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GENERAL STUD IES (P) 2020 – Test –2987

C
Time Allowed: Two Hours Maximum Marks: 200

FULL LENGTH
(COMPLETE SYLLABUS)
Indian Constitution, Political System and Governance
+
Geography + History of India
+
Indian Economy & Social Development
+
Ecology & Environment + General Science
+
Current Affairs
1. Which of the following temples is/are found 4. Consider the following characteristics of a
in the Aihole region? traditional theatre form:
1. It is a unique combination of dance,
1. Ravanphadi cave temple
music and acting.
2. Durga temple
2. Farming community's lifestyle and
3. The Lad Khan temple social traditions are portrayed through
Select the correct answer using the code satire, wit and parody.
given below. 3. It is associated with Jammu & Kashmir.
Which of the following folk dances is being
(a) 1 only
described in above statements?
(b) 2 only
(a) Bhand Pather
(c) 2 and 3 only (b) Swang
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Hafiza
(d) Nautanki

2. Consider the following statements regarding

5. Recently RBI Governor has warned that
the appropriation bill in parliament:
Indian economy might be facing Cobra
1. No money can be withdrawn from the effect. What do you understand by Cobra
Consolidated Fund of India without the effect?
passage of this bill. (a) It is the impact of drastic decrease in
economic growth due to decline in
2. It contains the non-votable expenditure
consumption expenditure in the
charged from the Consolidated Fund of
economy.
India. (b) It refers to a situation where an
3. Amendments could be made to the economic program with good
votable component of the bill, relating to intentions only manages to worsen it due
to unintended consequences.
the demand for grants.
(c) It refers to condition where increasing
Which of the statements given above is/are
protectionist policies at global level lead
correct? to decline in global trade and exports of
(a) 1 and 2 only a country.
(b) 2 only (d) It refers to the impact of the declining
market price levels on the agricultural
(c) 1 and 3 only
economy which snowballs into
(d) 3 only
economic slowdown.

3. In the context of economics, what is a Tobin 6. Consider the following statements with
tax? respect to inflation:
1. An increase in the money supply without
(a) It is a tax imposed on transactions that
increase in output will lead to inflation.
have negative externalities.
2. It acts as a regressive tax in an economy.
(b) It is a tax levied on short term capital Which of the statements given above is/are
currency transactions. correct?
(c) It is a tax levied on capital assets held (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
over 3 years.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) It is a tax levied on zero tax companies.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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7. Which of the following statements is/are
correct with respect to the Bureau of Energy
Efficiency?
1. It is a statutory body set up under the
Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
2. It functions under the administrative
control of the Ministry of Power.
10. "She is one of the pioneers of the women's
movement in India. She campaigned for
women's franchise and free and compulsory
primary education for girls. She also served
as the President of the Bombay Seva Sadan
and the Poona Seva Sadan. She wrote her

3. It defines the manner and periodicity of autobiography, Amchya Ayushyatil Kahi

mandatory energy audits of industries. Athavani, in Marathi.''
Select the correct answer using the code Who among the following has been
given below. described in the passage given above?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) Sindhutai Sapkal
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) Savitribai Phule
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Ramabai Ranade
(d) Herabai Tata
8. Consider the following statements with
respect to Utility patents? 11. Which reference to the religious practices in
1. They are awarded to minor inventions India, the "Bisapanthi" sect belongs to
that do not reach the level of
(a) Buddhism
inventiveness required for patents.
(b) Shaivism
2. India does not offer protection to Utility
(c) Jainism
Patents.
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) Vaishnavism
correct?
(a) 1 only 12. Consider the following statements regarding
(b) 2 only the amara-nayakas during the Vijaynagara
(c) Both 1 and 2
empire:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It was a major political innovation of the
Vijayanagara Empire.
9. Arrange the following organizations/
associations chronologically as per their year 2. They were civilian officers who were
of formation: given territories to govern including the
1. Hind Mazdoor Sabha power to collect taxes.
2. All India Trade Union Congress 3. They could not be transferred from one
3. Federation of Indian Chambers of
place to another.
Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
correct?
given below.
(a) 1-2-3 (a) 1 only
(b) 3-1-2 (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2-1-3 (c) 2 only
(d) 2-3-1 (d) None
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13. With reference to 'Mohiniyattam', consider
the following statements:
1. It traces its origin to the temples of
Orissa.
2. It is a classical solo dance.
3. It lays emphasis on hand gestures
and mukhabhinaya with subtle facial
expressions.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
14. In the context of the economy, what do you
understand by the Cobweb theory?
(a) It is an economic theory that supports
expansionary fiscal policy to increase
demand and boost economy.
(b) It is an idea that price fluctuations can
lead to fluctuations in supply which
causes a cycle of rising and falling
prices.
(c) It is a theory that draws a direct relation
between exports and value of a currency.
(d) It is a theory that focuses on devising an
approach that promotes harmonious
economic interactions between humans
and nature.
15. This is one of the oldest systems of medicine
predominantly practiced in Indo-Tibetan
Region and areas like Bhutan, Nepal, China
& Mongolia. It employs a complex approach
to diagnosis, incorporating techniques such
as pulse analysis and urinalysis, and utilizes
behavior and dietary modification,
medicines composed of natural materials.
Recently India nominated this system of
medicine to the UNESCO’s list of Intangible
Cultural Heritage.
Which system is being talked about in this
paragraph?
(a) Siddha
(b) Unani
(c) Sowa-Rigpa
(d) Acupuncture
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16. Which of the following bodies are quasi-
judicial in nature and constitutional bodies?
1. Election Commission of India
2. Central Information Commission
3. National Human Rights Commission
4. Finance Commission
Select the correct answer using the code
below.
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
17. Which of the following can be associated
with the weather phenomenon called El
Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)?
1. The appearance of warm water off the
coast of Peru
2. Change in pressure condition over the
Pacific and Australia
3. The occurrence of drought in India
4. The occurrence of floods in China
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
18. It is a form of semi classical vocal music
inspired by the folk songs of camel riders in
the Punjab area. It is sung in both Punjabi
and Pashto languages. It is characterized by
jumpy and flashy tonal movements with
rhythmic and rapid notes.
Which among the following regional music
is described by the above passage?
(a) Qawwali
(b) Tappa
(c) Pandavani
(d) Kajri
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19. Consider the following statements about the 22. A few years ago CFL (Compact Fluorescent
“Buddhist Councils”: Light) bulbs were in domestic use. Presently,
1. In the First Buddhist Council, Sutta LED bulbs are in demand. In this context,
Pitaka and Vinaya Pitaka were consider the following statements:
compiled. 1. LED bulbs of any wattage have greater
2. In the Second Buddhist Council,
lumens (brightness) than CFL bulbs.
Abhidhamma Pitaka was compiled,
2. While LED bulbs have diodes, CFL uses
completing the Tripitaka.
mercury-based filaments.
3. Hinayana and Mahayana sects of
Buddhism diverged after the third 3. LED bulbs have longer lifespans
Buddhist council. compared to CFL bulbs.
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) 1 and 3 only (b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 only

20. With reference to the Constitutional (103rd

23. Consider the following pairs:
Amendment) Act, 2019, consider the
Range/Peak Himalayan Type
following statements:
1. Dhauladhar : Punjab Himalayas
1. It seeks to provide constitutional status
to the National Commission for 2. Dhaulagiri : Nepal Himalayas
Backward Classes (NCBC). 3. Nanda Devi : Kumaon Himalayas
2. It seeks to give effect to Article 46 to 4. Namcha Barwa : Assam Himalayas
protect the educational and economic Which of the pair given above are correctly
interests of the weaker sections of matched?
society. (a) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 3 and 4 only
correct? (c) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
24. With reference to State Election
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Commissioner, which of the following
statements is/are correct?
21. Which of the following species are
considered as autogenic ecosystem 1. He is appointed by the Chief Minister
engineers? after passing a resolution in the
1. Corals respective state legislature.
2. Lianas 2. He can only be removed in a manner and
3. Shell forming Molluscs on grounds as a Judge of a High Court.
4. Woodpeckers Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
given below. (a) 1 only
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1 and 4 only
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25. With reference to Chola administration, the 28. Which of the following is/are the
terms muttaiyal and vetti refer to the consequences of the proclamation of a
obligation to Financial Emergency?
(a) provide food to state officials
1. The President can issue directions for
(b) provide labour services
the reduction of salaries and allowances
(c) pay rural tax in cash
of all class of persons serving the Union
(d) provide military service in times of
or those serving in the state.
conflict
2. The Centre can issue directions requiring

26. Which of the following is/are correct with the reservation of all bills except
reference to the Convention on Conservation money bills for the consideration of the
of Migratory Species (CMS)? President after they are passed by the
1. It is an environmental treaty under the legislature of the state.
aegis of the United Nations Environment 3. The President can issue directions for
Programme.
the reduction of salaries and allowances
2. It is mandated to ensure that trade in
of the judges of the Supreme Court and
wild plants and animals is not a threat to
the high court.
the conservation of nature.
3. India recently hosted the Conference of Select the correct answer using the code

the Parties to the CMS (CMS COP13). given below.

Select the correct answer using the code (a) 1 only
given below. (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
29. Which is the southernmost point of the
continent of Africa?
27. Consider the following pairs of places,
(a) South East Cape
sometimes mentioned in news and their
corresponding countries: (b) Cape of Agulhas

Place Country (c) Cape Horn

1. Catalonia : Spain (d) Cape Leeuwin
2. Bougainville : Papua New Guinea
3. Rojava : Syria 30. 'Doctrine of Eminent Domain' is related to
Which of the pairs given above are correctly
which of the following rights?
matched?
(a) Right to move freely
(a) 1 only
(b) Right to form association
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Right to Property
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Right to Education

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31. Consider the following statements regarding 34. Consider the following statements regarding
Indicator species: Indian Home Rule league/movement:
1. It is any biological species that defines a
1. Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru began his
trait or characteristic of the environment.
political career through Annie Besant's
2. Only microorganisms act as indicators
species in an ecosystem. home rule league.
3. Lichen is an example of an indicator 2. It demanded total independence from the
species. British rule.
Which of these statements given above is/
3. It was later renamed to the
are correct?
Commonwealth of India League.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 4. The Congress session in 1915 approved
(c) 1, 2 and 3 the resolution regarding the setting up of
(d) 1 and 3 only Home Rule Leagues.
Which of the statements given above is/are
32. Consider the following statements with
reference to the parallel government set up correct?
in Maharashtra during the Quit India (a) 2 and 4 only
Movement: (b) 1 and 3 only
1. It took upon social reforms by inviting (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
untouchables to marriages.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. It set up local courts for dispensation of
justice.
3. The government was brutally dismissed 35. Which of the following is known as the
by the British and lasted only for six "graveyard of RBCs"?
months. (a) Spleen
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) Bone Marrow
correct?
(a) 1 only (c) Mitochondria
(b) 1 and 2 only (d) Small intestine
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 36. In which of the following entities Foreign
Direct Investment (FDI) is prohibited in
33. Consider the following statements regarding
Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha: India?
1. S/he is a subordinate officer to the 1. Real Estate Investment Trusts
Chairman of Rajya Sabha. 2. NIDHI company
2. S/he can attend any session of any house 3. Chit Funds
of Parliament.
4. Manufacturing of equipment for nuclear
3. His/her salary and allowances are
charged on the Consolidated Fund of power plants
India. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(a) 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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37. With reference to the recently released Draft
Model Tenancy Act, 2019 which of the
following statements is/are correct?
1. It seeks to establish a rent authority for
the registration of rent agreements and
dispute settlements.
2. Appeals against the order of the rent
authority shall be made in the civil
courts of the concerned state.
3. Landlords can seek an amount of one
year's rent as a security deposit which
will be refundable.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
40. Which of the following is/are correct with
reference to the Cartagena Protocol on
Biosafety?
1. It is an international agreement on
biosafety as a supplement to the
Convention on Biological Diversity.
2. It governs the movements of living
modified organisms (LMOs) resulting
from modern biotechnology from one
country to another.
3. It regulates access and benefit-sharing of
genetic resources.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

41. Which of the following correctly describes

38. Which of the following processes are related
the term 'Acqua Alta', sometimes seen in the
to chemical weathering?
news?
1. Thawing
(a) It is weather phenomenon of reverse
2. Carbonation
climate change wherein water freezes to
3. Hydration
form ice shelves.
4. Solution (b) It is the precipitation received
Select the correct answer using the code from Altocumulus or a middle-altitude
given below. cloud genus.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) It is used to describe freshly melted
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only snow as the purest form of freshwater on
(c) 1 and 3 only high altitude.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) It is a term to describe exceptional tide
peaks that occur periodically in the
39. With reference to Shola forests and northern Adriatic Sea.
grasslands, which of the following
statements is not correct? 42. Recently, the Integrated Air Defence
(a) They play a major role in conserving Weapon System (IADWS) was approved for
water supply of the Nilgiris' streams. sale to India, which is going to add to the
(b) The vegetation that grows in Shola modernisation of the Indian armed forces. It
forests is evergreen. was approved by
(c) Himalayan rhododendron species are (a) The United States of America
predominantly found here. (b) The United Kingdom
(d) They are of great commercial (c) Israel
importance owing to heavy lumbering. (d) Russia

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43. Consider the following statements with 46. Consider the following statements:
respect to Price-elasticity of demand: 1. A three-tier Panchayati Raj system was
1. It is the measure of the responsiveness of first recommended by Balwant Rai
the demand for a good to changes in its
Mehta committee.
price.
2. Panchayats in all the states of India have
2. The demand for luxury items is
been established by the 73rd
generally inelastic.
Which of the statements given above is/are Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only correct?
(b) 2 only (a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
44. With reference to Coastal Regulation Zone
(CRZ) norms, 2019, which of the following
statements are correct? 47. If you want to see a Hangul deer in their
1. They prohibit temporary tourism natural habitat in India, which one of the
facilities such as toilet blocks and following is the best place to visit?
change rooms in Beaches. (a) Manas National park
2. They have stipulated a No Development
(b) Dachigam National park
Zone of 20 meters for Islands close to
(c) Kaziranga wildlife century
the mainland coast including Backwater
(d) Keibul lamjao National park
Islands.
3. Sundarbans region of West Bengal
and Gulf of Khambat have been 48. Consider the following statements regarding
recognized as Critically Vulnerable NRI deposits:
Coastal Areas. 1. Only foreign currency deposits are
Select the correct answer using the code
allowed for NRI accounts.
given below.
2. Repatriation of funds is not allowed in
(a) 1 and 2 only
any of the NRI accounts in India.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only 3. The NRI accounts are included in

(d) 1, 2 and 3 India’s external debt outstanding.

Which of the statements given above is/are
45. 'The Once-Only Principle', sometimes in correct?
news, is seen in the context of: (a) 3 only
(a) G-20 nations
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) ASEAN
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) European Union
(d) BRICS (d) 1, 2 and 3

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49. India has experienced high food inflation in
recent past. In this context, which of the
following actions can decrease food inflation
in the near future?
1. Decreasing Minimum Export Price
2. Decreasing Customs duty on import of
food items
3. Open Market sale of food grains by FCI
4. Delisting food items under Essential
Commodities Act
Select the correct answer using code given
below.
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
50. Consider the following statements regarding
François Bernier:
1. He visited India during the Mughal rule
and served as a physician to Dara
Shikoh.
2. He glorified the Indian culture and
advocated it as more developed in
comparison to the European one.
3. His accounts were mostly circulated as
manuscripts and remained unpublished.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None
52. The India Knowledge Hub (IKH), a dynamic
web portal, functioning as a repository to
disseminate best practices in various sectors
from across the country was launched by
(a) NITI Aayog
(b) Ministry of Human Resource
Development
(c) Ministry of Science and Technology
(d) Ministry of Communications and
Information Technology
53. In the context of British India, the Lees-
Mody Pact of 1933 is associated with:
(a) set of preferences for British textiles in
place of Japanese Imports in India.
(b) raising the issue of transfer of power by
the British Parliamentarians sympathetic
to the cause of India in British
Parliament.
(c) restricting communist influence in return
for greater constitutional representation
for moderate Indians.
(d) set of principles to be followed for
drafting the Government of India Act,
1935.
54. Which of the cases given below can be
strictly considered as heatwave conditions as
per the recently laid down criteria by the
Indian Meteorological Department?
1. If a hill station records a maximum

51. Consider the following statements with temperature of 25-degree celsius.

respect to the Industrial Information System 2. If any region in the Indo-Gangetic plains
(IIS): records a maximum temperature of 49-
1. It is a GIS-enabled database of industrial degree celsius.
areas and clusters across the country. 3. If a coastal city records a maximum
2. It is under the administrative control of temperature of 40-degree celsius.
the Ministry of Finance. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above are given below.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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55. The ‘Time to Care’ report, recently seen in 58. With reference to the Legislative Councils,
news, was released by consider the following statements:
(a) UNICEF 1. It is the indirectly elected upper house in
(b) World Bank the state legislature present in 6 states
(c) Oxfam
only.
(d) IPCC
2. The creation of the legislative council of
states needs a constitutional amendment.
56. With reference to e-flow or ecological flow,
3. It is a permanent body which cannot be
consider the following statements:
dissolved.
1. It is the minimum volume of water that
must be released by barrages in a river 4. It enjoys equal powers as the legislative

that allows it to clean itself. assembly for ordinary bills.

2. The government of India has specified Which of the statements given above is/are
norms for e-flow for all the rivers of correct?
India. (a) 1 and 2 only
3. Central Pollution Control Board is (b) 1 and 3 only
responsible for ensuring compliance (c) 3 only
with e-flow norms in India.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
59. Consider the following statements regarding
(a) 1 only
the usual status approach to unemployment
(b) 2 and 3 only
measurement in India:
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only 1. It is an approach to measure
unemployment that uses seven days

57. It is located near the Godavari river and has preceding the date of the survey as the
been recently designated as a Ramsar Site. It reference period.
boasts of threatened plants like Indian 2. It is widely used to capture the short
sandalwood, threatened birds like Indian term fluctuations in unemployment
Spotted Eagle, Eastern Imperial Eagle, caused due to seasonality in labour
threatened fish Deolali Minnow and
markets.
mammal-like leopard.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the following sites is being
correct?
described in the above passage?
(a) 1 only
(a) Sandi Bird Sanctuary
(b) 2 only
(b) Nandur Madhmeshwar
(c) Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Ashtamudi Lake (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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60. With reference to ecological succession, 63.
consider the following statements:
1. In the successive stages of succession,
there is an increase in the number of
species and organisms as well as an
increase in the total biomass.
2. A climax community is the final stage in
ecological succession and is in near
equilibrium with the environment.
3. Ecological succession on land that has
been flooded is an example of primary
succession.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 64.
Which of the following processes contribute
to the Phosphorus cycle in an ecosystem?
1. Respiratory release into the atmosphere.
2. Decomposition of the dead organisms.
3. Weathering of rocks.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which among the following is classified as a

primary air pollutant?

61. Which of the following statements
is not correct regarding the famous Mughal (a) Acid rain
structure, 'Ibadat khana'? (b) DDT
(a) It was built during the reign of Mughal
emperor Shahjahan. (c) Ground Level Ozone
(b) The origins of 'Din-i-ilahi' could be (d) Peroxyacetyl Nitrate (PAN)
traced to Ibadat khana.
(c) It is a hall in which Akbar held
discussions with scholars of various 65. Consider the following statements regarding
religions. the Nath-Panthis sect:
(d) The evidence of this complex is found in
the miniature painting of "Akbarnama". 1. They are the followers of Hindu yogi

Gorakhnath.
62. The Indian Space Research Organisation
2. They denounce the caste system and the
(ISRO) is planning the inaugural flight of its
indigenously developed Small Satellite privileges claimed by the Brahmanas.
Launch Vehicle (SSLV). In this context,
3. The path preached by them is referred to
consider the following statements:
1. It will launch small commercial satellites as tantra.
with a payload of up to 500 Kg. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. It will carry the satellites into the Low
Earth Orbit. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only
correct?
(b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (c) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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66. 'Deep Web', is a term, often seen in the 69. Consider the following statements regarding
news. Which of the following statements the Swadeshi Movement:
best describes it? 1. The Indian National Congress took up
(a) It refers to the bottom ten percent of the Swadeshi call at the Banaras Session
least visited websites. presided by Gopal Krishna Gokhale.
(b) It refers to those parts of the World 2. Its major objective included a protest
Wide Web whose contents are not against the unjust partition of Bengal
indexed by standard web search and reviving the indigenous industries.
engines.
3. The Tilak Swaraj Fund was created to
(c) It collectively refers to the browsing and
finance the Swadeshi movement.
online tracking activities of all the
Which of the statements given above is/are
intelligence agencies across the globe.
not correct?
(d) It refers to those websites which covertly
(a) 1 and 2 only
customise visitors priorities and
(b) 1 and 3 only
requirements without displaying
(c) 2 only
cookies.
(d) 3 only

67. Which of the following is/are correct

regarding the wise use approach of wetland 70. ’This climate is characterized by mild

management? winters and cool summers. There is

1. It was coined and adopted at the 1992 adequate rain throughout the year. The
Rio Earth summit. region is permanently under the influence of
2. It emphasizes that human use of these westerlies and cyclonic rainfall is
ecosystems on sustainable basis is experienced throughout the year. It is
compatible with conservation. usually found in the western margins of
Select the correct answer using the code continents.
given below. Which among the following is best described
(a) 1 only by the above passage?
(b) 2 only (a) China type climate
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) Mediterranean type climate
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Laurentian type climate
(d) British type climate
68. Arrange the following irrigation systems in
the increasing order of irrigation efficiency?
71. Harcourt Butler Committee was appointed
1. Sprinkler Irrigation
by the British Government on December 16,
2. Drip irrigation
1927 to
3. Flood irrigation
(a) curb the left wing movement.
Select the correct answer using code given
(b) grant autonomy to British administered
below.
province.
(a) 2-3-1
(c) strengthen the relationship of princely
(b) 3-2-1
states with the Crown.
(c) 1-2-3
(d) 3-1-2 (d) modernize Indian agriculture.
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72. Consider the following statements regarding 75. With reference to the Cabinet Committee on

the resolutions in the Parliament: Parliamentary Affairs, which of the

following statements is/are correct?
1. All the resolutions do not require to be
1. It considers the proposals to prorogue
voted upon. both the Houses of the Parliament.
2. Statutory Resolution can be moved only 2. It considers the attitude of the

by a minister. Government on non-official bills and

resolutions to be presented to Parliament
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only

(b) 2 only (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
76. The Ujh Multipurpose (National) Project

73. The surface of a lake is frozen in severe was recently in news in the context of
(a) flood mitigation in the Ganga basin
winter, but the water at its bottom is still
states.
liquid because (b) developing inland navigation in the
(a) water is a poor conductor of heat. north-eastern States.
(c) facilitating Krishna-Godavari river
(b) water reaches a maximum density at
linkage.
about 4°C.
(d) utilization of waters of eastern rivers as
(c) water does not expand upon freezing. per the Indus Water Treaty.
(d) of presence of impurities due to
77. Consider the following statements:
pollution.
1. A living person must not be less than 15
years of age to donate the organs.
74. 'Theatre Command System', is often seen in 2. Pancreas and intestine are not permitted
the news, in the context of: to be donated.
3. National Organ and Tissue Transplant
(a) an organizational structure of the Indian
Organisation (NOTTO) is the apex body
armed forces.
for the coordination of organ donation in
(b) deployment of street plays as an India.
awareness tool for government schemes. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(c) a newly devised communication link
(a) 1 and 2 only
with astronauts in outer space
(b) 1 and 3 only
(d) Virtual acoustics to simulate sounds (c) 3 only
from anywhere in the room. (d) 1, 2 and 3
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78. Consider the following statements regarding 81. Consider the following statements regarding
Acidic Soils: Cryptocurrency:
1. These soils are formed due to drastic 1. It is a type of e-money that makes use of
weathering under hot humid climate and encryption techniques to regulate the
generation and verify the transfer of
heavy precipitation.
currency.
2. No crops can be grown in acidic soils.
2. It operates on a peer-to-peer network
3. Farmers are advised to add gypsum to
independently of a central authority.
solve the problem of acidity in soils. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 3 only (b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1 only
82. With reference to the Greater One-Horned
Rhino, consider the following statements:
79. Consider the following statements:
1. Its preferred habitat is alluvial flood
1. Coriolis force is directly proportional to plains and areas containing tall
the horizontal velocity of the wind. grasslands along the foothills of the
2. The Coriolis Force is responsible for the Himalayas.
deflection of winds and is experienced 2. Its physiology is unsuitable for
maximum at the equator. swimming and therefore it remains
Which of the statements given above is/ are confined to land.
correct? 3. It is listed as critically endangered on the
IUCN Red List.
(a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only
correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
80. With reference to Active Pharmaceutical (d) 1, 2 and 3
Ingredient (API), often seen in the news,
consider the following statements: 83. Consider the following statements in the
1. It is that ingredient in the medicine that context of Ocean Saturation Horizon:
binds the other ingredients and has no 1. Saturation horizon is the level below
which the calcium carbonate minerals
pharmacological effects as such.
undergo ready dissolution.
2. India is one of the few countries which
2. Ocean acidification leads to the
does not depend upon API imports for
downward movement of this saturation
manufacturing drugs. horizon.
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) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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84. With reference to the Arctic Council, 87. The RBI recently introduced the Supervisory
consider the following statements: Action Framework for the better
1. It is an intergovernmental organization management of:
that promotes cooperation among Arctic (a) Scheduled Commercial Banks
states and the region's indigenous
(b) Non-Banking Financial Companies
communities.
(NBFCs)
2. It works on the issues of sustainable
(c) Urban Cooperative Banks
development and environmental
protection in the Arctic. (d) Regional Rural Banks
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 88. Which of the following correctly describes
(a) 1 only the term 'Deep Ecology', often seen in the
(b) 2 only news?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) It is a philosophy that encourages human
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 beings to recognize the inherent value of
nature.
85. Consider the following statements with
(b) It is a paradigm that suggests finding the
reference to Deoband movement:
secrets of universe in the biodiversity of
1. The aim of the movement was to educate
Earth.
muslim people with western education.
2. On the political front, the Deoband (c) It is a principle that promotes complete
school opposed the formation of utilization of natural resources with zero
Congress. wastage.
3. Mohammad Qasim Nanotavi was the (d) It is a transitional area of vegetation
founder of this movement. between two different plant
Which of the statements given above is/ are communities.
correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 89. “To protect monuments, places, and objects
(b) 2 only
of artistic or historic interest” is a provision
(c) 3 only
made under:
(d) 2 and 3 only
(a) Fundamental Rights and Directive
86. With reference to C40 Clean Air Cities Principles of State Policy
Declaration, consider the following (b) Directive Principles of State Policy only
statements: (c) Fundamental Duties only
1. It commits cities to set ambitious (d) Directive Principles of State Policy
pollution reduction targets and and Fundamental Duties
implement substantive clean air policies
by 2025. 90. Which of the following was a result of the
2. It was an outcome of the Climate
pressure from the allied nations towards
Summit held in Paris in 2015.
seeking active cooperation of Indians, during
Which of the statements given above is/are
the second world war?
correct?
(a) 1 only (a) August Offer
(b) 2 only (b) Cripps Mission
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Wavell Plan
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Cabinet Mission

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91. Which of the following is/are the objectives 94. What is biorock technology, recently seen in
of the National Agroforestry Policy, 2014? the news?
1. Expand tree plantation in
(a) It is a technology that uses mineral
complementarity with crops and
accretion to restore coral reefs.
livestock
2. Phase-out the wood-based industries to (b) It refers to the mechanism of obtaining
reduce pressure on forests shale gas by using oil-eating bacteria.
3. Reduce import of wood and wood (c) It is the mechanism of increasing
products to save foreign exchange fertility of semi-arid and arid soil.
Select the correct answer using the code
(d) It is a type of biomining technology used
given below.
to extract the rare earth elements.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only 95. Drumlins, Eskers and Moraines are types of
(d) 1 and 3 only which of the following landforms?
(a) Glacial landforms
92. Consider the following statements:
(b) Desert landforms
1. In case of a conflict, Parliamentary
privileges supersede the fundamental (c) Coastal landforms
rights of a citizen. (d) Volcanic landforms
2. Reasonable restrictions on free speech
provided under Article 19 also apply to 96. Global Innovation Index is published
the floor of the house.
annually by
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) World Economic Forum
correct?
(a) 1 only (b) International Monetary Fund
(b) 2 only (c) World Intellectual Property Organisation
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) United Nations Development Program
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

97. Consider the following statements regarding

93. Which of the following correctly describes
NI-KSHAY? Chidambaram Pillai:
(a) It is the public-private partnership fund 1. He led the Vandemataram Movement as
earmarked for the development of toilets part of the Swadeshi movement in
in rural areas under Corporate Social Andhra Pradesh.
Responsibility (CSR) funds.
2. He established the Swadeshi merchant
(b) It is a low-cost Life Insurance scheme
shipping outfit by the name of the
for poor people who are not covered
under any insurance program. Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company.
(c) It is the web-enabled patient Which of the statements given above is/are
management system for TB control correct?
under the National Tuberculosis (a) 1 only
Elimination Programme (NTEP).
(b) 2 only
(d) Newly discovered antiviral drug with
potential application to curb coronavirus (c) Both 1 and 2
infections. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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98. Consider the following statements with 100. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
reference to the South Asia Wildlife spectroscopy is the study of molecules by
Enforcement Network (SAWEN): recording the interaction of radiofrequency
1. It is an inter-governmental organization (Rf) electromagnetic radiations with the
to combat wildlife crime in South Asia. nuclei of molecules placed in a strong
2. All SAARC countries are its members. magnetic field. Which of the following are
3. It has its secretariat located in India. the common applications of NMR?
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. Medical imaging techniques
correct? 2. Nuclear Reactors
(a) 1 only 3. Food authentication
(b) 1 and 2 only Select the correct answer using the code
(c) 2 and 3 only given below.
(d) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
99. Consider the following statements regarding (c) 1, 2 and 3
the Market Stabilization Scheme (MSS): (d) 1 and 3 only
1. MSS bonds are floated by RBI on behalf
of the government.
2. MSS bonds earn a return and can be
tradable in the secondary market.
3. MSS bonds were first introduced in
2016 to absorb the excess liquidity post
demonetization.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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