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GENERAL STUDIES
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1. With reference to National Income estimates Select the correct answer using the code
in India, consider the following statements: given below:
1. Gross domestic product (GDP) is the (a) 1-2-3-4
value of a nation's finished domestic (b) 1-3-4-2
goods and services during a specific (c) 3-1-2-4
time period.
(d) 1-3-2-4
2. Gross national product (GNP) is the
value of all finished goods and services 4. With reference to transfer payments,
owned by a country's residents over a consider the following statements:
period of time. 1. A transfer payment is money paid to an
3. GDP growth rate in India has been individual who has not performed any
consistently declining in the past 5 service nor rendered any goods for it.
years. 2. Subsidies paid to farmers,
Which of the statements given above is/are manufacturers forms a part of transfer
correct? payments.
(a) 1 and 2 only 3. Transfer payments form a part of GDP.
(b) 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 1 and 3 only
correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
2. Which of the following methods is/are used (b) 1 and 2 only
for calculating National Income in India? (c) 3 only
1. Expenditure method
(d) 2 and 3 only
2. Product method
3. Income method 5. With reference to National Sample Survey
Office (NSSO), consider the following
Select the correct answer using the code
statements:
given below:
1. It is responsible for the calculation of
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only GDP.
(c) 1 and 3 only 2. It releases annual, quarterly and

(d) 1, 2 and 3 monthly GDP estimates.
3. Arrange the following tax revenue sources Which of the statements given above is/are
of India in decreasing order as per their correct?
share in Gross Union tax revenue: (a) 1 only
1. Corporate Tax (b) 2 only
2. Central Excise Duties (c) Both 1 and 2
3. Goods and Services Tax (d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Custom duties
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6. With reference to the estimates made for Select the correct answer using the code
GDP, consider the following points: given below:
1. Provisional estimates
(a) 1 only
2. Advance estimates
(b) 1 and 3 only
3. Revised estimates
(c) 2 only
Select the correct time sequence in which
the above figures are released using the (d) 1, 2 and 3
code given below: 9. Which of the following is/are measures of
(a) 1-2-3
inflation in India?
(b) 1-3-2
1. Consumer Price Index (CPI)
(c) 2-1-3
(d) 2-3-1 2. Wholesale Price Index (WPI)
7. With reference to the sectors of Economy, 3. Producer Price Index (PPI)

consider the following statements: 4. GDP Deflator
1. Quaternary sector involves highly paid
professionals, research scientists and
government officials. given below:
2. Quinary sector involves the services (a) 1 and 3 only
related to doctor’ services, elementary (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
schools and university. (c) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
correct?
(a) 1 only 10. Which of the following statements refers to
(b) 2 only Phillips Curve?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) It is a U-shaped curve, which shows
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 inequality first increases and then
8. Which of the following statements is/are inequality reduces with economic
correct regarding the World Bank Group
growth.
(WBG)?
(b) It shows the inverse relationship
1. International Bank for Reconstruction
and Development (IBRD) provides between rate of inflation and rate of
debt financing to creditworthy low- unemployment.
income countries. (c) It refers to the relationship between tax
2. International Finance Corporation
rates and the amount of tax revenue
provides concessional financing to
collected by the government.
developing countries like India.
(d) It is a function relating the quantity of
3. WBG is a family of 4 International
a commodity purchased to the income.
organizations.

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11. With reference to Consumer Price Index Which of the statements given above is/are
and Wholesale Price Index, consider the correct?
following statements: (a) 1 and 2 only
1. Both CPI and WPI are published by (b) 2 and 3 only
Central Statistics Office (CSO). (c) 1 and 3 only
2. CSO is an office under the Ministry (d) 1, 2 and 3
of Statistics and Programme 14. Which of the following statements correctly

Implementation. describes Pigovian tax?
3. Services are not included in the WPI (a) It is imposed on the profits of pig
basket. rearing enterprises.
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) It is imposed on the transactions having
correct? negative externalities.

(c) It is a tax on all the foreign exchange
(a) 1 and 2 only
transactions.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) It is a safeguarding tax against the
(c) 3 only
foreign items being dumped in the
(d) 1, 2 and 3
country.
12. Operation Clean Money was a drive carried
15. Which among the following functionaries
out by which of the following?
form a part of the GST Council?
(a) Income Tax Department
1. Prime Minister
(b) Enforcement Directorate
2. Union Finance Minister
(c) Financial Action Task Force
3. Union Minister of State in charge of
(d) Central Vigilance Commission
Revenue
13. With reference to Long Term Capital 4. Minister in charge of Finance or
Gains (LTCG) Tax, consider the following taxation nominated by each state
statements: government
1. It is a tax on gains made on movable
assets held for over three years.
given below:
2. The duration is more than one year for
(a) 1 and 2 only
shares and equity mutual funds.
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
3 Short Term Capital Gains Tax is usually
(c) 3 and 4 only
more than LTCG.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

16. With reference to the Bombay Plan (1944) 18. Consider the following statements:
put forward by the leading businessmen 1. Planning Commission was a non-
and industrialists of the time, consider the Statutory, non-Constitutional body.
following statements: 2. NITI Aayog is a Statutory, non-
1. It targeted five-fold growth in the Constitutional body.
industrial sector over 15 years. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. It’s another objective were doubling correct?
agricultural output in the next 15 years. (a) 1 only
3. It was premised on the view that (b) 2 only
economy could not grow without (c) Both 1 and 2
government regulation. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are 19. Global Financial Stability report is
published by which of the following?
correct?
(a) International Monetary Fund
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) World Bank
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) World Economic Forum
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Financial Action Task Force
(d) 1, 2 and 3
20. Consider the following statements:
17. With reference to the history of planning in
1. The nominal effective exchange rate
India, consider the following statements:
(NEER) is the weighted average,
1. The Second Five Year plan focused on
adjusted for inflation, of a country’s
the industrialization of the country. currency in relation to an index or
2. The three annual plans were introduced basket of other major currencies.
between the Second and Third Five 2. The real effective exchange rate
Year plans. (REER) is the weighted average rate,
3. The Rolling Plan was contemplated in unadjusted for inflation, at which one
1977. country’s currency exchanges for a
basket of multiple foreign currencies.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only 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

21. With reference to the Government of 1. Within the policy of isolation, tribals
India Act, 1919, consider the following were kept away from the people
statements: coming from advanced communities.
1. Dyarchy was introduced by the act at 2. The Government of India Act, 1935
the provincial level. divided the tribal areas into wholly
2. Government responsible to the central excluded areas and area of modified
legislature was introduced at the centre. exclusion.
3. Depressed Classes got separate 3. The Scheduled District Act of
electoral representation. 1875 provided for special tribal
Which of the statements given above is/are administration.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
22. Which of the following was/were the major (d) 1, 2 and 3
objectives of Annie Besant’s Home Rule
24. Which of the following statements about
League?
the Government of India Act, 1935 is not
1. To secure Self-Government for India
correct?
through constitutional activities.
(a) The parties winning a majority seats in
2. To become a free nation within the
the legislatures would form ministers
British Empire.
functioning on the basis of joint and
3. To carry out educative propaganda on
collective responsibility.
the necessity of Home Rule for India.
(b) The proposed "Federation" under the
act provided for an all-India Central
given below:
Government uniting both the British
(a) 1 and 2 only
India and the Indian States.
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both the Congress and the Muslim
(c) 3 only
League were discontented with the
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Act.
23. With reference to the tribal policies during (d) Mahatma Gandhi termed the act as a
the colonial period in India, consider the 'Charter of Bondage'.
following statements:

25. With reference to the Provincial elections 28. With reference to the August Offer, 1940,
of 1937, consider the following statements: consider the following statements:
1. Despite opposition to the 1935 act, 1. The expansion of the Governor
both Congress and Muslim League General's Executive Council was
decided to fight the elections. announced.
2. Both Congress and Muslim League’s 2. The offer was opposed by the British
manifesto rejected the new Constitution Community in India.
in its entirety. 3. The Viceroy confirmed the
3. The Congress manifesto stressed the establishment of a War Advisory
decisive role to be played by the masses Council.
in the struggle for freedom. 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) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3 29. Which among the following Congress
26. With reference to the Boy Scouts movement, sessions brought to an end the Congress
consider the following statements: Policy of non-intervention towards the
1. It was established by Bomanji Wadia. States People’s movement?
2. It was associated with the Home rule (a) Haripura Session, 1938
movement. (b) Tripuri Session, 1939
3. The British Government banned (c) Nagpur session, 1920
it, dubbing it as an anti-British (d) Allahabad session, 1888
organization. 30. Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. In 1923, he was elected Chairman of
correct? the Allahabad Municipality.
(a) 1 only 2. He was a great exponent of democratic
(b) 1 and 3 only socialism.
(c) 2 and 3 only 3. He admitted that the Gandhi-Irwin
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Pact threatened the ultimate objective
27. Who among the following members was of India' independence.
not included in the War Sub-Committee Which of the following leader has been
formed in 1939? represented as above?
(a) Vallabh Bhai Patel (a) Motilal Nehru
(b) JL Nehru (b) Jawahar Lal Nehru
(c) Maulana Azad (c) Subhash Chandra Bose
(d) TB Sapru (d) TB Sapru

31. Who among the following women activists (b) 1 and 3 only
founded the Arya mahila Samaj? (c) 2 and 3 only
(a) Tarabai Shinde (d) 3 only
(b) Sarojini Naidu 34. With reference to the Khilafat Movement,
(c) Pandita Ramabai consider the following statements:
(d) Ramabai Ranade 1. It was led by Muhammad Ali and
32. With reference to the All India Kisan Sabha, Shaukat Ali.
consider the following statements: 2. It demanded for Khalifa's control
1. It coincided with the annual session of over the Muslim sacred places in the
Congress in 1936. erstwhile Ottoman empire.
2. Its objective was to secure complete 3. The Indian National Congress did not
freedom from economic exploitation support the movement.
of the peasantry. Which of the statements given above is/are
3. Indulal Yagnik was appointed as the correct?
editor of All India Kisan Bulletin (a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 1 only
correct? (c) 2 and 3
(a) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3 only 35. With reference to the events occurred
(c) 2 and 3 only between 1927 and 1928, consider the
(d) 1, 2 and 3 following statements:
33. Consider the following pairs: 1. Simon Commission was sent to enquire
Newspaper Associated into the conditions in the colony.
person 2. In December 1929, the Congress held
1. The India Gazette — Lala Lajpat its annual session in Lahore.
Rai 3. Mahatma Gandhi did not actively
2. Yugantar — Aurobindo participate in the Bardoli Satyagraha.
Ghosh Which of the statements given above is/are
3. Bengal Herald — Raja Ram correct?
Mohan Roy (a) 1 only
Which of the pairs given above is/are (b) 1 and 2 only
correctly matched? (c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

36. With reference to the Salt March, consider (b) 3 and 4 only
the following: (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
1. The movement did not witness much (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
participation from women.
39. With reference to the early phase of the
2. Gandhiji committed criminal offence
Extremist leadership, consider the following
in the eyes of prevailing law.
statements:
3. The movement was covered by
1. They seemed to copy methods of Irish
European and American press.
terrorists and Russian nihilists.
2. Abhinav Bharat was a secret society of
correct?
revolutionaries.
(a) 1 only
3. Madame Cama and Ajit Singh
(b) 1 and 2 only
supported the movement in Europe.
(c) 2 and 3 only
4. Sandhya and Kal were important
(d) 1, 2 and 3
newspapers of this period.
37. With reference to the Second Round Table
Conference, which of the statements given Which of the statements given above is/are
below is correct? correct?
(a)
Princes opposed Congress’ (a) 1 and 2 only
representation of India. (b) 3 and 4 only

(b) Muslim League supported Congress. (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru and Dr. B R (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ambedkar represented Congress.
40. Arrange the following events in the
(d) Mahatma Gandhi resumed Non-
chronological order:
cooperation movement after it.
1. Establishment of Ghadar Party
38. Which of the following newspapers and 2. Champaran Satyagraha
organizations was/were initiatives of 3. Lucknow Pact
Mahatma Gandhi? 4. Starting of First World War
1. Indian Opinion
2. Passive Resistance Association
given below:
3. The National Herald
4. Natal Indian Congress (a) 1-4-3-2
(b) 1-4-2-3
(c) 4-3-2-1
given below:
(d) 1-2-4-3
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

41. With reference to the One Stop Centre 1. It facilitates interstate buying of
(OSC) scheme, recently seen in the news, subsidised rice and wheat from any
consider the following statements: ration shop in the country.
1. It aims to provide integrated support 2. It is necessary to link aadhar card with
and assistance under one roof to ration card to access this scheme.
mentally challenged patients. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. It has been formulated by Ministry of correct?
Women and Child Development. (a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 only
correct? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only 44. India has signed a deal to acquire Strum

(c) Both 1 and 2 Ataka anti-tank missile for its fleet of Mi-35
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 attack choppers from which of the following
countries?
42. With reference to the Rashtriya Vayoshri
(a) Israel
Yojana (RVY), recently seen in the news,
(b) Russia
consider the following statements:
(c) USA
1. It aims for providing physical aids
(d) France
and assisted-living devices for senior
citizens belonging to BPL category. 45. Which of the following thematic circuits
2. The expenditure for implementation of have been identified for development under
the scheme will be met from the Senior the ‘Swadesh Darshan Scheme’, which was
Citizens' Welfare Fund. recently in news?

1. Desert Circuit
3. The scheme will be implemented in
2. Coastal Circuit
selected cities only.
3. Mahabharat Circuit
4. Ramayana Circuit
correct?
5. Krishna Circuit
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
given below:
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
43. With reference to the One Nation One (c) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
Ration Card Scheme, recently seen in the (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
news, consider the following statements:

46. The STRIDE Scheme, recently seen in the (a) It has no jurisdiction to try individuals
news, refers to which of the following? accused of crimes against humanity.
(a) To provide subsidised tertiary health (b) Only States are eligible to appear
care facilities to people below poverty before the Court in contentious cases.
line. (c) It acts as an appeal court for all the
(b) Support to research projects that are international tribunals under the United
socially relevant, locally need-based, Nations.
nationally important and globally (d) The judgments delivered by it in
significant. disputes between States binding upon
(c) To engage rural youth in gainful the parties concerned.
employment through skill training 50. Which of the following is/are the UNESCO
programmes. World Heritage Sites in India?
(d) Scholarships for top science students, 1. Archaeological Site of Nalanda
fellowships for pursuing PhD and Mahavihara at Nalanda, Bihar.
research grants to researchers. 2. Historic City of Ahmadabad.
47. With reference to the PAHAL Scheme, 3. Khangchendzonga National Park.
recently seen in the news, consider the 4. Jodhpur City, Rajasthan.
following statements: 5. Victorian Gothic and Art Deco
1. Under the scheme, beneficiaries buy Ensembles of Mumbai.
LPG cylinders from market at the Select the correct answer using the code
subsidised rate. given below:
2. It comes under the purview of Ministry (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
of Petroleum and Natural Gas. (b) 3, 4 and 5 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
correct? (d) 2, 4 and 5 only
(a) 1 only 51. With reference to polar-fleeing force,
(b) 2 only consider the following statements:
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. The polar-fleeing force relates to the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 rotation of the earth.
48 The State of the Education Report for India: 2. Wegner suggested that polar fleeing
Children with Disabilities is released by force was not responsible for the
which of the following bodies? drifting of the continents.
(a) NITI Aayog Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) UNESCO correct?
(c) UNICEF (a) 1 only
(d) Pratham (b) 2 only
49. ‘International Court of Justice’ is sometimes (c) Both 1 and 2
seen in news. Which one of the following (d) Neither 1 nor 2
statements is not correct about it?

52. Consider the following pairs: 2. These are created when large areas are
Pattern Develops in Area broken and displaced vertically.
1. Dendritic — Where the river 3. The uplifted blocks are termed as
channel follows the horsts and the lowered blocks are
slope of the terrain. called graben.
2. Trellis — Hard and soft rocks Which of the statements given above is/are
existing parallel to correct?
each other. (a) 1 and 2 only
3. Rectangular — A loosely jointed (b) 1 and 3 only
muddy terrain. (c) 2 only
Which of the pairs given above is/are (d) 2 and 3 only
correctly matched? 55. Arrange the following ranges from North to

(a) 1 and 2 only South:
(b) 2 only 1. Karakoram Range
(c) 2 and 3 only 2. Zaskar Range
(d) 1, 2 and 3 3. Ladakh Range
53. "They are depositional soils, transported Select the correct answer using the code
and deposited by rivers and streams. These given below:
soils vary in nature from sandy loam to (a) 1-2-3
clay. They are generally rich in potash but (b) 2-3-1
poor in phosphorous. The colour of the (c) 1-3-2
these soils varies from the light grey to (d) 3-2-1
ash grey. Its shades depend on the depth of 56. Arrange the following on Geological Time
the deposition, the texture of the materials, Scale in descending order of duration
and the time taken for attaining maturity." starting from Big Bang:
The given description defines which of the 1. Era
following soil most accurately? 2. Epoch
(a) Black Soil 3. Period
(b) Alluvial Soil 4. Eons
(c) Saline Soil Select the correct order using the code given
(d) Laterite Soil below:
54. With reference to the block mountain (a) 4-2-3-1
systems, consider the following statements: (b) 2-3-1-4
1. The Aravali range in India is a block (c) 4-1-3-2
mountain system. (d) 1-4-2-3

57. With reference to the October heat, consider 2. These are the areas where the
the following statements: continental sediments that move
1. It is a period of transition from hot beyond the margins get deposited.
rainy season to dry winter conditions.
2. It is marked by clear skies and a fall in
correct?
temperature with increase in humidity.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 60. Which of the following state does not have
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 border with Bangladesh?
58. With reference to the structure of Earth, (a) Assam
consider the following statements: (b) Meghalaya
1. Crust is brittle in nature and continental (c) Manipur
crust is thicker than oceanic crust.
(d) Tripura
2. The Mantle extends from Moho’s
discontinuity to a depth of 2,900 km. 61. With reference to Reunion Islands, consider
3. The upper portion of the Mantle is the following statements:
called Asthenosphere. 1. These are French territory in Indian

4. The outer Core is in solid state while Ocean near Madagascar.
the inner Core is in liquid state. 2. Deccan Traps in India are formed due
Which of the statements given above is/are to an eruption associated with a plume
correct? that now lies directly below Reunion
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only Island.
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
correct?
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(a) 1 only
59. With reference to the Abyssal Plains,
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
1. These lie between the continental
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
margins and mid-oceanic ridges.

62. With reference to different types of cloud, 2. Neap tides occur when the Sun and
consider the following statements: Moon are at right angles to each other.
1. Cirrus are thin and detatched white Which of the statements given above is/are
clouds. correct?
2. Cumulus clouds exist in patches and (a) 1 only
they have a flat base. (b) 2 only
3. Stratus clouds are generally formed (c) Both 1 and 2
due to mixing of air masses of different (d) Neither 1 nor 2
temperatures.
65. With reference to Terrestrial Planets,
4. Nimbus clouds are shapeless masses of
thin vapour which are formed at very
1. They are made up of rock and metals
high altitudes only. and have relatively higher densities.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. They are also known as inner planets
correct? as they lie between sun and the asteroid
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only belt.
(b) 1 and 2 only 3. They have thick atmosphere, mostly of
(c) 3 and 4 only Helium and Hydrogen.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Which of the statements given above is/are
63. With reference to fog and mist, consider the correct?
following statements: (a) 1 only
1. Mist contains more moisture than the (b) 1 and 2 only
fog. (c) 1 and 3 only
2. In mist, each nuclei contains a thicker (d) 2 and 3 only
layer of moisture. 66. Which of the currents given below is/are

warm oceanic currents?
1. Gulf stream
correct?
2. Alaska current
(a) 1 only
3. Agulhas current
(b) 2 only
4. Kuroshio current
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
64. With reference to tides, consider the
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
1. Spring tides occur when the Sun, the
(c) 2 and 4 only
Moon and the Earth are in a straight
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
line.

67. "These are the most explosive of the Earth’s 2. Bangladesh

volcanoes. They are usually so explosive 3. China
that when they erupt they tend to collapse
on themselves rather than building any tall
given below:
structure." The given passage describes
(a) 1-2-3
which of the volcanoes most appropriately?
(b) 2-3-1
(a) Shield volcano
(c) 2-1-3
(b) Caldera volcano
(d) 1-3-2
(c) Composite volcano
(d) Mid-ocean ridge volcano 71. With reference to the Zero Budget Natural
Farming, often seen in the news, consider
68. With reference to Karst topography,
the following statements:
1. The karst topography is characterised 1. It is a method of chemical-free
by erosional and depositional agriculture drawing from traditional
landforms. Indian practices.
2. It is a dominant feature of limestone 2. It uses neem leaves and pulp, tobacco
region. and green chillis for insect and pest
management.
3. Intensive irrigation requirement is one
correct?
of its drawbacks.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2 correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only
69. Consider the following pairs: (b) 1 and 2 only
Place Grassland (c) 2 and 3 only
1. North America — Prairies (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Eurasia — Steppes 72. With reference to the Operation Sudarshan,
3. Australia — Llanos recently seen in the news, consider the
4. South America — Pampas following statements:
Which of the pairs given above are correctly 1. The exercise is to fortify the anti-
matched? infiltration grid along the China border.
(a) 1 and 3 only 2. The operation is launched by the
(b) 2 and 4 only Border Security Force (BSF).
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 correct?
70. Arrange the countries given below in (a) 1 only
decreasing order of their land border with (b) 2 only
India: (c) Both 1 and 2
1. Pakistan (d) Neither 1 nor 2

73. With reference to the National Dairy Plan, 2. It will include major rural links that
recently seen in the news, consider the connect habitations to higher secondary
following statements: schools and hospitals.
1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme 3. Selection of roads will be based on
implemented by the National Dairy the parameters of population served,
Development Board. market, educational and medical
2. It aims for setting up of village based facilities.
milk procurement systems to collect Which of the statements given above is/are
milk. correct?
3. It is being implemented in the selected (a) 1 only
major milk producing states only. (b) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 2 and 3 only
correct? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only 76. The India-based Neutrino Observatory
(b) 1 and 2 only (INO) is located in which of the following
(c) 2 and 3 only locations?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) Hanle, Ladakh
74. With reference to the Mahila Kisan (b) Theni, Tamil Nadu
Sashaktikaran Pariyojana, recently seen in (c) Nainital, Uttrakhand
the news, consider the following statements: (d) Hingoli, Maharashtra
1. It is a sub component of the Deendayal 77. With reference to the Beti Bachao Beti
Antodaya Yojana-NRLM (DAY- Padhao initiative, often seen in the news,
NRLM). consider the following statements:
2. It aims to incorporate climate change 1. The Ministry of Women and Child
resilient and ecologically sound Development is responsible for
practices in agriculture. budgetary control of the scheme from
the Centre.
2. Under it, direct cash benefit is provided
correct?
to registered girls when they clear
(a) 1 only
standard 10.
(b) 2 only
3. The objectives of the Scheme is to
(c) Both 1 and 2
prevent gender biased sex selective
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
elimination.
75. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Gram
Sadak Yojana-lll (PMGSY-III), recently
correct?
seen in the news, consider the following
(a) 1 and 2 only
statements:
(b) 1 and 3 only
1. It will be funded completely by the
(c) 3 only
central government.
(d) 1, 2 and 3

78. With reference to the Unlawful activities (b) 2 and 3 only

(Prevention) Amendment Act, recently (c) 3 only
seen in the news, consider the following (d) 1 and 3 only
statements:
81. With reference to Monetary policy
1. It gives powers to the investigating
transmission, consider the following
agency to attach property of the
statements:
accused.
1. It is the process by which Central
2. It allows the National Investigation
bank’s monetary policy signals are
Agency (NIA) to go to any state
passed on to influence the businesses
without taking permission from state
police. and households.
2. Indian banks are signalled by the
movement of London Interbank
correct?
Offered Rate (LIBOR).
(a) 1 only
3 Increasing NPAs could cause a lag in
(b) 2 only
monetary transmission from banks.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
79. The Global Multidimensional Poverty
Index, recently seen in the news, is released (a) 1 only
by which of the following? (b) 1 and 3 only
(a)
United Nations Development (c) 2 and 3 only
Programme (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) World Economic Forum 82. With reference to Small Finance banks,
(c) International Monetary Fund consider the following statements:
(d) World Bank 1. They must necessarily extend 75%
80. With reference to the Overseas Sovereign loans to priority sector.
Bonds, often seen in the news, consider the 2. They are companies registered under
following statements: the Companies Act, 1956 engaged in
1. These bonds help to raise gross the business of loans and advances.
borrowing by a country from foreign 3. Small Finance Banks cannot take
markets. demand or time deposits.
2. These are issued in denomination of
Rupee only.
correct?
3. These shift the currency risk from
(a) 1 only
issuer to investor.
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only
correct?
(d) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only

83. With reference to Reserve Ratios and Repo (b) 1 and 2 only
Rates, consider the following statements: (c) 3 only
1. The Cash Reserve Ratio is not in the (d) 1 and 3 only
ambit of Monetary Policy Committee.
86. With reference to the securities market in
2. RBI uses reverse repo rate to inject
liquidity into the economy. India, consider the following statements:
3. Statutory Liquidity Ratio is a tool of 1. An exchange-traded fund can be
fiscal policy management. brought and sold like stocks.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Mutual Funds are regulated by SEBI
correct? and ETFs are regulated by RBI.
(a) 1 only 3. Credit Default Swap is a financial
(b) 1 and 2 only derivative that allows an investor
(c) 3 only to offset her credit risk with that of
(d) 1 and 3 only
another investor.
84. With reference to Core Banking Solutions
(CBS), consider the following statements:
correct?
1. e-Kuber is the CBS solution of the
State Bank of India. (a) 1 only
2. As per the RBI guidelines, bank must (b) 1 and 2 only
have CBS to be eligible for RTGS (c) 1 and 3 only
transfers. (d) 2 and 3 only
3. It allows customer to avail banking
87. With reference to the Banking Ombudsman,
facilities from anywhere in the world
1. They are senior officials appointed by
correct?
the respective bank.
(a) 1 and 3 only
2. Banking Ombudsman cannot award
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only monetary compensation.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 3. All the Scheduled Commercial Banks
and all deposit taking NBFCs are
85. Which of the following market instruments
is/are regulated by the RBI? covered under the scheme.
1. Prepaid Payment Instruments Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Pension funds correct?
3. Real estate investment trusts
(a) 1 only
Select the correct answer with the code (b) 3 only
given below:
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 2 and 3 only

88. Consider the following statements: 1. It was set up in 1982 to coordinate the
1. The Green Climate Fund (GCF) activities of all institutions involved in
approved the proposal submitted by it the rural financing system.
for solar rooftop segment.
2. RBI and the Central Government
2. It conducted the All India Rural
are the major stakeholders in the
Financial Inclusion Survey 2016-17.
institution.
3. It is responsible for regulating
and supervising the functions of Which of the statements given above is/are
Cooperative banks. correct?
The statements given above refers to which (a) 1 only
of the following institutions? (b) 2 only

(a) RBI (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) NABARD (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) The Energy and Resources Institute
91. With reference to the money market and
(d) National Housing Bank
money market instruments, consider the
89. With reference to the Composite Water
Management Index 2.0, consider the
1. Money market is a market for short-
term funds whose period of maturity is
1. The index has been published by the
upto one year.
Central Water Commission.
2. It is a tool to assess and improve the 2. Treasury bills are the short term debt
performance of states in efficient instruments issued by the Government

management of water resources. of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Commercial Paper (CP) is an unsecured
correct? money market instrument issued in the

(a) 1 only form of a promissory note.
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 and 2 only
90. With reference to National Bank for
(b) 1 and 3 only
Agriculture and Rural Development
(c) 2 only
(NABARD), consider the following
(d) 1, 2 and 3
statements:

92. With reference to the financial markets in Which of the pairs given above is/are
India, consider the following statements: correctly matched?
1. While the money market is regulated (a) 1 only
by the RBI, SEBI regulates the capital (b) 1 and 2 only
market. (c) 2 and 3 only
2. The Spot market is where securities (d) 1, 2 and 3
are traded for immediate delivery and
payment. 95. With reference to the Payments Council of
3. A put option in future trading gives India, consider the following statements:
right but not an obligation to the owner 1. It is an umbrella organization for all
to sell a security. retail payments in India.
2. It was formed under the aegis of The
Internet and Mobile Association of
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only India (IAMAI).
(b) 2 and 3 only 3. Its objective is to make India ‘a less
(c) 1 and 3 only cash society’.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are
93. With reference to the Deposit Insurance correct?
and Credit Guarantee Scheme, consider the (a) 1 only
following statements: (b) 1 and 3 only
1. It provides insurance cover to deposits (c) 3 only
in all commercial banks. (d) 2 and 3 only
2. The insurance premium charged under
96. With reference to the recapitalisation bonds,
this is progressive in nature.
1. These are the instrument to raise money
correct?
from the market.
(a) 1 only
2. They have an immediate effect on the
(b) 2 only
fiscal deficit targets of the Central
(c) Both 1 and 2
Government.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3 It was a novel scheme of recapitalisation
94. Consider the following pairs:
introduced recently.
Curve Represents
1. Lorenz curve — Population vs Which of the statements given above is/are
Income correct?
2. Kuznets curve — Inequality vs (a) 1 only
Income per capita (b) 1 and 2 only
3. Phillips curve — Income vs (c) 3 only
Poverty (d) 2 and 3 only

97. With reference to the Infrastructure 99. With reference to the Bond market in India,
Investment Funds (InvITs), consider the consider the following statements:
following statements: 1. Bond price decreases with increase in
1. InvITs pool small sums of money from market rate of interest.
many investors to invest in assets that 2. A bond’s attractiveness reduces if its
give long term returns. price exceeds its present value.
2. InvITs are suitable for high networth 3. Initial Public Offering are made in the
individuals. primary market only.
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
98. With reference to the RESIDEX Index, 100. Which of the following situation may
consider the following statements: directly or indirectly lead to crowding out
1. It is a set of benchmarks that aims to effect in an economy?
track housing price indicators across 1. Expansionary fiscal policy
Indian cities. 2. Crowdfunding
2. It has been released by the National 3. Social welfare policies
Housing Bank. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are given below:
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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