Q1. In the Union Budget 2011-12, a full exemption from the basic customs duty was extended to the biobased asphalt (Bioasphalt). What is the importance of this material?
1) Unlike
traditional asphalt, bio-asphalt is not based on fossil fuels.
2) Bioasphalt can be made from non-renewable resources.
3) Bioasphalt can be made from organic waste materials.
4) It is eco-friendly to use Bioasphalt for surfacing of the roads.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
A) 1,2 and 3
only
B) 1,3 and 4 only
C) 2 and 4 only
D) 1,2,3 and 4
Ans: B
Q2. Consider
the following:-
1) Carbon
dioxide
2) Oxides of Nitrogen
3) Oxides of Sulphur
Which of
the above is/are the emission/emissions from coal combustion at thermal power
plants?
A) 1 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: D
Q3. Satellites
used for telecommunication relay are kept in a geostationary orbit. A satellite
is said to be in such an orbit when:
1) The orbit
is geosynchronous.
2) The orbit is circular.
3) The orbit lies in the plane of the Earth's equator.
4) The orbit is at an altitude of 22,236 km.
Select
the correct answer using the codes given below:
A) 1, 2 and
3 only
B) 1, 3 and 4 only
C) 2 and 4 Only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans: A
Q4. India has experienced
persistent and high food inflation in the recent past. What could be the
reasons?
1) Due to a
gradual switchover to the cultivation of commercial crops, the area under the
cultivation of food grains has steadily decreased in the last five years by
about 30%.
2) As a
consequence of increasing incomes, the consumption patterns of the people have
undergone a significant change.
3) The food
supply chain has structural constraints
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
A) 1 and 2
only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: B
Q5. At
present, scientists can determine the arrangement or relative positions of
genes or DNA sequences on a chromosome. How does this knowledge benefit us?
1) It is
possible to know the pedigree of livestock.
2) It is possible to understand the causes of all human diseases.
3) It is possible to develop disease-resistant animal breeds.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2
only
B) 2 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: C
Q6. In
terms of economy, the visit by foreign nationals to witness the XIX Common
Wealth Games in India amounted to
A) Exports
B) Imports
C) Production
D) Consumption
Ans: A
Q7. Microbial fuel cells are
considered a source of sustainable energy. Why?
1) They use
living organisms as catalysts to generate electricity from certain substrates.
2) They use
a variety of inorganic materials as substrates.
3) They can
be installed in waste water treatment plants to cleanse water and produce
electricity.
Which of
the Statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: C
Q8. Which
one of the following statements appropriately describes the "fiscal
stimulus"?
A) It is a
massive investment by the Government in manufacturing sector to ensure the
supply of goods to meet the demand surge caused by rapid economic growth.
B) It is an
intense affirmative action of the Government to boost economic activity in the
country
C) It is
Government's intensive action on financial institutions to ensure disbursement
of loans to agriculture and allied sectors to promote greater food production
and contain food inflation
D) It is an
extreme affirmative action by the Government to pursue its policy of financial
inclusion
Ans: B
Q9. The formation of ozone hole
in the Antarctic region has been a cause of concern. What could be the reason
for the formation of this hole?
A) Presence
of prominent tropospheric turbulence; and inflow of chlorofluorocarbons
B) Presence
of prominent polar front and stratospheric': Clouds; and inflow of
chlorofluorocarbons
C) Absence
of polar front and stratospheric clouds; and inflow of methane and
chlorofluorocarbons
D) Increased
temperature at polar region due to global warming.
Ans: B
Q10. Consider the following
actions which the Government can take:
1) Devaluing
the domestic currency.
2) Reduction in the export subsidy.
3) Adopting suitable policies which attract greater FDI and more funds from
FIIs.
Which of
the above action/actions can help in reducing the current account deficit?
A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 3
C) 3 only
D) 1 and 3
Ans: D
Q11. The
Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at promoting the
Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country, provides for which of the
following?
1)
Constitution of District Planning Committees.
2) State Election Commissions to conduct all panchayat elections.
3) Establishment of State Finance Commissions.
Select
the correct answer using the codes given below:
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: D
Q12. Two important rivers – one with
its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in Odisha) and another
with its source in Odisha- merge at a place only a short distance from the
coast Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of
wildlife and biodiversity and protected are. Which one of the following could
be this?
A)
Bhitarkanika
B)
Chandipur-on-sea
C)
Gopalpur-on-sea
D) Simlipal
Ans: A
Q13. A
rapid increase in the rate of inflation is sometimes attributed to the
"base effect". What is "base effect”?
A) It is the
impact of drastic deficiency in supply due to the failure of crops.
B) It is the
impact of the surge in demand due to rapid economic growth.
C) It is the
impact of the price levels of the previous year on the calculation of inflation
rate.
D) None of
the statements, A, B and C, given above is correct in this context.
Ans: C
Q14. India
is regarded as a country With "Demographic Dividend". This is due to
A) Its high
population in the age group below 15 years
B) Its high population in the age group of 15-64 years
C) Its high population in the age group above 65 years
D) Its high total population
Ans: B
Q15. Regarding
"carbon credits", which one of the following statements is not
correct?
A) The
carbon credit system was ratified in conjunction with the Kyoto Protocol
B) Carbon
credits are awarded to countries or groups that have reduced greenhouse gases
below their emission quota
C) The goal
of the carbon credit system is to limit the increase of carbon dioxide emission
D) Carbon
credits are traded at a price fixed from time to time by the United Nations
Environment Programme.
Ans: D
Q16. Which one of the following is not a
feature of "Value Added Tax”?
A) It is a
multi-point destination-based system of taxation
B) It is a
tax levied on value addition at each stage of transaction in the
production-distribution chain
C) It is a
tax on the final consumption of goods or services and must ultimately be borne
by the consumer
D) It is
basically a subject of the Central Government and the State Governments are
only a facilitator for its successful implementation
Ans: D
Q17. A "closed economy" is an
economy in which:
A) the money
supply is fully controlled
B) deficit financing takes place
C) only exports take place
D) neither exports nor imports take place
Ans: D
Q18. When the bark of a tree is removed in
a circular fashion all around near its base, it gradually dries up and dies
because
A) Water
from soil cannot rise to aerial parts
B) Roots are starved of energy
C) Tree is infected by soil microbes
D) Roots do not receive oxygen for respiration
Ans: A
Q19. The "New START" treaty was
in the news. What is this treaty?
A) It is a
bilateral strategic nuclear arms reduction treaty between the USA and the
Russian Federation
B) It is a
multilateral energy security cooperation treaty among the members of the East
Asia Summit
C) It is a
treaty between the Russian Federation and the European Union for the energy
security cooperation
D) It is a
multilateral cooperation treaty among the BRICS countries Species richness
Ans: A
Q20. Three of the following
criteria have contributed to the recognition of western Ghats-Sri Lanka and
Indo-Burma regions as hotspots of biodiversity:
1) Species
richness
2) Vegetation density
3) Endemism
4) Ethno-botanical importance
5) Threat perception
6) Adaptation of flora and fauna to warm arid humid conditions
Which
three of the above are correct criteria in this context?
A) 1,2 and 6
B) 2,4 and 6
C) 1,3 and 5
D) 3,4 and 6
Ans: C
Q21. Human activities in the
recent past have caused the increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the
atmosphere, but a lot of it does not remain in the lower atmosphere because of
1) Its
escape into the outer stratosphere.
2) The photosynthesis by phytoplankton in the oceans.
3) The trapping of air in the polar ice caps
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2
B) 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 3 only
Ans: B
Q22. In
the context of ecosystem productivity, marine upwelling zones are important as
they increase the marine productivity by bringing the
1)
Decomposer microorganisms to the surface
2) Nutrients to the surface.
3) bottom-dwelling organisms to the surface.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2
B) 2 only
C) 2 and 3
D) 3 only
Ans: B
Q23. If a tropical rain forest is
removed, it does not regenerate quickly as compared to a tropical deciduous
forest. This is because
A) the soil
of rain forest is deficient in nutrients
B) propagules of the trees in a rain forest have poor viability
C) the rain forest species are slow- growing
D) exotic species invade the fertile soil of rain forest
Ans: A
Q24. The Himalayan Range is very
rich in species diversity. Which one among the following is the most
appropriate reason for this Phenomenon?
A) It has a
high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growth
B) It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones.
C) Exotic and invasive species have not been introduced in this region.
D) It has less human interference.
E) None of the above/More than one of the above
Ans: B
Q25. With
reference to India, consider the following Central Acts:
1) Import
and Export (Control) Act, 1947
2) Mining and Mineral Development (Regulation) Act, 1957
3) Customs Act, 1962
4) Indian Forest Act, 1927
Which of
the above Acts have relevance to/bearing on the biodiversity conservation in
the country
A) 1 and 3
only
B) 2, 3 and 4 only
C) 1, 2, 3 and 4
D) None of the above Acts
Ans: C
Q26. Karl Marx explained the process of
class struggle with the help of which one of the following theories?
A) Empirical
liberalism
B) Existentialism
C) Darwin's theory of evolution
D) Dialectical materialism
Ans: D
Q27. A layer in the Earth s
atmosphere called Ionosphere facilitates radio communication. Why?
1) The
presence of ozone causes the reflection of radio waves to Earth.
2) Radio waves have a very long wavelength.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 Only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: D
Q28. Both Foreign Direct
Investment (FDI) and Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) are related to
investment in a country. Which one of the following statements best represents
an important difference between the two?
A) FII helps
bring better management skills and technology, while FDI only brings in capital
B) FII helps
in increasing capital availability in general, while FDI only targets specific
sectors.
C) FDI flows
only into the secondary market, while FII targets primary market
D) FII is
considered to be more stable than FDI
Ans: B
Q29. A
genetically engineered form of brinjal, known as the Bt-brinjal, has been
developed. The objective of this is
A) To make
it pest-resistant
B) To improve its taste and nutritive qualities
C) To make it drought-resistant
D) To make its shelf-life longer
Ans: B
Q30. With reference to "Aam
Admi Bima Yojana", consider the following statements:
1) the
member insured under the scheme must be the head of the family or an earning
member of the family in a rural landless household.
2) The
Member insured must be in the age group of 30 to 65 years.
3) There is
a provision for free scholarship for up to two children of the insured who are
studying between classes 9 and 12.
Which of
the statements given above is/ are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: C
Q31. In the context of global oil
prices “Brent crude oil" is frequently referred to in the news. What does
this term imply?
1) It is a
major source classification of crude oil.
2) It is sourced from the North Sea.
3) It does not contain sulphur.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 2 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: B
Q32. The function of heavy water
in a nuclear reactor is to
A) Slow down
the speed of neutrons
B) Increase the speed of neutrons
C) Stop the nuclear reaction
D) None of the above
Ans: A
Q33. In India, if a religious
sect/community is given the status of a national minority, what special
advantages it is entitled to?
1) It can
establish and administer exclusive educational institutions.
2) The
President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to
Lok Sabha.
3) It can
derive benefits from the Prime Minister's 15-Point Programme.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: C
Q34. India is home to lakhs of
persons with disabilities. What are the benefits available to them under the
law?
1) Free
schooling till the age of 18 years in government-run schools.
2) Preferential allotment of land for setting up business.
3) Ramps in public buildings.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: D
Q35. With what purpose is the
Government of India promoting the concept of "Mega Food Parks”?
1) To
provide good infrastructure facilities for the food processing industry.
2) To increase the processing of perishable items and reduce wastage.
3) To provide emerging and eco-friendly food processing technologies to
entrepreneurs.
Select
the correct answer using the codes given below:
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: B
Q36. The authorization for the
withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India must come from
A) The
President of India
B) The Parliament of India
C) The Prime Minister of India
D) The Union Finance Minister
Ans: B
Q37. All revenues received by the
Union Government by way of taxes and other receipts for the conduct of
Government business are credited to the
A)
Contingency Fund of India
B) Public Account
C) Consolidated Fund of India
D) Deposits and Advances Fund
Ans: C
Q38. Microfinance is the provision
of financial services to people of low-income groups. This includes both the
consumers and the self-employed. The service/ services rendered under
micro-finance is/are:
1) Credit
facilities
2) Savings facilities
3) Insurance facilities
4) Fund Transfer facilities
Select
the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 4 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans: D
Q39. Southeast Asia has
captivated the attention of global community' over space and time as a
geostrategic ally significant region. Which among the following is the most
convincing explanation for this global perspective?
A) It was
the hot theatre during the Second World War
B) Its location between the Asian powers of China and India
C) It was the arena of superpower confrontation during the Cold War period
D) Its location between the Pacific and Indian oceans and its pre-eminent
maritime character
Ans: D
Q40. A company marketing food
products advertises that its items do not contain trans-fats. What does this
campaign signify to the customers?
1) The food
products are not made out of hydrogenated oils.
2) The food products are not made out of animal fats/ oils.
3) The oils used are not likely to damage the cardiovascular health of the
consumers.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: C
Q41. Among
the following, who are eligible to benefit from the "Mahatma Gandhi
National Rural Employment Guarantee Act”?
A) Adult
members of only the scheduled caste and scheduled tribe households only
B) Adult members of below poverty line (BPL) households only
C) Adult members of households of all backward communities only
D) Adult members of any rural household
Ans: D
Q42. With
reference to "Look East Policy" of India, consider the following
statements:
1) India
wants to establish itself as an important regional player in the East Asian
affairs.
2) India wants to plug the vacuum created by the termination of Cold War.
3) India wants to restore the historical and cultural ties with its neighbours
in Southeast and East Asia.
Which of
the statements given above is / are correct?
A) 1 only
B)1 and 3 only
C) 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: B
Q43. When the annual Union Budget
is not passed by the Lok Sabha,
A) the
Budget is modified and presented again
B ) the Budget is referred to the Rajya Sabha for suggestions
C) the Union Finance Minister is asked to resign
D) the Prime Minister submits the resignation of Council of Ministers
Ans: B
Q44. Under the Constitution of
India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty?
A) To vote
in public elections
B) To develop the scientific temper
C) To safeguard public property
D) To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals
Ans: A
Q45. With reference to the
Finance Commission of India, which of the following statements is correct?
A) It
encourages the inflow of foreign capital for infrastructure development
B) It
facilitates the proper distribution of finances among the Public Sector
Undertakings
C) It
ensures transparency in financial administration
D) None of
the statements A, B and C. given above is correct in this context.
Ans: D
Q46. Consider the following:
1) Right to
education.
2) Right to equal access to public service.
3) Right to food.
Which of
the above is/are Human Right/Rights under “Universal Declaration of Human
Rights"?
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: D
Q47. There is a concern over the
increase in harmful algal blooms in the seawaters of India. What could be the
causative factors for this phenomenon?
1) Discharge
of nutrients from the estuaries.
2) Run-off from the land during the monsoon.
3) Upwelling in the seas.
Select
the Correct answer from the codes given below:
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: D
Q48. Consider
the following:
1)
Photosynthesis
2) Respiration
3) Decay of organic matter
4) Volcanic action
Which of
the above add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on Earth?
A) 1 and 4
only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 2, 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans: C
Q49. Recently, the USA decided to
support India's membership in multi-lateral export control regimes called the
"Australia Group" and the “Wassenaar Arrangement”. What is the
difference between them?
1) The
Australia Group is an informal arrangement which aims to allow exporting
countries to minimize the risk of assisting chemical and biological weapons
proliferation, whereas the Wassenaar Arrangement is a formal group under the
OECD holding identical objectives.
2) The
Australia Group comprises predominantly of Asian, African and North American
countries, whereas the member countries of Wassenaar Arrangement are
predominantly from the European Union and American continents.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: D
Q50. The surface of a lake is
frozen in severe winter, but the water at its bottom is still liquid. What is
the reason?
A) Ice is a
bad conductor of heat
B) Since the surface of the lake is at the same temperature as the air, no heat
is lost
C) The density of water is maximum at 4°C
D) None of the statements (a), B. and C. given above is correct.
Ans: C
Q51. A sandy and saline area is the
natural habitat of an Indian animal species. The animal has no predators in
that area but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its
habitat. Which one of the following could be that animal?
A) Indian
wild buffalo
B) Indian wild ass
C) Indian wild boar
D) Indian gazelle.
Ans: B
Q52. La Nina is suspected to have
caused recent floods in Australia. How is La Nina different from El Nino?
1) La Nina
is characterized by unusually cold ocean temperature in the equatorial Indian
Ocean, whereas El Nino is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperature in
the equatorial Pacific Ocean.
2) El Nino
has an adverse effect on the southwest monsoon of India, but La Nina has no
effect on the monsoon climate.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither I nor 2
Ans: D
Q53. The tendency for increased
litigation was visible after the introduction of the land settlement system of
Lord Cornwallis in 1793. The reason for this is normally traced to which of the
following provisions?
A) Making
Zamindar's position stronger vis-a-vis the ryot
B) Making East India Company an overlord of Zamindars
C) Making judicial system more efficient
D) None of the (a), B. and C. above
Ans: D
Q54. Which one of the following
observations is not true about the Quit India Movement of 1942?
A) It was a
non-violent movement
B) It was led by Mahatma Gandhi
C) It was a spontaneous movement
D) It did not attract the labour class in general
Ans: D
Q55. Which
amongst the following provided a common factor for tribal insurrection in India
in the 19th century?
A)
Introduction of a new system of land revenue and taxation of tribal products
B) Influence
of foreign religious missionaries in tribal areas
C) Rise of a
large number of money lenders, traders and revenue farmers as middlemen in
tribal areas
D) The
complete disruption of the old agrarian order of the tribal communities
Ans: D
Q56. India maintained its early cultural
contacts and trade links with Southeast Asia across the Bay of Bengal. For this
pre-eminence of early maritime history of Bay of Bengal, which of the following
could be the most convincing explanation/explanations?
A) As
compared to other countries, India had a better ship-building technology in
ancient and medieval times
B) The
rulers of southern India always patronized traders, brahmin priests and
buddhist monks in this context
C) Monsoon
winds across the Bay of Bengal facilitated sea voyages
D) Both (a)
and B. are convincing explanations in this context
Ans: D
Q57. What is the difference
between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices?
A) Bluetooth
uses 2.4GHz radio frequency band, whereas Wi-Fi can use 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz
frequency band
B) Bluetooth
is used for Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) only, whereas Wi-Fi is used for
Wireless Wide Area Networks (WWAN) only
C) When
information is transmitted between two devices using Bluetooth technology, the
devices have to be in the line of sight of each other, but when Wi-Fi
technology is used the devices need not be in the line of sight of each other
D) The
statements (a) and B. given above are correct in this context
Ans: A
Q58. With reference to
micro-irrigation, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1)
Fertilizer/nutrient loss can be reduced.
2) It is the only means of irrigation in dry land farming.
3) In some areas of farming, receding of ground water table can be checked.
Select
the correct answer using the codes given below:
A) 1 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: C
Q59. With reference to the period of
colonial rule in India, "Home Charges" formed an important part of
drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted
"Horne Charges”?
1) Funds
used to support the India Office in London.
2) Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in
India.
3) Funds used for waging wars outside India by the British.
Select
the correct answer using the codes given below:
A) 1 only
B) I and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: D
Q60. What was the reason for Mahatma
Gandhi to organize a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of Kheda?
1) The
Administration did not suspend the land revenue collection in spite of a
drought.
2) The
Administration proposed to introduce Permanent Settlement in Gujarat.
Which of
the statements given above is/ are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 or 2
Ans: A
Q61. Biodiversity forms the basis
for human existence in the following ways:
1) Soil
formation
2) Prevention of soil erosion
3) Recycling of waste
4) Pollination of crops
Select
the correct answer using the codes given below:
A) 1, 2 and
3 only
B) 2, 3 and 4 only
C) 1 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans: D
Q62. Aspartame is an artificial
sweetener sold in the market. It consists of amino acids and provides calories
like other amino acids. Yet, it is used as a low-calorie sweetening agent in
food items. What is the basis of this use?
A) Aspartame
is as sweet as table sugar, but unlike table sugar, it is not readily oxidized
in human body due to the lack of requisite enzymes.
B) When
aspartame is used in food processing, the sweet taste remains, but it becomes
resistant to oxidation.
C) Aspartame
is as sweet as sugar, but after ingestion into the body, it is converted into
metabolites that yield no calories.
D) Aspartame
is several times sweeter than table sugar, hence food items made with small
quantities of aspartame yield fewer calories on oxidation
Ans: D
Q63. What was the purpose with which
Sir William Wedderburn and W. S. Caine had set up the Indian Parliamentary
Committee in 1893?
A) To
agitate for Indian political reforms in the House of Commons
B) To campaign for the entry of Indians into the Imperial Judiciary
C) To facilitate a discussion on India's Independence in the British Parliament
D) To agitate for the entry of eminent Indians into the British Parliament
Ans: A
Q64. What
is the difference between a CFL and an LED lamp?
1) To
produce light, a CFL uses mercury vapour and phosphor while an LED lamp uses
semi-conductor material.
2) The
average life span of a CFL is much longer than that of an LED lamp.
3) A CFL is
less energy-efficient as compared to an LED lamp.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: C
Q65. Recently,
"oilzapper" was in the news. What is it? .
A) It is an
eco-friendly technology for the remediation of oily sludge and oil spills
B) It is the latest technology developed for under-sea oil exploration
C) It is a genetically engineered high biofuel-yielding maize variety
D) It is the latest technology to control the accidentally caused flames from
oil wells
Ans: A
Q66. A married couple adopted a male
child. A few years later, twin boys were born to them. The blood group of the
couple is AB positive and 0 negative. The blood group of the three sons is A
positive, B positive, and 0 positive. The blood group of the adopted son is
A) O
positive
B) A positive
C) B positive
D) Cannot be determined on the basis of the given data
Ans: A
Q67. Mahatma Gandhi said that some
of his deepest convictions were reflected in a book titled, “Unto this
Last" and the book transformed his life. What was the message from the
book that transformed Mahatma Gandhi?
A) Uplifting
the oppressed and poor is the moral responsibility of an educated man
B) The good of individual is contained in the good of all
C) The life of celibacy and spiritual pursuit are essential for a noble life
D) all the statements A., B. and C. are correct in this context
Ans: B
Q68. With reference to Indian
freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well-known for
A) running
the secret Congress Radio in the wake of Quit India Movement
B) participating in the Second Round Table Conference
C) leading a contingent of Indian National Army
D) assisting in the formation of Interim Government under Pandit Jawaharlal
Nehru
Ans: A
Q69. A new optical disc format
known as the Blu-ray Disc (BD) is becoming popular. In what way is it different
from the traditional DVD?
1) DVD
supports Standard Definition video while BD supports High Definition video.
2) Compared
to a DVD, the BD format has several times more storage capacity.
3) Thickness
of BD is 2.4 mm while that of DVD is1.2 mm.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: B
Q70. With reference to the period
of Indian freedom struggle, which of the following was/were recommended by the
Nehru report?
1) Complete
Independence for India.
2) Joint electorates for reservation of seats for minorities.
3) Provision of fundamental rights for the people of India in the Constitution.
Select
the correct answer using the codes given below:
A) 1 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: B
Q71. Among the following States,
which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a
large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and can develop an
export oriented industry in this field?
A) Andhra
Pradesh
B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Uttar Pradesh
Ans: B
Q72. Which one of the following is
not a site for in-situ method of conservation of flora?
A) Biosphere
Reserve
B) Botanical Garden
C) National Park
D) Wildlife Sanctuary
Ans: B
Q73. Consider the following
statements:
In India, a
Metropolitan Planning Committee
1) is
constituted under the provisions of the Constitution of India.
2) prepares the draft development plans for metropolitan area.
3) has the sole responsibility for implementing Government sponsored schemes in
the metropolitan area.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2
only
B) 2 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: A
Q74. What
is the difference between "vote- on-account" and "interim
budget”?
1) The
provision of a "vote-on- account" is used by a regular Government,
while an "interim budget" is a provision used by a caretaker
Government.
2) A
"vote-an-account" only deals with the expenditure in Government's
budget, while an "interim budget" includes both expenditure and
receipts.
Which of
the statements given above is/ are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both land 2
D) Neither 1 or 2
Ans: A
Q75. Regarding the International
Monetary Fund, which one of the following statements is correct?
A) It can
grant loans to any country
B) It can grant loans to only developed countries
C) It grants loans to only member countries
D) None of these
Ans: C
Q76. The 2004 Tsunami made people
realize that mangroves can serve as a reliable safety hedge against coastal
calamities. How do mangroves function as a safety hedge?
A) The
mangrove swamps separate the human settlements from the sea by a wide zone in
which people neither live nor venture out
B) The
mangroves provide both food and medicines which people are in need of after any
natural disaster
C) The
mangrove trees are tall with dense canopies and serve as an excellent shelter
during a cyclone or tsunami
D) The
mangrove trees do not get uprooted by storms and tides because of their
extensive roots.
Ans: D
Q77. The Jain philosophy holds
that the world is created and maintained by
A) Universal
Law
B) Universal Truth
C) Universal Faith
D) Universal Soul
Ans: A
Q78. Salinization occurs when the
irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and
minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land?
A) It
greatly increases the crop production
B) It makes some soils impermeable
C) It raises the water table
D) It fills the air spaces in the soil with water
Ans: B
Q79. The "Red Data
Books" published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and
Natural Resources (IUCN) contain lists of
1) Endemic
plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots.
2) Threatened plant and animal species.
3) Protected sites for conservation of nature and natural resources in various
countries.
Select
the correct answer using the codes given below:
A) 1 and 3
B) 2 only
C) 2 and 3
D) 3 only
Ans: B
Q80. Why is the offering of
"teaser loans" by commercial banks a cause of economic concern?
1) The
teaser loans are considered to be an aspect of sub-prime lending and banks may
be exposed to the risk of defaulters in future.
2) In India,
the teaser loans are mostly given to inexperienced entrepreneurs to set up
manufacturing or export units.
Which of
the statements given above is/ are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: A
Q81. An
artificial satellite orbiting around the Earth does not fall down. This is so
because the attraction of Earth
A) does not
exist at such distance
B) is neutralized by the attraction of the moon
C) provides the necessary speed for its steady motion
D) provides the necessary acceleration for its motion
Ans: D
Q82. In the context of Indian
economy, consider the following statements:
1) The
growth rate of GDP has steadily increased in the last five years.
2) The growth rate in per capita income has steadily increased in the last five
years.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: D
Q83. In India, which of the
following have the highest share in the disbursement of credit to agriculture
and allied activities?
A)
Commercial Banks
B) Cooperative Banks
C) Regional Rural Banks
D) Microfinance Institutions
Ans: A
Q84. Which
of the following can aid in furthering the Government's objective of inclusive
growth?
1) Promoting
Self-Help Groups
2) Promoting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
3) Implementing the Right to Education Act
Select
the correct answer using the codes given below:
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: D
Q85. Why
is the Government of India disinvesting its equity in the Central Public Sector
Enterprises (CPSEs)?
1) The
Government intends to use the revenue earned from the disinvestment mainly to
pay back the external debt.
2) The
Government no longer intends to retain the management control of the CPSEs.
Which of
the statements given above is/ are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) neither 1 nor 2
Ans: D
Q86. What is the difference
between asteroids and comets?
1) Asteroids
are small rocky planetoids, while comets are made of ice, dust and rocky
material.
2) Asteroids
are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found
mostly between Venus and Mercury.
3) Comets
show a perceptible glowing tail, while asteroids do not.
Which of
the statements given above is/ are correct?
A) 1 and 2
only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: B
Q87. Economic
growth is usually coupled with:
A) Deflation
B) Inflation
C) Stagflation
D) Hyperinflation
Ans: B
Q88. The lowering of Bank Rate by
the Reserve Bank of India leads to:
A) More
liquidity in the market
B) Less liquidity in the market
C) No change in the liquidity in the market
D) Mobilization of more deposits by commercial - banks
Ans: A
Q89. Westerlies in southern
hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northern hemisphere. Why?
1) Southern
hemisphere has less landmass as compared to northern hemisphere.
2) Coriolis force is higher in southern hemisphere as compared to northern
hemisphere.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) neither 1 nor 2
Ans: A
Q90. Between
India and East Asia, the navigation time and distance can be greatly reduced by
which of the following?
1) Deepening
the Malacca straits between Malaysia and Indonesia.
2) Opening a new canal across the Kra isthmus between the Gulf of Siam and
Andaman Sea.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both I and 2
D) Neither I nor 2
Ans: B
Q91. Regular intake of fresh fruits
and vegetables is recommended in the diet since they are a good source of
antioxidants. How do antioxidants help a person maintain health and promote
longevity?
A) They
activate the enzymes necessary for vitamin synthesis in the body and help
prevent vitamin deficiency
B) They
prevent excessive oxidation of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the body and
help avoid unnecessary wastage of energy
C) They
neutralize the free radicals produced in the body during metabolism
D) They
activate certain genes in the cells of the body and help delay the ageing
process
Ans: C
Q92. Regarding
the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:
1) It was
predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present,
did not dominate the scene.
2) During
this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) neither 1 nor 2
Ans: C
Q93. The lower Gangetic plain is
characterised by humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which
one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region?
A) Paddy and
cotton
B) Wheat and Jute
C) Paddy and Jute
D) Wheat and cotton
Ans: C
Q94. What could be the main
reasons for the formation of the African and Eurasian desert belts?
1) It is
located in the sub-tropical high-pressure cells.
2) It is under the influence of warm ocean currents.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct in this context?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) neither 1 nor 2
Ans: A
Q95. The jet aircrafts fly very
easily and smoothly in the lower stratosphere. What could be the appropriate
explanation?
1) There are
no clouds or water vapour in the lower stratosphere.
2) There are no vertical winds in the lower stratosphere.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct in this context?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) neither 1 nor 2
Ans: C
Q96. Consider the following
statements:
1)
Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the
higher latitudes.
2) Along the
mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as
compared to the higher altitudes.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both I and 2
D) Neither 1 and 2
Ans: C
Q97. The Brahmaputra, Irrawady and
Mekong rivers originate in Tibet and flow it through narrow and parallel
mountain ranges in their upper reaches. Of these rivers, Brahmaputra makes a
"U" turn in its course to flow into India. This "U" turn is
due to
A) Uplift of
folded Himalayan series
B) Syntaxial bending of geologically young Himalayas
C) Geo-tectonic disturbance in the tertiary folded mountain chains
D) Both (A) and (B) above
Ans: B
Q98. A state in India has the
following characteristics:
1) Its
northern part is arid and semiarid.
2) Its central part produces cotton.
3) Cultivation of cash crops is predominant over food crops.
Which one
of the following states has all of the above characteristics?
A) Andhra
Pradesh
B) Gujarat
C) Karnataka
D) Tamil Nadu
Ans: B
Q99. What is “Virtual Private
Network"?
A) It is a
private computer network of an organization where the remote users can transmit
encrypted information through the server of the organization
B) It is a
computer network across a public internet that provides users access to their
organization's network while maintaining the security of the information
transmitted
C) It is a
computer network in which users can access a shared pool of computing resources
through a service provider
D) None of
the statements (A), (B) and (C) given above is a correct description of Virtual
Private Network
Ans: B
Q100. The "dharma" and
"rita" depict a central idea of ancient Vedic civilization of India.
In this context, consider the following statements:
1) Dharma
was a conception of obligations and of the discharge of one's duties to oneself
and to others.
2) Rita was the fundamental moral law governing the functioning of the universe and all it contained.
Which of
the statements given above is/ are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: C
