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GENERAL STUDIES
PAPER – I
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1. With reference to the Medieval Indian 1- eè;dkyhu Hkkjrh; laLÑfr ds lanHkZ esa] HkfÙkQ vkSj
culture, which of the following statements fp'rh vkanksyuksa ds ckjs esa fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu
regarding the Bhakti and Chishti
movements is/are correct? lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\
1. Apart from song and dance, 1- xhr vkSj u`R; ds vykok] pSrU; us Hkxoku dks
Chaitanya put emphasis on vkRelkr djus ds fy, Kku ij tksj fn;kA
knowledge as means to realize God.
2. Chishti saints such as Nizamuddin 2- futkeqíhu vkSfy;k tSls fp'rh larksa us vius
Auliya adopted some of the traditional vuq;kf;;ksa dks çHkkfor djus ds fy, dqN
Hindu practices to influence their
followers. ikjaifjd fganw çFkkvksa dks viuk;kA
Select the correct answer using the code fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
given below: (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2

2. Consider the following statements 2- Hkkjr ds Lora=krk laxzke esa mnkj jk"Vªokn dh vof/
regarding the period of Moderate
Nationalism in India‟s freedom struggle: ds ckjs esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. Though moderate nationalists 1- ;|fi mnkj jk"Vªokfn;ksa us ifj"knksa dks vf/d
demanded more power to councils 'kfÙkQ nsus vkSj muesa vf/d ls vf/d Hkkjrh;
and greater Indian participation in
them, they had no demands related to Hkkxhnkjh dh ekax dh] ysfdu muds ikl foÙk
control over finances. ij fu;a=k.k ls lacaf/r dksbZ ekax ugha FkhA
2. Under the provisions of the Indian 2- Hkkjrh; ifj"kn vf/fu;e 1892 ds çko/kuksa ds
Councils Act 1892, though budget
could be discussed and voted upon, rgr] gkykafd ctV ij ppkZ vkSj bl ij ernku
amendments could not be made into fd;k tk ldrk Fkk] blesa la'kks/u ugha fd, tk
it.
ldrs FksA
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2

3. The World Migration Report is published

by the: 3- fo'o çoklu fjiksVZ fuEu }kjk çdkf'kr dh tkrh gS%
(a) World Bank (a) fo'o cSad
(b) United Nations (b) la;Ùq kQ jk"Vª
(c) World Economic Forum (c) fo'o vkfFkZd eap
(d) Organization for Economic
(d) vkfFkZd lg;ksx vkSj fodkl ds fy, laxBu
Cooperation and Development

4. With reference to Revolutionary 4- Økafrdkjh vkradokn ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa

Terrorism, consider the following
statements: ij fopkj djsa%
1. The fallout of Swadeshi and Boycott 1- Lons'kh vkSj cfg"dkj vkanksyu ds iru ds
Movement led to the birth of dkj.k Økafrdkjh vkradokn dk tUe gqvkA
Revolutionary Terrorism.
2. The revolutionary terrorists did not 2- Økafrdkjh vkradoknh iwjs ns'k esa ,d fgalkRed
believe in creating a violent mass tu Økafr iSnk djus esa fo'okl ugha djrs FksA
revolution throughout the country.
Which of the statements given above
mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
is/are correct? (a) dsoy 1
(a) 1 only (b) dsoy 2
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2
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5. Consider the following pairs: 5- fuEufyf•r ;qXeksa ij fopkj djsa%
Movement/orga Feature
nization
vkanksyu@laxBu fo'ks"krk
1. Akali Movement Communal 1- vdkyh vkanksyu lkaçnkf;d
2. Theosophical Belief in
Movement reincarnation
2- fFk;kslksfiQdy vkanksyu iqutZUe esa fo'okl
3. Aligarh Widow 3- vyhx<+ vkanksyu fo/ok iqufoZokg
Movement remarriage
mijksÙkQ ;qXeksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh lqefs yr gS@gSa\
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched? (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

6. Consider the following statements about
the Harappan culture:
1. Harappan people worshipped gods in
form of trees, animals, and human
beings in temples.
2. Terracotta objects represented both
men and women but more men
terracotta figurines have been found
compared to women.
3. Sealings have been found only in
Harappan civilization and not in
Egypt and Mesopotamia.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
6- gM+Iik laLÑfr ds ckjs esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij
fopkj djsa%
1- gM+Iik ds yksx eafnjksa esa isM+ksa] tkuojksa vkSj
euq";ksa ds :i esa nsorkvksa dh iwtk djrs FksA
2- VsjkdksVk dh oLrqvksa esa iq#"kksa vkSj efgykvksa
nksuksa dk çfrfuf/Ro Fkk ysfdu efgykvksa dh
rqyuk esa vf/d iq#"k VsjkdksVk ewfrZ;ka çkIr gqbZ
gSA
3- eqgjsa dsoy gM+Iik lH;rk esa ikbZ xbZ gS felz
vkSj eslksiksVkfe;k esa ughaA
mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(c) dsoy 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

7. With reference to the political organization 7- mÙkj oSfnd dky esa jktuhfrd laxBu ds lanHkZ esa]
in later Vedic times, which of the following
statements is/are not correct? fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu lk@ls dFku lgh ugha gS @gSa\
1. The term rashtra denoted sovereign 1- 'kCn jk"Vª us laçHkq lÙkk dk fu:i.k fd;kA
power.
2. Women were permitted to sit in 2- efgykvksa dks lHkk esa cSBus dh vuqefr FkhA
sabha.
3. The king used to maintain a large
3- jktk ,d cM+h LFkk;h lsuk j•rs FksA
standing army. fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
Select the correct answer using the code
given below: (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

8. Consider the following statements 8- tSu /eZ ds ckjs esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
regarding Jainism:
1. Jainas used Prakrit, the language of
1- tSuksa us vke tu dh Hkk"kk] çkÑr dk ç;ksx
common people, and refrained from fd;k] vkSj laLÑr dk mi;ksx djus ls ijgst
using Sanskrit.
fd;kA
2. Marathi language developed from
Prakrit. 2- ejkBh Hkk"kk dk fodkl çkÑr ls gqvkA
3. Unlike the Buddhists, Jainas were 3- ckS¼ksa ds foijhr] tSu 'kq: ls gh Nfo iwtd FksA
image worshippers from the outset.
mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) dsoy 2
(b) 2 only (c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) dsoy 3
(d) 3 only

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9. With reference to trade in the times of 9- cq¼ ds le; esa O;kikj ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r esa
Buddha, which of the following
statements is/are correct?
ls dkSu lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\
1. Metal coins appear first in the age of 1- /krq ds flDds loZçFke cq¼ ds dky esa
Buddha. vfLrRo esa vk,A
2. Nishka denoted both coins and 2- fu"d us flDdksa vkSj dherh /krq nksuksa dks
precious metal objects.
n'kkZ;kA
3. Cattle were used as currency.
3- eos'kh eqæk ds :i esa mi;ksx fd, tkrs FksA
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2

(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

10. Consider the following statements about
the Mughal architecture:
1. Panch Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, is built
mainly in Bengal style of architecture.
2. Mughals invented the half-dome
portal style of gate construction used
in Buland Darwaza.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
10- eqxy okLrqdyk ds ckjs esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij
fopkj djsa%
1- iap egy] iQrsgiqj lhdjh] eq[; :i ls caxky
'kSyh dh okLrqdyk esa fufeZr gSA
2- eqxyksa us cqyan njoktk esa ç;qÙkQ }kj fuekZ.k dh
v¼Z xqEcnh; ços'k&}kj 'kSyh dks •kstk A
mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2

11. Consider the following statements 11- fnYyh lYrur ds lSU; ç'kklu ds ckjs esa fuEufyf•r
regarding the Military Administration of
the Delhi Sultanate: dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. The most important department of 1- jkT; dk lcls egRoiw.kZ foHkkx lSU; foHkkx ;k
the state was the military department nhoku&,&vtZ FkkA
or the diwani-i-arz.
2- lqYrku ds ikl vfjt uked lsuk dk ,d
2. The Sultan had a commander-in-chief
of the military called the ariz. lsukifr gksrk FkkA
3. Alauddin paid his soldiers fully in 3- vykmíhu us vius lSfudksa dks iwjh rjg ls udn
cash. esa Hkqxrku fd;kA
Which of the statements given above mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
is/are correct?
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) dsoy 3
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 3 only

12. Consider the following pairs: 12- fuEufyf•r ;qXeksa ij fopkj djsa%
Mystics Beliefs jgL;oknh ekU;rk,a
1. Ramananda Rama 1- jkekuan jke
2. Nanak Pilgrimage 2- ukud rhFkZ;k=kk
3. Kabir Idol worship 3- dchj ewfrZ iwtk
Which of the pairs given above is/are not mijksÙkQ ;qXeksa esa ls dkSu lk@ ls lgh lqefs yr ugha
correctly matched? gS@gS\a
(a) 1 only (a) dsoy 1
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

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13. Consider the following: 13- fuEufyf•r ij fopkj djsa%
1. Boycott 1- cfg"dkj
2. Non-payment of taxes 2- djksa dk Hkqxrku u djuk
3. Declining honours 3- mikf/;ka ykSVkuk
4. Declining positions of authority 4- çkf/dj.k ds inksa dks NksM+uk
Which of the above constituted the basic mijksÙkQ esa ls fdlus xka/h ds lR;kxzg dh rduhd ds
tenets of Gandhi‟s technique of ewy fl¼karksa dk xBu fd;k \
Satyagraha?
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 3
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) dsoy 1] 3 vkSj 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1] 2] 3 vkSj 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

14. With reference to the Indian National 14- Hkkjrh; jk"Vªh; vkanksyu ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r
Movement, consider the following pairs: ;qXeksa ij fopkj djsa%
Section Person
vuqHkkx O;fÙkQ
1. Swarajist Ajmal Khan
1- Lojktoknh vtey •ku
2. No-Changer Rajendra
Prasad 2- xSj&ifjorZuoknh jktsaæ çlkn
3. Responsivist N. C. Kelkar 3- çfrfØ;koknh ,u lh dsydj
Which of the pairs given above is/are mijksÙkQ ;qXeksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh lqefs yr gS@gSa\
correctly matched?
(a) dsoy 1
(a) 1 only
(b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

15. With reference to literature during 15- eè;dky ds nkSjku lkfgR; ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r
medieval period, which of the following
statement is not correct?
esa ls dkSu lk@ls dFku lgh ugha gS\
(a) Persian was introduced in India by (a) Hkkjr esa iQkjlh dh 'kq#vkr rqdks± }kjk dh xbZ
the Turks. FkhA
(b) Firdausi was a poet of the Arabic
language. (b) fiQjnkSlh vjch Hkk"kk ds dfo FksA
(c) Persian also became the language of (c) iQkjlh Hkh ç'kklu vkSj dwVuhfr ds vykok
the upper classes apart from
mPp oxks± dh Hkk"kk cu xbZA
administration and diplomacy.
(d) Tuti Nama was originally written I (d) rqrhukek ewy :i ls laLÑr esa fy•k x;k FkkA
Sanskrit.

16. Which of the following are among the 16- Hkkjr esa ckcj ds vkxeu ds egRoksa esa ls fuEufyf•r
significances of Babur‟s advent into India?
esa ls dkSu ls gSa\
1. It gave India security from external
invasions. 1- blus Hkkjr dks ckgjh vkØe.kksa ls lqj{kk nhA
2. It strengthened India‟s foreign trade. 2- blus Hkkjr ds fons'kh O;kikj dks etcwr fd;kA
3. It led to rapid popularization of 3- blus Hkkjr esa ck:n dks rsth ls yksdfç;
gunpowder in India. fd;kA
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

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17. Consider the following: 17- fuEufyf•r ij fopkj djsa%
1. Sung by women 1- efgykvksa }kjk xk;k tkrk gS
2. Sung in rainy season 2- cjlkr ds ekSle esa xk;k tkrk gS
3. Sung while dancing in a semicircle 3- v/Zo`Ùk esa u`R; djrs gq, tkrk gS
Which folk song is being talked about ;gk¡ fdl yksdxhr dh ckr dh tk jgh gS\
here?
(a) VIik
(a) Tappa
(b) iksokMk
(b) Powada
(c) dtjh
(c) Kajri
(d) Laman (d) yeu

18. Through which of the following rivers‟ 18- ddZ js•k fuEufyf•r unhekxks± esa ls fdlls] gksdj
course, does the tropic of cancer pass? xqtjrh gS\
1. Chambal
1- pacy
2. Betwa
2- csrok
3. Ken
3- dsu
4. Luni
4- ywuh
Select the correct answer using the code
given below: fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 3
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) dsoy 1] 3 vkSj 4

19. Consider the following statements about 19- i`Foh ifjØe.k ds ckjs esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij
the revolution of the earth:
fopkj djsa%
1. On June 21st, there is complete
darkness over Arctic Circle.
1- 21 twu dks vkdZfVd o`Ùk ij iw.kZ va/sjk gksrk
gSA
2. On March 21st, Arctic Circle sees
equal day and night. 2- 21 ekpZ dks vkdZfVd o`r~ ij fnu vkSj jkr
Which of the statements given above lekukof/ ds gksrs gSA
is/are correct? mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) 1 only (a) dsoy 1
(b) 2 only (b) dsoy 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2

20. Consider the following statements: 20- fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. Both tigers and lions are found in 1- ck?k vkSj 'ksj nksuksa gh Hkkjr esa ik, tkrs gSaA
India only.
2. Indian Wild ass can be found in 2- Hkkjrh; taxyh x/k xqtjkr esa ik;k tk ldrk gS
Gujarat but not in Rajasthan. ysfdu jktLFkku esa ughaA
3. Bharal can be found in the 3- Hkjy fgeky; esa ik;k tk ldrk gSA
Himalayas.
Which of the statements given above mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
is/are correct? (a) dsoy 1
(a) 1 only (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

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21. Consider the following pairs regarding 21- Hkkjr esa ty fudklh ds laca/ esa fuEufyf•r ;qXeksa
drainage in India:
ij fopkj djsa%
River Feature
1. Wular glacial unh oSf'k"VÔ
2. Baitarni west flowing 1- owyj fgeun vk/kfjr
3. Barapani fresh water 2- cSrj.kh if'pe&okgh
Which of the pairs given above is/are 3- ckjkikuh e`nq ty
correctly matched? mijksÙkQ ;qXeksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh lqefs yr gS@gSa\
(a) 1 only (a) dsoy 1
(b) 2 only (b) dsoy 2
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(d) 3 only (d) dsoy 3

22. Consider the following: 22- fuEufyf•r ij fopkj djsa%

1. Education 1- f'k{kk
2. Drinking water and sanitation 2- is;ty vkSj LoPNrk
3. Political freedom
3- jktuhfrd Lora=krk
Which of the above factors can be
considered to determine poverty line in a
mijksÙkQ dkjdksa esa ls fdls lekt esa xjhch js•k
society? fu/kZfjr djus ds fy, ekuk tk ldrk gS\
(a) 1 only (a) dsoy 1
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

23. With reference to the „fingerprint of the 23- ^i`Foh ds fiQaxjfçaV ds lanHkZ esa*] fuEufyf•r esa ls
Earth‟, which of the following statements
is/are correct? dkSu lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\
1. It could be used to identify a 1- bldk mi;ksx ,d laHkkfor thou fuokZg xzg
potentially life sustaining planet. dh igpku djus ds fy, fd;k tk ldrk gSA
2. The fingerprint includes the
2- fiQaxjfçaV esa vkWDlhtu vkSj ehFksu nksuksa dk ,d
simultaneous occurrence of both
oxygen and methane. lkFk vfLrRo 'kkfey gSA
Select the correct answer using the code fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
given below:
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2
(c) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2

24. Consider the following statements 24- ^Vk;j ik;jksfyfll* ds ckjs esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij
regarding „tyre pyrolysis‟ that has recently
fopkj djsa tks gky gh esa •cjksa esa jgk gSa%
been in news:
1. It refers to a technique of breaking
1- ;g vkWDlhtu dh mifLFkfr esa mi;ksx fd, x,
down used tyres in the presence of Vk;jksa dks rksM+us dh ,d rduhd dks lanfHkZr
oxygen. djrk gSA
2. One of the by-products of this process 2- bl çfØ;k ds mi&mRiknksa esa ls ,d rsy gSA
is oil.
mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh ugha gS@gSa\
Which of the statements given above
is/are not correct? (a) dsoy 1
(a) 1 only (b) dsoy 2
(b) 2 only (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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25. Which of the following can be found in the 25- lqanjcu ck;ksLiQh;j fjtoZ esa fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu
Sunderbans Biosphere Reserve?
lk ik;k tk ldrk gS\
1. Barking deer
1- ckfdZax fgj.k
2. Wild pig
2- taxyh lqvj
3. Macaques
3- edkd
4. Heritierafomes
4- Heritierafomes
5. Golden eagle
5- xksYMu bZxy
Select the correct answer using the code
given below: fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only (a) dsoy 1] 2] 3 vkSj 4
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) 1, 4 and 5 only (c) dsoy 1] 4 vkSj 5
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (d) 1] 2] 3] 4 vkSj 5

26. 26- ^ck;ksdaVªky

With reference to „biocontrol‟, which of the s * ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu
following statements is/are correct? lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\
1. It helps in controlling plant diseases. 1- ;g ikni jksxksa dks fu;af=kr djus esa enn djrk
2. Dragonfly acts as a biocontrol agent. gSA
2- MªSxuÝykbZ ,d ck;ksdsUVªky s ,tsaV ds :i esa
3. Trichoderma, a biocontrol agent, is a
bacterium.
dke djrh gS A
3- VªkbdksMekZ] ,d ck;ksdaVªksy ,tsaV] ,d thok.kq
Select the correct answer using the code gSA
given below:
fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) ds o y 1 vkS
j 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

27. Certain societies revere a particular tree 27- dqN lekt ,d fo'ks"k o`{k dks iwtrs gSa ftls mUgksaus
which they have preserved from time vukfn dky ls lajf{kr j•k gSA
immemorial.
Which of the following trees are Hkkjr esa fuEufyf•r esa ls fdl isM+ dh iwtk dh
worshipped in India? tkrh gS\
1. Mahua 2. Kadamba 1- egqvk 2- dnac
3. Tamarind 4. Mango
Select the correct answer using the code 3- beyh 4- vke
given below: fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) dsoy 1] 3 vkSj 4 (d) 1] 2] 3 vkSj 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

28. Consider the following statements 28- ^ck;ksIykfLVd* ds laca/ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij
regarding „bioplastics‟: fopkj djsa%
1. Bioplastics can be made from plants
only.
1- ck;ksIykfLVd dsoy ikS/ksa ls cuk;k tk ldrk
2. They can degrade quickly on their gSA
own under normal environmental 2- os lkekU; i;kZoj.kh; ifjfLFkfr;ksa esa Lo;a
conditions. fo?kfVr gks ldrs gSaA
3. Like normal plastics, bioplastics too 3- lkekU; IykfLVd dh rjg] ck;ksIykfLVd Hkh
can lead to microplastic pollution.
Which of the statements given above
ekbØksIykfLVd çnw"k.k dk dkj.k cu ldrk gSA
is/are correct? mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 3 only (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) dsoy 3

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29. With respect to Recommended Dietary 29- vuq'kaflr vkgkj HkÙkk (RDA) ds laca/ esa]
Allowance (RDA), which of the following
statements is/are correct?
fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\
1. RDA consists of nutritional 1- RDA esa fo'o LokLF; laxBu vkSj Hkkjr esa
recommendations agreed upon by the jk"Vªh; iks"k.k laLFkku }kjk lger iks"k.k laca/h
World Health Organization and
National Institute of Nutrition in fliQkfj'ksa 'kkfey gSaA
India. 2- ;g olk] Vªkl a iQSV] dkckZsgkbMªsV dh ek=kk dh
2. It takes into account daily ceiling on nSfud lhek dks è;ku esa j•rk gS ysfdu ued
the amount of fat, transfat,
carbohydrate but not salt. dh ughaA
Select the correct answer using the code fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
given below:
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2

30. Consider the following statements 30- gky gh esa •cjksa esa jgs •xksy foKku ds ckjs esa
regarding astronomy that have recently
been in news:
fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. „Bibha‟ is the name of a planet. 1- ^fcHkk* ,d xzg dk uke gSA
2. „Pandit Jasraj‟ is the name of an 2- ^iafMr tljkt* ,d {kqæxzg dk uke gSA
asteroid.
3. International Astronomical Union 3- 1919 esa LFkkfir varjkZ"Vªh; •xksyh; la?k
(IAU), founded in 1919, is (IAU) dk eq[;ky; isfjl] Úkal esa gSA
headquartered at Paris, France.
Which of the statements given above
mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
is/are correct? (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) dsoy 2 (d) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only

31. With reference to the Indian State of 31- Hkkjrh; ou fjiksVZ ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu
Forest Report, which of the following lk@ls dFku ugha lgh gS @gSa\
statements is/are not correct?
1. It is a biannual exercise to estimate 1- ou vkoj.k dk vuqeku yxkus ds fy, ;g ,d
the forest cover. f}okf"kZd vH;kl gSA
2. The exercise involves satellite 2- vH;kl esa dsoy mixzg ekufp=k.k 'kkfey gSA
mapping only. 3- •k| vkSj Ñf"k laxBu (FAO) de ls de 1
3. The Food and Agriculture
Organization (FAO) defines a “forest” gsDVs;j ds Hkwfe {ks=k ds :i esa ,d ^ou* dks
as a land area of at least 1 hectare, ifjHkkf"kr djrk gS] tks de ls de 10» isM+
covered by at least 10% tree cover. doj }kjk doj gSA
Select the correct answer using the code fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
given below:
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

32. It has recently been found that plants 32- ;g gky gh esa ik;k x;k gS fd ikS/s èofu;ksa dk
emit sounds. Consider the following mRltZu djrs gSAa bl laca/ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij
statements in this respect:
1. These sounds are emitted when fopkj djsa%
plants are under stress. 1- tc ikS/s ruko esa gksrs gSa rks bu èofu;ksa dk
2. The sounds emitted have been found mRltZu gksrk gSA
to be below 20 Hz. 2- mRlftZr èofu;ksa dks 20 gV~tZ ls de ik;k x;k
3. The sounds can be detected even gSA
from a distance of 5 metres. 3- 5 ehVj dh nwjh ls Hkh èofu;ksa dk irk yxk;k
Which of the statements given above tk ldrk gSA
is/are correct? mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

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33. With reference to „Black Carbon‟, which of
the statements given below is/are correct?
1. It not only reduces albedo but also
disrupts cloudiness and rainfall.
2. It remains in the atmosphere for
several months.
3. It is produced by burning of fossil
fuels only.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
33- ^CySd dkcZu* ds lanHkZ esa] uhps fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls
dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
1- ;g u dsoy vYchMks dks de djrk gS cfYd
ckny vkSj o"kkZ dks Hkh ckf/r djrk gSA
2- ;g dbZ eghuksa rd ok;qeaMy esa jgrk gSA
3- ;g dsoy thok'e bZa/u ds tyus ls mRiUu
gksrk gSA
fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

34. Arrange the following physiological 34- mÙkj vesfjdk dh fuEufyf•r Hkw&vkÑfrd
features of North America from North to
South: LFkykÑfr;ksa dks mÙkj ls nf{k.k dh vksj O;ofLFkr
1. Beaufort Sea djsa%
2. Baffin Bay 1- C;wiQksVZ lkxj
3. Hudson Bay 2- cSfiQu dh •kM+h
4. Labrador Sea 3- gMlu dh •kM+h
Select the correct answer using the code 4- ySczkMksj lkxj
given below: fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) 1, 2, 3, 4 (b) 1, 2, 4, 3 (a) 1] 2] 3] 4 (b) 1] 2] 4] 3
(c) 2, 1, 3, 4 (d) 2, 1, 4, 3 (c) 2] 1] 3] 4 (d) 2] 1] 4] 3

35. India is considered a tea-drinking nation.

Consider the following statements in this
35- Hkkjr dks pk; ihus okyk jk"Vª ekuk tkrk gSA bl
respect: laca/ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. India‟s per capita tea consumption is 1- Hkkjr dh çfr O;fÙkQ pk; dh •ir 1 fdyks ls
more than 1 kg.
vf/d gSA
2. India is the second largest tea
producer in the world. 2- Hkkjr nqfu;k dk nwljk lcls cM+k pk; mRiknd
3. India is the world‟s second largest gSA
exporter of tea. 3- Hkkjr nqfu;k dk nwljk lcls cM+k pk; fu;kZrd
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? gSA
(a) 1 only mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(b) 1 and 2 only (a) dsoy 1
(c) 2 only (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) dsoy 2

36. Consider the following pairs: (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

Tributary River
1. Tamsa Ganga 36- fuEufyf•r ;qXeksa ij fopkj djsa%
2. Dras Indus lgkf;dk unh
3. Sharda Yamuna 1- relk xaxk
4. Malaprabha Krishna 2- ækl fla/q
Which of the pairs given above are 3- 'kkjnk ;equk
correctly matched? 4- ekyçHkk Ñ".kk
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only mijks
Ù kQ ;q
X eks a es a ls dkS
u ls lgh lqefs yr gS\
(a) dsoy 1] 3 vkSj 4
(b) 2 , 3 and 4 only
(b) dsoy 2] 3 vkSj 4
(c) 2 and 4 only
(c) dsoy 2 vkSj 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1] 2] 3 vkSj 4

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37. With reference to Zero budget natural 37- 'kwU; ctV çkÑfrd •srh (ZBNF) ds lanHkZ esa]
farming (ZBNF), which of the following
statement is/are correct?
fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\
1. Very low amount of chemical is used 1- ZBNF esa cgqr de ek=kk esa jlk;uksa dk
in ZBNF. bLrseky fd;k tkrk gSA
2. ‘Jeevmurtha‟ in ZBNF involves 2- ^ZBNF esa thoke`r* esa ty vkSj feêðh ds
mixture of food grains with water and
soil. lkFk •k|kUu dk feJ.k 'kkfey gSA
Select the correct answer using the code fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
given below:
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

38. Consider the following statements with
respect to the „ozone pollution‟:
1. With dip in temperature, ozone
pollution increases.
2. Ozone pollution primarily negatively
impacts kidneys in humans.
3. Surface ozone is a primary pollutant.
Which of the statements given above
is/are not correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
38- ^vkstksu çnw"k.k* ds laca/ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij
fopkj djsa%
1- rkieku esa fxjkoV ds lkFk] vkstksu çnw"k.k c<+rk
gSA
2- vkstksu çnw"k.k eq[; :i ls euq";ksa esa xqnZs dks
udkjkRed :i ls çHkkfor djrk gSA
3- lrgh vkstksu ,d çkFkfed çnw"kd gSA
mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh ugha gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

39. Climate change has led to loss of oxygen 39- tyok;q ifjorZu ls egklkxjksa esa vkWDlhtu dh deh
in oceans. Consider the following
statements in this respect:
gqbZ gSA bl laca/ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj
1. Anoxic waters are totally devoid of djsa%
oxygen. 1- ,uksfDld ty iwjh rjg ls vkWDlhtu ls jfgr
2. Most of the oxygen loss from oceans gksrk gSaA
occur from depths near the ocean
floor. 2- egklkxjksa ls vf/dka'k vkWDlhtu dh gkfu leqæ
3. Around 50 % of global fossil fuel ryh ds ikl dh xgjkbZ ls gksrh gSA
emissions are absorbed by oceans. 3- oSf'od thok'e bZ/ a u mRltZu dk yxHkx 50»
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? egklkxjksa }kjk vo'kksf"kr fd;k tkrk gSA
(a) 1 only mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(b) 1 and 2 only (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

40. With reference to the Blue Carbon 40- Cyw dkcZu bfuf'k,fVo ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r esa ls
Initiative, which of the following dkSu lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\
statements is/are correct?
1- Cyw dkcZu bfuf'k,fVo eSaxzkso vkSj leqæh ?kklksa
1. The Blue Carbon Initiative focuses on
mangroves and seagrasses only. ij gh dsafær gSA
2. Seagrasses cover about 1 % of ocean 2- leqæh ?kkl yxHkx 1» leqæ ry dks doj djrs
floor, but store about 10% of the gS]a ysfdu egklkxjksa esa niQu yxHkx 10»
carbon buried in the oceans.
dkcZu dks HkaMkfjr djrh gSA
Select the correct answer using the code
given below: fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2

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41. Consider the following statements about 41- nks çeq• lwpdkadksa ds ckjs esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij
the two key indices:
fopkj djsa%
1. In the Water Stress Index, a majority
of India‟s 20 largest cities lie in the 1- ty ruko lwpdkad esa Hkkjr ds 20 lcls cM+s
„high risk‟ category. 'kgj ^mPp tksf•e* Js.kh esa vkrs gSAa
2. As per the Climate Change 2- fgeky;h jkT;ksa ds tyok;q ifjorZu Hks|rk
Vulnerability Index of Himalayan
States, Assam has the highest lwpdkad ds vuqlkj] vle esa tyok;q tksf•eksa
vulnerability to climate risks. ds fy, lcls vf/d •rjk gSA
Which of the statements given above
mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2

42. With reference to renewable energy in 42- Hkkjr esa v{k; ÅtkZ ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r esa ls
India, which of the following statements
is/are correct? dkSu lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\
1. The percentage of renewable energy in 1- Hkkjr ds ÅtkZ feJ.k esa v{k; ÅtkZ dk çfr'kr
India‟s energy mix is more than 10
percent. 10 çfr'kr ls vf/d gSA
2. Within renewable energy, wind has 2- v{k; ÅtkZ esa] fiNys ikap o"kks± esa iou&ÅtkZ esa
showed the highest increase in last
lcls vf/d o`f¼ ns•h xbZ gSA
five years.
3. In India‟s renewable energy footprint, 3- Hkkjr ds uohdj.kh; ÅtkZ infpÉ esa] iou ÅtkZ
wind energy makes the highest lcls vf/d ;ksxnku nsrh gSA
contribution.
Select the correct answer using the code fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
given below: (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) dsoy 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

43. Consider the following: 43- fuEufyf•r ij fopkj djsa%

1. Occur only in groups.
1- dsoy lewgksa esa gksrs gSAa
2. Windward side is convex shaped.
3. Leeward side is gently-sloping. 2- iou dh fn'kk okyk i{k mÙky vkdkj dk gksrk
4. Most prevalent in Sahara desert. gSA
Which of the above is/are correct about 3- vuqokr fn'kk esa lkekU; >qdko fy, gksrk gSA
Barchans?
4- lgkjk jsfxLrku esa lokZf/d çpfyrA
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
mijksÙkQ esa ls dkSu lk@ls cj•ku ds ckjs esa lgh gS@gSa\
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 4
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) dsoy 1] 3 vkSj 4 (d) dsoy 2] 3 vkSj 4

44. Consider the following statements
regarding Closure Motion in Parliament:
1. It can be moved by a minister only.
2. It is a motion moved by a member to
close the debate on a matter.
3. Under Guillotine Closure motion, only
important clauses are taken up for
debate and the intervening clauses
are skipped.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
44- laln esa dVkSrh çLrko ds laca/ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa
ij fopkj djsa%
1- bls dsoy ,d ea=kh }kjk gh yk;k tk ldrk gSA
2- ;g ,d lnL; }kjk fdlh ekeys ij cgl dks
can djus ds fy, yk;k x;k çLrko gSA
3- fxyksfVu dVkSrh çLrko ds rgr] cgl ds fy,
dsoy egRoiw.kZ •aM fy, tkrs gSa vkSj chp esa
vkus okys •aMksa dks NksM+ fn;k tkrk gSA
mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2
(c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

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45. Quorum is the minimum number of
members required to be present in the
House before it can transact any
business. Which of the following
statements is/are correct with reference
to quorum?
1. Quorum is at least one-tenth of the
total number of members in each
House excluding the
chairman/speaker.
2. If there is no quorum during a
meeting of the House, house must be
adjourned.
3. The term „Quorum‟ is mentioned in
the Constitution.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and3
46. With respect to Directives Principles
outside Part IV, which of the following
statements is/are correct?
1. Every local authority should provide
facilities for instruction in the
mother-tongue to children belonging
to religious and linguistic minority
groups.
2. Directives outside Part IV hold lesser
importance as compared to Directives
under Part IV.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
47. Consider the following statements about
the fuel retailing norms in India:
1. Non-oil companies can set up petrol
pumps.
2. Companies involved in fuel retailing
will have to open at least 10% of the
outlets in rural areas.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
48. With reference to the Basic Structure of
the constitution, which of the statements
given below is/are correct?
1. In the Shankari Prasad case (1951),
the Supreme Court ruled that the
Parliament could amend the
Fundamental Rights.
2. The doctrine of basic structure was
laid down in 1971.
3. „Welfare state‟ is an element of the
basic structure.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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45- x.kiwfrZ fdlh Hkh dk;Zokgh dks djus ls igys lnu esa
mifLFkr gksus okys vko';d lnL;ksa dh U;wure la[;k
gSA fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu lk dFku x.kiwfrZ ds
lanHkZ esa lgh gS@gSa\
1- vè;{k@lHkkifr dks NksM+dj çR;sd lnu esa dqy
lnL;ksa dh la[;k dk de ls de nloka fgLlk
x.kiwfrZ gksrh gSA
2- ;fn lnu dh cSBd ds nkSjku x.kiwfrZ ugha gS]
rks lnu LFkfxr gksuk pkfg,A
3- ^x.kiwfrZ* 'kCn dk mYys• lafo/ku esa fd;k
x;k gSA
fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) dsoy 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
46- Hkkx IV ds ckgj ds funs'kd fl¼karksa ds laca/ esa]
fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\
1- çR;sd LFkkuh; çkf/dj.k dks /kfeZd vkSj Hkk"kkbZ
vYila[;d lewgksa ls lacaf/r cPpksa dks
ekr`Hkk"kk esa f'k{kk ds fy, lqfo/k,a çnku djuh
pkfg,A
2- Hkkx IV ds ckgj ds funZs'k Hkkx IV ds rgr
funZs'kksa dh rqyuk esa de egRo j•rs gSaA
fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2
47- Hkkjr esa bZa/u ds •qnjk ekunaMksa ds ckjs esa fuEufyf•r
dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1- xSj&rsy daifu;ka isVªksy iai LFkkfir dj ldrh
gSAa
2- Ý;wy fjVsfyax esa 'kkfey daifu;ksa dks de ls
de 10» vkmVysV xzkeh.k {ks=kksa esa •ksyus gksaxsA
mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2
48- lafo/ku dh ewy lajpuk ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r
dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
1- 'kadjh çlkn ekeys (1951) esa] lqçhe dksVZ us
iQSlyk fn;k fd laln ekSfyd vf/dkjksa esa
la'kks/u dj ldrh gSA
2- ewy <kaps dk fl¼kar 1971 esa j•k x;k FkkA
3- dY;k.kdkjh jkT; 'ewy <kaps dk ,d rRo gSA
fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
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49. Consider the following pairs: 49- fuEufyf•r ;qXeksa ij fopkj djsa%
Parts of the lafo/ku ds Hkkx fo"k; oLrq
Constitution Subject Matter
1- I ukxfjdrk
1. I Citizenship
2. V Union Government
2- V la?k ljdkj
3. X Tribal areas 3- X tutkrh; {ks=k
4. XII Trade and commerce 4- XII O;kikj vkSj okf.kT;
Which of the pairs given above is/are mijksÙkQ ;qXeksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh lqefs yr gS@gSa\
correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) 3 and 4 only (c) dsoy 3 vkSj 4
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) dsoy 2] 3 vkSj 4

50. Consider the following pairs:

Tribe State 50- fuEufyf•r ;qXeksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. Talwara Karnataka tutkfr jkT;
2. Siddi Tamilnadu 1- ryokM+k dukZVd
3. Bonda Odisha 2- flíh rfeyukMq
4. PaudiBhuyans Chhattisgarh 3- cksaMk vksfM'kk
Which of the pairs given above are 4- ikSM+hHkw;ku NÙkhlx<+
correctly matched? mijksÙkQ ;qXeksa esa ls dkSu ls lgh lqefs yr gS\
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) dsoy 2] 3 vkSj 4
(d) 1 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1 2] 3 vkSj 4

51. Mediterranean type of Climate is confined 51- Hkweè; çdkj dh tyok;q egk}hih; Hkkxksa ds if'peh
to the western portions of continental
masses. Consider the following Hkkxksa rd gh lhfer gSA bl tyok;q ds laca/ esa
statements regarding this climate: fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. Most of the areas falling under this 1- bl tyok;q ds varxZr vkus okys vf/dka'k {ks=k
climate are situated around
Mediterranean Sea. Hkweè; lkxj ds vklikl fLFkr gSaA
2. The best developed form of this 2- bl tyok;q dk lcls fodflr :i Hkweè;
climate is found around the lkxj ds vklikl ik;k tkrk gSA
Mediterranean Sea.
3- ;g tyok;q lw;Z ds mÙkj vkSj nf{k.k dh vksj
3. This climate originates due to north
and southward migration of the sun. çokl ds dkj.k mRiUu gksrh gSA
4. Sufficient rains are received 4- lfnZ;ksa vkSj xfeZ;ksa ds ekSle esa i;kZIr ckfj'k
bothduring winter and summer
gksrh gSA
season.
Which of the statementsgiven above are Åij fn, x, dkSu ls dFku lgh gSa\
correct? (a) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 3
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4only (d) dsoy 2] 3 vkSj 4

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52. Which of the following features are correct
about an expansionary monetary policy?
1. It expands the money supply faster
than usual
2. It lowers short-term interest rates
3. It leads to tax cuts
4. It is enacted by the Finance Ministry
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1,2 and 3 only
(c) 1,3 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
53. Consider the following:
1. Life size
2. Broken right hand
3. Flat belly
4. Hair knot
Which of the features given above are
correct regarding the Didarganj Yakshini
image?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4only
54. With reference to the provisions of the
Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Rules
2018, which of the following statements
is/are correct?
1. CRZ-II includes mainly rural areas.
2. A No Development Zone (NDZ) of 50
meters has been stipulated for all
Islands.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both1and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
55. An important characteristic of all
communities is that their composition and
structure constantly change in response
to the changing environmental conditions.
Consider the following statements in this
respect:
1. The process of ecological succession
is never ending as one species keeps
replacing the preceding one.
2. Ecological succession can lead to
disappearance of a species due to
colonisation by other species.
3. Succession cannot start on a bare
rock.
Which of the statements given above is/
are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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52- foLrkjoknh ekSfæd uhfr ds ckjs esa fuEufyf•r esa ls
dkSu lh fo'ks"krk,¡ lgh gSa\
1- ;g lkekU; ls vf/d rsth ls eqæk vkiwfrZ dk
foLrkj djrk gS
2- ;g vYidkfyd C;kt njksa dks de djrk gS
3- blls dj esa dVkSrh gksrh gS
4- bls foÙk ea=kky; }kjk vf/fu;fer fd;k tkrk gS
fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(b) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 3
(c) dsoy 1] 3 vkSj 4
(d) dsoy 2] 3 vkSj 4
53- fuEufyf•r ij fopkj djsa%
1- thoUr vkdkj
2- VwVk gqvk nkfguk gkFk
3- likV dej
4- xwaFks cky
nhnkjxat ;f{k.kh Nfo ds laca/ esa Åij nh xbZ dkSu
lh fo'ks"krk,¡ lgh gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2] 3 vkSj 4
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 4 (d) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 4
54- rVh; fofu;eu {ks=k (CRZ) fu;e 2018 ds çko/kuksa
ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu lk@ls dFku lgh
gS@gS\a
1- CRZ&II esa eq[; :i ls xzkeh.k {ks=k 'kkfey
gSAa
2- lHkh }hiksa ds fy, 50 ehVj dk uks MsoyiesaV
tksu (NDZ) fu/kZfjr fd;k x;k gSA
fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2
55- lHkh leqnk;ksa dh ,d egRoiw.kZ fo'ks"krk ;g gS fd
mudh la?kVu vkSj lajpuk cnyrh i;kZoj.kh;
ifjfLFkfr;ksa ds çR;qÙkj esa yxkrkj cnyrh jgrh gSA
bl laca/ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1- ikfjfLFkfrd vuqØe.k dh çfØ;k dHkh lekIr
ugha gksrh gS D;ksafd ,d çtkfr iwoZorhZ dh
txg ysrh jgrh gSA
2- ikfjfLFkfrd vuqØe.k vU; çtkfr;ksa }kjk
mifuos'k ds dkj.k ,d çtkfr ds yqIr gksus dk
dkj.k cu ldrk gSA
3- vuqØe.k uXu pêðku ij 'kq: ugha gks ldrkA
mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
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56. Consider the following statements about 56- dsaæ&jkT; laca/ksa ij jk"Vªh; vkikrdky ds çHkkoksa ds
the effects of National Emergency on
Centre–State Relations:
ckjs esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. State governments are brought under 1- jkT; ljdkjksa dks dsaæ ds iw.kZ fu;a=k.k esa yk;k
the complete control of the Centre tkrk gS
2. The Parliament can make laws on all 2- laln jkT; lwph esa mfYyf•r lHkh fo"k;ksa ij
subjects mentioned in the State List.
dkuwu cuk ldrh gSA
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2

57. Consider the following statements about
the „review judgement‟ in the Supreme
Court:
1. „Review‟ of a Supreme Court judgment
can be done either by the same Bench
or a different Bench.
2. A review is heard in the judge‟s
chamber only and not in an open
court.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
57- mPpre U;k;ky; esa ^leh{kk fu.kZ;u* ds ckjs esa
fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1- lqçhe dksVZ ds iQSlys dh ^leh{kk* mlh ihB
;k ,d vyx ihB }kjk dh tk ldrh gSA
2- ,d leh{kk dsoy U;k;k/h'k ds pkSEcj esa lquh
tkrh gS ,d •qyh vnkyr esa ugha A
mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2

58. With respect to urea consumption in 58- Hkkjr esa ;wfj;k dh •ir ds laca/ esa] fuEufyf•r
India, consider the following statements:
dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. The ideal NPK (Nitrogen-Phosphorus-
Potassium) consumption ratio is 1- vkn'kZ NPK (ukbVªkt s u&iQkWLiQksjl&iksVsf'k;e)
4:2:1. •ir dk vuqikr 4% 2% 1 gSA
2. The actual ratio of NPK consumption 2- 2017&18 esa NPK •ir dk okLrfod
in 2017-18 was about 6:2:1.
3. NPK consumption has been vuqikr yxHkx 6% 2% 1 FkkA
improving since 2015-16. 3- 2015&16 ls NPK dh •ir esa lq/kj gqvk gSA
Which of the statements given above mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
is/are correct?
(a) dsoy 1
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

59. 59- ;fn Hkkjr esa ,d dSnh 'kkspuh;@nq•n fLFkfr esa jg

If a prisoner in India is living in deplorable
conditions, which of the following
fundamental rights get violated:
jgk gS] rks fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu ls ekSfyd
1. Article 14
vf/dkjksa dk mYya?ku gksrk gS%
2. Article 19 1- vuqPNsn 14
3. Article 21 2- vuqPNsn 19
Select the correct answer using the code 3- vuqPNsn 21
given below: fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(c) 3 only (c) dsoy 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
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60. India is going to be possibly the first
country in the world to implement a
Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR)
Policy on the lines of Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR).
Which of the statements given below
is/are correct in this context?
1. Under this policy, individual
scientists will be required to devote at
least 12 days of SSR per year.
2. SSR policy is based on the premise
that most research is being done by
using taxpayers‟ money.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
61. Indian agriculture has been passing
through a period of severe crisis since
long. Considerthe following statements in
this context.
1. In the Eleventh Five Year Plan,
agriculture sector achieved its target
growth rate of 4 per cent per annum.
2. In the Twelfth Plan, the growth rate
for agriculture was less than 4
percent per annum.
3. Under the PM-Kisan scheme, only
those farmers who have up to 2
hectares of irrigated land, are
provided direct income support of Rs
6,000.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
62. With respect to Indian democracy, which
of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Criticism of the government may be
held as an act of sedition.
2. Under the National Security Act, an
individual can be detained without a
charge for amaximum of six months.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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60- dkWjiksjsV lks'ky fjLikWfUlfcfyVh (CSR) dh rtZ ij
lkbafVfiQd lks'ky fjLikWfUlfcfyVh (SSR) ikWfylh
dks ykxw djus okyk Hkkjr laHkor% nqfu;k dk igyk
ns'k cuus tk jgk gSA
fuEufyf•r dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls bl lanHkZ esa lgh
gS@gS\a
1- bl uhfr ds rgr] çR;sd oSKkfud dks çfr o"kZ
SSR ds de ls de 12 fnu lefiZr djus dh
vko';drk gksxhA
2- SSR uhfr bl vk/kj ij vk/kfjr gS fd
djnkrkvksa ds iSls dk mi;ksx djds lcls
vf/d 'kks/ fd;k tk jgk gSA
fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) dsoy 1
(b) dsoy 2
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa
(d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2
61- Hkkjrh; Ñf"k yacs le; ls xaHkhj ladV ds nkSj ls
xqtj jgh gSA bl lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij
fopkj djsaA
1- X;kjgoha iapo"khZ; ;kstuk esa Ñf"k {ks=k us viuh
y{; o`f¼ nj 4 çfr'kr çfr o"kZ çkIr dhA
2- ckjgoha ;kstuk esa] Ñf"k ds fy, fodkl nj 4
çfr'kr çfr o"kZ ls de FkhA
3- PM&fdlku ;kstuk ds rgr] ftu fdlkuksa ds
ikl 2 gsDVs;j rd flafpr Hkwfe gS] mUgsa 6]000
#i;s dh çR;{k vk; lgk;rk çnku dh tkrh gSA
mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(b) dsoy 2
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
62- Hkkjrh; yksdra=k ds laca/ esa] fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu
lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\
1- ljdkj dh vkykspuk dks ns'kæksg ds dk;Z ds
:i esa fy;k tk ldrk gSA
2- jk"Vªh; lqj{kk vf/fu;e ds rgr] fdlh O;fÙkQ
dks fcuk fdlh vkjksi ds vf/dre Ng eghus
rd fgjklr esa j•k tk ldrk gSA
fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) dsoy 1
(b) dsoy 2
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa
(d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2
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63. Consider the following statements 63- Hkkjr esa tSo fofo/rk ds laca/ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa
regarding the biodiversity in India:
ij fopkj djsa%
1. Small Woodbrown is a species of bird
found in Sikkim. 1- NksVk oqMczkmu flfDde esa ikbZ tkus okyh i{kh
2. Organic farming is reducing species dh ,d çtkfr gSA
diversity of butterfly in Sikkim. 2- tSfod •srh flfDde esa frryh dh çtkfr;ksa dh
3. Indicator species can survive only in a
pristine environment. fofo/rk dks de dj jgh gSA
Which of the statements given above 3- ladsrd çtkfr;ka dsoy ,d çkphu okrkoj.k esa
is/are correct? gh thfor jg ldrh gSaA
(a) 1 and 2 only
mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(b) 1 and 3 only
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) dsoy 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

64. With reference to minerals, which of the 64- •futksa ds lanHkZ esa] uhps fn, x, dFkuksa esa ls dkSu
statements given below are correct?
lk lgh gS\
1. Both rutile and garnet are beach sand
mineral (BSMs). 1- :Vkby vkSj xkuZsV nksuksa leqæ rV jsr •fut
2. Most of BSMs are prescribed under (BSM) gSaA
the Atomic Energy Act.
2- vf/dka'k BSM ijek.kq ÅtkZ vf/fu;e ds
3. Copper is a deep ocean mineral.
Select the correct answer using the code
rgr fu/kZfjr gSAa
given below: 3- rkack ,d xgu egklkxjh; •fut gSA
(a) 1 and 2 only fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

65. Consider the following statements about 65- Hkkjrh; vFkZO;oLFkk ds ckjs esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij
the Indian economy: fopkj djsa%
1. Government borrowing accounts for 1- ljdkjh m/kj yxHkx 50» ?kjsyw cpr /kfjr
about 50% of domestic savings.
djrh gSA
2. India‟s sovereign external debt to GDP
ratio is less than 5 %. 2- Hkkjr dk laçHkq cká ½.k & GDP vuqikr 5»
3. Overseas borrowing will weaken ls de gSA
rupee. 3- fons'kh ½.k ysus ls #i;k detksj gksxkA
Which of the statements given above mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
is/are correct?
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) dsoy 2 (d) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only

66. With reference to banking in India, which 66- Hkkjr esa cSafdax ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu
of the following statements is/are correct? lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\
1. Payment banks cannot undertake
lending activity. 1- Hkqxrku cSad ½.k xfrfof/ ugha dj ldrsA
2. The minimum paid-up capital 2- y?kq foÙk cSad (SFB) ds fy, U;wure pqdrk
requirement for small finance bank
(SFB) is Rs. 200 crore.
iwath vko';drk 200 djksM+ # gS
Select the correct answer using the code fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
given below: (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2

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67. With reference to agricultural credit in 67- Hkkjr esa Ñf"k ½.k ds lanHkZ esa] uhps fn, x, dFkuksa
India, which of the statements given below
is/are correct?
esa ls dkSu lk @ ls lgh gS@gSa\
1. Agricultural credit grew almost 1- Ñf"k ½.k 2004&05 ls 2017&18 rd yxHkx
consistently from 2004-05 to 2017- fu;fer :i ls c<+k gSA
18.
2. Agricultural credit hasbecomemore 2- fiNys ,d n'kd esa Ñf"k lao`f¼ dks igqapkus esa
efficient in delivering agricultural Ñf"k ½.k vkSj vf/d n{k gks x;k gSA
growth over the past decade.
Select the correct answer using the code
fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
given below: (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(b) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2
(b) Both 1 and 2 (b) Neither 1 nor 2

68. Which of the following factors affect the 68- fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu lk dkjd #i;s ds ewY; dks
value of rupee? çHkkfor djrk gS\
1. Monetary policy of a foreign nation
1- fons'kh jk"Vª dh ekSfæd uhfr
2. Foreign portfolio investors
2- fons'kh iksVZiQksfy;ks fuos'kd
3. Fiscal deficit
3- jktdks"kh; ?kkVk
Select the correct answer using the code
given below: fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

69. The Draft Constitution provided for the 69- elkSnk lafo/ku esa lkoZHkkSfed o;Ld erkf/dkj ds
direct election of the Governoronthe basis
of universal adult suffrage but the vk/kj ij jkT;iky ds çR;{k pquko ds fy, çko/ku
Constituent Assembly opted forthe fd;k x;k Fkk] ysfdu lafo/ku lHkk us jk"Vªifr }kjk
appointment of governor by the president
jkT;iky dh fu;qfÙkQ dk fodYi pquk D;ksafd%
because:
1. To avoid conflicts between 1- jkT;iky vkSj eq[;ea=kh ds chp Vdjko ls cpus
thegovernor and the chief minister. ds fy,A
2. To avoid spending on governor‟s 2- jkT;iky ds pquko ij •pZ ls cpus ds fy,
election
3. To ensure neutrality of the governor
3- jkT;iky dh rVLFkrk lqfuf'pr djus ds fy,
Select the correct answer using the code fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
given below: (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

70. With reference to fund inflow into the 70- ikVhZflisVjh uksV~l (ih&uksV~l) ds ekè;e ls Hkkjrh;
Indian capital market through iwath cktkj esa /u çokg ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r esa
participatory notes (P-notes), which of the
following statements is/are correct? ls dkSu lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\
1. P-notes are issued by overseas 1- ih&uksV~l fons'kh fuos'kdksa }kjk tkjh fd, tkrs
investors. gSAa
2. Issuance of P-notes does not require
registration. 2- ih&uksV~l tkjh djus ds fy, iathdj.k dh
3. Most of the P-note holdings are in vko';drk ugha gSA
equities market. 3- vf/dka'k ih&uksV gksfYMaXl bfDoVh ekdZsV esa gSaA
Select the correct answer using the code fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
given below:
(a) dsoy 1
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
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71. Consider the following statements about
the National Mission for a Green India:
1. It seeks to put a third of the country
under forest cover.
2. Though the Mission focusses on
increasing the forest cover and forest
quality, it ignores the issue of forest-
based livelihood.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
72. The Union government recently released
the composition of eight Cabinet
Committees. Which of the following are
among these committees?
1. Cabinet Committee on political affairs
2. Cabinet Committee on foreign affairs
3. Cabinet Committee on investment
4. Cabinet Committee on employment
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
73. With reference to the New Development
Bank, consider the following statements:
1. It is headquartered in Shanghai.
2. It has an initial authorised capital of
USD 50 billion.
3. The idea for setting up the NDB was
proposed by India at the 4th BRICS
summit.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
74. Consider the following statements about
the Deposit Insurance and Credit
Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) that was
recently in news in context of PMC Bank
fraud:
1. It is a subsidiary of the Reserve Bank
of India (RBI).
2. At present, deposits up to Rs 5 lakh
are insured by the DICGC.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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71- gfjr Hkkjr ds fy, jk"Vªh; fe'ku ds ckjs esa
fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1- ;g ns'k ds ,d frgkbZ fgLls dks iQkWjsLV doj
ds rgr ykuk pkgrk gSA
2- gkykafd fe'ku ou doj vkSj ou xq.koÙkk c<+kus
ij è;ku dsafær djrk gS] ysfdu ;g ou
vk/kfjr vkthfodk ds eqís dh vuns•h djrk
gSA
mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2
72- dsaæ ljdkj us gky gh esa vkB dSfcusV lfefr;ksa dh
lajpuk tkjh dhA fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu lh bu
lfefr;ksa esa ls gSa\
1- jktuhfrd ekeyksa dh eaf=keaMyh; lfefr
2- fons'kh ekeyksa ij eaf=keaMyh; lfefr
3- fuos'k ij eaf=keaMyh; lfefr
4- jkstxkj ij eaf=keaMyh; lfefr
fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(b) dsoy 1] 3 vkSj 4
(c) dsoy 2] 3 vkSj 4
(d) 1] 2] 3 vkSj 4
73- U;w MsoyiesaV cSad ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij
fopkj djsa%
1- bldk eq[;ky; 'ka?kkbZ esa gSA
2- blesa 50 fcfy;u vejhdh Mkyj dh çkjafHkd
vf/Ñr iwath gSA
3- NDB dh LFkkiuk dk fopkj Hkkjr }kjk prqFkZ
fczDl f'k•j lEesyu esa çLrkfor fd;k x;k FkkA
mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
74- fMikWftV ba';ksjsal ,aM ØsfMV xkjaVh dkWikZsj's ku
(DICGC) ds ckjs esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj
djsa tks gky gh esa PMC cSad /ks•k/M+h ds lanHkZ
esa •cjksa esa Fkk%
1- ;g Hkkjrh; fjtoZ cSad (RBI) dh lgk;d
çfr"Bku gSA
2- orZeku esa] DICGC }kjk 5 yk• #i;s rd dh
tek jkf'k dk chek fd;k tkrk gSA
mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2
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75. With reference to reforms in Indian
economy which of the following
statements is/are correct?
1. In both the strategic sale and
divestment, management control is
held by the government.
2. Privatization began in India under
the government of P.V. Narasimha
Rao.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
76. With reference to the coal sector in India,
consider the following statements:
1. In the last fiscal year, India imported
more than 200 million tonnes of coal.
2. After adequate domestic production of
coal, India can stop imports of coal by
iron and steel plants as well as
thermal power plants.
3. Coal India accounts for over 90 per
cent of the domestic coal output.
Which of the statements given above
is/are not correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
77. With reference to „space-based internet‟,
which of the following statements is/are
correct?
1. It is faster than satellite internet.
2. In space-based internet, satellites are
generally used in geostationary orbit.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
78. Which of the following statements is/are
correct regarding the Pradhan Mantri
Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY)?
1. The beneficiary must be 65 years or
above.
2. The scheme envisages an assured
rate of return of 10% annually.
3. AADHAR is mandatory for
subscribers of this scheme.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 3 only
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75- Hkkjrh; vFkZO;oLFkk esa lq/kjksa ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r
esa ls dkSu lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\
1- j.kuhfrd fcØh vkSj fofuos'k nksuksa esa] çca/u
fu;a=k.k ljdkj ds ikl gksrk gSA
2- Hkkjr esa futhdj.k dh 'kq#vkr PV ujflEgk
jko dh ljdkj ds rgr gqbZA
fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2
76- Hkkjr esa dks;yk {ks=k ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa
ij fopkj djsa%
1- fiNys foÙkh; o"kZ esa] Hkkjr us 200 fefy;u Vu
ls vf/d dks;yk vk;kr fd;kA
2- dks;ys ds i;kZIr ?kjsyw mRiknu ds ckn] Hkkjr
yksgk vkSj bLikr la;a=kksa ds lkFk&lkFk FkeZy
ikoj IykaVksa }kjk fd;s tkus okys dks;ys ds
vk;kr dks jksd ldrk gSA
3- ?kjsyw dks;yk mRiknu esa dksy bafM;k dk 90
çfr'kr fgLlk gSA
mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh ugha gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
77- varfj{k&vk/kfjr baVjusV *ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r esa
ls dkSu lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\
1- ;g lSVsykbV baVjusV ls rst gSA
2- varfj{k vk/kfjr baVjusV esa] mixzgksa dk mi;ksx
vkerkSj ij HkwLFkSfrd d{kk esa fd;k tkrk gSA
fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2
78- ç/kuea=kh o; oanuk ;kstuk (PMVVY) ds laca/ esa
fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\
1- ykHkkFkhZ dh vk;q 65 o"kZ ;k mlls vf/d gksuh
pkfg,A
2- bl ;kstuk esa lkykuk 10» dh lqfuf'pr fjVuZ
nj dh ifjdYiuk dh xbZ gSA
3- bl ;kstuk ds xzkgdksa ds fy, vk/kj vfuok;Z
gSA
fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) dsoy 3
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79. Consider the following statements about
the gender gap report:
1. It is published by the United Nations.
2. India has improved its ranking in the
latest gender gap report.
3. In both women‟s health and women‟s
economic participation, India is
ranked in the bottom five.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only
80. With reference to e-waste, which of the
statements given below is/are correct?
1. India generates the highest amount of
e-waste in the world.
2. First e-waste rules were notified in
India in 2011.
3. India‟s first e-waste clinic would be
set up at Indore.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only (d) 1 and 3 only
81. Consider the following statements about
the retired judges of High Courts in India:
1. A retired judge of high court can be
requested to act as a judge of the high
court of any state for a temporary
period.
2. Such re-appointment of a retired high
court judge does not require consent
of the President.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
82. The government has set a target of taking
the economy to USD 5 trillion over the
next five years. Consider the following
statements in this respect:
1. At present Indian economy is more
than USD 3 trillion.
2. The definition of a developed country
is the one whose per capita income is
more than USD 10,000.
Which of the statements give above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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79- ySafxd varjky fjiksVZ ds ckjs esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij
fopkj djsa%
1- ;g la;Ùq kQ jk"Vª }kjk çdkf'kr fd;k tkrk gSA
2- Hkkjr us uohure ySafxd varjky fjiksVZ esa viuh
jSafdax esa lq/kj fd;k gSA
3- efgykvksa ds LokLF; vkSj efgykvksa dh vkfFkZd
Hkkxhnkjh nksuksa esa] Hkkjr dks fupys ik¡p esa LFkku
fn;k x;k gSA
mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) dsoy 3 (d) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
80- bZ&dpjs ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa esa ls dkSu
lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
1- Hkkjr nqfu;k esa lcls T;knk bZ&dpjk mRikfnr
djrk gSA
2- 2011 esa Hkkjr esa çFke bZ&dpjk fu;eksa dks
vf/lwfpr fd;k x;k FkkA
3- bankSj esa Hkkjr dk igyk bZ&dpjk fDyfud
LFkkfir fd;k tk,xkA
fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(c) dsoy 2 (d) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
81- Hkkjr esa mPp U;k;ky;ksa ds lsokfuo`Ùk U;k;k/h'kksa ds
ckjs esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1- mPp U;k;ky; ds ,d lsokfuo`Ùk U;k;k/h'k ls
vLFkk;h vof/ ds fy, fdlh Hkh jkT; ds mPp
U;k;ky; ds U;k;k/h'k ds :i esa dk;Z djus dk
vuqjks/ fd;k tk ldrk gSA
2- lsokfuo`Ùk mPp U;k;ky; ds U;k;k/h'k dh ,slh
iqu% fu;qfÙkQ ds fy, jk"Vªifr dh lgefr dh
vko';drk ugha gksrh gSA
mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2
82- ljdkj us vxys ikap o"kks± esa vFkZO;oLFkk dks 5
fVªfy;u vejhdh Mkyj rd ys tkus dk y{; j•k
gSA bl laca/ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1- orZeku esa Hkkjrh; vFkZO;oLFkk 3 fVªfy;u
vejhdh Mkyj ls vf/d gSA
2- ,d fodflr ns'k dh ifjHkk"kk og gS ftldh
çfr O;fÙkQ vk; 10]000 vejhdh Mkyj ls
vf/d gSA
mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2
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83. With reference to energy consumption in 83- Hkkjr esa ÅtkZ dh •ir ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r esa
India, which of the following statements
is/are correct?
ls dkSu lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\
1. The share of renewable energy in total 1- dqy fctyh mRiknu esa v{k; ÅtkZ dh
electricity generation is around 10 fgLlsnkjh yxHkx 10 çfr'kr gSA
percent.
2. The share of thermal power is more 2- FkeZy ikoj dh fgLlsnkjh 50» ls vf/d gSA
than 50 %. 3- çfr O;fÙkQ ÅtkZ •ir esa o`f¼ vkSj HDI
3. Increase in per capita energy
consumption and improvements in
(ekuo fodkl lwpdkad) esa lq/kj ijLij
HDI (human development index) are lacaf/r gSaA
related to each other.
fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
Select the correct answer using the code
given below: (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) dsoy 2
(b) 2 only
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

84. In a move to increase farmers‟ incomes, 84- fdlkuksa dh vk; c<+kus ds fy,] ljdkj us foi.ku
the government has decided to hike the
Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Rabi lhtu 2020&21 ds fy, jch iQlyksa ds fy, U;wure
crops for the marketing season 2020-21. leFkZu ewY; (MSP) c<+kus dk iQSlyk fd;k gSA bl
Consider the following statements in this
respect:
laca/ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1- xsgwa ds fy, MSP esa lcls vf/d o`f¼ dh
1. The highest increase in MSP has been
recommended for wheat. fliQkfj'k dh xbZ gSA
2. The objective of hike in MSPs is to 2- MSP esa c<+ksrjh dk mís'; ;g lqfuf'pr djuk
ensure that farmers can get double gS fd fdlkuksa dks mRiknu ykxr dk nksxquk
the price of the cost of production.
ewY; fey ldsA
Which of the statements given above
is/are not correct? mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh ugha gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1
(a) 1 only
(b) dsoy 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

85. With reference to India‟s agricultural 85- Hkkjr ds Ñf"k fu;kZr ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r esa ls
export, which of the following statements dkSu lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\
is/are correct?
1. During the last three years, share of 1- fiNys rhu o"kks± ds nkSjku dqy fu;kZr esa Ñf"k
agriculture sector in total exports has {ks=k dh fgLlsnkjh yxkrkj c<+h gSA
consistently increased. 2- Ñf"k fu;kZr uhfr] 2018] 2022 rd Ñf"k fu;kZr
2. The Agriculture Export Policy, 2018
seeks to double farm exports to $50 dks nksxquk dj 50 fcfy;u MkWyj djus dk
billion by 2022. ç;kl djrh gSA
Select the correct answer using the code fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
given below:
(a) dsoy 1
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) dsoy 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2

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86. Which of the following is/are correct 86- ^lkekftd lqj{kk* ds ckjs esa fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu
about „social security‟?
lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
1. Social security protection is a human
right. 1- lkekftd lqj{kk laj{k.k ,d ekuo vf/dkj gSA
2. North America is the region with the 2- mÙkjh vesfjdk GDP ds çfr'kr ds :i esa
highest level of social security lkekftd lqj{kk O;; ds mPpre Lrj okyk {ks=k
expenditure as percentage of GDP.
gSA
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) dsoy 1
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) dsoy 2

(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2

87. Demand for water has been increasing 87- ikuh dh ekax rsth ls c<+ jgh gSA bl laca/ esa
rapidly. Consider the following statements
in this respect: fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. India is the largest user of 1- Hkkjr nqfu;k esa Hkwty dk lcls cM+k mi;ksxdrkZ
groundwater in the world. gSA
2. Per capita water availability in India
has declined to 1,000 cubic meter 2- Hkkjr esa çfr O;fÙkQ ty miyC/rk ?kVdj
annually. 1]000 D;wfcd ehVj lkykuk gks xbZ gSA
3. The Dublin Principle considers water 3- Mcfyu fl¼kar ikuh dks vkfFkZd oLrq ekurk gSA
as an economic good.
Which of the statements given above mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gS\a
is/are correct? (a) dsoy 1
(a) 1 only
(b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

88. The terms “nuclear Titanic” and 88- ^ijek.kq VkbVSfud* vkSj ^ciQZ ij psjuksfcy* 'kCn gky
“Chernobyl on ice” have recently been in
news with regard to which nation?
gh esa fdl jk"Vª ds laca/ esa •cjksa esa gSa\
(a) phu
(a) China
(b) Japan (b) tkiku

(c) Russia (c) :l

(d) North Korea (d) mÙkj dksfj;k

89. Which of the following correctly defines
„monetary offset‟ in economics?
(a) Changes in the monetary policy in
response to changes in the fiscal
policy
(b) Changes in the fiscal policy in
response to changes in the monetary
policy
(c) Changes in the monetary policy in
response to changes in foreign
exchange reserves
(d) None of the above
89- fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu lk vFkZ'kkL=k esa ekSfæd
vkWiQlsV dks lgh <ax ls ifjHkkf"kr djrk gS\
(a) jktdks"kh; uhfr esa ifjorZu ds çR;qÙkj esa ekSfæd
uhfr esa ifjorZu
(b) ekSfæd uhfr esa ifjorZu ds çR;qÙkj esa jktdks"kh;
uhfr esa ifjorZu
(c) fons'kh eqæk HkaMkj esa ifjorZu ds çR;qÙkj esa
ekSfæd uhfr esa ifjorZu
(d) mijksÙkQ esa ls dksbZ ugha

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90. With reference to ocean dynamics, which 90- egklkxjh; xfrdh ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r esa ls
of the following is/are correct?
dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
1. Atlantic Meridional Overturning
Current (AMOC) disrupts heat 1- vVykafVd esfjfM;u vkWoVZfuZax djaV (AMOC)
distribution around Earth. i`Foh ds pkjksa vksj m"ek forj.k dks ckf/r
2. Precipitation in the Indian Ocean djrk gSA
canaffect salinity in the Atlantic 2- fgan egklkxj esa o"kkZ vVykafVd egklkxj esa
Ocean.
yo.krk dks çHkkfor dj ldrh gSA
Select the correct answer using the code
given below: fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(b) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) uk rks 1 uk gh 2

91. Which of the following recent discoveries 91- fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu lh •kst oSKkfud çek.kksa ij
are based on scientific evidence?
1. Homo luzonensis
vk/kfjr gS\
2. Denisovans 1- gkseks Y;wtksusafll
3. Homo floresiensis (hobbits) 2- MsfulksokUl
4. Yeti 3- gkseks Ýyksjfs l,afll (gkWfcV)
Select the correct answer using the code 4- ;sVh
given below: fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only (b) dsoy 1] 2] vkSj 3
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) dsoy 2] 3 vkSj 4

92. A Diabetes Atlas has been released 92- gky gh esa ,d e/qesg ,Vyl tkjh fd;k x;k gSA
recently. Consider the following
statements in this respect: bl laca/ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1. This is the first time that a Diabetes 1- ;g igyh ckj gS tc e/qegs ,Vyl tkjh fd;k
Atlas has been released. x;k gSA
2. South Asia has shown the highest 2- nf{k.k ,f'k;k us nqfu;k Hkj esa e/qegs ds ekeyksa
increase of diabetes cases worldwide. esa lcls vf/d o`f¼ fn•kbZ gSA
3. Globally, more than a billion people 3- fo'o Lrj ij] ,d vjc ls vf/d yksx e/qegs
suffer from diabetes.
ls ihfM+r gSAa
Which of the statements given above
is/are not correct? mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh ugha gS@gSa\
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

93. Scientists have discovered remnants of
the world‟s oldest fossil forest trees.
Which of the following statements is/are
correct in this respect?
1. This fossil forest is more than 300
million years old.
2. Some of these fossil trees did not
have flat green leaves like normal
trees.
3. None of these trees reproduced using
seeds.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
93- oSKkfudksa us nqfu;k ds lcls iqjkus thok'e ou o`{kksa
ds vo'ks"kksa dh •kst dh gSA fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu
lk@ls dFku bl laca/ esa lgh gS@gSa\
1- ;g thok'e ou 300 fefy;u o"kZ ls vf/d
iqjkuk gSA
2- bu thok'e isM+kas esa ls dqN esa lkekU; isM+ksa dh
rjg likV gjs iÙks ugha FksA
3- bu isM+ksa esa ls dksbZ Hkh cht ds mi;ksx ls
çtuu ugha djrk gSA
fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

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94. With reference to the Arctic Ocean, which 94- vkdZfVd egklkxj ds lanHkZ esa] uhps fn, x, dkSu
of the statements given below
is/arecorrect?
lk@ ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\
1. Least sea ice is found in the Arctic in 1- twu ds eghus esa vkdZfVd esa U;wure leqæh ciQZ
the month of June. ikbZ tkrh gSA
2. Melting of Arctic sea ice leads to local 2- vkdZfVd leqæh ciQZ ds fi?kyus ls LFkkuh;
warming. okfeZax gksrh gSA
3. Loss of Arctic sea ice is economically 3- vkdZfVd leqæh ciQZ dk ßkl vkfFkZd :i ls
beneficial.
iQk;nsena gSA
Select the correct answer using the code
given below: fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

95. Bugs called „Magellan 2.0‟ have been in 95- ^eSxyu 2-0* uked cXl gky gh esa fuEufyf•r ds
news recently with regard to:
laca/ esa lekpkj esa jgs gSa%
(a) Google
(a) xwxy
(b) Facebook (b) iQslcqd
(c) WhatsApp (c) OgkV~li S
(d) Twitter (d) fV~oVj

96. With respect to growing burden of cancer
in India, consider the following
statements:
1. With increase in life expectancy,
incidences of cancer go down.
2. There has been a decline of cancers
caused by infectionsand an increase
in cancers associated with energy
intake.
3. Cancer is the leading cause of adult
death in urban India and fourth in
rural India.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
96- Hkkjr esa dSalj ds c<+rs cks> ds laca/ esa] fuEufyf•r
dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
1- thou çR;k'kk esa o`f¼ ds lkFk] dSalj dh
?kVukvksa esa deh vkrh gSA
2- laØe.k ds dkj.k gksus okys dSalj esa fxjkoV
vkbZ gS vkSj ÅtkZ ds lsou ls tqM+s dSalj esa o`f¼
gqbZ gSA
3- dSalj 'kgjh Hkkjr esa o;Ldksa dh e`R;q dk çeq•
vkSj xzkeh.k Hkkjr esa pkSFkk cMk dkj.k gSA
Åij fn, x, dkSu ls dFku lgh gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

97. Consider the following:

97- fuEufyf•r ij fopkj djsa%
1. A newly born black hole does not emit
gravitational waves. 1- ,d uotkr CySd gksy xq#Rokd"kZ.k rjaxksa dk
2. A black hole does not have an electric mRltZu ugha djrk gSA
charge. 2- ,d CySd gksy esa fo|qr vkos'k ugha gksrk gSA
3. Since a black hole cannot be seen, its 3- pwafd CySd gksy dks ugha ns•k tk ldrk gS]
image cannot be taken.
blfy, bldh Nfo dks ugha fy;k tk ldrk gSA
Which of the statements given above can
be held to be true regarding a black hole?
mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls dFku dks CySd gksy
(a) 1 and 2 only ds ckjs esa lgh ekuk tk ldrk gS\
(b) 2 only (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (b) dsoy 2
(d) None of the above (c) 1] 2 vkSj 3
98. With reference to „biofilms‟, which of the (d) mijksÙkQ esa ls dksbZ ugha
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following statements is/are correct? 98- ck;ksfiQYe ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu lk@ls
1. Only bacteria and fungi form biofilms. dFku lgh gS@gS\a
2. Dental plaque is a biofilmformed by 1- dsoy cSDVhfj;k vkSj dod ck;ksfiQYe cukrs gSAa
bacteria.
2- nar ifêðdk cSDVhfj;k }kjk xfBr ,d ck;ksfiQYe
3. Biofilms help bacteria to become
drug-resistant. gSA
Select the correct answer using the code 3- ck;ksfiQYe cSDVhfj;k dks nok çfrjks/h cukus esa
given below: enn djrs gSAa
(a) 1 and 2 only fuEufyf•r dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqusa%
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
99. Consider the following statements
regarding the disease „glaucoma‟: 99- jksx ^Xywdksek* ds laca/ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij
1. Air pollution can cause glaucoma.
fopkj djsa%
2. Glaucoma may lead to permanent
blindness. 1- ok;q çnw"k.k Xywdksek dk dkj.k cu ldrk gSA
3. People in rural areas are more likely 2- Xywdksek ls LFkk;h va/kiu gks ldrk gSA
to have glaucoma than those in urban 3- 'kgjh {ks=kksa dh rqyuk esa xzkeh.k {ks=kksa ds yksxksa esa
areas.
Which of the statements given above
Xywdksek gksus dh laHkkouk vf/d gksrh gSA
is/are correct? mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) 1 only (a) dsoy 1
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
100. The 2019 Nobel Prize for Chemistry was
awarded for the development of practical 100- jlk;u foKku dk 2019 dk ukscsy iqjLdkj çk;ksfxd
lithium-ion batteries. Consider the
following statements in this respect: fyfFk;e vk;u cSVjh ds fodkl ds fy, çnku fd;k
1. Lithium-ion batteries are based upon x;kA bl laca/ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj djsa%
chemical reactions that break down 1- fyfFk;e vk;u cSVjh jklk;fud vfHkfØ;kvksa ij
the electrodes
vk/kfjr gksrh gSa tks bysDVªksM dks vi?kfVr
2. These batteries can be charged
hundreds of times without djrh gSa
deterioration in performance. 2- bu cSVfj;ksa dks çn'kZu esa fxjkoV ds fcuk
3. Commercial production of lithium-ion lSdM+ksa ckj pktZ fd;k tk ldrk gSA
batteries started in early 2000s. 3- 2000 ds n'kd dh 'kq#vkr esa fyfFk;e vk;u
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
cSVjh dk okf.kfT;d mRiknu 'kq: gqvkA
(a) 1 and 2 only mijksÙkQ dFkuksa esa ls dkSu lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(b) 2 only (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(c) 2 and 3 only (b) dsoy 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

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( TEST CODE – 529 for batch P1, P2, P3 , P4 & P5)
ijh{k.k iqfLrdk vuqØe

lkekU; vè;;u
iz'u i=k & I
le; % 2 ?kaVs iw.kk±d% 200
vuqns'k
1- ijh{kk izkjEHk gksus ds rqjUr ckn] vki bl ijh{k.k iqfLrdk dh iM+rky vo'; dj ysa fd blesa
dksbZ fcuk Nik] iQVk ;k NwVk gqvk i`"B vFkok iz'uka'k vkfn u gksA ;fn ,slk gS] rks bls lgh
ijh{k.k iqfLrdk ls cny yhft,A
2- mÙkj&i=kd esa lgh LFkku ij ijh{k.k iqfLrdk vuqØe A, B, C ;k D ;FkkfLFkfr Li"V :i ls
dwVc¼ dhft,A
3- bl ijh{k.k iqfLrdk ij lkFk esa fn;s x;s dks"Bd esa vkidks
viuk vuqØekad fy[kuk gSA ijh{k.k iqfLrdk ij vkSj dqN u
fy[ksaA
4- bl ijh{k.k iqfLrdk esa 100 iz'uka'k (iz'u) fn;s x;s gSaA izR;sd iz'uka'k fgUnh vkSj vaxszth esa Nik gSA
izR;sd iz'uka'k esa pkj izR;qÙkj (mÙkj) fn, x, gSaA buesa ls ,d izR;qÙkj dks pqu ysa] ftls vki mÙkj&i=kd
ij vafdr djuk pkgrs gSaA ;fn vkidks ,slk yxs fd ,d ls vf/d izR;qÙkj lgh gSa] rks ml izR;qÙkj dks
vafdr djsa tks vkidks loksZÙke yxsA izR;sd iz'uka'k ds fy, dsoy ,d gh izR;qÙkj pquuk gSA
5- vkidks vius lHkh izR;qÙkj vyx ls fn, x, mÙkj&i=kd ij gh vafdr djus gSaA mÙkj&i=kd esa fn, x,
funs'Z k nsf[k,A
6- lHkh iz'uka'kksa ds vad leku gSaA
7- blls igys fd vki ijh{k.k iqfLrdk ds fofHkUu iz'uka'kksa ds izR;qÙkj mÙkj&i=kd ij vafdr djuk 'kq:
djsa] vkidks izos'k izek.k&i=k ds lkFk izsf"kr vuqns'kksa ds vuqlkj dqN fooj.k mÙkj&i=kd esa nsus gSaA
8- vki vius lHkh izR;qÙkjksa dks mÙkj&i=kd esa Hkjus ds ckn rFkk ijh{kk ds lekiu ij dsoy mÙkj&i=kd
vèkh{kd dks lkSai nsaA vkidks vius lkFk ijh{k.k iqfLrdk ys tkus dh vuqefr gSA
9- dPps dke ds fy, i=kd ijh{k.k iqfLrdk ds var esa layXu gSA
10- xyr mÙkjksa ds fy, naM
oLrqfu"B iz'u&i=kksa esa mEehnokj }kjk fn, x, xyr mÙkjksa ds fy, naM fn;k tk,xkA
i) izR;sd iz'u ds fy, pkj oSdfYid mÙkj gSaA mEehnokj }kjk izR;sd iz'u ds fy, fn, x, ,d xyr
mÙkj ds fy, iz'u gsrq fu;r fd, x, vadksa dk ,d&frgkbZ (0-33) naM ds :i esa dkVk tk;sxkA
ii) ;fn dksbZ mEehnokj ,d ls vf/d mÙkj nsrk gS] rks bls xyr mÙkj ekuk tk,xk] ;|fi fn, x,
mÙkjksa esa ls ,d mÙkj lgh gksrk gS] fiQj Hkh ml iz'u ds fy, mi;qZDrkuqlkj gh mlh rjg dk naM
fn;k tk,xkA
iii) ;fn mEehnokj }kjk dksbZ iz'u gy ugha fd;k tkrk gS] vFkkZr~ mEehnokj }kjk mÙkj ugha fn;k tkrk
gS] rks ml iz'u ds fy, dksbZ naM ugha fn;k tk;sxkA
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