DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO T.B.C. : B-APM-P-CKB ‘Test Booklet Series Serial No. TEST BOOKLET GENERAL STUDIES Paper—I Time Allowed : Two Hours Maximum Marke : 200 INSTRUCTIONS 1. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE EXAMINATION, YOU SHOULD CHECK THAT THIS TEST BOOKLET DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPRINTED OR TORN OR MISSING PAGES OR ITEMS, ETC, IF SO, GET IT REPLACED BY A COMPLETE TEST BOOKLET. 2, Please note that it is the candidate’s responsibility to encode and fill in the Roll Number and Test Booklet Series A, B, C or D carefully and without eny omission or discrepancy at the ap; places in the OMR Answer Sheet, Any omission/discrepancy will render the Abbwer Sheet lable for rejeetio 8. You have to enter your Roll Number on the Test Booklet in the Box provided alongside. DO NOT\write anything else on the Test Booklet. 4. This Test Booklet contains 100 items (questions). Bach item is printed both in Hindi and English. 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Penalty for wrong answers : WILL BE PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPE. QUESTION PAPERS. 6) There are four alternatives for the answer to every question. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty. (@ Ifa candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and there will be same penalty as above to that question. (ii) Ifa question ig left blank, i for that question. DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO part: oe an fed wre a gran Roa yo TEL |, ne answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty1. Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation. 2. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only () 2 only () Both 1 and 26 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Which of the following is/are the indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global \Hunger Index Report? 1, Undernourishment 2. Child stunting 3. Child mortality Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (0) 2 and 3 only () 1,2and3* (@) 1 and 3 only 8. There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which action/actions of the following can be taken by the Government to reduce the deficit? Reducing revenue expenditure Introducing new welfare schemes Rationalizing subsidies Be pee Reducing import duty B-APM-P-CKB/65A. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (co) 1 and 3 only . (@) 1,2, 3 and 4 4. The establishment of ‘Payment Banks’ is being allowed in India to promote financial inclusion. Which of the following statements is/are correct in this context? 1. Mobile telephone companies and supermarket chains that are owned and controlled by residents are cligible to be promoters of Payment Banks. +2. Payment Banks can issue both credit cards and debit cards. 3. Payment Banks cannot undertake Iending activities. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 2 only + (6) 1 and 3 only (o) 2 only (d 1,2 and 3 5. With reference to ‘LiFi’, recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Ituses light as the medium for high- speed data transmission. 2, It is a wireless technology and is several times faster than ‘WiFY. Select the correct answer using the exde given below. 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The term ‘Intended Nationally Deter- mined Contributions’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of (a) pledges made by the European countries to rehabilitate refugees from the war-affected Middle Fast () plan of action outlined by the countries of the world to combat climate change () capital contributed by the member countries in the establishment of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank +(@ plan of action outlined by the countries of the world regarding Sustainable Development Goals Which one of the following is a purpose of ‘UDAY’, a scheme of the Government? (a) Providing technical and financial assistance to start-up _entre- preneurs in the field of renewable sources of energy (0) Providing electricity to every household in the country by 2018 (o}* Replacing the coal-based power plants with natural gas, nuclear, solar, wind and tidal power plants over a period of time (@) Providing for financial turnaround and revival of power distribution companies 8, With reference to IFC Masala Bonds’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct? 1, The International Finance Corpora- tion, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank. 2, Whey are the rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector. B-APM-P-CKB/65A. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only fc) Both 1 and 2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 9. Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements : 1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land. 2. Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? .(@) only (b) 2 only (o) Both 1 and 2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 “10. Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty? (a) Swapnavasavadatia (b) Malavikagnimitra (0) Meghadoota + (a) Ratnavati 11. In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms ‘amber box, blue box and green box’ in the news? (a) WTO affairs (0) SAARC affairs (c) UNFCCC affairs {d) India-EU negotiations on FTA6. ‘ofe at Paia sin (intended Nationally Determined Contributions)’ ve A allan ware 4 Aa dal | ta “aa 8? (a) Gecwas wea aro grate 3 fare aa Bah a ea (o) Tere wads a aren ae & fore fae & Gail are wag 1G ardor fo Wired aaicet Pan Ae (ofa gree Fieie fs) A em Fat wee Uh are Pe a ee (ay ech Fare ciel aR A fa % Bah aa aad nf aria 7, fafetas 2 3 am, wan A aa “UDAY’ #1 Wa 8? (ay wal & aera ai Oa A aa-verh (erd-on) safe aA G Pita REPEAL EF aT (o) 2018 7% 4A RR A fseh wreeE =r (o) wrarafe % six Haen-sreea ah wal & ean wo wpe te, aafieéa, ae, 9g santa of daa eats oT (@ Sean Ren hal & Pee rare stk green a wea oT 8, wf-aeh ware 4 Rat ad ‘see Ue Ale ‘ate are (IFC Masala Bonds)’ % dat A rata cd 48 ate wh / 1 siete fa Ferm (Recher ae safeiten), st act A seafea ae %, fea ae A oe ora th 2. A -aen sia EA aa ats (rupee- denominated bonds) ® afk arate ve Fash Sa Bae Paces ae BI B-APM-P-CKB/65A A fe ay ge ar er ame Te GPL (a) Fa 1 (b) a 2 (ce) 13 2 et (a) VA, 72 9, Rome % wee gota A we aT | ais Praterttaa ert om fea =e : 1. PA gorge % snare we YATRA A a Fea eet ay 2. sari & Froh cant uw steht aR 2a a ‘aude aur 43 A-m/a we B/E (aq) 401 ) Faw 2 @ 13 2a (@ Fai, 782 1o. weta ura A frafeferr gecat 48 fra oH A ‘gr cred & derma: & ya A Bn eh 87 (a) eacraraem (o) arate (og (a) erect 11, frefefad 4 8 fees ded § ashen gare ea atea, aq alan otk aie alae’ wee tal a faa (a) WTO HEH (b) SAARC ART () UNFCCC rE (a) PTA SRA-EU are IP.7.0,12. Which of the following is/are included in the capital budget of the Government of India? 1. Expenditure on acquisition of assets like roads, buildings, machinery, ete. 2. Loans received from foreign governments 3. Loans and advances granted to the States and Union Territories Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (0) 2 and 3 only *() 1 and 3 only (@ 1,2and3 13. What is/are the importance /importances of the ‘United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification’? 1. It aims to promote effective action through innovative national programmes and supportive inter- national partnerships. 2. It has a special/particular focus on South Asia and North Africa regions, and its Secretariat facilitates the allocation of major portion of financial resources to these regions. 3. It is committed to bottom-up approach, encouraging the partici- pation of local people in combating the desertification. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) @ and 3 only () 1 and 3 only (a) 1,2and3 B-APM-P-CKB/65A, 14, 15. 16. Recently, which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be added to the basket of IMF’s SDR? (a) Rouble (&) Rand - (o) Indian Rupee (a) Renminbi With reference to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (MFC), consider the _ following statements = 1. IMFC discusses matters of concern affecting the global economy, and advises the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the direction of its work. 2, The World Bank participates as observer in IMFC’s meetings. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a 1 only (e) 2 only se) “Both 1 and 2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 ‘Rashtriya Garima Abhiyan’ is a national campaign to (a) rehabilitate the homeless and destitute persons and provide them with suitable sources of livelihood (b) release the sex workers from their practice and provide them with alternative sources of livelihood () eradicate the practice of manual scavenging and rehabilitate the manual scavengers (a) release the bonded labourers from their bondage and rehabilitate them12, Frafefaa 98 feat frat sa aan % ft case Hie fe a 8? 1, Beal, sre, wef snk Saft chaise & aftoren moa 2, Rf wear oe eT 3, Weal oft da coed at sagen am oh fim 8 fom gg we ee ae TH ATI (a) Fa 1 (o) ae 2 ote 3 Fa shes (@ 1,233 13, ‘weet A tar & fem age uy sift (United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification)’ #1/% #n Wea 8/#? 1. wa ste gavatand ta aria canis sietigia uefa 3 me B swore aréang at seta wen BL 2, we fade /Rire Ferg, (far 2a A wen a wa aA She He BA ara al grata Re, (@) Ago gh a we dua Bog eA ea grate 3 rg [P.T.0.With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements : 1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry, 2. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy, Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 18. Which of the following best describes the term ‘import cover’, sometimes seen in the news? (a) It is the ratio of value of imports +" to the Gross Domestic Product of a country (b) It is the total value of imports of a country in a year "(c) It is the ratio between the value of exports and that of imports between two countries (@) It is the number of months of imports that could be paid for by a countiy’s international reserves (D conser ne toning pai: ‘Community sometimes In the affairs of mentioned in the news 1. Kurd Bangladesh 2. Madhesi Nepal 3. Rohingya Myanmar Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (ah 1 and 2 () 2 only (©) 2and3 (d) 3 only B-APM-P-CKB/65A 20. With reference to ‘Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), consider the following statements 1. It is an organization of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO. 2. It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging 3. It provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (®) 2 and 3 only () 1 and 3 only (@) 1,2 and 3 21, With reference to ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’, consider the following statements : 1. Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of two percent for any crop they cultivate in any season of the year. 2. “This scheme covers post-harvest losses arising out of cyclones and unseasonal rains. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? s(a) 1 only () 2 only (@ Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 22. In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the ‘Great Indian Hornbill’ in its natural habitat? (a) Sand deserts of northwest India (6) Higher Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir (o) Salt marshes of western Gujarat (d) Western Ghatsa7, weaareia una % siepfos eftera al Frfataa ser a Pra APR : 1, wie aa & fee (Rem) Gaara a aa xfer 8 Fret aa a 2. ae 8a % fermen Gas & fain w vei fie amd 2 an soft afte a sear Fe 2) sage eat 48 ahaa we 8/8? (a) ¥a1 (bo) aa 2 fo) 13 2a (a 71,382 1s. feafefad 4 @ aa-m, aef-aeh eared # Rear ara ve ‘sera sa (AE eR)’ BI ‘wae ania area 8? 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(b) aa 2 HK () Fa 1 3 a 1,233 ‘serra Gael ate ator’ 3 dal 8 freiferfiad eet a fran Fife : 1. we aber & sient gral a) ad & fae ohoten fae am fat A gee A Od aa v2 sfora A HA a a afi ea aa yr a Be 2. we ae, saraTa we when ayia ea ara Ferg-awia are a sarga He 21 sage weit 8 ata /8 al 8/8? (a) FAG 1 (&) FAG 2 () 19m 2a (a) VH1,7H2 ana % Praferfaa aot 4 8 ‘te sfeaa etffae’ % aa weit aaa 4a a Ai wae afte wera sel 87 (a) Sanofi ree A REA (b) Reh Fe fone aa? (o) afar apaera % cram aes a (a) Veni are [P.T.0.23. Which of the following are the key features of ‘National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)? 1. River basin is the unit of planning and management, 2. It spearheads the river conser- vation efforts at the national level. 3. One of the Chief Ministers of the States through which the Ganga flows becomes the Chairman of NGRBA on rotation basis, Select the correct answer using the code given below. *(@ 1 and 2 only *() 2 and 3 only *(q’ 1 and 3 only «(a 1,2 and 3 24, Why does the Government of India Promote the use of ‘Neem-coated Urea’ in agriculture? (a) Release of Neem oil in the soil increases nitrogen fixation by the soil microorganisms (6) Neem coating slows down the rate of dissolution of urea in the soil (o) Nitrous oxide, which is a greenhouse gas, is not at all released into atmosphere by crop fields (d) It is a combination of a weedicide and a fertilizer for particular crops 25. Consider the following statements : 1. The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State. ‘The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure. Which of the statements given above isfare correct? *( only +b) 2 only = (¢) Both 1 and 2 “(q) Neither 1 nor 2 BLAPM-P-CKB/65A 26. With reference to ‘Stand Up_India Scheme’, which of the following statements is/are correct? +1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs. 2. It provides for refinance through SIDBI. Select the correct answer using the code given below. s(@) 1 only + (b) 2 only *(q) Both 1 and 2 *(@) Neither 1 nor 2 27. The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)’ to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative? 1, To provide modern technology, training in modern farming methods and financial support to local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity 2. To identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapes, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities 3. To provide Geographical Indication status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such identified GIAHS Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only (©) 2 and 3 only (@ 1,2 and 323, fefeta | 8 aaah, ‘wpa cin 3a ARE afer [National Ganga River Basin Aston (NGRBA)) fi seer Padre 8? 4) a, aise a win Ai ga 81 Fi we ee Ra dem we A ryan ara 21 3. NGRBA #1 sia angen anor 7 H wi % yerifel Fa we aa 2, ‘far tran tim seh 8 AS Req me ae a eT a a Be GFE) (a) aa 1 sik 2 (b) aa 2 a3 (9 Faas (qj 1,29R3 24, ara HER BR H esr AAI (Neom- coated Urea)’ % syie1 Fh ei sheafea act 8 @ wai 4 fm ta % fie wa aera ara region starr aga 8 @ man, 04 at eA A sit a tent (o) ieee silanes, Re ee aaerse he 8, wa aa Bel 8 agien 8 faagat Mf fangs wal rch ® (a) Pay wae fee ae ee aA (Aeegs) ote ye: ses a at 25, frafetea ari @ Pra afi : 1, fel oe A ge fa a sa oe asa ara fe ear sa & 2. aa A ga aia a faa aia ear t sf we 88 a-a/8 WE 8A? (a %aa1° (bo) a 2 G (ate 2a (a 301,982 B-APM-P-CKB/65A un 26. a7. ‘= a gu EAM (Stand Up india Scheme)’ % dal 4 frafefaa aed Aa ara /8 wh B/E 1, Fee Was SC/ST wa Aiken seifha # ‘satin a steenfta sen 21 2. we SIDBI * mem a yaa a WaT mem 8h fa eam ge in ae a HH GAT (a) aa () ¥a2 fq 13h 2a (a 71,782 FAO, eats ght sone ay ahi ey a seepi gf facet ah [Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)|’ 4 #ema yam wm t we vee Hi apl cea aa 8? 1. afkftutita GIAHS % eta ager a angtrs steht, snutrs ge wench a softer we Face Berea Wer eH Fa ae ht sere Sian ag ST 2. afa-sgget wT Bt vaftat atk wa daft ogra (Seen), BR Sa fafaeen oft eartia eager & area Br _afarufer e@ dem eH 3. Rr san sififiuifes GIAHS & af fire fe ght sacl a Re ae (frotaters afer) A tea ver = A Re me gz wi a WE SAE GPT) (a) *aa1 as ‘ (bo) ra 2 (co) Fa 2 ie 3 (a 1,293 IP.7.0.28, Which of the following is/are tributary/ tributaries of Brahmaputra? 1. Dibang 2. Kameng 3. Lohit Select the correct answer using the code given below. s(@) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only * () 1 and 3 only (@ 1,2 and3 29, The term ‘Core Banking Solutions’ is ‘sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following statements best describes/ describe this term? 1. It is a networking of a bank's branches which enables customers to operate their accounts from any branch of the bank on its network regardless of where they open their accounts. 2. It is an effort to increase RBI's control over commercial banks through computerization. 3. It is a detailed procedure by which fa bank with huge non-performing assets is taken over by another bank. Select the correct answer using the code given below. s(a), 1 only . @) 2 and 3 only < (0) 1 and 3 only (@) 1,2 and3 B-APM-P-CKB/65A, 12 Consider the following pairs = Terms sometimes Their origin seen in the news Annex-I Countries. : Cartagena Protocol Certified Emissions Reductions: Nagoya Protocol Clean Development 31. a Mechanism —: Kyoto Protocol Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (@) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (o) 3 only (@ 1,2 and3 In the context of the developments in Bioinformatics, the term ‘transcriptome’, sometimes seen in the news, refers to (@) arrange of enzymes used in genome editing » (b) the full range of mRNA molecules expressed by an organism \ (co) the description of the mechanism of 32, gene expression +(d) a mechanism of genetic mutations taking place in cells ‘Mission Indradhanush’ launched by the Government of India pertains to ,(@) immunization of children and pregnant women + (0) construction of smart cities across the country + (@ India’s own search for the Earth-like planets in outer space (4) New Educational Policy28, frafates 4 a aad, wey A wee aA ayateat #2 1. Rain 2. an 3. ait 88 fee me ag a wd aE aT gig) (a) 01 (o) Fra 2 ote3 ( Fass (a) 1,233 29.‘ af WHR (Core Banking Solutions)’ %e aw warand # ten ara 2 Prafaaa ser 8 Aa-a1/8 wa we a adi aoa ar 8d BF 1 wis A mel we tat aoibarel a om ard a dare a A Beh oA eran @ a aA A afar ta tat FAR ae TT BE AH at wai 2, me care Hal me arate mem a RBI # from ag wm oe waa 3. ue wm faege aa & rat amr feet oreia (aa-aceiin) uferafi ara a var safer gat ara Fe en B A Ree ae A a ae ae GACH (a) a () Fad 233 @ Fa1otks fd) 1,23R3 B-APM-P-CKB/65A, 13 30. Frafefean gail we far Fife axi-eni waren 82a eT aR ae wr are ee 1, Wa aa + aprefsen shetater 2. wenfira seasia aeetRat |: arian sitetarter (aféores wii ‘fteria) 3. ero Rem aay: aA ta (ta Bae Raion) cai 18 ata-ar/A a we Wie BYR (ag at 1 sik 2 (o) aa 23K 3 (9 a3 ( 1,23%3 31, $a qaa-fian (anbietien) A aay feat 3 ced mrad H a-ak Re aren we ‘giaf2ti (transcriptome)’ fe ‘fifge gem 27 (@q) sem dae (shi Wein) A xae seth A ea Fo fo) Pre Sha wre sire mRNA ays A pi deen (c) fra saftronfen A) Beenfaey a ava (a) Breast HAA ara anepifans sete A franfaty 32. ea Bee eT erate ‘Pers Gee’ Pre’ ‘waifira 27 (a) wait at mia afters = afer () Rea H amd fae a Pain fo) Are state yeah -age mel Ferg Aaa A as . (ay 8 faerie 1P.7.0.33. Which of the following best describes/ describe the aim of Green India Mission’ of the Government of India? 1. Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union and State Budgets thereby implementing the ‘green accounting’ 2. Launching the second green revolution to enhance agricultural output so as to ensure food security to one and all in the future Restoring and enhancing forest cover and responding to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only *() 3 only (@ 1,2 and 3 34, With reference to pre-packaged items in India, it is mandatory to the manufacturer to put which of the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011? 1. List of ingredients including additives 2. Nutrition information 3. Recommendations, if any, made by the medical profession about the possibility of any allergic reactions 4, Vegetarian /non-vegetarian Select the correct answer using the code given below. (@) 1,2 and3 () 2,3 and 4 i) 1,2and4 (d) 1 and 4 only B-APM-P-CKB/65A, 14 85. Project Loon’, sometimes seen in the news, is related to (a) (b) () (a) waste management technology wireless communication technology solar power production technology water conservation technology 36. ‘Net metering’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the (a) (b) (©) (a) production and use of solar energy by the households/consumers use of piped natural gas in the kitchens of households installation of CNG kits in motor- cars installation of water meters in urban households 87. India’s ranking in the ‘Ease of Doing Business Index’ is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following has declared that ranking? (a) (b) () (a) Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (CECD) World Economic Forum World Bank World Trade Organization (WTO) 38. Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally a) (b) (o) @ agriculturists warriors weavers traders 39. Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka? 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As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas ‘can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases. 2. ‘The Act allows local social activists as mediators/reconciliators. Sclect the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only #(c) Both 1 and 2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 With reference to the Partnership’, consider statements 1. It is an agreement among all the Pacific Rirn countries except China and Russia. 2. It is a strategic alliance for the Purpose of maritime security only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ‘Trans-Pacific the following (a) 1 only (b) 2 only *( Both 1 and 2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 Consider the following statements : ‘The India-Aftica Summit 1. held in 2015 was the third such Summit 2. was actually initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951 Which of the statements given above \is/are correct? (a) 1 only (0) 2 only (Both 1 and 2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 B-APM-P-CKB/65A 16 43. What is/are the purpose/purposes of the “Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate (MCLR)’ announced by RBI? 1, These guidelines help improve the transparency in the methodology followed by banks for determining the interest rates on advances. 2, ‘These guidelines help ensure availability of bank credit at interest rates which are fair to the borrowers as well as the banks. Sclect the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only 4(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) Neither 1 nor 2 44, What is/are unique about ‘Kharai camel’, ‘a breed found in India? 1, It is capable of swimming up to three kilometres in seawater. 2. It survives by grazing on mangroves. 3, It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (9) 1 and 3 only (@ 1,2 ana3 45. Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered? (a) Andaman Islands (b) Anaimalai Forests (o) Maikala Hills (d) Tropical rain forests of northeast40. Som area afefen’ 3% del A Frater 41. “ga-tfafies orf wed 8 aaa a ART 1. we sifu 3 argc ra rarer ae fata amet A gah WaT B argos aime EH caffe earfta arin ra Req me ee a wan a a ST GAIT) (@ ¥a1 (b) aa 2 (1 3ie 2 at (a) V1, FAD (Trans-Pacific Partnership)’ % de 4 frafefaan seat 1 feran fifary : 1. we te she ea A deme vata were ‘ada ooh tail ae u aah I 2. ae Sa aeadl gen wit @ Pea sre arate mie sade sad 3 a daa ae 8/8 (q ¥7a1 (b) Fa 2 @ 13R2 at (@ amijaee2 42. Prafatad sect x fran Fife, wra-sabhn frat BR (gfear-snfta Re) 1. 3.2015 4 gon, aan wate an 2. & yeaa aera 4 1951 # saree Fee am Ae A ards uct 3 8 ataa/3 we B/E (aq) Fa (by aa 2 fo) 13h 2 (a Am FA2 B-APM-P-CKB/65A. 17 43. RBI art Sifts “att Ah eivia ara we sere ‘surf & [Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate (MCLR) #/% 2a 7 a/R? 1. 3 fanfén sat A ons zt Retta ae Fa 4H oe orerd ag fae A orehiiar agh 4 nae ara 1 2. 4 fenfiés 45 wa A sree eh am atm afifira ae F weg at Bt ao OA ara wa Fa Set & fee area a a Re ae ge Fe aR BA SR GATE (a) ¥aat 1 ) FAG 2 () 13m 2a (a) 7H1, 782 44. ore Hag art are aa, ‘a Sz’ % aR A agar a 8/8? 1 we aaR wa A de Pein ae A ae 8 2 ge area eeeaeel \ 3. ae deh dr 8 he Teg ae aT wea e) 8 Req a ee a we aC a SHR GPIQH (a) aa 1 a2 () FS (o) Fa 1 aS (@ 1,233 48. wea 84 ean aantat 9 ae Ha A oH ae coe Rea safe ft ats A 8 feel Soa ee 11 at ae ah Stk sa Ge TE tra BL ae ore fea mH TE RE (a) ser aa (by arg fo) rma vere (a) Ginn senate aaa [P.7.0,46. Which one of the following is the best description of INS Astradharini’, that was in the news recently? (a) Amphibious warfare ship 4(b) Nuclear-powered submarine (e) Torpedo launch and recovery vessel (d) Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier 47. What is ‘Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10), recently in the news? (a) Electric plane tested by NASA (b) Solar-powered two-seater aircraft designed by Japan fc) Space observatory launched by China (4) Reusable rocket designed by ISRO With reference to ‘Initiative for Nutri. tional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. This initiative aims to demonstrate the improved production and post- harvest technologies, and to demonstrate value. _addition techniques, in an integrated manner, with cluster approach. 2. Poor, small, marginal and tribal farmers have larger stake in this scheme, B. An important objective of the scheme is to encourage farmers of commercial crops to shift to millet cultivation by offering them free kits of critical inputs of nutrients and microirrigation equipment. B-APM-P-CKB/65A Select the correct answer using the code given below. fa) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (o) 1 and 2 only (@ 1,2 and3 The ‘Swadeshi’ and ‘Boycott’ were adopted as methods of strugele for the first time during the 4(@) agitation against the Partition of Bengal (b) Home Rule Movement () Non-Cooperation Movement (4) visit of the Simon Commission to India 50, With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements 1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism. 2, Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment. 3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only 4) 2 only (@) 1,2 and347. ‘ins orate a, far ara @ 4 eure aga Ga a, Frafataa a a sem wie ahh (a) ern Fanta (oy Beha aaa ge fo) zieité) weiter atk gantfi (recovery) ear (a) afta fea Pra -aree ‘shee areefin-10 (GL-10)', faeer era 8H ‘warsid Haga gen, a 8? fay NASA ara Eten Pa, (b) ar ari fesrg fen ren ae aie a wer aren aia aren faa (o) Sear aia A ag sia Seer (@ 1sRo wa Rare Fran men Ger ae gs wen aks roa @ dro geen 8g I (Initiative for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion)’ & dol af freafeta seal 8 a stad wa tae 1 Wer wm seer saa sere oft 4, aR SM (Feat os) & a wigs tf 8 ya ah aetet at ‘frefiia Fer 81 2. waned fh, oy, dna wd sera ‘ert 3 aah fecwatten (Be) &1 3. fase ae ep te a wae % Peart wi, teat & sera fad % ok aq feed wet Rages fe wen wt, wea AO cite seeea aca 1 B-APM-P-CKB/65A Aa Req ay gg aren a a SH GPA (a) a1 ©) Fa 233 @ F132 @ 1,233 . aaah’ stk ‘afer’ vet an fea ee ahr dad Hy fal % oF sro re a? ay Here Fama Ferm sate () ea sist (oe) sree sicker (@) ae ates A re aT 50. Hn & unite slave % dew 4 frrafefiad sect afar fry : 1, afters, Hews % dear ase edie epee 2, Sara aaah wee & wel A aeeT GT Fer 81 3. aera are wae one a a sate & wel ow aaa A aera FOF ‘are ei A Fra af Pee arc 8 aad wer Aa stead ae 8/8? (y a1 @) Faa2 3K 3 (9 ¥a2 (@) 1,233 [PT51. ‘Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)’, often in the news, is fa) a. division of World Health Organization @ non-governmental international organization (o) () an inter-governmental agency sponsored by European Union (d) a specialized agency of the United Nations 52. With reference to an initiative called ‘The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1, It is an initiative hosted by UNEP, IMP and World Economic Forum. 2. It is a global initiative that focuses on drawing attention to the ‘economic benefits of biodiversity. 3. It presents an approach that can help decision-makers recognize, demonstrate and capture the value of ecosystems and biodiversity. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 2 only () 3 only (o) 2 and 3 only s(@) 1,2 and3 With reference to ‘Red Sanders’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements 1. It isa tree species found in a part of South India. 2. Itis one of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest areas of South India. Which of the statements given above iS/are correct? (@) 1 only (b) 2 only () Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor-2 BLAPM-P-CKB/65A. 20 54. 88. 56. Which of the following statements is/are correct? Proper design and effective implemen- tation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to 1. protection of biodiversity 2. resilience of forest ecosystems 3. poverty reduction Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 2 only (0) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3 What is ‘Greenhouse Gas Protocol’? fa) It is an international accounting tool for government and business leaders to understand, quantify and manage greenhouse gas emissions It is an initiative of the United Nations to offer financial incentives to developing countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to adopt eco-friendly technologies +() It is an _ inter-governmental agreement ratified by all the member countries of the United Nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to specified levels by the year 2022 It is one of the multilateral REDD+ initiatives hosted by the World Bank (b) (a) With reference to ‘Financial Stability and Development Council’, consider the following statements : 1, It is an organ of NITI Aayog. 2. It is headed by the Union Finance Minister. 3. It monitors macroprudential super- vision of the economy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 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(b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (a) a movement for upliftment of (o) a temple-entry movement in Gujarat () an anti-caste movement in Maharashtra (a) a peasant movement in Punjab 59. Which of the following statements is/are correct? Viruses can infect 1. bacteria 2. fungi 3. plants Select the correct answer using the code igiven below. (@) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only () 1 and 3 only (@) 1,2 and 3 B-APM-P-CKB/65A 22 60. 61. © ‘The term ‘Base Erosion and Profit Shifting’ is sometimes scen in the news in the context of (@) mining operation by multinational companies in resource-rich but backward areas () curbing of the tax evasion by multinational companies (©) exploitation of genetic resources of a country by multinational companies (@) lack of -—_ consideration of environmental costs in the planning and implementation of developmental projects Recently, India’s first ‘National Investment and Manufacturing Zone’ was proposed to be set up in (a) Andhra Pradesh (©) Gujarat () Maharashtra (a) Uttar Pradesh What is/are the purpose/purposes of ‘District Mineral Foundations’ in India? 1. Promoting mineral exploration activities in mineral-rich districts 2. Protecting the interests of the persons affected by mining operations 3. Authorizing State Governments to issue licences for mineral exploration Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only’ +(@) 1,2 and357. waa Howie Rel wa ‘en 21 60, ware Hafan 28 9 ad “one aa (Agenda 21)’ % dav 4 fafefiaa seri 7 aM HIMFAM (Base Erosion and Profit fran Aig: Shifting)’ % #1 eB? 1 ae aroha fara & faq a Ais (a) dana-aa fq Ped ai A aga seen d dere! est an 2. 2002 B « faa fir BR (World Summit on () AEE waa a Re aA ae Sustainable Development) 4 wl ora CaF IT waft fo) "gfe af aa PR OE ‘sede aur 4.8 ata-an/8 wh BR? organs der 1 are . (a) a1 (@) Para stein A ate sate i gatos erat Reet a ster (o) Fea 2 fo ish oat 61. era OH res Hwa “ee Peder otk er 4 (National Investment | _ and (g Va, 782 Manufacturing Zone)’ #1 7s ef fr “anh & fee sea fea ae a? 88, wea sits wera 9 anita Pa (a) sini fg fen 4 ona se a ae 0) RE (yr aR we ar ew ct i a oy ere 3 ah Pa cto a (a) Sara i Pram sitet 62, wma i ‘fren waft aftr (RBar astern)’ a/% shea an 8/87 859, Patti aera 8 ata-a/8 wel 8/82 1 nen oe Aoufaata dat ‘areal af seta fang data aaa t aap a 2. wierd 8 main Si Be @ eer Be Notch a. er et a ahaa 3 fay ante 3. wet at eal & fay sat aA fr fee ge a wm ee ae aR BAL A faq are az a we a we SA GIR (a) Faw 1 oe 2 fa) ¥aa 1 32 () FI 3 fo) a 2 (o) Fa 1 ak 3 () a1 aks (a 1,23%3 (@ 1,23R3 B-APM-P-CKB/65A 23 [P.7.0.63. ‘SWAYAM’, an initiative of the Government of India, aims at (a) promoting the Self Help Groups in rural areas 0) providing, Sancial and technjos Saas omeae ete sanopieneurs 2) ee Rralth of adsiocent (a) wrovidig affordable end cally jceaton Go the ettaane for Bee irr, Menger era (a) social reforms (b) educational reforms (0) reforma im police adeiistraion (da) constitutional reforms Proposals 65. What is/are common to the two historical places known as Mahabalipuram? 1. Both were built in the same period. 2. Both belong to the same religious denomination. 3. Both have rock-cut monuments. Ajanta and Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 2 only (®) 3 only () 1 and 3 only (d) None of the statements given above is correct With reference to Bitcoins’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Bitcoins are tracked by the Central Banks of the countries. 2) Anyone with a Bitcoin address can send and receive Bitcoins from anyone else with a Bitcoin address, 3. Online payments can be sent without either side knowing the identity of the other. BLAPM-P-CKB/65A 24 67. Consider the following statement: 68. ‘Gadgil Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 2 only () 2 and 3 only (©) 3 only (@) 1,2and3 1. New Development Bank has been ‘set up by APEC. 2. The headquarters of + New Development Bank is in Shanghai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (@) 1 only () 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Committee Report’ and ‘Kasturirangan Committee Report’, sometimes seen in the news, are related to (a) constitutional reforms (b) Ganga Action Plan (o) linking of rivers [d) protection of Western Ghats 69. Consider the following : 1. Calcutta Unitarian Committee 2, ‘Tabernacle of New Dispensation 3, Indian Reform Association Keshab Chandra Sen is associated with the establishment of which of the above? (a) 1 and 3 only () 2 and 3 only (©) 3 only (@) 1,2 and 3