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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2020 – Test–3220

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1. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 3. Recently, the Central government has
announced support measures for States
1993 left which of the following to be
allowing them to raise their borrowing limit
determined by the respective States? to 5 percent of the Gross State Domestic
1. Power and functions of the Gram Sabha. Product (GSDP) subject to fulfillment of
long-pending reforms. Which of the
2. Representation of Chairpersons at following conditions are imposed on states
village and intermediate level. to increase their market borrowing limit?
1. Universalization of One Nation One
3. Reservation of offices of chairperson in Ration Card
the panchayat for the SCs and STs. 2. Improving the ease of doing business
3. Augmentation of urban local body
Select the correct answer using the code
revenues
given below. 4. Reforms in power distribution
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 and 2 only
given below.
(b) 1 and 3 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

2. With reference to the Bahmani Kingdom, 4. Consider the following statements with
consider the following statements: reference to the art and architecture during
the Mauryan period:
1. It was established by nobles of the
1. Wood/timber was the predominant
Deccan who revolted against the material used for construction.
2. Northern Black Polished Ware pottery
repressive policies of the Tughlaq
making is associated with this period.
Sultan. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
2. Its territory extended from the river
(a) 1 only
Krishna in the north to Cauvery in the (b) 2 only
south. (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. With its decline, the Bahmani Empire

disintegrated into five regional 5. In the context of economy, leverage ratio

refers to:
independent principalities.
(a) ratio of bank's Tier-I capital to its total
Which of the statements given above is/are assets.
(b) proportion of highly liquid assets held
correct?
by banks to meet their short-term
(a) 1 only obligations.
(c) ratio of a capital to risk-weighted assets.
(b) 1 and 3 only
(d) percentage of bank’s total deposit
(c) 2 and 3 only required to be kept with the RBI in the
(d) 1, 2 and 3 form of cash.

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6. Global Terrorism Index, sometimes seen in 9. With reference to the recently launched
news, is published by: Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, consider the
following statements:
(a) Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)
1. It aims to allocate 10% of India's GDP
(b) World Peace Council (WPC)
as budgetary expenditure in 'Make in
(c) United Nations Human Rights Council India' scheme.
(UNHRC) 2. It seeks to streamline land and labour
(d) United Nations Office of Counter- laws to improve ease of doing business
Terrorism (UNOCT) in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
7. Consider the following statements regarding
(a) 1 only
Indian and American Supreme Court: (b) 2 only
1. Both Indian and American Supreme (c) Both 1 and 2
Court's original jurisdiction lie with (d) Neither 1 nor 2
cases only related to the centre and states
10. With reference to the recently approved
matters.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana,
2. Indian Supreme Court’s jurisdiction and
consider the following statements:
powers can be enlarged by the 1. It aims to develop both marine and
Parliament whereas the American inland sectors of fish production in
Supreme court’s jurisdiction is limited as India.
2. It will be implemented via both the
it is conferred by the constitution.
central sector and centrally sponsored
Which of the statements given above is/are
schemes.
correct? 3. It aims to double the export earnings
(a) 1 only from India’s fisheries sector by 2024-25.
(b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2 correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
8. Which of the following are the sources of (d) 1, 2 and 3
Parliamentary Privileges?
1. Constitution of India 11. Beijing +25 initiative recently seen in news
2. Rules of both the Houses aims to:
(a) increase the marriageable age of girls to
3. Parliamentary Conventions
21 years in developing countries.
Select the correct answer using the code
(b) reduce child mortality to 25 percent by
given below. 2025 in BRICS nations.
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) cut down global warming effects by 25
(b) 1 and 3 only percent by 2030.
(d) review the progress and identify
(c) 2 and 3 only
challenges in the implementation of the
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Beijing Platform for Action.
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12. Consider the following statements regarding 15. Consider the following statements with
the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory respect to the language in State Legislature:
Board (PNGRB): 1. The Presiding officer can permit a
1. It is a statutory body. member to address the House in his
2. It regulates the laying and expanding of mother-tongue.
transmission pipelines for gas and 2. The Parliament is authorized to decide
petroleum and city/ local gas distribution whether to continue or discontinue
networks. English as a floor language in the State
3. It has powers of a civil court to settle
Legislature.
disputes.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3

16. Which of the following States have a

13. Madalasa Charita, Satyavadu Parinaya and
Jambavati Kalyanam are attributed to which Ramsar Site?

of the following rulers? (a) Bihar

(a) Mahendravarman (b) Tripura

(b) Krishnadevaraya (c) Meghalaya
(c) Pulkesin-II (d) Uttarakhand
(d) Harshavardhana
17. Consider the following pairs:
14. Consider the following statements with Term Elements of Weather &
reference to the National Council for Climate
Teacher Education: 1. Isohel : Line joining places
1. It is a statutory body set up under the having same mean annual
Right To Education Act. rainfall
2. It gives recommendations to the Central 2. Isohyet : Line joining places with
and State Governments on matters equal sunshine duration
pertaining to teacher education. 3. Isonephs : Line joining places with
3. It is also entrusted responsibility for
an equal degree of
conducting the Central Teacher
cloudiness
Eligibility Test.
Which of the pairs given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correctly matched?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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18. Consider the following statements: 21. Consider the following countries:
1. The Election Commission is empowered 1. Afghanistan
to determine the authority and manner in
2. Pakistan
which allocation of seats in the Lok
Sabha to the states, and division of each 3. Tajikistan
state into territorial constituencies is 4. India
done. 5. Azerbaijan
2. Till now, the allocation of seats in the
Which of the countries given above are the
Lok Sabha is as per 1971 census
whereas division of each state into members of the Shanghai Cooperation
territorial constituencies is done as per Organisation (SCO)?
the 2001 census. (a) 1, 3 and 5 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 1, 4 and 5 only
correct?
(a) 1 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
22. Consider the following phenomena:

19. Consider the following statements with 1. Shining of the light in a mixture of water
reference to Locust Warning Organisation and milk.
(LWO): 2. The appearance of blue eyes.
1. It is a statutory body under the Ministry
3. Scattering of sunlight when it passes
of Environment Forest and Climate
Change. through the canopy of a dense forest.
2. It is responsible for monitoring and The Tyndall effect can be observed in which
control of locusts in Scheduled Desert of the above-given phenomena?
Areas.
(a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
23. Which of the following factors led to the
20. If one decides to travel from Chennai Coast initial concentration of the cotton textile
to Delhi in a straight line, which of the industry in the Gujarat-Maharashtra region?
following mountain ranges need to be
1. Abundant black soil
crossed on the way?
1. Vindyas Ranges 2. Moist climate
2. Rajmahal Hills 3. Port Facilities
3. Harishchandra Range Select the correct answer using the code
4. Satpura Hills
given below.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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24. With reference to the ancient Indian history, 27. The constitution provides for the creation of
consider the following statements about different types of municipalities depending
Kushanas:
upon whether an area is a smaller urban area,
1. They exercised control over the ancient
a larger urban area, or an area in transition
Silk Route.
2. The coins issued by Kushanas had from a rural area to an urban area. Under the
deities depicted on their reverse side. constitution, who specifies the (type of) area
3. The poet Ashvaghosha lived during their for this purpose?
reign.
(a) Office of the Registrar General &
Which of the statements given above is/are
Census Commissioner of India
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) Delimitation Commission
(b) 3 only (c) Governor of the State
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) President of India
(d) 1, 2 and 3

25. Consider the following towns: 28. In the context of modern Indian history,

1. Kota McDonnell commission is related to

2. Thirubhuvanam (a) Police reforms
3. Chettinad
(b) Famine relief strategy
Which of the above is/are famous for the
(c) Currency situation in India
production of traditional sarees/fabrics?
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) Labour reforms

(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only 29. Consider the following statements with
(d) 1, 2 and 3
respect to the Chairman of the Legislative
Council:
26. In the context of ecology, which of the
following correctly describes 'functional 1. S/he is nominated by the Governor on
redundancy'? the recommendations of the State
(a) It is the unique vertical stratification of cabinet.
species interaction having higher than
2. S/he is removed by a resolution passed
usual energy transfer efficiency.
by a simple majority of the council.
(b) It is a unique situation where one species
may substitute for another without any Which of the statements given above is/are
significant impact on the ecosystem. correct?
(c) It is a set of unique functions that are (a) 1 only
specific to its role in a particular food
(b) 2 only
web.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) It describes that every organism enjoys a
unique relational position in an (d) Neither 1 nor 2
ecosystem.
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30. Consider the following pairs: 33. Which of the following statements is/are
Dams in News River correct regarding buttress roots developed by
1. Diamer-Bhasha Dam : Indus many plant species in the tropical forests?
2. Grand Ethiopian : Blue Nile 1. They prevent the tree from falling over
Renaissance Dam by providing support.
2. They specialize in extracting plant
3. Nuozhadu dam : Mekong
nutrients from deep layers of nutrient-
Which of the pairs given above are correctly
deficient soils.
matched?
3. They enable plants to breathe air in
(a) 1 and 2 only
habitats that have waterlogged soil.
(b) 2 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the code
(c) 1 and 3 only given below.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
31. With reference to the medieval Indian (c) 1 and 3 only
history, consider the following statements (d) 1, 2 and 3
about Razia Sultan:
1. She was the first woman to sit on the 34. In the context of modern Indian history, the
throne of Delhi. Zimmerman Plan is associated with
(a) the withdrawal of the British army to the
2. She was appointed by Iltutmish as his
Muslim majority provinces of north-
successor.
west India.
3. She abolished the Chahalgani system.
(b) the Anglo-Dutch compromise on
Which of the statements given above is/are
territorial conquest in Asia.
correct? (c) the negotiation of a deal with top leaders
(a) 1 only of Congress by offering them high
(b) 1 and 2 only positions in government.
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) bringing an all-India insurrection with
(d) 1, 2 and 3 German support.

32. Consider the following pairs: 35. Coral reefs exhibit a strong resilience against
external disturbances. Which of the
Journal Publisher
following factors contribute to their
1. Swadesamitran : G.S. Iyer
resilience?
2. Amrita Bazar : 1. Healthy herbivore populations
G.K. Gokhale
Patrika 2. Strong connectivity to healthy source
: Sisir Kumar Ghosh reefs
3. Sudharak 3. Evenness in the size distribution of
and Motilal Ghosh
corals
Which of the pairs given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
correctly matched?
given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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36. In the context of food production, consider 39. Consider the following statements:
the following statements with respect to total If there were no phenomenon of surface
polar compounds (TPCs): tension
1. They are formed on repeated frying of 1. Small insects would not be able to walk
vegetable oils. on the water.
2. FSSAI has fixed a limit of TPC at not
2. Cleaning of dishes and clothes using
more than 5% in vegetable oils used for
detergents would become hard.
cooking.
3. The liquid droplets would not be in a
Which of the statements given above is/are
spherical shape.
correct?
4. One would not be able to drink water
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only using a straw.

(c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the statements given above is/are

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
37. Consider the following statements: (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
1. It is located in Vindhyan Hills. (c) 2 and 4 only
2. It mostly consists of dry deciduous (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
forests.
3. River Ken passes through it.
40. Which of the following is the correct reason
Which of the following tiger reserve does
for the recent healing of the Ozone hole over
the above statements refer to?
Arctic region?
(a) Panna
(a) Occurrence of biggest solar flares in last
(b) Betla
three years.
(c) Bandhavgarh
(b) Split of polar vortex clouds.
(d) Pench
(c) Reduced pollution levels due to Covid-

38. Consider the following statements with 19 lockdowns around the world.
reference to an oath of the President of India: (d) Successful ban on aerosol usage under
1. It is administered by the Vice-President Montreal Protocol
of India.
2. Any person acting as President or 41. 'Lost at Home', a report recently seen in
discharging function of the President news, is published by
need not take an oath or affirmation. (a) the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) the United Nations High Commissioner
correct?
for Refugees
(a) 1 only
(c) Save the Children
(b) 2 only
(d) the Ministry of Home Affairs,
(c) Both 1 and 2
Government of India
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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42. A person to be appointed as district judge 46. Consider the following statements:
should have which of the following 1. Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath
qualifications? Tagore both agreed on the boycott of
1. He should not already be in the service British institutions in the political
of the Central or the state government. struggle against the British.
2. He should be recommended by the high 2. While Gandhiji advocated for Charkha
court for appointment.
for rural self-employment and self-
Select the correct answer using the code
reliance, Tagore disagreed on its usage
given below.
as it violated an individual's creative
(a) 1 only
freedom.
(b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 correct?
(a) 1 only
43. In the context of modern Indian history, the (b) 2 only
Treaty of Salbai was signed between (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) The British and the French (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) The British and the Marathas
(c) The French and the Nizam of Hyderabad 47. With reference to Marine Heatwaves,
(d) The Portuguese and the Dutch consider the following statements:
1. These are extended periods of extremely
44. Consider the following statements with hot weather in a sea or ocean.
reference to Commodities Transaction Tax 2. They often co-occur with extreme El
(CTT): Niños.
1. It is a tax levied on transactions done on
Which of the statements given above is/are
the domestic commodity derivatives
correct?
exchanges.
(a) 1 only
2. It aims at discouraging excessive
(b) 2 only
speculation and bringing parity between
(c) Both 1 and 2
the securities market and the
commodities market. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 48. Which of the following states have Tropical
(a) 1 only Rain Forests?
(b) 2 only 1. Maharashtra
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. Chhattisgarh
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Tamil Nadu
4. Nagaland
45. The institutions of Speaker and Deputy Select the correct answer using the code
Speaker in India originated under the given below.
provisions of: (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) Government of India Act, 1935
(b) 1 and 4 only
(b) Indian Councils Act, 1909
(c) 2 and 4 only
(c) Government of India Act, 1858
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) Government of India Act, 1919
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49. Which of the following could be the 52. Consider the following statements regarding
reason(s) for increasing gold prices in India? the Union Territory of Delhi:
1. Depreciation of the rupee.
1. The Chief Minister is appointed by the
2. Contractionary monetary policy
measures by RBI. Lieutenant Governor.
3. Heightened economic policy 2. The President has the powers to
uncertainty.
promulgate ordinances in the Union
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. Territory of Delhi.
(a) 1 and 2 only 3. The strength of the Council of Ministers
(b) 3 only is fixed at 15 percent of the total strength
(c) 1 and 3 only
of the assembly.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are
50. Which of the following statements with correct?
reference to Keshub Chandra Sen is/are
(a) 1 only
correct?
1. He advocated the inclusion of teachings (b) 1 and 3 only
from all religions in Brahmo Samaj (c) 2 and 3 only
meetings. (d) None
2. Along with Debendranath Tagore, he
founded the Brahmo Samaj of India.
3. He held strong views against the caste 53. Direct monetization of deficit could lead to
system and supported inter-caste which of the following?
marriages.
1. Increase in Inflation.
Select the correct answer using the code
2. Depreciation of rupee.
given below.
(a) 1 only 3. Increase in yields on G-sec
(b) 1 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the code
(c) 2 and 3 only
given below.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 2 only
51. Consider the following statements: (b) 2 and 3 only
1. Mauritius is the largest source of FDI (c) 1 and 3 only
during 2019-20
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Maharashtra garnered the highest share
of FDI during 2019-20.
3. The government allows 100% FDI under 54. In the context of the cultural history of India,
the automatic route in Defence
Rekhapida, pidhadeul, and khakra refer to
manufacturing.
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) forms of martial dances in northeastern
correct? India.
(a) 2 only (b) architectural features of Odisha temples.
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) types of percussion instruments.
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only (d) volumes of Jain literature.

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55. Which of the following are the mandatory 58. Consider the following statements:
functions of the Central Electricity 1. The President determines the salaries of
Regulatory Commission entrusted under the all the members as well as the presiding
Electricity Act, 2003? officers of both the Houses of
1. Regulating the tariff of generating Parliament.
companies owned or controlled by the 2. The salaries and allowances of the
Central Government members are charged on the
2. Regulate the inter-State transmission of Consolidated Fund of India.
electricity Which of the statements given above is/are
3. Specifying and enforcing the standards correct?
with respect to quality, continuity, and (a) 1 only
reliability of service by licensees; (b) 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code (c) Both 1 and 2
given below. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only 59. Which of the following events can be an
(c) 1 and 3 only
example of temperature inversion?
(d) 1 and 2 only
1. Smoke and dust particles spread
horizontally in lower strata of the
56. In the context of the distribution of
atmosphere after long winter nights.
legislative subjects between Centre and state,
2. The transition of the troposphere into the
which the following statements is/are
stratosphere
correct?
3. Heavy, dense cold air piled up in valley
1. The state can never make any laws in
bottoms.
any matter in the Union List.
Select the correct answer from the codes
2. The powers to make law with respect to
given below.
the residuary subject’s vests with the
(a) 1 and 3 only
state governments.
(b) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code
(c) 2 and 3 only
given below.
(a) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 60. Even as the coronavirus pandemic continued
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 to spread, the Indian forex reserves hit an
all-time high. Which of the following are the
57. Which among the following scripts were reasons for the increase in forex reserves
used on Ashokan inscriptions? during the COVID pandemic?
1. Kharoshti 1. A rise in FPI and FDI inflows
2. Brahmi 2. Fall in imports
3. Roman (or Latin) 3. Rise in exports
4. Greek 4. Low crude oil prices
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
given below. given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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61. Consider the following statements with 64. In the context of ecological evolution, which
reference to the true fresco method of wall of the following correctly describes
painting: Müllerian mimicry?
(a) It involves mimicry of predator by the
1. It involves painting on the lime plastered
prey in order to drive it away.
surface which has been allowed to dry.
(b) It is the adaptation that allows animals to
2. Rajarajeshwara temple at Tanjore blend in with certain aspects of their
provides an example of this style of environment to increase its chance of
painting. survival by hiding it from predators.
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) It is a case where a deadly prey mimics a
correct? less dangerous species.
(d) It is a phenomenon where two or more
(a) 1 only
species share similar warning signals to
(b) 2 only
their common predators.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 65. Consider the following statements:
1. Income-Tax Appellate Tribunal is the
62. Consider the following statements with first Tribunal established in pre-
reference to the Goods and Services Tax Independence India.
Network (GSTN): 2. Parliament has the exclusive power to
establish tribunals under Article 323-B.
1. GSTN is a not-for-profit Company
3. The Chairman of the State
registered under Companies Act, 2013.
Administrative Tribunal is appointed by
2. It is set up to provide IT infrastructure the President.
and services to central and state Which of the statements given above is/ are
governments and taxpayers. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only
correct? (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(d) None of the above
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
66. With reference to the oxygen content in
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 oceans, consider the following statements:
1. Oceans have witnessed a net decline in
63. Recently, the delta region of which of the oxygen levels in the last fifty years.
following rivers was declared as 'The 2. Lower oxygen levels can lead to a higher
concentration of greenhouse gases in the
Protected Special Agricultural Zone', to offer
atmosphere.
the farmers of the region relief from
Which of the statements given above is/are
hydrocarbon exploration?
correct?
(a) Krishna (a) 1 only
(b) Godavari (b) 2 only
(c) Cauvery (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Brahmaputra (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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67. With reference to Tropical Forest Alliance 70. In the context of the ancient history of India,
2020, consider the following statements: arrange the following dynasties in the
1. It is a recent initiative of the chronological order:
International Tropical Timber 1. Pushyabhuti dynasty
2. Shunga dynasty
Organisation.
3. Gupta dynasty
2. It aims to realize sustainable rural
Select the correct answer using the code
development and better growth given below.
opportunities based on reduced (a) 1-2-3
deforestation in tropical forest countries. (b) 2-1-3
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 2-3-1
correct? (d) 3-2-1
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 71. Consider the following statements with
reference to the Public Distribution System
(c) Both 1 and 2
(PDS) in India:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. The PDS is an Indian food Security
System established under the Food
68. Which of the following animals have made a Security Act, 2013.
re-appearance from near extinction? 2. The identification of eligible families,
1. Arabian Oryx issue of ration cards, and supervision of
2. California Condor the functioning of Fair Price Shops
3. Bellinger River Turtle (FPSs) is done by the Central
Government.
4. Golden Lion Tamarin
Which of the statements given above is /are
Select the correct answer using the code
correct?
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
72. Which of the following has been provided as
69. Acceptance Development Fund recently seen Fundamental Rights under Part III of the
Indian Constitution?
in the news aims to
1. The right to obtain recognition for the
(a) increase budgetary allocation for
associations and unions.
increasing acceptance of doing away
2. Right against tapping of telephonic
with traditional social practices like conversation.
child marriage etc. 3. Right to free and compulsory education
(b) ensure growth of debit and credit card to all children aged 6-14 years.
acceptance infrastructure in Tier III and Select the correct answer using the code
Tier VI cities of India. given below.
(c) promote Artificial Intelligence as the (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
accepted reality in the coming years.
(c) 3 only
(d) promote techno-economic growth in
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Aspirational districts in India.
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73. Consider the following statements with 76. Which of the following statements is/are
respect to Fuel cells: correct regarding Gharial?
1. They produce electricity in the form of 1. Its habitat is confined to the Indian
Alternative Current (AC).
subcontinent.
2. They require a continuous supply of fuel
and oxygen to sustain chemical 2. It is classified as critically endangered.
reactions. 3. They are mostly found in marine
3. In a Hydrogen fuel cell, Hydrogen atom environments.
is ionized at the cathode. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 3 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

74. Which of the following statements is correct 77. With reference to the United Nations
in the context of the Civil Services in British
Military Observer Group in India and
India?
(a) Lord Canning introduced the covenanted Pakistan (UNMOGIP), consider the
and uncovenanted civil services. following statements:
(b) The Indian Council Act of 1861 1. It was set up for peaceful resolution of
provided for the first time an open East Pakistan in the aftermath of the
examination for the recruitment of civil Indo-Pakistan war in 1971.
servants.
2. Currently, it observes and reports on
(c) Lord Cornwallis for the first time
created the post of District Collector. ceasefire violations along and across the
(d) Government of India Act ,1919 provided LoC in Jammu and Kashmir.
for the recruitment examination to the Which of the statements given above is/are
Indian Civil Services (ICS) to be held in correct?
India and England separately. (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
75. With reference to International Religious
Freedom Alliance, consider the following (c) Both 1 and 2
statements: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It is an alliance among nations to protect
and preserve religious freedom across 78. What is unique about the region named
the world. Danakil Depression?
2. It has been launched under the aegis of
(a) It is the driest region in the world with
the United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization. no recorded rainfall in the last decade.
3. India is a founder member of the (b) It is a region bounded by trade winds
alliance. and jet streams forming a unique
Which of the statements given above is/are atmospheric gyre.
correct? (c) It is the only place where even
(a) 1 only
extremophile microbes can not survive.
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) It is the deepest crustal fault formed by
(d) 1, 2 and 3 cracking of African plate.
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79. With reference to Char Dham National 82. With reference to Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya
Highway Project, consider the following Janaushadhi Pariyojana, consider the
statements: following statements:
1. It aims to connect the four cities of 1. It aims to make quality generic
Badrinath, Dwarka, Rameshwaram, and medicines and surgical equipment
Puri. available to the disadvantaged at
2. It is being built under the Swadesh affordable prices.
Darshan scheme. 2. The Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India is
Which of the statements given above is/are
the nodal implementing agency for this
correct?
scheme.
(a) 1 only
3. The Janaushadhi Sugam Mobile App has
(b) 2 only
been launched for tracking Pradhan
(c) Both 1 and 2
Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendras
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
under this scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are
80. Which of the following Indian art forms is
yet to find a place on UNESCO’s correct?
Representative List of the Intangible (a) 1 only
Cultural Heritage of Humanity? (b) 1 and 2 only
1. Kalbelia (c) 2 and 3 only
2. Chhau (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Durga Puja
4. Kutiyattam 83. Which of the following was/were a
Select the correct answer using the code feature(s) of the Government of India Act of
given below. 1935?
(a) 2 and 3 only 1. Provision for a federal structure.
(b) 3 only 2. Property qualification to be a part of the
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only electorate.
(d) 3 and 4 only 3. Provision for discretionary powers of the
Governors.
81. Recently, a styrene vapours leak accident
Select the correct answer using the code
took place in Visakhapatnam. In this context,
given below.
consider the following statements regarding
(a) 1 and 2 only
Styrene:
(b) 1 only
1. It is an organic compound which is
(c) 1, 2 and 3
liquid but easily evaporates at
(d) 2 only
temperatures higher than 20ºC.
2. It is used to make various parts of
appliances such as refrigerators and 84. The recently approved Danube-Oder-Elbe
microwave ovens. Canal which has raised various
Which of the statements given above is/are environmental concerns seeks to connect
correct? which of the following water bodies?
(a) 1 only (a) Caspian Sea, Aral Sea and Adriatic Sea
(b) 2 only (b) Mediterranean Sea & Atlantic Ocean
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Black Sea, North Sea and Baltic Sea
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) English Channel and North Sea
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85. With reference to Guru Gobind Singh, 87. It is a National Park as well as a Biosphere

consider the following statements: Reserve located in Assam. It is identified as

one of the Important Bird Areas (IBA). It
1. He waged constant war against the
mainly consists of moist mixed semi-
armies of Aurangzeb. evergreen forests and moist mixed deciduous
2. He became a noble under Bahadur Shah forests. It is an island bounded by the
Brahmaputra and its tributaries. It was
of the rank of 5000 zat and 5000 sawar.
recently in news due to a controversial oil
3. After his death, the leadership of the
drilling project inside it.
Sikhs passed to his trusted disciple Which of the following is being described in
Banda Bahadur. the above passage?
(a) Manas National Park
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) Kaziranga National Park
correct?
(c) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
(a) 2 only (d) Nameri National Park
(b) 3 only
88. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly
(c) 1 and 3 only
matched?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Mission Objective
1. Tianwen-1 : Mars mission
86. In the context of elections, which of the : Satellite for measuring
2. Arktika-M
following is/are the advantages of using a sea ice thickness

Proportional Representation over First Past : Satellite for monitoring

3. ICESat-2
the Arctic climate
the Post System?
Select the correct answer using the code
1. Minority parties would have a better
given below.
chance of winning seats in Parliament. (a) 1 only
2. It is best suitable for giving a stable (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
government in a parliamentary system.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. It offers voters a choice not simply

between parties but also between 89. The word 'Henneguya salminicola' is
specific candidates. sometimes mentioned in the news in
reference to:
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) recently discovered exotic fish in the
given below.
Gulf of Khambat.
(a) 1 only (b) a homeopathic drug to increase
(b) 2 and 3 only immunity.
(c) a newly discovered non-oxygen
(c) 1 and 3 only
breathing animal.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) recently developed clone of a calf.

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90. Consider the following statements with 92.
reference to Certificate of Deposits in the
Indian context:
1. These are negotiable money market
instruments issued by a bank on account
of depositing money for a specified time
period.
2. These can be issued by scheduled
commercial banks excluding Regional
Rural Banks and Local Area Banks.
3. They are regulated by the Securities and
Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Which of the statements given above is/are 93.
Mahatma Gandhi set up Tolstoy Farm in
South Africa in 1910. In this context, which
of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It was set up to house the families of the
Satyagrahis.
2. It was funded by the Indian National
Congress and the Muslim League.
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
Which of the following industries can be

correct? declared as Public utility services under the

Industrial Dispute Act, 1947?
(a) 1 and 2 only
1. Banking
(b) 2 only
2. Currency printing presses and mints
(c) 1 and 3 only 3. Cotton textiles
(d) 1, 2 and 3 4. Crude oil-producing industries
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
91. With reference to India's decision to expand
(a) 1 and 2 only
the equalization levy to e-commerce
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
operators and suppliers, which of the (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
following statements is/are correct? (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1. Only non-resident e-commerce
companies that sell more than INR 2 94. The divisible pool is that portion of gross tax
revenue which is distributed between the
crore goods or services to Indian
Centre and the States. As per the 15th
customers will be subject to the tax.
Finance commission, which of the following
2. Non-resident entities can claim a tax is/are included in the divisible pool of
credit in their home country under the resources to be shared with the States?
Double Taxation Avoidance 1. GST compensation cess
2. Tax revenue of the Union Territories
Agreements.
3. Cost of collection of taxes
Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 3 only
(d) None
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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95. Which of the following is/are correct with
reference to the ancient university of
Nalanda?
1. It is the oldest university in the entire
Indian sub-continent.
2. All three Buddhist doctrines -
Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana -
were taught at the University.
3. The Chinese Pilgrims Hiuen Tsang and
Fa-Hien studied at Nalanda.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
98. Consider the following statements with
reference to pricing of sugarcane in India:
1. The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP)
of sugarcane is announced by the
Cabinet Committee on Economic
Affairs.
2. Recovery of sugar from sugarcane is one
of the factors considered for fixing FRP
of sugarcane.
3. As of now, only the Central government
can fix the sugarcane price.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

96. Consider the following statements regarding 99. Which of the following features are formed
Wealth tax: by the Himalayan Rivers while entering in
1. It is a direct tax payable on the income the plain areas?
earned in a financial year. 1. Flat valleys
2. It aims to reduce inequalities in wealth 2. Oxbow Lakes
and levying tax on non-productive 3. Rapids
assets. 4. Braided channels
3. It was abolished by the Finance Act Select the correct answer using the code
2017-18. given below.
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
correct?
(c) 1 and 4 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only 100. Recently GOAL Programme was launched
(d) 1, 2 and 3 by Ministry of Tribal Affairs in partnership
with Facebook to:
97. 'Special Rapporteurs', a term often seen in 1. provide mentorship to tribal youth
news, refers to: through digital mode.
(a) independent experts appointed by 2. increase the number of tribal-owned
the United Nations to advise and report businesses in India
on human rights situation in specific 3. empower economically and socially
countries. marginalised young women to use
(b) special on ground reporters and technology.
observers deployed by International Select the correct answer using the code
Press Institute. given below.
(c) a group of military observers deployed (a) 1 and 2 only
by UN Peacekeeping forces. (b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) a recently organized group of young
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Indian students sent to NASA by ISRO.

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