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creating a National Environment Appraisal
and Monitoring Authority (NEAMA) :
1. It would take away the
powers of forest clearances
from the Ministry of
Environment and Forests(MoEF).
2. NEAMA will be responsible
for implementing the Forest
Policy.
3. It will be independent from
the MoEF, but not from the
influence of the Cabinet
Committee on EconomicAffairs (CCEA).
Which of the following is/are true in this
connection?
a. Only 2
b. 2 and 3
c. 1 and 3
d. All of the above
6. According to Wegener, who gave
continental drift theory, the
movement responsible for the
drifting of the continents was caused
by
1. The polar-fleeing force
2. The tidal force
3. The convection currents
Which of the above is/are correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 1 and 2 Only
c. 2 Only
d. All Three
7. Consider the following with respect
to the powers of the Rajya Sabha :
1. Considers and approves non money
bills and suggests amendments to
money bills.
2. Approves constitutionalamendments.
3. Exercises control over executive by
asking questions, introducing
motions and resolutions.
4. It can alone initiate the procedure
for removal of Vice President.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
a. 3 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1, 2 and 3 Only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Only
8. Consider the following statements
about capital goods
1. While they make
production of other
commodities feasible, they
themselves dont get
transformed in the
production process.
2. They are the crucialbackbone of any
production process, in
aiding and enabling the
production to take place.
Which of the above statements is/are
characteristics of a capitalist economy?
a.
1 Onlyb. 2 Only
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c. Both
d. None
9. Which of the followings is/are true
about National Ganga River Basin
Authority (NGBA)?
1. It is the monitoring and coordinating
authority for the Ganga river basin
protection.
2. It plays an important role in financial
planning for the Ganga river basin.
3. One of the objectives of NGBA is to
protect overuse of Ganga river water.
4. It is supported by World Bank.
Select the correct answer using the codes
below
a. 1 and 3
b. 1,2 and 4
c. All of the above
d. Only 3
10.Which of the following is/are correctwith reference to the Public InterestLitigation (PIL)?
1. It has expanded the scope of Article21
2. It has led to overburdening of courts3. It may be introduced in a court of
lawby the court itself.4. It can be filed either in High Court
or Supreme Court
Select the correct code.
a. 1 Only
b. 1, 2 and 4 Only
c. 2 and 4 Only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4
11.When the availability of water in
different storages and reservoirs like
aquifers, lakes, reservoirs, etc. falls
below what the precipitation can
replenish, then it is called as
a. Meteorological droughtb. Hydrological drought
c. Agricultural drought
d. Ecological drought
12.Consider the following statementsabout Consumer Price Index (CPI)
1. CPI is the index of prices
of a given basket ofcommodities which arebought by therepresentative consumer.
2. CPI is generally expressedin percentage terms.
3. CPI is one of the mostfrequently used statisticsfor identifying periods of
inflation or deflation.Which of the above statements is/areincorrect?
a. 1 Onlyb. 2 and 3 Onlyc. 3 Onlyd. None
13.Asoka was arguably the most famousruler of early India. Consider thefollowing statements:
1. In none of the Asokaninscriptions, the name of theruler, Asoka, is mentioned.What is mentioned insteadare titles adopted by theruler devanampiya and
piyadassi.2. Asoka was the first ruler
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who inscribed his messagesto his subjects and officialson stone surfaces.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Onlyc. Bothd. None
14.These clouds are formed at high
altitudes (8,000 - 12,000m). They
are thin and detached clouds having
a feathery appearance. They are
always white in colour.
The above description refers to which type
of cloud?
a. Cumulus
b. Cirrus
c. Cumulonimbus
d. Stratus
15.The Unionist party was a powerful
political party during the period
1923-47. Consider the following
about this party:
1. The party represented theinterests of landholders
Hindu, Muslim and also theSikh.
2. The party was particularlypowerful in the Punjab regionand it did not favour thecreation of Pakistan as aseparate state.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Onlyc. Bothd. None
16.The Census of India defines an urbanarea as having:
1. A minimum population of 100002. At least 50 per cent of male working
population engaged in non-agricultural occupations.
3. A density of population of at least400 persons per sq.
Select the correct code.
a) 3 Only
b) 1 Only
c) 1 and 2 Only
d) 1 and 3 Only
17. The CAG recently unveiled a major
scam relating to the violation of the policy
of compensatory afforestration (CA).
Consider the following statements aboutthe policy:
1. It is compulsory to follow this
policy while awarding projects
which destroy forests in India.
2. Compensatory Afforestation
Fund Management and
Planning Authority (CAMPA)
implements this policy.3. The non-availability of
suitable non-forest land for
CA has to be certified only by
the Chief Secretary of the
State/UT.
Which of the following is/are true
in this connection?
a) All of the above
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b) None of the above
c) 1 and 3
d) 1 and 2
18.Consider the following statements
about temperature
1. Compared to land, the sea gets
heated slowly and loses heat
slowly. Land heats up and cools
down quickly.
2. The variation in temperature
over the sea is more compared to
land.
3. The places situated near the sea
come under the moderating
influence of the sea and land
breezes which moderate the
temperature.
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
a. 1 and 3 Only
b. 1 and 2 Only
c. 1 Only
d. 2 and 3 Only
19.Arya Samaj was a North Indian Hindureform organisation of the latenineteenth and early twentiethcenturies, particularly active in the
Punjab. Consider the followingstatements about Arya Samaj:
1. Arya Samaj was foundedby M G Ranade in 1875.
2. It sought to revive Vediclearning and combine itwith modern education inthe sciences.
3.
It regards the Vedas asinfallible.
4. Arya Samaj professed"Shuddhi" to bring back tothe Hindu fold those whohad recently converted toIslam.
Which of the above is/are incorrect?
a. 1 Onlyb. 2 and 4 Onlyc. 1 and 2 Onlyd. 1 and 4 Only
20.GDP of a country as an index of greater
well-being of the people of that country
may not be correct because,1. Many activities in an
economy are not evaluated
in monetary terms.
2. The presence of positive or
negative externalities
affects the actual
estimation of GDP
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None
21.Which of the following statementsis/are correct with reference to thepowers of the Supreme Court of India?
1. It can transfer any Judge of a HighCourt.
2. It can deal with any case within thejurisdiction of the State.
3. It can move cases from any court toitself.
4. Its decisions may be binding on all
courts.
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5. It can transfer cases from one HighCourt to another High Court
Select the correct code.
a. 4 and 5 Only
b. 1, 3 and 5 Only
c. 1, 2, 3 and 5 Only
d. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
22.Consider the following:
1. The Muslim League wasfloated in Dhaka in 1906,with a separate Muslim stateas their goal.
2. The name Pakistan or Pak-stan (from Punjab, Afghan,Kashmir, Sind andBaluchistan) was coined byMuhammad Iqbal, thecomposer of Saare Jahan seachcha.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a. 1 Onlyb. 2 Onlyc. Bothd. None
23.Consider the following statements
about Plant Succession :
1. It is a directional non-
seasonal cumulative
change in the types
ofplantspecies that
occupy a given area
through time.
2. Succession begins only
when an area is made
partially or completely
devoid of vegetationbecause of adisturbance.
Which of the following is/are true
in this connection?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d.
None
24.Consider the following statementsabout the Sufi saints:
1. The Dargah of ShaikhNizamuddin Auliya is locatedin Delhi.
2. The famous Dargah of Ajmeris the tomb of Shaikh
Muinuddin Sijzi.3. Both Shaikh Nizamuddin
Auliya and Shaikh MuinuddinSijzi belong to the Chistisilsila.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 Onlyb. 1 and 3 Onlyc. 2 and 3 Onlyd. All the above
25.Consider the following statements
about cyclones
1. The energy to the tropical
cyclone comes from the latent
heat released by the warm moistair.
2. Hence, with the increase in
distance from the sea, the force of
the cyclone decreases.
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
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c. Both
d. None
26.Lord Dalhousie is one of the famousGoverners-General in India. Considerthe following statements aboutDalhousie:
1. Lord Dalhousie's policy of"refrain from annexations"creation affection towards himamong the people.
2. Dalhousie was a progressiveGoverner-General, he wasresponsible for the introductionof post and telegraph system in
India.3. Dalhousie introduced manyadministrative as well aseducational reforms during hisperiod in office in India as theGoverner-General.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 1 and 3 Onlyc. 2 and 3 Onlyd. All the above
27. The following forms of relationships
exist between man and his environment
according to the development of
geographical thought
1. Environmental determinism
2. Possibilism
3. Neo-determinism
The correct sequence of the
development of these forms of
relationships is:
a. 2,1,3
b. 1,2,3
c. 3,1,2
d. 1,3,2
28. The Constitution of India provides for asingle Integrated Judicial System. In this
context, which of the following statementsis/are correct?
1. District Court decides casesinvolving serious criminal offences.
2. Subordinate Courts considers casesof both civil and criminal nature.
3. Both High Court and SupremeCourt have appellate jurisdiction
4. The Supreme Court is bound by itsown decision and cannot review it.
5. Both High Court and SupremeCourt have advisory jurisdiction
Select the correct code.
a. 1, 2 and 3 Only
b. 1, 3 and 5 Only
c. 2, 3, and 4 Only
d. None
29.Consider the following statements
about bank deposits
1. Time deposit account
balances are usually
considered money and
form the greater part of thenarrowly defined money
supply of a country.
2. Fixed deposits, have a
fixed period to maturity
and are referred to as time
deposits.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a. 1 Only
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b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None
30.Consider the following statements
1. These volcanoes are characterised
by eruptions of cooler and moreviscous lavas than basalt.
2. These volcanoes often result in
explosive eruptions.
3. Along with lava, large quantities
of pyroclastic material and ashes
find their way to the ground.
The above characters best describe which
of the following type of volcanoes?
a. Caldera
b. Shield volcanoes
c. Composite volcanoes
d. Mid-Ocean ridge volcanoes
31.Consider the following statements
1. Reserve deposit ratio (rdr)
is the proportion of the
total deposits commercial
banks keep as reserves.
2. Commercial banks can
borrow money from RBI at
the bank rate when they
run short of reserves.
3. Maintaining a given
fraction of their total
demand and time deposits
in the form of specified
liquid assets by the banks is
called Cash Reserve Ratio.
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 3 Only
d. 1 and 3 Only
32.Consider the following statementsrelated to the 1857 uprising:
1. During the 1857 uprising,religious divisions betweenHindus and Muslim werehardly noticeable despiteBritish attempts to create suchdivisions.
2. The fear that the British werebent on converting Hindus and
Muslims to Christianity wasalso a reason for the uprising.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a. 1 Onlyb. 2 Onlyc. Bothd. None
33.Histories of the Gupta rulers havebeen reconstructed from literature,coins and inscriptions. Consider thefollowing statements about theGupta rule in India:
1. The Prayaga Prashasti(also known as theAllahabad Pillar
Inscription) composedby Banabhatta.
2. Banabhatta, was thecourt poet ofSamudragupta.
3. The Prayaga Prashastiwas composed in praiseof SamudraGupta inPrakrit language.
Which of the above is/are incorrect?
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Buddhas speeches werewritten down during hislifetime.
3. The compilations of histeachings were knownas Tipitaka. The VinayaPitaka included rules
and regulations forthose who joined thesangha or monasticorder whileAbhidhamma Pitakadealt with philosophicalmatters.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a. 1 Onlyb. 1 and 2 Onlyc. 1 and 3 Onlyd. All the above
39. Which of the following is/are true in
connection with micro plastics?
1. It affects marine
environment the most.
2. It is used in the
manufacturing of cosmetics.
3. It can act as an agent to
transport Persistent Organic
Pollutants(PoPs]Select the correct answer using the codes
below.
a. Only 2
b. 1 and 3
c. All of the above
d. Only 3
40. Consider the following:
1. One-third Reservations forScheduled Castes and ScheduledTribes are provided for at all thethree levels.
2. The States may or may not providereservations for the Other BackwardCastes (OBC)
3. In the areas inhabited by theAdivasis, the Gram Sabha is morepowerful compared to the otherparts of the country.
4. A minimum age of 21 years isnecessary to become a member of aPanchayat.
5. The power to appoint and removethe State Finance commissioner is
vested in the Governor.
Which of the above statements is/arecorrect?
a) 1 Only
b) 2, 3 and 4 Only
c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 Only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Only
41.An item is called a final good,
1. Because once it has been
sold it passes out of the
active economic flow
2. It will not undergo any
further transformation at
the hands of any producer.3. A final good may never
undergo transformation by
the action of the ultimate
purchaser.
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 3 Only
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c. 2 and 3 Only
d. All Three
42.Consider the following statements,
1. The government has legal
authority to issue currencyby printing in case of a
budget deficit
2. The government borrows
money by selling treasury
bills or government
securities to RBI, which
issues currency to the
government in return.
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None
43.Consider the following about the TheKhilafat Movement, (1919-1920) :
1. The Khilafat Movement was amovement of Indian Muslims,led by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan.
2. It demanded that the TurkishSultan or Khalifa must retaincontrol over the Muslim sacred
places in the erstwhile OttomanEmpire.
3. Mahatma Gandhi supported themovement but the congressdidn't support it.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a. 1 Onlyb. 2 Only
c. 3 Onlyd. 2 and 3 Only
44.With regard to the theory of basicstructure of the Constitution, considerthe following:
1. Parliament has powers to amend allparts of the Constitution except thebasic structure.
2. Constitution specifies the basicstructure of the Constitution
3. It found its first expression in theGolaknath case.
4. It has increased the powers of thejudiciary.
5.
Federal system, fundamental duties,social justice form the basicstructure of the Constitution
Which of the above statements is/areincorrect?
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1 and 4 Only
c) 2 and 3 Only
d) 2, 3 and 5 Only
45.Which of the following sources help in
studying about the interior of the earth?
1. Meteors that at times reach the
earth
2. Gravitation
3. Magnetic Field4. Seismic Activity
Select the correct answer using the codes
below
a. 1,2 and 3 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 3 and 4 Only
d. All
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46. The term biotype means:
a. All individuals having
the same phenotype.
b. All individuals having
the same genotype.
c.
All individuals havingdifferent phenotype
comprising a whole
group.
d. All individuals having
different genotype
comprising a whole
group.
47. The Ocean Health Index ( OCI ) is a
tool that scientifically studies the health of
oceans from multiple dimensions. What
dimensions, other than biological, is/are
included in this analysis?
1. Physical
2. Economic3. Social
4. Political
Select the correct answer using the codes
below
a. 1 and 2
b. Only 3
c.
1,2 and 3d. All of the above
48.Consider the following statements
about sterilization by RBI
1. Its an open market sale of
government securities of an
amount equal to the
amount of foreign
exchange inflow in the
economy, thereby keeping
the stock of high powered
money and total money
supply unchanged.
2. Its a tool to fight inflation
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None
49. Which of the following is true about
Profundal zone?
a. It is a deep zone of inland
body of free standing water,
located below the range of
effective light penetration.
b. It is a deep zone of the sea
located below the range of
effective light penetration.c. It is upper zone of inland
body of free standing water.
d. None of the above.
50.Consider the following statements andchoose the appropriate option:
1. Purusha sukta, describes
the sacrifice of Purusha,the primeval man. It saysthat all the elements ofthe universe, weresupposed to haveemanated from his body.
2. Purusha sukta is a part ofRigveda.
3. The rule that Kshatriyaswere supposed to engage
in warfare, protect peopleand administer justice,
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study the Vedas, getsacrifices performed, andmake gifts is given in theDharmasutras andDharmashastras.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a. 1 Onlyb. 1 and 3 Onlyc. 2 and 3 Onlyd. All the above
51. Consider the following:
1.
Governor has the power torecommend the dismissal of theState government and suspension ordissolution of State assembly.
2. The Lok Sabha consists of onlyelected representatives.
3. The Vice President belongs to theUpper House of the Parliament.
4. The 73rd and 74th amendments havecreated uniformity in the structures
of Panchayati Raj and Nagarpalikainstitutions across the country.
Which of the above statements is/arecorrect?
a. 1 and 4 Only
b. 1 and 3 Only
c. 2 , 3 and 4 Only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4
52.With reference to ParliamentaryStanding Committees consider thefollowing:
1. Standing Committees not onlysupervise the work of variousdepartments but also their
budget.
2. Public Accounts Committee isan example of StandingCommittee.
3. Members of the Standingcommittees are selected fromboth Houses.
4. Standing Committees are
permanent in nature.5. Standing Committees are
means of parliamentarycontrol over the executive.
Which of the above statements is/arecorrect?
a) 1, 4 and 5 Only
b) 1, 3 and 5 Onlyc) 1, 2, 4 and 5 Only
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
53.Consider the following statements
with reference to GDP deflator and
CPI
1. GDP deflator includesprices of goods consumed
by the representative
consumer, hence it
includes prices of imported
goods. CPI does not
include prices of imported
goods.
2. The goods purchased byconsumers do not
represent all the goods
which are produced in a
country. GDP deflator
takes into account all such
goods and services.
Which of the above sentences is/are
correct?
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a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None
54. Which one is supposed to be the most
stable environment?
a. Deep sea regions
b. Temperate Grasslands
c. Tropical rainforests
d. Hilly Regions
55.Subsidiary Alliance was a systemdevised by Lord Wellesley in 1798.Consider the following terms and
conditions of the system:
1. The British would be responsible forprotecting their ally from both theexternal as well as internal threats totheir power.
2. The ally could not enter intoagreements with other rulers orengage in warfare.
3.
The British would assist the ally inmaintaining an armed contingent.
Which of the above is/are incorrect?
a. 3 Onlyb. 1 and 2 Onlyc. 2 and 3 Onlyd. None
56.Consider the following statements
about the evolution of the present
atmosphere
1. There are three stages in the
evolution of the present
atmosphere. The first stage is
marked by the loss of primordial
atmosphere.
2. In the second stage, the hot
interior of the earth contributed
to the evolution of the
atmosphere.
3. Finally, the composition of the
atmosphere was modified by the
living world through the processof photosynthesis.
Which of the above statement is/are
correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 3 Only
d. All
57. Consider the following statements:
1. The influence of bordering
communities on each other is
known as the edge effect in
environmental science.
2. The edges are different to the
interior of the fragment inclimate, soil environment and
species composition.
Which of these is/are true?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d.
None58.Consider the following about
Virashaivism in Karnataka:
1. Basavanna founded Virashaivism as aseparate caste within Hinduism.
2. Virashaivism allowed widowremarriage.
3. Lingayats believe in rebirth after
death. So they practise funerary ritessuch as cremation.
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Which of the above is/are correct?
a. 1 Onlyb. 2 Onlyc. 2 and 3 Onlyd. 1 and 3 Only
59.Consider the following statements with
reference to earthquake waves
1. Body waves are generated due to
the release of energy at the focus
and move in all directions
travelling through the body of the
earth.2. The body waves interact with the
surface rocks and generate new
set of waves called surface waves.
3. The denser the material, the
lower is the velocity of these
waves.
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
a. 1 and 3 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1 and 2 Only
d. All Three
60.The Indian Constitution has ensured the
independence of the judiciary through a
number of measures. Which of the
following are these measures provided
in the Constitution?
1. The Executive is not involved in the
process of appointment of judges.
2. The judges have a fixed tenure.
3. The expenses of the judiciary are
charged on the Consolidated Fund ofIndia.
4. The Supreme court and the High
Court can punish any person for its
contempt
5. A judge of Supreme court can only
be removed by a special majority of
the Parliament.
Select the correct code.
a) 2, 3, and 5 Only
b) 1, 2, 3 and 5 Only
c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 Only
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
61. With reference to a fresh water lake,
consider the following characteristics:
1. Richness in nutrients
2. Rapid turnover of
phytoplankton
3. Depletion of dissolved oxygen
and nitrogen
4. Increase in zooplankton levels
Which of the following is/are
observed in a lake after its Eutrophication?
a. 1,2 and 3
b. All of the above
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 2 and 4
62.Three Round Table Conferences heldbetween 1930-32. Consider the
following in this regard:
1. Mahatma Gandhi attended the firstRound table conference.
2. He attended only one Round tableconference out of the three Roundtable conferences held.
3. He opposed the separate electoratesfor the Untouchables in the Round
table conference he attended.
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Which of the above is/are correct ?
a. 1 and 2 Onlyb. 1 and 3 Onlyc. 2 and 3 Onlyd. All the above
63. Consider the following statements
about Epiphytesa plant species:
4. They grow parasitically upon
another plant
5. They derive their moisture and
nutrients from the air and rain.
6. They may harm the forest trees.
Which of the following is/are true
in this connection?
a. 1 and 3
b. 1 and 2
c. Only 2
d. All of the above
64. "Quit India" campaign/movement waslaunched in 1942. Consider the followingstatements on the movement
1. The failure of the Cripps Missionwas the immediate trigger forMahatma Gandhi to launch QuitIndia movement against British rule.
2. Mahatma Gandhi led the movementthrough its course by travelling
extensively through the length andbreadth of the country.
Which of the above statement/s is/arecorrect?
a. 1 onlyb. 2 onlyc. Both
d.
None
65.Consider the following intrusive forms
of lava
1. Lacoliths - A large body of
magmatic material that cools in
the deeper depth of the crust
develops in the form of largedomes.
2. Batholiths - These are large
dome-shaped intrusive bodies
with a level base and connected
by a pipe-like conduit from
below
Which of the above is/are correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None
66.Consider the following statements withreference to GDP
1. Real GDP is GDPevaluated at currentmarket prices. Therefore,real GDP will include all ofthe changes in marketprices that have occurredduring the current year dueto inflation or deflation.
2. Nominal GDP is GDPevaluated at the market
prices of some base year3. The factor used to convert
GDP from current toconstant values in this wayis called the GDP deflator.
Which of the above statements is/arecorrect?
a. 1 Onlyb. 2 and 3 Only
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c. 3 Onlyd. All Three
67.The combined flora and fauna of a
region is called as
a. Ecotherm
b. Biotac. Torpor
d. Hugosphere
68.It is argued by some scholars that theseparate electorates for Muslims,created by the colonial governmentcrucially shaped the nature ofcommunal politics in India. In relationto the Separate electorates, consider the
following:
1. With the Poona pact of 1916, theCongress and the Muslim Leaguereached an agreement whereby theCongress accepted separateelectorates.
2. The Indian Councils Act of 1909provided separate electorates for the
Muslims .
Which of the above statement/s is/arecorrect?
a. 1 onlyb. 2 onlyc. Bothd. None
69.The Manusmrti is one of the best-known legal texts of early India, writtenin Sanskrit and compiled betweensecond century BCE and second centuryCE. Consider the following aboutManusmrti:
1. It gives equal rights to women onthe paternal property and resources
2.
It strongly opposes the Varnasystem.
Which of the above is/are incorrect?
a. 1 Onlyb. 2 Onlyc. Bothd. None
70.Consider the following statements
about macroeconomics
1. Macroeconomics deals with the
aggregate economic variables of an
economy.
2. It takes into account various
interlinkages which may existbetween the different sectors of an
economy.
3. Macroeconomics emerged as a
separate subject in the 1930s due to
Keynes.
Which of the above statements is/are
incorrect?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 3 Only
c. 2 and 3 Only
d. None
71.Which of the following is implied byAdvisory jurisdiction of the SupremeCourt?
1. The President of India can refer anymatter that is of public importanceor that which involves interpretationof Constitution to Supreme Courtfor advice.
2. The advice of Supreme Court isbinding on the President.
3. This jurisdiction of the SupremeCourt may prevent unnecessarylitigations.
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4. The President is not bound to acceptsuch an advice.
Select the correct code.
a) 2 and 3 Only
b) 1 and 4 Only
c) 1, 3 and 4 Only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
72.Consider the following statements
about sea-floor spreading concept
1. Constant eruptions at the crest of
oceanic ridges cause the rupture
of the oceanic crust and the newlava wedges into it, pushing the
oceanic crust on either side. The
ocean floor, thus spreads.
2. The ocean floor that gets pushed
due to volcanic eruptions at the
crest, sinks down at the oceanic
trenches and gets consumed.
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None
73.The MoEF has recently decided toregulate developmental activities in
Western Ghats. Consider the following
in this regard:
1. The Gram Sabhas will have a role in
categorising the ecologically sensitive
areas where certain activities will be
regulated.
2. Only Red Category industries have
been banned.
3. The Ministry has decided to
constitute a Western Ghats
Development and Regulation
authority (WGDRA) to examine
developmental proposals and grant
clearance to projects in ESAs.
Which of the following is/are true in this
connection?
a. Only 2
b. 2 and 3
c. All of the above
d. 1 and 2
74.Consider the following statementsabout the Coins issued in the ancientIndia:
1. The earliest coins recovered fromexcavations in India had symbolspunch-marked on them and weremade of silver and copper.
2. The first gold coins were issued inIndia by the Guptas.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a. 1 Onlyb. 2 Onlyc. Bothd. None
75.Which of the following is incorrectly
matched?
a. Cocos plate : Between Central
America and Pacific plate
b. Nazca plate : Between North
America and Pacific plate
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c. Arabian plate : Mostly the Saudi
Arabian landmass
d. Philippine plate : Between the
Asiatic and Pacific plate
76.Consider the following statementsabout inventories and investments
1. In economics, the stock of unsoldfinished goods, or semi-finishedgoods, or raw materials which afirm carries from one year to thenext is called inventory.
2. Inventories are treated as capital.Addition to the stock of capitalof a firm is known as investment.
3. The addition to the machinery,factory buildings, and equipmentsemployed by the firms is called asthe fixed business investment.
Which of the above statements is/arecorrect?
a. 1 and 2 Onlyb. 2 and 3 Only
c. 3 Onlyd. All Three
77.Consider the following statementsabout GDP
1. It is a Sum total of gross value addedof all the firms in the economy.
2. If we calculate the GDP by lookingat the demand side of the products,then it is referred to as theexpenditure method.
Which of the above statement is/arecorrect?
a. 1 Onlyb. 2 Onlyc. Both
d. None
78. Which of the following is true about
Deccan Traps?
a. It is a large carbon deposit
located in Deccan plateau.
b.
It is a large volcanic depositlocated in Deccan plateau of
west central India.
c. It is a large iron ore deposits
located in Deccan plateau of
west central India.
d. It is a large diamond deposit
located in Deccan plateau.
79. Which of the following was/were theimportant agreements signed at the recent
Warsaw climate conference?
1. REDD+
2. Global e-sustainability Initiative
agreement
3. Loss and damage compensation
a. Only 1
b. 1 and 3
c. Only 3
d. All of the above
80. The Sanchi stupa is among the bestpreserved ancient stupas. Consider thefollowing about the Sanchi stupa:
1. It was Emperor Ashoka who
commissioned the design ofSanchi Stupa in the third centuryBC.
2. The stupa has wonderful carvingswhich interpret the life ofBuddha and his variousincarnations from the Jataka tales.
3. Sanchi stupa is a UNESCO worldheritage site.
which of the above is/are correct ?
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a. 1 and 2 Onlyb. 1 and 3 Onlyc. 2 and 3 Onlyd. All the above
81. Consider the following statements
about Plastic Parks scheme:
1. Plastic Parks is a scheme which
envisages a cluster of plastic industry
where plastic reprocessing, recycling
plant and waste management system
is set up.
2. It will be set up through PPP model.
Which of the following is/are true?
a) Only 2
b) Only 1
c) Both
d) None of the above
82.Consider the following statements
1. Net National Product at factor costis nothing but National Income.
2. To get NNP at factor cost we haveto deduct subsidies to the NNPevaluated at market prices.
Which of the above statements is/arecorrect?
a. 1 Onlyb. 2 Onlyc. Bothd. None
83.The Government has recently approved
the launching of a new Integrated
Processing Development Scheme
(IPCS). Which of the following is/are
correct in this connection?
1. The scheme envisages the
development of brown
field and green field
projects in the food
processing sector in India.
2. The scheme addresses
environmental issues also.3. It would encourage R&D
in the textile processing
sector.
Select the correct answer using the codes
below.
a. Only 1
b. 2 and 3c. 1 and 2
d. None of the above
84.Consider the following statements,
1. If we deduct depreciationfrom GNP the measure ofaggregate income that we
obtain is called NetNational Product (NNP).2. s Gross National Product
(GNP) is nothing but GDP+ Net factor income fromabroad
Which of the following statements is/arecorrect?
a. 1 Onlyb. 2 Onlyc. Bothd. None
85.Consider the following statements withrespect to the jurisdiction of theSupreme Court:
1. The government wanted to know ifit can pass a law about thecitizenship status of residents of
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Pakistan occupied areas of Jammuand Kashmir, comes under originaljurisdiction of the Supreme Court
2. In order to resolve the dispute aboutriver Cauvery the government ofTamil Nadu wants to approach thecourt, comes under appellate
jurisdiction of the Supreme Court3. Court rejected the appeal by people
against the eviction from the damsite, comes under writ jurisdiction ofthe Supreme Court.
Which of the above statements is/arecorrect?
a. 2 Onlyb. 1 and 2 Only
c. 1, 2 and 3 Only
d. None
86.Consider the following statements
regarding measuring national income,
1. The expenditure
approach measures
national income as total
spending on final goods and
services produced within
nation during an year.
2. The expenditure on
second hand goods should
not be included as they do
not contribute to thecurrent years production
of goods.
3. Expenditure on purchase
of old shares and
bonds is included in
computing national income
Which of the statements above is/are
correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1 and 2 Only
d. All Three
87.Consider the following statements
with respect to the youth stage of ariver
1. Streams are few during this stage
with poor integration and flow
over original slopes showing
shallow V-shaped valleys with no
floodplains or with very narrow
floodplains along trunk streams.2. Streams divides are broad and flat
with marshes, swamp and lakes.
3. Waterfalls and rapids disappear.
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b.
2 and 3 Onlyc. A Only
d. All Three
88.Consider the features of limestone
caves
1. Stalactites hang as icicles of
different diameters.
2. Stalagmites rise up from the floor
of the caves.
Which of the above is/are incorrect?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None
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89.Western Himachal Pradesh (around
Dharamshala) and Kashmir Valley in
the Himalayan region and the
Kuchchh (Gujarat) fall under which
earthquake zone of India?
a. Very high damage risk zone
b. High damage risk zonec. Moderate damage risk zone
d. Low damage risk zone
90.Article 368 provides for the procedure
for amendment of the Constitution.
With regard to amendment, consider
the following:
1. All amendments to theConstitution are initiated only in
the Parliament.
2. The Constitution Commission is
required to amend the
Constitution.
3. After the passage of the
amendment bill in the Parliament
and in some cases, in Statelegislatures, referendum is
required for ratification of the
amendment.
4. Sovereignty of elected
representatives is the basis of the
amendment procedure.
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
a. 1 and 4 Only
b. 1 and 2 Only
c. 2 and 3 Only
d. 1, 2 and 4 Only
91.Indian Constitution has adopted asystem of Checks and Balance forsmooth functioning of the three organsof the government. Which of the
following are the instruments ofparliamentary control over theexecutive?
1. No Confidence Motion2. Both Zero Hour and Half-an-
hour discussion
3. Comptroller and Auditor General4. Amendment Provisions5. Public Accounts Committee6. Emergency provisions
Select the correct code.
a. 1, 3, 4 and 5 Only
b. 1, 2, 3 and 5 Only
c. 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 Onlyd. 1, 2, 3,4, 5 and 6
92.Consider the following statements
about tsunamis
1. The speed of wave in the ocean
depends upon the depth of water.
It is more in the shallow waterthan in the ocean deep.
2. As a result of this, the impact of
tsunami is less over the ocean and
more near the coast where they
cause large-scale devastations
3. Over deep water the tsunami has
very short wave-length and large
wave-height.
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1 and 2 Only
d. All Three
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93.Consider the following statements:
1. The Rajya Sabha cannot initiate,reject or amend money bills.
2. The President cannot send back anamendment bill for reconsiderationof the Parliament.
3. Fundamental Duties are known asinstrument of instructions in Indianadministration.
4. The President does not enjoyconstitutional discretion.
Which of the statements given aboveis/are correct?
a. 2 and 3 Onlyb. 1 and 2 Only
c. 1, 2 and 4 Only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Only
94.Consider the following statements,
1. The monetary value of an
asset decreases over time
due to use, wear and tear
or obsolescence. This
decrease is measured as
depreciation.
2. Depreciation is the cost of
the good divided by
number of years of its
useful life.
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None
95.In which of the following cases are
the powers of the Lok Sabha and
Rajya Sabha co-equal?
1. Election and impeachment of the
President
2. Approval of ordinances issued by thePresident
3. Removal of Judges of Supreme
Court and High Court
4. Approval of proclamation of all
three types of emergencies
Select the correct code.
a) 2 and 4 Onlyb) 1 and 3 Only
c) 1, 2 and 3 Only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Only
96.Steel sheets used for making
automobiles and copper used for
making utensils is an example of
a. Intermediate goods
b. Consumer durable
c. Capital goods
d. Consumer goods
97.Consider the following statements
about a capitalist economy
1. Production takes place for selling
the output in the market
2. There is sale and purchase of
labour services at a price which is
called the wage rate
Which of the above statements is/are
characteristics of a capitalist economy?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
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c. Both
d. None
98.Consider the following statements
about tropical cyclone
1. The centre of thecyclone is mostly a
warm and high-
pressure cloudless
core known as eye of
the storm.
2. Tropical cyclones are
characterized by large
pressure gradients3. In case of the Bay of
Bengal, cyclones
mostly develop during
the months of
October and
November.
Which of the above statements is/arecorrect?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1 and 3 Only
d. All Three
99.Consider the following statements
related to biodiversity
1. Species which are not the natural
inhabitants of the local habitat
but are introduced into the
system, are called exotic species.
2. Those species that spread widely
and create significant problems
are known as invasive species.
3. Most of the exotic species are
harmless and beneficial to the
ecosystem as they introduce
diversity in the region
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1 Only
d. All Three
100. Consider the followingstatements with reference to geneticdiversity
1. Humans differ in height, colorand physical appearance becauseof genetic diversity
2. Genetic diversity refers to the
variation of genes within species3. Genetic diversity is essential for a
healthy breeding of population ofspecies.
Which of the above statements is/arecorrect?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b.
2 and 3 Onlyc. 3 Onlyd. All Three
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