1.) Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. A bill
pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation.
2. A bill
pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall
not lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
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
2.) Which
of the following is/are the indicator/ indicators used by IFPRI to compute the
Global Hunger Index Report?
1. Undernourishment
2. Child
stunting
3. Child
mortality
Select
the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1, 2 and
3
d) 1 and 3
only
Ans: C
3.) There
has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which action/actions of
the following can be taken by the Government to reduce the deficit?
1. Reducing
revenue expenditure
2. Introducing new welfare schemes
3.
Rationalizing subsidies
4. Reducing
import duty
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, 3 and 4
Ans: C
4.) The establishment of "Payment Banks' is being allowed in India to promote Financial inclusion. Which of the following statements is/are correct in this context?
1. Mobile
telephone companies and supermarket chains that are owned and controlled by
residents are eligible to be promoters of Payment Banks.
2. Payment
Banks can issue both credit cards and debit cards.
3. Payment
Banks cannot undertake lending activities.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3
only
c) 2
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: B
5.) With reference to 'LiFi', recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It uses
light as the medium for high-speed data transmission.
2. It is a
wireless technology and is several time faster than 'WiFi.
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
6.) The
term Intended Nationally Determined Contribution is sometimes seen in the news
in the context of:
a) Pledge made by the European countries to rehabilitate refuges from the waraffected Middle East.
b) Plain of
nation outlined by the countries of the world to combat climate changes.
c) Capital
contributed by the member countries in the establishment of Asian
Infrastructure Investment Bank.
d) Plain of
action outlined by the countries of the regarding Sustainable Developments
Goals.
Ans: B
7.) Which
one of the following is a purpose of 'UDAY', a scheme of the Government?
a) Providing
technical and financial assistance to start-up entrepreneurs in the field or
renewable source of energy.
b) Providing
electricity to every household in the country by 2018
c) Replacing the coal-based power plants with natural gas, nuclear, solar, wind and tidal power plants over a period of time.
d) Providing
for financial turnaround and revival of power distribution companies
Ans: D
8.) With
reference to 'IFC Masala Bonds', sometimes given below is/are correct?
1. The International Financed Corporation, with offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank.
2. They are
the rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public
and private sector.
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: A
9.)
Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar,
consider the following statements :
1. The tax
rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land.
2. Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax.
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
10.)
Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son
of the founder of Sunga dynasty?
a)
Swapnavasavadatta
b)
Malavikagnimitra
c)
Meghadoota
d)
Ratnavali
Ans: B
11.) In
the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms 'amber
box, blue box and green box' in the news?
a) WTO
affairs
b) SAARC
affairs
c) UNFCCC affairs
d) India-EU
negotiations on FTA
Ans: A
12.)
Which of the following is/are included in the capital budget of the Government
of India?
1.
Expenditure on acquisition of assets like roads, buildings, machinery,
etc.
2. Loans received from foreign governments.
3. Loans and
advances granted to the States and Union Territories.
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
13.) What
is/are the importance/importances of the 'United Nations Convention to Combat
Desertification?
1. It aims
to promote effective action through innovative national programmes and
supportive inter-national partnerships.
2. It has a special/particular focus on South Asia and North Africa regions, and its secretariat facilitates the allocation of major portion of financial resources to these regions.
3. It is
committed to bottom-up approach, encouraging the participation of local people
in combating the desertification.
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
14.)
Recently, which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be added
to the basket of IMF's SDR?
a)
Rouble
b)
Rand
c) Indian
Rupee
d)
Renminbi
Ans: D
15.) With
reference to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC),
consider the following statements:
1. IMFC
discusses matters of concern affecting the global economy, and advises the
International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the direction of its work.
2. The World Bank participates as observer in IMFC's meetings.
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
16.)
'Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan' is a national campaign to
a)
rehabilitate the homeless and destitute persons and provide then with suitable
sources of livelihood
b) release
the sex workers from the practice and provide them with alternative sources of
livelihood
c) eradicate the practice of manual scavenging and rehabilitate the manual scavengers
d) release
the bonded labourers free their bondage and rehabilitate them
Ans: C
17.) With
reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following
statements:
1. Siddhas
(Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry.
2. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy
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
18.)
Which of the following best describes the term "import cover",
sometimes seen in the news?
a) It is the
ratio of value of imports to the Gross Domestic product of a country
b) It is the
total value of imports of a country in a year.
c) It is the ratio between the value of exports and that of imports between two countries
d) It is the
number of months of imports that could be paid for by a country's international
reserves
Ans: D
19.)
Consider the following pairs: Community sometimes mentioned in the news In the
affairs of
1. Kurd :
Bangladesh
2. Madhesi : Nepal
3. Robingya
: Myanmar
Which of
the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 and
2
b) 2
only
c) 2 and
3
d) 3
only
Ans: C
20.) With
reference to 'Organization for the prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)'
consider the following statements:
1. It is an organization of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO
2. It
monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons free emerging
3. It
provides assistance and protection to Stated Parties against chemical weapons
threats.
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: B
21.) With
reference to 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana', consider the following
statements:
1. Under
this scheme, farmers with have to pay a uniform premium of two percent for any
crop they cultivate in any season of the year.
2. This scheme covers post-harvest losses arising out of cyclones and unseasonal rains.
Which of
the statements given about is/are correct?
a) 1
only
b) 2
only
c) Both 1
and 2
d) Neither 1
nor 2
Ans: B
22.) In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the 'Great Indian Hornbill' in its natural habitat?
a) Sand
deserts of northwest India
b) Higher
Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir
c) Salt
marshes of western Gujarat
d) Western
Ghats
Ans: D
23.) Which of the following are the key features of 'National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)'?
1. River
basin is the unit of planning and management.
2. It
spearheads the river conservation efforts at the national level.
3. One of
the Chief Ministers of the State through which the Ganga flows becomes the
Chairman of NGRBA on rotation basis.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: A
24.) Why
does the Government of India promote the use of 'Neem-coated Urea' in
agriculture?
a) Release of Neem oil in the soil increases nitrogen fixation by the soil microorganisms
b) Neem
coating slows down the rate of dissolution of urea in the soil
c) Nitrous
oxide, which is a greenhouse gas, is not at all released into atmosphere by
crop fields
d) It is a
combination of a weedicide and a fertilizer for particular crops
Ans: B
25.)
Consider the following statements:
1. The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State.
2. The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenureWhich 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
26.) With reference to 'Stand Up India Scheme', which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Its
purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women
entrepreneurs.
2. It
provides for refinance through SIDBI.
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
27.) The
FAO accords the status of 'Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems
(GIAHS)' to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this
initiative?
1. To provide modern technology, training in modern farming methods and financial support to local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity
2. To
identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices and their
associated landscapes, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the
local communities
3. To
provide Geographical Indication status to all the varieties of agricultural
produce in such indentified GIAHS
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 3
only
b) 2
only
c) 2 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: B
28. Which
of the following is/are tributary/ tributaries of Brahmaputra?
1. Dibang
2.
Kameng
3.
Lohit
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
29.) The
term 'Core Banking Solution' is sometimes such in the news. Which of the
following statements best describes/describe this term?
1. It is a networking of a bank's branches which enables customers to operate their accounts from any branch of the bank on its network regardless of where they open their accounts.
2. It is an
effort to increase RBI's control over commercial banks through
computerization.
3. It is a
detailed procedure by which a bank with huge non-performing assets is taken
over by another bank.
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
30.)
Consider the following pairs: Terms sometimes seen in the news Their
origin
1. Annex-I Countries : Cartagena Protocol
2. Certified
Emissions Reductions : Nagoya Protocol
3. Clean
Development Mechanism : Kyoto Protocol
Which of
the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: C
31.) In
the context of the developments in bioinformatics, the term 'transcriptome',
sometimes seen in the news, refer to
a) a range of enzymes used in genome editing
b) the full
range of mRNA molecules expressed by an organism
c) the
description of the mechanism of gene expression
d) A
mechanism of genetic mutation taking place in cells
Ans: B
32.) 'Mission Indradhanush' launched by the Government of India pertains to
a)
Immunization of children and pregnant women
b)
Construction of smart cities across the country
c) India'
own search for the Earth-like planets in outer space
d) New
Educational policy
Ans: A
33.)
Which of the following best describe the aim of 'Green India Mission' of the
Government of India?
1.
Incorporating environment benefits and costs into the Union and State Budgets
thereby implementing the 'green accounting'.
2. Launching the second green revolution to enhance agriculture output so as to ensure food security to one and all in the future.
3. Restoring
and enhancing forest cover and responding to climate change by a combination of
adaptation and mitigation measures.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1
only
b) 2 and 3
Only
c) 3 Only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: C
34.) With
reference to pre-packaged items in India, it is mandatory to the manufacturer
to put which of the following information on the main label, as per the Food
Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labeling) Regulations, 2011?
1. List of
ingredients including additives
2. Nutrition information
3.
Recommendations, if any made by the medical profession about the possibility of
any allergic reactions
4.
Vegetarian/non-vegetarian
Select
the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1, 2 and
3
b) 2, 3 and
4
c) 1, 2 and
4
d) 1 and 4 Only
Ans: C
35.
'Project Loon', sometimes seen in the news, is related to
a) Waste
management technology
b) Wireless
communication technology
c) Solar
power production technology
d) Water conservation technology
Ans: B
36. 'Net
metering' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the
a)
production and use of solar energy by the households/consumers
b) use of
piped natural gas in the kitchens of households
c) installation of CNG kits in motor- cars
d)
installation of water meters in urban households
Ans: A
37.)
India's ranking in the 'Ease of Doing Business Index' is sometimes seen in the
news. Which of the following has declared that ranking?
a)
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
b) World
Economic Forum
c) World
Bank
d) World Trade Organization (WTO)
Ans: C
38.
Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally
a)
Agriculturists
b)
Warriors
c) Weaves
d)
Traders
Ans: D
39. Who
of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?
a) Georg
Buhier
b) James
Prinsep
c) Max
Muller
d) William Jones
Ans: B
40. With
reference to the 'Gram Nyayalaya Act', which of the following statements is/are
correct?
1. As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases
2. The Act
allows local social activists as mediators/reconciliators.
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
41.) With
reference to the 'Trans-Pacific Partnership', consider the following
statements:
1. It is an
agreement among all the Pacific Rim countries except China and Russia.
2. It is a
strategic alliance for the purpose of maritime security 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: D
42.)
Consider the following statements: The India-Africa Summit
1. Held in
2015 was the third such Summit.
2. Was actually initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951
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
43.) What
is/are the purpose/purposes of the 'Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate
(MCLR)' announced by RBI?
1. These
guidelines help improve the transparency in the methodology followed by banks
for determining the interest rates on advances
2. These guidelines help ensure availability of bank credit & interest rates which are fair to the borrowers as well as the banks
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
44.) What
is/are unique about 'Kharai camel' a breed found in India?
1. It is
capable of swimming up to three kilometers in seawater.
2. It
survives by grazing on mangrows.
3. It lives
in the wild and cannot be domesticated.
Selected
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
45.)
Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana
plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit
pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered?
a) Anadaman
Islands
b) Anamalai
Forests
c) Maikala Hills
d) Tropical
rain forest of northeast
Ans: A
46.)
Which one of the following is the best description of 'INS Astradharini', that
was in the news recently?
a)
Amphibious warfare ship
b)
Nuclear-powered submarine
c) Torpedo launch and recovery vessel
d)
Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
Ans: C
47.) What
is 'Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10)', recently in the news?
a) Electric
plane tested by NASA
b) Solar-powered two-seater aircraft designed by Japan
c) Space
observatory launched by China
d) Reusable
rocket designed by ISRO
Ans: A
48.) With reference to 'Initiative for Nutritional Security through intensive Millets Promotion', which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. This
initiative aims to demonstrate the improved production and post-harvest
technologies, and to demonstrate value addition techniques, in an integrated
manner, with cluster approach.
2. Poor,
small, marginal and tribal farmers have larger stake in this scheme.
3. An important objective of the scheme is to encourage farmers of commercial crops to shift to millet cultivation by offering them free kits of critical inputs of nutrients and micro-irrigation equipment.
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: A
49.) The
'Swadeshi' and 'Boycott' adopted as methods of struggle for the first time
during the
a) agitation
against the Partition of Bengal
b) Home Rule
Movement
c)
Non-Cooperation Movement
d) visit of
the Simon Commission to India
Ans: A
50. With
reference to the religious history of India, consider the following
statements:
1. The
concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism.
2.
Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment.
3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.
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
51.)
'Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontiercs)', often in the news,
is
a) A
division of World Health Organization
b) A
non-governmental international organization
c) And
inter-government agency sponsored by European Union
d) A specialized agency of the United Nations
Ans: B
52.) With
reference to an initiative called 'The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity
(TEEB)', which of the following statements is/ are correct?
1. It is initiative hosted by UNEP, IMF and World Economic Forum.
2. It is a
global initiative that focuses on drawing attention to the economic benefits of
biodiversity.
3. It
presents an approach that can help decision-makers recognize, demonstrate and
capture the value of ecosystems and biodiversity.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 3 Only
c) 2 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: C
53.) With
reference to 'Red Sanders', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following
statements:
1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India.
2. It is one
of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest areas of South
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: A
54.)
Which of following statements is/are correct?
Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to
1.
Protection of biodiversity
2.
Resilience of forest ecosystems
3. Poverty
reduction
Select
the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 3
Only
c) 2 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: A
55.) What
is 'Greenhouse Gas Protocol?
a) It is an
international accounting tool for government and business leaders to
understand, quantify and manage greenhouse gas emissions
b) It is an initiative of the United Nations to offer financial incentives to developing countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to adopt eco-friendly technologies
c) It is an
inter-governments agreement ratified by all the member countries of the United
Nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to specified levels by the year
2022
d) It is one
of the multilateral REDD initiatives hosted by the World Bank
Ans: A
56.) With reference to 'Financial Stability and Development Council', consider the following statements:
1. It is an
organ of NITI Aayog.
2. It is
headed by the Union Finance Minister.
3. It
monitors macro prudential super-vision of the economy.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 3 Only
c) 2 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: C
57.) With reference to 'Agenda 21', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1. It is a
global action plan for sustainable development.
2. It
originated in the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg
in 2002
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
58.)
Satya Shodhak Samaj organized
a) a
movement for upliftment of tribals in Bihar
b) a
temple-entry movement in Gujarat
c) an anti-caste movement in Maharashtra
d) A peasant
movement in Punjab
Ans: C
59.)
Which of the following statements is/are correct? Viruses can infect
1.
Bacteria
2.
Fungi
3. Plants
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
60.) The
term 'Base Erosion and profit shifting' is sometimes seen in the news in the
context of
a) mining
operation by multinational companies in resource-rich by backward areas
b) curbing
of the tax evasion by multinational companies
c) exploitation of genetic resources of a country by multinational companie
d) Lack of consideration of environmental costs in the planning of development projectsAns: B
61.)
Recently, India's first 'National Investment and Manufacturing Zone' was
proposed to be set up in
a) Andhra
Pradesh
b) Gujarat
c)
Maharashtra
d) Uttar
Pradesh
Ans: A
62.) What
is/are the purpose of 'District Mineral Foundations" in India?
1. Promoting
mineral explorative activities in mineral-rich districts
2.
Protecting the interests of the persons affected by mining operations
3. Authorizing State Governments to issue licenses for mineral exploration
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: B
63.)
'SWAYAM', an imitative of the Government of India, aims at
a) Promoting
the Self Help Groups in rural areas
b) Providing
financial and technical assistance to young start-up entrepreneurs
c) Promoting
the education and health of adolescent girls
d) Providing
affordable and quality education to the citizens for free
Ans: D
64.) The
Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to
a) social
reforms
b)
educational reforms
c) reforms
in police administration
d) constitutional reforms
Ans: D
65.) What
is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and
Mahabalipuram?
1. Both were
built in the same period.
2. Both
belong to the same religious denomination.
3. Both have
rock-cut monuments.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) None of
the statements given above is correct
Ans: B
66.) With reference to 'Bitcoins' sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Bitcoins
are tracked by the Central Banks of the countries.
2. Anyone
with a Bitcoin address can send and receive Bitcoins from anyone else with a
Bitcoin address.
3. Online
payments can be sent without either side knowing the identity of the
other.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: B
67.)
Consider the following statements:
1. New
Development Bank has been set up by APEC.
2. The
headquarters of New Development Bank is in Shanghai.
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
68.)
'Gadgil Committee Report' and 'Kasturirangan Committee Report', sometimes seen
in the news, are related to
a) Constitutional reforms
b) Ganga
Action Plan
c) Linking
of rivers
d)
Protection of Western Ghats
Ans: D
69.
Consider the following:
1. Calcutta Unitarian Committee
2.
Tabernacle of New Dispensation
3. Indian
Reforms Association
Keshab
Chandra Sen is associated with the establishment of which of the above?
a) 1 and 3
only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: B
70.)
Recently, which of the following States has explored the possibility of
constructing an artificial inland port to be connected to sea by a long
navigational channel?
a) Andhra
Pradesh
b)
Chhattisgarh
c) Karnataka
d)
Rajasthan
Ans: D
71.) With
reference to the Agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the
following statements is/are correct?
1. The Agreement was signed by all the member countries of the UN and it will go into effect in 2017.
2. The
Agreement aims to limit the greenhouse gas emissions so that the rise in
average global temperature by the end of this century does not exceed 20C or
even 1.50C above pre-industrial levels.
3. Developed countries acknowledged their historical responsibility in global warming and committed to donate S 1000 billion a year from 2020 to help developing countries to cope with climate change.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 3
only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: B
72.)
Consider the following statements:
1. The
Sustainable Development Goals were first proposed in 1972 by a global think
tank called the 'Club of Rome'.
2. The
Sustainable Development Goals have to be achieved by 2030.
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
73.) A recent movie titled The Man Who Knew Infinity is based on the biography of
a) S.
Ramanujan
b) S.
Chandrasekhar
c) S. N.
Bose
d) C. V.
Raman
Ans: A
74.)
Consider the following statements:
1. The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years.
2. A
Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues only for the
remainder period.
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
75.)
India is an important member of the 'International Thermonuclear Experimental
Reactor'. If this experiment succeeds, what is the immediate advantage for
India?
a) It can
use thorium in place of uranium for power generation
b) It can attain a global role in satellite navigation
c) It can
drastically improve the efficiency of its fission reactors in power
generation
d) It can
build fusion reactors for power generation
Ans: D
76.) In
the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs:
Term Description
1. Eripatti
: Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village
tank
2. Taniyurs
: Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins
3. Ghatikas
: Colleges generally attached to the temples
Which of
the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2
b) 3
only
c) 2 and
3
d) 1 and
3
Ans: A
77.)
Consider the following statements:
1. The International Solar Alliance was launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2015.
2. The
Alliance includes all the member countries of the United Nations.
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
78.)
'European Stability Mechanism', sometimes seen in the news, is an
a) agency
created by EU to deal with the impact of millions of refugees arriving from
Middle East
b) agency of EU that provides financial assistance to eurozone countries
c) agency of
EU to deal with all the bilateral and multilateral agreements on trade
d) agency of
EU to deal with the conflict arising among the member countries
Ans: B
79.) Which of the following is/are the advantage/ advantages of practicing drip irrigation?
1. Reduction
in weed
2. Reduction
in soil salinity
3. Reduction
in soil erosion
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) None of
the above is an advantage of practicing drip irrigation
Ans: C
80.) Regarding 'DigiLocker', sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/ are correct?
1. It is a
digital locker system offered by the Government under Digital India
Programme.
2. It allows
you to access your e-documents irrespective of your physical location.
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
81.)
Recently, linking of which of the following rivers was undertaking?
a) Cauvery
and Tungabhadra
b) Godavari and Krishna
c) Mahanadi
and Son
d) Narmada
and Tapti
Ans: B
82.) In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the value of Air Quality Index?
1. Carbon
dioxide
2. Carbon
monoxide
3. Nitrogen
dioxide
4. Sulphur
Dioxide
5.
Methane
Select
the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2, 3 and
4 Only
c) 1, 4 and
5 Only
d) 1, 2, 3,
4 and 5
Ans: B
83.) With reference to 'Astrosat', the astronomical observatory launched by India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Other
than USA and Russia, India is the only country to have launched a similar
observatory into space.
2. Astrosat
is a 2000 kg satellite placed in an orbit at 1650 km above the surface of the
Earth.
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
84.) With reference to the economic history of medieval India the term 'Araghatta' refers to
a) bonded
labour
b) Land
grants made to military officers
c)
Waterwheel used in the irrigation of land
d) Wasteland
converted to cultivated land
Ans: C
85.) With
reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles,
dynastic histories and epic tales was the profession of who of the
following?
a)
Shramana
b)
Parivraajaka
c)
Agrahaarika
d)
Magadha
Ans: D
86.)
Which of the following is not a member of 'Gulf Cooperation Council'?
a)
Iran
b) Saudi
Arabia
c) Oman
d)
Kuwait
Ans: A
87.) What
is/are the purpose/purposes of Government's 'Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme' and
Gold Monetization Scheme?
1. To bring
the idle gold lying with India households into the economy
2. To promote FDI in the gold and jewelry sector
3. To reduce
India's dependence on gold imports
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
88.)
Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following State has
declared a particular butterfly as 'State Butterfly'?
a) Arunachal Pradesh
b) Himachal
Pradesh
c)
Karnataka
d)
Maharashtra
Ans: D
89.) Consider the following statements: The Mangalyaan launched by ISRO
1. is also
called the Mars Orbiter Mission
2. Made
India the second country to have a spacecraft orbit the Mars after USA
3. Made
India the only country to be successful in making its spacecraft orbits the
Mars in its very first attempt.
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
90.) What
was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in
1907?
a) Introduction of communalism into Indian politics by Lord Minto.
b)
Extremists' lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with
the British Government
c)
Foundation of Muslim League
d) Aurobindo
Ghosh's inability to be elected as the President of the Indian national
Congress
Ans: B
91.) The
plan of Sir Stafford Cripps envisaged that after the Second World War
a) India should be granted complete independence
b) India
should be partitioned into two before granting independence
c) India
should be made a republic with the condition that she will join the
Commonwealth
d) India
should be given Dominion status
Ans: D
92.)
Consider the following pairs:
Famous place Region
1. Bodhgaya
: Baghelkhand
2. Khajuraho
: Bundelkhand
3. Shirdi :
Vidarbha
4. Nasik
(Nashik) : Malwa
5. Tirupati
: Rayalaseema
Which of
the pairs given above are correctly matched?
a) 1, 2 and
4
b) 2, 3, 4 and 5
c) 2 and 5
only
d) 1, 3, 4
and 5
Ans: C
93.) The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passes by the
a) LokSabha
by a simple majority of its total membership
b) LokSabha
by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its total membership
c)
RajyaSabha by a simple majority of its total membership
d)
RajyaSabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its members present and
voting
Ans: D
94.)
'Belt and road Initiative' is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of
the affairs of
a) African
Union
b)
Brazil
c) European
union
d)
China
Ans: D
95.)
PradhanMantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at
a) Bringing
the small entrepreneurs into formal financial system
b) Providing
loans to poor farmers for cultivating particular crops
c) Providing
pensions to old and destitute persons
d) Funding
the voluntary organization involved in the promotion of skill development and
employment generation
Ans: A
96.) In
which of the following regions of India are shale gas resources found?
1. Cambay
Basin
2. Cauvery
basin
3.
Krishna-Godavari Basin
Select
the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 3
only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: D
97.)
'Global Financial Stability Report' is prepared by the
a) European
Central Bank
b)
International Monetary Fund
c)
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
d) Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
Ans: B
98.
Regarding 'Atal Pension Yojana', which of the following statements is/are
correct?
1. It is a
minimum guaranteed pension scheme mainly targeted at unorganized sector
workers
2. Only one member of a family can join the scheme
3. Same
amount of pension is guaranteed for the spouse for life after subscriber's
death.
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
99.) The
term 'Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership' often appears in the news in
the context of the affairs of a group of countries known as
a) G20
b)
ASEAN
c) SCO
d)
SAARC
Ans: B
100. On
which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star
Label?
1. Ceiling
fans
2. Electric
geysers
3. Tubular
fluorescent lamps
Select
the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3
only
c) 2 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: D
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