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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2018 – Test–2453

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1. Prohibition of discrimination on the grounds 4. Consider the following statements with

of religion is provided by which of the reference to geothermal gradient:

following fundamental rights?
(a) Right to equality
(b) Right to freedom of religion
1. Geothermal gradient is the gradual
decrease in temperature with depth in
the crust.
2. It is one of the reasons for occurrence of

(c) Right against exploitation volcanism.

Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) Right to constitutional remedies.
correct?
(a) 1 only
2. Consider the following statements:
(b) 2 only
1. Dhands are the playa lakes in desert (c) Both 1 and 2
regions. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

2. Bet land is the fertile khadar tract in

5. India is a part of which of the following
Himachal Pradesh.
multilateral development banks?
3. Chos are the seasonal stream in Punjab. 1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Which of the statements given above is/are (AIIB)
2. New Development Bank
correct?
3. European Bank for Reconstruction and
(a) 1, 2 and 3
Development (EBRD)
(b) 1 and 2 only 4. Asian Development Bank
(c) 1 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(d) 3 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
3. Which of the following are the uses of fly
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
ash produced by coal based power plants? (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1. Improve water holding capacity of soil

2. Manufacture of bricks 6. Consider the following fauna of India:

1. Malabar civet
3. Construction of roads
2. Kondana rat
Select the correct answer using the code 3. Namdapha flying squirrel
given below. Which of the above is/are critically

(a) 1 and 2 only endangered?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None
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7. Government has launched MSME- 10. With reference to the North East Special
Sambandh Portal with the objective of Infrastructure Development Scheme
(a) empowering micro and small (NESIDS), consider the following
entrepreneurs across the country to statements:
directly register their cases relating to 1. It will cover the creation of both
delayed payments by Central Ministries. physical infrastructure and infrastructure
(b) providing easy access to credit and relating to social sectors.
hand-holding services for micro small 2. It is a centrally sponsored scheme with
medium enterprises. funding pattern in the ratio of 90:10.
(c) facilitating collateral free credit to new Which of the statements given above is/are
and existing micro and small enterprises. correct?
(d) monitoring the implementation of the (a) 1 only
Public Procurement from MSEs by (b) 2 only
Central Public Sector Enterprises. (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

8. Consider the following statements with

reference to mass movements: 11. Small solid particles in the atmosphere may
act as hygroscopic nuclei around which
1. It involves transfer of rock debris down
cloud formation may occur. Which of the
the slopes under the direct influence of
following can be those particles?
gravity.
1. Sea salts
2. They are more active over unweathered
2. Ash
slopes rather than over weathered
3. Pollen
materials.
4. Disintegrated particles of meteors
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
correct?
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

9. With reference to ‘Predatory Pricing’,

12. In the context of banking, consider the
consider the following statements:
following statements:
1. It refers to the exceptionally low prices 1. SWIFT is a messaging network used by
offered by product companies. lenders for inter-bank money transfer
2. In the long run, it might lead to involving overseas transactions.
monopolistic tendencies. 2. Core Banking Solution is a software
3. It is illegal in India under the product that links all the customers of a
Competition Act 2002. bank, regardless of their home branch.
Which of the statements given above are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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13. With reference to the Contingency Fund of 16. Consider the following statements regarding
India, consider the following statements: the Global Atmosphere Watch programme:
1. It is mentioned in the Constitution of 1. It is a programme of the United Nations
India. Environment Programme.
2. It is placed at the disposal of the 2. It provides financial support to
President of India. developing countries for adapting to
3. Prior parliamentary approval is required climate change effects.
for withdrawal of fund from it. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
17. Consider the following statements regarding
14. Which one of the following is a purpose of cyclones:
1. The tropical cyclones have a clear
‘Pradhan Mantri Vidya Lakshmi
frontal system which is not present in the
Karyakaram’?
extra-tropical cyclones.
(a) To provide educational loans for the
2. In the northern hemisphere, extra
students seeking higher education.
tropical cyclones move from west to east
(b) To encourage role of private sectors in
but tropical cyclones move from east to
Government run elementary schools
west.
across the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) To promote enrolment of girl child in the
correct?
age group of 14-18 at secondary stage.
(a) 1 only
(d) To enable Muslim children to attain
(b) 2 only
qualitative education in Madrasas.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
15. Which of the following is/are the objectives
of World Trade Organisation (WTO)?
18. With reference to Vernacular Press Act of
1. To establish a rule-based trading regime
1878 , consider the following statements:
in which nations cannot place arbitrary 1. It was designed to 'better control' the
restrictions on trade. vernacular press and effectively punish
2. To settle disputes among the members and repress seditious writing.
regarding the interpretation and 2. It gave no right of appeal in a court of
application of the trade agreements. law and the magistrates action was final.
3. To ensure optimum utilisation of world 3. It was passed during the time of Lord
resources and to protect the Ripon and was finally repealed by Lord
environment. Lytton.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/are
given below. correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 only
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19. Consider the following statements regarding 22. Situated in the Vindhyan mountain range the
jute: reserve is dotted with two thousand year-old
rock paintings. River Ken flows from the
1. Jute grows well on well-drained fertile
south to the north through the reserve. Apart
soil in flood plains where soil is renewed from the tiger, it is home to other animals
every year. like chinkara, chital, sambhar etc.
2. In India, Jute is grown in the western Which of the following sites is described in
the above paragraph?
and north-western region.
(a) Kanha Tiger Reserve
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) Panna Tiger Reserve
correct? (c) Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere
Reserve
(a) 1 only
(d) Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 23. With reference to Environment Protection
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Act, 1986, consider the following
statements.
1. It aims at preservation of biological
20. Project MIDAS is related to which of the
diversity by establishing wildlife
following? sanctuaries.
(a) United Kingdom based Antarctic 2. The act prohibits industrial emission or
research project, investigating the effects discharge of environmental pollutants
above stipulated limits.
of climate warming on Antarctica.
3. National Biodiversity Authority has
(b) NASA's space mission to jupiter, been constituted under this act.
investigating the atmosphere and crustal Which of the statements given above is/are
formations of the planet. correct?
(a) 2 only
(c) DRDO's programme to develop an
(b) 1 and 3 only
indigenous Nuclear Triad. (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) A research project aimed to investigate (d) 1, 2 and 3
the crustal movement of Himalayas.
24. With reference to the Constitution of India,
which of the following provisions are
21. Parker Solar Probe Mission, recently in
fulfilled by the Jan-Dhan Se Jan Suraksha, a
news, refers to comprehensive social security system,
(a) an upcoming mission to study the sun by launched by the Government of India?
1. Fundamental rights
NASA
2. Preamble
(b) a mission by France to study the impact
3. Directive principles of state policy
of solar wind on earth's magnetic field Select the correct answer using the code
(c) a spacecraft to be built by ISRO to study given below.
(a) 1 only
the sun.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) a solar telescope launched by European (c) 3 only
Space Agency to study the solar corona. (d) 1, 2 and 3
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25. Who among the following can assume an 28. With reference to 'Mohiniyattam', consider
office under the Government of India after the following statements:
his retirement?
1. It traces its origin to the temples of
1. Chairman of the Union Public Service
Orissa.
Commission.
2. Chief Election Commissioner. 2. It is a classical solo dance.
3. Comptroller and Auditor General of 3. It lays emphasis on hand gestures
India (CAG).
and mukhabhinaya with subtle facial
Select the correct answer using the code
expressions.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above are
(b) 2 only correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3 only

26. With reference to the Genetic Engineering (c) 2 and 3 only

Appraisal Committee, consider the following (d) 1, 2 and 3

statements:
1. It appraises proposals for experimental 29. The term ecotone refers to
field trials of genetically engineered
(a) the smallest ecologically distinctive area.
products.
(b) an area that acts as a transition between
2. It has powers to take punitive action.
3. It is chaired by the Minister of two ecosystems.
Environment, Forest, and Climate (c) the functional role of an organism in a
Change.
community.
Which of the statements given above are
(d) population that is adapted to local
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only environmental conditions.

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only 30. Boeing P-8I aircraft, recently seen in news,
(d) 1, 2 and 3 is:

(a) an aircraft for anti-submarine warfare.

27. In the Parliamentary proceedings, the
(b) India's largest commercial passenger
Speaker can ask a member of the house to
stop speaking and let another member speak. plane.
This is known as: (c) Indian millitary's largest transport
(a) Crossing the floor
aircraft.
(b) Yielding the floor
(d) first fighter jet plane developed
(c) Point of order
(d) None of the above by Boeing.
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31. The term 'Merchant Discount Rate', often
seen in the news, refers to:
(a) a discount given to a customer for using
credit card at the point of sale (PoS)
terminal.
(b) a fee charged by banks to pay for costs
of maintaining the merchant's account.
(c) rate of interest which a bank charges on
its loans and advances to merchants.
(d) a fee charged from a merchant by a bank
for accepting payments from customers
through credit and debit cards.
32. According to Wegener, all the continents
once formed a single continental mass.
Which of the following evidences supported
the theory?
1. Fossils of identical species of plants and
animals found on either side of the
marine barriers.
2. The shorelines of Africa and South
America facing each other have a
remarkable and unmistakable match.
3. Presence of similar glacial tillite in
different continents.
Select the correct answer using the code
below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
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33. Consider the following statements:
1. Fair Wage is the level of income which
will ensure a basic standard of living
including good health, dignity, comfort,
education.
2. Living Wage is that level of income that
not just maintains a level of employment
but also seeks to increase it keeping in
perspective the industry’s capacity to
pay.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
34. With reference to Roshni scheme, consider
the following statements:
1. Its objective is to provide market driven
skill training to rural youth in Left Wing
Extremism affected districts.
2. At least 50% of the candidates covered
under the scheme shall be women.
3. It is being implemented by Ministry of
Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only
35. Consider the following statements:
1. Right to establish and maintain
institutions for religious purpose is
enjoyed by religious minorities only.
2. Right to conserve language, script or
culture is enjoyed by religious and
linguistic minorities only.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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36. Consider the following statements regarding
'CPGRAMS', recently seen in news:
1. It primarily aims to redress the public
grievances submitted to the government
departments.
2. It has been developed by the National
Informatics Centre.
39. Which of the following correctly describes
the phenomenon of ‘Dutch Disease’?
(a) Poor economic growth of country
despite high investments in Research
and Development
(b) Uneven sectoral growth in countries that
are rich in natural resources
(c) The inability of a small economy to

Which of the statements given above is/are grow due to overaching influence of big
neigbouring economy.
correct?
(d) Big banks are unable to get rid of non
(a) 1 only
performing asstes (NPA) despite
(b) 2 only repeated bailout.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 40. With reference to the salient features of
temple architecture of the Himalayas,
consider the following statements:
37. In the opposition to Non-cooperation
1. They represent a blend of Hindu and
movement, Anti-Non Co-operation
Buddhist faiths.
Association was started by: 2. They are influenced by Gandhara, Gupta
(a) Muslim league and post-Gupta traditions of temple
(b) Swaraj Party architecture.

(c) Big businessmen of Bombay 3. They are unique as garbagriha is absent

from all the temples of Himalayas.
(d) Hindu Mahasabha
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
38. Consider the following statements regarding (a) 1, 2 and 3
'Therukoothu': (b) 2 and 3 only
1. It is a folk theatre of Kerela. (c) 1 and 2 only
2. In it, there is a cycle of eight plays based (d) 1 only

on the life of Draupadi.

41. TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring
3. It is inscribed in the UNESCO's list of
network, is a strategic alliance of
Intangible Cultural Heritage of humanity 1. WWF
from India. 2. IUCN
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. UNEP

correct? Select the correct answer using the code

given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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42. Owing to which of the following reasons did 45. Consider the following statements regarding
the merchants and traders support Buddhism tides:
and Jainism? 1. They help in desilting of harbours.
1. They did not support the existing varna 2. They are used to generate electricity.
3. Tides can help fishermen in navigation
system.
due to their predictable timings.
2. They preached non-violence which led
Which of the statements given above is/are
to promotion of trade.
correct?
3. Dharmasutras criticized money lending
(a) 2 and 3 only
on interest.
(b) 1, 2 and 3
Select the correct answer using the code (c) 1 only
given below. (d) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only 46. In which of the following cases does
(c) 1 and 3 only metamorphism occur?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. When the rocks are forced down to
lower levels by tectonic processes.
43. In the context of simultaneous Lok Sabha 2. When deposits of broken rocks turn into

and assembly elections, consider the the rocks through compaction.

3. When molten magma rising through the
following statements:
crust comes into contact with crustal
1. It will allow political parties to focus
rocks.
more on policy and governance.
Select the correct answer using the code
2. It will help save public money.
given below.
3. The ideas of simultaneous elections have (a) 1, 2 and 3
been rejected by NITI Aayog on the (b) 1 and 3 only
grounds that it will favor a majority (c) 2 only
party system. (d) None
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 47. Which of the following statements regarding
(a) 3 only 'Defence Acquisition Council' is/are correct?
(b) 1 and 3 only 1. It aims to ensure expeditious
procurement of the requirements of the
(c) 1 and 2 only
Armed Forces.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. It is chaired by the Prime Minister of
India.
44. The strength of the High Court is decided
Select the correct answer using the code
by:
given below.
(a) Supreme Court (a) 1 only
(b) President of India (b) 2 only
(c) Parliament (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Governor of respective state (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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48. The process of nitrification is carried out by 51. Arrange the following in order of their
(a) Cyanobacteria occurence from continents towards the ocean

(b) Rhizobium floor:

(c) Nostoc 1. Continental slope

(d) Nitrosomonas 2. Abyssal plain

3. Continental rise

49. Which of the following trees are mainly 4. Continental shelf

5. Shoreline
found in temperate deciduous forests?
Select the correct answer using the codes
1. Spruce
given below:
2. Maple
(a) 5-3-1-4-2
3. Oak
(b) 4-3-2-1-5
4. Pine
(c) 5-4-1-3-2
Select the correct answer using the code
(d) 4-5-1-3-2
given below.
(a) 1 and 4 only 52. Which of the following correctly describes
(b) 2 and 4 only the term ‘Unemployment Trap’?
(c) 2 and 3 only (a) Fall in employment growth despite
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only robust economic growth.
(b) The situation where unemployed people
50. With reference to the growth of Sufi are unwilling to join the labor force.

Movements in the religious history of (c) The situation where the majority of

medieval India, consider the following workers are employed in the low paying
unorganized sector.
statements:
(d) The situation where number of jobs
1. It rose in protest against the growing
created is less than the number of people
materialism of the Caliphate.
entering the job market.
2. Sufis were critical of the dogmatic
interpretation of Quran by the
53. The 'Laffer Curve' best describes the
theologians.
relationship between:
3. Sufis of all order defied 'sharia' laws. (a) tax rates and total tax revenue received
Which of the statements given above is/are by the government
correct? (b) the level of unemployment and the rate
(a) 1 and 2 only of inflation
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) income level and proportion of

(c) 3 only consumer expenditure on essential goods

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) unemployment rate and job vacancy rate

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54. Biological carbon sequestration can occur 57. Consider the following features about an
through which of the following process? Indian painting:
1. Photosynthesis
1. Traditionally, done by womenfolk on
2. Respiration
3. Fermentation mud walls, it is now also painted on
Select the correct answer using the code cloth, handmade paper and canvas.
given below. 2. Its main theme revolves around Hindu
(a) 1 only
deities.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only 3. Generally, empty spaces are filled with
(d) 1 and 2 only various motifs.
Which of the following paintings is
55. With reference to the Official Language
characterized by the above mentioned
Commission, consider the following
statements: features?

1. It is a constitutional body appointed by (a) Kangra Painting

the President of India. (b) Mithila Painting
2. Members of each language specified in
(c) Kalamkari Painting
the Eighth Schedule are given
representation in it. (d) Warli Painting

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct? 58. With reference to the Project Predator,
(a) 1 only sometimes seen in news, consider the
(b) 2 only
following statements:
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. It is an initiative led by the United
Nations Environment Programme.
56. Consider the following statements regarding 2. It aims to enhance governance and law
'Council for Trade Development and
enforcement capacity for the
Promotion':
conservation of Asian big cats and other
1. It is a platform for states and centre to
discuss and boost India's export strategy. wildlife species.
2. It is chaired by the Union Minister for 3. The project has its focus on the tiger
Commerce and Industry.
range countries, including India.
3. It was created in pursuance of
Which of the statements given above are
the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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59. Government of India is encouraging 62. Which of the following committees are
Methanol economy. Consider the following associated with Electoral Reforms?
statements about the Methanol fuel: 1. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
1. Production of methanol fuel is possible
2. Dinesh Goswami Committee
from coal only.
3. Indrajit Gupta Committee
2. It is a clean diesel alternative and can
4. Hanumantha Rao Committee
also be blended with LPG.
Select the correct answer using the code
3. It has potential to decrease our Green
House Gas Emission. given below.
Which of the following statements given (a) 1 and 2 only
above is/are correct? (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (c) 1 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 only
63. Which of the following are the indicators to
calculate Global Hunger Index?
60. Which among the following are primary
1. Undernourishment
producers?
2. Child Mortality
1. Zooplanktons
2. Brown Algae 3. Maternal Mortality
3. Parasites 4. Child stunting
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
given below. given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only

61. Parliamentary privileges constitute special

64. Which of the following involve the use of
rights, immunities and exemptions. Who
among the following is/are entitled to such concave lenses?

privileges? 1. Correction of hypermetropia or long-

1. Members of Parliament sightedness
2. President 2. Flashlights
3. Union Ministers 3. Peepholes or door viewers
4. Attorney General of India Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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65. With reference to Parvaaz scheme, consider 68. Which of the following government steps are
the following statements: likely to help contain the problem of
1. Its objective is to mainstream minority deflation?
BPL youth of the country by providing 1. Purchase of securities by the government
education and skill. 2. Lowering the interest rate
2. It is an initiative of Ministry of Minority 3. Salary increment of government
Affairs. employees
Which of the statements given above is/are 4. Cutting down tax rates
correct? 5. Increased government spending
(a) 1 only Select the correct answer using the code
(b) 2 only given below.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
66. Which of the following are the likely (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
implications of currency devaluation?
1. The decline in value of the currency in 69. The Regulating Act of 1773 sought to
forex markets.
1. lay the foundations of central
2. Higher export competitiveness
administration in India.
3. Higher inflation
2. regulate the activities of the East India
4. Rise in cost of imports.
Company in India.
Select the correct answer using the code
3. provide for the establishment of
given below.
Supreme Court at Calcutta
(a) 1 only
Select the correct answer using the code
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
given below.
(c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
67. Recently, RBI has constituted Y.H.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Malegam committee for which of the
following purpose?
70. Recently launched Prakriti Khoj initiative is
(a) To suggest reforms about privatization
related to which of the following?
of public sector banks.
(a) Environmental quiz competition.
(b) To propose the feasibility of adopting
(b) Afforestation drive by national green
cryptocurrency.
corps (NGC).
(c) To suggest reforms regarding Priority
(c) Research programme launched by
Sector Lending.
zoological survey of India.
(d) To look in to issues of classification of
bad loans and rising incidences of (d) Campaign launched to protect the tribal

frauds. communities of India.

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71. With reference to the Constitutional 74. Which of the following is/are correct with
Amendment Bill under Article 368, consider reference to Gharial?
the following statements: 1. It prefers still water and cannot survive
1. The bill cannot be introduced by a
in fast flowing rivers.
private member.
2. Its presence is limited to the peninsular
2. The President must give his assent to the
rivers of India.
bill.
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. It is listed in Schedule I of Wildlife
correct? (Protection) Act, 1972.
(a) 1 only Select the correct answer using the code
(b) 2 only given below.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
72. Consider the following statements with
(d) 2 only
regard to floating solar power plants:
1. Floating solar plants have higher
efficiency compared to ground-based 75. Which of the following are the federal
solar plants. features of the Indian constitution ?
2. Floating solar project would be costly 1. Written Constitution
than land solar project because the 2. Flexibility of the Constitution
technology used in the earlier is of high 3. Division of Powers
cost. 4. Integrated Judiciary
3. Recently, India's largest floating solar
Select the correct answer using the code
plant was opened in Kerala.
given below.
Which of the statements given above is /are
correct? (a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
76. Consider the following statements regarding
73. ' He patronized many writers and historians 'upwelling' in oceans:
like Abdul Hamid Lahori, author of Badshah
1. It occur along the coastal areas in the
Nama. He shifted his capital from Agra to a
latitudes which are under the influence of
newly built city in Delhi. During his
reign grants were given to support the semi-permanent high pressure cells.
building and maintenance of places of 2. Some of the most productive fishing
worship. Even when temples were destroyed grounds are found where upwelling is
during war, grants were later issued for their common.
repair'. Which of the statements given above is/are
Identify the Mughal emperor from the above correct?
description?
(a) 1 only
(a) Jahangir
(b) 2 only
(b) Shah Jahan
(c) Aurangzeb (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Akbar (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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77. Qanungos, Karoris and Bitikchi, under 80. Which of the following items are procured
Akbar's administration, were officials under the Price Support Scheme?
responsible for: 1. Pulses

(a) revenue administration 2. Horticulture crops

(b) intelligence gathering 3. Oil seeds

(c) millitary administration 4. Cotton

(d) collecting pilgrimage tax Select the correct answer using the code
given below.

78. Which of the following are micronutrients (a) 1 and 4 only

essential for proper functioning of human (b) 2 and 3 only

body? (c) 1, 3 and 4 only

1. Vitamins (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

2. Proteins
81. With reference to the Parliament of India,
3. Minerals
'Rule of Lapse' refers to
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) adjournment of the house by the
given below.
presiding officer due to lack of quorum.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) a condition when a bill pending in Lok
(b) 2 and 3 only
Sabha lapses due to dissolution of the
(c) 1 and 3 only
Lok Sabha.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) dissolution of Lok Sabha due to passage
of No-Confidence Motion.
79. Consider the following statements with
(d) returning of unspent granted money to
reference to Internet of Birds:
the Consolidated Fund of India at the
1. It is a platform to identify birds from the
end of financial year.
Indian subcontinent through Artificial
Intelligence and image recognition. 82. ‘This port is situated in the western region of
2. It has been created jointly by Accenture the country. It was built to ease the volume
Labs and Bombay Natural History of trade on the Mumbai port. It is a tidal
Society. port.’
Which of the statements given above is/are Which among the following is best described
correct? by the passage above?
(a) 1 only (a) Marmagao

(b) 2 only (b) Kochchi

(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Paradwip

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Kandla

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83. Which among the following are examples of 86. Consider the following statements with
endothermic reactions? reference to Kala Azar:
1. Photosynthesis 1. Kala Azar is a slow progressing
2. Evaporation of water indigenous disease caused by a single
3. Rusting of iron celled parasite.
Select the correct answer using the code 2. India has successfully eliminated this
given below. disease in 2017.
(a) 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(b) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
84. Which of the following come under the
criteria generally adopted for specification of
87. Consider the following pairs regarding
a community as a Scheduled Tribe?
women organisations:
1. Indication of primitive traits Women Objective
2. Distinctive Culture Organisations
3. Less population and high mortality 1. All Bengal : worked for
4. Shyness of contact with the community at Women’s Union legislation against
large illicit trafficking of
5. Geographical isolation women
Select the correct answer using the code 2. Bharat Stree : promoted women’s
given below. Mahamandal education
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only 3. Bangiya Nari : campaigned for
(b) 3 and 5 only Samaj women’s voting
(c) 2, 3 and 5 only rights
(d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only Which of the pairs given above is /are
correctly matched?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
85. With reference to catalytic converters used
(b) 1 and 3 only
in vehicles, consider the following
(c) 2 and 3 only
statements:
(d) 1 only
1. They help reduce the emission of carbon
monoxide and nitric oxides from
88. Which of the following factors affect the
automobiles.
temperature distribution of ocean water?
2. They use copper and iron as catalysts.
1. Latitude
3. Vehicles equipped with catalytic
2. Prevailing winds
converter should use unleaded petrol. 3. Ocean currents
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only
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89. Which among the following schools of 91. Which of the following is/are the advantages
of implementing ‘Rashtriya Krishi Vikas
philosophy advanced the materialistic view
Yojana- Remunerative Approaches for
of life? Agriculture and Allied Sector Rejuvenation’
1. Samkhya (RKVY-RAFTAAR)?
1. It would enhance the supply of quality
2. Yoga
inputs to the farmers.
3. Nyaya 2. It would promote innovation and agri-
4. Vaisheshika business entrepreneurship.
3. It would help in better marketing of
5. Mimansa
farmers products.
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
given below. given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 5 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only (c) 2 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 and 5 only
(d) 1 and 4 only
92. Consider the following ancient south Indian
ports:
90. Wahabi and Ahmadiya movements were 1. Muziris
2. Arikamedu
important Muslim reform movements in
3. Kaveripattinam
19th century. With reference to these Which of the above belong to sangam age?
movements, which of the statements given (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
below is/ are correct?
(c) 3 only
1. Both Wahabi and Ahmadiya movements (d) 1, 2 and 3
were revivalist movements.
93. With reference to Prime Minister's
2. Wahabi movement opposed Jihad and its
Employment Generation Programme
objective was to spread western liberal (PMEGP), consider the following
education among Muslims. statements:
1. It is aimed at generating self-
3. Ahmadiya movement was initially employment opportunities in the farm
directed at the Sikhs but after British sector.
2. Khadi and Village Industries
annexation of Punjab it was directed
Commission (KVIC) is the nodal agency
against British. at the national level.
Select the correct answer using the code 3. It is being implemented by the Ministry
of Rural Development.
given below.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 3 only correct?
(b) 2 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) None of the above (d) 1 and 2 only
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94. With reference to the Union Public Service 96. Which of the following is/are features of the

Commission (UPSC), consider the following Boreal forests?

1. Low annual temperatures
statements:
2. Highly nutrient-rich soil.
1. It is the central personnel agency in
3. High levels of species richness.
India. Select the correct answer using the code
2. The chairman and other members of given below.
(a) 1 only
UPSC are appointed and removed by the
(b) 2 and 3 only
President of India.
(c) 2 only
3. All members should have held office for (d) 1 and 3 only
at least ten years either under the
97. Which of the following are explained by the
Government of India or under the
principle of total internal reflection?
Government of a state.
1. Sparkling of diamonds
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Transmission of electrical signals
correct? through optical fibres

(a) 1 and 2 only 3. Phenomenon of mirage

Select the correct answer from the code
(b) 2 only
given below.
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
95. Though a Vaishnavaite, he respected all (d) 1, 2 and 3

religions. He was a great patron of literature

98. With reference to debentures, consider the
and art and he was known as Andhra Bhoja.
following statements:
Eight eminent scholars known as 1. Debentures are long-term financial
Ashtadiggajas were at his royal court. He instruments which acknowledge a debt

also built the famous Vittalaswamy and obligation towards the issuer.
2. Non-convertible debentures are usually
Hazara Ramaswamy temples.
given at a higher rate of return compared
The above passage best describes which of
to convertible debentures.
the following rulers? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) Mahmud Gawan correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) Harihara I
(b) 2 only
(c) Krishna Deva Raya
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Alauddin Bahman Shah (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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99. With reference to the Biofuture Platform,
consider the following statements:
1. It focuses towards developing solutions
in low carbon transport and bioeconomy.
2. It has been setup under the aegis of the
United Nations Environment Programme
(UNEP).
3. India is not a member of the Biofuture
platform.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only

100. Consider the following statements regarding

the ‘Insurance Repository System’ in India:
1. It is a digital database of insurance
policies which will be stored in an
electronic format.
2. Insurance Regulatory and Development
Authority (IRDA) act as the National
‘Insurance Repository’.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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