1.) With
reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements:
1) A private
member’s bill is a bill presented by a Member of Parliament who is not elected
but only nominated by the President of India.
2) Recently, a private member’s bill has been passed in the Parliament of India for the first time in its history.
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
2.) With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1) Rigvedic
Aryans used the coat of mail and helmet in warfare whereas the people of Indus
Valley Civilization did not leave any evidence of using them.
2) Rigvedic
Aryans knew gold, silver and copper whereas Indus Valley people knew only
copper and iron.
3) Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the horse whereas there is no evidence of Indus Valley people having been aware of this animal.
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
3.) Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme’ is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to
a)
Certifying the skills acquired by construction workers through traditional
channels.
b) Enrolling
the persons in Universities for distance learning programmes.
c) Reserving
some skilled jobs to rural and urban poor in some public sector undertakings.
d)
Certifying the skills acquired by trainees under the National Skill Development
Programme.
Ans: A
4.) From
the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in
being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats?
a)
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
b) Nallamala
Forest
c) Nagarhole
National Park
d)
Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve
Ans: A
5.) One
of the implications of equality in society is the absence of
a)
Privileges
b)
Restraints
c)
Competition
d) Ideology
Ans: A
6.)
Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna
and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC):
1) TRAFFIC
is a bureau under United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
2) The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.
Which of
the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1
and 2
d) Neither 1
nor 2
Ans: B
7.) Which
principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State
Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution?
a) Equal pay
for equal work for both men and women
b)
Participation of workers in the management of industries
c) Right to work, education and public assistance
d) Securing
living wage and human conditions of work to workers
Ans: B
8.) Which
one of the following statements is correct?
a) Rights
are claims of the State against the citizens.
b) Rights
are privileges which are incorporated in the Constitution of a State.
c) Rights are claims of the citizens against the State.
d) Rights
are privileges of a few citizens against the many.
Ans: C
9.) Which
of the following gives ‘Global Gender Gap Index’ ranking to the countries of
the world?
a) World
Economic Forum
b) UN Human
Rights Council
c) UN Women
d) World
Health Organization
Ans: A
10.)
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Smart India
Hackathon 2017?
1) It is a centrally sponsored scheme for developing every city of our country into Smart Cities in a decade.
2) It is an
initiative to identify new digital technology innovations for solving the many
problems faced by our country.
3) It is a
programme aimed at making all the financial transactions in our country
completely digital in a decade.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below :
a) 1 and 3
only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 2 and 3
only
Ans: B
11.)
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Monetary Policy
Committee (MPC)?
1) It decides the RBI’s benchmark interest rates.
2) It is a
12-member body including the Governor of RBI and is reconstituted every year.
3) It
functions under the chairmanship of the Union Finance Minister.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below :
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2
only
c) 3 only
d) 2 and 3
only
Ans: A
12.) With
reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements:
1) It is a song and dance performance.
2) Cymbals
are the only musical instruments used in the performance.
3) It is
performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 and
3.
b) 1 and 3
only
c) 2 and 3
only
d) 1 only
Ans: B
13.) Who
among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari
Settlement in India during the British rule?
1. Lord
Cornwallis
2. Alexander
Read
3. Thomas
Munro
Select
the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3
only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: C
14.) In
the context of solving pollution problems, what is/are the advantage/advantages
of bioremediation technique?
1. It is a technique for cleaning up pollution by enhancing the same biodegradation process that occurs in nature.
2. Any
contaminant with heavy metals such as cadmium and lead can be readily and
completely treated by bioremediation using microorganisms.
3. Genetic
engineering can be used to create microorganisms specifically designed for
bioremediation.
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
15.) The
Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for
a) the
participation of workers in the management of industries.
b) arbitrary
powers to the management to quell industrial disputes.
c) an
intervention by the British Court in the event of a trade dispute.
d) a system of tribunals and a ban on strikes.
Ans: D
16.)
Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in
a)
Federalism
b)
Democratic decentralisation
c)
Administrative delegation
d) Direct democracy
Ans: B
17.)
Consider the following statements:
With
reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State
Policy constitute limitations upon
1. legislative
function.
2. executive
function.
Which of
the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1
and 2
d) Neither 1
nor 2
Ans: D
18.) The
term ‘Digital Single Market Strategy’ seen in the news refers to
a) ASEAN
b) BRICS
c) EU
d) G20
Ans: C
19.) At one of the places in India, if you stand on the seashore and watch the sea, you will find that the sea water recedes from the shore line a few kilometres and comes back to the shore, twice a day, and you can actually
walk on the sea
floor when the water recedes. This unique phenomenon is seen at
a) Bhavnagar
b)
Bheemunipatnam
c) Chandipur
d)
Nagapattinam
Ans: C
20.) With reference to the ‘Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 (PBPT Act)’, consider the following statements:
1. A
property transaction is not treated as a benami transaction if the owner of the
property is not aware of the transaction.
2. Properties
held benami are liable for confiscation by the Government.
3. The Act
provides for three authorities for investigations but does not provide for any
appellate mechanism.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 2 and 3
only
Ans: B
21.) Due
to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the population of species of
butterflies, what could be its likely consequence/consequences?
1. Pollination of some plants could be adversely affected.
2. There
could be a drastic increase in the fungal infections of some cultivated plants.
3. It could
lead to a fall in the population of some species of wasps, spiders and birds.
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
22.) It is possible to produce algae based biofuels, but what is/are the likely limitation(s) of developing countries in promoting this industry?
1. Production
of algae based biofuels is possible in seas only and not on continents.
2. Setting
up and engineering the algae based biofuel production requires high level of
expertise/technology until the construction is completed.
3. Economically viable production necessitates the setting up of large scale facilities which may raise ecological and social concerns.
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
23.) Which of the following are the objectives of ‘National Nutrition Mission’?
1. To create
awareness relating to malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers.
2. To reduce
the incidence of anaemia among young children, adolescent girls and women.
3. To
promote the consumption of millets, coarse cereals and unpolished rice.
4. To promote the consumption of poultry eggs.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 1, 2 and
3 only
c) 1, 2 and
4 only
d) 3 and 4
only
Ans: A
24.)
Consider the following statements:
1. The
Factories Act, 1881 was passed with a view to fix the wages of industrial
workers and to allow the workers to form trade unions.
2. N.M. Lokhande was a pioneer in organizing the labour movement in British India.
Which of
the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1
and 2
d) Neither 1
nor 2
Ans: B
25.) In
the context of mitigating the impending global warming due to anthropogenic
emissions of carbon dioxide, which of the following can be the potential sites
for carbon sequestration?
1. Abandoned
and uneconomic coal seams
2. Depleted
oil and gas reservoirs
3. Subterranean deep saline formations
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
26.) The
objective of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to?
a) Define
the jurisdiction of the Central and Provincial Governments.
b) Define
the powers of the Secretary of State for India.
c) Impose
censorship on national press.
d) Improve
the relationship between the Government of India and the Indian States.
Ans: D
27.) The
term ‘Domestic Content Requirement’ is sometimes seen in the news with
reference to
a)
Developing solar power production in our country
b) Granting
licences to foreign T.V. channels in our country
c) Exporting
our food products to other countries
d)
Permitting foreign educational institutions to set up their campuses in our
country
Ans: A
28.)
Consider the following statements:
1. The
Nuclear Security Summits are periodically held under the aegis of the United
Nations.
2. The
International Panel on Fissile Materials is an organ of International Atomic
Energy Agency.
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
29.) Who
among the following can join the National Pension System (NPS)?
a) Resident
Indian citizens only
b) Persons of age from 21 to 55 only
c) All State
Government employees joining the services after the date of notification by the
respective State Governments
d) All
Central Government employees including those of Armed Forces joining the
services on or after 1St April, 2004
Ans: D
30.) With
reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements:
1. The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim.
2. River
Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta.
3. River
Teesta flows into Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh.
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: B
31.)
Consider the following statements:
1. In
tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that
transmits dengue.
2. Sexual
transmission of Zika virus disease is possible.
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
32.)
Consider the following statements:
1. The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is mandatory for automotive tyres and tubes.
2. AGMARK is
a quality Certification Mark issued by the Food and Agriculture Organisation
(FAO).
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
33.) What
is/are the advantage/advantages of implementing the ‘National Agriculture
Market’ scheme?
1. It is a
pan-India electronic trading portal for agricultural commodities.
2. It provides the farmers access to nationwide market, with prices commensurate with the quality of their produce.
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
34.) With
reference to the ‘National Intellectual Property Rights Policy’, consider the
following statements:
1. It
reiterates India’s commitment to the Doha Development Agenda and the TRIPS
Agreement.
2. Department
of Industrial Policy and Promotion is the nodal agency for regulating
intellectual property rights in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1
and 2
d) Neither 1
nor 2
Ans: C
35.) According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any person except under some
provisions provided by
law?
1. Gharial
2. Indian
wild ass
3. Wild
buffalo
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
36.)
Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an
Indian citizen?
1. A
legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties.
2. They are correlative to legal duties.
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
37.)
Consider the following pairs:
1. Radhakanta
Deb — First President of the British Indian Association
2. Gazulu
Lakshminarasu Chetty —Founder of the Madras Mahajana Sabha
3. Surendranath
Banerjee — Founder of the Indian Association
Which of
the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: B
38.)
Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the
Constitution of India?
a) Liberty
of thought
b) Economic liberty
c) Liberty
of expression
d) Liberty
of belief
Ans: B
39.) With
reference to ‘Quality Council of India (QCI)’, consider the following
statements:
1. QCI was
set up jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry.
2. Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendations of the industry to the Government.
Which of
the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c)
Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1
nor 2
Ans: C
40.) What
is the purpose of setting up of Small Finance Banks (SFBs) in India?
1. To supply
credit to small business units
2. To supply
credit to small and marginal farmers
3. To
encourage young entrepreneurs to set up business particularly in rural areas.
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
41.) With reference to ‘Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Housing and Urban Development (APMCHUD)’, consider the following statements:
1. The first
APMCHUD was held in India in 2006 on the theme ‘Emerging Urban Forms — Policy
Responses and Governance Structure’.
2. India
hosts all the Annual Ministerial Conferences in partnership with ADB, APEC and
ASEAN.
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.)
Democracy’s superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activity
a) the
intelligence and character of ordinary men and women.
b) the
methods for strengthening executive leadership.
c) a
superior individual with dynamism and vision.
d) a band of dedicated party workers.
Ans: A
43.)
Which of the following is a most likely consequence of implementing the
‘Unified Payments Interface (UPI)’?
a) Mobile
wallets will not be necessary for online payments.
b) Digital
currency will totally replace the physical currency in about two decades.
c) FDI inflows will drastically increase.
d) Direct
transfer of subsidies to poor people will become very effective.
Ans: A
44.) The
terms ‘Event Horizon’, ‘Singularity’, `String Theory’ and ‘Standard Model’ are
sometimes seen in the news in the context of
a)
Observation and understanding of the Universe
b) Study of the solar and the lunar eclipses
c) Placing
satellites in the orbit of the Earth
d) Origin
and evolution of living organisms on the Earth
Ans: A
45.) With
reference to agriculture in India, how can the technique of `genome
sequencing’, often seen in the news, be used in the immediate future?
1. Genome sequencing can be used to identify genetic markers for disease resistance and drought tolerance in various crop plants.
2. This
technique helps in reducing the time required to develop new varieties of crop
plants.
3. It can be
used to decipher the host-pathogen relationships in crops.
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
46.) The
main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that
a) the
executive and legislature work independently.
b) it
provides continuity of policy and is more efficient.
c) the executive remains responsible to the legislature.
d) the head
of the government cannot be changed without election.
Ans: C
47.) In
the context of India, which one of the following is the correct relationship
between Rights and Duties?
a) Rights
are correlative with Duties.
b) Rights
are personal and hence independent of society and Duties.
c) Rights, not Duties, are important for the advancement of the personality of the citizen.
d) Duties,
not Rights, are important for the stability of the State.
Ans: A
48.) The
mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the
following?
a) The
Preamble
b) The
Fundamental Rights
c) The
Directive Principles of State Policy
d) The Fundamental Duties
Ans: A
49.) If
you travel by road from Kohima to Kottayam, what is the minimum number of
States within India through which you can travel, including the origin and the
destination?
a) 6
b) 7
c) 8
d) 9
Ans: B
50.) The
Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of
Ministers through
1. Adjournment
motion
2. Question hour
3. Supplementary
questions
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
51.)
Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya
kingdom?
a) Kakinada
b) Motupalli
c)
Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam)
d) Nelluru
Ans: B
52.) With
reference to ‘Global Climate Change Alliance’, which of the following
statements is/are correct?
1. It is an
initiative of the European Union.
2. It provides technical and financial support to targeted developing countries to integrate climate change into their development policies and budgets.
3. It is
coordinated by World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Business Council for
Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
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
53.) With
reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:
1. Sautrantika
and Sammitiya were the sects of Jainism.
2. Sarvastivadin
held that the constituents of phenomena were not wholly momentary, but existed
forever in a latent form.
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
54.)
Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the following countries?
1. Jordan
2. iraq
3. Lebanon
4. Syria
Select
the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1, 2 and
3 only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 3 and
4 only
Ans: C
55.) With
reference to ‘National Investment and Infrastructure Fund’, which of the
following statements is/are correct?
1. It is an
organ of NITI Aayog.
2. It has a corpus of Rs. 4, 00,000 crore at present.
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
56.) The Global Infrastructure Facility is a/an
a) ASEAN
initiative to upgrade infrastructure in Asia and financed by credit from the
Asian Development Bank.
b) World Bank collaboration that facilitates the preparation and structuring of complex infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to enable mobilization of private sector and institutional investor capital.
c)
Collaboration among the major banks of the world working with the OECD and
focused on expanding the set of infrastructure projects that have the potential
to mobilize private investment.
d) UNCTAD
funded initiative that seeks to finance and facilitate infrastructure
development in the world.
Ans: B
57.) For
election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by
a) anyone residing in India.
b) a
resident of the constituency from which the election is to be contested.
c) any
citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency.
d) any
citizen of India.
Ans: C
58.)
Consider the following statements:
1. In India, the Himalayas are spread over five States only.
2. Western
Ghats are spread over five States only.
3. Pulicat
Lake is spread over two States only.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3
only
d) 1 and 3
only
Ans: B
59.) Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion for
a) Measuring
oxygen levels in blood
b) Computing
oxygen levels in forest ecosystems
c) Pollution
assay in aquatic ecosystems
d) Assessing
oxygen levels in high altitude regions
Ans: C
60.) With
reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations programme working
towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct?
1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for all.
2. Its
partners are either governments or local urban authorities only.
3. UN-Habitat
contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce
poverty and to promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1, 2 and
3
b) 1 and 3
only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 only
Ans: B
61.) With
reference to ‘National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)’, which of the
statements given below is/are correct?
1. Under NSQF, a learner can acquire the certification for competency only through formal learning.
2. An
outcome expected from the implementation of NSQF is the mobility between
vocational and general education.
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
62.) In
the context of Indian history, the principle of `Dyarchy (diarchy)’ refers to
a) Division
of the central legislature into two houses.
b)
Introduction of double government i.e., Central and State governments.
c) Having two sets of rulers; one in London and another in Delhi.
d) Division
of the subjects delegated to the provinces into two categories.
Ans: D
63.)
Consider the following in respect of ‘National Career Service’:
1. National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India.
2. National
Career Service has been launched in a Mission Mode to improve the employment
opportunities to uneducated youth of the country.
Which of
the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1
nor 2
Ans: B
64.) Which of the following statements best describes the term ‘Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A)’, recently seen in the news?
a) It is a
procedure for considering ecological costs of developmental schemes formulated
by the Government.
b) It is a
scheme of RBI for reworking the financial structure of big corporate entities
facing genuine difficulties.
c) It is a disinvestment plan of the Government regarding Central Public Sector Undertakings.
d) It is an
important provision in ‘The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code’ recently
implemented by the Government.
Ans: B
65.)
Consider the following statements:
1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to Reduce Short Lived Climate Pollutants is a unique initiative of G20 group of countries.
2. The CCAC
focuses on methane, black carbon and hydrofluorocarbons.
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
66.) With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)’ sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. IOD
phenomenon is characterised by a difference in sea surface temperature between
tropical Western Indian Ocean and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean.
2. An IOD
phenomenon can influence an El Nino’s impact on the monsoon.
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
67.) If
you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following
is the best place to visit?
a)
Bhitarkanika Mangroves
b) Chambal River
c) Pulicat
Lake
d) Deepor
Beel
Ans: B
68.)
Consider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS):
1. Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy.
2. IONS is a
voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime co-operation among navies
of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region.
Which of
the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1
nor 2
Ans: B
69.) The
painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated
paintings at
a) Ajanta
b) Badami
c) Bagh
d) Ellora
Ans: A
70.)
Consider the following pairs:
Traditions
Communities
1. Chaliha
Sahib Festival —
Sindhis
2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra — Gonds
3. Wari-Warkari
—
Santhals
Which of
the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) None of
the above
Ans: A
71.) Which of the following practices can help in water conservation in agriculture?
1. Reduced
or zero tillage of the land
2.
Applying gypsum before irrigating the field
3.
Allowing crop residue to remain in the field
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
72.)
Consider the following statements:
The
nation-wide ‘Soil Health Card Scheme’ aims at
1. expanding
the cultivable area under irrigation.
2. enabling the banks to assess the quantum of loans to be granted to farmers on the basis of soil quality.
3. checking
the overuse of fertilizers in farmlands.
Which of
the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: B
73.) Consider the following pairs:
Commonly
used / consumed materials and Unwanted or controversial chemicals likely to be
found in them
1. Lipstick
Lead
2. Soft drinks Brominated vegetable oils
3. Chinese
fast food
Monosodium glutamate
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: D
74.) Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are used to create digital
display in
many devices. What are the advantages of OLED displays over Liquid Crystal
displays?
1. OLED
displays can be fabricated on flexible plastic substrates.
2. Roll-up
displays embedded in clothing can be made using OLEDs.
3. Transparent
displays are possible using OLEDs.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1 and 3
only
b) 2 only
c) 1, 2 and
3
d) None of
the above statements is correct
Ans: C
75.)
Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples?
1. Arasavalli
2. Amarakantak
3. Omkareshwar
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
76.)
Consider the following statements:
1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at least 50 percent of the votes polled, to be declared elected.
2. According
to the provisions laid down in the Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha, the
Speaker’s post goes to the majority party and the Deputy Speaker’s to the
Opposition.
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
77.) Which of the following has/have occurred in India after its liberalization of economic policies in 1991?
1. Share of
agriculture in GDP increased enormously.
2. Share of
India’s exports in world trade increased.
3. FDI
inflows increased.
4. India’s
foreign exchange reserves increased enormously.
Select
the correct answer using the codes given below :
a) 1 and 4 only
b) 2, 3 and
4 only
c) 2 and 3
only
d) 1, 2, 3
and 4
Ans: B
78.) What is the application of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Technology?
a)
Production of biolarvicides
b)
Manufacture of biodegradable plastics
c)
Reproductive cloning of animals
d) Production of organisms free of diseases
Ans: C
79.)
Consider the following statements:
1. National
Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) helps in promoting financial
inclusion in the country.
2. NPCI has launched RuPay, a card payment scheme.
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
80.) The
term ‘M-STrIPES’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
a) Captive
breeding of Wild Fauna
b)
Maintenance of Tiger Reserves
c)
Indigenous Satellite Navigation System
d) Security
of National Highways
Ans: B
81.) What
is/are the most likely advantages of implementing ‘Goods and Services Tax
(GST)’?
1. It will
replace multiple taxes collected by multiple authorities and will thus create a
single market in India.
2. It will drastically reduce the ‘Current Account Deficit’ of India and will enable it to increase its foreign exchange reserves.
3. It will
enormously increase the growth and size of economy of India and will enable it
to overtake China in the near future.
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
82.)
‘Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA)’ is sometimes seen in the
news in the context of negotiations held between India and
a) European
Union
b) Gulf
Cooperation Council
c) Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
d) Shanghai
Cooperation Organization
Ans: A
83.)
Consider the following statements:
1. India has
ratified the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) of WTO.
2. TFA is a part of WTO’s Bali Ministerial Package of 2013.
3. TFA came
into force in January 2016.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 1 and 3
only
c) 2 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: A
84.)
What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India?
a) India’s
trade with African countries will enormously increase.
b) India’s
relations with oil-producing Arab countries will be strengthened.
c) India will not depend on Pakistan for access to Afghanistan and Central Asia.
d) Pakistan
will facilitate and protect the installation of a gas pipeline between iraq and
India.
Ans: C
85.)
In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber
security incidents?
1. Service
providers
2. Data centres
3. Body
corporate
Select
the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2
only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: D
86.)
Right to vote and to be elected in India is a
a)
Fundamental Right
b) Natural
Right
c)
Constitutional Right
d) Legal Right
Ans: C
87.) What
is the purpose of ‘evolved Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (eLISA)’ project?
a) To detect
neutrinos
b) To detect
gravitational waves
c) To detect the effectiveness of missile defence system
d) To study
the effect of solar flares on our communication systems
Ans: B
88.) What
is the purpose of Vidyanjali Yojana’?
1. To enable the famous foreign educational institutions to open their campuses in India.
2. To
increase the quality of education provided in government schools by taking help
from the private sector and the community.
3. To encourage voluntary monetary contributions from private individuals and organizations so as to improve the infrastructure facilities for primary and secondary schools.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below :
a) 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 2
only
Ans: A
89.) What
is the aim of the programme `Unnat Bharat Abhiyan’?
a) Achieving
100% literacy by promoting collaboration between voluntary organizations and
government’s education system and local communities.
b) Connecting institutions of higher education with local communities to address development challenges through appropriate technologies.
c)
Strengthening India’s scientific research institutions in order to make India a
scientific and technological power.
d)
Developing human capital by allocating special funds for health care and
education of rural and urban poor, and organizing skill development programmes
and vocational training for them.
Ans: B
90.)
Consider the following statements :
1. The
Election Commission of India is a five-member body.
2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections.
3. Election
Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognised
political parties.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct ?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 3 only
Ans: D
91.) In
India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the
Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply ?
a) It enjoys
the same level of protection as the tiger.
b) It no longer exists in the wild, a few individuals are under captive protection; and now it is impossible to prevent its extinction.
c) It is
endemic to a particular region of India.
d) Both b)
and c) stated above are correct in this context.
Ans: A
92.) In
India, Judicial Review implies
a) the power of the Judiciary to pronounce upon the constitutionality of laws and executive orders.
b) the power
of the Judiciary to question the wisdom of the laws enacted by the
Legislatures.
c) the power
of the Judiciary to review all the legislative enactments before they are
assented to by the President.
d) the power of the Judiciary to review its own judgements given earlier in similar or different cases.
Ans: A
93.) With
reference to Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events :
1. Mutiny in
Royal Indian Navy
2. Quit
India Movement launched
3. Second Round Table Conference
What is
the correct chronological sequence of the above events ?
a) 1-2-3
b) 2-1-3
c) 3-2-1
d) 3-1-2
Ans: C
94.)
Consider the following statements :
1. Tax revenue as a percent of GDP of India has steadily increased in the last decade.
2. Fiscal
deficit as a percent of GDP of India has steadily increased in the last decade.
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
95.) Recently there was a proposal to translocate some of the lions from their natural habitat in Gujarat to which one of the following sites ?
a) Corbett
National Park
b) Kuno
Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary
c) Mudumalai
Wildlife Sanctuary
d) Sariska
National Park
Ans: B
96.)
Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation
of the President’s rule in a State?
1. Dismiss
of the State Legislative Assembly
2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State
3. Dismiss
of the local bodies
Select
the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 1 and 3
only
c) 2 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: B
97.)
Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the
Constitution of India?
1. Prohibition
of traffic in human beings and forced labour
2. Abolition
of untouchability
3. Protection
of the interests of minorities
4. Prohibition
of employment of children in factories and mines
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1, 2 and
4 only
b) 2, 3 and
4 only
c) 1 and 4
only
d) 1, 2, 3
and 4
Ans: C
98.)
Which of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar ?
a) Sumatra
b) Borneo
c) Java
d) Sri Lanka
Ans: A
99.) Out
of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle
underlying the Cabinet form of Government:
a) An arrangement for minimizing the criticism against the Government whose responsibilities are complex and hard to carry out to the satisfaction of all.
b) A
mechanism for speeding up the activities of the Government whose
responsibilities are increasing day by day.
c) A
mechanism of parliamentary democracy for ensuring collective responsibility of
the Government to the people.
d) A device
for strengthening the hands of the head of the Government whose hold over the
people is in a state of decline.
Ans: C
100.)
Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?
a) There is
an independent judiciary in India.
b) Powers have been clearly divided between the Centre and the States.
c) The
federating units have been given unequal representation in the Rajya Sabha.
d) It is the
result of an agreement among the federating units.
Ans: D
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