TEST - 9 (SUBJECT WISE) QUE - Done PDF

Online Prelims TEST - 9 (SUBJECT WISE)
( InsightsIAS Mock Test Series for UPSC Preliminary Exam 2020 ) Total Marks : 200
1 Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India

1. The conditions of service and tenure of office of the election commissioners generally decided by
Central government
2. It conducts the elections to Parliament, Panchayats and Office of Vice President.
3. Representation of People act, 1951 fixes the term of the members of the Election commission.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. None
2 With reference to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), consider the following statements:
1. The constitution of India has not specified the strength of the Commission.
2. The Constitution authorizes the parliament to determine the conditions of service of the chairman
and other members of the Commission.
3. One-half of the members of the Commission should be such persons who have held office for at least
ten years either under the Government of India or under the government of a state.

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
3 With reference to the Finance Commission, consider the following statements:

1. It is a quasi-judicial body.
2. The Constitution authorizes the Parliament to determine the qualifications of members of the
commission and the manner in which they should be selected.
3. Fifteenth Finance Commission shall also examine whether a separate mechanism for funding of
defence and internal security ought to be set up.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
4 Consider the following statements

1. A service voter may appoint any person irrespective of his residency as his / her proxy to give vote
on his / her behalf and in his / her name at the polling station.
2. The facility of service voter is available only to the wife of a male service voter and is not available
to the husband of a female service voter.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
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D. Neither 1 nor 2
5 Consider the following statements:

1. The entire expenses including the salaries, allowances and pensions of the chairman and members
of the UPSC are subjected to vote of Parliament.
2. The conditions of service of the chairman or a member cannot be varied to his disadvantage after
his appointment.
3. The jurisdiction of UPSC can be extended by the Parliament.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
6 With reference to the Finance Commission, consider the following statements:

1. The recommendations made by the Finance Commission are binding on the government.
2. The commission submits its report to the union Finance minister.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
7 With reference to the State Public Service Commission (SPSC), consider the following statements:
1. The chairman and members of the Commission hold office for a term of five years or until they
attain the age of 62 years.
2. The chairman and members of a SPSC can be removed by the governor of the concerned state.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
8 Consider the following statements regarding contesting an election in India

1. If a person is not registered as a voter in any of the constituency in India can also contest in
election.
2. If a person is registered voter in Delhi, he/she contest an election to Lok Sabha from any
constituency in the country.
3. A person confined in jail can also vote in an election.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. None
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1. Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC) is a constitutional body.
2. Joint Public Service Commission was provided by the Government of India Act of 1919.
3. A JSPSC presents its annual performance report to each of the concerned state governors.

A. 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. None
10 Which of the following statements is/are the functions and powers of the National Commission for
Scheduled Castes?
1. To inquire into specific complaints with respect to the deprivation of rights and safeguards of the
SCs
2. To participate and advise on the planning process of socio-economic development of the SCs and to
evaluate the progress of their development under the Union or a state
3. The Commission has to investigate all matters relating to the constitutional and other legal
safeguards for the OBCs and the Anglo-Indian Community and report to the President upon their
working.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
11 Which of the following is/are the functions of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):
1. To visit jails and detention places to study the living conditions of inmates and make
recommendation thereon.
2. To review the factors including acts of terrorism that inhibit the enjoyment of human rights and
recommend remedial measures.
3. To inquire into any violation of human rights or negligence in the prevention of such violation by a
public servant, however, only on a petition presented to it or on an order of a court but not suo
motu.
4. To study treaties and other international instruments on human rights and make recommendations
for their effective implementation.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
12 Which of the following Constitutional Amendment Act bifurcated the National Commission for SCs
and STs and created a separate National Commission for Scheduled Tribes?
A. 65th Constitutional Amendment Act
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B. 85th Constitutional Amendment Act

C. 69th Constitutional Amendment Act
D. 89th Constitutional Amendment Act
13 Which of the following schedule was added by 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act?
A. Seventh Schedule
B. Ninth Schedule
C. Tenth Schedule
D. Eleventh Schedule
14 With reference to the Chief Election Commissioner, consider the following statements:
1. He/she hold his/her office till the pleasure of the president.
2. The service conditions of the chief election commissioner cannot be varied to his disadvantage after
his appointment.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
15 With reference to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), consider the following statements:
1. The CBI is a statutory body.
2. It derives its powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
16 With reference to NITI Aayog, consider the following statements:

1. It is a non-statutory body.
2. President of India is the chairperson of NITI Aayog.
3. Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog enjoys the rank of cabinet minister.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
17 With reference to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (SCs), consider the following
statements:
1. It is directly established by Article 338 of the Constitution.
2. The Commission, while investigating any matter or inquiring into any complaint, has all the powers
of a criminal court trying a suit.
3. It can submit a report to President as and when it thinks necessary.
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A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
18 With reference to the Central Vigilance Commissioner, consider the following statements:
1. Central Vigilance Commissioner appointed by the President of India.
2. After his/her tenure, Central Vigilance Commissioner is not eligible for further employment under
the Central or a state government.
3. The salary, allowances and other conditions of service of the Central Vigilance Commissioner are
similar to those of the Chairman of UPSC

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
19 Which of the following bodies have the leader of the opposition in Rajya Sabha, in their appointment
committees?
A. The National Human Rights Commission

B. The Central Information Commission
C. The Central Information Commission
D. CEO of NITI Aayog
20 Expenditure from which of the following accounts/funds is/are audited by the Comptroller and
Auditor General (CAG) ?
1. Consolidated Fund of India
2. Contingency Fund of India
3. Public Account of India

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
21 With reference to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), consider the
following statements:
1. It is a statutory body
2. It works under the aegis of Ministry of Women and Child development
3. As per the commission, definition of child includes those up to the age of 14 years
Which of the statements given above is/are correc

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
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D. 1, 2 and 3
22 With reference to the Advocate General of State, consider the following statements:
1. He is the highest law officer in the state.
2. It is appointed by the governor.
3. The term of office of the advocate general is fixed for 5 years by the Constitution.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. VVPATs were first used in bye-election to the Noksen Assembly Constituency of Nagaland held in
2013.
2. Conducting exit polls and publishing results of exit polls would be prohibited during the election to
Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
24 With reference to commissioners of Central Information Commission under RTI Act:

1. They should not be a Member of Parliament or Member of the Legislature of any State or Union
Territory.
2. They are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime
Minister as Chairperson, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and a Union Cabinet Minister
nominated by the Prime Minister.
3. Commissioners are appointed for duration of five years until they attain the age of 62 years,
whichever is earlier.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
25 With reference to Attorney General of India, consider the following statements:

1. He receives such remuneration as the president may determine.
2. He must be a person who is qualified to be appointed a judge of the Supreme Court.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
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D. Neither 1 nor 2
26 With reference to the Central Vigilance Commission, which of the following statements is/are
correct?
1. It was established in 1964 by an executive resolution of the Central government
2. Presently, it is a statutory body.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
27 With reference to the State Information Commission, consider the following statements:
1. The Commission consists of a State Chief Information Commissioner and not more than five State
Information Commissioners.
2. Members of the commission are appointed by the President of India.
3. They are not eligible for reappointment.

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
28 With reference to the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), consider the following
statements:
1. It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
2. Prime minister serves as its president.
3. Recently, it has published an Integrated Mobile App called KISAAN (Krishi Integrated Solution for
Agri Apps Navigation) for Farmers of country.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) set up the Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching
Station (TERLS) in Thiruvananthapuram for upper atmospheric research.
2. APSARA is the first nuclear reactor in Asia to have achieved criticality.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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1. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India is a non-statutory executive body established by an executive
resolution.
2. The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) was constituted as a statutory body, but
presently it is working as a non-statutory body.
3. The National Commission for Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes is a national
commission set under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

A. 2 only
B. 1 and 3
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
31 With reference to National Commission for Women, consider the following statements:
1. It is a statutory body.
2. It take suo-moto notice of matters relating to deprivation of women's rights.
3. Among the five members of the commission at least one Member each shall be from amongst
persons belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes respectively.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. India Meteorological Department (IMD) works under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and
Climate Change (MoEFCC)
2. It is the duty of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to eliminate practices having adverse
effect on competition, promote and sustain competition, protect the interests of consumers and
ensure freedom of trade in the markets of India

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. The Central Electricity Authority of India (CEA) is a statutory organization .
2. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research operates as an autonomous body through the Societies
Registration Act, 1860

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
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D. Neither 1 nor 2
34 Consider the following statements regarding National Foundation for Communal Harmony
1. It is an autonomous body under the administrative control of the Union Home Ministry.
2. It provides financial assistance to the child victims of societal violence for their care, education and
training.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
35 Which of the following is/are the principles of Indian Foreign Policy?

1. Promotion of World Peace
2. Anti-Colonialism
3. Non-Alignment
4. Links with Commonwealth
Select the correct answer using the code given below

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

1. India’s Look East Policy was first initiated by I.K. Gujral
2. No South Asian country should allow its territory to be used against the interest of another country
of the region is one of the features of Gujral Doctrine

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
37 Consider the following statements regarding Nuclear Doctrine of India

1. Nuclear retaliatory attacks can only be authorised by the civilian political leadership
2. Non-use of nuclear weapons against non-nuclear weapon states
3. Building and maintaining a credible minimum deterrent.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
38 Cabinet committee on Security consists of which of the following members?

1. Prime Minister
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2. Minister of Home Affairs

3. Minister of External Affairs
4. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
39 Which of these laws in India have a bearing on health?

1. Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
2. The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954
3. Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998
4. Consumer Protection Act, 1986
Select the correct answer using the codes below.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
40 How is the World Bank Group (WBG) President selected?
A. Nominated by the largest shareholder of WBG subject to confirmation by the Board of

Governors
B. Elected on a majority basis by the shareholder member states of the WBG
C. Elected by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on a two-thirds majority basis
D. Appointed by the UN Secretary General subject to approval by the Board of Governors
41 Consider the following statements regarding Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
1. It was set up in 1989 by International Monetary Fund with headquarters in Paris.
2. FATF acts as an international watchdog on issues of money-laundering and financing of terrorism.
3. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the European Commission (EC) are members of it.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
42 Consider the following statements regarding BRICS

1. South Africa joined BRICS in 2010
2. Last summit of BRICS was held at China.
3. BRICS established The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

A. 1 only
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B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. The Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) was set up in 1974 as a reaction to India’s nuclear tests to stop
what it called the misuse of nuclear material meant for peaceful purposes.
2. The NSG works under the principle of unanimity and even one country’s vote against prospective
member will scuttle its bid.
3. India, Pakistan, Israel, South Sudan and North Korea are among the four UN member states which
have not signed the NPT.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
44 Consider the following statements regarding Group of 7 (G7) countries

1. G7 is a group consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the
United States.
2. Canada has least population amongst G7 countries
3. G7 countries represent more than 40% of the net global wealth.

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
45 The Global Infrastructure Facility, sometimes seen in the news, is an initiative by
A. The International Monetary Fund

B. The World Bank
C. The World Economic Forum
D. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
46 The world's first IAEA Low Enriched Uranium (LEU) bank had established in
A. Japan
B. United States
C. France
D. Kazakhstan

1. Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jain and Zorastrians (Parsis) have been notified as minority
communities under of the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992.
2. Prime Minister's Twenty Point Programme for minorities is a programme launched by Indian
government in 2006 for welfare of religious minorities.
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3. National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC) aims to promote the economic &
developmental activities for the benefit of all sections of notified Minorities

A. 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is a regional organization within European Union.
2. Arab League is the collective voice of the Muslim world and works to safeguard and protect the
interests of the Muslim world in the spirit of promoting international peace and harmony

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. The Sangeet Natak Akademi is one of the first National Academy of the arts set-up by the Republic
of India.
2. The Sangeet Natak Akademi is presently an autonomous body of the Ministry of Culture,
Government of India and is fully funded by the Government for implementation of its schemes and
programmes.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
50 Section 8 of the Representation of the People (RP) Act, 1951 that is frequently in news concerns
A. Paid advertisements for election campaign.

B. Division of seats in the Upper house.
C. Horse trading in council elections.
D. Disqualification on conviction for long sentences.

1. Swadhar is a central sector scheme for integrated services to women in difficult circumstances like
destitute widows, women prisoners released from jail and without family support, women survivors
of natural disasters etc.
2. Sakhi is a one-stop centre for providing medical, legal and rehabilitation facilities for women
subjected to any kind of violence.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
52 Consider the following statements regarding Organisation for Economic Co-operation and
Development (OECD)
1. Russia is a founding member of OECD.
2. It is an intergovernmental economic organisation, founded to stimulate economic progress and
world trade.
3. Most OECD members are high-income economies with a very high Human Development Index (HDI)
and are regarded as developed countries.

A. 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only
53 Consider the following statements regarding Raisina Dialogue

1. The Raisina Dialogue is India’s flagship annual geopolitical and geostrategic conference.
2. It is jointly organised by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Observer Research Foundation
(ORF).
3. The theme of the 2019 conference is Managing Disruptive Transitions: Ideas, Institutions and
Idioms

A. 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only
54 Member countries of Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) are
A. India, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and New Zealand

B. India, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Iraq
C. India, Australia, Iran, Indonesia and Thailand
D. India, China, Singapore, Mauritius and Madagascar
55 Consider the following statements regarding International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC)
1. Multi modal transport corridor signed in 2000 in St.Petersburg.
2. Iran, Russia, India and Azerbaijan are the founding members of INSTC
3. INSTC is a part of Ashgabat agreement

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
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D. None

1. World Energy Outlook (WEO) is published by International Energy Agency
2. India is not a member country of International Energy Forum

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
57 The Budapest Convention is related to which of the following matters?
A. Organic Farming
B. Ozone Depletion
C. World Trade Organization
D. Cyber Security
58 Which of the following country is not a member of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting
Countries (OPEC)?
A. Libya
B. Iran
C. Saudi Arabia
D. Qatar
59 Which of the following organizations publishes Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report?
A. World Economic Forum (WEF)

B. The Global work and Travels Co
C. World Travel and Tourism Council
D. Expedia Travel Agency
60 With reference to The National Tiger Conservation Authority, consider the following statements:
1. It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change.
2. It was constituted under provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
3. It is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. Indus Water Treaty was brokered by World Bank in 1950.
2. As per the treaty, control over three eastern rivers Ravi, Beas and Sutlej was given to Pakistan.
3. Ratle is the run-of the-river hydroelectric power station over Jhelum River, downstream of the
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village of Ratle in Jammu and Kashmir.

A. 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. None
62 Which of the following ideologies is closest to the “ASEAN Way”?
A. Forming formal supra-national structures and institutions

B. Settling disputes by informal cooperative methods
C. Relying on cultural rather than economic force
D. Assisting the development of Least Development Countries (LDCs)
63 Consider the following statements regarding Indian Ocean Conference

1. It has been initiated by Delhi based think tank India Foundation.
2. It is annual conference that aims to bring together Heads of States/Governments, Ministers,
thought leaders, scholars, diplomats, bureaucrats and practitioners from across the region on a
single platform.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
64 Consider the following statements regarding Border Haats

1. They are market places organised by the two countries along the international border.
2. The border haats aim at promoting the wellbeing of the people dwelling in remote areas across the
borders of two countries.
3. Currently border haats are operational along India-Bangladesh and India-China border.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only

1. Operation Samudra Maitri is a military exercise between India and Maldives
2. Mt Everest Friendship Exercise is a military exercise between Nepal and China

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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66 Consider the following statements regarding Nuclear Energy Agency

1. It is an intergovernmental agency that facilitates co-operation among countries with advanced
nuclear technology infrastructures.
2. Country must ratify Non-Proliferation Treaty before joining Nuclear Energy agency.
3. It relies on member country experts to carry out much of its technical work.

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only
67 “The costs of De-carbonization” report is published by
A. United Nations Environment Programme

B. OECD
C. World Bank
D. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
68 Which of the following country is not a member of Gulf Co-operation Council?
A. Oman
B. Qatar
C. Kuwait
D. Iran
69 Consider the following statements regarding International Energy Agency (IEA)

1. It is an autonomous intergovernmental organization established in the framework of the OECD
2. India is a member country of it.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) is the world’s first multilateral disarmament agreement to
provide for the elimination of an entire category of weapons of mass destruction within a fixed time
frame.
2. The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) is an intergovernmental
organisation and the implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention.
3. The OPCW had been awarded Nobel Peace Prize in 2013 for its extensive efforts to eliminate
chemical weapons.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
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C. 1 only
D. 2 and 3 only
71 Which of the following countries is/are members of G-20 group

1. Argentina
2. Saudi Arabia
3. Singapore
4. Spain

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 only
72 Consider the following statements regarding International Solar Alliance

1. The initiative was launched at the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris at the end of 2015 by the
President of France and the Prime Minister of India.
2. The primary aim of this is to provide quick and easy access to solar resource data globally.
3. Countries that do not fall within the Tropics cannot join the alliance.

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. None
73 Which of the following country is not an observer of SAARC?

#00000
A. Australia
B. France
C. European Union
D. China
74 Consider the following statements regarding Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
1. It includes a comprehensive set of prohibitions on participating in any nuclear weapon activities.
2. The Treaty obliges States parties to provide adequate assistance to individuals affected by the use
or testing of nuclear weapons.
3. It will enter into force 90 days after the fiftieth instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or
accession has been deposited.

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. None
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1. The European Parliament is the only legislative branch of the European Union.
2. Council of the European Union is the executive branch of the European Union, responsible for
proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the EU treaties and managing the day-to-
day business of the EU.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
76 Consider the following pairs

Place/Issue in News Region
1. Port of Duqm Yemen
2. Gilets Jaunes Protests France
3. Farzad-B Gas Block Iran
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A. 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 2 and 3 only

Issue in News Region
1. Changi Naval Base Indonesia
2. Tripoli Libya
3. Male Maldives

A. 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 3 only

Militia sometimes in the news Country they belong to
1. People’s Protection Units Turkey
2. Revolutionary Guard Iraq
3. Salwa Judum India
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
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D. 3 only
79 Consider the following statements regarding Quadrilateral Security Dialogue Summit

1. It is an informal mechanism between India, the US, Japan and South Korea
2. It is interpreted as a joint effort to counter China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
80 Consider the following statements regarding United Nations Human Rights Council
1. It has 47 members elected for staggered three-year terms on a regional group basis.
2. It was established by the UN General Assembly to replace the UN Commission on Human Rights.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
81 Consider the following statements regarding TRAFFIC

1. It is a joint program of WWF and UNEP
2. TRAFFIC works to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of
nature.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
82 Consider the following statements regarding National Policy on Bio-fuels

1. The Policy encourages setting up of supply chain mechanisms for biodiesel production from non-
edible oilseeds.
2. Policy prohibits the use of surplus food grains for production of ethanol for blending with petrol
citing food security.
3. Policy indicates a viability gap funding scheme ethanol Bio refineries.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. Krishna River originates at Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra.
2. Krishna Water Dispute Tribunal was first setup in 1969.
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3. Krishna River joins Bay of Bengal near Chennai

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1 and 2 only
84 Consider the following statements regarding United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
(UNCCD)
1. UNCCD was adopted in 1994 and ratified by nearly 100 countries
2. It is committed to a bottom-up approach, encouraging the participation of local people in combating
desertification and land degradation.
3. India takes over COP Presidency from China for next two years

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 only
D. 2 and 3 only
85 Consider the following statements regarding Bombay blood group

1. Individuals with the rare Bombay phenotype (hh) do not express H antigen.
2. It is mostly found in South Asia and South East Asia.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
86 Which of the following tribes is/are present in Ladakh Region

1. Balti
2. Changpa
3. Purigpa

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
87 Consider the following statements regarding Government e Marketplace (GeM)

1. It is a one stop portal to facilitate online procurement of common use Goods & Services required by
various Government Departments.
2. Only Central government Ministries/Departments including its attached/subordinate offices are
eligible to procure goods from its platform
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
88 Consider the following statements regarding Eurasian economic union

1. It is an international organization for regional economic integration.
2. Russia, Belarus, Armenia and China are members of it.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
89 Consider the following statements regarding ASEAN.

1. ASEAN was preceded by an organization formed in 31 July 1961 called the Association of Southeast
Asia (ASA), a group consisting of the Philippines, the Federation of Malaya, and Thailand.
2. Vietnam is not a member of ASEAN.
3. ASEAN established Asian Development Bank for the socio-economic development of Asia and
Pacific.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. None
90 Consider the following statements regarding International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)
1. ITLOS is an independent judicial body established by the UNCLOS to adjudicate disputes arising
out of the interpretation and application of the UNCLOS Convention.
2. The Tribunal is open only to the states parties to the convention.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
91 Consider the following statements regarding Fall Armyworm

1. It is an invasive species that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
2. It significantly impacted the productivity of coffee plantation in Western Ghats region.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
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D. Neither 1 nor 2
92 Which of the following countries have signed The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran in
2015?
1. U.S.A
2. U.K
3. Germany
4. China

A. 1 and 4 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1. 2, 3 and 4
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
93 Consider the following statements regarding Indian ports

1. Marmagao Port, situated at the entrance of the Zuari estuary, is a natural harbour in Goa.
2. Visakhapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh is a land-locked harbour
3. The Kamarajar Port Limited is a corporatized major port and is registered as a public company.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
94 Which of the following Indian cities are a part of UNESCO's Creative Cities Network?
1. Jaipur
2. Mysore
3. Varanasi
4. Chennai

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
95 The ‘Women Entrepreneurship Platform’, a first of its kind, unified access portal which brings
together women from different parts of India to realize their entrepreneurial aspirations, is an
initiative of
A. SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India)

B. Ministry of Women and Child Development
C. FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry)
D. NITI Aayog

1. Sangai is the state animal of Mizoram and largely found in Keibul Lamjao National Park
22
2. Leptospirosis is a viral infection in rodents and other wild and domesticated species, and humans.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
97 Which of the following is/are condition(s) for recognizing a party as National Party?
1. If it wins two per cent of seats in the Lok Sabha at a general election; and these candidates are
elected from three states.
2. If it is recognized as a state party in four states.
3. If it wins three per cent of seats in the legislative assembly at a general election to the legislative
assembly of the state concerned or 3 seats in the assembly, whichever is more.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. Project CHAMAN is a pioneer project aims for the strategic development of the fisheries sector.
2. Mission Fingerling is a programme aimed at achieving holistic development of horticulture sector.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 and 2
99 Okjokull glacier, recently seen in news is located in
A. Canada
B. Greenland
C. Antarctica
D. Iceland

1. Port Blair is closer to Kolkata than it is to Chennai.
2. Duncan passage separates Middle Andaman from South Andaman.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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1 Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India

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3 With reference to the Finance Commission, consider the following statements:

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6 With reference to the Finance Commission, consider the following statements:

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8 Consider the following statements regarding contesting an election in India

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9 Consider the following statements:

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A. 65th Constitutional Amendment Act

B. 85th Constitutional Amendment Act

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16 With reference to NITI Aayog, consider the following statements:

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A. The National Human Rights Commission

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23 Consider the following statements:

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24 With reference to commissioners of Central Information Commission under RTI Act:

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25 With reference to Attorney General of India, consider the following statements:

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29 Consider the following statements:

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30 Consider the following statements:

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32 Consider the following statements:

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33 Consider the following statements:

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35 Which of the following is/are the principles of Indian Foreign Policy?

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36 Consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

37 Consider the following statements regarding Nuclear Doctrine of India

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

38 Cabinet committee on Security consists of which of the following members?

2. Minister of Home Affairs

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39 Which of these laws in India have a bearing on health?

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40 How is the World Bank Group (WBG) President selected?

A. Nominated by the largest shareholder of WBG subject to confirmation by the Board of