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1. UPSC Prelims GS-I (2013) 01-19
10.UPSC Prelims GS-I (2022) 191-214
11.UPSC Prelims GS-I (2023) 215-240
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GS - I, Set- A
1. What will follow if a Money Bill is 3. Which one of the following pairs is
substantially amended by the Rajya correctly matched?
Sabha? Geographical Feature Region
A. The Lok Sabha may still proceed Abyssinian Plateau Arabia
with the Bill, accepting or not Atlas Mountains North-Western Africa
accepting the recommend- dations Guiana Highlands South-Western Africa
of the Rajya Sabha Okavango Basin Patagonia
B. The Lok Sabha cannot consider the
4. With reference to the history of Indian
Bill further
rock-cut architecture, consider the
C. The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to
following statements:
the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration
D. The President may call a joint 1. The caves at Badami are the oldest
sitting for passing the Bill surviving rock-cut caves in India.
2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were
2. Which one of the following
originally made for Ajivikas by
statements is correct?
Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
A. In India, the same person cannot 3. At Ellora, caves were made for
be appointed Governor for two or different faiths.
States at the same time as more
Which of the statements given above is/
B. The Judges of the High Court of the
are correct?
States in India are appointed by the
A. 1 only
Governor of the State just as the
B. 2 and 3 only
Judges of the Supreme Court are
C. 3 only
appointed by the President
D. 1, 2 and 3
C. No procedure has been laid down in the
Constitution of India for the removal of 5. Recombinant DNA technology
a Governor from his/her post (Genetic Engineering) allows genes
D. In the case of a Union Territory to be transferred
having a legislative setup, the
1. across different species species of plants
Chief Minister is appointed by the
2. from animals to plants
Lt. Governor on the basis of
3. from microorganisms to higher
majority support
organisms
Previous Year Questions 2013 GS - 1, Set - A 01

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Select the correct answer using the A. 1, 2 and 3 only

codes given below. B. 2 and 3 only
A. 1 only C. 1 and 4 only
B. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
C. 1 and 3 only
8. Which of the following can be found
D. 1, 2 and 3
as pollutants in the drinking water
6. The Chinese traveler Yuan Chwang in some parts of India?
(Hiuen Tsang) who visited India 1. Arsenic
recorded the general conditions and 2. Sorbitol
culture of India at that time. In this 3. Fluoride
context, which of the following 4. Formaldehyde
statements is/are correct? 5. Uranium
Select the correct answer using the codes
1. The roads and river-routes were
given below.
completely immune from robbery.
A. 1 and 3 only
2. As regards punishment for offences,
B. 2, 4 and 5 only
ordeals by fire, water and poison
C. 1, 3 and 5 only
were the instruments for
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
determining the innocence or guilt
of a person. 9. With reference to Indian History, the
3. The tradesmen had to pay duties at members of the constituent Assembly
ferries and barrier stations. from the Provinces were
Select the correct answer using the A. Directly elected by the people of
codes given below. those provinces
A. 1 only B. Nominated by the Indian National
B. 2 and 3 only Congress and the Muslim League
C. 1 and 3 only C. Elected by the provincial Legislative
D. 1, 2 and 3 Assemblies
D. Selected by the Government for their
7. Consider the following:
expertise in constitutional matters
1. Star tortoise
10. Consider the following animals:
2. Monitor lizard
1. Sea cow
3. Pygmy hog
2. Sea horse
4. Spider monkey
3. Sea lion
Which of the above are naturally found Which of the above is/are mammal/
in India? mammals?
02 Previous Year Questions 2013 GS - 1, Set - A
A. 1 only 13. With reference to the usefulness of the

B. 1 and 3 only by-products of sugar industry, which of
C. 2 and 3 only the following statements is/are correct?
D. 1, 2 and 3 1. Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel
for the generation of energy.
11. Consider the following statements:
2. Molasses can be used as one of the
1. An amendment to the Constitution of feedstocks for the production of syn-
India can be initiated by an thetic chemical fertilizers.
introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha 3. Molasses can be used for the produc-
only. tion of ethanol.
2. If such an amendment seeks to make
Select the correct answer using the
changes in the federal character of
codes given below.
the Constitution, the amendment also
A. 1 only
requires to be ratified by the
B. 2 and 3 only
legislature of all the States of India.
C. 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/ D. 1, 2 and 3
are correct?
14. Variations in the length of daytime
A. 1 only
and nighttime from season to season
B. 2 only
are due to
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2 A. the earth’s rotation on its axis
B. the earth’s revolution round the
sun in an elliptical manner
Attorney General of India can
C. latitudinal position of the place
1. take part in the proceedings of the D. revolution of the earth on a tilted axis
Lok Sabha
15. The Narmada River flows to the west,
2. be a member of a committee of the
while most other large peninsular
Lok Sabha
rivers flow to the east. Why?
3. speak in the Lok Sabha
4. vote in the Lok Sabha 1. It occupies a linear rift valley.
2. It flows between the Vindhyas and the
Satpuras.
are correct?
3. The land slopes to the west from
A. 1 Only
Central India.
B. 2 and 4
C. 1, 2 and 3 Select the correct answer using the
D. 1 and 3 only codes given below.

A. 1 only A. 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

B. 2 and 3 B. 1, 3, 5 and 6 only
C. 1 and 3 C. 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
D. None D. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
16. On the planet earth, most of the 19. Which of the following bodies does not/
freshwater exists as ice caps and do not find mention in the Constitution?
glaciers. Out of the remaining
1. National Development Council
freshwater, the largest proportion
2. Planning Commission
A. is found in atmosphere as moisture 3. Zonal Councils
and clouds
B. is found in freshwater lakes and rivers
codes given below.
C. exists as groundwater
A. 1 and 2 only
D. exists as soil moisture
B. 2 only
17. Consider the following pairs C. 1 and 3 only
1. Nokrek Bio- sphere Reserve Garo Hills D. 1, 2 and 3
2. Logtak (Loktak) Lake Barail Range 20. The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant
3. Namdapha National Park Dafla Hills Movement in Bengal was for
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly A. the reduction of the share of the landlords
matched? from one-half of the crop to one-third
A. 1 only B. the grant of ownership of land to
B. 2 and 3 only peasants as they were the actual
C. 1, 2 and 3 cultivators of the land
D. None C. the uprooting of Zamindari system
and the end of serfdom
D. writing off all peasant debts
1. Electromagnetic radiation
21. The Parliament can make any law
2. Geothermal energy
for whole or any part of India for
3. Gravitational force
implementing international treaties
4. Plate movements
5. Rotation of the earth A. with the consent of all the States
6. Revolution of the earth B. with the consent majority of States
of the
Which of the above are responsible for
C. with the consent of the States
bringing dynamic changes on the
concerned
surface of the earth?
D. without the consent of any State
22. In the grasslands, trees do not 26. Under the Scheduled Tribes and
replace the grasses as a part of an Other Traditional Forest Dwellers
ecological succession because of (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act,
2006, who shall be the authority to
A. insects and fungi
initiate the process for determining
B. limited sunlight and paucity of nutrients
the nature and extent of individual
C. water limits and fire
or community forest rights or
D. None of the above
both?
23. Which one of the following is the
A. State Forest Department
correct sequence of ecosystems in
B. District Collector/Deputy
the order of decreasing productivity?
Commissioner
A. Oceans, lakes, grasslands, mangroves C. Tahsildar/Block Development
B. Mangroves, oceans, grasslands, lakes Officer/Mandal Revenue Officer
C. Mangroves, grasslands, lakes, oceans D. Gram Sabha
D. Oceans, mangroves, lakes, grasslands
27. Improper handling and storage of
24. Contour bunding is a method of soil cereal grains and oilseeds result
conservation used in in the production of toxins known
as aflatoxins which are not
A. desert margins, liable to strong
generally destroyed by normal
wind action
cooking process. Aflatoxins are
B. low flat plains, close to stream
produced by
courses, liable to flooding
C. scrublands, liable to spread of A. bacteria
weed growth B. protozoa
D. None of the above C. moulds
D. viruses
25. The Government enacted the
Panchayat Extension to Scheduled 28. ‘Economic Justice’ as one of the
Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which one objectives of the Indian Constitution
of the following is not identified as has been provided in
its objective?
A. the Preamble Fundamental Rights
A. To provide self-governance and the
B. To recognize traditional rights B. the Preamble and the Directive
C. To create autonomous regions in Principles of State Policy
tribal areas C. the Fundamental Rights and the
D. To free tribal people from Directive Principles of State Policy
exploitation D. None of the above
29. Due to improper/indiscriminate disposal Which of the statements given above is/
of old and used computers or their parts, are correct?
which of the following are released into A. 1 only
the environment as e-waste B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
1. Beryllium
D. None
2. Cadmium
3. Chromium 32. Consider the following pairs:
4. Heptachlor River flowing
5. Mercury National Park
through the park
6. Lead
1. Corbett National
7. Plutonium Ganga
Park
Select the correct answer using the 2. Kaziranga
Manas
codes given below. National Park
A. 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 only 3. Silent Valley
Kaveri
B. 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 only National Park
C. 2, 4, 5 and 7 only
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly
D. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
matched?
30. Acid rain is caused by the pollution A. 1 and 2
of environment by B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3
A. carbon dioxide and nitrogen
D. None
B. carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
C. ozone and carbon dioxide 33. Consider the following organisms:
D. nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide
1. Agaricus
31. With reference to food chains in 2. Nostoc
ecosystems, consider the following 3. Spirogyra
statements:
Which of the above is/are used as
1. A food chain illustrates the order in biofertilizer/biofertilizers?
which a chain of organisms feed upon A. 1 and 2
each other. B. 2 only
2. Food chains are found within the C. 2 and 3
populations of a species. D. 3 only
3. A food chain illustrates the numbers
34. Which of the following adds/add
of each organism which are eaten by
nitrogen to the soil?
others.
1. Excretion of urea by animals D. There is no material difference

2. Burning of coal by man between the two
3. Death of vegetation
37. Which one of the following describes best
Select the correct answer using the the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
codes given below.
A. The extinction of the flame of desire
A. 1 only
B. The complete annihilation of self
B. 2 and 3 only
C. A state of bliss and rest
C. 1 and 3 only
D. A mental stage beyond all comprehension
D. 1, 2 and 3
38. According to the Constitution of India,
35. In which of the following States is lion-
which of the following are fundamental
tailed macaque found in its natural habitat?
for the governance of the country?
1. Tamil Nadu
A. Fundamental Rights
2. Kerala
B. Fundamental Duties
3. Karnataka
C. Directive Principles of State Policy
4. Andhra Pradesh
D. Fundamental Rights and
Select the correct answer using the Fundamental Duties
codes given below.
39. The people of India agitated against the
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
arrival of Simon Commission because
B. 2 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only A. Indians never wanted the review
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the working of the Act of 1919
B. Simon Commission recom-
36. Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are
mended the abolition of Dyarchy
called Chaityas, while the others are
(Diarchy) in the provinces
called Viharas. What is the difference
C. there was no Indian member in the
between the two?
Simon Commission
A. Vihara is a place of worship, while D. the Simon Commission suggested
Chaitya is the dwelling place of the the partition of the country
monks
40. Quit India Movement was launched
B. Chaitya is a place of worship,
in response to
while Vihara is the dwelling place
of the monks A. Cabinet Mission Plan
C. Chaitya is the stupa at the far end B. Cripps Proposals
of the cave, while Vihara is the C. Simon Commission Report
hall axial to it D. Wavell Plan

41. The balance of payments of a country 44. In India, deficit financing is used for
is a systematic record of raising resources for
A. all import and export transactions A. economic development
of a country during a given period B. redemption of public debt
of time, normally a year C. adjusting the balance of payments
B. goods exported from a country D. reducing the foreign debt
during a year
45. Which of the following characterizes/
C. economic transaction between the
characterize the people of Indus
government country to another of
Civilization?
one
D. capital movements from one 1. They possessed great palaces and temples.
country to another 2. They worshipped both male and
female deities.
42. The Reserve Bank of India regulates
3. They employed horse-drawn chariots
the commercial banks in matters of
in warfare.
1. liquidity of assets
Select the correct statement/ statements
2. branch expansion
using the codes given below.
3. merger of banks
A. 1 and 2 only
4. winding-up of banks
B. 2 only
Select the correct answer using the C. 1, 2 and 3
codes given below. D. None of the statements given
A. 1 and 4 only above is correct
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
46. Which of the following diseases can
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
be transmitted from one person to
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
another through tattooing?
43. An increase in the Bank Rate
1. Chikungunya
generally indicates that the
2. Hepatitis B
A. market rate of interest is likely to 3. HIV-AIDS
fall
B. Central Bank is no longer making
codes given below.
loans to commercial banks
A. 1 only
C. Central Bank is following an easy
B. 2 and 3 only
money policy
C. 1 and 3 only
D. Central Bank is following a tight
D. 1, 2 and 3
money policy
47. Which of the following statements 50. Consider the following minerals:
is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?
1. Calcium
1. The surest way of annihilating Karma 2. Iron
is to practice penance. 3. Sodium
2. Every object, even the smallest
Which of the minerals given above is/
particle has a soul.
are required by human body for PROS
3. Karma is the bane of the soul and
the contraction of muscles?
must be ended.
A. 1 only
Select the correct answer using the B. 2 and 3 only
codes given below. C. 1 and 3 only
A. 1 only D. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
The Parliamentary Committee on
D. 1, 2 and 3
Public Accounts
48. Which one of the following terms
1. consists of not more than 25 Members
describes not only the physical space
of the Lok Sabha
occupied by an organism, but also its
2. scrutinizes appropriation and finance
functional role in the community of
accounts Government of the
organisms?
3. examines the report of the Comptroller
A. Ecotone and Auditor General of India
B. Ecological niche
C. Habitat
are correct?
D. Home range
A. 1 only
49. Photochemical smog is a resultant of B. 2 and 3 only
the reaction among C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
A. NO2, 03 and peroxyacetyl nitrate
in the presence of sunlight 52. Consider the following Bhakti Saints:
B. CO, 02 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in
1. Dadu Dayal
the presence of sunlight
2. Guru Nanak
C. CO, CO2 and NO2 at low
3. Tyagaraja
temperature
D. high concentration of NO2, O3 and Who among the above was/were
CO in the evening preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell
and Babur took over?

A. 1 and 3 Select the correct answer using the

B. 2 only codes given below.
C. 2 and 3 A. 1 only
D. 1 and 2 B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
53. With reference to the food chains in
D. 1, 2 and 3
ecosystems, which of the following
kinds of organism is/are known as 56. Which of the following constitute
decomposer organism/organisms? Capital Account?
1. Virus 1. Foreign Loans
2. Fungi 2. Foreign Direct Investment
3. Bacteria 3. Private Remittances
4. Portfolio Investment
codes given below. Select the correct answer using the
A. 1 only codes given below.
B. 2 and 3 only A. 1, 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3 only B. 1, 2 and 4
D. 1, 2 and 3 C. 2, 3 and 4
D. 1, 3 and 4
54. The most important fishing grounds of
the world are found in the regions where 57. Consider the following historical
places:
A. warm and cold atmospheric
currents meet 1. Ajanta Caves
B. rivers drain out large amounts of 2. Lepakshi Temple
freshwater into the sea 3. Sanchi Stupa
C. warm and cold oceanic currents meet
Which of the above places is/are also
D. continental shelf is undulating
known for mural paintings?
55. Which of the following is/are unique A. 1 only
characteristic/characteristics of B. 1 and 2 only
equatorial forests? C. 1, 2 and 3
D. None
1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with
crowns forming a continuous canopy 58. With reference to the history of
2. Coexistence of a large number of philosophical thought in India,
species consider the following statements
3. Presence of numerous varieties of regarding Sankhya school:
epiphytes
1. Sankhya does not accept the theory of 3. Presence of strong winds in the
rebirth transmigration of soul. interior
2. Sankhya holds that it is the self- 4. Heavy rains in the interior as
knowledge that leads to liberation and compared to coasts
not any exterior influence or agent.
Which of the statements given above is/ codes given below.
are correct? A. 1 only
A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 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
61. Which of the following is/are the
59. In the context of India, which of the characteristic/characteristics of
following principles is/are implied Indian coal?
institutionally in the parliamentary
1. High ash content
government?
2. Low sulphur content
1. Members of the Cabinet are Members 3. Low ash fusion temperature
of the Parliament.
2. Ministers hold the office till they
codes given below.
enjoy confidence in the Parliament.
A. 1 and 2 only
3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.
B. 2 only
Select the correct answer using the C. 1 and 3 only
codes given below. D. 1, 2 and 3
A. 1 and 2 only
62. Which of the following statements
B. 3 only
regarding laterite soils of India are
C. 2 and 3 only
correct?
D. 1, 2 and 3
1. They are generally red in colour.
60. The annual range of temperature in
2. They are rich in nitrogen and
the interior of the continents is high
potash.
as compared to coastal areas. What
3. They are are well-developed in
is/are the reason/reasons?
Rajasthan and UP.
1. Thermal difference between land and 4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well
water on these soils.
2. Variation in altitude between
continents and oceans
codes given below.
A. 1, 2 and 3 66. Consider the following statements:

B. 2, 3 and 4
1. Inflation benefits the bebtros.
C. 1 and 4
2. Inflation benefits the bond-holders.
D. 2 and 3 only
are correct?
1. Natural gas occurs in the Gondwanan beds. A. 1 Only
2. Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma. B. 2 Only
3. Dharwars are famous for petroleum. C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
are correct? 67. Disguised unemployment generally
A. 1 and 2 means
B. 2 only
A. large number of people remain
C. 2 and 3
unemployed
D. None
B. alternative employment is not
64. Consider the following crops: available
C. marginal productivity of labour is
1. Cotton
zero
2. Groundnut
D. productivity of workers is low
3. Rice
4. Wheat 68. Consider the following statements:
Which of these are Kharif crops? 1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre
A. 1 and 4 shall be collectively responsible to the
B. 2 and 3 only Parliament.
C. 1, 2 and 3 2. The Union Ministers shall hold the
D. 2, 3 and 4 office during the pleasure of the
President of India.
65. “Climate is extreme, rainfall is
3. The Prime Minister shall communicate
scanty and the people used to be
to the President about the proposals
nomadic herders.”
for legislation.
The above statement best describes
which of the following regions?
are correct?
A. African Savannah
A. 1 only
B. Central Asian Steppe
B. 2 and 3 only
C. North American Prairie
C. 1 and 3 only
D. Siberian Tundra
D. 1, 2 and 3
69. Consider the following statements: 1. Its objective is to provide free and
competent legal services to the weaker
1. National Development Council is an
sections of the society on the basis of
organ of the Planning Commission.
equal opportunity.
2. The Economic and Social Planning is
2. It issues guidelines for the State Legal
kept in the Concurrent List in the
Services Authorities to implement the
Constitution of India.
legal programmes and schemes
3. The Constitution of India prescribes that
throughout the country.
Panchayats should be assigned the task
of preparation of plans for economic Which of the statements given above is/
development and social justice. are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
are correct?
C. Both 1 and 2
A. 1 only
D. Neither 1 nor 2
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only 72. During a thunderstorm, the thunder
D. 1, 2 and 3 in the skies is produced by the
70. Consider the following statements: 1. meeting of cumulonimbus clouds in the sky
2. lightning that separates the nimbus clouds
1. The Chairman and the Deputy
3. violent upward movement of air and
Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not
water particles
the members of that House.
2. While the nominated members of the Select the correct answer using the
two Houses of the Parliament have no codes given below.
voting right in the presidential A. 1 only
election, they have the right to vote in B. 2 and 3
the election of the Vice President. C. 1 and 3
D. None of the above produces the thunder
are correct? 73. Consider the following pairs:
A. 1 only
Tribe State
B. 2 only
1. Limboo (Limbu) Sikkim
C. Both 1 and 2
2. Karbi Himachal Pradesh
D. Neither 1 nor 2
3. Dongaria Kondh Odisha
71. With reference to National Legal 4. Bonda Tamil Nadu
Services Authority, consider the
Which of the above pairs are correctly
matched?
A. 1 and 3 only A. Engineering

B. 2 and 4 only B. Paper and pulp
C. 1, 3 and 4 only C. Textiles
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 D. Thermal power
74. Consider the following liquid assets: 78. To obtain full benefits of demographic
dividend, what should India do?
1. Demand deposits with banks the
2. Time deposits with the banks A. Promoting skill development
3. Savings deposits with banks the B. Introducing more security schemes social
4. Currency C. Reducing infant mortality rate
D. Privatization of higher education
The correct sequence of these assets in
the decreasing order of liquidity is 79. In the context of cultural history of
A. 1-4-3-2 India, pose a in dance and dramatics
B. 4-3-2-1 called Tribhanga’ has been a favorite
C. 2-3-1-4 of Indian artists from ancient times till
D. 4-1-3-2 today. Which one of the following
statements best describes this pose?
75. In the context of Indian economy,
‘Open Market Operations’ refers to A. One leg is bent and the body is slightly
but oppositely curved at waist and neck
A. borrowing by scheduled banks
B. Facial expressions, hand gestures and
from the RBI
make-up are combined to symbolize
B. lending by commercial banks to
certain epic or historic characters
industry and trade
C. Movements of body, face and
C. purchase and sale of government
hands are used to express oneself
securities by the RBI
or to tell a story
D. A little smile, slightly curved waist
76. Priority Sector Lending by banks in and certain hand gestures are
India constitutes the lending to emphasized to express the feelings
of love or eroticism
A. agriculture
B. micro and small enterprises 80. Annie Besant was
C. weaker sections
1. responsible for starting the Home
D. All of the above
Rule Movement
77. Which one among the following 2. the founder of the Theo- sophical Society
industries is the maximum consumer 3. once the President of the Indian
of water in India? National Congress
Select the correct statement/ statements A. Foreign-currency assest, special

using the codes given below. Drawing Rights (SDRs) and loans
A. 1 only from foreign countries
B. 2 and 3 only B. Foreign-currency assets, gold
C. 1 and 3 only holdings of the RBI and SDRs
D. 1, 2 and 3 C. Foreign-currency assets, loans
form the World Bank and SDRs
81. The Ilbert Bill controversy was
D. Foreign-currency assets, gold
related to the
holdings of RBI and loans form the
A. imposition of certain restrictions world Bank
to carry arms by the Indians
84. Which one of the following is likely to
B. imposition of restrictions on
be the most inflationary in its effect?
newspapers and magazines
published in Indian languages A. Repayment of public debt
C. removal of disqualifications B. Borrowing from the public to
imposed on the Indian magistrates finance a budget deficit
with regard to the trial of the C. Borrowing from banks to finance
Europeans a budget deficit
D. removal of a duty on imported D. Creating new money to finance a
cotton cloth budget deficit
82. A rise in general level of prices may 85. Supply of money remaining the same
be caused by when there is an increase in demand
for money, there will be
1. an increase in the money supply
2. a decrease in the aggregate level of A. a fall in the level of prices
output B. an increase in the rate of interest
3. an increase in the effective demand C. a decrease interest in in the rate of
D. an increase in the level of income
and employment
codes given below.
A. 1 only 86. Fruits stored in a cold chamber
B. 1 and 2 only exhibit longer storage life because
C. 2 and 3 only
A. exposure prevented to sunlight is
D. 1, 2 and 3
B. concentration of carbon dioxide in
83. Which one of the following groups of the environment is increased
items is included in India’s foreign- C. rate of respiration is decreased
exchange reserves? D. there is an increase in humidity

87. Consider the following fauna of 90. Rainbow is produced when sunlight
India: falls on drops of rain. Which of the
following physical phenomena are
1. Gharial
responsible for this?
2. Leatherback turtle
3. Swamp deer 1. Dispersion
2. Refraction
Which of endangered? the above is/are
3. Internal reflection
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only Select the correct answer using the
C. 1, 2 and 3 codes given below.
D. None A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
88. Ball bearings are used in bicycles,
C. 1 and 3 onlys
cars, etc., because
D. 1, 2 and 3
A. the actual area of contact between
91. Many transplanted seedlings do not
the wheel and axle is increased
grow because
B. the effective area of contact
between the wheel and axle is A. the new soil does not contain
increased favorable minerals.
C. the effective area of contact B. most of the root hairs grip the new
between the wheel and axle is soil too hard
reduced C. most of the root hairs are lost
D. None of the above statements is during transplantation
correct D. leaves get damaged during
transplantation
89. Consider the following phenomena:
92. Economic growth in country X will
1. Size of the sun at dusk
necessarily have to occur if
2. Color of the sun at dawn
3. Moon being visible at dawn A. there is technical progress in the
4. Twinkle of stars in the sky world economy
5. Polestar being visible in the sky B. there is population growth in X
C. there is capital formation in X
Which of the above are optical illusions?
D. the volume of trade grows in the
A. 1, 2 and 3
world economy
B. 3, 4 and 5
C. 1, 2 and 4 93. Which of the following statements
D. 2, 3 and 5 is/are correct?

1. Viruses lack enzymes necessary for C. Weak nuclear force causes

the generation of energy. radioactivity
2. Viruses can be cultured in any D. Strong nuclear force holds protons
synthetic medium. and neutrons inside the nucleus of
3. Viruses are transmitted from one an atom
organism to another by biological
96. The efforts to detect the existence of
vectors only.
Higgs boson particle have become
Select the correct answer using the frequent news in the recent past.
codes given below. What is/are the importance/
A. 1 only importance of discovering this
B. 2 and 3 only particle?
C. 1 and 3 only
1. It will enable us to understand as to
D. 1, 2 and 3
why elementary particles have mass.
94. Which of the following leaf 2. It will enable us in the near future to
modifications occurs/occur in desert develop the technology of transferring
areas to inhibit water loss? matter from one point to another
without traversing the physical space
1. Hard and waxy leaves
between them.
2. Tiny leaves or no leaves
3. It will enable us to create better fuels
3. Thorns instead of leaves
for nuclear fission.
codes given below.
codes given below.
A. 1 and 2 only
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
95. The known forces of nature can be
97. Mycorrhizal biotechnology has been
divided into four classes, viz., gravity,
used in rehabilitating degraded sites
electromagnetism, weak nuclear
because mycorrhiza enables the
force and strong nuclear force. With
plants to
reference to them, which one of the
following statements is not correct? 1. resist drought and increase absorptive
area
A. Gravity is the strongest of the four
2. tolerate extremes of pH
B. Electromagnetism acts only on
3. resist disease infestation
particles with an electric charge

Select the correct answer using the 100. Which of the following grants/
codes given below. grant direct credit assistance to
A. 1 only rural households?
B. 2 and 3 only
1. Regional Rural Banks
C. 1 and 3 only
2. National Bank for Agriculture and
D. 1, 2 and 3
Rural Development
98. Who among the following constitute 3. Land Development Banks
the National Development Council?
1. The Prime Minister codes given below.
2. The Chairman, Commission Finance A. 1 and 2 only
3. Ministers of the Union Cabinet B. 2 only
4. Chief Ministers of the States C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
codes given below.
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
99. The national income of a country for
a given period is equal to the
A. total value of goods and services
produced by the nationals
B. sum of total consumption and
investment expenditure
C. sum of personal income of all
individuals
D. money value of final goods and
services produced

ANSWER KEY
1 A 21 D 41 A 61 A 81 C
2 C 22 C 42 D 62 C 82 D
3 B 23 C 43 D 63 B 83 B
4 С 24 D 44 A 64 C 84 D
5 D 25 C 45 B 65 B 85 B
6 B 26 D 46 B 66 A 86 C
7 A 27 C 47 D 67 C 87 C
8 С 28 B 48 B 68 B 88 C
9 C 29 B 49 A 69 B 89 C
10 B 30 D 50 D 70 B 90 D
11 D 31 A 51 B 71 C 91 C
12 C 32 D 52 B 72 D 92 C
13 C 33 B 53 B 73 A 93 A
14 D 34 C 54 C 74 D 94 D
15 A 35 A 55 D 75 C 95 A
16 C 36 B 56 B 76 D 96 A
17 A 37 A 57 B 77 D 97 D
18 D 38 C 58 B 78 A 98 B
19 D 39 C 59 A 79 A 99 D
20 A 40 B 60 A 80 C 100 C

UPSC 2014
GS - I, Set- A
1. What are the significances of a practical C. The survival of the wetland depends on
approach to sugarcane production known the cultural practices and traditions of
as ‘Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative?? certain communities living in its vicinity
and therefore the cultural diversity
1. Seed cost is very low in this
therein should not be destroyed
compared to the conventional
D. It is given the status of ‘World
method of cultivation.
Heritage Site’
2. Drip irrigation can be practiced
very effectively in this. 3. Which one of the following pairs of
3. There is no application of chemical/ islands is separated from each other
inorganic fertilizers at all in this. by the Ten Degree Channel’?
4. The scope for intercropping is more
A. Andaman and Nicobar
in this compared to the conventional
B. Nicobar and Sumatra
method of cultivation.
C. Maldives and Lakshadweep
Select the correct answer using the D. Sumatra and Java
code given below.
4. Consider the following pairs:
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only Programme/Project Ministry
C. 2, 3 and 4 only 1. Drought-Prone Ministry of
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Area Programme Agriculture
Ministry of
2. If a wetland of international 2. Desert Development Environment and
importance is brought under the Programme
Forests
‘Montreux Record’, what does it imply? Ministry of Rural
A. Changes in ecological character 3.National Watershed Development
have occurred, are occurring or Development Project for Rainfed
Areas
are likely to occur in the wetland
as a result of human interference Which of the above pairs is/are
B. The country in which the wetland correctly matched?
is located should enact a law to A. 1 and 2 only
prohibit any human activity B. 3 only
within five kilometers from the C. 1, 2 and 3
edge of the wetland D. None
5. With reference to Bombay Natural 1. ‘Photovoltaics’ is a technology that

History Society (BNHS), consider generates electricity by direct
the following statements: conversion of light into electricity,
while ‘Solar Thermal’ is a technology
1. It is an autonomous organize- Tion
that utilizes the Sun’s rays to
under the Ministry of Environment
generate heat which is further used
and Forests.
in electricity generation process.
2. It strives to conserve nature
2. Photovoltaics Generates Alternating
through action-based research,
Current (AC), while Solar Thermal
education and public awareness.
generates Direct Current (DC).
3. It organizes and conducts nature trails
3. India has manufacturing base for
and camps for the general public.
Solar Thermal technology, but not
Which of the statements given for Photovoltaics.
above is/are correct?
Which of the statements given
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
A. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
C. 1, 2 and 3
6. With reference to ‘Global Environ- D. None
ment Facility’, which of the
8. Consider the following languages:
following statements is/are correct?
1. Gujarati
A. It serves as financial mechanism for 2. Kannada
‘Convention on Biological Diversity’ 3. Telugu
and ‘United Nations Framework
Which of the above has/have been
Convention Change’ on Climate
declared as ‘Classical Language/
B. It undertakes scientific research on
Languages’ by the Government?
environmental issues at global level
A. 1 and 2 only
C. It is an agency under OECD to
B. 3 only
facilitate the transfer of technology
C. 2 and 3 only
and funds to underdeveloped
D. 1, 2 and 3
countries with specific aim to
protect their environment 9. Consider the following pairs:
D. (d) Both (a) and (b)
1. Dampa Tiger Reserve Mizoram
7. With reference to technologies for 2. Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary Sikkim
solar power production, consider the 3. Saramati Peak Nagaland
Which of the above pairs is/are A. 1 only

correctly matched? 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
12. Consider the following diseases:
D. 1, 2 and 3
1. Diphtheria
10. With reference to a conservation
2. Chickenpox
organization called ‘Wetlands Inter-
3. Smallpox
national’, which of the following
statements is/are correct? Which of the above diseases has/
have been eradicated in India?
1. It is an intergovernmental
A. 1 and 2 only
organization formed by the
B. 3 only
countries which are signatories to
C. 1, 2 and 3
Ramsar Convention.
D. None
2. It works at the field level to
develop and mobilize 13. Which of the following phenomena
knowledge, and use the might have influenced the evolution
practical experience to of organisms?
advocate for better policies.
1. Continental drift
Select the correct answer using the 2. Glacial cycles
code given below.
A. 1 only
code given below.
B. 2 only
A. 1 only
C. Both 1 and 2
B. 2 only
D. Neither 1 nor 2
C. Both 1 and 2
11. With reference to a grouping of D. Neither 1 nor 2
countries known as BRICS, consider
14. Other than poaching, what are the
the following statements:
possible reasons for the decline in
1. The First Summit of BRICS was the population of Ganges River
held in Rio de Janeiro in 2009. Dolphins?
2. South Africa was the last to join
1. Construction of dams and barrages
the BRICS grouping.
on rivers
Which of the statements given 2. Increase in the population of
above is/are correct? crocodiles in rivers
3. Getting trapped in fishing nets 17. Consider the following:

accidentally
1. Bats
4. Use of synthetic fertilizers and
2. Bears
other agricultural chemicals in
3. Rodents
crop-fields in the vicinity of rivers.
The phenomenon of hibernation
can be observed in which of the
code given below.
above kinds of animals?
A. 1 and 2 only
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. Hibernation cannot be observed in
15. The Radcliffe Committee was any of the above
appointed to
A. solve the problem of minorities in largest Committee of the Parliament?
India
A. The Committee on Public Accounts
B. give effect to the Independence. Bill
B. The Committee on Estimates
C. delimit the boundaries between
C. The Committee on Public
India and Pakistan
Undertakings
D. enquire into the riots in East
D. The Committee on Petitions
Bengal
19. Which of the following adds/add
16. Brominated flame retardants are
carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle
used in many household products like
on the planet Earth?
mattresses and upholstery. Why is
there some concern about their use? A. Volcanic action
B. Respiration
1. They are highly resistant to
C. Photosynthesis
degradation in the environment.
D. Decay of organic matter
2. They are able to accumulate in
humans and animals. Select the correct answer using the
code given below.
E. 1 and 3 only
code given below.
F. 2 only
A. 1 only
G. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 2 only
H. 1, 2, 3 and 4
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2 20. If you walk through countryside,

you are likely to see some birds 1. Oak

stalking alongside the cattle to seize 2. Rhododendron
the insects disturbed by their 3. Sandalwood
movement through grasses.
Which of the following is/are such code given below.
bird/birds? A. 1 and 2 only
1. Painted Stork B. 3 only
2. Common Myna C. 1 and 3 only
3. Black-necked Crane D. 1, 2 and 3
Select the correct answer using the 24. Which of the following are some
code given below. important pollutants released by
A. 1 and 2 steel industry in India?
B. 2 only
1. Oxides of sulphur
C. 2 and 3
2. Oxides of nitrogen
D. 3 only
3. Carbon monoxide
21. In medieval India, the designations 4. Carbon dioxide
‘Mahattara’ and ‘Pattakila’ were
used for
code given below.
A. military officers A. 1, 3 and 4 only
B. village headmen B. 2 and 3 only
C. specialists in Vedic rituals C. 1 and 4 only
D. chiefs of craft guilds D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
22. Lichens, which are capable of 25. Which of the following Kingdoms were
initiating ecological succession even associated with the life of the Buddha?
on a bare rock, are actually a
1. Avanti
symbiotic association of
2. Gandhara
A. algae and bacteria 3. Kosala
B. algae and fungi 4. Magadha
C. bacteria and fungi
D. fungi and mosses
code given below.
23. If you travel through the Himalayas, A. 1, 2 and 3
you are likely to see which of the B. 2 and 4
following plants naturally growing C. 3 and 4 only
there? D. 1, 3 and 4
26. Every year, a monthlong ecologically B. inclusive and sustainable growth

important campaign/festival is held C. sustainable and inclusive growth
during which certain communities/ to reduce unemployment
tribes plant saplings of fruit- D. faster, sustainable and more
bearing trees. Which of the following inclusive growth
are such communities/tribes?
30. With reference to Balance of Payments,
A. Bhutia and Lepcha which of the following constitutes/
B. Gond and Korku constitute the Current Account?
C. Irula and Toda
1. Balance of trade
D. Sahariya and Agariya
2. Foreign assets
27. The sales tax you pay while 3. Balance of invisibles
purchasing a toothpaste is a 4. Special Drawing Rights
A. tax imposed by the Central Government Select the correct answer using the
B. tax imposed by the Central code given below.
Government but collected by the A. 1 only
State Government B. 2 and 3
C. tax imposed by the State C. 1 and 3
Government but collected by the D. 1, 2 and 4
Central Government
31. The terms ‘Marginal Standing Facility
D. tax imposed and collected by the
Rate’ and ‘Net Demand and Time
State Government
Liabilities’, sometimes appearing in
28. What doses venture capital mean? news, are used in relation to
A. A short-term capital provided to A. banking operations
industries B. communication networking
B. A long-term start-up capital C. military strategies
provided new entrepreneurs D. supply and demand of agricul-
C. Funds provided to industries at tural products
times of incurring losses
32. What is/are the facility/facilities the
D. Funds provided to replacement
beneficiaries can get from the
and renovation of industries
services of Business Correspondent
29. The main objective of the 12th Five (Bank Saathi) in branchless areas?
Year Plan is
1. It enables the beneficiaries to draw
A. inclusive growth and poverty their subsidies and social security
reduction benefits in their villages.
2. It enables the beneficiaries in the rural 35. Consider the following countries:
areas to make deposits and withdrawals.
1. Denmark
Select the correct answer using the 2. Japan
code given below. 3. Russian Federation
A. 1 only 4. United Kingdom
B. 2 only 5. United States of America
C. Both 1 and 2
Which of the above are the members
D. Neither 1 nor 2
of the ‘Arctic Council?
33. In the context of Indian economy, A. 1, 2 and 3
which of the following is/are the B. 2, 3 and 4
purpose/purposes of ‘Statutory C. 1, 4 and 5
Reserve Requirements”? D. 1, 3 and 5
1. To enable the Central Bank to control the 36. Consider the following pairs:
amount of advances the banks can create
Region often in news Country
2. To make the people’s deposits with
1. Chechnya Russian Federation
banks safe and liquid
2. Darfur Mali
3. To prevent the commercial banks
from making excessive profits 3. Swat Valley Iraq
4. To force the banks to have Which of the above pairs is/are
sufficient vault cash to meet their correctly matched?
day-to-day requirements A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
code given below.
D. 1, 2 and 3
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only 37. With reference to Agni-IV Missile,
C. 2 and 3 only which of the following statements
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 is/are correct?
34. Recently, a series of uprisings of 1. It is a surface-to-surface missile.
people referred to as ‘Arab Spring’ 2. It is fuelled by liquid propellant
originally started from only.
3. It can deliver one-tonne nuclear
A. Egypt
warheads about 7500 km away.
B. Lebanon
C. Syria Select the correct answer using the
D. Tunisia code given below.
A. 1 only A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3
38. With reference to two non- 40. InIndia,clusterbean(Guar)istraditionally
conventional energy sources called used as a vegetable or animal feed, but
‘coalbed methane’ and ‘shale gas’, recently the cultivation of this has assumed
consider the following statements: significance. Which one of the following
statements is correct in this context?
1. Coalbed methane is the pure
methane gas extracted from coal A. The oil extracted from seeds is
seams, while shale gas is a mixture used in the manufacture of
of propane and butane only that biodegradable plastics
can be extracted from fine-grained B. The gum made from its seeds is
sedimentary rocks. used in the extraction of shale gas
2. In India, abundant coalbed methane C. The leaf extract of this plant has
sources exist, but so far, no shale the properties of anti- histamines
gas sources have been found. D. It is a source of high-quality biodiesel
Which of the statements given 41. Which of the following have coral reefs?
1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
A. 1 only
2. Gulf of Kachchh
B. 2 only
3. Gulf of Mannar
C. Both 1 and 2
4. Sunderbans
D. Neither 1 nor 2
39. With reference to ‘Changpa’
code given below.
community of India, consider the
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
1. They live mainly in the State of C. 1 and 3 only
Uttarakhand. D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. They rear the Pashmina goats that
42. In India, the problem of soil erosion is
yield a fine wool.
associated with which of the following?
3. They are kept in the category of
Scheduled Tribes. 1. Terrace cultivation
2. Deforestation
3. Tropical climate

Select the correct answer using the 2. Keoladeo Ghana Confluence of Banas
code given below National Park and Chambal
A. 1 and 2 only 3. Kolleru Lake Confluence of Musi
B. 2 only and Krishna
C. 1 and 3 only Which of the above pairs is/are
D. 1, 2 and 3 correctly matched?
A. 1 only
43. The seasonal reversal of winds is the
B. 2 and 3 only
typical characteristic of
C. 1 and 3 only
A. Equatorial climate D. 1, 2 and 3
B. Mediterranean climate
47. Which one of the following pairs
C. Monsoon climate
does not form part of the six systems
D. All of the above climates
of Indian Philosophy?
44. With reference to the cultural history of
A. Mimamsa and Vedanta
India, the term Panchayatan’ refers to
B. Nyaya and Vaisheshika
A. an assembly of village elders C. Lokayata and Kapalika
B. a religious sect D. Sankhya and Yoga
C. a style of temple construction
D. an administrative functionary
Hills Region
45. Consider the following rivers:
1. Cardamom Hills Coromandel Coast
1. Barak 2. Kaimur Hills Konkan Coast
2. Lohit 3. Mahadeo Hills Central India
3. Subansiri 4. Mikir Hills North-East India
Which of the above flows/flow Which of the above pairs are
through Arunachal Pradesh? correctly matched?
A. 1 only A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3 only B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3 only C. 3 and 4
D. 1, 2 and 3 D. 2 and 4
46. Consider the following pairs: 49. Which one of the following Schedules
of the Constitution of India contains
Wetlands Confluence of Rivers
provisions regarding anti-defection?
1. Harike Wetlands Confluence of Beas
and Satluj/Sutlej A. Second Schedule.

B. Fifth Schedule If the global temperature increases

C. Eighth Schedule beyond 3°C above the pre-industrial
D. Tenth Schedule level, what can be its possible impact/
impacts on the world?
50. The most important strategy for the
conservation of biodiversity together 1. Terrestrial biosphere tends toward
with traditional human life is the a net carbon source.
establishment of 2. Widespread coral mortality will occur.
3. All the global wetlands will
A. biosphere reserves
permanently disappear.
B. botanical gardens
4. Cultivation of cereals will not be
C. national parks
possible anywhere in the world.
D. wildlife sanctuaries
51. Turkey is located between
code given below.
A. Black Sea and Caspian Sea A. 1 only
B. Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea B. 1 and 2 only
C. Gulf of Suez and Mediterranean Sea C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. Gulf of Aqaba and Dead Sea D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
52. What is the correct sequence of 54. The national motto of India,
occurrence of the following cities in ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below
South-East Asia as one proceeds the Emblem of India is taken from
from south to north?
A. Katha Upanishad
1. Bangkok B. Chandogya Upanishad
2. Hanoi C. Aitareya Upanishad
3. Jakarta D. Mundaka Upanishad
4. Singapore
55. In the Constitution of India,
Select the correct answer using the promotion of international peace
code given below and security is included in the
A. 4-2-1-3
A. Preamble to the Constitution
B. 3-2-4-1
B. Directive Principles of State Policy
C. 3-4-1-2
C. Fundamental Duties
D. 4-3-2-1
D. Ninth Schedule
53. The scientific view is that the increase
56. What are the benefits of imple-
in global temperature should not
menting the Integrated Watershed
exceed 2°C above pre-industrial level.
Development Programme?
1. Prevention of soil runoff 3. Allocation of financial resources

2. Linking the country’s perennial to the Ministries
rivers with seasonal rivers
3. Rainwater harvesting and
code given below.
recharge of groundwater table
A. 1 only
4. Regeneration of natural vegetation
B. 2 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the C. 1 and 2 only
code given below. D. 1, 2 and 3
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only 1. A Constitutional Government is
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 one which
2. places effective restrictions on
57. Which of the following are
individual liberty in the interest of
associated with ‘Planning’ in India?
State Authority
1. The Finance Commission 3. places effective restrictions on the
2. The National Development Council Authority of the State in the
3. The Union Ministry of Rural interest of individual liberty
Development
Which of the statements given above
4. The Union Ministry of Urban
is/are correct?
Development
A. 1 only
5. The Parliament
B. 2 only
Select the correct answer using the C. Both 1 and 2
code given below. D. Neither 1 nor 2
A. 1, 2 and 5 only
60. Which of the following are the
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
discretionary powers given to the
C. 2 and 5 only
Governor of a State?
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
1. Sending a report to the President
of India for imposing the
function/functions of the Cabinet
President’s rule
Secretariat?
2. Appointing the Ministers
1. Preparation of agenda for Cabinet 3. Reserving certain bills passed by
Meetings the State Legislature for
2. Secretarial assistance to Cabinet consideration of the President of
Committees India
4. Making the rules to conduct the 63. Consider the following statements
business of the State Government regarding a No-Confidence Motion
in India:
code given below. 1. There is no mention of a No-
A. 1 and 2 only Confidence Motion in the
B. 1 and 3 only Constitution of India.
C. 2, 3 and 4 only 2. A Motion of No-Confidence can be
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 introduced in the Lok Sabha only.
61. If the interest rate is decreased in an Which of the statements given
economy, it will above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
A. decrease the consumption
B. 2 only
expenditure in the economy
C. Both 1 and 2
B. increase the tax collection of the
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Government
C. increase the investment
expenditure in the economy
64. With reference to Neem tree,
D. increase the total savings in the
consider the following statements:
economy
1. Neem oil can be used as a pesticide
to control the proliferation of
1. The President shall make rules for some species of insects and mites.
the more convenient transaction of 2. Neem seeds are used in the
the business of the Government of manufacture of biofuels and
India, and for the allocation among hospital detergents.
Ministers of the said business. 3. Neem oil has applications in
2. All executive actions of the pharmaceutical industry.
Government of India shall be
expressed to be taken in the name
of the Prime Minister.
A. 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given B. 3 only
above is/are correct? C. 1 and 3 only
A. 1 only D. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
process involved in photosynthesis?
D. Neither 1 nor 2

A. Potential energy is released to C. 1 and 3 only

form free energy D. 1, 2 and 3
B. Free energy is converted into
68. Which of the following pairs is/are
potential energy and stored
correctly matched?
C. Food is oxidized to release carbon
dioxide and water Spacecraft Purpose
D. Oxygen is taken, and carbon 1. Cassini-Huygens Orbiting the Venus
dioxide and water vapour are and transmitting
given out data to the Earth
2. Messenger Mapping and
66. In addition to fingerprint scanning, investigating the
which of the following can be used in the Mercury
biometric identification of a person? 3. Voyager 1 and 2 Exploring the outer
1. Iris scanning solar system
2. Retinal scanning Select the correct answer using the
3. Voice recognition code given below.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
code given below.
C. 1 and 3 only
A. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only 69. Consider the following pairs:
D. 1, 2 and 3
Region Well-known for
67. Which of the following statements the production of
is/are correct regarding vegetative 1. Kinnaur Areca nut
propagation of plants? 2. Mewat Mango
3. Coromandel Soya bean
1. Vegetative propagation produces
clonal population. Which of the above pairs is/are
2. Vegetative propagation helps in correctly matched?
eliminating the virus. A. 1 and 2 only
3. Vegetative propagation can be B. 3 only
practiced most of the year. C. 1, 2 and 3
D. None
code given below. 70. Which of the following is/are the
A. 1 only example/examples of chemical
B. 2 and 3 only change?
1. Crystallization chloride of sodium 3. Alcoholic beverages can be

2. Melting of ice produced by using maize.
3. Souring of milk
Select the correct answer using the above is/are correct?
code given below. A. 1 only
A. 1 and 2 only B. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only C. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3
D. None
74. Among the following organisms,
71. The power of the Supreme Court of which one does not belong to the
India to decide disputes between the class of other three?
Centre and the States falls under its
A. Crab
A. advisory jurisdiction B. Mite
B. appellate jurisdiction C. Scorpion
C. original jurisdiction D. Spider
D. writ jurisdiction
75. The power to increase the number of
72. Consider the following techniques/ judges in the Supreme Court of India
phenomena: is vested in
1. Budding and grafting in fruit A. the President of India
plants B. the Parliament
2. Cytoplasmic male sterility C. the Chief Justice of India
3. Gene silencing D. the Law Commission
Which of the above is/are used to 76. Consider the following towns of
create transgenic crops? India:
A. 1 only
1. Bhadrachalam
B. 2 and 3
2. Chanderi
C. 1 and 3
3. Kancheepuram
D. None
4. Karnal
Which of the above are famous for
1. Maize can be used for the the production of traditional
production of starch. sarees/fabric?
2. Oil extracted from maize can be a A. 1 and 2 only
feedstock for biodiesel. B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1, 2 and 3 3. It is a movement to raise the

D. 1, 3 and 4 awareness about the climate change
and the need to save the planet.
National Highway Cities connected
1. NH 4 Chennai and Hyderabad
A. 1 and 3 only
2. NH 6 Mumbai and Kolkata
B. 2 only
3. NH 15 Ahmedabad and Jodhpur C. 2 and 3 only
Which of the above pairs is/are D. 1, 2 and 3
correctly matched?
A. 1 and 2 only
correct sequence of a food chain?
B. 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 A. Diatoms-Crustaceans-Herrings
D. None B. Crustaceans-Diatoms-Herrings
C. Diatoms-Herrings-Crustaceans
78. Consider the following international
D. Crustaceans-Herrings-Diatoms
agreements:
81. The Partition of Bengal made by
1. The International Treaty on Plant
Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until
Genetic Resources for Food and
Agriculture A. the First World War when Indian
2. The United Nations Convention to troops were needed by the British
Combat Desertification and the partition was ended
3. The World Heritage Convention B. King George V abrogated Curzon’s Act
at the Royal Durbar in Delhi in 1911
Which of the above has/have a
C. Gandhiji launched his Civil
bearing on the biodiversity?
Disobedience Movement
A. 1 and 2 only
D. the Partition of India in 1947 when
B. 3 only
East Bengal became East Pakistan
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 82. The 1929 Session of Indian National
Congress is of significance in the history
79. Consider the following statements
of the Freedom Movement because the
regarding ‘Earth Hour’:
A. attainment of Self-Government
1. It is an initiative of UNEP and UNESCO.
was declared as the objective of the
2. It is a movement in which the
Congress
participants switch off the lights for
B. attainment of Poorna Swaraj was
one hour on a certain day every year.
adopted as the goal of the Congress
C. Non-Cooperation Movement was Famous work of sculpture Site

launched 1. A grand image of Ajanta
D. decision to participate in the Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana
Round Table Conference in London with numerous celestial
musicians above and the
was taken
sorrowful figures of his
83. With reference to the famous followers below
Sattriya dance, consider the 2. A huge image of Mount Abu
following statements: Varaha Avatar (boar
Incarnation) of Vishnu,
1. Sattriya is a combination of music, as he rescues Goddess
dance and drama. Earth the deep and
2. It is a centuries-old living tradition chaotic Waters, sculpted
of Vaishnavites of Assam. on rock
3. It is based on classical Ragas and 3. “Arjuna’s Penance”/ Mamallapuram
Talas of devotional songs composed Descent of Ganga”
by Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai. sculpted on The surface
of huge boulders
Which of the pairs given above is/
are correctly matched?
A. 1 only
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
84. Chaitra 1 of the national calendar
86. The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a
based on the Saka Era corresponds
to which one of the following dates A. revolutionary association of Indians
of the Gregorian calendar in a with headquarters at San Francisco
normal year of 365 days? B. nationalist organization operating
from Singapore
A. 22nd March (or 21st March)
C. militant organization with
B. 15th May (or 16th May)
headquarters at Berlin
C. 31st March (or 30th March)
D. communist movement for India’s
D. 21st April (or 20th April)
freedom with headquarters at
85. With reference to the Indian history Tashkent
of art and culture, consider the
87. With reference to India’s culture and
following pairs:
tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu”?

A. It is an ancient Bhakti cult of C. 1 and 3 only

Shaivism still prevalent in some D. 1, 2 and 3
parts of South India
B. It is an ancient style bronze and
brasswork still found in southern 1. Bijak’ is a composition of the
part of Coromandel area teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal.
C. It is an ancient form of dance- 2. The Philosophy of Pushti Marg
drama and a living tradition in the was propounded by Madhvacharya.
northern part of Malabar
D. It is an ancient martial art and a living
tradition in some parts of South India
A. 1 only
88. Consider the following pairs: B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
1. Garba Gujarat
D. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Mohiniattam Odisha
3. Yakshagana Karnataka 91. A community of people called
Manganiyars is well-known for their
are correctly matched? A. martial arts in India North-East
A. 1 only B. musical tradition in North-West India
B. 2 and 3 only C. classical vocal music in South India
C. 1 and 3 only D. pietra dura tradition in Central India
D. 1, 2 and 3
92. What was/were the object/objects of
89. With reference to Buddhist history, Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (1858)?
tradition and culture in India, consider
1. To disclaim any intention to annex
the following pairs:
Indian States
Famous shrine Location 2. To place the Indian administra-
1. Tabo monastery Spiti Valley and tion under the British Crown
temple complex 3. To regulate East India Company’s
2. Lhotsava Zanskar Valley trade with India
Lhakhang temple, Nako
3. Alchi temple Ladakh complex
code given below.
Which of the pairs given above is/ A. 1 and 2 only
are correctly matched? B. 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3
93. Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was 95. With reference to ‘Eco-Sensitive
Zones’, which of the following
A. the mosque for the use of Royal
statements is/are correct?
Family
B. Akbar’s private prayer chamber 1. Eco-Sensitive Zones are the areas
C. the hall in which Akbar held that are declared under the
discussions with scholars of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
various religions 2. The purpose of the declaration of
D. the room in which the nobles Eco-Sensitive Zones is to
belonging to different religions prohibit all kinds of human
gathered to discuss religious activities in those zones except
affairs agriculture.
94. In the context of food and nutritional Select the correct answer using the
security of India, enhancing the code given below.
‘Seed Replacement Rates’ of various A. 1 only
crops helps in achieving the food B. 2 only
production targets of the future. But C. Both 1 and 2
what is/are the constraint/ D. Neither 1 nor 2
constraints in its wider/greater
implementation?
1. Animal Welfare Board of India is
1. There is no National Seeds Policy
established under the Environment
in place.
(Protection) Act, 1986.
2. There is no participation of private
2. National Tiger Conservation
sector seed companies in the
Authority is a statutory body.
supply of quality seeds of
3. National Ganga River Basin
vegetables and planting materials
Authority is chaired by the Prime
of horticultural crops.
Minister.
3. There is a demand-supply gap
regarding quality seeds in case of Which of the statements given
low value and high-volume crops. above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
code given below.
C. 2 only
A. 1 and 2
D. 1, 2 and 3
B. 3 only
C. 2 and 3 97. Consider the following pairs:
D. None

Vitamin Deficiency disease 99. Which of the following organizations

1. Vitamin C Scurvy brings out the publication known as
2. Vitamin D Rickets World Economic Outlook?
3. Vitamin E Night blindness
A. The International Monetary Fund
Which of the pairs given above is/ B. The United Nations Development
are correctly matched? Programme
A. 1 and 2 only C. The World Economic Forum
B. 3 only D. The World Bank
C. 1, 2 and 3
100. With reference to Union Budget,
D. None
which of the following is/are covered
98. There is some concern regarding the under Non-Plan Expenditure?
nanoparticles of some chemical
1. Defence expenditure
elements that are used by the
2. Interest payments
industry in the manufacture of
3. Salaries and pensions
various products. Why?
4. Subsidies
1. They can accumulate in the
environment, and contaminate
code given below.
water and soil.
A. 1 only
2. They can enter the food chains.
B. 2 and 3 only
3. They can trigger the production of
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
free radicals.
D. None
code given below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

ANSWER KEY
1 B 21 В B 41 A 61 C 81 ВB
2 A 22 B 42 BВ 62 A 82 ВB
3 A 23 A 43 C 63 C 83 B
4 D 24 D 44 СC 64 C 84 A
5 C 25 СC 45 ВB 65 B 85 C
6 A 26 B 46 A 66 D 86 A
7 A 27 D 47 C 67 C 87 D
8 СC 28 B 48 C 68 B 88 C
9 СC 29 D 49 D 69 D 89 СC
10 B 30 СC 50 A 70 B 90 D
11 BВ 31 A 51 BВ 71 C 91 B
12 ВB 32 СC 52 C 72 B 92 A
13 СC 33 A 53 ВB 73 D 93 C
14 C 34 D 54 D 74 A 94 B
15 СC 35 D 55 B 75 B 95 D
16 СC 36 A 56 CС 76 ВB 96 B
17 C 37 A 57 C 77 D 97 A
18 B 38 D 58 C 78 D 98 D
19 СC 39 B 59 B 79 СC 99 A
20 B 40 B 60 B 80 A 100 СC

UPSC 2015
GS - I, Set- A
1. Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana' 4. A decrease in tax to GDP ratio of a
has been launched for country indicates which of the
following?
A. providing housing loan to poor
people at cheaper interest rates 1. Slowing economic growth rate
B. promoting women's Self-Help 2. Less equitable distribution of
Groups in backward areas national income
C. promoting financial inclusion in
the country
code given below.
D. providing financial help to the
A. 1 Only
marginalized communities
B. 2 only
2. With reference to the Fourteenth C. Both 1 and 2
Finance Commission, which of the D. Neither 1 nor 2
5. In the South Atlantic and South-
1. It has increased the share of States Eastern Pacific regions in tropical
in the central divisible pool from latitudes, cyclone does not originate.
32 percent to 42 percent. What is the reason?
2. It has made recommendations A. Sea surface temperatures are low
concerning sector-specific grants. B. Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone
seldom occurs
C. Coriolis force is too weak
code given below.
D. Absence of land in those regions
A. 1 only
B. 2 only 6. Which one of the following pairs of
C. Both 1 and 2 States of India indicates the
D. Neither 1 nor 2 easternmost and westernmost State?
A. Assam and Rajasthan
3. The Fortaleza Declaration', recently
B. Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan
in the news, is related to the affairs of
C. Assam and Gujarat
A. ASEAN D. Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat
B. BRICS
7. Consider the following following
C. OECD
statements regarding the Directive
D. WTO
Principles of State Policy:
1. The principles spell out the socio- 2. NIF is an initiative to strengthen the
economic democracy in the country. highly advanced scientific research
2. The provisions contained in these in India's premier scientific
Principles are not enforceable by institutions in collaboration with
any court. highly advanced foreign scientific
institutions.
above is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the
A. 1 only code given below.
B. 2 only A. 1 only
C. Both 1 and 2 B. 2 only
D. Neither 1 nor 2 C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
8. In the ‘Index of Eight core Industries’,
which one of the following is given 11. What can be the impact of excessive/
the highest weight? inappropriate use of nitrogenous
fertilizers in agriculture?
A. Coal production
B. Electricity generation 1. Proliferation of nitrogen-fixing
C. Fertilizer production microorganisms in soil can occur.
D. Steel production 2. Increase in the acidity of soil can
take place.
9. Which of the following National
3. Leaching of nitrate to the ground-
Parks is unique in being a swamp
water can occur.
with floating that supports a rich
vegetation that biodiversity? Select the correct answer using the
code given below.
A. Bhitarkanika National Park
A. 1 and 3 only
B. Keibul Lamjao National Park
B. 2 only
C. Keoladeo Ghana National Park
C. 2 and 3 only
D. Sultanpur National Park
D. 1, 2 and 3
10. Which of the following statements is/
12. With reference to the International
are correct regarding National
Union for Conservation of Nature
Innovation Foundation-India (NIF)?
and Natural Resources (IUCN) and
1. NIF is an autonomous body of the the Convention on International
Department of Science and Trade in Endangered Species of Wild
Technology under the Central Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of
Government. the following statements is/are
correct?
1. IUCN is an organ of the United 15. Consider the following pairs:

Nations and CITES is an
Place of Pilgrimage Location
international agreement between
1. Srisailam : Nallamala Hills
governments.
2. Omkareshwar : Satmala Hills
2. UCN runs thousands of field
3. Pushkar : Mahadeo Hills
projects around the world to better
Which of the above pairs is/are
manage natural environments.
correctly matched?
3. CITES is legally binding on the
A. 1 only
States that have joined it, but this
B. 2 and 3 only
Convention does not take the place
C. 1 and 3 only
of national laws.
D. 1, 2 and 3
16. With reference to Rowlatt Satyagraha,
code given below.
which of the following statements is/
A. 1 only
are correct?
B. 2 and 3 only
1. The Rowlatt Act was based on the
C. 1 and 3 only
recommendations of the Sedition
D. 1, 2 and 3
committee’
13. The Fair and Remunerative Price 2. In Rowlatt Satyagraha, Gandhiji
(FRP) of sugarcane is approved by the tried to utilize the Home Rule League.
3. Demonstrations against the arrival
A. Cabinet Committee on Economic
of Simon Commission conceded
Affairs
with Rowlatt Satyagraha.
B. Commission for Agricultural
Costs and Prices Select the correct answer using the
C. Directorate of Marketing and code given below.
Inspection, Ministry of Agriculture A. 1 Only
D. Agricultural Produce Market B. 1 and 2 only
Committee C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
14. What explains the eastward flow of
the equatorial counter-current? 17. Among the following, which were
frequently mentioned in the news for
A. The Earth’s rotation o its axis
the outbreak of Ebola virus recently?
B. Convergence of the two equatorial
currents A. Syria and Jordan
C. Difference in salinity of water B. Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia
D. Occurrence of the belt of clam near C. Philippines and Papua New Guinea
the equator D. Jamaica, Haiti and Surinam
18. With reference to fly ash' produced 20. Who of the following was/were
by the power plants using coal as economic critic/critics of colonialism
fuel, which of the following in India?
1. Dadabhai Naoroji
1. Fly ash can be used in the 2. G. Subramania Iyer
production of bricks for building 3. R. C. Dutt
construction.
2. Fly ash can be used as replacement
code given below.
for some of a Portland cement
A. 1 only
content of concrete.
B. 1 and 2 only
3. Fly ash is made up of silicon dioxide
C. 2 and 3 only
and calcium oxide only, and does
D. 1, 2 and 3
not contain any toxic. elements.
21. Which one of the following issues
the ‘Global Economic Prospects’
code given below.
report periodically?
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 only A. The Asian Development Bank
C. 1 and 3 B. The European Bank for
D. 3 only Reconstruction and Development
C. The US Federal Reserve Bank
19. With reference to 'dugong', a
D. The World Bank
mammal found in India, which of
the following statements is/are 22. When the Reserve Bank of India
correct? reduces the Statutory Liquidity
Ratio by 50 basis points, which of the
1. It is a herbivorous marine animal.
following is likely to happen?
2. It is found along the entire coast of
India. A. India's GDP growth rate increases
3. It is given legal protection under drastically
Schedule I of the Wildlife B. Foreign Institutional Investors may
(Protection) Act, 1972. bring more capital into our country
C. Scheduled Commercial Banks may
cut their lending rates
code given below.
D. It may drastically reduce the
A. 1 and 2
liquidity to the banking system
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 23. With reference to the use of nano-
D. 3 only technology in health sector, which of
the following statements is/are 3. It advocated separate electorate for

correct? minorities and oppressed classes.
1. Targeted drug delivery is made Wich of the statements given above
possible by nanotechnology. is/are correct?
2. Nanotechnology can largely A. 1 and 2 only
contribute to gene therapy. B. 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. None
code given below.
A. 1 only 27. Consider the following statements:
B. 2 only
1. The Rajya Sabha has no power
C. Both 1 and 2
either to reject or to amend a
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Money Bill
24. In India, markets in agricultural 2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on
products are regulated under the the Demands for Grants.
A. Essential Commodities Act, 1955 3. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss
B. Agricultural Produce Market the Annual Financial Statement.
Committee Act enacted by States
Which of statements given above is/
C. Agricultural Produce (Grading
are correct?
and Marking) Act, 1937
A. 1 only
D. Food Products Order, 1956 and meat
B. 1 and 2 only
and Food Products Order, 1973
C. 2 and 3 only
25. Which one of the following is the D. 1, 2 and 3
national aquatic animal of India?
28. The Government of India Act of 1919
A. Saltwater crocodile clearly defined
B. Olive ridley turtle
A. the separation of power between
C. Gangetic dolphin
the judiciary and the legislature
D. Gharial
B. the jurisdiction of the central and
26. With reference to congress socialist provincial governments
party, consider the following C. the powers of the Secretary of
statements: State for India and the Viceroy
1. It advocated the boycott of British
good and evasion of taxes. 29. Which of the following brings out
2. It wanted to establish the the 'Consumer Price Index Number
dictatorship of proletariat. for Industrial Workers'?
A. The Reserve Bank of India 32. With reference to Near Field

B. The Department of Economic Communication (NFC) Technology',
Affairs which of the following statements
C. The Labour Bureau is/are correct?
D. The Department of Personnel and
1. It is a contactless communication
Training
technology that uses
30. In the context of modern scientific electromagnetic radio fields.
research, consider the following 2. NFC is designed for use by devices
statements about ‘IceCube’ a particle which can be at a distance of even
detector located at south pole, which a metre from each other.
was recently in the news: 3. NFC can use encryption when
sending sensitive information.
1. It is the world’s largest neutrino
detector, encompassing a cubic
code given below.
kilometer of ice.
A. 1 and 2 only
2. It is a powerful telescope to search
B. 3 only
for dark matter.
C. 1 and 3 only
3. It is buried deep in the ice.
D. 1, 2 and 3
33. The area known as 'Golan Heights'
sometimes appears in the news in
A. 1 only
the context of the events related to
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only A. Central Asia
D. 1, 2 and 3 B. Middle East
C. South-East Asia
31. The terms 'Agreement on
D. Central Africa
Agriculture', 'Agreement on the
Application of Sanitary and 34. Convertibility of rupee implies
Phytosanitary Measures' and 'Peace
A. being able to convert rupee notes
Clause' appear in the news frequently
into gold
in the context of the affairs of the
B. allowing the value of rupee to be
A. Food and Agriculture Organization fixed by market forces
B. United Nations Framework C. freely permitting the conversion
Conference on Climate Change of rupee to other currencies and
C. World Trade Organization vice versa
D. United Nations Environment D. developing an international
Programme market for currencies in India
35. Consider the following pairs: of India has a combination of

mangrove forest, evergreen forest
Medieval Indian Present Region
and deciduous forest?
State
1. Champaka : Central India A. North Coastal Andhra Pradesh
2. Durgara : Jammu B. South-West Bengal
3. Kuluta : Malabar C. Southern Saurashtra
D. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
correctly matched? 39. Which of the following kingdoms
A. 1 and 2 were associated with the life of the
B. 2 only Buddha?
C. 1 and 3
1. Avanti
D. 3 only
2. Gandhara
36. Consider the following rivers: 3. Kosala
4. Magadha
1. Vamsadhara
2. Indravati Select the correct answer using the
3. Pranahita code given below.
4. Pennar A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 and 3 only
Which of the above are tributaries
C. 1, 3 and 4
of Godavari?
D. 3 and 4 only
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2, 3 and 4 40. Which one of the following is
C. 1, 2 and 4 associated with the issue of control
D. 2 and 3 only and phasing out of the use ozone-
depleting substances?
37. When a bill is referred to a joint sitting
of both the Houses of the Parliament, A. Bretton woods conference
it has to be passed by B. Montreal Protocol
C. Kyoto protocol
A. a simple majority of members
D. Nagoya protocol
present and voting
B. three-fourths majority of members 41. Consider the following:
present and voting
The arrival of Babur into India led
C. two-thirds majority of the Houses
to the
D. absolute majority of the Houses
1. introduction of gunpowder in the
38. Which one of the following regions subcontinent
2. introduction of the arch and dome Which of the statements given

in the region's architecture above is/are correct?
3. establishment of Timurid dynasty A. 1 only
in the region B. 2 only
Select the correct answer using the C. Both 1 and 2
codes given below. D. Neither 1 nor 2
A. 1 and 2 only
45. The term 'Goldilocks Zone' is often
B. 3 only
seen in the news in the context of
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 A. the limits of habitable zone above
the surface of the Earth
42. The Government of India has
B. regions inside the Earth where
established NITI Aayog to replace the
shale gas is available
A. Human Right Commission C. search for the Earth-like planets
B. Finance Commission in outer space
C. Law Commission D. search for meteorites containing
D. Planning Commission precious metals
43. What is Rio+20 Conference, often 46. Who of the following organized a
mentioned in the news? march on the Tanjore coast to break
the Salt Law in April 1930?
A. It is the United Nations Conference
on Sustainable Development A. V. O. Chidambaram Pillai
B. It is a Ministerial Meeting of the B. C. Rajagopalachari
World Trade Organization C. K. Kamaraj
C. It is a Conference of the Inter- D. Annie Besant
governmental Panel on Climate
47. Who of the following founded a new
Change
city on the south bank of a tributary
D. It is a Conference of the Member
to river Krishna and undertook to
Countries of the Convention on
rule his new kingdom as the agent of
Biological Diversity
a deity to whom all the land south of
44. Consider the following statements: the river Krishna was supposed to
belong?
1. The Executive Power of the Union of
India is vested in the Prime Minister. A. Amoghavarsha I
2. The Prime Minister is the ex B. Ballala II
officio Chairman of the Civil C. Harihara I
Services Board. D. Prataparudra II

48. Consider the following statements: A. Bhabha Atomic Research Center

B. Indian Institute of Science
1. The first woman President of the
C. Indian Space Research Organization
Indian National Congress was
D. Tata Institute of Fundamental
Sarojini Naidu.
Research
2. The first Muslim President of the
Indian National Congress was 51. With reference to the Cabinet
Badruddin Tyabji. Mission, which of the following
above is/are correct? 1. It recommended a federal
A. 1 only government.
B. 2 only 2. It enlarged the powers of the
C. Both 1 and 2 Indian courts.
D. Neither 1 nor 2 3. It provided for more Indians in
the ICS.
regarding 'Green Climate Fund' is/ Select the correct answer using the
are correct? code given below.
A. 1 only
1. It is intended to assist the
B. 2 and 3
developing countries in adaptation
C. 1 and 3
and mitigation practices to counter
D. None
climate change.
2. It is founded under the aegis of 52. Which one of the following National
UNEP, OECD, Asian Development Parks has a climate that varies from
Bank and World Bank. tropical to subtropical, temperate
and arctic?
A. Khangchendzonga National Park
code given below.
B. Nandadevi National Park
A. 1 only
C. Neora Valley National Park
B. 2 only
D. Namdapha National Park
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2 53. Amnesty International is
50. Indira Gandhi Prize for peace, A. an agency of the United Nations to
Disarmament and Development for help refugees of civil wars
2014 was given to which one of the B. a global Human Rights Movement
following? C. a non-governmental voluntary
organization to help very poor people
D. an inter-governmental agency to A. Asian Development Bank

cater to medical emergencies in B. International Monetary Fund
war-ravaged regions C. United Nations Environment
Programme
54. With reference to the art and
D. World Bank
archaeological history of India,
which one among the following was 57. India is a member of which among
made earliest? the following?
A. Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneswar 1. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
B. Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli 2. Association of South-East Asian
C. Rock-cut Monuments at Nations
Mahabalipuram 3. East Asia Summit
D. Varaha Image at Udayagiri
55. With reference to Indian history, code given below.
which of the following is/are the A. 1 and 2 only
essential element/elements of the B. 3 only
feudal system? C. 1, 2 and 3
D. India is a member of none of them
1. A very strong centralized political
authority and a very weak provincial 58. In India, the steel production
or local political authority industry requires the import of
2. Emergence of administrative
A. Saltpeter
structure based on control and
B. Rcok Phosphate
possession of land
C. Coking coal
3. Creation of lord-vassal relationship
D. All of the above
between the feudal lord and his
overlord 59. The provisions in Fifth Schedule and
Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of
India are made in order to
code given below.
A. 1 and 2 only A. protect the interests of Scheduled
B. 2 and 3 only Tribes
C. 3 only B. determine the boundaries between
D. 1, 2 and 3 States
C. determine the powers, authority
56. 'BioCarbon Fund Initiative for
and responsibilities of Panchayats
Sustainable Forest Landscapes' is
D. protect the interests of all the
managed by the
border States
60. With reference to the Union 75 for the development of water-

Government, consider the following use efficiency.
statements:
1. The Department of Revenue is above is/are correct?
responsible for the preparation of A. 1 only
Union Budget that is presented to B. 2 only
the Parliament. C. Both 1 and 2
2. No amount can be withdrawn from D. Neither 1 nor 2
the Consolidated Fund of India
63. The Genetic Engineering Appraisal
without the authorization from the
committee is constituted under the
Parliament of India.
3. All the disbursements made from A. Food safety and standards Act, 2006
Public Account also need the B. Geographical Indication of Good
authorization from the Parliament (Registration and Protection)
of India. Act, 1999
C. Environment (Protection) Act, 1972
D. Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
A. 1 and 2 only 64. In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation,
B. 2 and 3 only an initiative of six countries, which
C. 2 only of the following is/are not a
D. 1, 2 and 3 participant/ participant?
61. Who/Which of the following is the 1. Bangladesh
custodian of the Constitution of India? 2. Cambodia
3. China
A. The President of India
4. Myanmar
B. The Prime Minister of India
5. Thailand
C. The Lok Sabha Secretariat
D. The Supreme court of India Select the correct answer using the
code given below.
A. 1 only
1. The Accelerated Irrigation B. 2, 3 and 4
Benefits Programme was launched C. 1 and 3
during 1996-97 to provide loan D. 1, 2 and 5
assistance to poor farmers.
65. Basel III Accord' or simply Basel III',
2. The Command Area Development
often seen in the news, seeks to
Programme was launched in 1974-
A. develop national strategies for the 2. It is an alliance meant for maritime

conservation and sustainable use security only.
of biological diversity
B. improve banking sector's ability to
deal with financial and economic
A. 1 only
stress and improve risk
B. 2 only
management
C. Both 1 and 2
C. reduce the greenhouse gas
D. Neither 1 nor 2
emissions but places a heavier
burden on developed countries 68. Which one of the following
D. transfer technology from developed movements has contributed to a split
countries to poor countries to enable in the Indian National Congress
them to replace the use of resulting in the emergence of
chlorofluorocarbons in refrigeration 'moderates' and 'extremists'?
with harmless chemicals
A. Swadeshi Movement
66. Consider the following statements: B. Quit India Movement
C. Non-Cooperation Movement
1. The winds which blow between 30°0
D. Civil Disobedience Movement
N and 60°0 S latitudes throughout
the year are known as westerlies. 69. In a particular region in India, the
2. The moist air masses that cause local people train the roots of
winter rains in North-Western living trees into robust bridges
region of India are part of westerlies. across the streams. As the time
passes, these bridges become
stronger. These unique living root
bridges are found in
A. 1 only
B. 2 only A. Meghalaya
C. Both 1 and 2 B. Himachal Pradesh
D. Neither 1 nor 2 C. Jharkhand
D. Tamil Nadu
67. With reference to Indian Ocean Rim
Association for Regional 70. Tides occur in the oceans and seas
Cooperation (IOR-ARC)', consider due to which among the following?
1. Gravitational force of the Sun
1. It was established very recently in 2. Gravitational force of the Moon
response to incidents of piracy and 3. Centrifugal force of the Earth
accidents of oil spills.
Select the correct answer using the A. an indigenously developed radar

code given below. system inducted into Indian
A. 1 only Defence
B. 2 and 3 only B. India's satellite to provide services
C. 1 and 3 only to the countries of Indian Ocean
D. 1, 2 and 3 Rim
C. a scientificS establishment set up
71. In which of the following activities
by India in Antarctic region
are Indian Remote Sensing (IRS)
D. India's underwater observatory to
satellites used?
scientifically study the Arctic
1. Assessment of crop productivity region
2. Locating groundwater resources
74. With reference to 'Forest Carbon
3. Mineral exploration
Partnership Facility', which of the
4. Telecommunications
5. Traffic studies
1. It is a global partnership of
governments, businesses, civil
code given below.
society and indigenous peoples.
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
2. It provides financial aid to
B. 4 and 5 only
universities, individual scientists
C. 1 and 2 only
and institutions involved in
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
scientific forestry research to
72. Consider the following States: develop eco-friendly and climate
adaptation technologies for
1. Arunachal Pradesh
sustainable forest management.
2. Himachal Pradesh
3. It assists the countries in their
3. Mizoram
REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from
In which of the above States do Deforestation and Forest
'Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests' Degradation+)' efforts by
occur? providing them with financial and
A. 1 only technical assistance.
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
code given below.
D. 1, 2 and 3
A. 1 only
73. The term 'IndARC', sometimes seen B. 2 and 3 only
in the news, is the name of C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
75. Which one of the following was given A. Tropical moist deciduous forest
classical language status recently? B. Tropical rain forest
C. Tropical thorn scrub forest
A. Odia
D. Temperate forest with grasslands
B. Konkani
C. Bhojpuri 79. 'Beijing Declaration and Platform
D. Assamese for Action', often seen in the news, is
76. With reference to an organization A. a strategy to tackle the regional
known as BirdLife International', terrorism, an outcome of a meeting
which of the following statements of the Shanghai Cooperation
is/are correct? Organization
B. a plan of action for sustainable
1. It is a Global Partnership of
economic growth in the Asia-
Conservation Organizations.
Pacific Region, an outcome of the
2. The concept of 'biodiversity
deliberations of the Asia-Pacific
hotspots' originated from this
Economic Forum
organization.
C. an agenda for women empower-
3. It identifies the sites known/
ment, an outcome of a World
referred to as 'Important Bird and
Conference convened by the United
Biodiversity Areas'.
Nations
Select the correct answer using the D. a strategy to combat wildlife
code given below. trafficking, a declaration of the
A. 1 only East Asia Summit
B. 2 and 3 only
80. ''Each day is more or less the same,
C. 1 and 3 only
the morning is clear and bright with
D. 1, 2 and 3
a sea breeze; as the Sun climbs high
77. Which one of the following countries in the sky, heat mounts up, dark
of South-West Asia does not open clouds form, then rain comes with
out to the Mediterranean Sea? thunder and lightning. But rain is
soon over.''
A. Syria
B. Jordan Which of the following regions is
C. Lebanon described in the above passage?
D. Israel A. Savannah
B. Equatorial
78. In India, in which one of the
C. Monsoon
following types of forests is teak a
D. Mediterranean
dominant tree species?
81. With reference to Indian economy, 84. Which one of the following is the
consider the following statements: best description of the term
'ecosystem?
1. The rate of growth of Real Gross
Domestic Product has steadily A. A community of organisms
increased in the last decade. interacting with one another
2. The Gross Domestic Product at B. That part of the Earth which is
market prices (in rupees) has inhabited by living organisms
steadily increased in the last decade. C. A community of organisms
together with the environment in
which they live
D. The flora and fauna of a
A. 1 only
geographical area
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2 85. The fundamental object of
D. Neither 1 nor 2 Panchayati Raj system is to ensure
which among the following?
1. The Legislative Council of a State 1. People's participation in development
in India can be larger in size than 2. Political accountability
half of the Legislative Assembly of 3. Democratic decentralization
that particular State. 4. Financial mobilization
2. The Governor of a State nominates
the Chairman of Legislative
code given below.
Council of that particular State.
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1 and 3 only
A. 1 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2 86. With reference to Indian economy,
D. Neither 1 nor 2 consider the following:
83. ''To uphold and protect the 1. Bank rate
Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of 2. Open market operations
India'' is a provision made in the 3. Public debt
4. Public revenue
A. Preamble of the Constitution
B. Directive Principles of State Policy Which of the above is/are component/
C. Fundamental Rights components of Monetary Policy?
D. Fundamental Duties A. 1 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 A. Preamble
C. 1 and 2 B. Directive Principles of State Policy
D. 1, 3 and 4 C. c) Fundamental Rights
D. d) Seventh Schedule
87. With reference to inflation in India,
which of the following statements is 90. The substitution of steel for wooden
correct? ploughs in agricultural production
is an example of
A. Controlling the inflation in India
is the responsibility of the A. labour-augmenting technological
Government of India only progress
B. The Reserve Bank of India has no B. capital-augmenting technological
role in controlling the inflation progress
C. Decreased money circulation helps C. capital-reducing technological
in controlling the inflation progress
D. Increased money circulation helps D. None of the above
in controlling the inflation
91. There is a Parliamentary System of
88. Consider the following countries: Government in India because the
1. China A. Lok Sabha is elected directly by
2. France the people
3. India B. Parliament can amend the
4. Israel Constitution
5. Pakistan C. Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved
D. Council of Ministers is responsible
Which among the above are Nuclear
to the Lok Sabha
Weapons States as recognized by
the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation 92. H1N1 virus is sometimes mentioned
of nuclear weapons, commonly in the news with reference to which
known as Nuclear Non- one of the following diseases?
Proliferation Treaty (NPT)?
A. AIDS
A. 1 and 2 only
B. Bird flu
B. 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
C. Dengue
C. 2, 4 and 5 only
D. Swine flu
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
93. With reference to bio-toilets used by
89. The ideal of Welfare State' in the
the Indian Railways, consider the
Indian Constitution is enshrined
in its

1. The decomposition of human A. 1 only

waste in the bio-toilets is initiated B. 2 and 3 only
by a fungal inoculum. C. 1 and 3 only
2. Ammonia and water vapour are D. 1, 2 and 3
the only end products in this
96. Kalamkari painting refers to
decomposition which are released
into the atmosphere. A. a hand-painted cotton textile in
South India
B. a handmade drawing on bamboo
handicrafts in North-East India
A. 1 only
C. a block-painted woollen cloth in
B. 2 only
Western Himalayan region of India
C. Both 1 and 2
D. a hand-painted decorative silk
D. Neither 1 nor 2
cloth in North-Western India
94. The problem of international
97. Which one of the following best
liquidity is related to the non-
describes the main objective of 'Seed
availability of
Village Concept?
A. Goods and service
A. Encouraging the farmers to use their
B. Gold and silver
own farm seeds and discouraging
C. Dollars and other hard currencies
them to buy the seeds from others
D. Exportable surplus
B. Involving the farmers for training
95. With reference to 'fuel cells' in which. in quality seed production and
hydrogen-rich fuel and oxygen are thereby to make available quality
used to generate electricity, consider seeds to others at appropriate time
the following statements: and affordable cost
C. Earmarking some villages
1. If pure hydrogen is used as a fuel,
exclusively for the production of
the fuel cell emits heat and water
certified seeds
as by-products.
D. Identifying the entrepreneurs in
2. Fuel cells can be used for powering
villages and providing them
buildings and not for small devices
technology and finance to set up
like laptop computers.
seed companies
3. Fuel cells produce electricity in the
form of Alternating Current (AC). 98. There has been a persistent deficit
budget year after year. Which of the
following actions can be taken by the
government to reduce the deficit?
1. Reducing revenue expenditure A. 1 only

2. Introducing new welfare schemes B. 2 and 3 only
3. Rationalizing subsidies C. 1 and 3 only
4. Expanding industries D. 1, 2 and 3
Select the correct answer using the 100. With reference to the Indian
code given below. Renewable Energy Development
A. 1 and 3 only Agency Limited (IREDA), which of
B. 2 and 3 only the following statements is/are
C. 1 only correct?
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
1. It is a Public Limited Government
99. Which of the following has/have Company.
been accorded 'Geographical 2. It is a Non-Banking Financial
Indication' status? Company.
1. Banaras Brocades and Sarees Select the correct answer using the
2. Rajasthani Daal-Bati-Churma code given below.
3. Tirupathi Laddu A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
code given below.
D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER KEY
1 C 21 D 41 B 61 D 81 B
2 A 22 C 42 D 62 B 82 D
3 B 23 C 43 A 63 C 83 D
4 A 24 B 44 D 64 C 84 C
5 B 25 C 45 C 65 B 85 C
6 D 26 D 46 B 66 B 86 C
7 C 27 B 47 C 67 D 87 C
8 B 28 B 48 B 68 A 88 A
9 B 29 C 49 A 69 A 89 B
10 A 30 D 50 C 70 D 90 B
11 C 31 C 51 A 71 A 91 D
12 B 32 C 52 D 72 C 92 D
13 A 33 B 53 B 73 D 93 D
14. B 34 C 54 B 74 C 94 C
15 A 35 B 55 B 75 A 95 A
16 B 36 D 56 D 76 C 96 A
17 B 37 A 57 B 77 B 97 B
18 A 38 D 58 C 78 A 98 A
19 C 39 D 59 A 79 C 99 C
20 D 40 B 60 C 80 B 100 C

UPSC 2016
GS - I, Set- A
1. Which of the following statements be- taken by the Government to
is/are correct? reduce the deficit?
1. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha 1. Reducing revenue expenditure
lapses on its prorogation. 2. Introducing new welfare schemes
2. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, 3. Rationalizing subsidies
which has not been passed by the 4. Reducing import duty
Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on
dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
code given below.
Select the correct answer using the A. 1 only
code given below. B. 2 and 3 only
B. 2 only D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
C. Both 1 and 2
4. The establishment of Payment
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Banks' is being allowed in India to
2. Which of the following is/are the promote financial inclusion. Which
indicator/indicators used by IFPRI of the following statements is/are
to compute the Global Hunger Index correct in this context?
Report?
1. Mobile telephone companies and
1. Undernourishment supermarket chains that are
2. Child stunting owned and controlled, by residents
3. Child mortality are eligible to be promoters of
Payment Banks.
2. Payment Banks can issue both
code given below.
credit cards and debit cards.
A. 1 only
3. Payment Banks cannot undertake
B. 2 and 3 only
lending activities.
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the
code given below.
3. There has been a persistent deficit
A. 1 and 2 only
budget year after year. Which
B. 1 and 3 only
action/actions of the following can-
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 assistance to start-up

entrepreneurs in the field of
5. With reference to ‘Lifi’, recently in
renewable sources of energy
the news, which of the following
B. Providing electricity to every
household in the country by 2018
1. It uses light as the medium for C. Replacing the coal-based power
highspeed data transmission plants with natural gas, nuclear,
2. It is a wireless technology and is solar, wind and tidal power plants
several times faster than WIFI. over a period of time
D. Providing for financial turnaround
and revival of power distribution
code given below.
companies
A. 1 only
B. 2 only 8. With reference to IFC Masala Bonds',
C. Both 1 and 2 sometimes seen in the news, which
D. Neither 1 nor 2 of the statements given below is/are
correct?
6. The term Intended Nationally Deter-
mined Contributions' is sometimes 1. The International Finance
seen in the news in the context of Corporation, which offers these
bonds, is an arm of the World
A. pledges made by the European
Bank.
countries to rehabilitate refugees
2. They are the rupee-denominated
from the war-affected Middle East
bonds and are a source of debt
B. plan of action outlined by the
financing for the public and
countries of the world to combat
private sector.
climate change
C. capital contributed by the member Select the correct answer using the
countries in the establishment of code given below.
Asian Infrastructure Investment A. 1 only
Bank B. 2 only
D. plan of action outlined by the C. Both 1 and 2
countries of the world regarding D. Neither 1 nor 2
Sustainable Development Goals
9. Regarding the taxation system of
7. Which one of the following is a Krishna Deva, the ruler of
purpose of UDAY', a scheme of the Vijayanagar, consider the following
Government? statements:
A. Providing technical and financial 1. The tax rate on land was fixed
depending on the quality of the 3. Loans and advances granted to the

land. States and Union Territories
2. Private owners of workshops paid
an industries tax.
code given below.
Which of the statements given A. 1 only
above is/are correct? B. 2 and 3 only
B. 2 only D. 1, 2 and 3
C. Both 1 and 2
13. What is/are the importance/
D. Neither 1 nor 2
importance’s of the United Nations
10. Which one of the following books of Convention to Combat
ancient India has the love story of Desertification?
the son of the founder of Sunga
1. It aims to promote effective action
dynasty?
through innovative national
A. Swapnavasavadatta programmes and supportive
B. Malavikagnimitra international partnerships.
C. Meghadoota 2. It has a special/particular focus on
D. Ratnavali South Asia and North Africa
regions, and its Secretariat
11. In the context of which of the
facilitates the allocation of major
following -do-you- sometimes-find
portion of financial resources to
the terms 'amber box, blue box and
these regions.
green box' in the news?
3. It is committed to bottom-up
A. WTO affairs approach, encouraging the
B. SAARC affairs participation of local people in
C. UNFCCC affairs combating the desertification.
D. India-EU negotiations on FTA
12. Which of the following is/are code given below.
included in the capital budget of the A. 1 only
Government of India? B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
1. Expenditure on acquisition of
D. 1, 2 and 3
assets like roads, buildings,
machinery, etc. 14. Recently, which one of the following
2. Loans received from foreign currencies has been proposed to be
governments added to the basket of IMF's SDR?
A. Rouble 17. With reference to the cultural

B. Rand history of medieval India, consider
C. Indian Rupee the following statements:
D. Renminbi
1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region
15. With reference to the International were monotheistic and condemned
Monetary and Financial Committee idolatry.
(IMFC), consider the following 2. Lingayats of Kannada region
statements: questioned the theory of rebirth
and rejected the caste hierarchy.
1. IMFC discusses matters of concern
affecting the global economy, and Which of the statements given
advises the International Monetary above is/are correct?
Fund (IMF) on the direction of its A. 1 only
work. B. 2 only
2. The World Bank participates as C. Both 1 and 2
observer in IMFC's meetings. D. Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given 18. Which of the following best describes
above is/are correct? the term import cover', sometimes
A. 1 only seen in the news?
B. 2 only
A. It is the ratio of value of imports to
C. Both 1 and 2
the Gross Domestic Product of a
D. Neither 1 nor 2
country
16. Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan' is a B. It is the total value of imports of a
national campaign to country in a year
C. It is the ratio between the value of
A. rehabilitate the homeless and
exports and that of imports
destitute persons and provide them
between two countries
with suitable sources of livelihood
D. It is the number of months of
B. release the sex workers from their
imports that could be paid for by a
practice and provide them with
country's international reserves
alternative sources of livelihood
C. eradicate the practice of manual 19. Consider the following pairs:
scavenging and rehabilitate the
manual scavengers Community sometimes In the
D. release the bonded labourers from mentioned in the news affairs of
their bondage and rehabilitate
1. Kurd Bangladesh
them
2. Madhesi Nepal 2. This scheme covers post-harvest

losses arising out of cyclones and
3. Rohingya Myanmar
unseasonal rains.
A. 1 and 2
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3
C. Both 1 and 2
D. 3 only
D. Neither 1 nor 2
20. With reference to 'Organization for
22. In which of the following regions of
the Prohibition of Chemical
India are you most likely to come
Weapons (OPCW)', consider the
across the 'Great Indian Hornbill' in
its natural habitat?
1. It is an organization of European
A. Sand deserts of northwest India
Union in working relation with
B. Higher Himalayas of Jammu and
NATO and WHO.
Kashmir
2. It monitors chemical industry to
C. Salt marshes of western Gujarat
prevent new weapons from
D. Western Ghats
emerging.
3. It provides assistance and 23. Which of the following are the key
protection to States (Parties) features of 'National Ganga River
against chemical weapons threats. Basin Authority (NGRBA)?
Which of the statements given 1. River basin is the unit of planning
above is/are correct? and management.
A. I only 2. It spearheads the river conservation
B. 2 and 3 only efforts at the national level.
C. 1 and 3 only 3. One of the Chief Ministers of the
D. 1, 2 and 3 States through which the Ganga
flows becomes the Chairman of
21. With reference to Pradhan Mantri
NGRBA on rotation basis.
Fasal Bima Yojana', consider the
following statements: Select the correct answer using the
code given below.
1. Under this scheme, farmers will
A. 1 and 2 only
have to pay a uniform premium of
B. 2 and 3 only
two percent for any crop they
C. 1 and 3 only
cultivate in any season of the year.
D. 1, 2 and 3 2. It provides for refinance through

SIDBI.
24. Why does the Government of India
promote the use of 'Neem-coated Select the correct answer using the
Urea' in agriculture? code given below.
A. 1 only
A. Release of Neem oil in the soil
B. 2 only
increases nitrogen fixation by the
C. Both 1 and 2
soil microorganisms
D. Neither 1 nor 2
B. Neem coating slows down the rate
of dissolution of urea in the soil 27. The FAO accords the status of
C. Nitrous oxide, which is a 'Globally Important Agricultural
greenhouse gas, is not at all Heritage System (GIAHS) to
released into atmosphere by crop traditional agricultural systems.
fields What is the overall goal of this
D. It is a combination of a weedicide initiative?
and a fertilizer for particular
1. To provide modern technology,
crops
training in modern farming
25. Consider the following statements: methods and financial support to
local communities of identified
1. The Chief Secretary in a State is
GIAHS so as to greatly enhance
appointed by the Governor of that
their agricultural productivity
State.
2. To identify and safeguard eco-
2. The Chief Secretary in a State has
friendly traditional farm practices
a fixed tenure.
and their associated landscapes,
Which of the statements given agricultural biodiversity and
above. is/are correct? knowledge systems of the local
A. 1 only communities
B. 2 only 3. To provide Geographical
C. Both 1 and 2 Indication status to all the varieties
D. Neither 1 nor 2 of agricultural produce in such
identified GIAHS
26. With reference to Stand Up India
Scheme', which of the following Select the correct answer using the
statements is/are correct? code given below.
A. 1 and 3 only
1. Its purpose is to promote
B. 2 only
entrepreneurship among SC/ST
C. 2 and 3 only
and women entrepreneurs.
D. 1, 2 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3
28. Which of the following is/are tributary/ 30. Consider the following pairs:
tributaries of Brahmaputra?
Terms sometimes Their origin
1. Dibang
seen in the news
2. Kameng
3. Lohit 1. Annex-I Countries Cartagena Protocol
Select the correct answer using the 2. Certified Emissions Nagoya Protocol
code given below. Reductions
A. 1 only
3. Clean Development Kyoto Protocol
B. 2 and 3 only
Mechanism
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 Which of the pairs given above is/
29. The term 'Core Banking Solutions' is
A. 1 and 2 only
sometimes seen in the news. Which
B. 2 and 3 only
of the following statements best
C. 3 only
describes/ describe this term?
D. 1, 2 and 3
1. It is a networking of a bank's
31. In the context of the developments in
branches which enables customers
Bioinformatics, the term
to operate their accounts from any
'transcriptome', sometimes seen in
branch of the bank on its network
the news, refers to
regardless of where they open
their accounts. A. a range of enzymes used in genome
2. It is an effort to increase. RBI's editing
control over commercial banks B. the full range of mRNA molecules
through computerization. expressed by an organism
3. It is a detailed procedure by which C. the description of the mechanism
a bank with huge non-performing of gene expression
assets is taken over by another D. a mechanism of genetic mutations
bank. taking place in cells
Select the correct answer using the 32. 'Mission Indradhanush' launched by
code given below. the Government of India pertains to
A. 1 only
A. 0immunization of children and
B. 2 and 3 only
pregnant women
C. 1 and 3 only

B. construction of smart cities across 1. List of ingredients including

the country additives
C. India's own own search for the 2. Nutrition information
Earth-like planets in outer space 3. Recommendations, if any, made by
D. New Educational Policy the medical profession about the
possibility of any allergic reactions
33. Which of the following best
4. Vegetarian/non-vegetarian
describes/ describe the aim of 'Green
India Mission' of the Government of Select the correct answer using the
India? code given below.
A. 1, 2 and 3
1. Incorporating environmental
B. 2, 3 and 4
benefits and costs into the Union
C. 1, 2 and 4
and State Budgets thereby
D. 1 and 4 only
implementing the 'green
accounting' 35. Project Loon', sometimes seen in the
2. Launching the second green news, is related to
revolution to enhance agricultural
A. waste management technology
output so as to ensure food security
B. wireless communication technology
to one and all in the future
C. solar power production technology
3. Restoring and enhancing forest
D. water conservation technology
cover and responding to climate
change by a combination of 36. 'Net metering' is sometimes seen in the
adaptation and mitigation measures news in the context of promoting the
Select the correct answer using the A. production and use of solar energy
code given below. by the households/consumers
A. 1 only B. use of piped natural gas in the
B. 2 and 3 only kitchens of households
C. 3 only C. installation of CNG kits in
D. 1, 2 and 3 motorcars
D. installation of water meters in
34. With reference to pre-packaged
urban households
items in India, it is mandatory to the
manufacturer to put which of the 37. India's ranking in the Ease of Doing
following information on the main Business Index' is sometimes seen in
label, as per the Food Safety and the news. Which of the following has
Standards (Packaging and declared that ranking?
Labelling) Regulations, 2011?
A. Organization for Economic 41. With reference to the Trans-Pacific

Cooperation and (OECD) and Partnership', consider the following
Development statements:
B. World Economic Forum
1. It is an agreement among all the
C. World Bank
Pacific Rim countries except China
D. World Trade Organization (WTO)
and Russia.
38. Banjaras during the medieval period 2. It is a strategic alliance for the
of Indian history were generally purpose of maritime security only.
A. agriculturists Which of the statements given
B. warriors above is/are correct?
C. weavers A. 1 only
D. traders B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
39. Who of the following had first
D. Neither 1 nor 2
deciphered the edicts of Emperor
Ashoka? 42. Consider the following statements:
A. Georg Bühler The India-Africa Summit
B. James Prinsep 1. held in 2015 was the third such
C. Max Müller Summit
D. William Jones 2. was actually initiated Jawaharlal
Nehru in 1951 by
40. With reference to the 'Gram
Nyayalaya Act', which of the Which of the statements given
following statements is/are correct? above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
1. As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas
B. 2 only
can hear only civil cases and not
C. Both 1 and 2
criminal cases.
D. Neither 1 nor 2
2. The Act allows local social activists
as mediators/reconciliators. 43. What is/are the purpose/purposes of
the 'Marginal Cost of Funds based
Lending Rate (MCLR)' announced by
code given below.
RBI?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only 1. These guidelines help improve the
C. Both 1 and 2 transparency in the methodology
D. Neither 1 nor 2 followed by banks for determining

the interest rates on advances. D. Tropical rain forests of northeast

2. These guidelines help ensure
availability of bank credit at
best description of INS Astradharini',
interest rates which are fair to the
that was in the news recently?
borrowers as well as the banks.
A. Amphibious warfare ship
B. Nuclear-powered submarine
code given below.
C. Torpedo launch and recovery
A. 1 only
vessel
B. 2 only
D. Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2 47. What is 'Greased Lightning-10 (GL-
10)', recently in the news?
44. What is/are unique about 'Kharai
camel', a breed found in India? A. Electric plane tested by NASA
B. Solar-powered two-seater aircraft
1. It is capable of swimming up to
designed by Japan
three kilometres in seawater.
C. Space observatory launched by
2. It survives by grazing on
China
mangroves.
D. Reusable rocket designed by ISRO
3. It lives in the wild and cannot be
domesticated. 48. With reference to Initiative for
Nutritional Security through
Intensive Millets Promotion', which
code given below.
of the following statements is/are
A. 1 and 2 only
correct?
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only 1. This initiative aims to demonstrate
D. 1, 2 and 3 the improved production and post-
harvest technologies, and to
45. Recently, our scientists have
demonstrate value addition
discovered a new and distinct species
techniques, in an integrated
of banana plant which attains a
manner, with cluster approach.
height of about 11 metres and has
2. Poor, small, marginal and tribal
orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which
farmers have larger stake in this
part of India has it been discovered?
scheme.
A. Andaman Islands 3. An important objective of the
B. Anaimalai Forests scheme is to encourage farmers of
C. Maikala Hills commercial crops to shift to millet
cultivation by offering them free D. 1, 2 and 3

kits of critical inputs of nutrients
51. Doctors Without Borders (Medecins
and microirrigation equipment.
Sans Frontieres)', often in the news,
Select the correct answer using the is
code given below.
A. a division of World Health
A. 1 only
Organization
B. 2 and 3 only
B. a non-governmental international
C. 1 and 2 only
organization
D. 1, 2 and 3
C. an inter-governmental agency
49. The 'Swadeshi' and 'Boycott' were sponsored by European Union
adopted as methods of struggle for D. a specialized agency of the United
the first time during the Nations
A. agitation against the Partition of 52. With reference to an initiative called
Bengal The Economics of Ecosystems and
B. Home Rule Movement Biodiversity (TEEB)', which of the
C. Non-Cooperation Movement following statements is/are correct?
D. visit of the Simon Commission to
1. It is an initiative hosted by UNEP,
India
IMF and World Economic Forum.
50. With reference to the religious 2. It is a global initiative that focuses
history of India, consider the on drawing attention to the
following statements: economic benefits of biodiversity.
3. It presents an approach that can
1. The concept of Bodhisattva is
help decision-makers recognize,
central to Hinayana sect of
demonstrate and capture the value
Buddhism.
of ecosystems and biodiversity.
2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate
one on his way to enlightenment. Select the correct answer using the
3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his code given below.
own salvation to help all sentient A. 1 and 2 only
beings on their path to it. B. 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
A. 1 only 53. With reference to 'Red Sanders',
B. 2 and 3 only sometimes seen in the news, consider
C. 2 only the following statements:

1. It is a tree species found in a part incentives to developing countries

of South India. to reduce greenhouse gas
2. It is one of the most important emissions and to adopt eco-
trees in the tropical rain forest friendly technologies
areas of South India. C. It is an inter-governmental
agreement ratified by all the
member countries of the United
Nations to reduce greenhouse gas
A. 1 only
emissions to specified levels by the
B. 2 only
year 2022
C. Both 1 and 2
D. It is one of the multilateral REDD+
D. Neither 1 nor 2
initiatives hosted by the World
54. Which of the following statements Bank
is/are correct?
56. With reference to Financial Stability
Proper design and effective and Development Council', consider
implementation of UN-REDD+ the following statements:
Programme can significantly
1. It is an organ of NITI Aayog.
contribute to
2. It is headed by the Union Finance
1. protection of biodiversity
Minister.
2. resilience of forest ecosystems
3. It monitors macroprudential
3. poverty reduction
supervision of the economy.
code given below.
A. 1 and 2 only
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
B. 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
55. What is 'Greenhouse Gas Protocol?
57. With reference to 'Agenda 21',
A. It is an international accounting sometimes seen in the news, consider
tool for government and business the following statements:
leaders to understand, quantify
1. It is a global action plan for
and manage greenhouse gas
sustainable development.
emissions
2. It originated in the World Summit
B. It is an initiative of the United.
on Sustainable Development held
Nations to offer financial
in Johannesburg in 2002.
Which of the statements given 3. exploitation of genetic resources

above is/are correct? of a country by multinational
A. 1 only companies
B. 2 only 4. lack of consideration of
C. Both 1 and 2 environmental costs in the
D. Neither 1 nor 2 planning and implementation of
developmental projects
58. Satya Shodhak Samaj organized
61. Recently, India's first 'National
A. a movement for upliftment of
Investment and Manufacturing
tribals in Bihar
Zone' was proposed to be set up in
B. a temple-entry movement in
Gujarat A. Andhra Pradesh
C. an anti-caste movement in B. Gujarat
Maharashtra C. Maharashtra
D. a peasant movement in Punjab D. Uttar Pradesh
59. Which of the following statements 62. What is/are the purpose/purposes of
is/are correct? 'District Mineral Foundations' in
India?
Viruses can infect
1. bacteria 1. Promoting mineral exploration
2. fungi activities in mineral-rich districts
3. plants 2. Protecting the interests of the
persons affected by mining
operations
code given below.
3. Authorizing State Governments to
A. 1 and 2 only
issue licences for mineral
B. 3 only
exploration
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 Select the correct answer using the
code given below.
60. The term 'Base Erosion and Profit
A. 1 and 2 only
Shifting' is sometimes seen in the
B. 2 only
news in the context of
C. 1 and 3 only
1. mining operation by multinational D. 1, 2 and 3
companies in resource-rich but
63. 'SWAYAM', an initiative of the
backward areas
Government of India, aims at
2. curbing of the tax evasion by
multinational companies A. promoting the Self-Help Groups in
rural areas send and receive Bitcoins from

B. providing financial and technical anyone else with a Bitcoin address.
assistance to young start-up 3. Online payments can be sent
entrepreneurs without either side knowing the
C. promoting the education and identity of the other.
health of adolescent girls
D. providing affordable and quality
code given below.
education to the citizens for free
A. 1 and 2 only
64. The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals B. 2 and 3 only
were related to C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
A. social reforms
B. educational reforms 67. Consider the following statements:
C. reforms in police administration
1. New Development Bank has been
D. constitutional reforms.
set up by APEC.
65. What is/are common to the two 2. The headquarters of New
historical places known Development Bank is in Shanghai.
Mahabalipuram? as Ajanta and
1. Both were built in the same period. above is/are correct?
2. Both belong to the same religious A. 1 only
denomination. B. 2 only
3. Both have rock-cut monuments. C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
code given below. 68. ‘Gadgil Committee Report’ and
A. 1 and 2 only ‘Kasturirangan Committee Report’,
B. 3 only sometimes seen in the news, are
C. 1 and 3 only related to
D. None of the statements given
A. constitutional reforms
above is correct
B. Ganga Action Plan
66. With reference to Bitcoins', sometimes C. linking of rivers
seen in the news, which of the D. protection of Western Ghats
1. Bitcoins are tracked by the Central
1. Calcutta Unitarian Committee
Banks of the countries.
2. Tabernacle of New Dispensation
2. Anyone with a Bitcoin address can
3. Indian Reform Association A. African Union

B. Brazil
Keshab Chandra Sen is associated
C. European Union.
with the establishment of which of
D. China
the above?
A. 1 and 3 only 73. Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is
B. 2 and 3 only aimed at
C. 3 only
A. bringing the small entrepreneurs
D. 1, 2 and 3
into formal financial system
70. Which of the following is not a member B. providing loans to poor farmers
of 'Gulf Cooperation Council? for cultivating particular crops
C. providing pensions to old and
A. Iran
destitute persons
B. Saudi Arabia
D. funding the voluntary organizations
C. Oman
involved in the promotion of skill
D. Kuwait
development and employment
71. What is/are the purpose/purposes of generation
Government's 'Sovereign Gold Bond
74. In which of the following regions of
Scheme' and 'Gold Monetization
India are shale gas resources found?
Scheme"?
1. Cambay Basin
1. To bring the idle gold lying with
2. Cauvery Basin
Indian households into economy the
3. Krishna-Godavari Basin
2. To promote FDI in the gold and
jewellery sector Select the correct answer using the
3. To reduce India's dependence on code given below.
gold imports A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
code given below.
D. 1, 2 and 3
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only 75. 'Global Financial Stability. Report'
C. 1 and 3 only is prepared by the
D. 1, 2 and 3
A. European Central Bank
72. 'Belt and Road Initiative' is B. International Monetary Fund
sometimes mentioned in the news in C. International Bank for
the context of -the affairs of Reconstruction and Development
D. Organization for Economic
Cooperation and Development code given below.

A. 1 and 2 only
76. Regarding 'Atal Pension Yojana',
B. 3 only
which of the following statements
C. 2 and 3 only
is/are correct?
D. 1, 2 and 3
1. It is a minimum guaranteed
79. India is an important member of
pension scheme mainly targeted at
the International Thermonuclear
unorganized sector workers.
Experimental Reactor'. If this
2. Only one member of a family can
experiment succeeds, what is the
join the scheme.
immediate advantage for India?
3. Same amount of pension is
guaranteed for the spouse for life A. It can use thorium in place of
after subscriber's death. uranium for power generation
B. It can attain a global role in
satellite navigation
code given below.
C. It can drastically improve the
A. 1 only
efficiency of its fission reactors in
B. 2 and 3 only
power generation
C. 1 and 3 only
D. It can build fusion reactors for
D. 1, 2 and 3
power generation
77. The term 'Regional Comprehensive
80. In the context of the history of India,
Economic Partnership' often appears
consider the following pairs:
in the news in the context of the affairs
of a group of countries known as
Term Description
A. G20
Land, revenue from which was
B. ASEAN
1. Eripatti set apart for the maintenance
C. SCO
of the village tank
D. SAARC
Villages donated to a single
78. On which of the following can you 2. Taniyurs
Brahmin or a group of Brahmins
find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency
Star Label? Colleges generally attached
3. Ghatikas
to the temples
1. Ceiling fans
2. Electric geysers Which of the pairs given above is/
3. Tubular fluorescent lamps are correctly matched?
A. 1 and 2
B. 3 only 1. Reduction in weed

C. 2 and 3 2. Reduction in soil salinity
D. 1 and 3 3. Reduction in soil erosion
81. Consider the following statements: Select the correct answer using the
code given below.
1. The International Solar Alliance
A. 1 and 2 only
was launched at the United Nations
B. 3 only
Climate Change Conference in
C. 1 and 3 only
2015.
D. None of the above is an advantage
2. The Alliance includes all the
of practising drip irrigation
member countries of the United
Nations. 84. Regarding DigiLocker', sometimes
seen in the news, which of the
A. 1 only 1. It is a digital locker system offered
B. 2 only by the Government under Digital
C. Both 1 and 2 India Programme.
D. Neither 1 nor 2 2. It allows you to access your
e-documents irrespective of your
82. 'European Stability Mechanism',
physical location.
sometimes seen in the news, is an
A. agency created by EU to deal with
code given below.
the impact of millions of refugees
A. 1 only
arriving from Middle East
B. 2 only
B. agency of EU of EU that provides
C. Both 1 and 2
financial assistance to eurozone
D. Neither 1 nor 2
countries
C. agency of EU to deal with all the 85. Recently, linking of which of the
bilateral and multilateral following rivers was undertaken?
agreements on trade
A. Cauvery and Tungabhadra
D. agency of EU to deal with the
B. Godavari and Krishna
conflicts arising among the
C. Mahanadi and Sone
member countries
D. Narmada and Tapti
86. In the cities of our country, which
advantage/advantages of practising
among the following atmospheric
drip irrigation?
gases are normally considered in
calculating the value of Air Quality B. land grants made to military

Index? officers
C. waterwheel used in the irrigation
1. Carbon dioxide
of land
2. Carbon monoxide
D. wasteland converted to cultivated
3. Nitrogen dioxide
land
4. Sulfur dioxide
5. Methane 89. With reference to the cultural
history of India, the memorizing of
chronicles, dynastic histories and
code given below.
epic tales was the profession of who
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
of the following?
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 4 and 5 only A. Shramana
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 B. Parivraajaka
C. Agrahaarika.
87. With reference to 'Astrosat', the
D. Maagadha
astronomical observatory launched
by India, which of the following 90. Recently, for the first time in our
statements is/are correct? country, which of the following
States has declared a particular
1. Other than USA and Russia, India
butterfly as 'State Butterfly"?
is the only country to have
launched a similar observatory A. Arunachal Pradesh-
into space. B. Himachal Pradesh
2. Astrosat is a 2000 kg satellite C. Karnataka
placed in an orbit at 1650 km above D. Maharashtra
the surface of the Earth.
The Mangalyaan launched by ISRO
code given below.
1. is also called the Mars Orbiter
A. 1 only
Mission
B. 2 only
2. made India the second country to
C. Both 1 and 2
have a spacecraft orbit the Mars
D. Neither 1 nor 2
after USA
88. With reference to the economic 3. made India the only country to be
history of medieval India, the term successful in making its spacecraft
'Araghatta' refers to orbit the Mars in its very first
attempt
A. bonded labour
Which of the statements given 1. Bodhgaya Baghelkhand

2. Khajuraho Bundelkhand
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only 3. Shirdi Vidarbha
C. 1 and 3 only
4. Nasik (Nashik) Malwa
D. 1, 2 and 3
92. What was the main reason for the 5. Tirupati. Rayalaseema
split in the Indian National Congress
Which of the pairs given above are
at Surat in 1907?
correctly matched?
A. Introduction of communalism into A. 1, 2 and 4
Indian politics by Lord Minto B. 2, 3, 4 and 5
B. Extremists' lack of faith in the C. 2 and 5 only
capacity of the moderates to D. 1, 3, 4 and 5
negotiate with the British
95. The Parliament of India acquires the
Government
power to legislate on any item in the
C. Foundation of Muslim League
State List in the national interest if a
D. Aurobindo Ghosh's inability to be
resolution to that effect is passed by
elected as the President of the
the
Indian National Congress
A. Lok Sabha by a simple majority of
93. The plan of Sir Stafford Cripps
its total membership
envisaged that after the Second
B. Lok Sabha by a majority of not less
World War
than two-thirds of its total.
A. India should be granted complete membership
independence. C. Rajya Sabha by a simple majority
B. India should be partitioned into of its total membership
two before granting independence D. Rajya Sabha by a majority of not
C. India should be made a republic less than two-thirds of its members
with the condition that she will present and voting
join the Commonwealth
96. Recently, which of the following
D. India should be given Dominion
States has explored the possibility of
status
constructing an artificial inland
94. Consider the following pairs: port to be connected to sea by a long
navigational channel?
Famous place Region
A. Andhra Pradesh

B. Chhattisgarh 2. The Sustainable Development

C. Karnataka Goals have to be achieved by 2030.
D. Rajasthan
97. With reference to the Agreement at above is/are correct?
the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in A. 1 only
2015, which of the following B. 2 only
statements is/are correct? C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
1. The Agreement was signed by all
the member countries of the UN 99. A recent movie titled The Man Who
and it will go into effect in 2017. Knew Infinity is based on the
2. The Agreement aims to limit the biography of
greenhouse gas emissions so that
A. S. Ramanujan
the rise in average global
B. S. Chandrasekhar
temperature by the end of this
C. S. N. Bose
century does not exceed 2 °C or
D. C. V. Raman
even 1.5 °C above pre-industrial
levels. 100. Consider the following statements:
3. Developed countries acknowledged
1. The minimum age prescribed for
their historical responsibility in
any person to be a member of
global warming and committed to
Panchayat is 25 years.
donate $1000 billion a year from
2. A Panchayat reconstituted after -
2020 to help developing countries
premature dissolution continues
to cope with climate change.
only for the remainder period.
code given below.
A. 1 and 3 only
A. 1 only
B. 2 only.
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. 1, 2 and 3
D. Neither 1 nor 2
1. The Sustainable Development
Goals were first proposed in 1972
by a global think tank called the
'Club of Rome'.

ANSWER KEY
1 В B 21 B 41 D 61 A 81 A
2 C 22 D 42 A 62 ВB 82 B
3 С C 23 A 43 СC 63 D 83 C
4 В B 24 ВB 44 A 64 D 84 C
5 C 25 D 45 A 65 ВB 85 B
6 ВB 26 CС 46 СC 66 B 86 B
7 D 27 B 47 A 67 B 87 D
8 СC 28 D 48 C 68 D 88 C
9 C 29 A 49 A 69 B 89 D
10 B 30 СC 50 B 70 A 90 D
11 A 31 B 51 BВ 71 СC 91 C
12 D 32 A 52 CС 72 D 92 ВB
13 СC 33 C 53 A 73 A 93 D
14 D 34 C 54 D 74 D 94 C
15 C 35 B 55 A 75 ВB 95 D
16 СC 36 A 56 C 76 СC 96 D
17 C 37 СC 57 A 77 B 97 B
18 D 38 D 58 СC 78 D 98 BВ
19 СC 39 B 59 D 79 D 99 A
20 B 40 B 60 B 80 D 100 BВ

UPSC 2017
GS - I, Set- A
1. With reference to the Parliament of 3. Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated
India, consider the following the horse whereas there is no
statements: evidence of Indus Valley people
having been aware of this animal.
1. A private member's bill is a bill
presented by a Member of Select the correct answer using the
Parliament who is not elected but code given below:
only nominated by the President of A. 1 only
India. B. 2 and 3 only
2. Recently, a private member's bill C. 1 and 3 only
has been passed in the Parliament D. 1, 2 and 3
of India for the first time in its
3. Recognition of Prior Learning
history.
Scheme' is sometimes mentioned in
Which of the statements given the news with reference to
A. Certifying the skills acquired by
A. 1 only
construction workers through
B. 2 only
traditional channels.
C. Both 1 and 2
B. Enrolling the persons in
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Universities for distance learning
2. With reference to the difference programmes.
between the culture of Rigvedic C. Reserving some skilled jobs to
Aryans and Indus Valley people, rural and urban poor in some
which of the following statements public sector undertakings.
is/are correct? D. Certifying the skills acquired by
trainees under the National Skill
1. Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of
Development Programme.
mail. and helmet in warfare
whereas the people of Indus Valley 4. From the ecological point of view,
Civilization did not leave any which one of the following assumes
evidence of using them. importance in being a good link
2. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver between the Eastern Ghats and the
and copper whereas Indus Valley Western Ghats?
people knew only copper and iron.
A. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
B. Nallamala Forest C. Right to work, education and

C. Nagarhole National Park public assistance
D. Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve D. Securing living wage and human
conditions of work to workers
5. One of the implications of equality
in society is the absence of 8. Which one of the following
A. Privileges
B. Restraints A. Rights are claims of the State
C. Competition against the citizens.
D. Ideology B. Rights are privileges which are
incorporated in the Constitution
of a State.
in respect of Trade Related Analysis
C. Rights are claims of the citizens
of Fauna and Flora in Commerce
against the State.
(TRAFFIC):
D. Rights are privileges of a few
1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United citizens against the many.
Nations Environment Programme
9. Which of the following gives 'Global
(UNEP).
Gender Gap Index' ranking to the
2. The mission of TRAFFIC is to
countries of the world?
ensure that trade in wild plants
and animals is not a threat to the A. World Economic Forum
conservation of nature. B. UN Human Rights Council
C. UN Women
Which of the above statements is/
D. World Health Organization.
are correct?
A. 1 only 10. Which of the following statements
B. 2 only is/are correct regarding Smart India
C. Both 1 and 2 Hackathon 2017?
D. Neither 1 nor 2
1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme
7. Which principle among the following for developing every city of our
was added to the Directive Principles country into Smart Cities in a
of State Policy by the 42nd decade.
Amendment to the Constitution? 2. It is an initiative to identify new
digital technology innovations for
A. Equal pay for equal work for both
solving the many problems faced
men and women
by our country.
B. Participation of workers in the
3. It is a programme aimed at making
management of industries
all the financial transactions in and deeds of Lord Krishna.

our country completely digital in a
decade.
Select the correct answer using the A. 1, 2 and 3
code given below: B. 1 and 3 only
A. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and 3 only
B. 2 only D. 1 only
C. 3 only
13. Who among the following was/were
D. 2 and 3 only
associated with the introduction of
11. Which of the following statements Ryotwari Settlement in India during
is/are correct regarding the the British rule?
Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)?
1. Lord Cornwallis
1. It decides the RBI's benchmark 2. Alexander Read
interest rates. 3. Thomas Munro
2. It is a 12-member body including
Select the correct answer using. The
the Governor of RBI and is
code given below:
reconstituted every year.
A. 1 only
3. It functions under the
B. 1 and 3 only
chairmanship of the Union
C. 2 and 3 only
Finance Minister.
D. 1, 2 and 3
14. In the context of solving pollution
code given below:
problems, what is/are the
A. 1 only
advantage/advantages of
B. 1 and 2 only
bioremediation technique?
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only 1. It is a technique for cleaning up
pollution by enhancing the same
12. With reference to Manipuri
biodegradation process that occurs
Sankirtana, consider the following
in nature.
statements:
2. Any contaminant with heavy
1. It is a song and dance performance. metals such as cadmium and lead
2. Cymbals are the only musical can be readily and completely
instruments used in the treated by bioremediation using
performance. microorganisms.
3. It is performed to narrate the life 3. Genetic engineering can be used to
create microorganisms specifically Which of the above statements is/

designed for bioremediation. are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
code given below:
C. Both 1 and 2
A. 1 only
D. Neither 1 nor 2
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only 18. The term 'Digital Single Market
D. 1, 2 and 3 Strategy' seen in the news refers to
15. The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 A. ASEAN
provided for B. BRICS
C. EU
A. the participation of workers in the
D. G20
management of industries.
B. arbitrary powers to the 19. At one of the places in India, if you
management to quell industrial stand on the seashore and watch the
disputes. sea, you will find that the sea water
C. an intervention by the British recedes from the shore line a few
Court in the event of a trade kilometres and comes back to the
dispute. shore, twice a day, and you can
D. a system of tribunals and a ban on actually walk on the sea floor when
strikes. the water recedes. This unique
phenomenon is seen at
16. Local self-government can be best
explained as an exercise in A. Bhavnagar
B. Bheemunipatnam
A. Federalism
C. Chandipur
B. Democratic decentralisation
D. Nagapattinam
C. Administrative delegation
D. Direct democracy 20. With reference to the 'Prohibition of
Benami Property Transactions Act,
1988 (PBPT Act)', consider the
1. With reference to the Constitution following statements:
of India, the Directive Principles
1. A property transaction is not
of State Policy constitute
treated as a benami transaction if
limitations upon
the owner of the property is not
2. legislative function.
aware of the transaction.
3. executive function.
2. Properties held benami are liable

for confiscation by the 1. Production of algae based biofuels

Government. is possible in seas only and not on
3. The Act provides for three continents.
authorities for investigations but 2. Setting up and engineering the
does not provide for any appellate algae based biofuel production
mechanism. requires high level of expertise/
technology until the construction
is completed.
3. Economically viable production
A. 1 only
necessitates the setting up of large
B. 2 only
scale facilities which may raise
C. 1 and 3 only
ecological and social concerns.
D. 2 and 3 only
21. Due to some reasons, if there is a
code given below:
huge fall in the population of species
A. 1 and 2 only
of butterflies, what could be its
B. 2 and 3 only
likely consequence/consequences?
C. 3 only
1. Pollination of some plants could be D. 1, 2 and 3
adversely affected.
2. There could be a drastic increase
objectives of 'National Nutrition
in the fungal infections of some
Mission'?
cultivated plants.
3. It could lead to a fall in the 1. To create awareness relating to
population of some species of malnutrition among pregnant
wasps, spiders and birds. women and lactating mothers.
2. To reduce the incidence of anaemia
among young children, adolescent
code given below:
girls and women.
A. 1 only
3. To promote the consumption of
B. 2 and 3 only
millets, coarse cereals and
C. 1 and 3 only
unpolished rice.
D. 1, 2 and 3
4. To promote the consumption of
22. It is possible to produce algae based poultry eggs.
biofuels, but what is/are the likely
limitation(s) of developing countries
code given below:
in promoting this industry?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only 26. The object of the Butler Committee

C. 1, 2 and 4 only of 1927 was to
D. 3 and 4 only
A. Define the jurisdiction of the
24. Consider the following statements: Central and Provincial
Governments.
1. The Factories Act, 1881 was passed
B. Define the powers of the Secretary
with a view to fix the wages of
of State for India.
industrial workers and to allow
C. Impose censorship on national
the workers to form trade unions.
press.
2. N.M. Lokhande was a pioneer in
D. Improve the relationship between
organizing the labour movement
the Government of India and the
in British India.
Indian States.
27. The term 'Domestic Content
are correct?
Requirement' is sometimes seen in
A. 1 only
the news with reference to
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2 A. Developing solar power production
D. Neither 1 nor 2 in our country
B. Granting licences licences to
25. In the context of mitigating the
foreign T.V. channels in our
impending global warming due to
country
anthropogenic emissions of carbon
C. Exporting our food products to
dioxide, which of the following can
other countries
be the potential sites for carbon
D. Permitting foreign educational
sequestration?
institutions to set up their
1. Abandoned and uneconomic coal campuses in our country
seams
2. Depleted oil and gas reservoirs
3. Subterranean deep saline 1. The Nuclear Security Summits are
formations periodically held under the aegis
of the United Nations.
2. The International Panel on Fissile
code given below:
Materials is an organ of
A. 1 and 2 only
International Atomic Energy
B. 3 only
Agency.
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given

above is/are correct? 1. In tropical regions, Zika virus

A. 1 only disease is transmitted by the same
B. 2 only mosquito that transmits dengue.
C. Both 1 and 2 2. Sexual transmission of Zika virus
D. Neither 1 nor 2 disease is possible.
29. Who among the following can join Which of the statements given
the National Pension System (NPS)? above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
A. Resident Indian citizens only
B. 2 only
B. Persons of age from 21 to 55 only
C. Both 1 and 2
C. All State Government employees
D. Neither 1 nor 2
joining the services after the date
of notification by the respective 32. Consider the following statements:
State Governments
1. The Standard Mark of Bureau of
D. All Central Government employees
Indian Standards (BIS) is
including those of Armed Forces
mandatory for automotive tyres
joining the services on or after 1st
and tubes.
April, 2004
2. AGMARK is a quality Certification
30. With reference to river Teesta, Mark issued by the Food and
consider the following statements: Agriculture Organization (FAO).
1. The source of river Teesta is the Which of the statements given
same as that of Brahmaputra but it above is/are correct?
flows through Sikkim. A. 1 only
2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim B. 2 only
and it is a tributary of river Teesta. C. Both 1 and 2
3. River Teesta flows into Bay of D. Neither 1 nor 2
Bengal on the border of India and
33. What is/are the advantage/
Bangladesh.
advantages of implementing the
Which of the statements given National Agriculture Market'
above is/are correct? scheme?
A. 1 and 3 only
1. It is a pan-India electronic trading
B. 2 only
portal for agricultural
C. 2 and 3 only
commodities.
D. 1, 2 and 3
2. It provides the farmers access to
31. Consider the following statements: nationwide market, with prices.
commensurate with the quality of code given below:

their produce. A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
code given below:
D. 1, 2 and 3
A. 1 only
B. 2 only 36. Which of the following statements
C. Both 1 and 2 is/are true of the Fundamental
D. Neither 1 nor 2 Duties of an Indian citizen?
34. With reference to the National 1. A legislative process has been
Intellectual Property Rights Policy', provided. to enforce these duties.
consider the following statements: 2. They are correlative to legal duties.
1. It reiterates India's commitment to Select the correct answer using the
the Doha Development Agenda and code given below:
the TRIPS Agreement. A. 1 only
2. Department of Industrial Policy B. 2 only
and Promotion is the nodal agency C. Both 1 and 2
for regulating intellectual D. Neither 1 nor 2
property rights in India.
1. Radhakanta Deb- First President
are correct?
of the British Indian Association
A. 1 only
2. Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty-
B. 2 only
Founder of the Madras Mahajana
C. Both 1 and 2
Sabha
D. Neither 1 nor 2
3. Surendranath Banerjee- Founder
35. According to the Wildlife of the Indian Association
(Protection) Act, 1972, which of the
following animals cannot be hunted
correctly matched?
by any person except under some
A. 1 only
provisions provided by law?
B. 1 and 3 only
1. Gharial C. 2 and 3 only
2. Indian wild ass D. 1, 2 and 3
3. Wild buffalo
38. Which one of the following objectives
Select the correct answer using the is not embodied in the Preamble to

the Constitution of India? A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only
A. Liberty of thought
C. 1 and 3 only
B. Economic liberty
D. 1, 2 and 3
C. Liberty of expression
D. Liberty of belief 41. With reference to 'Asia Pacific
Ministerial Conference on Housing
39. With reference to 'Quality Council of
and Urban Development
India (QCI)', consider the following
(APMCHUD)', consider the following
statements:
statements:
1. QCI was set up jointly by the
1. The first APMCHUD was held in
Government of India and the
India in 2006 on the theme
Indian Industry.
'Emerging Urban Forms Policy
2. Chairman of QCI is appointed by
Responses and - Governance
the Prime Minister on the
Structure'.
recommendations of the industry
2. India hosts all the Annual
to the Government.
Ministerial Conferences in
Which of the above statements is/ partnership with ADB, APEC and
are correct? ASEAN.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
A. 1 only
D. Neither 1 nor 2
B. 2 only
40. What is the purpose of setting up of C. Both 1 and 2
Small Finance Banks (SFBs) in D. Neither 1 nor 2
India?
42. Democracy's superior virtue lies in
1. To supply credit to small business the fact that it calls into activity
units
A. the intelligence and character of
2. To supply credit to small and
ordinary men and women.
marginal farmers
B. the methods for strengthening
3. To encourage young entrepreneurs
executive leadership.
to set up business particularly in
C. a superior individual with
rural areas.
dynamism and vision.
Select the correct answer using the D. a band of dedicated party workers.
code given below:
43. Which of the following is a most
likely consequence of implementing varieties of crop plants.

the 'Unified Payments Interface 3. It can be used to decipher the host-
(UPI)’? pathogen relationships in crops.
A. Mobile wallets will not be Select the correct answer using the
necessary for online payments. code given below:
B. Digital currency will totally A. 1 only
replace the physical currency in B. 2 and 3 only
about two decades. C. 1 and 3 only
C. FDI inflows will drastically D. 1, 2 and 3
increase.
46. The main advantage of the
D. Direct transfer of subsidies to poor
parliamentary form of government
people will become very effective.
is that
44. The terms 'Event Horizon',
A. the executive and legislature work
'Singularity', 'String Theory' and
independently.
'Standard Model' are sometimes seen
B. it provides continuity of policy
in the news in the context of
and is more efficient.
A. Observation and understanding of C. the executive remains responsible
the Universe to the legislature.
B. Study of the solar and the lunar D. the head of the government cannot
eclipses be changed without election.
C. Placing satellites in the orbit of
47. In the context of India, which one of
the Earth
the following is the correct
D. Origin and evolution of living
relationship between Rights and
organisms on the Earth
Duties?
45. With reference to agriculture in
A. Rights are correlative with Duties.
India, how can the technique of
B. Rights are personal and hence
genome sequencing', often seen in
independent of society and Duties.
the news, be used in the immediate
C. Rights, not Duties, are important
future?
for the advancement of the
1. Genome sequencing can be used to personality of the citizen.
identify genetic markers for D. Duties, not Rights, are important
disease resistance and drought for the stability of the State.
tolerance in various crop plants.
48. The mind of the makers of the
2. This technique helps in reducing
Constitution of India is reflected in
the time required to develop new
which of the following? C. Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam)

D. Nelluru
A. The Preamble
B. The Fundamental Rights 52. With reference to 'Global Climate
C. The Directive Principles of State Change Alliance', which of the
Policy following statements is/are correct?
D. The Fundamental Duties
1. It is an initiative of the European
49. If you travel by road from Kohima to Union.
Kottayam, what is the minimum 2. It provides technical and financial
number of States within India support to targeted developing
through which you can travel, countries to integrate climate
including the origin and the change into their development
destination? policies and budgets.
3. It is coordinated by World
A. 6
Resources Institute (WRI) and
B. 7
World Business Council for
C. 8
Sustainable Development
D. 9
(WBCSD).
50. The Parliament of India exercises
control over the functions of the
code given below:
Council of Ministers through
A. 1 and 2 only
1. Adjournment motion B. 3 only
2. Question hour C. 2 and 3 only
3. Supplementary questions D. 1, 2 and 3
Select the correct answer using the 53. With reference to the religious
code given below: history of India, consider the
A. 1 only following statements:
B. 2 and 3 only
1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were
C. 1 and 3 only
the sects of Jainism.
D. 1, 2 and 3
2. Sarvastivadin held that the
51. Which one of the following was a constituents of phenomena were
very important seaport in the not wholly momentary, but existed
Kakatiya kingdom? forever in a latent form.
A. Kakinada Which of the statements given
B. Motupalli above is/are correct?
A. 1 only financed by credit from the Asian

B. 2 only Development Bank.
C. Both 1 and 2 B. World Bank collaboration that
D. Neither 1 nor 2 facilitates the preparation and
structuring of complex
54. Mediterranean Sea is a border of
infrastructure Public-Private
which of the following countries?
Partnerships (PPPs) to enable
1. Jordan mobilization of private sector and
2. Iraq institutional investor capital.
3. Lebanon C. Collaboration among the major
4. Syria banks of the world working with
the OECD and focused on
expanding the set of infrastructure
code given below:
projects that have the potential
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
investment. to mobilize private
B. 2 and 3 only
D. UNCTAD funded initiative that
C. 3 and 4 only
seeks to finance and facilitate
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
infrastructure development in the
55. With reference to National world.
Investment and Infrastructure
57. For election to the Lok Sabha, a
Fund', which of the following
nomination paper can be filed by
A. anyone residing in India.
1. It is an organ of NITI Aayog.
B. a resident of the constituency from
2. It has a corpus of 4,00,000 crore at
which the election is to be
present.
contested.
Select the correct answer using the C. any citizen of India whose name
code given below: appears in the electoral roll of a
A. 1 only constituency.
B. 2 only D. any citizen of India.
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
1. In India, the Himalayas are spread
56. The Global Infrastructure Facility is
over five States only.
a/an
2. Western Ghats are spread over
A. ASEAN initiative to upgrade five States only.
infrastructure in Asia and 3. Pulicat Lake is spread over two

States only. Select the correct answer using the

code given below;
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 3 only
A. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
B. 3 only
D. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only 61. With reference to 'National Skills
Qualification Framework (NSQF),
59. Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is
which of the statements given below
a standard criterion for
is/are correct?
A. Measuring oxygen levels in blood
1. Under NSQF, a learner can acquire
B. Computing oxygen levels in forest
the certification for competency
ecosystems
only through formal learning.
C. Pollution assay in aquatic
2. An outcome expected from the
ecosystems
implementation of NSQF is the
D. Assessing oxygen levels in high
mobility vocational and general
altitude regions
between vocational education.
60. With reference to the role of UN-
Habitat in the United Nations
code given below:
programme working towards a
A. 1 only
better urban future, which of the
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by D. Neither 1 nor 2
the United Nations General
62. In the context of Indian history, the
Assembly to promote socially and
principle of 'Dyarchy (diarchy)'
environmentally sustainable
refers to
towns and cities to provide
adequate shelter for all. A. Division of the central legislature
2. Its partners are either governments into two houses.
or local urban authorities only. B. Introduction of double government
3. UN-Habitat contributes to the i.e., Central and State governments.
overall objective of the United C. Having two sets of rulers; one in
Nations system to reduce poverty London and another in Delhi.
and to promote access to safe D. Division of the subjects delegated
drinking water and basic to the provinces into two
sanitation. categories.
63. Consider the following in respect of Code' recently implemented by the

'National Career Service': Government.
1. National Career Service is an 65. Consider the following statements:
initiative of the Department of
1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition
Personnel and Training,
(CCAC) to Reduce Short Lived
Government of India.
Climate Pollutants is a unique
2. National Career Service has been
initiative of G20 group of
launched in a Mission Mode to
countries.
improve the employment
2. The CCAC focuses on methane,
opportunities to uneducated youth
black carbon and
of the country.
hydrofluorocarbons.
are correct?
A. 1 only
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
66. With reference to 'Indian Ocean
best describes the term 'Scheme for
Dipole (IOD)' sometimes mentioned
Sustainable Structuring of Stressed
in the news while forecasting Indian
Assets (S4A)', recently seen in the
monsoon, which of the following
news?
A. It is a procedure for considering
1. IOD phenomenon is characterised
ecological costs of developmental
by a difference in sea surface
schemes formulated by the
temperature between tropical
Government.
Western Indian Ocean and tropical
B. It is a scheme of RBI for reworking
Eastern Pacific Ocean.
the financial structure of big
2. An IOD phenomenon can influence
corporate entities facing genuine
an El Nino's impact on the
difficulties.
monsoon.
C. It is a disinvestment plan of the
Government regarding Central Select the correct answer using the
Public Sector Undertakings. code given below:
D. It is an important provision in A. 1 only
"The Insolvency and Bankruptcy B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2 70. Consider the following pairs:

D. Neither 1 nor 2
Traditions Communities
67. If you want to see gharials in their
natural habitat, which one of the 1. Chaliha Sahib Festival Sindhis
following is the best place to visit?
2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra Gonds
A. Bhitarkanika Mangroves
3. Wari-Warkari Santhals
B. Chambal River
C. Pulicat Lake Which of the pairs given above is/
D. Deepor Beel are correctly matched?
A. 1 only
68. Consider the following in respect of
B. 2 and 3 only
Indian Ocean Naval Symposium
C. 1 and 3 only
(IONS):
1. Inaugural IONS was held in India
71. Which of the following practices can
in 2015 under the chairmanship of
help in water conservation in
the Indian Navy.
agriculture?
2. IONS is a voluntary initiative that
seeks to increase maritime co- 1. Reduced or zero tillage of the land
operation among navies of the 2. Applying gypsum before irrigating
littoral states of the Indian Ocean the field
Region. 3. Allowing crop residue to remain in
the field
are correct? Select the correct answer using the
A. 1 only code given below:
B. 2 only A. 1 and 2 only
D. Neither 1 nor 2 C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
69. The painting of Bodhisattva
Padmapani is one of the most famous 72. Consider the following statements:
and oft-illustrated paintings at
The nation-wide 'Soil Health Card
A. Ajanta Scheme' aims at
B. Badami 1. expanding the cultivable area
C. Bagh under irrigation.
D. Ellora 2. enabling the banks to assess the
quantum of loans to be granted to
farmers on the basis of soil quality. 2. Roll-up displays embedded in

3. checking the overuse of fertilizers clothing can be made using OLEDs.
in farmlands. 3. Transparent displays are possible
using OLEDs.
are correct? Select the correct answer using the
A. 1 and 2 only code given below:
C. 2 and 3 only B. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 C. 1, 2 and 3
D. None of the above statements is
correct
Unwanted or 75. Which of the following is/are famous
Commonly used/
controversial for Sun temples?
consumed
chemicals likely to
materials 1. Arasavalli
be found in them
2. Amarakantak
1. Lipstick Lead 3. Omkareshwar
Brominated Select the correct answer using the
2. Soft drinks
vegetable oils code given below:
A. 1 only
3. Chinese fast food Monosodium glutamate
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 and 3 only
1. In the election for Lok Sabha or
C. 1 and 3 only
State Assembly, the winning
D. 1, 2 and 3
candidate must get at least 50
74. Organic Light Emitting Diodes percent of the votes polled, to be
(OLEDs) are used to create digital declared elected.
display in many devices. What are 2. According to the provisions laid
the advantages of OLED displays down in the Constitution of India,
over Liquid Crystal displays? in Lok Sabha, the Speaker's post
goes to the majority party and the
1. OLED displays can be fabricated
Deputy Speaker's to the
on flexible plastic substrates.
Opposition.

Which of the statements given the financial inclusion in the

above is/are correct? country.
A. 1 only 2. NPCI has launched RuPay, a card
B. 2 only payment scheme.
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
77. Which of the following has/have A. 1 only
occurred in India after its B. 2 only
liberalization of economic policies C. Both 1 and 2
in 1991? D. Neither 1 nor 2
1. Share of agriculture in GDP 80. The term 'M-STRIPES' is sometimes
increased enormously. seen in the news in the context of
2. Share of India's exports in world
A. Captive breeding of Wild Fauna
trade increased.
B. Maintenance of Tiger Reserves
3. FDI inflows increased.
C. Indigenous Satellite Navigation
4. India's foreign exchange reserves
System
increased enormously.
D. Security of National Highways
81. What is/are the most likely
codes given below:
advantages of implementing 'Goods
A. 1 and 4 only
and Services Tax (GST)?
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only 1. It will replace multiple taxes
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 collected by multiple authorities
and will thus create a single
78. What is the application of Somatic
market in India.
Cell Nuclear Transfer Technology?
2. It will drastically reduce the
A. Production of biolarvicides 'Current Account Deficit' of India
B. Manufacture of biodegradable and will enable it to increase its
plastics foreign exchange reserves.
C. Reproductive cloning of animals 3. It will enormously increase the
D. Production of organisms free of growth and size of economy of
diseases India and will enable it to overtake
China in the near future.
1. National Payments Corporation of
code given below:
India (NPCI) helps in promoting
A. 1 only B. India's relations with oil-

B. 2 and 3 only producing Arab countries will be
C. 1 and 3 only strengthened.
D. 1, 2 and 3 C. India will not depend on Pakistan
for access to Afghanistan and
82. 'Broad-based Trade and Investment
Central Asia.
Agreement (BTIA)' is sometimes
D. Pakistan will facilitate and protect
seen in the news in the context of
the installation of a gas pipeline
negotiations held between India and
between Iraq and India.
A. European Union
85. In India, it is legally mandatory for
B. Gulf Cooperation Council
which of the following to report on
C. Organization for Economic
cyber security incidents?
Cooperation and Development
D. Shanghai Cooperation 1. Service providers
Organization 2. Data centres
3. Body corporate
1. India has ratified the Trade
code given below:
Facilitation Agreement (TFA) of
A. 1 only
WTO.
B. 1 and 2 only
2. TFA is a part of WTO's Bali
C. 3 only
Ministerial Package of 2013.
D. 1, 2 and 3
3. TFA came into force in January
2016. Which of the statements 86. Right to vote and to be elected in
given above is/are correct India is a
Which of the statements given A. Fundamental Right
above is/are correct? B. Natural Right
A. 1 and 2 only C. Constitutional Right
B. 1 and 3 only D. Legal Right
C. 2 and 3 only
87. What is the purpose of 'evolved Laser
D. 1, 2 and 3
Interferometer Space Antenna
84. What is the importance of developing (ELISA)' project?
Chabahar Port by India?
A. To detect neutrinos
A. India's trade with African B. To detect gravitational waves
countries will enormously C. To detect the effectiveness of
increase. missile defence system
D. To study the effect of solar flares research institutions in order to

on our communication systems make India a scientific and
technological power.
88. What is the purpose of 'Vidyanjali
D. Developing human capital by
Yojana’?
allocating special funds for health
1. To enable the famous foreign care and education of rural and
educational institutions to open urban poor, and organizing skill
their campuses in India. development programmes and
2. To increase the quality of vocational training for them.
education provided in government
schools by taking help from the
private sector and the community. 1. The Election Commission of India
3. To encourage voluntary monetary is a five-member body.
contributions from private 2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs
individuals and organizations so decides the election schedule for
as to improve the infrastructure the conduct of both general
facilities for primary and elections and bye-elections.
secondary schools. 3. Election Commission resolves the
disputes relating to splits/mergers
of recognised political parties.
code given below:
A. 2 only Which of the statements given
B. 3 only above is/are correct?
C. 1 and 2 only A. 1 and 2 only
D. 2 and 3 only B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
89. What is the aim of the programme
D. 3 only
'Unnat Bharat Abhiyan'?
91. In India, if a species of tortoise is
A. Achieving 100% literacy by
declared protected under Schedule I
promoting collaboration between
of the Wildlife (Protection) Act,
voluntary organizations and
1972, what does it imply?
government's education system
and local communities. A. It enjoys the same level of
B. Connecting institutions of higher protection as the tiger.
education with local communities B. It no longer exists in the wild, a
to address development challenges few individuals are under captive
through appropriate technologies. protection; and now it is impossible
C. Strengthening India's scientific to prevent its extinction.
C. It is endemic to a particular region India has steadily increased in the

of India. last decade.
D. Both (b) and (c) stated above are 1. Fiscal deficit as a percent of GDP
correct in this context. of India has steadily increased in
the last decade.
92. In India, Judicial Review implies
2. Fiscal deficit as a percent of GDP
A. the power of the Judiciary to of India has steadily increased in
pronounce upon the the last decade.
constitutionality of laws and
executive orders.
B. the power of the Judiciary to
A. 1 only
question the wisdom of the laws
B. 2 only
enacted by the Legislatures.
C. Both 1 and 2
C. the power of the Judiciary to
D. Neither 1 nor 2
review all the legislative
enactments before they are 95. Recently there was a proposal to
assented to by the President. translocate some of the lions from
D. the power of the Judiciary to their natural habitat in Gujarat to
review its own judgements given which one of the following sites?
earlier in similar or different
A. Corbett National Park
cases.
B. Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary
93. With reference to Indian freedom C. Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
struggle, consider the following D. Sariska National Park
events:
96. Which of the following are not
1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy necessarily the consequences of the
2. Quit India Movement launched proclamation of the President's rule
3. Second Round Table Conference in a State?
What is the correct chronological 1. Dissolution of the State Legislative
sequence of the above events? Assembly
A. 1-2-3 2. Removal of the Council of
B. 2-1-3 Ministers in the State
C. 3-2-1 3. Dissolution of the local bodies
D. 3-1-2
94. Consider the following statements: code given below:
A. 1 and 2 only
Tax revenue as a percent of GDP of
B. 1 and 3 only A. An arrangement for minimizing

C. 2 and 3 only the criticism against the
D. 1, 2 and 3 Government whose responsibilities
are complex and hard to carry out
97. Which of the following are envisaged
to the satisfaction of all.
by the Right against Exploitation in
B. A mechanism for speeding up the
the Constitution of India?
activities of the Government
1. Prohibition of traffic in human whose responsibilities are
beings and forced labour increasing day by day.
2. Abolition of untouchability C. A mechanism of parliamentary
3. Protection of the interests of democracy for ensuring collective
minorities responsibility of the Government
4. Prohibition of employment of to the people.
children in factories and mines D. A device for strengthening the
hands of the head of the
Government whose hold over the
code given below:
people is in a state of decline.
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only 100. Which one of the following is not a
C. 1 and 4 only feature of Indian federalism?
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
A. There is an independent judiciary
98. Which of the following is in India.
geographically closest to Great B. Powers have been clearly divided
Nicobar? between the Centre and the States.
C. The federating units have been
A. Sumatra
given unequal representation in
B. Borneo
the Rajya Sabha.
C. Java
D. It is the result of an agreement
D. Sri Lanka
among the federating units.
99. Out of the following statements,
choose the one that brings out the
principle underlying the Cabinet
form of Government:

ANSWER KEY
1 D 21 C 41 D 61 B 81 A
2 СC 22 B 42 А A 62 D 82 A
3 A 23 А 43 A 63 D 83 A
4 A 24 B 44 A 64 B 84 CС
5 A 25 D 45 D 65 B 85 D
6 B 26 D 46 СC 66 B 86 C
7 B 27 AА 47 А A 67 B 87 B
8 СC 28 D 48 A 68 B 88 А A
9 А A 29 C 49 B 69 A 89 B
10 B 30 B 50 D 70 A 90 D
11 A 31 СC 51 B 71 C 91 AА
12 B 32 А A 52 AА 72 B 92 А A
13 СC 33 СC 53 B 73 D 93 СC
14 СC 34 СC 54 СC 74 C 94 D
15 D 35 D 55 D 75 AА 95 B
16 B 36 D 56 B 76 D 96 B
17 D 37 B 57 СC 77 B 97 СC
18 C 38 B 58 B 78 CС 98 А A
19 C 39 CС 59 СC 79 СC 99 СC
20 B 40 А A 60 B 80 B 100 D

UPSC 2018
GS - I, Set- B
1. Consider the following statements: 3. As per the NSSO 70th Round
''Situation Assessment Survey of
1. In the first Lok Sabha, the single
Agricultural Households'', consider
largest party in the opposition was
the Swatantra Party.
1. Rajasthan has the highest percentage
2. In the Lok Sabha, a ''Leader of the
share of agricultural households
Opposition'' was recognised for the
among its rural households.
first time in 1969.
2. Out of the total agricultural
3. In the Lok Sabha, if a party does not households in the country, a little
have a minimum of 75 members, its over 60 percent belong to OBCs.
leader cannot be recognised as the 3. In Kerala, a little over 60 percent
Leader of the Opposition. of agricultural households
reported to have received
Which of the statements given above
maximum income from sources
is/are. correct?
other than agricultural activities.
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only Which of the statements given
C. 2 and 3 only above is/are correct?
D. 1, 2 and 3 A. 2 and 3 only
B. 2 only
2. Which of the following leaf modifications
C. 1 and 3 only
occur (s) in the desert areas to inhibit
D. 1, 2 and 3
water loss?
4. How is the National Green Tribunal
1. Hard and waxy leaves
(NGT) different from the Central
2. Tiny leaves
Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?
3. Thorns instead of leaves
1. The NGT has been established by
Select the correct answer using the an Act whereas the CPCB has been
code given below: created by an executive order of
A. 2 and 3 only the Government.
B. 2 only 2. The NGT provides environmental
C. 3 only justice and helps reduce the burden
D. 1, 2 and 3 of litigation in the higher courts
whereas the CPCB promotes
102 Previous Year Questions 2018 GS - 1, Set - B
cleanliness of streams and wells, debit cards for financial

and aims to improve the quality of transactions for purchasing goods
air in the country. or services.
C. The charge to a merchant by a
bank for accepting payments from
his customers through the bank's
A. 1 only
debit cards.
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2 D. The incentive given by the
D. Neither 1 nor 2 Government to merchants for
promoting digital payments by
their customers through Point
1. The Parliament of India can place of Sale (POS) machines and
a particular law in the Ninth debit cards.
Schedule of the Constitution of
7. What is/are the consequence/
India.
consequences of a country becoming
2. The validity of a law placed in the
the member of the Nuclear Suppliers
Ninth Schedule cannot be
Group'?
examined by any court and no
judgement can be made on it. 1. It will have access to the latest and
most efficient nuclear technologies.
2. It automatically becomes a member
of ''The Treaty on the Non-
A. 1 only
Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
B. 2 only
(NPT)''.
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given
A. 1 only
describes the term ''Merchant
B. 2 only
Discount Rate'' sometimes seen in
C. Both 1 and 2
news?
D. Neither 1 nor 2
A. The incentive given by a bank to a
8. With reference to India's decision to
merchant for accepting payments
levy an equalization tax of 6% on
through debit cards pertaining to
online advertisement services offered
that bank.
by non-resident entities, which of the
B. The amount paid back by banks to
their customers when they use
Previous Year Questions 2018 GS - 1, Set - B 103

1. It is introduced as a part of the A. 1 only

Income Tax Act. B. 2 and 3 only
2. Non-resident entities that offer C. 1 and 3 only
advertisement services in India D. 1, 2 and 3
can claim a tax credit in their
home country under the ''Double
Taxation Avoidance Agreements''. 1. The quantity of imported edible
oils is more than the domestic
production of edible oils in the last
code given below:
five years.
A. 1 only
2. The Government does not impose
B. 2 only
any customs duty on all the
C. Both 1 and 2
imported edible oils as a special
D. Neither 1 nor 2
case.
1. The Fiscal Responsibility and above is/are correct?
Budget Management (FRBM) A. 1 only
Review Committee Report has B. 2 only
recommended a debt to GDP ratio C. Both 1 and 2
of 60% for the general (combined) D. Neither 1 nor 2
government by 2023, comprising
11. He wrote biographies of Mazzini,
40% for the Central Government
Garibaldi, Shivaji and Shrikrishna;
and 20% for the State Governments.
stayed in America. for some time;
2. The Central Government has and was also elected to the Central
domestic liabilities of 21% of GDP Assembly. He was
as compared to that of 49% of GDP
A. Aurobindo Ghosh
of the State Governments.
B. Bipin Chandra Pal
3. As per the Constitution of India, it C. Lala Lajpat Rai
is mandatory for a State to take D. Motilal Nehru
the Central Government's consent
for raising any loan if the former
owes any outstanding liabilities to 1. Aadhaar card can be used as a
the latter. proof of citizenship or domicile.
2. Once issued, Aadhaar number
cannot be deactivated or omitted
by the Issuing Authority.
Which of the statements given 16. Consider the following statements:

1. Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) is
A. 1 only
the amount that banks have to
B. 2 only
maintain in the form of their own
C. Both 1 and 2
funds to offset any loss that banks
D. Neither 1 nor 2
incur if the account-holders fail to
13. Which of the following has/have repay dues.
shrunk immensely/dried up in the 2. CAR is decided by each individual
recent past due to human activities? bank.
1. Aral Sea Which of the statements given
2. Black Sea above is/are correct?
3. Lake Baikal A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
code given below:
D. Neither 1 nor 2
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 17. The identity platform 'Aadhaar'
C. 2 only provides open ''Application
D. 1 and 3 Programming Interfaces (APIs)''.
What does it imply?
14. ''Rule of Law Index'' is released by
which of the following? 1. It can be integrated into any
electronic device.
A. Amnesty International
2. Online authentication using iris is
B. International Court of Justice
possible.
C. The Office of UN Commissioner
for Human Rights Which of the statements given
D. World Justice Project above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
15. Which one of the following links all
B. 2 only
the ATMs in India?
C. Both 1 and 2
A. Indian Banks' Association D. Neither 1 nor 2
B. National Securities Depository
18. Very recently, in which of the following
Limited
countries have lakhs of people either
C. National Payments Corporation of
suffered from severe famine/acute
India
malnutrition or died due to starvation
D. Reserve Bank of India
caused by war/ethnic conflicts?

A. Angola and Zambia C. Rules Committee

B. Morocco and Tunisia D. Business Advisory Committee
C. Venezuela and Colombia
D. Yemen and South Sudan
1. As per the Right to Education
19. Regarding Wood's Dispatch, which
(RTE) Act, to be eligible for
of the following statements are
appointment as a teacher in a State,
true?
a person would be required to
1. Grants-in-Aid system was possess the minimum qualification
introduced. laid down by the concerned State
2. Establishment of universities was Council of Teacher Education.
recommended. 2. As per the RTE Act, for teaching
3. English as a medium of instruction primary classes, a candidate is
at all levels of education was required to pass a Teacher
recommended. Eligibility Test conducted in
accordance with the National
Council of Teacher Education
code given below:
guidelines.
A. 1 and 2 only
3. In India, more than 90% of teacher
B. 2 and 3 only.
education institutions are directly
C. 1 and 3 only
under the State Governments.
D. 1, 2 and 3
20. With reference to the Parliament of
India, which of the following
A. 1 and 2
Parliamentary Committees
B. 2 only
scrutinizes and reports to the House
C. 1 and 3
whether the powers to make
D. 3 only
regulations, rules, sub-rules, by-
laws, etc. conferred by the 22. Consider the following pairs:
Constitution or delegated by the
Tradition State
Parliament are being properly
exercised by the Executive within 1. Chapchar Kut festival Mizoram
the scope of such delegation?
2. Khongjom Parba ballad Manipur
A. Committee on Government
3. Thang-Ta dance Sikkim
Assurances
B. Committee on Subordinate Which of the pairs given above is/
Legislation are correct?
A. 1 only 2. The eldest woman in a household, of

B. 1 and 2 age 18 years or above, shall be the
C. 3 only head of the household for the
D. 2 and 3 purpose of issuance of a ration card.
3. Pregnant women and lactating
mothers are entitled to a 'take-home
1. The Food Safety and Standards
ration' of 1600 calories per day
Act, 2006 replaced the Prevention
during pregnancy and for six
of Food Adulteration Act, 1954.
months thereafter.
2. The Food Safety and Standards
Authority of India (FSSAI) is
under the charge of Director
A. 1 and 2
General of Health Services in the
B. 2 only
Union Ministry of Health and
C. 1 and 3
Family Welfare.
D. 3 only
above is/are correct? 26. India enacted The Geographical
A. 1 only Indications of Goods (Registration
B. 2 only and Protection) Act, 1999 in order to
C. Both 1 and 2 comply with the obligations to
D. Neither 1 nor 2
A. ILO
24. The term ''two-state solution'' is B. IMF
sometimes mentioned in the news in C. UNCTAD
the context of the affairs of D. WTO
A. China 27. Consider the following statements:
B. Israel 1. In India, State Governments do not
C. Iraq have the power to auction non-
D. Yemen coal mines.
2. Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand do
25. With reference to the provisions
not have gold mines.
made under the National Food
3. Rajasthan has iron ore mines.
Security Act, 2013, consider the
1. The families coming under the A. 1 and 2
category of 'below poverty line B. 2 only
(BPL)' only are eligible to receive C. 1 and 3
subsidised food grains. D. 3 only
28. With reference to digital payments, A. A bill shall be deemed to be a

consider the following statements: Money Bill if it contains only
provisions relating to imposition,
1. BHIM app allows the user to
abolition, remission, alteration or
transfer money to anyone with a
regulation of any tax.
UPI-enabled bank account.
B. A Money Bill has provisions for
2. While a chip-pin debit card has
the custody of the Consolidated
four factors of authentication,
Fund of India or the Contingency
BHIM app has only two factors of
Fund of India.
authentication.
C. A Money Bill is concerned with the
Which of the statements given appropriation of moneys out of the
above is/are correct? Contingency Fund of India.
A. 1 only D. A Money Bill deals with the
B. 2 only regulation of borrowing of money
C. Both 1 and 2 or giving of any guarantee by the
D. Neither 1 nor 2 Government of India.
29. Among the following cities, which 32. With reference to the election of the
one lies on a longitude closest to that President of India, consider the
of Delhi? following statements:
A. Bengaluru 1. The value of the vote of each MLA
B. Hyderabad varies from State to State.
C. Nagpur 2. The value of the vote of MPs of the
D. Pune Lok Sabha is more than the value
of the vote of MPs of the Rajya
30. International Labour Organization's
Sabha.
Conventions 138 and 182 are related
3. Which of the statements given
to
A. Child labour A. 1 only
B. Adaptation of agricultural B. 2 only
practices to global climate change C. Both 1 and 2
C. Regulation of food prices and food D. Neither 1 nor 2
security
33. In the Indian context, what is the
D. Gender parity at the workplace
implication of ratifying the 'Additional
31. Regarding Money Bill, which of the Protocol' with the 'International
following statements is not correct? (IAEA)? Atomic Energy Agency

A. The civilian nuclear reactors come Select the correct answer using the
under IAEA safeguards. code given below:
B. The military nuclear installations A. 1 and 3 only
come under the inspection of B. 2 only
IAEA. C. 2 and 3 only
C. The country will have the privilege D. 1, 2 and 3
to buy uranium uranium from the
Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).
aim/aims of ''Digital India'' Plan of
D. The country automatically
the Government of India?
becomes a member of the NSG.
1. Formation of India's own Internet
34. Consider the following countries: companies like China did.
2. Establish a policy framework to
1. Australia
encourage overseas multinational
2. Canada
corporations that collect Big Data to
3. China
build their large data centres within
4. India
our national geographical boundaries.
5. Japan
3. Connect many of our villages to
6. USA
the Internet and bring Wi-Fi to
Which of the above are among the many of our schools, public places
'free-trade partners' of ASEAN? and major tourist centres.
A. 1, 2, 4 and 5 Select the correct answer using the
B. 3, 4, 5 and 6 code given below:
C. 1, 3, 4 and 5 A. 1 and 2 only
D. 2, 3, 4 and 6 B. 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
35. With reference to the 'Global
D. 1, 2 and 3
Alliance for Climate-Smart
Agriculture (GACSA)', which of the 37. Consider the following pairs:
Towns sometimes mentioned
1. GACSA is an outcome of the Country
in news
Climate Summit held in Paris in
2015. 1. Aleppo Syria
2. Membership of GACSA does not
2. Kirkuk Yemen
create any binding obligations.
3. India was instrumental in the 3. Mosul Palestine
creation of GACSA.
4. Mazar-i-sharif Afghanistan

Which of the pairs given above are B. If there are no laws, there is no
correctly matched? liberty.
A. 1 and 2 C. If there is liberty, laws have to be
B. 1 and 4 made by the people.
C. 2 and 3 D. If laws are changed too often,
D. 3 and 4 liberty is in danger.
38. In the Federation established by The 41. Consider the following statements:
Government of India Act of 1935,
1. No criminal proceedings shall be
residuary powers were given to the
instituted against the Governor of
A. Federal Legislature a State in any court during his
B. Governor General term of office.
C. Provincial Legislature 2. The emoluments and allowances of
D. Provincial Governors the Governor of a State shall not
be diminished during his term of
office.
1. the Speaker of the Legislative
Assembly shall vacate his/her
office if he/she ceases to be a
A. 1 only
member of the Assembly.
B. 2 only
2. Whenever the Legislative
C. Both 1 and 2
Assembly is dissolved, the Speaker
D. Neither 1 nor 2
shall vacate his/her office
immediately. 42. The well-known painting ''Bani
Thani'' belongs to the
above is/are correct? A. Bundi school
A. 1 only B. Jaipur school
B. 2 only C. Kangra school
C. Both 1 and 2 D. Kishangarh school
D. Neither 1 nor 2
43. What is ''Terminal High Altitude
40. Which one of the following reflects Area Defense (THAAD)'', sometimes
the most appropriate relationship seen in the news?
between law and liberty?
A. An Israeli radar system
A. If there are more laws, there is less B. India's indigenous anti-missile
liberty. programme

C. An American anti-missile system 46. Which one of the following

D. A defence collaboration between statements correctly describes the
Japan and South Korea meaning of legal tender money?
44. With reference to cultural history of A. The money which is tendered in
India, consider the following statements: courts of law to defray the fee of
legal cases
1. Most of the Tyagaraja Kritis are
B. The money which a creditor is
devotional songs in praise of Lord
under compulsion to accept in
Krishna.
settlement of his claims
2. Tyagaraja created several new
C. The bank money in the form of
ragas.
cheques, drafts, bills of exchange,
3. Annamacharya and Tyagaraja
etc.
contemporaries.
D. The metallic money in circulation
4. Annamacharya kirtanas are
in a country
devotional songs in praise of Lord
Venkateshwara. 47. If a commodity is provided free to
the public by the Government, then
above are correct? A. the opportunity cost is zero.
A. 1 and 3 only B. the opportunity cost is ignored.
B. 2 and 4 only C. the opportunity cost is transferred
C. 1, 2 and 3 from the consumers of the product
D. 2, 3 and 4 to the tax-paying public.
D. the opportunity cost is transferred
45. Which of the following are regarded
from the consumers of the product
as the main features of the ''Rule of
to the Government.
Law''?
1. Limitation of powers 48. Increase in absolute and per capita
2. Equality before law real GNP do not connote a higher
3. People's responsibility to the level of economic development, if
Government
A. industrial output fails to keep pace
4. Liberty and civil rights
with agricultural output.
Select the correct answer using the B. agricultural output fails to keep
code given below: pace with industrial output.
A. 1 and 3 only C. poverty and unemployment
B. 2 and 4 only increase.
C. 1, 2 and 4 only D. imports grow faster than exports.
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
49. Consider the following statements: B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2
Human capital formation as a
D. Neither 1 nor 2
concept is better explained in terms
of a process which enables 52. Economically, one of the results of
1. individuals of a country to the British rule in India in the 19th
accumulate more capital. century was the
2. increasing the knowledge, skill A. increase in the export of Indian
levels and capacities of the people handicrafts
of the country. B. growth in the number of Indian
3. accumulation of tangible wealth. owned factories
4. accumulation of intangible wealth. C. commercialization of Indian
Which of the statements given agriculture
above is/are correct? D. rapid increase in the urban
A. 1 and 2 population
B. 2 only
53. If the President of India exercises
C. 2 and 4
his power as provided under Article
D. 1, 3 and 4
356 of the Constitution in respect of
50. Despite being a high saving economy, a particular State, then
capital formation may not result in A. the Assembly of the State is
significant increase in output due to automatically dissolved.
A. weak administrative machinery B. the powers of the Legislature of
B. illiteracy that State shall be exercisable by
C. high population density or under the authority of the
D. high capital-output ratio Parliament.
C. Article 19 is suspended in that
51. After the Santhal Uprising subsided,
State.
what was/were the measure/
D. the President can make laws
measures taken by the colonial
relating to that State.
government?
1. The territories called 'Santhal 54. Consider the following pairs:
Paraganas' were created.
2. It became illegal for a Santhal to Craft Heritage of
transfer land to a non-Santhal.
1. Puthukkuli shawls Tamil Nadu
2. Sujni embroidery Maharashtra
code given below:
A. 1 only 3. Uppada Jamdani saris Karnataka
Which of the pairs given above is/ 57. Consider the following statements:
are correct?
1. The Earth's magnetic field has
A. 1 only
reversed every few hundred
B. 1 and 2
thousand years.
C. 3 only
2. When the Earth was created more
D. 2 and 3
than 4000 million years ago, there
55. In which of the following areas can was 54% oxygen and no carbon
GPS technology be used? dioxide.
3. When living organisms originated,
1. Mobile phone operations
they modified the early atmosphere
2. Banking operations
of the Earth.
3. Controlling the power grids
code given below:
A. 1 only
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
58. The terms WannaCry, Petya and
Eternal Blue sometimes mentioned
1. The Reserve Bank of India in the news recently are related to
manages and services Government
A. Exoplanets
of India Securities but not any
B. Cryptocurrency
State Government Securities.
C. Cyber attacks
2. Treasury bills are issued by the
D. Mini satellites
Government of India and there are
no treasury bills issued by the 59. With reference to the circumstances
State Governments. in Indian agriculture, the concept of
3. Treasury bills offer are issued at a ''Conservation Agriculture'' assumes
discount from the par value. significance. Which of the following
fall under the Conservation
Agriculture?
A. 1 and 2 only 1. Avoiding the monoculture practices
B. 3 only 2. Adopting minimum tillage
C. 2 and 3 only 3. Avoiding the cultivation of
D. 1, 2 and 3 plantation crops

4. Using crop residues to cover soil D. Mankind's over-exploitation/

surface misuse of natural resources,
5. Adopting spatial and temporal fragmentation/loss of natural
crop sequencing/crop rotations habitats, destruction of
ecosystems, pollution and global
climate change.
code given below:
A. 1, 3 and 4 61. With reference to the Indian
B. 2, 3, 4 and 5 Regional Navigation Satellite
C. 2, 4 and 5 System (IRNSS), consider the
D. 1, 2, 3 and 5 following statements:
60. The term ''sixth mass extinction/ 1. IRNSS has three satellites in
sixth extinction'' is often mentioned geostationary and four satellites in
in the news in the context of the geosynchronous orbits.
discussion of 2. IRNSS covers entire India and about
5500 sq. km beyond its borders.
A. Widespread monoculture practices
3. India will have its own satellite
in agriculture and large-scale
navigation system with full global
commercial farming with
coverage by the middle of 2019.
indiscriminate use of chemicals in
many parts of the world that may Which of the statements given
result in the loss of good native above is/are correct?
ecosystems. A. 1 only
B. Fears of a possible collision of a B. 1 and 2 only
meteorite with the Earth in the C. 2 and 3 only
near future in the manner it D. None
happened 65 million years ago that
62. Consider the following phenomena:
caused the mass extinction of
1. Light is affected by gravity.
many species including those of
2. The Universe is constantly
dinosaurs.
expanding.
C. Large scale cultivation of
3. Matter warps its surrounding
genetically modified crops in many
space-time.
parts of the world and promoting
their cultivation in other parts of Which of the above is/are the
the world which may cause the prediction/predictions of Albert
disappearance of good native crop Einstein's General Theory of
plants and the loss of food Relativity, often discussed in
biodiversity. media?
A. 1 and 2 only Particle

3. CRISPR-Cas9
B. 3 only Physics
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 Which of the pairs given above is/
63. With reference to the Genetically
A. 1 and 3 only
Modified mustard (GM mustard)
B. 2 only
developed in India, consider the
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
1. GM mustard has the genes of a soil
bacterium that give the plant the
best describes ''carbon
property of pest-resistance to a
fertilization''?
wide variety of pests.
2. GM mustard has the genes that A. Increased plant growth due to
allow the plant cross-pollination increased concentration of carbon
and hybridization. dioxide in the atmosphere
3. GM mustard has been developed B. Increased temperature of Earth
jointly by the IARI and Punjab due to increased concentration of
Agricultural University. carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
C. Increased acidity of oceans as a
result of increased concentration
of carbon dioxide in the
A. 1 and 3 only
atmosphere
B. 2 only
D. Adaptation of all living beings on
C. 2 and 3 only
Earth to the climate change
D. 1, 2 and 3
brought about by the increased
64. Consider the following pairs: concentration of carbon dioxide in
the atmosphere
Terms sometimes seen
Context/Topic 66. When the alarm of your smartphone
in news
rings in the morning, you wake up
Artificial and tap it to stop the alarm which
1. Belle II experiment
Intelligence causes your geyser to be switched on
automatically. The smart mirror in
Digital/
2. Blockchain technology your bathroom shows the day's
Cryptocurrency weather and also indicates the level
of water in your overhead tank.
After you take some groceries from
your refrigerator for making C. Both 1 and 2

breakfast, it recognises the shortage
D. Neither 1 nor 2
of stock in it and places an order for
the supply of fresh grocery items. 68. The staple commodities of export by
When you step out of your house and the English East India Company
lock the door, all lights, fans, geysers from Bengal in the middle of the
and AC machines get switched off 18th century were
automatically. On your way to office,
A. Raw cotton, oil-seeds and opium
your car warns you about traffic
B. Sugar, salt, zinc and lead
congestion ahead and suggests an
C. Copper, silver, gold, spices and tea
alternative route, and if you are late
D. Cotton, silk, saltpetre and opium
for a meeting, it sends a message to
your office accordingly. 69. Which one of the following is a very
significant aspect of the Champaran
In the context of emerging
Satyagraha?
communication technologies, which
one of the following terms best A. Active all-India participation of
applies to the above scenario? lawyers, students and women in
A. Border Gateway Protocol the National Movement
B. Internet of Things B. Active involvement of Dalit and
C. Internet Protocol Tribal communities of India in the
D. Virtual Private Network National Movement
C. Joining of peasant unrest to
67. With reference to solar power
India's National Movement
production in India, consider the
D. Drastic decrease in the cultivation
of plantation crops and commercial
1. India is the third largest in the
crops
world in the manufacture of
silicon wafers used in photovoltaic 70. Who among the following were the
units. founders of the ''Hind Mazdoor
2. The solar power tariffs are Sabha'' established in 1948?
determined by the Solar Energy
A. B. Krishna Pillai, E.M.S.
Corporation of India.
Namboodiripad and K.C. George
B. Jayaprakash Narayan, Deen Dayal
Upadhyay and M.N. Roy
A. 1 only
C. C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer, K. Kamaraj
B. 2 only and Veeresalingam Pantulu
D. Ashok Mehta, T.S. Ramanujam and among the following is a future

G.G. Mehta Buddha, yet to come to save the world?
A. Avalokiteshvara
71. With reference to the religious
B. Lokesvara
practices in India, the ''Sthanakvasi''
C. Maitreya
sect belongs to
D. Padmapani
A. Buddhism
B. Jainism
statements does not apply to the
C. Vaishnavism
system of Subsidiary Alliance
D. Shaivism
introduced by Lord Wellesley?
72. With reference to the cultural A. To maintain a large standing army
history of India, consider the at other's expense
following statements: B. To keep India safe from Napoleonic
danger
1. White marble was used in making
C. To secure a fixed income for the
Buland Darwaza and Khankah at
Company
Fatehpur Sikri.
D. To establish British paramountcy
2. Red sandstone and marble were
over the Indian States
used in making Bara Imambara
and Rumi Darwaza at Lucknow. 76. Which of the following led to the
introduction of English Education in
India?
1. Charter Act of 1813
A. 1 only
2. General Committee of Public
B. 2 only
Instruction, 1823
C. Both 1 and 2
3. Orientalist and Anglicist Controversy
D. Neither 1 nor 2
73. Which one of the following foreign code given below:
travelers elaborately discussed A. 1 and 2 only
about diamonds and diamond mines B. 2 only
of India? C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
A. Francois Bernier
B. Jean-Baptiste Tavernier 77. Which one of the following is an
C. Jean de Thevenot artificial lake?
D. Abbe Barthelemy Carre
A. Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu)
74. With reference to Indian history, who B. Kolleru (Andhra Pradesh)

C. Nainital (Uttarakhand) D. Satyendranath Tagore became the

D. Renuka (Himachal Pradesh) first Indian to succeed in the
Indian Civil Services Examination.
78. With reference to Pradhan Mantri
Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the 81. Which of the following is/are the
following statements: possible consequence/s of heavy
1. It is the flagship scheme of the sand mining in riverbeds?
Ministry of Labour and Employment.
1. Decreased salinity in the river
2. It, among other things, will also
2. Pollution of groundwater
impart training in soft skills,
3. Lowering of the water-table
entrepreneurship, financial and
digital literacy. Select the correct answer using the
3. It aims to align the competencies code given below:
of the unregulated workforce of A. 1 only
the country to the National Skill B. 2 and 3 only
Qualification Framework. C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
above is/are correct? 82. With reference to agricultural soils,
A. 1 and 3 only consider the following statements:
B. 2 only
1. A high content of organic matter
C. 2 and 3 only
in soil drastically reduces its water
D. 1, 2 and 3
holding capacity.
79. In 1920, which of the following
2. Soil does not play any role in the
changed its name to ''Swarajya Sabha?
sulphur cycle.
A. All India Home Rule League
3. Irrigation over a period of time
B. Hindu Mahasabha
can contribute to the salinization
C. South Indian Liberal Federation
of some agricultural lands.
D. The Servants of India Society
80. Which among the following events
happened earliest?
A. 1 and 2 only
A. Swami Dayanand established Arya B. 3 only
Samaj. C. 1 and 3 only
B. Dinabandhu Mitra wrote Neeldarpan. D. 1, 2 and 3
C. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
83. The Partnership for Action on Green
wrote Anandmath.
Economy (PAGE), a UN mechanism
to assist countries transition has remained inactive since then.

towards greener and more inclusive
economies, emerged at
above is/arc correct?
A. The Earth Summit on Sustainable A. 1 only
Development 2002, Johannesburg B. 2 and 3
B. The United Nations Conference on C. 3 only
Sustainable Development 2012, D. 1 and 3
Rio de Janeiro
86. Why is a plant called Prosopis
C. The United Nations Framework
juliflora often mentioned in news?
Convention on Climate Change
A. Its extract is widely used in cosmetics.
2015, Paris
B. It tends to reduce the biodiversity
D. The World Sustainable Development
in the area in which it grows.
Summit 2016, New Delhi
C. Its extract is used in the synthesis
84. ''3D printing'' has applications in of pesticides.
which of the following? D. None of the above
1. Preparation of confectionery items 87. Consider the following statements:
2. Manufacture of bionic ears A. Most of the world's coral reefs are
3. Automotive industry in tropical waters.
4. Reconstructive surgeries B. More than one-third of the world's
5. Data processing technologies coral reefs are located in the
territories of Australia, Indonesia
and Philippines.
code given below:
C. Coral reefs host far more number
A. 1, 3 and 4 only
of animal phyla than those hosted
B. 2, 3 and 5 only
by tropical rainforests.
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
85. Consider the following statements: D. 1 and 2 only
E. 3 only
1. The Barren Island volcano is an
F. 1 and 3 only
active volcano located in the Indian
G. 1, 2 and 3
territory.
2. Barren Island lies about 140 km 88. ''Momentum for Change Climate
east of Great Nicobar. Neutral Now'' is an initiative
3. The last time the Barren Island launched by
volcano erupted was in 1991 and it A. The Intergovernmental Panel on

Climate Change B. 3 and 4 only

B. The UNEP Secretariat C. 1 and 3 only
C. The UNFCCC Secretariat D. 2 and 4 only
D. The World Meteorological Organization
91. Consider the following events:
89. With reference to educational 1. The first democratically elected
institutions during colonial rule in communist party government
India, consider the following pairs: formed in a State in India.
2. India's then largest bank, 'Imperial
Institution Founder Bank of India', was renamed 'State
Bank of India'.
1. Sanskrit College at
William Jones 3. Air India was nationalised and
Benaras
became the national carrier.
2. Calcutta Madarsa Warren Hastings
4. Goa became a part of independent
3. Fort William College Arthur Wellesley India.
Which of the following is the correct
Which of the pairs given above is/ chronological sequence of the above
are correct? events?
A. 1 and 2 A. 4-1-2-3
B. 3-2-1-4
B. 2 only
C. 4-2-1-3
C. 1 and 3 D. 3-1-2-4
D. 3 only 92. Right to Privacy is protected as an
intrinsic part of Right to Life and
Personal Liberty. Which of the
following in the Constitution of
Regions sometimes
Country India correctly and appropriately
mentioned in news
imply the above statement?
1.Catalonia Spain A. Article 14 and the provisions
under the 42nd Amendment to the
2. Crimea Hungary
Constitution
3. Mindanao Philippines B. Article 17 and the Directive
Principles of State Policy in Part IV
4. Oromia Nigeria
C. Article 21 and the freedoms
guaranteed in Part III
D. Article 24 and the provisions
correctly matched?
under the 44th Amendment to the
A. 1, 2 and 3
Constitution 3. GSLV Mk III is a four-staged

launch. vehicle with the first and
third stages using solid rocket
1. Areca nut motors; and the second and fourth
2. Barley stages using liquid rocket engines.
3. Coffee
4. Finger millet
5. Groundnut
A. 1 only
6. Sesamum
B. 2 and 3
7. Turmeric
C. 1 and 2
The Cabinet Committee on Economic D. 3 only
Affairs has announced the Minimum
96. With reference to the governance of
Support Price for which of the above?
public sector banking in India,
A. 1, 2, 3 and 7 only
B. 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
C. 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only 1. Capital infusion into public sector
D. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 banks by the Government of India
has steadily increased in the last
94. In which one of the following States is
decade.
Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located?
2. To put the public sector banks in
A. Arunachal Pradesh order, the merger of associate
B. Manipur banks with the parent State Bank
C. Meghalaya of India has been affected.
D. Nagaland
95. With reference to India's satellite above is/are correct?
launch vehicles, consider the A. 1 only
following statements: B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
1. PSLVS launch the satellites useful
D. Neither 1 nor 2
for Earth resources monitoring
whereas GSLVS are designed mainly 97. Consider the following items:
to launch communication satellites.
1. Cereal grains hulled
2. Satellites launched by PSLV
2. Chicken eggs cooked
appear to remain permanently
3. Fish processed and canned
fixed in the same position in the
4. Newspapers containing advertising
sky, as viewed from a particular
material
location on Earth.
Which of the above items is/are Which of the above spread plant
exempted under GST (Goods and diseases?
Services Tax)? A. 1 and 3 only
A. 1 only B. 3 and 4 only
B. 2 and 3 only C. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 4 only D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
100. With reference to organic farming
98. Consider the following statements: in India, consider the following
statements:
1. The definition of ''Critical Wildlife
Habitat'' is incorporated in the 1. The National Programme for
Forest Rights Act, 2006. Organic Production (NPOP) is
2. For the first time in India, Baigas operated under the guidelines and
have been given Habitat Rights. directions of the Union Ministry
3. Union Ministry of Environment, of Rural Development.
Forest and Climate Change 2. ''The Agricultural and Processed
officially decides and declares Food Products Export Development
Habitat Rights for Primitive and Authority (APEDA) functions as
Vulnerable Tribal Groups in any the Secretariat for the
part of India. implementation of NPOP.
3. Sikkim has become India's first
fully organic State.
A. 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given
B. 2 and 3 only above is/are correct?
C. 3 only A. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
1. Birds
2. Dust blowing
3. Rain
4. Wind blowing

ANSWER KEY
1 D 21 C 41 B 61 B. 81 B
2 A 22 C 42 D 62 B 82 D
3 C 23 B 43 C 63 B 83 B
4 A 24 A 44 B 64 A 84 C
5 B 25 D 45 A 65 B 85 C
6 B 26 C 46 C 66 C 86 A
7 B 27 C 47 A 67 D 87 C
8 B 28 C 48 D 68 C 88 D
9 D 29 C 49 C 69 B. 89 A
10 A 30 D 50 A 70 C 90 B
11 B 31 B 51 C 71 A 91 B
12 D 32 C 52 D 72 D 92 B
13 C 33 B 53 A 73 B 93 A
14 B 34 A 54 D 74 B 94 B
15 C 35 A 55 C 75 A 95 B
16 B 36 B 56 C 76 B 96 D
17 C 37 C 57 A 77 D 97 D
18 C 38 A 58 A 78 D 98 A
19 C 39 D 59 C 79 C 99 A
20 D 40 B 60 B 80 D 100 A

UPSC 2019
GS - I, Set- A
1. With reference to Mughal India, what 3. The Global Competitiveness Report
is/are the difference/differences is published by the
between Jagirdar and Zamindar?
A. International Monetary Fund
1. Jagirdars were holders of land B. United Nations Conference on
assignments in lieu of judicial and Trade and Development
police duties, whereas Zamindars C. World Economic Forum
were holders of revenue rights D. World Bank
without obligation to perform any
duty other than revenue collection.
about the Charter Act of 1813':
2. Land assignments to Jagirdars
were hereditary and revenue rights 1. It ended the trade monopoly of the
of Zamindars were not hereditary. East India Company in India except
for trade in tea and trade with China.
2. It asserted the sovereignty of the
code given below.
British Crown over the Indian
A. 1 only
territories held by the Company.
B. 2 only
3. The revenues of India were now
C. Both 1 and 2
controlled by the British
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Parliament.
2. With reference to land reforms in
independent India, which one of the
above are correct?
following statements is correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
A. The ceiling laws were aimed at family B. 2 and 3 only
holdings and not individual holdings. C. 1 and 3 only
B. The major aim of land reforms was D. 1, 2 and 3
providing agricultural land to all
5. With reference to Swadeshi
the landless.
Movement, consider the following
C. It resulted in cultivation of cash
statements:
crops as a predominant form of
cultivation. 1. It contributed to the revival of the
D. Land reforms permitted no indigenous artisan crafts and
exemptions to the ceiling limits. industries.
2. The National Council of Education 8. In which of the following relief

was established as a part of sculpture inscriptions is Ranyo
Swadeshi Movement. Ashoka' (King Ashoka) mentioned
along with the stone portrait of
Ashoka?
A. 1 only A. Kanganahalli
B. 2 only B. Sanchi
C. Both 1 and 2 C. Shahbazgarhi
D. Neither 1 nor 2 D. Sohgaura
6. Consider the following pairs: 9. Consider the following:
1. Deification of the Buddha
Movement/
Leader 2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas
Organization
3. Image worship and rituals
1. All India Anti-
Which of the above is/are the
Untouchability Mahatma Gandhi
feature/ features of Mahayana
League
Buddhism?
A. 1 only
2. All India Kisan Swami Sahajanand
B. 1 and 2 only
Sabha Saraswati
C. 2 and 3 only
3. Self-Respect E. V. Ramaswami D. 1, 2 and 3
Movement Naicker
10. With reference to forced labour
(Vishti) in India during the Gupta
period, which one of the following
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only A. It was considered a source of
C. 2 and 3 only income for the State, a sort of tax
D. 1, 2 and 3 paid by the people.
B. It was totally absent in the Madhya
7. Which one of the following is not a
Pradesh and Kathiawar regions of
Harappan site?
the Gupta Empire.
A. Chanhudaro C. The forced labourer was entitled to
B. Kot Diji weekly wages.
C. Sohgaura D. The eldest son of the labourer was
D. Desalpur sent as the forced labourer.

11. Building Kalyaana Mandapas' was a 14. With reference to the British
notable feature in the temple colonial rule in India, consider the
construction in the kingdom of following statements:
A. Chalukya 1. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental
B. Chandela in the abolition of the system of
C. Rashtrakuta indentured labour'.
D. Vijayanagara 2. In Lord Chelmsford's War
Conference', Mahatma Gandhi did
not support the resolution on
1. In the revenue administration of recruiting Indians for World War.
Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of 3. Consequent upon the breaking of
revenue collection was known as Salt Law by Indian people, the Indian
'Amil'. National Congress was declared
2. The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi illegal by the colonial rulers.
was an ancient indigenous institution.
3. The office of 'Mir Bakshi' came
above are correct?
into existence during the reign of
A. 1 and 2 only
Khalji Sultans of Delhi.
B. 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given C. 2 and 3 only
above is/are correct? D. 1, 2 and 3
A. 1 only
15. With reference to Indian National
B. 1 and 2 only
Movement, consider the following
C. 3 only
pairs:
D. 1, 2 and 3
13. Consider the following statements: Person Position held
1. Saint Nimbarka was a contem- 1. Sir Tej Bahadur President, All India
porary of Akbar. Sapru Liberal Federation
2. Saint Kabir was greatly influenced
Member, The
by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi. 2. K. C. Neogy
Constituent Assembly
General Secretary,
3. P. C. Joshi Communist Party of
A. 1 only
India
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2 Which of the pairs given above is/
D. Neither 1 nor 2 are correctly matched?
A. 1 only B. Ministry of Labour and Employment

B. 1 and 2 only C. NITI Aayog
C. 3 only D. Ministry of Skill Development and
D. 1, 2 and 3 Entrepreneurship
16. With reference to Mian Tansen, 20. On 21st June, the Sun
which one of the following
A. does not set below the horizon at
statements is not correct?
the Arctic Circle
A. Tansen was the title given to him B. does not set below the horizon at
by Emperor Akbar. Antarctic Circle
B. Tansen composed Dhrupads on C. shines vertically overhead at noon
Hindu gods and goddesses. on the Equator
C. Tansen composed songs on his D. shines vertically overhead at the
patrons. Tropic of Capricorn
D. Tansen invented many Ragas.
21. Which one of the following groups of
17. Who among the following Mughal plants was domesticated in the New
Emperors shifted emphasis from World' and introduced into the 'Old
illustrated manuscripts to album World''?
and individual portrait?
A. Tobacco, cocoa and rubber
A. Humayun B. Tobacco, cotton and rubber
B. Akbar C. Cotton, coffee and sugarcane
C. Jahangir D. Rubber, coffee and wheat
D. Shah Jahan
18. Which one of the following National
1. Asiatic lion is naturally found in
Parks lies completely in the
India only.
temperate alpine zone?
2. Double-humped camel is naturally
A. Manas National Park found in India only.
B. Namdapha National Park 3. One-horned rhinoceros is
C. Neora Valley National Park naturally found in India only.
D. Valley of Flowers National Park
19. Atal Innovation Mission is set up above is/are correct?
under the A. 1 only
B. 2 only
A. Department of Science and
C. 1 and 3 only
Technology
D. 1, 2 and 3
23. Consider the following pairs: 26. In the context of which one of the
following are the terms 'pyrolysis
Famous place River and plasma gasification' mentioned?
1. Pandharpur Chandrabhaga A. Extraction of rare earth elements
B. Natural gas extraction
2. Tiruchirappalli Cauvery
technologies
3. Hampi Malaprabha C. Hydrogen fuel-based automobiles
D. Waste-to-energy technologies
27. Which of the following are in
correctly matched?
Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only A. Neyyar, Peppara and Shendurney
C. 1 and 3 only Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Kalakad
D. 1, 2 and 3 Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
B. Mudumalai, Sathyamangalam and
24. In a given year in India, official
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuaries;
poverty lines are higher in some
and Silent Valley National Park
States than in others because
C. Kaundinya, Gundla Brahme-
A. poverty rates vary from State to State swaram and Papikonda Wildlife
B. price levels vary from State to State Sanctuaries; and Mukurthi
C. Gross State Product varies from National Park
State to State D. Kawal and Sri Venkateswara Wildlife
D. quality of public distribution Sanctuaries; and Nagarjunasagar-
varies from State to State Srisailam Tiger Reserve
25. In the context of which of the 28. Consider the following statements:
following do some scientists suggest
1. Some species of turtles are
the use of cirrus cloud thinning
herbivores.
technique and the injection of
2. Some species of fish are
sulphate aerosol into stratosphere?
herbivores.
A. Creating the artificial rains in 3. Some species of marine mammals
some regions are herbivores.
B. Reducing the the frequency and 4. Some species of snakes viviparous.
intensity of tropical cyclones are
C. Reducing the adverse effects of
solar wind on the Earth
above are correct?
D. Reducing the global warming
A. 1 and 3 only is found to be a sustainable source of

B. 2, 3 and 4 only
A. anti-malarial drug
C. 2 and 4 only
B. biodiesel
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
C. pulp for paper industry
29. Consider the following pairs: D. textile fibre
32. For the measurement/estimation of
Wildlife Naturally found in
which of the following are satellite
1. Blue-finned images/remote sensing data used?
Cauvery River
Mahseer
1. Chlorophyll content in the
2. Irrawaddy vegetation of a specific location
Chambal River
Dolphin 2. Greenhouse gas emissions from
rice paddies of a specific location
3. Rusty-spotted Cat Eastern Ghats
3. Land surface temperatures of a
specific location
correctly matched? Select the correct answer using the
A. 1 and 2 only code given below.
B. 2 and 3 only A. 1 only
C. 1 and 3 only B. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
30. Why is there a great concern about
the 'microbeads' that are released 33. Consider the following States:
into environment?
1. Chhattisgarh
A. They are considered harmful to 2. Madhya Pradesh
marine ecosystems. 3. Maharashtra
B. They are considered to cause skin 4. Odisha
cancer in children.
With reference to the States mentioned
C. They are small enough to be absorbed
above, in terms of percentage of forest
by crop plants in irrigated fields.
cover to the total area of State, which
D. They are often found to be used as
one of the following is the correct
food adulterants.
ascending order?
31. Recently, there was a growing A. 2-3-1-4
awareness in our country about the B. 2-3-4-1
importance of Himalayan nettle C. 3-2-4-1
(Girardinia diversifolia) because it D. 3-2-1-4
34. Which of the following statements 2. Black Sea Croatia

are correct about the deposits of
3. Caspian Sea Kazakhstan
methane hydrate''?
4. Mediterranean Sea Morocco
1. Global warming might trigger the
release of methane gas from these 5. Red Sea Syria
deposits.
2. Large deposits of methane hydrate' Which of the pairs given above are
are found in Aortic Tundra and correctly matched?
under the seafloor. A. 1, 2 and 4 only
3. Methane in atmosphere oxidizes to B. 1, 3 and 4 only
carbon dioxide after a decade or two. C. 2 and 5 only
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
code given below. 37. Among the following, which one is
A. 1 and 2 only the largest exporter of rice in the
B. 2 and 3 only world in the last five years?
C. 1 and 3 only
A. China
D. 1, 2 and 3
B. India
35. Consider the following: C. Myanmar
D. Vietnam
1. Carbon monoxide
2. Methane 38. Consider the following pairs:
3. Ozone
4. Sulphur dioxide Glacier River
Which of the above are released into 1. Bandarpunch Yamuna
atmosphere due to the burning of
2. Bara Shigri Chenab
crop/biomass residue?
A. 1 and 2 only 3. Milam Mandakini
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
4. Siachen Nubra
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 5. Zemu Manas
36. Consider the following pairs: Which of the pairs given above are
correctly matched?
Sea Bordering country A. 1, 2 and 4
B. 1, 3 and 4
1. Adriatic Sea Albania
C. 2 and 5
D. 3 and 5 1. Agricultural soils release nitrogen

oxides into environment.
39. In India, the use of carbofuran,
2. Cattle release ammonia into
methyl parathion, phorate and
environment.
triazophos is viewed with
3. Poultry industry releases reactive
apprehension. These chemicals are
nitrogen compounds into
used as
environment.
A. (pesticides in agriculture
B. (preservatives in processed foods
C. (fruit-ripening agents
A. 1 and 3 only
D. (moisturising agents in cosmetics
B. 2 and 3 only
40. Consider the following statements: C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
1. Under Ramsar Convention, it is
mandatory on the part of the 42. What is common to the places known
Government of India to protect as Aliyar, Isapur and Kangsabati?
and conserve all the wetlands in
A. Recently discovered uranium
the territory of India.
deposits
2. The Wetlands (Conservation and
B. Tropical rain forests
Management) Rules, 2010 were
C. Underground cave systems
framed by the Government of
D. Water reservoirs
India based on the
recommendations of Ramsar 43. In the context of proposals to the use
Convention. of hydrogen-enriched CNG (H-CNG)
3. The Wetlands (Conservation and as fuel for buses in public transport,
Management) Rules, 2010 also consider the following statements:
encompass the drainage area or
1. The main advantage of the use of
catchment regions of the wetlands
H-CNG is the elimination of
as determined by the authority.
carbon monoxide emissions.
Which of the statements given 2. H-CNG as fuel reduces carbon
above is/are correct? dioxide and hydrocarbon
A. 1 and 2 only emissions.
B. 2 and 3 only 3. Hydrogen up to one-fifth by
C. 3 only volume can be blended with CNG
D. 1, 2 and 3 as fuel for buses.
4. H-CNG makes the fuel less

expensive than CNG. 46. Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given 1. The motion to impeach a Judge of
above is/are correct? the Supreme Court of India cannot
A. 1 only be rejected by the Speaker of the
B. 2 and 3 only Lok Sabha as per the Judges
C. 4 only (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 2. The Constitution of India defines
and gives details of what
44. Why are dewdrops not formed on a
constitutes incapacity and proved
cloudy night?
misbehaviour' of the Judges of the
A. Clouds absorb the radiation Supreme Court of India.
released from the Earth's surface. 3. The details of the process of
B. Clouds reflect back the Earth's impeachment of the Judges of the
radiation. Supreme Court of India are given
C. The Earth's surface would have in the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
low temperature on cloudy nights. 4. If the motion for the impeachment
D. Clouds deflect the blowing wind to of a Judge is taken up for voting,
ground level. the law requires the motion to be
backed by each House of the
Parliament and supported by a
1. The 44th Amendment to the majority of total membership of
Constitution of India introduced that House and by not less than
an article placing the election of two-thirds of total members of
the Prime Minister beyond judicial that House present and voting.
review.
2. The Supreme Court of India struck
down the 99th Amendment to the
A. 1 and 2
Constitution of India as being
B. 3 only
violative of the independence of
C. 3 and 4 only
judiciary.
D. 1, 3 and 4
47. The Ninth Schedule was introduced
in the Constitution of India during
A. 1 only
the prime ministership of
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2 A. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Neither 1 nor 2 B. Lal Bahadur Shastri
C. Indira Gandhi D. 1, 2 and 3

D. Morarji Desai
50. Under which Schedule of the
48. Consider the following statements: Constitution of India can the
transfer of tribal land to private
1. Coal sector was nationalized by the
parties for mining be declared null
Government of India under Indira
and void?
Gandhi.
2. Now, coal blocks are allocated on A. Third Schedule
lottery basis. B. Fifth Schedule
3. Till recently, India imported coal C. Ninth Schedule
to meet the shortages of domestic D. Twelfth Schedule
supply, but now India is self-
sufficient in coal production.
about Particularly Vulnerable
Which of the statements given Tribal Groups. (PVTGs) in India:
1. PVTGS reside in 18 States and one
A. 1 only
Union Territory.
B. 2 and 3 only
2. A stagnant or declining population
C. 3 only
is one of the criteria for
D. 1, 2 and 3
determining PVTG status.
49. Consider the following statements: 3. There are 95 PVTGs officially
notified in the country so far.
1. The Parliament (Prevention of
4. Irular and Konda Reddi tribes are
Disqualification) Act, 1959
included in the list of PVTGs.
exempts several posts from
disqualification on the grounds of Which of the statements given
'Office of Profit'. above are correct?
2. The above-mentioned Act was A. 1, 2 and 3
amended five times. B. 2, 3 and 4
3. The term 'Office of Profit' is well- C. 1, 2 and 4
defined in the Constitution of D. 1, 3 and 4
India.
52. With reference to the Constitution of
Which of the statements given India, prohibitions or limitations or
above is/are correct? provisions contained in ordinary
A. 1 and 2 only laws cannot act as prohibitions or
B. 3 only limitations on the constitutional
C. 2 and 3 only powers under Article 142. It could

mean which one of the following? 54. Consider the following statements:
A. The decisions taken by the Election 1. The United Nations Convention
Commission of India while against Corruption (UNCAC) has
discharging its duties cannot be a 'Protocol against the Smuggling
challenged in any court of law. of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air'.
B. The Supreme Court of India is not 2. The UNCAC is the ever-first
constrained in the exercise of its legally binding global anti-
powers by laws made by the corruption instrument.
Parliament. 3. A highlight of the United Nations
C. In the event of grave financial Convention against Transnational
crisis in the country, the President Organized Crime (UNTOC) is the
of India can declare Financial inclusion of a specific chapter
Emergency without the counsel aimed at returning assets to their
from the Cabinet. rightful owners from whom they
D. State Legislatures cannot make had been taken illicitly.
laws on certain matters without 4. The United Nations Office on
the concurrence of Union Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is
Legislature. mandated by its member States to
assist in the implementation of
53. With reference to the Legislative
both UNCAC and UNTOC.
Assembly of a State in India,
consider the following statements: Which of the statements given
above are correct?
1. The Governor makes a customary
A. 1 and 3 only
address to Members of the House
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
at the commencement of the first
C. 2 and 4 only
session of the year.
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. When a State Legislature does not
have a rule on a particular matter, 55. Consider the following statements:
it follows the Lok Sabha rule on
1. As per recent amendment to the
that matter.
Indian Forest Act, 1927, forest
Which of the statements given dwellers have the right to fell the
above is/are correct? bamboos grown on forest areas.
A. 1 only 2. As per the Scheduled Tribes and
B. 2 only Other Traditional Forest Dwellers
C. Both 1 and 2 (Recognition of Forest Rights)
D. Neither 1 nor 2 Act, 2006, bamboo is a minor
forest produce. 58. Consider the following statements:

3. The Scheduled Tribes and Other
1. The Environment Protection Act,
Traditional Forest Dwellers
1986 empowers the Government of
(Recognition of Forest Rights)
India to
Act, 2006 allows ownership of
2. state the requirement of public
minor forest produce to forest
participation in the process of
dwellers.
environmental protection, and the
Which of the statements given procedure and manner in which it
above is/are correct? is sought
A. 1 and 2 only 3. lay down the standards for
B. 2 and 3 only emission or discharge of
C. 3 only environmental pollutants from
D. 1, 2 and 3 various sources
56. Which Article of the Constitution of Which of the statements given
India safeguards one's right to above is/are correct?
marry the person of one's choice? A. 1 only
B. 2 only
A. Article 19
C. Both 1 and 2
B. Article 21
D. Neither 1 nor 2
C. Article 25
D. Article 29 59. As per the Solid Waste Management
Rules, 2016 in India, which one of the
following statements is correct?
1. According to the Indian Patents
A. Waste generator has to segregate
Act, a biological process to create
waste into five categories.
a seed can be patented in India.
B. The Rules are applicable to notified
2. In India, there is no Intellectual
urban local bodies, notified towns
Property Appellate Board.
and all industrial townships only.
3. Plant varieties are not eligible to
C. The Rules provide for exact and
be patented in India.
elaborate criteria for the
Which of the statements given identification of sites for landfills
above is/are correct? and waste processing facilities.
A. 1 and 3 only D. It is mandatory on the part of
B. 2 and 3 only waste generator that the waste
C. 3 only generated in one district cannot be
D. 1, 2 and 3 moved to another district.

60. Consider the following statements: minerals, but the powers regarding
the formation of rules related to
1. As per the Industrial Employment
the grant of minor minerals lie
(Standing Orders) Central
with the Central Government.
(Amendment) Rules, 2018
3. State Governments have the power
2. if rules for fixed-term employment
to frame rules to prevent illegal
are implemented, it becomes easier
mining of minor minerals.
for the firms/companies to lay off
workers Which of the statements given
3. no notice of termination of above is/are correct?
employment shall be necessary in A. 1 and 3 only
the case of temporary workman B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 only
1. Most of India's external debt is
C. Both 1 and 2
owed by governmental entities.
D. Neither 1 nor 2
2. All of India's external debt is
61. The Service Area Approach was denominated in US dollars.
implemented under the purview of
A. Integrated Rural Development above is/are correct?
Programme A. 1 only
B. Lead Bank Scheme B. 2 only
C. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural C. Both 1 and 2
Employment Guarantee Scheme D. Neither 1 nor 2
D. National Skill Development
64. Which of the following is not
Mission
included in the assets of a
62. With reference to the management commercial bank in India?
of minor minerals in India, consider
A. Advances
B. Deposits
1. Sand is a 'minor mineral' C. Investments
according to the prevailing law in D. Money at call and short notice
the country.
65. In the context of India, which of the
2. State Governments have the power
following factors is/are contributor/
to grant mining leases of minor
contributors to reducing the risk of a
currency crisis? C. Promissory Note

D. Participatory Note
1. The foreign currency earnings of
India's IT sector 68. Consider the following statements:
2. Increasing the government
1. As per law, the Compensatory
expenditure
Afforestation Fund Management
3. Remittances from Indians abroad
and Planning Authority exists at
Select the correct answer using the both National and State levels.
code given below. 2. People's participation is
A. 1 only mandatory in the compensatory
B. 1 and 3 only afforestation programmes carried
C. 2 only out under the Compensatory
D. 1, 2 and 3 Afforestation Fund Act, 2016.
66. Which one of the following suggested Which of the statements given
that the Governor should be an above is/are correct?
eminent person from outside the A. 1 only
State and should be a detached B. 2 only
figure without intense political links C. Both 1 and 2
or should not have taken part in D. Neither 1 nor 2
politics in the recent past?
69. In India, which of the following
A. First Administrative Reforms review the independent regulators
Commission (1966) in sectors like telecommunications,
B. Rajamannar Committee (1969) insurance, electricity, etc.?
C. Sarkaria Commission (1983)
1. Ad Hoc Committees set up by the
D. National Commission to Review
Parliament
the Working of the Constitution
2. Parliamentary Department Related
(2000)
Standing Committees
67. Which of the following is issued by 3. Finance Commission
registered foreign portfolio 4. Financial Sector Legislative
investors to overseas investors who Reforms Commission
want to be part of the Indian stock 5. NITI Aayog
market without registering
themselves directly?
code given below.
A. Certificate of Deposit A. 1 and 2
B. Commercial Paper B. 1, 3 and 4

C. 3, 4 and 5 Which of the statements given

D. 2 and 5 above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
70. With reference to India's Five-Year
B. 2 and 3 only
Plans, which of the following
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
1. From the Second Five-Year Plan,
72. What was the purpose of Inter-
there was a determined thrust
Creditor Agreement signed by
towards substitution of basic and
Indian banks and financial
capital good industries.
institutions recently?
2. The Fourth Five-Year Plan
adopted the objective of correcting A. To lessen the Government of
the earlier trend of increased India's perennial burden of fiscal
concentration of wealth and deficit and current account deficit
economic power. B. To support the infrastructure
3. In the Fifth Five-Year Plan, for projects of Central and State
the first time, the financial sector Governments
was included as an integral part of C. To act as independent regulator in
the Plan. case of applications for loans of 50
crore or more
D. To aim at faster resolution of
code given below.
stressed assets of 50 crore or more
A. 1 and 2 only
which are under consortium
B. 2 only
lending
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 73. The Chairmen of public sector banks
are selected by the
71. With reference to Asian
Infrastructure Investment Bank A. Banks Board Bureau
(AIIB), consider the following B. Reserve Bank of India
statements: C. Union Ministry of Finance
D. Management of concerned bank
1. AIIB has more than 80 member
nations. 74. Consider the following statements:
2. India is the largest shareholder in
1. Petroleum and Natural Gas
AIIB.
Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is the
3. AIIB does not have any members
first regulatory body set up by the
from outside Asia.
Government of India.
2. One of the tasks of PNGRB is to three months post-delivery paid

ensure competitive markets for leave.
gas. 2. Enterprises with crèches must
3. Appeals against the decisions of allow the mother minimum six
PNGRB go before the Appellate crèche visits daily.
Tribunals for Electricity. 3. Women with two children get
reduced entitlements.
above are correct? Select the correct answer using the
A. 1 and 2 only code given below.
B. 2 and 3 only A. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only B. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
75. With reference to communication
technologies, what is/are the 77. Which one of the following is not a
difference/differences between LTE sub-index of the World Bank's 'Ease
(Long-Term Evolution) and VOLTE of Doing Business Index''?
(Voice over Long-Term Evolution)?
A. Maintenance of law and order
1. LTE is commonly marketed as 3G B. Paying taxes
and VOLTE is commonly marketed C. Registering property
as advanced 3G. D. Dealing with construction permits
2. LTE is data-only technology and
78. In India, 'extended producer
VOLTE is voice-only technology.
responsibility' was introduced as an
Select the correct answer using the important feature in which of the
code given below. following?
A. 1 only
A. The Bio-medical Waste
B. 2 only
(Management and Handling)
C. Both 1 and 2
Rules, 1998
D. Neither 1 nor 2
B. The Recycled Plastic
76. Which of the following statements (Manufacturing and Usage)
is/are correct regarding the Rules, 1999
Maternity Benefit (Amendment) C. The e-Waste (Management and
Act, 2017? Handling) Rules, 2011
D. The Food Safety and Standard
1. Pregnant women are entitled for
Regulations, 2011
three months pre-delivery and

79. The economic cost of food grains to A. 1 only

the Food Corporation of India is B. 2 only
Minimum Support Price and bonus C. Both 1 and 2
(if any) paid to the farmers plus D. Neither 1 nor 2
A. transportation cost only 82. Consider the following statements:
B. interest cost only
1. Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)
C. procurement incidentals and
exchange rates are calculated by
distribution cost
comparing the prices of the same
D. procurement incidentals and
basket of goods and services in
charges for godowns
different countries.
80. In the context of any country, which 2. In terms of PPP dollars, India is
one of the following would be the sixth largest economy in the
considered as part of its social world.
capital?
A. The proportion of literates in the above is/are correct?
population A. 1 only
B. The stock of its buildings, other B. 2 only
infrastructure and machines C. Both 1 and 2
C. The size of population in the D. Neither 1 nor 2
working age group
83. With reference to the cultivation of
D. The level of mutual trust and
Kharif crops in India in the last five
harmony in the society
years, consider the following
81. With reference to the Constitution of statements:
India, consider the following
1. Area under rice cultivation is the
statements:
highest.
1. No High Court shall have the 2. Area under the cultivation of
jurisdiction to declare any central jowar is more than that of oilseeds.
law to be constitutionally invalid. 3. Area of cotton cultivation is more
2. An amendment to the Constitution than that of sugarcane.
of India cannot be called into 4. Area under sugarcane cultivation
question by the Supreme Court of has steadily decreased.
India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
above is/are correct? A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only D. Following an monetary policy

C. 2 and 4 only expansionary
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
84. Among the agricultural commodities
1. The Reserve Bank of India’s recent
imported by India, which one of the
directives relating to Storge of
following accounts for the highest
Payment System Data, popularly
imports in terms of value in the last
know as data diktat, command the
five years?
payment system providers that
A. Spices 2. they shall ensure that entire data
B. Fresh fruits relating to payment systems
C. Pulses operated by them are stored in a
D. Vegetable oils system only in India
3. they shall ensure that the systems
85. In the context of polity, which one of
are owned and operated by public
the following would you accept as
sector enterprises
the most appropriate definition of
4. they shall submit the consolidated
liberty?
system audit report to the
A. Protection against the tyranny of Comptroller and Auditor General
political rulers of India by the end of the calendar
B. Absence of restraint year
C. Opportunity to do whatever one
likes
D. Opportunity to develop oneself
A. 1 only
fully
B. 1 and 2 only
86. Which one of the following is not the C. 3 only
most likely measure the D. 1, 2 and 3
Government/ RBI takes to stop the
88. Which of the following adopted a
slide of Indian rupee?
law on data protection and privacy
A. Curbing imports of non-essential for its citizens known as 'General
goods and promoting exports Data Protection Regulation' in April
B. Encouraging Indian borrowers to 2016 and started implementation of
issue rupee denominated Masala it from 25th May, 2018?
Bonds
A. Australia
C. Easing conditions relating to
B. Canada
external commercial borrowing
C. The European Union
D. The United States of America smart-phone or PC.

4. VR closes the world, and
89. Recently, India signed a deal known
transposes an individual,
as 'Action Plan for Prioritization
providing complete immersion
and Implementation of Cooperation
experience.
Areas in the Nuclear Field' with
which of the following countries? Which of the statements given
A. Japan
A. 1 and 2 only
B. Russia
B. 3 and 4
C. The United Kingdom
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. The United States of America
D. 4 only
90. The money multiplier in an economy
92. The word Denisovan' is sometimes
increases with which one of the
mentioned in media in reference to
following?
A. fossils of a kind of dinosaurs
A. Increase in the cash reserve ratio
B. an early human species
B. Increase in the banking habit of
C. a cave system found in North-East
the population
India
C. Increase in the statutory liquidity
D. a geological period in the history
ratio
of Indian subcontinent
D. Increase in the population of the
country 93. With reference to the recent
developments in science, which one
91. In the context of digital technologies
of the following statements is not
for entertainment, consider the
correct?
A. Functional chromosomes can be
1. In Augmented Reality (AR), a
created by joining segments of
simulated environment is created
DNA taken from cells of different
and the physical world is
species.
completely shut out.
B. Pieces of artificial functional DNA
2. In Virtual Reality (VR), images
can be created in laboratories.
generated from a computer are
C. A piece of DNA taken out from an
projected onto real-life objects or
animal cell can be made to replicate
surroundings.
outside a living cell in a laboratory.
3. AR allows individuals to be present
D. Cells taken out from plants and
in the world and improves the
animals can be made to undergo
experience using the camera of
cell division in laboratory petri
dishes. the last few years. Why?

94. Consider the following statements: 1. It is used in developing gene
silencing therapies.
1. A digital signature is
2. It can be used in developing
2. an electronic record that identifies
therapies for the treatment of
the certifying authority issuing it
cancer.
3. used to serve as a proof of identity
3. It can be used to develop hormone
of an individual to access
replacement therapies.
information or server on Internet
4. It can be used to produce crop
4. an electronic method of signing an
plants that are resistant to viral
electronic document and ensuring
pathogens.
that the original content is
unchanged Select the correct answer using the
code given below.
A. 1, 2 and 4
B. 2 and 3
A. 1 only
C. 1 and 3
B. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 4 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 97. Recently, scientists observed the
merger of giant blackholes' billions
95. In the context of wearable
of light- years away from the Earth.
technology, which of the following
What is the significance of this
tasks is/are accomplished by
observation?
wearable devices?
A. Higgs boson particles' were
1. Location identification of a person
detected.
2. Sleep monitoring of a person
B. Gravitational waves' were
3. Assisting the hearing-impaired
detected.
person
C. Possibility of inter-galactic space
Select the correct answer using the travel through 'wormhole' was
code given below. confirmed.
A. 1 only D. It enabled the scientists to
B. 2 and 3 only understand 'singularity.
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
reasons for the occurrence of multi-
96. RNA interference (RNAi)' drug resistance in microbial
technology has gained popularity in pathogens in India?
1. Genetic predisposition of some C. A gene that makes plants

people pest- resistant
2. Taking incorrect doses of D. A herbicidal substance synthesized
antibiotics to cure discases in genetically modified crops
3. Using antibiotics in livestock
farming
statements is not correct?
4. Multiple chronic diseases in some
people A. Hepatitis B virus is transmitted
much like HIV.
B. Hepatitis B, unlike Hepatitis C,
code given below.
does not have a vaccine.
A. 1 and 2
C. Globally, the number of people
B. 2 and 3 only
infected with Hepatitis B and C
C. 1, 3 and 4
viruses are several times more
D. 2, 3 and 4
than those infected with HIV.
99. What is Cas9 protein that is often D. Some of those infected with
mentioned in news? Hepatitis B and C viruses do not
show the symptoms for many
A. A molecular scissors used in
years.
targeted gene editing
B. A biosensor used in the accurate
detection of pathogens in patients

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4 A 24 B 44 B 64 B 84 D
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6 D 26 D 46 C 66 C 86 D
7 C 27 A 47 A 67 D 87 A
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UPSC 2020
GS - I, Set- A
1. Consider the following statements: create durable assets like physical
infrastructure for health,
1. Aadhaar metadata cannot be
education, etc.
stored for more than three months.
2. A specified portion of each MP's
2. State cannot enter into any
fund must benefit SC/ST
contract with private corporations
populations.
for sharing of Aadhaar data.
3. MPLADS funds are sanctioned on
3. Aadhaar is mandatory for
yearly basis and the unused funds
obtaining insurance products.
cannot be carried forward to the
4. Aadhaar is mandatory for getting
next year.
benefits funded out of the
4. The district authority must inspect
Consolidated Fund of India.
at least 10% of all works under
Which of the statements given implementation every year.
A. 1 and 4 only
code given below:
B. 2 and 4 only
A. 1 and 2 only
C. 3 only
B. 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
2. Rajya Sabha has equal powers with D. 1, 2 and 4 only
Lok Sabha in
A. the matter of creating new All categories of Fundamental Rights
India Services incorporates protection against
B. amending the Constitution. untouchability as a form of
C. the removal of the government discrimination?
D. making cut motions
A. Right against Exploitation
3. With reference to the funds under B. Right to Freedom
Members of Parliament Local Area C. Right to Constitutional Remedies
Development Scheme (MPLADS), D. Right to Equality
5. In India, separation of judiciary
are correct?
from the executive is enjoined by
1. MPLADS funds must be used to
A. the Preamble of the Constitution
B. a Directive Principle of State 3. Fundamental Duties

Policy
C. the Seventh Schedule
code given below:
D. the conventional practice
A. 1 and 2 only
6. Along with the Budget, the finance B. 2 only
minister also places other documents C. 1 and 3 only
before the Parliament which include D. 1, 2 and 3
The Macro Economic Framework
9. In India, Legal Services Authorities
Statement'. The aforesaid document
provide free legal services to which
is presented because this is
of the following type of citizens?
mandated by
1. Person with an annual income of
A. Long standing parliamentary
less than 1,00,000
convention
2. Transgender with an annual
B. Article 112 and Article 110(1) of
income of less than 2,00,000
the Constitution of India
3. Member of Other Backward
C. Article 113 of the Constitution of
Classes (OBC) with an annual
India
income of less than 3,00,000
D. Provisions of the Fiscal
4. All Senior Citizens
Responsibility and Budget
Management Act, 2003 Select the correct answer using the
code given below:
7. A constitutional government by
A. 1 and 2 only
definition is a
B. 3 and 4 only
A. government by legislature C. 2 and 3 only
B. popular government D. 1 and 4 only
C. multi-party government
D. limited government
8. Other than the Fundamental Rights, International
Subject
which of the following parts of the agreement/set-up
Constitution of India reflect/reflects
Healthcare of the
the principles and provisions of the 1. Alma-Ata Declaration
people
Universal Declaration of Human
Rights (1948)? Biological and
2. Hague Convention
chemical weapons
1. Preamble
2. Directive Principles of State Policy

Global climate federalism, secularism,

3. Talanoa Dialogue
change fundamental rights and
democracy.
4. Under2 Coalition Child rights
2. The Constitution of India provides
for judicial review' to safeguard
the citizens' liberties and to
preserve the ideals on which the
A. 1 and 2 only
Constitution is based.
B. 4 Only
C. 1 and 3 only Which of the statements given
D. 2, 3 and 4 only above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
11. A Parliamentary System of
B. 2 only
Government is one in which
C. Both 1 and 2
A. all political parties in the D. Neither 1 nor 2
Parliament are represented in the
14. One common agreement between
Government
Gandhism and Marxism is
B. the Government is responsible to
the Parliament and can be removed A. the final goal of a stateless society
by it B. class struggle
C. the Government is elected by the C. abolition of private property
people and can be removed by them D. economic determinism
D. the Government is chosen by the
15. In the context of India, which one of
Parliament but cannot be removed
the following is the characteristic
by it before completion of a fixed
appropriate for bureaucracy?
term
A. An agency for widening the scope
12. Which part of the Constitution of
of parliamentary democracy
India declares the ideal of Welfare
B. An agency for strengthening the
State?
structure of federalism
A. Directive Principles of State Policy C. An agency for facilitating political
B. Fundamental Rights stability and economic growth
C. Preamble D. An agency for the implementation
D. Seventh Schedule of public policy
13. Consider the following statements: 16. The Preamble to the Constitution of
India is
1. The Constitution of India defines
its 'basic structure' in terms of A. a part of the Constitution but has
no legal effect 19. Consider the following statements:

B. not a part of the Constitution and
1. According to the Constitution of
has no legal effect either
India, a person who is eligible to
C. a part of the Constitution and has
vote can be made a minister in a
the same legal effect as any other
State for six months even if he/she
part
is not a member of the Legislature
D. a part of the Constitution but has
of that State.
no legal effect independently of
2. According to the Representation of
other parts
People Act, 1951, a person
17. ''Gold Tranche'' (Reserve Tranche) convicted of a criminal offence
refers to and sentenced to imprisonment for
five years is permanently
A. a loan system of the World Bank
disqualified from contesting an
B. one of the operations of a Central
election even after his release from
Bank
prison.
C. a credit system granted by WTO to
its members Which of the statements given
D. a credit system granted by IMF to above is/are correct?
its members A. 1 only
B. 2 only
18. With reference to the provisions
C. Both 1 and 2
contained in Part IV of the
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Constitution of India, which of the
following statements is/are correct? 20. Consider the following statements:
1. They shall be enforceable by 1. The President of India can summon
courts. a session of the Parliament at such
2. They shall not be enforceable by place as he/she thinks fit.
any court. 2. The Constitution of India provides
3. The principles laid down in this for three sessions of the Parliament
part are to influence the making of in a year, but it is not mandatory
laws by the State. to conduct all three sessions.
3. There is no minimum number of
days that the Parliament is
code given below:
required to meet in a year.
A. 1 only
D. 2 and 3 only A. 1 only
B. 2 only D. 1, 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
correctly explains the impact of
21. With reference to the history of Industrial Revolution on India
India, consider the following pairs: during the first half of the nineteenth
century?
In-charge of treasury of the
1. Aurang A. Indian handicrafts were ruined.
State
B. Machines were introduced in the
Indian agent of the East India Indian textile industry in large
2. Banian
Company numbers.
C. Railway lines were laid in many
Designated revenue payer to
3. Mirasidar parts of the country.
the State
D. Heavy duties were imposed on the
Which of the pairs given above is/ imports of British manufactures.
24. Consider the following events in the
A. 1 and 2 only
history of India:
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only 1. Rise of Pratiharas under King
D. 1, 2 and 3 Bhoja
2. Establishment of Pallava power
22. With reference to the religious
under Mahendravarman - I
history of India, consider the
3. Establishment of Chola power by
Parantaka-I
1. Sthaviravadins belong to 4. Pala dynasty founded by Gopala
Mahayana Buddhism.
What is the correct chronological
2. Lokottaravadin sect was an
order of the above events, starting
offshoot of Mahasanghika sect of
from the earliest time?
Buddhism.
A. 2-1-4-3
3. The deification of Buddha by
B. 3-1-4-2
Mahasanghikas fostered the
C. 2-4-1-3
Mahayana Buddhism.
D. 3-4-1-2
25. Which of the following phrases
defines the nature of the 'Hundi'
A. 1 and 2 only
generally referred to in the sources
B. 2 and 3 only
of the post-Harsha period?
C. 3 only
A. An advisory issued by the king to 3. Acceptance of Gandhiji's

his subordinates suggestion for enquiry into police
B. A diary to be maintained for daily excesses
accounts 4. Release of only those prisoners
C. A bill of exchange who were not charged with
D. An order from the feudal lord to violence
his subordinates
26. With reference to the book ''Desher code given below:
Katha'' written by Sakharam Ganesh A. 1 only
Deuskar during the freedom B. 1, 2 and 4 only
struggle, consider the following C. 3 only
statements: D. 2, 3 and 4 only
1. It warned against the Colonial 28. The Vital-Vidhvansak, the first
State's hypnotic conquest of the monthly journal to have the
mind. untouchable people as its target
2. It inspired the performance of audience was published by
swadeshi street plays and folk
A. Gopal Baba Walangkar
songs.
B. Jyotiba Phule
3. The use of 'desh' by Deuskar was
C. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
in the specific context of the region
D. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar
of Bengal.
29. With reference to the history of
India, the terms ''kulyavapa'' and
above are correct?
''dronavapa'' denote
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only A. measurement of land
C. 1 and 3 only B. coins of different monetary value
D. 1, 2 and 3 C. classification of urban land
D. religious rituals
27. The Gandhi-Irwin Pact included
which of the following? 30. Who among the following rulers
advised his subjects through this
1. Invitation to Congress to
inscription?
participate in the Round Table
Conference ''Whosoever praises his religious
2. Withdrawal of Ordinances sect or blames other sects out of
promulgated in connection with excessive devotion to his own sect,
the Civil Disobedience Movement with the view of glorifying his own
sect, he rather injures his own sect A. peasant resistance to the

very severely.'' oppressive conduct of planters
A. Ashoka B. its unprofitability in the world
B. Samudragupta market because of new inventions
C. Harshavardhana C. national leaders' opposition to the
D. Krishnadeva Raya cultivation of indigo
D. Government control over the
31. With reference to the cultural
planters
history of India, which one of the
following is the correct description 34. Wellesley established the Fort
of the term 'paramitas'? William College at Calcutta because
A. The earliest Dharmashastra texts A. he was asked by the Board of
written in aphoristic (sutra) style Directors at London to do so
B. Philosophical schools that did not B. he wanted to revive interest in
accept the authority of Vedas oriental learning in India
C. Perfections whose attainment led C. he wanted to provide William
to the Bodhisattva path Carey and his associates with
D. Powerful merchant guilds of early employment
medieval South India D. he wanted to train British civilians
for administrative purpose in
32. In the context of Indian history, the
India
Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved
around 35. With reference to the history of
India, ''Ulgulan'' or the Great Tumult
1. women's right to gain education
is the description of which of the
2. age of consent
following events?
3. restitution of conjugal rights
A. The Revolt of 1857
B. The Mappila Rebellion of 1921
code given below:
C. The Indigo Revolt of 1859-60
A. 1 and 2 only
D. Birsa Munda's Revolt of 1899-1900
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only 36. With reference to the scholars/
D. 1, 2 and 3 litterateurs of ancient India,
33. Indigo cultivation in India declined
by the beginning of the 20th century 1. Panini is associated with
because of Pushyamitra Shunga.
2. Amarasimha is associated with
Harshavardhana. A. 1, 2, 3 and 5 only

3. Kalidasa is associated with B. 1, 3 and 4 only
Chandra Gupta - II. C. 2, 4 and 5 only
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
above is/are correct? 39. With reference to Visible Light
A. 1 and 2 only Communication (VLC) technology,
B. 2 and 3 only which of the following statements
C. 3 only are correct?
D. 1, 2 and 3
A. VLC uses electromagnetic
37. In the context of recent advances in spectrum wavelengths 375 to 780
human reproductive technology, nm.
''Pronuclear Transfer'' is used for B. VLC is known as long-range
optical wireless communication.
A. fertilization of egg in vitro by the
C. VLC can transmit large amounts
donor sperm
of data faster than Bluetooth.
B. genetic modification of sperm
D. VLC has no electromagnetic
producing cells
interference.
C. development of stem cells into
functional embryos Select the correct answer using the
D. prevention of mitochondrial code given below:
diseases in offspring E. 1, 2 and 3 Only
F. 1, 2 and 4 Only
38. With the present state of
G. 1, 3 and 4 Only
development, Artificial Intelligence
H. 2, 3 and 4 Only
can effectively do which of the
following? 40. With reference to ''Blockchain
Technology'', consider the following
1. Bring down electricity
statements:
consumption in industrial units
2. Create meaningful short stories 1. It is a public ledger that everyone
and songs can inspect, but which no single
3. Disease diagnosis user controls.
4. Text-to-Speech Conversion 2. The structure and design of
5. 5. Wireless transmission of blockchain is such that all the data
electrical energy in it are about cryptocurrency
only.
3. Applications that depend on basic
code given below:

features of blockchain can be At the present level of technology,

developed without anybody's which of the above activities can be
permission. successfully carried out by using
drones?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
A. 1 only
C. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
C. 2 only
D. 1 and 3 only 43. ''The experiment will employ a trio
of spacecraft flying in formation in
41. With reference to carbon nanotubes,
the shape of an equilateral triangle
that has sides one million kilometers
1. They can be used as carriers of long, with lasers shining between
drugs and antigens in the human the craft.'' The experiment in
body. question refers to
2. They can be made into artificial
A. Voyager-2
blood capillaries for an injured
B. New Horizons
part of human body.
C. LISA Pathfinder
3. They can be used in biochemical
D. Evolved LISA
sensors.
4. Carbon nanotubes are 44. Consider the following statements:
biodegradable.
1. Genetic changes can be introduced
Which of the statements given in the cells that produce eggs or
above are correct? sperms of a prospective parent.
A. 1 and 2 only 2. A person's genome can be edited
B. 2, 3 and 4 only before birth at the early embryonic
C. 1, 3 and 4 only stage.
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 3. Human induced pluripotent stem
cells can be injected into the
42. Consider the following activities:
embryo of a pig.
1. Spraying pesticides on a crop field
2. Inspecting the craters of active
volcanoes
A. 1 only
3. Collecting breath samples from
B. 2 and 3 only
spouting whales for DNA analysis
C. 2 only

D. 1, 2 and 3 membrane unlike animal cells

which do.
45. What is the importance of using
3. Mature plant cell has one large
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines
vacuole whilst animal cell has
in India?
many small vacuoles.
1. These vaccines are effective
against pneumonia as well as
code given below:
meningitis and sepsis.
A. 1 and 2 only
2. Dependence on antibiotics that are
B. 2 and 3 only
not effective against drug-
C. 1 and 3 only
resistant bacteria can be reduced.
D. 1, 2 and 3
3. These vaccines have no side effects
and cause no allergic reactions. 48. Which of the following are the
reasons/factors for exposure to
benzene pollution?
code given below:
A. 1 only 1. Automobile exhaust
B. 1 and 2 only 2. Tobacco smoke
C. 3 only 3. Wood burning
D. 1, 2 and 3 4. Using varnished wooden furniture
5. Using products made of
46. In India, the term ''Public Key
polyurethane
Infrastructure'' is used in the context
of Select the correct answer using the
code given below:
A. Digital security infrastructure
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. Food security infrastructure
B. 2 and 4 only
C. Health care and education
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
infrastructure
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
D. Telecommunication and
transportation infrastructure 49. If another global financial crisis
happens in the near future, which of
the following actions/policies are
are correct regarding the general
most likely to give some immunity to
difference between plant and animal
India?
cells?
1. Not depending on short-term
1. Plant cells have cellulose cell walls
foreign borrowings
whilst animal cells do not.
2. Opening up to more foreign banks
2. Plant cells do not have plasma
Maintaining full capital account convertibility

1. India's merchandise exports are
Select the correct answer using the less than its merchandise imports.
code given below: 2. India's imports of iron and steel,
A. 1 only chemicals, fertilisers and
B. 1 and 2 only machinery have decreased in
C. 3 only recent years.
D. 1, 2 and 3 3. India's exports of services are
more than its imports of services.
50. If you withdraw 1,00,000 in cash
4. India suffers from an overall
from your Demand Deposit Account
trade/current account deficit.
at your bank, the immediate effect
on aggregate money supply in the Select the correct answer using the
economy will be code given below:
A. 1 and 2 only
A.to reduce it by 1,00,000
B. 2 and 4 only
B. to increase it by 1,00,000
C. 3 only
C. to increase it by more than
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
1,00,000
D. to leave it unchanged 53. The term West Texas Intermediate’,
sometimes found in news, refers to
51. With reference to Foreign Direct
grade of
Investment in India, which one of
the following is considered its major A. Crude Oil
characteristic? B. Bullion
C. Rare earth elements
A. It is the investment through capital
D. Uranium
instruments essentially in a listed
company. 54. In the context of the Indian economy,
B. It is a largely non-debt creating non-financial debt includes which
capital flow. of the following?
C. It is the investment which involves
1. Housing loans owed by households
debt-servicing.
2. Amounts outstanding on credit
D. It is the investment made by
cards
foreign institutional investors in
3. Treasury bills
the Government securities.
52. With reference to the international
code given below:
trade of India at present, which of
A. 1 only
the following statements is/are
B. 1 and 2 only
correct?
C. 3 only of the following would it not do?

D. 1, 2 and 3
1. Cut and optimize the Statutory
55. In India, why are some nuclear Liquidity Ratio
reactors kept under ''IAEA 2. Increase the Marginal Standing
Safeguards'' while others are not? Facility Rate
3. Cut the Bank Rate and Repo Rate
A. Some use uranium and others use
thorium Select the correct answer using the
B. Some use imported uranium and code given below:
others use domestic supplies A. 1 and 2 only
C. Some are operated by foreign B. 2 only
enterprises and others are C. 1 and 3 only
operated by domestic enterprises D. 1, 2 and 3
D. Some are State-owned and others
58. With reference to the Indian
are privately-owned
economy after the 1991 economic
56. With reference to Trade-Related liberalization, consider the
Investment Measures (TRIMS), following statements:
1. Worker productivity (per worker
is/are correct?
at 2004-05 prices) increased in
1. Quantitative restrictions on urban areas while it decreased in
imports by foreign investors are rural areas.
prohibited. 2. The percentage share of rural
2. They apply to investment measures areas in the workforce steadily
related to trade in both goods and increased.
services. 3. In rural areas, the growth in non-
3. They are not concerned with the farm economy increased.
regulation of foreign investment. 4. The growth rate in rural
employment decreased.
code given below: Which of the statements given
A. 1 and 2 only above is/are correct?
C. 1 and 3 only B. 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 4 only
57. If the RBI decides to adopt an
expansionist monetary policy, which 59. Consider the following statements:

1. In terms of short-term credit code given below:

delivery to the agriculture sector, A. 1, 2 and 4 only
District Central Cooperative Banks B. 1, 3 and 4 only
(DCCBs) deliver more credit in C. 2 and 3 only
comparison to Scheduled D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Commercial Banks and Regional
61. In India, which of the following can
Rural Banks.
be considered as public investment
2. One of the most important
in agriculture?
functions of DCCBS is to provide
funds to the Primary Agricultural 1. Fixing Minimum Support Price
Credit Societies. for agricultural produce of all
crops
2. Computerization of Primary
Agricultural Credit Societies
A. 1 only
3. Social Capital development
B. 2 only
4. Free electricity supply to farmers
C. Both 1 and 2
5. Waiver of agricultural loans by
D. Neither 1 nor 2
the banking system
60. In India, under cyber under cyber 6. Setting up of cold storage facilities
insurance. for individuals, which of by the governments
the following benefits are generally
covered, in addition to payment for
code given below:
the loss of funds and other benefits?
A. 1, 2 and 5 only
1. Cost of restoration of the computer B. 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
system in case of malware C. 2, 3 and 6 only
disrupting access to one's D. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
computer
62. What is the importance of the term
2. Cost of a new computer if some
''Interest Coverage Ratio'' of a firm
miscreant wilfully damages it, if
in India?
proved so
3. Cost of hiring a specialized 1. It helps in understanding the
consultant to minimize the loss in present risk of a firm that a bank
case of cyber extortion is going to give loan to.
4. Cost of defence in the Court of Law 2. It helps in evaluating the emerging
if any third-party files a suit risk of a firm that a bank is going
to give loan to.
3. The higher a borrowing firm's
level of Interest Coverage Ratio, above is/are correct?

the worse is its ability to service A. 1 and 2 only
its debt. B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
code given below:
A. 1 and 2 only 65. In which one of the following groups
B. 2 only are all the four countries members
C. 1 and 3 only of G20?
D. 1, 2 and 3
A. Argentina, Mexico, South Africa
63. Which of the following factors/ and Turkey
policies were affecting the price of B. Australia, Canada, Malaysia and
rice in India in the recent past? New Zealand
C. Brazil, Iran, Saudi Arabia and
1. Minimum Support Price
Vietnam
2. Government's trading
D. Indonesia, Japan, Singapore and
3. Government's stockpiling
South Korea
4. Consumer subsidies
66. Under the Kisan Credit Card scheme,
short-term credit support is given to
code given below:
farmers for which of the following
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
purposes?
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only 1. Working capital for maintenance
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 of farm assets
2. Purchase of combine harvesters,
tractors and mini trucks
1. The value of Indo-Sri Lanka trade 3. Consumption requirements of
has consistently increased in the farm households
last decade. 4. Post-harvest expenses
2. ''Textile and textile articles'' 5. Construction of family house and
constitute an important item of setting up of village cold storage
trade between India and facility
Bangladesh.
3. In the last five years, Nepal has
code given below:
been the largest trading partner of
A. 1, 2 and 5 only
India in South Asia.
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
Which of the statements given C. 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 69. Consider the following statements:

67. Consider the following statements: 1. In the case of all cereals, pulses
and oil-seeds, the procurement at
1. The weightage of food in Consumer
Minimum Support Price (MSP) is
Price Index (CPI) is higher than
unlimited in any State/UT of India.
that in Wholesale Price Index
2. In the case of cereals and pulses,
(WPI).
the MSP is fixed in any State/UT at
2. The WPI does not capture changes
a level to which the market price
in the prices of services, which
will never rise.
CPI does.
3. Reserve Bank of India has now Which of the statements given
adopted WPI as its key measure of above is/are correct?
inflation and to decide on changing A. 1 only
the key policy rates. B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
A. 1 and 2 only 70. With reference to the Indian
B. 2 only economy, consider the following
C. 3 only statements:
D. 1, 2 and 3
1. 'Commercial Paper' is a short-
68. Consider the following pairs: term unsecured promissory note.
2. 'Certificate of Deposit' is a long-
River Flows into term instrument issued by the
Reserve Bank of India to a
1. Mekong Andaman Sea
corporation.
2. Thames Irish Sea 3. 'Call Money' is a short-term
finance used for interbank
3. Volga Caspian Sea
transactions.
4. Zambezi Indian Ocean 4. ''Zero-Coupon Bonds' are the
interest-bearing short-term bonds
issued by the Scheduled
Commercial Banks to corporations.
A. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 4 only A. 1 and 2 only
B. 4 only
C. 1 and 3 only 73. Which of the following Protected

D. 2, 3 and 4 only Areas are located in Cauvery basin?
71. With reference to the cultural 1. Nagarhole National Park
history of India, consider the 2. Papikonda National Park
following pairs: 3. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
4. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
1. Parivrajaka Renunciant and Wanderer
2. Shramana Priest with a high status code given below:
A. 1 and 2 only
3. Upasaka Lay follower of Buddhism
B. 3 and 4 only
Which of the pairs given above are C. 1, 3 and 4 only
correctly matched? D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
A. 1 and 2 only
74. With reference to India's
B. 1 and 3 only
biodiversity, Ceylon frogmouth,
C. 2 and 3 only
Coppersmith barbet, Gray-chinned
D. 1, 2 and 3
minivet and White-throated redstart
72. With reference to Indian elephants, are
A. Birds
1. The leader of an elephant group is B. Primates
a female. C. Reptiles
2. The maximum gestation period D. Amphibians
can be 22 months.
75. Which one of the following protected
3. An elephant can normally go on
areas is well-known for the
calving till the age of 40 years
conservation of a sub-species of the
only.
Indian swamp deer (Barasingha)
4. Among the States in India, the
that thrives well on hard ground and
highest elephant population is in
is exclusively graminivorous?
Kerala.
A. Kanha National Park
B. Manas National Park
C. Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
A. 1 and 2 only
D. Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 3 only 76. Steel slag can be the material for
D. 1, 3 and 4 only which of the following?

1. Construction of base road A. 1, 2 and 3 only

2. Improvement of agricultural soil B. 2, 3 and 4 only
3. Production of cement C. 4 and 5 only
D. 1 and 5 only
code given below: 79. Consider the following statements:
A. 1 and 2 only
1. Coal ash contains arsenic, lead and
B. 2 and 3 only
mercury.
C. 1 and 3 only
2. Coal-fired power plants release
D. 1, 2 and 3
sulphur dioxide and oxides of
77. Which of the following are the most nitrogen into the environment.
likely places to find the musk deer in 3. High ash content is observed in
its natural habitat? Indian coal.
1. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary Which of the statements given
2. Gangotri National Park above is/are correct?
3. Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary A. 1 only
4. Manas National Park B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
code given below:
A. 1 and 2 only 80. What is the use of biochar in
B. 2 and 3 only farming?
C. 3 and 4 only
1. Biochar can be used as a part of
D. 1 and 4 only
the growing medium in vertical
78. In rural road construction, the use of farming.
which of the following is preferred 2. When biochar is a part of the
for ensuring environmental growing medium, it promotes the
sustainability or to reduce carbon growth of nitrogen-fixing
footprint? microorganisms.
3. When biochar is a part of the
1. Copper slag
growing medium, it enables the
2. Cold mix asphalt technology
growing medium to retain water
3. Geotextiles
for longer time.
4. Hot mix asphalt technology
5. Portland cement Which of the statements given
A. 1 and 2 only
code given below:
B. 2 only possible.
C. 1 and 3 only 3. Carbon sequestration in the soil is
D. 1, 2 and 3 possible.
81. If a particular plant species is placed Select the correct answer using the
under Schedule VI of The Wildlife code given below:
Protection Act, 1972, what is the A. 1 and 2 only
implication? B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
A. A licence is required to cultivate
D. 1, 2 and 3
that. plant.
B. Such a plant cannot be cultivated 84. According to India's National Policy
under any circumstances. on Biofuels, which of the following
C. It is a Genetically Modified crop can be used as raw materials for the
plant. production of biofuels?
D. Such a plant is invasive and
1. Cassava
harmful to the ecosystem.
2. Damaged wheat grains
82. With reference to the period of 3. Groundnut seeds
Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the 4. Horse gram
towns Ghantasala, Kadura and 5. Rotten potatoes
Chaul were well known as 6. Sugar beet
A. ports handling foreign trade Select the correct answer using the
B. capitals of powerful kingdoms code given below:
C. places of exquisite stone art and A. 1, 2, 5 and 6 only
architecture B. 1, 3, 4 and 6 only
D. important Buddhist pilgrimage C. 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
centres D. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
83. What is/are the advantage/ 85. Which one of the following
advantages of zero tillage in statements best describes the term
agriculture? 'Social Cost of Carbon’?
1. Sowing of wheat is possible It is a measure, in monetary value,
without burning the residue of of the
previous crop. A. long-term damage done by a tonne
2. Without the need for nursery of of CO2 emissions in a given year.
rice saplings, direct planting of B. requirement of fossil fuels for a
paddy seeds in the wet soil is country to provide goods and

services to its citizens, based on C. Sugarcane

the burning of those fuels. D. Tea
C. efforts put in by a climate refugee
88. With reference to solar water pumps,
to adapt to live in a new place.
D. contribution of an individual
person to the carbon footprint on 1. Solar power can be used for
the planet Earth. running surface pumps and not
for submersible pumps.
86. With reference to pulse production
2. Solar power can be used for
in India, consider the following
running centrifugal pumps and
statements:
not the ones with piston.
1. Black gram can be cultivated as
both kharif and rabi crop.
2. Green-gram alone accounts for
A. 1 only
nearly half of pulse production.
B. 2 only
3. In the last three decades, while the
C. Both 1 and 2
production of kharif pulses has
D. Neither 1 nor 2
increased, the production of rabi
pulses has decreased. 89. With reference to the current trends
in the cultivation of sugarcane in
statements:
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only 1. A substantial saving in seed
C. 2 only material is made when 'bud chip
D. 1, 2 and 3 settlings' are raised in a nursery
and transplanted in the main field.
87. ''The crop is subtropical in nature. A
2. When direct planting of setts is
hard frost is injurious to it. It
done, the germination percentage
requires at least 210 frost-free days
is better with single-budded setts
and 50 to 100 centimeters of rainfall
as compared to setts with many
for its growth. A light well-drained
buds.
soil capable of retaining moisture is
3. If bad weather conditions prevail
ideally suited for the cultivation of
when setts are directly planted,
the crop.'' Which one of the following
single-budded setts have better
is that crop?
survival as compared to large
A. Cotton setts.
B. Jute 4. Sugarcane can be cultivated using
settlings prepared from tissue code given below:

culture. A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only 92. Consider the following minerals:
C. 1 and 4 only
1. Bentonite
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
2. Chromite
90. In the context of India, which of the 3. Kyanite
following is/are considered to be 4. Sillimanite
practice(s) of eco-friendly
In India, which of the above is/are
agriculture?
officially designated as major
1. Crop diversification minerals?
2. Legume intensification A. 1 and 2 only
3. Tensiometer use B. 4 only
4. Vertical farming C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
code given below: 93. With reference to Ocean Mean
A. 1, 2 and 3 only Temperature (OMT), which of the
B. 3 only following statements is/are correct?
C. 4 only
1. OMT is measured up to a depth of
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
26°C isotherm which is 129 meters
91. What are the advantages of in the south-western Indian Ocean
fertigation in agriculture? during January-March.
2. OMT collected during January -
1. Controlling the alkalinity of
March can be used in assessing
irrigation water is possible.
whether the amount of rainfall in
2. Efficient application of Rock
monsoon will be less or more than
Phosphate and all other phosphatic
a certain long-term mean.
fertilizers is possible.
3. Increased availability of nutrients Select the correct answer using the
to plants is possible. code given below:
4. Reduction in the leaching of A. 1 only
chemical nutrients is possible. B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2 96. Siachen Glacier is situated to the

94. With reference to chemical A. East of Aksai Chin
fertilizers in India, consider the B. East of Leh
following statements: C. North of Gilgit
D. North of Nubra Valley
1. At present, the retail price of
chemical fertilizers is market- 97. With reference to the history of
driven and not administered by the India, consider the following pairs:
Government.
2. Ammonia, which is an input of Famous Place Present State
urea, is produced from natural
1. Bhilsa Madhya Pradesh
gas.
3. Sulphur, which is a raw material
2. Dwarasamudra Maharashtra
for phosphoric acid fertilizer, is a
by-product of oil refineries. 3. Girinagar Gujarat
Which of the statements given 4. Sthanesvara Uttar Pradesh
A. 1 only Which of the pairs given above are
B. 2 and 3 only correctly matched?
C. 2 only A. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
95. With reference to India's Desert
D. 2 and 4 only
National Park, which of the
following statements are correct? 98. Consider the following statements:
1. It is spread over two districts. 1. 36% of India's districts are
2. There is no human habitation classified as ''overexploited'' or
inside the park. ''critical'' by the Central Ground
3. It is one of the natural habitats of Water Authority (CGWA).
Great Indian Bustard. 2. CGWA was formed under the
Environment (Protection) Act.
3. India has the largest area under
code given below:
groundwater irrigation in the
A. 1 and 2 only
world.
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only Which of the statements given
D. 1, 2 and 3 above is/are correct?

B. 2 and 3 only above is/are correct?
C. 2 only A. 1 only
D. 1 and 3 only B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1 and 3 only
1. Jet streams occur in the Northern
100. Among the following Tiger
Hemisphere only.
Reserves, which one has the largest
2. Only some cyclones develop an
area under ''Critical Tiger Habitat''?
eye.
3. The temperature inside the eye of A. Corbett
a cyclone is nearly 10°C lesser than B. Ranthambore
that of the surroundings. C. Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam
D. Sunderbans

ANSWER KEY
1 B 21 B 41 C 61 C 81 A
2 B 22 B 42 D 62 A 82 A
3 D 23 A 43 D 63 D 83 D
4 D 24 C 44 D 64 B 84 A
5 B 25 C 45 B 65 A 8S A
6 D 26 A 46 A 66 B 86 A
7 D 27 X 47 C 67 A 87 A
8 D 28 A 48 A 68 C 88 D
9 A 29 A 49 A 69 D 89 C
10 C 30 A 50 D 70 C 90 A
11 B 31 C 51 B 71 B 91 C
12 A 32 B 52 X 72 A 92 D
13 D 33 B 53 A 73 C 93 B
14 A 34 D 54 D 74 A 94 B
15 D 35 D 55 B 75 A 95 C
16 D 36 C 56 C 76 D 96 D
17 D 37 D 57 B 77 A 97 A
18 D 38 B 58 B 78 A 98 B
19 D 39 C 59 B 79 D 99 C
20 C 40 D 60 B 80 D 100 C

UPSC 2021
GS - I, Set- A
1. Consider the following statements: Which of the above statements are
correct?
1. The Governor of the Reserve Bank
A. 1 and 2 only
of India (RBI) is appointed by the
B. 2 and 3 only
Central Government.
C. 1 and 3 only
2. Certain provisions in the
D. 1, 2 and 3
Constitution of India give the
Central Government the right to 3. Which among the following steps is
issue directions to the RBI in most likely to be taken at the time of
public interest. an economic recession?
3. The Governor of the RBI draws his
A. Cut in tax rates accompanied by
power from the RBI Act.
increase in interest rate
Which of the above statements are B. Increase in expenditure on public
correct? projects
A. 1 and 2 only C. Increase in tax rates accompanied
B. 2 and 3 only by reduction of interest rate
C. 1 and 3 only D. Reduction of expenditure on public
D. 1, 2 and 3 projects
2. With reference to casual workers 4. Consider the following statements:
employed in India, consider the
Other things remaining unchanged,
market demand for a good might
1. All casual workers are entitled for increase if
Employees Provident Fund 1. price of its substitute increases
coverage. 2. price of its complement increases
2. All casual workers are entitled for 3. the good is an inferior good and
regular working hours and income of the consumers increases
overtime payment. 4. 4. its price falls
3. The government can by a
Which of the above statements are
notification specify that an
correct?
establishment or industry shall
A. 1 and 4 only
pay wages only through its bank
B. 2, 3 and 4
account.
C. 1, 3 and 4
D. 1, 2 and 3 7. Consider the following:

5. With reference to Urban Cooperative 1. Foreign currency convertible
Banks' in India, consider the bonds
following statements: 2. Foreign institutional investment
with certain conditions
1. They are supervised and regulated
3. Global depository receipts
by local boards set up by the State
4. Non-resident external deposits
Governments.
2. They can issue equity shares and Which of the above can be included
preference shares. in Foreign Direct Investments?
3. They were brought under the A. 1, 2 and 3
purview of the Banking Regulation B. 3 only
Act. 1949 through an Amendment C. 2 and 4
in 1966 D. 1 and 4
Which of the statements given 8. Consider the following statements:
1. The effect of devaluation of a
A. 1 only
currency is that it necessarily
B. 2 and 3 only
2. improves the competitiveness of
C. 1 and 3 only
the domestic exports in the foreign
D. 1, 2 and 3
markets
6. Indian Government Bond Yields are 3. increases the foreign value of
influenced by which of the domestic currency
following? 4. improves the trade balance
1. Actions of the United States Which of the above statements is/
Federal Reserve are correct?
2. Actions of the Reserve Bank of A. 1 only
India B. 1 and 2
3. Inflation and short-term interest C. 3 only
rates D. 2 and 3
Select the correct answer using the 9. Which one of the following effects of
code given below. creation of black money in India has
A. 1 and 2 only been the main cause of worry to the
B. 2 only Government of India?
C. 3 only
A. Diversion of resources to the
D. 1, 2 and 3
purchase of real estate and
investment in luxury housing 2. Fiscal stimulus

B. Investment in unproductive 3. Inflation-indexing wages
activities and purchase of precious 4. Higher purchasing power
stones, jewellery, gold, etc. 5. Rising interest rates
C. Large donations to political parties
and growth of regionalism
code given below.
D. Loss of revenue to the State
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
Exchequer due to tax evasion
B. 3, 4 and 5 only
10. Which one of the following is likely C. 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
to be the most inflationary in its D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
effects?
13. With reference to India, consider the
A. Repayment of public debt following statements:
B. Borrowing form, the public to
1. Retail investors through demat
finance a budget deficit
account can invest in 'Treasury
C. Borrowing form, the banks to
Bills' and Government of India
finance a budget deficit
Debt Bonds' in primary market.
D. Creation of new money to finance
2. The Negotiated Dealing System-
a budget deficit
Order Matching' is a government
11. The money multiplier in an economy securities trading platform of the
increases with which one of the Reserve Bank of India.
following? 3. The 'Central Depository Services
Ltd.' is jointly promoted by the
A. Increase in the Cash Reserve Ratio
Reserve Bank of India and the
in the banks
Bombay Stock Exchange.
B. Increase in the statutory Liquidity
Ratio in the banks Which of the statements given
C. Increase in the banking habit of above is/are correct?
the people A. 1 only
D. Increase in the population of the B. 1 and 2
country C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3
12. With reference to Indian economy,
demand-pull inflation can be 14. With reference to WaterCredit',
caused/ increased by which of the consider the following statements:
following?
1. It puts microfinance tools to work
1. Expansionary policies in the water and sanitation sector.

2. It is a global initiative launched recycling

under the aegis of the World B. ecological management of
Health Organization and the World 'Wetlands of International
Bank. Importance' under the Ramsar
3. It aims to enable the poor people to Convention
meet their water needs without C. sustainable practices in the
depending on subsidies. cultivation of agricultural crops in
degraded lands
D. Environmental Impact
above are correct?
Assessment' in the exploitation of
A. 1 and 2 only
natural resources
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only 17. Why is there a concern about copper
D. 1, 2 and 3 smelting plants?
15. In India, the central bank's function 1. They may release lethal quantities
as the lender of last resort' usually of carbon monoxide into
refers to which of the following? environment.
2. The copper slag can cause the
1. Lending to trade and industry
leaching of some heavy metals into
bodies when they fail to borrow
environment.
from other sources
3. They may release sulphur dioxide
2. Providing liquidity to the banks
as a pollutant.
having a temporary crisis
3. Lending to governments to finance Select the correct answer using the
budgetary deficits code given below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
code given below.
C. 1 and 3 only
A. 1 and 2
D. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 18. With reference to furnace oil,
D. 3 only consider the following statements:
16. R2 Code of Practices' constitutes a 1. It is a product of oil refineries.
tool available for promoting the 2. Some industries use it to generate
adoption of power.
3. Its use causes sulphur emissions
A. environmentally responsible
into environment.
practices in industry electronics
Which of the statements given 22. Consider the following kinds of

above are correct? organisms:
A. 1 and 2 only
1. Copepods
B. 2 and 3 only
2. Cyanobacteria
C. 1 and 3 only
3. Diatoms
D. 1, 2 and 3
4. Foraminifera
19. What is blue carbon?
Which of the above are primary
A. (Carbon captured by oceans and producers in the food chains of
coastal ecosystems oceans?
B. (Carbon sequestered in forest A. 1 and 2
biomass and agricultural soils B. 2 and 3
C. (Carbon contained in petroleum C. 3 and 4
and natural gas D. 1 and 4
D. (Carbon present in atmosphere
23. Consider the following animals:
20. In the nature, which of the following
1. Hedgehog
is/are most likely to be found
2. Marmot
surviving on a surface without soil?
3. Pangolin
1. Fern
To reduce the chance of being
2. Lichen
captured by predators, which of the
3. Moss
above organisms rolls up/roll up
4. Mushroom
and protects/ protect its/their
Select the correct answer using the vulnerable parts?
code given below. A. 1 and 2
A. 1 and 4 only B. 2 only
B. 2 only C. 3 only
C. 2 and 3 D. 1 and 3
D. 1, 3 and 4
24. With reference to the 'New York
21. Which one of the following is used in Declaration on Forests', which of the
preparing a natural mosquito following statements are correct?
repellent?
1. It was first endorsed at the United
A. Congress grass Nations Climate Summit in 2014.
B. Elephant grass 2. It endorses a global timeline to end
C. Lemongrass the loss of forests.
D. Nut grass 3. It is a legally binding international
declaration. 27. In case of which one of the following

4. It is endorsed by governments, big biogeochemical cycles, the
companies and indigenous weathering of rocks is the main
communities. source of release of nutrient to enter
5. India was one of the signatories at the cycle?
its inception.
A. Carbon cycle
Select the correct answer using the B. Nitrogen cycle
code given below. C. Phosphorus cycle
A. 1, 2 and 4 D. Sulphur cycle
B. 1, 3 and 5
28. Which of the following are
C. 3 and 4
detritivores?
D. 2 and 5
1. Earthworms
25. Magnetite particles, suspected to
2. Jellyfish
cause neurodegenerative problems,
3. Millipedes
are generated as environmental
4. Seahorses
pollutants from which of the
5. Woodlice
following?
1. Brakes of motor vehicles
code given below.
2. Engines of motor vehicles
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
3. Microwave stoves within homes
B. 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
4. Power plants
C. 1, 3 and 5 only
5. Telephone lines
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
29. The Common Carbon Metric',
code given below.
supported by UNEP, has been
A. 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
developed for
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 3, 4 and 5 only A. assessing the carbon footprint of
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 building operations around the
world
26. Which one of the following is a filter
B. enabling commercial farming
feeder?
entities around the world to enter
A. Catfish carbon emission trading
B. Octopus C. enabling governments to assess
C. Oyster the overall carbon footprint caused
D. Pelican by their countries
D. assessing the overall carbon foot- D. 2, 3 and 4

print caused by the use of fossil
32. Which one of the following ancient
fuels by the world in a unit time
towns is well-known for its
30. Which of the following have species elaborate system of water harvesting
that can establish symbiotic and management by building a
relationship with other organisms? series of dams and channelizing
water into connected reservoirs?
1. Cnidarians
2. Fungi A. Dholavira
3. Protozoa B. Kalibangan
C. Rakhigarhi
D. Ropar
code given below.
A. 1 and 2 only 33. In the first quarter of seventeenth
B. 2 and 3 only century, in which of the following
C. 1 and 3 only was/were the factory/factories of
D. 1, 2 and 3. the English East India Company
located?
31. With reference to Chausath Yogini
Temple situated near Morena, 1. Broach
consider the following statements: 2. Chicacole
3. Trichinopoly
1. It is a circular temple built during
the reign of Kachchhapaghata Select the correct answer using the
Dynasty. code given below.
2. It is the only circular temple built A. 1 only
in India. B. 1 and 2
3. It was meant to promote the C. 3 only
Vaishnava cult in the region. D. 2 and 3
4. Its design has given rise to a
34. From the decline of Guptas until the
popular belief that it was the
rise of Harshavardhana in the early
inspiration behind the Indian
seventh century, which of the
Parliament building.
following kingdoms were holding
Which of the statements given power in Northern India?
above are correct?
1. The Guptas of Magadha
A. 1 and 2
2. The Paramaras of Malwa
B. 2 and 3 only
3. The Pushyabhutis of Thanesar
C. 1 and 4

4. The Maukharis of Kanauj to English here.

5. The Yadavas of Devagiri D. Madame Blavatsky and Colonel
6. The Maitrakas of Valabhi Olcott set up headquarters of
Theosophical Society first here.
code given below. 37. Consider the following pairs:
A. 1, 2 and 5
B. 1, 3, 4 and 6 (Historical place) (Well-known for)
C. 2, 3 and 4
1. Burzahom Rock-cut shrines
D. 5 and 6
2. Chandra- ketugarh Terracotta art
35. According to Portuguese writer
Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagara 3. Ganeshwar Copper artefacts
Empire were expert in which of the
following areas?
1. Wrestling A. 1 only
2. Astrology B. 1 and 2
3. Accounting C. 3 only
4. Soothsaying D. 2 and 3
Select the correct answer using the 38. Consider the following statements:
code given below.
1. It was during the reign of Iltutmish
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
that Chengiz Khan reached the
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
Indus in pursuit of the fugitive
C. 2 and 4 only
Khwarezm prince.
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. It was during the reign of
36. With reference to Madanapalle of Muhammad bin Tughluq that
Andhra Pradesh, which one of the Taimur occupied Multan and
following statements is correct? crossed the Indus.
3. It was during the reign of Deva
A. Pingali Venkayya designed the
Raya II of Vijayanagara Empire
tricolour Indian National Flag
that Vasco da Gama reached the
here.
coast of Kerala.
B. Pattabhi Sitaramaiah led the Quit
India Movement of Andhra region Which of the statements given
from here. above is/are correct?
C. Rabindranath Tagore translated A. 1 only
the National Anthem from Bengali B. 1 and 2
C. 3 only related to the property held by

D. 2 and 3 both male and female members of
a family.
1. St. Francis Xavier was one of the
code given below.
founding members of the Jesuit
A. 1 and 2
Order.
B. 2 only
2. St. Francis Xavier died in Goa and
C. 1 and 3
a church is dedicated to him there.
D. 3 only
3. The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is
celebrated in Goa each year. 41. With reference to the history of
ancient India, Bhavabhuti,
Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were
above are correct?
famous
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only A. Jain monks
C. 1 and 3 only B. playwrights
D. 1, 2 and 3 C. temple architects
D. philosophers
40. With reference to the history of
ancient India, which of the following 42. Consider the following statements:
1. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
1. Mitakshara was the civil law for of 1919 recommended granting
upper castes and Dayabhaga was voting rights to all the women
the civil law for lower castes. above the age of 21.
2. In the Mitakshara system, the sons 2. The Government of India Act of
can claim right to the property 1935 gave women reserved seats in
during the lifetime of the father, legislature.
whereas in the Dayabhaga system,
it is only after the death of the
father that the sons can claim right
A. 1 only
to the property.
B. 2 only
3. The Mitakshara system deals with
C. Both 1 and 2
the matters related to the property
D. Neither 1 nor 2
held by male members only of a
family, whereas the Dayabhaga 43. With reference to 8th August, 1942
system deals with the matters in Indian history, which one of the

following statements is correct? C. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

D. Sarojini Naidu
A. The Quit India Resolution was
adopted by the AICC. 47. In the context of Colonial India,
B. The Viceroy's Executive Council Shah Nawaz Khan, Prem Kumar
was expanded to include more Sehgal and Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon
Indians. remembered as are
C. The Congress ministries resigned
A. leaders of Swadeshi and Boycott
in seven provinces.
Movement
D. Cripps proposed an Indian Union
B. members of the Interim
with full Dominion Status once the
Government in 1946
Second World War was over.
C. members of the Drafting
44. Who among the following is Committee in the Constituent
associated with 'Songs from Prison', Assembly
a translation of ancient Indian D. officers of the Indian National
religious lyrics in English? Army
A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak 48. With reference to Indian history,
B. Jawaharlal Nehru which of the following statements
C. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is/are correct?
D. Sarojini Naidu
1. The Nizamat of Arcot emerged out
45. With reference to medieval India, of Hyderabad State.
which one of the following is the 2. The Mysore Kingdom emerged out
correct sequence in ascending order of Vijayanagara Empire.
in terms of size? 3. Rohilkhand Kingdom was formed
out of the territories occupied by
A. Paragana-Sarkar-Suba
Ahmad Shah Durrani.
B. Sarkar-Paragana-Suba
C. Suba-Sarkar-Paragana Select the correct answer using the
D. Paragana-Suba-Sarkar code given below.
A. 1 and 2
46. Who among the following was
B. 2 only
associated as Secretary with Hindu
C. 2 and 3
Female School. which later came to
D. 3 only
be known as Bethune Female
School? 49. Which one of the following
A. Annie Besant
B. Debendranath Tagore A. Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of
Waghora river. easily possible in semi-arid

B. Sanchi Stupa lies in the gorge of regions but permaculture farming
Chambal River. is not so easily possible in such
C. Pandu-lena Cave Shrines lie in the regions.
gorge of Narmada River. 4. Practice of mulching is very
D. Amaravati Stupa lies in the gorge important in permaculture
of Godavari River. farming but not necessarily so in
conventional chemical farming.
1. 21st February is declared to be the
code given below.
International Mother Language
A. 1 and 3
Day by UNICEF.
B. 1, 2 and 4
2. The demand that Bangla has to be
C. 4 only
one of the national languages was
D. 2 and 3
raised in the Constituent Assembly
of Pakistan. 52. With reference to 'palm oil', consider
are correct? 1. The palm oil tree is native to
A. 1 only Southeast Asia.
B. 2 only 2. The palm oil is a raw material for
C. Both 1 and 2 some industries producing lipstick
D. Neither 1 nor 2 and perfumes.
3. The palm oil can be used to produce
51. How is permaculture farming
biodiesel.
different from conventional
chemical farming? Which of the statements given
above are correct?
1. Permaculture farming discourages
A. 1 and 2 only
monocultural practices but in
B. 2 and 3 only
conventional chemical farming,
C. 1 and 3 only
monoculture practices are pre-
D. 1, 2 and 3
dominant.
2. Conventional chemical farming 53. With reference to the Indus River
can cause increase in soil salinity system, of the following four rivers,
but the Occurrence of such three of them pour into one of them
phenomenon is not observed in which joins the Indus direct. Among
permaculture farming. the following, which one is such
3. Conventional chemical farming is river that joins the Indus direct?
A. Chenab Which of the statements given

B. Jhelum above are correct?
C. Ravi A. 1 and 2 only
D. Sutlej B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
54. With reference to India, Didwana,
D. 1, 2 and 3
Kuchaman, Sargol and Khatu are
the names of 57. Among the following, which one is
the least water-efficient crop?
A. glaciers
B. mangrove areas A. Sugarcane
C. Ramsar sites B. Sunflower
D. saline lakes C. Pearl Millet
D. Red gram
55. Consider the following rivers:
1. Brahmani
2. Nagavali 1. In the tropical zone, the western
3. Subarnarekha sections of the oceans are warmer
4. Vamsadhara than the eastern sections owing to
the influence of trade winds.
Which of the above rise from the
2. In the temperate zone, westerlies
Eastern Ghats?
make the eastern sections of
A. 1 and 2
oceans warmer than the western
B. 2 and 4
sections.
C. 3 and 4
D. 1 and 3 Which of the statements given
A. 1 only
1. The Global Ocean Commission B. 2 only
grants licences for seabed C. Both 1 and 2
exploration and mining in D. Neither 1 nor 2
international waters.
59. In the context of India's preparation
2. India has received licences for
for Climate-Smart Agriculture,
seabed mineral exploration in
international waters.
3. 'Rare earth minerals' are present 1. The 'Climate-Smart Village'
on seafloor in international approach in India is a part of a
waters. project led by the Climate Change,
Agriculture and Food Security
(CCAFS), an international such areas is generally kept in check

research programme. by one or more or a combination of
2. The project of CCAFS is carried some conditions. Which of the
out under Consultative Group on following are such conditions?
International Agricultural
1. Burrowing animals and termites
Research (CGIAR) headquartered
2. Fire
in France.
3. Grazing herbivores
3. The International Crops Research
4. Seasonal rainfall
Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics
5. Soil properties
(ICRISAT) in India is one of the
CGIAR's research centres. Select the correct answer using the
code given below.
A. 1 and 2
above are correct?
B. 4 and 5
A. 1 and 2 only.
C. 2, 3 and 4
B. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 3 and 5
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 62. With reference to the water on the
planet Earth, consider the following
60. ''Leaf litter decomposes faster than
statements:
in any other biome and as a result
the soil surface is often almost bare. 1. The amount of water in the rivers
Apart from trees, the vegetation is and lakes is more than the amount
largely composed of plant forms that of groundwater.
reach up into the canopy vicariously, 2. The amount of water in polar ice
by climbing the trees or growing as caps and glaciers is more than the
epiphytes, rooted on the upper amount of groundwater.
branches of trees." This is the most
likely description of
A. coniferous forest A. 1 only
B. dry deciduous forest B. 2 only
C. mangrove forest C. Both 1 and 2
D. tropical rain forest D. Neither 1 nor 2
61. The vegetation of savannah consists 63. Consider the following statements:
of grassland with scattered small
1. Moringa (drumstick tree) is a
trees, but extensive areas have no
leguminous evergreen tree.
trees. The forest development in
2. Tamarind tree is endemic to South
Asia. D. Neither 1 nor 2

3. In India, most of the tamarind is
66. In the context of hereditary diseases,
collected as minor forest produce.
4. India exports tamarind and seeds
of moringa. 1. Passing on mitochondrial diseases
5. Seeds of moringa and tamarind from parent to child can be
can be used in the production of prevented by mitochondrial
biofuels. replacement therapy either before
or after in vitro fertilization of
egg.
above are correct?
2. A child inherits mitochondrial
A. 1, 2, 4 and 5
diseases entirely from mother and
B. 3, 4 and 5
not from father.
C. 1, 3 and 4
D. 1, 2, 3 and 5 Which of the statements given
64. The black cotton soil of India has
A. 1 only
been formed due to the weathering
B. 2 only
of
C. Both 1 and 2
A. brown forest soil D. Neither 1 nor 2
B. fissure volcanic rock
67. Bollgard I and Bollgard II
C. granite and schist
technologies are mentioned in the
D. shale and limestone
context of
65. With reference to recent
A. clonal propagation of crop plants
developments regarding
B. developing genetically modified
'Recombinant Vector Vaccines',
crop plants
C. production of plant growth
1. Genetic engineering is applied in substances
the development of these vaccines. D. production of biofertilizers
2. Bacteria and viruses are used as
68. In a pressure cooker, the
vectors.
temperature at which the food is
Which of the statements given cooked depends mainly upon which
above is/are correct? of the following?
A. 1 only
1. Area of the hole in the lid
B. 2 only
2. Temperature of the flame
C. Both 1 and 2
3. Weight of the lid
Select the correct answer using the B. It is a good conductor of heat

code given below. C. It has high value of specific heat
A. 1 and 2 only D. It is an oxide of hydrogen
B. 2 and 3 only
72. With reference to street-lighting,
C. 1 and 3 only
how do sodium lamps differ from
D. 1, 2 and 3
LED lamps?
1. Sodium lamps produce light in 360
1. Bacteria degrees but it is not so in the case
2. Fungi of LED lamps.
3. Virus 2. As street-lights, sodium lamps
have longer life span than LED
Which of the above can be cultured
lamps.
in artificial/synthetic medium?
3. The spectrum of visible light from
A. 1 and 2 only
sodium lamps is almost
B. 2 and 3 only
monochromatic while LED lamps
C. 1 and 3 only
offer significant colour advantages
D. 1, 2 and 3
in street-lighting.
1. Adenoviruses have single- code given below.
stranded DNA genomes whereas A. 3 only
retroviruses have double-stranded B. 2 only
DNA genomes. C. 1 and 3 only
2. Common cold is sometime caused D. 1, 2 and 3
by an adenovirus whereas AIDS is
73. The term 'ACE2' is talked about in
caused by a retrovirus.
the context of
A. genes introduced in the genetically
modified plants
A. 1 only
B. development of India's own
B. 2 only
satellite navigation system
C. Both 1 and 2
C. radio collars for wildlife tracking
D. Neither 1 nor 2
D. spread of viral diseases.
71. Water can dissolve more substances
74. Bisphenol A (BPA), a cause of
than any other liquid because
concern, is a structural/key
A. It is dipolar in nature component in the manufacture of

which of the following kinds of 2. In India, matters related to the

plastics? constitutionality of the
Amendment of an Act of the
A. Low-density polyethylene
Parliament are referred to the
B. Polycarbonate
Constitution Bench by the Supreme
C. Polyethylene terephthalate
Court.
D. Polyvinyl chloride
75. Triclosan', considered harmful when
code given below.
exposed to high levels for a long
A. 1 only
time, is most likely present in which
B. 2 only
of the following?
C. Both 1 and 2
A. Food preservatives D. Neither 1 nor 2
B. Fruit-ripening substances
78. With reference to the Union
C. Reused plastic containers
Government, consider the following
D. Toiletries
statements:
76. Which one of the following is a
1. N. Gopalaswamy Iyengar
reason why astronomical distances
Committee suggested that a
are measured in light-years?
minister and a secretary be
A. Distances among stellar bodies do designated solely for pursuing the
not change. subject of administrative reform
B. Gravity of stellar bodies does not and promoting it.
change. 2. In 1970, the Department of
C. Light always travels in straight Personnel was constituted on the
line. recommendation of the
D. Speed of light is always same. Administrative Reforms
Commission, 1966, and this was
77. We adopted parliamentary
placed under the Prime Minister's
democracy based on the British
charge.
model, but how does our model differ
from that model? Which of the statements given
1. As regards legislation, the British
A. 1 only
Parliament is supreme or
B. 2 only
sovereign but in India, the power
C. Both 1 and 2
of the Parliament to legislate is
D. Neither 1 nor 2
limited.

79. Right to Privacy' is protected under by each country in this regard.

which Article of the Constitution of 2. Right to the City' gives every
India? occupant of the city the right to
reclaim public spaces and public
A. Article 15
participation in the city.
B. Article 19
3. Right to the City' means that the
C. Article 21
State cannot deny any public
D. Article 29
service or facility to the
80. Consider the following statements: unauthorized colonies in the city.
1. In India, there is no law restricting Which of the statements given
the candidates from contesting in above is/are correct?
one Lok Sabha election from three A. 1 only
constituencies. B. 3 only
2. In 1991 Lok Sabha Election, Shri C. 1 and 2
Devi Lal contested from three Lok D. 2 and 3
Sabha constituencies.
3. As per the existing rules, if a
candidate contests in one Lok
Sabha election from many 1. Judicial custody means an accused
constituencies, his/her party is in the custody of the concerned
should bear the cost of bye- magistrate and such accused is
elections to the constituencies locked up in police station, not in
vacated by him/her in the event of jail.
him/her winning in all the 2. During judicial custody, the police
constituencies. officer in charge of the case is not
allowed to interrogate the suspect
without the approval of the court.
B. 2 only above is/are correct?
C. 1 and 3 A. 1 only
D. 2 and 3 B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
1. Right to the City' is an agreed
human right and the UN-Habitat
monitors the commitments made

1. When a prisoner makes out a 86. Which one of the following in Indian
sufficient case, parole cannot be polity is an essential feature that
denied to such prisoner because it indicates that it is federal in
becomes a matter of his/her right. character?
2. State Governments have their own
A. The independence of judiciary is
Prisoners Release on Parole Rules.
safeguarded.
Which of the statements given B. The Union Legislature has elected
above is/are correct? representatives from constituent
A. 1 only units.
B. 2 only C. The Union Cabinet can have
C. Both 1 and 2 elected representatives from
D. Neither 1 nor 2 regional parties.
D. The Fundamental Rights are
84. At the national level, which ministry
enforceable by Courts of Law.
is the nodal agency to ensure
effective implementation of the 87. Which one of the following best
Scheduled Tribes and Other defines the term 'State'?
Traditional Forest Dwellers
A. A community of persons
(Recognition of Forest Rights) Act,
permanently occupying a definite
2006?
territory independent of external
A. Ministry of Environment, Forest control and possessing an
and Climate Change organized government
B. Ministry of Panchayati Raj B. A politically organized people of a
C. Ministry of Rural Development definite territory and possessing
D. Ministry of Tribal Affairs an authority to govern them,
maintain law and order, protect
85. A legislation which confers on the
their natural rights and safeguard
executive or administrative
their means of sustenance
authority an unguided and
C. A number of persons who have
uncontrolled discretionary power in
been living in a definite territory
the matter of application of law
for a very long time with their own
violates which one of the following
culture, tradition and government
Articles of the Constitution of India?
D. A society permanently living in a
A. Article 14 definite territory with a central
B. Article 28 authority, an executive responsible
C. Article 32 to the central authority and an
D. Article 44 independent judiciary
88. With reference to Indian judiciary, liberty in a liberal democracy?

A. A committed judiciary
1. Any retired judge of the Supreme B. Centralization of powers
Court of India can be called back to C. Elected government
sit and act as a Supreme Court D. Separation of powers
judge by the Chief Justice of India
91. Under the Indian Constitution,
with prior permission of the
concentration of wealth violates
President of India.
2. A High Court in India has the A. the Right to Equality
power to review its own judgement B. the Directive Principles of State
as the Supreme Court does. Policy
C. the Right to Freedom
D. the Concept of Welfare
A. 1 only 92. What is the position of the Right to
B. 2 only Property in India?
C. Both 1 and 2
A. Legal right available to citizens
D. Neither 1 nor 2
only
89. With reference to India, consider the B. Legal right available to any person
following statements: C. Fundamental Right available to
citizens only
1. There is only one citizenship and
D. Neither Fundamental Right nor
one domicile.
legal right
2. A citizen by birth only can become
the Head of State. 93. What was the exact constitutional
3. A foreigner once granted the status of India on 26th January,
citizenship cannot be deprived of 1950?
it under any circumstances.
A. A Democratic Republic
Which of the statements given B. A Sovereign Democratic Republic
above is/are correct? C. A Sovereign Secular Democratic
A. 1 only Republic
B. 2 only D. A Sovereign Socialist Democratic
C. 1 and 3 Republic Secular
D. 2 and 3
94. Constitutional government means
90. Which one of the following factors
A. a representative government of a
constitutes the best safeguard of
nation with federal structure
B. a government whose Head enjoys the Arbor Day Foundation have

nominal powers recently recognized Hyderabad as
C. a government whose Head enjoys 2020 Tree City of the World.
real powers
Statement 2:
D. a government limited by the terms
2. Hyderabad was selected for the
of the Constitution
recognition for a year following
95. With reference to India, the terms its commitment to grow and
‘Halbi, Ho and Kui’ pertain to maintain the urban forests.
A. dance forms of Northwest India Which one of the following is
B. Musical Instruments correct in respect of the above
C. Pre-historic cave paintings statements?
D. Tribal languages A. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2
are correct and Statement 2 is the
correct explanation for Statement
in respect of Bharat Ratna and
1
Padma Awards:
B. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2
1. Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are correct but Statement 2 is not
are titles under the Article 18(1) the correct explanation for
of the Constitution of India. Statement 1
2. Padma Awards, which were C. Statement 1 is correct but
instituted in the year 1954, were Statement 2 is not correct
suspended only once. D. Statement 1 is not correct but
3. The number of Bharat Ratna Statement 2 is correct
Awards is restricted to a maximum
of five in a particular year.
in respect of the Laureus World
Which of the above statements are Sports Award which was instituted
not correct? in the year 2000:
A. 1 and 2 only
1. American golfer Tiger Woods was
B. 2 and 3 only
the first winner of this award.
C. 1 and 3 only
2. The award was received mostly by
D. 1, 2 and 3
Formula One' players so far.
97. Consider the following statements: 3. Roger Federer received this award.
maximum number of times
Statement 1:
compared to others.
1. The United Nations Capital
Development Fund (UNCDF) and Which of the above statements are
correct? 100. Consider the following statements

A. 1 and 2 only in respect of the ICC World Test
B. 2 and 3 only Championship:
C. 1 and 3 only
1. The finalists were decided by the
D. 1, 2 and 3
number of matches they won.
99. Consider the following statements 2. New Zealand was ranked ahead of
in respect of the 32nd Summer England because it won more
Olympics: matches than England.
1. The official motto for this Which of the above statements is/
Olympics is ‘A new World’. are correct?
2. Sport Climbing, surfing, A. 1 only
skateboarding, karate and Baseball B. 2 only
are included in this Olympics. C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER KEY
1 C 21 C 41 B 61 C 81 D
2 B 22 B 42 B 62 B 82 B
3 B 23 D 43 A 63 B 83 B
4 A 24 A 44 C 64 B 84 D
5 B 25 B 45 A 65 C 85 A
6 D 26 C 46 C 66 C 86 A
7 A 27 C 47 D 67 B 87 A
8 A 28 C 48 B 68 C 88 A
9 D 29 A 49 A 69 A 89 A
10 D 30 D 50 B 70 B 90 D
11 C 31 C 51 B 71 A 91 B
12 A 32 A 52 B 72 C 92 B
13 B 33 A 53 D 73 D 93 B
14 C 34 B 54 D 74 B 94 D
15 B 35 D 55 B 75 D 95 D
16 A 36 C 56 B 76 D 96 D
17 B 37 D 57 A 77 C 97 D
18 D 38 A 58 C 78 B 98 C
19 A 39 C 59 D 79 C 99 B
20 C 40 B 60 D 80 X 100 D

UPSC 2022
GS - I, Set- A
1. Rapid Financing Instrument and 1. If the inflation is too high, Reserve
Rapid Credit Facility are related to Bank of India (RBI) is likely to
the provisions of lending by which buy government securities.
one of the following? 2. If the rupee is rapidly depreciating,
RBI is likely to sell dollars in the
A. Asian Development Bank
market.
B. International Monetary Fund
3. If interest rates in the USA or
C. United Nations Environment
European Union were to fall, that is
Programme Finance Initiative
likely to induce RBI to buy dollars.
D. World Bank
2. With reference to the Indian economy,
above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
1. An increase in Nominal Effective B. 2 and 3 only
Exchange Rate (NEER) indicates C. 1 and 3 only
the appreciation of rupee. D. 1, 2 and 3
2. An increase in the Real Effective
4. With reference to the G20 Common
Exchange Rate (REER) indicates
Framework, consider the following
an improvement in trade
statements:
competitiveness.
3. An increasing trend in domestic 1. It is an initiative endorsed by the
inflation relative to inflation in G20 together with the Paris Club.
other countries is likely to cause 2. It is an initiative to support Low
an increasing divergence between Income Countries with
NEER and REER. unsustainable debt.
Which of the above statements are Which of the statements given
correct? above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only C. Both 1 and 2
D. 1, 2 and 3 D. Neither 1 nor 2
3. With reference to the Indian economy, 5. With reference to the Indian
consider the following statements: economy, what are the advantages
of Inflation-Indexed Bonds (IIBs)? economy?

1. Government can reduce the coupon 1. Farmers harvesting their crops
rates on its borrowing by way of 2. Textile mills converting raw cotton
IIBs. into fabrics
2. IIBs provide protection to the 3. A commercial bank lending money
investors from uncertainty to a trading company
regarding inflation. 4. A corporate body issuing Rupee
3. The interest received as well as denominated Bonds overseas
capital gains on IIBs are not
taxable.
code given below:
Which of the statements given A. 1 and 2 only
above are correct? B. 2, 3 and 4 only
A. 1 and 2 only C. 1, 3 and 4 only
B. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
C. 1 and 3 only
8. Which one of the following situations
D. 1, 2 and 3
best reflects Indirect Transfers
6. With reference to foreign-owned often talked about in media recently
e-commerce firms operation in with reference to India?
India, which of the following
A. An Indian company investing in a
foreign enterprise and paying
1. They can sell their own goods in taxes to the foreign country on the
addition to offering their profits arising out of its
platforms as market-places. investment
2. The degree to which they can own B. A foreign company investing in
big sellers on their platforms is India and paying taxes to the
limited. country of its base on the profits
arising out of its investment
C. An Indian company purchases
code given below:
tangible assets in a foreign country
A. 1 only
and sells such assets after their
B. 2 only
value increases and transfers the
C. Both 1 and 2
proceeds to India
D. Neither 1 nor 2
D. A foreign company transfers
7. Which of the following activities shares and such shares derive
constitute real sector in the their substantial value from assets
located in India 1. Pursuant to the report of H.N.

Sanyal Committee, the Contempt
9. With reference to the expenditure
of Courts Act, 1971 was passed.
made by an organization or a
2. The Constitution of India
company, which of the following
empowers the Supreme Court and
the High Courts to punish for
1. Acquiring new technology is contempt of themselves.
capital expenditure. 3. The Constitution of India defines
2. Debt financing is considered Civil Contempt and Criminal
capital expenditure, while equity Contempt.
financing is considered revenue 4. In India, the Parliament is vested
expenditure. with the powers to make laws on
Contempt of Court.
code given below: Which of the statements given
A. 1 only above is/are correct?
C. Both 1 and 2 B. 1, 2 and 4
D. 3 only
10. With reference to the Indian
economy, consider the following 12. With reference to India, consider the
statements: following statements:
1. A share of the household financial 1. Government law officers and legal
savings goes towards government firms are recognized as advocates,
borrowings. but corporate lawyers and patent
2. Dated securities issued at market- attorneys are excluded from
related rates in auctions form a recognition as advocates.
large component of internal debt. 2. Bar Councils have the power to lay
down the rules relating to legal
education and recognition of law
are correct?
colleges.
A. 1 only
C. Both 1 and 2 above is/are correct?
D. Neither 1 nor 2 A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2 above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
1. A bill amending the Constitution C. Both 1 and 2
requires a prior recommendation D. Neither 1 nor 2
of the President of India.
2. When a Constitution Amendment
exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha?
Bill is presented to the President
of India, it is obligatory for the 1. To ratify the declaration of
President of India to give his/her Emergency
assent. 2. To pass a motion of no-confidence
3. A Constitution Amendment Bill against the Council of Ministers
must be passed by both the Lok 3. To impeach the President of India
Sabha and the Rajya Sabha by a
special majority and there is no
code given below:
provision for joint sitting.
A. 1 and 2
Which of the statements given B. 2 only
above are correct? C. 1 and 3
A. 1 and 2 only D. 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
16. With reference to anti-defection law
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
statements:
1. The law specifies that a nominated
1. The Constitution of India classifies legislator cannot join any political
the ministers into four ranks viz. party within six months of being
Cabinet Minister, Minister of State appointed to the House.
with Independent Charge, Minister 2. The law does not provide any time-
of State and Deputy Minister. frame within which the presiding
2. The total number of ministers in officer has to decide a defection
the Union Government, including case.
the Prime Minister, shall not
exceed 15 percent of the total
number of members in the Lok
A. 1 only
Sabha.
B. 2 only
Which of the statements given C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2 B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
1. Attorney General of India and
19. With reference to Ayushman Bharat
Solicitor General of India are the
Digital Mission, consider the
only officers of the Government
who are allowed to participate in
the meetings of the Parliament of 1. Private and public hospitals must
India. adopt it.
2. According to the Constitution of 2. As it aims to achieve universal
India, the Attorney General of health coverage, every citizen of
India submits his resignation India should be part of it
when the Government which ultimately.
appointed him resigns. 3. It has seamless portability across
the country.
above is/are correct? Which of the statements given
A. 1 only above is/are correct?
D. 1, 2 and 3
18. With reference to the writs issued by
the Courts in India, consider the 20. With reference to Deputy Speaker of
following statements: Lok Sabha, consider the following
statements:
1. Mandamus will not lie against a
private organization unless it is 1. As per the Rules of Procedure and
entrusted with a public duty. Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha,
2. Mandamus will not lie against a the election of Deputy Speaker
Company even though it may be a shall be held on such date as the
Government Company. Speaker may fix.
3. Any public minded person can be a 2. There is a mandatory provision
petitioner to move the Court to that the election of a candidate as
obtain the writ of Quo Warranto. Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha shall
be from either the principal
opposition party or the ruling
above are correct?
party.
A. 1 and 2 only
3. The Deputy Speaker has the same
power as of the Speaker when B. 2 and 3 only

presiding over the sitting of the C. 1 and 3 only
House and no appeal lies against D. 1, 2 and 3
his rulings.
23. Which one of the following lakes of
4. The well-established parliamentary
West Africa has become dry and
practice regarding the appointment
turned into a desert?
of Deputy Speaker is that the
motion is moved by the Speaker and A. Lake Victoria
duly seconded by the Prime B. Lake Faguibine
Minister. C. Lake Oguta
D. Lake Volta
above are correct? 24. Gandikota canyon of South India
A. 1 and 3 only was created by which one of the
B. 1, 2 and 3 following rivers?
C. 3 and 4 only
A. Cauvery
D. 2 and 4 only
B. Manjira
21. Among the following crops, which C. Pennar
one is the most important D. Tungabhadra
anthropogenic source of both
methane and nitrous oxide?
A. Cotton Peak Mountains
B. Rice
1. Namcha Barwa Garhwal Himalaya
C. Sugarcane
D. Wheat 2. Nanda Devi Kumaon Himalaya
22. System of Rice Intensification of 3. Nokrek Sikkim Himalaya
cultivation, in which alternate
wetting and drying of rice fields is Which of the pairs given above is/
practised, results in: are correctly matched?
A. 1 and 2
1. Reduced seed requirement
B. 2 only
2. Reduced methane production
C. 1 and 3
3. Reduced electricity consumption
D. 3 only
26. The term Levant often heard in the
code given below:
news roughly corresponds to which
A. 1 and 2 only
of the following regions?
A. Region along the eastern D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Mediterranean shores
29. In the northern hemisphere, the
B. Region along North African shores
longest day of the year normally
stretching from Egypt to Morocco
occurs in the:
C. Region along Persian Gulf and
Horn of Africa A. Frist half of the month of June
D. The entire coastal areas of B. Second half of the month of June
Mediterranean Sea C. First half of the month of July
D. Second half of the month of July
27. Consider the following countries:
1. Azerbaijan
2. Kyrgyzstan
Wetland/Lake Location
3. Tajikistan
4. Turkmenistan 1. Hokera Wetland Punjab
5. Uzbekistan
2. Renuka Wetland Himachal Pradesh
Which of the above have borders
3. Rudrasagar Lake Tripura
with Afghanistan?
A. 1, 2 and 5 only 4. Sasthamkotta Lake Tamil Nadu
B. 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
How many pairs given above are
C. 3, 4 and 5 only
correctly matched?
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
A. Only one pair
28. With reference to India, consider the B. Only two pairs
following statements: C. Only three pairs
D. All four pairs
1. Monazite is a source of rare earths.
2. Monazite contains thorium. 31. Consider the following:
3. Monazite occurs naturally in the
1. Aarogya Setu
entire Indian coastal sands in
2. COWIN
India.
3. DigiLocker
4. In India, Government bodies only
4. DIKSHA
can process or export monazite.
Which of the above are built on top
of open-source digital platforms?
above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 3 and 4 only

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 statements best reflects the idea

behind the Fractional Orbital
32. With reference to Web 3-0, consider
Bombardment System often talked
about in media?
1. Web 3.0 technology enables people
A. A hypersonic missile is launched
to control their own data.
into space to counter. the asteroid
2. In Web 3.0 world, there can be
approaching the Earth and explode
blockchain based social networks.
it in space.
3. Web 3.0 is operated by users
B. A spacecraft lands on another
collectively rather than a
planet after making several orbital
corporation.
motions.
Which of the statements given C. A missile is put into a stable orbit
above are correct? around the Earth and deorbits over
A. 1 and 2 only a target on the Earth.
B. 2 and 3 only D. A spacecraft moves along a comet
C. 1 and 3 only with the same speed and places a
D. 1, 2 and 3 probe on its surface.
33. With reference to Software as a 35. Which one of the following is the
Service (SaaS), consider the context in which the term qubit is
following statements: mentioned?
1. SaaS buyers can customise the A. Cloud Services
user interface and can change data B. Quantum Computing
fields. C. Visible Light Communication
2. SaaS users can access their data Technologies
through their mobile devices. D. Wireless Communication
3. Outlook, Hotmail and Yahoo! Mail Technologies
are forms of SaaS.
36. Consider the following
Which of the statements given communication technologies:
above are correct?
1. Closed-circuit Television
A. 1 and 2 only
2. Radio Frequency Identification
B. 2 and 3 only
3. Wireless Local Area Network
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 Which of the above are considered
Short-Range devices/technologies?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only pandemic, consider the following

C. 1 and 3 only statements:
D. 1, 2 and 3
1. The Serum Institute of India
37. Consider the following statements: produced COVID-19 vaccine
named Covishield using mRNA
1. Biofilms can form on medical
platform.
implants within human tissues.
2. Sputnik V vaccine is manufactured
2. Biofilms can form on food and
using vector-based platform.
food processing surfaces.
3. COVAXIN is an inactivated
3. Biofilms can exhibit antibiotic
pathogen-based vaccine.
resistance.
above are correct?
above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
40. If a major solar storm (solar flare)
reaches the Earth, which of the
in respect of probiotics:
following are the possible effects on
1. Probiotics are made of both the Earth?
bacteria and yeast.
1. GPS and navigation systems could
2. The organisms in probiotics are
fail.
found in foods we ingest but they
2. Tsunamis could occur at equatorial
do not naturally occur in our gut.
regions.
3. Probiotics help in the digestion of
3. Power grids could be damaged.
milk sugars.
4. Intense auroras could occur over
Which of the statements given much of the Earth.
above is/are correct? 5. Forest fires could take place over
A. 1 only much of the planet.
B. 2 only 6. Orbits of the satellites could be
C. 1 and 3 disturbed.
D. 2 and 3 7. Shortwave radio communication
of the aircraft flying over polar
39. In the context of vaccines
regions could be interrupted.
manufactured to prevent COVID-19

Select the correct answer using the 4. Some Indian companies are
code given below: members of EP100.
A. 1, 2, 4 and 5 only 5. The International Energy Agency
B. 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 only is the Secretariat to the Under2
C. 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 only Coalition.
D. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
41. Climate Action Tracker which above are correct?
monitors the emission reduction A. 1, 2, 4 and 5
pledges of different countries is a: B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 5 only
A. Database created by coalition
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
research organizations
B. Wing of International Panel of 43. If rainforests and tropical forests
Climate Change are the lungs of the Earth, then
C. Committee under United Nations surely wetlands function as its
Framework Convention on Climate kidneys. Which one of the following
Change functions of wetlands best reflects
D. Agency promoted and financed by the above statement?
United Nations Environment
A. The water cycle in wetlands
Programme and World Bank
involves surface runoff, subsoil
42. Consider the following statements: percolation and evaporation.
B. Algae form the nutrient base upon
1. The Climate Group is an
which fish, crustaceans, molluscs,
international non-profit
birds, reptiles and mammals
organization that drives climate
thrive.
action by building large networks
C. Wetlands play a vital role in
and runs them.
maintaining sedimentation
2. The International Energy Agency
balance and soil stabilization.
in partnership with the Climate
D. Aquatic plants absorb heavy
Group launched a global initiative
metals and excess nutrients.
EP100.
3. EP100 brings together leading 44. In the context of WHO Air Quality
companies committed to driving Guidelines, consider the following
innovation in energy efficiency statements:
and increasing competitiveness
1. The 24-hours mean of PM 2.5
while delivering on emission
Should not exceed 15 ug/m3 and
reduction goals.
annual mean of PM2.5 should not
exceed 5 ug/m3 and cotton fibres to reinforce their

2. In a year, the highest levels of properties.
ozone pollution occur during the 2. Containers made of it can be used
periods of inclement weather. to store any alcoholic beverage.
3. PM10 can penetrate the lung 3. Bottles made of it can be recycled
barrier and enter the bloodstream. into other products.
4. Excessive ozone in the air can 4. Articles made of it can be easily
trigger asthma. disposed of by incineration
without causing greenhouse gas
emissions.
above are correct?
A. 1, 3 and 4 Which of the statements given
B. 1 and 4 only above are correct?
C. 2, 3 and 4 A. 1 and 3
D. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 4
C. 1 and 4
45. With reference to Gucchi sometimes
D. 2 and 3
mentioned in the news, consider the
following statements: 47. Which of the following is not a bird?
1. It is a fungus. A. Golden Mahseer
2. It grows in some Himalayan Forest B. Indian Nightjar
areas. C. Spoonbill
3. It is commercially cultivated in the D. White Ibis
Himalayan foothills of north-
48. Which of the following are nitrogen-
eastern India.
fixing plants?
1. Alfalfa
2. Amaranth
A. 1 only
3. Chickpea
B. 3 only
4. Clover
C. 1 and 2
5. Purslane (Kulfa)
D. 2 and 3
6. Spinach
46. With reference to polyethylene
terephthalate, the use of which is so
code given below:
widespread in our daily lives,
A. 1, 3 and 4 only
B. 1, 3, 5 and 6 only
1. Its fibres can be blended with wool C. 2, 4, 5 and 6 only

D. 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1, 3 and 4
49. Biorock technology is talked about
D. 1, 2 and 4
in which one of the following
situations? 52. In medieval India, the term Fanam
referred to:
A. Restoration of damaged coral reefs
B. Development of building materials A. Clothing
using plant residues B. Coins
C. Identification of areas for C. Ornaments
exploration/extraction of shale gas D. Weapons
D. Providing salt licks for wild
53. Consider the following freedom
animals in forests/protected areas
fighters:
50. The Miyawaki method is well known
1. Barindra Kumar Ghosh
for the:
2. Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee
A. Promotion of commercial farming 3. Rash Behari Bose
in arid and semi-arid areas
Who of the above was/were actively
B. Development of gardens using
associated with the Ghadar Party?
genetically modified flora
A. 1 and 2
C. Creation of mini forests in urban
B. 2 only
areas
C. 1 and 3
D. Harvesting wind energy on coastal
D. 3 only
areas and on sea surfaces
54. With reference to the proposals of
51. In the Government of India Act 1919,
Cripps Mission, consider the
the functions of Provincial
Government were divided into
Reserved and Transferred subjects. 1. The Constituent Assembly would
Which of the following were treated have members nominated by the
as Reserved subjects? Provincial Assemblies as well as
the Princely States.
1. Administration of Justice
2. Any Province, which is not
2. Local Self-Government
prepared to accept the new
3. Land Revenue
Constitution would have the right
4. Police
to sign a separate agreement with
Select the correct answer using the Britain regarding its future status.
code given below:
A. 1, 2 and 3
above is/are correct? happened during the reign of

A. 1 only Jalal-ud-din Khalji.
B. 2 only 2. During the reign of Ala-ud-din
C. Both 1 and 2 Khalji, one Mongol assault
D. Neither 1 nor 2 marched up to Delhi and besieged
the city.
55. With reference to Indian history,
3. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
consider the following texts:
temporarily lost portions of north-
1. Nettipakarana west of his kingdom to Mongols.
2. Parishishtaparvan
3. Avadanashataka
4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana
A. 1 and 2
Which of the above are Jaina texts? B. 2 only
A. 1, 2 and 3 C. 1 and 3
B. 2 and 4 only D. 3 only
C. 1, 3 and 4
58. With reference to Indian history,
D. 2, 3 and 4
who of the following were known as
56. With reference to Indian history, Kulah-Daran?
consider the following pairs:
A. Arab merchants
B. Qalandars
Historical person Known as
C. Persian calligraphists
1. Aryadeva Jaina scholar D. Sayyids
2. Dignaga Buddhist scholar 59. With reference to Indian history,
3. Nathamuni Vaishnava scholar
1. The Dutch established their
factories/warehouses on the east
correctly matched?
coast on lands granted to them by
A. None of the pairs
Gajapati rulers.
B. Only one pair
2. Alfonso de Albuquerque captured
C. Only two pairs
Goa from the Bijapur Sultanate.
D. All three pairs
3. The English East India Company
57. With reference to Indian history, established a factory at Madras on
consider the following statements: a plot of land leased from a
representative of the Vijayanagara
1. The first Mongol invasion of India
empire.
Which of the statements given Which of the statements given

above are correct? above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3
60. According to Kautilya's 62. Consider the following States:
Arthashastra, which of the following
1. Andhra Pradesh
are correct?
2. Kerala
1. A person could be a slave as a 3. Himachal Pradesh
result of a judicial punishment. 4. Tripura
2. If a female slave bore her master a
How many of the above are
son, she was legally free.
generally known as tea-producing
3. If a son born to a female slave was
States?
fathered by her master, the son
A. Only one State
was entitled to the legal status of
B. Only two States
the master's son.
C. Only three States
Which of the statements given D. All four States
above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only 1. In India, credit rating agencies are
C. 1 and 3 only regulated by Reserve Bank of
D. 1, 2 and 3 India.
2. The rating agency popularly
known as ICRA is a public limited
1. Tight monetary policy of US company.
Federal Reserve could lead to 3. Brickwork Ratings is an Indian
capital flight. credit rating agency.
2. Capital flight may increase the
interest cost of firms with existing
above are correct?
External Commercial Borrowings
A. 1 and 2 only
(ECBs).
B. 2 and 3 only
3. Devaluation of domestic currency
C. 1 and 3 only
decreases the currency risk
D. 1, 2 and 3
associated with ECBS.
64. With reference to the 'Banks Board
Bureau (BBB)', which of the Regime

following statements are correct? 3. Shanghai Cooperation
Organisation
1. The Governor of RBI is the
Chairman of India is a member of which of the
2. BBB recommends for the selection above?
of heads for Public Sector Banks. A. 1 and 2 only
3. BBB helps the Public Sector Banks B. 3 only
in developing strategies and C. 2 and 3 only
capital raising plans. D. 1, 2 and 3
Select the correct answer using the 67. Consider the following statements:
code given below:
1. Vietnam has been one of the fastest
A. 1 and 2 only
growing economies in the world in
B. 2 and 3 only
the recent years.
C. 1 and 3 only
2. Vietnam is led by a multi-party-
D. 1, 2 and 3
political system.
65. With reference to Convertible Bonds, 3. Vietnam's economic growth is
consider the following statements: linked to its integration with
global supply chains and focus on
1. As there is an option to exchange
exports.
the bond for equity, Convertible
4. For a long time, Vietnam's low
Bonds pay a lower rate of interest.
labour costs and stable exchange
2. The option to convert to equity
rates have attracted global
affords the bondholder a degree of
manufacturers.
indexation to rising consumer
5. Vietnam has the most productive
prices.
e-service sector in the Indo-pacific
Which of the statements given region
A. 1 only
above are correct?
B. 2 only
A. 2 and 4
C. Both 1 and 2
B. 3 and 5
D. Neither 1 nor 2
C. 1, 3 and 4
66. Consider the following: D. 1 and 2
1. Asian Infrastructure Investment 68. In India, which one of the following
Bank is responsible for maintaining price
2. Missile Technology Control stability by controlling inflation?
A. Department of Consumer Affairs A. Only one pair

B. Expenditure Management B. Only two pairs
Commission C. Only three pairs
C. Financial Stability and D. All four pairs
Development Council
71. In India, which one of the following
D. Reserve Bank of India
compiles information on industrial
69. With reference to Non-Fungible disputes, closures, retrenchments
Tokens (NFTs), consider the and lay-offs in factories employing
following statements: workers?
1. They enable the digital A. Central Statistics Office
representation of physical assets. B. Department for Promotion of
2. They are unique cryptographic Industry and Internal Trade
tokens that exist on a blockchain. C. Labour Bureau
3. They can be traded or exchanged D. National Technical Manpower
at equivalency and therefore can Information System
be used as a medium of commercial
72. In India, what is the role of the Coal
transaction.
Controller's Organization (CCO)?
1. CCO is the major source of Coal
above are correct?
Statistics in Government of India.
A. 1 and 2 only
2. It monitors progress of
B. 2 and 3 only
development of Captive Coal/
C. 1 and 3 only
Lignite blocks.
D. 1, 2 and 3
3. It hears any objection to the
70. Consider the following pairs: Government's notification relating
to acquisition of coal-bearing
Reservoirs States areas.
4. It ensures that coal mining
1. Ghataprabha Telangana
companies deliver the coal to end
2. Gandhi Sagar Madhya Pradesh users in the prescribed time.
3. Indira Sagar Andhra Pradesh Select the correct answer using the
code given below:
4. Maithon Chhattisgarh
A. 1, 2 and 3
How many pairs given above are not B. 3 and 4 only
correctly matched? C. 1 and 2 only

D. 1, 2 and 4 75. Which one of the following has been

constituted under the Environment
73. If a particular area is brought under
(Protection) Act, 1986?
the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution
of India, which one of the following A. Central Water Commission
statements best reflects the B. Central Ground Water Board
consequence of it? C. Central Ground Water Authority
D. National Water Development
A. This would prevent the transfer of
Agency
land of tribal people to non-tribal
people. 76. With reference to the United Nations
B. This would create a local self- Credentials Committee, consider the
governing body in that area. following statements:
C. This would convert that area into a
1. It is a committee set up by the UN
Union Territory.
Security Council and works under
D. The State having such areas would
its supervision.
be declared a Special Category
2. It traditionally meets in March,
State.
June and September every year.
74. Consider the following statements: 3. It assesses the credentials of all
UN members before submitting a
1. The India Sanitation Coalition is a
report to the General Assembly for
platform to promote sustainable
approval.
sanitation and is funded by the
Government of India and the Which of the statements given
World Health Organization. above is/are correct?
2. The National Institute of Urban A. 3 only
Affairs is an apex body of the B. 1 and 3
Ministry of Housing and Urban C. 2 and 3
Affairs in Government of India D. 1 and 2
and provides innovative solutions
to address the challenges of Urban
statements best describes the 'Polar
India.
Code'?
A. It is the international code of
safety for ships operating in polar
A. 1 only
waters.
B. 2 only
B. It is the agreement of the countries
C. Both 1 and 2
around the North Pole regarding
D. Neither 1 nor 2
the demarcation of their territories situated in Bengaluru.

in the polar region. 4. The Board has overseas offices at
C. It is a set of norms to be followed Dubai and Moscow.
by the countries whose scientists
undertake research studies in the
above are correct?
North Pole and South Pole.
A. 1 and 3
D. It is a trade and security agreement
B. 2 and 4
of the member countries of the
C. 3 and 4
Arctic Council.
D. 1 and 4
78. With reference to the United Nations
General Assembly, consider the
describes the term greenwashing?
A. Conveying a false impression that
1. The UN General Assembly can
a company's products are eco-
grant observer status to the non-
friendly and environmentally
member States.
sound
2. Inter-governmental organizations
B. Non-inclusion of ecological/
can seek observer status in the UN
environmental costs in the Annual
General Assembly.
Financial Statements of a country
3. Permanent Observers in the UN
C. Ignoring the disastrous ecological
General Assembly can maintain
consequences while undertaking
missions at the UN headquarters.
infrastructure development
Which of the statements given D. Making mandatory provisions for
above are correct? environmental costs in a
A. 1 and 2 only government project/programme
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 1. High clouds primarily reflect solar
radiation and cool the surface of
79. With reference to the Tea Board in
the Earth.
2. Low clouds have a high absorption
statements:
of infrared radiation emanating
1. The Tea Board is a statutory body. from the Earth's surface and thus
2. It is a regulatory body attached to cause warming effect.
the Ministry of Agriculture and
Farmers Welfare.
3. The Tea Board's Head Office is
A. 1 only in India.
B. 2 only 2. Kerala has a fully solar powered
C. Both 1 and 2 International Airport.
D. Neither 1 nor 2 3. Goa has the largest floating solar
photovoltaic project in India.
1. Bidibidi is a large refugee
settlement in north-western
A. 1 and 2
Kenya.
B. 2 only
2. Some people who fled from South
C. 1 and 3
Sudan civil war live in Bidibidi.
D. 3 only
3. Some people who fled from civil
war in Somalia live in Dadaab 85. With reference to the United Nations
refugee complex in Kenya. Convention on the Law of Sea,
above is/are correct? 1. A coastal state has the right to
A. 1 and 2 establish the breadth of its
B. 2 only territorial sea up to a limit not
C. 2 and 3 exceeding 12 nautical miles,
D. 3 only measured from baseline
determined in accordance with the
convention.
1. Armenia 2. Ships of all states, whether coastal
2. Azerbaijan or land-locked, enjoy the right of
3. Croatia innocent passage through the
4. Romania territorial sea.
5. Uzbekistan 3. The Exclusive Economic Zone shall
not extend beyond 200 nautical
Which of the above are members of
miles from the baseline from
the Organization of Turkic States?
which the breadth of the territorial
A. 1, 2 and 4
sea is measured.
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 5 Which of the statements given
D. 3, 4 and 5 above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
1. Gujarat has the largest solar park C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3 A. Only one pair

B. Only two pairs
C. Only three pairs
statements best reflects the issue
D. All four pairs
with Senkaku Islands, sometimes
mentioned in the news? 88. Consider the following pairs:
A. It is generally believed that they
Region often mentioned
are artificial islands made by a Country
in the news
country around South China Sea.
B. China and Japan engage in 1. Anatolia Turkey
maritime disputes over these
2. Amhara Ethiopia
islands in East China Sea.
C. A permanent American military 3. Cabo Delgado Spain
base has been set up there to help
4. Catalonia Italy
Taiwan to increase its defense
capabilities.
D. Though International Court of
correctly matched?
Justice declared them as no man's
A. Only one pair
land, some South-East Asian
B. Only two pairs
countries claim them.
C. Only three pairs
87. Consider the following pairs: D. All four pairs
89. With reference to Indian laws about
Important reason for
Country wildlife protection, consider the
being in the news recently
Setting up of permanent
1. Chad 1. Wild animals are the sole property
military base by China
of the government.
Suspension of Constitution 2. When a wild animal is declared
2. Guinea
and Government by military protected, such animal is entitled
for equal protection whether it is
Severe and prolonged
3. Lebanon found in protected areas or
economic depression
outside.
Suspension of Parliament by 3. Apprehension of a protected wild
4. Tunisia
President animal becoming a danger to
human life is sufficient ground for
How many pairs given above are its capture or killing.
correctly matched?
Which of the statements given 2. Jayashakti Paramara

3. Nagabhata II Gurjara-Pratihara
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 only 4. Bhoja Rashtrakuta
C. 1 and 3
D. 3 only How many pairs given above are
correctly matched?
90. Certain species of which one of the
A. Only one pair
following organisms are well known
B. Only two pairs
as cultivators of fungi?
C. Only three pairs
A. Ant D. All four pairs
B. Cockroach
C. Crab
statements about Sangam literature
D. Spider
in ancient South India is correct?
A. Sangam poems are devoid of any
reference to material culture.
Site of Ashoka's Location in the
B. The social classification of Varna
major rock edicts State of
was known to Sangam poets.
1. Dhauli Odisha C. Sangam poems have no reference
to warrior ethic.
2. Erragudi Andhra Pradesh
D. Sangam literature refers to
3. Jaugada Madhya Pradesh magical forces as irrational.
4. Kalsi Karnataka
94. Yogavasistha was translated into
Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati
How many pairs given above are during the reign of:
correctly matched?
A. Akbar
A. Only one pair
B. Humayun
B. Only two pairs
C. Shahjahan
C. Only three pairs
D. Aurangzeb
D. All four pairs
95. The world's second tallest statue in
sitting pose of Ramanuja was
inaugurated by the Prime Minister
King Dynasty
of India at Hyderabad recently.
1. Nannuka Chandela Which one of the following
statements correctly represents the
teachings of Ramanuja? environmental allergens.

B. They alleviate the body's pain and
A. The best means of salvation was
inflammation.
devotion.
C. They act as immunosuppressants
B. Vedas are eternal, self-existent
in the body.
and wholly authoritative.
D. They protect the body from the
C. Logical arguments were essential
diseases caused by pathogens.
means for the highest bliss.
D. Salvation was to be obtained 98. Consider the following statements:
through meditation.
1. Other than those made by humans,
96. The Prime Minister recently nanoparticles do not exist in
inaugurated the new Circuit House nature.
near Somnath Temple at Veraval. 2. Nanoparticles of some metallic
Which of the following statements oxides are used in the manufacture
are correct regarding Somnath of some cosmetics.
Temple? 3. Nanoparticles of some commercial
products which enter the
1. Somnath Temple is one of the
environment are unsafe for
Jyotirlinga shrines.
humans.
2. A description of Somnath Temple
was given by Al-Biruni. Which of the statements given
3. Pran Pratishtha of Somnath above is/are correct?
Temple (installation of the A. 1 only
present-day temple) was done by B. 3 only
President S. Radhakrishnan. C. 1 and 2
D. 2 and 3
code given below: 99. Consider the following statements:
A. 1 and 2 only
1. DNA Barcoding can be a tool to:
B. 2 and 3 only
2. Assess the age of a plant of animal.
C. 1 and 3 only
3. Distinguish among species that
D. 1, 2 and 3
look alike
97. Which one of the following 4. Identify undesirable animal or
statements best describes the role of plant materials in processed foods.
B cells and T cells in the human
Which of the statement given above
body?
is/are correct?
A. They protect the Body from A. 1 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 2
D. 2 and 3
1. Carbon monoxide
2. Nitrogen oxide
3. Ozone
4. Sulphur dioxide
Excess of which of the above in the
environment is/are cause(s) of acid
rain?
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 4 only
D. 1,3 and 4

ANSWER KEY
1 В 21 B 41 A 61 X 81 D
2 C 22 D 42 B 62 D 82 C
3 B 23 В 43 D 63 B 83 C
4 C 24 C 44 B 64 B 84 B
5 A 25 B 45 C 65 C 85 D
6 D 26 A 46 A 66 D 86 B
7 A 27 C 47 A 67 C 87 C
8 D 28 B 48 A 68 D 88 B
9 A 29 B 49 A 69 A 89 B
10 C 30 B 50 C 70 C 90 A
11 В 31 D 51 C 71 C 91 В
12 В 32 D 52 B 72 A 92 B
13 B 33 D 53 D 73 А 93 B
14 B 34 C 54 B 74 D 94 A
15 В 35 B 55 B 75 C 95 A
16 В 36 D 56 C 76 A 96 A
17 D 37 D 57 B 77 A 97 D
18 D 38 C 58 D 78 D 98 D
19 B 39 B 59 B 79 D 99 D
20 A 40 C 60 B 80 A 100 B

UPSC 2023
GS - I, Set- A
1. Consider the following statements: 1. Jackfruit (Artocarpus
heterophyllus)
1. Jhelum River passes through
2. Mahua (Madhuca indica)
Wular Lake.
3. Teak (Tectona grandis)
2. Krishna River directly feeds
Kolleru Lake. How many of the above are
3. Meandering of Gandak River deciduous trees?
formed Kanwar Lake. A. Only one
B. Only two
How many of the statements given
C. All three
above are correct?
D. None
A. Only one
B. Only two 4. Consider the following statements:
C. All three
1. India has more arable area than
D. None
China.
2. Consider the following pairs: 2. The proportion of irrigated area is
more in India as compared to
Port Well known as
China.
First major port in 3. The average productivity per
1. Kamarajar Port India registered as a hectare in Indian agriculture is
company higher than that in China.
Largest privately How many of the above statements
2. Mundra Port
owned port in India are correct?
A. Only one
3. Visakhapatnam Largest container
B. Only two
Port port in India
C. All three
How many of the above pairs are D. None
correctly matched?
A. Only one pair
best example of repeated falls in sea
B. Only two pairs
level, giving rise to present-day
C. All three pairs
extensive marshland?
D. None of the pairs
A. Bhitarkanika Mangroves
3. Consider the following trees:
B. Marakkanam Salt Pans 3. Seshachalam Hills constitute the

C. Naupada Swamp southernmost part of Western
D. Rann of Kutch Ghats.
6. Ilmenite and rutile, abundantly How many of the statements given
available in certain coastal tracts of above are correct?
India, are rich sources of which one A. Only one
of the following? B. Only two
C. All three
A. Aluminium
D. None
B. Copper
C. Iron 10. With reference to India's projects on
D. Titanium connectivity, consider the following
statements:
7. About three-fourths of world's
cobalt, a metal required for the 1. East-West Corridor under Golden
manufacture of batteries for electric Quadrilateral Project connects
motor vehicles, is produced by Dibrugarh and Surat.
2. Trilateral Highway connects
A. Argentina
Moreh in Manipur and Chiang Mai
B. Botswana
in Thailand via Myanmar.
C. the Democratic Republic of the
3. Bangladesh-China-India-
Congo
Myanmar Economic Corridor
D. Kazakhstan
connects Varanasi in Uttar
8. Which one of the following is a part Pradesh with Kunming in China.
of the Congo Basin?
How many of the above statements
A. Cameroon are correct?
B. Nigeria A. Only one
C. South Sudan B. Only two
D. Uganda C. All three
D. None
1. Amarkantak Hills are at the
confluence of Vindhya and Statement-I:
Sahyadri Ranges.
India, despite having uranium deposits,
2. Biligirirangan Hills constitute the
depends on coal for most of its
easternmost part of Satpura
electricity production.
Range.
Statement-II: B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II

are correct and Statement-II is not
Uranium, enriched to the extent of at
the correct explanation for
least 60%, is required for the production
Statement-I
of electricity.
C. Statement-I is correct but
Which one of the following is Statement-II is incorrect
correct in respect of the above D. Statement-I is incorrect but
statements? Statement-II is correct
A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II
13. Invasive Species Specialist Group'
are correct and Statement-II is the
(that develops Global Invasive
correct explanation for
Species Database) belongs to which
Statement-I
one of the following organizations?
B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II
are correct and Statement-II is not A. The International Union for
the correct explanation for Conservation of Nature
Statement-I B. The United Nations Environment
C. Statement-I is correct but Programme
Statement-II is incorrect C. The United Nations World
D. Statement-I is incorrect but Commission for Environment and
Statement-II is correct Development
D. The World-Wide Fund for Nature
14. Consider the following fauna:
Statement-I:
1. Lion-tailed Macaque
Marsupials are not naturally found in
2. Malabar Civet
India.
3. Sambar Deer
Statement-II:
Marsupials can thrive only in montane generally nocturnal or most active
grasslands with no predators. after sunset?
A. Only one
Which one of the following is
B. Only two
correct in respect of the above
C. All three
statements?
D. None
are correct and Statement-II is the 15. Which of the following organisms
correct explanation for perform waggle dance for others of
Statement-I their kin to indicate the direction

and the distance to a source of their 18. Consider the following statements:
food?
1. Some microorganisms can grow in
A. Butterflies environments with temperature
B. Dragonflies above the boiling point of water.
C. Honeybees 2. Some microorganisms can grow in
D. Wasps environments with temperature
below the freezing point of water.
3. Some microorganisms can grow in
1. Some mushrooms have medicinal highly acidic environment with a
properties. pH below 3.
2. Some mushrooms have psycho-
active properties.
are correct?
3. Some mushrooms have insecticidal
A. Only one
properties.
B. Only two
4. Some mushrooms have biolumi-
C. All three
nescent properties.
D. None
19. Which one of the following makes a
are correct?
tool with a stick to scrape insects
A. Only one
from a hole in a tree or a log of
B. Only two
wood?
C. Only three
D. All four A. Fishing cat
B. Orangutan
C. Otter
regarding the Indian squirrels:
D. Sloth bear
1. They build nests by making
burrows in the ground.
2. They store their food materials 1. Aerosols
like nuts and seeds in the ground. 2. Foam agents
3. They are omnivorous. 3. Fire retardants
4. Lubricants
are correct? In the making of how many of the
A. Only one above are hydrofluorocarbons used
B. Only two A. Only one
C. All three B. Only two
D. None C. Only three
D. All four out interest rate hikes.

21. Consider the following statements: Statement-II:
Statement-I: Central Banks generally assume that
they have the ability to counteract the
Interest income from the deposits in
rising consumer prices via monetary
Infrastructure Investment Trusts
policy means.
(InvITs) distributed to their investors
is exempted from tax, but the dividend Which one of the following is
is taxable. correct in respect of the above
statements?
Statement-II:
InvITs are recognized as borrowers are correct and Statement-II is the
under the 'Securitization and Recon- correct explanation for
struction of Financial Assets and Statement-I
Enforcement of Security Interest Act, B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II
2002'. are correct and Statement-II is not
Statement-I
statements?
Statement-II is incorrect
D. Statement-I is incorrect but
Statement-II is correct
Statement-I 23. Consider the following statements:
Statement-1:
the correct explanation for Carbon markets are likely to be one of
Statement-I the most widespread tools in the fight
C. Statement-I is correct but against climate change.
Statement-II:
Statement-II is correct Carbon markets transfer resources
from the private sector to the State.
Statement-I:
In the post-pandemic recent past, many statements?
Central Banks worldwide had carried A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II
are correct and Statement-II is the 26. Which one of the following best
correct explanation for describes the concept of 'Small
Statement-I Farmer Large Field'?
A. Resettlement of a large number of
people, uprooted from their
countries due to war, by giving
Statement-I
them a large cultivable land which
they cultivate collectively and
share the produce
B. Many marginal farmers in an area
organize themselves into groups
24. Which one of the following activities and synchronize and harmonize
of the Reserve Bank of India is selected agricultural operations
considered to be part of C. Many marginal farmers in an area
'sterilization? together make a contract with a
corporate body and surrender
A. Conducting 'Open Market
their land to the corporate body
Operations'
for a fixed term for which the
B. Oversight of settlement and
corporate body makes a payment
payment systems
of agreed amount to the farmers
C. Debt and cash management for the
D. A company extends loans,
Central and State Governments
technical knowledge and material
D. Regulating the functions of Non-
inputs to a number of small
banking Financial Institutions
farmers in an area so that they
25. Consider the following markets: produce the agricultural
commodity required by the
1. Government Bond Market
company for its manufacturing
2. Call Money Market
process and commercial
3. Treasury Bill Market
production
4. Stock Market
How many of the above are included
in capital markets? 1. The Government of India provides
A. Only one Minimum Support Price for niger
B. Only two (Guizotia abyssinica) seeds.
C. Only three 2. Niger is cultivated as a Kharif
D. All four crop.
3. Some tribal people in India use
niger seed oil for cooking. D. All five

How many of the above statements 30. Consider the following
are correct? infrastructure sectors:
A. Only one
1. Affordable housing
B. Only two
2. Mass rapid transport
C. All three
3. Health care
D. None
4. Renewable energy
28. Consider the investments in the
On how many of the above does
following assets:
UNOPS Sustainable Investments in
1. Brand recognition Infrastructure and Innovation (S3i)
2. Inventory initiative focus for its investments?
3. Intellectual property A. Only one
4. Mailing list of clients B. Only two
C. Only three
D. All four
considered intangible investments?
A. Only one 31. In essence, what does Due Process of
B. Only two Law' mean?
C. Only three
A. The principle of natural justice
D. All four
B. The procedure established by law
29. Consider the following: C. Fair application of law
D. Equality before law
1. Demographic performance
2. Forest and ecology 32. Consider the following statements:
3. Governance reforms
Statement-I:
4. Stable government
5. Tax and fiscal efforts In India, prisons are managed by State
Governments with their own rules and
For the horizontal tax devolution,
regulations for the day-to-day
the Fifteenth Finance Commission
administration of prisons.
used how many of the above as
criteria other than population area Statement-II:
and income distance?
In India, prisons are governed by the
A. Only two
Prisons Act, 1894 which expressly kept
B. Only three
the subject of prisons in the control of
C. Only four
Provincial Governments.

Which one of the following is D. 86th Amendment

35. Consider the following
statements?
organizations/ bodies in India:
are correct and Statement-II is the 1. The National Commission for
correct explanation for Backward Classes
Statement-I 2. The National Human Rights
B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II Commission
are correct and Statement-II is not 3. The National Law Commission
the correct explanation for 4. The National Consumer Disputes
Statement-I Redressal Commission
constitutional bodies?
A. Only one
B. Only two
33. Which one of the following C. Only three
statements best reflects the Chief D. All four
purpose of the 'Constitution' of a
country?
1. If the election of the president of
A. It determines the objective for the
India is declared void by the
making of necessary laws.
Supreme Court of India, all acts
B. It enables the creation of political
done by him/her in the
offices and a government.
performance of duties of his/her
C. It defines and limits the powers of
office of president before the date
government.
of decision become invalid.
D. It secures social justice, social
2. Election for the post of the
equality and social security.
President of India can be postponed
34. In India, which one of the following on the ground that some
Constitutional Amendments was Legislative Assemblies have been
widely believed to be enacted to dissolved and elections are yet to
overcome the judicial interpretations take place.
of the Fundamental Rights? 3. When a Bill is presented to the
President of India, the Constitution
A. 1st Amendment
prescribes time limits within
B. 42nd Amendment
which he/she has to declare his/
C. 44th Amendment
her assent. State becomes the governing

authority of such forest
2. hunting is not allowed in such area
are correct?
3. people of such area are allowed to
A. Only one
collect non-timber forest produce
B. Only two
4. people of such area are allowed
C. All three
traditional agricultural practices
D. None
37. With reference to Finance Bill and
are correct?
Money Bill in the Indian Parliament,
A. Only one
B. Only two
1. When the Lok Sabha transmits C. Only three
Finance Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it D. All four
can amend or reject the Bill.
39. With reference to 'Scheduled Areas'
2. When the Lok Sabha transmits
Money Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it
statements:
cannot amend or reject the Bill, it
can only make recommendations. 1. Within a State, the notification of
3. In the case of disagreement an area as Scheduled Area takes
between the Lok Sabha and the place through an Order of the
Rajya Sabha, there is no joint President.
sitting for Money Bill, but a joint 2. The largest administrative unit
sitting becomes necessary for forming the Scheduled Area is the
Finance Bill. district and the lowest is the
cluster of villages in the Block.
3. The Chief Ministers of the
are correct?
concerned States are required to
A. Only one
submit annual reports to the Union
B. Only two
Home Ministry on the
C. All three
administration of Scheduled Areas
D. None
in the States.
Once the Central Government are correct?
notifies an area as a 'Community A. Only one
Reserve' B. Only two
1. the Chief Wildlife Warden of the C. All three

D. None A. Andhra
B. Gandhara
C. Kalinga
Statement-I: D. Magadha
The Supreme Court of India has held in 42. With reference to ancient India,
some judgements that the reservation consider the following statements:
policies made under Article 16(4) of
1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist
the Constitution of India would be
in origin.
limited by Article 335 for maintenance
2. Stupa was generally a repository
of efficiency of administration.
of relics.
Statement-II: 3. Stupa was a votive and
commemorative structure in
Article 335 of the Constitution of India
Buddhist tradition.
defines the term 'efficiency of
administration'. How many of the statements given
above are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
statements?
C. All three
D. None
correct explanation for 43. With reference to ancient South
Statement-I India, Korkai, Poompuhar and
B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II Muchiri were well known as
A. capital cities
B. ports
Statement-I
C. centres of iron-and-steel making
D. shrines of Jain Tirthankaras
D. Statement-I is incorrect but 44. Which one of the following explains
Statement-II is correct the practice of Vattakirutal' as
mentioned in Sangam poems?
41. In which one of the following regions
was Dhanyakataka, which A. Kings employing women
flourished as a prominent Buddhist bodyguards
centre under the Mahasanghikas, B. Learned persons assembling in
located? royal courts to discuss religious
and philosophical matters
C. Young girls keeping watch over 47. Souls are not only the property of
agricultural fields and driving animal and plant life, but also of
away birds and animals rocks, running water and many
D. A king defeated in a battle other natural objects not looked on
committing ritual suicide by as living by other religious sects.
starving himself to death
The above statement reflects one of
45. Consider the following dynasties: the core beliefs of which one of the
following religious sects of ancient
1. Hoysala
India?
2. Gahadavala
A. Buddhism
3. Kakatiya
B. Jainism
4. Yadava
C. Shaivism
How many of the above dynasties D. Vaishnavism
established their kingdoms in early
48. Who among the following rulers of
eighth century AD?
Vijayanagara Empire constructed a
A. Only one
large dam across Tungabhadra
B. Only two
River and a canal-cum-aqueduct
C. Only three
several kilometres long from the
D. None
river to the capital city?
46. With reference to ancient Indian
A. Devaraya I
History, consider the following
B. Mallikarjuna
pairs:
C. Vira Vijaya
Literary work Author D. Virupaksha
1. Devichandragupta Bilhana 49. Who among the following rulers of
medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu
2. Hammira-Mahakavya Nayachandra Suri
to Portuguese?
3. Milinda-panha Nagarjuna
A. Ahmad Shah
4. Nitivakyamrita Somadeva Suri B. Mahmud Begarha
C. Bahadur Shah
How many of the above pairs are
D. Muhammad Shah
correctly matched?
A. Only one 50. By which one of the following Acts
B. Only two was the Governor General of Bengal
C. Only three designated as the Governor General.
D. All four of India?

A. The Regulating Act birth.

B. The Pitt's India Act 3. It provides for periodic deworming
C. The Charter Act of 1793 to children and adolescents.
D. The Charter Act of 1833 4. It addresses non-nutritional
causes of anaemia in endemic
pockets with special focus on
in relation to Janani Suraksha
malaria, hemoglobinopathies and
Yojana:
fluorosis.
1. It is a safe motherhood
How many of the statements given
intervention of the State Health
above are correct?
Departments.
A. Only one
2. Its objective is to reduce maternal
B. Only two
and neonatal mortality among
C. Only three
poor pregnant women.
D. All four
3. It aims to promote institutional
delivery among poor pregnant 53. Consider the following statements:
women.
1. Carbon fibres are used in the
4. Its objective includes providing
manufacture of components used
public health facilities to sick
in automobiles and aircrafts.
infants up to one year of age.
2. Carbon fibres once used cannot be
How many of the statements given recycled.
above are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
A. 1 only
C. Only three
B. 2 only
D. All four
C. Both 1 and 2
52. Consider the following statements D. Neither 1 nor 2
in the context of interventions being
54. Consider the following actions:
undertaken under Anaemia Mukt
Bharat Strategy: 1. Detection of car crash/collision
which results in the deployment of
1. It provides prophylactic calcium
airbags almost instantaneously
supplementation for pre-school
2. Detection of accidental free fall of
children, adolescents and pregnant
a laptop towards the ground which
women.
results in the immediate turning
2. It runs a campaign for delayed
off of the hard drive
cord clamping at the time of child-
3. Detection of the tilt of the smart- 2. Nebulae Stars which brighten and
phone which results in the rotation dim periodically
of display between portrait and
3. Pulsars Neutron stars that are
landscape mode
formed when massive stars
In how many of the above actions is run out of fuel and collapse
the function of accelerometer
required?
correctly matched?
A. Only one
A. Only one
B. Only two
B. Only two
C. All three
C. All three
D. None
D. None
55. With reference to the role of
57. Which one of the following countries
biofilters in Recirculating
has its own Satellite Navigation
Aquaculture System, consider the
System?
A. Australia
1. Biofilters provide waste treatment
B. Canada
by removing uneaten fish feed.
C. Israel
2. Biofilters convert ammonia
D. Japan
present in fish waste to nitrate.
3. Biofilters increase phosphorus as 58. Consider the following statements:
nutrient for fish in water.
1. Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled
How many of the statements given at subsonic speeds throughout
above are correct? their flights, while cruise missiles
A. Only one are rocket-powered only in the
B. Only two initial phase of flight.
C. All three 2. Agni-V is a medium-range
D. None supersonic cruise missile, while
BrahMos is a solid-fuelled
intercontinental ballistic missile.
Objects in Description
space
1. Cepheids Giant clouds of dust and A. 1 only
gas in space B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
59. Consider the following statements 5. Lithuania

regarding mercury pollution: 6. Romania
1. Gold mining activity is a source of How many of the above-mentioned
mercury pollution in the world. countries share a land border with
2. Coal-based thermal power plants Ukraine?
cause mercury pollution. A. Only two
3. There is no known safe level of B. Only three
exposure to mercury. C. Only four
D. Only five
are correct? 62. With reference to the Earth's
A. Only one atmosphere, which one of the
B. Only two following statements is correct?
C. All three
A. The total amount of insolation
D. None
received at the equator is roughly
60. With reference to green hydrogen, about 10 times of that received at
consider the following statements: the poles.
B. Infrared rays constitute roughly
1. It can be used directly as a fuel for
two-thirds of insolation.
internal combustion.
C. Infrared waves are largely
2. It can be blended with natural gas
absorbed by water vapour that is
and used as fuel for heat or power
concentrated in the lower
generation.
atmosphere.
3. It can be used in the hydrogen fuel
D. Infrared waves are a part of visible
cell to run vehicles.
spectrum of electromagnetic
How many of the above statements waves of solar radiation.
are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two Statement-I:
C. All three
The soil in tropical rain forests is rich
D. None
in nutrients.
Statement-II:
1. Bulgaria
The high temperature and moisture of
2. Czech Republic
tropical rain forests cause dead organic
3. Hungary
matter in the soil to decompose quickly.
4. Latvia
Which one of the following is C. Statement-I is correct but

correct in respect of the above Statement-II is incorrect
statements? D. Statement-I is incorrect but
A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II Statement-II is correct
Statement-I 1. In a seismograph, P waves are
B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II recorded earlier than S waves.
are correct and Statement-II is not 2. In P waves, the individual particles
the correct explanation for vibrate to and fro in the direction
Statement-I of wave propagation whereas in S
C. Statement-I is correct but waves, the particles vibrate up and
Statement-II is incorrect down at right angles to the
D. Statement-I is incorrect but direction of wave propagation.
64. Consider the following statements: above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
Statement-I:
B. 2 only
The temperature contrast between C. Both 1 and 2
continents and oceans is greater during D. Neither 1 nor 2
summer than in winter.
66. With reference to coal-based
Statement-II: thermal power plants in India,
The specific heat of water is more than
that of land surface. 1. None of them uses seawater.
2. None of them is set up in water-
stressed district.
3. None of them is privately owned.
statements?
A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II How many of the above statements
are correct and Statement-II is the are correct?
correct explanation for A. Only one
Statement-I B. Only two
B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II C. All three
are correct and Statement-II is not D. None
67. Wolbachia method' is sometimes
Statement-I
talked about with reference to which
one of the following? blood samples from moving

animals
A. Controlling the viral diseases
D. Sending drones to inaccessible
spread by mosquitoes
areas to collect plant and animal
B. Converting crop residues into
samples from land surfaces and
packing material
water bodies
C. Producing biodegradable plastics
D. Producing biochar from thermo- 70. Microsatellite DNA' is used in the
chemical conversion of biomass case of which one of the following?
68. Consider the following activities: A. Studying the evolutionary
relationships among various
1. Spreading finely ground basalt
species of fauna
rock on farmlands extensively
B. Stimulating 'stem cells' to
2. Increasing the alkalinity of oceans
transform into diverse functional
by adding lime
tissues
3. Capturing carbon dioxide released
C. Promoting clonal propagation of
by various industries and pumping
horticultural plants
it into abandoned subterranean
D. Assessing the efficacy of drugs by
mines in the form of carbonated
conducting series of drug trials in
waters
a population
How many of the above activities
are often considered and discussed
with reference to India:
for carbon capture and
sequestration? 1. According to the 'Micro, Small and
A. Only one Medium Enterprises Development
B. Only two (MSMED) Act, 2006', the 'medium
C. All three enterprises' are those with plant
D. None investments in and machinery
between 15 crore and 25 crore.
69. 'Aerial metagenomics' best refers to
2. All bank loans to the Micro, Small
which one of the following
and Medium Enterprises qualify
situations?
under the priority sector.
A. Collecting DNA samples from air
in a habitat at one go
B. Understanding the genetic makeup
A. 1 only
of avian species of a habitat
B. 2 only
C. Using air-borne devices to collect
C. Both 1 and 2 programme was originally

D. Neither 1 nor 2 initiated by the State Bank of India
by providing microcredit to the
72. With reference to Central Bank
financially deprived.
digital currencies, consider the
2. In an SHG, all members of a group
take responsibility for a loan that
1. It is possible to make payments in an individual member takes.
a digital currency without using 3. The Regional Rural Banks and
US dollar or SWIFT system. Scheduled Commercial Banks
2. A digital currency can be support SHGS.
distributed with a condition
programmed into it such as a time-
are correct?
frame for spending it.
A. Only one
Which of the statements given B. Only two
above is/are correct? C. All three
A. 1 only D. None
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2 Statement-I:
73. In the context of finance, the term India's public sector health care system
'beta' refers to largely focuses on curative care with
limited preventive, promotive and
A. the process of simultaneous
rehabilitative care.
buying and selling of an asset from
different platforms Statement-II:
B. an investment strategy of a
Under India's decentralized approach
portfolio manager to balance risk
to health care delivery, the States are
versus reward
primarily responsible for organizing
C. a type of systemic risk that arises
health services.
where perfect hedging is not
possible. Which one of the following is
D. a numeric value that measures the correct in respect of the above
fluctuations of a stock to changes statements?
in the overall stock market. A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II
1. The Self-Help Group (SHG) Statement-I
B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II Statement-II is incorrect

are correct and Statement-II is not D. Statement-I is incorrect but
the correct explanation for Statement-II is correct
Statement-1
Statement-II is incorrect 1. According to the Constitution of
D. Statement-I is incorrect but India, the Central Government has
Statement-II is correct a duty to protect States from
internal disturbances.
2. The Constitution of India exempts
Statement-I: the States from providing legal
counsel to a person being held for
According to the United Nations' World
preventive detention.
Water Development Report, 2022',
3. According to the Prevention of
India extracts more than a quarter of
Terrorism Act, 2002, confession of
the world's groundwater withdrawal
the accused before the police
each year.
cannot be used as evidence.
Statement-II:
India needs to extract more than a are correct?
quarter of the world's groundwater A. Only one
each year to satisfy the drinking water B. Only two
and sanitation needs of almost 18% of C. All three
world's population living in its D. None
territory.
78. Which one of the following countries
Which one of the following is has been suffering from decades of
correct in respect of the above civil strife and food shortages and
statements? was in news in the recent past for its
A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II very severe famine?
A. Angola
B. Costa Rica
Statement-I
C. Ecuador
D. Somalia
the correct explanation for 79. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I
1. In India, the Biodiversity
Management Committees are key
to the realization of the objectives How many of the above statements

of the Nagoya Protocol. are correct?
2. The Biodiversity Management A. Only one
Committees have important B. Only two
functions in determining access C. Only three-
and benefit sharing, including the D. All four
power to levy collection fees on the
81. With reference to the Indian History,
access of biological resources
Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst,
within its jurisdiction.
Robert Sewell, James Burgess and
Which of the statements given Walter Elliot were associated with
A. archaeological excavations
A. 1 only
B. establishment of English Press in
B. 2 only
Colonial India
C. Both 1 and 2
C. establishment of Churches in
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Princely States
80. Consider the following statements D. construction of railways in
in respect of election to the President Colonial India
of India:
1. The members nominated to either
Site Well known for
House of the Parliament or the
Legislative Assemblies of States 1. Besnagar Shaivite cave shrine
are also eligible to be included in
2. Bhaja Buddhist cave shrine
the Electoral College.
2. Higher the number of elective 3. Sittanavasal Jain cave shrine
Assembly seats, higher is the value
of vote of each MLA of that State.
correctly matched?
3. The value of vote of each MLA of
A. Only one
Madhya Pradesh is greater than
B. Only two
that of Kerala.
C. All three
4. The value of vote of each MLA of
D. None
Puducherry is higher than that of
Arunachal Pradesh because the 83. Consider the following statements:
ratio of total population to total
Statement-I:
number of elective seats in
Puducherry is greater as compared 7th August is declared as the National
to Arunachal Pradesh. Handloom Day.
Statement-II: A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II

It was in 1905 that the Swadeshi
Movement was launched on the same
Statement-I
day.
Which one of the following is are correct and Statement-II is not
correct in respect of the above the correct explanation for
statements? Statement-I
A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II C. Statement-I is correct but
are correct and Statement-II is the Statement-II is incorrect
correct explanation for D. Statement-I is incorrect but
Statement-I Statement-II is correct
in respect of the Constitution Day:
Statement-I Statement-I:
The Constitution Day is celebrated on
26th November every year to promote
constitutional values among citizens.
Statement-II:
in respect of the National Flag of On 26th November, 1949, the
India according to the Flag Code of Constituent Assembly of India set up a
India, 2002: Drafting Committee under the
Chairmanship of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar to
Statement-I:
prepare a Draft Constitution of India.
One of the standard sizes of the
National Flag of India is 600 mm x 400
mm.
statements?
Statement-II: A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II
The ratio of the length to the height
(width) of the Flag shall be 3:2.
Statement-I
Which one of the following is B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II
correct in respect of the above are correct and Statement-II is not
statements? the correct explanation for
Statement-I Statement-II:
The USA and the EU claim that through
this they are trying to bring
technological progress and physical
productivity under their control.
Statement-I: correct in respect of the above
statements?
Switzerland is one of the leading
exporters of gold in terms of value.
Statement-II: correct explanation for
Statement-I
Switzerland has the second largest gold
reserves in the world.
Which one of the following is the correct explanation for
correct in respect of the above Statement-I
statements? C. Statement-I is correct but
A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II Statement-II is incorrect
are correct and Statement-II is the D. Statement-I is incorrect but
correct explanation for Statement-II is correct
Statement-I
are correct and Statement-II is not Statement-I:
India accounts for 3-2% of global
Statement-I
export of goods.
Statement-II is incorrect Statement-II:
Many local companies and some foreign
companies operating in India have
87. Consider the following statements: taken advantage of India's Production-
linked Incentive' scheme.
Statement-I:
Recently, the United States of America
(USA) and the European Union (EU)
statements?
have launched the Trade and
Technology Council'.
are correct and Statement-II is the 'Global Compact for Safe, Orderly
correct explanation for and Regular Migration (GCM)'.
Statement-I 2. The objectives and commitments.
B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II stated in the GCM are binding on
are correct and Statement-II is not the UN member countries.
the correct explanation for 3. The GCM addresses internal
Statement-I migration or internally displaced
C. Statement-I is correct but people also in its objectives and
Statement-II is incorrect commitments.
are correct?
89. Consider the following statements: A. Only one
B. Only two
1. The 'Stability and Growth Pact' of
C. All three
the European Union is a treaty
D. None
that
2. limits the levels of the budgetary 91. With reference to Home Guards,
deficit of the countries of the consider the following statements:
European Union
1. Home Guards are raised under the
3. makes the countries of the
Home Guards Act and Rules of the
European Union to share their
Central Government.
infrastructure facilities
2. The role of the Home Guards is to
4. enables the countries of the
serve as an auxiliary force to the
European Union to share their
police in maintenance of internal
technologies
security.
How many of the above statements 3. To prevent infiltration on the
are correct? international border/coastal areas,
A. Only one the Border Wing Home Guards
B. Only two Battalions have been raised in
C. All three some States.
D. None
90. Consider the following statements: are correct?
A. Only one
1. Recently, all the countries of the
B. Only two
United Nations have adopted the
C. All three
first-ever compact for
D. None
international migration, the
92. With reference to India, consider the How many of the above pairs are
following pairs: correctly matched?
A. Only one
The Act under
B. Only two
Action which it is
C. All three
covered
D. None
Unauthorized wearing of The Official
police or military Secrets Act,
uniforms 1923 Statement-I:
Knowingly misleading Israel has established diplomatic
or otherwise interfering The Indian relations with some Arab States.
with a police officer or Evidence Act-
Statement-II:
military officer when 1872
engaged in their duties The 'Arab Peace Initiative' mediated by
Saudi Arabia was signed by Israel and
Celebratory gunfire The Arms
Arab League.
which can endanger the (Amendment)
personal safety of others Act, 201 Which one of the following is
statements?
correctly matched?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
Statement-I
D. None
B. Both statement-I and statement-II
93. Consider the following pairs: are correct and statement-II is not
Regions often
Reason for being in statement-I
Mentioned in
news C. Statement-I is Correct but
news
Statement-II is Incorrect
1. North Kivu War between Armenia D. Statement-I is Incorrect but
and Ituri and Azerbaijan Statement-II is correct
2. Nagorno- Insurgency in 95. Consider the following pairs with
Karabakh Mozambique regard to sports awards:
3. Kherson and Dispute between Israel 1. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna
Zaporizhzhia and Lebanon Award For the most spectacular

and outstanding performance by a A. Only one

sportsperson over period of last B. Only two
four years C. Only three
2. Arjuna Award For the lifetime D. All four
achievement by a sportsperson
3. Dronacharya Award To honour
eminent coaches who have Area of conflict Country where it
successfully trained sportspersons mentioned in news is located
or teams
1. Donbas Syria
4. Rashtriya Khel Protsahan
Puraskar To recognize the 2. Kachin Ethiopia
contribution made by
3. Tigray North Yemen
sportspersons even after their
retirement How many of the above pairs are
correctly matched?
A. Only one
correctly matched?
B. Only two
A. Only one
C. All three
B. Only two
D. None
C. Only three
D. All four 98. In the recent years Chad, Guinea,
Mali and Sudan caught the
international attention for which
in respect of the 44th Chess
one of the following reasons common
Olympiad, 2022:
to all of them?
1. It was the first time that Chess
A. Discovery of rich deposits of rare
Olympiad was held in India.
earth elements
2. The official mascot was named
B. Establishment of Chinese military
Thambi'.
bases
3. The trophy for the winning team
C. Southward expansion of Sahara
in the open section is the Vera
Desert
Menchik Cup.
D. Successful coups
4. The trophy for the winning team
in the women's section is the 99. Consider the following heavy
Hamilton-Russell Cup. industries:
How many of the statements given 1. Fertilizer plants
above are correct? 2. Oil refineries
3. Steel plants Finance Ministers and Central

Bank Governors to discuss the
Green hydrogen is expected to play
international economic and
a significant role in decarbonizing
financial issues.
how many of the above industries?
2. Digital public infrastructure is
A. Only one
one of India's G-20 priorities.
B. Only two
C. All three Which of the statements given
D. None above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
about G-20:
C. Both 1 and 2
1. The G-20 group was originally D. Neither 1 nor 2
established as a platform for the

ANSWER KEY
1. B 26. B 51. B 76. C
2. B 27. C 52. C 77. A
3. B 28. C 53. A 78. D
4. B 29. B 54. C 79. C
5. D 30. C 55. B 80. A
6. D 31. C 56. A 81. A
7. C 32. A 57. D 82. C
8. A 33. C 58. D 83. A
9. D 34. A 59. C 84. D
10. D 35. A 60. C 85. C
11. C 36. D 61. A 86. C
12. C 37. A 62. C 87. C
13. A 38. C 63. D 88. D
14. B 39. B 64. B 89. A
15. C 40. C 65. C 90. D
16. D 41. A 66. D 91. B
17. C 42. C 67. A 92. B
18. C 43. B 68. C 93. D
19. B 44. D 69. A 94. C
20. C 45. D 70. A 95. B
21. D 46. B 71. D 96. B
22. A 47. B 72. C 97. D
23. B 48. A 73. D 98. D
24. A 49. C 74. B 99. C
25. B 50. D 75. D 100. C
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D. an inter-governmental agency to A. Asian Development Bank

60. With reference to the Union 75 for the development of water-

A. develop national strategies for the 2. It is an alliance meant for maritime

Select the correct answer using the A. an indigenously developed radar

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1. The decomposition of human A. 1 only

1. Reducing revenue expenditure A. 1 only

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D. 1, 2 and 3 assistance to start-up

depending on the quality of the 3. Loans and advances granted to the

A. Rouble 17. With reference to the cultural

2. Madhesi Nepal 2. This scheme covers post-harvest

D. 1, 2 and 3 2. It provides for refinance through

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