7/July/2020

QUESTION
Q1. With reference to Mercury - a very toxic and
dangerous substance that has severely contaminated
land, water, air and the food chain throughout India.
Which among the following is/are sources of
mercury pollution?
1. Coal-based thermal power plants
2. Fluorescent lamps
3. Pesticides
4. Dental amalgam fillings
Choose the correct option from the codes given
below:
A. 1 and 2 only B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only D. All of the above
Q2. The Regulating Act of 1773 to the Amending Act
(1781) had which of the following provisions?
1. Increase in the jurisdiction of Supreme Court
established by the Regulating Act 1773
2. Recognition of the appellate jurisdiction of the
Governor-General-in-Council
3. Enactment of a temporary Uniform Civil Code
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only D. All of the above
Q3. Which of the following marine national park/
wildlife sanctuary is not located off the coast of
mainland India?
A. Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
B. Gahirmatha Marine Wildlife Sanctuary
C. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park
D. Malvan Marine Wildlife Sanctuary
Q4. With regard to Readjustment of seats after every
census, consider the following statements
1. Delimitation of constituencies is on the basis of
1991 census.
2. Readjustment of seats in the assembly of each
state is frozen up to the year 2026.
3. Parliament is empowered to determine the
authority and the manner in which
readjustment is to be made.
Choose the correct codes from the below options:
A. 1 and 3 only B. 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only D. All of the above
Q5. With reference to President’s Rule, consider the
following statements:
1. It is proclaimed by the President only on the
report of the Governor.
2. Its revocation requires a simple majority of
both the Houses of Parliament.
3. The laws made during President’s Rule continue
to be in operation even after the President’s
rule.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only D. All of the above
Q6. Consider the following:
1. Hydrofluorocarbons
2. Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)
3. Ammonia
4. Hydrogen
Which among the above are generally used in the
Absorption refrigerators, used in warehouses?
A. 1, 2 and 3 onlyq B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only D. 3 and 4 only
Q7. With reference to the ‘Integrated Gasification
Combined Cycle’, consider the following statements:
1. It uses Syngas to fuel combustion turbine.
2. It reuses the exhaust heat from the combustion
turbine.
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
Q8. Consider the following statements:
A. All geostationary satellites are
geosynchronous while vice versa is not true.
B. All Geostationary satellites have a fixed height.
C. Geosynchronous satellites necessarily have a
circular orbit parallel to the equator.
D. Geostationary satellites always stay at the same
point on the horizon.
Which of the above statements is incorrect?
Q9. With reference to the Banks Board Bureau (BBB),
consider the following statements:
1. It will be a subsidiary of the RBI, consisting of
eminent professionals and officials for public
sector banks (PSBs).

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 2. It will replace the Appointments Board of Q14. With reference to the Eklavya Model Residential
Government. Schools, consider the following statements:
3. It will approve the mergers and acquisition of 1. These are funded by the United Nations
commercial banks in India. Educational, Scientific and Cultural
4. It will restructure the bad loans of distressed Organisation.
banks. 2. They focus on the primary education of the
Select the correct answer using the codes below. children belonging to Scheduled Castes and
A. 1, 2 and 4 only B. 2 only Schedule Tribes.
C. 1 and 3 only D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Which of the statements given above is/are NOT
correct?
Q10.Consider the following statements A.1 only B.2 only
1. The size of the Legislative council depends on C.Both 1 and 2 D.Neither 1 nor 2
the size of the legislative assembly of the
concerned state Q15. With reference to the Yakshagana, consider the
2. The maximum and minimum strength of following statements:
legislative council is fixed by Parliament. 1. It is performed with massive headgears,
Choose the correct codes from the option given elaborate facial make-up and vibrant costumes
below: and ornaments.
A. 1 only B. 2 only 2. It is performed only in Kannada language.
C. Both D. None of the above 3. It is performed only by men.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q11. With reference to the ‘Compulsory licensing’, A.1 and 2 only B.1 only
consider the following statements: C.1, 2 and 3 D.2 and 3 only
1. It allows third parties to manufacture a
patented drug without permission of the patent Q16. Which of the following did not support the Quit
holder. India Movement in 1942 ?
2. It is a part of Trade-Related Aspects of 1. Communist Party of India
Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) 2. Congress Socialist Party
Agreement of the World Trade Organisation 3. Muslim League
(WTO). Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A.1 and 2 only B.2 only
A.1 only B.2 only C.1 and 3 only D.1, 2 and 3
C.Both 1 and 2 D.Neither 1 nor 2
Q17. Consider the following statements:
Q12. With reference to the Ways and Means Advance 1. All Finance bills can be introduced only in the
scheme, consider the following statements: Lok Sabha.
1. It was introduced to meet mismatches in the 2. Money bills are a type of Finance bill.
receipts and payments of the government. 3. Financial bill (II) involves expenditure from
2. Under the scheme, the government can avail the Contingency Fund of India.
of immediate cash from the RBI. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
3. The limits for advances are decided by the RBI A.1 and 2 only B.2 only
only. C.2 and 3 only D.3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.1 and 2 only B.2 and 3 only Q18. With reference to ‘classical languages of India’,
C.1 and 3 only D.1, 2 and 3 consider the following statements:
1. Tamil, Sanskrit and Hindi are the classical
Q13. Consider the following statements with reference languages.
to the ‘right to freedom of speech and expression’: 2. All the classical languages are mentioned in
1. It is a fundamental right guaranteed by Article Schedule 8 of the Constitution.
19 of the Constitution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. It includes the right to know about government A.1 only B.2 only
activities. C.Both 1 and 2 D.Neither 1 nor 2
3. It is an absolute right.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.1 only B.1 and 2 only
C.2 and 3 only D.1, 2 and 3

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