1. With reference to the Parliament of India, 3.

'Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme' is

consider the following statements: sometimes · mentioped in the news with
1. reference to
A J?rivate member's bill is . a bill
presented by a Member of Parliament (a) Certifying the skills acquired by _
construction workers through
who is not elected but only nominated traditional channels.
by the President of India.
(b) Enrolling the persons in Universities for
2. Recently, a priyate member's bill .has distance learning programmes.
been passed in the Parliament of India (c) Reserving some skilled jobs to rural and
for the first time in its history. urban poor in some public sector
undertakings.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) Certifying the skills acquired by
correct'?
trainees under the Nationa] Skill
(a) 1 only Development Programme.
(b) 2 only
4. From the ecological point of view, which one
(c) Both 1 and 2 of the following assumes importance in being
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 a good link between the Easterµ Ghats and
the Western Ghats ?
2. With reference to the difference between the (a) Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
culture of Rigvedic A.cyans and Indus Valley (b) Nallamala Forest
people, which of the following statements (c) Nagarhole National Park
is/are correct ? (d) Seshacha1am Biosphere Reserve

1. Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail 5. On� of the implications of equality in society
and helmet in warfare whereas the is the absence of
people of Indus Valley Civilization did (a) Privileges
(b) Restraints
not leave any evidence of using them.
(c) Competition
2. Rigvedic. Aryans .knew gold, silver and (d) Ideology
copper whereas Indus Valley people
6. Consider the following statements in respect
knew only copper and iron.
of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora
3. Rigvedic Aryans· i1ad domesticated the in Commerce (TRAFFIC)
horse whereas there is no evidence of 1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United
Nations Environment · Programme
Indus Valley people having been aware (UNEP).
of this animal. 2. The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure
Select the correct answer using the code given that trade in wild plants and animals is
below: not a threat to the conservation of
nature.
(a) 1 only Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
7. Which principle among the · following was 11. Which of the following statements is/are
added to the Directive · Principles of State correct regarding the Monetary Policy
Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Committee (MPC) ?
Constitution ?
1. It decides the RBI's benchmark interest
(a) Equal pay for equal work for both men
and women rates.
(b) Participation of workers m the 2. It is a 12-member body including the
management of industrie� Governor of RBI and is reconstituted
(c) Right to work, education and public every year.
assistance
3. It functions under the chairmanship of
(d) Securing living wage and human
conditions of work to workers the Union Finance Ministl;lr.
Select the correct answer using the code given
8. . Which one of the following statements is
below:
correct?
(a) Rights are claims of the State against (a) 1 only
the citjzens. (p) 1 and 2 only
(b) Rights are privileges which are (c) 3 only
incorporated in the Constitution of a (d) 2 and 3 only
State.
(c) Rights are claims of the citizens against 12. With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana,
the State.
consider the following statements
(d) Rights are privileges of a few citizens
against the many. 1. It is a song and dance performance.
2. Cymbals are the only musical
9. Which of the following gives 'Global Gender
Gap Index' ranking to thP. r.mmtriP.R of the instruments used in the performance.
world? 3. It is performed to narrate the life and
(a) World Economic Forum deeds of Lord Krishna.
(b) UN Human Rights Council Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) UN Women correct?
(d) . World Health Orgarµzation (a) 1, 2 and 3
10. Which of the following statements is/are (b) 1 and 3 only
correct regarding Smart India Hackathon (c) 2 and 3 only
2017? (d) 1 only
1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme for
developing every city of our country into 13. Who among the following_ was/were associated
Smart Cities in a decade.
with the '.introduction of �yotwari Settlement
2. It is an initiati:ve to identify new digital
in India during the British rule ?
technology innovations for solving the
many problems faced by our country. 1. Lord Cornwallis
3. It is a programme aimed at· making all 2. Alexander Read
the financial transactions in our country 3. Thomas Munro
completely digital in a decade. Select the correct answer using.the code given
S�lect the correct answer using the code_ given below:
below: (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only
14. In the contexf of solving pollution problems, 18. The term 'Digital Single Market Strategy'·
what is/are the advantage/advantages of seen in the news refers to
bioremeciiation technique ?
1. It is a technique for cleaning up pollution (a) ASEAN
by enhancing the same biodegradation (b). BRICS
proc�ss that occurs in nature.
2. Any contaminant with heavy metals such (c) EU
as cadmium and lead can be readily and (d) G20
con;i.pletely treated by bioremediation
using microorganisms.
3. Genetic engineering can be used to create
microorganisms specifically designed for 19. At one of the places in India, if you stand on
bioremediation. the seashore �nd watch the sea, you will find
Select the correct answer using the code given that the sea water recedes from the shore line
below: a few kilometres and comes back to the shore,
(a) 1 only twice a day, and you can actually walk 'on the
(b) 2 and 3 only sea floor when the water recedes. This unique
(c) 1 and 3 only phenqmenon is seen at
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) Bhavnagar
15. The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for
(b) Bheemunipatnam
(a) the participation of workers in the
management of industries. (c) Chandipur
(b) arbitrary powers to the management to (d) Nagapattinam
quell industrial disputes.
(c) an intervention by the British Court in
the event of a trade dispute.
(d) a system of tribunals and a ban on 20. With reference to the 'Prohibition of Benami
strikes. Property Transactions Act, 1988 (PBPT Act)',
16. Local self-government can be best explained consider the following statements
as an exercise in 1. A property transaction is not treated as
(a) Federalism a benami transaction if the owner of the
(b) Democratic decentralisation prOJ?erty is not aware of the transaction.
(c) Administrative delegation
2. Properties held benami are liable for
(d) Direct democracy
confiscation by the Government.
17. Consider the following statements :
3. The Act provides for three authorities
With reference to the Constitution of India, for investigations but does not provide
the Directive Principles of State Policy
for any appellate mechanism.
constitute limitations upon
1. legislative function. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. executive function. 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) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 2 and 3 only
21. Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in 23. Which of the following are the objectives of
the population of species of butterflies, what 'National Nutrition Mission'?
could be its likely co�sequence/consequences ? 1. ·To create awareness relating to
malnutrition among pregnant women
1. Pollination of some plants could be and lactating mothers.
adversely affected. 2. To reduce the incidence of anaemia
2. There could be a drastic increase in the among young children, adolescent girls
fungal infections of some cultivated and women.
plants. 3. To promote the consumption of millets,
coarse cereals and unpolished rice.
3. It could lead to a fall in the population 4. 'T'o promot.A the ronsuµ-iption of poultry
of some species of wasps, spiders and eggs.
birds. Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
Select· the correct answer using the code given
below: (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
24. Consider the following statements
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. The Factories Act, 1881 was passed
with a view to fix the wages of
22. It is possible to p1·oduce algae based biofuels, industrial workers and to allow the
but what is/are the likely limitation{s) of workers to form trade unio�s.
developing countries m promoting this 2. N.M. Lokhande was a pioneer in
industry? organizing the labour movement m
· British India.
1. Production of algae based biofuels is W;hich of the above statements is/are correct ?
possible in seas only and not on (a) 1 only
continents. (b) 2 only
2. Setting• up and engineering the algae (c) Both 1 and 2
based biofuel production requires high (d) Neither 1 nor 2
level of expertise/technology unti L the
construction is completed. 25. In the context of mitigating the impending
global warming due to anthropogen�c
3. Economically viable production
emissions of carbon dioxide, which of the
necessitates the setting up of large scale
following can be the potential sites for carbon
facilities which may raise ecological and
sequestration ?
social concerns. 1
1. Abandoned and uneconomic coal seams
Select the correct answer using the code given 2. Depleted oil and gas reservoirs
below: 3. Subterranean deep saline formations
(a) - 1 and 2 only Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only (b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
26. The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 29. Who among the following can join the
was to National Pension System (NPS) ?
(a) Define the jurisdiction of the Central (a) Resident Indian citizens only
and Provincial Governments.
'(b) Persons ofage from 21 to 55 only
(b) Define the powers of the Secretary of (c) All State Government employees joining
State for India. the services after the date ofnotification
(c) Impose censorship on nation�l press. by the respective State Governments
(d) Improve the relatiop.ship between the · (d) All Central Government employees
Government of India and the Indian including those of Armed Forces joining
States. the services on or after · 1 st April, 2004

30. With reference to river Teesta, con.sider the

27. The term 'Domestic Content Requirement' is following statements
sometimes seen in the news with reference
i. The source of river Teesta is the same
to
as that of Brahmaputra but it flows
(a) Developing solar power production in through Sikkim.
our country
2. River Rangeet originate� in Sikkim and
(b) Granting licences to foreign T.V. it is a tributary ofriver Teesta.
channels in our country
3. River Teesta flows into Bay ofBengal on
(c) Exporting our food products to other the border of India and Bangladesh.
countries
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) Permitting foreign educational correct?
insti_tutions to set up their. campuses in (a) 1 and 3 only
our country
(b) 2 only
(c) - 2 and 3 only
28. Consider the following statements :
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. The Nuclear Security Summits are
periodically held under the aegis of the 31. Consider the following statements
United Nations.
1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is
2. The International Panel on Fissile tr�nsmitte� by the same mosquito that
Materials · is an organ of International transmits dengue.
Atomic Energy Agency. 2. Sexual transmission of Zika virus
Which of the statements given above is/are disease is possible.
correct? Which of the statements given above 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
32. Consider the following statements : 35. _ According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act,
1. . The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian 1972, which of th� following animals cannot
Standards (BIS) is_ mandatory for be hunted by any person except under some
automotive tyres and tubes. provisions provided by law ?
2. AGMARK is a quality Certification 1. Gharial
Mark issued by the Food and
Agriculture Organisation (_FAO). 2. Indian wild ass
Which of the statements given above is/are .3. ·wild buffalo
correct? Select the corre�t answer using the code given
(a) 1 only below:
(b) 2 only (a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 Cb) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) .1 and 3 only
33. What is/are the advantage/advantages of (d) 1, 2 and 3
implementing the 'National Agriculture
36. Which of the following statements is/are true
Mark.et' scheme?
of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian
1. It is a pan-India electronic trading portal citizen?
for agricultural commodities.
1. A legislative process has been provided
2. It provides the farmers access to
nationwide market, with , prices to enforce these duties.
. commensurate with the quality of their 2. They are correlative to legal duties .
produce. Select the correct answer using the code given
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
below:
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
Cc) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither· 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

37 Consider the following pairs :

34. With reference to the 'National Intellectual ·
Property Rights Policy', cobsider the following 1. Radhakanta Deb-
First President of the British Indian
statements
Association
1. It reiterates India's commitment· to the
2. Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty­
Doha Development Agenda and the
TRIPS Agreement. Founder of the Madras Mahajana
Sabha
2. Department of Industrial Policy and
3. Surendranath Banerjee -
Promotion is the nodal agency for
regulating intellectual property. rights Founder of the Indian Association
·m India. Which of the above pairs is/are correctly
matched?
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) · 1, 2 and 3
38. Which one of the fol!owing objectives is not 41. With reference to 'Asia Pacific Ministerial
embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution Conference on Housing and Urban
oflndia? Development (APMCHUD)', consider the
(a) Liberty of thought following statemedts .:

(b) Economic liberty 1. The first APMCHUD was held in

India in 2006 on .the theme 'Emerging
(c) Liberty of expression Urban Forms - Policy Responses and
(d) Liberty of belief Governance Structure'.
2. India hosts all the Annual Ministerial
Conferences in partnership with ADB,
39. With reference to 'Quality Council of India
APEC and ASEAN.
(QCI)', consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are
1. QCI was set up jointly by the correct?
Government of India and the Indian
Industry. (a) 1 only

2. Chairman of QCI is appointed by the (b) 2 only

Prime Minister on the recommendations (c) Both 1 and 2
of the industry to the Government. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only · 42. Democracy's superior virtue lies · in the fact
that it calls into activity
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) the intelligence and character of
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 ordinary men and women.
(b) the methods for strengthening executive
40. What is the pm·pose of setting up of Small leadership.
Finance Banks (SFBs) in India? (c) a superior individual with dynamism
l. To supply credit to small business units and vision.
2. To supply credit to small and marginal (d) a band of dedicated party workers.
farmers
43. Which of the following is a most likely
3. To encourage young entrepreneurs to
consequence of i�plementing the 'Unified
set up business particularly in rural
Payments Interface (UPI)'?
areas.
(a) Mobile wallets will not be necessary for
. Select the correct answer using the code given
below: online payments.

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) Digital currency will totally replace the
physical currency in about two decades.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) FDI inflows will drastically increase.
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Direct transfer of subsidies to poor
(d) 1, 2 and 3 people will become very effective.
44. The terms 'Event Horizon', 'Singularity', 47. In the context of India, which one of the
'String Theory' and 'Standard Model' are following is the correct relationship between
sometimes seen in the news in the context of Rights and Duties ?
(a) Observation and understanding of the (a) Rights are correlative with Duties.
Universe (b) Rights are personal and hence
(b) S:tudy of the solar and the lunar eclipses independent of society and Duties.
(c) Placin� satellites in the orbit of the (c) •Rights, not Duties, are important for
Earth the advancement of the personality of
(d) Origin and evolution of living organisms the citizen.
on the Earth (d) Duties, not Rights, are important for
the stability of the State.
45. With reference to agriculture in India, how
can the technique of 'genome sequencing', 4s. The mind of the makers of the Constitution of
often seen in the news, be used in the India is reflected in which of the following ?
immediate future ?
(a) The Preamble
1. Genome sequencing can be used to
(b) The Fundamental Rights
identify genetic markers for disease
(c) The Directive Principles of State Policy
resistance and drought tolerance in
various crop plants. (d) The Fundamental Duties

2. This technique helps in reducing the 49. If you travel by road from Kohima to
time required to develop new varieties Kottayam, what is the minimum number of
of crop plants. States within India through which you can
3. It can be used to decipher the travel, including the origin and the
host-pathogen relationships in crops. destination ?
Select the correct answer using the code given (a) 6
below: (b) 7
(a) 1 only (c) 8
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) 9
(c) 1 and 3 only
50. The Parliament of India exercises control ove_r
(d) 1, 2 and 3 the functions of the Council of Ministers
through
46. The main advantage of the parliamentary
1. Adjournment motion
form of government is that
2. Question hour
(a) the executive and legislature work
independently. 3. Supplementary questions
(b) jt provides continuity of policy �d is Select the correct answer _using the code given
below:
more efficient.
(a) 1 only
(c) the executive remains responsible to the
legislature. (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) the head of the government cannot be (c) 1 and 3 only
changed without election. (d) 1, 2 and 3
51. Which one of the· following was a very 54. Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the·
important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom ? following countries ?
(a) Kakinada 1. Jordan
2. Iraq
(b) Motupalli
3. Lebanon
(c) Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam) 4. Syria
(d) Nelluru Select the correct answer using the code giv�n
below:
52. With reference to 'Global Climate Change (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Alliance', which of the following statements (b) 2 and 3 only
is/are correct? (c) 3 and 4 only
1. It is an initiative of the European Union. (d) 1, 3 and 4 onJy
2. It provides technical and financial 55. With reference to 'National Investment and
support to targeted developing countries Infrastructure Fund', which of the following
to integrate climate change into their statements is/are correct?
development policies and budgets. 1. It is an organ ofNITI Aayog.
3. It is coordinated .by. World Resources 2. It has a corpus of � 4,00,000 crore at
Institute (WRI) and World Business present.
Council for $ustainable Development Select the correct answer using the code given
(WBCSD}. below:
(a) 1 only
Select the co1Tect answer using the code given
below: (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 2 onJy
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
_(b) 3 only
56. The Global Infrastructure Facility is a/an
(c) 2 and 3 only
(a) ASEAN initiative to upgrade
(d) 1, 2 and 3 infrastructure in Asii=!, and financed by
credit from the Asian Development
53. With reference to the religious history of Bank.
India, consider the following statements: (b) World Bank collaboration that
facilitates the preparation and
1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the
structuring of complex infrastructure
sects of Jainism.
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to
2. Sarvastivadin held that the constituents enable mobilization of private sector
of phenomena were not wholly and institutional investor capital.
momentary, but existed forever in a
(c) Collaboration among the major banks of
1!3,tent form.
the worl� working with the OECD and
Which of the statements given above is/are focused on expanding the set of
correct? infr�structure projects that have the
(a) 1 only potential to mobilize private
investment.
(b) 2 only
(d) UNCTAD funded initiative that seeks to
(c) Both 1 and 2 finance and facilitate infrastructure
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 development in the world.
57. For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination 60. With reference to ·the role of UN-Habitat in
paper can be filed by the· United Nations programme working
towards a better urban future, which of the
(a) anyone residing in India.
statements is/are correct?
(b) a resident of the constituency from 1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by the
which the election is to be contested. United Nations General Assembly to
(c) any citizen of India whose name promote socially and environmentally
appears in the electoral ·roll of a sustainable towns and cities to provide
constituency. adequate shelter for all.

(d) any citizen oflndia. 2. Its partners are either governments or

local urban authorities only.
3. UN-Habitat contributes to the overall
objective of the United Nations system
58. Consider the following statements to reduce poverty and to promote access
1. In India, the Himalayas are spread over to safe drinking water and basic
five States only. sanitation.
Select the correct answer using the code given
2. Western Ghats are spread over five below;
States only.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
3. Pulicat Lake is spread over two States
(b) 1 and 3 only
only.
(c) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (d) 1 only

(a) 1 and 2 only 61. ·With reference to 'National Skills

(b) 3 only Qualification Framework (NSQF)', which of
the statements given below is/are correct ?
(c) 2 and 3 only
1. Under NSQF, a learner can acquire the
(d) 1 and 3 only . certification for competency only
through formal learning.
2. An outcome expected from· the
implementation of NSQF is the mobility
59. Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a
between vocationai and general
standard criterion for
education.
(a) Measuring oxygen levels in blood Select the correct answer using the code given
(b) Computing oxygen levels in forest below:
ecosys'tems (a) 1 only

(c) Pollution assay in aquatic ecosystems (b) 2 only

(d) Assessing oxygen levels in high altitude (c) Both 1 and 2

regions (d) Neither 1 nor 2
62. In the context of Indian history, the principle 65. Conside_r the fo11owing statements
of 'Dyarchy (diarchy )' refers to 1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition
(a) Division of the central legislature into (CCAC) to Reduce Short Lived Climate
two houses. Pollutants is a unique initiative of G20
(b) Introduction of double government i.e., group of countries.
Central and St/;lte governments.
2. The CCAC focuses on methane, black
(c) Having two sets of rulers; one in London carb<_m and hydrofl:uorocarbons.
and another in Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) Division of the subjects delegated to the correct?
provinces into two categories.
(a) 1 only
63. Consider the following in respect of 'National (b) 2 only
Career Service'
(c) Both 1 and 2
J. National Career Service is an initiative
of the Department of Personnel and (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Training, Government of India.
2. Nationa1 Career Service has been 66. With reference to 'Indian Ocean Dipole (1OD)'
launched in a Mission Mode to improve sometimes mentioned in the news while
the employment opportunities to forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the
uneducated youth of the country. following statements is/are correct ?
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1. IOD phenomenon is characterised by a
(a) 1 only difference in sea surface temperature
(b) 2 only between tropical Western Indian Ocean
(c) Both 1 and 2 and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. An 1OD phenomenon can influence an
El Nino's impact on the monsoon.
64. 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
(a) 1 only
seen in the news?
(b) 2 only
(a) It is a procedure · for considering
ecological costs of developmental (c) Both 1 and 2
schemes formulated by the Government. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) It is a scheme of RBI for reworking the
financial structure of big corporate
en�ities facing genuine difficulties. 67. If you want to see gharials in their natural
(c) It is a disinvestment plan of the habitat, which o�e of the following is the best
Government regarding Central Public place to yisit?
Sector Undertakings.
(a) Bhitarkanika Mangroves
(d) It is an important provision in 'The
(b) Chambal River
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code'
recently . implemented by the (c) Pulicat Lake
Government. (d) Deepor Beel
68. Consider the following in respect of Indian 71. Which of the following practices ca,n help in
Ocean Nav.al Symposium (IONS) : water conservation in agriculture ?
1. Reduced or zero tillage of the land
1. Inaugural IONS was held in IJ,1dia_ in
2. Applying gypsum before irrigating the
2015 u_nder the chairmanship of the field
Indian Navy. 3. Allowing crop residue to remain in the
field
2. IONS is. a voluntary initiative that
Select. the correct answer using the code given
seeks to increase maritime co-operation below:
among navies of the littoral states of the (a) 1 and 2 only
Indian Ocean Region.• (b) 3 only
(c) i and 3 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1, 2 and 3
(d)
(a) · 1 only
72. Consider the following statements :
(b) 2 only
The nation-wide 'Soil Health Card Scheme'
(c) Both 1 and 2 aims at
1. expanding the cultivable area under
(d). Neither 1 nor 2
irrigation.
2. enabling the banks to assess the
quantum of Joans to be granted to
69. The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is farmers on the basis of soil quality.
one of the most famous and oft-illustrated 3. checking the overuse of fertilizers in
_ · farmlands.
paintings at
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(a) Ajanta (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Badami (b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Bagh
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Ellora
73. Consider the following pairs :
Commonly. used I Unwanted or
70. Consider the following pairs : consumed materials controversial
chemicals likely to
Traditions Communities
be found in them
1. Chaliha Sahib Festivai - Sindhis 1. Lipstick Lead
2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra - Gonds 2. Soft drinks Brominated
3. Wari-Warkari - Santhals vegetable ops
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly 3. Chinese Monosodium
matched? fast food _glutamate
(a) 1 only Which of the pairs given above.is/are correctly
matched?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None of the above (d) 1, 2 and 3
74. Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are 76. Consider the following statements :
used to create digital display in many devices. 1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State
What are the advantages of OLED displays Assembly, the winning candic}ate must
over Liquid Crystal displays? get at least 50 percent of the votes
polled, to be declared elected.
1. OLED displays can be fabricated on
2. According to the provisions laid down in
flexible plastic substrates.
the Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha,
2. Roll-up displays embedded in clothing the Speaker's post goes to the majority.
can be made using OLEDs. party and the Deputy Speaker's to the
Opposition.
3. Transparent displays are possible using Which of the statements given above is/are
OLEDs. correct?
(a) 1 only
Select the correct answer using the code given
below: (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(b) 2 only
77. Which of the following has/have occurred in
(c) 1, 2 and 3 India after its liberalization of economic
policies in 1991 ?
(d) None of the above statements is
1. Share of agriculture in GDP increased
correct
enormously.
2. Share of India's exports in world trade
increased.
3. FDI inflows increased.
75. Which of the following is/are famous for Sun 4. India's foreign exchange reserves
temples? increased enormously.
1. Arasavalli Select the correct answer using the codes
given below :
2. Amarakantak (a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
3. Omkareshwar
(c) 2 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code given (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
below:

1 only 78. What is th� application of Somatic CelJ

(a)
Nuclear Transfer Technology?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) Production of biolarvicides

(c) 1 and 3 only (b) Manufacture of biodegradable plastics

(c) Reproductive cloning of animals
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Production of organisms fre� of diseases
 79. Consider the following statements 82. 'Broad-based Trade and Investment
1. National Payments Corporation of India Agreement (BTIA)' is sometimes seen in the
(NPCI). helps in promoting the financial news in the context of negotiations held
inclusion in the country. between India arid
2. NPCI has launched RuPay, a card (a) European Union
payment scheme.
(b) Gulf Cooperation Council
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Organization for Economic Cooperation
correct?
and Development
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (d) Shanghai Cooperation Organization
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 83. Consider the following statements :

1. India has ratified the Trade Facilitation

. 80. The term 'M-STrIPES' is sometimes seen m Agreement (TFA) ofWTO.
the news in the context of
(a) Captive breeding of Wild Fauna 2. TFA is a part of WTO's Bali Ministerial
Package of 2013.
(b) Maintenance of Tiger Reserves
(c) Indigenous Satellite Navigation System 3. TFA came into force in January 2016.

(d) Security of National Highways Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
81. What is/are the most likely advantages of
implementing 'Goods and Services Tax (b) 1 and 3 only
(GST)'? (c) 2 and 3 only
1. It will replace multiple taxes collected by (d) .1, 2 and 3
multiple authorities and will thus create a
single market in India.
2. It· will drastically reduce the 'Current 84: What is the importance of developing
Account Deficit' of India and V:,m enable it Chabahar Port by India ?
to increase its foreign exchange reserves.
(a) India's trade with African countries will
3. It will enormously increase the growth
enormously increase.
and size of economy of India and will
enable it to overtake China in the near (b) India's relations with oil-producing
future. Arab countries'will be strengthened.
Select the correct answer using the code given
(c) India will not depend on Pakistan for
below:
access to Afghanistan and Central Asia.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) Pakistan will facilitate and protect the
(c) 1 and 3 only installation of a gas pipeline between
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Iraq and India.
85. In India, it is legally mandatory for. which of 88. What is the purpose of'Vidyanjali Yojana'?
the following to report on cyber security 1. To enable the famous . foreign
incidents? educational institutions to open their
campuses in India.
1. Service providers
2. To · increase · the· quality of edi;ication
2. Data centres provided in government schools by
taking help from the private ·sector and
3. Body corporate the community.
Select the correct answer using the code given 3. To encourage voluntary monetary
contributions from private individuals
below:
and organfaations so as to improve. the
(a) 1 only infrastructure facilities for primary and
secondary schools.
(b) 1 and 2 only Select the correct answer using the code.given
below:
(c) 3 only
(a) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
86. Right to vote and to be elected in India is a (d) 2 and 3 o.nly

(a) Fundamental Right 89. What is the aim of the programme 'Unnat
Bharat Abhiyan' ?
(b) Natural Right
(a) Achieving 100% literacy by promoting
(c) Constitut�onal Right collaboration between voluntary
organizations and government's
(d) Legal Right education system and local
communities.
(b) Connecting institutions of higher
87. What is the purpose of 'evolved Laser education with local communities to
Interferometer Space .. Antenna (eLISA)' address de":'elopment challenges
project? through appropriate technologies.
' .
(a) To detect neutrinos (c) Strengthening India's scientific research
institutions in order to make Iridia a
(b) To detect gravitational waves scientific and:technological power.
(d) Developing hum� capital by allocating
(c) To detect the effectiveness of missile special_ funds for health care and
defence system education of rural and urban poor, and
organizing skill development
(d) To stucly the effect of solar flares on our programmes and vocational training for
communication systems them.
90. Consider the following statements : 92. In Indi_a, Judicial Review implies
(a) the power of the ?udiciary to pronounce
1. The Election Commission of India is a
upon the constitutionality of laws and
five-member body.
executive orders.
2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides (b) the power of the Judiciary to question
the election schedule for the conduct of the wisdom of the laws enacted by the
both general elections and bye-elections. Legislatures.
(c) the power of the Judiciary to review all
3. Election Commission resolves the · the legislative enactments before they
disputes relating to splits/mergers of are assented to by the President.
recognised political parties. (d) the power of the Judiciary to review its
own judgements given earlier in similar
Which of the statements given above is/are
or different cases.
correct?
93. With reference to Indian freedom struggle,
(a) 1 and 2 only
consider the following events
(b) 2 only 1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy
2. Quit India Movement launched
(c) 2 and 3 only 3. Second Round Table Conference
What is the correct chronological sequence of
(d) 3 only
the above events?
(a) 1-2-3
(b) 2-1-3
(c) 3-2-1
(d) 3-1�2
91. In India, if a species of tortoise is declared
pr'otected under Schedule I of the Wildlife 94. Consider the following statements :
(Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply ? 1. Tax revenue as a percent of GDP of
India has steadily increased in the last
(a) It enjoys the same level of protection as
decade.
the tiger.
2. Fiscal deficit as a percent of GDP of
(b) It no longer exists in the wild, a few India has steadily increased in the last
individuals are under captive decade.
protection; and now it is impossible to Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
prevent its extinction.
(a)' 1 only
(c) It is endemic to a particular region of .
(b) 2 only
India.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Both (b) and (c) stated above are correct (d) Neither 1 nor 2
in this context.
95, Recently there was a proposal to "translocate 98. Which of the following is geographically
some of the lio,ns from their natural habitat in closest to Great Nicobar?
Gujarat to which one of the following sites ? (a) Sumatra
(a) Corbett National Park (b) Borneo
(b) Kuno Palpur W�ldlife Sanctuary
(c) Java
(c) Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary (d) Sri Lanka
(d) Sariska National Park

96. Which of-the following are not necessarily the 99. Out of the following statements, choose the
consequences of the proclamation of the on:e that brings out the principle underlying
Preside_nt's rule in a State ? the Cabinet form qf Government
1. Dissolution of the State Legislative (a) An arrangement for minimizing the
Assembly criticism against the Government whose
2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in responsibilities are complex and hard to
the State carry out to the satisfaction of all.
3. Dissolution of the local bodies (b) A mechanism for · speeding up the
Select the correct answer using the code given activities of the Government whose
below: responsibilities are increasing day by
(a) 1 and 2 only day.
(b) 1 !).nd 3 only (c) A ·mechanism of parliamentary
(c) 2 and 3 only democracy for ensuring collectiye
(d) 1, 2 and 3 responsibility of the Government to the
people.
97. Which of the following are envisaged by the (d) A device for strengthening the hands of
Right against Exploitation in the Constit_ution the head of the Government-whose hold
of India? over the people is in a state.of decline.
1. Prohibition of .traffic in human beings.
and forced labour
100. Which one of the following is not a feature of
2. Abolition of untouchability
Indian federalism ?
3. Protection of the interests of minorities
(a) There is an independent judiciary in
4. Prohibition of employment of children rr:i India.
factories and mines
(b) Powers have been clearly divided
Select the correct answer using the code given between the Centre and the States.
below:
(c) The federating units have been given
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
unequal representation in the Rajya
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only Sabha.
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) It is the result of an agreement among
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 the federating units.