consider the following pairs:

Which of the statements given above is/are 1. Duncan Passage — Middle and
correct? Little Andaman
(a) 1 and 2 only 2. Coco Channel — Little and Great
(b) 3 only Nicobar
(c) 2 and 3 only 3. St. George’s — North Andaman
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Channel and Middle
22. In which of the following layers of the Earth’s Andaman
atmosphere generally the temperature Which of the pairs given above is/are not
decreases as the height increases? correctly matched?
1. Troposphere (a) 1 only
2. Mesosphere
(b) 1 and 2 only
3. Thermosphere
(c) 2 and 3 only
4. Stratosphere
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Select the correct answer using the code
25. Arrange the following state capitals from
given below:
South to North.
(a) 1 and 2 only
1. Raipur
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only 2. Kolkata

(d) 3 and 4 only 3. Ranchi

4. Bhubaneshwar
23. With reference to the Coriolis Force,
consider the following statements: Select the correct answer using the code
1. It deflects the wind to their right given below:
direction in the northern hemisphere. (a) 4-1-2-3
2. Higher the Pressure Gradient Force, (b) 4-3-1-2
lesser will be the effect of Coriolis (c) 2-1-4-3
Force. (d) 3-4-1-2

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26. Consider the following passes: 3. The tropical cyclones generally move
1. Nathu la from east to west but extra tropical
2. Jelep La cyclone moves from west to east.
3. Zoji la
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of these passes are located in the correct?
state of Sikkim? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2, and 3
30. Which of the following can be considered
27. The Siliguri Corridor, popularly known as as forms of precipitation?
‘India’s Chicken Neck’ connects which of 1. Hail
the following states of India?
2. Sleet
(a) Meghalaya — West Bengal
3. Dew
(b) Sikkim — West Bengal
4. Mist
(c) Assam — Meghalaya
5. Frost
(d) Bihar — West Bengal
Select the correct answer using the code
28. Consider the following pairs:
given below:
Rivers Tributaries
(a) 1, 4 and 5 only
1. Mahanadi — Manjira
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
2. Narmada — Hiran
(c) 1 and 2 only
3. Godavari — Seonath
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Which of the pairs given above is/are
31. With reference to the International Date Line
correctly matched?
(IDL), consider the following statements:
(a) 1 and 2 only
1. IDL completely coincides with the
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only 180-degree meridian.

(d) 2 and 3 only 2. A person moving eastward on Tuesday

will count the day as Wednesday once
29. With reference to the cyclones, consider the
the IDL is crossed.
following statements:
1. The tropical cyclones affect a much Which of the statements given above is/are
larger area compared to extra tropical correct?
cyclones. (a) 1 only
2. The wind velocity in tropical cyclones (b) 2 only
is much higher than that in extra (c) Both 1 and 2
tropical cyclones. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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32. Which of the following statements can be 2. S-waves can travel only through liquid
considered as the effects of Temperature materials.
Inversion? Which of the statements given above is/are
1. During the winter, temperature correct?
inversions are stronger and more (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
common.
(c) Both 1 and 2
2. Temperature inversions can arrest
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
thunderstorm formation.
35. Which of the following is/are conditions
3. It may lead to poor quality of air.
favorable for the formation and
Select the correct answer using the code intensification of tropical storms?
given below: 1. Presence of Coriolis force.
(a) 1 and 2 only 2. A pre-existing weak low pressure area.
3. Small variations in the vertical wind
(b) 1 and 3 only
speed.
(c) 2 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code
(d) 1, 2 and 3
given below:
33. Which of the following is/are the necessary (a) 1 and 3 only
conditions for cloud formation? (b) 2 only
1. Air must be saturated. (c) 2 and 3 only
2. Dew point must be below zero degree (d) 1, 2 and 3

Celsius. 36. With reference to Himalayas, consider the

3. Presence of hygroscopic condensation following statements:
1. Himalayas are broader towards East
nuclei.
and narrower towards the West.
Select the correct answer using the code 2. Western Himalayas receive more
given below: rainfall during winter than the eastern
(a) 1 only Himalayas.
(b) 1 and 3 only 3. Western Himalayas show step wise
rise while the Eastern Himalayas rise
(c) 2 and 3 only
abruptly.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are
34. With reference to the phenomenon of correct?
Earthquakes, consider the following (a) 1 only
statements: (b) 1 and 2 only
1. P-waves and S-waves are the two types (c) 2 and 3 only
of surface waves. (d) 1, 2 and 3

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37. With reference to the Western Ghats, 40. Which of the following measures can be
consider the following statements: taken for soil conservation?
1. They are parallel to the branch of 1. Afforestation
monsoon coming from the Arabian 2. Avoiding crop rotation
Sea. 3. Encouraging the use of chemical
2. They are more continuous than Eastern fertilizers
Ghats. 4. Limiting the practice of shifting
3. They are also known as Sahyadris. cultivation
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only
38. Which of the following factors have
41. With reference to the Population Research
influence on the temperature of a particular
Centres, consider the following statements:
region?
1. These are established by the Ministry
1. Latitude
of Health and Family Welfare.
2. Altitude
2. They get financial assistance from
3. Continentality
centre and state on a 50:50 basis.
4. Ocean Currents
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
given below: correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 3 and 4 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

39. Which of the following factors influence 42. Which of the following countries are part of
the mechanism of Indian Monsoon system? regional coalition ‘QUAD’?
1. The shifting of Inter Tropical 1. India
Convergence Zone (ITCZ) 2. China
2. El- Nino 3. Australia
3. Tropical Easterly Jet 4. USA
4. Subtropical Jet Stream 5. Japan
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
given below: given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (b) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only

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43. With reference to the Organisation of (c) World Economic Forum

Islamic Cooperation (OIC), consider the (d) United Nations Economic and Social
following statements: Council
1. It is the second largest inter- 47. With reference to the 'udChalo' portal,
governmental organization after the recently seen in the news, consider the
United Nations. following statements:
2. It has members outside Africa and Asia 1. It caters for the personal travel of
also. the military and paramilitary forces
Which of the statements given above is/are personnel.
correct? 2. It aims to empower the disabled
(a) 1 only military veterans.
(b) 2 only 3. It is an initiative of the Ministry of
(c) Both 1 and 2 Civil Aviation.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are
44. With reference to the Siachen glacier, correct?
consider the following statements: (a) 1 and 2 only
1. It lies in the Zanskar Range system (b) 2 only
which is a part of Western Himalayas. (c) 1 and 3 only
2. It is the source of Nubra River. (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. India got control of the glacier under 48. With reference to the Jan Shikshan Sansthan,
Operation Meghdoot. consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. It targets non-literate and neo-literates
correct? exclusively in the rural areas.
(a) 1 and 2 only 2. The scheme comes under the Ministry
(b) 2 only of Human Resource Development.
(c) 1 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 2 and 3 only correct?
45. Mount Etna which was recently seen in (a) 1 only
the news because of volcanic eruptions, is (b) 2 only
located in which of the following countries? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) Italy (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Hawai 49. The Fiscal Performance Index (FPI), is
(c) Chile launched by which of the following?
(d) Indonesia (a) Ministry of Statistics and Programme
46. Financial Literacy Week, is an initiative of Implementation
which of the following? (b) Confederation of Indian Industry
(a) Ministry of Finance (c) NITI Aayog
(b) Reserve Bank of India (d) International Monetary Fund

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50. With reference to the BrahMos missile, 2. Chuar Uprising was against rise in
often seen in the news, consider the demands and economic privation by
following statements: the British.
1. It is a joint venture of India and Israel. 3. Kol Uprisings was against expansion
2. It is a ramjet supersonic ballistic of outsiders on the lands of Kols.
missile.
Which of the statements given above is/are
3. It has capability of fire and forget.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only
correct? (b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 3 only
54. With reference to the events during Home
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Rule League movement, consider the
51. Who among the following presented the
following statements:
concept of Swadeshi Samaj?
1. Tilak’s league demanded formation
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
of linguistic states and education in
(b) Rabindra Nath Tagore
vernacular.
(c) Dada Bhai Naoroji
2. Besant’s league was confined to
(d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Maharashtra only .
52. With reference to The Trade Union Act,
Which of the statements given above is/are
1926, consider the following statements:
correct?
1. The Act recognised trade unions as
(a) 1 only
legal associations.
(b) 2 only
2. It laid down conditions for registration
(c) Both 1 and 2
and regulation of trade union activities.
3. It secured no restrictions on their (d) Neither 1 nor 2

political activities. 55. Which of the following events happened

Which of the statements given above is/are during the first world war?
correct? 1. Jallianwala Bagh massacre
(a) 1 only 2. Lucknow Session of Congress
(b) 1 and 2 only 3. Khilafat movement
(c) 2 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the code
(d) 1, 2 and 3 given below:
53. With reference to the tribal movements in (a) 1 and 2 only
India, consider the following statements: (b) 2 only
1. Pahariyas’ Rebellion was against the (c) 3 only
money lenders. (d) 1 and 3 only

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56. Which of the following events of 1914 3. He formed the Passive Resistance
affected the course of Ghadar Movement? Association.
1. The arrest and escape of Rash Behari Which of the statements given above are
Bose. correct?
2. The Komagata Maru incident. (a) 1 only
3. Outbreak of the first World War. (b) 2 and 3 only
4. Release of Bal Gangadhar Tilak. (c) 1 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code (d) 1, 2 and 3
given below: 59. Why Satyagraha Sabha was organised by
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only Mahatma Gandhi?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) After some days of Ahmedabad Mill
(c) 3 and 4 only Strike, the workers began to exhibit
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 signs of weariness.
(b) Appeals for remission of land revenue
57. Which of the following can be attributed to
were ignored by the British officials.
the factors which led to growth of Militant
(c) After introduction of Rowlatt Act, he
Nationalism?
felt that Constitutional protests have
1. Growth of self-confidence and self-
failed.
respect among youth.
(d) To counter the underground activities
2. Increased rate of unemployment.
of militant nationalists.
3. Reaction to increasing westernisation.
4. Dissatisfaction with the working style 60. With reference to upliftment of dalits
of moderates. during pre-independence era, consider the
following statements:
Select the correct answer using the code
1. All India Harijans Sevak Sangh started
given below: numerous schools for the Harijan
(a) 1 and 2 only including residential vocational
(b) 2 and 3 only schools.
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only 2. The first upper-caste temple to openly
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 welcome dalits was the Laxminarayan
58. With reference to the stay of Mahatma temple in Wardha.
Gandhi in Africa, consider the following 3. Ramosi Revolt was launched to allow
statements: dalits to live in upper caste localities.
1. He filed petitions and sent memorials Which of the statements given above is/are
to the administrative authorities on correct?
behalf of Indians facing discrimination (a) 1 and 2 only
there. (b) 2 only
2. He set up India House and started a (c) 1 and 3 only
paper called Indian Opinion. (d) 1, 2 and 3

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61. With reference to the tenure of Lord Ripon 2. Passing of Calcutta Corporation Act.
in India, consider the following statements: 3. Loss of Russian Empire in Crimean
1. He repealed Arms Act, 1878 of British war.
government. 4. Deportation of Natu brothers without
2. He introduced a law which reduced the trial.
maximum age of civil services exam
Select the correct answer using the codes
from 21 to 19.
given below:
3. Local Self-Government Act was
(a) 1 and 2 only
passed which established panchayat
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
and municipal boards.
(c) 3 and 4 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
correct?
64. Which of the following is/are related to
(a) 1 and 2 only
development of education in British India?
(b) 3 only
1. Charter Act of 1813
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 2. Lord Macaulay’s Minute (1835)
3. Wood’s Despatch (1854)
62. With reference to the Kaiser-i-Hind title,
consider the following statements: Select the correct answer using the code
1. Gandhi was awarded the Kaiser-i-Hind given below:
in 1915. (a) 1 and 2 only
2. It was awarded to Mahatma Gandhi for (b) 1 and 3 only
his contribution to ambulance services (c) 2 and 3 only
during World War I. (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Gandhi returned the medal in 1920 65. Which of the following is/are the reasons
in protest of the Jallianwala Bagh leading to Surat split?
Massacre. 1. Moderates wanted to take movement
Which of the statements given above is/are outside Bengal but extremists opposed
correct? it.
(a) 1 and 2 only 2. Denying Congress session
(b) 3 only Presidentship to B. G. Tilak.
(c) 1 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the codes
(d) 1, 2 and 3
given below:
63. Which among the following was/were (a) 1 only
the reasons for rise of extremism during (b) 2 only
Swadeshi movement? (c) Both 1 and 2
1. Emergence of a trained leadership. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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66. Which of the following was/were founded Select the correct answer using the code
by Mahatma Gandhi? given below:
1. Natal Indian Ambulance Corps (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
2. Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association (b) 2 and 4 only
3. All India Khilafat Committee (c) 1 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
given below: 69. Which of the following statement is correct
(a) 1 and 2 only regarding the Lex Loci Act?
(b) 2 only (a) It was directed against vernacular
(c) 1 and 3 only newspapers.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) Proposed to give Indian District
67. Which of the following was/were the Magistrates and Sessions Judges the
movements initiated against the socio- power to try European offenders
religious reform movements during British (c) Gave Christian converts the right to
India? inherit their ancestral property.
1. Bharat Dharma Mahamandala (d) It imposed additional income taxes
2. The Deoband School in 1860 to overcome the Britain’s
3. Seva Sadan financial crisis following the revolt of
Select the correct answer using the code 1857.
given below: 70. With reference to the national politics post
(a) 1 only the Non-Cooperation Movement, consider
(b) 1 and 2 only the following statements:
(c) 2 and 3 only
1. The aim of Swarajists was to derail
(d) 1, 2 and 3
the Constitution by obstructing the
68. Which of the following was/were among functioning of the Council from within.
the economic causes for revolt of 1857? 2. No-changers wanted to continue
1. Extreme destruction of traditional Gandhian constructive programmes
handicraft industry. and other work among the masses.
2. Heavy taxation under new revenue
Which of the statements given above is/are
settlements.
correct?
3. Discriminatory tariff policy against
(a) 1 only
Indian products.
(b) 2 only
4. Issue of new gunpowder cartridges for
(c) Both 1 and 2
the Enfield rifle in 1857.
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71. With reference to the Tropical Deciduous
Forests, consider the following statements:
1. Trees shed their leaves in the dry
season to conserve water.
2. The hardwood trees found in these
forests are sal, teak and neem.
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
72. With reference to the behaviour of oceanic
waters, consider the following statements:
1. Movement of water caused by
meteorological effects are called
surges.
2. A wave approaching the beach slows
down due to the friction.
3. The rate of decrease of temperature
with the increasing depth is uniform
throughout.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
73. With reference to salinity in deep ocean
waters, consider the following statements:
1. Salinity at the surface increases by the
input of fresh waters.
2. Salinity at depth of the oceans is almost
fixed.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
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(d) Neither 1 nor 2
74. On which of the following factors do the
pattern of planetary winds largely depend
on?
1. Longitudinal variation in atmospheric
heating.
2. The migration of belts following the
apparent path of the Sun.
3. Revolution of Earth around the Sun.
4. Distribution of continents and oceans.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
75. Larsen Ice Shelf of Antarctica often seen in
the news lies in which of the following?
(a) Davis Sea and Weddell Sea
(b) Amundsen Sea and Ross Sea
(c) Ross Sea and Weddell Sea
(d) Weddell Sea and Bellingshausen Sea
76. “This climate type is characterised by
hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters.
Many local winds, some hot, others cold
are common in this region. The natural
vegetation is xerophytic and comprising of
world’s orchard lands”.
Which of the following climatic biome best
represents the above description?
(a) Laurentian Climate Biome
(b) China type Climatic Biome
(c) Mediterranean Climatic Biome
(d) Desert Climatic Biome
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77. Which of the following is/are the (b) 2, 4 and 5 only

contributing factors best in the formation of (c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
soils? (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 only
1. Biological activity 80. With reference to ocean currents, which of
2. Time the following factors affect their movement?
3. Topography 1. Planetary winds
4. Parent material 2. Earth’s rotation
Select the correct answer using the code 3. Moon’s gravitational pull
given below: 4. Temperature
(a) 1 and 4 only 5. Salinity
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only 6. Land
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the code
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 given below:
78. With reference to various forms of erosion, (a) 1, 2, 3 and 6 only
consider the following statements: (b) 3, 4, and 5 only
1. Barchans are deposional features of (c) 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
wind erosion. (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
2. Inselberg are depositional features of 81. The course of a river is generally divided
wind erosion. into three stages i.e. the mountain, the
3. Yardangs are erosional features of valley and the plain course. Which of the
water erosion. following is related to the valley course of
Which of the statements given above are the river?
not correct? (a) Meanders
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) Waterfalls
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) Delta
(c) 3 only (d) River piracy
(d) 1, 2 and 3 82. Which of the following statements refer to a
79. Which of the following factors may result nebula?
in an Earthquake? (a) A cigar-shaped matter having thicker
1. Volcanic eruptions middle portion and thinner ends ejected
2. Faulting Activity from primitive sun.
3. Reservoirs (b) Small celestial particle detached from
4. Tsunami photosun due to massive gravitational
5. Mining pull of a giant star.
6. Landslides (c) A cloud of interstellar gas and dust in
Select the correct answer using the code the outer space.
given below: (d) Explosion of star caused by
(a) 1, 3, 5 and 6 only gravitational collapse resulting in
increased luminosity.

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83. Consider the following pairs: Which of the statements given above is/are
Discontinuity Earth’s layers’ correct?
Boundaries (a) 1 and 2 only
1. Mohorovicic — Lower Crust and (b) 2 and 3 only
Upper Mantle (c) 1 and 3 only
2. Gutenberg — Upper Mantle and (d) 1, 2 and 3
Lower Mantle 86. With reference to the layers of the Earth’s
3. Conrad — Outer Core and atmosphere, consider the following
Inner Core statements:
Which of the pairs given above is/are 1. Commercial planes fly in the
correctly matched? stratosphere.
(a) 1 only 2. Temperature decreases with increasing
(b) 2 only height in mesosphere.
(c) 1 and 3 only 3. Thermosphere helps in radio
(d) 1, 2 and 3 transmission.
84. With reference to the concept of sea Which of the statements given above is/are
floor spreading, consider the following correct?
statements: (a) 1 only
1. Mid oceanic ridges are situated on (b) 1 and 2 only
the rising thermal convection currents (c) 2 and 3 only
coming up from the mantle. (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. The expanding crusts are destroyed 87. With reference to the incoming solar
along the mid-oceanic ridges. radiations and heat budget, consider the
Which of the statements given above is/are following statements:
correct? 1. The Earth receives most of its energy
(a) 1 only from the Sun through longwave solar
(b) 2 only radiations.
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. The Earth radiates energy received
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 from the Sun out of its surface through
85. With reference to the trophospheric layer longwaves.
of the atmosphere, consider the following 3. The amount of scattering of radiations is
statements: directly proportional to its wavelength.
1. Almost all of the weather phenomena Which of the statements given above is/are
occur in troposphere. correct?
2. The height of troposphere increases (a) 1 only
from poles towards the equator. (b) 2 only
3. Height of troposphere increases during (c) 1 and 3 only
winter and decreases during summer. (d) 2 and 3 only

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88. Which one of the following statements (a) 1 and 3 only

regarding the Western Ghats is correct? (b) 1 and 4 only
(a) Western Ghats are relatively higher in (c) 2 and 3 only
their southern region. (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) Guru Shikhar is the highest peak in the 91. With reference to the SPICE 2000 guided
Western Ghats. bombs, recently seen in the news, consider
(c) Narmada river lies to the south of the following statements:
Satpura range. 1. India has acquired these precision-
(d) Western Ghats run from Tapi valley to guided bombs from France.
Narmada valley. 2. These can not be used in heavy cloud
89. Tropic of cancer Cuts which of the following cover or bad weather conditions.
rivers of India? 3. These have a stand-off range of 60 km.
1. Narmada Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Sabarmati correct?
3. Mahanadi (a) 1 only
4. Betwa (b) 2 and 3 only
5. Mahi (c) 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code (d) 1, 2 and 3
given below: 92. With reference to the Bharat Stage norms,
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only consider the following statements:
(b) 2, 4 and 5 only 1. While the BS-IV fuels contain 50 ppm
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only sulphur, BS-VI contain only 10 ppm.
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only 2. There is no need to upgrade the engine
90. Consider the following rivers of India: to make the vehicle BS VI compatible.
1. Damodar Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Luni correct?
3. Tapi (a) 1 only
4. Godavari (b) 2 only
Which of the rivers given above flow (c) Both 1 and 2
through a rift valley? (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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93. With reference to the One Nation One Card 96. With reference to OSIRIS-REx mission,
system, consider the following statements: often seen in the news, consider the
1. It can act both as a transport card as following statements:
well as to withdraw money. 1. It is an initiative of NASA consisting
2. It has been developed in collaboration of an orbiter and a lander.
with Japan. 2. It aims to study the asteroid Bennu that
3. It is a programme of the Ministry
runs between the orbits of Earth and
of Electronics and Information
Mars.
Technology.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 2 and 3 only

94. Which of the following is/are the members 97. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri

of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation? Janaushadhi Pariyojana, recently seen in the

1. India news, consider the following statements:
2. Russia 1. The objective of the scheme is to
3. Japan make quality medicines available at
4. South Korea affordable prices for people below
5. Pakistan poverty line only.

Select the correct answer using the cod 2. Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India
given below: (BPPI) is the implementation agency
(a) 1 and 2 only for the scheme.
(b) 2, 4 and 5 only 3. Doctors and individual entrepreneurs
(c) 1, 2 and 5 only are eligible to apply for new Jan
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only Aushadhi stores.
95. The Kimberley Process Certification Which of the statements given above is/are
Scheme, recently seen in the news, is related correct?
to which of the following? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) Climate change (b) 3 only
(b) Space exploration
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Water conservation
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Diamond trade

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98. The Operation Sunrise, recently seen in the (b) 2 only

news, refers to which of the following? (c) 3 only
(a) Indian Air Force’s rescue operation in (d) 1, 2 and 3
Yemen. 100. With reference to the Bonn Challenge,
(b) Military operation of India that led to recently seen in the news, consider the
capture of Goa. following statements:
(c) A targeted scheme for the food 1. It aims to bring world’s deforested and
processing industries in India. degraded land under restoration.
(d) A joint operation by India and 2. India has made a Bonn Challenge
Myanmar’s armies. commitment.
99. Which of the following Genetically Modified Which of the statements given above is/are
crops are allowed to be commercially correct?
cultivated in India? (a) 1 only
1. Brinjal (b) 2 only
2. Cotton (c) Both 1 and 2
3. Mustard (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Select the correct answer using the code nnnn
given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only

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