1.) Water
can dissolve more substances than any other liquid because
a) It is
dipolar in nature
b) It is a
good conductor of heat
c) It has
high value of specific heat
d) It is an oxide of hydrogen
Ans: A
2.) With
reference to street-lighting, how do sodium lamps differ from LED lamps?
1.
Sodium
lamps produce light in 360 degrees but it is not so in the case of LED lamps.
2. As street-lights, sodium lamps have longer life span than LED lamps.
3.
The
spectrum of visible light from sodium lamps is almost monochromatic while LED
lamps offer significant colour advantages in street-lighting.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: C
3.) The
term ‘ACE2’ is talked about in the context of
a) Genes
introduced in the genetically modified plants
b)
Development of India’s own satellite navigation system
c) Radio
collars for wildlife tracking
d) Spread of viral diseases
Ans: D
4.)
Bisphenol A (BPA), a cause of concern, is a structural/key component in the
manufacture of which of the following kinds of plastics?
a)
Low-density polyethylene
b)
Polycarbonate
c) Polyethylene terephthalate
d) Polyvinyl
chloride
Ans: B
5.)
‘Triclosan’, considered harmful when exposed to high levels for a long time, is
most likely present in which of the following?
a) Food
preservatives
b)
Fruit-ripening substances
c) Reused plastic containers
d)
Toiletries
Ans: D
6.) Which
one of the following is a reason why astronomical distances are measured in
light-years?
a) Distances
among stellar bodies do not change.
b) Gravity
of stellar bodies does not change.
c) Light always travels in straight line.
d) Speed of
light is always same.
Ans: D
7.) We
adopted parliamentary democracy based on the British model, but how does our
model differ from that model?
1. As regards legislation, the British Parliament is supreme or sovereign but in India, the power of the Parliament to legislate is limited.
2.
In
India, matters related to the constitutionality of the Amendment of an Act of
the Parliament are referred to the Constitution Bench by the Supreme Court.
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
8.) With
reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements:
1. N. Gopalaswamy Iyengar Committee suggested that a minister and a secretary be designated solely for pursuing the subject of administrative reform and promoting it.
2.
In
1970, the Department of Personnel was constituted on the recommendation of the
Administrative Reforms Commission, 1966, and this was placed under the Prime
Minister’s charge.
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
9.)
‘Right to Privacy’ is protected under which Article of the Constitution of
India?
a) Article
15
b) Article
19
c) Article
21
d) Article 29
Ans: C
10.)
Consider the following statements:
1.
In
India, there is no law restricting the candidates from contesting in one Lok
Sabha election from three constituencies.
2. In 1991 Lok Sabha Election, Shri Devi Lal contested from three Lok Sabha constituencies.
3.
As
per the existing rules, if a candidate contests in one Lok Sabha election from
many constituencies, his/her party should bear the cost of bye-elections to the
constituencies vacated by him/her in the event of him/her winning in all the
constituencies.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3
d) 2 and 3
Ans: B
11.) The vegetation of savannah consists
of grassland with scattered small trees, but extensive areas have no trees. The
forest development in such areas is generally kept in check by one or more or a
combination of some conditions. Which of the following are such conditions?
1. Burrowing animals and termites
2.
Fire
3.
Grazing
herbivores
4.
Seasonal
rainfall
5.
Soil
properties
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2
b) 4 and 5
c) 2, 3 and
4
d) 1, 3 and 5
Ans: C
12.) With
reference to the water on the planet Earth, consider the following statements:
1. The amount of water in the rivers and lakes is more than the amount of groundwater.
2.
The
amount of water in polar ice caps and glaciers is more than the amount of
groundwater.
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
13.)
Consider the following statements:
1.
Moringa
(drumstick tree) is a leguminous evergreen tree.
2. Tamarind tree is endemic to South Asia.
3.
In
India, most of the tamarind is collected as minor forest produce.
4.
India
exports tamarind and seeds of moringa.
5.
Seeds
of moringa and tamarind can be used in the production of biofuels.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
a) 1, 2, 4
and 5
b) 3, 4 and 5
c) 1, 3 and
4
d) 1, 2, 3
and 5
Ans: B
14.) The
black cotton soil of India has been formed due to the weathering of
a) brown
forest soil
b) fissure volcanic rock
c) granite
and schist
d) shale and
limestone
Ans: B
15.) With
reference to recent developments regarding ‘Recombinant Vector Vaccines’,
consider the following statements:
1.
Genetic
engineering is applied in the development of these vaccines.
2. Bacteria and viruses are used as vectors.
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.) In
the context of hereditary diseases, consider the following statements:
1.
Passing
on mitochondrial diseases from parent to child can be prevented by
mitochondrial replacement therapy either before or after in vitro fertilization
of egg.
2. A child inherits mitochondrial diseases entirely from mother and not from father.
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
17.)
Bollgard I and Bollgard II technologies are mentioned in the context of
a) clonal
propagation of crop plants
b)
developing genetically modified crop plants
c) production of plant growth substances
d)
production of biofertilizers
Ans: B
18.) In a
pressure cooker, the temperature at which the food is cooked depends mainly
upon which of the following?
1.
Area
of the hole in the lid
2. Temperature of the flame
3.
Weight
of the lid
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: C
19.)
Consider the following:
1.
Bacteria
2.
Fungi
3.
Virus
Which of
the above can be cultured in artificial/synthetic medium?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: A
20.)
Consider the following statements:
1. Adenoviruses have single-stranded DNA genomes whereas retroviruses have double-stranded DNA genomes.
2.
Common
cold is sometime caused by an adenovirus whereas AIDS is caused by a
retrovirus.
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
21.)
Consider the following statements:
1.
‘Right
to the City’ is an agreed human right and the UN-Habitat monitors the
commitments made by each country in this regard.
2. ‘Right to the City’ gives every occupant of the city the right to reclaim public spaces and public participation in the city.
3.
‘Right
to the City’ means that the State cannot deny any public service or facility to
the unauthorized colonies in the city.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 2
d) 2 and
3
Ans: C
22.) With
reference to India, consider the following statements:
1. Judicial custody means an accused is in the custody of the concerned magistrate and such accused is locked up in police station, not in jail.
2.
During
judicial custody, the police officer in charge of the case is not allowed to
interrogate the suspect without the approval of the court.
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
23.) With
reference to India, consider the following statements:
1. When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, parole cannot be denied to such prisoner because it becomes a matter of his/her right.
2.
State
Governments have their own Prisoners Release on Parole Rules.
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
24.) At
the national level,which ministry is nodal agency to ensure effective
implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest
Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006?
a) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
b) Ministry
of Panchayati Raj
c) Ministry
of Rural Development
d) Ministry
of Tribal Affairs
Ans: D
25.)
A legislation which confers on the executive or administrative authority an
unguided and uncontrolled discretionary power in the matter of application of
law violates which one of the following articles of the Constitution of India?
a) Article
14
b) Article
28
c) Article 32
d) Article
44
Ans: A
26.)
Which one of the following in Indian polity is an essential feature that
indicates that it is federal in character?
a) The independence of judiciary is safeguarded.
b) The Union
Legislature has elected representatives from constituent units.
c) The Union
Cabinet can have elected representatives from regional parties.
d) The
Fundamental Rights are enforceable by Courts of Law
Ans: A
27. ) Which one of the following best defines the term ‘State’?
a) A
community of persons permanently occupying a definite territory independent of
external control and possessing an organized government.
b) A
politically organized people of a definite territory and possessing an
authority to govern them, maintain law and order, protect their natural rights
and safeguard their means of sustenance.
c) A number of persons who have been living in a definite territory for a very long time with their own culture, tradition and government.
d) A society
permanently living in a definite territory with a central authority, an
executive responsible to the central authority and an independent judiciary.
Ans: A
28.) With reference to Indian judiciary, consider the following statements:
1.
Any
retired judge of the Supreme Court of India can be called back to sit and act
as a Supreme Court judge by the Chief Justice of India with prior permission of
the President of India.
2.
A
High Court in India has the power to review its own judgement as the Supreme
Court does.
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
29.) With reference to India, consider the following statements:
1.
There
is only ‘one citizenship and one domicile’.
2.
A
citizen by birth only can become the Head of State.
3.
A
foreigner once granted the citizenship cannot be deprived of it under any
circumstances.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3
d) 2 and 3
Ans: A
30.) Which one of the following factors constitutes the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy?
a) A
committed judiciary
b)
Centralization of powers
c) Elected
government
d)
Separation of powers
Ans: D
31.) How
is permaculture farming different from conventional chemical farming?
1.
Permaculture
farming discourages monocultural practices but in conventional chemical
farming, monoculture practices are pre-dominant.
2. Conventional chemical farming can cause increase in soil salinity but the occurrence of such phenomenon is not observed in permaculture farming.
3.
Conventional
chemical farming is easily possible in semi-arid regions but permaculture
farming is not so easily possible in such regions.
4.
Practice
of mulching is very important in permaculture farming but not necessarily so in
conventional chemical farming.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 3
b) 1, 2 and
4
c) 4 only
d) 2 and 3
Ans: B
32.) With
reference to ‘palm oil’, consider the following statements:
1.
The
palm oil tree is native to Southeast Asia.
2.
The
palm oil is a raw material for some industries producing lipstick and perfumes.
3. The palm oil can be used to produce biodiesel.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: B
33.) With
reference to the Indus river system, of the following four rivers, three of
them pour into one of them which joins the Indus direct. Among the following,
which one is such river that joins the Indus direct?
a)
Chenab
b)
Jhelum
c)
Ravi
d) Sutlej
Ans: D
34.) With
reference to India, Didwana, Kuchaman, Sargol and Khatu are the names of
a) glaciers
b) mangrove
areas
c) Ramsar sites
d) saline
lakes
Ans: D
35.)
Consider the following rivers:
1.
Brahmani
2.
Nagavali
3.
Subarnarekha
4. Vamsadhara
Which of
the above rise from the Eastern Ghats?
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 4
c) 3 and 4
d) 1 and 3
Ans: B
36.)
Consider the following statements:
1.
The
Global Ocean Commission grants licences for seabed exploration and mining in
international waters.
2. India has received licences for seabed mineral exploration in international waters.
3.
‘Rare
earth minerals’ are present on seafloor in international waters.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: B
37.)
Among the following, which one is the least water-efficient crop?
a) Sugarcane
b) Sunflower
c) Pearl
millet
d) Red gram
Ans: A
38.)
Consider the following statements:
1.
In
the tropical zone, the western sections of the oceans are warmer than the
eastern sections owing to the influence of trade winds.
2.
In
the temperate zone, westerlies make the eastern sections of oceans warmer than
the western sections.
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
39.) In the context of India’s preparation for Climate-Smart Agriculture, consider the following statements:
1.
The
‘Climate-Smart Village’ approach in India is a part of a project led by the
Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), an international
research programme.
2.
The
project of CCAFS is carried out under Consultative Group on International
Agricultural Research (CGIAR) headquartered in France.
3. The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in India is one of the CGIAR’s research centres.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: D
40.) “Leaf litter decomposes faster than in any other biome and as a result the soil surface is often almost bare. Apart from trees, the vegetation is largely composed of plant forms that reach up into the canopy vicariously, by climbing the trees or growing as epiphytes, rooted on the upper branches of trees”. This is the most likely description of
a)
Coniferous forest
b) Dry
deciduous forest
c) Mangrove
forest
d) Tropical
rain forest
Ans: D
41.)
Under the Indian Constitution, concentration of wealth violates
a) The Right
to Equality
b) The
Directive Principles of State Policy
c) The Right
to Freedom
d) The
Concept of Welfare
Ans: B
42.) What
is the position of the Right to Property in India?
a) Legal
right available to citizens only
b) Legal
right available to any person
c)
Fundamental Right available to citizens only
d) Neither
Fundamental Right nor legal right
Ans: B
43.) What
was the exact constitutional status of India on 26th January, 1950?
a) A
Democratic Republic
b) A
Sovereign Democratic Republic
c) A
Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
d) A
Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
Ans: B
44.)
Constitutional government means
a) A
representative government of nation with federal structure
b) A
government whose Head enjoys nominal powers
c) A
government whose Head enjoys real powers
d) A
government limited by the terms of the Constitution
Ans: D
45.) With
reference to India, the terms ‘Halbi, Ho and Kui’ pertain to
a) Dance
forms of Northwest India
b) Musical
instruments
c)
Pre-historic cave paintings
d) Tribal
languages
Ans: D
46.)
Consider the following statements in respect of Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards:
1.
Bharat
Ratna and Padma Awards are titles under the Article 18(1) of the Constitution
of India.
2.
Padma
Awards, which were instituted in the year 1954, were suspended only once.
3. The number of Bharat Ratna Awards is restricted to a maximum of five in a particular year.
Which of
the above statements are not correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: D
47.)
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1:
The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Arbor Day
Foundation have recently recognized Hyderabad as 2020 Tree City of the World.
Statement 2:
Hyderabad was selected for the recognition for a year following its commitment
to grow and maintain the urban forests.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
a) Both
Statement1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 is the correct and
Statement 2 is the correct Explanation: for Statement 1
b) Both
Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct but Statement 2 is not the correct
Explanation: for Statement 1
c) Statement
1 is correct but Statement 2 is not correct
d) Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct
Ans: D
48.)
Consider the following statements in respect of the Laureus World Sports Award
which was instituted in the year 2000:
1.
American
golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award.
2. The award was received mostly by ‘Formula One’ players so far.
3.
Roger
Federer received this award maximum number of times compared to others.
Which of
the above statements are correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: C
49.)
Consider the following statements in respect of the 32nd Summer Olympics
1.
The
official motto for this Olympics is ‘A New World’.
2.
Sport
Climbing, Surfing, Skateboarding, Karate and Baseball are included in this
Olympics.
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
50.) Consider the following statements in respect of the ICC World Test Championship:
1.
The
finalists were decided by the number of matches they won.
2.
New
Zealand was ranked ahead of England because it won more matches than England.
Which of
the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1
and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: D
51.)
Consider the following statements:
1.
The
Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is appointed by the Central
Government.
2. Certain provisions in the Constitution of India give the Central Government the right to issue directions to the RBI in public interest.
3.
The
Governor of the RBI draws his power from the RBI Act.
Which of
the above statements are correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: C
52.) With
reference to casual workers employed in India, consider the following
statements:
1.
All
casual workers are entitled for Employees Provident Fund coverage.
2. All casual workers are entitled for regular working hours and overtime payment.
3.
The
government can by a notification specify that an establishment or industry
shall pay wages only through its bank account.
Which of
the above statements are correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: D
53.)
Which among the following steps is most likely to be taken at the time of an
economic recession?
a) Cut in
tax rates accompanied by increase in interest rate
b) Increase
in expenditure on public projects
c) Increase in tax rates accompanied by reduction of interest rate
d) Reduction
of expenditure on public projects
Ans: B
54.)
Consider the following statements:
Other things
remaining unchanged, market demand for a good might increase if:
1.
Price
of its substitute increases
2.
Price
of its complement increases
3.
The
good is an inferior good and income of the consumers increases
4. Its price falls
Which of
the above statements are correct?
a) 1 and 4
only
b) 2, 3 and
4
c) 1, 3 and
4
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: A
55.) With
reference to urban cooperative banks in India consider the following
statements:
1.
They
are supervised and regulated by local boards set up by the state governments
2.
They
can issue equity shares and preference shares.
3.
They
were brought under the purview of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 through an
Amendment in 1966.
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
56.)
Indian Government Bond Yields are influenced by which of the following?
1. Actions of the United States Federal Reserve
2.
Actions
of the Reserve Bank of India
3.
Inflation
and short-term interest rates
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: D
57.)
Consider the following:
1.
Foreign
currency convertible bonds.
2.
Foreign
institutional investment with certain conditions
3.
Global
depository receipts
4. Non-resident external deposits
Which of
the above can be included in Foreign Direct Investments?
a) 1, 2 and
3
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 4
d) 1 and 4
Ans: C
58.)
Consider the following statements:
The effect
of devaluation of a currency is that it necessarily
1.
Improves
the competitiveness of the domestic exports in the foreign markets
2.
Increases
the foreign value of domestic currency
3. Improves the trade balance
Which of
the above statement is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2
c) 3 only
d) 2 and 3
Ans: A
59.)
Which one of the following effects of creation of black money in India has been
the main cause of worry to the Government of India?
a) Diversion
of resources to the purchase of real estate and investment in luxury housing
b)
Investment in unproductive activities and purchase of precious stones,
jewelley, gold, etc.
c) Large donations to political parties and growth of regionalism
d) Loss of
revenue to the state exchequer due to tax evasion
Ans: D
60.)
Which one of the following is likely to be the most inflationary in its
effects?
a) Repayment
of public debt
b) Borrowing
from the public to finance a budget deficit
c) Borrowing from the banks to finance a budget deficit
d) Creation
of new money to finance a budget deficit
Ans: D
61.)
Which one of the following is used in preparing a natural mosquito repellent?
a) Congress
grass
b) Elephant
grass
c) Lemongrass
d) Nut grass
Ans: C
62.)
Consider the following kinds of organisms :
1.
Copepods
2.
Cyanobacteria
3.
Diatoms
4. Foraminifera
Which of
the above are primary producers in the food chains of oceans?
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 3 and 4
d) 1 and 4
Ans: B
63.)
Consider the following animals :
1.
Hedgehog
2.
Marmot
3.
Pangolin
To reduce
the chance of being captured by predators which of the above organisms rolls
up/roll up and protects/protect its/their vulnerable parts?
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1 and 3
Ans: D
64.) With
reference to the New York declaration on Forests, which of the following
statements are correct?
1.
It
was first endorsed at the United Nations Climate Summit in 2014.
2. It endorses a global timeline to end the loss of forests.
3.
It
is a legally binding international declaration.
4.
India
was one of the signatories at its inception.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1, 2 and
4
b) 1, 3 and
5
c) 3 and 4
d) 2 and 5
Ans: A
65.)
Magnetite particles suspected to cause neurodegenerative problems, are
generated as environmental pollutants from which of the following?
1.
Brakes
of motor vehicles
2.
Engines
of motor vehicles
3.
Microwave
stoves within homes
4. Power plants
5.
Telephone
lines
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1, 2, 3
and 5 only
b) 1, 2 and
4 only
c) 3, 4 and
5 only
d) 1, 2, 3,
4 and 5
Ans: B
66.)
Which one of the following is a filter feeder?
a) Catfish
b) Octopus
c) Oyster
d) Pelican
Ans: C
67.)
In case of which one of the following biogeochemical cycles the weathering of
rocks is the main source of release of nutrient to enter the cycle?
a) Carbon cycle
b) Nitrogen
cycle
c)
Phosphorus cycle
d) Sulphur
cycle
Ans: C
68.)
Which of the following are detritivores?
1.
Earthworms
2. Jellyfish
3.
Millipedes
4.
Seahorses
5.
Woodlice
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1, 2 and
4 only
b) 2, 3, 4
and 5 only
c) 1, 3 and 5 only
d) 1, 2, 3,
4 and 5
Ans: C
69.) The
‘Common Carbon Metric’, supported by UNEP, has been developed for
a) Assessing
the carbon footprint of building operations around the world
b) Enabling commercial farming entities around the world to enter carbon emission trading
c) Enabling
governments to assess the overall carbon footprint caused by their countries
d) Assessing
the overall carbon footprint caused by the use of fossil fuels by the world in
a unit time
Ans: A
70.)
Which of the following have species that can establish symbiotic relationship
with other organisms?
1.
Cnidarians
2. Fungi
3.
Protozoa
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: D
71.) The
money multiplier in an economy increases with which one of the following?
a) Increase
in the cash Reserve Ration in the banks
b) Increase
in the Statutory Liquidity Ratio in the banks
c) Increase
in the banking habit of the people
d) Increase
in the population of the country
Ans: C
72.) With
reference to Indian economy, demand-pull inflation can be caused/increased by
which of the following?
1.
Expansionary
policies
2.
Fiscal
stimulus
3.
Inflation-indexing
wages
4.
Higher
purchasing power
5. Rising interest rates
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1, 2 and
4 only
b) 3, 4 and
5 only
c) 1, 2, 3
and 5 only
d) 1, 2, 3,
4 and 5
Ans: A
73.) With
reference to India, consider the following statements :
1.
Retail
investors through demat account can invest in ‘Treasury Bills’ and ‘Government
of India Debt Bonds’ in primary market.
2. The ‘Negotiated Dealing System-Order Matching’ is a government securities trading platform of the Reserve Bank of India.
3.
The
‘Central Depository Services Ltd’. is jointly promoted by the Reserved Bank of
India and the Bombay Stock Exchange.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2
c) 3 only
d) 2 and 3
Ans: B
74.) With
reference to ‘Water Credit’, consider the following statements :
1.
It
puts microfinance tools to work in the water and sanitation sector.
2. It is a global initiative launched under the aegis of the World Health Organization and the World Bank.
3.
It
aims to enable the poor people to meet their water needs without depending on
subsidies.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: C
75.) In
India, the central bank’s function as the ‘lender of last resort’ usually
refers to which of the following?
1. Lending to trade and industry bodies when they fail to borrow from other sources
2.
Providing
liquidity to the banks having a temporary crisis
3.
Lending
to governments to finance budgetary deficits
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 3 only
Ans: B
76.) ‘R2
Code of Practices’ constitutes a tool available for promoting the adoption of
a)
Environmentally responsible practices in electronics recycling industry
b) Ecological management of ‘Wetlands of International Importance’ under the Ramsar
c)
Sustainable practices in the cultivation of agricultural crops in degrade lands
d)
‘Environmental Impact Assessment’ in the exploitation of natural resources
Ans: A
77.) Why
is there a concern about copper smelting plants?
1. They may release lethal quantities of carbon monoxide into environment.
2.
The
copper slag can cause the leaching of some heavy metals into environment.
3.
They
may release sulphur dioxide as a pollutant.
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: B
78.) With
reference to furnace oil, consider the following statements:
1.
It
is a product of oil refineries.
2. Some industries use it to generate power
3.
Its
use causes sulphur emissions into environment.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: D
79.) What
is blue carbon?
a) Carbon
captured by oceans and coastal ecosystems
b) Carbon
sequestered in forest biomass and agricultural soils
c) Carbon
contained in petroleum and natural gas
d) Carbon
present in atmosphere
Ans: A
80.)
In the nature, which of the following is/are most likely to be found surviving
on a surface without soil?
1.
Fern
2.
Lichen
3. Moss
4.
Mushroom
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 4
only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3
d) 1, 3 and 4
Ans: C
81.) With
reference to the history of ancient India Bhavabhuti Hastimalla and
Kshemeshvara were famous
a) Jain
monks
b) Playwrights
c) Temple
architects
d)
Philosophers
Ans: B
82.)
Consider the following statements :
1. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting voting rights to all the women above the age of 21.
2.
The
Government of India Act of 1935 gave women reserved seats in legislature.
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
83.) With
reference to 8th August, 1942 in Indian history, which one of the following
statements is correct?
a) The Quit
India Resolution was adopted by the AICC.
b) The
Viceroy’s Executive Council was expanded to include more Indians.
c) The Congress ministries resigned in seven provinces.
d) Cripps
proposed an Indian Union with full Dominion Status once the Second World War
was over.
Ans: A
84.) Who
among the following is associated with ‘Songs from Prison’, a translation of
ancient Indian Religious lyrics in English?
a) Bal
Gangadhar Tilak
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Mohandas
Karamchand Gandhi
d) Sarojini
Naidu
Ans: C
85.) With
reference to medieval India, which one of the following is the correct sequence
in ascending order in terms of size?
a) Paragana – Sarkar – Suba
b) Sarkar –
Paragana – Suba
c) Suba –
Sarkar – Paragana
d) Paragana
– Suba – Sarkar
Ans: A
86.) Who
among the following was associated as Secretary with Hindu Female Schools which
later came to be known as Bethune Female School?
a) Annie
Besant
b)
Debendranath Tagore
c) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
d) Sarojini
Naidu
Ans: C
87.) In
the context of Colonial India, Shah Nawaz Khan, Prem Kumar Sehgal and Gurbaksh
Singh Dhillion are remembered as
a) Leaders of Swadeshi and Boycott Movement
b) Members
of the Interim Government in 1946
c) Members
of the Drafting Committee in the Constituent Assembly
d) Officers
of the Indian National Army
Ans: D
88.) With
reference to Indian history, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1.
The
Nizamat of Arcot emerged out of Hyderabad State.
2.
The
Mysore Kingdom emerged out of Vijayanagara Empire.
3. Rohilkhand Kingdom was formed out of the territories occupied by Ahmad Shah Durrani.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3
d) 3 only
Ans: A
89.)
Which one of the following statements is correct?
a) Ajanta
Caves lie in the gorge of Waghora river.
b) Sanchi
Stupa lies in the gorge of Chambal river.
c) Pandu-lena Cave Shrines lie in the gorge of Narmada river.
d) Amaravati
Stupa lies in the gorge of Godavari river.
Ans: A
90.)
Consider the following statements:
1. 21st February is declared to be the International Mother Language Day by UNICEF.
2.
The
demand that Bangla has to be one of the national languages was raised in the
Constituent Assembly of Pakistan.
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
91.) With
reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the
following statements:
1.
It
is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty.
2. It is the only circular temple built in India.
3.
It
was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region.
4.
Its
design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind
the Indian Parliament building.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 4
d) 2, 3 and
4
Ans: C
92.) Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing water into connected reservoirs?
a) Dholavira
b)
Kalibangan
c)
Rakhigarhi
d) Ropar
Ans: A
93.) In
the first quarter of seventeenth century, in which of the following was/were
the factory/factories of the English east India Company located?
1.
Broach
2. Chicacole
3.
Trichinopoly
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2
c) 3 only
d) 2 and 3
Ans: A
94.) From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the following kingdoms were holding power in Northern India?
1.
The
Guptas of Magadha
2.
The
Paramaras of Malwa
3.
The
Pushyabhutis of Thanesar
4.
The
Maukharis of Kanauj
5.
The
Yadavas of Devagiri
6. The Maitrakas of Valabhi
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1, 2 and
5
b) 1, 3, 4
and 6
c) 2, 3 and
4
d) 5 and 6
Ans: B
95.)
According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagara Empire were
expert in which of the following areas?
1. Wrestling
2.
Astrology
3.
Accounting
4.
Soothsaying
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1, 2 and
3 only
b) 1, 3 and
4 only
c) 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3
and 4
Ans: D
96.) With
reference to Madanapalle of Andhra Pradesh, which one of the following
statements is correct?
a) Pingali
Venkayya designed the tricolour Indian National Flag here.
b) Pattabhi Sitaramaiah led the Quit India Movement of Andhra region from here.
c)
Rabindranath Tagore translated the National Anthem from Bengali to English
here.
d) Madame
Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott set up headquarters of Theosophical Society first
here.
Ans: C
97.)
Consider the following pairs:
(Historical place)
(Well-known for)
1.
Burzahom
:
Rock-cut shrines
2. Chandraketugarh : Terracotta art
3.
Ganeshwar
: Copper
artefacts
Which of
the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2
c) 3 only
d) 2 and 3
Ans: D
98.)
Consider the following statements:
1.
It
was during the reign of Iltutmish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in
pursuit of the fugitive Khwarezm prince.
2. It was during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq that Taimur occupied Multan and crossed the Indus.
3.
It
was during the reign of Deva Raya II of Vijayanagara Empire that Vasco da Gama
reached the coast of Kerala.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2
c) 3 only
d) 2 and 3
Ans: A
99.)
Consider the following statements:
1.
St.
Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order.
2. St. Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church is dedicated to him there.
3.
The
Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa each year.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: C
100.)
With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following
statements is/ are correct?
1. Mitakshara was the civil law for upper castes and Dayabhaga was the civil law for lower castes.
2.
In
the Mitakshara system, the sons can claim right to the property during the
lifetime of the father, whereas in the dayabhaga system, it is only after the
death of the father that the sons can claim right to the property.
3. The Mitakshara system deals with the matters related to the property held by male members only of a family, whereas the Dayabhaga system deals with the matters related to the property held by both male and female members of a family.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3
d) 3 only
Ans: B
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