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IAS (Pre.) General Studies Paper – 1 (2023)
Q1. Consider the following statements:

3. Visakhapa Largest container port in
1.Jhelum River passes through Wular lake.
tnam Port Port of India
2.Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake.
3.Meandering of Gandak River formed Kanwar How many of the above pairs are correctly
Lake. matched?
a) Only one pair
How many of the Statements given above are b) Only two pairs
correct? c) All three pairs
d) None of the pairs
a) Only one
b) Only two 3. Consider the following trees:
c) All three 1. Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)
d) None 2. Mahua (Madhuca indica)
3. Teak (Tectona grandis)
Q2. Consider the following pairs: How many of the above are deciduous trees?
a) Only one
Sl. Port Well Known as b) Only two
No. c) All three
d) None
1. Kamarajar First major port in India
Port registered as a company 4. Consider the following statements:
1. India has more arable area than China.
2. Mundra Largest privately owned 2. The proportion of irrigated area is more in India
Port port in India as compared to China.
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3. The average productivity per hectare in Indian Q9. Consider the following statements:
agriculture is higher than that in China. 1. Amarkantak Hills are at the confluence of
Vindhya and Sahyadri Ranges.
How many of the above statements are correct? 2. Biligirirangan Hills constitute the easternmost
a) Only one part of Satpura Range.
b) Only two 3. Seshachalam Hills constitute the southernmost
c) All three part of Western Ghats.
d) None
How many of the Statements given above are
Q5. Which one of the following is the best correct?
example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise a) Only one
to present-day extensive marshland? b) Only two
a) Bhitarkanika Mangroves c) All three
b) Marakkanam Salt Pans d) None
c) Naupada Swamp
d) Rann of kutch Q10. With reference to India's projects on
connectivity, consider the following Statements:
Q6. Ilmenite and rutile, abundantly available in 1. East-West Corridor under Golden Quadrilateral
certain coastal tracts of India, are rich sources of Project connects Dibrugarh and Surat.
which one of the following? 2. Trilateral Highway connects Moreh in Manipur
a) Aluminium and Chiang Mai in Thailand via Myanmar.
b) Copper 3. Bangladesh - China - India - Myanmar
c) Iron Economic Corridor connects Varanasi in Uttar
d) Titanium Pradesh with Kunming in China.
Q7. About three-fourths of the world's cobalt, a How many of the above statements are correct?
metal required for the manufacture of batteries a) Only one
for electric motor vehicles, is produced by b) Only two
a) Argentina c) All three
b) Botswana d) None
c) the Democratic Republic of the Congo
d) Kazakhstan Q11. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
Q8. Which one of the following is a part of the India, despite uranium deposits, depends on coal
Congo Basin? for most of its electricity production.
a) Cameroon Statement-II:
b) Nigeria Uranium, enriched to the extent of at least 60%, is
c) South Sudan required for the production of electricity.
d) Uganda

Which one of the following is correct in respect of b) The United Nations Environment Programme
the above statements? c) The United Nations World Commission for
Environment and Development
a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct d) The World Wide Fund for Nature
and Statement-II is the correct explanation for
Statement-I Q14. Consider the following fauna:
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct 1. Lion-tailed Macaque
and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for 2. Malabar Civet
Statement-1 3. Sambar Deer
c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
incorrect How many of the above are generally nocturnal or
d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is most active after sunset?
correct a) Only one
b) Only two
Q12. Consider the following statements: c) All three
Statement-1: d) None
Marsupials are not naturally found in India.
Statement-II: Q15. Which of the following organisms perform
Marsupials can thrive only in montane grasslands waggle dance for others of their kin to indicate
with no predators. the direction and the distance to a source of their
food?
Which one of the following is correct in respect of a) Butterflies
the above statements? b) Dragonflies
a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct c) Honeybees
and Statement-II is the correct explanation for d) Wasps
Statement-I
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct Q16. Consider the following statements:
and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for 1. Some mushrooms have medicinal properties.
Statement-1 2. Some mushrooms have psycho-active
c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is properties.
incorrect 3. Some mushrooms have insecticidal properties.
d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is 4. Some mushrooms have bioluminescent
correct properties.
Q13. ‘Invasive Species Specialist Group’ (that How many of the above statements are correct?
develops Global Invasive Species Database) a) Only one
belongs to which one of the following b) Only two
organizations? c) Only three
a) The International Union for Conservation of d) All four
Nature

Q17. Consider the following statements 3. Fire retardants

regarding the Indian squirrels: 4. Lubricants
1. They build nests by making burrows in the
ground. In the making of how many of the above are
2. They store their food materials like nuts and hydrofluorocarbons used?
seeds in the ground. a) Only one
3. They are omnivorous. b) Only two
c) Only three
How many of the above statements are correct? d) All four
a) Only one
b) Only two Q21. Consider the following statements:
c) All three Statement-I:
d) None Interest income from the deposits in
Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs)
Q18. Consider the following statements: distributed to their investors is exempted from
1. Some microorganisms can grow in tax, but the dividend is taxable.
environments with temperature above the boiling
point of water. Statement-II:
2. Some microorganisms can grow in InvITs are recognized as borrowers under the
environments with temperature below the ‘Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial
freezing point of water. Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act,
3. Some microorganisms can grow in highly 2002'.
acidic environment with a pH below 3.
How many of the above statements are correct? Which one of the following is correct in respect of
a) Only one the above statements?
b) Only two a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
c) All three and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for
d) None Statement-I
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
Q19. Which one of the following makes a tool and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for
with a stick to scrape insects from a hole in a Statement-I
tree or a log of wood? c) Statement-I is Correct but Statement-II is
a) Fishing cat incorrect
b) Orangutan d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is
c) Otter correct
d) Sloth bear
Q20. Consider the following: Statement-I:
1. Aerosols
2. Foam agents

In the post-pandemic recent past, many Central d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is
Banks worldwide had carried out interest rate correct
hikes.
Statement-II: Q24. Which one of the following activities of the
Central Banks generally assume that they have Reserve Bank of India is considered to be part of
the ability to counteract the rising consumer 'sterilization'?
prices via monetary policy means. a) Conducting 'Open Market Operations'
b) Oversight of settlement and payment systems
Which one of the following is correct in respect of c) Debt and cash management for the Central and
the above statements? State Governments
a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct d) Regulating the functions of Non-banking
and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Financial Institutions
Statement-I
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct Q25. Consider the following markets:
and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for 1. Government Bond Market
Statement-I 2. Call Money Market
c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is 3. Treasury Bill Market
incorrect 4. Stock Market
d) Statement-1 is incorrect but Statement-II is
correct How many of the above are included in capital
markets?
Q23. Consider the following statements: a) Only one
Statement-I: b) Only two
Carbon markets are likely to be one of the most c) Only three
widespread tools in the fight against climate d) All four
change.
Statement-II: Q26. Which one of the following best describes
Carbon markets transfer resources from the the concept of 'Small Farmer Large Field'?
private sector to the State. a) Resettlement of a large number of people,
uprooted from their countries due to war, by
Which one of the following is correct in respect of giving them a large cultivable land which they
the above statements? cultivate collectively and share the produce
a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct b) Many marginal farmers in an area organize
and Statement-II is the correct explanation for themselves into groups and synchronize and
Statement-I harmonize selected agricultural operations
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct c) Many marginal farmers in an area together
and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for make a contract with a corporate body and
Statement-I surrender their land to the corporate body for a
c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is fixed term for which the corporate body makes a
incorrect payment of agreed amount to the farmers

d) A company extends loans, technical knowledge For the horizontal tax devolution, the Fifteenth
and material inputs to a number of small farmers Finance Commission used how many of the
in an area so that they produce the agricultural above as criteria other than population area and
commodity required by the company for its income distance?
manufacturing process and commercial a) Only two
production b) Only three
c) Only four
Q27. Consider the following statements: d) All five
1. The Government of India provides Minimum
Support Price for niger (Guizotia abyssinica) Q30.Consider the following infrastructure
seeds. sectors:
2. Niger is cultivated as a Kharif crop. 1. Affordable housing
3. Some tribal people in India use niger seed oil 2. Mass rapid transport
for cooking. 3. Health care
How many of the above statements are correct? 4. Renewable energy
a) Only one
b) Only two On how many of the above does UNOPS
c) All three Sustainable Investments in Infrastructure and
d) None Innovation (S3i) initiative focus for its
investments?
Q28. Consider the investments in the following a) Only one
assets: b) Only two
1. Brand recognition c) Only three
2. Inventory d) All four
3. Intellectual property
4. Mailing list of clients Q31. In essence, what does' Due Process of Law'
mean?
How many of the above are considered intangible a) The principle of natural justice
investments? b) The procedure established by law
a) Only one c) Fair application of law
b) Only two d) Equality before law
c) Only three
d) All four Q32. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
Q29. Consider the following: In India, prisons are managed by State
1. Demographic performance Governments with their own rules and regulations
2. Forest and ecology for the day-to-day administration of prisons.
3. Governance reforms Statement-II:
4. Stable government
5. Tax and fiscal efforts

In India, prisons are governed by the Prisons Act, 1. The National Commission for Backward
1894 which expressly kept the subject of prisons Classes
in the control of Provincial Governments. 2. The National Human Rights Commission
3. The National Law Commission
Which one of the following is correct in respect of 4. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal
the above statements? Commission
a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
and Statement-II is the correct explanation for How many of the above are constitutional bodies?
Statement-I a) Only one
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct b) Only two
and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for c) Only three
Statement-I d) All four
c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
incorrect Q36. Consider the following statements:
d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is 1. If the election of the President of India is
correct declared void by the Supreme Court of India, all
acts done by him/her in the performance of
Q33. Which one of the following statements best duties of his/her office of President before the
reflects the Chief purpose of the `Constitution' of date of decision become invalid.
a country? 2. Election for the post of the President of India
a) It determines the objective for the making of can be postponed on the ground that some
necessary laws. Legislative Assemblies have been dissolved and
b) It enables the creation of political offices and a elections are yet to take place.
government. 3. When a Bill is presented to the President of
c) It defines and limits the powers of government. India, the Constitution prescribes time limits
d) It secures social justice, social equality and within which he/she has to declare his/ her
social security. assent.
Q34. In India, which one of the following How many of the above statements are correct?
Constitutional Amendments was widely believed a) Only one
to be enacted to overcome the judicial b) Only two
interpretations of the Fundamental Rights? c) All three
a) 1st Amendment d) None
b) 42nd Amendment
c) 44th Amendment Q37. With reference to Finance Bill and Money
d) 86th Amendment Bill in the Indian Parliament, consider the
following statements:
Q35. Consider the following organizations/ 1. When the Lok Sabha transmits Finance Bill to
bodies in India: the Rajya Sabha, it can amend or reject the Bill.

2. When the Lok Sabha transmits Money Bill to 3. The Chief Ministers of the concerned States
the Rajya Sabha, it cannot amend or reject the Bill, are required to submit annual reports to the Union
it can only make recommendations. Home Ministry on the administration of
3. In the case of disagreement between the Lok Scheduled Areas in the States.
Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, there is no joint
sitting for Money Bill, but a joint sitting becomes How many of the above statements are correct?
necessary for Finance Bill. a) Only one
b) Only two
How many of the above statements are correct? c) Only three
a) Only one d) All four
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None

Once the Central Government notifies an area as
a 'Community Reserve'
1. the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State becomes
the governing authority of such forest
2. hunting is not allowed in such area
3. people of such area are allowed to collect
non-timber forest produce
4. people of such area are allowed traditional
agricultural practices
How many of the above statements are correct?

a) Only one Q40. Consider the following statements:
b) Only two Statement-I:
c) Only three The Supreme Court of India has held in some
d) All four judgements that the reservation policies made
under Article 16(4) of the Constitution of India
Q39. With reference to 'Scheduled Areas' in India, would be limited by Article 335 for maintenance
consider the following statements: of efficiency of administration.
1. Within a State, the notification of an area as Statement-II:
Scheduled Area takes place through an Order of Article 335 of the Constitution of India defines the
the President. term ‘efficiency of administration.’
2. The largest administrative unit forming the
Scheduled Area is the District and the lowest is Which one of the following is correct in respect of
the cluster of villages in the Block. the above statements?

a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct d) shrines of Jain Tirthankaras

Statement-I. Q44. Which one of the following explains the
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct practice of ‘Vattakirutal’ as mentioned in
and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Sangam poems?
Statement-I. a) Kings employing women bodyguards
c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is b) Learned persons assembling in royal courts to
incorrect. discuss religious and philosophical matters
d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is c) Young girls keeping watch over agricultural
correct. fields and driving away birds and animals
d) A king defeated in a battle committing ritual
Q41. In which one of the following regions was suicide by starving himself to death
Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent
Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, Q45. Consider the following dynasties
located? 1. Hoysala
a) Andhra 2. Gahadavala
b) Gandhara 3. Kakatiya
c) Kalinga 4. Yadava
d) Magadha
How many of the above dynasties established
Q42. With reference to ancient India, consider their kingdoms in the early eighth century AD?
the following statements a) Only one
1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin. b) Only two
2. Stupa was generally a repository of relics. c) Only three
3. Stupa was a votive and commemorative d) None
structure in Buddhist tradition.
Q46. With reference to ancient Indian History,
How many of the statements given above are consider the following pairs
correct?
Sr. Literary work Author
a) Only one
No.
b) Only two
c) All three
1. Devichandra gupta Bilhana
d) None
Q43. With reference to ancient South India, 2. Hammira- Nayachandra

Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri were well known Mahakavya Suri
as
a) capital cities 3. Milinda-panha Nagarjuna
b) Ports
c) centres of iron-and-steel making

Q50. By which one of the following Acts was the

4. Nitivakyamrita Somadeva Suri
Governor General of Bengal designated as the
Governor General of India?
How many of the above pairs are correctly a) The Regulating Act
matched? b) The Pitt's India Act
a) Only one c) The Charter Act of 1793
b) Only two d) The Charter Act of 1833
c) Only three
d) All four Q51. Consider the following statements in
relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana:
Q47. "Souls are not only the property of animal 1. It is a safe motherhood intervention of the
and plant life, but also of rocks, running water, State Health Departments.
and many other natural objects not looked on as 2. Its objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal
living by other religious sects." mortality among poor
The above statement reflects one of the core 3. It aims to promote institutional delivery among
beliefs of which one of the following religious poor pregnant women.
sects of ancient 4. Its objective includes providing public health
India? facilities to sick infants up to one year of age.
a) Buddhism
b) Jainism How many of the statements given above are
c) Shaivism correct?
d) Vaishnavism a) Only one
b) Only two
Q48. Who among the following rulers of the c) Only three
Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam d) All four
across Tungabhadra River and a
canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometers long Q52. Consider the following statements in the
from the river to the capital city? context of interventions being undertaken under
a) Devaraya I Anaemia Mukt Bharat:
b) Mallikarjuna 1. It provides prophylactic calcium
c) Vira Vijaya supplementation for pre-school children,
d) Virupaksha adolescents and pregnant women.
2. It runs a campaign for delayed cord clamping
Q49. Who among the following rulers of medieval at the time of childbirth.
Gujarat surrendered Diu to the Portuguese? 3. It provides for periodic deworming to children
a) Ahmad Shah and adolescents.
b) Mahmud Begarha 4. It addresses non-nutritional causes of anaemia
c) Bahadur Shah in endemic pockets with special focus on malaria,
c) Muhammad Shah hemoglobinopathies and fluorosis.

How many of the statements given above are 1. Biofilters provide waste treatment by removing
correct? uneaten fish feed.
a) Only one 2. Biofilters convert ammonia present in fish
b) Only two waste to nitrate.
c) Only three 3. Biofilters increase phosphorus as nutrient for
d) All four fish in water.
Q53. Consider the following statements: How many of the statements given above are
1. Carbon fibres are used in the manufacture of correct?
components used in automobiles and aircrafts. a) Only one
2. Carbon fibres once used cannot be recycled. b) Only two
Which of the statements given above is/are c) All three
correct? d) None
a) 1 only
b) 2 only Q56. Consider the following pairs:
c) Both 1 and 2
S Objects in Description
d) Neither 1 nor 2
R Space
Q54. Consider the following actions:

1. Cepheids Giant clouds of dust and gas
1. Detection of car crash/collision which results in
in space
the deployment of airbags almost
instantaneously
2. Nebulae Stars which brighten and dim
2. Detection of accidental free fall of a laptop
periodically
towards the ground which results in the
immediate turning off of the hard drive 3. Pulsars Neutron stars that are
3. Detection of the tilt of the smartphone which formed when massive stars
results in the rotation of display between portrait run out of fuel & collapse
and landscape mode.
How many of the above pairs are correctly
In how many of the above actions is the function matched?
of accelerometer required? a) Only one
a) Only one b) Only two
b) Only two c) All three
c) Only three d) None
d) None
Q 57. Which one of the following countries has
Q55. With reference to the role of biofilters in its own Satellite Navigation System?
Recirculating Aquaculture System consider the a) Australia
following statements b) Canada
c) Israel

d) Japan 3. It can be used in the hydrogen fuel cell to run

vehicles.
1. Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic How many of the above statements are correct?
speeds throughout their flights, while cruise a) Only one
missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial b) Only two
phase of flight. c) All three
2. Agni-V is a medium-range supersonic cruise d) None
missile, while BrahMos is a solid-fuelled
intercontinental ballistic missile. Q61. Consider the following countries:
1. Bulgaria
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Hungary
correct? 3. Latvia
a) 1 only 4. Czech Republic
b) 2 only 5. Lithuania
c) Both 1 and 2 6. Romania
d) Neither 1 nor 2 How many of the above-mentioned countries
share a land border with Ukraine?
Q59. Consider the following statements a) Only two
regarding mercury pollution: b) Only three
1. Gold mining activity is a source of mercury c) Only four
pollution in the world. d) Only five
2. Coal-based thermal power plants cause
mercury pollution. Q62. With reference to the Earth's atmosphere,
3. There is no known safe level of exposure to which one of the following statements is correct?
mercury. a) The total amount of insolation received at the
equator is roughly about 10 times of that received
How many of the above statements are correct? at the poles.
a) Only one b) Infrared rays constitute roughly two-thirds of
b) Only two insolation.
c) All three c) Infrared waves are largely absorbed by water
d) None vapour that is concentrated in the lower
atmosphere.
Q60. With reference to green hydrogen, consider d) Infrared waves are a part of visible spectrum of
the following statements: electromagnetic waves of solar radiation.
1. It can be used directly as a fuel for internal
combustion. Q63. Consider the following statements:
2. It can be blended with natural gas and used as Statement-I: The soil in tropical rain forests is rich
fuel for heat or power generation. in nutrients.

Statement-Il: The high temperature and moisture 1. In a seismograph, P waves are recorded earlier
of tropical rainforests cause dead organic matter than S waves.
in the soil to decompose quickly. 2. In P waves, the individual particles vibrate to
and fro in the direction of wave propagation
Which one of the following is correct in respect of whereas in S waves, the particles vibrate up and
the above statements? down at right angles to the direction of wave
propagation.
a) Both Statement-I and Statement-lI are correct
and Statement-II is Correct the explanation for Which of the statements given above is/are
Statement-I correct?
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-Il are correct a) 1 only
and Statement-Il is not the correct explanation for b) 2 only
Statement-I c) Both 1 and 2
c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is d) Neither 1 nor 2
incorrect
d) Statement-I is incorrect, Statement-II is correct Q66. With reference to coal-based: thermal
power plants in India, consider the following
Q64. Consider the following statements: statements:
Statement-I: The temperature contrast between 1. None of them uses seawater.
continents and oceans is greater during summer 2. None of them is set up in water-stressed
than in winter. district.
Statement-II: The specific heat of water is more 3. None of them is privately owned.
than that of land surface.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of a) Only one
the above statements? b) Only two
c) All three
a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct d) None
Statement-I Q67. ‘Wolbachia method' is sometimes talked
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct about with reference to which one of the
and Statement-I not the correct explanation for following?
Statement-I a) Controlling the viral diseases spread by
c) Statement-I is Correct but Statement-II is mosquitoes
incorrect b) Converting crop residues into packing material
d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is c) Producing biodegradable plastics
correct d) Producing biochar from thermochemical
conversion of biomass
Q68. Consider the following activities:

1. Spreading finely ground basalt rock on Q71. Consider the following statements with
farmlands extensively reference to India:
2. Increasing the alkalinity of oceans by adding 1. According to the 'Micro, Small and Medium
lime Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006', the
3. Capturing carbon dioxide by released various 'medium enterprises' are those with investments
industries and pumping it into abandoned mines in plant and machinery between ₹ 15 crore and ₹
in subterranean the form of waters carbonated. 25 crore.
2. All bank loans to the Micro, Small and Medium
How many of the above activities are often Enterprises qualify under the priority sector.
considered and discussed for carbon capture and
sequestration? Which of the statements given above is/are
a) Only one correct?
b) Only two a) 1 only
c) All three b) 2 only
d) None c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q69. 'Aerial metagenomics’ best refers to which
one of the following situations? Q72. With reference to Central Bank digital
a) Collecting DNA samples from air in a habitat at currencies, consider the following statements:
one go 1. It is possible to make payments in a digital
b) Understanding the genetic makeup of avian currency without using US dollar or SWIFT
species of a habitat system.
c) Using air-borne devices to collect blood 2. A digital currency can be distributed with a
samples from moving condition programmed into it such as a
d) Sending drones to inaccessible areas to collect time-frame for spending it.
plant and animal samples from land surfaces and
water bodies Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Q70. ‘Microsatellite DNA' is used in the case of a) 1 only
which one of the following? b) 2 only
a) Studying the evolutionary relationships among c) Both 1 and 2
various species of fauna d) Neither 1 nor 2
b) Stimulating 'stem cells' to transform into
diverse functional tissues Q73. In the context of finance, the term 'beta'
c) Promoting clonal propagation of horticultural refers to
plants a) the process of simultaneous buying and selling
d) Assessing the efficacy of drugs by conducting of an asset from different platforms
series of drug trials in a population b) an investment strategy of a portfolio manager
to balance risk versus reward

c) type of systemic risk that arises where perfect c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
hedging is not possible incorrect
d) a numeric value that measures the fluctuations d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is
of a stock to changes in the overall stock market correct
Q74. Consider the following statements: Q76. Consider the following statements:
1. The Self Help Group (SHG) programme was Statement-I: According to the United Nations'
originally initiated by the State Bank of India by 'World Water Development Report, 2022,' India
providing microcredit to the financially deprived. extracts more than a quarter of the world's
2. In an SHG, all members of a group take groundwater withdrawal every year.
responsibility for a loan that an individual member Statement-II: India needs to extract more than a
takes. quarter of the world's groundwater each year to
3. The Regional Rural Banks and Scheduled satisfy the drinking water and sanitation needs of
Commercial Banks support SHGs. almost 18% of world's population living in it's
territory.
a) Only one Which one of the following is correct in respect to
b) Only two the above statements?
c) All three a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
d) None and Statement-II is the correct explanation for
Statement-I
Q75. Consider the following statements: b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
Statement-I: India's public sector health care and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for
system largely focuses on curative care with Statement-I
limited preventive, promotive and rehabilitation c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
care. incorrect
Statement-II: Under India’s decentralized d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is
approach to healthcare delivery, the states are correct
primarily responsible for organizing health
services. Q77. Consider the following statements:
1. According to the Constitution of India, the
Which one of the following is correct in respect to Central Government has a duty to protect States
the above statements? from internal disturbances.
a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct 2. The Constitution of India exempts a state from
and Statement-II is the correct explanation for providing legal counsel for a person being held for
Statement-I preventive detention.
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct 3. According to the Prevention of Terrorism Act ,
and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for 2002, confession of the accused before the police
Statement-I cannot be used as evidence.

Q78. Which one of the following countries has elective seats in Puducherry is greater as
been suffering from decades old civil strife and compared to Arunachal Pradesh.
food shortages and was in news in the recent
past for its very severe famine? How many of the above statements are correct?
a) Angola a) Only one
b) Costa Rica b) Only two
c) Ecuador c) Only three
d) Somalia d) Only four
Q79. Consider the following statements: Q81. With reference to the Indian History,
1. In India, the Biodiversity Management Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell,
Committees are key to the realization of the James Burgess and Walter Elliot were associated
objectives of the Nagoya protocol. with:
2. The Biodiversity Management Committees a) archaeological excavations
have important functions in determining access b) establishment of English Press in Colonial
and benefit sharing, including the power to levy India
collection fees on the access of biological c) establishment of churches in Princely States
resources within its jurisdiction. d) construction of railways in Colonial India
Which of the following statements given above Q82. Consider the following pairs:
is/are correct?
Sr. No. Site Well known for
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2 1. Besnagar Shaivite cave shrine
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q80. Consider the following statements in 2. Bhaja Buddhist cave shrine

respect of election to the President of India:
1. The members nominated to either House of the 3. Sittanavasal Jain cave shrine
Parliament or the Legislative Assemblies of the
States are eligible to be included in the electoral
college.
2. Higher the number of elected Assembly seats, How many pairs given above are correctly
higher is the value of vote of each MLA of that matched?
state. a) Only one pair
3. The value of vote of each MLA of Madhya b) Only two pairs
Pradesh is greater than that of Kerala. c) All three
4. The value of vote of each MLA of Puducherry is d) None
higher than that of Arunachal Pradesh because
the ratio of total population to total number of Q83. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: 7th August is declared as the Q85. Consider the following statements in
National Handloom Day. respect of the Constitution Day:
Statement-II: It was in 1905 that the Swadeshi Statement-I: The Constitution Day is celebrated
Movement was launched on the same day. on 26th November every year to promote
constitutional values among citizens.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of Statement-II: On 26th November, 1949, the
the above statements? constituent Assembly of India set up a Drafting
a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B. R.
and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution of India.
Statement-I
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct Which one of the following is correct in respect of
and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for the above statements?
Statement-I a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is and Statement-II is the correct explanation for
incorrect Statement-I
d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for
Statement-I
Q84. Consider the following statements in c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
respect of the National Flag of India according to incorrect
the Flag Code of India, 2002: d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is
Statement-I: One of the standard sizes of the correct
National Flag of India is 600 mm * 400 mm.
Statement-II: The ratio of the length to the height Q86. Consider the following statements:
(width) of the Flag shall be 3:2. Statement – I: Switzerland is one of the leading
exporters of gold in terms of value.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of Statement – II: Switzerland has the second
the above statements? largest gold reserves in the world.
a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Which one of the following is correct in respect of
Statement-I the above statements?
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct a) Both statement-I and Statement II are correct
and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for and Statement II is the correct explanation for
Statement-I Statement-I
c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
incorrect and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for
d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is Statement-I
correct c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
incorrect.

d) Statement-I- is incorrect but Statement-II is b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
correct. and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for
Statement-I
Q87. Consider the following statements: c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
Statement-I: Recently, the United States of incorrect.
America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have d) Statement-I- is incorrect but Statement-II is
launched the Trade and technology council. correct.
Statement-II: The USA and the EU claim that
through this, they are trying to bring technological Q89. Consider the following statements:
progress and physical productivity under their The ‘Stability and Growth Pact’ of the European
control. Union is a treaty that
1. Limits the levels of budgetary deficit of the
Which one of the following is correct in respect of countries of the European Union.
the above statements? 2. Makes the countries of the European Union to
a) Both statement-I and Statement II are correct share their infrastructure facilities.
and Statement II is the correct explanation for 3. Enables the countries of the European Union to
Statement-I share their technologies.
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, How many of the above statements are correct?
and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for a) Only one
Statement-I b) Only two
c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is c) All three
incorrect. d) None
d) Statement-I- is incorrect, but Statement-II is
correct. Q90. Consider the following statements:
1. Recently, all the countries of the United Nations
Q88. Consider the following statement: have adopted the first-ever compact for
Statement – I: India accounts for 3.2% of global international migration, the ‘Global Compact for
export of goods. Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM)’.
Statement-II: Many local companies and some 2. The objective and commitments stated in the
foreign companies operating in India have taken GCM are binding on the UN member countries.
advantage of India’s ‘Production-linked Incentive’ 3. The GCM address internal migration or
scheme. internally displaced people also in its objectives
and commitments.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of
the above statements? How many of the above statements are correct?
a) Both statement-I and Statement II are correct a) Only one
and Statement II is the correct explanation for b) Only two
Statement-I c) All three
d) None

Q91. With reference to Home Guards, consider

3. Celebratory gunfire The Arms
the following statements:
which can endanger the (Amendment)
1. Home Guards are raised under the Home
personal safety of others Act, 2019
Guards Act and Rules of the Central Government.
2. The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an
auxiliary force to the police in maintenance of the
internal security.
3. To present infiltration on the international How many of the above pairs are correctly
border/coastal areas, the Border Wings Home matched?
Guards Battalions have been raised in some a) Only one
States. b) Only two
c) All three
How many of the above statements are correct? d) None
a) Only one
b) Only two Q93. Consider the following pairs:
c) All three Sr Regions often Reason for being in
d) None No mentioned in news news
.
Q92. With reference to India, consider the
following pairs: 1. North Kivu and Ituri War between
Armenia and
Azerbaijan
S Action The Act under
r. which it is 2. Nagorno-Karabakh Insurgency in
N covered Mozambique
o.
3. Kherson and Dispute between
1. Unauthorized wearing of The Official
aporizhzhia Israel and Lebanon
police or military Secrets Act,
uniforms 1923
2. Knowingly misleading or The Indian How many of the above pairs are correctly
otherwise interfering Evidence Act, matched?
with a police officer or 1872 a) Only one
military officer when b) Only two
engaged in their duties c) All three
d) None

Statement-I: Israel has established diplomatic
relations with some Arab States.

Statement-II: The ‘Arab Peach Initiative’ mediated How many of the above pairs are correctly
by Saudi Arabia was signed by Israel and Arab matched?
League. a) Only one
b) Only two
Which one of the following is correct in respect of c) All three
the above statements? d) All four
a) Both statement-I and Statement-II are correct
and Statement-II is the correct explanation Q96. Consider the following statements in
for Statement-I respect of the 44th Chess Olympiad, 2022
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct 1. It was the first time that Chess Olympaid was
and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for held in India.
Statement-I 2. The official mascot was named ‘Thambi’.
c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is 3. The trophy for the winning team in the open
incorrect. section is the Vera Menchik Cukp.
d) Statement-I- is incorrect but Statement-II is 4. The trophy for the winning team in the women’s
correct. section is the Hamilton-Russell Cup.
Q95. Consider the following pairs with regard to How many of the statements given above are
sports awards. correct?
a) Only one
1 Major Dhyan For the most spectacular b) Only two
Chand Khel and outstanding c) Only three
Ratna Award performance by a d) All four
sportsperson over period of
last four years Q97. Consider the following pairs:
Sr Area of conflict Country where it
2 Arjuna For the lifetime achievement No mentioned in news is located
Award by a sportperson
1. Donbas Syria
Dronocharya To honour eminent coaches
Award who have successfully
3. trained sportsperson or 2. Kachin Ethiopia
teams
Rashtriya To recognize the 3. Tigray North Yemen

Khel contribution made by
4. Protsahan sportspersons even after
Puraskar their retirement How many of the above pairs are correctly
matched?
a) Only one

b) Only two d) Neither 1 nor 2

c) All three
d) None
Q98. In the recent years Chad, Guinea, Mali and

Sudan caught the international attention for
which one of the following reason common to all
the them?
a) Discovery of rich deposits of rare earth
elements
b) Establishment of Chinese military bases
c) Southward expansion of Sahara Desert
d) Successful coups
Q99. Consider the following heavy industries:

1. Fertilizer plants
2. Oil refineries
3. Steel Plants
Green hydrogen is expected to play a significant
role in decarbonizing how many of the above
industries?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Q100. Consider the following statements about

G-20:
1. The G-20 group was originally established as
platform for the Finance Ministers and Central
Bank Governors to discuss the international
economic and financial issues.
2. Digital public infrastructure is one of India’s
G-20 priorities.
Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2

Answer Keys (GS) 2023
1(b) 2(b) 3(b) 4(b) 5(d) 6(d) 7(c) 8(a) 9(d) 10(d)
11(c) 12(c) 13(a) 14(b) 15(c) 16(d) 17(c) 18(c) 19(b) 20(c)
21(d) 22(a) 23(b) 24(a) 25(b) 26(b) 27(c) 28(c) 29(b) 30(c)
31(c) 32(a) 33(c) 34(a) 35(a) 36(d) 37(a) 38(c) 39(b) 40(c)
41(a) 42(c) 43(b) 44(d) 45(d) 46(b) 47(b) 48(a) 49(c) 50(d)
51(b) 52(c) 53(a) 54(c) 55(b) 56(a) 57(d) 58(d) 59(c) 60(c)
61(a) 62(c) 63(d) 64(b) 65(c) 66(d) 67(a) 68(c) 69(a) 70(a)
71(d) 72(c) 73(d) 74(b) 75(d) 76(c) 77(a) 78(d) 79(c) 80(a)
81(a) 82(c) 83(a) 84(d) 85(c) 86(c) 87(c) 88(d) 89(a) 90(d)
91(b) 92(b) 93(d) 94(c) 95(b) 96(b) 97(d) 98(d) 99(c) 100(c)

Q1. “Rapid Financing Instrument” and “Rapid Q3. With reference to the Indian economy,
Credit Facility” are related to the provisions of consider the following statements:
leading by which one of the following? If the inflation is too high, Reserve Bank of India
(a) Asian Development Bank (RBI) is likely to buy government securities.
(b) International Monetary Fund If the rupee is rapidly depreciating, RBI is likely to
(c) United Nations Environment Programme sell dollars in the market.
Finance Initiative If interest rates in the USA or European Union
(d) World Bank were to fall, that is likely to induce RBI to buy
dollars.
Q2. With reference to the Indian economy Which of the statements given above are correct?
consider the following statements: (a) 1 and 2 only
An increase in Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (b) 2 and 3 only
(NEER) indicates the appreciation of rupee. (c) 1 and 3 only
An increase in the Real Effective Exchange Rate (d) 1, 2 and 3
(REER) indicates an improvement in trade
competitiveness. 4. With reference to the “G20 Common
An increasing trend in domestic inflation relative Framework”, consider the following statements:
to inflation in other countries is likely to cause an It is an initiative endorsed by the G20 together
increasing divergence between NEER and REER. with the Paris Club.
Which of the above statements are correct? It is an initiative to support Low Income Countries
(a) 1 and 2 only with unsustainable debt.
(b) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 1 and 3 only correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
5. With reference to the Indian economy, what (a) 1 and 2 only
are the advantages of “Inflation-Indexed Bonds (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(IIBs)” ? (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
Government can reduce the coupon rates on its (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
borrowing by way of IIBs.
IIBs provide protection to the investors from 8. Which one of the following situations best
uncertainty regarding inflation. reflects “Indirect Transfers” often talked about in
The interest received as well as capital gains on media recently with reference to India ?
IIBs are not taxable. (a) An Indian company investing in a foreign
Which of the statements given above are correct? enterprise and paying taxes to the foreign country
(a) 1 and 2 only on the profits arising out of its investment
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) A foreign company investing in India and
(c) 1 and 3 only paying taxes to the country of its base on the
(d) 1, 2 and 3 profits arising out of its investment
(c) An Indian company purchases tangible assets
6. With reference to foreign-owned e-commerce. in a foreign country and sells such assets after
firms, operating in India, which of the following their value increases and transfers the proceeds
statements is/are correct? to India
They can sell their own goods in addition to (d) A foreign company transfers shares and such
offering their platforms as market-places. shares derive their substantial value from assets
The degree to which they can own big sellers on located in India
their platforms is limited.
Select the correct answer using the code given 9. With reference to the expenditure made by an
below: organisation or a company, which of the
(a) 1 only following statements is/are correct ?
(b) 2 only Acquiring new technology is capital expenditure.
(c) Both 1 and 2 Debt financing is considered capital expenditure,
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 while equity financing is considered revenue
expenditure.
7. Which of the following activities constitute Select the correct answer using the code given
real sector in the economy ? below:
(a) 1 only
Farmers harvesting their crops (b) 2 only
Textile mills converting raw cotton into fabrics (c) Both 1 and 2
A commercial bank lending money to a trading (d) Neither 1 nor 2
company
A corporate body issuing Rupee Denominated 10. With reference to the Indian economy,
Bonds overseas consider the following statements:

A share of the household financial savings goes (c) Both 1 and 2

towards government borrowings. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Dated securities issued at market-related rates in
auctions form a large component of internal debt. 13. consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements is/are correct? A bill amending the Constitution requires a prior
(a) 1 only recommendation of the President of India.
(b) 2 only When a Constitution Amendment Bill is presented
(c) Both 1 and 2 to the President of India, it is obligatory for the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 President of India to give his/her assent.
A Constitution Amendment Bill must be passed
11. Consider the following statements: by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha by a
Pursuant to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, special majority and there is no provision for joint
the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was passed. sitting.
The Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Which of the statements given above are correct?
Court and the High Courts to punish for contempt (a)1 and 2 only
of themselves. (b) 2 and 3 only
The Constitution of India defines Civil Contempt (c) 1 and 3 only
and Criminal Contempt. (d) 1, 2 and 3
In India, the Parliament is vested with the powers
to make laws on Contempt of Court. 14. Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are The Constitution of India classifies the ministers
correct? into four ranks viz. Cabinet Minister, Minister of
(a) 1 and 2 only State with Independent Charge, Minister of State
(b) 1, 2 and 4 and Deputy Minister.
(c) 3 and 4 only The total number of ministers in the Union
(d) 3 only Government, including the Prime Minister, shall
not exceed 15 percent of the total number of
12. With reference to India, consider the members in the Lok Sabha.
following statements : Which of the statements given above is/are
Government law officers and legal firms are correct?
recognised as advocates, but corporate lawyers (a) 1 only
and patent attorneys are excluded from (b) 2 only
recognition as advocates. (c) Both 1 and 2
Bar Councils have the power to lay down the rules (d) Neither 1 nor 2
relating to legal education and recognition of law
colleges. 15. Which of the following is/are the exclusive
Which of the statements given above is/are power(s) of Lok Sabha?
correct? To ratify the declaration of Emergency
(a) 1 only To pass a motion of no-confidence against the
(b) 2 only Council of Ministers

To impeach the President of India 18. With reference to the writs issued by the
Select the correct answer using the code given Courts in India, consider the following
below: statements:
(a) 1 and 2 Mandamus will not lie against a private
(b) 2 only organisation unless it is entrusted with a public
(c) 1 and 3 duty.
(d) 3 only Mandamus will not lie against a Company even
though it may be a Government Company.
16. With reference to anti-defection law in India, Any public minded person can be a petitioner to
consider the following statements: move the Court to obtain the Writ of Quo
The law specifies that a .nominated legislator Warranto.
cannot join any political party within six months Which of the statements given above are correct?
of being appointed to the House. (a) 1 and 2 only
The law does not provide any time-frame within (b) 2 and 3 only
which the presiding officer has to decide a (c) 1 and 3 only
defection case. (d) 1, 2 and 3
correct? 19. With reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital
(a) 1 only Mission, consider the following statements :
(b) 2 only Private and public hospitals must adopt it.
(c) Both 1 and 2 As it aims to achieve universal health coverage,
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 every citizen of India should be part of it
ultimately.
17. Consider the following statements: It has seamless portability across the country.
Attorney General of India and Solicitor General of Which of the statements given above is/are
India are the only officers of the Government who correct?
are allowed to participate in the meetings of the (a) 1 and 2 only
Parliament of India. (b) 3 only
According to the Constitution of India, the (c) 1 and 3 only
Attorney General of India submits his resignation (d) 1, 2 and 3
when the Government which appointed him
resigns. 20. With reference to Deputy Speaker of Lok
Which of the statements given above is/are Sabha, consider the following statements:
correct? As per the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of
(a) 1 only Business in Lok Sabha, the election of Deputy
(b) 2 only Speaker shall be held on such date as the
(c) Both 1 and 2 Speaker may fix.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 There is a mandatory provision that the election
of a candidate as Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha

shall be from either the principal opposition party 23. Which one of the following lakes of West
or the ruling party. Africa has become dry and turned into a desert?
The Deputy Speaker has the same power as of (a) Lake Victoria
the Speaker when presiding over the sitting of the (b) Lake Faguibine
House and no appeal lies against his rulings. (c) Lake Oguta
The well established parliamentary practice (d) Lake Volta
regarding the appointment of Deputy Speaker is
that the motion is moved by the Speaker and duly 24. Gandikota canyon of South India was created
seconded by the Prime Minister. by which one of the following rivers?
Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) Cauvery
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) Manjira
(b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Pennar
(c) 3 and 4 only (d) Tungabhadra
(d) 2 and 4 only
25. Consider the following pairs :
21. Among the following crops, which one is the Peak Mountains
most important anthropogenic source of both
methane and nitrous oxide? 1. Namcha Barwa — Garhwal Himalaya
(a) Cotton 2. Nanda Devi — Kumaon Himalaya
(b) Rice 3. Nokrek — Sikkim Himalaya
(c) Sugarcane
(d) Wheat Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
matched?
22. “System of Rice Intensification” of
cultivation, in which alternate wetting and drying (a) 1 and 2
of rice fields is practised, results in: (b) 2 only
1. Reduced seed requirement (c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 only
2. Reduced methane production
26. The term “Levant” often heard in the news
3. Reduced electricity consumption roughly corresponds to which of the following
regions?
Select the correct answer using the code given (a) Region along the eastern Mediterranean
below: shores
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) Region along North African shores stretching
(b) 2 and 3 only from Egypt to Morocco
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Region along Persian Gulf and Horn of Africa
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) The entire coastal areas of Mediterranean Sea
27. Consider the following countries:

1. Azerbaijan 3. Rudrasagar Lake – Tripura

2. Kyrgyzstan 4. Sasthamkotta Lake- Tamil Nadu
3. Tajikistan
4. Turkmenistan How many pairs given above are correctly
5. Uzbekistan matched?
Which of the above have borders with (a) Only one pair
Afghanistan? (b) Only two pairs
(c) Only three pairs
(a) 1, 2 and 5 only (d) All four pairs
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 3, 4 and 5 only 31. Consider the following :
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 1. Aarogya Setu
2. CoWIN
28. With reference to India, consider the 3. DigiLocker
following statements: 4. DUCSHA
Monazite is a source of rare earth.
Monazite contains thorium. Which of the above are built on top of
Monazite occurs naturally in the entire Indian open-source digital platforms?
coastal sands in India. (a) 1 and 2 only
In India, Government bodies only can process or (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
export monazite. (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
Which of the statements given above are correct? (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only 32. With reference to Web 3.0, consider the
(c) 3 and 4 only following statements:
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Web 3.0 technology enables people to control
their own data.
29. In the northern hemisphere, the longest day In Web 3.0 world, there can be blockchain based
of the year normally occurs in the: social networks.
(a) First half of the month of June Web 3.0 is operated by users collectively rather
(b) Second half of the month of June than a corporation.
(c) First half of the month of July Which of the statements given above are correct?
(d) Second half of the month of July (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
30. Consider the following pairs: (c) 1 and 3 only
Wetland/Lake – Location (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Hokera Wetland – Punjab 33. With reference to “Software as a Service

2. Renuka Wetland – Himachal Pradesh (SaaS)”, consider the following statements:

1. SaaS buyers can customise the user interface Wireless Local Area Network
and can change data fields. Which of the above are considered Short Range
devices/technologies?
2. SaaS users can access their data through their (a) 1 and 2 only
mobile devices. (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
3. Outlook, Hotmail and Yahoo! Mail are forms of (d) 1, 2 and 3
SaaS.
37. Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above are correct? Biofilms can form on medical implants within
(a) 1 and 2 only human tissues.
(b) 2 and 3 only Biofilms can form on food and food processing
(c) 1 and 3 only surfaces.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Biofilms can exhibit antibiotic resistance.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
34. Which one of the following statements best (a) 1 and 2 only
reflects the idea behind the “Fractional Orbital (b) 2 and 3 only
Bombardment System” often talked about in (c) 1 and 3 only
media? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) A hypersonic missile is launched into space to
counter the asteroid approaching the Earth and 38. Consider the following statements in respect
explode it in space. of probiotics:
(b) A spacecraft lands on another planet after Probiotics are made of both bacteria and yeast.
making several orbital motions. The organisms in probiotics are found in foods
(c) A missile is put into a stable orbit around the we ingest but they do not naturally occur in our
Earth and deorbits over a target on the Earth. gut.
(d) A spacecraft moves along a comet with the Probiotics help in the digestion of milk sugars.
same speed and places a probe on its surface. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
35. Which one of the following is the context in (a) 1 only
which the term “qubit” is mentioned? (b) 2 only
(a) Cloud Services (c) 1 and 3
(b) Quantum Computing (d) 2 and 3
(c) Visible Light Communication Technologies
(d) Wireless Communication Technologies 39. In the context of vaccines manufactured to
prevent COVID-19 pandemic, consider the
36. Consider the following communication following statements:
technologies: The Serum Institute of India produced COVID-19
Closed-circuit Television vaccine named Covishield using mRNA platform.
Radio Frequency Identification

Sputnik V vaccine is manufactured using vector (d) Agency promoted and financed by United
based platform. Nations Environment Programme and World Bank
COVAXIN is an inactivated pathogen based under “United Nations Convention on Climate
vaccine.
Which of the statements given above are correct? 42. Consider the following statements:
(a) 1 and 2 only “The Climate Group” is an international non-profit
(b) 2 and 3 only organization that drives climate action by building
(c) 1 and 3 only large networks and runs them.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 The International Energy Agency in partnership
with the Climate Group launched a global initiative
40. If a major solar storm (solar-flare) reaches “EP100”.
the Earth, which of the following are the possible EP100 brings together leading companies
effects on the Earth? committed to driving innovation in energy
GPS and navigation systems could fail. efficiency and increasing competitiveness while
Tsunamis could occur at equatorial regions. delivering on emission reduction goals.
Power grids could be damaged. Some Indian companies are members of EP100.
Intense auroras could occur over much of the The International Energy Agency is the Secretariat
Earth. to the “Under2 Coalition”.
Forest fires could take place over much of the Which of the statements given above are correct?
planet. (a) 1, 2, 4 and 5
Orbits of the satellites could be disturbed. (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
Shortwave radio communication of the aircraft (c) 2, 3 and 5 only
flying over polar regions could be interrupted. (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Select the correct answer using the code given
below: 43. “If rainforests and tropical forests are the
(a) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only lungs of the Earth, then surely wetlands function
(b) 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 only as its kidneys.” Which one of the following
(c) 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 only functions of wetlands best reflects the above
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 statement?
(a) The water cycle in wetlands involves surface
41. “Climate Action Tracker” which monitors the runoff, subsoil percolation and evaporation.
pledges of different emission reduction (b) Algae form the nutrient base upon which fish,
countries is a: crustaceans, molluscs, birds, reptiles and
(a) Database created by coalition of research mammals thrive.
organisations (c) Wetlands play a vital role in maintaining
(b) Wing of “International Panel of Climate sedimentation balance and soil stabilization.
Change” (d) Aquatic Plants absorb heavy metals and
(c) Committee Framework Change” excess nutrients.

44. In the context of WHO Air Quality Guidelines, Articles made of it can be easily disposed of by
consider the following statements: incineration without causing greenhouse gas
The 24-hour mean of PM2.5 should not exceed 15 emissions.
pg/m3 and annual mean of PM2.5 should not Which of the statements given above are correct?
exceed 5 pg/m3. (a) 1 and 3
In a year, the highest levels of ozone pollution (b) 2 and 4
occur during the periods of inclement weather. (c) 1 and 4
PM10 can penetrate the lung and enter the (d) 2 and 3
bloodstream.
Excessive ozone in the air can trigger asthma. 47. Which of the following is not a bird?
Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) Golden Mahseer
(a) 1, 3 and 4 (b) Indian Nightjar
(b) 1 and 4 only (c) Spoonbill
(c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) White Ibis
(d) 1 and 2 only
48. Which of the following are nitrogen-fixing
45. With reference to “GuCChi” sometime, plants?
mentioned in the news, consider the following 1. Alfalfa
statements: 2. Amaranth
It is a fungus. 3. Chickpea
It grows in some Himalayan forest areas. 4. Clover
It is commercially cultivated in the Himalayan 5. Purslane (Kulfa)
foothills of north-eastern India. 6. Spinach
correct? Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) 1 only below:
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 (a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 3 (b) 1, 3, 5 and 6 only
(c) 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
46. With reference to polyethylene terephthalate, (d) 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6
the use of which is so widespread in our daily
lives, consider the following statements: 49. “Biorock technology” is talked about in which
Its fibres can be blended with wool and cotton one of the following situations?
fibres to reinforce their properties. (a) Restoration of damaged coral reefs
Containers made of it can be used to store any (b) Development of building materials using plant
alcoholic beverage. residues
Bottles made of it can be recycled into other (c) Identification of areas for
products. exploration/extraction of shale gas

(d) Providing salt licks for wild animals in (a) 1, 2 and 3

forests/protected areas (b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4
50. The “Miyawaki method” is well known for (d) 1, 2 and 4
the:
(a) Promotion of commercial farming in arid and Answer: (c)
semi-arid areas
(b) Development of gardens using genetically 52. In medieval India, the term “Fanam” referred
modified flora to:
(c) Creation of mini forests in urban areas (a) Clothing
(d) Harvesting wind energy on coastal areas and (b) Coins
on sea surfaces (c) Ornaments
(d) Weapons
53. Consider the following freedom fighters:
Barindra Kumar Ghosh
Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee
Rash Behari Bose
Who of the above was/were actively associated
with the Ghadar Party?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 only
54. With reference to the proposals of Cripps

Mission, consider the following statements:
The Constituent Assembly would have members
nominated by the Provincial Assemblies as well
51. In the Government of India Act 1919, the as the Princely States.
functions of Provincial Government were divided Any Province, which is not prepared to accept the
into “Reserved” and “Transferred” subjects. new Constitution would have the right to sign a
Which of the following were treated as separate agreement with Britain regarding its
“Reserved” subjects? future status.
1. Administration of Justice Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Local Self-Government correct?
3. Land Revenue (a) 1 only
4. Police (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
Select the correct answer using the code given (d) Neither 1 nor 2
below:

55. With reference to Indian history, consider the (b) 2 only

following texts: (c) 1 and 3
1. Nettipakarana (d) 3 only
2. Parishishta Parvan
3. Avadanasataka 58. With reference to Indian history, who of the
4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana following was known as “Kulah-Daran”?
(a) Arab merchants
Which of the above are Jaina texts? (b) Qalandars
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Persian calligraphists
(b) 2 and 4 only (d) Sayyids
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 4 59. With reference to Indian history, consider the
56. With reference to Indian history consider the The Dutch established their factories/warehouses
following pairs: on the east coast on lands granted to them by
Historical person – Known as Gajapati rulers.
1. Aryadeva – Jaina scholar Alfonso de Albuquerque captured Goa from the
2. Dignaga – Buddhist scholar Bijapur Sultanate.
3. Nathamuni – Vaishnava scholar The English East India Company established a
factory at Madras on a plot of land leased from a
How many pairs given above are correctly representative of the Vijayanagara empire.
matched? Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) None of the pairs (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) Only one pair (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Only two pairs (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) All three pairs
60. According to Kautilya’s Arthashastra, which
57. With reference to Indian history, consider the of the following are correct?
following statements: A person could be a slave as a result of a judicial
The first Mongol invasion of India happened punishment.
during the reign of Jalal-ud-din Khalji If a female slave bore her master a son, she was
During the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji, one Mongol legally free.
assault marched up to Delhi and besieged the If a son born to a female slave was fathered by
city. her master, the son was entitled to the legal
Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq temporarily lost portions status of the master’s son.
of north-west of his kingdom to Mongols. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 and 2 only
correct? (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3
Tight monetary policy of US Federal Reserve 64. With reference to the ‘Banks Board Bureau
could lead to capital flight. (BBB)’, which of the following statements are
Capital flight may increase the interest cost of correct?
firms with existing External Commercial 1. The Governor of RBI is the Chairman of BBB.
Borrowings (ECBs).
Devaluation of domestic currency decreases the 2. BBB recommends for the selection of heads for
currency risk associated with ECBs. Public Sector Banks.
(a) 1 and 2 only 3. BBB helps the Public Sector Banks in
(b) 2 and 3 only developing strategies and capital raising plans.
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Select the correct answer using the code given
Answer: (a) below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
62. Consider the following States: (b) 2 and 3 only
1. Andhra Pradesh (c) 1 and 3 only
2. Kerala (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Himachal Pradesh
4. Tripura 65. With reference to Convertible Bonds,
consider the following statements:
How many of the above are generally known as 1. As there is an option to exchange the bond for
tea-producing States? equity, Convertible Bonds pay a lower rate of
(a) Only one State interest.
(b) Only two States
(c) Only three States 2. The option to convert to equity affords the
(d) All four States bondholder a degree of indexation to ‘rising
consumer prices.
In India, credit rating agencies are regulated by Which of the statements given above is/are
Reserve Bank of India. correct?
The rating agency popularly known as ICRA is a (a) 1 only
public limited company. (b) 2 only
Brickwork Ratings is an Indian credit rating (c) Both 1 and 2
agency. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 and 2 only 66. Consider the following:
(b) 2 and 3 only

1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank 69. With reference to Non-Fungible Tokens

(NFTs), consider the following statements:
2. Missile Technology Control Regime 1. They enable the digital representation of
physical assets.
3, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation 2. They are unique cryptographic tokens that exist
on a blockchain.
India is a member of which of the above? 3. They can be traded or exchanged at
(a) 1 and 2 only equivalency and therefore can be used as a
(b) 3 only medium of commercial transactions.
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
67. Consider the following statements: (b) 2 and 3 only
1. Vietnam has been one of the fastest growing (c) 1 and 3 only
economies in the world in the recent years. (d) I, 2 and 3
2. Vietnam is led by a multi-party political system.
3. Vietnam’s economic growth is linked to its 70. Consider the following pairs:
integration with global supply chains and focus Reservoirs – States
on exports.
4. For a long time Vietnam’s low labour costs and 1. Ghataprabha — Telangana
stable exchange rates have attracted global 2. Gandhi Sagar — Madhya Pradesh
manufacturers. 3. Indira Sagar — Andhra Pradesh
5. Vietnam has the most productive e-service 4. Maithon — Chhattisgarh
sector in the Indo-Pacific region.
How many pairs given above are not correctly
Which of the statements given above are correct? matched?
(a) 2 and 4 (a) Only one pair
(b) 3 and 5 (b) Only two pairs
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (c) Only three pairs
(d) 1 and 2 (d) All four pairs
68. In India, which one of the following is 71. In India, which one of the following compiles
responsible for maintaining price stability by information on industrial disputes, closures,
controlling inflation? retrenchments and lay-offs in factories
(a) Department of Consumer Affairs employing workers?
(b) Expenditure Management Commission (a) Central Statistics Office
(c) Financial Stability and Development Council (b) Department for Promotion of Industry and
(d) Reserve Bank of India Internal Trade
(c) Labour Bureau

(d) National Technical Manpower Information

System 74. Consider the following statements:
1. The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to
72. In India, what is the role of the Coal promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by
Controller’s Organization (CCO)? the Government of India and the World Health
1. CCO is the major source of Coal Statistics in Organization.
Government of India. 2. The National Institute of Urban Affairs is an
apex body of the Ministry of Housing and Urban
2. It monitors progress of development of Captive Affairs in Government of India and provides
Coal/Lignite blocks. innovative solutions to address the challenges of
Urban India.
3. It hears any objection to the Government’s
notification relating to acquisition of coal-bearing Which of the statements given above is/are
areas. correct?
(a) 1 only
4. It ensures that coal mining companies deliver (b) 2 only
the coal to end users in the prescribed time. (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
below: 75. Which one of the following has been
(a) 1, 2 and 3 constituted under the Environment (Protection)
(b) 3 and 4 only Act, 1986?
(c) 1 and 2 only (a) Central Water Commission
(d) 1, 2 and 4 (b) Central Ground Water Board
(c) Central Ground Water Authority
73. If a particular area is brought under the Fifth (d) National Water Development Agency
Schedule of the Constitution of India, which one
of the following statements best reflects the 76. With reference to the “United Nations
consequence of it? Credentials Committee”, consider the following
(a) This would prevent the transfer of land of statements:
tribal people to non-tribal people. 1. It is a committee set up by the UN Security
Council and works under its supervision.
(b) This would create a local self-governing body 2. It traditionally meets in March, June and
in that area. September every year.
3. It assesses the credentials of all UN members
(c) This would convert that area into a Union before submitting a report to the General
Territory. Assembly for approval.
(d) The State having such areas would be Which of the statements given above is/are
declared a Special Category State. correct?

(a) 3 only It is a regulatory body attached to the Ministry of

(b) 1 and 3 Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
(c) 2 and 3 The Tea Board’s Head Office is situated in
(d) 1 and 2 Bengaluru.
The Board has overseas offices at Dubai and
77. Which one of the following statements best Moscow.
describes the ‘Polar Code’? Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) It is the international code of safety for ships (a) 1 and 3
operating in polar waters. (b) 2 and 4
(c) 3 and 4
(b) It is the agreement of the countries around the (d) 1 and 4
North Pole regarding the demarcation of their
territories in the polar region. 80. Which one of the following best describes the
term “greenwashing”?
(c) It is a set of norms to be followed by the (a) Conveying a false impression that a
countries whose scientists undertake research company’s products are eco-friendly and
studies in the North Pole and South Pole. environmentally sound
(d) It is a trade and security agreement of the (b) Non-inclusion of ecological/ environmental
member countries of the Arctic Council. costs in the Annual Financial Statements of a
country
78. With reference to the United Nations General
Assembly, consider the following statements: (c) Ignoring the disastrous ecological
1. The UN General Assembly can grant observer consequences while undertaking infrastructure
status to the non-member States. development
2. Inter-governmental organisations can seek
observer status in the UN General Assembly. (d) Making mandatory provisions for
3. Permanent Observers in the UN General environmental costs in a government
Assembly can maintain missions at the UN project/programme
headquarters.
Which of the statements given above are correct? High clouds primarily reflect solar radiation and
(a) 1 and 2 only cool the surface of the Earth.
(b) 2 and 3 only Low clouds have a high absorption of infrared
(c) 1 and 3 only radiation emanating from the Earth’s surface and
(d) 1, 2 and 3 thus cause warming effect.
79. With reference to the “Tea Board” in India, correct?
consider the following statements: (a) 1 only
The Tea Board is a statutory body. (b) 2 only

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

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 only
Bidibidi is a large refugee settlement in 85. With reference to the United Nations
north-western Kenya. Convention on the Law of Sea, consider the
Some people who fled from South Sudan civil war following statements:
live in Bidibidi. A coastal state has the right to establish the
Some people who fled from civil war in Somalia breadth of its territorial sea up to a limit not
live in Dadaab refugee complex in Kenya. exceeding 12 nautical miles, measured from
Which of the statements given above is/are baseline determined in accordance with the
correct? convention.
(a) 1 and 2 Ships of all states, whether coastal or land-locked,
(b) 2 only enjoy the right of innocent passage through the
(c) 2 and 3 territorial sea.
(d) 3 only The Exclusive Economic Zone shall not extend
beyond 200 nautical miles from the baseline from
83. Consider the following countries: which the breadth of the territorial sea is
1. Armenia measured.
2. Azerbaijan Which of the statements given above are correct?
3. Croatia (a) 1 and 2 only
4. Romania (b) 2 and 3 only
5. Uzbekistan (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the above are members of the
Organization of Turkic States? 86. Which one of the following statements best
(a) 1, 2 and 4 reflects the issue with Senkaku Islands,
(b) 1 and 3 sometimes mentioned in the news?
(c) 2 and 5 (a) It is generally believed that they are artificial
(d) 3, 4 and 5 islands made by a country around South China
Sea.
Gujarat has the largest solar park in India. (b) China and Japan engage in maritime disputes
Kerala has a fully solar powered International over these islands in East China Sea.
Airport.
Goa has the largest floating solar photovoltaic (c) A permanent American military base has been
project in India. set up there to help Taiwan to increase its
Which of the statements given above is/are defence capabilities.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2

(d) Though International Court of Justice declared 89. With reference to Indian laws about wildlife
them as no man’s land, some South-East Asian protection, consider the following statements:
countries claim them. 1. Wild animals are the sole property of the
government.
87. Consider the following pairs: 2. When a wild animal is declared protected, such
Country — Important reason for being in the animal is entitled for equal protection whether it
news recently is found in protected areas or outside.
3. Apprehension of a protected wild animal
1. Chad — Setting up of permanent military base becoming a danger to human life is sufficient
by China ground for its capture or killing.
2. Guinea — Suspension of Constitution and
Government by military Which of the statements, given above is/are
3. Lebanon — Severe and prolonged economic correct?
depression
4. Tunisia — Suspension of Parliament by (a) 1 and 2
President (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3
How many pairs given above are correctly (d) 3 only
matched?
90. Certain species of which one of the following
(a) Only one pair organisms are well known as cultivators of
(b) Only two pairs fungi?
(c) Only three pairs (a) Ant
(d) All four pairs (b) Cockroach
(c) Crab
88. Consider the following pairs: (d) Spider
Region often mentioned in the news – Country
1. Anatolia – Turkey 91. Consider the following pairs:
2. Amhara – Ethiopia Site of Ashoka’s major rock edicts – Location in
3. Cabo Delgado – Spain the State of
4. Catalonia – Italy
1. Dhauli – Odisha
How Many pairs given above are -correctly 2. Erragudi – Andra
matched? Pradesh
(a) Only one pair 3. Jaugada – Madhya
(b) Only two pairs Pradesh
(c) Only three pairs 4. Kalsi –
(d) All four pairs Karnataka

How many pairs given above are correctly (b) Humayun

matched? (c) Shahjahan
(a) Only one pair (d) Aurangzeb
(b) Only two pairs
(c) Only three pairs 95. The world’s second tallest statue in sitting
(d) All four pairs pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime
Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which
92. Consider the following pairs: one of the following statements correctly
King Dynasty represents the teachings of Ramanuja?
1. Nannuka – Chandela (a) The best means of salvation was devotion.

(b) Vedas are eternal, self-existent and wholly
2. Jayashakti – Paramara authoritative.
(c) Logical arguments were essential means for
3. Nagabhata II – Gurjara-Pratihara the highest bliss.
(d) Salvation was to be obtained through
4. Bhoja – Rashtrakuta meditation.
How many pairs given above are correctly 96. The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the
matched? new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at
(a) Only one pair Veraval. Which of the following statements are
(b) Only two pairs correct regarding Somnath Temple?
(c) Only three pairs
(d) All four pairs 1. Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga
shrines.
93. Which one of the following statements about 2. A description of Somnath Temple was
Sangam literature in ancient South India is given by Al-Biruni.
correct? 3. Pran Pratishtha of Somnath Temple
(a) Sangam poems are devoid of any reference to (installation of the present day temple)
material culture. was done by President S. Radhakrishnan.
(b) The social classification of Varna was known Select the correct answer using the code given
to Sangam poets. below:
(c) Sangam poems have no reference to warrior
ethic. (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Sangam literature refers to magical forces as (b) 2 and 3 only
irrational. (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
94. “Yogavasistha” was translated into Persian
by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of:
(a) Akbar

97. Which one of the following statements best 100. Consider the following:
describes the role of B cells and T cells in the Carbon monoxide
human body? Nitrogen oxide
(a) They protect the environmental allergens. Ozone
(b) They alleviate the body’s pain and Sulphur dioxide
inflammation. Excess of which of the above in the environment
(c) They act as immunosuppressants in the body. is/are cause(s) of acid rain?
(d) They protect the body from the diseases (a) 1, 2 and 3
caused by pathogens. (b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 4 only
98. Consider the following statements: (d) 1, 3 and 4
1. Other than those made by humans,
nanoparticles do not exist in nature.
2. Nanoparticles of some metallic oxides are
used in the manufacture of some
cosmetics.
3. Nanoparticles of some commercial
products which enter the environment are
unsafe for humans.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 2 and 3

DNA Barcoding can be a tool to:
1. assess the age of a plant or animal.

2. distinguish among species that look alike.
3. identify undesirable animal or plant
materials in processed foods.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 2 and 3

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

Q1. Under the Indian Constitution, concentration D. A Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic
of wealth violates Republic
A. the Right to Equality Q4. Constitutional government means

B. the Directive Principles of State Policy
C. the Right to Freedom A. a representative government of a nation
D. the Concept of Welfare with federal structure
B. a government whose Head enjoys nominal
Q2. What is the position of the Right to Property powers
in India? C. a government whose Head enjoys real
powers
A. Legal right available to citizens only D. a government limited by the terms of the
B. Legal right available to any person Constitution
C. Fundamental Right available to citizens
only Q5. With reference to India, the terms ‘Halbi, Ho
D. Neither Fundamental Right nor legal right and Kui’ pertain to
Q3. What was the exact constitutional status of A. dance forms of Northwest India
India on 26th January, 1950? B. musical instruments
C. pre-historic cave paintings
A. A Democratic Republic D. tribal languages
B. A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C. A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic Q6. Consider the following statements in respect
of Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards

1. Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are titles C. Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is
under the Article 18(1) of the Constitution not correct
of India. D. Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2
2. Padma awards, which were instituted in is correct
the year 1954, were suspended only once.
3. The number of Bharat Ratna Awards is Q8. Consider the following statements in respect
restricted to a maximum of five in a of the Laureus World Sports Award which was
particular year. instituted in the year 2000
Which of the above statements are not correct? 1. American golfer Tiger Woods was the first
winner of this award.
A. 1 and 2 only 2. The award was received mostly by
B. 2 and 3 only ‘Formula One’ players so far.
C. 1 and 3 only 3. Roger Federer received this award
D. 1, 2 and 3 maximum number of times compared to
others.
Q7. Consider the following statements
Which of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1:
A. 1 and 2 only
● The United Nations Capital Development B. 2 and 3 only
Fund (UNCDF) and the Arbor Day C. 1 and 3 only
Foundation have recently recognized D. 1, 2 and 3
Hyderabad as 2020 Tree City of the World.
Q9. Consider the following statements in respect
Statement 2: of the 32nd Summer Olympics :
● Hyderabad was selected for the 1. The official motto for this Olympics is ‘A
recognition for a year following its New World’.
commitment to grow and maintain the 2. Sport Climbing, Surfing, Skateboarding,
urban forests. Karate and Baseball are included in this
Olympics.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of
the above statements? Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are A. 1 only

correct and Statement 2 is the correct B. 2 only
explanation for Statement 1 C. Both 1 and 2
B. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are D. Neither 1 nor 2
correct but Statement 2 is not the correct
explanation for Statement 1

Q10. Consider the following statements in and such accused is locked up in police
respect of the ICC World Test Championship station, not in jail.
2. During judicial custody, the police officer in
1. The finalists were decided by the number charge of the case is not allowed to
of matches they won. interrogate the suspect without the
2. New Zealand was ranked ahead of approval of the court.
England because it won more matches
than England. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Which of the above statements is/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
Q11. Consider the following statements: following statements:
1. ‘Right to the City’ is an agreed human right 1. When a prisoner makes a sufficient case,
and the UN-Habitat monitors the parole cannot be out denied to such
commitments made by each country in prisoner because it becomes a matter of
this regard. his/her right.
2. ‘Right to the City’ gives every occupant of 2. State Governments have their own
the city the right to reclaim public spaces Prisoners Release on Parole Rules.
and public participation in the city.
3. ‘Right to the City’ means that the State Which of the statements given above is/are
cannot deny any public service or facility correct?
to the unauthorized colonies in the city.
A. 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are B. 2 only
correct? C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
A. 1 only
B. 3 only Q14. At the national level, which ministry is the
C. 1 and 2 nodal agency to ensure effective implementation
D. 2 and 3 of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional
Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights)
Q12. With reference to India, consider the Act, 2006?
A. Ministry of Environment, Forest and
1. Judicial custody means an accused is in Climate Change
the custody of the concerned magistrate B. Ministry of Panchayati Raj

C. Ministry of Rural Development c. A number of persons who have been living in a

D. Ministry of Tribal Affairs definite territory for a very long time with their
own culture, tradition and government
Q15. A legislation which confers on the executive
or administrative authority an unguided and d. A society permanently living in a definite
uncontrolled discretionary power in the matter of territory with a central authority, an executive
application of law violates which one the responsible to the central authority and an
following Articles of the Constitution of India? independent judiciary
A. Article 14
B. Article 28
C. Article 32
D. Article 44
Q16. Which one of the following in Indian polity

is an essential feature that indicates that it is
federal in character?
A. The independence of judiciary is

safeguarded.
B. The Union Legislature has elected
representatives from constituent units.
C. The Union Cabinet can have elected
representatives from regional parties.
D. The Fundamental Rights are enforceable Q18. With reference to Indian judiciary, consider
by Courts of Law. the following statements:
Q17. Which one of the following best defines the Any retired judge of the Supreme Court of India
term ‘State’? can be called back to sit and act as a Supreme
Court judge by the Chief Justice of India with prior
a. A community of persons permanently permission of the President of India.
occupying a definite territory independent of
external control and possessing an organized A High Court in India has the power to review its
government own judgement as the Supreme Court does.
b. A politically organized people of a definite Which of the statements given above is/are
territory and possessing an authority to govern correct?
them, maintain law and order, protect their natural
rights and safeguard their means of sustenance A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2 Q22. With reference to street-lighting, how do

sodium lamps differ from LED lamps?
following statements: 1. Sodium lamps produce light in 360
degrees but it is not so in the case of LED
1. There is only one citizenship and one lamps.
domicile. 2. As street-lights, sodium lamps have longer
2. A citizen by birth only can become the life span than LED lamps.
Head of State. 3. The spectrum of visible light from sodium
3. A foreigner once granted the citizenship lamps is almost monochromatic while
cannot be deprived of it under any LED lamps offer significant colour
circumstances. advantages in street-lighting.
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code given
correct? below.
A. 1 only A. 3 only
B. 2 only B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3
Q20. Which one of the following factors Q23. The term ACE2′ is talked about in the
constitutes the best safeguard of liberty in a context of
liberal democracy?
A. genes introduced in the genetically
a. A committed judiciary modified plants
B. development of India’s own satellite
b. Centralization of powers
navigation system
C. radio collars for wildlife tracking
c. Elected government
D. spread of viral diseases
d. Separation of powers
Q24. Bisphenol A (BPA), a cause of concern, is a
Q21.Water can dissolve more substances than structural/key component in the manufacture of
any other liquid because which of the following kinds of plastics?
A. it is dipolar in nature A. Low-density polyethylene

B. it is a good conductor of heat B. Polycarbonate
C. it has high value of specific heat C. Polyethylene terephthalate
D. it is an oxide of hydrogen D. Polyvinyl chloride

Q25. ‘Triclosan’, considered harmful when Q28. With reference to the Union Government,
exposed to high levels for a long time, is most consider the following statements
likely present in which of the following?
1. Gopalaswamy Iyengar Committee
A. Food preservatives suggested that a minister and a secretary
B. Fruit-ripening substances be designated solely for pursuing the
C. Reused plastic containers subject of administrative reform and
D. Toiletries promoting it.
2. In the 1970, the Department of Personnel
Q26. Which one of the following is a reason why was constituted on the recommendation
astronomical distances are measured in of the Administrative Reforms
light-years? Commission, 1966, and this was placed
under the Prime Minister’s charge.
A. Distances among stellar bodies do not
change. Which of the statements given above is/are
B. Gravity of stellar bodies does not change. correct?
C. Light always travels in straight line.
D. Speed of light is always same. A. 1 only
B. 2 only
Q27. We adopted parliamentary democracy C. Both 1 and 2
based on the British model, but how does our D. Neither 1 nor 2
model differ from that model?
Q29. Right to Privacy’ is protected under which
● As regards legislation, the British Article of the Constitution of India?
Parliament is supreme or sovereign but in
India, the power of the Parliament to A. Article 15
legislate is limited. B. Article 19
● In India matters related to the C. Article 21
constitutionality of the Amendment of an D. Article 29
Act of the 7RP Parliament are referred to
the Constitution Bench by the Supreme Q30.Consider the following statements:
Court.
1. In India, there is no law restricting the
candidates from contesting in one Lok
Sabha election from three constituencies.
below.
2. In 1991 Lok Sabha Election, Shri Devi Lal
contested from three Lok Sabha
A. 1 only
constituencies.
B. 2 only
3. As per the existing rules, if a candidate
C. Both 1 and 2
contests in one Lok Sabha election from
D. Neither 1 nor 2
many constituencies, his/her party should
bear the cost of bye- elections to the

constituencies vacated by him/her in the 2. The amount of water in polar ice caps and
event of him/her winning in all. The glaciers is more than the amount of
constituencies. groundwater.

correct?
correct?
A. 1 only
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3
C. Both 1 and 2
D. 2 and 3
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q31. The vegetation of savannah consists of
Q33. Consider the following statements :
grassland with scattered small trees, but
extensive areas have no trees. The forest 1. Moringa (drumstick tree) is a leguminous
development in such areas is generally kept in evergreen tree.
check by one or more or a combination of some 2. Tamarind tree is endemic to South Asia.
conditions. 3. In India, most of the tamarind is collected
as minor forest produce.
Which of the following are conditions?
4. India exports tamarind and seeds of
A. Burrowing animals and termites moringa.
B. Fire 5. Seeds of moringa and tamarind can be
C. Grazing herbivores used in the production of biofuels.
D. Seasonal rainfall
E. Soil properties
A. 1, 2, 4 and 5
B. 3, 4 and 5
below.
C. 1, 3 and4
A. 1 and 2 D. 1, 2, 3 and 5
B. 4 and 5
Q34.The black cotton soil of India has been
C. 2, 3 and 4
formed due to the weathering of
D. 1, 3 and 5
A. brown forest soil
Q32.With reference to the water on the planet
B. fissure volcanic rock
Earth, consider the following statements:
C. granite and schist
1. The amount of water in the rivers and D. shale and limestone
lakes is more than the amount of
groundwater.

Q35.With reference to recent developments D. production of biofertilizers

regarding ‘Recombinant Vector Vaccines’,
consider the following statements: Q38.In a pressure cooker, the temperature at
which the food is cooked depends mainly upon
1. Genetic engineering is applied in the which of the following?
development of these vaccines.
2. Bacteria and viruses are used as vectors. 1. Area of the hole in the lid
2. Temperature of the flame
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Weight of the lid
correct?
A. 1 only below.
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2 A. 1 and 2 only
D. Neither 1 nor 2 B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
Q36.In the context of hereditary diseases, D. 1, 2 and 3
consider the following statements
Q39.Consider the following:
1. Passing on mitochondrial diseases from
parent to child can be prevented by 1. Bacteria
mitochondrial replacement therapy either 2. Fungi
before or after in intro fertilization of egg. 3. Virus
2. A child inherits diseases entirely from
Which of the above can be cultured in
mother and not from father.
artificial/synthetic medium?
A. 1 and 2 only
correct?
B. 2 and 3 only
A. 1 only C. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only D. 1, 2 and 3
C. Both 1 and 2
Q40.Consider the following statements:
D. Neither 1 nor2
1. Adenoviruses have single-stranded DNA
Q37.Bollgard I and Bollgard II technologies are
genomes whereas retroviruses have
mentioned in the context of
double-stranded DNA genomes.
A. clonal propagation of crop plants modified 2. Common cold is sometime caused by an
genetically adenovirus whereas AIDS is caused by a
B. developing genetically modified crop retrovirus.
plants growth substances
C. production of substances

Which of the statements given above is/are 4. Practice of mulching is very important in
correct? permaculture farming but not necessarily
so in conventional chemical farming.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
below.
A. 1 and 3
B. 1, 2 and 4
C. 4 only
D. 2 and 3
Q42.With reference to palm oil’, consider the

● The palm oil tree is native to Southeast

Asia.
● The palm oil is a raw material for some
industries producing lipstick and
perfumes.
● The palm oil can be used to produce
biodiesel.
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q41.How is permaculture farming different from
A. 1 and 2 only
conventional chemical farming?
B. 2 and 3 only
1. Permaculture farming discourages C. 1 and 3 only
monocultural practices but in conventional D. 1, 2 and 3
chemical farming, monoculture practices
Q43.With reference to the Indus river system, of
are pre-dominant.
the following four rivers, three of them pour into
2. Conventional chemical farming can
one of them which joins the Indus direct. Among
salinity cause increase in soil such
the following, which one is such river that joins
occurrence of but the phenomenon is not
the Indus direct?
observed in permaculture farming.
3. Conventional chemical farming is easily A. Chenab
possible in semi-arid regions but B. Jhelum
permaculture farming is not so easily C. Ravi
possible in such regions. D. Sutlej

Q44.With reference to India, Kuchaman, Sargol A. Sugarcane

and Khatu are the names of B. Sunflower
C. Pearl millet
A. glaciers D. Red gram
B. mangrove areas
C. Ramsar sites Q48.Consider the following statements :
D. Saline lakes
1. In the tropical zone, the western sections
Q45.Consider the following rivers: of the oceans are warmer than the eastern
sections owing to the influence of trade
A. Brahmani winds,
B. Nagavali 2. In the temperate zone, westerlies make
C. Subarnarekha the eastern sections of oceans warmer
D. Vamsadhara than the. Western sections.
Which of the above rise from the Eastern Ghats? Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 4 A. 1 only
C. 3 and4 B. 2 only
D. 1 and3 C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q49.In the context of India’s preparation for
A. The Global Ocean Commission grants Climate-Smart Agriculture, consider the
licences for seabed exploration and following statements
mining in international waters.
B. India has received licences for seabed A. The ‘Climate-Smart Village’ approach in
mineral exploration in international waters. India is a part of a project Jed by the
C. Rare earth minerals’ are present on Climate change, Agriculture and Food
seafloor in international waters. Security (CCAFS), an international
research programme.
Which of the statements given above are correct? B. The project of CCAFS is carried out under
Consultative Group on International
A. 1 and 2 only Agricultural Research (CGIAR)
B. 2 and 3 only headquartered in France.
C. 1 and 3 only C. The International Crops Research Institute
D. 1, 2 and 3 for the Semi-Arid Tropics (CRISAT) in India
is one of the CGIAR’s research centres.
Q47.Among the following, which one is the least
water-efficient crop?

C. Both 1 and 2
A. 1 and 2 only
D. Neither 1 nor 2
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only Q53.With reference to 8th August, 1942 in Indian
D. 1, 2 and 3 history, which one of the following statements is
correct?
Q50.“Leaf litter decomposes faster than in any
other biome and as a result the soil surface is A. The Quit India Resolution was adopted by
often almost bare. Apart from trees, the the AICc.
vegetation is largely composed of plant forms B. The Viceroy’s Executive Council was
that reach up into the canopy vicariously, by expanded to include more Indians.
climbing the trees or growing as epiphytes, C. The Congress ministries resigned in seven
rooted on the upper branches of trees.” This is provinces.
the most likely description of D. Cripps proposed an Indian Union with full
Dominion Status once the Second World
A. coniferous forest
War was over.
B. dry deciduous forest
C. mangrove forest Q54.Who among the following is associated with
D. tropical rainforest Songs from Prison’, a translation of ancient
Indian religious lyrics in English?
Q51.With reference the history of ancient India,
Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
famous B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
A. Jain monks
D. Sarojini Naidu
B. Playwrights
C. temple architects Q55.With reference to medieval India, which one
D. philosophers of the following is the correct sequence in
ascending order in terms of size?
Q52.Consider the following statements
A. Paragana-Sarkar-Suba
1. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of
B. Sarkar-Paragana-Suba’
1919 recommended granting voting rights
C. Suba-Sarkar-Paragana
to all the women above the age of 21.
D. Paragana-Suba-Sarkar
2. The Government of India Act of 1935 gave
women reserved seats in legislature. Q56.Who among the following was associated as
Secretary with Hindu Female School which later
came to be known as Bethune Female School?
correct?
A. Annie Besant
A. 1 only
B. Debendranath Tagore
B. 2 only
C. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.

D. Sarojini Naidu D. Amaravati Stupa lies in the gorge of

Godavari river.
Q57.In the context of Colonial India, Shah Nawaz
Khan, Prem Kumar Sehgal and Gurbaksh Singh Q60.Consider the following statements
Dhillon are remembered as
1. 21st February is declared to be the
A. leaders of Swadeshi and Boycott International Mother Language Day by
Movement UNICEF.
B. members of the Interim Government in 2. The demand that Bangla has to be one of
1946 the national languages was raised in the
C. members of the Drafting Committee in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan.
Constituent Assembly
D. officers of the Indian National Army Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q58.With reference to Indian history, which the A. 1 only

following statements is/are of correct? B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
1. The Nizamat of Arcot emerged out of D. Neither 1 nor 2
Hyderabad State.
2. The Mysore Kingdom emerged out of Q61.With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple
Vijayanagara Empire. situated near Morena, consider the following
3. Rohilkhand Kingdom was formed out of statements:
the territories occupied by Ahmad Shah
1. It is a circular temple built during the reign
Durrani.
of Kachchh Apnakhata Dynasty.
Select the correct answer using the code given 2. It is the only circular temple built in India.
below. 3. It was meant to promote the Vaishnava
cult in the region.
A. 1 and 2 4. Its design has given rise to a popular
B. 2 only belief that it was the inspiration behind the
C. 2 and 3 Indian Parliament building.
D. 3 only
Q59.Which one of the following statements is
correct? A. 1 and 2 F re
B. 2 and 3 only
A. Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of Waghora C. 1 and 4
river. D. 2,3 and 4
B. Sanchi Stupa lies in the gorge of Chambal
river. Q62.Which one of the following ancient towns is
C. Pandu-lena Cave Shrines lie in the gorge well-known for its elaborate system of water
of Narmada river. harvesting and management by building a series

of dams and channelizing water into connected C. 2, 3 and 4

reservoirs? D. 5 and 6
A. Dholavira Q65.According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the

B. Kalibangan women in Vijayanagara Empire were experts in
C. Rakhigarhi which of the following areas?
D. Ropar
● Wrestling
Q63.In the first quarter of seventeenth century, in ● Astrology
which of the following was/were the ● Accountin8
factory/factories of the English East India ● Soothsaying
Company located?
● Broach below.
● Chicacole
● Trichinopoly A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
Select the correct answer using the code given C. 2 and 4 only
below. D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
A. 1 only Q66.With reference to Madanapalle of reference

B. 1 and 2 to Andhra Pradesh, which one of the following
C. 3 only statements is correct?
D. 2 and 3
A. Pingali Venkayya designed the tricolour
Q64.From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Indian National Flag here.
Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, B. Pattabhi Sitaramaiah led the Quit India
which of the following powers in holding Movement of Andhra region from here.
kingdoms were Northern India? C. Rabindranath Tagore translated the
National Anthem from Bengali to English
1. The Guptas of Magadha here.
2. The Paramaras of. Malwa D. Madame Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott set
3. The Pushyabhutis of Thanesar up headquarters of Theosophical Society
4. The Maukharis of Kanauj first here.
5. The Yadavas of Devagiri
6. The Maitrakas of Valabhi Q67.Consider the following pairs:
Select the correct answer using the code given (Historical place) (Well-known for)
below.
A. Burzahom Rock-cut shrines
A. 1, 2 and 5 B. Chandra-ketugarh -Terracotta art
B. 1, 3, 4 and 6

C. Ganeshwar Copper artefacts
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly

matched?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3
1. It was during the reign of Iltutmish that

Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit
of the fugitive Khwarezm prince.
2. It was during the reign of Muhammad bin
Tughluq that Taimur occupied Multan and
crossed the Indus. 1. Francis Xavier was one of the founding
3. It was during the reign of Deva Raya II of members of the Jesuit Order.
Vijayanagara Empire that Vasco da Gama 2. Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church is
reached the coast of Kerala. dedicated to him there,
3. The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is
celebrated in Goa each year.
correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 A. 1 and 2 only
C. 3 only B. 2 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Q70.With reference to the history of ancient

India, which of the following statements is/are
correct?
1. Mitakshara was the civil law for upper

castes and Dayabhaga was the civil law
for lower castes.
2. In the Mitakshara system, the sons can
claim right to the property during the
lifetime of the father, whereas in the

Dayabhaga system, it is only after the Q73.Consider the following animals:

death of the father that the sons can claim
right to the property. ● Hedgehog
3. The Mitakshara system deals with the ● Marmot
matters related to the property held by ● Pangolin
male members only of a family, whereas
To reduce the chance of being captured by
the Dayabhaga system deals with the
‘predators, which of the above organisms rolls
matters related to “the property held by
up/roll up and protects/ protect its/their
both male and female members of a
vulnerable parts?
family.
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 only
below.
C. 3 only
A. 1 and 2 D. 1 and 3
B. 2 only
Q74.With reference to the ‘New York Declaration
C. 1 and 3
on Forests’, which of the following statements
D. 3 only
are correct?
Q71.Which one of the following is used in
1. It was first endorsed at the United Nations
preparing a natural mosquito repellent?
Climate Summit in 2014.
A. Congress grass 2. It endorses a global timeline to end the
B. Elephant grass loss of forests.
C. Lemongrass 3. It is a legally binding international
D. Nut grass declaration.
4. It is endorsed by governments, big
Q72.Consider the following kinds of organisms companies and indigenous communities.
5. India was one of the signatories at its
A. Copepods inception.
B. Cyanobacteria
C. Diatoms Select the correct answer using the code given
D. Foraminifera below.
Which of the above are primary producers in the A. 1, 2 and 4

food chains of oceans? B. 1, 3 and 5
C. 3 and 4
A. 1 and 2 D. 2 and 5
B. 2 and 3
C. 3 and 4 Q75.Magnetite particles, suspected to cause
D. 1 and 4 neurodegenerative problems, are generated as

environmental pollutants from which of the Select the correct answer using the code given
following? below.
1. Brakes of motor vehicles A. 1, 2 and 4 only

2. Engines of motor vehicles B. 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
3. Microwave stoves within homes C. 1, 3 and 5 only
4. Power plants D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
5. Telephone lines
Q79.The ‘Common Carbon Metric’, supported by
Select the correct answer using the code given UNEP, has been developed for
below.
A. assessing the carbon footprint of around
A. 1,2, 3 and 5 only the world
B. 1,2 and 4 only B. enabling commercial farming entities
C. 3, 4 and 5 only around the world to enter carbon emission
D. 1,2, 3, 4 and 5 trading
C. enabling governments to assess the
Q76.Which one of the following is a filter feeder? overall carbon footprint caused by their
countries
A. Catfish D. assessing the overall carbon footprint
B. Octopus caused by the use of fossil fuels by the
C. Oyster world in a unit time
D. Pelican
Q80.Which of the following have species that can
Q77.In case of which one of the following establish symbiotic relationship with other
biogeochemical cycles, the weathering of rocks organisms?
is the main source of release of nutrient to enter
the cycle? 1. Cnidarians
2. Fungi
A. Carbon cycle 3. Protozoa
B. Nitrogen cycle
C. Phosphorus cycle Select the connect answer using the code given
D. Sulphur cycle below.
Q78.Which of the following are detritivores? A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only
1. Earthworms C. 1 and 3 only
2. Jellyfish D. 1, 2 and 3
3. Millipedes
4. Seahorses Q81.The money multiplier in an economy
5. Woodlice increases with which one of the following?

A. Increase in the Cash Reserve Ratio in the Which of the statements given above is/are
banks correct?
B. Increase in the Statutory Liquidity Ratio in
the banks A. 1 only
C. Increase in the banking habit of the people B. 1 and 2
D. Increase in the population of the country C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3
Q82.With reference to Indian economy,
demand-pull inflation can be caused/ increased Q84.With reference to Water Credit, consider the
by which of the following? following statements
1. Expansionary policies 1. It puts microfinance tools to work in the

2. Fiscal stimulus water and sanitation sector.
3. Inflation-indexing wages 2. It is a global initiative launched under the
4. Higher purchasing power aegis of the World Health Organization
5. Rising interest rates and the World Bank.
3. It aims to enable the poor people to meet
Select the correct answer using the code given their water needs without
below. 4. depending on subsidies.
A. 1, 2 and 4 only Which of the statements given above are correct?

B. 3, 4 and 5 only
C. 1, 2, 3 and 5 only A. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
Q83.With reference to India, consider the D. 1, 2 and 3
following statements
Q85.In India, the central bank’s function as the
1. Retail investors through demat account lender of last resort’ usually refers to which of
can invest in Treasury Bills’ and the following?
‘Government of India Debt Bonds’ in
primary market. 1. Lending to trade and industry bodies when
2. The Negotiated Dealing System- Order they fail to borrow from other sources
Matching’ is a government securities 2. Providing liquidity to the banks having a
trading platform of the Reserve Bank of temporary crisis
Indía. 3. Lending to governments to finance
3. The Central Depository Services Ltd.’ is budgetary deficits
jointly promoted by the Reserve Bank of
India and the Bombay Stock Exchange.
below.
A. 1 and 2

B. 2 only C. 1 and 3 only

C. 2 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3
D. 3 only
Q88.With reference to furnace oil, consider the
A. It is a product of oil refineries.

B. Some industries use it to generate power.
C. Its use causes sulphur emissions into
environment.
A. 1 and 2 only
Q86.‘R2 Code of Practices’ constitutes a tool B. 2 and 3 only
available for promoting the adoption of C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
A. environmentally responsible practices in
electronics recycling industry Q89.What is blue carbon?
B. ecological management of ‘Wetlands of
International Importance’ under the A. Carbon captured by oceans and coastal
Ramsar Convention ecosystems
C. sustainable cultivation of agricultural B. Carbon sequestered in forest biomass and
crops in degraded lands agricultural soils
D. Environmental Impact Assessment in the C. Carbon contained in petroleum and
exploitation of natural resources natural gas
D. Carbon present in atmosphere
Q87.Why is there a concern about copper
smelting plants? Q90.In the nature, which of the following is/are
most likely to be found surviving on a surface
1. They may release lethal quantities of without soil?
carbon monoxide into environment.
2. The copper slag can cause the leaching of A. Fern
some heavy metal into environment B. Lichen
3. They may release sulphur dioxide as a C. Moss
pollutant. D. Mushroom
Select the correct answer using the code given Select the correct answer using the code given
below. below.
A. 1 and 2 only A. 1 and 4 only

B. 2 and 3 only B. 2 only

C. 2 and 3 Q93.Which among the following steps is most

D. 1, 3 and 4 likely to be taken at the time of an economic
recession?
A. Cut in tax rates accompanied by increase
1. The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in interest rate
(RBI) is appointed by the Central B. Increase in expenditure on public projects
Government. C. Increase in tax rates accompanied by
2. Certain provisions in the Constitution of reduction of interest rate
India give the Central Government the right D. Reduction of expenditure on public
to issue directions to the RBI in public projects
interest.
3. The Governor of the RBI draws his power Q94.Consider the following statements Other
from the RBI Act. things remaining unchanged, market demand for
a. good might increase if
1. price of its substitute increases
A. 1 and 2 only 2. price of its complement increases
B. 2 and 3 only 3. the good is an inferior good and income of
C. 1 and 3 only the consumers increases
D. 1, 2 and 3 4. its price falls
Q92.With reference to casual workers India Which of the above statements are correct?
employed in consider the following statements:
A. 1 and 4 only
1. All casual workers are entitled B. 2, 3 and 4
2. Employees Provident Fund for coverage. C. 1, 3 and 4
3. All casual workers are entitled for regular D. 1, 2 and 3
working hours and overtime payment.
4. The government by can a notification
Q95.With reference to Urban Cooperative Banks’
specify that an establishment or industry
in India, consider the following statements:
shall pay wages only through its bank
account. ● They are supervised and regulated by local
boards set up by the State Governments.
● They can issue equity shares and
A. 1 and 2 only preference shares.
B. 2 and 3 only ● They were brought under the purview of
C. 1 and 3 only the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 through
D. 1, 2 and 3 an Amendment in 1966.

Which of the statements given above is/are 1. The effect of devaluation of a currency is
correct? that it necessarily
2. improves the competitiveness of the
A. 1 only domestic exports in the foreign markets
B. 2 and 3 only 3. increases the foreign value of domestic
C. 1 and 3 only currency
D. 1, 2 and 3 4. improves the trade balance
Q96.Indian Government Bond Yields are Which of the above statements is/are correct?
influenced by which of the following?
A. 1 only
1. Actions of the United States Federal B. 1 and 2
Reserve C. 3 only
2. Actions of the Reserve Bank of India D. 2 and 3
3. Inflation and short-term interest rates
Q99.Which one of the following effects of
Select the correct answer using the code given creation of black money in India has been the
below. main cause of worry to the Government of India?
A. 1 and 2 only A. Diversion of resources to the purchase of

B. 2 only real estate and investment in luxury
C. 3 only housing
D. 1, 2 and 3 B. Investment in activities and purchase of
precious stones, jewellery, gold, etc.
Q97.Consider the following
C. Large donations to political parties and
growth of regionalism to the State
1. Foreign currency convertible bonds
D. Loss of revenue Exchequer due to tax
2. Foreign institutional investment with
evasion
certain conditions
3. Global depository receipts
Q100.Which one of the following is likely to be
4. Non-resident external deposits
the most inflationary in its effects?
Which of the above can be included in Foreign
A. Repayment of public debt
Direct Investments?
B. Borrowing from the public to finance a
budget deficit
A. 1,2 and 3
C. Borrowing from banks the to finance a
B. 3 only
budget deficit
C. 2 and 4
D. Creation of new money to finance a
D. 1 and 4
budget deficit

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

Question 1. What are the advantages of 2. Chromite

fertigation in agriculture ?
3. Kyanite
1. Controlling the alkalinity of irrigation water is
possible. 4. Sillimanite
2 Efficient application of Rock Phosphate and all In India, which of the above is/are officially
other phosphatic fertilizers is possible. designated as major minerals?
3. Increased availability of nutrients to plants is (a) 1 and 2 only

possible. 4. Reduction in the leaching of chemical
(b) 4 only
nutrients is possible.
(c) 1 and 3 only
below:
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Question 3. With reference to Ocean Mean
Temperature (OMT), which of the following
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
statements is/are correct?
(c) 1,3 and 4 only
1. OMT is measured up to a depth of 26°C
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only isotherm which is 129 meters in the
south-western Indian Ocean during January -
Question 2. Consider the following minerals: March
1. Bentonite 2. OMT collected during January - March can be

used in assessing whether the amount of rainfall

in monsoon will be less or more than a certain 3. It is one of the natural habitats of Great Indian
long-term mean. Select the correct answer using Bustard.
the code given below:
(a) 1 only
below:
b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1 and 3 only
Question 4. With reference to chemical fertilizers
in India, consider the following statements : (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. At present, the retail price of chemical

fertilizers is market-driven and not administered
Question: 6. Siachen Glacier is situated to the
by the Government.
_____
2. Ammonia, which is an input of urea, is
(a) East of Aksai Chin
produced from natural gas. 3. Sulphur, which is a
raw material for phosphoric acid fertilizer, is a
(b) East of Leh
by-product of oil refineries. Which of the
statements given above is/are correct? (c) North of Gilgit
(a) 1 only (d) North of Nubra Valley
(b) 2 and 3 only Question 7: With reference to the history of India,

consider the following pairs :
(c) 2 only
Famous Place - Present State
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Bhilsa - Madhya Pradesh
Question 5: With reference to India's Desert
National Park, which of the following statements 2. Dwarasamudra - Maharashtra
are correct?
3. Girinagar - Gujarat
1. It is spread over two districts.
4. Sthanesvara - Uttar Pradesh
2. There is no human habitation inside the Park
Which of the pairs given above are correctly
matched ?

(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only (c) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 2 and 4 only (d) 1 and 3 only
Question 8: Consider the following statements : Question 10: Among the following Tiger
Reserves, which one has the largest area under
1. 36% of India 36% of India's districts are "Critical Tiger Habitat" ?
classified as "overexploited" or "critical" by the
Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA). (a) Corbett
2. CGWA was formed under the Environment (b) Ranthambore

(Protection) Act.
(c) Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam
3. India has the largest area under groundwater
irrigation in the world. (d) Sunderbans
Which of the statements given above is/are Question 11: If a particular plant species is
correct? placed under Schedule VI of The Wildlife
Protection Act, 1972, what is the implication ?
(a) 1 only
(a) A licence is required to cultivate that plant.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) Such a plant cannot be cultivated under any
(c) 2 only circumstances.
(d) 1 and 3 only (c) It is a Genetically Modified crop plant.
Question 9: Consider the following statements : (d) Such a plant is invasive and harmful to the
ecosystem
1. Jetstreams occur in the Northern Hemisphere
only. Question 12: With reference to the period of
Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns
2. Only some cyclones develop an eye. Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul were well known
as
3. The temperature inside the eye of a cyclone is
nearly 10°C lesser than that of the surroundings. (a) ports handling foreign trade
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) capitals of powerful kingdoms
correct?
(c) places of exquisite stone art and architecture
(a) 1 only

(d) important Buddhist pilgrimage centres Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
Question 13: What is/are the
advantage/advantages of zero tillage in (a) 1, 2, 5 and 6 only
agriculture ?
(b) 1, 3, 4 and 6 only
1. Sowing of wheat is possible without burning
the residue of previous crop. (c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
2. Without the need for nursery of rice saplings, (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

direct planting of paddy seeds in the wet soil is
possible.
3. Carbon sequestration in the soil is possible.

below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question 14: According to India's National Policy

on Biofuels, which of the following can be used
Question 15: Which one of the following
as raw materials for the production of biofuels ?
statements best describes the term 'Social Cost
of Carbon' ?
1. Cassava
It is a measure, in monetary value of the
2. Damaged wheat grains
(a) long-term damage done by a tonne of CO2
3. Groundnut seeds
emissions in a given year.
4. Horse gram
(b) requirement of fossil fuels for a country to
5.Rotten potatoes provide goods and services to its citizens, based
on the burning of those fuels.
6. Sugar beet
(c) efforts put in by a climate refugee to adapt to
live in a new place.

(d) contribution of an individual person to the Question 18. With reference to solar water
carbon footprint on the planet Earth. pumps, consider the following statements :
Question 16. With reference to pulse production 1. Solar power can be used for running surface
in India, consider the following statements : pumps and not for submersible pumps.
1. Black gram can be cultivated as both kharif and 2. Solar power can be used for running centrifugal
rabi crop. pumps and not the ones with piston
2. Green-gram alone accounts for nearly half of Which of the statements given above is/are
pulse production. correct?
3. In the last three decades, while the production (a) 1 only

of kharif pulses has increased, the production of
rabi pulses has decreased. (b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) Both 1 and 2

correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
Question 19. With reference to the current trends
(b) 2 and 3 only in the cultivation of sugarcane in India, consider
the following statements :
(c) 2 only
1. A substantial saving in seed material is made
(d) 1, 2 and 3 when 'bud chip settlings' are raised in a nursery
and transplanted in the main field.
Question 17. "The crop is subtropical in nature. A
hard frost is injurious to it. It requires at least 2. When direct planting of setts is done, the
210 frost-free days and 50 to 100 centimeters of germination percentage is better with
rainfall for its growth. A light well-drained soil single-budded setts as compared to setts with
capable of retaining moisture is ideally suited for many buds.
the cultivation of the crop." Which one of the
following is that crop ? 3. If bad weather conditions prevail when setts
are directly planted, single-budded setts have
(a) Cotton better survival as compared to large setts.
(b) Jute 4. Sugarcane can be cultivated using settlings

prepared from tissue culture.
(c) Sugarcane
(d) Tea correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 4 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Question 20. In the context of India, which of the Question 22. With reference to Indian elephants,
following is/are considered to be practice(s) of consider the following statements :
eco-friendly agriculture ?
1. The leader of an elephant group is a female.
1. Crop diversification
2. The maximum gestation period can be 22
2. Legume intensification months.
3. Tensiometer use 3. An elephant can normally go on calving till the

age of 40 years only.
4. Vertical farming
4. Among the States in India, the highest elephant
Select the correct answer using the code given population is in Kerala.
below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only correct?
(b) 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 4 only (b) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) 3 only
Question 21. With reference to the cultural (d) 1, 3 and 4 only

history of India, consider the following pairs :
Question 23. Which of the following Protected
1. Parivrajaka - Renunciant and Wanderer Areas are located in Cauvery basin ?
2. Shramana - Priest with a high status 1. Nagarhole National Park
3. Upasaka- Lay follower of Buddhism 2. Papikonda National Park
Which of the pairs given above are correctly 3. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
matched ?
4. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

Select the correct answer using the code given 2. Improvement of agricultural soil
below:
3. Production of cement
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only below:
(c) 1,3 and 4 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 2 and 3 only
Question 24. With reference to India's (c) 1 and 3 only

biodiversity, Ceylon frogmouth, Coppersmith
barbet, Gray-chinned minivet and White-throated (d) 1, 2 and 3
redstart are
Question 27. Which of the following are the most
(a) Birds likely places to find the musk deer in its natural
habitat?
(b) Primates
1. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary
(c) Reptiles
2. Gangotri National Park
(d) Amphibians
3. Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary
Question 25. Which one of the following
protected areas is well-known for the 4. Manas National Park
conservation of a sub-species of the Indian
swamp deer (Barasingha) that thrives well on
below:
hard ground and is exclusively graminivorous ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) Kanha National Park
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) Manas National Park
(c) 3 and 4 only
(c) Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
(d) 1 and 4 only
(d) Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary
Question 28. In rural road construction, the use
Question 26. Steel slag can be the material for
of which of the following is preferred for
which of the following ?
ensuring environmental sustainability or to
1. Construction of base road reduce carbon footprint ?

1. Copper slag 3. High ash content is observed in Indian coal.
2. Cold mix asphalt technology Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
3. Geotextiles
(a) 1 only
4. Hot mix asphalt technology
(b) 2 and 3 only
5. Portland cement
(c) 3 only
below : (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only Question 30. What is the use of biochar in

farming ?
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
1. Biochar can be used as a part of the growing
(c) 4 and 5 only medium in vertical farming.
(d) 1 and 5 only 2. When biochar is a part of the growing medium,

it promotes the growth of nitrogen-fixing
microorganisms.
3. When biochar is a part of the growing medium,

it enables the growing medium to retain water for
longer time.

correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question 29: Consider the following statements :
Question 31. In India, which of the following can
1. Coal ash contains arsenic, lead and mercury.
be considered as public investment in agriculture
2. Coal-fired power plants release sulphur dioxide ?
and oxides of nitrogen into the environment.

1. Fixing Minimum Support Price for agricultural (b) 2 only

produce of all crops
(c) 1 and 3 only
2. Computerization of Primary Agricultural Credit
Societies (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Social Capital development Question 33. Which of the following

factors/policies were affecting the price of rice in
4. Free electricity supply to farmers India in the recent past?
5. Waiver of agricultural loans by the banking 1. Minimum Support Price

system Setting up of cold storage facilities by the
governments 2. Government's trading
Select the correct answer using the code given 3. Government's stockpiling
below:
4. Consumer subsidies
(a) 1, 2 and 5 only
(b) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only below:
(c) 2, 3 and 6 only (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
Question 32. What is the importance of the term (c) 2 and 3 only
"Interest Coverage Ratio" of a firm in India ?
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1. It helps in understanding the present risk of a
Question 34. Consider the following statements:
firm that a bank is going to give loan to.
1. The value of Indo-Sri Lanka trade has
2. It helps in evaluating the emerging risk of a firm
consistently increased in the last decade.
that a bank is going to give loan to.
2. "Textile and textile articles" constitute an
3. The higher a borrowing firm's level of Interest
important item of trade between India and
Coverage Ratio, the worse is its ability to service
Bangladesh.
its debt.
3. In the last five years, Nepal has been the largest
trading partner of India in South Asia.
below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(b) 2 only Question 37. Consider the following statements :
(c) 3 only 1. The weightage of food in Consumer Price Index

(CPI) is higher than that in Wholesale Price Index
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (WPI).
Question 35. In which one of the following 2. The WPI does not capture changes in the
groups are all the four countries members of G20 prices of services, which CPI does.
?
3. Reserve Bank of India has now adopted WPI as
(a) Argentina, Mexico, South Africa and Turkey its key measure of inflation and to decide on
changing the key policy rates.
(b) Australia, Canada, Malaysia New Zealand and
(c) Brazil, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Vietnam
correct?
(d) Indonesia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea
(a) 1 and 2 only
Question 36. Under the Kisan Credit Card
(b) 2 only
scheme, short-term credit support is given to
farmers for which of the following purposes ? (c) 3 only
1. Working capital for maintenance of farm (d) 1, 2 and 3

assets harvesters,
Question 38. Consider the following pairs :
2. Purchase of combine tractors and mini trucks
requirements of farm River - Flows into
3. Consumption households Post-harvest 1. Mekong- Andaman Sea

expenses Construction of family house and
setting up of village cold storage facility 2. Thames - Irish Sea
Select the correct answer using the code given 3. Volga - Caspian Sea
below:
4. Zambezi - Indian Ocean
(a) 1, 2 and 5 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only matched ?
(c) 2,3,4 and 5 only (a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only (b) 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only (a) 2, 3 and 4 only
Question 39. Consider the following statements : Question 41: With reference to Foreign Direct
Investment in India, which one of the following is
1. In the case of all cereals, pulses and oil-seeds, considered its major characteristic?
the procurement at Minimum Support Price
(MSP) is unlimited in any State/UT of India. (a) It is the investment through capital
instruments essentially in a listed company.
2. In the case of cereals and pulses, the MSP is
fixed in any State/UT at a level to which the (b) It is a largely non-debt creating capital flow.
market price will never rise.
(c) It is the investment which involves
Which of the statements given above is/are debt-servicing
correct?
(d) It is the investment made by foreign
(a) 1 only institutional investors in the Government
securities.
(b) 2 only
Question 42. With reference to the international
(c) Both 1 and 2 trade of India at present, which of the following
statements is/are correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. India's merchandise exports are less than its
Question 40. With reference to the Indian
merchandise imports.
economy, consider the following statements :
2. India's imports of iron and steel, chemicals,
Commercial Paper is a short-term unsecured
fertilisers and machinery have decreased in
promissory note. 'Certificate of Deposit is a
recent years.
long-term of India to a corporation. 'Call Money' is
a short-term finance used for interbank 3. India's exports of services are more than its
transactions. "Zero-Coupon Bonds' are the imports of services.
interest bearing short-term bonds issued by the
Scheduled Commercial Banks to corporations. 4. India suffers from an overall trade/current
account deficit.
correct? Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
(a) 1 and 2 only

(a) 1 and 2 only (a) Some use uranium and others use thorium
(b) 2 and 4 only (b) Some use imported uranium and others use
domestic supplies
(c). 3 only
(c) Some are operated by foreign enterprises and
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only others are operated by domestic enterprises
Question 43. The term 'West Texas Intermediate, (d) Some are State-owned and others are
sometimes found in news, refers to a grade of privately-owned
(a) Crude oil Question 46. With reference to Trade-Related

Investment Measures (TRIMS), which of the
(b) Bullion
following statements is/are correct?
(c) Rare earth elements
1. Quantitative restrictions on imports by foreign
investors are prohibited.
(d) Uranium
2. They apply to investment measures related to
Question 44: In the context of the Indian
trade in both goods and services.
economy, non-financial debt includes which of
the following ?
3. They are not concerned with the regulation of
foreign investment.
1. Housing loans owed by households
2. Amounts outstanding on credit cards
below:
3. Treasury bills
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
below :
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
Question 47. If the RBI decides to adopt an
(c) 3 only
expansionist monetary policy, which of the
(d) 1, 2 and 3 following would it not do?
Question 45. In India, why are some nuclear 1. Cut and optimize the Statutory Liquidity Ratio
reactors kept under "IAEA Safeguards" while
2. Increase the Marginal Standing Facility Rate
others are not?

3. Cut the Bank Rate and Repo Rate 1. In terms of short-term credit delivery to the
agriculture sector, District Central Cooperative
Select the correct answer using the code given Banks (DCCBs) deliver more credit in comparison
below: to Scheduled Commercial Banks and Regional
Rural Banks.
(a) 1 and 2 only
2. One of the most important functions of DCCBs
(b) 2 only
is to provide funds to the Primary Agricultural
Credit Societies.
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
correct?
Question 48. With reference to the Indian
(a) 1 only
economy after the 1991 economic liberalization,
consider the following statements :
(b) 2 only
1. Worker productivity (Rs per worker at 2004-05
(c) Both 1 and 2
prices) increased in urban areas while it
decreased in rural areas. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. The percentage share of rural areas in the Question 50. In India, under cyber insurance for
workforce steadily increased. individuals, which of the following benefits are
generally covered, in addition to payment for the
3. In rural areas, the growth in non-farm economy
loss of funds and other benefits ?
increased.
1. Cost of restoration of the computer system in
4. The growth rate in rural employment
case of malware disrupting access to one's
decreased.
computer
2. Cost of a new computer if some miscreant
correct?
wilfully damages it, if proved so
(a) 1 and 2 only
3. Cost of hiring a specialized consultant to
minimize the loss in case of cyber extortion
(b) 3 and 4 only
4. Cost of defence in the Court of Law if any third
(c) 3 only
party files a suit
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
Question 49. Consider the following statements: below:

(a) 1, 2 and 4 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1.3 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 3
Question 51. With reference to carbon Question 53. "The experiment will employ a trio
nanotubes, consider the following statements : spacecraft flying in formation in the shape of of
an equilateral triangle that has sides one million
1. They can be used as carriers of drugs and kilometres long, with lasers shining between the
antigens in the human body. craft. The experiment in question refers to
2. They can be made into artificial blood (a) Voyager-2

capillaries for an injured part of human body.
(b) New Horizons
3. They can be used in biochemical sensors.
(c) LISA Pathfinder
4. Carbon nanotubes are biodegradable.
(d) Evolved LISA
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Question 52. Consider the following activities:
1. Spraying pesticides on a crop field
2. Inspecting the craters of active volcanoes
3. Collecting breath samples from spouting

whales for DNA analysis Question 54. Consider the following statements:
At the present level of technology, which of the 1. Genetic changes can be introduced in the cells
above activities can be successfully carried out that produce eggs or sperms of a prospective
by using drones? parent.

2. A person's genome can be edited before birth (a) Digital security infrastructure
at the early embryonic stage.
(b) Food security infrastructure
3. Human induced pluripotent stem cells can be
injected into the embryo of a pig. (c) Health care and education infrastructure
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) Telecommunication and transportation
correct? infrastructure
(a) 1 only Question 57. Which of the following statements

are correct regarding the general difference
(b) 2 and 3 only between plant and animal cells?
(c) 2 only 1. Plant cells have cellulose cell walls whilst

animal cells do not.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Plant cells do not have plasma membrane
Question 55. What is the importance of using unlike animal cells which do.
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines in India ?
3. Mature plant cell has one large vacuole
1. These vaccines are effective against vacuoles.
pneumonia as well as meningitis and sepsis.
2. Dependence on antibiotics that are not below:
effective against drug-resistant bacteria can be
reduced. (a) 1 and 2 only
3. These vaccines have no side effects and cause (b) 2 and 3 only
no allergic reactions.
(c) 1 and 3 only
below: (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) Car 1 only Question 58. Which of the following are the
reasons/factors for exposure to benzene
(b) 1 and 2 only pollution ?
(c) 3 only 1. Automobile exhaust
(d) 1.2 and 3 2. Tobacco smoke
Question 56. In India, the term "Public Key 3. Wood burning

Infrastructure" is used in the context of

4. Using varnished wooden furniture (b) to increase it by 1,00,000
5. Using products made of polyurethane (c) to increase it by more than 1,00,000
Select the correct answer using the code given (d) to leave it unchanged
below : (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Question 61. With reference to the cultural
(b) 2 and 4 only history of India, which one of the following is the
correct description of the term 'paramitas'?
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(a) The earliest Dharmashastra texts written in
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 aphoristic (sutra) style
Question 59. If another global financial crisis (b) Philosophical schools that did not accept the
happens in the near future, which of the authority of Vedas
following actions/policies are most likely to give
some immunity to India ? (c) Förfections whose attainment led to the
Bodhisattva path
1. Not depending on short-term foreign
borrowings (d) Powerful merchant guilds of early medieval
South India
2. Opening up to more foreign banks
Question 62. In the context of Indian history, the
3. Maintaining full capital account convertibility Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around
Select the correct answer using the code given 1. women's right to gain education
below :
2. age of consent
(a) 1 only
3. restitution of conjugal rights
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only below :
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 and 2 only
Question 60. If you withdraw 1,00,000 in cash (b) 2 and 3 only

from your Demand Deposit Account at your bank,
the immediate effect on aggregate money supply (c) 1 and 3 only
in the economy will be
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) to reduce it by 1,00,000

Question 63. Indigo cultivation in India declined Question 66. With reference to the
by the beginning of the 20th century because of scholars/litterateurs of ancient India, consider
(a) peasant resistance to the oppressive conduct
of planters 1. Panini is associated with Pushyamitra Shunga.
(b) its unprofitability in the world market because 2. Amarasimha is associated with
of new inventions Harshavardhana.
(c) national leaders' opposition to the cultivation 3. Kalidasa is associated with Chandra Gupta - II.
of indigo
(d) Government control over the planters correct?
Question 64. Wellesley established the Fort (a) 1 and 2 only

William College at Calcutta because
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) he was asked by the Board of Directors at
London to do so (c) 3 only
(b) he wanted to revive interest in oriental learning (d) 1, 2 and 3

in India
Question 67. In the context of recent advances in
(c) he wanted to provide William Carey and his human reproductive technology, "Pronuclear
associates with employment Transfer" is used for
(d) he wanted to train British civilians for (a) fertilization of egg in vitro by the donor sperm
administrative purpose in India
(b) genetic modification of sperm producing cells
Question 65. With reference to the history of
(c) development of stem cells into functional
India, "Ulgulan" or the Great Tumult is the
embryos
description of which of the following events ?
(d) prevention of mitochondrial diseases in
(a) The Revolt of 1857
offspring
(b) The Mappila Rebellion of 1921
Question 68. With the present state of
(c) The Indigo Revolt of 1859 - 60 development, Artificial Intelligence can
effectively do which of the following?
(d) Birsa Munda's Revolt of 1899-1900
1. Bring down electricity consumption in industrial
units

2. Create meaningful short stories and songs (d) 2, 3 and 4 only
3. Disease diagnosis Question 70. With reference to "Blockchain

Technology". consider the following statements :
4. Text-to-Speech Conversion
1. It is a public ledger that everyone can inspect,
5. Wireless transmission of electrical energy but which no single user controls.
Select the correct answer using the code given 2. The structure and design of blockchain is such
below : that all the data in it are about cryptocurrency
only.
(a) 1,2,3 and 5 only
3. Applications that depend on basic features of
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
blockchain can be developed without anybody's
permission.
(c) 2, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
correct?
Question 69. With reference to Visible Light
(a) 1 only
Communication (VLC) technology, which of the
following statements are correct?
(b) 1 and 2 only
1. VLC uses electromagnetic spectrum
(c) 2 only
wavelengths 375 to 780 nm.
(d) 1 and 3 only
2. VLC is known as long-range optical wireless
communication. Question 71. With reference to the history of
India, consider the following pairs:
3. VLC can transmit large amounts of data faster
than Bluetooth, 1. Aurang - In-charge of treasury of the State
4. VLC has no electromagnetic interference. 2. Banian Indian agent of the East India Company
Select the correct answer using the code given 3. Mirasdar - Designated revenue payer to the
below : State
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
matched ?
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 only Question 73. Which of the following statements

correctly explains the impact of Industrial
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Revolution on India during the first half of the
nineteenth century ?
(a) Indian handicrafts were ruined.
(b) Machines were introduced in the Indian textile

industry in large numbers.
(c) Railway lines were laid in many parts of the

country.
(d) Heavy duties were imposed on the imports of

British manufactures.
Question 74. Consider the following events in the

history of India :
1. Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja

Question 72. With reference to the religious
2. Establishment of Pallava power under
history of India, consider the following
Mahendravarman - I
statements :
3. Establishment of Chola power by Parantaka - I
1. Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism.
4. Pala dynasty founded by Gopala
2. Lokottaravadin sect was an off shoot of
Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism
What is the correct chronological order of the
above events, starting from the earliest time?
3. The deification of Buddha by Mahasanghikas
fostered the Mahayana Buddhism.
(a) 2-1-4-3
(b) 3-1-4-2
correct?
(c) 2-4-1-3
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 3-4-1-2
(b) 2 and 3 only
Question 75. Which of the following phrases
(c) 3 only
defines the nature of the 'Hundi' generally
(d) 1, 2 and 3

referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha Ordinances promulgated in connection with the
period ? Civil Disobedience Movement
(a) An advisory issued by the king to his 3. Acceptance of Gandhiji's suggestion for
subordinates enquiry into police excesses
(c) A bill of exchange 4. Release of only those prisoners who were not
charged with violence
(b) A diary to be maintained for daily accounts
(d) An order from the feudal lord to his below :
subordinates
(a) 1 only
Question 76. With reference to the book "Desher
Katha" written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
during the freedom struggle, consider the
following statements : (c) 3 only
1. It warned against the Colonial State's hypnotic (d) 2, 3 and 4 only

conquest of the mind.
Question 78. The Vital-Vidhvansak, the first
2. It inspired the performance of swadeshi street monthly journal to have the untouchable people
plays and folk songs. as its target audience was published by
3. The use of 'desh' by Deuskar was in the specific (a) Gopal Baba Walangkar
context of the region of Bengal. Which of the
(b) Jyotiba Phule
statements given above are correct?
(c) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar
(b) 2 and 3 only
Question 79. With reference to the history of
(c) 1 and 3 only
India, the terms "kulyavapa" and "dronavapa"
(d) 1, 2 and 3 denote
Question 77. The Gandhi-Irwin Pact included (a) measurement of land

which of the following?
(b) coins of different monetary value
1. Invitation to Congress to participate in the
(c) classification of urban land
Round Table Conference Withdrawal of
(d) religious rituals

Question 80. Who among the following rulers Question 83. Consider the following statements :
advised his subjects through this inscription ?
1. The Constitution of India defines its basic
"Whosoever praises his religious sect or blames structure in terms of federalism, secularism,
other sects out of excessive devotion to his own fundamental rights and democracy.
sect, with the view of glorifying his own sect, he
rather injures his own sect very severely." 2. The Constitution of India provides for Judicial
review' to safeguard the citizens' liberties and to
(a) Ashoka preserve the ideals on which the Constitution is
based.
(b) Samudragupta
(c) Harshavardhana correct?
(a) Krishnadeva Raya (a) 1 only
Question 81. A Parliamentary System of (b) 2 only

Government is one in which
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) all political parties in the Parliament are
represented in the Government (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) the Government is responsible to the Question 84. One common agreement between
Parliament and can be removed by it Gandhism and Marxism is
(c) the Government is elected by the people and (a) the final goal of a stateless society
can be removed by them
(b) class struggle
(d) the Government is chosen by the Parliament
but cannot be removed by it before completion of (c) abolition of private property -
a fixed term
(d) economic determinism
Question 82. Which part of the Constitution of
Question 85. In the context of India, which one of
India declares the ideal of Welfare State ?
the following is the characteristic appropriate for
(a) Directive Principles of State Policy bureaucracy?
(b) Fundamental Rights (a) An agency for widening the scope of

parliamentary democracy
(c) Preamble
(b) the An agency for strengthening structure of
(d) Seventh Schedule federalism

(c) political An agency for facilitating stability and 3. The principles laid down in this part are to
economic growth influence the making of laws by the State.
(d) An agency for the implementation of public Select the correct answer using the code given
policy below:
Question 86. The Preamble to the Constitution of (a) 1 only

India is
(b) 2 only
(a) a part of the Constitution but has no legal
effect (c) 1 and 3 only
(b) not a part of the Constitution and has no legal (d) 2 and 3 only
effect either
(c) a part of the Constitution and has the same

legal effect as any other part
(d) a part of the Constitution but has no legal

effect independently of other parts
Question 87. "Gold Tranche" (Reserve Tranche)

refers to
(a) a loan system of the World Bank
(b) one of the operations of a Central Bank
(c) a credit system granted by WTO to its

members Question 89. Consider the following statements :
(d) a credit system granted by IMF to its members 1. According to the Constitution of India, a person
who is eligible to vote can be made a minister in a
Question 88. With reference to the provisions State for six months even if he/she is not a
contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, member of the Legislature of that State.
which of the following statements is/are correct?
2. According to the Representation of People Act,
1. They shall be enforceable by courts. 1951, a person convicted of a criminal offence
and sentenced to imprisonment for five years is
2. They shall not be enforceable by any court. permanently disqualified from contesting an
election even after his release from prison.

Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Aadhaar is mandatory for obtaining insurance
correct? products.
(a) 1 only 4. Aadhaar is mandatory for getting benefits

funded out of the Consolidated Fund of India.
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 and 4 only
Question 90. Consider the following statements: (b) 2 and 4 only
1. The President of India can summon a session (c) 3 only

of the Parliament at such place as he/she thinks
fit. (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
2. The Constitution of India provides for three Question 92. Rajya Sabha has equal powers with
sessions of the Parliament in a year, but it is not Lok Sabha in
mandatory to conduct all three sessions. There is
no minimum number of days that the Parliament (a) the matter of creating new All India Services
is required to meet in a year.
(b) amending the Constitution
(c) the removal of the government
correct?
(d) making cut motions
(a) 1 only
Question 93. With reference to the funds under
(b) 2 only
Members of Parliament Local Area Development
(c) 1 and 3 only Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following
statements are correct?
(d) 2 and 3 only
1. MPLADS funds must be used to create durable
Question 91. Consider the following statements : assets like physical infrastructure for health,
education, etc.
1. Aadhaar metadata cannot be stored for more
than three months. 2. A specified portion of each MP's fund must
benefit SC/ST populations.
2. State cannot enter into any contract with
private corporations for sharing of Aadhaar data.

3. MPLADS funds are sanctioned on yearly basis Parliament which include "The Macro Economic
and the unused funds cannot be carried forward Framework Statement. The aforesaid document
to the next year. is presented because this is mandated by
4. The district authority must inspect at least 10% (a) Long standing parliamentary convention
of all works under implementation every year.
(b) Article 112 and Article 110 (1) of the
Select the correct answer using the code given Constitution of India
below:
(c) Article 113 of the Constitution of India
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility and
(b) 3 and 4 only Budget Management Act, 2003
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only Question 97. A constitutional government by

definition is a
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
(a) government by legislature
Question 94. Which one of the following
categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates (b) popular government
protection against untouchability as a form of
discrimination ? (c) multi-party government
(a) Right against Exploitation (d) limited government
(b) Right to Freedom Question 98. Other than the Fundamental Rights,
which of the following parts of the Constitution
(c) Right to Constitutional Remedies of India reflect/reflects the principles and
provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human
(d) Right to Equality Rights (1948) ?
Question 95. In India, separation of judiciary 1. Preamble

from the executive is enjoined by
2. Directive Principles of State Policy
(a) the Preamble of the Constitution
3. Fundamental Duties
(b) a Directive Principle of State Policy
(c) the Seventh Schedule below:
(d) the conventional practice (a) 1 and 2 only
Question 96. Along with the Budget, the Finance (b) 2 only
Minister also places other documents before the

(c) 1 and 3 only Question 100. Consider the following pairs :
(d) 1, 2 and 3 International agreement / set-up - Subject
1. Alma-Ata Declaration - Healthcare of the

people
2. Hague Convention - Biological and chemical

weapons
3. Talanoa Dialogue - Global climate change
4. Under2 Coalition - Child rights

matched ?
Question 99. In India, Legal Services Authorities
(a) 1 and 2 only
provide free legal services to which of the
following type of citizens ? (b) 4 only
1. Person with an annual income of less than Rs (c) 1 and 3 only

1,00,000
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
2. Transgender with an annual income of less
than Rs 2,00,000
3. Member of Other Backward Classes (OBC) with

an annual income of less than Rs 3,00,000
4. All Senior Citizens

below :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 4 only

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

Ques.1) Consider the following events: (a) Recently discovered uranium deposits
(b) Tropical rain forests

(c) Underground cave systems

1. Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into
environment.
(d) Water reservoirs
2. Cattle release ammonia into environment.
3. In the context of proposals to the use of
hydrogen-enriched CNG (H-CNG) as fuel for
3. Poultry industry releases reactive nitrogen
buses in public transport, consider the following
compounds into environment.
statements:
1. The main advantage of the use of H-CNG is the
elimination of carbon monoxide emissions.
correct?
2. H-CNG as fuel reduces carbon dioxide and

(a) 1 and 3 only
hydrocarbon emissions.
(b) 2 and 3 only
3. Hydrogen up to one-fifth by volume can be
blended with CNG as fuel for buses.
(c) 2 only
4. H-CNG makes the fuel less expensive than

(d) 1, 2 and 3
CNG.
2. What is common to the places known as Aliyar,
Which of the statements given above is / are
Isapur and Kangsabati?
correct?

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only 1. The- motion to impeach a Judge of the
Supreme Court of India cannot be rejected by the
(c) 4 only Speaker of the Lok Sabha as per the Judges
(Inquiry) Act, 1968.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. The Constitution of India defines and gives
4. Why are dewdrops not formed on a cloudy details of what Constitutes 'incapacity and proved
night? misbehaviour' of the Judges of the Supreme
(a) Clouds absorb the radiation released from the Court of India.
Earth's surface.
3. The details of the process of impeachment of
(b) Clouds reflect back the Earth's radiation. the Judges of the Supreme Court of India are
given in the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
(c) The Earth's surface would have low
temperature on cloudy nights. 4. If the motion for the impeachment of a Judge
is taken up for voting, the law requires the motion
(d) Clouds deflect the blowing wind to ground to be backed by each House of the Parliament
level. and supported by a majority of total membership
of that House and by not less than two-thirds of
5. Consider the following statements: total members of that House present and voting.
1. The 44th Amendment to the Constitution of
India introduced an Article placing the election of Which of the statements given above is/are
the Prime Minister beyond judicial review. correct?
2. The Supreme Court of India struck down the (a) 1 and 2

99th Amendment to the Constitution of India as
being violative of the independence of judiciary. (b) 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 3 and 4 only

correct?
(d) 1, 3 and 4
(a) 1 only
7. The Ninth Schedule was introduced in the
(b) 2 only Constitution of India during the prime
ministership of
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) Jawaharlal Nehru

(b) Lal Bahadur Shastri

(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Indira Gandhi
(b) 3 only
(d) Morarji Desai
(c) 2 and 3 only
1. Coal sector was nationalized by the (d) 1, 2 and 3
Government of India under Indira Gandhi.
2. Now, coal blocks are allocated on lottery basis.
3. Till recently, India imported coal to meet the

shortages of domestic supply, but now India is
self-sufficient in coal production.

correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only 10. Under which Schedule of the Constitution of

India can the transfer of tribal land to private
(c) 3 only parties for mining be declared null and void?
(a) Third Schedule
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) Fifth Schedule
1. The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) (c) Ninth Schedule
Act, 1959 exempts several posts from
disqualification on the grounds of 'Office of Profit'. (d) Twelfth Schedule
2. The above-mentioned Act was amended five 11. Recently, there was a growing awareness in
times. our country about the importance of Himalayan
nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) because it is found
3. The term 'Office of Profit' is well-defined in the to be a sustainable source of
Constitution of India. (a) anti-malarial drug
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) biodiesel

correct?

(c) pulp for paper industry

(a) 2-3-1-4
(d) textile fibre
(b) 2-3-4-1
12. For the measurement/estimation of which of
the following are satellite images/remote (c) 3-2-4-1
sensing data used?
1. Chlorophyll content in the vegetation of a (d) 3-2-1-4
specific location
14. Which of the following statements are
2. Greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies correct about the deposits of "methane hydrate"?
of a specific location 1. Global warming might trigger the release of
methane gas from these deposits.
3. Land surface temperatures of a specific
location 2. Large deposits of 'methane hydrate' are found
in Arctic Tundra and under the seafloor.
below. 3. Methane in atmosphere oxidizes to carbon
dioxide after a decade or two.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only below.
(c) 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 only
13. Consider the following States: (c) 1 and 3 only

1. Chhattisgarh
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. M dhya Pradesh
15. Consider the following:
3. Maharashtra 1. Carbon monoxide
4. Odisha 2. Methane
With reference to the States mentioned above, in 3. Ozone

terms of percentage of forest cover to the total
area of State, which one of the following is the 4. Sulphur dioxide
correct ascending order?

Which of the above are released into atmosphere 17. Among the following, which one is the largest
due to the burning of crop/biomass residue? exporter of rice in the world in the last five
years?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) China
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (b) India
(c) 1 and 4 'only (c) Myanmar
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) Vietnam
18. Consider the following pairs:

Glacier River
Sea Bordering country 1. Bandarpunch Yamuna
1. Adriatic Sea Albania 2. Bara Shigri Chenab
2. Black Sea Croatia 3. Milam Mandakini
3. Gaspian Sea Kazakhstan 4. Siachen Nubra
4. Mediterranean Sea Morocco 5. Zemu Manas
5. Red Sea Syria

matched?
Which of the pair given above are correctly
matched? (a) 1, 2 and 4
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 1, 3 and 4
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 5
(c) 2 and 5 only (d) 3 and 5
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

19. In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl Which of the statements given above is / are
parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with correct?
apprehension. These chemicals are used as
(a) pesticides in agriculture (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) preservatives in processed foods (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) fruit-ripening agents (c) 3 only
(d) moisturising agents in cosmetics (d) 1, 2 and 3
21. Building 'Kalyaana Mandapas' was a notable

feature in the temple construction in the
kingdom of
(a) Chalukya
(b) Chandela
(c) Rashtrakuta
(d) Vijayanagara

1. In the revenue administration of Delhi
Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was
known as 'Amil'.
1. Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on
2. The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an
the part of the Government of India to protect and
ancient indigenous institution.
conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India.
3. The office of 'Mir Bakshi' came into existence
2. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management)
during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi.
Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of
India based on the recommendations of Ramsar
Convention.
correct?
3. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management)

(a) 1 only
Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or
catchment regions of the wetlands as determined
(b) 1 and 2 only
by the authority.

(c) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
23. Consider the following statements: 25. With reference to Indian National Movement,
1. Saint Nimbarka was a contem-porary of Akbar. consider the following pairs:
2. Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Person Position held

Ahmad Sirhindi.
1. Sir Tej President, All India Liberal
Which of the statements given above is/are Bahadur Sapru Federation
correct?
2. K. C. Neogy Member, The Constituent
(a) 1 only Assembly
(b) 2 only 3. P. C. Joshi General Secretary, Communist

Party of India
(c) Both 1 and 2
matched?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
24. With reference to the British colonial rule in
India, consider the following statements:
(b) 1 and 2 only
1. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the
abolition of the system of 'indentured labour'.
(c) 3 only
2. In Lord Chelmsford's 'War Conference',
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Mahatma Gandhi did not support the resolution
on recruiting Indians for World War.
26. With reference to Mian Tansen, which one of
the following statements is not correct?
3. Consequent upon the breaking of Salt Law by
(a) Tansen was the title given to him by Emperor
Indian people, the Indian National Congress was
Akbar.
declared illegal by the colonial rulers.
(b) Tansen composed Dhrupads on Hindu gods

and goddesses.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Tansen composed songs on his patrons.
(b) 1 and 3 only
(d) Tansen invented many Ragas.

27. Who among the following Mughal Emperors

shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to (d) shines vertically overhead at the Tropic of
album and individual portrait? Capricorn
(a) Humayun
31. With reference to Mughal India, what is/are
(b) Akbar the difference/differences between Jagirdar and
Zamindar?
(c) Jahangir 1. J agirdars were holders of land assignments in
lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas
(d) Shah Jahan Zamindars were holders of revenue rights without
obligation to perform any duty other than revenue
28. Which one of the following National Parks collection.
lies completely in the temperate alpine zone?
(a) Manas National Park 2. Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary
and revenue rights of Zamindars were not
(b) Namdapha National Park hereditary.
(c) Neora Valley National Park Select the correct answer using the code given
below.
(d) Valley of Flowers National Park
(a) 1 only
29. Atal Innovation Mission is set up under the
(a) Department of Science and Technology (b) 2 only
(b) Ministry of Employment (e) Both 1 and 2
(c) NITI Aayog (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Ministry of Skill Development and 32. With reference to land reforms in
Entrepreneurship independent India, which one of the following
statements is correct?
30. On 21st June, the Sun (a) The ceiling "laws were aimed at family
(a) does not set below the horizon at the Arctic holdings and not individual holdings.
Circle
(b) The major aim of land reforms was providing
(b) does not set below the horizon at Antarctic agricultural land to all the landless.
Circle
(c) It resulted in cultivation of cash crops as a
(c) shines vertically overhead at noon on the predominant form of cultivation.
Equator

(d) Land reforms permitted no exemptions to the

ceiling limits. Which of the statements given above are correct?
33. The Global Competitiveness Report is (a) 1 and 2 only

published by the
(a) International Monetary Fund (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) United Nations Conference on Trade and (c) 1 and 3 only

Development
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) World Economic Forum
35. With reference to Swadeshi Movement,
(d) World Bank consider the following statements:
1. It contributed to the revival of the indigenous
artisan crafts and industries.
2. The National Council of Education was

established as a part of Swadeshi Movement.

correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
34. Consider the following statements about 'the

Charter Act of 1813':
1. It ended the trade monopoly of the East India
Movement/Organization Leader
Company in India except for trade in tea and trade
with China.
1. All India Mahatma Gandhi
Anti-Untouchability League
2. It asserted the sovereignty of the British Crown
over the Indian territories held by the Company.
2. All India Kisan Sabha Swami Sahajanand
Saraswati
3. The revenues of India were now controlled by
the British Parliament.

3. Self-Respect Movement E. V. Ramaswami

Naicker 3. Image worship and rituals
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly Which of the above is/are the feature/ features of
matched? Mahayana Buddhism?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
37. Which one of the following is not a Harappan 40. With reference to forced labour (Vishti) in
site? India during the Gupta period, which one of the
(a) Chanhudaro following statements is correct?
(a) It was considered a source of income for the
(b) Kot Diji State, a sort of tax paid by the people.
(c) Sohgaura (b) It was totally absent in the Madhya Pradesh

and Kathiawar regions of the Gupta Empire.
(d) Desalpur
(c) The forced labourer was entitled to weekly
38. In which of the following relief sculpture wages.
inscriptions is 'Ranyo Ashoka' (King Ashoka)
mentioned along with the stone portrait of (d) The eldest son of the labourer was sent as the
Ashoka? forced labourer.
(a) Kanganahalli
41. Which one of the following groups of plants
(b) Sanchi I was domesticated in the 'New World' and
introduced into the 'Old World'?
(c) Shahbazgarhi (a) Tobacco, cocoa and rubber
(d) Sohgaura (b)Tobacco, cotton and rubber.
39. Consider the following: (c) Cotton, coffee and sugarcane

1. Deification of the Buddha
(d) Rubber, coffee and wheat
2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas


1. Asiatic lion is naturally found III India only.
44. In a given year in India, official poverty lines
2. Double-humped camel is naturally found in are higher in some States than in others because
India only. (a) poverty rates vary from State to State
3. One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in (b) price levels vary from State to State
India only.
(c) Gross State Product varies from State to State
correct? (d) quality of public distribution varies from State
to State
(a) 1 only
45. In the context of which of the following do
(b) 2 only some scientists suggest the use of cirrus cloud
thinning technique and the injection of sulphate
(c) 1 and 3 only aerosol into stratosphere?
(a) Creating the artificial rains in some regions
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) Reducing the frequency and intensity of
43. Consider the following pairs tropical cyclones
Famous place River (c) Reducing the adverse effects of solar wind on
the Earth
Pandharpur Chandrabhaga
(d) Reducing the global warming
Tiruchirappalli Cauvery
46. In the context of which one of the following
Hampi Malaprabha are the terms 'pyrolysis and plasma gasification'
mentioned?
(a) Extraction of rare earth elements
matched? (b) Natural gas extraction technologies
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) Hydrogen fuel-based automobiles
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) Waste-to-energy technologies
(c) 1 and 3 only 47. Which of the following are in Agasthyamala

Biosphere Reserve?

(a) Neyyar, Peppara and Shendurney Wildlife 1. Blue-finned Mahseer Cauvery River
Sanctuaries; and Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger
Reserve 2. Irrawaddy Dolphin Chambal River
(b) Mudumalai, Sathyamangalam and Wayanad 3. Rusty-spotted Cat Eastern Ghats

Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Silent Valley National
Park
(c) Kaundinya, Gundla Brahme-swaram and matched?
Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Mukurthi
National Park (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Kawal and Sri Venkateswara Wildlife (b) 2 and 3 only

Sanctuaries; and Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger
Reserve (c) 1 and 3 only

1. Some species of turtles are herbivores.
50. Why is there a great concern about the
2. Some species of fish are herbivores. 'microbeads' that are released into environment?
(a) They are considered harmful to marine
3. Some species of marine mammals are ecosystems.
herbivores.
(b) They are considered to cause skin cancer in
4. Some speeies of snakes are viviparous. children.
Which of the statements given above are correct? (c) They are small enough to be absorbed by crop
plants in irrigated fields.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(d) They are often found to be used as food
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only adulterants.
(e) 2 and 4 only 51. In the context of digital technologies for

entertainment, consider the following
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 statements:
1. In Augmented Reality (AR) , a simulated
49. Consider the following pairs: environment is created and the physical world is
completely shut out.
Wildlife Naturally found in

2. In Virtual Reality (VR), images generated from a

computer are projected onto real-life objects or (b) Pieces of artificial functional DNA can be
surroundings. created in Iaboratories.
3. AR allows individuals to be present in the world (c) A piece of DNA taken out from an animal cell
and improves the experience using the camera of can be made to replicate outside a living cell in a
smart-phone or PC. laboratory.
4. VR closes the world, and transposes an (d) Cells taken out from plants and animals can
individual, providing complete immersion be made to undergo cell division in laboratory
experience. petri dishes.

correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 4 only
52. The word 'Denisovan' is sometimes 54. Consider the following statements:
mentioned in media in reference to A digital signature is
(a) fossils of a kind of dinosaurs
1. an electronic record that identifies the
(b) an early human species certifying authority issuing it
(c) a cave system found in North-East India. 2. used to serve as a proof of identity of an
individual to access information or server on
(d) a geological period in the history of Indian Internet.
subcontinent
3. an electronic method of signing an electronic
53. With reference to the recent developments in document and ensuring that the original content
science, which one of the following statements is is unchanged
not correct?
(a) Functional chromosomes can be created by Which of the statements given above is / are
joining segments of DNA taken from cells of correct?
different species.

(a) 1 only 4. It can be used to produce crop plants that are

resistant to viral pathogens.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only below.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1, 2 and 4
55. In the context of wearable technology, which (b) 2 and 3

of the following tasks is/are accomplished by
wearable devices? (c) 1 and 3
1. Location identification of a person
(d) 1 and 4 only
2. Sleep monitoring of a person
57. Recently, scientists observed the merger of
3. Assisting the hearing impaired person giant 'blackholes' billions of light-years away
from the Earth. What is the significance of this
Select the correct answer using the code given observation?
below. (a) 'Higgs boson particles' were detected.
(a) 1 only (b) 'Gravitational waves' were detected.
(b) 2 and 3 only (e) Possibility of intergalactic space travel

through 'wormhole' was confirmed.
(c) 3 only
(d) It enabled the scientists to understand
(d) 1, 2 and 3 'singularity'.
56. 'RNA interference (RNAi)' technology has 58. Which of the following are the reasons for the
gained popularity in the last few years. Why? occurrence of multi-drug resistance in microbial
1. It is used in developing gene silencing pathogens in India?
therapies. 1. Genetic predisposition of some people
2. It can be used in developing therapies for-the 2. Taking incorrect doses of antibiotics to cure
treatment of cancer. diseases
3. It can be used to develop hormone replacement 3. Using antibiotics in livestock farming

therapies.
4. Multiple chronic diseases in some people

Select the correct answer using the code given 61. With reference to the Constitution of India,
below. consider the following statements:
1. No High Court shall have the jurisdiction to
(a) 1 and 2 declare any central law to be constitutionally
invalid.
(b) 2 and 3 only
2. An amendment to the Constitution of India
(e) 1, 3 and 4 cannot be called into question by the Supreme
Court of India.
(d) 2, 3 and 4
59. What is Cas9 protein that is often mentioned correct?
in news?
(a) A molecular scissors used in targeted gene (a) 1 only
editing
(b) 2 only
(b) A biosensor used in the accurate detection of
pathogens in patients (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) A gene that makes plants pest-resistant (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) A herbicidal substance synthesized in 62. Consider the following statements

genetically modified crops 1. Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) exchange rates
are calculated by comparing the prices of the
60. Which one of the following statements is not same basket of goods and services in different
correct? countries.
(a) Hepatitis B virus is transmitted much like HIV.
2. In terms of PPP dollars, India is the sixth
(b) Hepatitis B, unlike Hepatitis C, does not have a largest economy in the world.
vaccine.
(c) Globally, the number of people infected with correct?
Hepatitis B and C viruses are several times more
than those infected with HIV. (a) 1 only
(d) Some of those infected with Hepatitis Band C (b) 2 only

viruses do not show the symptoms for many
years. (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

(a) Protection against the tyranny of political

63. With reference to the cultivation of Kharif rulers
crops in India in the last five years, consider the
following statements: (b) Absence of restraint
1. Area under rice cultivation is the highest.
(c) Opportunity to do whatever one likes
2. Area under the cultivation of jowar is more than
that of oilseeds. (d) Opportunity to develop oneself fully.
3. Area of cotton cultivation is more than that of 66. Which one of the following is not the most
sugarcane. likely measure the Government/RBI takes to stop
the slide of Indian rupee?
4. Area under sugarcane cultivation has steadily (a) Curbing imports of non-essential goods-and
decreased. promoting exports
Which of the statements given above are correct? (b) Encouraging Indian borrowers to issue rupee
denominated Masala Bonds
(a) 1 and 3 only
(c) Easing conditions relating to external
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only commercial borrowing
(c) 2 and 4 only (d) Following an expansionary monetary policy
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 67. Consider the following statements:

The Reserve Bank of India's recent directives
64. Among the agricultural commodities relating to 'Storage of Payment System Data',
imported by India, which one of the following popularly known as data diktat, command the
accounts for the highest imports in terms of payment system providers that
value in the last five years?
(a) Spices 1. they shall ensure that entire data relating to
payment systems operated by them are stored in
(b) Fresh fruits a system only in India
(c) Pulses 2. they shall ensure that the systems are owned
and operated by public sector enterprises
(d) Vegetable oils
3. they shall submit the consolidated system
65. In the context of polity, which one of the audit report to the Comptroller and Auditor
following would you accept as the most General of India by the end of the calendar year
appropriate definition of liberty?

Which of the statements given above is/are of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field' with
correct? which of the following countries?
(a) Japan
(a) 1 only
(b) Russia
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) The United Kingdom
(c) 3 only
(d) The United States of America
(d) 1, 2 and 3
70. The money multiplier in an economy
68. Which of the following adopted a law on data increases with which one of the following?
protection and privacy for its citizens known as (a) Increase in the cash reserve ratio
'General Data Protection Regulation' in April 2016
and started implementation of it from 25th May, (b) Increase in the banking habit of the population
2018?
(a) Australia (c) Increase in the statutory liquidity ratio
(b) Canada (d) Increase in the population of the country
(c) The European Union 71. The Service Area Approach was implemented
under the purview of
(d) The United States of America (a) Integrated Rural Programme
(b) Lead Bank Scheme
(c) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment

Guarantee Scheme
(d) National Skill Development Mission
72. With reference to the management of minor

minerals in India, consider the following
statements:
1. Sand is a 'minor mineral' according to the
prevailing law in the country.
2. State Governments have the power to grant

mining leases of minor minerals, but the powers
69. Recently, India signed a deal known as
regarding the formation of rules related to the
'Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation

grant of minor minerals lie with the Central

Government. (e) Investments
3. State Governments have the power to frame (d). Money at call and short notice
rules to prevent illegal mining of minor minerals.
75. In the context of India, which of the following
Which of the statements given above is / are factors is/are contributor/ contributors to
correct? reducing the risk of a currency crisis?
1. The foreign currency earnings of India's IT
(a) 1 and 3 only sector
(b) 2 and 3 only 2. Increasing the government expenditure
(e) 3 only 3. Remittances from Indians abroad
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Select the correct answer using the code given
below.
1. Most of India's external debt is owed by (a) 1 only
governmental entities.
(b) 1 and 3 only
2. All of India's external debt is denominated in US
dollars. (c) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is / are (d) 1, 2 and 3

correct?
76. Which one of the following suggested that
(a) 1 only the Governor should be an eminent person from
outside the State and should be a detached
(b) 2 only figure without intense political links or should
not have taken part in politics in the recent past?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) First Administrative Reforms Commission
(1966)
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Rajamannar Committee (1969)
74. Which of the following is not included in the
assets of a commercial bank in India? (c) Sarkaria Commission (1983)
(a) Advances
(d) National Commission to Review the Working
(b) Deposits of the Constitution (2000)

2. Parliamentary Department Related Standing

77. Which of the following is issued by registered Committees
foreign portfolio investors to overseas investors
who want to be part of the Indian stock market 3. Finance Commission
without registering themselves directly?
(a) Certificate of Deposit 4. Financial Sector Legislative Reforms
Commission
(b) Commercial Paper
5. NITI Aayog
(c) Promissory Note
(d) Participatory Note below.
78. Consider the following statements (a) 1 and 2

1. As per law, the Compensatory Afforestation
Fund Management and Planning Authority exists (b) 1, 3 and 4
at both National and State levels.
(c) 3, 4 and 5
2. People's participation is mandatory in the
compensatory afforestation programmes carried (d) 2 and 5
out under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund
Act, 2016.

correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
79. In India, which of the following review the

independent regulators in sectors like
telecommunications, insurance, electricity, etc.?
80. With reference to India's Five-Year Plans,
1. Ad Hoc Committees set up by the Parliament

1. From the Second Five-Year Plan, there was a

determined thrust towards substitution of basic (a) 1, 2 and 3
and capital good industries.
(b) 2, 3 and 4
2. The Fourth Five-Year Plan adopted the
objective of correcting the earlier trend of (c) 1, 2 and 4
increased concentration of wealth and economic
power. (d) 1, 3 and 4
3. In the Fifth Five-Year Plan, for the first time, the 82. With reference to the Constitution of India,
financial sector was included as an integral part prohibitions or limitations or provisions
of the Plan. contained in ordinary laws cannot act as
prohibitions or limitations on the constitutional
Select the correct answer using the code given powers under Article 142. It could mean which
below. one of the following?
(a) The decisions taken by the Election
(a) 1 and 2 only Commission of India while discharging its duties
cannot be challenged in any court of law.
(b) 2 only
(b) The Supreme Court of India is not constrained
(c) 3 only in the exercise of its powers by laws made by the
Parliament.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) In the event of grave financial crisis in the
81. Consider the following statements about country, the President of India can declare
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in Financial Emergency without the counsel from the
India: Cabinet.
1. PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union
Territory. (d) State Legislatures cannot make laws on
certain matters without the concurrence of Union
2. A stagnant or declining population is one of the Legislature.
criteria for determining PVTG status.
83. With reference to the Legislative Assembly of
3. There are 95 PVTGs officially notified in the a State in India, consider the following
country so far. statements:
1. The Governor makes a customary address to
4. Irular and Konda Reddi tribes are included in Members of the House at the commencement of
the list of PVTGs. the first session of the year.

2. When a State Legislature does' not have a rule (c) 2 and 4 only
on a particular matter, it follows the Lok Sabha
rule on that matter. (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Which of the statements given above is / are 85. Consider the following statements:
correct? 1. As per recent amendment to the Indian Forest
Act, 1927, forest dwellers have the right to fell the
(a) 1 only bamboos grown on forest areas.
(b) 2 only 2. As per the Scheduled Tribes and Other

Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest
(c) Both 1 and 2 Rights) Act, 2006, bamboo is a minor forest
produce.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional
84. Consider the following statements: Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights)
1. The United Nations Convention against Act, 2006 allows ownership of minor forest
Corruption (UNCAC) has a 'Protocol against the produce to forest dwellers.
Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air'.
2. The UNCAC is the ever-first legally binding correct?
global anti-corruption instrument.
(a) 1 and 2 only
3. A highlight of the United Nations Convention
against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) (b) 2 and 3 only
is the inclusion of a specific chapter aimed at
returning assets to their rightful owners from (c) 3 only
whom they had been taken illicitly.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
(UNODC) is mandated by its member States to 86. Which Article of the Constitution of India
assist in the implementation of both UNCAC and safeguards one's right to marry the person of
UNTOC. one's choice?
(a) Article 19
(b) Article 21
(a) 1 and 3 only
(c) Article 25
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) Article 29

(b) 2 only
1. According to the Indian Patents Act, a (c) Both 1 and 2
biological process to create a seed can be
patented in India. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. In India, there is no Intellectual Property 89. As per the Solid Waste Management Rules,
Appellate Board. 2016 in India, which one of the following
statements is correct?
3. Plant varieties are not eligible to be patented in (a) Waste generator has to segregate waste into
India. five categories.
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) The Rules are applicable to riotified urban
correct? local bodies, notified towns and all industrial
townships only.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(c) The Rules provide for exact and elaborate
(b) 2 and 3 only criteria for the identification of sites for landfills
and waste processing facilities.
(c) 3 only
(d) It is mandatory on the part of waste generator
(d) 1, 2 and 3 that the waste generated in one district cannot be
moved to another district.
The Environment Protection Act, 1986 empowers 90. Consider the following statements:
the Government of India to As per the Industrial Employment (Standing
Orders) Central (Amendment) Rules, 2018
1. state the requirement of public participation in
the process of environmental protection, and the 1. if rules for fixed-term employment are
procedure and manner in which it is sought implemented, it becomes easier for the
firms/companies to layoff workers.
2. lay down The standards for emission or
discharge of environmental pollutants from 2. no notice of termination of employment shall
various sources be necessary in the case of temporary workman.
Which of the statements given above is/ are Which of the statements given above is / are
correct? correct?

(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
91. With reference to Asian Infrastructure

Investment Bank (AIIB), consider the following
statements
1. AIIB has more than 80 member nations.
2. India is the largest shareholder in AIIB.
3. AIIB does not have any members from outside

Asia.
92. What was the purpose of Inter-Creditor

Agreement signed by Indian banks and financial
correct?
institutions recently?
(a) To lessen the Government of India's perennial
(a) 1 only
burden of fiscal deficit nd current account deficit
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) To support the infrastructure projects of
Central and State Governments
(c). 1 and 3 only
(c) To act as independent regulator in case of

(d) 1, 2 and 3
applications for loans of Rs. 50 crore or more
(d) To aim at faster resolution of stressed assets

of Rs. 50 crore or more which are-under
consortium lending
93. The Chairmen of public sector banks are

selected by the
(a) Banks Board Bureau
(b) Reserve Bank of India
(c) Union Ministry of Finance
(d) Management of concerned bank

94. Consider the following statements: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

1. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board
(PNGRB) is the first regulatory body set up by the 96. Which of the following statements is / are
Government of India. correct regarding the Maternity Benefit '
(Amendment) Act, 2017?
2. One of the tasks of PNGRB is to, ensure 1. Pregnant women are entitled for three months
competitive markets for gas. pre-delivery and three months post-delivery paid
leave.
3. Appeals against the decisions of PNGRB go
before the Appellate Tribunals for Electricity. 2. Enterprises with creches must allow the mother
minimum six creche visits daily.
3. Women with two children get reduced
(a) 1 and 2 only entitlements.
(b) 2 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the code given
below.
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
95. With reference to communication
technologies, what is/are the difference / (c) 3 only
differences between LTE (Long-Term Evolution)
and VoLTE (Voice over Long-Term Evolution)? (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. LTE 'is commonly marketed as 3G and VoLTE is
commonly marketed as advanced 3G. 97. Which one of the following is not a sub-index
of the World Bank's 'Ease of Doing Business
2. LTE is data-only technology and VoLTE is Index'?
voice-only technology. (a) Maintenance of law and order
Select the correct answer using the code given (b) Paying taxes
below.
(c) Registering property
(a) 1 only
(d) Dealing with construction permits
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2

98. In India,'extended producer responsibility'

was introduced as an important feature in which .END.
of the following?
(a) The Bio-medical Waste (Management and
Handling) Rules, 1998
(b) The Recycled plastic (Manufacturing and

Usage) Rules, 1999
(c) The e-Waste (Management and Handling)

Rules, 2011
(d) The Food Safety and Standard Regulations,

2011
99. The economic cost of food grains to the Food

Corporation of India is Minimum Support Price
and bonus (if any) paid to the farmers plus
(a) transportation cost only
(b) interest cost only
(c) procurement incidentals and distribution cost
(d) procurement incidentals and charges for

godowns
100. In the context of any country, which one of

the following would be considered as part of its
social capital?
(a) The proportion of literates in the population
(b) The stock of its buildings, other infrastructure

and machines
(c) The size of population in the working age

group
(d) The level of mutual trust and harmony in the

society

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

Ques.1) Consider the following events: (a) Article 14 and the provisions under the 42nd
1. The first democratically elected communist Amendment to the Constitution
party government formed in a State in India. (b) Article 17 and the Directive Principles of State
2. India’s then largest bank, ‘Imperial Bank of Policy in part IV
India’ was renamed ‘State Bank of India’. (c) Article 21 and the freedoms guaranteed in
3. Air India was nationalized and became the Part III
national carrier.
4. Goa became a part of independent India. (d) Article 24 and the provisions under the 44th
Amendment to the Constitution
Which of the following is the correct Answer: C
chronological sequence of the above events?
(a) 4-1-2-3
Ques.3) Consider the following:
(b) 3-2-1-4
1.Areca nut
(c) 4-2-1-3
2. Barley
(d) 3-1-2-4
3. Coffee
Answer: B
4. Finger millet
5. Groundnut
Ques.2) Right of Privacy is protected as an
intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal 6. Sesamum
Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution 7. Turmeric
of India correctly and appropriately imply the
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has
above statement?
announced the Minimum Support Price for which
of the above?

(a) 1, 2, 3 and 7 only (d) 3 only

(b) 2, 4, 5 and 6 only Answer: A
(c) 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only Ques.6) With reference to the governance of

public sector banking in India, consider the
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 following statements:
Answer: B 1. Capital infusion into public sector banks by the
2. 2. 2. Government of India has steadily
increased in the last decade.
Ques.4) In which one the following States is
3. To put the public sector banks in order, the
Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located?
merger of associate banks with the parent State
(a) Arunachal Pradesh Bank of India has been affected.
(b) Manipur Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(c) Meghalaya
(a) 1 only
(d) Nagaland (b) 2 only
Answer: A (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: B
Ques.5) With reference to India’s satellite launch
vehicles, consider the following statement:
1. PSLVs launch the satellites useful for Earth
Ques.7) Consider the following items:
resources monitoring whereas GSLVs are
1. Cereal grains hulled
designed mainly to launch communication
2. Chicken eggs cooked
satellites.
3. Fish processed and canned
2. Satellites launched by PSLV appear to remain 4. Newspapers containing advertising material
permanently fixed in the same position in the sky, Which of the above items is/are exempted under
as viewed from a particular location on Earth. GST (Goods and Services Tax)?
3. GSLV MK III is a four staged launch vehicle with (a) 1 only
the first and third stages using solid rocket (b) 2 and 3 only
motors; and the second and fourth stages using (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
liquid rocket engines. (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
correct?
Ques.8) Consider the following statements:
(a) 1 only
1. The definition of “Critical Wildlife Habitat” is
(b) 2 and 3 only incorporated in the Forest Right Act, 2006.
(c) 1 and 2 only 2. For the first time in India, Baigas have been
given Habitat Rights.
3. Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and

Climate Change officially decides and declares (c) 3 only

Habitat Rights for Primitive and Vulnerable Tribal (d) 1, 2 and 3
Groups in any part of India. Answer: B
correct? Ques.11) Regarding Money Bill, which of the
(a) 1 and 2 only following statement is not correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) A bill shall be deemed to be a Money Bill if it
(c) 3 only contains only provisions relating to imposition,
(d) 1, 2 and 3 abolition, remission, alternation or regulation of
Answer: A any tax.
(b) A Money Bill has provisions for the custody of
Ques.9) Consider the following: the Consolidated Fund of India or the Contingency
1. Birds Fund of India.
2. Dust blowing (c) A Money Bill is concerned with the
3. Rain appropriation of moneys out of the contingency
4. Wind blowing Fund of India.
Which of the above spread plant diseases? (d) A Money Bill deals with the regulation of
(a) 1 and 3 only borrowing of money or giving of any guarantee by
(b) 3 and 4 only the Government of India.
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only Answer: A
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: D Ques.12) With reference to the election of the
President of India, consider the following
Ques.10) With reference to organic farming in statements:
India, consider the following statements: 1. The value of the vote of each MLA varies from
1. “The National Programme for Organic State to State.
Production: (NPOP) is operated under the 2. The value of the vote of MPs of the Lok Sabha
guidelines and directions of the Union Ministry of is more than the value of the vote of MPs of the
Rural Development. Rajya Sabha.
2. “The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Which of the statements given above is/are
Export Development Authority’ (APEDA).functions correct?
as the Secretariat for the implementation of (a) 1 only
NPOP. (b) 2 only
3. Sikkim has become India’s first fully organic (c) Both 1 and 2
State. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are Answer: A
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only Ques.13) In the Indian context, what is the
(b) 2 and 3only implication of ratifying the ‘Additional Protocol’

with the ‘International Atomic Energy Agency (a) 1 and 3 only

(IAEA)’ (b) 2 only
(a) The civilian nuclear reactors come under IAEA
safeguards. (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) The military nuclear installations come under (d) 1, 2 and 3
the inspection of IAEA. Answer: C
(c) The country will have the privilege to buy
uranium from the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)
(d) The country automatically becomes a member Ques.16) Which of the following is/are the
of the NSG. aim/aims of ‘Digital India” Plan of the
Answer: A Government of India?
1. Formation of India’s own Internet companies
Ques.14) Consider the following countries: like China did.
1. Australia 2. Establish a Policy framework to encourage
2. Canada overseas multinational corporations that collect
3. China Big Data to build their large data centre within our
4. India national geographical boundaries.
5. Japan
3. Connect many of our villages to the Internet
6. USA
and bring Wi-Fi to many of our schools, public
Which of the above are among the ‘free trade
places and major tourist centres.
partners’ of ASEAN?
(a) 1, 2, 4 and 5 Select the correct answer using the code given
(b) 3, 4, 5 and 6 below:
(c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2, 3, 4 and 6
(b) 3 only
Answer: A
(c) 2 and 3 only
Ques.15) With reference to the ‘Global Alliance (d) 1, 2 and 3

for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA).which of Answer: B
the following statements is/are correct?
1. GACSA is an outcome of the Climate Summit
Ques.17) Consider the following pairs:
held in Paris in 2015.
1. Towns sometimes mentioned in news - Country
2. Membership of GACSA does not create any
binding obligations.
2. Aleppo – Syria
3. India was instrumental in the creation of
GACSA. 3. Kirkuk – Yemen
Select the correct answer using the code given 4. Mosul – Palestine
below:

5. Mazar-i-sharif – Afghanistan
Which of the pairs given above are correctly Ques.20) Which one of the following reflects the
matched? most appropriate relationship between law and
(a) 1 and 2 liberty?
(b) 1 and 4 (a) If there are more laws, there is less liberty.
(c) 2 and 3 (b) If there are no laws, there is no liberty
(d) 3 and 4 (c) If there is liberty, laws have to be made by the

Answer: B people.
(d) If laws are changed too often, liberty is in
danger
Ques.18) In the Federation established by the Answer: A
Government of India Act of 1935, residuary
powers were given to the
(a) Federal Legislature Ques.21) Consider the following statements:
(b) Governor General 1. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted

against the Governor of a State in any court
(c) Provincial Legislature during his term of office.
(d) Provincial Governors 2. The emoluments and allowances of the
Answer: B Governor of a State shall not be diminished during
his term of the office.
Ques.19) Consider the following statements Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
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
Whenever the Legislative Assembly is dissolved, (c) Both 1 and 2
the Speaker shall vacate his/her office
immediately. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: A
correct?
(a) 1 only Ques.22) The well-known painting “Bani Thani”
belongs to the
(b) 2 only
(a) Bundi School
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) Jaipur School
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: A (c) Kangra School

(d) Kishangarh School Select the correct answer using the code given
Answer: D below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
Ques.23) What is “Terminal High Altitude Area (b) 2 and 4 only
Defense (THAAD)”, sometimes seen in the news? (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(a) An Israeli radar system (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) India’s indigenous anti-missile Programme Answer: C
(c) An American anti-missile system
(d) A defence collaboration between Japan and Ques.26) Which of the following led to the
South Korea introduction of English Education of India?
Answer: C 1. Charter Act of 1813
2. General Committee of Public Instruction,
Ques.24) With reference to cultural history of 1823
India, consider the following statements: 3. Orientalist and Anglicist Controversy
1. Most of the Tyagaraja Kirtis are devotional Select the correct answer using the code given
songs in Praise of Lord Krishna. below:
2. Tyagaraja crated several new ragas. (a) 1 and 2 only
3. Annamacharay and Tyagaraja are (b) 2 only
contemporaries.
4. Annamacharya keertanas are devotional (c) 1 and 3 only
songs in praise of Lord Venkateshwara. (d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above are correct? Answer: B
(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 4 only Ques.27) Which one of the following is an
artificial lake?
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(a) Kodiakanal (Tamil Nadu)
(d) 2, 3 and 4
Answer: B (b) Kolleru (Andhra Pradesh)
(c) Nainital (Uttarakhand)
Ques.25) Which of the following are regarded as (d) Renuka (Himachal Pradesh)
the main features of the “Rule of Law”? Answer: A
1. Limitation of powers
2. Equality before law Ques.28) With reference to Pradhan Mantri
3. People’s responsibility to the Government Kaushal Vikas Yojna, consider the following
4. Liberty and civil rights statements:

1. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Ques.31) Which of the following is/are the
Labour and Employment. possible consequence/s of heavy and mining to
2. It, among other things, will also impart riverbeds?
training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, 1. Decreased salinity in the river
financial and digital literacy.
3. It aims to align the competencies of the 2. Pollution of groundwater
unregulated workforce of the country to 3. Lowering of the water –table
the national Skill Qualification Framework.
Which of the statements given above is/are below:
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: B
Answer: C
Ques.32) With reference to agricultural soils,

Ques.29) In 1920, which of the following consider the following statement:
changed its name to “Swarajya Sabha”?
A high content of organic matter is soil drastically
(a) All India Home Rule League reduces its water holding capacity
(b) Hindu Mahasabha soil does not play any role in the sulphur cycle
(c) South Indian Liberal Federation Irrigation over a period of time can contribute to
(d) The Servants of Indian Society the salinization of some agricultural lands.
Answer: B Which of the statement given above is/are
correct?
Ques.30) Which among the following event (a) 1 and 2 only

happened earliest? (b) 3 only
(a) Swami Dayanand established Arya Samaj (c) 1 and 3 only
(b) Dinabandhu Mitra wrote Neeldarpan (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay wrote Answer: A
(d) Satyendranath Tagore became the first Indian

to succeed in the Indian Civil Services Ques.33) The partnership for action on green
Examination. economy (PAGE) a UN mechanism to assist
Answer: B countries transition towards greener and more
inclusive economics emerged at

(a) The Earth summit on sustainable The last time the Barren Island volcano erupted
Development 2002, Johannesburg was in 1991 and it has remained inactive since
(b) The United Nation conference on sustainable then.
Development 2012, Rio de Janeiro Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) The United Nations Framework Convention on correct?
Climate Change 2015, Paris (a) 1 only
(d) The World sustainable Development Summit (b) 2 and 3
2016, New Delhi (c) 3 only
Answer: A
(d) 1 and 3
Answer: A
Ques.34) “3D printing” has application in which

of the following?
Ques.36) Why is a plant called Prosopis Juliflora
Preparation of confectionery items often mentioned in news?
Manufacture of bionic ears (a) Its extract is widely used in cosmetics
Automotive Industry (b) It tends to reduce the biodiversity in the area in
Reconstruction surgeries which it grows.
Data processing technologies (c) Its extract is used in the synthesis of
Select the correct answer using the code given pesticides.
below: (d) None of the above.
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only Answer: B
(b) 2, 3and 5 only

(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Ques.37) Consider the following statements:
Answer: D Most of the world’s coral reefs are in tropical
waters.
More than one-third of the world’s coral reefs are
located in the territories of Australia, Indonesia
Ques.35) Consider the following statements: and Philippines.
The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano Coral reefs host far more number of animal phyla
located in the Indian Territory. than those hosted by tropical rainforests.
Barren Island lies about 140 km east of Great Which of the statements given above is/are
Nicobar correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only In news Country

(b) 3 only 1. Catalonia Spain
(c) 1 and 3 only 2. Crimea Hungary
Answer: D 3. Mindanao Philippines
4. Oromia Nigeria
Ques.38) “Momentum for Change: Climate Which of the pairs given above are correctly
Neutral Now” is an initiative launched by matched?
(a) The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
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 Answer: C
Answer: C
Ques.41) With reference to the Indian Regional

Ques.39) With reference to educational Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), consider
institutions during colonial rule in India, Consider the following statements:
the following pairs:
IRNSS has three satellites in geostationary and
Institution Founder four satellites in geosynchronous orbits.
1. Sanskrit College at Benaras William IRNSS covers entire India and about 5500 sq km
Jones beyond its borders.
2. Calcutta Madarsa Warren Hastings India will have its own satellite navigation system
3. Fort William College Arthur with full global coverage by the middle of 2019.
Wellesley Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 2 (a) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only (d) None
Answer: B Answer: A
Ques.40) Consider the following pairs: Ques.42) Consider the following phenomena:
Regions sometimes mentioned Light is affected by gravity.

The Universe is constantly expanding. 3. Blockchain technology –

Matter warps its surrounding space-time. Digital/Cryptocurrency
Which of the above is/are the 4. CRISPR – Cas9 – Particle Physics

prediction/predictions of Albert Einstein’s General Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
Theory of Relativity, often discussed in media? matched?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: C Answer: B
Ques.43) With reference to the Genetically

Modified mustard (GM mustard) developed in Ques.45) Which of the following statements best
India, consider the following statements: describes “carbon fertilization”?
1. GM mustard has the genes of a soil bacterium (a) Increased plant growth due to increased
that give the plant the property of pest-resistance concentration of carbon dioxide in the
to a wide variety of pests. atmosphere
2. GM mustard has the genes that allow the plant (b) Increased temperature of Earth due to
cross-pollination and hybridization. increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the
3. GM mustard has been developed jointly by the atmosphere
IARI and Punjab Agricultural University. (c) Increased acidity of oceans as a result of
Which of the statements given above is/are increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the
correct? atmosphere
(a) 1 and 3 only (d) Adaptation of all living beings on Earth to the
(b) 2 only climate change brought about by the increased
concentration of carbon dioxide in the
(c) 2 and 3 only atmosphere
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: A
Answer: B
Ques.46) When the alarm of your smartphone

Ques.44) Consider the following pairs: rings in the morning, you wake up and tap it to
stop the alarm which causes your geyser to be
1. Terms sometimes seen in news -
switched on automatically. The smart mirror in
Context/Topic
your bathroom shows the day’s weather and also
2. Belle II experiment – Artificial Intelligence indicates the level of water in your overhead

tank. After you take some groceries from your (d) Neither 1 nor 2
refrigerator for making breakfast, it recognises Answer: D
the shortage of stock in it and places an order for
the supply of fresh grocery items. When you step
out of your house and lock the door, all lights
fans, geysers and AC machines get switched off Ques.48) The staple commodities of export by
automatically. On your way to office, your cars the English East India Company from Bengal in
warns you about traffic congestion ahead and the middle of the 18 th century were
suggest an alternative route, and if you are late
(a) Raw cotton, oil seeds and opium
for a meeting, its send a message to your office
accordingly. (b) Sugar, salt, Zinc and lead
In the context of emerging communication (c) Copper, Silver, gold, spices and tea
technologies, which one of the following terms (d) Cotton, Silk, saltpetre and Opium
best applies to the above scenario? Answer: D
(a) Border Gateway Protocol
(b) Internet of things
(c) Internet protocol Ques.49) Which one of the following is a very
(d) Virtual private network significant aspect of the Champaran Satyagraha?
Answer: B (a) Active all- India participation of lawyers,
students and women in the National Movement.
(b) Active involvement of Dalit and Tribal
Communities of India in the National Movement.
Ques.47) With reference to solar power
production in India, Consider the following (c) Joining of peasant unrest to India’s National
statements: Movement.
1. India is the third largest in the world in the (d) Drastic decrease in the cultivation of
manufacture of silicon wafers used in plantation crops and commercial crops.
Photovoltaic units. Answer: C
2. The solar power tariffs are determined by the

Solar Energy Corporation of India. Ques.50) Who among the following were the
Which of the statements given above is /are founders of the “Hind Mazdoor Sabha”
correct? established in 1948?
(a) 1 only (a) B Krishna Pillai, E.M.S Namboodiripad and K C

George
(b) 2 only
(b) Jayaprakash Narayan, Deen Dayal Upadhyay
(c) Both 1 and 2
and M.N Roy

(c) C.P Ramaswamy Iyer, K Kamraj and

Veerasalingam Pantulu (a) Francois Bernier
(d) Ashok Mehta, T.S Ramanujan and G.G Mehta (b) Jean-Baptiste Tavernier
Answer: D
(c) Jean de Thevenot
(d) Abbe Barthelemy Carre
Answer: B
Ques.51) With reference to the religious
practices in India, the “Sthanakvasi” sect belongs
to Ques.54) With reference to India history, who
among the following is a future Buddha, yet to
(a) Buddhism come to save the world?
(b) Jainism (a) Avalokiteshvara
(c) Vaishnavism (b) Lokesvara
(d) Shaivism (c) Maitreya
Answer: B
(d) Padmapain
Answer: B
Ques.52) With reference to the cultural history of Ques.55) Which one of the following statements
India, consider the following statement: does not apply to the system of Subsidiary
White marble was used in making Buland Alliance introduced by Lord Wellesley?
Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri. (a) To maintain a large standing army at other’s
Red sandstone and marble were used in making expense
Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza at Lucknow. (b) to keep India safe form Napoleonic danger
Which of the statement given above is/are (c) To secure a fixed income for the Company
correct?
(d) To establish British paramountcy over the
(a) 1 only India States
(b) 2 only Answer: C
(c) Both 1and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Ques.56) Which one of the following statements
Answer: A correctly describes the meaning of legal tender
money?
Ques.53) Which one of following foreign (a) The money which is tendered in courts of low
travellers elaborately discussed about diamonds to defray the fee legal cases
and diamonds mines of India?

(b) The money which a creditor is under 2. Individuals of a country to accumulate more
compulsion to accept in settlement of his claims capital.
(c) The bank money in the form of cheques, 3. Increasing the knowledge, skill levels and
drafts, bills of exchange, etc. capacities of the people of the country.
(d) The metallic money in circulation in a country 4. Accumulation of tangible wealth
Answer: B 5. Accumulation of intangible wealth.
Ques.57) If a commodity is provided free to the correct?
public by the Government, then (a) 1 and 2
(a) the opportunity cost is zero. (b) 2 only
(b) the opportunity cost is ignored. (c) 2 and 4
(c) the opportunity cost is transferred from the (d) 1, 3 and 4
consumers of the product to the tax-paying Answer: C
public.
(d) the opportunity cost is transferred from the
consumers of the product to the Government. Ques.60) Despite being a high saving economy,
Answer: C capital formation may not result in significant
increase in output due to
(a) weak administrative machinery
(b) illiteracy
Ques.58) Increase in absolute and per capita real
GNP do not connote a higher level of economic (c) high population density
development, if (d) high capital-output ratio
(a) industrial output fails to keep pace with Answer: D
agricultural.
(b) agricultural output fails to keep pace with Ques.61) After the Santhal Uprising subsided,
industrial output. what was/were the measure/measures taken by
(c) poverty and unemployment increase. the colonial government?
(d) imports grow faster than exports. The territories called ‘Santhal Paraganas’ were
Answer: C created.
It became illegal for a Santhal to transfer land to a
non-Santhal.
Ques.59) Consider the following statement:
1. Human capital formation as a concept is better below:
explained in terms of a process which enables
(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only 2. Sujni embroidery – Maharashtra

(c) Both 1 and 2 3. Uppada Jamdani saris – Karnataka
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the pair given above is/are correct?
Answer: C (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
Ques.62) Economically, one of the result of the (d) 2 and 3 only
British rule in Indian the 19 th century was the Answer: A
(a) increase in the export of Indian handicrafts
(b) growth in the number of India owned
factories.
Ques.65) In which of the following areas can GPS
(c) commercialization of Indian agriculture technology be used?
(d) rapid increase in the urban population 1. Mobile phone operations
Answer: C
2. Banking operations
3. Controlling
Ques.63) If the President of India exercises his
power as provided under article 356 of the Select the correct answer using the given below:
Constitution in respect State, then (a) 1 only
(a) the Assembly of the India state is (b) 2 and 3 only
automatically dissolved.
(c) 1 and 3 only
(b) the powers of the Legislature of that State
(d) 1, 2 and 3
shall be exercisable by or under the authority of
Answer: D
the Parliament
(c) Article 19 is suspended in that State
(d) the president can make laws relating to that
State. the Reserve Bank of India manages and services
Answer: B Government of India Securities but any State
Government Securities.
Treasury bills offer are issued by the Government
of India and there are no treasury bills issued by
Ques.64) Consider the following pairs: the State Government.
Craft - Heritage of Treasury bills offer are issued at a discount from
1. Puthukkuli shawls – Tamil Nadu the par value.

Which of the Statements given above is/are (d) Mini satellites

correct? Answer: C
(a) 1 And 2 only
(b) 3 only Ques.69) With reference to the circumstances in
(c) 2 and 3 only Indian agriculture, the concept of “Conservation
Agriculture” assumes significance. Which of the
(d) 1, 2 and 3 following fall under the Conservation
Answer: C Agriculture?
1. Avoiding the monoculture practices
2. Adopting minimum tillage
Ques.67) Consider the following Statements: 3. Avoiding the cultivation of plantation crops
The Earth’s magnetic field has reversed every few 4. Using crop residues to cover soil surface.
hundred thousand years.
5. Adopting spatial and temporal crop
When the Earth was created more than 4000 sequencing/crop rotations
million years ago, there was 54%oxygen and no
carbon dioxide. Select the correct answer using the code given
below
When living organisms originated, they modified
the early atmosphere of the Earth. (a) 1, 3 and 4 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only

correct? (c) 2, 4 and 5 only
(a) 1 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
(b) 2 and 3 only Answer: C
(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 Ques.70) The term “Sixth mass extinction/ sixth
Answer: C extinction” is often mentioned in the news in the
context of the discussion of
(a) Widespread monoculture practices agriculture
Ques.68) The terms ‘WannaCry, Petya and and large-scale commercial farming with
EternalBlue’ sometimes mentioned in the news indiscriminate use of chemicals in many parts of
recently are related to the world that may result in the loss of good
(a) Exoplanets native ecosystems
(b) Cryptocurrency (b) Fears of a possible collision of a meteorite
with the Earth in the near future in the manner it
(c) Cyber attack
happened 65 million years ago that caused the

mass extinction of many species including those Which of the statements given above is/are
of dinosaurs. correct?
(c) Large scale cultivation of genetically modified (a) 1 only
crops in many parts of the world and promoting (b) 2 only
their cultivation in other parts of the world which
may cause the disappearance of good native crop (c) Both 1 and 2
plants and the loss of food biodiversity. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Mankind s’s over-exploitation /misuse of Answer: B
natural resources, fragmentation/loss of natural
habitats, destruction of ecosystems,. Pollution
Ques.73) Very recently, in which of the following
and global climate change.
countries have lakhs of people either suffered
Answer: D
from severe famine/acute malnutrition or died
due to starvation caused by war/ethnic conflicts?
Ques.71) Consider the following statements: (a) Angola and Zambia
1. Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) is the amount (b) Morocco and Tunisia
that banks have to maintain in the form of their
(c) Venezuela and Colombia
own funds to offset any loss that banks incur if
the account-holders fail to repay dues. (d) Yemen and South Sudan
Answer: D
2. CAR id decided by each individual bank.
correct?
(a) 1 only Ques.74) Regarding Wood’s Dispatch, which of
the following statements are true?
(b) 2 only
Grants-in-Aid system was introduced.
(c) Both 1 and 2
Establishment of Universities was recommended.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: A English as a medium of instruction at all levels of
education was recommended.
Ques.72) The identity platform “Aadhaar”
below:
provides open “Application Programming
Interfaces (APIs)”. What does it imply? (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
1. It can be integrated into any electronic device. (c) 1 and 3 only
2. Online authentication using iris is possible. (d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Ques.75) With reference to the Parliament of Ques.77) Consider the following pairs:
India, which of the following Parliamentary Tradition - State
Committees scrutinizes and reports to the House
whether the powers to make regulations, rules, Chapchar Kut festival – Mizoram
sub-rules, by- laws, etc. conferred by the Khongiom Parba Ballad – Manipur
Constitution or delegated by the Parliament are
Thang-Ta dance – Sikkim
being properly exercised by the Executive within
the scope of such delegation? Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
(a) Committee on Government Assurances (a) 1 only
(b) Committee on Subordinate Legislations (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Rules Committee (c) 3 only
(d) Business Advisory Committee. (d) 2 and 3 only

Answer: B Answer: B
Ques.76) Consider the following statements: Ques.78) Consider the following statements:
1. As per the Right to Education (RTE) Act, to be The food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
eligible for appointment as a teacher in a State, a replaced the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act,
person would be required to possess the 1954.
minimum qualification laid down by the The Food Safety and standards Authority of India
concerned State Council of Teacher Education. (FSSAI) is under the charge of Director General of
2. As per the RTE Act, for teaching primary Health Services in the Union Ministry of Health
classes, a candidate is required to pass a Teacher and Family Welfare.
Eligibility Test conducted in accordance with the Which of the statements given above is/are
National Council of Teacher Education guidelines. correct?
3. In India, more than 90% of teacher education
institutions are directly under the State
(a) 1 only
Governments.
(b) 2 only
correct? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
Answer: B

Ques.79) The term “two-state solution” is Protection) Act, 1999 in order to comply with the
sometimes mentioned in the news in the context obligations to
of the affairs of (a) ILO
(a) China (b) IMF
(b) Israel (c) UNCTAD
(c) Iraq (d) WTO
(d) Yemen Answer: D
Answer: B

Ques.80) With reference to the provisions made In India, State Governments do not have the
under the National Food Security Act, 2013. power to auction non-coal mines.
Consider the following statements: Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand do not have gold
1. The families coming under the category of mines.
‘below poverty line (BPL)’ only are eligible to Rajasthan has iron ore mines.
receive subsidised food grains.
2. The eldest women in a household, of age 18 correct?
years or above,shall be the head of the household
for the purpose of issuance of a ration card. (a) 1 and 2 only
3. Pregnant women and lactating mothers are (b) 2 only

entitled to a ‘take-home ration’ of 1600 calories (c) 1 and 3 only
per day during pregnancy and for six months
(d) 3 only
thereafter.
Answer: D
correct?
Ques.83) With reference to digital payments,
(a) 1 and 2 only
consider the following statements:
(b) 2 only
1. BHIM app allows the user to transfer money to
(c) 1 and 3 only anyone with a UPI-enabled bank account.
(d) 3 only 2. While a chip-pin debit card has four factors of
Answer: B authentication, BHIM app has only two factors of
authentication.
correct?
Ques.81) India enacted The Geographical
Indications of Goods (Registration and (a) 1 only


(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
Answer: A (d) 1, 2 and 3.
Answer: B
Ques.84) Among the following cities, which one
line on a longitude closest to that of Delhi? Ques.87) Which of the following leaf
(a) Bengaluru modifications occur(s) in the desert areas to
inhibit water loss?
(b) Hyderabad
Hard and waxy leaves
(c) Nagpur
Tiny leaves
(d) Pune
Answer: A Thorns instead of leaves
below :
Ques.85) International Labour Organization’s
Conventions 138 and 182 are related to (a) 2 and 3 only
(a) Child Labour (b) 2 only
(b) Adaptation of agriculture practices to global (c) 3 only

climate change (d) 1, 2 and 3.
(c) Regulation of food prices and food security Answer: D
(d) Gender parity at the workplace.
Answer: A Ques.88) As per the NSSO 70 th Round
“Situation Assessment Survey of Agricultural
Ques.86) Consider the following statements: Households”, consider the following statements:
1. In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest party in 1. Rajasthan has the highest percentage share of
the opposition was the Swatantra Party. agricultural households among its rural
households.
2. In the Lok Sabha, a “Leader of the Opposition”
was recognized for the first time in 1969. 2. Out of the total agricultural households in the
country, a little over 60 percent belong to OBCs
3. In the Lok Sabha, if a party does not have a
minimum of 75 members, its leader cannot be 3. In Kerala, a little over 60 percent of agricultural
recognized as the Leader of the Opposition. households reported to have received maximum
incomes from sources other than agricultural
Which of the statements given above is/are activities.
correct?

Which of the statements given above is/are The Validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule
corrects? cannot be examined by any court and no
(a) 2 and 3 only judgement can be made on it.
(b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3.
(b) 2 only
Answer: C
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ques.89) How is the National Green Tribunal Answer: A
(NGT) different from the Central Pollution
Control Board (CPCB)?
1. The NGT has been established by an Act Ques.91) Which one of the following best
whereas the CPCB has been created by an describes term “Merchant Discount Rate”
executive order of the Government. sometimes seen in news?
The NGT provides environmental justice and (a) The incentive given by a bank to a merchant
helps reduce the burden of litigation in the higher for accepting payments through debit cards
courts whereas the CPCB promotes cleanliness pertaining to that bank.
of streams and wells, and aims to improve the (b) The amount paid back by banks to their
quality of air in the country. customers when they used debit cards for
Which of the statements given above is/are financial transactions for purchasing goods or
correct? services.
(a) 1 only (c) The charge to a merchant by a bank for

accepting payments from his customers through
(b) 2 only the bank’s debit cards.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) The incentive given by the Government to
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 merchants for promoting digital payments by
Answer: B their customers through point of Sale (PoS)
machines and debit cards
Answer: C

Ques.92) What is/are the consequence /
The Parliament of India can place a particular law consequences of a country becoming the
in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. member of the ‘Nuclear Suppliers Group’?
It will have access to the latest and most efficient
nuclear technologies.

Ti automatically becomes a member of “The the general(combined) government by 2023,

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear comprising 40% for the Central Government and
Weapons (NPT)”. 20% for the State Governments.
Which of the statements given above is/are The Central Government has domestic liabilities
correct? 0f 21% of GDP as compared to that of 49% of
(a) 1 only GDP of the State Governments.
(b) 2 only As per the Constitution of India, it is mandatory

for a State to take the Central Government’s
(c) Both 1 and 2 consent for raising any loan if the former owes
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 any outstanding liabilities to the latter.
Answer: A Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
Ques.93) With reference to India’s decision to (b) 2 and 3 only
levy an equalization tax of 6% on online (c) 1 and 3 only
advertisement services offered by non-resident
entities, which of the following statements is/are (d) 1, 2 and 3
correct? Answer: C
It is introduced as a part of the Income Tax Act.

Non-resident entities that offer advertisement Ques.95) Consider the following statements:
services in India can claim a tax credit in their The quantity of imported edible oils is more than
home country under the “Double Taxation the domestic production of edible oils in the last
Avoidance Agreements”. five years.
Select the correct answer using the code given The Government does not impose any customs
below: duty on all the imported edible oils as a special
(a) 1 only case.
(b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is /are

correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: D (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
Ques.94) Consider the following statements: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Answer: A

Management (FRBM) Review Committee Report
has recommended a debt to GDP ratio of 60% for

Ques.96) He wrote biographies of Mazzini, Lake Baikal

Garibaldi, Shivaji, Shrikrishna: stayed in America Select the correct answer using the code given
for some time; and was also elected to the below:
Central Assembly. He was
(a) 1 only
(a) Aurobindo Ghosh
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) Bipin Chandra Pal
(c) 2 only
(c) Lala Lajpat Rai
(d) 1 and 3 only
(d) Motilal Nehru Answer: D
Answer: C
Ques.99) “Rule of Law Index” is released by

Ques.97) Consider the following statements: which of the following?
Aadhaar card can be used as a proof of (a) Amnesty International
citizenship of domicile. (b) International Court of Justice
Once issued, Aadhaar number cannot be (c) The Office of UN Commissioner for Human
deactivated or omitted by the Issuing Authority. Rights
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) World Justice Report
correct? Answer: D
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 Ques.100) Which one of the following links all
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 the ATMs in India?
Answer: D (a) Indian Banks’ Association
(b) National Securities Depository Limited
Ques.98) Which of the following has/have shrunk (c) National Payments Corporation of India
immensely/dried up in the recent past due to
human activities? (d) Reserve Bank of India
Answer: C
Aral Sea
Black Sea


ANSWERS GIVEN ALONG WITH QUESTIONS

1. Which one of the following was a very (c) 2 and 3 only

important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) Kakinada Answer : A
(b) Motupalli 3. With reference to the religious history of India,
(c) Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam) consider the following statements
(d) Nellore 1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of
Answer : B Jainism.
2. With reference to ‘Global Climate Change 2. Sarvastivadin held that the constituents of
Alliance’, which of the following statements phenomena were not wholly momentary, but
is/are correct? existed forever in a latent form. Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
1. It is an initiative of the European Union.
(a) 1 only
2. It provides technical and financial support to
targeted developing countries to integrate climate (b) 2 only
change into their development policies and (c) Both 1 and 2
budgets. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. It is coordinated by World Resources Institute Answer : B
(WRI) and World Business Council for Sustainable
Development (WBCSD). Select the correct Answer 4. Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the
using the code given below. following countries?
(a) 1 and 2 only 1. Jordan
(b) 3 only 2. Iraq

3. Lebanon expanding the set of infrastructure projects that

4. Syria have the potential to mobilize private investment.
Select the correct Answer using the code given (d) UNCTAD funded initiative that seeks to finance
below. and facilitate infrastructure development in the
world.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Answer : B
(b) 2 and 3 only
7. For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination
(c) 3 and 4 only paper can be filed by
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only (a) anyone residing in India.
Answer : C (b) a resident of the constituency from which the
5. With reference to ‘National Investment and election is to be contented.
Infrastructure Fund’, which of the following (c) any citizen of India whose name appears in
statements is/are correct? the electoral roll of a constituency.
1. It is an organ of NITI Aayog. (d) any citizen of India.
2. It has a corpus of Rs.4,00,000 crore at present. Answer : C
Select the correct Answer using the code given 8. Consider the following statements
below.
1. In India, the Himalayas are spread over five
(a) 1 only States only.
(b) 2 only 2. Western Ghats are spread over five States only.
(c) Both 1 and 2 3. Pulicat Lake is spread over two States only.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are
Answer : D correct?
6. The Global Infrastructure Facility is a/an (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) ASEAN initiative to upgrade infrastructure in (b) 3 only
Asia and financed by credit from the Asian (c) 2 and 3 only
Development Bank.
(d) 1 and 3 only
(b) World Bank collaboration that facilitates the
preparation and structuring of complex Answer : B
infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) 9. Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard
to enable mobilization of private sector and criterion for
institutional investor capital. (a) Measuring oxygen levels in blood
(c) Collaboration among the major banks of the (b) Computing oxygen levels in forest ecosystems
world working with the OECD and focused on
(c) Pollution assay in aquatic ecosystems

(d) Assessing oxygen levels in high altitude (a) 1 only

regions (b) 2 only
Answer : C (c) Both 1 and 2
10. Withe reference to the role of UN Habitat in (d) Neither 1 nor 2
the United Nations programme working towards
a better urban future, which of the statements Answer : B
is/are correct? 12. In the context of Indian History, the principle
1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United of ‘Dyarchy (diarchy) refers to
Nations General Assembly to promote socially (a) Division of the central legislature into two
and environmentally sustainable towns and cities houses
to provide adequate shelter for all.
(b) Introduction of double government i.e., Central
2. Its partners are either governments or local and State governments.
urban authorities only.
(c) Having two sets of rulers; one in London and
3. UN-Habitat contributes to the overall objective another in Delhi.
of the United Nations system to reduce poverty
(d) Division of the subjects delegated to the
and to promote access to safe drinking water and
provinces into two categories.
basic sanitation.
Answer : D
Select the correct Answer using the code given
below. 13. Consider the following in respect of ‘National
Career Service’:
(a) 1, 2 and 3
1. National Career Service is an initiative of the
(b) 1 and 3 only
Department of Personnel and Training,
(c) 2 and 3 only Government of India.
(d) 1 only 2. National Career Service has been launched in a
Answer : B Mission Mode to improve the employment
opportunities to uneducated youth of the country.
11. ‘With reference to ‘National Skills
Qualification Framework (NSQF)’, which of the Which of the above statements is/are correct?
statements given below is/are correct? (a) 1 only
1. Under NSQF, a learner can acquire the (b) 2 only
certification for competency only through formal
(c) Both 1 and 2
learning.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. An outcome expected from the implementation
of NSQF is the mobility between vocational and Answer : B
general education. 14. Which of the following statements best
Select the correct Answer using the code given describes the term ‘Scheme for Sustainable
below.

Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A)’, recently 2. An IOD phenomenon can influence an EL Nino’s
seen in the news? impact on the monsoon. Select the correct
(a) It is a procedure for considering ecological Answer using the code given below.
costs of developmental schemes formulated by (a) 1 only
the Government. (b) 2 only
(b) It is a scheme of RBI for reworking the (c) Both 1 and 2
financial structure of big corporate entities facing
genuine difficulties. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) It is a disinvestment plan of the Government Answer : B

regarding Central Public Sector Undertakings. 17. If you want to see gharials in their natural
(d) It is an important provision in ‘The insolvency habitat, which one of the following is the best
and Bankruptcy Code’ recently implemented by place to visit?
the Government. (a) Bhitarkanika Mangroves
Answer : B (b) Chambar River
15. Consider the following statements (c) Pulicat Lake
1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to (d) Deepor Beel
Reduce Short Lived Climate Pollutants is a unique
Answer : B
initiative of G20 group of countries.
18. Consider the following in respect of Indian
2. The CCAC focuses on methane, black carbon
Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS):
and hydrofluorocarbons. Which of the statements
given above is/are correct? 1. Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under
the chairmanship of the Indian Navy.
(a) 1 only
2. IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to
(b) 2 only
increase maritime co-operation among navies of
(c) Both 1 and 2 the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer : B (a) 1 only
16. With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)’ (b) 2 only
sometimes mentioned in the news while
(c) Both 1 and 2
forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the
following statements is/are correct? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. IOD phenomenon is characterized by a Answer : B

difference in sea surface temperature between 19. The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is
tropical Western Indian Ocean and tropical one of the most famous and oft-illustrated
Eastern Pacific Ocean. paintings at

(a) Ajanta 1. expanding the cultivable area under irrigation.

(b) Badami 2. enabling the banks to assess the quantum of
(c) Bagh loans to be granted to farmers on the basis of soil
quality.
(d) Ellora
3. checking the overuse of fertilizers in farmlands.
Answer : A
20. Consider the following pairs: Traditions
Communities (a) 1 and 2 only
1. Chaliha Sahib Festival : Sindhis (b) 3 only
2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra : Gonds (c) 2 and 3 only
3. Wari-Warkari : Santhals (d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly Answer : B

matched? 23. Consider the following pairs: Commonly
(a) 1 only used/ Unwanted or consumed controversial
materials chemicals likely to be found in them
(b) 2 and 3 only
1. Lipstick : Lead
(c) 1 and 3 only
2. Soft drinks : Brominated Vegetable oils
(d) None of the above
3. Chinese fast : Monosidium food glutamate
Answer : A
21. Which of the following practices can help in matched?
water conservation in agriculture?
(a) 1 only
1. Reduced or zero tillage of the land
(b) 2 and 3 only
2. Applying gypsum before irrigating the field
(c) 1 and 3 only
3. Allowing crop residue to remain in the field
(d) 1, 2 and 3
below. Answer : D
(a) 1 and 2 only 24. Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are
used to create digital display in many devices.
(b) 3 only What are the advantages of OLED displays over
(c) 1 and 3 only Liquid Crystal displays?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. OLED displays can be fabricated on flexible
plastic substrates.
Answer : D
2. Roll-up displays embedded in clothing can be
22. Consider the following statements The
made using OLEDs.
nation-wide ‘Soil Health Card Scheme aims at

3. Transparent displays are possible using OLEDs (b) 2 only

Select the correct Answer using the code given (c) Both 1 and 2
below: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 and 3 only Answer : D
(b) 2 only 27. Which of the following has/have occurred in
(c) 1,2 and 3 India after its liberalization of economic policies
(d) None of the above statements is correct in 1991?
Answer : C 1. Share of agriculture in GDP increased

enormously.
25. Which of the following is/are famous for Sun
temples? 2. Share of India’s exports in world trade
increased
1. Arasavalli
3. FDI inflows increased
2. Amarkantak
4. India’s foreign exchange reserves increased
3. Omkareshwar enormously.
Select the correct Answer using the code given Select the correct Answer using the code given
below: below:
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer : A Answer : B
26. Consider the following statements : 28. What is the application of Somatic Cell
1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State Nuclear Transfer Technology?
Assembly, the winning candidate must get at (a) Production of bio larvicides
least 50 percent of the votes polled, to be
declared elected. (b) Manufacture of biodegradable plastics
2. According to the provisions laid down in the (c) Reproductive cloning of animals
Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha, the Speaker’s (d) Production of organisms free of diseases.
post goes to the majority party and the Deputy Answer : C
Speakers to the Opposition.
29. Consider the following statements :
Which of the following statements given above
is/are correct? 1. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
helps in promoting the financial inclusion in the
(a) 1 only country.

2. NPCI has launched RuPay, a card payment (d) 1, 2 and 3

scheme. Answer : A
Which of the following statements given above 32. `Broad-based Trade and Investment
is/are correct? Agreement (BTIA)’ is sometimes seen in the
(a) 1 only news in the context of negotiations held between
(b) 2 only India and
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) European Union
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) Gulf Cooperation Council
Answer : C (c) Organization for Economic Cooperation and

Development
30. The term `M-STrIPES’ is sometimes seen in
the news in the context of (d) Shanghai Cooperation Organization
(a) Captive breeding of Wild Fauna Answer : A
(b) Maintenance of Tiger Reserves 33. Consider the following statements :
(c) Indigenous Satellite Navigation System 1. India has ratified the Trade Facilitation
Agreement (TEA) of WTO.
(d) Security of National Highways
2. TFA is a part of WTO’s Bali Ministerial Package
Answer : B of 2013
31. What is/are the most likely advantages of 3. TFA came into force in January 2016
implementing `Goods and Services Tax (GST)’?
1. It will replace multiple taxes collected by correct?
multiple authorities and will thus create a single
market in India (a) 1 and 2 only
2. It will drastically reduce the `Current Account (b) 1 and 3 only

Deficit’ of India and will enable it to increase its (c) 2 and 3 only
foreign exchange reserves. (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. It will enormously increase the growth and size Answer : A
of economy of India and will enable it to overtake
China in the near future 34. What is the importance of developing
Chabahar Port by India?
below: (a) India’s trade with African countries will
enormously increase.
(a) 1 only
(b) India’s relations with oil producing Arab
(b) 2 and 3 only countries will be strengthened.
(c) 1 and 3 only

(c) India will not depend on Pakistan for access to (d) To study the effect of solar flares on our
Afghanistan and Central Asia. communication systems.
(d) Pakistan will facilitate and protect the Answer : B
installation of a gas pipeline between Iraq and 38. What is the purpose of `Vidyanjalli Yojana’?
India.
1. To enable the famous foreign educational
Answer : C institutions to open their campuses in India.
35. In India, it is legally mandatory for which of 2. To increase the quality of education provided in
the following to report on cyber security government schools by taking help from the
incidents ? private sector and the community.
1. Service providers 3. To encourage voluntary monetary contributions
2. Data centres from private individuals and organisations so as
3. Body corporate to improve the infrastructure facilities for primary
and secondary schools.
below: Select the correct Answer using the code given
below:
(a) 1 only
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only
Answer : D
Answer : A
36. Right to vote and to be elected in India is a
39. What is the aim of the programme Ùnnat
(a) Fundamental Right Bharat Abhiyan’?
(b) Nature Right (a) Achieving 100% literacy by promoting
(c) Constitutional Right collaboration between voluntary organizations
and government’s education system and local
(d) Legal Right
communities.
Answer : D
(b) Connecting institutions of higher education
37. What is the purpose of èvolved Laser with local communities to address development
Interferometer Space Antenna (eLISA)’ project ? challenges through appropriate technologies.
(a) To detect neutrinos (c) Strengthening India’s scientific research
(b) To detect gravitational waves institutions in order to make India a scientific and
technological power.
(c) To detect the effectiveness of missile defence
system (d) Developing human capital by allocating
special funds for health care and education of
rural andn urban poor and organizing skill

development programmes and vocational training (a) the power of the Judiciary to pronounce upon
for them. the constitutionality of laws and executive orders.
Answer : B (b) the power of the Judiciary to question the
40. Consider the following statements : wisdom of the laws enacted by the Legislatures.
1. The Election Commission of India is a (c) the power of the Judiciary to review all the
five-member body. legislative enactments before they are assented
to the President.
2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the
election schedule for the conduct of both general (d) the power of the Judiciary to review its own
elections and bye-elections. judgements given earlier in similar or different
cases.
3. Election Commission resolves the disputes
relating to splits / mergers of recognized political Answer : A
parties. 43. With reference to Indian freedom struggle,
Which of the statements given above is/are consider the following events:
correct? 1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy
(a) 1 and 2 only 2. Quit India Movement launched
(b) 2 only 3. Second Round table Conference
(c) 2 and 3 only What is the correct chronological sequence of the
(d) 3 only above events ?
Answer : D (a) 1-2-3
41. In India, if a species of tortoise is declared (b) 2-1-3

protected under schedule I of the Wildlife (c) 3-2-1
(Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply? (d) 3-1-2
(a) It enjoys the same level of protection as the Answer : C
tiger.
(b) It no longer exists in the wild, a few individuals
are under captive protection; and now it is 1. Tax revenue as a percent of GDP of India has
impossible to prevent its extinction. steadily increased in the last decade.
(c) It is endemic to a particular region of India. 2. Fiscal deficit as a percent of GDP of India has
steadily increased in the last decade
(d) Both (b) and (c) stated above are correct in
this context. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Answer : A
(a) 1 only
42. In India, Judicial Review implies
(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 4. Prohibition of employment of children in

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 factories and mines
Answer : D Select the correct Answer using the code given

below:
45. Recently there was a proposal to translocate
some of the lions from their natural habitat in (a) 1, 2 and only
Gujarat to which one of the following sites? (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(a) Corbett National Park (c) 1 and 4 only
(b) Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary Answer : C
(d) Sariska National Park 48. Which of the following is geographically
Answer : B closest to Great Nicobar?
46. Which of the following are not necessarily (a) Sumatra

the consequences of the proclamation of the (b) Borneo
President’s rule in a State: (c) Java
1. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly (d) Sri Lanka
2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State Answer : A
3. Dissolution of the local bodies 49. Out of the following statements, choose the
Select the correct Answer using the code given one that brings out the principle underlying the
below: Cabinet from of Government:
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) An arrangement for minimizing the criticism
(b) 1 and 3 only against the Government whose responsibilities
are complex and hard to carry out to the
(c) 2 and 3 only satisfaction of all
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) A mechanism for speeding up the activities of
Answer : B the Government whose responsibilities are
increasing day by day.
47. Which of the following are envisaged by the
Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of (c) A mechanism of parliamentary democracy for
India ensuring collective responsibility of the
Government of the people.
1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and
forced labour (d) A device for strengthening the hands of the
head of the Government whose hold over the
2. Abolition of untouchability
people is in a state of decline.
3. Protection of the interests of minorities
Answer : C

50. Which one of the following is not a feature of 2. The International Panel on Fissile Materials is
Indian federalism? an organ of International Atomic Energy Agency.
(a) There is an independent judiciary India. Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) Powers have been clearly divided between the correct?
Centre and the States. (a) 1 only
(c) The federating units have been given unequal (b) 2 only
representation in the Rajya Sabha. (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) It is the result of an agreement among the (d) Neither 1 nor 2
federating units.
Answer : D
Answer : D
54. Who among the following can join the
51. The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 National Pension System (NPS)?
was to
(a) Resident Indian citizens only
(a) Define the jurisdiction of the Central and
Provincial Governments. (b) Persons of age from 21 to 55 only
(b) Define the powers of the Secretary of State for (c) All State Government employees joining the
India. services after the date of notification by the
respective State Governments
(c) Impose censorship on national press.
(d) All Central Government employees including
(d) Improve the relationship between the those of Armed Forces joining the services on or
Government of India and the Indian States. after 1st April, 2004.
Answer : D Answer : C
52. The term ‘Domestic Content Requirement’ is 55. With reference to river Teesta, consider the
sometimes seen in the news with reference to following statements:
(a) Developing solar power production in our 1. The source of river Teesta is the same as that
country of Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim.
(b) Granting licences to foreign T.V. channels in 2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a
our country tributary of river Teesta.
(c) Exporting our food products to other countries 3. River Teesta flows into Bay of Bengal on the
(d) Permitting foreign educational institutions to border of India and Bangladesh.
set up their campuses in our country Which of the statements given above is/are
Answer : A correct?
53. Consider the following statements: (a) 1 and 3 only
1. The Nuclear Security Summits are periodically (b) 2 only
held under the aegis of the United Nations. (c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. It is a pan-India electronic trading portal for

Answer : B agricultural commodities.
56. Consider the following statements: 2. It provides the farmers access to nationwide
market, with prices commensurate with the
1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is quality of their produce.
transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits
dengue. Select the correct Answer using the code given
below
2. Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is
possible. (a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 only

correct? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only Answer : C
(c) Both 1 and 2 59. With reference to the ‘National Intellectual
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Property Rights Policy’, consider the following
statement:
Answer : C
1. It reiterates India’s commitment to the Doha
57. Consider the following statements: Development Agenda and the TRIPS Agreement.
1. The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian 2. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion
Standards (BIS) is mandatory for automotive is the nodal agency for regulating intellectual
tyres and tubes. property rights in India.
2. AGMARK is a quality Certification Mark issued Which of the above statements is/are correct?
by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
(a) 1 only
correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 Answer : C
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 60. According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act,

1972, which of the following animals cannot be
Answer : A hunted by any person except under some
58. What is/are the advantage/advantages of provisions provided by law?
implementing the ‘National Agriculture Market’ 1. Gharial
scheme?
2. Indian wild ass
3. Wild buffalo

Select the correct Answer using the code given (c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only Answer : B
(b) 2 and 3 only 63. Which one of the following objectives is not
(c) 1 and 3 only embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of
(d) 1, 2 and 3 India?
Answer : D (a) Liberty of thought
61. Which of the following statements is/ are (b) Economic liberty
true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian (c) Liberty of expression
citizen? (d) Liberty of belief
1. A legislative process has been provided to Answer : B
enforce these duties.
64. With reference to ‘Quality Council of India
2. They are correlative to legal duties. (QCI)’, consider the following statements:
Select the correct Answer using the code given 1. QCI was set up jointly by the Government of
below: Indian and the Indian Industry.
(a) 1 only 2. Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime
(b) 2 only Minister on the recommendations of the industry
(c) Both 1 and 2 to the Government.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer : D (a) 1 only

(b) 2 only
62. Consider the following pairs: (c) Both 1 and 2
1. Radhakanta Deb — First President of the British (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Indian Association Answer : C
2. Gazulu Lakshmi Narasu Chetty — Founder of 65. What is the purpose of setting up of Small
the Madras Mahajana Sabha Finance Banks (SFBs) in India?
3. Surendranath Banerjee — Founder of the Indian 1. To supply credit to small business units.
Association 2. To supply credit to small and marginal farmers.
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly 3. To encourage young entrepreneurs to set up
matched? business particularly in rural areas.
(a) 1 only Select the correct Answer using the code given
(b) 1 and 3 only below:

(a) 1 and 2 only 68. Which of the following is a most likely

(b) 2 and 3 only consequence of implementing the ‘Unified
Payments Interface (UPI)’?
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) Mobile wallets will not be necessary for online
(d) 1, 2 and 3 payments.
Answer : A (b) Digital currency will totally replace the physical
66. With reference to ‘Asia Pacific Ministerial currency in about two decades.
Conference on Housing and Urban Development (c) FDI inflows will drastically increase.
(APMCHUD)’, consider the following statements :
(d) Direct transfer of subsidies to poor people will
1. The first APMCHUD was held in India in 2006 become very effective.
on the theme ‘Emerging Urban Forms — Policy
Responses and Governance Structure’. Answer : A
2. India hosts all the Annual Ministerial 69. The terms ‘Event Horizon’, Singularity’.
Conference in partnership with ADB, APEC and ‘String Theory’ and ‘Standard Model’ are
ASEAN. sometimes seen in the news in the context of
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) Observation and understanding of the
correct? Universe
(a) 1 only (b) Study of the solar and the lunar eclipses
(b) 2 only (c) Placing satellites in the orbit of the Earth
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Origin and evolution of living organisms on the
Earth
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : A
Answer : D
70. With reference to agriculture in India, how
67. Democracy’s superior virtue lies in the fact can be technique of ‘genome sequencing’, often
that it calls into activity seen in the news, be used in the immediate
(a) the intelligence and character of ordinary men future?
and women. 1. Genome sequencing can be used to identify
(b) the methods for strengthening executive genetic markers for disease resistance and
leadership. drought tolerance in various crop plants.
(c) a superior individual with dynamism and 2. This technique helps in reducing the time
vision. required to develop new varieties of crop plants.
(d) a band of dedicated party workers. 3. It can be used to decipher the host-pathogen
relationships in crops.
Answer : A
below:

(a) 1 only (d) The Fundamental Duties

(b) 2 and 3 only Answer : A
(c) 1 and 3 only 74. If you travel by road from Kohima to
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Kottayam, what is the minimum number of States
withing India through which you can travel,
Answer : D including the origin and the destination?
71. The main advantage of the parliamentary (a) 6
form of government is that
(b) 7
(a) the executive and legislature work
independently. (c) 8
(b) it provides continuity of policy and is more (d) 9

efficient. Answer : B
(c) the executive remains responsible to the 75. The Parliament of India exercises control
legislature. over the functions of the Couoncil of Ministers
(d) the head of the government cannot be through :
changed without election. 1. Adjournment motion
Answer : C 2. Question hour
72. In the context of India, which one of the 3. Supplementary questions
following is the correct relationship between Select the correct Answer using the code given
Rights and Duties? below
(a) Rights are correlative with Duties. (a) 1 only
(b) Rights are personal and hence independent of (b) 2 and 3 only
society and Duties.
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Rights, not Duties, are important for the
advancement of the personality of the citizen. (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Duties, not Rights, are important for the Answer : D

stability of the State. 76. With reference to the Parliament of India,
Answer : A consider the following statements :
73. With mind of the makers of the Constitution 1. A private member’s bill is a bill presented by a
of India is reflected in which of the following? Member of Parliament who is not elected but only
nominated by the President of India.
(a) The Preamble
2. Recently, a private member’s bill has been
(b) The Fundamental Rights passed in the Parliament of India for the first time
(c) The Directive Principles of State Policy in its history.

Which of the statements given above is/are (b) Enrolling the persons in Universities for
correct? distance learning programmes.
(a) 1 only (c) Reserving some skilled jobs to rural and urban
(b) 2 only poor in some public sector undertakings.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Certifying the skills acquired by trainees under
the National Skill Development Programme.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : A
Answer : D
79. From ecological point of view, which one of
77. With reference to the difference between the the following assumes importance in being a
culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley good link between the Eastern Ghats and the
people, which of the following statements is/are Western Ghats?
correct?
(a) Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
1. Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail and
helmet in warfare whereas the people of Indus (b) Nallamala Forest
Valley Civilization did not leave any evidence of (c) Nagarhole National Park
using them. (d) Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve
2. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and copper Answer : A
whereas Indus Valley people knew only copper
and iron. 80. One of the implications of equality in society
is the absence of
3. Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the horse
whereas there is no evidence of Indus Valley (a) Privileges
people (b) Restraints
having been aware of this animal. (c) Competition
Select the correct Answer using the code given (d) Ideology
below.
Answer : A
(a) 1 only
81. Consider the following statements in respect
(b) 2 and 3 only of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in
(c) 1 and 3 only Commerce (TRAFFIC) :
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United Nations

Environment Programme (UNEP).
Answer : C
2. The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade
78. ‘Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme’ is in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the
sometimes mentioned in the news with reference conservation of nature.
to :
(a) Certifying the skills acquired by construction
workers through traditional channels. (a) 1 only

(b) 2 only Answer : A

(c) Both 1 and 2 85. Which of the following statements is/are
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017?
Answer : B 1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme for

developing every city of our country into Smart
82. Which principle among the following was Cities in a decade.
added to the Directive Principles of State Policy
by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution? 2. It is an initiative to identify new digital
technology innovations for solving the many
(a) Equal pay for equal work for both men and problems faced by our country.
women.
3. It is a programme aimed at making all the
(b) Participation of workers in the management of financial transactions in our country completely
industries. digital in a decade.
(c) Right to work, education and public Select the correct Answer using the code given
assistance. below.
(d) Securing living wage and human conditions of (a) 1 and 3 only
work to workers.
(b) 2 only
Answer : B
(c) 3 only
83. Which one of the following statements is
correct? (d) 2 and 3 only
(a) Rights are claims of the State against the Answer : B

citizens. 86. Which of the following statements is/ are
(b) Rights are privileges which are incorporated in correct regarding the Monetary Policy
the Constitution of a State. Committee (MPC)?
(c) Rights are claims of the citizens against the 1. It decides the RBI’s benchmark interest rates.
State. 2. It is a 12-member body including the Governor
(d) Rights are privileges of a few citizens against of RBI and is reconstituted every year.
the many. 3. It functions under the chairmanship of the
Answer : C Union Finance Minister.
84. Which of the following gives ‘Global Gender Select the correct Answer using the code given
Gap Index’ ranking to the countries of the world? below.
(a) World Economic Forum (a) 1 only
(b) UN Human Rights Council (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) UN Women (c) 3 only
(d) World Health Organisation (d) 2 and 3 only

Answer : A 1. It is a technique for cleaning up pollution by

87. With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, enhancing the same biodegradation process that
consider the following statements : occurs in nature.
1. It is a song and dance performance. 2. Any contaminant with heavy metals such as
cadmium and lead can be readily and completely
2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used treated by bioremediation using microorganisms.
in the performance.
3. Genetic engineering can be used to create
3. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of microorganisms specifically designed for
Lord Krishna. bioremediation.
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct Answer using the code given
correct ? below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only
(d) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer : B Answer : C
88. Who among the following was/were 90. The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for :
associated with the introduction of Ryotwari
Settlement in India during the British rule? (a) The participation of workers in the
management of industries.
1. Lord Cornwallis
(b) Arbitrary powers to the management to quell
2. Alexander Read industrial disputes.
3. Thomas Munri (c) An intervention by the British Court in the
Select the correct Answer using the code given event of a trade dispute.
below. (d) A system of tribunals and a ban on strikes.
(a) 1 only Answer : D
(b) 1 and 3 only 91. Local self-government can be best explained
(c) 2 and 3 only as an exercise in :
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) Federalism
Answer : C (b) Democratic decentralization
89. In the context of solving pollution problems, (c) Administrative delegation
what is/are the advantage/ advantages of (d) Direct democracy
bioremediation technique?
Answer : B

92. Consider the following statements: With 95. With reference to the ‘Prohibition of Benami
reference to the Constitution of India, the Property Transactions Act, 1988 (PBPT Act)’,
Directive Principles of State Policy constitute consider the following statements :
limitations upon : 1. A property transaction is not treated as a
1. Legislative function. benami transaction if the owner of the property is
2. Executive function. not aware of the transaction.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ? 2. Properties held benami are liable for
confiscation by the Government.
(a) 1 only
3. The Act provides for three authorities for
(b) 2 only investigations but does not provide for any
(c) Both 1 and 2 appellate mechanism.
correct ?
Answer : D
(a) 1 only
93. The term ‘Digital Single Market Strategy’
seen in the news refers to : (b) 2 only
(a) ASEAN (c) 1 and 3 only
(b) BRICS (d) 2 and 3 only
(c) EU Answer : B
(d) G20 96. Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in
the population of species of butterflies, what
Answer : C
could be its likely consequence/consequences?
94. At one of the places in India, if you stand on
1. Pollination of some plants could be adversely
the seashore and watch the sea, you will find that
affected.
the sea water recedes from the shore line of few
kilometers and comes back to the shore, twice a 2. There could be a drastic increase in the fungal
day, and you can actually walk on the seafloor infections of some cultivated plants.
when the water recedes. This unique 3. It could lead to a fall in the population of some
phenomenon is seen at : species of wasps, spiders and birds.
(a) Bhavnagar Select the correct Answer using the code given
(b) Bheemunipatnam below.
(c) Chandipur (a) 1 only
(d) Nagapattinam (b) 2 and 3 only
Answer : C (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer : C (b) 1, 2 and 3 only

97. It is possible to produce algae based (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
biofuels, but what is/are the likely limitation(s) of (d) 3 and 4 only
developing countries in promoting this industry?
Answer : A
1. Production of algae based biofuels is possible
in seas only and not on continents. 99. Consider the following statements :
2. Setting up and engineering the algae based 1. The Factories Act, 1881 was passed with a
biofuel production requires high level of view to fix the wages of industrial workers and to
expertise/ technology until the construction is allow the workers to form trade unions.
completed 2. N.M. Lokhande was a pioneer in organizing the
3. Economically viable production necessitates labour movement in British India.
the setting up of large scale facilities which may Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
raise ecological and social concerns.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
below.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 and 3 only
Answer : B
(c) 3 only
100.In the context of mitigating the impending
(d) 1, 2 and 3
global warming due to anthropogenic emissions
Answer : B of carbon dioxide, which of the following can be
98. Which of the following are the objectives of the potential sites for carbon sequestration?
‘National Nutrition Mission’? 1. Abandoned and uneconomic coal seams
1. To create awareness relating to malnutrition 2. Depleted oil and gas reservoirs
among pregnant women and lactating mothers.
3. Subterranean deep saline formations
2. To reduce the incidence of anaemia among
young children, adolescent girls and women.
below.
3. To promote the consumption of millets, coarse
(a) 1 and 2 only
cereals and unpolished rice.
(b) 3 only
4. To promote the consumption of poultry eggs.
(c) 1 and 3 only
below. (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 2 only Answer : D




1. With reference to ‘stand up india scheme’, 2. To identify and safeguard eco-friendly

which of the following statement is/are traditional farm practices and their associated
correct? landscapers, agricultural biodiversity and
1).Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship knowledge systems of the local communities
among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs. 3. To provide Geographical Indication status to
2). It provides for refinance through SIDBI. all the varieties of agricultural produce in such
identified GIAHS
below. Select the correct Answer using the code given
(a) 1 only below.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (C) 2 and 3 only
Answer . c (d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer. b
2. The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally
Important Agricultural Heritage System 3. Which of the following is/are tributary
(GIAHS)’ to traditional agricultural systems. tributaries of Brahmaputra?
What is the overall goal of this initiative? 1. Dibang
1. To provide modern technology, training in
modern farming methods and financial support 2. Kameng
to local communities 3. Lohit
of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance Select the correct Answer using the code given
their agricultural productivity below.

(a) 1 only (c) 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 only Answer . c
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer. d 6. In the context of the developments in
Bioinformatics, the term transcriptome',
4. The term 'Core Banking Solutions' is sometimes seen in the news, refers to
sometimes seen in the news. Which of the (a) a range of enzymes used in genome editing
following statements best describes/describe (b) the full range of mRNA molecules expressed
this term? by an organism
1. It is a networking of a bank's branches which (c) the description of the mechanism of gene
enables customers to operate their accounts expression
from any branch of the bank on its network (d) a mechanism of genetic mutations taking
regardless of where they open their accounts. place in cells
2. It is an effort to increase RBI's control over Answer . b
commercial banks through computerization.
3. It is a detailed procedure by which a bank 7. 'Mission Indradhanush' launched by the
with huge non-performing assets is taken over Government of India pertains to
by another bank. (a) immunization of children and pregnant
women
Select the correct Answer using the code given (b) construction of smart cities across the
below. country
(a) 1 only (c) India's own search for the Earth-like planets
(b) 2 and 3 only in outer space
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) New Educational Policy
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer . a
Answer . a
8. Which of the following best describes/
5. Consider the following pairs : Terms describe the aim of 'Green India Mission' of the
sometimes Their origin seen in the news Government of India?
1. Annex—I Countries : Cartagena Protocol 1. Incorporating environmental benefits and
2. Certified Emissions Reductions : Nagoya costs into the Union and State Budgets thereby
Protocol implementing the `green accounting'
3. Clean Development Mechanism : Kyoto 2. Launching the second green revolution to
Protocol enhance agricultural output so as to ensure
food security to one and all in the future
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly 3. Restoring and enhancing forest cover and
matched? responding to climate change by a combination
(a) 1 and 2 only of adaptation and mitigation measures
(b) 2 and 3 only

Select the correct Answer using the code given (a) production and use of solar energy by the
below. households/consumers
(a) 1 only (b) use of piped natural gas in the kitchens of

(b) 2 and 3 only households
(c) 3 only (c) installation of CNG kits in motor-cars
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) installation of water meters in urban
Answer . c households
9. With reference to pre-packaged items in Answer . a

India, it is mandatory to the manufacturer to
put which of the following information on the 12. India's ranking in the 'Ease of Doing
main label, as per the Food Safety and Business Index' is sometimes seen in the news.
Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Which of the following has declared that
Regulations, 2011? ranking?
1. List of ingredients including additives (a) Organization for Economic Cooperation and
2. Nutrition information Development (OECD)
3. Recommendations, if any, made by the (b) World Economic Forum
medical profession about the possibility of any (c) World Bank
allergic reactions (d) World Trade Organization (WTO)
4. Vegetarian/non-vegetarian Answer . c
Select the correct Answer using the code given 13. Banjaras during the medieval period of
below. Indian history were generally
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (a) agriculturists
(b) 2, 3 and 4 (b) warriors
(c) 1, 2 and 4 (c) weavers
(d) 1 and 4 only (d) traders
Answer . c Answer . d
10. 'Project Loon', sometimes seen in the news, 14. Who of the following had first deciphered
is related to the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?
(a) waste management technology (a) Georg Biller
(b) wireless communication technology (b) James Prinsep
(c) solar power production technology (c) Max Muller
(d) water conservation technology (d) William Jones
Answer . b Answer . b
11. 'Net metering' is sometimes seen in the

news in the context of promoting the

15. With reference to the 'Gram Nyayalaya Act', Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
1.As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear (b) 2 only
only civil cases and not criminal cases. (c) Both 1 and 2
2.The Act allows local social activists as (d) Neither 1 nor 2
mediators/re-conciliators. Answer . a
Select the correct Answer using the code given 18. What is/are the purpose/purposes of the
below. `Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate
(a) 1 only (MCLR)' announced by RBI?
(b) 2 only 1. These guidelines help improve the
(c) Both 1 and 2 transparency in the methodology followed by
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 banks for determining the interest rates on
Answer . b advances.
2. These guidelines help ensure availability of
16. With reference to the 'Trans-Pacific bank credit at interest rates which are fair to the
Partnership', consider the following statements borrowers as well as the banks.
:
1. It is an agreement among all the Pacific Rim Select the correct Answer using the code given
countries except China and Russia. below.
2. It is a strategic alliance for the purpose of (a) 1 only
maritime security only. (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct? Answer .c
(a) 1 only 19. What is/are unique about ‘Kharai camel’, a

(b) 2 only breed found in India?
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. It is capable of swimming up to three
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 kilometres in seawater.
Answer . a 2. It survives by grazing on mangroves.
3. It lives in the wild and cannot be
17. Consider the following statements : The domesticated.
India-Africa Summit
1. held in 2015 was the third such Summit Select the correct Answer using the code given
2. was actually initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru in below.
1951 (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 techniques, in an integrated manner, with

Answer . d cluster approach.
2. Poor, small, marginal and tribal farmers have
20. Recently, our scientists have discovered a larger stake in this scheme.
new and distinct species of banana plant which 3. An important objective of the scheme is to
attains a height of about 11 metres and has encourage farmers of commercial crops to shift
orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of to millet cultivation by offering them free kits of
India has it been discovered? critical inputs of nutrients and micro irrigation
(a) Andaman Islands equipment.
(b) Anaimalai Forests
(c) Maikala Hills Select the correct Answer using the code given
(d) Tropical rain forests of northeast below.
Answer .a (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
21. Which one of the following is the best (c) 1 and 2 only
description of ‘INS Astradharini’, that was in (d) 1, 2 and 3
the news recently? Answer . a
(a) Amphibious warfare ship
(b) Nuclear-powered submarine 24. The `Swadeshi' and 'Boycott' were adopted
(c) Torpedo launch and recovery vessel as methods of struggle for the first time during
(d) Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier the
Answer . c (a) agitation against the Partition of Bengal
22. What is 'Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10)', (b) Home Rule Movement

recently in the news? (c) Non-Cooperation Movement
(a)Electric plane tested by NASA (d) visit of the Simon Commission to India
(b)Solar-powered two-seater aircraft designed Answer . a
by Japan
(c)Space observatory launched by China 25. With reference to the religious history of
(d)Reusable rocket designed by ISRO India, consider the following statements :
Answer . a 1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to
Hinayana sect of Buddhism.
23. With reference to 'Initiative for Nutritional 2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his
Security through Intensive Millets Promotion', way to enlightenment.
which of the following statements is/are 3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own
correct? salvation to help all sentient beings on their
1. This initiative aims to demonstrate the path to it.
improved production and post-harvest
technologies, and to demonstrate value addition Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?

(a) 1 only 1. It is a tree species found in a part of South

(b) 2 and 3 only India.
(c) 2 only 2. It is one of the most important trees in the
(d) 1, 2 and 3 tropical rain forest areas of South India.
Answer . b
26. 'Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans correct?
Frontieres)', often in the news, is (a) 1 only
(a) a division of World Health Organization (b) 2 only
(b) a non-governmental international (c) Both 1 and 2
organization (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) an inter-governmental agency sponsored by Answer .c
European Union
(d) a specialized agency of the United Nations 29. Which of the following statements is/are
Answer . b correct?
Proper design and effective implementation of
27. With reference to an initiative called ‘The UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly
Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity contribute to
(TEEB)’, which of the following statements
is/are correct? 1. protection of biodiversity
1. It is an initiative hosted by UNEP, IMF and 2. resilience of forest ecosystems
World Economic Forum. 3. poverty reduction
2. It is a global initiative that focuses on
drawing attention to the economic benefits of Select the correct Answer using the code given
biodiversity. below.
3. It presents an approach that can help (a) 1 and 2 only
decision-makers recognize, demonstrate and (b) 3 only
capture the value of ecosystems and (c) 2 and 3 only
biodiversity. (d) 1, 2 and 3
Select the correct Answer using the code given Answer . d
below.
(a) 1 and 2 only 30. What is ‘Greenhouse Gas Protocol’?
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (a) It is an international accounting tool for
(d) 1, 2 and 3 government and business leaders to
Answer . c understand, quantify and manage greenhouse
gas emissions
28. With reference to ‘Red Sanders’, sometimes (b) It is an initiative of the United Nations to
seen in the news, consider the following offer financial incentives to developing
statements: countries to reduce


greenhouse gas emissions and to adopt correct?
eco-friendly technologies (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) It is an inter-governmental agreement (c) Both 1 and 2
ratified by all the member countries of the (d) Neither 1 nor 2
United Nations to reduce greenhouse gas Answer . a
emissions to specified levels by the year 2022
(d) It is one of the multilateral REDD+ initiatives 33. Satya Shodhak Samaj organized
hosted by the World Bank (a) a movement for upliftment of tribals in Bihar
Answer . a (b) a temple-entry movement in Gujarat
(c) an anti-caste movement in Maharashtra
31. With reference to 'Financial Stability and (d) a peasant movement in Punjab
Development Council', consider the following Answer .c
statements :
1. It is an organ of NITI Aayog. 34. Which of the following statements is/are
2. It is headed by the Union Finance Minister. correct? Viruses can infect
3. It monitors macroprudential supervision of 1. bacteria
the economy. 2. fungi
3. plants
correct? Select the correct Answer using the code given
(a) 1 and 2 only below.
(c) 2 and 3 only (b) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 only
Answer . c (d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer . d
32. With reference to 'Agenda 21', sometimes
seen in the news, consider the following 35. The term 'Base Erosion and Profit Shifting'
statements : is sometimes seen in the news in the context
of
1. It is a global action plan for sustainable (a) mining operation by multinational
development companies in resource-rich but backward areas
(b) curbing of the tax evasion by multinational
2. It originated in the World Summit on companies
Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg (c) exploitation of genetic resources of a
in 2002. country by multinational companies

(d) lack of consideration of environmental costs Answer . d

in the planning and implementation of
developmental projects 39. The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were
Answer . b related to
(a) social reforms
36. Recently, India's first 'National Investment (b) educational reforms
and Manufacturing Zone' was proposed to be (c) reforms in police administration
set up in (d) constitutional reforms
(a) Andhra Pradesh Answer . d
(b) Gujarat
(c) Maharashtra 40. What is/are common to the two historical
(d) Uttar Pradesh places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?
Answer . a 1. Both were built in the same period.
2. Both belong to the same religious
37. What is/are the purpose/purposes of denomination.
`District Mineral Foundations' in India? 3. Both have rock-cut monuments.
1. Promoting mineral exploration activities in
mineral-rich districts Select the correct Answer using the code given
2. Protecting the interests of the persons below.
affected by mining operations (a) 1 and 2 only
3. Authorizing State Governments to issue (b) 3 only
licences for mineral exploration (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None of the statements given above is
Select the correct Answer using the code given correct
below. Answer . c
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only 41. With reference to ‘Bitcoins’, sometimes
(c) 1 and 3 only seen in the news, which of the following
(d) 1, 2 and 3 statements is/are correct?
Answer .b 1. Bitcoins are tracked by the Central Banks of
the countries.
38. `SWAYAM', an initiative of the Government 2. Anyone with a Bitcoin address can send and
of India, aims at receive Bitcoins from anyone else with a Bitcoin
(a)promoting the Self Help Groups in rural areas address.
(b)providing financial and technical assistance 3. Online payments can be sent without either
to young start-up entrepreneurs side knowing the identity of the other.
(c)promoting the education and health of
adolescent girls Select the correct Answer using the code given
(d)providing affordable and quality education to below.
the citizens for free (a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 only 45. Which of the following is not a member of
(d) 1, 2 and 3 `Gulf Cooperation Council'?
Answer . b (a) Iran
(b) Saudi Arabia
42. Consider the following statements : (c) Oman
1. New Development Bank has been set up by (d) Kuwait
APEC. Answer . a
2. The headquarters of New Development Bank 46. What is/are the purpose/purposes of
is in Shanghai. Government 'Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme' and
'Gold
correct? Monetization Scheme'?
(a) 1 only 1. To bring the idle gold lying with Indian
(b) 2 only households into the economy
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. To promote FDI in the gold and jewellery
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 sector
Answer . b 3. To reduce India's dependence on gold
imports
43. ‘Gadgil Committee Report’ and
‘Kasturirangan Committee Report’, sometimes Select the correct Answer using the code given
seen in the news, are related to below.
(a) constitutional reforms (a) 1 only
(b) Ganga Action Plan (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) linking of rivers (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) protection of Western Ghats (d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer . d Answer . c
44. Consider the following : 47. ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ is sometimes
1. Calcutta Unitarian Committee mentioned in the news in the context of the
2. Tabernacle of New Dispensation affairs of
3. Indian Reform Association (a) African Union
(b) Brazil
Keshab Chandra Sen is associated with the (c) European Union
establishment of which of the above? (d) China
(a) 1 and 3 only Answer . d
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only 48. Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) bringing the small entrepreneurs into formal
Answer . b financial system

(b) providing loans to poor farmers for 2. Only one member of a family can join the
cultivating particular crops scheme.
(c) providing pensions to old and destitute 3. Same amount of pension is guaranteed for
persons the spouse for life after subscriber's death.
(d) funding the voluntary organizations involved
in the promotion of skill development and Select the correct Answer using the code given
employment generation below.
Answer . a (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
49. In which of the following regions of India (c) 1 and 3 only
are shale gas resources found? (d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer . c
1. Cambay Basin
2. Cauvery Basin 52. The term ‘Regional Comprehensive
3. Krishna-Godavari Basin Economic Partnership’ often appears in the
news in the context of the affairs of a group of
Select the correct Answer using the code given countries known as
below. (a) G20
(b) ASEAN
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) SCO
(b) 3 only (d) SAARC
(c) 2 and 3 only Answer . b
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer . d 53. On which of the following can you find the
Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label?
50. 'Global Financial Stability Report' is
prepared by the 1. Ceiling fans
(a) European Central Bank 2. Electric geysers
(b) International Monetary Fund 3. Tubular fluorescent lamps
(c) International Bank for Reconstruction and
Development Select the correct Answer using the code given
(d) Organization for Economic Cooperation and below.
Development (a) 1 and 2 only
Answer . b (b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
51. Regarding ‘Atal Pension Yojana’, which of (d) 1, 2 and 3
the following statements is/are correct? Answer . d
1. It is a minimum guaranteed pension scheme
mainly targeted at unorganized sector workers. 54. India is an important member of the
'International Thermonuclear Experimental

Reactor'. If this experiment succeeds, what is (c) Both 1 and 2

the immediate advantage for India? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) It can use thorium in place of uranium for Answer . a
power generation
(b) It can attain a global role in satellite 57.'European Stability Mechanism', sometimes
navigation seen in the news, is an
(c) It can drastically improve the efficiency of its
fission reactors in power generation (a) agency created by EU to deal with the
(d) It can build fusion reactors for power impact of millions of refugees arriving from
generation Middle East
Answer . d (b) agency of EU that provides financial
assistance to eurozone countries
55. In the context of the history of India, (c) agency of EU to deal with all the bilateral and
consider the following pairs: Term Description multilateral agreements on trade
(1) Eripatti : Land, revenue from which was set (d) agency of EU to deal with the conflicts
apart for the maintenance of the village tank arising among the member countries
Answer . b
(2) Taniyurs : Villages donated to a single
Brahmin or a group of Brahmins 58. Which of the following is/are the advantage
(3) Ghatikas :Colleges generally attached to the /advantages of practising drip irrigation?
temples Which of the pairs given above is/are 1. Reduction in weed
correctly matched? 2. Reduction in soil salinity
(a) 1 and 2 3. Reduction in soil erosion
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 Select the correct Answer using the code given
(d) 1 and 3 below.
Answer . d (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
56. Consider the following statements: (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None of the above is an advantage of
(1) The International Solar Alliance was practising drip irrigation
launched at the United Nations Climate Change Answer . c
Conference in 2015.
(2) The Alliance includes all the member 59. Regarding DigiLocker', sometimes seen in
countries of the United Nations. the news, which of the following statements
is/are correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are 1 It is a digital locker system offered by the
correct? Government under Digital India Programme.
(a) 1 only 2. It allows you to access your e-documents
(b) 2 only irrespective of your physical location.

1. Other than USA and Russia, India is the only

Select the correct Answer using the code given country to have launched a similar observatory
below. into space.
(a) 1 only 2. Astrosat is a 2000 kg satellite placed in an
(b) 2 only orbit at 1650 km above the surface of the Earth.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Select the correct Answer using the code given
Answer . c below.
(a) 1 only
60. Recently, linking of which of the following (b) 2 only
rivers was undertaken? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) Cauvery and Tungabhadra (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Godavari and Krishna Answer . a
(c) Mahanadi and Sone
(d) Narmada and Tapti 63. With reference to the economic history of
Answer . b medieval India, the term Araghatta' refers to
(a) bonded labour
61. In the cities of our country, which among (b) land grants made to military officers
the following atmospheric gases are normally (c) waterwheel used in the irrigation of land
considered in calculating the value of Air (d) waste land converted to cultivated land
Quality Index? Answer . c
1. Carbon dioxide
2. Carbon monoxide 64. With reference to the cultural history of
3. Nitrogen dioxide India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic
4. Sulfur dioxide histories and Epic Tales was the profession of
5. Methane who of the following?
(a) Shramana
Select the correct Answer using the code given (b) Parivrajaka
below. (c) Agrahaarika
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) Maagadha
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only Answer .d
(c) 1, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 65. Recently, for the first time in our country,
Answer . b which of the following States has declared a
particular butterfly as 'State Butterfly'?
62. With reference to Àstrosat', the (a) Arunachal Pradesh
astronomical observatory launched by India, (b) Himachal Pradesh
which of the following statements is/are (c) Karnataka
correct? (d) Maharashtra
Answer . d

(d) India should be given Dominion status

66.Consider the following statements: The Answer .d
Mangalyaan launched by ISRO
1. is also called the Mars Orbiter Mission 69. Consider the following pairs: Famous place
2. made India the second country to have a Region
spacecraft orbit the Mars after USA 1. Bodhgaya - Baghelkhand
3. made India the only country to be successful 2. Khajuraho - Bundelkhand
in making its spacecraft orbit the Mars in its 3. Shirdi - Vidarbha
very first attempt 4. Nasik (Nashik) - Malwa
5. Tirupati - Rayalaseema
correct? Which of the pairs given above are correctly
(a) 1 only matched?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 2, 3, 4 and 5
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 2 and 5 only
Answer .c (d) 1, 3, 4 and 5
Answer .c
67. What was the main reason for the split in
the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907? 70. The Parliament of India acquires the power
to legislate on any item in the State List in the
(a) Introduction of communalism into Indian national interest if a resolution to that effect is
politics by Lord Minto passed by the
(b) Extremists' lack of faith in the capacity of (a) Lok Sabha by a simple majority of its total
the moderates to negotiate with the British membership
Government (b) Lok Sabha by a majority of not less than
two-thirds of its total membership
(c) Foundation of Muslim League (c) Rajya Sabha by a simple majority of its total
(d) Aurobindo Ghosh's inability to be elected as membership
the President of the Indian National Congress
Answer b (d) Rajya Sabha by a majority of not less than
two-thirds of its members present and voting
68. The plan of Sir Stafford Cripps envisaged Answer .d
that after the Second World War
(a) India should be granted complete 71. Recently, which of the following States has
independence explored the possibility of constructing an
(b) India should be partitioned into two before artificial inland port to be connected to sea by a
granting independence long navigational channel?
(c) India should be made a republic with the (a) Andhra Pradesh
condition that she will join the Commonwealth (b) Chhattisgarh

(c) Karnataka (b) 2 only

(d)Rajasthan (c) Both 1 and 2
Answer .d (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer. b
72. With reference to the Agreement at the
UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the 74. A recent movie titled The Man Who Knew
following statements is/are correct? Infinity is based on the biography of
1. The Agreement was signed by all the member (a) S. Ramanujan
countries of the UN and it will go into effect in (b) S. Chandrasekhar
2017. (c) S. N. Bose
2. The Agreement aims to limit the greenhouse (d) C. V. Raman
gas emissions so that the rise in average global Answer. a
temperature by the end of this century does not
exceed 2 °C or even 1.5 °C above pre-industrial 75. Consider the following statements:
levels. 1. The minimum age prescribed for any person
3. Developed countries acknowledged their to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years.
historical responsibility in global warming and 2. A Panchayat reconstituted after premature
committed to donate $ 1000 billion a year from dissolution continues only for the remainder
2020 to help developing countries to cope with period.
climate change.
Select the correct Answer using the code given correct?
below. (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer.d
Answer . b
76. Which of the following statements is/are
73. Consider the following statements: correct?
1. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its
1. The Sustainable Development Goals were prorogation.
first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank
called the 'Club of Rome'. 2. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has
2. The Sustainable Development Goals have to not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not
be achieved by 2030. lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct Answer using the code given
correct? below.

(b) 2 only inclusion. Which of the following statements

(c) Both 1 and 2 is/are correct in this context?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. Mobile telephone companies and
Answer.b supermarket chains that are owned and
controlled by residents are eligible to be
77. Which of the following is/are the promoters of Payment Banks.
indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute 2. Payment Banks can issue both credit cards
the Global Hunger Index Report? and debit cards.
1. Undernourishment 3. Payment Banks cannot undertake lending
2. Child stunting activities.
3. Child mortality
Select the correct Answer using the code given below.
below. (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 only
(c) 1 , 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only Answer.b
Answer. c
80. With reference to 'Li-Fi', recently in the
78. There has been a persistent deficit budget news, which of the following statements is/are
year after year. Which action/actions of the correct?
following can be taken by the Government to 1. It uses light as the medium for high-speed
reduce the deficit? data transmission.
1. Reducing revenue expenditure 2. It is a wireless technology and is several
2. Introducing new welfare schemes times faster than 'WiFi'.
3. Rationalizing subsidies
4. Reducing import duty Select the correct Answer using the code given
below.
Select the correct Answer using the code given (a) 1 only
below. (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 Answer.c
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer.c 81. The term 'Intended Nationally Determined
Contributions' is sometimes seen in the news
79. The establishment of 'Payment Banks' is in the context of
being allowed in India to promote financial

(a) pledges made by the European countries to (c) Both 1 and 2

rehabilitate refugees from the war-affected (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Middle East Answer.c
(b) plan of action outlined by the countries of 84. Regarding the taxation system of Krishna
the world to combat climate change Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the
(c) capital contributed by the member countries following statements :
in the establishment of Asian Infrastructure 1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on
Investment Bank the quality of the land.
(d) plan of action outlined by the countries of 2. Private owners of workshops paid an
the world regarding Sustainable Development industries tax.
Goals
Answer.b Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
82. Which one of the following is a purpose of (a) 1 only
ÙDAY', a scheme of the Government? (b) 2 only
(a) Providing technical and financial assistance (c) Both 1 and 2
to start-up entrepreneurs in the field of (d) Neither 1 nor 2
renewable sources of energy Answer. c
(b) Providing electricity to every household in
the country by 2018 85. Which one of the following books of
(c) Replacing the coal-based power plants with ancient India has the love story of the son of
natural gas, nuclear, solar, wind and tidal power the founder of
plants over a period of time Sunga dynasty?
(d) Providing for financial turnaround and revival (a) Swapnavasavadatta
of power distribution companies (b) Malavikagnimitra
Answer.d (c) Meghadoota
(d) Ratnavali
83. With reference to ÌFC Masala Bonds', Answer.b
sometimes seen in the news, which of the
statements given below is/are correct? 86. In the context of which of the following do
1. The International Finance Corporation, which you sometimes find the terms àmber box, blue
offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank. box and green box' in the news?
2. They are the rupee-denominated bonds and (a) WTO affairs
are a source of debt financing for the public and (b) SAARC affairs
private sector. (c) UNFCCC affairs
(d) India-EU negotiations on FTA
Select the correct Answer using the code given Answer.a
below.
(a) 1 only 87. Which of the following is/are included in
(h) 2 only the capital budget of the Government of India?

1. Expenditure on acquisition of assets like IMF's SDR?

roads, buildings, machinery, etc. (a) Rouble
2. Loans received from foreign governments (b) Rand
(c) Indian Rupee
3. Loans and advances granted to the States (d) Renminbi Answer.d
and Union Territories 90. With reference to the International
Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC),
Select the correct Answer using the code given consider the following statements :
below. 1. IMFC discusses matters of concern affecting
(a) 1 only the global economy, and advises the
(b) 2 and 3 only International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the
(c) 1 and 3 only direction of its work.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 2. The World Bank participates as observer in
Answer.d IMFC meetings.
88. What is/are the importance/importances of Which of the statements given above is/are
the 'United Nations Convention to Combat correct?
Desertification'? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
1. It aims to promote effective action through (c) Both 1 and 2
innovative national programmes and supportive (d) Neither 1 nor 2
international partnerships. Answer.c
2. It has a special/particular focus on South
Asia and North Africa regions, and its 91. Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan' is a national
Secretariat facilitates the allocation of major campaign to
portion of financial resources to these regions. (a) rehabilitate the homeless and destitute
3. It is committed to bottom-up approach, persons and provide them with suitable sources
encouraging the participation of local people in of livelihood (b) release the sex workers from
combating the desertification. their practice and provide them with alternative
Select the correct Answer using the code given sources of livelihood (c) eradicate the practice
below. of manual scavenging and rehabilitate the
(a) 1 only manual scavengers
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) release the bonded labourers from their
(c) 1 and 3 only bondage and rehabilitate them
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer.c
Answer.c
92. With reference to the cultural history of
89. Recently, which one of the following medieval India, consider the following
currencies has been proposed to be added to statements :
the basket of

1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were

monotheistic and condemned idolatry. (a) 1 and 2
2. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the (b) 2 only
theory of rebirth and rejected the caste (c) 2 and 3
hierarchy. (d) 3 only
Answer.c
correct? 95. With reference to 'Organization for the
(a) 1 only Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)',
(b) 2 only consider the following statements :
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. It is an organization of European Union in
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 working relation with NATO and WHO.
Answer.a 2. It monitors chemical industry to prevent new
weapons from emerging.
93. Which of the following best describes the 3. It provides assistance and protection to
term 'import cover', sometimes seen in the States (Parties) against chemical weapons
news? threats.
(a) It is the ratio of value of imports to the Gross
Domestic Product of a country Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) It is the total value of imports of a country in correct?
a year (a) 1 only
(c) It is the ratio between the value of exports (b) 2 and 3 only
and that of imports between two countries (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) It is the number of months of imports that (d) 1, 2 and 3
could be paid for by a country's international Answer.b
reserves
Answer.d 96. With reference to ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal
Bima Yojana', consider the following
94. Consider the following pairs : Community statements:
sometimes In the affairs of mentioned in the 1. Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a
news uniform premium of two percent for any crop
they cultivate in any season of the year.
1. Kurd : Bangladesh 2. This scheme covers post-harvest losses
arising out of cyclones and unseasonal rains.
2. Madhesi : Nepal
3. Rohingya : Myanmar correct?
(a) 1 only
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly (b) 2 only
matched? (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Answer.a

Answer.b
99. Why does the Government of India promote
97. In which of the following regions of India the use of Neem-coated Urea' in agriculture?
are you most likely to come across the `Great (a) Release of Neem oil in the soil increases
Indian Hornbill' in its natural habitat? nitrogen fixation by the soil microorganisms
(a) Sand deserts of northwest India (b) Neem coating slows down the rate of
(b) Higher Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir dissolution of urea in the soil
(c) Salt marshes of western Gujarat (c) Nitrous oxide, which is a greenhouse gas, is
(d) Western Ghats not at all released into atmosphere by crop
Answer.d fields
98. Which of the following are the key features (d) It is a combination of a weedicide and a
of 'National Ganga River Basin Authority fertilizer for particular crops
(NGRBA)? Answer.a
1. River basin is the unit of planning and
management. 100. Consider the following statements :
2. It spearheads the river conservation efforts at 1. The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by
the national level. the Governor of that State.
3. One of the Chief Ministers of the States 2. The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed
through which the Ganga flows becomes the tenure.
Chairman of NGRBA on rotation basis. Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct Answer using the code given correct?
Below. (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer.d



1. With reference to the Cabinet Mission, which (a) an agency of the United Nations to help
of the following statements is/are correct? refugees of civil wars
(b) a global Human Rights Movement
1.It recommended government a federal (c) a non-governmental organization to help
government. people voluntary very poor people
2. It enlarged the powers of the Indian Courts. (d) an inter-governmental agency to cater to
3. It provided for more Indians ill the ICS. medical emergencies in war-ravaged regions
Answer. b
below. 4. With reference to the art and archaeological
(a) 1 only history of India, which one among the following
(b) 2 and 3 was made earliest?
(c) 1 and 3 (a) Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneshwar
(d) None (b) Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli
Answer. a (c) Rock-cut Monuments at Mahabalipuram
(d) varaha Image at Udayagiri
2. Which one of the following National Parks Answer. b
has a climate that varies from tropical to
subtropical, temperate and arctic? 5. With reference to Indian history, which of the
(a) Khangchendzonga National Park following is/are the essential elements
(b) Nanda Devi National Park elements of the feudal system?
(c) Neora Valley National Park 1. A very b centralized political authority and a
(d) Namdapha National Park very weak provincial or local political authority
Answer. d 2. Emergence of administrative structure
3. Amnesty International is based on control and possession of land

3. Creation of lord-vassal relationship between Answer. c

the feudal lord and his overlord
9. The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth
Select the correct Answer using the code given Schedule in the Constitution of India are made
below. in order to
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) determine the boundaries between States
(c) 3 only (c)determine the powers, authority and
(d) 1, 2 and 3 responsibilities of Panchayats
Answer. a (d) protect the interests of all the border States
Answer. a
6. 'BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable
Forest Landscapes' is managed by the 10. With reference to the Union Government,
(a) Asian Development Bank consider the following statements :
(b) International Monetary Fund 1. The Department of Revenue is responsible
(c) United Nations Environment Programme for the preparation of Union Budget that is
(d) World Bank presented to the
Answer. d Parliament.
2. No amount can be withdrawn from the
7. India is a member of which among the Consolidated Fund of India without the
following? authorization from the Parliament of India.
1. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 3. All the disbursements made from Public
2. Association of South East Asian Nations Account also need the authorization from the
3. East Asia Summit Parliament of India.
Select the correct Answer using the code given Which of the statements given above is / are
below. correct?
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 2 only
(d) India is a member of none of them (d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer. b Answer. c
8. In India, the steel production industry 11. Who /Which of the following is the
requires the import of custodian of the Constitution of India?
(a) saltpetre (a) The President of India
(b) rock phosphate (b) The Prime Minister of India
(c) coking coal (c) The Lok Sabha Secretariat
(d) All of the above (d) The Supreme court of India
Answer. d

(c) 1 and 3
Answer. c
1. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits
Programme was launched during 1996-97 to 15. 'Basel III Accord' or simply 'Basel III', often
provide loan assistance to poor fanners. seen in the news, seeks to
2. The Command Area Development (a) develop national strategies for the
Programme was launched in 1974-75 for the conservation and sustainable use of biological
development of water-use efficiency. diversity
(b) improve banking sector's ability to deal with
Which of the statements given above is/are financial and economic stress and improve risk
correct? management
(a) 1 only (c) reduce the greenhouse gas emissions but
(b) 2 only places a heavier burden on developed countries
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) transfer technology from developed
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Countries to poor countries to enable them to
Answer. c replace the use of chlorofluorocarbons in
refrigeration with harmless chemicals
13. The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Answer. b
Committee is constituted under the
(a) Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 16. Consider the following statements
(b) Geographical Indications of Goods 1. The winds which blow between 30o N and
(Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 60o S latitudes throughout the year are known
(c) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 as westerlies.
(d) Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 2. The moist air masses that cause winter rains
Answer. c in North-Western region of India are part of
westerlies.
14. In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an
initiative of six countries, which of the Which of the statements given above is/are
following is/are not a participant/ participants? correct?
1. Bangladesh (a) 1 only
2. Cambodia (b) 2 only
3. China (c) Both 1 and 2
4. Myanmar (d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. Thailand Answer. b
Select the correct Answer using the code given 17. With reference to 'Indian Ocean Rim
below. Association for Regional Cooperation
(a) 1 only (IOR-ARC)', consider the following statements:
(b) 2, 3 and 4

1. It was established very recently in response

to incidents of piracy and accidents of oil spills. Select the correct Answer using the code given
2. It is an alliance meant for maritime security below.
only. (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is / are (c) 1 and 3 only
correct? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only Answer. d
(b) 2 only
21. In which of the following activities are
(c) Both 1 and 2 Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites used?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. Assessment of crop productivity
Answer. d 2. Locating groundwater resources
3. Mineral exploration
18. Which one of the following movements has 4. Telecommunications
contributed to a split in the Indian National 5. Traffic studies
Congress resulting in the emergence of
'moderates' and 'extremists'? Select the correct Answer using the code given
(a) Swadeshi Movement below.
(b) Quit India Movement (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) Non-Cooperation Movement (b) 4 and 5 only
(d) Civil Disobedience Movement (c) 1 and 2 only
Answer. a (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer. a
19. In a particular region in India, the local
people train the roots of living trees into robust 22. Consider the following States
bridges across the streams. As the time 1. Arunachal Pradesh
passes, these bridges become ber. These 2. Himachal Pradesh
unique 'living root bridges' are found in 3. Mizoram
(a) Meghalaya
(b) Himachal Pradesh In which of the above States do 'Tropical Wet
(c) Jharkhand Evergreen Forests' occur?
(d) Tamil Nadu (a) 1 only
Answer. a (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
20. Tides occur in the oceans and seas due to (d) 1, 2 and 3
which among the following? Answer. c
1. Gravitational force of the Sun
2. Gravitational force of the Moon 23. The term 'IndARC', sometimes seen in the
3. Centrifugal force of the Earth news, is the name of

(a)an indigenously developed radar system (d) Assamese

inducted into Indian Defence Answer. a
(b)India's satellite to provide services to the
countries of Indian Ocean Rim 26. With reference to an organization known as
(c)a scientific establishment set up by India in ‘Birdlife International’, which of the following
Antarctic region statements is/are correct?
(d)India’s underwater observatory to 1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation
scientifically study the Arctic region Organizations.
Answer. d 2. The concept of ‘biodiversity hotspots’
originated from this organization.
24. With reference to 'Forest Carbon
Partnership Facility', which of the following 3. It identifies the sites known/referred to as
statements is/ are correct? ‘Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas’. Select
1. It is a global partnership of governments, the correct Answer using the code given below.
businesses, civil society and indigenous (a) 1 only
peoples. (b) 2 and 3 only
2. It provides financial aid to universities, (c) 1 and 3 only
individual scientists and institutions involved in (d) 1, 2 and 3
scientific forestry research to develop Answer. c
eco-friendly and climate adaptation
technologies for sustainable forest 27. Which one of the following countries of
management. South-West Asia does not open out to the
3. It assists the countries in their 'REDD+ Mediterranean Sea?
(Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and (a) Syria
Forest Degradation In)' efforts by providing (b) Jordan
them with financial and technical assistance. (c) Lebanon
(d) israel
Select the correct Answer using the code given Answer. b
below.
(a) 1 only 28. In India, in which one of the following types
(b) 2 and 3 only of forests is teak a dominant tree species?
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) Tropical moist deciduous forest
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) Tropical rainforest
Answer. b (c) Tropical thorn scrub forest
(d) Temperate forest with grasslands
25. Which one of the following was given Answer. a
classical language status recently?
(a) Odia 29. 'Beijing Declaration and Platform for
(b) Konkani Action', often seen in the news, is
(c) Bhojpuri

(a) a strategy to tackle the regional terrorism, an (b) 2 only

outcome of a meeting of the Shanghai (c) Both 1 and 2
Cooperation (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Organization Answer. c
(b) a plan of action for sustainable economic
growth in the Asia-Pacific Region, an outcome 32. Consider the following statements :
of the deliberations of the Asia-Pacific 1 The Legislative Council of a State in India can
Economic Forum be larger in size than half of the Legislative
(c) an agenda for women's empowerment, an Assembly of that particular State
outcome of a World Conference convened by 2. The Governor of a State nominates the
the United Nations Chairman of Legislative Council of that
(d) a strategy to combat wildlife trafficking, a particular State.
declaration of the East Asia Summit
Answer. c Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
30. "Each day is more or less the same, the (a) 1 only
morning is clear and bright with a sea breeze; (b) 2 only
as the Sun climbs high in the sky, heat mounts (c) Both 1 and 2
up, dark clouds form, then rain comes with (d) Neither 1 nor 2
thunder and lightning. But rain is soon over." Answer. d
Which of the following regions is described in
the above passage? 33. "To uphold and protect the Sovereignty,
(a) Savannah Unity and Integrity of India" is a provision made
(b) Equatorial in the
(c) Monsoon (a) Preamble of the Constitution
(d) Mediterranean (b) Directive Principles of State Policy
Answer. b (c) Fundamental Rights
(d)Fundamental Duties
31. With reference to Indian economy, consider Answer. d
1. The rate of growth of Real Gross Domestic 34. Which one of the following is the best
Product has steadily increased in the last description of the term 'ecosystem'?
decade. (a) A community of organisms interacting with
2. The Gross Domestic Product at market one another.
prices (in rupees) has steadily increased in the (b) That part of the Earth which is inhabited by
last decade. living organisms.
(c) A community of organisms together with the
Which of the statements given above is/are environment in which they live
correct? (d) The flora and fauna of a geographical area
(a) 1 only Answer. c

(d) Increased money circulation helps in

35. The fundamental object of Panchayati Raj controlling the inflation
system is to ensure which among the Answer. c
following?
1. People's participation in development 38. Consider the following countries
2. Political accountability 1. China
3. Democratic decentralization 2. France
4. Financial mobilization 3. India
4. Israel
Select the correct Answer using the code given 5. Pakistan
below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only Which among the above are Nuclear Weapons
(b) 2 and 4 only States as recognized by the Treaty on the
(c) 1 and 3 only Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons,
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 commonly known as Nuclear Non-Proliferation
Answer. c Treaty (NPT)?
36. With reference to Indian economy, consider (a) 1 and 2 only

the following (b) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
1. Bank rate (c) 2, 4 and 5 only
2. Open market operations (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
3. Public debt Answer. a
4. Public revenue
Which of the above is/are component/ 39. The ideal of Welfare State' in the Indian
components of Monetary Policy? Constitution is enshrined in its
(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) Fundamental Rights
Answer. c (d) Seventh Schedule
Answer. b
37. With reference to inflation in India, which of
the following statements is correct? 40. The substitution of steel for wooden
(a) Controlling the inflation in India is the ploughs in agricultural production is an
responsibility of the Government of India only example of
(b) The Reserve Bank of India has no role in (a) labour-augmenting technological progress
controlling the inflation (b) capital-augmenting technological progress
(c) Decreased money circulation helps in (c) capital-reducing technological progress
controlling the inflation (d) None of the above
Answer. b

(c) dollars and other hard currencies

41. There is a Parliamentary System of (d) exportable surplus
Government in India because the Answer. c
(a) Lok Sabha is elected directly by the people
(b) Parliament can amend the Constitution 45. With reference to 'fuel cells' in which
(c) Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved hydrogen-rich fuel and oxygen are used to
(d) Council of Ministers is responsible to the generate electricity. Consider the following
Lok Sabha statements :
Answer. d 1. If pure hydrogen is used as a fuel, the fuel cell
emits heat and water as by-products.
42. H1N1 virus is sometimes mentioned in the 2. Fuel cells can be used for powering buildings
news with reference to which one of the and not for small devices like laptop computers.
following diseases? 3. Fuel cells produce electricity in the form of
(a) AIDS Alternating Current (AC).
(b) Bird flu
(c) Dengue Which of the statements given above is / are
(d) Swine flu correct?
Answer. d (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
43. With reference to bio-toilets used by the (c) 1 and 3 only
Indian Railways, consider the following (d) 1, 2 and 3
statements: Answer. a
1.The decomposition of human waste in the
bio-toilets is initiated by a fungal inoculum. 46. Kalamkari painting refers to
2. Ammonia and water vapour are the only end (a)a hand-painted cotton textile in South India
products in this decomposition which are (b)a handmade drawing on bamboo handicrafts
released into the atmosphere. in North-East India
(c)a block-painted woollen cloth in Western
Which of the statements given above is/are Himalayan region of India
correct? (d)a hand-painted decorative silk cloth in
(a) 1 only North-Western India Answer. a
(b) 2 only 47. Which one of the following best describes
(c) Both 1 and 2 the main objective of 'Seed Village Concept'?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) Encouraging the farmers to use their own
Answer. a farm seeds and discouraging them to buy the
seeds from others
44. The problem of international liquidity is (b) Involving the farmers for training in quality
related to the non-availability of seed production and thereby to make available
(a) goods and services quality seeds to others at appropriate time and
(b) gold and silver affordable cost

(c) Earmarking some villages exclusively for the 50. With reference to the Indian Renewable
production of certified seeds Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA),
(d) Identifying the entrepreneurs in village and which of the following statements is/are
providing them technology and finance to set up correct?
seed companies 1. It is a Public Limited Government Company.
Answer.b 2. It is a Non - Banking Financial Company.
48. There has been a persistent deficit budget Select the correct Answer using the code given
year after year. Which of the following actions below.
can be taken by the government to reduce the (a) 1 only
deficit? (b) 2 only
1. Reducing revenue expenditure (c) Both 1 and 2
2. Introducing new welfare schemes (d) Neither 1 or 2
3. Rationalizing subsidies Answer. c
4. Expanding industries
51. 'Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana' has been
Select the correct Answer using the code given launched for
below. (a)providing housing loan to poor people at
(a) 1 and 3 only cheaper interest rates
(b) 2 and 3 only (b)promoting women's Self-Help Groups in
(c) 1 only backward areas
(d) 1,2,3 and 4 (c) promoting financial inclusion in the country
Answer. a (d) providing financial help to the marginalized
communities
49. Which of the following has/have been Answer. c
accorded 'Geographical Indication' status?
1. Banaras Brocades and Sarees 52. With reference to the Fourteenth Finance
2. Rajasthani Dal-Bati-Churma Commission, which of the following
3. Tirupati Laddu statements is/ are correct?
1. It has increased the share of States in the
Select the correct Answer using the code given central divisible pool from 32 percent to 42
below. percent.
(a) 1 only 2. It has made recommendations concerning
sector-specific grants.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only 3 only Select the correct Answer using the code given
(d) 1, 2 and 3 below.
Answer. c (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat

Answer. a Answer. c
53. The 'Fortaleza Declaration', recently in the 57. Consider the following statements
news, is related to the affairs of regarding the Directive Principles of State
(a) ASEAN Policy:
(b) BRICS 1. The Principles spell out the socio-economic
(c) OECD democracy in the country.
(d) WTO 2. The provisions contained in these Principles
Answer. b are not enforceable by any court.
54. A decrease in tax to GDP ratio of a country Which of the statements given above is / are
indicates which of the following? correct?
1. Slowing economic growth rate (a) 1 only
2. Less equitable distribution of national income (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
Select the correct Answer using the code given (d) Neither 1 nor 2
below. Answer. c
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 58. In the 'Index of Eight Core Industries', which
(c) Both 1 and 2 one of the following is given the highest
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 weight?
Answer. b (a) Coal production
(b) Electricity generation
55. In the South Atlantic and South-Eastern (c) Fertilizer production
Pacific regions in tropical latitudes, cyclone (d) Steel production
does not originate. What is the reason? Answer. b
(a) Sea surface temperatures are low
(b) Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone seldom 59. Which of the following National Parks is
occurs unique in being a swamp with floating
(c) Coriolis force is too weak vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?
(d) Absence of land in those regions (a) Bhitarkanika National Park
Answer. a (b) Keibul Lamjao National Park
(c) Keoladeo Ghana National Park
56. Which one of the following pairs of States (d) Sultanpur National Park
of India indicates the easternmost and Answer. b
westernmost State?
(a) Assam and Rajasthan 60. Which of the following statements is/are
(b) Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan correct regarding National Innovation
(c) Assam and Gujarat Foundation-India (NIF)?

1. IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and

1. NIF is an autonomous body of the CITES is an international agreement between
Department of Science and Technology under governments.
the Central Government.
2. NIF is an initiative to strengthen the highly 2. IUCN runs thousands of field projects around
advanced scientific research in India's premier the world to better manage natural
scientific institutions in collaboration with highly environments.
advanced foreign scientific institutions. 3. CITES is legally binding on the States that
have joined it, but this Convention does not take
Select the correct Answer using the code given the place of national laws.
below.
(b) 2 only below.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 and 3 only
Answer. a (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
61. What can be the impact of excessive / Answer. b
inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers in
agriculture? 63. The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of
1. Proliferation of nitrogen-fixing sugarcane is approved by the
microorganisms in soil can occur. (a) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
2. Increase in the acidity of soil can take place. (b) Commission for Agricultural Costs and
3. Leaching of nitrate to the ground-water can Prices
occur. (c) Directorate of Marketing and Inspection,
Ministry of Agriculture
Select the correct Answer using the code given (d) Agricultural Produce Market Committee
below. Answer. a
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only 64. What explains the eastward flow of the
(c) 2 and 3 only equatorial counter-current?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) The Earth's rotation on its axis
Answer. c (b) Convergence of the two equatorial currents
(c) Difference in salinity of water
62. With reference to the International Union (d) Occurrence of the belt of calm near the
for Conservation of Nature and Natural equator
Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on Answer. a*
International Trade in Endangered Species of
Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the 65.Consider the following pairs: Place of
following statements is/are correct? Pilgrimage Location

1. Srisailam : Nallamala Hills

2. Omkareshwar : Satmala Hills 68. With reference to 'fly ash' produced by the
3. Pushkar : Mahadeo Hills power plants using coal as fuel, which of the
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly 1. Fly ash can be used in the production of
matched? bricks for building construction.
(a) 1 only 2. Fly ash can be used as a replacement for
(b) 2 and 3 only some of the Portland cement concrete.
(c) 1 and 3 only 3. Fly ash is made up of silicon dioxide and
(d) 1, 2 and 3 calcium oxide only, and does not contain any
Answer. a toxic elements.
66. With reference to Rowlatt Satyagraha, Select the correct Answer using the code given
which of the following statements is/ are below.
correct? (a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
1.The Rowlatt Act was based on the (c) 1 and 3
recommendations of the 'Sedition Committee'. (d) 3 only
2.In Rowlatt Satyagraha, Gandhiji tried to utilize Answer. a
the Home Rule League.
3.Demonstrations against the arrival of Simon 69. With reference to 'dugong', a mammal
Commission coincided with Rowlatt found in India, which of the following
Satyagraha. statements is/an;
correct?
Select the correct Answer using the code given 1. It is a herbivorous marine animal.
below. 2. It is found along the entire coast of India.
(a) 1 only 3. It is given legal protection under Schedule I of
(b) 1 and 2 only the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Select the correct Answer using the code given
Answer. b below.
(a) 1 and 2
67. Among the following, which were (b) 2 only
frequently mentioned in the news for the (c) 1 and 3
outbreak of Ebola virus recently? (d) 3 only
(a) Syria and Jordan Answer. c
(b) Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia
(c) Philippines and Papua New Guinea 70. Who of the following was/were economic
(d) Jamaica, Haiti and Suriname critic/ critics of colonialism in India?
Answer. b 1. Dadabhai Naoroji

2. G. Subramania Iyer 2. Nanotechnology can largely contribute to

3. R. C. Dutt gene therapy.
Select the correct Answer using the code given Select the correct Answer using the code given
below. below.
(b) 1 and 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
Answer. d Answer. c
71. Which one of the following issues the 74. In India, markets in agricultural products
'Global Economic Prospects' report are regulated under the
periodically? (a) Essential Commodities Act, 1955
(b) Agricultural Produce Market Committee Act
(a)The Asian Development Bank enacted by States
(b)The European Bank for Reconstruction and
Development (c) Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking)
(c)The US Federal Reserve Bank Act, 1937
(d The World Bank (d) Food Products Order, 1956 and Meat and
Answer. d Food Products Order, 1973
Answer. b
72. When the Reserve Bank of India reduces
the Statutory Liquidity Ratio by 50 basis points, 75. Which one of the following is the national
which of the following is likely to happen? aquatic animal of India?
(a) India's GDP growth rate increases drastically (a) Saltwater crocodile
(b) Foreign Institutional Investors may bring (b) Olive ridley turtle
more capital into our country (c) Gangetic dolphin
(c) Scheduled Commercial Banks may cut their (d) Gharial
lending rates Answer. c
(d) It may drastically reduce the liquidity to the
banking system 76. With reference to Congress Socialist Party,
Answer. c consider the following statements:
1. It advocated the boycott of British goods and
73. With reference to the use of evasion of taxes.
nanotechnology in health sector, which of the 2. It wanted to establish the dictatorship of
following statements is/are correct? proletariat.
1. Targeted drug delivery is made possible by 3. It advocated separate electorate for
nanotechnology. minorities and oppressed classes.

Which of the statements given above is / are (c) The Labour Bureau
correct? (d) The Department of Personnel and Training
(a) 1 and 2 only Answer. c
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 80. In the context of modern scientific
(d) None research, consider the following statements
Answer. d* about 'IceCube', a particle detector located at
South Pole, which was recently in the news:
77. Consider the following statements: 1. It is the world's largest neutrino detector,
1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject encompassing a cubic kilometre of ice.
or to amend a Money Bill. 2. It is a powerful telescope to search for dark
2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the matter.
Demands for Grants. 3. It is buried deep in the ice.
3. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual
Financial Statement. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Which of the statements given above is / are (a) 1 only
correct? (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 and 3 only Answer. d
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer. b 81. The terms 'Agreement on Agriculture',
'Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and
78. The Government of India Act of 1919 Phytosanitary Measures' and 'Peace Clause'
clearly defined appear in the news frequently in the context of
(a) the separation of power between the the affairs of the
judiciary and the legislature (a) Food and Agriculture Organization
(b) the jurisdiction of the central and provincial (b)United Nations Framework Conference on
governments Climate Change
(c) the powers of the Secretary of State for India (c) World Trade Organization
and the Viceroy (d) United Nations Environment Programme
(d) None of the above Answer. c
Answer. b
82. With reference to 'Near Field
79. Which of the following brings out the Communication (NFC) Technology', which of
'Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial the following statements is/are correct?
Workers'? 1. It is a contactless communication technology
(a) The Reserve Bank of India that uses electromagnetic radio fields.
(b) The Department of Economic Affairs

2. NFC is designed for use by devices which can 2. Durgara : Jammu

be at a distance of even a metre from each
other 3. Kuluta : Malabar
3. NFC can use encryption when sending
sensitive information. Which of the above pairs is / are correctly
matched?
Select the correct Answer using the code given (a) 1 and 2
below. (b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 and 3
(b) 3 Only (d) 1 and 3 Only
(c) 1 and 3 only Answer. b
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer. c 86. Consider the following rivers:
1. Vamsadhara
83. The area known as 'Golan Heights' 2. Indravati
sometimes appears in the news in the context 3. Pranahita
of the events related to 4. Pennar
(a) Central Asia
(b) Middle East Which of the above are tributaries of Godavari?
(c) South-East Asia (a) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Central Africa (b) 2, 3 and 4
Answer. b (c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 2 and 3 only
84. Convertibility of rupee implies Answer. d
(a) being able to convert rupee notes into gold 87. When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of
(b) allowing the value of rupee to be fixed by both the Houses of the Parliament, it has to be
market forces passed by
(c) freely permitting the conversion of rupee to (a) a simple majority of members present and
other currencies and vice versa voting
(d) developing an international market for (b) three-fourths majority of members present
currencies in India and voting
Answer. c (c) two-thirds majority of the Houses
(d) absolute majority of the Houses
85. Consider the following pairs: Answer. a
Medieval Indian State Present Region 88. Which one of the following regions of India
has a combination of mangrove forest,
1. Champaka : Central India evergreen forest and deciduous forest?
(a) North Coastal Andhra Pradesh

(b) South-West Bengal (a) 1 and 2 only

(c) Southern Saurashtra (b) 3 only
(d) Andaman and Nicobar Islands (c) 1 and 3 only
Answer. d (d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer. c
89. Which of the following kingdoms were
associated with the life of the Buddha? 92. The Government of India has established
1. Avanti NITI Aayog to replace the
2. Gandhara (a) Human Rights Commission
3. Kosala (b) Finance Commission
4. Magadha (c) Law Commission
(d) Planning Commission
Select the correct Answer using the code given Answer. d
below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 93. What is Rio+20 Conference, often
(b) 2 and 3 only mentioned in the news?
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (a)It is the United Nations Conference on
(d) 3 and 4 only Sustainable Development
Answer. d (b)It is a Ministerial Meeting of the World Trade
Organization
90. Which one of the following is associated (c)It is a Conference of the Intergovernmental
with the issue of control and phasing out of the Panel on Climate Change
use of ozone-depleting substances? (d) It is a Conference of the Member Countries
(a) Bretton Woods Conference of the Convention on Biological Diversity
(b) Montreal Protocol Answer. a
(c) Kyoto Protocol
(d) Nagoya Protocol 94. Consider the following statements
Answer. b 1. The Executive Power of the Union of India is
91. Consider the following: vested in the Prime Minister.
The arrival of Babur into India led to the
2. The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman
1. introduction of gunpowder in the of the Civil Services Board.
subcontinent
2. introduction of the arch and dome in the Which of the statements given above is / are
region's architecture correct?
3. establishment of Timurid dynasty in the (a) 1 only
region (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
Select the correct Answer using the code given (d) Neither 1 nor 2
below. Answer. d

2. The first Muslim President of the Indian

95. The term 'Goldilocks Zone' is often seen in National Congress was Badruddin Tyabji.
the news in the context of
(a) the limits of habitable zone above the Which of the statements given above is / are
surface of the Earth correct?
(b) regions inside the Earth where shale gas is (a) 1 only
available (b) 2 only
(c) search for the Earth-like planets in outer (c) Both 1 and 2
space (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) search for meteorites containing precious Answer. b
metals Answer. c
99. Which of the following statements
96. Who of the following organized a march on regarding 'Green Climate Fund' is/are correct?
the Tanjore coast to break the Salt Law in April 1. It is intended to assist the developing
1930? countries in adaptation and mitigation practices
(a) V. O. Chidambaram Pillai to counter climate change.
(b) C. Rajagopalachari 2. It is founded under the aegis of UNEP, OECD,
(c) K. Kamaraj Asian Development Bank and World Bank.
(d) Annie Besant
Answer. b Select the correct Answer using the code given
below.
97. Who of the following founded a new city on (a) 1 only
the south bank of a tributary to river Krishna (b) 2 OnlY
and undertook to rule his new kingdom as the (c) Both 1 and 2
agent of a deity to whom all the land south of (d) Neither 1 nor 2
the river Krishna was supposed to belong? Answer. a
(a) Amoghavarsha I
(b) Ballala II 100. Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace,
(c) Harihara I Disarmament and Development for 2014 was
(d) Prataparudra II given to which one of the following?
Answer. c (a) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
(b) Indian Institute of Science
98. Consider the following statements (c) Indian Space Research Organization
1. The first woman President of the Indian (d) Tata Institute of Fundamental research
National Congress was Sarojini Naidu. Answer. c



Q1. The Partition of Bengal made by Lord (d) Decision to participate in the Round Table
Curzon in 1905 lasted until Conference in London was taken
(a)The First World War when Indian troops were

needed by the British and the partition was Q3. With reference to the famous Sattriya
ended dance, consider the following statements:
(b)King George V abrogated Curzon's Act at the 1. Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and
Royal Durbar in Delhi in 1911 drama.
(c)Gandhiji launched his Civil Disobedience 2. It is a centuries – old living tradition of
Movement Vaishnavites of Assam.
(d) The Partition of India is 1947 when East 3. It is based on classical Ragas and Talas of
Bengal became East Pakistan devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir
and Mirabai.
Q2. The 1929 Session of Indian National
Congress is of significance in the history of the Which of the statements given above is/are
Freedom Movement because the correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) Attainment of Self-Government was (b) 1 and 2 only
declared as the objective of the Congress (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) Attainment of Poorna Swaraj was adopted (d) 1, 2 and 3
as the goal of the Congress
(c) Non-Cooperation Movement was launched Q4. Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on
the Saka Era corresponds to which one of the

following dates of the Gregorian calendar in a (d)communist movement for India's freedom
normal year of 365 days? with headquarters at Tashkent
(a) 22nd March (or 21st March) Q7. With reference to India's culture and
(b) 15th May (or 16th May) tradition, what is 'Kalaripayattu'?
(c) 31st March (or 30th March)
(d) 21st April (or 20th April) (a) It is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still
prevalent in some parts of South India
Q5. With reference to the Indian history of art (b) It is an ancient style bronze and brass work
and culture, consider the following pairs: still found in southern part of Coromandel area
Famous work of Site Sculpture (c) It is an ancient form of dance drama and a
living tradition in the northern part of Malabar
1.A grand image : Ajanta of Buddha's (d) It is an ancient martial art and a living
Mahaparinirvana With numerous celestial tradition in some parts of South India
musicians above and the sorrowful figures of
his followers below Q8. Consider the following pairs:
2. A huge image of : Mount Abu Varaha Avatar 1. Garba : Gujarat
(boar Incarnation) of Vishnu, as he rescues 2. Mohiniattam : Odisha
Goddess Earth from 3. Yakshagana : Karnataka
the deep and chaotic waters sculpted on rock
3. "Arjuna's Penance"/ : Mamallapuram "Descent Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
of Ganga" sculpted on the surface of huge matched?
boulders (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly (c) 1 and 3 only
matched? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only Q9. With reference to Buddhist history, tradition
(c) 1 and 3 only and culture in India, consider the following
(d) 1, 2 and 3 pairs: Famous shrine Location
1. Tabo monastery : Spiti Valley and temple
Q6. The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a complex
2. Lhotsava Lhakhang : Zanskar Valley temple,
(a)revolutionary association of Indians with Nako
headquarters at San Francisco 3. Alchi temple : Ladakh complex
(b)nationalist organization operating from
Singapore Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
(c)militant organization with headquarters at matched?
Berlin (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 Q13. Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was
Q10. Consider the following statements: (a) the mosque for the use of Royal Family
1. 'Bijak' is a composition of the teachings of (b) Akbar's private prayer chamber
Saint Dadu Dayal. (c) the hall in which Akbar held discussions with
2. The Philosophy of Pushtimarg was scholars of various religions
propounded by Madhvacharya. (d) the room in which the nobles belonging to
different religions gathered to discuss religious
Which of the statements given above is/are affairs.
correct?
(a) 1 only Q14. In the context of food and nutritional
(b) 2 only security of India, enhancing the 'Seed
(c) Both 1 and 2 Replacement Rates' of various crops helps in
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 achieving the food production targets of the
future. But what is/are the constraint/
Q11. A community of people called constraints in its wider/greater
Manganiyars is well-known for their implementation?
(a) martial arts in North-East India 1. There is no National Seeds Policy in place.
(b) musical tradition in North- West India 2. There is no participation of private sector
(c) classical vocal music in South India seed companies in the supply of quality seeds
(d) pietra dura tradition in Central India of vegetables and planting materials of
horticultural crops.
3. There is a demand-supply gap regarding
Q12. What was/were the object/objects of quality seeds in case of low value and high
Queen Victoria's Proclamation (1858)? volume crops.
1. To disclaim any intention to annex Indian
States Select the correct Answer using the code given
2. To place the Indian administration under the below.
British Crown (a) 1 and 2
3. To regulate East India Company's trade with (b) 3 only
India (c) 2 and 3
(d) None
below Q15. With reference to 'Eco-Sensitive Zones',
(a) 1 and 2 only which of the following statements is/are
(b) 2 only correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

1. Eco-Sensitive Zones are the areas that are (a) 1 and 2 only
declared under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, (b) 3 only
1972. (c) 1, 2 and 3
2. The purpose of the declaration of (d) None
Eco-Sensitive Zones is to prohibit all kinds of
human activities in those zones except Q18. There is some concern regarding the
agriculture. nanoparticles of some chemical elements that
are used by the industry in the manufacture of
Select the correct Answer using the code given various products. Why?
below.
(a) 1 only 1. They can accumulate in the environment, and
(b) 2 only contaminate water and soil.
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. They can enter the food chains.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. They can trigger the production of free
radicals.
1. Animal Welfare Board of India is established Select the correct Answer using the code given
under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. below.
2. National Tiger Conservation Authority is a (a) 1 and 2 only
statutory body. (b) 3 only
3. National Ganga River Basin Authority is (c) 1 and 3 only
chaired by the Prime Minister. (d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are Q19. Which of the following organizations
correct? brings out the publication known as 'World
Economic Outlook' ?
(a) The International Monetary Fund
(a) 1 only (b) The United Nations Development
(b) 2 and 3 only Programme
(c) 2 only (c) The World Economic Forum
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) The World Bank
Q17.Consider the following pairs: Vitamin Q20. With reference to Union Budget, which of
Deficiency disease the following is/are covered under Non-Plan
1. Vitamin C : Scurvy Expenditure?
2. Vitamin D : Rickets 1. Defence expenditure
3. Vitamin E : Night blindness 2. Interest payments
3. Salaries and pensions
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly 4. Subsidies
matched?


below. Q24. With reference to the cultural history of
(a) 1 only India, the term 'Panchayatan' refers to
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) an assembly of village elders
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) a religious sect
(d) None (c) a style of temple construction
(d) an administrative functionary
Q21. Which of the following have coral reefs?
1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands Q25. Consider the following rivers:
2. Gulf of Kachchh 1. Barak
3. Gulf of Mannar 2. Lohit
4. Sunderbans 3. Subansiri
Select the correct Answer using the code given Which of the above flows / flow through
below. Arunachal Pradesh?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q22. In India, the problem of soil erosion is Q26. Consider the following Pairs : Wetlands
associated with which of the following? Confluence of rivers
1. Terrace cultivation 1. Harike Wetlands : Confluence of Beas and
2. Deforestation Satluj/Sutlej
3. Tropical Climate 2. Keoladeo Ghana : Confluence of National
Park Banas and Chambal
Select the correct Answer using the code given 3. Kolleru Lake : Confluence of Musi and
below Krishna
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only Which of the above pairs is/are correctly
(c) 1 and 3 only matched?
(a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
Q23. The Seasonal reversal of winds is the (d) 1, 2 and 3
typical characteristic of
(a) Equatorial climate Q27. Which one of the following pairs does not
(b) Mediterranean climate form part of the six systems of Indian
(c) Monsoon climate Philosophy?
(d) All of the above climates

(a) Mimamsa and Vedanta (d) Gulf of Aqaba and Dead Sea
(b) Nyaya and Vaisheshika
(c) Lokayata and Kapalika Q32. What is the correct sequence of
(d) Sankhya and Yoga occurrence of the following cities in South-East
Asia as one proceeds from south to north?
Q28. Consider the following Pairs : Hills Region 1. Bangkok
1. Cardamom Hills : Coromandel Coast 2. Hanoi
2. Kaimur Hills : Konkan Coast 3. Jakarta
3. Mahadeo Hills : Central India 4. Singapore
4. Mikir Hills : North-East India
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly below:
matched? (a) 4 – 2 – 1 – 3
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 3 – 2 – 4 – 1
(b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 – 4 – 1 – 2
(c) 3 and 4 (d) 4 – 3 – 2 - 1
(d) 2 and 4
Q33. The scientific view is that the increase in
Q29. Which one of the following Schedules of global temperature should not exceed 2°C
the Constitution of India contains provisions above pre-industrial level. If the global
regarding anti-defection? temperature increases beyond 3°C above the
pre-industrial level, what can be its possible
(a) Second Schedule impact/impacts on the world?
(b) Fifth Schedule
(c) Eighth Schedule 1. Terrestrial biosphere tends toward a net
(d) Tenth Schedule carbon source
2. Widespread coral mortality will occur
Q30. The most important strategy for the 3. All the global wetlands will permanently
conservation of biodiversity together with disappear.
traditional human life is the establishment of 4.Cultivation of cereals will not be possible
(a) biosphere reserves anywhere in the world
(b) botanical gardens
(c) national parks Select the correct Answer using the code given
(d) wildlife sanctuaries below:
(a) 1 only
Q31. Turkey is located between (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(a) Black Sea and Caspian Sea (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea
(c) Gulf of Suez and Mediterranean Sea

Q34. The national motto of India, Satyameva 3. The Union Ministry of Rural Development
Jayate’ inscribed below the Emblem of India is 4. The Union Ministry of Urban Development.
taken from 5. The Parliament
(a) Katha Upanishad below:
(b) Chandogya Upanishad (a) 1, 2 and 5 only
(c) Aitareya Upanishad (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) Mundaka Upanishad (c) 2 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Q35.In the constitution of India, promotion of
international peace and security is included in Q38. Which of the following is/are the
the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat?
(a) Preamble to the Constitution
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy 1. Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings.
(c) Fundamental Duties 2. Secretarial assistance to Cabinet Committees
(d) Ninth Schedule 3. Allocation of financial resources to the
Ministries.
Q36. What are the benefits of implementing Select the correct Answer using the code given
the Integrated Watershed Development below.
Programme? (a) 1 only
1.Prevention of soil runoff (b) 2 and 3 only
2.Linking the country’s perennial rivers with (c) 1 and 2 only
seasonal rivers (d) 1, 2 and 3
3.Rainwater harvesting and recharge of
groundwater table. Q39. Consider the following statements: A
4. Regeneration of natural vegetation. Constitutional Government is one which
1. places effective restrictions on individual
Select the correct Answer using the code given liberty in the interest of State Authority
below : 2. places effective restrictions on the Authority
(a) 1 and 2 only of the State in the interest of individual liberty.
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 correct?
(a) 1 only
Q37. Which of the following are associated (b) 2 only
with `Planning’ in India? (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. The Finance Commission
2. The National Development Council

Q40. Which of the following are the

discretionary powers given to the Governor of a Select the correct Answer using the code given
State? below.
1. Sending a report to the President of India for (a) 1 and 2 only
imposing the President’s rule. (b) 3 only
2. Appointing the Ministers (c) 1 and 3 only
3. Reserving certain bills passed by the State (d) 1, 2 and 3
Legislature for consideration of the President of
India Q44. Which of the following are some
4. Making the rules to conduct the business of important pollutants released by steel industry
the State Government. in India?
1. Oxides of sulphur
Select the correct Answer using the code given 2. Oxides of nitrogen
below. 3. Carbon monoxide
(a) 1 and 2 only 4. Carbon dioxide
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only Select the correct Answer using the code given
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 below.
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
Q41. In medieval India, the designations (b) 2 and 3 only
`Mahattara’ and `Pattakila’ were used for (c) 1 and 4 only
(a) military officers (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) village headmen
(c) specialists in vedic rituals Q45. Which of the following Kingdoms were
(d) chiefs of craft guilds associated with the life of the Buddha?
1. Avanti
Q42. Lichens, which are capable of initiating 2. Gandhara
ecological succession even on a bare rock, are 3. Kosala
actually a symbiotic association of 4. Magadha
(a) algae and bacteria
(b) algae and fungi Select the correct Answer using the code given
(c) bacteria and fungi below.
(d) fungi and mosses (a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 4
Q43. If you travel through the Himalayas, you (c) 3 and 4 only
are likely to see which of the following plants (d) 1, 3 and 4
naturally growing there?
1. Oak Q46. Every year, a month long ecologically
2. Rhododendron important campaign / festival is held during
3. Sandalwood which certain communities / tribes plant

saplings of fruit-bearing trees. Which of the 1. Balance of trade

following are such communities / tribes? 2. Foreign assets
(a) Bhutia and Lepcha 3. Balance of invisibles
(b) Gond and Korku 4. Special Drawing Rights
(c) Irula and Toda
(d) Sahariya and Agariya Select the correct Answer using the code given
below.
(a) 1 only
Q47. The sales tax you pay while purchasing a (b) 2 and 3
toothpaste is a (c) 1 and 3
(a)tax imposed by the Central Government (d) 1, 2 and 4
(b)tax imposed by the Central Government but
collected by the State Government Q51. The terms `Marginal Standing Facility
(c)tax imposed by the State Government but Rate’ and `Net Demand and Time Liabilities’,
collected by the Central Government sometimes appearing in news, are used in
(d)tax imposed and collected by the State relation to
Government
(a) banking operations
Q48. What does venture capital mean? (b) communication networking
(c) military strategies
(a) A short-term capital provided to industries (d) supply and demand of agricultural products
(b) A long-term start-up capital provided to new
entrepreneurs Q52. What is/are the facility/facilities the
(c) Funds provided to industries at times of beneficiaries can get from the services of
incurring losses Business Correspondent (Bank Saathi) in
(d) Funds provided for replacement and branchless areas?
renovation of industries.
1. It enables the beneficiaries to draw their
Q49. The main objective of the 12th Five- Year subsidies and social security benefits in their
Plan is villages.
(a) inclusive growth and poverty reduction. 2. It enables the beneficiaries in the rural areas
(b) inclusive and sustainable growth to make deposits and withdrawals.
(c) sustainable and inclusive growth to reduce
unemployment Select the correct Answer using the code given
(d) faster, sustainable and more inclusive below.
growth. (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
Q50. With reference to Balance of Payments, (c) Both 1 and 2
which of the following constitutes / constitute (d) Neither 1 nor 2
the Current Account?

Q53. In the context of Indian economy, which of (b) 2, 3 and 4

the following is/are the purpose/purposes of (c) 1, 4 and 5
`Statutory Reserve Requirements’? (d) 1, 3 and 5
1. To enable the Central Bank to control the Q56. Consider the following pairs: Region often
amount of advances the banks can create Country in news
2. To make the people’s deposits with banks 1. Chechnya : Russian Federation
safe and liquid. 2. Darfur : Mali
3. To prevent the commercial banks from 3. Swat Valley : Iraq
making excessive profits.
4. To force the banks to have sufficient vault Which of the above pairs is / are correctly
cash to meet their day-to-day requirements matched ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
below. (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only Q57. With reference to Agni – IV Missile, which
(c) 2 and 3 only of the following statements is / are correct ?
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 1. It is a surface-to-surface missile.
2. It is fuelled by liquid propellant only.
Q54. Recently, a series of uprisings of people 3. It can deliver one-tonne nuclear warheads
referred to as Àrab Spring’ originally started about 7500 km away.
from
(a) Egypt below:
(b) Lebanon (a) 1 only
(c) Syria (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Tunisia (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q55. Consider the following countries:
1. Denmark Q58. With reference to two non conventional
2. Japan energy sources called ‘coalbed methane’ and
3. Russian Federation ‘shale gas’, consider the following statements :
4. United Kingdom 1. Coalbed methane is the pure methane gas
5. United States of America extracted from coal seams, while shale gas is a
mixture of propane and butane only that can be
Which of the above are the members of the extracted from fine-grained sedimentary rocks.
Àrctic Council’?
(a) 1, 2 and 3

2. In India, abundant coalbed methane sources (c) The leaf extract of this plant has the
exist, but so far no shale gas sources have been properties of antihistamines
found.` (d) It is a source of high quality biodiesel
Which of the statements given above is/ are Q61. If the interest rate is decreased in an
correct ? economy, it will
(a) 1 only (a) decrease the consumption expenditure in
(b) 2 only 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
Q59. With reference to ‘Changpa’ community of economy
India, consider the following statements : (d) increase the total savings in the economy
1. They live mainly in the State of Uttarakhand. Q62. Consider the following statements :
2. They rear the Pashmina goats that yield a fine 1. The President shall make rules for the more
wool. convenient transaction of the business of the
3. They are kept in the category of Scheduled Government of India, and for the allocation
Tribes. among Ministers of the said business.
2. All executive actions of the Government of
Which of the statements given above is/are India shall be expressed to be taken in the name
correct? of the
Prime Minister.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 3 only correct ?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
Q60. In India, cluster bean (Guar) is (b) 2 only
traditionally used as a vegetable or animal (c) Both 1 and 2
feed, but recently the cultivation of this has (d) Neither 1 nor 2
assumed significance.
Q63. Consider the following statements
Which one of the following statements is regarding a No-Confidence Motion in India :
correct in this context ? 1. There is no mention of a No-Confidence
(a) The oil extracted from seeds is used in the Motion in the Constitution of India.
manufacture of biodegradable plastics 2. A Motion of No-Confidence can be introduced
(b) The gun made from its seeds is used in the in the Lok Sabha only.
extraction of shale gas

Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Voice recognition

correct ?
(b) 2 only below:
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
Q64. With reference to Need tree, consider the (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
following statements :
1.Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to control Q67. Which of the following statements is / are
the proliferation of some species of insects and correct regarding vegetative propagation of
mites. plants ?
2.Neem seeds are used in the manufacture of 1.Vegetative propagation products clonal
biofuels and hospital detergents. population.
3.Neem oil has applications in pharmaceutical 2. Vegetative propagation helps in eliminating
industry. the virus.
3. Vegetative propagation can be practiced
Which of the statements given above is / are most of the year.
correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only Select the correct Answer using the code given
(b) 3 only below:
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
Q65. Which one of the following is the process (d) 1, 2 and 3
involved in photosynthesis ?
(a) Potential energy is released to form free Q68. Which of the following pairs is/are
energy correctly matched ? Spacecraft Purpose
(b) Free energy is converted into potential 1. Cassini –Huygens Orbiting the: Venus and
energy and stored transmitting data to the Earth
(c) Food is oxidized to release carbon dioxide 2. Messenger: Mapping and investigating the
and water Mercury
(d) Oxygen is taken, and carbon dioxide and 3. Voyager 1 and 2: Exploring the outer solar
water vapour are given out system
Q66. In addition to fingerprint scanning, which

of the following can be used in the biometric Select the correct Answer using the code given
identification of a person ? below:
1. Iris scanning (a) 1 only
2. Retinal scanning (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only 2. Cytoplasmic male sterility

(d) 1, 2 and 3 3. Gene silencing
Q69. Consider the following pairs : Region Which of the above is/are used to create
Well-known for the production of transgenic crops ?
1. Kinnaur : Areca nut (a) 1 only
2. Mewat : Mango (b) 2 and 3
3. Coromandel : Soya bean (c) 1 and 3
(d) None
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly
matched ? Q73. Consider the following statements :
(a) 1 and 2 only 1. Maize can be used for the production of
(b) 3 only starch.
(c) 1, 2 and 3 2. Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstock
(d) None for biodiesel.
3. Alcoholic beverages can be produced by
Q70. Which of the following is/are the example using maize.
/examples of chemical change ?
1. Crystallization of sodium chloride. Which of the statements given above is / are
2. Melting of ice correct ?
3. Sourcing of milk (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only Q74. Among the following organisms, which
(c) 1, 2 and 3 one does not belong to the class of other three
(d) None ?
Q71. The power of the Supreme Court of India (a) Crab

to decide disputes between the Centre and the (b) Mite
States falls under its (c) Scorpion
(a) advisory jurisdiction (d) Spider
(b) appellate jurisdiction
(c) original jurisdiction Q75. The power to increase the number of
(d) writ jurisdiction judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested
in
Q72. Consider the following techniques / (a) the President of India
phenomena: (b) the Parliament
1. Budding and grafting in fruit plants (c) the Chief Justice of India

(d) the Law Commission (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q76. Consider the following towns of India :
1. Bhadrachalam Q79. Consider the following statements
2. Chanderi regarding ‘Earth Hour’ :
3. Kancheepuram 1. It is an initiative of UNEP and UNESCO.
4. Karnal 2. It is a movement in which the participants
switch off the lights for one hour on a certain
Which of the above are famous for the day every year.
production of traditional sarees/fabric? 3. It is a movement to raise the awareness
(a) 1 and 2 only about the climate change and the need to save
(b) 2 and 3 only the planet.
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 3 and 4 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Q77. Consider the following pairs : National (a) 1 and 3 only
Cities Highway Connected (b) 2 only
1. NH 4: Chennai and Hyderabad (c) 2 and 3 only
2. NH 6: Mumbai and Kolkata (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. NH 15: Ahmedabad and Jodhpur
Q80. Which one of the following is the correct
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly sequence of a food chain?
matched? (a) Diatoms-Crustaceans-Herrings.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only (b) Crustaceans-Diatoms-Herrings.
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Diatoms-Herrings-Crustaceans.
(d) None (d) Crustaceans-Herrings-Diatoms.
Q78. Consider the following international Q81. What are the significances of a practical
agreements approach to sugarcane production known as
1. The International Treaty on Plant Genetic ‘Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative’ ?
Resources for Food and Agriculture. 1. Seed cost is very low in this compared to the
2. The United Nations Convention to Combat conventional method of cultivation.
Desertification. 2. Drip irrigation can be practiced very
3. The World Heritage Convention. effectively in this.
3. There is no application of chemical/inorganic
Which of the above has/have a bearing on the fertilizers at all in this.
biodiversity? 4. The scope for intercropping is more in this
(a) 1 and 2 only compared to the conventional method of
(b) 3 only cultivation.
(c) 1 and 3 only

Select the correct Answer using the code given 3. National Watershed : Ministry of
below. Development Project Rural for Rainfed Areas
(a) 1 and 3 only Development
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only Which of the above pairs is/are correctly
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
Q82. If a wetland of international importance is (b) 3 only
brought under the ‘Montreux Record’, what (c) 1, 2 and 3
does it imply? (d) None
(a) Changes in ecological character have
occurred, are occurring or are likely to occur in Q85. With reference to Bombay Natural History
the wetland as a result of human interference. Society (BNHS), consider the following
(b) The country in which the wetland is located statements :
should enact a law to prohibit any human
activity within five kilometers from the edge of 1. It is an autonomous organization under the
the wetland. Ministry of Environment and Forests.
(c) The survival of the wetland depends on the 2. It strives to conserve nature through action
cultural practices and traditions of certain based research, education and public
communities living in its vicinity and therefore awareness.
the cultural diversity therein should not be 3. It organizes and conducts nature trails and
destroyed. camps for the general public.
(d) It is given the status of ‘World Heritage Site’.
Q83. Which one of the following pairs of correct?
islands is separated from each other by the (a) 1 and 3 only
‘Ten Degree Channel’ ? (b) 2 only
(a) Andaman and Nicobar. (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) Nicobar and Sumatra (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Maldives and Lakshadweep
(d) Sumatra and Java Q86. With reference to ‘Global Environment
Facility’, Which of the following statements
Q84. Consider the following pairs : is/are correct?
Programme/Project Ministry
1. Drought-Prone : Ministry of Area Programme (a)It serves as financial mechanism for
Agriculture ‘Convention on Biological Diversity’ and ‘United
2. Desert Development : Ministry of Programme Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Environment and Forests Change’.
(b)It undertakes scientific research on
environmental issues at global level.

(c) It is an agency under OECD to facilitate the (c) 2 and 3 only

transfer of technology and funds to (d) 1, 2 and 3
underdeveloped countries with specific aim to
protect their environment. Q89. Consider the following pairs :
(d) Both (a) and (b). 1. Dampa Tiger : Mizoram Reserve
2. Gumti Wildlife : Sikkim Sanctuary
Q87. With reference to technologies for solar 3. Saramati Peak : Nagaland
power production, consider the following
statements : Which of the above pairs is/are correctly
matched?
1. ‘Photovoltaics’ is a technology that generates (a) 1 only
electricity by direct conservation of light into (b) 2 and 3 only
electricity, while ‘Solar Thermal’ is a technology (c) 1 and 3 only
that utilizes the Sun's rays to generate heat (d) 1, 2 and 3
which is further used in electricity generation
process. Q90. With reference to a conservation
2. Photovoltaics generates Alternating Current organization called ‘Wetlands International’,
(AC), while Solar Thermal generates Direct which of the following statements is/are
Current (DC). correct?
3. India has manufacturing base for Solar
Thermal technology, but not for Photovoltaics. 1. It is an intergovernmental organization
formed by the countries which are signatories
to Ramsar Convention.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. It works at the field level to develop and
correct? mobilize knowledge, and use the practical
(a) 1 only experience to advocate for better policies.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 Select the correct Answer using the code given
(d) None below :
(a) 1 only
Q88. Consider the following languages : (b) 2 only
1. Gujarati (c) Both 1 and 2
2. Kannada (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Telugu
Q91. With reference to a grouping of countries
Which of the above has/have been declared as known as BRICS, consider the following
‘Classical Language/Languages’ by the statements
Government? 1. The First Summit of BRICS was held in Rio De
(a) 1 and 2 only Janeiro in 2009.
(b) 3 only

2. South Africa was the last to join the BRICS 2. Increase in the population of crocodiles in
grouping. rivers.
3. Getting trapped in fishing nets accidentally.
Which of the statements given above is/are 4. Use of synthetic fertilizers and other
correct? agricultural chemicals in crop-fields in the
(a) 1 only vicinity of rivers.
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 Select the correct Answer using the code given
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 below :
(a) 1 and 2 only
Q92. Consider the following diseases : (b) 2 and 3 only
1. Diphtheria (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
2. Chickenpox (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. Smallpox
Q95. The Radcliffe Committee was appointed
Which of the above diseases has/ have been to
eradicated in India?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) solve the problem of minorities in India
(b) 3 only (b) give effect to the Independence Bill
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (c) delimit the boundaries between India and
(d) None Pakistan
(d) enquire into the riots in East Bengal
Q93. Which of the following phenomena might
have influenced the evolution of organisms? Q96. Brominated flame retardants are used in
1. Continental drift many household products like mattresses and
2. Glacial cycles upholstery. Why is there some concern about
their use?
below. 1. They are highly resistant to degradation in the
(a) 1 only environment.
2. They are able to accumulate in humans and
(b) 2 only animals.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Select the correct Answer using the code given
below.
Q94. Other than poaching, what are the
possible reasons for the decline in the (a) 1 only
population of Ganges River Dolphins? (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
1. Construction of dams and barrages on rivers. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

movement through grasses. Which of the

Q97. Consider the following : following is / are such bird/birds?
1. Bats
2. Bears 1. Painted Stork
3. Rodents 2. Common Myna
3. Black-necked Crane
The phenomenon of hibernation can be Select the correct Answer using the code given
observed in which of the above kinds of below.
animals?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 2 and 3
(d) Hibernation cannot be observed in any of the (d) 3 only
above.
Q98. Which one of the following is the largest

Committee of the Parliament?
(a) The Committee on Public Accounts
(b) The Committee on Estimates
(c) The Committee on Public Undertakings
(d) The Committee on Petitions
Q99. Which of the following adds/add carbon

dioxide to the carbon cycle on the planet Earth?
1. Volcanic action
2. Respiration
3. Photosynthesis
4. Decay of organic matter

below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q100. If you walk through countryside, you are

likely to see some birds stalking alongside the
cattle to seize the insects disturbed by their



1. Priority Sector Lending by banks in India (a) One leg is bent and the body is slightly but
constitutes the lending to oppositely curved at waist and neck
(a) agriculture (b) Facial expressions, hand gestures and
(b) micro and small enterprises make-up are combined to symbolize certain
(c) weaker sections epic or historic characters
(d) All of the above (c) Movements of body, face and hands are
used to express oneself or to tell a story
2. Which one among the following industries is (d) A little smile, slightly curved waist and
the maximum consumer of water in India? certain hand gestures are emphasized to
(a) Engineering express the feelings of love or eroticism.
(b) Paper and pulp
(c) Textiles 5. Annie Besant was
(d) Thermal power 1.Responsible for starting the Home Rule
Movement
3. To obtain full benefits of demographic 2.The founder of the Theosophical Society
dividend, what should India do? 3.Once the President of the Indian National
(a) Promoting skill development Congress
(b) Introducing more social security schemes
(c) Reducing infant mortality rate Select the correct statement / statements using
(d) Privatization of higher education the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
4. In the context of cultural history of India, a (b) 2 and 3 only
pose in dance and dramatics called ‘Tribhanga’ (c) 1 and 3 only
has been a favourite of Indian artists from (d) 1, 2 and 3
ancient times till today. Which one of the
following statements best describes this pose? 6. The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the

(a) imposition of certain restrictions to carry (c) Borrowing from banks to finance a budget
arms by the Indians deficit
(b) imposition of restrictions on newspapers (d) Creating new money to finance a budget
and magazines published in Indian languages deficit
(c) removal of disqualifications imposed on the
Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of the 10. Supply of money remaining the same when
Europeans there is an increase in demand for money, there
(d) removal of a duty on imported cotton cloth. will be
(a)a fall in the level of prices
7. A rise in general level of prices may be (b)an increase in the rate of interest
caused by (c)a decrease in the rate of interest
1. an increase in the money supply (d)an increase in the level of income and
2. a decrease in the aggregate level of output employment
3. an increase in the effective demand
11. Fruits stored in a cold chamber exhibit
Select the correct Answer using the codes given longer storage life because
below. (a)Exposure to sunlight is prevented
(a) 1 only (b)Concentration of carbon dioxide in the
(b) 1 and 2 only environment is increased
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Rate of respiration is decreased
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) There is an increase in humidity
8. Which one of the following groups of items 12. Consider the following fauna of India:
is included in India’s foreign – exchange 1. Gharial
reserves? 2. Leatherback turtle
(a) Foreign-currency assets, Special Drawing 3. Swamp deer
Rights (SDRs) and loans from foreign countries
(b) Foreign – currency assets, gold holdings of Which of the above is/are endangered?
the RBI and SDRs (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Foreign – currency assets, loans from the (b) 3 only
World Bank and SDRs (c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Foreign – currency assets, gold holdings of (d) None
the RBI and loans from the World Bank
13. Ball bearings are used in bicycles, cars,
9. Which one of the following is likely to be the etc., because
most inflationary in its effect? (a) the actual area of contact between the
(a) Repayment of public debt wheel and axle is increased
(b) Borrowing from the public to finance a (b) the effective area of contact between the
budget deficit wheel and axle is increased

(c) the effective area of contact between the (d) leaves get damaged during transplantation
wheel and axle is reduced
(d) None of the above statements is correct. 17. Economic growth in country X will
necessarily have to occur if
14. Consider the following phenomena: (a) there is technical progress in the world
1. Size of the sun at dusk economy
(b) there is population growth in X
2. Colour of the sun at dawn (c) there is capital formation in X
3. Moon being visible at dawn (d) the volume of trade grows in the world
4. Twinkle of stars in the sky economy
5. Polestar being visible in the sky
Which of the above are optical illusions? correct
(a) 1, 2 and 3 1. Viruses lack enzymes necessary for the
(b) 3, 4 and 5 generation of energy
(c) 1, 2 and 4 2. Viruses can be cultured in any synthetic
(d) 2, 3 and 5 medium
3. Viruses are transmitted from one organism to
15. Rainbow is produced when sunlight falls on another by biological vectors only.
drops of rain. Which of the following physical
phenomena are responsible for this? Select the correct Answer using the code given
1. Dispersion below codes
2. Refraction (a) 1 only
3. Internal reflection (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
Select the correct Answer using the codes given (d) 1, 2 and 3
below
(a) 1 and 2 only 19. Which of the following leaf modification
(b) 2 and 3 only occurs/occur in desert areas to inhibit water
(c) 1 and 3 only loss?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. Hard and waxy leaves
2. Tiny leaves or no leaves
16. Many transplanted seedling do not grow 3. Thorns instead of leaves
because
(a)the new soil does not contain favourable Select the correct Answer using the codes given
minerals below:
(b)most of the root hairs grip the new soil too (a) 1 and 2 only
hard (b) 2 only
(c)most of the root hair are lost during (c) 1 and 3 only
transplantation (d) 1, 2 and 3

3. Resist disease infestation

20. The known forces of nature can be divided
into four classes, viz., gravity, Select the correct Answer using the code given
electromagnetism, weak nuclear force and below
strong nuclear force. With reference to them, (a) 1 only
which one of the following statements is not (b) 2 and 3 only
correct? (c) 1 and 3 only
(a) Gravity is the strongest of the four (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) Electromagnetism acts only on particles
with an eclectic charge 23. Who among the following constitute the
(c) Weak nuclear force causes radioactivity National Development Council?
(d) Strong nuclear force holds protons and 1. The Prime Minister
neutrons inside the nucleus of an atom 2. The Chairman, Finance Commission
3. Ministers of the Union Cabinet
21. The efforts to detect the existence of Higgs 4. Chief Ministers of the States
boson particle have become frequent news in
the recent past. What is/are the Select the correct Answer using the code given
importance/importances of discovering this below
particle? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
1. It will enable us to understand as to why (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
elementary particles have mass. (c) 2 and 4 only
2. It will enable us in the near future to develop (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
the technology of transferring matter from one
point to another without traversing the physical 24. The national income of a country for a
space between them. given period is equal to the
3. It will enable us to create better fuels for (a) Total value of goods and services produced
nuclear fission. by the nationals.
(b) Sum of total consumption and investment
Select the correct Answer using the code given expenditure.
below (c) Sum of personal income of all individuals.
(a) 1 only (d) Money value of final goods and services
(b) 2 and 3 only produced.
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 25. Which of the following grants/grant direct
credit assistance to rural households?
22. Mycorrhizal biotechnology has been used 1.Regional Rural Banks
in rehabilitating degraded sites because 2.National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
mycorrhiza enables the plants to Development.
1. Resist drought and increase absorptive area 3. Land Development Banks.
2. Tolerate extremes of pH

Select the correct Answer using the code given organism is/are known as decomposer
below organism/organisms?
(a) 1 and 2 only 1. Virus
(b) 2 only 2. Fungi
(c) 1 and 3 only 3. Bacteria
(d) 1, 2 and 3
26. Consider the following statements : The below
Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts (a) 1 only
1. consists of not more than 25 Members of the (b) 2 and 3 only
Lok Sabha. (c) 1 and 3 only
2. scrutinizes appropriation and finance (d) 1, 2 and 3
accounts of the Government.
3. examines the report of the Comptroller and 29. The most important fishing grounds of the
Auditor General of India. world are found in the regions where
(a) warm and cold atmospheric currents meet
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) rivers drain out large amounts of freshwater
correct? into the sea
(a) 1 only (c) warm and cold oceanic currents meet
(d) continental shelf is undulating
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 30. Which of the following is/are unique
characteristic/ characteristics of equatorial
27. Consider the following Bhakti Saints : forests?
1. Dadu Dayal 1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns
2. Guru Nanak forming a continuous canopy.
3. Tyagaraja 2. Coexistence of a large number of species.
3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes.
Who among the above was/were preaching
when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over? Select the correct Answer using the code given
below
(a) 1 and 3 (a) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
28. With reference to the food chains in 31. Which of the following constitute Capital
ecosystems, which of the following kinds of Account
1. Foreign Loans

2. Foreign Direct Investment 34. In the context of India, which of the

3. Private Remittances following principles is/are implied
4. Portfolio Investment institutionally in the parliamentary
government?
Select the correct Answer using the codes given 1. Members of the Cabinet are Members of the
below Parliament.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy
(b) 1, 2 and 4 confidence in the Parliament.
(c) 2, 3 and 4 3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.
(d) 1, 3 and 4
Select the correct Answer using the codes given
32.Consider the following historical places : below
1. Ajanta Caves (a) 1 and 2 only
2. Lepakshi Temple (b) 3 only
3. Sanchi Stupa (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the above places is/are also known for
mural paintings? 35. The annual range of temperature in the
(a) 1 only interior of the continents is high as compared
(b) 1 and 2 only to coastal areas. What is/are the
(c) 1, 2 and 3 reason/reasons?
(d) None 1.Thermal difference between land and water.
33. With reference to the history of 2.Variation in altitude between continents and
philosophical thought in India, consider the oceans.
following statements regarding Sankhya 3. Presence of strong winds in the interior.
school : 4. Heavy rains in the interior as compared to
1. Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth coasts.
or transmigration of soul.
2. Sankhya holds that it is the self- knowledge Select the correct Answer using the codes given
that leads to liberation and not any exterior below:
influence or agent. (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 2 and 3 only
correct? (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 36. Which of the following is/are the
(c) Both 1 and 2 characteristic/ characteristics of Indian coal?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. High ash content
2. Low sulphur content
3. Low ash fusion temperature

4. wheat
below Which of these are Kharif crops?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 4
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 2, and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 2, 3 and 4
37. Which of the following statements 40. “Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and
regarding laterite soils of India are correct? the people used to be nomadic herders”.
The above statement best describes which of
1. They are generally red in colour. the following regions?
2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash (a) African Savannah
3. They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP. (b) Central Asian Steppe
4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these (c) North American Prairie
soils. (d) Siberian Tundra
Select the correct Answer using the codes given 41. Consider the following statements:
below 1. Inflation benefits the debtors.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 2. Inflation benefits the bondholders.
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 4 Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 2 and 3 only correct ?
(a) 1 only
38.Consider the following statements: (b) 2 only
1. Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds (c) Both 1 and 2
2. Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Dharwars are famous for petroleum
42. Disguised unemployment generally means
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) large number of people remain unemployed
correct? (b) alternative employment is not available
(a) 1 and 2 (c) marginal productivity of labour is zero
(b) 2 only (d) productivity of workers is low
(c) 2 and 3
(d) None 43. Consider the following statements :
1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall
39. Consider the following crops : be collectively responsible to the Parliament.
1. Cotton 2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office
2. Groundnut during the pleasure of the President of India.
3. Rice

3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the (c) Both 1 and 2

President about the proposals for legislation. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are 46. With reference to National Legal Services
correct ? Authority, consider the following statements:
(a) 1 only 1. Its objective is to provide free and competent
(b) 2 and 3 only legal services to the weaker sections of the
(c) 1 and 3 only society on the basis of equal opportunity.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 2. It issues guidelines for the State Legal
Services Authorities to implement the legal
44. Consider the following statements : programmes and schemes throughout the
1.National Development Council is an organ of country
the Planning Commission.
2.The Economic and Social Planning is kept in Which of the statements given above is/are
the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India. correct ?
3.The Constitution of India prescribes that (a) 1 only
Panchayats should be assigned the task of (b) 2 only
preparation of plans for economic development (c) Both 1 and 2
and social justice. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are 47. During a thunderstorm, the thunder in the
correct ? skies is produced by the
(a) 1 only 1.meeting of cumulonimbus clouds in the sky.
(b) 2 and 3 only 2.lightning that separates the nimbus clouds.
(c) 1 and 3 only 3.violent upward movement of air and water
(d) 1, 2 and 3 particles.
45. Consider the following statements : Select the correct Answer using the code given
1. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of below.
the Rajya Sabha are not the members of that (a) 1 only
House. (b) 2 and 3 only
2. While the nominated members of the two (c) 1 and 3
Houses of the Parliament have no voting right in (d) None of the above produces the thunder
the presidential election, they have the right to
vote in the election of the Vice President. 48. Consider the following pairs :
Tribe State
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. Limboo (Limbu) : Sikkim
correct ? 2. Karbi : Himachal Pradesh
(a) 1 only 3. Dongaria Kondh : Odisha
(b) 2 only 4. Bonda : Tamil Nadu

(d) Gram Sabha

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched
? 52. Improper handling and storage of cereal
(a) 1 and 3 only grains and oilseeds result in the production of
(b) 2 and 4 only toxins known as aflatoxins which are not
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only generally destroyed by normal cooking
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 process. Aflatoxins are produced by
(a) bacteria
49. Consider the following liquid assets : (b) protozoa
1. Demand deposits with the banks (c) moulds
2. Time deposits with the banks (d) viruses
3. Savings deposits with the banks
4. Currency 53. ‘Economic Justice’ as one of the objectives
of the Indian Constitution has been provided in
The correct sequence of these assets in the (a) the Preamble and the Fundamental Rights
decreasing order of liquidity is (b) The Preamble and the Directive Principles of
(a) 1-4-3-2 State Policy
(b) 4-3-2-1 (c) The Fundamental Rights and the Directive
(c) 2-3-1-4 Principles of State Policy
(d) 4-1-3-2 (d) None of the above
50. In the context of Indian economy, ‘Open 54. Due to improper / indiscriminate disposal
Market Operations’ refers to of old and used computers or their parts, which
(a) borrowing by scheduled banks from the RBI of the following are released into the
(b) lending by commercial banks to industry and environment as e-waste ?
trade 1. Beryllium
(c) purchase and sale of government securities 2. Cadmium
by the RBI 3. Chromium
(d) None of the above 4. Heptachlor
5. Mercury
51. Under the Scheduled Tribes and Other 6. Lead
Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of 7. Plutonium
Forest Rights) Act, 2006, who shall be the
authority to initiate the process for determining Select the correct Answer using the codes given
the nature and extent of individual or below.
community forest rights or both ? (a) 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 only
(a) State Forest Department (b) 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 only
(b) District Collector / Deputy Commissioner (c) 2, 4, 5 and 7 only
(c) Tahsildar / Block Development Officer / (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
Mandal Revenue Officer

55. Acid rain is caused by the pollution of 1. Agaricus

environment by 2. Nostoc
3. Spirogyra
(a) carbon dioxide and nitrogen
(b) carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide Which of the above is/are used as
(c) ozone and carbon dioxide biofertilizer/biofertilizers ?
(d) nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide
(a) 1 and 2
56. With reference to food chains in (b) 2 only
ecosystems, consider the following statements (c) 2 and 3
: (d) 3 only
1. A food chain illustrates the order in which a
chain of organisms feed upon each other. 59. Which of the following adds/add nitrogen to
2. Food chains are found within the populations the soil ?
of a species. 1. Excretion of urea by animals
3. A food chain illustrates the numbers of each 2. Burning of coal by man
organism which are eaten by others. 3. Death of vegetation
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct Answer using the codes given
correct ? below.
(a) 1 only (doubt) (a) 1 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None (Doubt) (d) 1, 2 and 3
57. Consider the following pairs : 60. In which of the following States is
National Park River flowing through the Park lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat
1. Corbett National Park : Ganga ?
2. Kaziranga National Park : Manas 1. Tamil Nadu
3. Silent Valley National Park : Kaveri 2. Kerala
3. Karnataka
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly 4. Andhra Pradesh
matched ?
(a) 1 and 2 below: codes
(b) 3 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 (b) 2 only
(d) None (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
58. Consider the following organisms :

61. Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called 65. Quit India Movement was launched in
Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. response to
What is the difference between the two? (a) Cabinet Mission Plan
(a) Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is (b) Cripps Proposals
the dwelling place of the monks (c) Simon Commission Report
(b) Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is (d) Wavell Plan
the dwelling place of the monks
(c) Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the 66. The balance of payments of a country is a
cave, while vihara is the hall axial to it systematic record of
(d) There is no material difference between the (a) all import and export transactions of a
two country during a given period of time, normally a
year
62. Which one of the following describes best (b) goods exported from a country during a year
the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
(a) The extinction of the flame of desire (c) economic transaction between the
(b) The complete annihilation of self government of one country to another
(c) A state of bliss and rest (d) capital movements from one country to
(d) A mental stage beyond all comprehension another
63. According to the Constitution of India, 67. The Reserve Bank of India regulates the
which of the following are fundamental for the commercial banks in matters of
governance of the country? 1. liquidity of assets
(a) Fundamental Rights 2. branch expansion
(b) Fundamental Duties 3. merger of banks
(c) Directive Principles of State Policy 4. winding-up of banks
(d) Fundamental Rights and Fundamental
Duties Select the correct Answer using the code given
below.
64. The people of India agitated against the (a) 1 and 4 only
arrival of Simon Commission because (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(a) Indians never wanted the review of the (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
working of the Act of 1919 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) Simon Commission recommended the
abolition of Dyarchy (Diarchy) in the Provinces 68. An increase in the Bank Rate generally
(c) there was no Indian member in the Simon indicates that the
Commission (a)Market rate of interest is likely to fall
(d) the Simon Commission suggested the (b)Central Bank is no longer making loans to
partition of the country commercial banks
(c) Central Bank is following an easy money
policy

(d) Central Bank is following a tight money 72. Which of the following statements is/are
policy applicable to Jain doctrine?
1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to
69. In India, deficit financing is used for raising practice penance.
resources for 2. Every object, even the smallest particle has a
(a) economic development soul.
(b) redemption of public debt 3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be
(c) adjusting the balance of payments ended.
(d) reducing the foreign debt
70. Which of the following characterizes / below.
characterize the people of Indus Civilization? (a) 1 only
1. They possessed great palaces and temples. (b) 2 and 3 only
2. They worshipped both male and female (c) 1 and 3 only
deities. (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in
warfare. 73. Which one of the following terms describes
not only the physical space occupied by an
Select the correct statement / statements using organism, but also its functional role in the
the codes given below. community of organisms?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) Ecotone
(b) 2 only (b) Ecological niche
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Habitat
(d) None of the statements given above is (d) Home range
correct
74. Photochemical smog is a resultant of the
71. Which of the following diseases can be reaction among
transmitted from one person to another (a) NO2, O3 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in the
through tattooing? presence of sunlight
1. Chikungunya (b) CO, O2 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in the
2. Hepatitis B presence of sunlight
3. HIV - AIDS (c) CO, CO2 and NO2 at low temperature
(d) high concentration of NO2 O3 and CO in the
Select the correct Answer using the codes given evening
below.
(a) 1 only 75. Consider the following minerals:
(b) 2 and 3 only 1. Calcium
(c) 1 and 3 only 2. Iron
(d) 1, 2 and 3 3. Sodium

Which of the minerals given above is / are 78. Which one of the following pairs is
required by human body for the contraction of correctly matched? Geographical Feature
muscles? Region
(a) 1 only (a) Abyssinian Plateau : Arabia Atlas,
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Mountains : North-Western Africa
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Guiana Highlands : South-Western Africa
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Okavango Basin : Patagonia
76. What will follow if a Money Bill is 79. With reference to the history of Indian
substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha? rock-cut architecture, consider the following
(a) The Lok Sabha may still proceed with Bill, statements:
accepting or not accepting the 1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving
recommendations of the Rajya Sabha rock-cut caves in India.
(b) The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill 2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally
further made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta
(c) The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Maurya.
Sabha for reconsideration 3. At Ellora, caves were made for different
(d) The President may call a joint sitting for faiths.
passing the Bill
Which of the statements given above is/ are
77. Which one of the following statements is correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) In India, the same person cannot be (b) 2 and 3 only
appointed as Governor for two or more States (c) 3 only
at the same time (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) The Judges of the High Court of the States 80. Recombinant DNA technology (Genetic
in India are appointed by the Governor of the Engineering) allows genes to be transferred
State just as the Judges of the Supreme Court 1. across different species of plants
are appointed by the President. 2. from animals to plants
(c) No procedure has been laid down in the 3. from microorganisms to higher organisms
Constitution of India for the removal of a
Governor from his/her post Select the correct Answer using the codes given
(d) In the case of a Union Territory having a below.
legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed (a) 1 only
by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority (b) 2 and 3 only
support (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

81. The Chinese traveler Yuan Chwang (Hiuen

Tsang) who visited India recorded the general 5. Uranium
conditions and culture of India at that time. In
this context, which of the following Statements Select the correct Answer using the codes given
is/are correct? below.
1. The roads and river-routes were completely (a) 1 and 3 only
immune from robbery. (b) 2, 4 and 5 only
2. As regards punishment for offences, ordeals (c) 1,3 and 5 only
by fire, water and poison were the instruments (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
for determining the innocence or guilt of a
person. 84. With reference to Indian History, the
3. The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries Members of the Constituent Assembly from
and barrier stations. the Provinces were
(a) Directly elected by the people of those
Select the correct Answer using the codes given Provinces
below. (b) Nominated by the Indian National Congress
(a) 1 only and the Muslim League
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) Elected by the Provincial Legislative
(c) 1 and 3 only Assemblies
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Selected by the Government for their
expertise in constitutional matters
82. Consider the following:
1. Star tortoise 85. 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 in India? Which of the above is / are
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only mammal/mammals?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(c) 1 and 4 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 3 and 4 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
83. Which of the following can be found as
pollutants in the drinking water in some parts 86. Consider the following Statements:
of India? 1. An amendment to the Constitution of India
1. Arsenic can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the
2. Sorbitol Lok Sabha only
3. Fluoride 2. If such an amendment seeks to make
4. Formaldehyde changes in the federal character of the

Constitution, the amendment also requires to be (a) 1 only

ratified by the legislature of all the States of (b) 2 and 3 only
India (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
correct? 89. Variations in the length of daytime and
nighttime from season to season are due to
(a) only (a) The earth’s rotation on its axis
(b) only
(c) Both 2 and 2 (b) The earth’s revolution around the sun in an
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 elliptical manner
(c) Latitudinal position of the place
87. Consider the following Statements: (d) Revolution of the earth on a tilted axis
Attorney General of India can
1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha 90.The Narmada river flows to the west, while
2. be a member of a committee of the Lok most other large peninsular rivers flow to the
Sabha east. Why?
3. speak in the Lok Sabha 1. It occupies a linear rift valley.
4. vote in the Lok Sabha 2. It flows between the Vindhyas and the
Satpuras.
Which of the statements given above is / are 3. The land slopes to the west from Central
correct? India.
(a) 1 only
(b) and 4 Select the correct Answer using the codes given
(c) 1, 2 and 3 below.
(d) 1 and 3 only (a) only
(b) and 3
88. With Reference to the usefulness of the (c) 1 and 3
by-products of sugar industry, which of the (d) None
1. Begasse can be used as biomass fuel for the 91. On the planet earth, most of the freshwater
generation of energy exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the
2. Molasses can be used as one of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportion
feedstocks for the production of synthetic (a) is found in atmosphere as moisture and
chemical fertilizers. clouds
3. Molasses can be used for the production of (b) is found in freshwater lakes and rivers
ethanol. (c) exists as groundwater
(d) exists as soil moisture
below 92. Consider the following pairs :

1. Nokrek Biosphere Reserve : Garo Hills 95. The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant
2. Logtak (Loktak) Lake : Barail Range Movement in Bengal was for
3. Namdapha National Park : Dafla Hills (a) the reduction of the share of the landlords
from one-half of the crop to one-third
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly (b) the grant of ownership of land to peasants
matched? as they were the actual cultivators of the land
(a) 1 only (c) the uprooting of Zamindari system and the
(b) 2 and 3 only end of serfdom
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) writing off all peasant debts
(d) None
96. The Parliament can make any law for whole
93. Consider the following : or any part of India for implementing
1. Electromagnetic radiation international treaties
2. Geothermal energy (a) with the consent of all the States
3. Gravitational force (b) with the consent of the majority of States
4. Plate movements (c) with the consent of the States concerned
5. Rotation of the earth (d) without the consent of any State
6. Revolution of the earth 97. In the grasslands, trees do not replace the
grasses as a part of an ecological succession
Which of the above are responsible for bringing because of
dynamic changes on the surface of the earth? (a) Insects and fungi
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only (b) Limited sunlight and paucity of nutrients
(b) 1, 3, 5 and 6 only (c) Water limits and fire
(c) 2, 4, 5 and 6 only (d) None of the above
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
98. Which of the following is the correct
94. Which of the following bodies does not/do sequence of ecosystems in the order of
not find mention in the Constitution? decreasing productivity?
1. National Development Council (a) Oceans, lakes, grasslands, mangroves
2. Planning Commission (b) Mangroves, oceans, grasslands, lakes
3. Zonal Councils (c) Mangroves, grasslands, lakes, oceans
(d) Oceans, mangroves, lakes, grasslands.
below: 99. Contour bunding is a method of soil
(a) 1, and 2 only conservation used in
(b) 2 only (a) Desert margins, liable to strong wind action
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) Low flat plains, close to stream course,
(d) 1, 2 and 3 liable to flooding
(c) Scrublands, liable to spread of weed growth

(a) To provide self-governance

100. The Government enacted the Panchayat (b) To recognize traditional rights
Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in (c) To create autonomous regions in tribal areas
1996. Which one of the following is not (d) To free tribal people from exploitation
identified as its objective?



1. In India, other than ensuring that public funds 2. The endeavour of 'Janani Suraksha Yojana'
are used efficiently and for intended purpose, Programme is
what is the importance of the office of the 1. to promote institutional deliveries
Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)? 2. to provide monetary assistance to the mother to
1. CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of meet the cost of delivery
the Parliament when the President of India 3. to provide for wage loss due to pregnancy and
declares national emergency/financial emergency. confinement
2. CAG reports on the execution of projects or
programmes by the ministries are discussed by the Which of the statements given above is /are
Public Accounts Committee. correct?
3. Information from CAG reports can be used by (a) 1 and 2 only
investigating agencies to press charges against (b) 2 only
those who have violated the law while managing (c) 3 only
public finances. (d) 1, 2 and 3
4. While dealing with the audit and accounting of Answer: (d)
government companies, CAG has certain judicial
powers for prosecuting those who violate the law. 3. The Prime Minister of India, at the time of
his/her appointment
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) need not necessarily be a member of one of the
correct? Houses of the Parliament but must become a
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only member of one of the" Houses within six months
(b) 2 only (b) need not necessarily be a member of one of the
(c) 2 and 3 only Houses of the Parliament but must become a
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 member of the
Answer: (c)

Lok Sabha within six months 6. According to the Constitution of India, it is the
(c) must be a member of one of the Houses of the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid
Parliament before the Parliament which of the following?
(d) must be a member of the Lok Sabha 1. The Recommendations of the Union Finance
Answer: (a) Commission
2. The Report of the Public Accounts Committee
4. With reference to the Delimitation Commission, 3. The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor
consider the following statements : General
1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission 4. The Report of the National Commission for
cannot be challenged in a Court of Law. Scheduled Castes
2. When the orders of the Delimitation Commission
are laid before the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Select the correct Answer using the codes given
Assembly, they cannot effect any modifications in below :
the orders. (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
correct? (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(a) 1 only Answer: (c)
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 7. A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of the
Answer: (c) Parliament during the passage of
1. Ordinary Legislation
5. Consider the following: 2. Money Bill
1. Hotels and restaurants 3. Constitution Amendment Bill
2. Motor transport undertakings
3. Newspaper establishments Select the correct Answer using the codes given
4. Private medical institutions below
(a) 1 only
The employees of which of the above can have the (b) 2 and 3 only
'Social Security' coverage under Employees' State (c) 1 and 3 only
Insurance Scheme? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only Answer: (a)
(b) 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only 8. How do District Rural Development Agencies
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in
Answer: (d) India?
1. DRDAs act as Panchayati Raj Institutions in
certain specified backward regions of the country.

2. DRDAs undertake area-specific scientific study Answer: (c)

of the causes of poverty and malnutrition and
prepare detailed remedial measures. 10. What is the provision to safeguard the
3. DRDAs secure inter-sectoral and autonomy of the Supreme Court of India?
inter-departmental coordination and cooperation 1. While appointing the Supreme Court Judges, the
for effective implementation President of India has to consult the Chief Justice
of India.
of anti-poverty programmes. 2. The Supreme Court Judges can be removed by
the Chief Justice of India only.
4. DRDAs watch over and ensure effective 3. The salaries of the Judges are charged on the
utilization of the funds intended for anti-poverty Consolidated Fund of India to which the legislature
programmes. does not have to vote.
4. All appointments of officers and staffs of the
Which of the statements given above is/are Supreme Court of India are made by the
correct? Government only after consulting the Chief Justice
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only of India.
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 4 only Which of the statements given above is/are
Answer: (b) (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
9. Which of the following is/are among the (c) 4 only
Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Indian Answer: (a)
Constitution?
1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite 11. To meet its rapidly growing energy demand,
culture some opine that India should pursue research and
2. To protect the weaker sections from social development on thorium as the future fuel of
injustice nuclear energy. In this context, what advantage
3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of does thorium hold over uranium?
inquiry 1.Thorium is far more abundant in nature than
4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of uranium.
individual and collective activity 2. On the basis of per unit mass of mined mineral,
thorium can generate more energy compared to
Select the correct Answer using the codes given natural uranium.
below 3. Thorium produces less harmful waste compared
(a) 1 and 2 only to uranium.
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only Which of the statements given above is/are

(a) 1 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (d) Answer: (c)
12. The increasing amount of carbon dioxide in 15. Other than resistance to pests, what are the
the air is slowly raising the temperature of the prospects for which genetically engineered plants
atmosphere, because it absorbs have been created?
(a) the water vapour of the air and retains its heat 1. To enable them to withstand drought
(b) the ultraviolet part of the solar radiation 2. To increase the nutritive value of the produce
(c) all the solar radiations 3. To enable them to grow and do photosynthesis
(d) the infrared part of the solar radiation in spaceships and space stations
Answer: (d) 4. To increase their shelf life
13. Which one of the following sets of elements Select the correct Answer using the codes given
was primarily responsible for the origin of life on below :
the Earth?
(a) Hydrogen, Oxygen, Sodium (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen (b) 3 and 4 only
(c) Oxygen, Calcium, Phosphorus (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) Carbon, Hydrogen, Potassium (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (b) Answer: (c)
14. What are the reasons for the people's 16. Consider the following statements :
resistance to the introduction of Bt brinjal in The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai
India? Naoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement
1. Bt brinjal has been created by inserting a gene was that he
from a soil fungus into its genome. 1. exposed the economic exploitation of India by
2. The seeds of Bt brinjal are terminator seeds and the British
therefore, the farmers have to buy the seeds before 2. interpreted the ancient Indian texts and restored
every season from the seed companies. the self-confidence of Indians
3. There is an apprehension that the consumption 3. stressed the need for eradication of all the
of Bt brinjal may have adverse impact on health. social evils before anything else
4. There is some concern that the introduction of
Bt brinjal may have adverse effect on the Which of the statements given above is/are
biodiversity. correct?
(a) 1 only
Select the correct Answer using the codes given (b) 2 and 3 only
below : (c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 19. With reference to the religious history of

Answer: (a) medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to
pursue which of the following practices?
17. With reference to Dhrupad, one of the major 1. Meditation and control of breath
traditions of India that has been kept alive for 2. Severe ascetic exercises in a lonely place
centuries, which of the following statements are 3. Recitation of holy songs to arouse a state of
correct? ecstasy in their audience
1. Dhrupad originated and developed in the Rajput Select the correct Answer using the codes given
kingdoms during the Mughal period. below
2. Dhrupad is primarily a devotional and spiritual (a) 1 and 2 only
music. (b) 2 and 3 only
3. Dhrupad Alap uses Sanskrit syllables from (c) 3 only
Mantras. Select the correct Answer using the (d) 1, 2 and 3
codes given below Answer: (d)
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only 20. The Rowlatt Act aimed at
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (a) compulsory economic support to war efforts
(d) None of the above is correct (b)imprisonment without trial and summary
Answer: (b) procedures for trial
(c) suppression of the Khilafat Movement
18. How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi (d) imposition of restrictions on freedom of the
and Bharatanatyam dances? press
1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues is Answer: (b)
found in Kuchipudi dance but not in
Bharatanatyam. 21. The Lahore Session of the Indian National
2. Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet Congress (1929) is very important in history,
on its edges is a feature of Bharatanatyam but because
Kuchipudi dance does not have such a form of
movements. 1. the Congress passed a resolution demanding
complete independence
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. the rift between the extremists and moderates
correct? was resolved in that Session
(a) 1 only 3. a resolution was passed rejecting the two-nation
(b) 2 only theory in that Session
(c) Both 1 and 2
Answer: (c) correct?
(a) I only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3


Answer: (a) 25. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) acts as a
bankers' bank. This would imply which of the
22. Lord Buddha's image is sometimes shown with following?
the hand gesture called 'Bhumisparsha Mudra'. It 1. Other banks retain their deposits with the RBI.
symbolizes 2. The RBI lends funds to the commercial banks in
(a) Buddha's calling of the Earth to watch over times of need.
Mara and to prevent Mara from disturbing his 3. The RBI advises the commercial banks on
meditation monetary matters.
(b) Buddha's calling of the Earth to witness his
purity and chastity despite the temptations of Mara Select the correct Answer using the codes given
(c) Buddha's reminder to his followers that they all below
arise from the Earth and finally dissolve into the (a) 2 and 3 only
Earth, and thus this life is transitory (b) 1 and 2 only
(d) Both the statements (a) and (b) are correct in (c) 1 and 3 only
this context (d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b) Answer: (d)
23. The religion of early Vedic Aryans was 26. Under which of the following circumstances
primarily of may 'capital gains' arise?
(a) Bhakti 1. When there is an increase in the sales of a
(b) image worship and Yajnas product
(c) worship of nature and Yajnas 2. When there is a. natural increase in the value of
(d) worship of nature and Bhakti the property owned
Answer: (c) 3. When you purchase a painting and there is a
growth in its value due to increase in its popularity
correct regarding Brahmo Samaj? Select the correct Answer using the codes given
1. It opposed idolatry. below
2. It denied the need for a priestly class for (a) 1 only
interpreting the religious texts. (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
3. It popularized the doctrine that the Vedas are (d) 1, 2 and 3
infallible. Select the correct Answer using the Answer: (b)
codes given below :
(a) 1 only 27. Which of the following measures would result
(b) 1 and 2 only in an increase in the money supply in the
(c) 3 only economy?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. Purchase of government securities from the
Answer: (b) public by the Central Bank

2. Deposit of currency in commercial banks by the 4. economic potential of the country in question
public
3. Borrowing by the government from the Central Which of the statements given above are correct?
Bank (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
4. Sale of government securities to the public by (b) 2 and 3 only
the Central Bank (c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1 and 4 only
Select the correct Answer using the codes given Answer: (b)
below
(a) 1 only 30. The basic aim of Lead Bank Scheme is that
(b) 2 and 4 only (a)big banks should try to open offices in each
(c) 1 and 3 district
(d) 2, 3 and 4 (b)there should be stiff competition among the
Answer: (c) various nationalized banks
(c) individual banks should adopt particular
28. Which of the following would include Foreign districts for intensive development
Direct Investment in India? (d) all the banks should make intensive efforts to
1.Subsidiaries of companies in India mobilize deposits
2.Majority foreign equity holding in Indian Answer: (c)
companies
3.Companies exclusively financed by foreign 31. Consider the following :
companies 1. Assessment of land revenue on the basis of
4. Portfolio investment nature of the soil and the quality of crops
2. Use of mobile cannons in warfare
Select the correct Answer using the codes given 3. Cultivation of tobacco and red chillies
below
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Which of the above was/were introduced into India
(b) 2 and 4 only by the English?
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2
Answer: (d) (c) 2 and 3
(d) None
29. Consider the following statements: Answer: (d)
The price of any currency in international market is
decided by the 32. With reference to the guilds (Shreni) of
1. World Bank ancient India that played a very important role in
2. demand for goods/services provided by the the country's economy, which of the following
country concerned statements is /are correct?
3. stability of the government of the concerned
country

1. Every guild was registered with the central (d) 1, 2 and 3

authority of the State and the king was the chief Answer: (b)
administrative authority on them.
2. The wages, rules of work, standards and prices 35. A person stood alone in a desert on a dark
were fixed by the guild. night and wanted to reach his village which was
situated
3. The guild had judicial powers over its own 5 km east of the point where he was standing. He
members. had no instruments to find the direction but he
Select the correct Answer using the codes given located the polestar. The most convenient way
below (a) 1 and 2 only now to reach his village is to walk in the
(b) 3 only (a) direction facing the polestar
(c) 2 and 3 only (b) direction opposite to the polestar
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) direction keeping the polestar to his left
Answer: (d) (d) direction keeping the polestar to his right
Answer: (c)
33. The distribution of powers between the Centre
and the States in the Indian Constitution is based 36. Recently, there has been a concern over the
on the scheme provided in the short supply of a group of elements called 'rare
(a) Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909 earth metals'. Why?
(b) Montagu-Chelmsford Act, 1919 1. China, which is the largest producer of these
(c) Government of India Act, 1935 elements, has imposed some restrictions on their
(d) Indian Independence Act, 1947 export.
Answer: (c) 2. Other than China, Australia, Canada and Chile,
these elements are not found in any country.
34. Despite having large reserves of coal, why 3. Rare earth metals are essential for the
does India import millions of tonnes of coal? manufacture of various kinds of electronic items
1. It is the policy of India to save its own coal and there is a growing demand for these elements.
reserves for future, and import it from other
countries for the present use. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Most of the power plants in India are coal-based correct?
and they are not able to get sufficient supplies of (a) 1 only
coal from within the country. (b) 2 and 3 only
3. Steel companies need large quantity of coking (c) 1 and 3 only
coal which has to be imported. (d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (c)
correct? 37. Consider the following areas:
(a) 1 only 1. Bandipur
(b) 2 and 3 only 2. Bhitarkanika
(c) 1 and 3 only 3. Manas

4. Sunderbans Answer: (b)
Which of the above are Tiger Reserves? 41. Consider the following kinds of organisms :
(a) 1 and 2 only 1. Bat
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only 2. Bee
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only 3. Bird
(d) l, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (b) Which of the above is/are pollinating
agent/agents?
38. Consider the following statements : (a) 1 and 2 only
1. The duration of the monsoon decreases from (b) 2 only
southern India to northern India. (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. The amount of annual rainfall in the northern Answer: (d)
plains of India decreases from east to west.
42. Which one of the following groups of animals
Which of the statements given above is/are belongs to the category of endangered species?
correct? (a) Great Indian Bustard, Musk Deer, Red Panda
(a) 1 only and Asiatic Wild Ass
(b) 2 only (b) Kashmir Stag, Cheetal, Blue Bull and Great
(c) Both 1 and 2 Indian Bustard
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Snow Leopard, Swamp Deer, Rhesus Monkey
Answer: (c) and Sarus (Crane)
(d) Lion-tailed Macaque, Blue Bull, Hanuman
39. Which one of the following is the Langur and Cheetal
characteristic climate of the Tropical Savannah Answer: (a)
Region?
(a) Rainfall throughout the year 43. Consider the following statements :
(b) Rainfall in winter only If there were no phenomenon of capillarity
(c) An extremely short dry season 1. it would be difficult to use a kerosene lamp
(d) A definite dry and wet season 2. one would not be able to use a straw to
Answer: (d) consume a soft drink
3. the blotting paper would fail to function
40. In which one among the following categories 4. the big trees that we see around would not have
of protected areas in India are local people not grown on the Earth
allowed to collect and use the biomass?
(a) Biosphere Reserves Which of the statements given above are correct?
(b) National Parks (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) Wetlands declared under Ramsar Convention (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) Wildlife Sanctuaries (c) 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: (b) Answer: (a)
44. The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment 47. Consider the following :

describes the following major categories of 1. Black-necked crane
ecosystem 2. Cheetah
services-provisioning,supporting,regulating, 3. Flying squirrel
preserving and cultural. Which one of the 4. Snow leopard
following is supporting service?
(a) Production of food and water Which of the above are naturally found in India?
(b) Control of climate and disease (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) Nutrient cycling and crop pollination (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) Maintenance of diversity (c) 2 and 4 only
Answer: (d) (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (b)
45. What is the difference between the antelopes
Oryx and Chiru? 48. Consider the following agricultural practices :
(a) Oryx is adapted to live in hot and arid areas 1. Contour bunding
whereas Chiru is adapted to live in steppes and
semi-desert areas of cold high mountains 2. Relay cropping
(b) Oryx is poached for its antlers whereas Chiru is 3. Zero tillage
poached for its musk
(c) Oryx exists in western India only whereas Chiru In the context of global climate change, which of
exists in north-east India only the above helps/help in carbon
(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given sequestration/storage in the soil?
above is correct (a) 1 and 2 only
Answer: (a) (b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
46. Which of the following can be threats to the (d) None of them
biodiversity of a geographical area? Answer: (c)
1. Global warming
2. Fragmentation of habitat 49. What would happen if phytoplankton of an
3. Invasion of alien species ocean is completely destroyed for some reason?
4. Promotion of vegetarianism 1. The ocean as a carbon sink would be adversely
affected.
Select the correct Answer using the codes given 2. The food chains in the ocean would be adversely
below affected.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only 3. The density of ocean water would drastically
(b) 2 and 3 only decrease.
(c) 1 and 4 only

Select the correct Answer using the codes given (a) to allow a discussion on a definite matter of
below (a) 1 and 2 only urgent public importance
(b) 2 only (b) to let opposition members collect information
(c) 3 only from the ministers
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) to allow a reduction of specific amount in
Answer: (d) demand for grant
(d) to postpone the proceedings to check the
50. Vultures which used to be very common in inappropriate or violent behaviour on the part of
Indian countryside some years ago are rarely seen some members
nowadays. This is attributed to Answer: (a)
(a) the destruction of their nesting sites by new
invasive species 53. How does National Biodiversity Authority
(b) a drug used by cattle owners for treating their (NBA) help in protecting the Indian agriculture?
diseased cattle 1. NBA checks the biopiracy and protects the
(c) scarcity of food available to them indigenous and traditional genetic resources.
(d) a widespread, persistent and fatal disease 2. NBA directly monitors and supervises the
among them scientific research on genetic modification of crop
Answer: (b) plants.
3. Application for Intellectual Property Rights
51. In the areas covered under the Panchayat related to genetic/biological resources cannot be
(Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, made without the approval of NBA.
what is the role/power of Gram Sabha?
1. Gram Sabha has the power to prevent alienation Which of the statements given above is /are
of land in the Scheduled Areas. correct?
2. Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest (a) 1 -only
produce. (b) 2 and 3 only
3. Recommendation of Gram Sabha is required for (c) 1 and 3 only
granting prospecting licence or mining lease for (d) 1, 2 and 3
any mineral in the Scheduled Areas. Answer: (d)
Which of the statements given above is/are 54. The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was
correct? enacted in consonance with which of the
(a) 1 only following provisions of the Constitution of India?
(b) 1 and 2 only 1. Right to healthy environment, construed as a
(c) 2 and 3 only part of Right to life under Article 21
(d) 1, 2 and 3 2. Provision of grants for raising the level of
Answer: (b) administration in the Scheduled Areas for the
welfare of Scheduled Tribes under Article 275(1)
52. In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an 3. Powers and functions of Gram Sabha as
adjournment motion is mentioned under Article 243(A)

3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas

Select the correct Answer using the codes given 4. Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure
below and cultural opportunities
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles
(c) 1 and 3 only that are reflected in the Directive Principles of
(d) 1, 2 and 3 State Policy?
Answer: (a) (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
55. If National Water Mission is properly and (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
completely implemented, how will it impact the (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
country? Answer: (b)
1. Part of the water needs of urban areas will be
met through recycling of wastewater. 57. Consider the following statements:
2. The water requirements of coastal cities with 1. Union Territories are not represented in the Rajya
inadequate alternative sources of water will be met Sabha.
by adopting appropriate technologies that allow for 2. It is within the purview of the Chief Election
the use of ocean water. Commissioner to adjudicate the election disputes.
3. All the rivers of Himalayan origin will be linked to 3. According to the Constitution of India, the
the rivers of peninsular India, Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha and the
4. The expenses incurred by farmers for digging Rajya Sabha only.
bore-wells and for installing motors and pump-sets
to draw groundwater will be completely reimbursed Which of the statements given above is/are
by the Government. correct?
(a) 1 only
Select the correct Answer using the codes given (b) 2 and 3
below (c) 1 and 3
(a) 1 only (d) None
(b) 1 and 2 only Answer: (d)
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (a)
58. With reference to consumers' rights/
56. Consider the following provisions under the privileges under the provisions of law in India,
Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in which of the following statements is/are correct?
the 1. Consumers are empowered to take samples for
Constitution of India :
1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil 60. Which of the following are included in the
code original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
2. Organizing village Panchayats

1. A dispute between the Government of India and 3. The combustible gases generated from biomass
one or more States gasification can be used for direct heat generation
2. A dispute regarding elections to either House of but not in internal combustion engines.
the Parliament or that of Legislature of a State
3. A dispute between the Government of India and Select the correct Answer using the codes given
a Union Territory below
4. A dispute between two or more States (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
Select the correct Answer using the codes given (c) 1 and 3 only
below (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 2 Answer: (a)
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 4 63. What is the role of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in
(d) 3 and 4 the water purification systems?
Answer: (c) 1. It inactivates /kills the harmful microorganisms
in water.
61. Consider the following kinds of organisms : 2. It removes all the undesirable odours from the
1. Bacteria water.
2. Fungi 3. It quickens the sedimentation of solid particles,
3. Flowering plants removes turbidity and improves the clarity of water.
Some species of which of the above kinds of Which of the statements given above is/are
organisms are employed as biopesticides? correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (d) Answer: (a)
62. Biomass gasification is considered to be one 64. Graphene is frequently in news recently. What
of the sustainable solutions to the power crisis in is its importance?
India. In this context, which of the following 1. It is a two-dimensional material and has good
statements is/are correct? electrical conductivity.
1. Coconut shells, groundnut shells and rice husk 2. It is one of the thinnest but strongest materials
can be used in biomass gasification. tested so far.
2. The combustible gases generated from biomass 3. It is entirely made of silicon and has high optical
gasification consist of hydrogen and carbon transparency.
dioxide only.

4. It can be used as 'conducting electrodes' (d) 1, 2 and 3

required for touch screens, LCDs and organic Answer: (b)
LEDs.
(a) 1 and 2 only Chlorofluorocarbons, known as ozone-depleting
(b) 3 and 4 only substances, are used
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 1. in the production of plastic foams
Answer: (c) 2. in the production of tubeless tyres
3. in cleaning certain electronic components
65. Lead, ingested or inhaled, is a health hazard. 4. as pressurizing agents in aerosol cans
After the addition of lead to petrol has been
banned, what still are the sources of lead Which of the statements given above is/are
poisoning? correct?
1. Smelting units (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
2. Pens and pencils (b) 4 only
3. Paints (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
4. Hair oils and cosmetics (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (c)
below 68. A team of scientists at Brookhaven National
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only Laboratory including those from India created the
(b) 1 and 3 only heaviest antimatter (anti-helium nucleus). What
(c) 2 and 4 only is/are the implication/ implications of the creation
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 of antimatter?
Answer: (b) 1. It will make mineral prospecting and oil
exploration easier and cheaper.
66. With reference to 'stem cells', frequently in the 2. It will help probe the possibility of the existence
news, which of the following statements is/are of stars and galaxies made of antimatter
correct? 3. It will help understand the evolution of the
1. Stem cells can be derived from mammals only. universe.
2. Stem cells can be used for screening new drugs
3. Stem cells can be used for medical therapies. Select the correct Answer using the codes given
below
Select the correct Answer using the codes given (a) 1 only
below (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 3 only Answer: (b)

2. Transplant of internal organs in the human body

69. Which of the following is /are cited by the had begun by the beginning of 3rd century AD.
scientists as evidence/ evidences for the 3. The concept of sine of an angle was known in
continued expansion of universe? 5th century AD.
1. Detection of microwaves in space 4. The concept of cyclic quadrilaterals was known
2. Observation of redshift phenomenon in space in 7th century AD.
3. Movement of asteroids in space
4. Occurrence of supernova explosions in space Select the correct Answer using the codes given
below
Select the correct Answer using the codes given (a) 1 and 2 only
below (b) 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4 Answer: (d)
(d) None of the above can be cited as evidence
Answer: (b) 72. With reference to the history. of ancient India,
which of the following was/were common to both
70. Electrically charged particles from space Buddhism and Jainism?
travelling at speeds of several hundred km/sec 1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and
can severely harm living beings if they reach the enjoyment
surface of the Earth. What prevents them from 2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas
reaching the surface of the Earth? 3. Denial of efficacy of rituals
(a) The Earth's magnetic field diverts them towards
its poles Select the correct Answer using the codes given
(b) Ozone layer around the Earth reflects them below
back to outer space (a) 1 only
(c) Moisture in the upper layers of atmosphere (b) 2 and 3 only
prevents them from reaching the surface of the (c) 1 and 3 only
Earth (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given Answer: (b)
above is correct
Answer: (a) 73. Which of the following can be said to be
essentially the parts of Inclusive Governance?
71. With reference to the scientific progress of 1. Permitting the Non-Banking Financial
ancient India, which of the statements given Companies to do banking
below are correct? 2. Establishing effective District Planning
1. Different kinds of specialized surgical Committees in all the districts
instruments were in common use by 1st century 3. Increasing the government spending on public
AD. health
4. Strengthening the Mid-day Meal Scheme

4. Conducting the delivery of baby

below Select the correct Answer using the codes given
(a)1 and 2 only below:
(b) 3 and 4 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 Only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (b) 2 and 4 Only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) 1 and 3 Only
Answer: (c) (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (c)
74. The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are
the 77. Which of the following is/are the principal
(a) three main racial groups of the Indian feature(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919?
subcontinent 1. Introduction of dyarchy in the executive
(b) three main linguistic divisions into which the government of the provinces
languages of India can be classified 2. Introduction of separate communal electorates
(c) three main styles of Indian temple architecture for Muslims
(d) three main musical Gharanas prevalent in India 3. Devolution of legislative authority by the centre
Answer: (c) to the provinces
75. The Congress ministries resigned in the seven Select the correct Answer using the codes given
provinces in 1939, because below
(a) the Congress could not form ministries in the (a) 1 only
other four provinces (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) emergence of a left wing' in the Congress made (c) 1 and 3 only
the working of the ministries impossible (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) there were widespread communal disturbances Answer: (c)
in their provinces
(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given 78. During Indian freedom struggle, the National
above is correct Social Conference was formed. What was the
Answer: (d) reason for its formation?
(a) Different social reform groups or organizations
76. With reference to National Rural Health of Bengal region united to form a single body to
Mission, which of the following are the jobs of discuss the issues of larger interest and to prepare
'ASHA', a trained community health worker? appropriate petitions/representations to the
1. Accompanying women to the health facility for government.
antenatal care checkup (b) Indian National Congress did not want to
2. Using pregnancy test kits for early detection of include social reforms in its deliberations and
pregnancy decided to form a separate body for such a
3. Providing information on nutrition and purpose
immunization

(c) Behramji Malabari and M. G. Ranade decided to 81. How does the National Rural Livelihood
bring together all the social reform groups of the Mission seek to improve livelihood options of
country under one organization rural poor?
(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given 1. By setting up a large number of new
above is correct in this context manufacturing industries and agribusiness centres
Answer: (d) in rural areas
2. By strengthening 'self-help groups' and providing
79. Which of the following parties were skill development
established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar? 3. By supplying seeds, fertilizers, diesel pump-sets
1. The Peasants and Workers Party of India and micro-irrigation equipment free of cost to
2. All India Scheduled Castes Federation farmers
3. The Independent Labour Party
Select the correct Answer using the codes given below
below (a) 1 and 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 Answer: (b)
Answer: (b)
82. The Multi-dimensional Poverty Index
80. Which of the following special powers have developed by Oxford Poverty and Human
been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Development Initiative with UNDP support covers
Constitution of India? which of the following?
(a) To change the existing territory of a State and 1. Deprivation of education, health, assets and
to change the name of a State services at household level
(b) To pass a resolution empowering the 2. Purchasing power parity at national level
Parliament to make laws in the State List and to 3.Extent of budget deficit and GDP growth rate at
create one or more All India Services national level
(c)To amend the election procedure of the below :
President and to determine the pension of the
President after his/her retirement (a) 1 only
(d)To determine the functions of the Election
Commission and to determine the number of (b) 2 and 3 only
Election
Commissioners (c) 1 and 3 only
Answer: (b)
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a)

1.Placing Annual Financial Statement before the

83. Which of the following is /are among the Parliament
noticeable features of the recommendations of 2.Withdrawal of moneys from Consolidated Fund
the Thirteenth Finance Commission? of India only after passing the Appropriation Bill
1. A design for the Goods and Services Tax, and a 3.Provisions of supplementary grants and
compensation package linked to adherence to the vote-on-account
proposed design 4. A periodic or at least a mid-year review of
2. A design for the creation of lakhs of jobs in the programme of the Government against
next ten years in consonance with India's macroeconomic forecasts and expenditure by a
demographic dividend Parliamentary Budget Office
3. Devolution of a specified share of central taxes 5. Introducing Finance Bill in the Parliament
to local bodies as grants
Select the correct Answer using the codes given below :
below : (a) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (a)
Answer: (a)
86. Mahatma Gandhi undertook fast unto death in
84. What is/are the recent policy initiatives) of 1932, mainly because
Government of India to promote the growth of
manufacturing sector? (a) Round Table Conference failed to satisfy Indian
1.Setting up of National Investment and political aspirations
Manufacturing Zones (b) Congress and Muslim League had differences
2.Providing the benefit of 'single window clearance' of opinion
3.Establishing the Technology Acquisition and (c) Ramsay Macdonald announced the Communal
Development Fund Award
(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given
Select the correct Answer using the codes given above is correct in this context
below : Answer: (c)
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only 87. With reference to Ryotwari Settlement,
(c) 1 and 3 only consider the following statements :
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. The rent was paid directly by the peasants to the
Answer: (d) Government.
2. The Government gave Pattas to the Ryots.
85. Which of the following are the methods of 3. The lands were surveyed and assessed before
Parliamentary control over public finance in India? being taxed.

Answer: (c)
correct? 90. Which of the following provisions of the
(a) 1 only Constitution of India have a bearing on Education?
(b) 1 and 2 only 1. Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) 1, 2 and 3 2. Rural and Urban Local Bodies
(d) None 3. Fifth Schedule
Answer: (c) 4. Sixth Schedule
5. Seventh Schedule
88.Consider the following specific stages of
demographic transition associated with economic Select the correct Answer using the codes given
development : below :
1. Low birth rate with low death rate (a) 1 and 2 only
2. High birth rate with high death rate (b) 3, 4 and 5 only
3. High birth rate with low death rate (c) 1, 2 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Select the correct order of the above stages using Answer: (c)
the codes given below :
(a) 1, 2, 3 91. Government of India encourages the
(b) 2, 1, 3 cultivation of 'sea buckthorn'. What is the
(c) 2, 3, 1 importance of this plant?
(d) 3, 2, 1 1. It helps in controlling soil erosion and in
Answer: (c) preventing desertification.
2. It is a rich source of biodiesel.
89. In India, in the overall Index of Industrial 3. It has nutritional value and is well-adapted to live
Production, the Indices of Eight Core Industries in cold areas of high altitudes.
have a combined weight of 37-90%. Which of the 4. Its timber is of great commercial value.
following are among those Eight Core Industries?
1. Cement Which of the statements given above is /are
2. Fertilizers correct?
3. Natural gas (a) 1 only
4. Refinery products (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
5. Textiles (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Select the correct Answer using the codes given Answer: (c)
below :
(a) 1 and 5 only 92. Which of the following is the chief
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only characteristic of 'mixed farming'?
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only (a) Cultivation of both cash crops and food crops
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

(b) Cultivation of two or more crops in the same 3. Density of ocean water
field 4. Revolution of the Earth
(c) Rearing of animals and cultivation of crops
together Which of the above factors influence the ocean
(d) None of the above currents?
Answer: (c) (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
93. A particular State in India has the following (c) 1 and 4
characteristics : (d) 2, 3 and 4
1. It is located on the same latitude which passes Answer: (b)
through northern Rajasthan.
2. It has over 80% of its area under forest cover. 96. With reference to the wetlands of India,
3. Over 12% of forest cover constitutes Protected consider the following statements :
Area Network in this State. 1. The country's total geographical area under the
category of wetlands is recorded more in Gujarat
Which one among the following States has all the as compared to other States.
above characteristics? 2. In India, the total geographical area of coastal
(a) Arunachal Pradesh wetlands larger than that of wetlands.
(b) Assam
(c) Himachal Pradesh Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) Uttarakhand correct?
Answer: (a) (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
94. Consider the following crops of India : (c) Both 1 and 2
1. Cowpea (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Green gram Answer: (a)
3. Pigeon pea
97. Consider the following crops of India :
Which of the above is/are used as pulse, fodder 1. Groundnut
and green manure? 2. Sesamum
(a) 1 and 2 only 3. Pearl millet
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only Which of the above is/are predominantly rainfed
crop/crops?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (c) (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
95. Consider the following factors: (c) 3 only
1. Rotation of the Earth (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Air pressure and wind Answer: (d)

3.The survival of some animals that have

98. When you travel in Himalayas, you will see the phytoplanktonic larvae will be adversely affected.
following : 4.The cloud seeding and formation of clouds will
1. Deep gorges be adversely affected.
2. U-turn river courses
3. Parallel mountain ranges Which of the statements given above is /are
4. Steep gradients causing land-sliding correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Which of the above can be said to be the (b) 2 only
evidences for Himalayas being young fold (c) 1 and 3 only
mountains? (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(a) 1 and 2 only Answer: (a)
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (b)
99. Normally, the temperature decreases with the

increase in height from the Earth's surface,
because
1. the atmosphere can be heated upwards only
from the Earth's surface
2. there is more moisture in the upper atmosphere
3. the air is less dense in the upper atmosphere

below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (c)
100. The acidification of oceans is increasing.

Why is this phenomenon a cause of concern?
1. The growth and survival of calcareous
phytoplankton will be adversely affected.
2. The growth and survival of coral reefs will be
adversely affected.



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