Test 1 InsightsOnIndia Test Series 2017

INSIGHTS ON INDIA MOCK PRELIMINARY EXAM - 2017

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1. As the rulers of the mahajanapadas of the Common

5. Why 15th August was chosen as the Independence

Era were building huge forts maintaining big armies,

they needed more resources for which they collected
taxes. Consider the following about it.
1. Taxes on crop were fixed at a certain share of the
total produce.
2. Craft persons were made to pay taxes
3. Hunter gatherers and herders were exempt from taxes
as it was not possible to enumerate them as a part of
any specific empire.
4. Trade was tax-free but a surcharge was levied on
special category of goods.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Date of India?
A. It was on this date that Indian Independence Bill was
introduced in the British House of Commons and
passed.
B. Lord Mountbatten chose the date as he considered
this date to be lucky.
C. It was on this date that the Lahore Session of the
Congress passed the Purna Swaraj resolution.
D. On this date, Indias Constituent Assembly passed the
Objectives Resolution granting freedom to India

2. Sariska Tiger Reserve is known for

A. Being the first Tiger reserve in the World to have
successfully relocated tigers.
B. Confluence of four rivers at a single location
harbouring one of the richest biodiversity of predators
in India.
C. Successfully stopping poaching of tigers and other
related species completely
D. Being the first Tiger Reserve to be named in CITES
agreement

3. The mid-day Sun will NEVER be exactly overhead

on which of the following locations?
1. Any latitude in Polar Regions.
2. Any latitude where equatorial vegetation is found.
3. Any longitude that touches poles.
4. Any longitude that passes through Scandinavian
countries.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1 only

4. What is the difference between the animals

Changthangi and Chiru?
A. Changthangi lives in hot and arid areas, whereas
Chiru is adapted to live in semi-desert areas of cold
high mountains
B. Changthangi is an antelope, whereas Chiru is a
primate.
C. Changthangi is famously reared for Pashmina wool,
whereas Chiru is reared for getting Shahtoosh wool
D. Changthangi is poached for its horns, whereas Chiru is
hunted for its musk which has great medicinal value

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6. NASA's Fermi Mission is aimed at understanding

1. Earths geological structure.
2. Role of exo-planets in providing a habitable space on
earth.
3. Search for signs of new laws of physics and what
composes the mysterious Dark Matter.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. None of the above

7. Consider the following about spot markets in

India.
1. They are electronic financial markets where on spot
deals for futures in commodities are fixed.
2. National Spot Exchange Limited (NSEL) is the only
recognized spot market in India.
3. They are regulated by the Securities and Exchange
Board of India (SEBI).
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

8. The Constitution (122nd Amendment) (GST) Bill,

2014 must be passed by at least half of all state
assemblies in India by
A. Two-third majority of the assembly present and
voting.
B. Absolute majority of the total membership of the
house.
C. Simple majority in form of a resolution.
D. Concurrence of the Speaker of the House and agreed to
by the Governor of the State

9. With regard to pollution and climate change, why

environment regulators are targeting Diesel cars more
than Petrol cars?
1. Diesel cars have higher emissions of NOx and
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2. High sulphur content emitted by Diesel cars lead to
acid rain.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None

10. Which of the following is NOT vital for the

establishment or success of a democracy?
A. Presence of Rule of Law.
B. Granting fundamental rights to the population.
C. Political equality of citizens to run for public offices.
D. Direct elections of all representatives.

11. In India, the public health service is a chain of

health centres and hospitals run by the government.
Under it, Primary Health Centres (PHCs) serve
A. Many villages in a rural area.
B. Specific wards in a Municipality.
C. Several hundreds of villages at the block level.
D. As attachments of the District Hospitals in sub-urban
areas.

14. The Archaeological Ruins of the location comprise

the first great urban centre of the Indus civilization with
burnt brick structures. It is a UNESCO World Heritage
Site and recently a movie on it was directed by
Ashutosh Gowariker. It is?
A. Burzahom
B. Inamgaon
C. Lothal
D. None of the above

15. Which of the following forest types covers the

largest area in India?
A. Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest.
B. Tropical Evergreen Forests.
C. Littoral and Swamp Forest.
D. Sub-Tropical Broad Leaved Hill Forest

16. In India, rocks of which of the following regions

was formed the earliest?
A. Khasi hills
B. Lower Shiwaliks
C. Indo-Gangetic plain
D. Deccan Traps

12. Which of the following clearly shows the

17. Consider the following about the United Nations

importance of carbon dioxide in earths atmosphere?

1. It is essential for the growth of plants.
2. It is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere after
nitrogen and oxygen.
3. It absorbs the heat directly incoming from the Sun
thus warming the planet.
4. Ocean absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
to form carbonate rocks.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 4 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD).

1. It was established by the Conference of Parties
(COP) to the UNFCCC.
2. Its primary duty is to enforce the binding agreements
signed under the UNFCCC.
3. It meets every ten years to chart the course of
sustainable development in both developed and
developing countries.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. None of the above

13. Consider the following about Unstructured

18. Non-performing Assets (NPAs) are loans made by

Supplementary Service Data (USSD) that is being

utilized by many corporations in India for service
delivery.
1. Use of USSD is limited due to its requirement of
high speed internet.
2. It can be used for serving the banking needs of
customers.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None

a bank or finance company on which repayments or

interest payments are not being made on time. How do
high NPAs affect the citizens (customers) in India?
1. They may lead to an increase in the cost of capital for
borrowers.
2. They may lead to bank defaults and thus lower
peoples confidence in the banking system affecting
their savings ratio.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None

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19. If we did NOT use an Indian Standard Time, the

24. Which of the following factors contribute to the

actual time difference between which of the following

places would be more than 1 hour?
A. Patna and Kolkata
B. Dwarka and Dibrugarh
C. Chandigarh and Rewari
D. Sultanpur and Kanpur

evolution of landforms on earth?

1. Movement of magma within the earth
2. Growth and decay of vegetation
3. Erosion and deposition
4. Frost action
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

20. Which of the following correctly differentiates the

events of equinox with that of solstice?
1. In a solstice only a particular tropic receives direct
vertical rays of the Sun unlike in an equinox the equator
receives direct vertical rays of Sun.
2. Solstice is caused only due to rotation of the earth,
whereas equinox is caused only due to revolution of the
earth.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None

21. Consider the following about the Panchayat

Secretary.
1. She is elected by the Gram Panchayat from amongst
its members.
2. She is responsible for calling the meeting of the
Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat and keeping a record
of the proceedings.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None

22. The Arctic Ocean is located within the Arctic

Circle and surrounds the North Pole. It is connected
with the Pacific Ocean by a narrow stretch of shallow
water known as
A. Berring strait
B. Alaska Strait
C. Isthmus of Faribanks
D. Norton Sound

23. Communicable diseases account for a large burden

of diseases in India. Which of these may NOT help
controlling their spread?
A. Improving sanitation and drinking water in the
locality
B. Isolating infected persons
C. Reducing intake of salt in food
D. Using only new syringes for blood transfusion and
disposing old used ones
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25. In India, women got universal suffrage rights with

the
A. 61st Constitutional Amendment, 1989
B. Enactment of Government of India Act 1935
C. Commencement of the Indian Constitution
D. Act of 1858 passed by the British Parliament

26. Northern blot is a laboratory method used to

A. Determine the hereditary lineages in forensic
investigation
B. Examine changes in plant physiology
C. Copy the information from one strand of genome to
the other
D. Detect specific RNA molecules among a mixture of
RNA

27. The State of Madhya Pradesh lying in Central India

shares land boundary with which of the following
states?
1. Bihar
2. Jharkhand
3. Uttar Pradesh
4. Telangana
5. Odisha
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 3 only
C. 3, 4 and 5 only
D. 2 and 4 only

28. Which of the following statements about the

Financial Action Task Force (FATF), established in
1989 by G-7, is INCORRECT?
A. It is an intergovernmental policy making body.
B. Its mandate covers setting international standards for
combating money laundering and terrorist financing.
C. It does not deal with proliferation of weapons of
mass destruction which are dealt by the UNSC and
multilateral export control regimes.
D. It works to identify national-level vulnerabilities
with the aim of protecting the international financial
system from misuse.

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29. Which of the following forest types is common to
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, parts of North-Eastern
states and a narrow strip of the Western slope of the
Western Ghats?
A. Mangrove forests
B. Temperate forests
C. Tropical moist forests
D. Coral forests

30. Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus have rings around them.

These rings consist of
A. Satellites of these planets only.
B. Icy dust, large rocks and moons of the planets.
C. Comets and asteroids only.
D. Magnetospheric flux of the planet.

31. Consider the following species and the regions

where they are found in.
Species
Region
A. Wild Ass
1. Assam
B. Wild Goat
2. Runn of Kutch
C. One-horned Rhinoceros 3. Himalayan region
The correct match for the above will be?
A. A-1, B-3, C-2
B. A-2, B-3, C-1
C. A-3, B-1, C-2
D. A-2, B-1,C-3

32. The Future We Want document was a result of

which of the following conferences?
A. Earth Summit 2012 at Rio.
B. Warsaw Climate Change Agreement.
C. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) meeting at
UN General Assembly.
D. The First UN conference on Sustainable development .

33. Consider the following statements about the

historical inscriptions in India.
1. All the edicts of Asoka engraved in the Kharoshthi
and Brahmi scripts are in the Prakrit language.
2. With the rise of the Guptas, Prakrit became the
predominant language of Indian epigraphs.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None

34. Consider the following about the Rock Shelters of

Bhimbetka.
1. Bhimbetka derives its name from the Atharva Veda.
2. Mesolithic as well as Medieval period rock paintings
can be found in the caves.
3. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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4. Bhimbetka paintings are highly secular in nature.

Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 4 only

35. Mikir hills, Mishmi hills and Barail range are

located in
A. North-eastern India
B. Southern India
C. Northern Ladakh
D. Western Aravallis

36. Consider the following statements about the India

Nuclear Insurance Pool (INIP).
1. It was launched as per the mandatory provision under
the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLND),
2010.
2. The pool provides capacity for insurance coverage to
citizens affected by nuclear hazards in India.
3. It will fund future development of those nuclear
reactors which involve considerable risks due to
geology or radiation.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

37. Consider the following about the S.A.M.O.A.

Pathway.
1. It is a part of the Paris Climate Change Agreement
2015.
2. It focuses on those communities in developing
countries that derive their livelihood exclusively from
forestry and use of other natural resources.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None

38. Consider the following. Communities seen in news

Belong to
1. Tuaregs A. Sahara Desert
2. Sinhalas B. Bhutan
3. Rakhine C. Sri Lanka
Which of these is/are correctly matched?
A. 2 and 3
B. 1 only
C. 1 and 3 only
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39. Consider the following about the Malware

44. Atmosphere is held around the earth due to

Infection Index 2016 (MII 2016) for Asia-Pacific

region.
1. It was released by Internet Corporation for Assigned
Names and Numbers (ICANN).
2. The Index pin points India to be the most severely
affected country in the entire region.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None

A. Continuous magnetic activity in the Earths core.

B. Corona discharge from the Sun that reaches the earth
consistently.
C. Gravitational pull of the earth.
D. Presence of clouds in the troposphere and other layers
above it.

40. Einstein Ring can be observed when

A. All planets in the solar system fall in a common line
B. A pair of distant galaxies from earth aligns in a
special position with respect to earth
C. Solar eclipse is just about to end
D. Volcanic eruptions occur at the craters of the Jovian
planets

41. This ruler convened a Buddhist Council at Kashmir

which eventually led to the recognition of the
Mahayana sect of Buddhism. He is?
A. Ashoka
B. Yavana
C. Kanishka
D. Kumaragupta

45. Ecosystem is formed, most appropriately, by the

interaction of
A. Both biotic and abiotic factors of the environment.
B. All Living organisms present in the system.
C. Diverse Landforms found within a large zone.
D. Communities found near edge of a biome

46. Consider the following about state administration.

1. Governor of the State is appointed by the Central
Government but the State Assembly may disapprove
her appointment in effect repealing it.
2. Governor of the state appoints the chief minister and
other ministers only after obtaining the advice of the
Central Council of Ministers.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None

47. How the National Highways Grid proposed by the

42. Consider the following statements with reference to
some of the officials in the History of India.
1. Nagara-shreshthi was the Chief Craftsman of the
royal court.
2. Sarthavaha was the leader of bonded labourers.
3. Sandhi-vigrahika was a minister of war and peace.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. None of the above

NHAI will be useful?

1. The Grid will improve connectivity between coastal
areas and state capitals thus facilitating cargo
movement.
2. It will help the government re-designate the National
Highways for easy identification.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None

43. Consider the following about National Mineral

48. Greenhouse gases that are present in the

Exploration Trust (MET).

1. It grants mining leases for major minerals to after
obtaining sanction from the State government.
2. It carries out detailed exploration for minerals using
the funds accrued to it.
3. It invests in basic infrastructural development and
implements welfare schemes in mining affected belts.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only

atmosphere due to NATURAL activities is/are?

1. Chlorofluorocarbons
2. Methane
3. Nitrous oxide
4. Sulfur hexafluoride
5. Oxygen
6. Water vapour
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 2, 4 and 5 only
B. 2, 3 and 6 only
C. 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only
D. 1, 2 and 6 only

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49. Optically-Stimulated Luminescence is a dating
technique that is used to find out
A. The last time quartz or feldspar sediment was
exposed to light
B. Radiation emitted by antecedent water bodies
C. Age of tree barks by exposing them to ionizing
radiation
D. Duration of photons incident on any surface

50. Temperature in cities is much higher than that of

villages due to
1. Lower forest coverage in cities as compared to
villages
2. Concrete and asphalt structure in cities capture and
release heat
3. Vehicular emissions in cities release Greenhouse
gases that trap heat
4. Cities are more densely populated as compared to
villages
5. The structure of the economic activity of cities
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 3, 4 and 5 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 4 and 5 only
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

51. Direct Heat of the Sun can be felt immensely at

Ladakh because of
A. High water vapour saturation in air
B. Day temperatures are very high in Ladakh
C. Thin air at Ladakh
D. High albedo of ice as compared to regions down the hill

A. 2<1<4<5<3
B. 2<4<1<3<5
C. 1<2<4<5<3
D. 5<2<4<1<3

54. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate

Change (MoEFCC) has suggested that it will propose
for the funding of foam industries to shift to
cyclopentane. How the shift to cyclopentane will be
useful?
1. It has zero ozone depletion potential and low global
warming potential.
2. It has very low flammability and will help avoid fire
hazards in industries.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None

55. Consider the following about the Directorate of

Enforcement.
1. It is housed under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
2. It enforces the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
3. It keeps track of foreign exchange movement in and
out of India.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 2 only

56. Impeyan monal is most likely to be found in its

52. Kuji Mendha is a breed of sheep found only in
coastal Odisha. Why it was recently conferred rare and
singular species tag by the Union government?
A. It was declared Near Extinction in the IUCN Red
List.
B. It has some rare genetic traits which lead to multiple
birth syndromes in it.
C. It survives in the harshest conditions known to the
breed of this species and still highly productive in terms
of wool and meat.
D. All of the above

53. Consider the following sources of freshwater on

earth.
1. Groundwater
2. Atmosphere
3. Ice caps
4. Fresh water lakes
5. Rivers
Arrange the following in increasing order of availability
of freshwater from the codes given below.
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natural habitat in
A. Adjoining oases of the hot deserts of Rajasthan
B. Swamp forests of Andaman & Nicobar Islands
C. Temperate forests in the Himalayan region
D. Salt marshes of Gujarat

57. Which of the following differentiates correctly

between Tropical Savannahs and Temperate
Grasslands?
A. Temperate grass is longer but much less nutritious
than those of Tropical Savannas.
B. Temperate grasslands are drier and receive lesser
rainfall than savannas.
C. Temperate Grasslands have scattered trees, unlike in
Savannas where the only vegetation is grass and
mosses.
D. Temperate grasslands are found near the coastal
regions, whereas Tropical Savannas occur in interior
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58. Apart from Wheat, Crops that are usually grown in
the plains of India are
1. Maize
2. Sorghum
3. Coffee
4. Millets
5. Sugarcane
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 5 only
B. 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

59. The Buddha taught that human life is full of

suffering and unhappiness, which is caused due to
A. Separation of matter with soul
B. Law of Karma
C. Constant cravings and desires
D. Following the middle way in everything which dilutes
focus and energy

60. Consider the following locations in Northern India.

1. Dehra Gompas
2. Siachen Glacier
3. Rohtang pass
4. Zoji la pass
The correct order of these regions from North to South
is?
A. 2143
B. 2314
C. 1342
D. 3241

61. Consider the following statements.

1. The air pressure is highest at sea level and decreases
with height.
2. Low air pressure is generally associated with cloudy
skies and wet weather.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

63. Anantnag, Baramula, and Pahalgam are well

known for
A. Production of Kashmiri willow Cricket Bats
B. Cave paintings of Sonbhadra and Chitrakoot
C. Fabrics like chiffon, muslin and organza
D. Metalwork of Badohi and decorated terracotta horse

64. Recently, India received the official citation from

WHO and UNICEF for being YAWS-free.
Consider the following with reference to this.
1. The Disease affects mainly the old age people due to
lack of proper immune response from the body.
2. India is the first country to be officially
acknowledged as being Yaws-free.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None

65. What is the Green corridor project that is

recently being pushed by state governments?
A. A project for responding to climate change by a
combination of adaptation and mitigation measures
including carbon sequestration.
B. A dedicated State Investment and Manufacturing
Zone (SIMZ) for establishment of Green Energy
companies and services.
C. A project for evacuation of renewable energy from
generation points to the load centres by creating
intrastate and inter-state transmission infrastructure.
D. A project for protecting, restoring and enhancing
Indias diminishing forest cover by establishing interstate buffer protected areas.

66. Which of the following are Permanent winds on the

planet earth?
A. Easterlies ad Westerlies
B. Monsoon winds
C. Continental winds
D. Orographic winds

62. Factors that affect the formation of tides in the

67. Which of the following statements about the

Ocean are
1. Alignment of Earth, Sun and Moon.
2. Relative distance between the Moon, Earth and Sun .
3. Shape of bays and estuaries where tides are formed.
4. Local wind and weather patterns in Ocean.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 4 only

Troposphere is/are NOT correct?

A. Almost all the weather phenomena like rainfall and
hailstorm occur in this layer.
B. It is the most ideal atmospheric layer for flying
aeroplanes.
C. It helps in radio transmission as radio waves
transmitted from the earth are reflected back to the
earth by this layer.
D. Both (b) and (c)

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68. Many states in the Indian Union have instituted the
post of Parliamentary Secretary. A Parliament Secretary
is
1. Generally a Civil Servant/bureaucrat holding an
Office of Profit
2. Assigned charge of an entire government department
only in the absence of Cabinet Ministers
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None

69. The campaign 'Swachh Yug' launched by the

government aims at
A. Making Gram Panchayats located along Ganga open
defecation-free .
B. Rehabilitating manual scavengers in rural areas.
C. Uplifting the moral standards in school and college
education.
D. Increasing the participation of youth and children in
Swacch Bharat Mission all over India.

1. It will provide vital transport link between Southern

Uttar Pradesh and Odisha.
2. It will improve Bihars connectivity with Nepal.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None

74. Consider the following about the Asian

Development Bank (ADB).
1. It was founded before World Bank (WB).
2. ADB assists its members by providing loans and
technical assistance to promote socio-economic
development.
3. All its members are from the Asia-Pacific region.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1 and 3 only

75. Consider the following about the Nano Mission of

70. The Jatakas often shown on the railings of stupas
and in paintings in places such as Ajanta are actually?
A. Stories that tell about the previous lives of the
Buddha.
B. Essential teachings of the Buddha and his disciples.
C. Cycles of birth and death as deciphered by the
monks.
D. Sangha rules that helped them travel and live together
to propagate dhamma

71. Consider the following about Glaciers.

1. Glacial retreat can result in variety of landforms like
lakes.
2. Materials deposited by a glacier as it retreats results
inglacial moraines.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None

72. Krishi Kalyan Cess, to finance improvement of

agriculture and farmers welfare, is levied in India on
A. Services sector
B. Manufacturing Sector
C. Fertilizers and natural gas sector
D. Groundwater irrigation equipments

73. A loan has been approved by an international

agency for constructing a bridge across Ganga in Bihar.
How will the Ganga Bridge be helpful?
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the Government of India.

1. The Department of Science and Technology is the
nodal agency for implementing the Nano Mission.
2. It can publish guidelines on Safe Handling of Nanomaterials.
3. It funds all the private research agencies on
development of nano-materials.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only

76. Consider the following statements about the

Geography of continents.
1. Asia is separated from Europe by the Alps Mountains
on the west.
2. The Arctic Circle passes through Europe.
3. North America is linked to South America by a
narrow strait of land.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

77. Dhamma Mahamattas were appointed by Ashoka

to
A. Design a new religious code for the public
B. Administer all donations to religious organizations
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C. Teach people about Ashokas Dhamma
D. Represent the empire in religious debates with other
empires and eminent scholars

78. Carbfix project is concerned with

A. Unearthing gas hydrates trapped at the Ocean floor
B. Locking away atmospheric CO2 by reacting it with
basaltic rocks
C. Reducing the methane emissions of rice fields and
wetlands
D. Using geo-engineering to reduce the albedo of Polar Ice

79. In the context of Ancient history of India,

Gramabhojakas and Grihapattis respectively were
A. Largest landlords and Head Judge of the village
B. Slaves and bonded labourers
C. Census official and Policeman of the village
D. Village headman and independent farmers

83. The Painted Grey Ware culture (PGW) is an

A. Pre-Vedic age culture
B. Iron Age culture
C. Stone Age culture
D. Soanian culture

84. The Financial Stability Board (FSB) is an

international body that monitors and makes
recommendations about the global financial system.
Consider the following about it.
1. It was established by G-20 as the successor to the
Financial Stability Forum (FSF).
2. It has been made a member organ of the International
Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC).
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None

80. The Hubble sequence is

A. The order of evolution of life on earth after the Big
Bang
B. A system used for classifying galaxies
C. A code used by the International Space Station to
communicate back to earth
D. Made of all stars within the Goldilocks zone

85. South west monsoon season is marked by the onset

and advance of monsoon. In this season the Monsoon
winds blow from
A. Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal towards the land
B. Only from Central Pacific towards Bay of Bengal
C. Land to the Bay of Bengal and Southern India
D. Only from Arabian Sea towards the land

81. Consider the following statements.

1. Warm ocean currents generally originate near subtropical regions and move towards equator.
2. The cold currents carry water from polar or higher
latitudes to lower latitudes.
3. The areas where the warm and cold currents meet are
devoid of nutrient cycling and thus generally poor in
fisheries.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

86. If the earth starts rotating east to west, which of the

following shall be correct?
1. Places West of Greenwich will be behind the
Greenwich Time.
2. Places located on the same longitude northwards will
be ahead in time than those located southwards.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None

87. The Indian Railways plans to introduce Maglev

82. The SDR is an international reserve asset, created
by the IMF in 1969 to supplement its member
countries official reserves. Consider the following
about Special Drawing Rights (SDR).
1. SDRs cannot be exchanged for freely usable
currencies.
2. Value of a SDRis fixed on an annual basis and
revised on the discretion of IMF.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
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trains that can run at a top speed of 500 km an hour, in

a bid to lure passengers from airlines. Maglev
technology harnesses the power of
A. Magnetic fields to propel train at high speed
B. Earths gravitational force
C. Wind in a small tunnel to transfer momentum to the
train
D. Solar PV technology to increase the burn rate of fuel in
the train engine

88. ScatSat-1 satellite recently launched by ISRO will

help in
A. Mineral exploration

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B. Forecasting groundwater resources in India
C. Increasing the bandwidth of telecommunication
services in India
D. Disaster management

B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

93. As per the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act

89. Consider the following statements about the
geography of India.
Assertion (A): East-West extent of India is greater than
its North-South Extent.
Reason (R): India is located entirely in the Northern
Hemisphere.
In the context of the above, which of these is correct?
A. A is correct, and R is an appropriate explanation of
A.
B. A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation
of A.
C. A is incorrect, but R is correct.
D. Both A and R are incorrect.

1992, "Gram Sabha" means a body consisting of

persons
A. Registered in the electoral rolls relating to a village
comprised within the area of Panchayat at the village
level
B. Residing in the village or panchayat or contiguous
areas by way of naturalization of migration
C. Specified by the Governor by a public notification
on the recommendation of the State Election
Commission
D. Chosen so by the Panchayat to address the socioeconomic issues of the village

94. Arrange the following from East to West.

90. Which of the following generally does NOT come
within the functional domain of the Government in
India?
A. Maintaining public roads
B. Establishing diplomatic relations with other states
C. Introduction of new railways lines between remote
locations
D. Producing goods of daily consumption

1. Mahadeo Hills
2. Rajmahal Hills
3. Aravalli range
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 213
B. 312
C. 123
D. 231

91. Only one side of the moon is visible to us on the

95. Fiscal Monitor report was published in April

earth mainly due to

1. Spin speed of the Moon on its axis which matches
with that of earth.
2. Geoid shape and axial tilt of the earth.
3. Atmospheric refraction on earth and absence of
atmosphere in space.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 2 and 3 only

2016 by which of these organizations?

A. World Bank
B. World Economic Forum
C. International Monetary Fund
D. Reserve Bank of India

92. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

(FSSAI) has been regulating the use of harmful trans
fats in packaged food items. Consider the following
about trans fats.
1. They are different from ordinary fats in that they are
naturally not found or formed in animal or plant
products.
2. They are used by food manufacturers to improve the
texture and shelf life of food.
3. Eating them raises the level of low-density
lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 2 and 3 only
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96. Scientists have recently developed a new bio-ink

that allows 3D printing of complex living tissues that
may be used for surgical implants. The bio-ink contains
which of the following?
1. Natural polymer extracted from seaweed
2. Stem cells that have potency and unspecialized states
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
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97. How is the continental crust different from oceanic

100. As per a report commissioned by the Department

crust?
A. Mineral constituents of the continental mass are
Silica and alumina, whereas that of oceanic crust is
mainly iron.
B. Continental crust is less dense than oceanic crust.
C. Continental crust has a highly diverse composition
of elements in both fused and natural form, whereas
oceanic crust is made from a single element only .
D. All of the above.

of Science and Technology (DST), India will be heavily

dependent on China in the coming years to source rare
earth minerals for their use in manufacturing sector.
What is the reason behind it?
A. India does not have any reserve of rare-earth
minerals.
B. Sensitive imports from Missile Technology Control
Regime (MTCR) nations are banned for a non-member
like India.
C. India does not have the necessary technology to
extract any rare-earth minerals.
D. China is a leading global supplier for many rare
earth mineral resources that have been identified as
critical for India.

98. Consider the following statements.

Assertion (A): Chief Minister of the State can
disqualify a sitting MLA after obtaining the advice of
the State Election Commission.
Reason (R): Chief Minister holds the de facto authority
in the State Government.
In the context of the above, which of these is correct?
A. A is correct, and R is an appropriate explanation of
A.
B. A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation
of A.
C. A is incorrect, but R is correct.
D. A is correct, but R is incorrect

99. A Bengali writer, her book titled Amar Jiban is

the first known autobiography written by an Indian
woman. She is?
A. Ismat Chugtai
B. Begum Rukhaiya Hussain
C. Deepa Bandopadhyay
D. Rashsundari Devi

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