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1 India does not produce large amounts of gold. Which of these can be the possible
reason(s)?
1. Some gold mines in India are very deep which makes commercial extraction
expensive.
2. India's gold reserves are highly scarce.
3. Technological barriers exist and extraction is risky.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 only
2 India Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) is a joint venture between
A. India and USA
B. India and World Health Organization (WHO)
C. All Public Health Research Institutions in India
D. Ministry of Family and Health Welfare (MoHFW) and AIIMS
3 In 1893, the split in Arya Samaj happened on the issue of
A. Converting people from other faiths to Hinduism
B. Vedic sanctity of widow remarriage and its social status
C. Medium of promotion of Arya Samaj's ideas
D. None of the above
4 Kayakalp' from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) relates to
A. Health sector awards
B. Public Hospital modernization guidelines
C. Revamping rural Primary Health centres (PHCs)
D. None of the above
5 Which of the following can be done using earth observation satellites?
1. Crop production forecast
2. Snow and glacier studies
3. Ocean primary productivity
4. Landslide hazard zonation
5. Site selection for hydro-power
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
B.
C.
D.
1, 3 and 5 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 4 only
All of the above
22 In the event of a spill, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is safer than Diesel and Petrol
because
1. CNG is less likely to ignite on hot surfaces
2. CNG has a lower calorific value than diesel and petrol
3. CNG is lighter than air and disperses quickly when released
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 only
23 Which of the following were the causes behind the launch of 'Non-cooperation
movement'?
1. Punjab wrongs'of 1919
2. Khilafat wrong
3. Resentment with Rowlatt Act
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
24 The 'Council of States' is chaired by the
A. President of India
B. Vice-President of India
C. Prime Minister of India
D. Governors
25 Who among the following is associated with 'Atmiya sabha'?
A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B. Raja Rammohan Roy
C. Mahadev Govind Ranade
D. Swami Vivekananda
26 Ploughing parallel to the contours of a hill slope to form a natural barrier for water to
flow down the slope'is also known as
A.
B.
C.
D.
Contour barriers
Mulching
Contour ploughing
Terrace farming
27 Which of the following is NOT correct regarding the Scheduled Castes and the
Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989?
A. Based on its provisions, tribals can demand re-possession of alienated lands.
B. Communities committing atrocities against tribals can be evicted from tribal
areas.
C. It does not extend to the State of Jammu & Kashmir.
D. It provides for Special Courts for the trial of atrocities against SCs/STs.
28 The drug diclofenac was blamed for the widespread death of Indian vultures. Consider
the following about it.
1. It is now banned in India for veterinary purposes.
2. It was administered to vultures as painkillers.
Which of the above is/are correct?
C. Both 1 and 2
A. 1 only
D.
None
2
only
B.
33 The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM) is
under
A. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion
B. Department of Science and Technology
C. Department of Commerce
D. Department of Scientific and Industrial research
34 In India, tea is grown in which of the following regions?
1. Dooars and Terai
2. Kangra
3. Travancore
4. Oongla
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1 only
D. 3 and 4 only
35 Federalism is a key feature of the Indian constitution. Which of the following statements
concerning this is INCORRECT?
A. Both Central and state governments have been established by the
constitution.
B. Both governments derive their power from the constitution.
C. Since the State governments are autonomous political units, the Central
government cannot enforce any order on them.
D. Indian citizens are governed by laws and rules made by both Central and state
governments at the same time.
81 Which of the following are NOT the methods for land conservation?
1. Land reclamation
2. Relying more on irrigation rather than rainfed water
3. Checks on overgrazing
4. Regulated use of chemical fertilizers
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 2 only
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
82 Consider the following about Kalighat paintings.
1. It originated in Bengal.
2. It was restricted to the depiction of mythological characters.
3. It was a blend of oriental and occidental paintings.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only
83 Which of the following species are vulnerable as per IUCN classification?
A. Blue Kingfisher, Indian blue robin, Indian peafowl
B. Some species of Python, Indian rhinoceros, Indian flying frog
C. Indian blue robin, Indian eyed turtle, some species of Python
D. Indian peafowl, Indian rhinoceros, Indian eyed turtle
84 Consider the following about the 'Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest
Degradation (REDD)' Program.
1. It is an initiative of the United Nations.
2. It intends to cover both developed and developing countries.
3. REDD+ provides for carbon offset mechanisms.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 3 only
85 Which of the following were NOT the recommendations of the Cabinet Mission 1946?
A. Division of India in two nations based on referendum
B. Recognition of Indian Right to cede from the Commonwealth
C. Union Government and its legislature were to have limited powers, with
greater autonomy to states
D. Constituent Assembly to be formed of the representatives of the Provincial
Assemblies and the Princely states
86 The Non-alignment movement was formed in the backdrop of
1. Cold war rivalry between US and USSR
2. Decolonization of African nations
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None