UPSC (P) 2411 (C) Booklet

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1. ijh{kk izkjEHk gksus ds rqjUr ckn] vki bl ijh{k.k iqfLrdk dh iM+rky vo'; dj ysa fd blesa dksbZ fcuk Nik] iQVk ;k
NwVk gqvk i`"B vFkok iz'u vkfn u gksA ;fn ,slk gks rks bls lgh ijh{k.k iqfLrdk ls cny yhft,A
2. mÙkj&i=kd esa lgh LFkku ij ijh{k.k iqfLrdk vuqØe A, B, C ;k D ;FkkfLFkfr Li"V :i ls dwVc¼ dhft;sA
3. bl iafDr ds lkFk esa fn;s x, dks"Bd esa vkidks viuk vuqØekad fy[kuk
gSA ijh{k.k iqfLrdk ij vkSj oqQN u fy[ksaA
4. bl ijh{k.k iqfLrdk esa 100 iz'uka'k (iz'u) fn;s x, gSaA izR;sd iz'uka'k
fgUnh vkSj vaxzs”kh esa Nik gSA izR;sd iz'uka'k esa pkj izR;qÙkj (mÙkj) fn;s
x, gSaA buesa ls ,d izR;qÙkj dks pqu ysa ftls vki mÙkj&i=kd ij vafdr djuk pkgrs gSaA ;fn vkidks ,slk yxs fd ,d ls vfèkd
izR;qÙkj lgh gSa rks ml izR;qÙkj dks vafdr djsa tks vkidks loksZÙke yxsA izR;sd iz'uka'k ds fy;s dsoy ,d gh izR;qÙkj pquuk gSA
5. vkidks vius lHkh izR;qÙkj vyx ls fn;s x, mÙkj&i=kd ij gh vafdr djus gSaA mÙkj&i=kd esa fn;s x, funsZ'k ns[k ysaA
6. lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSaA
7. blls igys fd vki ijh{k.k iqfLrdk ds fofHkUu iz'uka'kksa ds izR;qÙkj mÙkj i=kd ij vafdr djuk 'kq: djsa] vkidks izos'k izek.k&i=k
ds lkFk izsf"kr vuqns'kksa ds vuqlkj dqN fooj.k mÙkj&i=kd esa nsus gSaA
8. vki vius lHkh izR;qÙkjksa dks mÙkj&i=kd esa Hkjus ds ckn rFkk ijh{kk ds lekiu ij dsoy mÙkj&i=kd vèkh{kd dks lkSai nsaA vkidks
vius lkFk ijh{k.k iqfLrdk ys tkus dh vuqefr gSA
9. dPps dke ds fy;s dqN i=kd ijh{k.k iqfLrdk ds var esa layXu gSaA
10. xyr mÙkjksa ds fy;s naM%
oLrqfu"B iz'u&i=kksa esa mEehnokj }kjk fn;s x, xyr mÙkjksa ds fy;s naM fn;k tk,xkA
(i) izR;sd iz'u ds fy;s pkj oSdfYid mÙkj gSaA mEehnokj }kjk izR;sd iz'u ds fy;s fn;s x, ,d xyr mÙkj ds fy;s iz'u gsrq fu;r
fd;s x, vadksa dk ,d&frgkbZ naM ds :i esa dkVk tk,xkA
(ii) ;fn dksbZ mEehnokj ,d ls vfèkd mÙkj nsrk gS] rks bls xyr mÙkj ekuk tk,xk] pkgs fn;s x, mÙkjksa esa ls ,d mÙkj lgh gks] ml
iz'u ds fy;s mi;qZDrkuqlkj gh naM fn;k tk,xkA
(iii) ;fn mEehnokj }kjk dksbZ iz'u gy ugha fd;k tkrk gS] vFkkZr~ mEehnokj }kjk mÙkj ugha fn;k tkrk gS] rks ml iz'u ds fy;s dksbZ
n.M ugha fn;k tk,xkA
tc rd vkidks ;g ijh{k.k iqfLrdk [kksyus dks u dgk tk, rc rd u [kksysa

è;ku nsa % vuqns'kksa dk vaxzs”kh :ikUrj bl iqfLrdk ds vafre i`"B ij Nik gSA
1. vksèkqoj ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s% 5. laxe dky ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj
1. ;s rfeyukMq ds eafnjksa ds mRlo vuq"Bkuksa esa ,d dhft;s%
egÙoiw.kZ LFkku j•rs gSaA 1. laxe lHkk,¡ pksy 'kkldksa ds 'kkgh laj{k.k esa vk;ksftr
2. ;s oS".ko iqtkjh gSaA dh tkrh FkhaA
3. ;s çk;% mPp o.kZ ls vkrs gSaA 2. ekuk tkrk gS fd rksydkfIi;e dk ladyu çFke
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\ laxe lHkk esa fd;k x;k FkkA
(a) dsoy ,d 3. rksydkfIi;e ds vuqlkj laxe ;qx esa tkfr O;oLFkk
(b) dsoy nks çpfyr ugha FkhA
(c) lHkh rhu mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\
(d) dksbZ Hkh ugha (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
2. flaèkq ?kkVh lH;rk ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha
fopkj dhft;s% 6. fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. bUgksaus eafnjksa dk fuekZ.k fd;k vkSj dLcksa ij vkerkSj 1. iwoZ&oSfnd yksx vkS”kkj ,oa gfFk;kj fuekZ.k ds fy;s
ij eafnj ds iqtkjh dk 'kklu gksrk FkkA ykSg dk mi;ksx djrs FksA
2. flaèkq ?kkVh dh dqN eqgjsa lksus vkSj dqN gkFkh nk¡r 2. ½Xosn ds vfrfjDr vU; osnksa dk ladyu mÙkj
ls cuh FkhaA oSfnd dky esa gqvkA
3. xk;ksa vkSj ?kksM+ksa dks vkerkSj ij ikyrw cuk;k tkrk 3. mifu"kn~ ewyr% ½Xosn dk gh ,d Hkkx FksA
Fkk lkFk gh mudk mi;ksx oLrq fofue; ds fy;s
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\
fd;k tkrk FkkA
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
4. os dikl ds mi;ksx ls HkyhHkk¡fr ifjfpr FksA
(c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha
7. fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. iqydsf'ku f}rh; g"kZo¼Zu dk ledkyhu FkkA
(c) dsoy rhu (d) lHkh pkj
2. g"kZoèkZu }kjk iq";Hkwfr oa'k dh LFkkiuk dh xbZ FkhA
3. yksel ½f"k xqiQkvksa ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu&lk
3. g"kZoèkZu us viuh vkRedFkk ^g"kZpfjr* ds uke ls
dFku lgh gS\
fy•hA
(a) ;g vksfM'kk esa fLFkr gSa vkSj budk fuekZ.k xax oa'k
ds 'kkldksa }kjk fd;k x;k FkkA mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\
(b) v'kksd us bls vkthod laçnk; dks nku dj fn;kA (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
(c) eD•fy xks'kky xqiQk dk eq[; okLrqdkj FkkA (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha
(d) ;g mÙkj Hkkjr çkphure lajfpr eafnjksa esa ls ,d gSA 8. ¶nf{k.kkiFks'oj¸ dh mikfèk èkkj.k djus okyk jktk
4. ^js•k&nsmy* rFkk ^txeksgu* in fdlls lacafèkr gSa\ fuEufyf•r esa ls fdl jktoa'k dk Fkk\
(a) Hkkjrh; 'kkL=kh; u`R; dh 'kSfy;k¡ (a) pksy jktoa'k
(b) çkphu Hkkjrh; eafnjksa dh LFkkiR; fo'ks"krk,¡ (b) iYyo jktoa'k
(c) Hkkjr esa ikjaifjd cqukbZ rduhd (c) pkyqD; jktoa'k
(d) çkphu Hkkjrh; laxhr ok|;a=k (d) jk"VªdwV jktoa'k
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1. With reference to Odhuvars, consider the following 5. With reference to Sangam era, consider the following
statements : statements :
1. They hold a crucial place in the festive rituals 1. Sangam assemblies were held under the royal
of Tamil Nadu temples. patronage of Chola rulers.
2. They are Vaishnavite priests. 2. Tolkappiyam is believed to be compiled in the
3. They often belong to the upper varna. first Sangam assembly.
How many of the above statements are correct ? 3. According to Tolkapiyyam, caste system was
(a) Only one not prevalent in the Sangam era.
(b) Only two
How many of the above statements are correct ?
(c) All three
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(d) None
(c) All three (d) None
2. With reference to Indus Valley Civilisation, consider
the following statements : 6. Consider the following statements :
1. They built temples, and the towns were 1. Early Vedic people made tools and weapons
generally ruled by the temple priest. out of Iron.
2. A few of Indus valley seals were made of gold 2. Apart from Rigveda, other Vedas were
and ivory. compiled during the later Vedic period.
3. Cows and Horses were commonly domesticated 3. Upanishads were originally a part of Rigveda.
and used for barter.
4. They were well-acquainted with the use of
cotton.
(a) Only one (b) Only two 7. Consider the following statements :
(c) Only three (d) All four 1. Pulakesin II was a contemporary of
Harshvardhana.
3. With reference to Lomas Rishi Caves, which one of
the following statement is correct ? 2. Harshavardhana founded the Pushyabhuti
(a) It is located in Odisha and was built by the dynasty.
rulers of Ganga dynasty. 3. Harshavardhana wrote his autobiography
(b) Ashoka donated it to the Ajivika sect. known as ‘Harshacharitra’.
(c) Makkhali Gosala was the main architect of the How many of the above statements are correct ?
cave.
(d) It is one the first structured temples in north
India.
8. The king who took the title of “Dakshinapatheshwara”
4. What do the terms ‘Rekha deula’ and ‘Jagmohan’
refer to ? belonged to which of the following dynasties ?
(a) Styles of Indian classical dance (a) Chola Dynasty
(b) Architectural features of ancient Indian temples (b) Pallava Dynasty
(c) Traditional weaving techniques in India (c) Chalukya Dynasty
(d) Ancient Indian musical instruments (d) Rashtrakuta Dynasty
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9. fuEufyf•r ;qXeksa ij fopkj dhft;s% 13. fuEufyf•r ;qXeksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
ys•d Ñfr Hkwfe dk çdkj fooj.k
1. vejflag % dkO;n'kZ 1. eqYyS % ioZrh; {ks=k
2. n.Mh % e`PNdfVde~ 2. dqfjath % pkjkxkg {ks=k
3. gsfjls.k % vejdks'k 3. e:re % rVh; {ks=k
4. xq.kk<Ô % c`gRdFkk 4. usrky % 'kq"d {ks=k
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus ;qXe lgh lqesfyr gSa\ mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus ;qXe lgh lqesfyr gSa\
(a) dsoy nks
(b) dsoy rhu
(c) lHkh pkj
10. fuEufyf•r ;qXeksa ij fopkj dhft;s% (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha
dky lhek ç;ksx fd;s x, e`n~HkkaM
14. oèkZeku egkohj ds thou ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa
1. gM+Iik ;qx % dkys vkSj yky e`n~HkkaM ij fopkj dhft;s%
2. mÙkj oSfnd dky % fpf=kr èkwlj e`n~HkkaM 1. mUgsa tSu èkeZ dk igyk okLrfod laLFkkid ekuk
3. ekS;Z dky % mÙkjh dkys ikWfy'knkj e`nH~ kkaM tkrk gSA
4. xqIrdky % yky e`n~HkkaM 2. os oL=k èkkj.k djrs Fks vkSj bl çdkj fnxacj laçnk;
mi;ZqDr ;qXeksa esa ls fdrus lgh lqesfyr gSa\ dh rqyuk esa 'osrkacj laçnk; ls vfèkd esy •krs FksA
3. ^czãp;Z* dk ekSfyd tSu fl¼kar muds }kjk tksM+k
x;k FkkA
11. xkSre cq¼ dh f'k{kkvksa ds vuqlkj fuEufyf•r esa ls
(a) dsoy ,d
dkSu&lk ^fuokZ.k* ds okLrfod vFkZ dk lokZsÙke o.kZu
(b) dsoy nks
djrk gS\
(c) lHkh rhu
(a) ;g bPNk] ?k`.kk vkSj vKku dh ykS dk foyqIr gksuk gSA
(d) dksbZ Hkh ugha
(b) ;g Hkksx u djus ls çkIr 'kk'or vkuan ,oa çlUurk
15. Hkkjr ds mijk"Vªifr ds pquko ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r
dh fLFkfr gSA
dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
(c) ;g vkReKku dh •kst dk çrhd gSA
1. fuokZpd eaMy esa dsoy laln ds fuokZfpr lnL;
(d) ;g 'kCn tUe vkSj iqutZUe ds pØ dk o.kZu djus gksrs gSa] euksuhr lnL; ughaA
ds fy;s ç;ksx fd;k tkrk gSA 2. fuokZpd eaMy esa fnYyh vkSj iqMqpsjh foèkkulHkkvksa
12. çkphu Hkkjr ds bfrgkl ds lanHkZ esa] lkseukFk naMuk;d ds lnL; Hkh 'kkfey gSaA
vkSj jkeIik çfl¼ :i ls tqM+s gq, Fks mi;ZqDr esa ls dkSu&lk@ls dFku lgh ugha gS@gSa\
(a) tSu èkeZ (a) dsoy 1
(b) eafnj LFkkiR; (b) dsoy 2
(c) fHkfÙk fp=k (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa
(d) ukVd ys•u (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
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9. Consider the following pairs : 13. Consider the following pairs :
Authors Books Type of land Description
1. Amarasimha : Kavyadarshan 1. Mullai : Hilly tracks
2. Dandin : Mricchakatika 2. Kurunji : Pastoral land
3. Harisena : Amarakosha 3. Marudam : Coastal land
4. Gunadhya : Brihat Katha 4. Neydal : Desert
How many of the pairs given above are correctly How many of the above pairs are correctly matched ?
matched ? (a) Only two
(a) Only one (b) Only two (b) Only three
(c) Only three (d) All four (c) All four
10. Consider the following pairs : (d) None
Time period Pottery used 14. With reference to the life of Vardhamana Mahavir,
1. Harappan age : Black and red ware consider the following statements :
2. Later Vedic period : Painted grey ware 1. He is considered as the first real founder of
Jainism.
3. Mauryan age : Northern black polished
2. He wore clothes and thus corresponded more
ware
with the Svetambara sect than the Digambara
4. Gupta age : Red ware
sect.
How many of the pairs given above are correctly 3. The fundamental Jain principle of ‘Brahmacharya’
matched ? was added by him.
(c) Only three (d) All four (a) Only one
11. Which of the following best describes the real (b) Only two
meaning of ‘Nirvana’ according to Gautam Buddha’s (c) All three
teachings ? (d) None
(a) It is the extinction of the flame of desire, hatred,
15. With reference to election of Vice-President of India,
and ignorance.
consider the following statement :
(b) It is the state of eternal bliss and happiness
1. The electoral college consists of only the
achieved through non indulgence. elected members of Parliament and not the
(c) It signifies the pursuit of enlightenment. nominated members.
(d) It is a term used to describe the cycle of birth 2. The electoral college includes the members of
and rebirth. the legislative assemblies of Delhi and
12. With reference to the history of ancient India, Puducherry as well.
Somanatha Dandanayaka and Ramappa were Which of the statements given above is/are not
famously associated with correct ?
(a) Jainism (a) 1 only
(b) Temple architecture (b) 2 only
(c) Mural paintings (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Playwrighting (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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16. laln ds lacaèk esa çèkkuea=kh dh 'kfDr;ksa vkSj dk;ks± ds mi;ZqDr esa ls dkSu&lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\
ckjs esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s% (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
dFku&I% (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
og jk"Vªifr dks laln ds l=k cqykus vkSj LFkfxr djus ds
19. yksd çfrfufèkRo vfèkfu;e 1950 ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r
lacaèk esa lykg nsrk gSA
dFku&II% dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
og lnu dks LFkfxr djus dh fliQkfj'k jk"Vªifr ls dj 1. ;g lalnh; vkSj foèkkulHkk fuokZpu {ks=kksa ds ifjlheu
ldrk gSA dk çkoèkku djrk gSA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa ds ckjs esa] fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu&lk ,d 2. ;g jkT; foèkkulHkkvksa esa lhVksa ds vkoaVu dk çkoèkku
lgh gS\ djrk gSA
(a) dFku&I vkSj dFku&II nksuksa lgh gSa rFkk dFku&II] 3. ;g jktuhfrd nyksa ds iathdj.k dk çkoèkku djrk gSA
dFku&I dh lgh O;k[;k gSA 4. blesa lalnh; fuokZpu {ks=kksa ds fy;s ernkrk lwph
(b) dFku&I vkSj dFku&II nksuksa lgh gSa rFkk dFku&II] dk mYys• gSA
dFku&I dh lgh O;k[;k ugha gSA
(c) dFku&I lgh gS fdarq dFku&II xyr gSA
(d) dFku&I xyr gS fdarq dFku&II lgh gSA
17. la?k dh Hkk"kk ds lacaèk esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj
dhft;s% 20. yksd çfrfufèkRo vfèkfu;e (RPA) 1951 ds lacaèk esa]
1. lafoèkku esa ;g fufnZ"V fd;k x;k gS fd nsoukxjh fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
fyfi esa fy•h xbZ fganh Hkk"kk la?k dh vkfèkdkfjd dFku&I%
Hkk"kk gksxhA ;fn fdlh O;fDr dks vLi`';rk dk ikyu djus ds fy;s
2. lafoèkku la?k dk ;g dÙkZO; fuèkkZfjr djrk gS fd nafMr fd;k tkrk gS] rks og laln ;k jkT; foèkkueaMy
ns'k dh Hkk"kk ds :i esa ;g fganh ds çlkj dks ds lnL; ds :i esa fuokZfpr gksus ds fy;s vugZr gks
çksRlkgu nsxkA tkrk gSA
3. jktHkk"kk vfèkfu;e] 1963 lHkh vkfèkdkfjd mís';ksa ds dFku&II%
fy;s vax”sz kh ds fujarj mi;ksx dk çkoèkku djrk gSA RPA] 1951 lkekftd vijkèkksa dk çpkj djus ds vkèkkj
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\ ij laln vkSj jkT; foèkkueaMyksa dh lnL;rk ds fy;s
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks vugZrk ls lacafèkr gSA
(c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha mi;ZqDr dFkuksa ds lacaèk esa fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu&lk
lgh gS\
18. la?k yksd lsok vk;ksx ds lnL;ksa dks gVk, tkus ,oa
fuyacu ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s% (a) dFku&I vkSj dFku&II nksuksa lgh gSa rFkk dFku&II]
1. lnL;ksa ,oa vè;{k dks gVkus dk vkèkkj ,d lkafofèkd dFku&I ds fy;s lgh O;k[;k gSA
çkoèkku ds ekè;e ls laLFkkxr fd;k x;k gSA (b) dFku&I vkSj dFku&II nksuksa lgh gSa rFkk dFku&II]
2. dnkpkj ds vkèkkj ij gVk, tkus dh fLFkfr esa lokZPs p dFku&I ds fy;s lgh O;k[;k ugha gSA
U;k;ky; dk ijke'kZ jk"Vªifr ds fy;s ckè;dkjh (c) dFku&I lgh gS fdarq dFku&II xyr gSA
gksrk gSA (d) dFku&I xyr gS fdarq dFku&II lgh gSA
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16. With respect to powers and functions of the Prime Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Minister in relation to Parliament, consider the (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
following statements : (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Statement-I :
He advises the President regarding summoning and 19. With reference to the Representation of People Act
proroguing of the sessions of the Parliament. 1950, consider the following statements :
Statement-II : 1. It provides for the delimitation of parliamentary
He can recommend to the President for the and assembly constituencies.
adjournment of the House. 2. It makes provision for allocation of seats in the
Which one of the following is correct in respect of State legislative assemblies.
the above statements ? 3. It provides for the registration of political
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct parties.
and Statement-II is the correct explanation for 4. It mentions electoral rolls for parliamentary
Statement-I.
constituencies.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
and Statement-II is not the correct explanation How many of the statements given above are
for Statement-I. correct ?
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect. (a) Only one (b) Only two
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct. (c) Only three (d) All four
17. With respect to the language of the union, consider 20. With respect to the Representation of People Act
the following statements : (RPA) 1951, consider the following statements :
1. The Constitution has specified that Hindi Statement-I :
written in Devanagari script is to be the official If a person is punished for practicing untouchability,
language of the Union. he/she shall be disqualified to be elected as member
2. The Constitution imposes a duty upon the of Parliament or State Legislature.
Centre to promote Hindi as lingua franca of the Statement-II :
country. RPA 1951 relates to disqualification for membership
3. The Official Language Act 1963 provides for of Parliament and State Legislatures on grounds of
continued use of English for all official purpose. preaching social crimes.
How many of the above statements are correct ? Which one of the following is correct in respect of
(a) Only one (b) Only two the above statements ?
(c) All three (d) None (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
and Statement-II is the correct explanation for
18. With reference to the removal and suspension of the
Statement-I.
members of the public service commission, consider
the following statements : (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
1. The grounds for removal of members and and Statement-II is not the correct explanation
chairman are institutionalized through a for Statement-I.
statutory provision. (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
2. In case of removal on grounds of misbehaviour, incorrect.
the advice tendered by the Supreme Court is (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is
binding on the President. correct.
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21. fdl Hkkjrh; jkT; dks Hkkjrh; lafoèkku ds vuqPNsn 371 24. yksd ys•k lfefr ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij
ds varZxr fo'ks"k çkoèkku çkIr gSa] tks mlds lkekftd fopkj dhft;s%
,oa çFkkxr dkuwuksa] Hkwfe vfèkdkjksa rFkk 'kklu lacaèkh 1. bls igyh ckj o"kZ 1935 ds Hkkjr ljdkj vfèkfu;e
ekeyksa ij Lok;Ùkrk lqfuf'pr djrk gS\ ds çkoèkkuksa ds varZxr LFkkfir fd;k x;k FkkA
(a) mÙkjk•aM (b) uxkySaM 2. blesa 22 lnL; gksrs gSa (15 yksdlHkk vkSj 7
jkT;lHkk)A
(c) rsyaxkuk (d) fgekpy çns'k
3. lafoèkku ds vuqlkj lfefr dk vè;{k foi{kh ny
22. dsaæ'kkflr çns'k fnYyh ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ls pquk tkuk vfuok;Z gSA
ij fopkj dhft;s% fuEufyf•r dwV dk ç;ksx dj lgh mÙkj dk p;u dhft;s%
1. 68osa laoSèkkfud la'kksèku vfèkfu;e us dsaæ'kkflr (a) dsoy 1 (b) 1 vkSj 3
çns'k fnYyh dks fo'ks"k n”kkZ çnku fd;kA (c) dsoy 2 (d) 1 vkSj 2
2. eaf=kifj"kn~ dh la[;k foèkkulHkk dh dqy la[;k dk
25. lafoèkku dh NBh vuqlwph ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa
nl çfr'kr fuèkkZfjr gSA ij fopkj dhft;s%
3. eq[;ea=kh rFkk vU; eaf=k;ksa dh fu;qfDr mi&jkT;iky 1. ;g vle] es?kky;] f=kiqjk ,oa uxkySaM jkT;ksa ds
}kjk dh tkrh gSA tutkfr; {ks=kksa ds ç'kklu ls lacafèkr gSA
4. mijkT;iky }kjk fdlh vè;kns'k tkjh djus ls igys 2. vle ds jkT;iky ;g funZ's k ns ldrs gSa fd laln dk
jk"Vªifr dh iwoZ lgefr vko';d gSA dksbZ vfèkfu;e fdlh tutkrh; {ks=k esa ykxw ugha gksrk gSA
3. tutkrh; {ks=kksa ds varxZr Lok;Ùk f”kyksa esa ,d Lok;Ùk
f”kyk ifj"kn ,oa ,d vyx {ks=kh; ifj"kn gksrh gSA
4. jkT;iky Lok;Ùk f”kyksa ds {ks=kksa dks c<+k vFkok ?kVk
(c) dsoy rhu (d) lHkh pkj ldrk gS] muds uke ifjofrZr ldrk gS vFkok mudh
23. Hkkjr esa ^vuqlwfpr {ks=kksa* ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa lhekvksa dks Hkh ifjHkkf"kr dj ldrk gSA
ij fopkj dhft;s% mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\
1. fdlh jkT; ds Hkhrj] fdlh {ks=k dks vuqlwfpr {ks=k (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
ds :i esa vfèklwfpr djus dk dk;Z jk"Vªifr ds (c) dsoy rhu (d) lHkh pkj
vkns'k ds ekè;e ls gksrk gSA 26. ny&cny fojksèkh dkuwu ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa
2. vuqlwfpr {ks=k cukus okyh lcls cM+h ç'kklfud ij fopkj dhft;s%
bdkbZ f”kyk gS ,oa lcls fupyh bdkbZ CykWd esa 1. 52osa la'kksèku vfèkfu;e }kjk Hkkjrh; lafoèkku esa
xk¡oksa dk lewg gSA 10oha vuqlwph dks tksM+k x;kA
3. lacafèkr jkT;ksa ds eq[;eaf=k;ksa dks jkT;ksa esa vuqlwfpr 2. ;g dkuwu dksbZ le;&lhek çnku ugha djrk gS ftlds
{ks=kksa ds ç'kklu ij dsaæh; x`g ea=kky; dks okf"kZd Hkhrj ihBklhu vfèkdkjh dks ny&cny ds ekeys
dk fu.kZ; djuk gksxkA
fjiksVZ çLrqr djuh gksrh gSA
3. ;g dkuwu fufnZ"V djrk gS fd ,d euksuhr lnL;
mi;ZqDr esa ls dkSu&lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\ lnu esa viuh fu;qfDr ds Ng eghus ds Hkhrj fdlh
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 Hkh jktuhfrd ny esa 'kkfey ugha gks ldrk gSA
(b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
(d) 1, 2 vkSj 3 (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha
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21. Which Indian state enjoys special provisions under 24. Consider the following statements with reference to
Article 371 of the Indian Constitution, ensuring Public Accounts Committee :
autonomy over its social and customary laws, land 1. It was first set up under the provisions of the
rights, and governance matters ? Government of India Act of 1935.
(a) Uttarakhand (b) Nagaland 2. It consists of 22 members (15 from the Lok
(c) Telangana (d) Himachal Pradesh Sabha and 7 from the Rajya Sabha).
3. The constitution mandates that the chairman
22. With reference to the Union Territory of Delhi,
of the committee is selected from the opposition
consider the following statements : party.
1. The 68th constitutional amendment act provided
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
special status to Union Territory of Delhi.
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3
2. The strength of the council of ministers is fixed
(c) 2 only (d) 1 and 2
at ten percent of the total strength of the
assembly. 25. With respect to the sixth schedule of the constitution,
consider the following statements :
3. The chief minister and other ministers are
1. It deals with the administration of the tribal
appointed by the lt. governor.
areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya,
4. The power of lt. governor to promulgate Tripura and Nagaland.
ordinance is exercised with prior permission
2. The Governor of Assam may direct that an act
of the President. of Parliament does not apply in a tribal area.
How many of the statements given above are 3. Autonomous districts under tribal areas have
correct ? an autonomous district council and a separate
(a) Only one (b) Only two regional council.
(c) Only three (d) All four 4. The Governor can increase or decrease the areas
of autonomous districts, change their names or
23. With reference to ‘Scheduled Areas’ in India,
define their boundaries.
How many of the statements given above are correct ?
1. Within a State, the notification of an area as
Scheduled Area takes place through an order
(c) Only three (d) All four
of the President.
2. The largest administrative unit forming the 26. With reference to the anti-defecation law, consider
Scheduled Area is the district and the lowest is the following statements :
the cluster of villages in the Block. 1. The 52nd amendment act added 10th schedule
to the Indian constitution.
3. The Chief Ministers of the States concerned
2. The law does not provide a time frame within
are required to submit annual reports to the
which the presiding officer has to decide the
Union Home Ministry on the administration of
defecation case.
Scheduled Areas in the States.
3. The law specifies that a nominated member
Select the correct answer using the code given below: cannot join any political party within six
(a) 1 and 2 only months of his appointment to the house.
(b) 2 and 3 only How many of the above statements are correct ?
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) Only one (b) Only two
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) All three (d) None
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27. jk"Vªh; ikaMqfyfi fe'ku (NMM) ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r (c) fdlh varfj{k ;ku ds fdlh vU; •xksyh; fiaM ij
dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s% ços'k djus] uhps mrjus vkSj lrg ij lqjf{kr :i
1. ;g laLÑfr ea=kky; ,oa Hkkjrh; iqjkrRo loZs{k.k dk ls mrjus dh vofèkA
la;qDr ç;kl gSA (d) i`Foh ds ok;qeaMy esa iqu% ços'k ds nkSjku varfj{k
2. ;g ns'k esa fojklr laj{k.k igy ds fy;s lcls ;kf=k;ksa dks 15 feuV rd lapkj frfej.k dk vuqHkoA
çHkkoh vkanksyu ds :i esa mHkjk gSA 30. tSo çkS|ksfxdh ds lanHkZ esa] ¶thukse laiknu¸ rFkk
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\ ¶vkuqoaf'kd la'kksèku¸ ds chp eq[; varj D;k gS\
(a) dsoy 1 (a) vkuqoaf'kd la'kksèku ds ifj.kkeLo:i fdlh tho dh
vkuqoaf'kd lajpuk esa ux.; ifjorZu gksrs gSa] tcfd
(b) dsoy 2
thukse laiknu esa fdlh tho dh laiw.kZ vkuqoaf'kd
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa
lajpuk dks ifjofrZr djuk 'kkfey gksrk gSA
(d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
(b) thukse laiknu ,d O;kid in gS tks lHkh vkuqoaf'kd
28. fdlh leqnk; dks vuqlwfpr tutkfr (ST) lwph esa tksM+us gsjiQsjksa dks 'kkfey djrk gS] tcfd vkuqoaf'kd
dh çfØ;k ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj la'kksèku fo'ks"k :i ls ,d tho ls nwljs tho esa
dhft;s% thu ds lfEeyu dks lanfHkZr djrk gSA
1. tutkrh; dk;Z ea=kky; ds çLrko ij Hkkjr ds (c) thukse laiknu rFkk vkuqoaf'kd la'kksèku i;kZ;okph
jk"Vªifr Lo;a gh fu.kZ; ysrs gSaA 'kCn gSa] nksuksa ,d tho ds thu dks ifjofrZr djus
2. vuqlwfpr tutkfr dk n”kkZ çkIr djus ds ekunaM dh ,d gh çfØ;k dks lanfHkZr djrs gSaA
lafoèkku esa of.kZr ugha gSaA (d) thukse laiknu dk mi;ksx ikniksa ds fy;s fd;k tkrk
3. ,d ckj tc fdlh leqnk; dks vuqlwfpr tutkfr gS] tcfd vkuqoaf'kd la'kksèku dk mi;ksx thoksa ds
lwph esa 'kkfey dj fy;k tkrk gS] rc ;g ,d fy;s fd;k tkrk gSA
LFkk;h fLFkfr gksrh gS rFkk bls la'kksfèkr ,oa gVk;k 31. 'kgjh fu;kstu vkSj laoguh;rk ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r
ugha tk ldrk gSA esa ls dkSu ¶15 feuV flfV”k¸ dk lokZsÙke o.kZu djrk gS\
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\ (a) ,sls 'kgj dk fuekZ.k tgk¡ çR;sd ;k=kk] pkgs dkj ls
(a) dsoy ,d gks vFkok lkoZtfud ifjogu ls vfèkdre 15 feuV
(b) dsoy nks
dk le; yxsA
(b) 'kgj ds fy;s ;kstuk,¡ cukuk ftlesa m|kuksa rFkk gfjr
(c) lHkh rhu
LFkkuksa dk ,d usVodZ 'kkfey gks tks vkoklh; LFkku
(d) dksbZ Hkh ugha
ls 15 feuV dh iSny nwjh ij gksaA
29. varfj{k vUos"k.k ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu ¶15 (c) 'kgjh {ks=kksa ij iqufoZpkj djuk rkfd LFkkuh; yksxksa
feuV vkWiQ Vsjj¸ dk lokZsÙke o.kZu djrk gS\ ds fy;s jks”kejkZ dh vfèkdka'k vko';drk,¡ ,oa
(a) jkWdsV foekspu ds vafre iaæg feuV tc fdlh d{kk xfrfofèk;k¡ muds ?kjksa ls 15 feuV dh ckbd dh
esa liQyrkiwoZd ços'k djus ds fy;s lkoèkkuhiwoZd lokjh vFkok iSny nwjh ij igq¡p ldsaA
lapkyu vko';d gksrk gSA (d) lkoZtfud lqj{kk esa lqèkkj ds fy;s 15 feuV dh
(b) varxzZgh; fe'kuksa ds nkSjku fe'ku fu;a=k.k vkSj ,d vkikrdkyhu çfrfØ;k lsokvksa ds O;kid usVodZ ds
varfj{k ;ku ds chp flXuy esa 15 feuV dh nsjhA lkFk 'kgjksa dk fodkl djukA
641, 1st Floor, 21, Pusa Road, 13/15 Tashkent Marg, 47/CC, Burlington Arcade Mall, Plot No. 45& 45A, 10
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27. With reference to the National Mission for (c) The period during the entry, descent, and
Manuscripts (NMM), consider the following landing phase of a spacecraft on another
statements : celestial body.
1. It is the joint effort of the Ministry of Culture (d) The 15 minutes of communication blackout
and Archaeological Survey of India. experienced by astronauts during re-entry into
2. It has emerged as the most effective movement Earth’s atmosphere.
for the heritage conservation initiatives in the 30. In context of biotechnology, what is the key
country. difference between “Genome editing” and “Genetic
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? modification” ?
(a) 1 only (a) Genome editing involves altering the entire
genetic makeup of an organism, while genetic
(b) 2 only
modification only makes small, insignificant
(c) Both 1 and 2
changes.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Genome editing is a broader term that
28. With reference to the process of adding a community encompasses all genetic manipulations, while
to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) list, consider the genetic modification specifically refers to the
following statements : insertion of genes from one organism into
1. It is exclusively decided by the President of another.
India on the recommendation of the Ministry (c) Genome editing and genetic modification are
of Tribal Affairs. synonymous terms, both referring to the same
2. The criteria for seeking ST status are not spelt process of altering the genes of an organism.
out in the Constitution. (d) Genome editing is used for plants, while genetic
3. Once a community is included in the ST list, it modification is used for animals.
is a permanent status and cannot be revised or 31. With reference to urban planning and sustainability,
removed. which of the following best describes “15 minute
How many of the above statements are correct ? cities” ?
(a) Only one (a) Creating cities where every journey, whether
by car or public transport, takes a maximum of
(b) Only two
15 minutes.
(c) All three
(b) Designing cities with a series of interconnected
(d) None
parks and green spaces, each within a 15-minute
29. In context of space exploration, which of the walking distance from residential areas.
following best describes “15 minutes of terror” ? (c) Reimagining urban spaces to ensure that
(a) The final 15 minutes of a rocket launch when residents can access most of their daily needs
precise manoeuvres are required for successful and activities within a 15-minute walk or bike
orbit insertion. ride from their homes.
(b) The 15 minutes of signal delay between mission (d) Developing cities with a comprehensive
control and a spacecraft during interplanetary network of 15-minute emergency response
missions. services to improve public safety.
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32. fuEufyf•r ij fopkj dhft;s% 36. gFkdj?kk fu;kZr lao¼Zu ifj"kn ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r
1. egklkxjh; èkkjkvksa dk fonkj.k dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
2. eNfy;ksa dh la[;k esa vkuqoaf'kd fopyu 1. ;g dyk vkSj laLÑfr ea=kky; ds rgr xfBr ,d
3. rsy fjlko dk •rjk uksMy ,tsalh gSA
4. èofu çnw"k.k 2. bls daiuh vfèkfu;e ds rgr ,d xSj&ykHkdkjh
daiuh ds :i esa 'kkfey fd;k x;k FkkA
mi;ZqDr esa ls dkSu&lh virVh; fMªfyax ls lacafèkr
i;kZoj.kh; fpark,¡ gSa\ mi;ZqDr esa ls dkSu&lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\
(a) 1, 2 vkSj 3 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 4 (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) dsoy 4 (d) 1, 3 vkSj 4 (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
33. gfjr èkkjk ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r ij fopkj dhft;s% 37. fuEufyf•r ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. ;g ,d ,aVh&feFksukstsfud iQhM lIyhesaV gSA 1. Hkkjr esa tux.kuk dh 'kq#vkr o"kZ 1881 ds
vkSifuosf'kd vH;kl ls gqbZ FkhA
2. ;g eosf'k;ksa ds ehFksu mRltZu esa dVkSrh dj ldrk
2. tux.kuk Hkkjrh; vkcknh dk ,d fp=k çnku djrh
gS] ifj.kkeLo:i nqXèk mRiknu esa o`f¼ dj ldrk gSA
gS] tcfd lkekftd&vkfFkZd tkfr tux.kuk jkT;
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\ leFkZu ds ykHkkfFkZ;ksa dh igpku djus dk ,d
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2 midj.k gSA
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2 mi;ZqDr esa ls dkSu&lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\
34. fuEufyf•r ij fopkj dhft;s% (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
1. dkjhxj vkSj NksVs iSekus ij lksus dk •uu (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
2. vkS|ksfxd çfØ;k,¡ 38. fuEufyf•r ;qXeksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
3. Tokykeq•h foLiQksV cksfèklRo çrhd
4. pV~Vkuksa ,oa Hkwfe dk vijnu 1. eS=ks; % vuar d#.kk vkSj n;k
5. vif'k"V fuiVku 2. voyksfdrs'oj % u, èkeZ dk çpkj
mi;ZqDr esa ls dkSu&lk@ls ikjk çnw"k.k ds lzksr gSa\ 3. vferkHk % vuar thou
(a) dsoy 1, 3 vkSj 4 mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus ;qXe lgh lqesfyr gSa\
(b) dsoy 1, 3, 5 vkSj 6 (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
(c) dsoy 2, 4, 5 vkSj 6 (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 vkSj 5
39. ,f'k;kbZ •syksa ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r ij fopkj dhft;s%
35. ;wfj;k xksYM ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r ij fopkj dhft;s% 1. 20osa ,f'k;kbZ •sy o"kZ 2027 esa tkiku esa vk;ksftr
1. bls ;wfj;k esa lYiQj] ukbVªkstu rFkk lYiQj dk fefJr fd;s tk,axsA
moZjd cukdj fufeZr fd;k tkrk gSA 2. ftu nks ind •syksa dh 'kq#vkr gqbZ os bZ&LiksV~lZ
2. ;g e`nk esa lYiQj dh vko';drkvksa dks iwjk djrk vkSj czsdMkaflax gSaA
gS vkSj lkFk gh ukbVªkstu mi;ksx n{krk (NUE) esa 3. budk vk;kstu çR;sd ik¡p o"kZ esa ,d ckj fd;k
o`f¼ djrk gSA tkrk gSA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\ mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2 (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 3
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2 (c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) 1, 2 vkSj 3
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32. Consider the following : 36. With reference to Handloom Export Promotion
1. Disruption of ocean currents Council, consider the following statements :
2. Genetic drift in fish population 1. It is a nodal agency constituted under the
3. Risk of oil spills Ministry of Art and Culture.
4. Noise pollution 2. It was incorporated as a not-for-profit company
under the Companies Act.
Which of the above are the environmental concerns
related to offshore drilling ? Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 4 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) 4 only (d) 1, 3 and 4 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
33. Consider the following with reference to Harit 37. Consider the following :
Dhara : 1. The origin of Census in India goes back to the
1. It is an anti-methanogenic feed supplement. colonial exercise of 1881.
2. It can cut down cattle methane emissions and 2. The Census provides a portrait of the Indian
result in higher milk production. population, while the Socio Economic Caste
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Census is a tool to identify the beneficiaries of
state support.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
34. Consider the following :
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Artisanal and small-scale gold mining
2. Industrial processes 38. Consider the following pairs :
3. Volcanic eruptions Bodhisattavas Symbolises
4. Erosion of rocks and soil 1. Maitreya : Infinite compassion and
5. Waste disposal mercy
2. Avalokiteshwara : Preach new dharma
Which of the above are sources of mercury
pollution ? 3. Amitabha : Infinite life
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only How many of the above pairs are correctly matched ?
(b) 1, 3, 5 and 6 only (a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) 2, 4, 5 and 6 only (c) All three (d) None
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 39. Consider the following with reference to Asian
35. Consider the following with reference to Urea Gold : Games :
1. It is created by infusing urea with sulphur, 1. The 20th Asian Games will be held in Japan in
creating a composite fertilizer of nitrogen and 2027.
sulphur. 2. The two medal sports which made their debut
2. This fulfils sulphur requirements in Indian soils are e-sports and breakdancing.
and enhance nitrogen use efficiency (NUE). 3. They are held once every five years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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40. fuEufyf•r esa ls fdl ns'k ds chp gky gh esa ^lkekftd 44. fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
lqj{kk le>kSrs* ij gLrk{kj fd;s x,% dFku&I%
(a) Hkkjr ,oa vkWLVªsfy;k fuekZ.k] O;kikj rFkk gksVy vkSj jsLrjk¡ dh rqyuk esa fofuekZ.k
(b) Hkkjr ,oa vts±Vhuk {ks=k esa de yksxksa dks jks”kxkj feyrk gSA
(c) Hkkjr ,oa nf{k.k vizQhdk dFku&II%
(d) Hkkjr ,oa ekynho Je&cpr vkSj Je&foLFkkiu nksuksa çkS|ksfxfd;ksa dh rSukrh
41. fuEu ij fopkj dhft;s% ds lkFk] fofuekZ.k rs”kh ls iwath&xgu gksrk tk jgk gSA
1. datfDVokbfVl mi;ZqDr dFkuksa ds lacaèk esa fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu&lk
2. dSafMfMvkfll
lgh gS\
3. Xywdksek (a) dFku&I vkSj dFku&II nksuksa lgh gSa rFkk dFku&II]
4. vk;q lacaèkh eSD;qyj Mhtsujs'ku dFku&I ds fy;s lgh O;k[;k gSA
(b) dFku&I vkSj dFku&II nksuksa lgh gSa rFkk dFku&II]
mi;ZqDr esa ls dkSu&lk@ls us=k jksx gS@gSa\
dFku&I ds fy;s lgh O;k[;k ugha gSA
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 4
(c) dFku&I lgh gS fdarq dFku&II xyr gSA
(c) dsoy 4 (d) 1, 3 vkSj 4
(d) dFku&I xyr gS fdarq dFku&II lgh gSA
42. fu{ksi chek vkSj çR;; xkjaVh fuxe (DICGC) ds lanHkZ
esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s% 45. fuEufyf•r ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. ;g Hkkjrh; LVsV cSad dh iw.kZ LokfeRo okyh lgk;d 1. jks”kxkj l`tu dks c<+kok nsuk
daiuh gSA 2. vkfFkZd >Vdksa ds çfr laosnu'khyrk de djuk
2. cSad esa çR;sd tekdÙkkZ dks vfèkdre ₹5,00,000 3. fuèkZurk mUewyu
rd dk chek fn;k tkrk gSA 4. ekuo iwath fuos'k esa o`f¼
3. {ks=kh; xzkeh.k cSadksa esa fu{ksi jkf'k DICGC ds varx
Z r
mi;ZDq r esa ls fdrus foÙkh; lekos'ku ds ifj.kke gks ldrs gS\a
chekÑr ugha gSA
46. Hkkjrh; fnokyk vkSj 'kksèku v{kerk cksMZ ds lanHkZ esa
fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
43. egkRek xkaèkh jk"Vªh; xzkeh.k jks”kxkj xkjaVh vfèkfu;e
1. ;g daiuh vfèkfu;e 2013 ds rgr xfBr ,d
(eujsxk) ds lacèa k esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
lkafofèkd fudk; gSA
1. dk;ZØe dh fuxjkuh vkSj dk;kZUo;u Je ,oa jks”kxkj
ea=kky; }kjk fd;k tkrk gSA 2. ;g fudk; fdlh is'ks ds lkFk&lkFk fnokfy;siu vkSj
2. vkosnu tek djus ds iaæg fnu ds Hkhrj jks”kxkj u

ifjlekiu dh çfØ;kvksa dks Hkh fu;af=kr djrk gSA
feyus ij csjks”kxkjh HkÙkk ikus dk vfèkdkj gksrk gSA 3. fdlh eqdnes dh lquokbZ djrs le;] cksMZ ds ikl
3. ;kstuk ds fy;s eujsxk dk;ks± dk lkekftd vads{k.k ogh 'kfDr;k¡ gksrh gSa tks flfoy çfØ;k lafgrk]
vfuok;Z gSA 1908 ds rgr ,d flfoy dksVZ esa fufgr gksrh gSaA
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\ mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
(c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha
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40. ‘Social security agreement’ recently signed between 44. Consider the following statements :
which of the following countries : Statement-I :
(a) India and Australia Manufacturing sector employs less workforce than
(b) India and Argentina in construction and trade, hotels & restaurants.
(c) India and South Africa Statement-II :
Manufacturing is turning increasingly capital-
(d) India and Maldives
intensive, with the deployment of both labour-saving
41. Consider the following : and labour-displacing technologies.
1. Conjunctivitis Which one of the following is correct in respect of
2. Candidiasis the above statements ?
3. Glaucoma (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
4. Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Statement-II is the correct explanation for
Which of the above is/are eye disease ? Statement-I.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 4 only (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
and Statement-II is not the correct explanation
(c) 4 only (d) 1, 3 and 4
for Statement-I.
42. Consider the following statements with reference to
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee
incorrect.
Corporation (DICGC) :
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is
1. It is wholly owned subsidiary of state Bank of
correct.
India.
2. Each depositor in a bank is insured up to a 45. Consider the following :
maximum of ₹5,00,000. 1. boost job creation
3. Deposits in Regional Rural Banks are not 2. reduce vulnerability to economic shocks
insured under DICGC. 3. poverty alleviation
How many of the above statements are correct ? 4. increase investments in human capital
(a) Only one (b) Only two How many of the above can be the outcome of
(c) All three (d) None financial inclusion ?
43. Consider the following statements in relation to the
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment (c) Only three (d) All four
Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) : 46. Consider the following statements with reference to
1. The programme is monitored and implemented the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India :
by the Ministry of Labour and Employment 1. It is a statutory body formed under the
Generation. Companies Act 2013.
2. Right to get an unemployment allowance in 2. The body regulates a profession as well as
case employment is not provided within fifteen processes of insolvency and liquidation.
days of submitting the application. 3. while trying a suit, the board has the same
3. Social Audit of MGNREGA works is mandatory powers as are vested in a civil court under the
for the scheme. Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
How many of the above statements are correct ? How many of the above statements are correct ?
(a) Only one (b) Only two (a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) All three (d) None (c) All three (d) None
Harsh 15
47. ^ewuykbfVax* fuEufyf•r esa ls fdl fLFkfr dks lokZsÙke 50. Hkkjrh; Hks"kt lafgrk vk;ksx ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa
:i ls lanfHkZr djrk gS\ ij fopkj dhft;s%
(a) fu;fer ukSdjh esa lkekU; dkedkth ?kaVksa ds ckgj 1. bldk ewy dk;Z çpfyr chekfj;ksa ds mipkj ds
nwljh ukSdjh djus dk vH;klA fy;s vkerkSj ij vko';d nokvksa ds ekudksa dks
(b) 'kgjksa dks jkr esa Hkh •qys ck”kkj tkjh j•us dh fu;fer :i ls v|ru djuk gSA
vuqefr nsukA 2. bls lwjhuke esa nokvksa ds fy;s ,d ekud ds :i
(c) jkr esa ÅtkZ laj{k.k ds rjhds ds :i esa mi;ksx djus esa ekU;rk nh xbZ gSA
ds fy;s paæek dh jks'kuh ds ifjek.k dks c<+kukA 3. ;g vk;q"k ea=kky; ds rgr ,d Lok;Ùk laLFkku gSA
(d) Hkwfe dh lrgksa vkSj ty fudk;ksa ls ikni vkSj i'kqvksa
ds uewus ,d=k djus ds fy;s nqxZe {ks=kksa esa Mªksu
HkstukA
48. fuEufyf•r ij fopkj dhft;s%
51. eq[; fuokZpu vk;qDr dh Lora=krk ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r
1. bysfDVªd okgu
2. euksjksx vkS"kfèk;k¡
dFku&I%
3. Å"ek jksèkh xzhl vkSj Lusgd
;|fi mldh fu;qfDr jk"Vªifr }kjk dh tkrh gS] fiQj Hkh
4. dk¡p vkSj phuh feV~Vh dh phtsa og jk"Vªifr ds çlkni;±r vius in ij ugha jgrk gSA
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus {ks=kksa esa fyfFk;e èkkrq dk mi;ksx dFku&II%
fd;k tkrk gS\ mls viuh fuèkkZfjr inkofèk esa dk;Z djus dh lqj{kk gSA
(a) dsoy ,d mi;ZDq r dFku ds lacèa k esa fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu&lk lgh gS\
(b) dsoy nks (a) dFku&I vkSj dFku&II nksuksa lgh gSa rFkk dFku&II]
(c) dsoy rhu dFku&I dh lgh O;k[;k gSA
(d) lHkh pkj (b) dFku&I vkSj dFku&II nksuksa lgh gSa rFkk dFku&II]
49. ih,e fo'odekZ ;kstuk ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r dFku ij dFku&I dh lgh O;k[;k ugha gSA
fopkj dhft;s% (c) dFku&I lgh gS fdarq dFku&II xyr gSA
1. ;g dsaæh; {ks=k dh ;kstuk gS] tks iwjh rjg ls Hkkjr (d) dFku&I xyr gS fdarq dFku&II lgh gSA
ljdkj }kjk foÙk iksf"kr gSA 52. laln dh çoj lfefr ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij
2. ;g ;kstuk de osru okys fxx odZlZ dks viuk fopkj dhft;s%
Lo;a dk NksVk O;olk; 'kq: djus ds fy;s lgk;rk 1. os fo'ks"k foèks;dksa dh tk¡p vkSj fujh{k.k djus ds
çnku djsxhA fof'k"V mís'; ls LFkkfir rnFkZ ;k vLFkk;h lfefr;ksa
3. bl ;kstuk ds rgr ,d çf'k{kq dks 3 yk• #i, dh ,d Js.kh gSA
rd dk ½.k fn;k tk,xkA 2. mudh vLFkk;h çÑfr ds dkj.k çoj lfefr;ksa dks
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\ fu;af=kr djus okyh çfØ;k,¡ laln dh çfØ;k ds
(a) dsoy ,d fu;eksa ds Hkhrj vPNh rjg ls ifjHkkf"kr ugha gSaA
(b) dsoy nks 3. budh lnL;rk ,d lnu ds lkaln rd lhfer gksrh gSA
(c) lHkh rhu 4. erksa esa lekurk dh fLFkfr esa lcls ofj"B lnL; ds
(d) dksbZ Hkh ugha ikl fu.kkZ;d er gksrk gSA
Harsh 16
47. ‘Moonlighting’ best refers to which one of the 50. With reference to the Indian Pharmacopoeia
following situations ? Commission consider the following statements :
(a) The practice of working a second job outside 1. Its basic function is to regularly update the
standards of drugs commonly required for the
normal working hours in a regular job. treatment of prevailing diseases.
(b) Allowing cities to continue open markets at 2. It has been recognized as a standard for
night also. medicines in Suriname.
(c) Amplifying the magnitude of moon light to use 3. It is an autonomous institution under the
it as a way of energy conservation at night. Ministry of Ayush.
(d) Sending drones to inaccessible areas to collect How many of the above statements are correct ?
plant and animal samples from land surfaces
and water bodies.
51. With reference to the independence of Chief Election
48. Consider the following : Commissioner, consider the following statements :
1. Electric Vehicles Statement-I :
2. Psychiatric medications Though appointed by the president, he does not hold
his office till the pleasure of the president.
3. Heat-resistant greases and lubricants Statement-II :
4. Glasses and ceramics He is provided with the security of tenure.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of
In how many of the above-mentioned areas is lithium
the above statement?
metal utilized ? (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.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
(c) Only three
(d) All Four for Statement-I.
49. Consider the following statement with reference to (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
PM Vishwakarma Scheme : incorrect.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is
1. It is the Central Sector Scheme, fully funded
correct.
by the Government of India.
52. With reference to the Select Committee of
2. The scheme will provide support for low paid Parliament, consider the following statements :
gig workers to start a small business of their 1. They are a category of ad hoc committees
own. established with the specific purpose of
3. Under the scheme a loan up to 3 lakh Rupee examining and scrutinizing particular Bills.
2. Because of their temporary nature the
will be given to a trainee.
procedures governing Select Committees are
How many of the above statements are correct ? not well-defined within the rules of procedure
(a) Only one of Parliament.
3. Their membership is limited to Member of
(b) Only two
Parliament from one House.
(c) All three 4. In case of a tie in votes, the senior most member
(d) None has a casting vote.
Harsh 17
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\ 56. ^LVkWdgkse flaMªkse* vkerkSj ij fuEufyf•r esa ls fdlls
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks lacafèkr gS\
(c) dsoy rhu (d) lHkh pkj (a) tyok;q ifjorZu ls lacafèkr ,d xaHkhj çdkj dh
fparkA
53. laln lnL; ds fuyacu ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa
(b) vR;fèkd BaM yxus ls lacfa èkr ,d fpfdRlh; fLFkfrA
ij fopkj dhft;s%
(c) ekufld LokLF; y{k.kksa dk ,d lewg ftlesa 'kkfey
1. ;g lqfuf'pr djus ds fy;s fd dk;Zokgh mfpr
rjhds ls lapkfyr gks] vè;{k@lHkkifr dks fdlh gSa& fcuk fdlh cká 'kksj ds dqN vkok”ksa lquuk]
eryh] pDdj vkSj fljnnZ] Le`fr {k; vkSj larqyu
lnL; dks lnu ls ckgj fudkyus dk vfèkdkj gSA
lacaèkh leL;k,¡A
2. lafoèkku vfu;af=kr O;ogkj ds ekeys esa fuyacu ds
(d) ,d euksoSKkfud ?kVuk tgk¡ caèkdksa esa caèkd cukus
lacaèk esa Li"V çkoèkku çnku djrk gSA
okyksa ds çfr lekuqHkwfr vkSj fu"Bk fodflr gksrh gSA
3. fuyacu dh vfèkdre vofèk 'ks"k l=k ds fy;s gSA
57. fuEufyf•r ns'kksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. lhfj;k
2. felz
3. tkWMZu
54. Hkkjr&fo;ruke lacaèk ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij 4. rqfdZ;s
fopkj dhft;s% 5. lkbçl
1. muds f}i{kh; lacaèkksa dks O;kid lkefjd lk>snkjh 6. yscuku
Lrj rd c<+k;k x;k gSA
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus ns'k b”kjkby ds lkFk Hkwfe lhek lk>k
2. os varjkZ"Vªh; fofèk ds vuqlkj ukSogu vkSj gokbZ
djrs gSa\
mM+ku dh Lora=krk dk n`<+rk ls leFkZu djrs gSaA
(a) dsoy rhu
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\ (b) dsoy pkj
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2 (c) dsoy ik¡p
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2 (d) lHkh Ng
55. tyfo|qr ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj 58. fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
dhft;s% 1. Hkkjr ds egkU;k;oknh vkSj Hkkjr ds egkU;k;kfHkdÙkkZ
1. ;g rduhd ok;qeaMyh; vkæZrk dh ÅtkZ {kerk dk Hkkjr ljdkj ds ,dek=k vfèkdkjh gSa] tks Hkkjr dh
mi;ksx djrh gSA laln dh cSBdksa esa Hkkx ysrs gSaA
2. bldh çfØ;k esa vkerkSj ij ,slh lkefxz;ksa dk mi;ksx 2. Hkkjr ds lafoèkku ds vuqlkj] egkfèkoDrk viuk
'kkfey gksrk gS tks ty ok"i dks vfèk'kksf"kr vkSj bLrhiQk rc lkSairk gS tc mls fu;qDr djus okyh
fo'kksf"kr dj ldrh gSaA ljdkj bLrhiQk ns nsrh gSA
3. ;g 'kq"d ;k v¼Z&'kq"d {ks=kksa esa uohdj.kh; ÅtkZ mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
dk ,d vk'kktud lzksr gSA (a) dsoy 1
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\ (b) dsoy 2
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa
(c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
Harsh 18
How many of the above statements are correct ? 56. ‘Stockholm Syndrome’ is most commonly associated
(a) Only one (b) Only two with which one of the following ?
(c) Only three (d) All four (a) A severe type of climate change-related anxiety.
53. With reference to suspension of Member of (b) A medical condition related to extreme cold
Parliament, consider the following statements : exposure.
1. To ensure that proceedings are conducted in (c) A set of mental health symptoms including -
the proper manner, the presiding officer of the hearing certain sounds without any outside
house is empowered to force a member to noise, nausea, vertigo and headaches, memory
withdraw from the House. loss and balance issues.
2. The constitution provides explicit provision (d) A psychological phenomenon where hostages
regarding suspension in case of unruly behaviour. develop empathy and loyalty toward their
3. The maximum period of suspension is for the captors.
remainder of the session. 57. Consider the following countries :
How many of the above statements are correct ? 1. Syria
(a) Only one (b) Only two 2. Egypt
(c) All three (d) None 3. Jordan
54. Consider the following statements with reference to 4. Turkey
India-Vietnam relation : 5. Cyprus
1. Their bilateral relations are elevated to 6. Lebanon
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership level. How many of the above-mentioned countries share
2. They firmly support freedom of navigation and a land border with Israel ?
overflight, in accordance with international (a) Only three
laws. (b) Only four
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (c) Only five
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (d) All six
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 58. Consider the following statements :
55. With reference to hygroelectricity, consider the 1. Attorney General of India and the Solicitor
following statements : Genral of India are the only officers of the
1. This technology harnesses the energy potential Government of India, who participate in the
of the atmospheric moisture. meetings of the Parliament of India.
2. Its process typically involves the use of 2. According to the Constitution of India, the
materials that can adsorb and desorb water Advocate General submits his resignation when
vapor. the government which appointed him resigns.
3. It a promising source of renewable energy in Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
arid or semi-arid regions. (a) 1 only
How many of the above statements are correct ? (b) 2 only
(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) All three (d) None (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Harsh 19
59. vèkhuLFk U;k;ky;ksa ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij 62. laln ds nksuksa lnuksa dh la;qDr cSBd ds lanHkZ esa
fopkj dhft;s% fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. f”kyk U;k;kèkh'k f”kys dk lokZPs p U;kf;d çkfèkdkjh gSA 1. ftu foèks;dksa ij nksuksa lnu vlger gksa mu ij
2. f”kyk U;k;kèkh'k ds ikl dsoy ukxfjd ekeyksa esa fopkj djus rFkk mls ikfjr djus ds fy;s la;qDr
ewy vkSj vihyh; {ks=kkfèkdkj gksrk gSA cSBd vkgwr dh tk ldrh gSA
3. f”kyk U;k;kèkh'k U;kf;d vkSj ç'kklfud nksuksa 'kfDr;ksa 2. x.kiwfrZ ds varZxr nksuksa lnuksa ds lnL;ksa dh dqy
dk ç;ksx djrk gSA la[;k dk ik¡pok¡ Hkkx gksrk gSA
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\ 3. o"kZ 1991 ds vkfFkZd lqèkkjksa ds ckn ls dksbZ Hkh
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks foèks;d la;qDr cSBd ds ekè;e ls ikfjr ugha fd;k
(c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha x;k gSA
60. yksdlHkk vè;{k ds fuokZpu ,oa dk;Zdky ds lanHkZ esa] mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\
fuEufyf•r dFku ij fopkj dhft;s% (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
1. vè;{k ds fuokZpu dh frfFk çksVe
s Lihdj r; djrk gSA (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha
2. ;fn vè;{k yksdlHkk dk lnL; ugha jgrk gS rks 63. fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
mls R;kxi=k nsuk iM+rk gSA 1. la;qDr jkT; vesfjdk (USA) ds foijhr] fons'k esa
3. yksdlHkk Hkax gksus ds ckn vè;{k dks rqjar in NksM+ tUek dksbZ Hkh O;fDr Hkkjr dk jk"Vªifr cu ldrk gSA
nsuk pkfg;sA 2. vesfjdk esa U;k;kèkh'k rc rd in ij cus jg ldrs
4. vè;{k milHkkifr dks lacksfèkr djrs gq, R;kxi=k gSa tc os LokLF; gSa] tcfd Hkkjr esa U;k;kèkh'kksa dks
nsrk gSA ,d fuf'pr vk;q esa lsokfuo`Ùk gksuk iM+rk gSA
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\ mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks (a) dsoy 1
(c) dsoy rhu (d) lHkh pkj (b) dsoy 2
61. LFkxu çLrko ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa
dhft;s% (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
dFku&I% 64. lalnh; çLrkoksa ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj
bls yksdlHkk ds lkFk&lkFk jkT;lHkk] fdlh Hkh lnu esa dhft;s%
çLrqr fd;k tk ldrk gSA
1. yksdlHkk esa ikfjr vfo'okl çLrko mu eaf=k;ksa ds
dFku&II%
fy;s ekU; ugha gS] tks jkT;lHkk ds lnL; gSaA
blesa ljdkj ds fo#¼ fuank ds rÙo lfEefyr gSA
2. lHkh ladYi ewy çLrko gksrs gSa ysfdu lHkh çLrko
mi;ZDq r dFku ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu&lk lgh gS\
ladYi ugha gksrs gSaA
(a) dFku&I vkSj dFku&II nksuksa lgh gSa rFkk dFku&II]
dFku&I dh lgh O;k[;k gSA mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(b) dFku&I vkSj dFku&II nksuksa lgh gSa rFkk dFku&II] (a) dsoy 1
dFku&I dh lgh O;k[;k ugha gSA (b) dsoy 2
(c) dFku&I lgh gS fdarq dFku&II xyr gSA (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa
(d) dFku&I xyr gS fdarq dFku&II lgh gSA (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
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59. Consider the following statements with reference to 62. Consider the following statements regarding the
Subordinate Courts : Joint Sitting of the two houses of the Parliament :
1. The district judge is the highest judicial 1. A joint sitting can be called to consider and
authority in the district.
pass bills on which the two houses disagree.
2. The district judge possesses original and
appellate jurisdiction only in civil matters. 2. The quorum is one-fifth of the total number of
3. The district judge exercises both judicial and members of the two Houses.
administrative powers. 3. Since the 1991 economic reforms, no bill has
How many of the above statements are correct ? been sailed through joint sitting mechanism.
60. With reference to the election and tenure of Speaker
of Lok Sabha, consider the following statement :
1. The date of election of the Speaker is fixed by 63. Consider the following statements :
the Pro Tem speaker. 1. Unlike United States of America (USA), a
2. The speaker has to resign if he ceases to be a person not born in India can become the
member of the Lok Sabha.
President of India.
3. After dissolution of Lok Sabha, the speaker
must immediately vacate from the office. 2. In India, judges must retire at a certain age
4. The speaker resigns by writing to the Deputy whereas in the USA, judges can work until they
Speaker. are in excellent health.
How many of the above statements are correct ? Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
61. With reference to the adjournment motion, consider
(c) Both 1 and 2
the following statements :
Statement-I : (d) Neither 1 nor 2
It can be introduced in either house of Lok Sabha 64. With reference to Parliamentary motions, consider
as well as Rajya Sabha.
the following statements :
Statement-II :
It involves an element of censure against the 1. No confidence motion passed in Lok Sabha
government. does not stand for ministers who are members
Which one of the following is correct in respect of of Rajya Sabha.
the above statement ?
2. All resolutions are substantive motions but not
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
and Statement-II is the correct explanation for all motions are resolutions.
Statement-I. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct (a) 1 only
for Statement-I. (b) 2 only
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect. (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Harsh 21
65. xzke lHkk ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r ij fopkj dhft;s% mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
1. ;s xzkeh.k Lrj ij yksdrkaf=kd O;oLFkk dh ewy bdkbZ gSAa (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
2. buesa xk¡o ds lHkh lnL; 'kkfey gSaA (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
3. xzke lHkk ds lnL; fuokZfpr ugha gksrs gSaA 69. foèkku ifj"kn dh lajpuk ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls fdrus lgh gSa\ ij fopkj dhft;s%
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks 1. ifj"kn dh vfèkdre la[;k foèkkulHkk dh dqy
(c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha lnL; la[;k dh ,d frgkbZ rFkk U;wure lnL;
66. 'kgjh LFkkuh; fudk;ksa ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij la[;k 40 fuèkkZfjr gSA
fopkj dhft;s% 2. ifj"kn ds 1@3 lnL; LFkkuh; fudk;ksa ds lnL;ksa
1. vfèklwfpr {ks=k lfefr ds lHkh lnL;ksa dks jkT; }kjk pqus tkrs gSaA
ljdkj }kjk ukfer fd;k tkrk gSA 3. ifj"kn ds 1@12 lnL; egkfo|ky;ksa ,oa fo'ofo|ky;ksa
2. Nkouh cksMZ jkT; ljdkj }kjk cuk, tkrs gSa fdarq ds f'k{kdksa }kjk pqus tkrs gSaA
lsuk }kjk lapkfyr gksrs gSaA 4. ifj"kn ds 1@3 lnL; foèkkulHkk ds lnL;ksa }kjk
3. ,d Vkmuf'ki esa dksbZ fuokZfpr lnL; ugha gksrk gS vkil esa pqus tkrs gSaA
vkSj ;g dsoy ukSdj'kkgh lajpuk dk foLrkj gSA mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa fdrus lgh gSa\
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa fdrus lgh gSa\ (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks (c) dsoy rhu (d) lHkh pkj
(c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha 70. fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
67. jkT; ds jkT;iky ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj 1. lafoèkku fdlh foèks;d ij vlgefr ds ekeys esa
dhft;s% foèkkueaMy ds nksuksa lnuksa dh la;qDr cSBd dk
1. ,d jkT;iky vius inxzg.k dh frfFk ls ik¡p o"kZ çkoèkku djrk gSA
dh vofèk ds fy;s in èkkj.k djrk gSA 2. dksbZ Hkh foèks;d jkT; dh foèkku ifj"kn esa vkjaHk
2. 'kh?kz dkuwu cukus dh vko';drk iM+us ij og fdlh ugha gks ldrkA
Hkh le; vè;kns'k tkjh dj ldrk gSA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
3. og jkT; foèkkueaMy ds lnL;ksa dh fujgZrk ds ç'u
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
ij jkT; fuokZpu vk;ksx ds ijke'kZ ls fu.kZ; ysrk gSA
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa fdrus lgh gSa\
1. Hkkjr ds jk"Vªifr ls ijke'kZ ds ckn jkT;iky fdlh
U;k;kèkh'k dks ,d mPp U;k;ky; ls nwljs mPp
U;k;ky; esa LFkkukarfjr dj ldrk gSA
1. 42osa laoSèkkfud la'kksèku vfèkfu;e us eaf=kifj"kn }kjk
2. mPp U;k;ky; ds U;k;kèkh'kksa dh isa'ku jkT; dh
nh xbZ lykg dks jkT;iky ds fy;s ckè;dkjh cuk
lafpr fufèk ls nh tkrh gSA
fn;kA
2. tc ;g ç'u mBrk gS fd dksbZ ekeyk jkT;iky ds mi;ZqDr esa ls dkSu&lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\
foosdkuqlkj gS vFkok ugha] rks jkT;iky dk fofu'p; (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
vafre gksrk gSA (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
Harsh 22
65. With reference to Gram Sabha, consider the Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
following statements : (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. They are the basic units of democratic system (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
at village level.
2. They consist of all the members of the village.
the composition of legislative council :
3. The members of Gram Sabha are not elected.
1. The maximum strength of the council is fixed
at one-third of the total strength of the assembly
and the minimum strength is fixed at 40.
2. 1/3 of the members of the council are elected
66. With reference to Urban Local Bodies, consider the
by the members of local bodies.
following statements :
3. 1/12 of the members of council are elected by
1. All the members of the notified area committee
teachers of colleges and universities.
are nominated by the state government.
2. Cantonment boards are created by the state 4. 1/3 of the members of council are elected by
government but run by the army. members of the legislative assembly among
3. A township has no elected members and is merely themselves.
an extension of the bureaucratic structure. How many of the above statements are correct ?
How many of the above statements are correct ? (a) Only one (b) Only two
(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four
(c) All three (d) None 70. Consider the following statements :
67. Consider the following statements with reference to 1. The Constitution provides for the mechanism
Governor of the state : of the joint sitting of the two Houses of the state
1. A governor holds office for a term of five years legislature to resolve a deadlock between them
from the date on which he enters his office.
over the passage of a bill.
2. He can promulgate ordinances at any time when
2. A bill cannot originate in the legislative council
the need arises for speedy legislation.
of the state.
3. He decides on the question of disqualification
of members of the state legislature in consultation Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
with the State Election Commission. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
How many of the above statements are correct ? (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) All three (d) None 1. The Governor can transfer a judge of High
68. Consider the following statements : Court to another after consulting the President.
1. The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act made 2. The pension of the High Court judges is charged
the advice tendered by the Council of Ministers on the consolidated fund of state.
binding on the Governor.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
2. When a question arises whether a matter falls
within the governor’s discretion or not, the (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
decision of the Governor is final. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Harsh 23
72. Hkkjrh; laLÑfr ds lanHkZ esa] ^vjaxs=ke* in fdldks lokZsÙke 76. dukZVd laxhr ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj
:i ls lanfHkZr djrk gS\ dhft;s%
(a) ;g 'kkL=kh; u`R; ds ,d fo|kFkhZ }kjk ,dy u`R; 1. e`nax vkSj ?kVe vkerkSj ij dukZVd laxhr esa mi;ksx
dh 'kq#vkr gSA fd;s tkus okys rky ok|;a=k gSaA
(b) ;g ,d ikjaifjd Hkkjrh; ek'kZy vkVZ :i gSA 2. jkx vkSj rky dukZVd laxhr ds nks ewyHkwr rÙo gSaA
(c) ;g ,d çdkj dk 'kkL=kh; Hkkjrh; laxhr xk;u gSA 3. iqjanj nkl dks çk;% ¶dukZVd laxhr dk tud¸
(d) ;g vkerkSj ij R;kSgkj ds nkSjku mÙkj Hkkjr esa fudkyk dgk tkrk gSA
tkus okyk ,d èkkfeZd tqywl gSA mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\
73. fp=kdyk ds lanHkZ es]a fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s% (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
1. tgk¡xhj }kjk ^rwrhukek* vkSj ^ge”kkukek* dk fuekZ.k (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha
djok;k x;k FkkA 77. Ñ".knsojk; ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj
2. clkou vkSj nloar lezkV vdcj ds njckj esa dhft;s%
fp=kdkj FksA 1. mlus viuh ekrk ds uke ij fot;uxj ds ikl
mi;ZqDr esa ls dkSu&lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\ uxyiqje~ uked miuxj dh LFkkiuk dhA
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2 2. og fot;uxj lkezkT; ds rqyqo oa'k ds 'kkld FkkA
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2 3. mlus rfey esa 'kklu dyk ij ,d xzaFk dh jpuk
74. yksdk;r n'kZu ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dh ftls veqDreY;n ds uke ls tkuk tkrk gSA
dhft;s% mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\
1. ;g deZ ;k eks{k dh èkkj.kk esa fo'okl ugha djrk gSA (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
2. ;g ,d lq•oknh n'kZu gS tks ekurk gS fd vkuan (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha
thou dk lokZsPp y{; gSA 78. fudksyks ns dkWfUr us fdl 'kkld ds 'kkludky ds nkSjku
3. bls Hkkjrh; n'kZu ds pkokZd laçnk; ds :i esa Hkh fot;uxj dk nkSjk fd;k Fkk\
tkuk tkrk gSA (a) Ñ".knsojk; (b) nsojk; çFke
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\ (c) nsojk; f}rh; (d) jkejk;
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks 79. vdcj ds 'kkludky ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij
(c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha fopkj dhft;s%
75. fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s% 1. eulcnkjh ç.kkyh mlds }kjk 'kq: dh xbZ FkhA
1. FkksyikoDdqFkq dukZVd dh ,d çdkj dh fLVªax 2. ikuhir dk çFke ;q¼ mlds 'kkludky ds nkSjku
dBiqryh gSA gqvkA
2. dBiqryh jktLFkku dh Nk;k dBiqryh dk ,d 3. jkepfjrekul ds çfl¼ ys•d rqylhnkl mlds
:i gSA 'kkludky ds nkSjku FksA
mi;ZqDr esa ls dkSu&lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\ mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2 (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2 (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha
Harsh 24
72. With reference to Indian culture, the term 76. With reference to Carnatic music, consider the
‘Arangetram’ best refers to ? following statements :
(a) It is a solo dance debut by a student of classical 1. Mridangam and Ghatam are percussion
dance. instruments commonly used in Carnatic music.
(b) It is a traditional Indian martial art form. 2. Raga and Tala are the two foundational
elements of Carnatic music.
(c) It is a type of classical Indian music recital.
3. Purandara Dasa is often referred to as the
(d) It is a religious procession commonly observed
“Father of Carnatic Music.”
in North India during festivals.
73. With reference to paintings, consider the following (a) Only one (b) Only two
statements : (c) All three (d) None
1. Jahangir commissioned the ‘Tutinama’ and the
77. With reference to Krishnadevaraya, consider the
‘Hamzanama’. following statements :
2. Basawan and Daswant were painters in the 1. He founded the suburban township near
court of emperor Akbar. Vijayanagara named Nagalapuram, after his
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? mother.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 2. He was the ruler of Tuluva dynasty of
Vijayanagara Empire.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. He composed a work on statecraft in Tamil
74. With reference to Lokayata philosophy, consider the known as Amuktamalayada.
How many of the statements given above are
1. It does not believe in the notions of Karma or correct ?
Moksha. (a) Only one (b) Only two
2. It is a hedonistic philosophy which believes (c) All three (d) None
that pleasure is the highest goal in life.
78. Nicolo de Conti visited Vijayanagara during the
3. It is also known as the Charvaka School of reign of which ruler ?
Indian philosophy. (a) Krishnadevaraya (b) Devaraya I
How many of the above statements are correct ? (c) Devaraya II (d) Rama Raya
(a) Only one (b) Only two 79. Consider the following statements with reference to
(c) All three (d) None reign of Akbar :
1. Mansabdari system was introduced by him.
75. Consider the following statements :
2. The first battle of Panipat was fought during
1. Tholpavakkoothu is a type of string puppetry
his reign.
from Karnataka.
3. Tulsidas, the famous writer of Ramcharitamanas
2. Kathputli is a form of shadow puppetry from lived during his reign.
Rajasthan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? correct ?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) All three (d) None
Harsh 25
80. çkjafHkd eè;;qxhu bfrgkl esa pksy lkezkT; ds lanHkZ esa] mi;ZqDr ;qXeksa esa ls fdrus lgh lqesfyr gSa\
fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s% (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
1. pksy lkezkT; ds {ks=kh; foLrkj dh çfØ;k jktsaæ (c) dsoy rhu (d) lHkh pkj
çFke ds 'kkludky esa #d xbZA 85. fuEufyf•r ;qXeksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
2. jktk dks lokZis fjrk dk ladrs nsus okyh dks&dksuebZ&dksM
a u jaxeap jkT;
tSlh vfèkd HkO; mikfèk;k¡ nh xbZaA
1. vad;k ukV % vle
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\ 2. ekp % eè; çns'k
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2 3. dfjf;yk % fgekpy çns'k
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
mi;ZqDr ;qXeksa esa ls fdrus lgh lqesfyr gSa\
81. fiQjks”k 'kkg rqxyd ds vèkhu ç'kklu ç.kkyh ds lanHkZ (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
esa fuEufyf•r ij fopkj dhft;s% (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha
1. eqlyekuksa ij tf”k;k dj l[rh ls yxk;k x;kA
86. mRlo ^ykbZ gjksck* ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij
2. og flapkbZ dj yxkus okyk igyk lqYrku FkkA
fopkj dhft;s%
3. foèkokvksa vkSj vukFkksa dh ns•Hkky ds fy;s ,d u;k
1. ykbZ gjksck vle esa euk, tkus okys çeq• mRloksa
foHkkx nhoku&,&•Sjkr cuk;k x;kA esa ls ,d gSA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls fdrus lgh gSa\ 2. bldk fo"k; çk;% Ñ".k ls vyx gksus ij xksfi;ksa
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks vkSj jkèkk dk fo;ksx gSaA
(c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
82. Hkkjrh; 'kkL=kh; Ñfr jkxniZ.k dk iQkjlh esa vuqokn fdl (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
'kkld ds 'kkludky ds nkSjku fd;k x;k Fkk\ (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
(a) x;klqíhu rqxyd 87. fuEufyf•r esa ls fdl 'kkld dks vDlj ^fofp=kfpÙk*]
(b) fiQjks”k'kkg rqxyd ^fp=kdkjiqyh* vkSj ^pSR;dkjh* dgk tkrk gS\
(c) dqrqcqíhu ,scd (a) egsaæoeZu çFke (b) ujflagoeZu
(d) bYrqrfe'k (c) dhfrZoeZu (d) uafnoeZu f}rh;
83. uohlank fuEufyf•r esa ls fdldks lokZsÙke :i ls lanfHkZr 88. uk;d fp=kdyk ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj
djrk gS\ dhft;s%
(a) equhe (b) fyfid 1. ;g 17oha&18oha 'krkCnh ds nkSjku fot;uxj 'kSyh
(c) dks"kkè;{k (d) jktLo vfèkdkjh dk foLrkj gSA
84. fuEufyf•r ;qXeksa ij fopkj dhft;s 2. blesa o¼Zeku egkohj ds thou vkSj Ñ".k&yhyk ds
yksd laxhr jkT; n`';ksa dks n'kkZ;k x;k gSA
1. if.kgkjh % jktLFkku 3. bldh fo'ks"krk thoar jaxifV~Vdk] tfVy fooj.k gSaA
2. vkYgk % d'ehj mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls fdrus lgh gSa\
3. okukou % eè; çns'k (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
4. vksoh % xksok (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha
Harsh 26
80. With reference to the Chola empire in early medieval How many of the pairs given above are correctly
history, consider the following statements : matched ?
1. The process of Chola territorial expansion (a) Only one (b) Only two
stopped under the reign of Rajendra I.
2. The king was given more grandiose titles like 85. Consider the following pairs :
Theatre State
ko-konmai-kondan signalling paramountcy.
1. Ankia Naat : Assam
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? 2. Maach : Madhya Pradesh
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 3. Kariyila : Himachal Pradesh
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 How many of the pairs given above are correctly
81. Consider the following with reference to matched ?
administrative system under Feroz Shah Tughlaq : (a) Only one (b) Only two
1. Jiziya was strictly imposed on Muslims.
2. He was the first sultan to impose irrigation tax.
festival ‘Lai Haraoba’ :
3. A new department Diwan-e-Khairat was 1. Lai Haraoba is one of the main festivals
created for taking care of widows and orphans. celebrated in Assam.
How many of the above statements are correct ? 2. The themes often depict the pangs of separation
of the Gopis and Radha from Krishna.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
82. The Indian classical work Ragadarpan was translated (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
into Persian during reign of which ruler ?
87. Which of the following rulers is often referred as
(a) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq ‘Vichitrachitta’, ‘Chitrakarapuli’ and ‘Chaityakari’?
(b) Ferozshah Tughlaq (a) Mahendravarman I (b) Narsimhavarman
(c) Qutbuddin Aibak (c) Kirtivarman (d) Nandivarman II
(d) Iltutmish 88. With reference to Nayaka Paintings, consider the
83. Nawisanda best refers to which of the following ?
1. It is the extension of the Vijayanagara style
(a) Accountant (b) Clerk during the 17th-18th century.
(c) Treasurer (d) Revenue officer 2. It depicts the scenes from the life of Vardhaman
84. Consider the following pairs : Mahavira and Krishna-leela.
3. It is characterized by their vibrant colour

Folk music State
palettes, intricate details.
1. Panihari : Rajasthan
2. Alha : Kashmir correct ?
3. Wanawan : Madhya Pradesh (a) Only one (b) Only two
4. Ovi : Goa (c) All three (d) None
Harsh 27
89. eafnj LFkkiR; dh ukxj 'kSyh ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r 93. fuEufyf•r ;qXeksa ij fopkj dhft;s %
dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s% foHkkx Hkwfedk
1. rkjdh; Hkwfe ;kstuk vkSj ehukj tSlh ?kqekonkj 1. nhoku&,&fo”kkjr % ck”kkj fofu;eu
ioZr&f'k•j ukxj 'kSyh dh nks lcls cqfu;knh 2. nhoku&,&v”kZ % fons'kh ekeys
fo'ks"krk,¡ gSaA 3. nhoku&,&ba'kk % jktdh; i=kkpkj
2. eafnj ifjlj esa vDlj tyk'k; vkSj rkykc gksrs gSaA
mi;ZqDr ;qXeksa esa ls fdrus lgh lqesfyr gSa\
3. eafnj] lkekU;r% ,d iRFkj ds pcwrjk ij fVdk gqvk gSA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls fdrus lgh gSa\
94. 'ksj'kkg lwjh ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj
dhft;s%
90. çkphu bfrgkl ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu
1. mlus Hkkjr esa viQxku lkezkT; dk fuekZ.k fd;kA
^ef.kxzkee* vkSj ^vÕ;koksys* gSa\
2. 'ksj'kkg lwjh vykmíhu f•yth ds 'kkludky ls
(a) canjxkg 'kgj (b) vfèkxe dk dsaæ
çsfjr FkkA
(c) O;kikj eaMyh@fxYM (d) cLrh lewg
3. mlus jktra=k ds viQxku fl¼kar dk ikyu fd;kA
91. eè;dkyhu Hkkjr esa HkfDr vkanksyu ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk lgh gS\
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
1. HkfDr dk iaFk flaèkq ?kkVh lH;rk ls pyk vk jgk gSA
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) 1, 2 vkSj 3
2. bldh 'kq#vkr ckS¼ èkeZ vkSj tSu èkeZ ds fo#¼
çfrfØ;k ds :i esa gqbZA 95. vdcj ds 'kkludky ds nkSjku ¶yhykorh¸ dk iQkjlh
3. ;g eq[;r% nf{k.k Hkkjr rd gh lhfer Fkk vkSj mÙkj esa vuqokn fd;k Fkk%
Hkkjr ij bldk dksbZ çHkko ugha iM+kA (a) vcqy iQ”ky us
4. blesa lwiQh vkanksyu dk dksbZ vfrO;kih fo"k; ;k (b) vCnqy dkfnj cnk;w¡uh us
çHkko ugha FkkA (c) iQS”kh us
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls fdrus lgh gSa\ (d) f”k;kmíhu cjuh us
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks 96. fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
(c) dsoy rhu (d) lHkh pkj 1. pki vFkok esgjkcsa fganw LFkkiR; dh fo'ks"krk Fkha
92. fuEufyf•r ij fopkj dhft;s% tcfd bLykfed LFkkiR; dh fo'ks"krk LraHk vkSj
1. iqLrd ftYnlk”kh rduhd che FksA
2. pwus dk eksVkZj 2. fganw dyk vyadkjiw.kZ Fkh tcfd bLykfed dyk
3. yksgs dh jdkc rqyukRed :i ls FkksM+h ljy FkhA
4. tax çfrjksèkh rduhd mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdruh rduhd Hkkjr esa rqdks± }kjk is'k dh (a) dsoy 1
xbZ Fkh\ (b) dsoy 2
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa
(c) dsoy rhu (d) lHkh pkj (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
Harsh 28
89. With reference to Nagara style of temple architecture, 93. Consider the following pairs :
Department Role
1. The stellate ground plan and curvilinear 1. Diwan-i-Wizarat : Market regulation
mountain-peak like tower are the two most
2. Diwan-i-Arz : Foreign affairs
fundamental features of Nagara style.
3. Diwan-i-Insha : Royal correspondence
2. The temple complex often has tanks and ponds.
3. The temple, generally, rests on a stone platform. How many of the above pairs are correctly matched ?
(c) All three (d) None 94. With reference to Sher Shah Suri, consider the
90. With reference to ancient history, which of the
following are ‘Manigramam’ and ‘Ayyavole’ ? 1. He built the Afghan empire in India
(a) Port cities (b) Center of learning 2. Sher Shah Suri was inspired by the reign of
(c) Trade guilds (d) Settlement clusters Alauddin Khilji.
3. He followed the Afghan theory of kingship
91. With reference to Bhakti Movement in medieval
India consider the following statements : Which of the statements give above are correct ?
1. The cult of Bhakti goes back to Indus Valley (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
Civilisation. (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. It began as a reaction against the Buddhism and
95. “Lilavati” was translated into Persian during the
Jainism.
reign of Akbar by :
3. It was mainly confined to South India and did
(a) Abul Fazl
not have any impact on North India.
(b) Abdul Qadir Badauni
4. It had no overlapping themes or influences from
Sufi movement. (c) Faizi
(d) Zia-ud-din Barani
(c) Only three (d) All four 1. The Hindu architecture was characterised by
92. Consider the following : arches while Islamic architecture was
1. Book binding technique characterised by columns and beams.
2. Lime mortar 2. The Hindu art was ornamental while the Islamic
3. Iron stirrup art was a bit simple.
4. Rust resistant technique Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
How many of the above technologies were (a) 1 only
introduced by the Turks in India? (b) 2 only
(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Only three (d) All four (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Harsh 29
97. eè;dkyhu Hkkjr esa efgykvksa dh fLFkfr ds lanHkZ esa] (c) eè;dkyhu Hkkjr esa HkfDr vkSj lwiQh vkanksyuksa ds
fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s% èkkfeZd vuq"Bku o çFkk,¡A
1. rykd'kqnk rFkk foèkok nksuksa efgykvksa dk iqufoZokg (d) 'kkL=kh; laxhr çn'kZu esa ç;qDr çkphu Hkkjrh; laxhr
oSèk ekuk tkrk FkkA ok|;a=kA
2. efgykvksa dks iSr`d laifÙk çkIr djus dk dksbZ
99. vdcj ds çfl¼ njckjh laxhrdkj rkulsu fuEufyf•r
vfèkdkj ugha FkkA
esa ls fdl flyflys ds vuq;k;h gSa\
3. ekfld èkeZ okyh efgyk,¡ iku ds cxku ços'k ugha
(a) dknfj;k flyflyk
dj ldrh FkhaA
(b) uD'kcanh flyflyk
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&ls lgh gSa\
(c) 'kÙkkjh flyflyk
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(d) lqgjkonhZ flyflyk
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) 1, 2 vkSj 3
100. lwiQh Hkk"kk esa ^f”k;kjr* D;k gS\
98. Hkkjr ds bfrgkl ds lanHkZ esa] ^f•Yyr* vkSj ^ljIik* in
(a) ;g lwiQh larksa ls tqM+s LFky dh rhFkZ;k=kk dk ,d
dk vfHkçk; gS%
:i gSA
(a) eqxy ckn'kkgksa }kjk vius ljnkjksa vkSj lg;ksfx;ksa dks
HksaV fd;s tkus okys vkSipkfjd tkek vkSj migkjA (b) ;g fdlh lwiQh lar dh iq.;frfFk gSA
(b) fof'k"V çdkj ds HkksT; inkFkZ vkSj elkys ftudk (c) ;g fdlh lwiQh lar ds mins'kksa dk laxzg gSA
js'ke ekxZ ls O;kikj fd;k tkrk FkkA (d) ;g bLyke esa HkfDr dk;Z gS ftlesa çkFkZuk,¡ dh tkrh gSAa
Harsh 30
97. With reference to the status of women in medieval (c) Religious rituals and practices of the Bhakti
India, consider the following statements : and Sufi movements in medieval India.
1. Remarriage was considered legitimate both (d) Ancient Indian musical instruments used in
among divorced and widowed women. classical music performances.
2. Women had no right to inherit property. 99. Tansen, the legendary musician of Akbar’s Court is
3. Menstruating women were not allowed to enter follower of which of the following Silsilah ?
the groves of betel-leaves. (a) Qadiriyya Silsilah
(b) Naqshbandi Silsilah
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
(c) Shattari Silsilah
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Suhrawardi Silsilah
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
100. What is ‘Ziyarat’ in the language of Sufi ?
98. With reference to the history of India, the terms
(a) It is a form of pilgrimage to the site associated
‘khilat’ and ‘sarapa’ denote : with Sufi saints.
(a) Ceremonial robes and gifts presented by (b) It is death anniversary of a Sufi Saint.
Mughal emperors to their nobles and allies. (c) It is a collection of sermons of a Sufi Saint.
(b) Specific types of food and spices that were (d) It is Islamic devotional act on which phrases
traded along the Silk Road. or prayers are repeated.
Harsh 31
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