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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2018 – Test–2458

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1. Consider the following statements with 4. Which of the following statements is/are
respect to borrowed features of the Indian correct with respect to Priority Sector
Constitution:
Lending in India?
1. The Emergency provisions were
borrowed from Government of India Act 1. The Priority sectors are identified by the
of 1935. Government of India
2. Removal of Supreme court and High 2. All banks have the same Priority sector
court Judges was borrowed from Irish lending targets.
Constitution.
Select the correct answer using the code
3. Ideals of justice, liberty, equality and
fraternity of the Preamble were given below.
borrowed from French Constitution. (a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above (b) 2 only
are not correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 5. 'Mission Seven Summits', recently
concluded, aimed at/to :
2. Consider the following statements with (a) eliminating Left Wing Extremism from 7
respect to Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) in
most affected districts of India.
India:
1. Minimum Alternate Tax has been (b) cleaning 7 cities located on the banks of
introduced under Companies Act 2013. river Ganga.
2. Unlike Income Tax, Minimum Alternate (c) fly the tricolour and the Indian Air Force
Tax is charged on book profits and not flag on the highest peaks in every
on taxable income of the company.
continent.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (d) eliminating malnourishment from 7
(a) 1 only most backward districts of India.
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
6. Which of the following can be the natural
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
causes of wetland loss?

3. Which of the following countries are 1. Sea level rise

members of the South Asia Subregional 2. Drought
Economic Cooperation (SASEC)? 3. Ground water abstraction
1. India 4. Erosion
2. Bangladesh
5. Conservation efforts for aquaculture
3. Nepal
4. Bhutan Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
given below. (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 3 and 4 only
(b) 3 and 5 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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7. With reference to Kheda Satyaghara of 10. With reference to ‘Greenhouse Gas
1918, consider the following statements: Protocol’, which of the following statements
1. It was Gandhiji's first act of Non- is/are correct?
Cooperation in India. 1. It establishes comprehensive global
2. It was against exorbitant increase in the standardized frameworks to measure
rate of land revenue. and manage greenhouse gas (GHG)
3. Mahatma Gandhi was appointed as a emissions from private and public-
member of the government committee sector operations.
formed to resolve grievances of 2. It is coordinated by World Resources
peasants. Institute (WRI) and the World Business
Which of the statements given above is/are Council for Sustainable Development
correct? (WBCSD).
(a) 1 and 2 only Select the correct answer using code given
(b) 1 only below.
(c) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
8. Consider the following statements regarding (d) Neither 1 nor 2
the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB):
1. It is the nodal drug law enforcement 11. Consider the following statements with
and intelligence agency of India reference to American Prairies:
responsible for fighting drug trafficking. 1. They are characterized by tall grass and
2. It is a statutory body. short trees.
3. It is under the administrative control of 2. The appearance of Prairie landscape
Ministry of Home Affairs. varies with seasons.
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Intensive rice cultivation has made them
correct? granaries of the world.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 1, 2 and 3 correct?
(c) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
9. With reference to the Solicitor General of (d) 1, 2 and 3
India, consider the following statements:
1. The office of the Solicitor General of 12. Which of the following statements is/are
India is mentioned in the Indian correct with respect to Court of Small
Constitution. Causes?
2. The role of the Solicitor General is to 1. They are established by the orders of
assist the Attorney General in the respective High courts.
fulfillment of his official responsibilities. 2. They adjudicate only civil cases.
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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13. Which of the following statements with 16. With reference to the Meerut Conspiracy
respect to corals is/are correct? Case, consider the following statements:

1. Increased absorption of carbon dioxide 1. It was related to the growing

communists influence during British
by the oceans aid the growth of Corals.
period.
2. Extreme low-tide events such as those
2. Shaukat Usmani and S. A. Dange were
associated with El Nino are good for
the prominent leaders arrested in this
coral health. case.
3. Local and commercial fishing can Which of the statements given above is/are
overharvest corals. correct?
Select the correct answer using the code (a) 1 only
given below. (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1and 2
(a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
17. During early medieval times, which among
(d) 1, 2 and 3 the following factors led to an increase in
maritime trade between India and China?
14. The Younghusband mission sent by Lord 1. Instability in Central Asia
Curzon in 1904 aimed at 2. Encouragement of commerce by South
(a) granting dominion status to India. Indian kingdoms
(b) establishing friendly relations with Tibet 3. Better understanding of monsoon
Select the correct answer using the code
(c) supressing the tribal revolts in north
given below.
eastern parts of India.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) none of the above
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
15. Consider the following statements regarding (d) 1, 2 and 3
United Nations Convention to Combat
Desertification (UNCCD): 18. With reference to the Saka calendar starting
1. It is the only internationally recognized in 78AD, consider the following statements:
instrument that addresses the problem 1. The India national calendar is based on

of land degradation in the drylands. it.

2. It was started by Saka rulers to mark
2. It is legally binding for its members.
their victory over Kushanas.
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 only
(c) Both1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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19. Which of the following is/are correct with 22. Consider the following statements:
reference to the World Heritage 1. Article 32 of the constitution provides
Convention? the judiciary with due process of law.
1. It aims to identify and protect both 2. Due process of law provides for more
natural and cultural valuable heritage of fair treatment of individual rights than
the world.
procedure established by law.
2. It is governed under the aegis of
Which of the statements given above is/are
UNESCO.
correct?
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only
given below.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only

(b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2

(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
23. '90-90-90 strategy', sometimes seen in
20. Recently Global E-waste monitor was in news, refers to:
news. In this regard which of the following (a) a program adopted by CBSE to limit cut
statements is/are correct? offs for college admissions
1. Global E-waste monitor 2017 report has (b) an education program for dalit and
been prepared by World Economic tribal students
Forum.
(c) a make in india program adopted by
2. India does not have any regulation for
Defence Acquisition Council
e-waste management.
(d) a treatment target adopted by UNAIDS
Select the correct answer using the code
to end the AIDS epidemic.
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 24. Which of the following are correct with

(c) Both 1 and 2 reference to the Thirty Meter Telescope,

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 recently in news?
1. It will help in exploration of planet-
21. Which of the following is/are among the formation processes and the
functions of the pancreas? characterization of extra-solar planets.
1. Release of hormones for maintaining 2. It will help in investigations of massive
blood sugar levels. black holes throughout cosmic time.
2. Production of enzymes important to 3. India is a partner to it.
digestion.
Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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25. With reference to the Independence for 28. The Wood's Despatch of 1854 is regarded as
India League, consider the following the 'Magna Carta of English Education in
statements: India'. Which of the following were favoured
1. It was started by Jawaharlal Nehru and by it?
Subhas Chandra Bose. 1. Downward filtration theory
2. It was started in opposition to the 2. Female and vocational training
3. Secular education
Gandhi's decision to withdraw Non-
4. Private entrepreneurship in education
Cooperation Movement.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
given below.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

29. With reference to lasers, consider the

26. The Indian Development and Economic following statements:
Assistance Scheme (IDEAS), sometimes seen 1. Lasers produce a very narrow beam of
in news, aims to light.
(a) provide grants to states recognized as 2. Laser beams can only travel over short
special category states. distances.
(b) provide grants for the development 3. They can be used for cutting diamonds.
backward regions. Which of the statements given above are
(c) provide a line of credit to African as well correct?
as other developing nations. (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) provide a line of credit exclusively to (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
India’s neighbouring countries.
(d) 1, 2 and 3

27. Which of the following pairs are correctly

30. Consider the following statements about El
matched?
Nino Modoki:
Geographical Feature Region
1. It is associated with strong anomalous
1. Pyrenees mountains : West Asia cooling in the central tropical Pacific and
2. Gulf of Boothia : Arctic ocean warming in the eastern and western
3. Gran chaco : South tropical Pacific.
2. It enhances cyclone formation over
America
Arabian Sea.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
given below.
correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1 and 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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31. Consider the following statements regarding 34. Which of the following is/are correct with
the International Road Assessment reference to the Skill India Mission
Program: Operation (SIMO), recently seen in news?
1. It is a charity dedicated towards 1. It has its focus on workers between the
preventing road accidents and making ages 15 to 59 who are either illiterate or
roads safe. who have completed primary education
or less.
2. It has launched India Road Assessment
2. It has a special focus on providing
Programme (IndiaRAP) that will rate
placement and entrepreneurship
highways’ safety levels.
opportunities to women.
Which of the statements given above is/are
3. It is supported by the World Bank.
correct? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only given below.
(b) 2 only (a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
32. Consider the following statements about
‘Karewas’: 35. Consider the following passage:
1. It is formed by thick deposits of glacial ‘It is an example of emergent coast. It has
clay and other materials embedded with got certain distinguishing features in the
moraines. form of ‘Kayals’. Ever year the famous
Nehru Trophy Vallamkali (boat race) is held
2. It is suitable for cultivating cash crops
in one of the Kayals.’
like saffron, almond and walnut.
Identify the coast from the above
3. It is found in Kashmir valley.
description.
Which of the following statements is/are
(a) Malabar coast
correct? (b) Coromandel Coast
(a) 1 only (c) Konkan Coast
(b) 1 and 2 only (d) Andhra Coast
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 36. With reference to the Rashtriya Uchchatar
Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), consider the
33. Mangroves are considered as most following statements:
productive wetlands, but they are 1. It aims to enhance access to higher
increasingly threatened due to education and to improve its quality.
1. changing land use pattern 2. It seeks to increase the spending on
2. natural calamities higher education by the State
3. increasing human population in coastal Governments.
3. It is implemented by the Ministry of
areas.
Human Resource Development.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
given below.
correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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37. Which of the following are classified as 40. Aggregate Measurement of Support is
Electoral Offences under Representation of related to:
People Act 1951? 1. Amber Box
1. Promoting enmity between 2. Blue Box
communities on the basis of religion, 3. Green Box
class, caste etc.
Which of the statements given above is /
2. Publishing Exit polls during conduct of
are correct?
elections.
(a) 1 only
3. Filing false affidavits.
Select the correct answer using the code (b) 1 and 2 only
given below. (c) 3 only
(a) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only 41. Which of the following statements are
(d) 1, 2 and 3 correct with respect to the High Courts of
Union territories?
38. Tank irrigation is prevalent in the peninsular 1. The High Court of Delhi was established
region because of which of the following by the Constitution under Article 239AA.
reasons?
2. Establishing High Court for a Union
1. Dependence of rivers in Deccan on
Territory would require a Constitutional
rainwater
Amendment.
2. Presence of hard rocks in the area base
Select the correct answer using the code
3. Scattered nature of population and
agricultural fields given below.
Select the correct answer using the code (a) 1 only
given below. (b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 only 42. Consider the following pairs:
Strait Connects
39. Which of the following is/are correct with
reference to the Start-up Village 1. Strait of Gibraltar : Mediterranean
Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP)? Sea and Atlantic
1. It is a sub-scheme under the National Ocean
Rural Livelihoods Mission. 2. Dardanelles Strait : Black Sea and
2. It aims to provide financial assistance Caspian Sea
and training to rural poor.
3. Makassar Strait : Celebes Sea and
3. It is an initiative under the Ministry of
Java Sea
Panchayati Raj.
Which of the pairs given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
correctly matched?
given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 only
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43. With reference to index linked bonds, 46. Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART),
consider the following statements: recently seen in news, is a/an
1. It is a bond in which payment of interest (a) project to study the original expansion
income on the principal is usually of universe.
related to specific price index. (b) initiative to study the neutrinos in
2. It provides protection to investors by space.
shielding them from changes in the (c) project to study the collision of two
underlying index. solar asteroids.
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) mission to protect Earth from an
correct? asteroid strike.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 47. Which of the following are the objectives of
(c) Both 1 and 2 the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Yojana?
1. Expanding the crop insurance coverage.
44. The term ‘Supercritical Carbon di oxide 2. Creating modern infrastructure with
Brayton Cycle Test Loop Facility’, sometimes efficient supply chain management.
seen in news, is used in the context of 3. Reducing wastage of agricultural
(a) a technique to check the level of produce.
production of carbon dioxide produces Select the correct answer using the code
from vehicles. given below.
(b) a new technique develops by Indian (a) 1 and 2 only
scientist to produce bioethanol fuels (b) 1 and 3 only
from waste material. (c) 2 and 3 only
(c) a new nano-technology based drug (d) 1, 2 and 3
delivery system.
(d) generating clean energy from future 48. With reference to Poona Pact of 1932,
power plants including solar thermal. which of the following statements is
correct?
45. Which of the following countries border 1. It was an agreement between Gandhiji
Syrian desert? and B.R. Ambedkar to resolve issue
1. Jordan related to political representation of
2. Qatar depressed classes.
3. Syria 2. The Pact was rejected by the British
4. Iraq Government.
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
given below. given below.
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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49. Which of the following is/are the 52. Which of the following is not a component
objective(s) of recently launched ‘Study in of National Wildlife Action Plan (NWAP)
India Programme’? 2017-2031?
1. To make India an attractive education (a) Strengthening and promoting the
destination for foreign students. integrated management of wildlife and
2. Increase in global ranking of India as their habitats.
educational destination. (b) Adaptation to climate change and
3. To familiarizes Indian-origin youth (18- promoting integrated sustainable
30 years) with their Indian roots and management of aquatic biodiversity in
contemporary India. India.
Select the correct answer using the code (c) Promoting eco-tourism, nature
given below. education and participatory
(a) 1 and 2 only management.
(b) 3 only (d) Encourage large and transnational
(c) 1 and 3 only companies to adopt sustainable
(d) 1, 2 and 3 practices and to integrate sustainability
information into their annual reports.
50. Which of the following is/are the functions
of the Animal Welfare Board of India? 53. 'Prabhari Officers', a term often seen in
1. It implements the central sector news, are:
schemes for the welfare of animals. (a) Senior officials responsible for rapid
2. It takes care of the welfare of transformation of backward districts.
domesticated and wild animals in (b) Officers at the district level to promote
captivity. sanitation at village level.
3. It provides financial assistance to (c) Volunteers from the community to
recognized Animal Welfare oversee developmental activities.
Organisations. (d) Female representatives in Indian Police
Select the correct answer using the code to prohibit crimes against women.
given below:
(a) 1 only 54. Which among the following can be the
(b) 1 and 2 only advantages of using the 'Embryo Transfer
(c) 2 and 3 only Technology' in animal husbandry?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. It can be used to increase the number of
offsprings.
51. Which of the following missions 2. It can be used to improve genetic
does not come under National Action Plan structure of offsprings.
on Climate Change (NAPCC)? 3. The offsprings born will be free from
(a) National Mission on Enhanced Energy disease.
Efficiency Select the correct answer using the code
(b) National Biodiesel Mission given below.
(c) National Mission on Sustainable (a) 1 only
Agriculture (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) National Mission on Strategic (c) 1 and 3 only
knowledge for Climate Change (d) 1, 2 and 3
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55. In the context of Indian History, what is the 58. Consider the following statements:
importance of the Battles of Tarain? 1. The term 'forest cover' refers to all

(a) It led to establishment of Turkish rule in lands more than one hectare in area,
having a tree canopy density of more
India.
than 10%.
(b) Agra was occupied by Sher Shah Suri.
2. The term 'forest area' generally refers to
(c) Tipu Sultan was defeated by British all the geographic areas recorded as
forces. forest in government records.
(d) It led to establishment of Mughal Which of the statements given above is/are
empire in India. correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
56. Which of the following is/are correct with
(c) Both 1 and 2
reference to e-Sanad, an initiative by the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
government?
1. It aims to facilitate online submission of 59. Consider the following pairs:
Income Tax Return. Commission/Body Falls Under
2. It is designed and developed by National 1. Central : Ministry of
Informatics Centre (NIC). Information Personnel
Commission
Select the correct answer using the code
2. Zonal Councils : Ministry of Home
given below.
Affairs
(a) 1 only
3. Central Social : Ministry of Social
(b) 2 only Welfare Board Justice &
(c) Both 1 and 2 Empowerment
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched?
57. Which of the following are mega-diverse (a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
countries?
(c) 1 and 2 only
1. China
(d) 1,2 and 3
2. Australia
3. New Zealand 60. Consider the following:
4. India 1. Nicobar Megapode
5. South Africa 2. Asiatic Wild Ass
Select the correct answer using the code 3. Asian Wild Buffalo
Which of the above is/are naturally found in
given below.
India?
(a) 1 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 5 only (c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only (d) 2 only
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61. With reference to ‘e-Tribes: Tribes India’ 64. A cup with a hole in the bottom drains
initiative, consider the following slower when filled with honey than when it
statements:
is filled with water. This is because of
1. It is an initiative to provide tribal
(a) presence of impurities in the water.
artisans access to local as well as
International markets through e- (b) higher gravitational pull on water.
commerce portal. (c) difference in viscosities of honey and
2. It has been launched by Ministry of water.
Tribal Affairs.
(d) stronger capillary effect in case of
Which of the statements given above is/are
honey.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 65. Government of India has come up with new
(c) Both 1 and 2 Wetlands (Conservation and Management)
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Rules, 2017. These rules will be applicable
to which of the following wetland or
62. Recently, Ministry of Health and Family
wetland complexes?
Welfare organized a 'Global Clubfoot
Conference'. Which of the following best 1. Wetlands categorised as 'wetlands of
describes 'Clubfoot'? international importance' under the
(a) It is a rare bacterial disease with TB like Ramsar Convention.
symptoms.
2. Wetlands as notified by the Central
(b) It is a fungal disease caused on top of
Government.
the foot skin.
(c) It is a congenital birth defect which 3. Wetlands as notified by the State
causes twisting of foot. Governments.
(d) It is a long-term syndrome observed in Select the correct answer using the code
soccer players.
given below.
(a) 1 only
63. Consider the following statements with
respect to Strategic Debt Restructuring (b) 1 and 2 only
(SDR) scheme of RBI: (c) 2 and 3 only
1. The scheme was launched to deal with (d) 1, 2 and 3
Non Performing Assets (NPA) problem.
2. Under the scheme, the group of
66. With reference to ancient Indian history, the
borrowers can take control of
management of the defaulting term dinaras, refers to
company. (a) a land revenue tax under Mauryan
Which of the statements given above is/are empire
correct? (b) a gold coin issued under Gupta empire
(a) 1 only
(c) smallest unit of land administration
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 under Chola empire
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) none of the above
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67. Consider the following statements: 70. With reference to 'Internet of Things',
1. Until Parliament provides otherwise, all sometimes seen in news, consider the
proceedings in the Supreme Court and following statements:
in every high court, are to be in the
1. It is a network of physical devices
English language only.
connected via internet.
2. The Governor, with the previous
consent of President, can authorise the 2. It can enable connected devices to
use of Hindi or any official language of communicate with each other with
the state in the proceedings in the limited human intervention.
respective high court. 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 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

68. Recently, a committee was set up by
Ministry of Science to determine the
benefits of 'Panchgavya'. Which of the
following best describes 'Panchgavya'?
(a) It is a concoction prepared by mixing
five products of cow.
71. 'INSV Tarini' recently seen in news is a
(a) research vessel on scientific voyage to
Antarctica.
(b) Indian tanker ship hijacked off the coast
of Nigeria.

(b) It is a mixure of five rare ayurvedic (c) first coast guard vessel for monitoring
herbs endemic to Himalayas. illegal trawling.
(c) It is a combination of one therapy each (d) sailboat for first Indian all women
from alternative medicines in AYUSH.
circumnavigation of the globe.
(d) It is an integration of five elements of
yoga.
72. Consider the following local winds:
1. Fohn
69. Consider the following Harappan sites:
1. Harappa 2. Harmattan
2. Mohenjo-daro 3. Bora
3. Lothal 4. Mistral
Which of the following is the correct Which of the above local winds are warm
sequence of these sites in the north to
and dry in nature?
south direction?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 3-1-2
(b) 1-2-3 (b) 3 and 4 only

(c) 3-2-1 (c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 2-1-3 (d) 1 and 4 only
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73. Recently the World Sustainable 75. With reference to Servants of India Society,
consider the following statements:
Development Summit 2018 was held at New
1. It was founded by Gopal Krishna
Delhi. In this regard which of the following
Gokhale.
statements are correct? 2. It objective was to unite and train
Indians of different ethnicities and
1. The World Sustainable Development
religions in welfare work
Summit (WSDS) is TERI's flagship event.
3. Mahatma Gandhi was a member of the
2. WSDS 2018 seeks to create action society.
Which of the statements given above is/are
frameworks to resolve some of the
correct?
most urgent challenges facing
(a) 1 and 2 only
developing economies in the backdrop (b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
of climate change.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. The theme of this year's summit is

‘Partnerships for a Resilient Planet’. 76. Which of the following Parliamentary

Select the correct answer from the code committees is/are exclusive to the members
of the LokSabha only?
given below.
1. Committee on Private Members' Bills
(a) 1 and 2 only and Resolutions

(b) 2 and 3 only 2. Committee on Public Undertakings

3. Estimates Committee
(c) 1 and 3 only
4. Committee on Absence of Members
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 3 only
74. Consider the following statements regarding
(b) 1 and 2 only
BIO International Convention:
(c) 2,3 and 4 only
1. It is the largest global event for the (d) 1,3 and 4 only

biotechnology industry.
77. Which of the following best describes Tidal
2. The recent convention was held in New
bore?
Delhi. (a) A tidal wave, strong enough to push up
Which of the statements given above is/are the river, against the current.
(b) Tides formed when the earth, moon and
correct?
sun are at right angle position.
(a) 1 only (c) Natural tides which are altered by
(b) 2 only trawlers to aid fishing and ocean-going
vessels.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) The tidal intrusions into the sea that
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 occur during the Ebb tide.
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78. Astigmatism refers to a condition that 81. Which of the following releases the Global
(a) causes blurred vision. Manufacturing Index?

(b) prevents the germination of pollen. (a) United Nations Conference on Trade
and Development (UNCTAD)
(c) causes gut bacteria to multiply.
(b) World Economic Forum (WEF)
(d) reduces the number of red blood cells.
(c) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
(d) World Intellectual Property
79. Air Pollution Tolerance Index (APTI) is a tool
Organization (WIPO)
to evaluate the susceptibility level of plants
to air pollutants. Which of the following 82. Which of the following conditions aid the
is/are used in calculating APTI? formation of Thunderstorms?
1. Relative water content in Leaf 1. Cumulonimbus clouds.

2. Total leaf chlorophyll 2. High moisture content

3. Stable air conditions
3. pH value of leaf extract
4. Lifting mechanism to lift the air
Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 4 only

80. Consider the following statements regarding
the Electoral bonds:
1. They are similar to the bank note that is
payable to bearer on demand.
2. The bonds are available for purchase
throughout the year
3. The donor will get tax deduction on
electoral bonds.
83. Consider the following statements about
Ken-Betwa river linking project:
1. It will help in increasing area under
irrigation, supply of drinking water and
hydropower.
2. National Water Development Agency is
the nodal agency for carrying out the
interlinking of rivers.
3. It has been declared as a national

Which of the statements given above is/are project.

Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 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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84. Consider the following statements with 87. Consider the following statements about
reference to Copernicus Programme: India Meteorological Department (IMD):
1. It is NASA's Earth Observation 1. It is under Ministry of Science and
Programme. Technology.
2. It aims to collect both space-based 2. It is the nodal agency for detecting and
information and in-situ (non-space) locating earthquakes.
data. 3. It has recently shifted from a statistical
3. Recently, India joined the Copernicus to dynamical model for forecasting
Programme. Monsoon.
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) 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

85. With reference to the Global Initiative on 88. Consider the following statements about
Academic Network, consider the following Ocean salinity:
statements: 1. It is commonly expressed as parts per
1. It seeks to encourage the interaction of thousand or ppt.
global scientists and entrepreneurs with 2. The proportions of different salts
Indian higher education institutions. remain constant in all oceans.
2. It has been launched under the 3. It influences the movements of ocean
Department of Science and Technology. currents.
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) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

86. With respect to the Reserve Bank of India 89. Which of the following statements are
(RBI), consider the following statements: correct with respect to inflation?
1. RBI regulates all the Non Banking 1. Disinflation is the opposite of inflation
Financial Companies (NBFC) in India. and implies a general fall in prices of
2. National Bank for Agricultural and Rural commodities.
Development is jointly held by RBI and 2. Deflation is a slowdown in the rate of
the Government of India. inflation.
Which of the statements given above Select the correct answer using the code
is/are not correct? given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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90. The 'Totaliser' machines recently seen in 93. With reference to tenure and service
news, helps in conditions of State Information
Commissioners, consider the following
(a) matching VVPAT slips and EVM results.
statements:
(b) aggregating and calculating average of
1. They can hold office for a term of 5
various exit poll results. years or until they attain the age of 65
(c) preventing cyber attacks on EVMs. years.
(d) preventing disclosure of voting patterns 2. The salaries and allowances payable to
across polling stations during counting. and other terms and conditions of
service of the State Information
Commissioner shall be the same as that
91. With reference to Joint State Public Service
of the High Court Judge.
Commission (JSPSC), which of the following Which of the statements given above is/are
statements is/are correct? correct?
1. A JSPSC is a constitutional body. (a) 1 only
2. The chairman and members of a JSPSC (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
are appointed by the President.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. A JSPSC presents its annual
performance report to the Parliament. 94. Who among the following were prominent
Select the correct answer using the code women scholars of the Vedic Era?
given below. 1. Lopamudra
2. Gargi
(a) 2 only
3. Andal
(b) 3 only
4. Maitreyi
(c) 1 and 2 only Select the correct answer using the code
(d) 1 and 3 only given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
92. In 1772, the Governor of Bengal introduced (b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
a system of revenue farming in the province
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
of Bengal. In this system European District
Collectors would ‘farm’ out the right to
95. Consider the following statements with
collect revenue to the highest bidder. This reference to ‘Project Brainwave’:
system was a total failure and was replaced 1. It is deep learning acceleration platform
by Permanent Settlement in 1793. for real-time artificial intelligence (AI).
2. It has been launched by Google.
Which of the following governors
Which of the statements given above is/are
introduced the system described above?
correct?
(a) John Shore (a) 1 only
(b) Lord Minto (b) 2 only
(c) Warren Hastings (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) William Bentinck (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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96. Which of the following best describes 99. Consider the following statements with
microevolution?
respect to Commercial grain farming :
(a) It is a change in gene frequency within a
population. 1. Commercial grain farming is practiced
(b) It is large-scale evolution that occurs at
mainly in temperate grasslands of
the level of species and above.
(c) It leads to the formation of new, distinct Europe and Asia.
species that are reproductively isolated
2. Wheat and maize are the common
from one another.
(d) None of the above commercially grown grains.

Which of the statement given above is/are

97. In the context of defence, which one of the
following is the best description of correct?
MUNTRA, that was in news recently?
(a) 1 only
(a) An indigenous Advanced Towed Artillery
Gun System (b) 2 only
(b) An indigenously developed light weight
(c) Both 1 and 2
glide bomb
(c) India’s first unmanned tank (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Nuclear powered submarine

98. Which of the following functions is/are 100. KailashGambhir Committee, recently seen in
performed by the Special Officer for news, was constituted for
Linguistic Minorities?
1. To investigate all matters related to (a) reviewing the practices associated with
safeguards provided to the linguistic match fixing in sports in India.
minorities.
2. To submit to the President of India, the (b) laying down vision and road map for
reports on the status of implementation development of Sanskrit.
of safeguards for the linguistic
minorities. (c) monitoring the interventions taken by
Select the correct answer using the code
states on the issue of homeless people
given below.
(a) 1 only in cities.
(b) 2 only
(d) drafting the formation of the new
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Companies Act of India.

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