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Sunya IAS
Test Booklet Preliminary
Exam- 2020
MANZIL 2020 : Full Length Test 2
A
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Q.1 Uchchhedavada or the Doctrine of
Annihilationism was propagated by-
a. Pakudha Katyayana
b. Purana Kassapa
c. Ajita Keshkambalin
d. Jayarshi Bhatta
Q.2 Consider the following statements about
the Asian Elephant Specialist Group
(AsESG):
1. It acts as the Red List Authority for
the Asian Elephant carrying out Red
List Assessments for inclusion in the
IUCN Red List.
2. The Overall aim of the AsESG is to
promote the long-term conservation
of Asia’s Elephants and the recovery
of their populations to viable levels.
3. The program Monitoring the Illegal
Killing of Elephants (MIKE) is an
initiative of this forum.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
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Q.3 Constitutionalism is a philosophy of
limited government. Which of the following
features of the Indian Constitution helps in
enforcing this philosophy?
1. Fundamental Rights
2. Directive Principles of state policy
3. Fundamental duties
Select the correct answer using the
code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.4 Consider the following statements with
regard to National Emergency:
1. National emergency can be imposed
by the President when the security of
India is threatened by war or external
aggression or internal disturbance.
2. During the National Emergency,
fundamental rights under Articles 19
and 20 are suspended automatically.
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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Q.5 With reference to Supreme Court a. 1 only

reverse the decision of RBI to ban Virtual b. 1 and 2 only
Currency, which of the following statement c. 2 and 3 only
is are correct? d. None

1. The ban by RBI did not pass the

“proportionality” test under Article
19(1)(d)
Q.7 Which of the following statements is
2. There is no globally accepted
INCORRECT?
definition of what exactly is virtual
currency.
a) The flow of energy in an ecosystem is
3. Virtual currencies are mostly
cyclic whereas the flow of matter is acyclic.
created, distributed and accepted in
local virtual networks. b) The flow of energy in an ecosystem is
acyclic whereas the flow of matter is cyclic.
Select the correct answer using the code c) Both, the flow of matter and energy in an
given below: ecosystem are cyclic.
a. 1 and 2 only d) Both, the flow of matter and energy in an
b. 2 and 3 only ecosystem are acyclic.
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Q.8 Why Green crackers are seen as a better
alternative to the firecrackers?
Q.6 With reference to the Chandrayaan 2, 1. They do not contain harmful chemicals
consider the following statements : that would cause air pollution.

1. It aims to explore the Moon’s south 2. They do not contain chemicals such as
polar region. lithium, arsenic and lead.
2. The orbiter will be deployed at an
3. They do not release hazardous nitrous
altitude of 1000 kilometers above the
oxide and sulphur dioxide.
surface of the Moon.
3. Chandrayaan 2 is an important step Which of the above statement is/are correct
of Planetary Science and Exploration ?
(PLANEX) programme which was
a)1 and 2 only
nucleated at PRL in 2010 by
Department of Space b)2 and 3 only
c)1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? d) 1,2 and 3

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Q.9 As per the 20th Live Stock Census, Q.11 The theory of Syadavada is an
consider the following statements essential ingredient of-

1. Uttar Pradesh has the highest share a. Jainism

of livestock population b. Buddhism
2. The population of crossbred cattle c. Vaisheshika
and those of foreign-origin has d. Vajrayana
increased substantially while
indigenous breed of cattle shows a Q.12 With reference to Digital Payment,
decline compared to previous census. consider the following statement
3. There is a sharp decline in the
number of horses, mules, donkeys 1. Recently, digital payments in India
and camels touched a billion mark per month on
UPI
2. UPI has made the money transfer
Which of the statements given above is/are
process a lot easier. as there is no
correct?
need to remember the receiver’s
a. 2 and 3 only account number, account type, IFSC,
b. 2 only and bank name
c. 1 and 3 only 3. UPI has an integrated BharatQR scan
d. 1, 2 and 3 and Bharat Bill pay option

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct ?
Q.10 What is the correct sequence of
occurrence of the following lakes as one a. 1 and 3 only
proceeds from North to South? b. 2 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
1. Lake Baikal
2. Lake Victoria
3. Caspian Sea
4. Lake Chad Q.13 Which of the following circumstances
are suitable for the imposition of President's
Select the correct answer using the Rule?
code given below.
1. No party has secured a majority in a
(a) 3-1-2-4 State assembly after the General
(b) 1-3-4-2 Elections or in the case of a hung
(c) 3-2-4-1 assembly.
(d) 1-2-3-4 2. Allegations of maladministration
against the state government.

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3. When the State government pursues Q.16 With reference to Monetized deficit,
policies that are anti-secular. Considered the following statement?

Select the correct answer using the 1. It denotes the increment in the net
code given below. RBI credit to the central government.
2. It leads to increment in the net
(a) 1 and 2 only holdings of treasury bills by the RBI.
(b) 1 and 3 only 3. It leads to increment in the money
(c) 1, 2 and 3 supply in the economy.
(d) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Q.14 Which of the following countries open
out to Indian Ocean? a. 1 only
b. 2 and 3
1. Oman c. 3 only
2. Ethiopia d. 1, 2 and 3
3. Vietnam

Select the correct answer using the Q.17 Arrange the following in ascending
code given below. order of the years these events happened

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only a. Formation of All India Anti-
(c) 2 and 3 only Untouchability League
(d) 1, 2 and 3 b. Beginning of Harijan Tour by
Gandhi
Q.15 Recently, DRDO had developed a c. Government defeating the Temple
semi-active laser homing Canon Launched Entry Bill
Guided Missile (CLGM) which is capable to d. Harijan Weekly started.
target armoured vehicles, military tanks as
well as low flying aircrafts. Which one of Options-
the following military tanks is capable to
fire such a kind of CLGM? a) a-b-c-d
a) Arjun b) a-c-d-b
c) b-c-d-a
b) Bhishma
d) a-d-b-c
c) Muntra
d) Sarath

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Q.18 Why does Jhelum forms meanders in Q.21 Which of the following statements is
its youth stage, a feature associated with the correct regarding Article 21 (Protection of
mature stage of the rivers? Life and Personal Liberty)?

(a) Due to low gradient of flow in its youth

(a) It is available against only arbitrary
stage reducing its Kinetic Energy.
executive action but not against
(b) Due to the large number of pebble rocks
arbitrary legislative action.
present in its path significantly reducing its
(b) It can be suspended only during the
speed.
operation of National Emergency.
(c) Due to local base level provided by the
(c) Right to life under this article
erstwhile larger lake.
provides for both active and passive
(d) Due to large number of dams
euthanasia.
constructed reducing the volume of water
(d) None of the above
Q.19. It’s a distributed computing paradigm
Q.22 With reference to India’s decision to
that brings computation and data storage
levy a buyback tax of 20% on companies,
closer to the location where it is needed, to
which of the following statements is/are
improve response times and save bandwidth.
correct?
This proximity to data at its source can
deliver strong business benefits such as 1. Initially is was applicable to listed
faster insights. This technology can better be companies but now its extended to unlisted
used in facial recognition systems. In the companies as well.
context of emerging Analysis and Storage 2. The step is taken to discourage the
technologies, which one of the following
practice of avoiding Dividend Distribution
term” best applies to the above concept ?
Tax (DDT) through buyback of shares by
a. Data analysis companies.
b. Cloud Computing Select the correct answer using the code
c. Edge Computing given below:
d. Data Mining
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
Q. 20 Indian National Liberal Federation
c. Both 1 and 2
was founded by?
d. Neither 1 nor 2

a. Jawahar lal Nehru

b. G.S. Kharpande
c. Surendra Nath Bannerjee
d. T. Prakasam

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Q.23 Consider the following pairs: Q.26 Which of the following statements
is/are correct regarding structure of the
(Elephant Reserves) (State)
atmosphere?
1. Rayala - Telangana
2. Singphan - Punjab 1. Temperature decreases steadily with
increase in height.
3. Mayurjharna - West Bengal 2. Thickness of the troposphere is highest at
Which of the pairs given above is/are Equator and lowest at the poles.
correctly matched? 3. The Ionosphere layer is responsible for
radio transmission on earth.
a) 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only Select the correct answer from the
c) 2 and 3 only code given below.

d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
Q.24 Consider following statement in regard (c) 1 and 2 only
to One Trillion Trees Initiative : (d) 1 and 3 only

1. This initiative was started by United

nation programme .
2. One Trillion Trees Program’ is a 25-year
tree planting and restoration effort.
Q.27 Consider the following statements
about the Renewable Energy Certificate
(REC):

Which of the above statement is/are correct? 1. It is a policy instrument for the
a) 1 only promotion of clean energy and it is regulated
by Central Electricity Regulatory
b) 2 only Commission (CERC).
c) Both 1 and 2 2. Goods and Services Tax is not
applicable on the sale of RECs.
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are
Q.25 The term “Sycamore”, sometimes seen correct?
in the news recently, is a
a) 1 only

a) Malware. b) 2 only

b) Quantum computer. c) Both 1 and 2

c) Edge Computing. d) Neither 1 nor 2

d) Dark Net Software.

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Q.28 With reference to Soil Health Card
Scheme, consider the following statement
1. This is a flagship scheme of Ministry
of Chemicals and Fertilizers and was
launched in 2015
2. The objectives of the Soil Health
Card scheme are to issue soil health
cards to farmers every year, so as to
provide a basis to address nutritional
deficiencies in fertilization practises.
3. Soil health card provides information
to farmers on nutrient status of their
soil along with recommendation on
appropriate dosage of nutrients to be
applied for improving soil health.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 3 only
c. 1 and 2 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Q.29 The All India trade Union Congress
was founded on October 31,1920 with Lala
Lajpat Rai as its first President. Who was
the first General Secretary of AIUTC?
a. C M Andrews
b. S.A. Dange
c. Deewan Chaman Lal
d. Jawaharlal Nehru
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Q.30 Which of the following statements
about the extent of the mass participation in
Swadeshi Movement are NOT true?
a. Students came out in significantly
large numbers to propagate and
practice Swadeshi
b. Women, who were traditionally
homebound in the bhadra-lok of the
Bengal Society did not participate in
the movement.
c. Muslims completely stayed away
from the movement and the
deepened rift lead to the formation of
the Muslim League in the years
ahead.
d. The labour unrest at a massive level
lead to strikes by the workers in the
English companies.
Options-
a. a and b
b. b and c
c. a and c
d. b and d
Q.31 Consider the following demands
mentioned in the Delhi Proposals which
was accepted by the Congress in the Madras
Session of 1927 -
a. Separate Electorates in the place of
Joint Electorates with reserved seats
for Muslims.
b. Representation to Muslims in Punjab
and Bengal in proportion to their
Population.
c. Formation of three new Muslim
Majority Provinces- Sindh,
Baluchistan and NWFP.
d. One third representation to Muslims
in Central Legislative Assembly.
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Which of the following demands were there Q.34 Consider the following statements:
in the Proposal? 1. Inner Line Permit (ILP) is mandatory
only for an Indian Citizen for entering into a
a) a and b
protected area for a limited period.
b) b and c
c) b, c and, d 2. All the foreigners are required have the
d) All are correct Protection Area Permit (PAP) for entering
into a protected area for a limited period.
Q.32 Consider the following statements 3. Both ILP and PAP are being issued by
about the ‘Blue Dot network’, sometimes the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
seen in the news recently:
Which of the statements given above are
1. It was jointly launched by the United correct?
States of America, Japan and Australia. a) 1 and 2 only
2. It aims to promote high quality and b) 1 and 3 only
trusted standards for global infrastructure
development. c) 2 and 3 only

Which of the statements given above is/are d) 1, 2 and 3

correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only Q.35 You have frequently come across the
c) Both 1 and 2 term `fly ash’ in the news paper. Fly ash can
be utilised in which of the following way:
d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. For purification of water
2. To increase water holding capacity of Soil

3. In construction work
Q.33 Which one of the following statements
is correct regarding White Agriculture? Select the correct code from option given
a) It is the system of agriculture which below:
primarily involves Poultry farming. a) 1 and 2 only
b) It is system of Natural farming without b) 3 only
use of chemical herbicide.
c) 1 and 3 only
c) It is system of agriculture based on
substantial use of Micro organisms d) All of the above
d) It is system of agriculture based on
conservation of soil, water and biodiversity.

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Q.36. Mangrove forests are present in which

of the following river deltas? (a) It divided the provincial subjects
into reserved and transferred.
1. The Godavari
2. The Krishna (b) It introduced a bicameral
legislature at centre with upper and
3. The Mahanadi Lower Houses.
Select the correct answer using the code
(c) This act authorized states to enact
given below.
their own budget.
a) 1 only
(d) It provided for separate electorate
b) 1 and 2 only for Muslims, Sikhs and Anglo Indians
c) 2 and 3 only for the first time.

d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.39 Ocean deoxygenation appeared

Q.37 With reference to the sixth schedule, recently in news paper, Which of the
which of the following statements is correct? following could be cause of Ocean
deoxygenation :

(a) Autonomous districts created under

the sixth schedule fall outside the 1.Climate Change
executive authority of the state. 2.Eutrophication
(b) Only the president can increase or 3.Nitrogen deposition from burning of fossil
decrease the area of autonomous fuels
districts under the sixth schedule.
Select the correct answer using the code
(c) The district and regional councils given below.
in these regions are empowered to a) 1 only
assess and collect land revenue.
b) 1 and 2 only
(d) None of the above
c) 1,2 and 3

d) 3 only

Q.38 Which of the following statements is

NOT correct with respect to the Government
of India Act of 1919?

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Q.40 Which of the following statement Q.42 Embryo transfer technology (ETT) can
is/are correct in regard to Climate change be a potential tool in
Performance Index :
1. It aims to enhance transparency in 1. Livestock breed improvement
international climate politics and enables the 2. Transgenesis
comparability of climate protection efforts 3. Producing more number of
and progress made by individual countries. offsprings than possible through
2. The ranking results are defined by a conventional breeding techniques
country’s aggregated performance in all 4. Biodiversity conservation
indicators within the two categories i.e.
GHG emissions and Energy use only.
Select the correct answer using the codes
Select the correct answer using the code
below.
given below.
a) 1 only (a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only
c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.41 With reference to the Convention on Q.43 2019 is been the year of climate
International Trade in Endangered Species emergency declaration all around the world
of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), consider
the following statements: 1. U.K
2. Bangladesh
1. It aims to ensure that international trade in
3. European union
specimens of wild animals and plants does
4. Argentina
not threaten their survival.
5. Ireland
2. It was adopted under the aegis of United
Nations Framework Convention on Climate Which of the following countries have
Change. declared Climate emergency?
Which of the statements given above is/are
a. 1, 2 and 3
correct?
b. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
a) 1 only c. 3, 4 and 5
d. 1, 3, 4 and 5.
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q.44 Consider the statements about Indigo

Revolt- (a) 1 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
a. The movement was lead by (c) 1 and 4 only
Digambar and Bishnu Biswas of (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Nadia District of Bengal.
b. The movement broke out in 1856.
Q.46 Consider the following statements
c. The movement was directed against
regarding Money bill:
the jagirdars who were backed by the
police and the courts.
d. The Bengali Intelligensia played a
significant role by supporting the 1. It can be introduced only by a
peasants and their cause through minister.
newspaper campaigns, organization 2. Rajya Sabha cannot amend or reject
of mass meetings and supporting the Money bill.
them in legal battles. 3. The President can withhold his
assent to the Money bill .

Which of the statements are correct

Which of the statements given above is/are
a) All of the above not correct?
b) a, b and c
c) b, c and d (a) 1 only
d) a and d (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) None
Q.45 Which of the following is/are correct
regarding impeachment of the President?
Q.47 Which of the following statements
1. He can be impeached only on the charge is/are correct with regard to Committee on
of violation of the Constitution. Public undertakings?
2. Only elected members of Parliament
can vote at impeachment proceedings.
3. On removal of President, Vice-President 1. The members are elected every year
takes charge as president for the remaining from both the houses of the parliament.
tenure. 2. A minister cannot be elected as a
4. Impeachment resolution needs to be member of the committee.
passed by a majority of two-thirds of the 3. The chairman of this Committee can
total membership in both the houses. be only from Lok sabha.

Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the
given below. code given below:

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Which of the statements given above is/are

(a) 1 only correct?
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only a. 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 b. 2 and 3
c. 1 and 3
Q.48 Consider the following statements d. 1, 2 and 3

1. The Banking Ombudsman is an Q. 50 What is GJ 357 d, recently seen in the

administrative body for resolving
disputes between bank and its
customers.
2. The order passed by the Banking
Ombudsman, are final and binding
on the parties concerned
3. RBI has extended the coverage of
Ombudsman Scheme for NBFCs and
Non-Deposit taking NBFCs having
asset size of Rs 100 crores and above
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 3 only
Q.49 What were the objectives of the Import
Substitution Strategy adopted by the
government?
news?
a) Super-Earth Exoplanet
b) Newly discovered Satellite of Saturn
c) Halley-type comet near Venus
d) Ancient ‘Mega Site’ in Jerusalem
Q.51. Which of the following woodworks
have been recognized with Geographical
Indication (GI) tag in India?
1. Kondapalli Toys, Andhra Pradesh
2. Channapatna Toys, Karnataka
3. Wooden Dolls of Natungram, West
Bengal
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
a) 2 only
b) 1 and 2 only

1. To discourage the imports of those c) 2 and 3 only

goods that could be produced d) 1, 2 and 3.
domestically.
2. To protect domestic industries from
outward competition.
3. To provide financial encouragements Q.52 What is ‘Akademik Lomonosov’,
to the domestic producers to produce recently seen in the news?
the import substituted goods.

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a) Anti-tank missile developed by Russia. 2. Bad ozone is man made and is found in
stratosphere.
b) World’s first floating nuclear reactor
launched by Russia. Which of the statements given above is/are
c) Composite volcano in the northern correct?
region of Siberia. a) 1 only
d) World’s southernmost city. b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
Q.53. With reference to the Global
Liveability Index, 2019, consider the d) Neither 1 nor 2
following statements: Q.56. Consider the following statements
1. New York has been ranked the ‘world’s regarding corals:
most liveable city’. 1. They are mainly found in temperate
2. It is released by the World Economic oceans and seas.
Forum (WEF). 2. Most fishes lay eggs in coral colonies.
3. Coral reefs have greater biodiversity than
Which of the statements given above is/are
tropical rainforests.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
a) 1 only correct?
b) 2 only a) 1 only

c) Both 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 only

d) Neither 1 nor 2 c) 1 and 3 only

Q.54. Shillong declaration, recently seen in
news, is related to:
a) e-Governance
b) Intellectual Property Rights
c) Violence against women
d) Climate Change
Q.55 Consider followings statements:
1. Good ozone protects the Earth's surface
from dangerous ultraviolet light.
d) 1,2 and 3
Q.57 Read the following statements about
the Solanki Dynasty:
a. Solankis were the branch of the Later
Chalukyas.
b. Dhanga was a Solanki King who
ruled the Central India around 12th
Century A.D.
c. Modhera Sun Temple was built by
Raja Bhimdev of Solanki Dynasty in
1026.

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Options: Which of the statements given above is/are

NOT correct?
a) Only a
b) Only b and c (a) 1 and 2 only
c) Only a and c (b) 2 and 3 only
d) None of the above. (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
Q.58 Read the following statements about
the Wardha Scheme of Education
Q.59 Consider the following statements:

a. It was formulated in the

Congress Session of 1937 in 1. Kashmir valley lies between the
Wardha by Zakir Hussain Great Himalayas and Ladakh range.
Committee. 2. Jhelum river flows through Kashmir
b. According to the Scheme, the valley.
first seven years of schooling 3. Tsomoriri and Pangong Tso are salt
was to be made compulsory water lakes found in Ladakh.
and free in the mother
tongue. Which of the statements given above
c. It included basic handicraft is/are correct?
skills in the syllabus.
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
Which of the following statements are
(c) 2 and 3 only
correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
i. All of the above
ii. Only a and b
iii. Only b and c
Q.60 Consider the following statements
iv. Only a and c
regarding the characteristics of red soil:

Q.58 Consider the following statements:

1. In the absence of Speaker, the
Chairman of Rajya Sabha presided
over the joint sitting.
2. The Deputy speaker is responsible
to the Speaker.
3. Chairman of Rajya Sabha can
exercise a casting vote in case of a tie.
1. It's soil profile is generally shallow
and is acidic in nature.
2. It is rich in nitrogen and organic
matter, thus suitable for pulses.
3. It is ideal for dry farming as it is
formed in poor rainfall areas.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?

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2. The voting of demands for grant is

(a) 1 only the exclusive privilege of the Lok
(b) 3 only Sabha, that is, the Rajya Sabha has
(c) 1 and 3 only no power of voting the demands.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 3. Voting on demands for grants takes
place only after its scrutiny by
Departmental Committees of
Parliament.
Q.61 With reference to “Circular
Economy”, consider the following Select the correct answer using the code
statements given below
1. It replaces the traditional model of a. 1 and 3
restoration to end of life concept b. Only 2
2. The circular economy is a model of c. 2 and 3
production and consumption, which d. 1, 2 and 3
involves sharing, leasing, reusing,
repairing, refurbishing and recycling
Q.63 West flowing rivers of peninsular India
existing materials and products as
do not form deltas but form only estuaries.
long as possible.
Which of the following reasons can be
3. It emphasize on the steady
attributed to this phenomenon?
production of new items.

1. Passage through hard rocks.

Which of the following statement is/are
2. Non-perennial flow of water.
NOT correct?
3. Absence of meanders.
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3 Select the correct answer using the
c. 2 only codes given below.
d. 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
Q. 62 With reference to 'Demand for Grant',
(c) 2 and 3 only
which of the following statements is/are
(d) 1, 2 and 3
correct?

1. It is the form in which estimates of

expenditure from the Consolidated
Fund of India is included in the
Annual Financial Statement.

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Q.64 Consider following statements:
1. An ecotone is a zone of junction or a
transition area between diverse ecosystems .
2. The number of species and the population
density of some of the species in the ecotone
is much greater than in either of ecosystem.
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
Q.65 Consider the following statements with
regard to the Estimates Committee:
1. The members are nominated only from
Lok Sabha.
2. It is called a continuous economy
committee since it examines all the
ministries and departments throughout
the year.
3. It examines the budget estimates only
after they have been voted by the
Parliament.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Q.66 Which of the following statements
is/are correct about the Fall Armyworm
(Spodoptera Frugiperda)?
1. It is an insect that is native to the tropical
and sub-tropical regions of America.
2. The insect feeds only on maize crop.
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
Q.67 Which of the following statements best
describes ‘Hard Currency’
a. It is a currency used during the
balance of payment crisis.
b. It is a currency having wide
circulation in international market.
c. It is a currency widely accepted
around the world as a form of
payment for goods and services.
d. None of the above are correct.
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Q.68 With reference to the provisions of the
Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled
Areas) Act, 1996, consider the following
statements:
1. All seats of Chairpersons of Panchayats
at all levels are reserved for the Scheduled
Tribe.
2. The recommendations of the Gram
Sabha are mandatory for grant of mining
lease for minor minerals in the Scheduled
Areas.
3. The ownership of minor forest produce
in the schedule areas lies with the gram
sabha
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.69 With reference to digital payments,
consider the following statements:
1. NACH is a web-based solution for
individuals transfer of payment
2. Bharat BillPay is an integrated
ecosystem connecting banks and
non-banks in bills aggregation
business, Billers, payment service
providers and retail bill outlets.
3. National Financial Switch is
designed, developed and deployed
with the aim of inter-connecting the
ATMs in the country under RBI
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
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a. 1 and 2
b. 2 and 3
c. 2 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Q.70 Which one of the following best
describes the term “Leverage Ratio”
sometimes seen in news ?
a. It’s a tier I capital used as a tool by
central monetary authorities to
ensure the capital adequacy of banks
and to place constraints on the
degree to which a financial company
can leverage its capital base.
b. It’s a tier II capital used as a tool by
central monetary authority to make
banks absorb negative shocks to its
balance sheets
c. Leverage Ratio is the percentage of
Tier I capital to stressed assets
d. Leverage Ratio is the percentage of
Tier II capital to stressed assets
Q.71 Which of the following statement(s)
is/are correct?
1. Asteroids are found between the
orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
2. Meteorites enter the earth's
atmosphere at high speed and get burnt
completely due to friction.
3. Meteoroids are the rock pieces
which don't incinerate wholly and land
on earth.
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below.
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(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are

(b) 1 and 2 only correct?
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 a. 1, 3 and 4 only
b. 1, 2 and 3 only
c. 4 only
Q.72 Consider the following parliamentary d. 3 and 4 only
committee:

1. Business Advisory Committee Q.74 With regard to the office of Governor,

2. Committee of Privileges consider the following statements:
3. Rules Committee 1. It is subordinate to the Central
4. General Purpose Committee Government.
2. It is an employment under the
Which of the above mentioned Central Government.
committees are headed by the
Speaker?
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only (a) 1 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (b) 2 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.73 With Reference to Eco-sensitive zones,

Q.75 Consider the following statements
consider the following statements:
regarding the functions of a welfare state:
1. It is defined in the environment
1. Enforcing accountability in
protection act, 1986.
governance.
2. State Government has power to
declare any area as Eco-sanative 2. Safeguarding rights only of the
zones, but powers regarding marginalised sections of society.
formation of rules lies with Central 3. Ensuring access to public services to
Government. citizens.
3. They act as Shock-absorber around 4. Facilitating economic growth with
equitable access to resources.
protected areas.
4. These areas are Biologically and
Which of the statements given above
Ecologically important but
are correct?
vulnerable even to mild disturbances.

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(a) 1 and 2 only Select the correct answer using the code
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only given below.
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 a. 1 and 3 only
b. 2 and 3 only
Q.76 Which of the following statements c. 1, 2, 3
is/are true about linkage of Ease of Doing d. 3 only
Business Report with urban development?

1. The report takes into account both
the registration of properties and
dealing with construction permits in
urban areas.
2. In India only the metro cities are
counted in evaluation for the report.
3. Both Ease of Doing Business Report
and Ease of Living Index is prepared
by the World Bank.
Which of the following statement is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.77 Consider the following statement:
1. Wastelands Atlas, 2019 was released
by Ministry of Environment, Forest
and climate change recently.
2. Wastelands are a barren and
uncultivated land lying unproductive
or which is not being utilized to its
potential.
3. A reduction in the wasteland area
was observed in the categories of
land with dense scrub, marshy land,
sandy areas, and degraded pastures.
Q.78 The term, “Harmonized Commodity
Description and Coding Systems (HS)” was
seen in news often sometimes, is related to:
a. Trade related intellectual property
rights.
b. equitable sharing of profit of
essential commodity worldwide.
c. Its related to blockchain technology
to be used in GRAMS of India.
d. An international nomenclature for
the classification of products.
Q.79 Which of the following ecosystem
represents a symbiotic link between
terrestrial and marine ecosystems ?
a) Coral ecosystem
b) Mangrove ecosystem
c) Estuarine ecosystem
d) Deltaic ecosystem
Q.80 Vidyut Vahini was-
a. An army contingent sent to annex the
state of Hyderabad post
independence.
b. A scheme for 100 percent
electrification in rural areas by
Odisha Government

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c. A movement organised by Jatiya Q.83 Consider the following statements

Sarkar in Tamluk, Midnapore during about the Temple Building in India
1940s.
d. A Secret Society formed by a. The Puri Temple in Orissa is built in
Aurbindo Ghosh. Rekha Deula style of Besara school
of Architecture.
b. Lakshmana Temple built by the
Chandella Rulers in Khajuraho is
Q.81 Consider following statement:
based on the Panchayatana Style of
1. Kigali agreement amended the Montreal
Temple Building.
Protocol.
2. It aims to phase out Hydrofluorocarbons Which of the following statements are
(HFCs) by 2030. correct?
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
i. Only a
a) 1 only ii. Only b
iii. Both a and b
b) 2 only
iv. Neither a or b
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2 Q.84 Consider the following statements
about Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen)
Phase-II
Q.82 With reference to coalbed methane,
consider the following statements: 1. It will be implemented from 2020-21
to 2024-25 in a mission mode
1. It is environmentally clean product, 2. It will focus on Open Defecation
with zero emission of any pollutant Free Plus (ODFPlus), which includes
due to use of it ODF sustainability and e-waste
2. India lacks reservoir of Coal Bed management.
methane.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are given below:
NOT correct?
a. 1 only
a. 1 only b. 2 only
b. 2 only c. 1 and 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2 d. Neither 1 nor 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

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Q.85 Yaravirus' was recently in news. Q.87 Consider the following statements
Consider the correct statement about it: about the Shore Temple

1. It was recently discovered in China. a. Shore Temple comprises 3 shrines,

2. It affects human cells only. mainly dedicated to Lord Vishnu and
3. A virus is a parasite that cannot be Lord Shiva. Lord Vishnu resting on
reproduced by itself the Sheshnaga.
b. Shore Temple is also acknowledged
Which of the given above statements is/are for being the first stone structure
correct? made by Cholas.
c. The Shore Temple overlooks the
a. 1 and 3
Indian Ocean as Mamallapuram was
b. 2 and 3
the port city of Kanchipuram.
c. 3 only
d. None of the above
Choose the incorrect statements-

a) Only a
Q.86 Consider the following statements in b) Only b and c
context to Custodian of Enemy Properties in c) Only c
India: d) Only a and c

Q.88Which of the following statements is

1. It was established after Independence not true?
of India to deal with enemy
properties confiscated during first a. Channapatna handcraft is the
Indo-Pak war. traditional wooden toy-and-doll
2. It works under the aegis of Ministry craft, with perfected lacquer-ware of
of Defence Channapatna (on the Bangalore-
3. It has the power of Civil Court. Mysore highway).
b. It is protected by a geographical
indication (GI) tag .
Which of the above statements is/are c. The art is known for its mix of
correct? vegetable dye and food grade
pigments, with natural shellac insect
a. 3 only
residue obtained from the trees of
b. 1 and 2
Amaltaas and Kusum in West
c. 2 and 3 only
Bengal, Jharkhand and Orissa.
d. 1,2 and 3
d. It can be traced to the reign of
Aurangzeb who invited artisans from
Persia to train local artisans in the
making of the wooden toy

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Q.89 Choose the correct statements about Q.91 Consider the following statements
NATIONAL CHILD LABOUR PROJECT. about domestic systemically important bank
(D-SIB).
1. Under this Scheme, the children in
the age group of 6-18 years are 1. RBI declares only Public Sector
withdrawn from work and put into Banks as domestic systemically
NCLP Special Training Centres. important bank.
2. The children in the age group of 5-8 2. Banks become systemically
years are directly linked to the important due to their size, cross-
formal education system through a jurisdictional activities and
close coordination with the Sarva interconnection.
Shiksha Abhiyan. 3. Banks whose assets exceed 2% of
GDP are considered part of this
Which of the statements given above is/are group.
correct?

a. 1 only Which of the above statements is/are

b. 2 only correct?
c. Both are correct
a. 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
b. 2 only
c. 2 and 3
Q.90 Consider the following statements d. 1, 2 and 3

1. No money out of consolidated fund Q.92 Consider the following statements

of India is appropriated except in relating to the World Bank :
accordance with a parliamentary law
2. Loan received by the World Bank is 1. The World Bank was established in
a part of revenue receipts. 1955, which is headquartered in New
3. Annual Financial Statement has to York.
distinguish the expenditure of the 2. The World Bank Group has set for
Government on revenue account itself the goal to end extreme poverty
from other expenditures. from the World by 2030.
3. The World Bank is a vital source of
Which of the above statements is/are financial and technical assistance to
correct? developing countries around the
world. It is not a bank in the ordinary
a. 1, and 2 sense but a unique partnership to
b. 1 only reduce poverty and support
c. 3 only development.
d. 1, and 3 4. The World Bank Group comprises
five institutions managed by their

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member countries in order to b) B only

promote shared prosperity by c) b and c
fostering the income growth of the d) None of the above
bottom 40% for every country.
Q.94 Which of the following areas are
Which of the statements given above are exempted from Citizenship Amendment Act
correct? 2019:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 1. Tribal Areas of Sikkim
(b) 2, 3 and 4 2. Garo Hills, Meghalaya

(c) 1, 3 and 4 3. Chakma District, Mizoram

4. Jammu & kashmir
(d) 2 and 4 only
5. Karbi Anglong, Assam
Select the correct answer :
Q.93 Read the following statements:
a. 1 ,4 and 5 only
a. Paramhansa Mandali- Mehtaji
b. 2,3 and 5 only
Durgaram and Dadoba Pandurang
c. 1,2,3, and 5
began as a secret society that worked
d. 1,2 3 and 4
to reform Hindu religion and society
in general and the society was linked
Q.95 Consider the following facts :
to Manav Dharma Sabha.
b. Gopalhari Deshmukh, an 1. It is a Shiva temple located near banks of
educationist in Maharashtra who River Kaveri and was built by great Chola
criticized blind dependence on emperor Raj Raja 1
religion and glorification of Indian 2. It is a part of the UNESCO World
Past, co-founded New English Heritage Site known as the ‘Great Living
School, the Deccan Education Chola Temples’ and one of the largest
Society and Fergusson College and temples of India.
became the first editor of Kesari. 3. The temple is one of the finest epitome of
c. Narayan Malhar Joshi, founded the Dravidian style architecture & is popularly
Social Service League in Bombay, known as Dakhsina Meru.
that advocated better life and
Identify this temple
conditions of work for the masses.
He also founded the AITUC. a. Brihadeshwara Temple at Thanjuvar
b. Airavatesvara temple at Darasuram
Which of the following statements are c. Brihadisvara Temple at Gangaikonda
incorrect? Cholapuram
d. Vijayala-Cholesvaram in
a) a and b Narthamalai

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Q.96 Consider the following pairs in context 1. Rakhigarhi is the largest Harappan
to components of Zero Budget Natural site located in Rajasthan.
farming 2. It is known for proper drainage
system.
Jiwamitra Harnessing microorganisms to convert
3. Excavation includes mud-brick and
non available nutrients into available
burnt-brick houses.
form
Choose the correct code given below:
Waapasha Mixture preparation for seed treatment
prior to sowing a. 1 only
Mulching Meant to conserve soil moisture b. 2 and 3
c. 1 and 3
d. All of the above
Which of the above pairs are correctly
matched:
Q.99 The Ministry of Culture recently set up
a. 1 and 2 only a panel of the Archaeological Survey of
b. 1 and 3 only India (ASI) to locate the grave of the
c. 3 only Mughal prince Dara Shikoh. In this respect,
d. 1,2 and 3 consider the following statements about
Dara Shikoh.

1. He was the eldest son of Shah Jahan,

Q.97 Consider the following statements in and was killed during the war of
context to Pet coke succession against Aurangzeb.
1. It is a high grade fuel with high calorific 2. He was a rigid Muslim and intolerant
value towards other faiths.
2. It has low ash content 3. He translated the Bhagavad Gita into
Arabic.
3. Import of pet coke is prohibited in India.
Which of the above statements is/are Choose the correct code given below:
correct?
a. 1 and 2
a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3
b. 2 only c. 1 only
c. 1 and 3 only d. All of the above
d. 1,2 and 3

Q. 98 Union Budget (2020-21) has proposed

to develop Rakhigarhi as an iconic site.
Choose the correct statement in this regard:

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Q.100 With reference to Biosimilar

medicine, Consider the following statements

1. Recently MoH&FW prequalifies

first biosimilar medicine–
trastuzumab- to increase access to
life-saving breast cancer treatment
2. A biosimilar medicine is a highly
similar version of a reference
Generic medicine

Which of the given above statements is/are

correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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