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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2016 Test 18 (1781)

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1. Which among the following is/are included
in the definition of law under Article 13 of
the Indian constitution?
1. Ordinances enacted by the governor.
2. Customs having the force of law.
3. Constitutional Amendment Act.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Consider the following statements:
1. While a central legislation is needed for
altering the boundaries of a National
Park, a resolution is passed by state
legislature for altering boundaries of a
Sanctuary.
2. While no human activity is allowed
inside a national park, limited activities
are permitted within the sanctuary.
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
3. With reference to Edge effect, consider the
following statements:
1. Edge effects refer to the changes in
population or community structures that
occur at the boundary of two habitats.
2. Areas with less frequent fragmentation
in habitat exhibit more pronounced edge
effect.
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
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4. With reference to Oceanic Currents, consider
the following statements:
1. Surface oceanic currents contribute
maximum to the overall oceanic
circulation.
2. West coast of the continents near the
equator are surrounded by cold current.
Select the correct answer using code given
below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2
5. Consider the following passage about a
volcano:
"These volcanoes are characterised by
eruptions of cooler and more viscous lavas
than basalt. Along with lava, large quantities
of pyroclastic material and ashes find their
way to the ground. This material
accumulates in the vicinity of the vent
openings leading to formation of layers.
Famous examples include Mount Fuji in
Japan and Mount Cotopaxi in Ecuador."
Which of the following volcanoes is best
described by the above passage?
(a) Composite volcano
(b) Shield volcano
(c) Cinder
(d) Mid oceanic ridge volcano
6. With reference to Heart of Asia
conference, consider the following
statements:
1. It provides a platform to discuss an
agenda of regional cooperation with
peaceful Syria at its centre.
2. Only Asian countries are part of the
process.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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7. Which of the following statement best 10. With reference to 'Graphene', consider the
describes the concept of Double following statements:
coincidence of Wants? 1. It is a Silicon crystal packed in a
hexagonal lattice.
(a) It is a concept used under barter system
2. It is a good heat insulator.
where both parties have to agree to sell
3. Graphene-coated solar cells generate
and buy each others commodities.
electricity even during rains.
(b) It is a concept used to describe the Which of the statements given above is/are
inverse relation between monetary correct?
expansion and credit contraction. (a) 1, 2 and 3
(c) It is a concept used in Banking to (b) 2 and 3 only
explain the availability of money to the (c) 1 and 2 only

banks and demand for loan by people. (d) 3 only

(d) It is a concept used in both monetary and

11. With reference to Jallianwala Bagh
fiscal policy to establish a relation
massacre, consider the following statements:
between savings and investment in an
1. British government constituted Hunter
economy. committee to inquire about it.
2. House of Lords in Britain endorsed
8. Which among the following hold their office General Dyers action in Jallianwala.
during the pleasure of the President? Which of the statements given above is/are
1. Prime Minister correct?
(a) 1 only
2. Governor
(b) 2 only
3. Advocate General
(c) Both 1 and 2
4. Members of All India Services
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. 12. "It is a rare tree dwelling mammal found in
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only the deciduous broad leaf and coniferous
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only forests of the Eastern Himalayas. The
(c) 3 and 4 only species has been extensively hunted for its
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 pelt - used in traditional hats and clothing
across the border in China. It is a Schedule -
I animal, according to wildlife (Protection)
9. Kuta, Ayatasra, Gaja-Prishta, Vritta and
act, 1972 and is also the State animal of
Ashtasra are the terms used in context of:
Sikkim." Which of the following species is
(a) Types of Nagara style temples best described by the above passage?
(b) Types of Dravidian style temples (a) Snow Leopard
(c) Types of Vesara style temples (b) Red Panda
(d) Types of palaces of kings based on (c) Himalayan Black Bear
shape. (d) Blue Sheep
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13. Consider the following belts found in the 16. Which of the following best illustrates the
northern plains: Cascading Effect in an economy?
1. Alluvial plains (a) lower bank rates by Central Bank
2. Tarai leading to higher rate of interest of loan
3. Bhabar for public.
What is the correct order in which these belts (b) tax imposition leading to
occur from North to South? disproportionate rise in prices.
(a) 1-3-2 (c) devaluation of a currency leading to
(b) 1-2-3 decline in exports of a country.
(c) 3-2-1 (d) low inflation leading to lower household
(d) 2-3-1 savings in a country.

14. With reference to Aligarh Movement, 17. The form of government in India is termed
consider the following statements: as Parliamentary Government due to:
1. It was founded by Sir Syed Ahmed 1. Presence of both nominal and real
Khan. executives.
2. It supported entering services under the 2. Collective responsibility of the executive
British Government. to the legislature.
3. They condemned studying Koran. 3. Sovereignty of the parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

15. Which of the following is/are awarded by 18. Consider the following pairs:
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)? Region in news Country
1. Ecomark 1. Ashgabat : Uzbekistan
2. ISI Mark 2. Bay of Pigs : Cuba
3. Agmark 3. Sittwe : Bangladesh
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the above pairs is/are correctly
given below. matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 2 and 3 only

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19. With reference to India's first indigenously 22. Which of the following constitutes the
developed Sonar Dome, consider the Invisibles under Balance of Payment?
following statements: 1. Tourism

1. It is used as a protective cover to sonar 2. Transport by shipping

3. Insurance and Banking
equipment of surface war ships.
4. External Commercial Borrowings
2. It aims to maximize flow induced noise.
Select the correct answer using the code
3. It has been developed by DRDO.
given below.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only
correct?
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (c) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 23. Which of the following African countries
opens out to the Indian Ocean?
20. Consider the following statements: 1. Kenya

1. Mangrove vegetation has been reported 2. Ethiopia

3. Zimbabwe
in all the coastal states/UTs.
4. Tanzania
2. West Bengal has the maximum
Select the correct answer using the code
mangrove cover in the country, followed
given below.
by Gujarat.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 and 3 only
correct? (c) 1 and 4 only
(a) 1 only (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 24. With reference to Mahasabhas in medieval
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 India, consider the following statements:
1. It was gathering of adult men in agrahara

21. What are exo-planets? villages.

(a) These are earth-like planets outside 2. It could settle new lands and exercise
ownership rights over them.
Milky Way.
3. It had powers to levy taxes.
(b) These are planets orbiting stars other
Which of the statements given above is/are
than Sun.
correct?
(c) These are planets made entirely of
(a) 1 and 2 only
gaseous substances. (b) 1 and 3 only
(d) These are planets outside the asteroid (c) 2 and 3 only
belt. (d) 1, 2 and 3
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25. Cholorofluoro Carbons (CFCs) are said to be 28. The transfer of Judges from one High Court
the main reason for ozone layer depletion. to another is done by:
These compounds are:
(a) Chief Justice of India only
1. Non-reactive
(b) Governor after consulting Chief Justice
2. Non-flammable
of India.
3. Non-toxic
Select the correct answer using the code (c) Chief Justice of India after consulting
given below. concerned Chief Justice of High Court.
(a) 1 and 3 only (d) President after consulting Chief Justice
(b) 2 only
of India.
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
29. The stand taken by the Indian National

26. Which of the following best describes the
quantum spin liquid, a term recently seen
in news?
(a) It is a new state of matter found in a two
dimensional material.
(b) It is a superconducting liquid at high
temperature.
Congress on the eve of World War II was:
(a) to provide unconditional support to
British war efforts.
(b) to take advantage of Britains difficulties
and start a mass movement.
(c) to neither take advantage of the ongoing

(c) It is a state of electron found in very situation nor supporting the British war
heavy bodies like neutron stars. efforts.
(d) It is a type of Carbon nanotube used in (d) None of the above
electronics manufacturing.

30. Which of the following is/are the objectives

27. With reference to Committee on Public
Undertakings, consider the following of Project Elephant?

statements: 1. To protect elephants, their habitat and

1. Its members are drawn from both Lok corridors.
Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
2. To address issues of man-animal
2. A minister cannot be elected as a
conflict.
member of the Committee.
3. Welfare of domesticated elephants.
3. The Chairman has to be a member of
Rajya Sabha. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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31. Consider the following statements: 34. Which of the following art was the first
1. Birth rate is the number of babies born Indian craft to receive the status of
geographical indication (GI) protection?
for every 1,000 people during a
(a) Aranmula Kannadi
particular period of time.
(b) Jamdani
2. Infant mortality rate is the number of
(c) Kalamkari painting
infants that die in the first 30 days of life (d) Kancheepuram silk saree
per 1000 live births.
Which of the statements given above is/are 35. With reference to the European Molecular

correct? Biology Organisation (EMBO), consider the

following statements:
(a) 1 only
1. The major goal of the organization is to
(b) 2 only
support talented researchers at all stages
(c) Both 1 and 2 of their careers.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. India through the Department of
Biotechnology is an associate Member
32. With reference to Quick Employment of EMBO.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Survey consider the following statement:
correct?
1. It assesses the impact of economic
(a) 1 only
slowdown on employment in India.
(b) 2 only
2. It covers both manual and non-manual (c) Both 1 and 2
workers. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. It is conducted by Labour Bureau under
Ministry of Labour and Employment. 36. Which of the following entities may be
engaged as Banking Correspondents (BCs)
Which of the statements given above is/are
by Banks in India?
correct?
1. Post Offices
(a) 1 and 2 only 2. NGOs
(b) 1 and 3 only 3. Micro Finance Institutions
(c) 3 only 4. Non-banking Finance Companies

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (NBFCs)

5. Cooperative Societies
Select the correct answer using the code
33. Padmapani and Vajrapani are:
given below.
(a) Boddhisatvas
(a) 1, 2 and 5 only
(b) Disciples of Buddha (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) Followers of Mahavira (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) Forms of Shiva (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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37. With reference to recently adopted 40. Which of the following in a Question hour
Hiroshima Declaration, consider the can be followed by a supplementary
following statements: question?
1. It aims to revitalise the momentum for 1. Starred question
the effort toward making a world 2. Unstarred question
without nuclear weapons 3. Short Notice question
2. It has been adopted by permanent Select the correct answer using the code
members of United Nations security given below.
council. (a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 1 and 3 only
correct? (c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 41. Which of the following can be used as a
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 'mulch'?
1. Paddy straw
38. Which of the following best describes an 2. Sugarcane bark
Isthmus? 3. Dry grass
(a) A narrow stretch of water connecting to 4. Trees leaves
large bodies of water or seas 5. Newspapers
(b) A neck of land separating two seas. 6. Polythene sheets
(c) A small area of the sea penetrating into
Select the correct answer using the code
the land
given below.
(d) A prominent headland projecting into
(a) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
the sea.
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3, 5 and 6 only
39. With reference to Tenth Schedule of the
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Indian Constitution, consider the following
statements:
42. Which of the following reforms is/are
1. Speaker is empowered to frame rules to
attributed to Lord Cornwallis?
give effect to provisions of tenth
1. The collector was divested of all
schedule.
judiciary powers.
2. Speaker can suo motu take up the case
2. Zamindars were deprived of all the
of defection.
police powers.
3. The decision of Speaker is subject to
3. Indianisation of civil services.
judicial review.
Select the correct answer from the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
given below.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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43. Which of the following is/are difference 46. Consider the following pairs:
between Augmented reality (AR) and City located on it River
Virtual Reality (VR)? 1. Surat : Narmada
1. While VR offers a digital recreation of a 2. Kota : Chambal
real life setting, AR delivers virtual 3. Nasik : Krishna
elements as an overlay to the real world.
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly
2. Both virtual and augmented realities can
matched?
make remote surgeries a real possibility.
(a) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code
(b) 2 only
given below.
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 47. Which of the following kings founded
Vikramshila University?
44. With reference to the recently launched (a) Dharmapala
'Transnational Skill Standards', consider the (b) Gopala I
following statements: (c) Mahipala
1. It aims to support international mobility (d) Devpala
of Indian workforce.
2. It will highlight the gaps between Indian 48. Which of the following acts empowered
Standards against the United Kingdom
Viceroy to issue ordinances in India?
standards.
(a) Indian Council Act, 1861
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) Indian Council Act, 1892
correct?
(c) Indian Council Act, 1909
(a) 1 only
(d) The Government of India Act, 1919
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 49. With reference to the Preamble, consider the
following statements:
45. With reference to the India State of Forest 1. The Preamble is an integral part of the
Report (ISFR) 2015, consider the following constitution.
statements: 2. The provisions of the Preamble can be
1. There is an increase in the carbon stock enforced by the law.
of the country's forests. 3. It can work as source of power to the
2. Over the last two years, there was no legislature.
additional creation of carbon sink. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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50. Which of the following statements is/are not 53. Which of the following factor makes
correct about Foreign Institutional Investors Atlantic Ocean an ideal location for natural
(FIIs)? harbours and ports?
1. They do not invest in unlisted entities.
(a) Longer length of coastline.
2. They cannot influence the management
(b) Thriving Atlantic Rim economies.
of the enterprise.
(c) Irregular and indented coastline.
3. FIIs investing in initial allotment of
(d) Pleasant climate under the influence of
shares are categorized as FDIs.
ocean currents.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only 54. With reference to Deccan Riots in the late
(b) 2 and 3 only 19th century, consider the following
(c) 1 and 3 only statements:
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. It started as a non-violent peasant
uprising.
51. Prices of which of the following is/are not
2. It was supported by the moneylenders.
considered when measuring Core Inflation?
Which of the statements given above is/are
1. Food
correct?
2. Chemical Products
(a) 1 only
3. Oil Prices
4. Automobiles (b) 2 only

Select the correct answer using the code (c) Both 1 and 2
given below. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only 55. Which of the following is correct about
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
Silica Aerogel, a material developed by
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
ISRO, recently seen in news?
1. It is worlds lightest artificial material.
52. With reference to Neutrinos, consider the
2. It is a very good conductor of heat.
following statements:
3. It can be used in designing the space
1. They do not carry any electric charge.
2. They experience the weak nuclear force. suits.

Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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56. With reference to the International Atomic 59. During Indus Valley Civilization seals were
Energy Agency, consider the following used for different activities. Which of the
statements: following was the main purpose for
1. It seeks to promote the peaceful use of designing seals during that period?
nuclear energy. (a) Religious activities
2. It was set up after North Korea gained (b) Commerce
Nuclear arsenal. (c) Toys
3. It is a party to non-proliferation treaties (d) Ornaments
(NPT).
Which of the statements given above is/are 60. With reference to money bill, consider the

not correct? following statements:

(a) 1 only 1. A bill containing only the provisions

dealing with audit of accounts of state
(b) 1 and 2 only
can be considered a money bill.
(c) 2 and 3 only
2. It can be introduced as a private
(d) 1, 2 and 3
members bill.
3. The standing committee of the
57. Which of the statement given below about
parliament has the power to scrutinize
Bureau of Energy Efficiency is/are correct?
the money bill.
1. It gives financial assistance to
Which of the statements given above is/are
institutions for promoting efficient use
correct?
of energy.
(a) 1 only
2. It is a statutory body under Energy
(b) 1 and 3 only
Conservation Act, 2001.
(c) 2 and 3 only
3. It works under Ministry of New and
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Renewable Energy.
Select the correct answer using the code
61. Consider the following statements:
given below.
1. Africa is the only continent through
(a) 1 and 2 only which the Tropic of Cancer, the Equator
(b) 2 and 3 only and the Tropic of Capricorn pass.
(c) 1 and 3 only 2. Europe is the only continent which lies
(d) 1, 2 and 3 entirely in the Northern Hemisphere.
3. Australia is the only continent which lies
58. Rani Gaidinliu was a Naga spiritual leader, a entirely in the Southern Hemisphere.
reformer, a guerrilla warrior and a freedom Which of the statements given above is/are
fighter. She was related to which movement? correct?
(a) Revolt of 1857 in the North-East (a) 1 only
(b) Non-Cooperation Movement (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Civil Disobedience Movement (c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Quit India Movement (d) None
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62. What is the significance of Manx comet 66. Which of the following are the components
recently seen in news? of Photochemical Smog?
(a) It was used by Isaac Newton to verify 1. Nitric Oxide
Kepler's law. 2. Acrolein
(b) It is a first discovered tail-less comet. 3. Formaldehyde
(c) It becomes visible from Earth after every 4. Ozone
75 years. 5. Peroxyacetyl Nitrate (PAN)
(d) None of the above Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
63. Consider the following statements regarding (a) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
Disguised Unemployment: (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
1. It means that marginal productivity of (c) 2, 4 and 5 only
workers is essentially zero. (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
2. In India, it is most seen in the agriculture
sector. 67. Which of the following conditions may be
considered by Indian Metereological
Which of the statements given above is/are
Department (IMD) to declare the onset of
correct?
the Northeast Monsoon?
(a) 1 only
1. Withdrawal of south west Monsoon upto
(b) 2 only
15 N
(c) Both 1 and 2
2. Onset of persistent surface easterlies
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
over Tamil Nadu coast
Select the correct answer using the code
64. Which of the following concept has been
given below.
proposed by scientists to explain the
(a) 1 only
accelerated rate of expansion of
(b) 2 only
the universe?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) Dark Matter
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Dark Energy
(c) Gravitational waves
68. With reference to military, administrative
(d) Red Shift and judicial measures taken by Maharaja
Ranjit Singh, consider the following
65. Which of the following is/are the statements:
disadvantages of fixed dose drug 1. He barred the employment of Europeans
combinations (FDCs)? in the army.
1. It encourages intake of multiple drugs. 2. He imposed excessive fines on the
2. It discourages adjustment of doses to the criminals as a source of income for the
patients needs. State.
3. Its side-effects are different from those 3. He struck coins in the name of Guru
of individual components of FDCs. Nanak and Guru Gobind Singh.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/are
given below. correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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69. Reported gross domestic product is adjusted
for inflation. The growth of unadjusted GDP
may mean which of the following in an
economy?
1. More production at the same prices.
2. Same production at higher prices.
3. More production at higher prices.
4. Less production at much higher prices.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
72. The term mammography, often seen in
news is related to which of the following?
(a) A spectroscopic technique used to
determine the chemical composition of
proteins.
(b) A carbon dating technique to determine
the age of extinct species.
(c) A medical imaging technique to detect
the symptoms of breast cancer.
(d) A technique used in interferometers to
detect the gravitational waves.

(c) 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 73. Which of the following are the coral reefs
sites in India?
70. With reference to State Human rights 1. Gulf of Kutchh
commission (SHRC), consider the following 2. Gulf of Mannar
statements: 3. Lakshwadeep Island
1. It can only be established for states and 4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
not for Union Territories. Select the correct answer using the code
2. Its members are appointed and removed
given below.
by the president.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
correct?
(c) 2 and 4 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 74. With reference to Birdlife International,
consider the following statements:
71. Which of the following plays are works of 1. It is a Global Partnership of
Bhasa? Conservation Organization.
1. Madhyamavyayoga 2. Bombay Natural History Society is the
2. Ratnavali partner of BirdLife International in
3. Urubhangam India.
4. Devichandragupta Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
correct?
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only

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75. With reference to the bill for formation of a 77. With reference to 1858 Act , consider the
following statements:
new state, consider the following statements:
1. The Secretary of State became the direct
1. It can only be introduced on prior representative of the Crown in India.
recommendation of the President. 2. It abolished the 'double government'
introduced by Pitt's India Act of 1784.
2. It is referred to the Union territory
3. The Act declared that the Secretary of
concerned if it has a legislative assembly State could be sued in both England and
3. The state legislature has to return the bill India.
Which of the statements given above is/are
within 14 days.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
correct?
(c) 3 only
(a) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
78. Consider the following statements regarding
(c) 2 and 3 only
Credit Impulse:
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. It is measured as the change in new
credit issued as a percentage of GDP.
2. It emphasizes that 'spending' is a flow
76. With reference to Election commission of
variable and not a stock variable.
India, consider the following statements: 3. It is negatively correlated with
1. The Parliament has the power to decide investment growth.
Which of the statements given above is/are
the number of election commissioners.
correct?
2. The salary of Election Commissioner is (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
a charged expenditure on the
(c) 2 and 3 only
Consolidated fund of India. (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. The Election Commissioners are not
79. Which of the following is/are fold mountain?
barred from further employment under
1. Himalayas
the Government after retirement. 2. Alps
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Andes
4. Rockies
correct?
5. Sierra Nevada
(a) 1 and 2 only Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only (b) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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80. Consider the following statements regarding 83. Which of the following planets have rings
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system: around them?
1. It has been developed by National 1. Jupiter
Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). 2. Saturn
2. It facilitates the payment request from a 3. Uranus
smartphone without using internet Select the correct answer using the code
banking. given below.
3. Both banks and mobile wallets have (a) 1 and 2 only
been allowed to become primary service (b) 2 and 3 only
provider of UPI service.
(c) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 1, 2 and 3
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
84. Consider the following statements with
(b) 1 and 3 only
respect to resolutions:
(c) 2 and 3 only
1. All resolutions are substantive motions.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. A resolution cannot contain any matter
which is under adjudication by a court of
81. Which of the following states lies at the
law in India.
junction of the Paleoarctic, Indo-Chinese and
Indo-Malayan bio-geographic regions? 3. A statutory resolution can be moved by a

(a) Tripura minister only.

(b) Arunachal Pradesh Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Sikkim correct?
(d) Himachal Pradesh (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
82. Consider the following statements regarding (c) 2 and 3 only
recently launched Maulana Azad National (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Academy for Skills (MANAS):
1. It has been established under the aegis of 85. Recently, Indias largest ground-based
Ministry of Minority Affairs (MOMA). optical telescope was activated in Devasthal
2. It provides an institutional arrangement in Uttarakhand. Consider the following
to meet all Skill Development/Up- statements:
gradation needs of the Minority 1. It is a result of joint collaboration with
communities in the country. NASA.
3. It is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) 2. It will be operated by ISRO.
based on collaboration with leading and 3. It will study the impact of sun spot
reputed Training Providers. activity on Earth's climate.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
not correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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86. The terms Guintha and Kuzhi are related 89. Which of the following UV radiation is/are
to which of the following? completely absorbed before reaching the

(a) Unit of measuring land in rural India. Earth's surface?

1. UV-A
(b) Unit of measuring the productivity of
2. UV-B
land in North East India.
3. UV-C
(c) Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups Select the correct answer using the code
found in Central India. given below.
(d) Paddy growing seasons in a year in (a) 1 only

Eastern India. (b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
87. What is the correct sequence in decreasing
order of albedo for the following? 90. Consider the following countries:
1. Clouds 1. China
2. Forest 2. Pakistan
3. Sand 3. France
4. South Africa
4. Snow Cover
5. Kazakhastan
Select the correct answer using the code
Which among the above are participating
given below. countries of Nuclear Suppliers Group
(a) 4-1-2-3 (NSG)?
(b) 4-1-3-2 (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 4-3-1-2 (b) 2 and 5 only
(c) 1, 3 and 5 only
(d) 1-4-3-2
(d) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only

88. Consider the following statements: 91. With reference to the Bank Rate consider the
1. Article 17 of the Indian Constitution following statements:
defines untouchability and provides for 1. It is aligned to Marginal Standing
its abolition. Facility (MSF) rate.
2. It is used for calculating penalty on
2. A person convicted of untouchability is
default in the maintenance of CRR and
disqualified for election to the
SLR.
Parliament.
3. It is not a part of Liquidity Adjustment
Which of the statements given above is/are Facility (LAF).
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only correct?

(b) 2 only (a) 1 only

(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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92. Government has recently setup Ashok 95. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has
Dalwai committee for which of the recently halted a hydro power project in
Tawang due to threat to 'black-necked crane'.
following purpose?
Consider the following statements about this
(a) To suggest ways for doubling farmer's bird:
income by 2020. 1. It is most commonly found in China.
2. It is rated as vulnerable in the IUCN red
(b) To suggest ways to reduce accidents in
list.
railways. 3. It is the state bird of Arunachal Pradesh.
(c) To suggest ways to increase the tax base. Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) To suggest ways to reduce fertilizer correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
subsidy.
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
93. The Brundtland commission was setup by (d) 3 only

United Nations for which of the following

96. With reference to Insolation received by the
purposes?
earth's surface, consider the following
(a) a strategy to tackle the regional terrorism statements:
(b) a plan of action for sustainable economic 1. At the same latitude, the insolation is
more over the continent than over the
growth
oceans.
(c) an agenda for women's empowerment 2. Maximum insolation is received at the
(d) a strategy to combat wildlife trafficking Equator.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
94. The Reserve Bank of India compiles and
(a) 1 only
publishes on a daily basis, reference rates for (b) 2 only
major currencies. Which of the following (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
currencies is/are a part of the publication?
1. US dollar (USD) 97. Which of the following factors affect the
2. Chinese Renminbi (RMB) drainage pattern of a river or stream?
3. British Pound (GBP) 1. Periodicity of flow
2. Amount of water flowing
4. Japanese Yen (YEN)
3. Slope
Select the correct answer using the code 4. Nature and structure of rock
given below. Select the correct answer using codes given
below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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98. With reference to e-commerce, consider the
following statements:
1. In marketplace model, an e-commerce
entity acts as a facilitator between buyer
and seller by providing an information
technology platform.
2. 100 per cent foreign direct investment
(FDI) through the automatic route in the
marketplace model of e-commerce
retailing is allowed.
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

99. The planet Mercury appears dark due to

which of the following reasons?
(a) abundance of carbon that originated
deep below the surface of Mercury.
(b) total absorption of the sunlight that is
incident upon the Mercury.
(c) abundance of iron-rich minerals on
Mercury surface.
(d) the dark soil which covers most of the
Mercury surface.

100. Arrange the following soils in descending

order of their prevalence in the country.
1. Laterite soil
2. Alluvial soil
3. Black soil
4. Red soil
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 3-2-1-4
(b) 2-3-4-1
(c) 3-2-4-1
(d) 2-3-1-4

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