1, In the areas covered under the Panchayat ixtension to thi Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is {HE tole/power of Gram Sabha? 3. Gram Sabha has the power to prevent alienation of land in the Scheduled Areas, 2 Gram = Sabhahas the ownership ef mmor forest produce. 3. Recommenditio# of Grain. Sabha is required for granting prospecting licence or mining lease: for any raineral in the Scheduled areas, Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (qj 1 only ) 1 arst 2. only (} 2 and'3 only id) 1,2 and 3 2. hi thie Parliament of, India, the purpose of an adjourmment.motion is fa) to allow a discussion on 4 definite matter of urgent public importance i) to let eppdiition members collect’ information fram. the ministers fc) te allow a reduction of specific amount in. demand for grant {a} to postpone the proceedings to check. the inappiopriate or violent: bchaviour on the part of some: members 3. Hew dogs National ‘Biodiversity Authority (NBA) help in protecting the Indian agricuicure? 1, NBA checks the biopiracy and protects the indigenous and ~traditiorial genetic resources, 2. NBA directly monitors . and supervises the scleitific research. on genetic modifi eation of crop plants. 3. Application. for Intetfeciual Property. , Rights related to genetic/biological resources vannot B¢ made without the approval of NBA, Which .of the statements given above is/are: correct? fa 1 only (2) 2 and 3 only fe} 1 and 3 only (@) 1,2 and 3 4, The National Green. Tribunal Act, 2010 was enacted in. consonance with which of the following ‘provisions of the Constitution of India? 1, Right to healthy environment, construed asa part of Right to life under Artirie 21 + 2. Provision of grants for faining the level of adininistration, in the Scheduled Areas for the welfare: of Scheduled Tribes Gader Article 273(3) 3. Powers anid fimetions of Gram Sabha as mentioned under Article 2aajap Select the’ correct answer using the Godes given ‘below tej 1 arity fe} 2 and 3 only eh 3 and 3 only fdi 1, 2 and 35; I National Wate? Mission is propeely. and completely implemented, how will it/impact the country? 4. Part of the’ waiter needs of urban aréas will be met through recycling’ of waste- water. 2. The. water -tequirements of coastal cides with inadequate alicrnative sources of water will be met by adopting. appropriate technologies ‘that allow for the use of ocean water. 5. All the rivers of Himalayan origin will be finked to ‘the rivers of peninsular India. 4, The expenses incurred by farmete. for digging bore-welis and for installing motors and pump-sets 10 disiv ground- water will be completely reiz- bursed, by the Government. Select the. correct atiswer using the codes given Below : fa) 1 only 2) 1 snd-2 only fe} 3 and 4 only fa} 1, % Band 4 6, Consider’ the. following -provisions wader the: Directive: Principles’ of State Policy as enshrined in the ‘Constitution of India ; 1. Securing Yr ¢itizené of India a uniform civil code 2. Organizing village Panchayats 3, Proinoting cottage industries in ural areas: 4 Securing for ali the workers teasonable leiguré and cultural opportunities Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that. are reflected in the Directive Principles of State, Policy? fa) 1,'2 and 4 only (8) 2 and 3 only fo) 1, 3 and 4 only (di 1, 2,3 and 4 7. Consider the following ‘statements : 4. Union Tervitorigs are.not repre- sented in the Rajya Sabha 2 tis within the purview. of the Chief Blection Commissioner to ‘adjudicate. the election disputes. 3. According to the Constitution ef India, ‘the Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sablia only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? fa) 4 only fo} 2and 3a ~ fe) A aid 3 fA} None&. With reference to. consumers’ rights/ privileges under the. provisions of law in India, which of the following statements is/are’ correct? 1, Consumers are empowered to take samples for Zod testing. 2. When, a consumer files a complaint in, any consumer foruma, no fee ie required to he paid. 3. Incase of. dtath ofa consumer, his/her tegal heir can’ fle a complaint in the consumer forum on his/her“behalf, Select the.correct answer using the codes given below fa} 1 only (6) 2 and 3 only fe} Y and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 2 9. Regarding the office of the‘Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the folowing statements | i, He/She helds the-office during the pleasure of the President. 9. ‘He/She need not be # member of the House at the time of his/her election but has to become.a, member’ of the House within six, months from the date of his/her election. 3, I he/she intends to resign, the letter of his/her ‘resignation fide te be addressed to the Deputy Speaker. Which of the statements giver above is/are correct? fa) 1 ond 2-only fo) 3 only fe) 1, 2 and S {dj None 10. Which of the following are included in the original jurisdiction. of the Supreme Court? ‘A dispute between the Government of Indie asd one ot more States 2, -A dispute regarding elections to either’ House of the Parliament or thar of Legislature of o, State 3. A dispute between the Government of India and a Unioa Territory 4. A dispute between two or more States Select the correct answer using the codes. given Below ¢ fap T and 2 (by Zand 3 fq Lend fd) Band 4 Li. Consider the following kinds of organisms + 1, Bacteria. 2. Fungi 3. Flowering plants Some species of which.of the ahove kinds of-organisms are employed as biopesticides? fq} 1 only (o} 2 ond 2 only fo) 1 and 3-only (dj 1,2 and312, Biomass gasification is considered to he one of the sustainable solutions te the power ctisis in India. In this context, which of the following statements is/tre coxect? 1. Cooonut shells, groundnut shells and rice husk can be vised th Biomass gasification 2. The combustible gases generated from biomass gasification consist of hydrogen and carbon dioxide only, 2 The +» combustible Sases generated from biomass gasifigation can ‘be uséd for direct heat generation but net in. internal combustion engines. Select the correct answer using the bodes given below : fe} 3 only i} 2 and 3 only ie} 1 aid 3 only id} 3, 2 and 3 13, What-is the, role of ultraviolet (Vj radiation in the water purification systems? i, Bt inactivates/kils the hacmiul amleroorganisms: in water. 2, Kt removes all. the undesirable odours from the water. 2, Ie quicken’ the sedimentation of solid particles, ‘remioves turbidity and ‘improves the clarity of water. Which of the statements given above is/ate correct? iat i only fb} 2 and. 3 only fj} and 3 only id} 1, Zand 3 14, Graplighe Is fequently th tews recently. What is. its importance? Lit i 8 two-dimensional material and has good electrical conductivity. 2, It is one of the thinnest but strongbst ‘materials tested so far. 3. itis entirely made of silicon and has high optical transparency. 4. Tt cath be cused ay “conducting electrodes’ required for touch screens, LCDs and organic LEDs, Which of the statements given abote are correct? fo) end 2. enty @) 3 and 4 only fel 1, 2 and 4 only f@) 1, 2,8 ond 4 15. Lead, ingested or inhaled, is'a health hazard, After the addition of lead to petrol has been banned, what stilt are the sources: of tead poisoning? 2. Smelting units 2. Pens and. pencils 3. Prints 4. Hair oits and cosmetics Select the correct answer using the coddds giver below : (al 4, 2and-3 only )) Land 3 only fe} 2 and 4 only fdi 3, 2, 3 and +16. With ‘reference to. ‘stem cells’, frequently in the news, whicit of the following statements ie/are content? 1. Stem ceils can be derived from, mammats only, 2. Stem cells can be used for screening new drago, ‘Stem ceilg gan be used for medical therapies. Select. the correct answer using the coded given below’: fa} lend 2 only fb) 2 and 3 eniy teh 3 only f@f 1, 2 and-3 1%. Consider the’ following statenients ; Chiorofinorecarbons, known as ozane-depleting substances, ‘are used . 1. in the (production of plastic foams 2, inthe production of tubeless tyres * 3. ii cleaning’ certain. electronic components 4: a8 pressurizing agents in aerosol cans Waich of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) A, 2 and 3 only fo} 4 onky () 1,3 and +oniy 1,3 anda A team of scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory including those from, India created the heaviest anti-matter {anti-hclum nucleus). What is/are the — insplieation/ implications’ of the. creation of anti-matter? 1. Ht will make mineral proe- Pécting and oil. exploration sasi¢r and cheaper 2. It Will help probe the possibility of the existence of stars and galaxies made of anti-matter, ‘vill help undérstand: ihe evolution of the universe, Select the correct answer using the codes given below ; (2 onky - fo} 2 and 3 onty fe) 3 only (dj 1, 2ana3 19. Which. of the following. is/are cited by the ‘coiontists as evidences evidences: for the — céntiniied expansion of universe? 4. Detection of microwaves in space 2. Observation of redshift phenorn- enon in apace 3. Movément of aatervids in space 4 Occurrence of supernova explosions. in space Select the correct answer using thie codes given. below : fa} 1 ana 2 2 only fel 1, 8 ana 4 i} None of tite above can he cited as evidence20. Electrically charged particles from space travelling ai sperds af several hundred lin/ sec can severely harm Hwing beings if they reach the suirizce of the Barth. What prevents them from reaching the surface of the Earth? fa} ‘The Bacth’s aiagnetic field diverts them towards its poles (6) Oxone tayer around the Earth reflects them back to outer space fo} Moisture in the upper layers of atmosphere prevents them frem reaching the surface of the Earth {a} None. of the statements {a}, (h} and jc} given above. is correct Si, With reference to the scientifie progress of ancient India, which ‘of the. statements given below are correct? 1, Different’ kinds. of specialized surgical instruments were in common use by tat century AD, 2, Transplant of intemal organs i the human body- had begun by the beginning of 3rd century AD. 3. ‘The concept of sine of an angle was known. in Sth century AD. 4. The concept of cyclic quadsilaterals was known in 7th eentury AD. Select the correct answer using the codes given below : (4) 1 and 2 only fo) 3 and 4 only (} 1,3 and 4 valy (1,2, Sand 4 22. With teference to the history: of ancient India, which of the following was/were common te both Buddhism and Jaintem? 1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment 2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas 3. Denial of effitncy of cituals Select the correct answer using the codes given below : fa} 1 only. &} 2 and 3 only ie} 1 arid 3 only: (@} 1, 2 ana 3 23. Which of the following can be said to: be essentially the parts of Inclusive Governance’? 1. Permitting the Non-Banking Financial Companies to de banking 2, Establishing effective District Planning Conimittees in all the districte 3. Inéseaising, the government spending on public health 4. Strengthening “the Mid-day Meal Scheme Select the correct answer-using the codes given below : f@) 1 and 2 only fb) Sand 4 only fe} 2, Sand 4 only (1, 2S and 424, ‘The Nagara, the Dravida and. the Vesara’ are the fa) three main racial groups of the Indian subccntinent: (} ‘Guee main Tinguistic divisions: into which the languages of India can be classified fe} three main, styles of Indian temple architecture (4) three. main musical Gharanas prevalent in India ‘The Congress ministries tesigned in ‘the seven provinces. in 1939, because fa} ‘the Congress ‘could not form wipistries in the other four provinces. @) emergence of a Toft wing" in the Congress ‘mace. the working ‘of the ministries impossibie fo there were _ widespread communal disturbances. in their provinces id) ‘None of the statements (a). (0) and (0} given above is correct 26: With reference to National Rurat Health Mission, which of the following ure the Jods of ‘ASHA’, a trained.community health warker? 1. Accompanying wemen to the health facility for antenatal ware checkup: 2. Using pregnancy test kits for eatly detection af pregnancy 3. Providing infonation on nutrition, and. immunization. 4: Conducting the delivery of baby Select the correct answer using the. codes giver below : ia} 1, Dana 3 only fo) 2 atid 4 only fo) 1 and 3 only: fdj 1,2, 3 and 4 27, Which. of the Jollowing is/are the principal, featurels) of the Government of India Act, 19197 1; Introduction of dyarchy in the Sxeoutive government of the pravinces, 2. Introduction of —_separste communal electorates for Mustims. 3. Devsiution of -—_degislative authority by the centre to the provinces Select the correct answer using the codes given below : (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only fo} 1 and 3 only fd) 1,2 and a28. During Indian freedom stragele, the National Social Conferenée was formed, What was the-reason for its formation? (@) Different social reform groups ar’ organizations of Bengal region united to farm a single body to discuss the issues of larger interest and to prepare appropriate petitions /repre- sentations. to the government fo) Indian National Congress did not want to include social reforms'in its deliberations and Accided to form a separate body for such & purpose fe) Behrarmji Malabari end. M: G. Ranide decided to being together all the social reform groups of the country under one orginization fd) Hone of the staternents (a); (h) and fe) given above is correct in this centext 29, Which of the following parties were established by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar? 1. The Peasants and. Workers Party of India 2. AY India Scheduled Castes Federation 3. ThelIndependent Labour Pasty Select, the. correct answer using the codes given below : (a) 1 and 2 only (@) 2 ond 3 only fe iand 3 only id} f, Bands 90, Which of the Sollowing'specia! powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabba by the Constitution of india? fa} To change the existing territory of a State and to change. the name of a State @} To pass a resolution empoweristg the Parliament to make laws in the State List and tocteate one dy more All India Services fo) To amend, the election procedure of the President and to determine the pension of the President siter his/her retirement {dj To determine the fansctions. of. the Election Commission and to determine ‘the number of Blection Commissioners Si. How does the National Rural Livelihond Mission deék to‘ improve livelihond options of niral poor? 1. By setting up a large number of new = manufacturing industries and agribusiness centres in rural areas 2. By ‘siretigthsiing ‘seltchelp groups’ and providing skill development 3. By supplying seeds, fertilizers, diesel puxnp-sets. and micro imigation equipment tree of cost te farmers, Sclect-the correct answer using the codes given. below : i) 1 and 2 only fe} 2 only fo} 1 and 3 only fd} 1, 2and 332. The Multidimensional Poverty Index developed ‘by Oxford Poverty and. Human Deyélopment Initiative with UNDP. support covers which of the following? 1. Deprivation of education, health, assets and services at household level} 2. Purchasing power parity at national level - 3. Extent of budget: deficit and ODP growth rate at rational level Select the correet answer using the codes given below + fa) 1 only @) 2 and 8 only ie} 1 and 3 only id 1,2 and 3 33, Which of ihe folowing is/are among the oticcable feduues of the recommendations of the Thirteenth Finance Commission? 1. A design for. the Goods end Services Tax, and og coutpensatiod packdge linked to adherence to the proposed design A design for the creation of lakhs of jobs in the next ten years in consonance with India’s demographic dividend 2, Devolution of a cpecilied sha of central taxes fo local bodies as grants Splect the correct answer using the codes given below : fa} 1 only f6) 2 and 3 only fc} 1 and 3 only @ i 2end3 $4. What is/are the recent policy inkiative(s) of Gevernment of India te promote the growth of manufacturing sector? 1. Setting up of National. Tavesbinent and Manufacturing Zories 2. Providing the benefit-of ‘single window clearance’ 3. Establishing the Technology Acquisition and “Development Fund Select the correct-answer using the codes given below : (aj 1 only (b) 2 and 3. only fq) i and 3 only. {a} 1, Zand 345. Which of the following are the tmetheds of Barliamentary control ower public finance in India? 1. Placing —-Ahnual Financial Statement before the Parliament Withdrawal of moneys from Consolidated Fund of India only: after passing the Approptiation Bill 3, Provisior's of supplementary grants and: vote-cn-aecount A ‘periodic or at feast a inid-Yedr review of prograrmhe ef the Government. against macroeconérnig forecasts and expenditute by- d Patliamen- tary Budget Office §.. Introducing Finance Bil in the Parliament Select the correct answer using the codes given below + fa} 1, 2,3 and 3 oaly fo} , 2 and 4 only fe) 3, 4 and S only 1, 2,3, @aend 5 36. Mahatma Gandhi undertook fast ‘unto death in 1932, mainly because {a} Round Table Conference failed to satisfy Indian political aspirations fo} Congress and Mustim: League had differences of opion fe} Ramsay Macdonald announced the Communal Award fl None-of the statements fa), () and (6 given above ls corteet in. this context 37, with 38. Consider reference to‘ Ryotwari Settlement, consicér the following statemnenits 1. The rent was paid directly by the prasenta to the ‘Government, 2. The Goverament gave Pattas to the Rycts. 3. The lands were surveyed and aséesaed before being faxed. Which of the otatements given above is/are correct? fa} 1 only fo 1 anid 2 only fo} 1, 2 and. 3 fd} None the following spesilic stages of demographic. transition associated = with = economic developmrent Low birthrate with low death rate High bisthrate with high death fate 3. High birthrate with low death rate Select the correct ordet of the above tages using the codes-piven below : fa} 1,2, 3 fo} 2, 4,3 fe) 23,1 (3,2439. In india, in the overall Index of Industrial Production, the Indices of Eight Core Industries have a combined weight of 37:90%. Which of the following are among those Bight Core Industries? 1. Cement Fertilizers ‘Natural gas Refinery products Textiles sees Select the correct answer using the codes given below : fal ¥ and § only fe) 2,3 and 4 only ic} 1,2, 3 and 4 only. (4) 1,2, 8, 4 and 5 40. Which of the following provisions. of the Constitution of India have a bearing on Education? 1. Directive Principles of Siate Policy Rural and Urban Local Bodies Fifth Schedule Sixth Schedule Seventh Schedule Select the:correct answer using the ‘codes, given below : Ya} 1 and 2 only ib) 3, 4-and 5 only 1, Zaid s only fj 1,9,3, 4 and & sey 41, Governinent of India encourages thé cultivation of ‘sea buckthorn’, What is the importance of this plant? 1. it helps in controlling soil erosion and in preveriting desertification. 12. “his a rich source ofbiodiese!, 2. Ft has ‘nutritional value and is well:adapted to live in cold areas of high altitudes, 4. its ‘timber is of great commercial value. Which of the etaterients given above is/are correct? (af 1 only (a) 2,3 and 4 only fe) 1 and 3 only (a) 1,2, 34nd 4 42. Which of the following is the. clilef, chatactetistic of ‘mixed farming’? (a) ‘Cuttivation of both, cash. crops ans food crops fa) Cultivation’ of two oF niore crops in the same field f Rearing of animals and cultivation of ctops together {dj None of the shove 43. A particular State in India has the following characteristics + 1. It is: located on the same latitude which passes through northern, Rajasthan. 2, It has over 80% of ifs area under forest cover. 9, Over 12% of forest cover constitutes “Protecied Area ‘Network: int this State, Which one among the following States has all the — above characteristics? (a) Arunachal Pradesh {B] “Assam iq) Himachal Pradesh {dj Uttorakhand44, Consider the following crépe India : Cowpea 2. Green grara 3, Pigeon pea of Which of the above is/are used as pulse, foilder and! green manuie? fa} 1 and 2 only: ib} 2 only &) Land 3 only #1, 2 and 3 45. Consider the following factors 1, Rotation. of the Earth 2. Air-gcossure and wind 3. Density of vcean water 4, Revolution of the Berti: Which of the above factors influence the ocean currents? (a) 1 and 2 only th} 1,2 and 3 @ Landa {dj 2, Sanda 46, With reference to the wetlands of India, consider the following statements : 1, The country's taial geographical’ area. under the category of wetlands is secorded more in. Gujarit as compared to other States. 2, In India, the total geographicat area of coastal wetlands is larger than ‘thet of inland wetlanda. Which of the stetements given above isfare corseet? fa) Lonty } 2 only fe} Both 1 and 2 (a) Neither 1 nor 2 47. Consider the following crops of India ; Groundaut 2. Sesamum 3. Pearl millet Which of the above. is/are-predemi- nantly rainfed crop/crops? (@j 1 aiid 2 oily 2) -Qand 3 only fof 3 only, fa) 1, 2 ant 3 48. When you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following : 1. Deep gorges U-turn river courses Parallel mountain, ranges key Steep gradients causing: fand- sliding Which. of the above can be said-to be the evidences for Himalayas being young [61d mountains? fe} ‘1 and 2 only (®) 1, 2 and. 4 oniy: {8 and, 4 only fj 1, 2, 3 and 4SO. The scidific: 49. Normally, the lemperature decreases with the increase in height from che Earth's surlace, because: i. the atmosphere cari be heated upwarde only from the Barth’s surface 2. there is more moisture in the ‘upper etmosphere 3. the air is less dense in the upper atmosphere, Select the correct answer using the codes given below : fa} 3 only ) 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only fay 1, 2 and 3 ion, af ocedny. is increasing, Why is. this phenomenon a catise of. concern? 1, The growth and survival of calcareous, phytoplankton will be adversely affected. 2, The growth dnd: sucvival of coral. resfs will be adversely affected. g. The survival of some animals that have phytoplanktonic larvae will be adversely ‘affected. The cloud seeding and formation of clouds will be adversely ‘aifected. Which of the statements given. above is/are correct? fa) 1, 2 and 3 only BR) 2 only ‘pT anit 3 only {a} 1,2, Banda SL. In: India, other than ensuring that public funds. are used efficiently and for ittetided. Surpose, what is the importance of the office of the ‘Coinptroller’ abd Audiicr Genéral (caaye 1, CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the President of India declares national emergency/financial emergency. CAG reports on the execution of prajécts or programmes by the ministries arediscussed by the Public Accourits Committe, 3, Information from CAG reports can be used: by investigating agencies to press charges against those whe have violated, the lew while managing public finances, 4 While desliig with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has’ certain judicial powers ‘for prosecuting those who violate the law, Which of the starémenté given above is/are correct? fa} 4, 3 and 4 only {6) 2onity fd 2 end 3 only (df 1, 2,3 and +2, The endeavour of Vanani Suraksha Yojana’ Progiamnic-ia 1. te promote institutional deliveries 2, % provide monetary assistance to Gie mother to meet the cost of delivery 3. to provide for wage loss due ro. preghanty and confinement Which of ihe statements given above is/are, correct? f@ 1 and 2 only (2) 2 only fe, 3 only id} 1, Qand 3 83. The Prime Minister. of India, at the time. of fusfher appointment, (a) need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must ‘become a member of one of the: Houses within six months fo} need not necessatily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament ‘bat aivet become a member of the Lake Sabha within. six month¢ fe) must be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament fd) must be a member of the Lait Sabha 54: With reference te the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements + 1, The ordera of the Delimitation Commission earmot be challenged in a Court of Law. 2, When ihe orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid Before the: Lok Sabha. or ‘Staic Legislative Assembiy, they cannot effect. any modifications in the orders. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? fay 1 only fo) 2 only fe) Both t and 2 (2) Neither 1 nor 2 ‘5, Consider the. following : 1. Hotels and restauranis 2. Motér transport undertakings 3. ‘Newspaper #stablishments: 4 Private: medical Institutions The employees, of which of the above cati have the, Social Security’ coverage under Employees” State Insurance Scheme? fa} 1, 2 and 3-onily () 4 only fo) 3, 3 ond-a-oaty () 1,2, and 456. According: to ‘the: Constitution of India, itis the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following? 1. The Recoininendations of the Unien Finance Commission 2, ‘The Report of the Public Accounts Committee 3. The Report, of the Comptroller and Auditor General ‘The Report. of the National Commission, for Scheduled Castes Select the correct answer using the eodes given below : fo) 1 only ib) 2 and 4 only (1,3 and 4 only fy) 12,3 anda 87. A deadlock belween the Lok Sabha and the Rajye Sabha calls fora Joint sitting of the Parliament during the passage of 1. Ordinary Legistation 2, Money Bilt 3. Constitution: Amendment. Bill Select the correct answercusing-the codes given, below : f@} 1 only fo) 2 and 3 only (} 1 and 2 only (dj 11, Zand 3. 58. How do District Rural Development Agencies. (DRDAs) help. in the reduction-of rural poverty in India? 1. DRDAS act as Panchayati Raj Institutions in certain specified backward regions of the country. 2. BRBAs undertake area-specific scientific study of the causes of poverty end malnurrition aud ptepaie detailed remedial measures. 3. DRDAs secure inter-sectoral and interdepartméntal cusrdi- nation and cooperation for efisctive ‘implementation of anti-poverty programmes, +. DRDAs watch over and ensure effective utilization of the funds intended for anti-poverty programmes. Which of thé stateiriénts given above is/are correct? fa), 1,2 and 3 only (), 3 and 4 only (J 4 only. (4) 1, 2,3 and 489. Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of-citizens laid down in the indian: Constitution? 1, To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture 2. Te protect the weaker sections from social injustice 3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry, 4. To strive towards excellence in al spheres of individual and collective activity Select the correct ansiver tusing the codes given below fap Vand 9 only Jey 2 only fol 1, 3 and 4 only fa} 1, 2, 3 and 4 60. What is the provisicn to safeguard the aiitonomy of the Supréme Court of india? 1.7 While appointing the Supreme } Court Judges, the President of “India has ‘to consult the Chief Sustive of india. 2.* The Siipremtie’ céilrt Judges can be removed by the Chief Justice: of India only, 3. The salaries of the Judges are charged om the Consolidated Fund of India tq which the legislature does. net have to ‘vate, 4 All appeintments of officers and. staffs of the Supreme, Court. of India are made by the Goverment’ only alter consulting the Chief Justice cof, Endtia, Which. af the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 end 3 only (8) 3 end 4 only fe) 4 only fd} 1,2, 3 and 4 G1. To meet its rapitily growing energy demand, same opine’ that India ‘should. pursue esearch and development on thorium as the future fuel of riuélead energy. In this context, what advantage does thorium hold. over urasinin? 4. Thorium is far more abundant in nature than uranium. 2, On the basis of per unit mass of mined “mineral, thorian gan generate more energy compared to natural-uranium. 3. ‘Thorium produces —_ lees barmful waste compared to ‘uranium. + Which of the statements given above is/ate cortect? (ay 1 only {b} 2 and 3 only fe) 1 ard 3 only (dj 1,2 ara 362. The increasing amount of carbon dioxide’in the air js slowly ‘vaising the temperature of the atmosphere, because it absorbs fay the water vapour ofthe air anid retains its heat {e) ‘the ultraviolet gart of the solar radiation fo} all the solar radiations i) the infrared part of the solar Fadiation 63, Which one of the following sets of elements was: primarily responsible for the origin of life‘en the Earth? (aj Hydrogen, Oxygen, Sodium ib). Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, ie) Oxygen, Caleiim, Phosphorus id) Carbon, Hydrogen, Potassium 64, What are the reasons far the people's resistance to the introduction of BE brinjal in India? i. Bt brinjal hasbeen created by inserting a gene trom a soll fungus: into its genome, 2. The seeds of ‘Bt brinjal are vtermiliator seeds and thereidre, the farmers have to buy the seeds before every season froin the seed companies. 3. There is an apprehension that the consumption of Bt brinjal may have adverse impact on health, 4. There ig some coneern ‘that the. introduction of Bt brinjal, may have “adverse effect on. the biodiversiry. Select the correct answer using the e6dés given below - fo} 1, 2 aid 3 only {bj 2 ard 3 only fe 3 and 4 only @ b,2, 3 and 4 65, Other than resistarice to peats, what are the prospetis fr which genetically engineered -plants have been ‘created? 1. To enable them to withstand. drought 2, To increase the nutritive value af the produce 3. To.enable them. to grow and do photosynthesis in spaceships and space stations 4. To ineréane thelr shelf Hite Select the. coriect answer using the codes given below : fe}. Land -2 oily fe} 3 and-4 only (1,2 and 4 only i} 1,2, 3 and 466, Consider the following statements : Select the, correct answer using the codes given. below : The most efféctive contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji ta fo} 1 and 2 only the causé of Indian Naticrial . M whent was that he ove! . @} 2 and 3 only 3, exposed. the econymic, exploitation of India By the fol 3, Gand 2 British interpreted the ancient Indian fd) None of the above is correct texts and restored the. self-confidence of Indians. 3. stressed the. need for. qradication of all the social evils before anything else ‘68. How do -you. distinguish between . Kuchipudi and Bhéfataiatyan dances? Which of the statements given above is/are correct? . 1, Dancers occasionally spealing fa} 1 oniy dialogues is’ found. in } 2 and 2 only Kuehipudi dance but not in Bharatanatyamn, (i Vand 3 only fa) yo anda 2. Dancing on the brass plate By keeping the feet on its edges is a featuie of Bheratanatyam but Kuchipudi dance does Ast Fave such a ferhi of movements, 67. With, reference to Dhrupad, one of the misjo traditions of India that hastbeen kept live for centuries; which of the followitig statements are correct? Which of the stateihents given above isfare correct? 1. ‘Dhrupad originated and developed in the. Rajput Kingdoris duting the Mughal period. (a) 1 only fh} % only 2 Dhrupad is primarily a devotional and spiritual music, fo) Both 1 and 2 3. Dhrupad Atep uses Sanskrit ayllables from Mantras, fa} Neither 1 nor 269, With reierence to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi umystics were, known to pursue which of the following practites? 1. Meditation and coutrel of breath 2. Severe ascetic exércises in a lonely place 3. Recitation of holy songe to arouse 4 state of ecstasy: in, their audience Select the correct .anewer using the eades given below > fa) 1 and.2 only (2) 2 and 3 only fel 3 only @ 1, 2and3 70, ‘The Rowlatt-Act aimed at (i compulsory economic support to war elforts @). imprisonment without trial and auitimary prosedures for trial te} suppression of the Rhilafat Movement {dé} imposition of restrictions én freedom of the, press 7A. The Lahore Session of the indian Jational, ‘Congréss (1929) ‘is very important in history, because 1 the Congress. passed a resohution: demanding complete independence 2, the rift between the extremists and moderates.was resolved in that Session 2 a fesohition was passed yejecting the two-nation theory in that Sossion Which of the statements’ given above is/are correct? fo} 1 only fo)” 2:and 3 fe dand s {2} Nene of the above 72. Lord Buddha's image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called ‘Bhumisparsha Mudra’ It symbolizes fa} Buddhe’s calling of the Earth to watch over Mra anc to Prevent Méira from disturbing his meditation (4) Buddha's calling of the Earth to witness his purity and chastity despite the tempta- dons of Mara fo) Buddha’s reminder to his follewers that they all arise from the Earth and finally disslve into the Barth, and thus this life is tansitory ja) Both, the statements (a) and (b} are correct in this context 73, The religion of early. Vedic. Aryans was primasily of (a) Bhalai (uj image worship and Yajnias fe) worship of nature, and Yajnas (4) worship of nature and BhelstiTa. Which of che lollowing statements is/are correct regarding Brahmo SamaijP 1. it opposed Xdolatry. 2, It denied the need fora priestly ‘lass for interpreting the religious texts. 3. It popularized the doctrihe that the Vedas are infallible, Select the correct answer using the codes given below » @) 1 only 5) and 2 only fe) 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3 78, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) acts as a bankers’ bank. ‘This would imply which of the folowing? 1. Other banks retain their ‘deposits with the RBI. 2. ‘The RBi lends funds ta the commercial banks in-limes of need, 3. The RBI advises the commercial banks on monetery matters. Sélect dhe correct answer using the codes given below : fa} 2 and 3 only @) 1 and 2 only fl 1 and 3 only i@ 1,2 and 3 76. Under which of the circumstanves. may ‘capital gains’ arise? following 1. When there is.an increase in the sales of.a product 2. When there is @ natural inérease in the value of the propérty owned When you purchase # painting and’ there ‘is a growth in its value dua to increase in its popularity Select the correct answer using the codes giver below : fey 1 only (8) 2 arid 8 onily fe) 2 only fd) 4,2 and 3 7% Which of the following measures would veoult dn am inersasd ih the money supply it the economy? 1 Pinehase of goverament securities from the public by the Central. Bank 2. Deposit of currency im commercial banks by the public 3. Borrowing by. the government from the Central Bani: 4. Sale of government securities Yo the public by the Central Bank Select the carrect answer using the codes, given below + (@} 1 only ®) 2 and 4 only fj fend 3 (@) 2,9 and 478. Which of the following would include Foreign DirectInvestment in India? 1, Subsidiaries of forcign companies in india 2. Majority foreign equity holding in Indian companies 3. Companies exclusively finanged by foreign companies 4. Portfolio investment Sélbct the comect answer using the codes-giver below : fair 1,2, Sand 4 fb} 2 and 4 only fo) and 3 only fa 1, 2 and & ony. 79. Corisider the following statements + ‘The price of omy currency in international market is decided by the . World Bank 2. demand for goods/services provided by the country concerned 3. stability of thé governsiént of the concerned couritry 4 economic potential of the courttry in quéstion. Which of the statements given ‘sthove are cortect? fa) 3,.2,% and 4 {bh} 2 and % only fe} 3 and 4 onty fe) 1 and 4 only. 80. The basic of Lead Bank Scheme is that (a) big banks should try to open offices in cack district @} there stould be stiff competition among the various nationalized bantes (@} individual banks should adopt particular districts for inten- sive, development fd) all the banks should make intensive efforts to. mobilize deposits 81. Consider the following : i. Ashessment of land'revehue on the basis of nature of the soit and the quality of crops 2. Use af mobile cannons in warfare 2 Cultivation of tobacco and red chillies Which of the above wae/were introduced inte India. by the English? fa} 1 onty (oj Vand 2 @ 2 and 3 id) None82, With relerence ‘ta the guitds (Shreny) ‘of ancient india that pleyed a very important. role in the country’s economy, which of ‘the following statements is/are correct? 1, Bvety guild was registered with the central authority of the State and the king was the chief administrative authority on them. 2. The wages, niles of work, standards -and prices were . Baed by the guild, 3. The guild had judicial powers aver its own members. Select the correct answer using the codes. given ‘below : fo} 1, and..2 only (6) 3 only i} 2 and.3 only (4) 1, 2 and 3 82. The distribution of powers between the Centre andthe Stites in the Iidicin Coristitution is:based on the scheme providedvin thas: {a} Moricy-Minto. Refotins, 1909 (8) Montegu-Chelmsiord Act, 1919 fe} Government of India-Act, 1935 {a} Indian Independence Act, 1947 84, Despite having large reserves of coal, ‘why does India import millions of tonnes of coal? 1. [tis the policy of India te save its own coal reserves for future, and import it from other countries for-the present use, 2, Most of the power plants in India are codl-bsised and they are not able to get sullicient supplies of coal from within the country. 3. Steel. companies need large quantity of coking coal which hes to be imported. Which of thé statements given above is/are correct? fay 1. only {o} 2 and 3 only ( -¥ and 3 only fay 1, 2 and. 3 85. A person stood alone-in a desert ona, dark night and wanted to reach his village which Was situated 5 kn east of the point where he was standing. He had no instruments’ to find the direction but he located the polestar. The most convenient way now to reach his. village is to walftin the, fa} direction facing the polestat fb) direction opposite to the polestar fo} direction keeping. the potestar te his teft td} divection keeping the polester to his right86. ‘Recently; there has been a concern over the: short supply of a group of tlentents called ‘tare earth metals’. Why? i. China, which is the largest producer of these elements, bag imposed some restrictions on their export. 2. ‘Other than China, Australia, Canada and Chile, these elements are not, found in- ery country. Rare earth metals are essential for the mtanufactare of various kinds of electronic items and there, is a growing demand for these elements. Which of the stateniznts given above is/are correct? fa} 1 only i) 2 ana 3 only fc} ¢ and 3 only (dj 1, 2end 3 ‘87. Consider the following protected areas 1. Bandipur 2. .Bhitarkarike 3. Manas! 4, Sunderbans Which of the above are declared ‘Tiger Réserves? (a) 1 and 2 only fe! 1,3 and 4 only } 2,3 and + only ff 1,2) 3 and4 88. Consider ‘the ‘oliowing. statementS + 1, The duration of the mansoon decreases. from southern India to narthern India. 2: The amount of annual reivifell in the northern plaing-of India decreases from east t6 west. Which of ‘the statements givers above-is/are correct? fa} 1 only ) 2 only fo) Both 1 and 2 (a) ‘Neither 1 nor 2 89. Which one of the foliowing |s the characteristic climate of the Tropical Savannah Region? fay Rainfall throughout the year (by Raivifall ini wider only {co} Arvextremely short dryseason id) A definite dry and wet season 90. lt. which one among the following categories, of protected. areas int ladia are focal people netaliowed to collect and use the biortiass? {a} Biosphere Resetves (b) ‘National Parks fe} Wetlands declared under Ramisar Convention (@) Wildtife Sanctiaries91, Consider the following kinds of organisms. i Bat, 2. Bee a Bind Which of the above is/are pollinating agent/agents? fa} 1 and 2 only fo} 2 only (4 and 3 only i 1, 2 ands 92, Which one of the following groups of Shimals boléngs'to the: category of Endangered species? (a) Great Indian Bustard, Musk Deel, Red Panda and Asiaue Wild Ass fe) Kashmir Stag, Cheetal, Blue Boll and Great Indian Bastard fo} Snow Leopard, Swamp Deer, Rhesus Monkey and Saras iCranie} {ij tion-tailed Macaque, Blue Bul, Hanuman Langur and Cheetal 93. Consider the following statemicnts : If there were no phenomenon of sapillarity 1. it would be difficult to use a kerosene lamp 2. ‘one would not be able to-use a straw to consume a soft drink, 3. the blotting paper would Fail-to function 4. ific big wees ifiat We see around would not-have grown on the Earth Which of the statements given, above are correct? fa) 1,2 and 3 only i) 1,3 and 4 only ic} 2 and 4 only dd) 1,2; 3 and 4 94, The Millennium Ecosystem ‘Asseaomient destribes the following major categories: of | evosyaters services—-provisioning, supporting, regulating, preserving and cultural. Which cone of the following is supporting ‘service? {0} Production of food and water (bj Contzol of climate and digease fc} Nutrient cycling and crop pollination (a) “Maintenance of diversity 98. What ie the dilference hetween the. antelopes Oryx and Chiru? {a} Oryx is adapted to live in hot and arid areas whereas Chiru is adapted to live, in steppes and 2emi-desert areas of cold high mountains (6) Orys is poached for its antlers whereas. Chiru is poached for its music f@ Orys exists in western India only whereas Chiru exists in north-east India oniy {d} None of the statements (a), (Bf and (¢) given above is correct96, Which.of the following can be threats inthe context of glcbal climate to the biodiversity of @ geographical change, which of the above cerca? helps/help in carbon seques- tration/storage in-the soil? fa) 1 and 2 only 2. Fragmonfation of habitar (6) 3 only 1, Global warining 3. Invasion of alicn species fo 1, 2end 3 + 4. > Promotion of vegetarianism (@} None of them Select: the correet answér using the 99, Whatwould happen if phytoplankton codes given Below : of an ocean. is completely destroyed {aj 1, 2 and 3 only for seme Treason? fh) 2 and 2 only i. ‘The ocean as a’ carbon sink would. be adversely affected. ol Land 4 onl @ 7 2, ‘The foéd chains in the ocean (1,9; 3 and 4 would be adversely affected . 3. The density of ocean water 97. Considet the following : would drastically decrease. I, Black-necked crane Select the correct answer using the ooties given below + 2 Cheeta @ Land 2 onty 3. Flying squirrel donb 4.. Snow leopard i Bony Which of the above Gre naturally Wy 4, 2 ards found in India? 100. Vuitures which used to be very (@} 1,2 end 5 only common in Indian countryside 1,3. and 4 ony some years ago.-are rarely seen fo) 2 awl 4 only nowadays. This is attributed to fa} the destruction of their nesting fa} 1, 2, 8 and 4 sites by new invasive epecies ib, a drug used by cattle. owners: 98. Consider the following’ agricultural for treating their diseased practices « sattle 2. Contour bunding (c} scarcity of food available to them 2. Relay cropping {dj & widespread, persistent: and 3. Zero tillage latal disease among: them