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[Qns): I) Unclcr the Incllan Co nstilution, concentration of
wealth violates
[A] the Right to Equality
[B] the Directive Principles of State Policy
[C] the Right to Freedom
[D] the Concept of Welfare
[ANS]: B
[Qns]: 2) Whal is Lhe position o f the Right lo Property in
India?
[A] Legal right available to citizens only
[B] Legal right available to any person
[C] Fundamental Right available to citizens only
[DJ Neither Fundamental Right nor legal right
[ANS]: B
[Qns): 3) Whal was lhe exact consliluLional stalus of India
on 26th January, 1950?
[A] A Democratic Republic
[B] A Sovereign Democratic Republic
[C] A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
(DJ A Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
[ANS): B
I [Qns]: 7) Consider lhe following statemenL~:
Statement 1:
The United Nalio ns Capital Devclopmcnl Fu nd (UNCDF)
and the Arbor Day Foundation have recently recognized
Hyderabad as 2020 Tree City of the World.
Statement 2:
I lyderabad was selected for the recognition for a year
followi ng its commitment to grow and maintai n the urba n
I fo rests.
Which one of t he following is correct in respect of the above
staLCments?
[A] Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and
Statement 2 Is the correct explanation for Statement 1
[B] Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct but
Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1
(C] Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 Is not correct
(D] Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct
I
(ANS]: D
[Qns]: 8) Consider the following statements in respect of
the Laureus World Sports Award which was instltuled in
the year 2000:
l. American got for Tiger Woods was the nrst win ner of
this award.

I [Qns]: 4) Constitutional government means I 2. The award was received mostly by ' Formula One'
[A] a representative government of a nation with federal players so far.
structure
[Bl a government whose Head enjoys nominal powers 3. Roger Federer received thjs award maximum number of
[C] a government whose Head enjoys real powers times compared to olhers.
(D] a government limited by the terms of the Constitution Which of the above statements are correct?
[A] 1 and 2 only
[ANS]: D (BJ 2 and 3 only
[C] 1 and 3 only
[Qns]: 5) With reference to India, the terms ' Halbi, Mo a nd I [DJ 1, 2 and 3
Kui' pertain to
(A] dance forms of Northwest India (ANS): C
[BJ musical instruments
[C] pre-historic cave paintings [Qns]: 9) Consider the following statements in respect of
[DJ tribal languages the 32nd Summer Olympics:
L The official motto for this Olympics is '/\ New World'.
(ANS): D
2. Sport Climbing. Surfing, Skateboarding. Karate and
(Qns]: 6) Consider the following statements in respect of Baseball arc included in lhis Olympics.
Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1. Bharat Ratna and Padma /\wards are ti tles under the
[A] 1 only
Article l8(1) of the Constit ulion of India. [B,] 2 only
[C] Both 1 and 2
2. Pad ma Awa rd s, which were instituted in the year 1954-,
[DJ Neither 1 nor 2
were suspended only once.
(ANS]: B
3. The number of Bharat Ratna Awards is restricted to a
maximum offive in a particular year.
[Qns]: 10) Consider the following statements In respect of
Which of the above statements are not correct? the ICC World Test Championship:
(A) 1 and 2 only 1. The finalists were decided by the numbe r of matches they
[BJ 2 and 3 only won.
(CJ 1 and 3 only
(DJ 1, 2 and 3 2. New Zealand was ranked a head of England because it
wo n more matches lhan Engla nd.
(ANS]: D

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I Which of the above statements is/are correct? I I ofForest
Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition I
Rights) Act, 2006?
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only [A] Mjnistry of Environment. Forest and Climate Change
[C] Both 1 and 2 [B] Ministry of Pancbayati Raj
[D] Neither 1 nor 2 [C] Ministry of Rural Development
[D] Mi nistry of Tribal Affairs
[ANS]: D
[ANS]: D
[Qns]: 11) Consider the fo llowing statements:
1. ' Right to the City' is an agreed human right and the UN• [Qns): 15) A legislation which confers on the executive or
Habitat monitors the commitments made by each country administrative authority an u nguided and uncontrolled
in this rega rd. discretionary power In the matter or application of law
violates wh ich one or the following Articles of the
2. 'Right to the City' gives every occupant of d1e city the Conslitution orlndia?
right to reclaim public spaces and public participation in [A) Article 14
the city. [B] Article 28
[C] Article 32
3. ' Right lo lhe City' means that the State cannot deny any [D] Article 44
public service or facility to the unauthorized colonies in
the city. [ANS]: C
Which or the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] 1 only [Qns]: 16) Which one or the fo ll owing in Indian polity Is an
[B] 3 only essential feature that indicates that it Is federal in
[CJ 1 and 2 character?
[D] 2 a nd 3 [A] The independence of judiciary is safeguarded.
[BJ The Union Legislature has e lected representatives
[ANS]: C from constituent units.
(CJ The Union Cabinet can have elected representatives
[Qns]: 12) Wi th reference to India, consider the following from regional parties.
[D] The Fundamental Rights are enforceable by Courts of
statements:
Law.
1. Judicial custody means an accused Is in tl1e custody of
the concern<!d magistrate and such accused is locked up in [ANS):A
police station. not In jail.
[Qns]: 17) Which one or the fo llowing best dennes the term
2. During judicial custody, the police officer In charge of
'Stale?
the case is not allowed to interrogate the suspect \vidlout
the approval of the court. [Al A community of persons permanently occupying a
definite territory independent of external control and
Which of the state ments given above is/are correct?
possessing an organized government
[A] 1 only [BJ A politically organized people of a definite territory
[B] 2 only and possessing an authority to govern them, maintain law
[CJ Both 1 and 2 and order, protect their natural rights and safeguard their
[DJ Neither 1 nor 2 means of sustenance
[C] A number of persons who have been living In a defirute
[ANS): B terri tory for a very long time with their own culture,
tradition and government
[Qns): 13) With reference to India, consider the following [D] A society permanently living in a definite territory
statements: with a central audlority, an executive responsible to dle
1. When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, parole central authority and an independent judiciary
cannot be denied lo such prisoner because lt becomes a
matter of his/he r right. [ANS): A

2. State Governments have their own Prisoners Release on [Qns]: 18) With reference to Indian judiciary, consider the
Parole Rules. following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1. Any retired judge of the Sup reme Court of India can be
[A] 1 only called back to sit and act as a Supreme Court judge by the
(B] 2 only Chler)ustice of India with prior permission or the
[C] Both 1 and 2 President of Ind ia.
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
2. A lllgh Court In India has the power to review its own
[ANS]: B judgement as the Supreme Court does.

I [Qns]: 1'1) At the national level, which ministry is the nodal

agency to ensure effective implementation of the Scheduled
I Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
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[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2 [ANS]:

[ANS]: C [Qns]: 24) Bisphenol A (BPA), a cause or concern, is a

structurnl/kcy component in U,c manufacture of which of
[Qns): 19) Wi th reference to Indio. cons ider the following the foll owl ng kinds of plastics?
statements: [A] Low-density polyethylene
1. There is only one citizenship and one domici le. [B] Polycarbonate
[CJ Polyethylene terephthalate
2. A citizen by birth 011ly can become the Head of State. [D] Polyvinyl chloride

3. A foreigner once granted the citizenship cannot be [ANS]: B

deprived ofit under any circumstances.
Which or the statements given above is/ are correct? [Qns]: 25) 'Triclosan', considered harmful when exposed to
[A) 1 only high levels for a long rime, ls most likely present in which o r
[BJ 2 only the following?
[CJ 1 and 3 [A] Food preservatives
[DJ 2 and 3 [BJ Fruit-ripening substances
[CJ Reused plastic containers
[ANS]: A [DJ Tolletries

[QnsJ: 20) Which one of the fol lowing factors constitutes [ANS]: D
the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy?
[A] A committed judiciary [Qns): 26) Which one of the following is a reason why
[BJ Centralization of powers astronomical distances are measured in light-years?
[C] Elected government [A] Distances among stellar bodies do not change.
[D] Separation of powers (BJ Gravity of stellar bodies does not change.
[CJ Light always travels in straight line.
[ANS]: A [DJ Speed oflight is always same.

[QnsJ: 21) Water can dissolve more substances than any (ANS) : D
other liquid because
[A) it is dipolar in nature [Qns]: 27) We adopted parliamentary democracy based on
[B] it is a good conductor of heat the British model, but how does our model differ from that
[CJ it has high value of specific heat model?
[DJ it is an oxide of hydrogen 1. As regards legislation. the British Parliament is supreme
or sovereign but in India. the power of the Parliament to
[ANS): A legislate is limited.

[Q nsJ: 22) With reference to street-lighting. how do sodium 2. In Ind la, matters related to the constitutionality of the
lamps differ from LED lamps? Amendment of an Act of the Parliament are referred to the
Constitution Bench by the Supreme CourL
1. Sodium lamps produce light in 360 degrees but it is not
so in the case of LED lamps. Select the correct answer usi ng the code given below.
[A] 1 only
2. As street lights, sodium lamps have longer life span than (BJ 2 only
LED lamps. [CJ Both 1 and 2
[DJ Neither 1 nor 2
3. The spectrum of visible light from sodium lamps Is
almost monochromatic while LED lamps offer significant [ANS): C
colour advantages in street-lighting,
Select the correct a nswer using the code given below. [Qns): 28) With reference to the Union Government,
[A] 3 only consider Lhe following statements:
[BJ 2 only 1. N. Gopalaswamy Iyengar Committee suggested that a
[CJ 1 and 3 only minister and a secretary be designated solely for pursuing
[D] 1, 2 and 3 the subject of administrative refonn and promoting it

[ANS]: 2. In 1970, the Department of Personnel was constituted

I [QnsJ: 23) The term 'ACE2' is talked about in the context of I
[AJ genes introduced in the genetically modified plants
[BJ development of India's own satellite navigation system
[C] radio collars for wildlife tracking
[D] spread of viral diseases
on the recommendation of the Admin istrative Reforms
Commission, 1966, and th is was placed under lhe Prime
Minister's charge.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A] 1 only
[BJ 2 only

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[C] Both 1 and 2 [CJ Both 1 and 2
[DJ Neither 1 nor 2 [DJ Neither 1 nor 2

[ANS): B [ANS): B

[Qns]: 29) 'Right to Privacy' is protected under which I [Qns] : 33) Consider the following statements:
Article of lhe Constitution of India? 1. Moringa (d rumstick tree) is a leguminous evergreen
[A] Article 15 tree.
[BJ Article 19
[CJ Article 21 2. Tamarind tree is endemic to South Asia.
[DJ Article 29
3. In India, most of the tamarind is collected as minor
(ANS]: C forest produce.

[Qns]: 30) Consider the following statements: 4. Indla exports tamarind and seeds of morlnga.
1. In India, Lhere ls no law restricting the candidates from
contesting in one Lok Sabha election from three 5. Seeds or moringa and tamarind can be used in the
consliluencies. production ofbiofuels.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
2. In 1991 Lok Sabha Election, Shri Devi Lal co ntested (A) 1, 2, 4 and 5
from three Lok Sabha constituencies. [BJ 3, 4and 5
[C] 1, 3 and 4
3. As per the existing rules. if a candidate contests in one [DJ 1. 2, 3 and 5
Lok Sabha election from many constituencies, his/her
party should bear the cost of byeelections to the [ANS): C
constituencies vacated by him/her in t he event of him /her
winning In all the constituencies. [Qns]: 34,) The black cotton soil of India has been formed
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? I to the weathering of
due
[A] 1 only [A] brown forest soil
[B] 2 only [BJ fissure volcanic rock
[C] 1 and 3 [C] granite and schist
(DJ 2 and 3 [DJ shale and limestone

(ANS): A (ANS): B

[Qns]: 31) The vegetation of sava nnah consists of grassland [Qns): 35) With reference to recent developments
with scattered small trees, but extensive areas have no regarding 'Recombinant VecLor Vaccines', consider the
trees. The forest developmen t in such a reas is generally following statements:
kept in check by one or more or a combination of some I. Genetic engineering is appl led in the development of
conditions. Which ortt,e following are such conditions? these vaccines.
1. Burrowing animals and termites
2. Fire 2. Bacteria and viruses are used as vectors.
3. Grazing herbivores Wh ich of the statements given above is/arc correct?
4. Seasonal rainfall [A] 1 only
5. Soil properties
[BJ 2 only
Select lhe correct a nswer using the code given below. [CJ Both 1 and 2
[A] 1 and 2 [D] Neither 1 nor 2
[BJ 4an.d 5
(C] 2, 3 and4 [ANS]: C
[DJ 1, 3 ands
[Qns]: 36) In the context of hereditary diseases, consider
[ANS]: C lhe following statements:
1. Passing on mitochondrial diseases from parent to child
[Qns]: 32) With reference to the water on the planet Earth, can be prevented by mitochond rial replacement therapy
consider the following statements: either before or afte r In vitro fertilization of egg.
1. The amount of water In the rivers a nd lakes Is more
than the amou nt of groundwater. 2. A child inherits mitochond1ial diseases entirely from
mother and not from father.
2. The amount of water in polar Ice caps and glaciers is Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
more lhan the amount of groundwater. (A] l only
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? (BJ 2 only
[A] 1 only [C] Both 1 and 2
[BJ 2 only [DJ Neither l nor 2

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(ANS]: C 3. Co nventiona l chemical farming is easily possible in

semi-arid regions bul permaculLure farming is not so
[Qns]: 37) Bollgard I and Bollgard II techno logies are easily possJble in such regions.
mentioned in the context of
[A] clonal propagation of crop plants 4. Practice of mulching Is very important In permaculture
[B] developing genetically modified crop plants farm ing but not necessarily so in conventional chemical
(C] production of plant growth substances farmi ng.
[D] production of biofertilizers Select the correct answer using the code given below.
[A] 1 and 3
[ANS): B [Bl 1, 2 and 4
[C) 4only
(Qns]: 38) In a pressure cooker, the temperature at which [D] 2 and 3
the foo d is cooked depends • ma inly upon which of the
following? [ANS]: B
1. Area of the hole in the lid
2. Temperature of the name [Qns]: 42) With reference to pal m oil', consider the
3. Weight oflhe lid following statements:
Select the correct answer using the code given below. 1. The palm oil tree is native to Southeast Asia.
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 and 3 only 2. The palm oil is a raw material for some industries
[C] 1 and 3 only producing lipstick and perfumes.
(D] 1, 2 and 3
3. The palm oil can be used to produce biodiesel.
[ANS]: D Which of the statements given above are correct?
[A] 1 and 2 only
[Qns]: 39) Consider the following: [BJ 2 anc,I 3 only
I. Bacteria [C) 1 and3 only
2. Fungi (D] 1, Zand 3
3. Virus
[ANS]: B
Which of the above can be cultured in artificial/synthetic
medium?
[Qns]: 43) Wllh reference to the Indus river system. of lhc
(A) 1 and 2 only
following four rivers. three of them pour in to one of lhem
[B] 2 and 3 only
which joi ns lhe Indus direct Among the following. wh ich
[C] 1 and 3 only
one is such river that joins the Indus direct?
[D] 1, 2 and 3
(A] Chenab
[ANS]: D (B] Jhelum
(C] Ravi
[D] Sutlej
[Qns]: 40) Consider the following statemen ts:
1. Adenoviruses have single-stranded DNA genomes [ANS]: D
whereas retroviruses have double-stranded DNA
genomes. [Qns]: 44) With reference to Ind ia, Didwana. Kuchaman, 1

Sargol and Kh::itu are the names of

2. Common cold is somellme caused by an adenovirus
[A] glaciers
whereas AIDS is caused by a retrovirus.
(B] mangrove areas
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [C] Ramsar sites
[A] 1 only [D] saline lakes
[BJ 2 only
[C) Both 1 and 2 (ANS] : D
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
[Qns]: 45) Consider the following rivers:
[ANS]: B
1. Brahman!
2. Nagawall
[Qns]: 41) llow is permacuJture farming different from
3. Subarnarekha
conventional chemical farm ing? 4. Vamsadhara
1. Permaculture farm ing discourages monocultu ml Which of the above rise from Lhe Eastern Ghats?
practices but in conventional chemical farming.
[A] 1 and 2
monoculture practices are predominant.
(B] 2 and 4
(C) 3 and4
2. Conventional chemical farming can cause increase in
[D] 1 and 3
soil salinity but the occurrence of such phenomenon is not
observed in permaculture farming.
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[ANS): B
[Qns]: 50) "Leaf litter decomposes faster than in any other
[Qns]: 46) Consider the following statements: biome and as a result the soil surface is often almost bare.
1. The Global Ocean Commission grants licences for /\part from trees, the vegetatio n is largely composed of
seabed exploration and mining in international waters. plant forms that reach up into the ca nopy vicariously, by
climbing the trees or growing as epiphytes, roo ted on the
2. India has received licences for seabed mineral upper branches of trees." This is the most likely descriptio n
exploration in international waters. or
[A] coniferous forest
3. ' Rare earth minerals' a rc present on seafloor in [B] dry deciduous forest
inlcrnational waters. [C) mangrove forest
Which o f the statements given above are correct? [D] tropical rain forest
[A) 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 and 3 only [ANS]: D
[C) 1 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3 [Qnsj: 51) With reference to the history of ancien t India.
I Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous
[ANS]: B (A] Jain monks
[B) playwrights
[Qns]: 47) Among the following. wh ich one is the least [C) temple architects
water-efficient crop? [D] philosophers
[A) Sugarcane
[B] Sunnower [ANS]: B
[C) Pearl millet
[D] Red grame [Qns]: 52) Consider the following statements:
l. The Mon tagu-Cholmsfo rd Reforms of 1919
[ANS]: C recommended gra nting voting rights to all the women
above the age o f 21 .
[Qns): 48) Consider the following statements:
1. In the trop ical zone, the westem sections of the oceans 2. The Government of lndia Act or 1935 gave women
are warmer th an the eastern sections owi ng to the reserved seats in legislature.
innucnce of trade winds. Which of lhe statements given above ls/are correct?
[A] 1 only
2. In the temperate zo ne, westerlies make the eastern [BJ 2 only
sections of oceans wa r mer than the western sections. [C) Both 1 and 2
Which of lhe statements given above is/are cor rect? [DJ Neither 1 nor 2
[A] 1 only
[ANS]: D
[B] 2 only
[C) Both 1 and 2
[Qns]: 53) With reference t o 8th August, 1942 in Indian
[DJ Neither 1 nor 2
I history, which one of the following statemen ts is correct?
[A] The Quit India Resolution was adopted by the AfCC.
[ANS]: D
[BJ The Viceroy's Executive Council was expanded to
[Qns]: 49) In the contextof lndia's preparation for Climate- include more Indians.
Smart Agricu lture, consider th e following s talements: [CJ The Congress ministries resigned in seven provinces.
[D] Cripps proposed an Indian Union with full Dominion
1. The "Cltmate-Smart ViUage approach in India is a part of
Status once the Second World War was over.
a project led by the Climate Change, Agriculture and Food
Security (CCAFS), an international research programme.
(ANS): A
2. The project or CCI\FS is carried ou t under Consultative
[Qns]: 54) Who among the following is associated with
Group on lntcrnaliona l Agricultural Research (CGIAR)
'Songs from Prison'. a Lranslation or ancient Indian religious
headquartered in France.
lyr ics in English?
3. The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi- [A] Bal GangadharTilak
Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in India is one of the CGIAR's [B) Jawaharlal Nehru
research centres. [C] Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
[D] Sarojini Naidu
Which of the statements given above are correcl?
[A] 1 and 2 only (ANS]: C
[B] 2 and 3 only
[C) 1 and 3 only [Qns]: 55) With reference to med ieval India, which one of
[D] 1, 2 and 3
the following Is the correct sequence in ascendi ng order in
te rms of size?
(ANS): D

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(A] Paragana-Sarkar-Suba [B] 2 only
[B] Sarkar-Paragana-Suba [C] Both 1 and 2
[C] Suba-Sarkar-Paragana [D] Neither 1 nor 2
[D] Paragana- Suba-Sarkar
[ANS]: B
(ANS]: A
[Qns]: 61) With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple
[Qns]: 56) Who among the following was associated as situated near Morena, consider the follo\viag statements:
Secretary with Hindu Female School which 'later came to be 1. IL is a circular temple built during the reign of
known as Bethu ne Female School? Kachchhapaghata Dynasty.
[A] Annie Besant
[B] Debendranath Tagore 2. It is the only circular temple built in India.
[C] lshwar Chandra Vidyasagar
[D] Sarojini Naidu 3. It was meant lo promote th e Valshnava cult In the
region.
(ANS]: C
4. Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was
[Qnsj : 57) In the context of Colonial India , Shah Nawaz the Inspirat ion behind the Indian Parliamen t building.
Khan, Prem Kumar Sehgal and Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon are Which of the statements given above are correct?
remembered as [A] 1 and 2
[A] leaders ofSwadeshi and Boycott Movement [BJ 2 and 3 only
[B] members of the Interim Government in 1946 [C] 1 and 4
[C] members of the Drafting Committee in the Constituent [D] 2, 3 and 4
Assembly
[D] officers of the Indian National Army [ANS]: C

[ANS]: D [Qns]: 62) Which one of the following ancient towns is well-
known for its elaborate system of water ha rvesting and
[Qns): 58) With reference lo Indian history, which of the management by building a series of dams and channelizing
following statements is/are correct? water into connected reservoirs?
1. The Nizamat of Arcot emerged out of Hyderabad State. [A] Dholavira
[B] Kalibangan
2. The Mysore Kingdom emerged out ofVijaya nagara [C] Rakhigarhi
Empire. [D] Ropar

3. Roh il kh and Kingdom was formed out of the territories [ANS]: A

occupied by Ahmad Shah Durrani.
Select the correct answer using the code given b elow. [Qns): 63) in the first quarter of seventeenth century, in
[A] 1 and 2 which of the following was/were the factory/factories of
[B] 2 only the English East India Company located?
[C] 2 and 3 1. Broach
[DJ 3 only 2. Chicacole
3. Trichinopoly
(ANS]: C Select the correct answer using the code given below.
[A) 1 only
I [Qns): 59) Which one of the following statements is correct? I [B] 1 and 2
[A] Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge ofWaghora river. [CJ 3 only
[B] Sanchi Stupa lies in the gorge ofChambal river. [D] 2 and 3
[C) Pandu-lena Cave Shrines lie in the gorge of Narmada
river. [ANS):
[D] Amaravati Stu pa lies in the gorge of Godavari river.
[Qns]: 64) From the decline of Gupt.as until the rise of
[ANS]:A Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the
follo\ving kingdoms were holding power in Northern Ind ia?
[Qns]: 60) Consider the following s ta tements: 1. The Guptas of Magadha
l. 21st February Is declared to be the International Mother 2. The Paramar,1s of Malwa
Language Day by UNICE F. 3. The Pus hyabhutis ofThanesar
4. The Maukharis of Kanauj
2. The demand that Bangla has to be one of the national 5. The Yadavas of Devagiri
languages was raised in the Constituent Assembly of 6. The Mait rakas ofValabhi
Pakistan. Select the correct answer us ing the code given below.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? [A] 1, 2 and 5
[A] 1 only [B] 1, 3, 4 and 6

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[C) 2, 3 and 4 [ANS): A
[DJ 5 a nd 6
[Qns]: 69) Consider the following statements:
[ANS): B l. St. Francis Xavier was one or the founding members or
the Jes uit Order.
[Qns): 65) According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the
women in Vijayanagara Empire were expert in which of the 2. St. Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church is dedicated
following areas? to him there.
l. Wrestling
2. Astrology 3. The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa each
3. Accounting year.
4. Soothsaying Whic h of the statements given above are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below. [A] 1 and 2 only
[A] 1, 2 and 3 only (BJ 2 and 3 only
(B) 1, 3 and 4 only [C) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 4 only (DJ 1, 2 and 3
(D) 1. 2, 3 and 4
(ANS): C
(ANS]: C
fQns] : 70) With reference to the history of ancient India.
(Qns]: 66) With reference to Madanapalle or Anclhra I which of the following statements is/are correct?
Pradesh. which one of the following statements is correct? 1. Mitakshara was the civil law fo r upper castes and
[A] Plngali Venkayya designed the tricolour Indian Dayabhaga was the civil law for lower castes.
National Flag here.
[BJ Pattabhi Sitaramaiah led the Quit India Movement of 2. In the Mitakshara system, the sons can claim right to the
Andhra region from here. property during the lifotime of the fa ther, whereas in the
(C) Rabindranath Tagore translated the National Anthem Dayabhaga system, it is only after the dea th of the father
from Bengali to English here. that the sons can claim right to the p rope rty.
[DJ Madame Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott set up
headquarters of Theosophical Society first here. 3. The Mitakshara system deals with the matters related to
the property held by male members only of a family,
[ANS]: C whereas the Dayabhaga system deals with the matters
related to the property held by both male and remale
[Qns]: 67) Consider the following pairs: members ora family.
(Historical place) : (Well-known for) Select the correct answer using the code given below.
[A] 1 and 2
l . Bu1-.lahom : Rock-cut shrines [BJ 2 only
2. Chandra ketugarh : Terracotta art (CJ 1 and 3
3. Ganeshwar : Copper artefacts (DJ 3 only
Which of the pairs given above ls/are correctly matched?
[A] 1 only [ANS) : D
[BJ 1 and 2
[C) 3 only [Qnsj: 71) Which one of the following is used In preparing
[D] 2 a nd 3 a natural mosquito repellent?
[A] Congress grass
[ANS]: D [B] Elephant grass
[C) Lemongrass
[Qnsl: 68) Consider the following statements: [DJ Nut grass
t . l l was during the reign of lltutmish that Chengiz Khan
reached the Ind us in pursuit orthe fugitive Khwarezm [ANS]: C
prince.
[Qnsl : 72) Consider the follow ing kinds of organisms:
2. ll was during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughiuq that 1.Copepods
Taimur occupied Multan and crossed lhe Indus. 2. Cyanobacteria
3. Diatoms
3. It was during the reign of Deva Raya 11 ofVljayanagara 4. Foraminifera
Empire that Vasco da Gama reached the coast of Kera la. Which of the above are primary producers in the food
Whlcb of the statements given above is/are cor rect? chains of oceans?
(A] 1 only [A] 1 and 2
[B] 1 and 2 (BJ 2 a nd 3
[C) 3 only (C) 3 and4
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[ANS]: B [Qns]: 77) In case of which one of the following
biogeochemical cycles, the weathering of rocks is the main
[Qns]: 73) Consider the following animals: source of release of nutrient to enter t he cycle?
1. Iledgehog [A] Carbon cycle
2. Marmot (B] Nitrogen cycle
3. Pangolln [C] Phosphorus cycle
To reduce the chance of being captured by predators, (DJ Sulphur cycle
which of the above organisms rolls up/roll up and
protects/ protect its/their vul nerable parts? [ANS] : C
[A] 1 and 2
[B] 2 only [Qns]: 78) Which of the following are detritivores?
[C] 3 only 1. Earthworms
[D] 1 and 3 2. Jellyfish
3. Millipedes
(ANS): D 4. Seahorses
5. Woodlice
[Qns]: 74) With reference to the New York Declaration on Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Forests'. which of the following statements are correct? (A] 1, 2 and 4 only
1. It was first endorsed at the United Nations Climate (BJ 2, 3, 4 a nd 5 onJy
Summit In 2014. (C] 1. 3 and 5 only
(D] 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
2. It endorses a global timeline to end the loss of forests.
(ANS]: C
3. It is a legally binding international declaration.
[Qns]: 79) The Common Carbon Metric', supported by
4. It Is endorsed by governments, big companies and UNEP, has been developed for
indigenous communities. (A] assessing.the ·carbon footprint of building operations
around the world
5. India was one oflhe signatories at its inception. [BJ enabllng commercial farming entities a round the
Select the correct answer using the code given below. world to enter carbon emission trading
[A] 1, 2 and 4 (C] enabling governments to assess the overall carbon
[B] 1, 3 a nd 5 footpri nt caused by their countries
[C] 3 and 4 [D] assessi ng the overall carbon foot print caused by the
[DJ 2 and 5 use of fossil fuels by the world in a unit time

[ANS): A [ANS): A

[Qns]: 75) Magnetite particles, suspected ro cause [Qns]: 80) Which of the following have species that can
neurodegenerative problems, are generated as establish symbiotic relationship with other organisms?
environmental pollutants from which of the following? 1. Cnidarians
1. Brakes of motor vehicles 2. Fungi
2. Engines of motor vehicles 3.Protozoa
3. Microwave stoves within homes Select the correct answer using the code given below.
4. Power plants [A] 1 and 2 only
5. Telephone lines [BJ 2 a nd 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code given below. [CJ 1 and 3 only
[A] 1, 2, 3 and 5 only [DJ 1, 2 and 3
[BJ 1, 2 a nd 4 only
(CJ 3, 4 and 5 onJy [ANS): D
[DJ 1, 2, 3, 4 a nd 5
[Qns]: Bl ) The money multiplier in an economy increases
(ANS]: B with which one of the following?
[A] Increase ln the Cash Reserve Ratio in the banks
I [Qns]: 76) Whic h one of the following is a fi lter feeder? I [BJ Increase in the Statutory Liquidity Ratio in the banks
[AJ Catfish [C] Increase in the banking habit of the people
[BJ Octopus [DJ Increase in the population of the coun try
(CJ Oyster
[DJ Pelican [ANS): C

[ANS): A [Qns]: 82) With reference to Indian economy, de mand-pull

in nation can be caused/ Increased by which of the
following?

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1. Expansionary policies [A) 1 and 2

2. Fiscal stimulus [BJ 2 only
3. tnnation-indexing wages [CJ 2 and 3
4. Higher purchasing power [D) 3 only
5. Rising interest rates
[ANS): B
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
[A] 1, 2 and 4 only
[Qns): 86) 'R2 Code of Practices' constitutes a tool avai lable
[BJ 3, 4 and 5 only
[CJ 1, 2, 3 and 5 only I for promollng the adoption of
(DJ 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 [A) environmentally responsible practices In electronics
recycling industry
[BJ ecological management of 'Wetlands of International
(ANS): A
Importance under the Ramsar Convention'
(Qns): 83) With reference to India, consider the following
[CJ sustainable practices In the cultivation of agricultural
crops in degraded lands
statements:
[DJ 'Environmental Impact Assessment' In the exploitation
1. Retail investors lhrough de mat account can invest in of natural resources
'Treasury Bills' and 'Government of India Debt Bonds' in
primary market [ANS) : A
2. The 'Negotiated Dealing System Order Matching' is a
[Qns]: 87) Why is there a concern about copper smelting
government securities trading plalfom, of the Reserve
plants?
Bank of India.
1. They may release lethal quantities of carbon monoxide
3. The Central Depository Services Ltd.' is jointly in to environment.
promoted by the Reserve Bank of India and the Bombay
Stock Exchange. 2. The copper slag can cause the leaching of some heavy
metals into environment.
Which of the statements given above is/arc correct?
[A) 1 only 3. They may release sulphur dioxide as a pollutant
[BJ 1 and 2
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
[CJ 3 only
[DJ 2 and 3 [A) 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 and 3 only
[ANS]: B [CJ 1 and 3 only
(D] 1, 2 and 3
[Qns]: 84) With reference to WatcrCredit', consider the
following statements:
(ANS): D
1. It puts micronnance tools to work In the water and
[Qns]: 88) With reference lo furnace oil, consider lhe
sanitation sector.
following statements:
2. It is a global initiative lau nched under the aegis of the 1. It is a product of oil refineries.
World Health Organization and the World Bank. 2. Some industries use il to generate power.
3. Its use causes sulphur emissions into environment
3. It aims to enable the poor people to meet their water Which of the statements given above are correct?
needs without depending on subsidies. [A) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above are correct? [B] 2 and 3 only
[A] 1 and 2 only (CJ 1 and 3 only
[BJ 2 and 3 only [DJ 1, 2 and 3
[CJ 1 and 3 only
[DJ 1, 2 and 3 (ANS): D

[ANS]: C I [Qns): 89) What is blue carbon? I

[Qns]: 85) In India, the central bank's function as the
'lender of last resort' usually refers lo which of the
following?
1. Lending to trade ancl industry bodies when they fall to
borrow from other sources
2. Providing liquidity to the banks having a temporary
cri.s is
3. Lending lo governments to finance budgetary deficits
Select the correct a nswer using the code given below.
(A] Carbon captured by oceans and coastal ecosystems
[BJ Carbon sequestered in forest biomass and agriculturaJ
soils
[C) Carbon contained in petroleum and natural gas
(DJ Carbon present In atmosphere
[ANS): A
[Qns]: 90) In the nature, which of the following is/are most
likely to be found surviving on a surface without soil?
L fern
2. Lichen

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3. Moss 2. price of its complement increases
4. Mushroom 3. the good is an inferior good and income of the
Select the correct answer using the code given below. consumers increases
[A] 1 and 4 only 4. its price falls
[B) 2 only Which of the above statements are correct?
[CJ 2 and 3 [A] 1 and 4 only
[D) 1, 3 and 4 [BJ 2, 3 and 4
[CJ 1, 3 and 4
[ANS): D [DJ 1. 2 and 3

[Qns]: 91) Consider the fo llowing statements: [ANS]: A

1. The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is
appointed by the Central Government.
2. Certain provisions in the Constitution ortndia give the
Central Government the right to issue directions to the RB I
in public interest
3. The Governor of the RB I draws his power from the RBI
Act.
Which o r the above statements arc correct?
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 and 3 only
[C) 1 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3
[ANS]: C
[Qnsl: 92) With referen ce to casual workers employed in
India, consider the following statements:
1. All casual workers are entiUed for Employees Provident
Fund coverage.
2. All casual workers are entitled for regular working
hours and overtime payment.
3. The government ca n by a notification specify that an
establishment or industry shall pay wages only through its
bank account
Which of the above statements are correct?
[A] 1 and 2 only
[BJ 2 and 3 only
[C) 1 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3
[ANS): B
[Qns]: 93) Wh ich among the following steps is most likely
to be taken at the time of an economic recession?
[A] Cut In tax rates accompanied by increase In interest
rate
(Bl Increase in expenditure on public projects
[C) Increase in tax rates accompanied by reduction of
interest rate
(D] Reduction of expenditure on public projects
(ANS): B
[Qns]: 94) Consider the fo llowing statements:
Other thi ngs remaining unchanged. market demand for a
good m ight increase if
1. price or its substitute increases
[Qns]: 95) Wilh reference lo 'U rban Cooperative Banks' In
India. consider the following statements:
1. They are supe1vised and regu lated by Local boards set
up by tl1e State Governments.
2. They can issue equity shares and preference s hares.
3. They were brought under the purview of the Banking
Regulation Act, 1949 through on Amendment in 1966.
Which of the s tatements given above is/are correct?
[AJ 1 only
[B) 2 and 3 only
[CJ 1 and 3 only
[DJ 1, 2 and 3
[ANS]: B
[Qns]: 96) India n Government Bond Yields are lnnuenced
by which of the following?
1. Actions of the United Stales Federal Reserved
2. Actions of the Reserve Bank of India
3. tnnation and short-term interest rates
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
[AJ 1 and 2 only
[BJ 2 only
[CJ 3 only
[D) 1. 2 and 3
(ANS): A
[Qns): 97) Consider the following:
1. Foreign cu rrency convertible bonds
2. Foreign Institutional investment wi th certain conditions
3. Global depository receipts
4. Non-resident ex1:ernal deposits
Which of the above can be Included in Foreign Dlrecl
Investments?
[A) 1, 2 and 3
(B) 3 only
[CJ 2 and 4
[D) 1 and 4
[ANS): A
[Qns]: 98) Co nsider the following statements:
The effect of devaluation of a cur rency is that It necessarily
1. imp roves the competitiveness or the domestic exports
in the foreign markets

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2. increases the foreign value of domestic currency
3. improves the t rade balance [Qns]: 100) Which one of the following Is likely to be Lite
Which of the above statements is/are correct? most inflationary in its effects?
[A] 1 only [A] Repayment of public debt
[BJ 1 and 2 [B] Borrowing from the public to finance a budget deficit
[CJ 3 only [CJ Borrowing from the banks to finance a budget defi~it
[DJ 2 and 3 [D] Creation of new money to finance a budget deficit

(ANS): A [ANS]: D

[Qns]: 99) Which one of lhe following effects of creation of

black money in India has been the main cause of worry to
the Governmen t of Ind ia?
[A] Diversion of resources to the purchase of real estate
and Investment In luxury housing
[B] Investment in unproductive activities and purchase of
precious stones, jewellery, gold, etc.
[CJ Large donations to political parties and growth of
regionalism
[D] Loss of revenue to the State Exchequer due to tax
evasion

(ANS): D

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