1. Consider the following statements 3.

Consider the following statements

regarding the Special Category Status regarding Monosodium glutamate
given to States in India: (MSG):

1. The decision to grant special 1. It is naturally occurring non-essential

category status to States lie with the amino acid.
National Development Council. 2. It is also used as a taste enhancer in
2. In order to achieve the status of a the food industry.
special category state, a state has to 3. It is also found in some vegetables
project itself as socioeconomically or and fruits.
strategically vulnerable state. Which of the above statements is/are
3. The special category states get 30% correct?
of the total assistance for all states
while the other states share the a) 1 and 2 Only
remaining 70%. b) 1 and 3 Only
Which of the above statements is/are c) 2 and 3 Only
correct? d) All

a) 1 and 2 Only Solution: d)

b) 2 and 3 Only
c) 1 and 3 Only 4. Consider the following statements
d) All regarding the European Organization for
Nuclear Research, also known as
Solution: d) CERN:

2. Consider the following statements 1. Currently, Israel is the only non-

regarding the Arjuna Award: European country granted full
membership in the organization.
1. These awards are given by the 2. CERN also operates the Large
Ministry of Skill Development and Hadron Collider (LHC).
Entrepreneurship. 3. Currently, India has observer status
2. The award does not carry any cash in CERN.
prize. Which of the above statements is/are
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
correct?
a) 1 and 2 Only
a) 1 Only b) 1 and 3 Only
b) 2 Only c) 2 and 3 Only
c) Both d) All
d) None
Solution: d)
Solution: d)

Explanation: Awarded by the Ministry

of Youth Affairs, these awards carry a
cash prize of 5,00,000 rupees.

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5. Consider the following statements 7. Consider the following statements
regarding the Anti – Defection law: regarding the National Highway
Authority of India:
1. The 52nd amendment to the
Constitution of India added the Tenth 1. It is a statutory body.
Schedule, which laid down the 2. The authority is responsible for the
process by which legislators may be development, maintenance,
disqualified on grounds of defection. management and operation of
2. According to this law, a Member of National Highways, State Highways
Parliament or state legislature is and border roads.
deemed to have defected if he either Which of the above statements is/are
voluntarily resigned from his party or correct?
disobeyed the directives of the party
leadership on a vote. a) 1 Only
Which of the above statements is/are b) 2 Only
correct? c) Both
d) None
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only Solution: a)
c) Both
d) None Explanation: State Highways in India
are maintained by respective state
Solution: c) governments.

Reference: 8. Consider the following statements

http://www.prsindia.org/media/articles- regarding the National Human Rights
by-prs-team/in-parliament-961/. Commission:

6. Consider the following statements 1. The commission is not empowered to

regarding the Sundarbans: enquire into matters, which were
committed one year before.
1. Sundarbans is the largest single block 2. The recommendations made by the
of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in commission are just advisory in
the world. nature.
2. More than 50% of it is in Bangladesh. 3. The commission submits its annual
3. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. report to the President and to the
Which of the above statements is/are concerned state governors.
correct? Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
a) 1 and 2 Only
b) 2 and 3 Only a) 2 Only
c) 1 and 3 Only b) 1 and 3 Only
d) All c) 1 and 2 Only
d) All
Solution: d)
Solution: c)

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9. Consider the following statements
regarding the Ramanujan Prize:
1. Amalendu Krishna is the winner of
the Ramanujan Prize for the year
2015.
2. So far, two Indians have won this
prize.
3. The award carries a cash prize of
$15,000.
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
a) 1 and 2 Only
b) 2 and 3 Only
c) 1 and 3 Only
d) All
Solution: d)
10.Consider the following statements
regarding the recently inaugurated Multi
Application Solar Telescope (MAST):
11.Consider the following statements
regarding the Saansad Adarsh Gram
Yojana:
1. The Project was launched on the
occasion of birth anniversary of Lok
Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan.
2. The district Collector will be the
nodal officer for implementing this
scheme.
3. The goal of this scheme is to develop
three Adarsh Grams or model
villages by March 2019, of which one
would be achieved by 2016.
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
a) 1 and 2 Only
b) 2 and 3 Only
c) 1 and 3 Only
d) All
Solution: d)

1. It is capable of capturing three-

dimensional aspects of the solar
magnetic fields.
2. The telescope is managed by Antrix,
an arm of the ISRO.
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?

a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both
d) None

Solution: a)

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1. Consider the following statements 3. Which of the following pairs are
regarding the Coringa Sanctuary: correctly matched?

1. It is located in the state of Andhra 1) Satya Nadella – Microsoft

Pradesh. 2) Ajay Banga – Mastercard
2. It is the second largest surviving 3) Indira Nooyi – Coco Cola
stretch of mangrove forests in India Choose the correct answer using the
after Sundarbans of West Bengal. codes given below:
3. It is a part of the Godavari estuary.
Which of the above statements is/are a) 1 Only
correct? b) 1 and 2 Only
c) 2 Only
a) 1 and 2 Only d) All
b) 2 and 3 Only
c) 1 and 3 Only Solution: b)
d) All
4. Consider the following statements:
Solution: d)
1. Athirappilly project is a proposed
2. Consider the following statements: hydroelectric power project across
the Chalakudy river in Kerala.
1. Constitution of India specifies 2. The Chalakudy River is a tributary of
eligibility requirements for the post the Periyar River.
of governor of a state. Which of the above statements is/are
2. The term of governor’s office is correct?
normally 5 years but it can be
terminated earlier. a) 1 Only
3. There is no provision for b) 2 Only
impeachment of Governor in the c) Both
constitution of India. d) None
Which of the above statements is/are
correct? Solution: c)

a) 1 and 2 Only 5. Consider the following statements

b) 2 and 3 Only regarding the Article 86 (1) of the Indian
c) 1 and 3 Only Constitution:
d) All
1. It provides that the President may
Solution: d) address either House of Parliament or
both Houses assembled together.
Reference: 2. Since the commencement of the
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governors Constitution, the President has not so
_of_states_of_India. far addressed either House or both
Houses assembled together under the
provision of this article.

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 Which of the above statements is/are the recommendations of a committee
true? consisting of Prime Minister, Union
Home Minister and Leader of the
a) 1 Only Opposition in Lok Sabha (if there is no
b) 2 Only LoP then the leader of the single largest
c) Both Opposition party in the Lok Sabha).
d) None
7. The five permanent members of the
Solution: c) UNSC include:

Explanation: Article 86 (1) of the 1. China

Constitution provides that the President 2. The United Kingdom
may address either House of Parliament 3. France
or both Houses assembled together, and 4. Japan
for that purpose require the attendance of 5. Germany
members. However, since the Choose the correct answer from below
commencement of the Constitution, the options:
President has not so far addressed either
House or both Houses assembled a) 1,2,3 and 5Only
together under the provision of this b) 1,2, 4 and 5 Only
article. c) 1,2 and 3 Only
d) 1, 2 and 5 Only
6. With reference to the Central Vigilance
Commission, consider the following Solution: c)
statements:
8. Consider the following statements
1. It was conferred with statutory status regarding the Pratyaksh Hanstantrit
in 2003. Labh (PaHaL) Scheme:
2. It submits its report to the President
of India. 1. Under the Scheme, only the BPL card
3. Chief Vigilance Commissioner and holders will get the subsidy directly
Vigilance Commissioners are into their bank accounts.
appointed by the Union Government. 2. Only Aadhaar card holders are
Which of the above statements is/are eligible under the Scheme.
correct? Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
a) 1 Only
b) 1 and 3 Only a) 1 Only
c) 2 and 3 Only b) 2 Only
d) 1 and 2 Only c) Both
d) None
Solution: d)
Solution: d)
Explanation: Chief Vigilance
Commissioner and Vigilance Reference:
Commissioners are appointed by the http://petroleum.nic.in/dbt/whatisdbtl.ht
appointed by the President of India on ml.

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 11.Consider the following statements
9. Consider the following statements: regarding the e-tourist visa scheme:

1. Election Commissioner has a tenure 1. Visa issued under this scheme is

of six years in office or till he or she
attains the age of 65 years, whichever
is earlier.
2. Election Commissioners can be
removed by the President on
recommendation of the Chief
Election Commissioner.
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
valid for 30 days from the date of
arrival.
2. Visa under this scheme can be
obtained twice in a calendar year.
3. This facility can be availed only at
Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore
international Airports.
Which of the above statements are
correct?

a) 1 Only a) 1 and 3 Only

b) 2 Only b) 2 and 3 Only
c) Both c) 1 and 2 Only
d) None d) 1 Only

Solution: c) Solution: c)

10.The coastlines of the Caspian Sea are Explanation: This facility can be availed
shared by: at 16 designated airports in India.

1. Azerbaijan 12.Who among the following is/are not

2. Iran eligible to obtain Visa under the e-tourist
3. Kazakhstan visa scheme?
4. Russia
5. Turkmenistan 1. Diplomatic/Official Passport
Choose the correct answer using the Holders.
codes given below: 2. Individuals endorsed on
Parent’s/Spouse’s Passport.
a) 1,2 and 3 Only 3. International Travel Document
b) 2,3,4 and 5 Only Holders.
c) 1,3 and 5 Only Choose the correct answer using the
d) All codes given below:

Solution: d) a) 1 and 2 Only

b) 1 and 3 Only
Reference: c) 2 and 3 Only
http://www.caspinfo.net/content/content d) All
.asp?menu=0030000_000000.
Solution: d)

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13.With reference to the Polavaram Project 15.Which of the following statements
consider the following statements: regarding the Dhyan Chand Award
is/are correct?
1. The Project has been accorded
national project status by the central 1. It is India’s highest award for lifetime
government. achievement in sports and games.
2. The Project involves constructing a 2. It carries a cash prize.
dam across the Godavari River. Choose the correct answer using the
3. It is a IMF funded project. codes given below:
Which of the above statements is/are
correct? a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
a) 1 and 3 Only c) Both
b) 2 and 3 Only d) None
c) 1 and 2 Only
d) All Solution: c)

Solution: c) 16.Consider the following statements

regarding the Non-bank financial
14.Consider the following statements: companies (NBFCs):

1. Linen is a textile made from the 1. NBFCs cannot accept demand

fibers of the flax plant, Linum deposits.
usitatissimum. 2. NBFCs cannot issue cheques drawn
2. Linen is easy to manufacture on themselves.
compared to other fiber products Which of the above statements is/are
3. Garments made of linen are valued correct?
for their exceptional coolness and
freshness in hot weather. a) 1 Only
Which of the above statements is/are b) 2 Only
correct? c) Both 1 & 2
d) None
a) 1 and 2 Only
b) 2 and 3 Only Solution: c)
c) 1 Only
d) 1 and 3 Only

Solution: d)

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1. Consider the following statements
regarding the Payment Banks:
1. They can accept demand deposits.
2. They cannot lend to customers.
3. They cannot issue credit cards.
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
a) 1 and 2 Only
b) 2 and 3 Only
c) 1 Only
d) All
3. Consider the following statements with
reference to the International Atomic
Energy Agency (IAEA):
1. The IAEA reports to only to the
United Nations General Assembly
2. The IAEA Secretariat is
headquartered at the Vienna
International Centre in Vienna,
Austria.
3. The IAEA has 164 member states.
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?

Solution: d) a) 1 and 3 Only

b) 2 and 3 Only
2. Which of the following are correctly c) 2 Only
matched? d) All

1. Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary: Solution: b)

Andhra Pradesh
2. Dipor Bil: Assam 4. Consider the following statements:
3. Rupi Bhabha Sanctuary: Uttarkhand
Choose the correct answer using the 1. The decision to grant special
codes given below: category status to States lie with the
National Development Council.
a) 1 and 3 Only 2. In order to achieve the status of a
b) 2 and 3 Only special category state, a state has to
c) 1 and 2 Only project itself as socioeconomically or
d) All strategically vulnerable state.
3. The special category states get 50%
Solution: c) of the total assistance for all states.
Which of the above statements is/are
Reference: correct?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildlife_s
anctuaries_of_India. a) 1 and 3 Only
b) 2 and 3 Only
c) 1 and 2 Only
d) All

Solution: c)

Explanation: The special category states

get 30% of the total assistance for all
states while the other states share the
remaining 70%.

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5. The bases on the basis of which the Which of the above statements is/are
National Development Council decides CORRECT?
whether a State should be accorded
special status or not includes: a) 1 Only
b) 2 and 3 Only
1. hilly and difficult terrain. c) 1 and 2 Only
2. low population density and or d) All
sizeable share of tribal population.
3. strategic location along borders with Solution: a)
neighboring countries.
4. economic and infrastructure
backwardness and non-viable nature 8. Algae can be used in:
of state finances.
5. Low infant and maternity mortality 1. lipsticks
rate. 2. soaps
Choose the correct answer using the 3. paint
codes given below: Choose the correct answer using the
codes given below:
a) 1,2 and 3 Only
b) 2,3 and 4 Only a) 1 and 2 Only
c) 1,2,3 and 4 Only b) 2 and 3 Only
d) All c) 1 and 3 Only
d) All
Solution: c)
Solution: d)
6. Chabahar Port is located in:
9. Which of the following is/are correctly
a) Iraq matched?
b) Pakistan
c) Iran 1. INS Sardar Patel: Mangalore.
d) Yemen 2. INS Mandovi: Goa
3. INS Kadamba: Karwar
Solution: c) 4. INS Dwarka: Vishakapattanam
Choose the correct answer using the
7. With reference to the International codes given below:
North-South Transport Corridor
(INSTC), consider the following a) 1 Only
statements: b) 2 and 3 Only
c) 1 and 2 Only
1. It is the ship, rail, and road route for d) All
moving freight between India,
Russia, Iran, Europe and Central Solution: b)
Asia.
2. It became operational in December, Reference:
2014. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/
3. It is a World Bank funded project. world/india/ports.htm.

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10.Social reformer Narayana Guru is
associated with:

1. Temple Entry Movement

2. Aravippuram movement
3. Bhoodan Movement
Choose the correct answer using the
codes given below:

a) 1 and 3 Only
b) 2 and 3 Only
c) 1 Only
d) 1 and 2 Only

Solution: d)

11.Consider the following statements

regarding the National Investigation
Agency (NIA):

1. Central Government can order NIA

to take over investigation of any
scheduled offense anywhere in the
India.
2. NIA has concurrent jurisdiction.
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?

a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both
d) None

Solution: c)

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