1.) What
are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as
‘Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative’?
1. Seed cost
is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.
2. Drip
irrigation can be practiced very effectively in this.
3. There is no application of chemical/ inorganic fertilizers at all in this.
4. The scope
for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of
cultivation.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 3
only
b) 1, 2 and
4 only
c) 2, 3 and
4 only
d) 1, 2, 3
and 4
Ans: B
2.) If a
wetland of international importance is brought under the ‘Montreux Record’,
what does it imply?
a) Changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring or are likely to occur in the wetland as a result of human interference.
b) The
country in which the wetland is located should enact a law to prohibit any
human activity within five kilometres from the edge of the wetland
c) The
survival of the wetland depends on the cultural practices and traditions of
certain communities living in its vicinity and therefore the cultural diversity
therein should not be destroyed
d) It is
given the status of ‘World Heritage Site’
Ans: A
3.) Which
one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the ‘Ten
Degree Channel’?
a) Andaman
and Nicobar
b) Nicobar
and Sumatra
c) Maldives
and Lakshadweep
d) Sumatra
and Java
Ans: A
4.) Consider the following pairs:
Which of
the above pairs is/are correctly matched
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 3 only
c) 1, 2 and
3
d) None
Ans: D
5.) With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements :
(1). It is
an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
(2). It
strives to conserve nature through action-based research, education and public
awareness.
(3). It
organizes and conducts nature trails and camps for the general public.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 3
only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: C
6.) With reference to ‘Global Environment Facility’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
a) It serves
as financial mechanism for ‘Convention on Biological Diversity’ and ‘United
Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’
b) It
undertakes scientific research on environmental issues at global level
c) It is an
agency under OECD to facilitate the transfer of technology and funds to
underdeveloped countries with specific aim to protect their environment.
d) Both A and B
Ans: A
7.) With reference to technologies for solar power production, consider the following statements:
(1).’Photovoltaics’
is a technology that generates electricity by direct conversion of light into
electricity, while ‘Solar Thermal’ is a technology that utilizes the Sun’s rays
to generate heat which is further used in electricity generation process.
(2). Photovoltaics generate Alternating Current (AC), while Solar Thermal generates Direct Current (DC).
(3). India
has manufacturing base for Solar Thermal technology, but not for Photovoltaics.
Which of
the statements given above is / are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1, 2 and
3
d) None
Ans: A
8.)
Consider the following languages :
(1).
Gujarati
(2). Kannada
(3). Telugu
Which of
the above has/have been declared as ‘Classical Language / Languages’ by the
Government?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: C
9.) Consider the following pairs
Which of
the above pairs is / are correctly matched?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: C
10.) With reference to a conservation organization called Wetlands International’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
(1). It is
an intergovernmental organization formed by the countries which are signatories
to Ramsar Convention.
(2). It
works at the field level to develop and mobilize knowledge, and use the
practical experience to advocate for better policies.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1
and 2
d) Neither 1
nor 2
Ans: B
11.) With
reference to a grouping of countries known as BRICS, consider the following
statements:
(1). The
First Summit of BRICS was held in Rio de Janeiro in 2009.
(2). South
Africa was the last to join the BRICS grouping.
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: B
12.)
Consider the following diseases
(1).
Diphtheria
(2).
Chickenpox
(3). Smallpox
Which of
the above diseases has/have been eradicated in India?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 3 only
c) 1, 2 and
3
d) None
Ans: B
13.)
Which of the following phenomena might have influenced the evolution of
organisms?
(1). Continental drift
(2). Glacial
cycles
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1
and 2
d) Neither 1
nor 2
Ans: C
14.) Other than poaching, what are the possible reasons for the decline in the population of Ganges River Dolphins?
(1).
Construction of dams and barrages on rivers
(2).
Increase in the population of crocodiles in rivers
(3). Getting
trapped in fishing nets accidentally
(4). Use of
synthetic fertilizers and other agricultural chemicals in crop-fields in the
vicinity of rivers
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1, 3 and
4 only
d) 1, 2, 3
and 4
Ans: C
15.) The
Radcliffe Committee was appointed to:
a) Solve the problem of minorities in India
b) Give
effect to the Independence Bill
c) Delimit
the boundaries between India and Pakistan
d) Enquire
into the riots in East Bengal
Ans: C
16.) Brominated flame retardants are used in many household products like mattresses and upholstery. Why is there some concern about their use?
(1). They
are highly resistant to degradation in the environment.
(2). They
are able to accumulate in humans and animals.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1
and 2
d) Neither 1
nor 2
Ans: C
17.)
Consider the following :
(1). Bats
(2). Bears
(3). Rodents
The
phenomenon of hibernation can be observed in which of the above kinds of
animals?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 only
c) 1, 2 and
3
d)
Hibernation cannot be observed in any of the above
Ans: C
18.)
Which one of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament?
a) The
Committee on Public Accounts
b) The
Committee on Estimates
c) The
Committee on Public Undertakings
d) The
Committee on Petitions.
Ans: B
19.)
Which of the following adds/add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on the
planet Earth?
(1).
Volcanic action
(2).
Respiration
(3).
Photosynthesis
(4). Decay
of organic matter
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 3
only
b) 2 only
c) 1, 2 and
4 only
d) 1, 2, 3
and 4
Ans: C
20.) If
you walk through countryside, you are likely to see some birds stalking
alongside the cattle to seize the insects, disturbed by their movement through
grasses.
Which of the
following is/are such bird/birds?
(1). Painted
Stork
(2). Common
Myna
(3). Black-necked Crane
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3
d) 3 only
Ans: B
21.) In
medieval India, the designations ‘Mahattara’ and ‘Pattakila’ were used for
a) Military
officers
b) Village
headmen
c)
Specialists in Vedic rituals
d) Chiefs of
craft guilds
Ans: B
22.)
Lichens, which are capable of initiating ecological succession even on a bare
rock, are actually a symbiotic association of
a) Algae and
Bacteria
b) Algae and
Fungi
c) Bacteria
and Fungi
d) Fungi and Mosses
Ans: B
23.) If
you travel through the Himalayas, you are likely to see which of the following
plants naturally growing there?
(1). Oak
(2). Rhododendron
(3).
Sandalwood
Select
the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: A
24.)
Which of the following are some important pollutants released by steel industry
in India?
(1). Oxides
of sulphur
(2). Oxides
of nitrogen
(3). Carbon monoxide
(4). Carbon
dioxide
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1, 3 and
4 only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3
and 4
Ans: D
25.)
Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?
(1). Avanti
(2).
Gandhara
(3). Kosala
(4). Magadha
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 2 and 4
c) 3 and 4
only
d) 1, 3 and
4
Ans: D
26.) Every year, a month long ecologically important campaign/festival is held during which certain communities/ tribes plant saplings of fruit-bearing trees. Which of the following are such communities/tribes?
a) Bhutia
and Lepcha
b) Gond and
Korku
c) lrula and
Toda
d) Sahariya
and Agariya
Ans: B
27.) The
sales tax you pay while purchasing a toothpaste is a
a) tax
imposed by the Central Government
b) tax
imposed by the Central Government but collected by the State Government
c) tax imposed by the State Government but collected by the Central Government
d) tax
imposed and collected by the State Government
Ans: D
28.) What
does venture capital mean?
a) A
short-term capital provided to industries
b) A long-term start-up capital provided to new entrepreneurs
c) Funds
provided to industries at times of incurring losses
d) Funds
provided for replacement and renovation of industries
e) All the
above
Ans: B
29.) The main objective of the 12th Five-Year Plan is
a) Inclusive
growth and poverty reductions
b) Inclusive
and sustainable growth
c)
Sustainable and inclusive growth to reduce unemployment
d) Faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth.
Ans: D
30.) With
reference to Balance of Payments, which of the following constitutes/constitute
the Current Account?
(1) Balance
of trade
(2) Foreign
assets
(3) Balance of Invisibles
(4) Special
Drawing Rights
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 4
Ans: C
31.) The
terms ‘Marginal Standing Facility Rate’ and ‘Net Demand and Time Liabilities’,
sometimes appearing in news, are used in relation to
a) banking
operations
b) communication networking
c) military
strategies
d) supply
and demand of agricultural products
Ans: A
32.) What is/are the facility/facilities the beneficiaries can get from the services of Business Correspondent (Bank Saathi) in branchless areas?
(1) It
enables the beneficiaries to draw their subsidies and social security benefits
in their villages.
(2) It
enables the beneficiaries in rural areas to make deposits and withdrawals.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1
and 2
d) Neither 1
nor 2
Ans: C
33.) In the context of Indian economy; which of the following is/are the purpose/purposes of ‘Statutory Reserve Requirements’?
(1) To
enable the Central Bank to control the amount of advances the banks can create
(2) To make
the people’s deposits with banks safe and liquid
(3) To
prevent commercial banks from making excessive profits
(4) To force the banks to have sufficient vault cash to meet their day-to-day requirements
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2
only
c) 2 and 3
only
d) 1, 2, 3
and 4
Ans: A
34.)
Recently, a series of uprisings of people referred to as ‘Arab Spring’
originally started from
a) Egypt
b) Lebanono
c) Syria
d) Tunisia
Ans: D
35.)
Consider the following countries :
(1). Denmark
(2). Japan
(3). Russian
Federation
(4). United Kingdom
(5). United
States of America
Which of
the above are the members of the ‘Arctic Council ‘?
a) 1, 2 and
3
b) 2, 3 and
4
c) 1, 4 and
5
d) 1, 3 and 5
Ans: D
36.) Consider the following pairs:
Which of
the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: A
37.) Which reference to Agni-IV Missile, which of the following statements is/are correct?
(1). It is a
surface-to-surface missile.
(2). It is
fuelled by liquid propellant only.
(3). It can
deliver one-tonne nuclear warheads about 7500 km away.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: A
38.) With reference to two non-conventional energy sources called ‘coalbed methane’ and ‘shale gas’, consider the following ‘statements:
(1). Coalbed
methane is the pure methane gas extracted from coal seams, while shale gas is a
mixture of propane and butane
only that
can be extracted from fine-grained sedimentary rocks.
(2). In India abundant coalbed methane sources exist, but so far no shale gas sources have been found.
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
39.) With
reference to ‘Changpa’ community of India, consider the following statement :
(1). They
live mainly in the State of Uttarakhand.
(2). They
rear the Pashmina goats that yield a fine wool.
(3). They are kept in the category of Scheduled Tribes.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: B
40.) In
India, cluster bean (Guar) is traditionally used as a vegetable or animal feed,
but recently the cultivation of this has assumed significance. Which one of the
following statements is correct in this context?
a) The oil extracted from seeds is used in the manufacture of biodegradable plastics
b) The gum
made from its seeds is used in the extraction of shale gas
c) The leaf
extract of this plant has the properties of anti-histamines
d) It is a
source of high quality biodiesel
Ans: B
41.)
Which of the following have coral reefs?
(1). Andaman
and Nicobar Islands
(2). Gulf of
Kachchh
(3). Gulf of
Mannar
(4).
Sunderbans
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2 and 4
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2, 3
and 4
Ans: A
42.) In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following?
(1). Terrace
cultivation
(2).
Deforestation
(3).
Tropical climate
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) I and 2
only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: B
43.) The
seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of:
a) Equatorial climate
b)
Mediterranean climate
c) Monsoon
climate
d) All of
the above climates
Ans: C
44.) With reference to the cultural history of India, the term ‘Panchayatan’ refers to
a) an
assembly of village elders
b) a
religious sect
c) a style
of temple construction
d) an
administrative functionary
Ans: C
45.)
Consider the following rivers:
(1). Barak
(2). Lohit
(3).
Subansiri
Which of
the above flows / flow through Arunachal Pradesh?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: B
46.) Consider the following pairs:
Which of
the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: A
47.) Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?
a) Mimamsa
and Vedanta
b) Nyaya and
Vaisheshika
c) Lokayata
and Kapalika
d) Sankhya
and Yoga
Ans: C
48.) Consider the following pairs:
Which of
the above pairs are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 3 and 4
d) 2 and 4
Ans: C
49.) Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection?
a) Second
Schedule
b) Fifth
Schedule
c) Eighth
Schedule
d) Tenth
Schedule
Ans: D
50.) The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of
a) biosphere
reserves
b) botanical
gardens
c) national
parks
d) wildlife
sanctuaries
Ans: A
51.)
Turkey is located between
a) Black Sea
and Caspian Sea
b) Black Sea
and Mediterranean Sea
c) Gulf of
Suez and Mediterranean Sea
d) Gulf of Aqaba and Dead Sea
Ans: B
52.) What
is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in South-East
Asia as one proceeds from south to north?
(1). Bangkok
(2). Hanoi
(3). Jakarta
(4).
Singapore
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 4-2-1-3
b) 3-2-4-1
c) 3-4-1-2
d) 4-3-2-1
Ans: C
53.) The scientific view is that the increase in global temperature should not exceed 2 °C above pre-industrial level. If the global temperature increases beyond 3 °C above the pre-industrial level, what can be its possible impact/impacts on the world?
(1).
Terrestrial biosphere tends toward a net carbon source
(2).
Widespread coral mortality will occur.
(3). All the
global wetlands will permanently disappear.
(4).
Cultivation of cereals will not be possible anywhere in the world.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2
only
c) 2, 3 and
4 only
d) 1, 2, 3
and 4
Ans: B
54.) The national motto of India, ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from
a) Katha
Upanishad
b) Chandogya
Upanishad
c) Aitareya
Upanishad
d) Mundaka
Upanishad
Ans: D
55.) In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the
a) Preamble
to the Constitution
b) Directive
Principles of State Policy
c)
Fundamental Duties
d) Ninth
Schedule
Ans: B
56.) What
are the benefits of implementing the ‘Integrated Watershed Development
Programme’?
(1).
Prevention of soil runoff
(2). Linking
the country’s perennial rivers with seasonal rivers
(3). Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table
(4).
Regeneration of natural vegetation
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2, 3 and
4 only
c) 1, 3 and
4 only
d) 1, 2, 3
and 4
Ans: C
57.)
Which of the following are associated with ‘Planning’ in India?
(1). The
Finance Commission
(2). The
National Development Council
(3). The
Union Ministry of Rural Development
(4). The Union Ministry of Urban Development
(5). The
Parliament
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1, 2 and
5 only
b) 1, 3 and
4 only
c) 2 and 5
only
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Ans: C
58.)
Which of the following is / are the function / functions of the Cabinet
Secretariat?
(1).
Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings
(2). Secretarial assistance to Cabinet Committees
(3).
Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 2
only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: C
59.)
Consider the following statements:
a)
Constitutional Government is one which
(1). places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of State Authority
(2). places
effective restrictions on the Authority of the State in the interest of
individual liberty
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: B
60.)
Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a
State?
(1). Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President’s rule
(2).
Appointing the Ministers
(3).
Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of
the President of India
(4). Making
the rules to conduct the business of the State Government
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3
only
c) 2, 3 and
4 only
d) 1, 2, 3
and 4
Ans: B
61.) If
the interest rate is decreased in an economy, it will
a) decrease the consumption expenditure in the economy
b) increase
the tax collection of the Government
c) increase
the investment expenditure in the economy
d) increase
the total savings in the economy
Ans: C
62.)
Consider the following statements:
(1) The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India.
(2) All
executive actions of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in
the name of the Prime Minister.
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
63.)
Consider the following statements regarding a No-Confidence Motion in India:
(1) There is
no mention of a No-Confidence Motion in the Constitution of India.
(2) A Motion
of No-Confidence can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only.
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
64.) With reference to Neem tree, consider the following statements:
(1). Neem
oil can be used as a pesticide to control the proliferation of some species of
insects and mites.
(2). Neem
seeds are used in the manufacture of biofuels and hospital detergents.
(3). Neem
oil has applications in pharmaceutical industry.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: C
65.) Which one of the following is the process involved in photosynthesis?
a) Potential
energy is released to form free energy
b) Free
energy is converted into potential energy and stored
c) Food is
oxidized to release carbon dioxide and water
d) Oxygen is
taken, and carbon dioxide and water vapour are given out
Ans: B
66.) In
addition to fingerprint scanning, which of the following can be used in the
biometric identification of a person?
(1). Iris
scanning
(2). Retinal
scanning
(3). Voice
recognition
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: D
67.) Which of the following statements is / are correct regarding vegetative propagation of plants?
(1).
Vegetative propagation produces clonal population.
(2).
Vegetative propagation helps in eliminating the virus.
(3).
Vegetative propagation can be practiced most of the year.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: C
68.) Which of the following pair is/are correctly matched?
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: B
69.) Consider the following pairs:
Which of
the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 3 only
c) 1, 2 and
3
d) None
Ans: D
70.) Which of the following is/are the example/examples of chemical change?
(1).
Crystallization of sodium chloride
(2). Melting
of ice
(3). Souring
of milk
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None
Ans: B
71.) The
power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and
the States falls under its
a) Advisory
jurisdiction
b) Appellate
jurisdiction
c) Original jurisdiction
d) Writ
jurisdiction
Ans: C
72.)
Consider the following techniques/phenomena:
(1). Budding
and grafting in fruit plants
(2).
Cytoplasmic male sterility
(3). Gene silencing
Which of
the above is/are used to create transgenic crops?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) None
Ans: B
73.) Consider the following statements :
(1). Maize
can be used for the production of starch.
(2). Oil
extracted from maize can be a feedstock for biodiesel.
(3).
Alcoholic beverages can be produced by using maize.
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: D
74.)
Among the following organisms, which one does not belong to the class of the
other three?
a) Crab
b) Mite
c) Scorpion
d) Spider
Ans: A
75.) The
power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested
in
a) the
President of India
b) the
Parliament
c) the Chief Justice of India
d) the Law
Commission
Ans: B
76.)
Consider the following towns of India:
(1)
Bhadrachalam
(2) Chanderi
(3)
Kancheepuram
(4) Karnal
Which of
the towns given above are famous for the production of traditional
sarees/fabric?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1, 2 and
3
d) 1, 3 and
4
Ans: B
77.) Consider the following pairs:
Which of
the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 3 only
c) 1,2 and 3
d) None
Ans: D
78.) Consider the following international agreements:
(1). The
International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
(2). The
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
(3). The
World Heritage Convention
Which of
the above has / have a bearing on the biodiversity?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: D
79.)
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Earth Hour’:
(1). It is
an initiative of UNEP and UNESCO.
(2). It is a movement in which the participants switch off the lights for one hour on a certain day every year.
(3). It is a
movement to raise the awareness about the climate change and the need to save
the planet.
Which of
the statements given above is / are correct?
a) 1 and 3
only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: C
80.)
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of a food chain?
a) Diatoms-Crustaceans-Herrings
b)
Crustaceans-Diatoms-Herrings
c)
Diatoms-Herrings-Crustaceans
d)
Crustaceans-Herrings-Diatoms
Ans: A
81.) The
Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until:
a) the First
World War when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition was
ended.
b) King George V abrogated Curzon’s Act at the Royal Darbar in Delhi in 1911
c) Gandhiji
launched his Civil Disobedience Movement
d) the
Partition of India, in 1947 when East Bengal became East Pakistan
Ans: B
82.) The
1929 Session of Indian National Congress is of significance in the history of
the Freedom Movement because the
a) Attainment of Self-Government was declared as the objective of the Congress
b)
Attainment of Poorna Swaraj Was adopted as the goal of the Congress
c)
Non-Cooperation Movement was launched
d) Decision
to participate in the Round Table Conference in London was taken
Ans: B
83.) With
reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements:
(1) Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama.
(2) It is a
centuries-old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam.
(3) It is
based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas,
Kabir and Mirabai.
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
84.) Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds to which one of the following dates of the Gregorian calendar in a normal year of 365 days?
a) 22 March
(or 21st March)
b) 15th May
(or 16th May)
c) 31st
March (or 30th March)
d) 21st
April (or 20th April
Ans: A
85.) With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs:
Which of
the pairs given above is/ are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: C
86.) The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a
a)
revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco
b)
nationalist organization operating from Singapore
c) militant
organization with headquarters at Berlin
d) communist
movement for India’s freedom with head-quarters at Tashkent
Ans: A
87.) With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’?
a) It is an
ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of South India.
b) It is an
ancient style bronze and brasswork still found in southern part of Coromandel
area.
c) It is an ancient form of dance-drama and a living tradition in the northern part of Malabar.
d) It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India.
Ans: D
88.) Consider the following pairs:
Which of
the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: C
89.) With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs:
Which of
the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: C
90.) Consider the following statements:
(1). ‘Bijak’
is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal.
(2). The
Philosophy of Pushti Marg was propounded by Madhvacharya.
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
91.) A
community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their
a) martial
arts in North-East India
b) musical tradition in North-West India
c) classical
vocal music in South India
d) pietra
dura tradition in Central India
Ans: B
92.) What
was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (1858)?
(1). To disclaim any intention to annex Indian States
(2). To
place the Indian administration under the British Crown
(3). To
regulate East India Company’s trade with India
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: A
93.)
Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was
a) the
mosque for the use of Royal Family
b) Akbar’s
private chamber prayer
c) the hall in which Akbar held discussions with scholars of various religions.
d) the room
in which the nobles belonging to different religions gathered to discuss
religious affairs
Ans: C
94.) In the context of food and nutritional security of India, enhancing the ‘Seed Replacement Rates’ of various crops helps in achieving the food production targets of the future.
But what is/are the constraint/constraints in its wider / greater implementation?
(1). There
is no National Seeds Policy in place.
(2). There
is no participation of private sector seed companies in the supply of quality
seeds of vegetables and planting materials of horticultural crops.
(3). There is a demand-supply gap regarding quality seeds in case of low value and high volume crops.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3
d) None
Ans: B
95.) With reference to ‘Eco-Sensitive Zones’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
(1).
Eco-Sensitive Zones are the areas that are declared under the Wildlife
(Protection) Act, 1972 .
(2). The
purpose of the declaration of Eco-Sensitive Zones is to prohibit all kinds of
human activities, in those zones except agriculture.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1
and 2
d) Neither 1
nor 2
Ans: D
96.)
Consider the following statements:
(1). Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
(2).
National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body.
(3).
National Ganga River Basin Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister.
Which of
the statements given above is/ are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: B
97.) Consider the following pairs:
Which of
the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 3 only
c) 1, 2 and
3
d) None
Ans: A
98.)
There is some concern regarding the nanoparticles of some chemical elements
that are used by the industry in the manufacture of various products. Why?
(1). They
can accumulate in the environment, and contaminate water and soil.
(2). They can enter the food chains.
(3). They
can trigger the production of free radicals.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: D
99.)
Which of the following organizations brings out the publication known as ‘World
Economic Outlook’?
a) The
International Monetary Fund
b) The
United Nations Development Programme
c) The World Economic Forum
d) The World
Bank
Ans: A
100.) With reference to Union Budget, which of the following, is/are covered under Non-Plan Expenditure?
(1).
Defence-expenditure
(2).
Interest payments
(3).
Salaries and pensions
(4).
Subsidies
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2, 3
and 4
d) None
Ans: C
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