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1. Consider the following statements
about Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

1. HFCs cause ozone depletion and
are banned under Montreal
protocol
2. HFCs are super-greenhouse gases
with an extremely high global
warming potential.
3. HFCs also figure in the basket of
six greenhouse gases under
the Kyoto Protocol
Which of the statements given above
is/are incorrect?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 3 Only
d. None

with reference to the latitudinal and
longitudinal extent of India

1. The latitudinal and longitudinal
extent of India are roughly about
30 degrees
2. The distance from North to
South is shorter than the distance
from East to West
3. This difference is based on the
fact that the distance between
two longitudes increases towards
the poles whereas the distance
between two latitudes remains
the same everywhere.
is/are correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 1 and 3 Only
c. 2 and 3 Only
d. None

3. Consider the following statements:

1. The Indian Constitution does not
make ethnic identity a criterion for
citizenship.
2. The members of the Indian
Constituent Assembly that was
formed pre-Independence were
indirectly elected.
3. The Constituent Assembly was
composed roughly along the lines
suggested by the Cripps Mission
plan.
4. The introduction of universal
suffrage was the only provision that
was passed without virtually any
debate in the Constituent Assembly.

is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2, 3 and 4 Only
c. 1, 2 and 4 Only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4

4. Consider the following statements about
the Harappan Civilization:
1. The Harappan seals which contained
animal motifs and signs, most of
them, were made of fine quality
metals.
2. The evidences show that Rice was
the main food grain consumed by
the people.

Which of the above statement/s is/are
correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both
d. None


5. The purpose of Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA) is:

1. To identify and evaluate the
potential impacts (beneficial and
adverse)of development and
projects on the environmental
system.
2. It is a useful aid for decision
making based on understanding
of the environment implications
including social, cultural and
aesthetic concerns which could
be integrated with the analysis of
the project costs and benefits.
Which of the above statements
is/are incorrect?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None

6. December and January are the
coldest months in the northern plain.
The mean daily temperature remains
below 21C over most parts of
northern India. Consider the
following reasons,

1. States like Punjab, Haryana
and Rajasthan being far away
from the moderating influence
of sea experience continental
climate.
2. The snowfall in the nearby
Himalayan ranges creates cold
wave situation
3. Around February, the cold
winds coming from the
Caspian Sea and
Turkmenistan bring cold wave
along with frost and fog over
the northwestern parts of
India.
Which of the reasons given above is /are
correct?
a. 1 and 3 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 3 Only
d. All Three

7. India has adopted bi-cameral
legislature, wherein the Rajya Sabha
forms the upper House and Lok
Sabha forms the lower House.
Consider the following with regard
to Rajya Sabha:

1. The number of members to be
elected from each State has been
fixed by the second schedule of the
Constitution.
2. It is an indirectly elected body.
3. Members of the Rajya Sabha are
elected for a term of six years and
they are also eligible for re-election.
4. The Rajya Sabha is never fully
dissolved; hence it is called a
permanent body.

Which of the above statements is/are
correct?

a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2, 3 and 4 Only
c. 2 and 3 Only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Only

about Jainism:

1. Vardhamana, who came to be
known as Mahavira, founded Jainism
in the sixth century BCE.
2. According to Jaina teachings, the
cycle of birth and rebirth is shaped
through karma.

3. Jaina scholars produced a wealth of
literature in a variety of languages
including Tamil.

Which of the above is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 1 and 3 Only
c. 2 and 3 Only
d. All the above

9. Consider the following data

1. Total Coliforms Organism
MPN/100ml shall be 50 or less
2. pH between 6.5 and 8.5
3. Dissolved Oxygen 6mg/l or more
4. Biochemical Oxygen Demand 5
days 20C 2mg/l or less
The above criterion laid by central
pollution control board of India is meant
for?
a. Outdoor Bathing (organized)
b. Propagation of Wildlife and fisheries
c. Drinking water source without
conventional treatment but after
disinfection
d. Drinking water source after
conventional treatment and
disinfection

about Purusha sukta:

1. 1.Purushasukta is a hymn in the
Yajur veda
2. 2.The Brahmanas cited Purushasukta
to justify their dominance and
superiority in the society

a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None

11. The constitution of India has
provided for certain qualifications in
order to become members of the
Parliament and State legislatures.
Which of the following statements
is/are correct?

1. Minimum and maximum age
requirements are provided in the
constitution for a candidate
contesting for elections.
2. A person who has undergone
imprisonment for two or more
years for some offence is
disqualified from contesting
elections.
3. A candidate standing for election
should have at least completed his
matriculation.
4. There is a reasonable restriction on
the income of the candidates
standing for elections.

Select the correct answer using the
codes below:

a. 2 Only
b. 1 and 2 Only
c. 1, 2 and 3 Only
d. 1, 2 and 4 Only

12. Consider the following statement:

These plains have characteristic
features of mature stage of fluvial
erosional and depositional
landforms such as sand bars,
meanders, ox-bow lakes and
braided channels.


To which part of the Northern
Plains of India, does the above
description refer to?

a. Tarai region
b. Bhangar and Khadar deposits
c. Bhabar region
d. None of the above
regarding the trends of change in the
Urbanization process in colonial
India :

1. Urbanization in India was sluggish all
through the 19th century and it
accelerated sharply from the first
decade of the 20th century with the
urban population increasing from
about 10 per cent of the total
population to about 15 per cent
between 1900 and 1910.
2. The smaller towns had little
opportunity to grow economically
and only a few cities developed as
the new commercial and
administrative centres at the expense
of other existing urban centres..

a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None

14. With reference to Biological Oxygen
Demand, consider the following
statements

1. Biochemical oxygen
demand or B.O.D is the amount
of dissolved oxygen needed by
aerobic biological organisms in a
body of water to break down
inorganic material present in a
given water sample at certain
temperature over a specific time
period.
2. An alternative to measure BOD is
the development of biosensors,
which are devices for the
detection of an analyte that
combines a biological component
with a physicochemical detector
component.
is/are correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None
with reference to proportional
representation system of election:

1. More than one representative may
be elected from one constituency
2. Candidate who wins the election
may not get majority votes.
3. Voter votes for the candidate rather
than the party in this system.
4. Under the system the entire country
may be considered as a single
constituency.
5. Every party gets seats in the
legislature in proportion to the
percentage of votes that it gets.

codes below:

a. 2, 3 and 4 Only
b. 1, 4 and 5 Only
c. 1, 2, 3and 5 Only
d. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5


16. Consider the following statements:

1. Members other than ministers
cannot introduce bills.
2. Introduction of any new tax requires
the approval of the Lok Sabha and
Rajya Sabha
3. Budget is a mechanism for checks
and balance system adopted in India.
4. A bill proposed by a minister is
described as Private Bill

correct?

a. 2 Only
b. 3 Only
c. 2 and 3
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4

17. Tamil Nadu witnessed some of the
earliest Bhakti movements (c. sixth
century) which were led by the
Alvars and Nayanars. Consider the
following in relation to the Bakti
movements in the Tamil region:

1. Alvars were the devotees of Shiva
while Nayanars were the devotees of
Vishnu.
2. The Alvars and Nayanars protested
against the caste system and the
dominance of Brahmanas and
attempted to reform the system.
3. The Tamil bhakti poets were
opposed to Buddhism and Jainism.

a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1 and 3 Only
d. All of the above

18. Perhaps the most unique feature of
the Harappan civilisation was the
development of urban centres.
Consider the following statements
about Mohenjodaro, the most well-
known site:

1. The settlement is divided into two
sections, one smaller but higher and
the other much larger but lower.
2. The upper section (citadel) was
walled but the lower section was
not walled.
3. The bricks used for construction
were either sun-dried or baked and
were of a standardized ratio where
the length, breadth and height were
in the ratio 4:2:1 respectively.

Which of the above statement/s is/are
correct?
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3

19. Three major geological events in the
distant past have shaped the present
drainage systems of Peninsular India.
They are:

1. Subsidence of the western
flank of the Peninsula leading
to its submergence below the
sea during the early tertiary
period.
2. Upheaval of the Himalayas
when the northern flank of
the Peninsular block was
subjected to subsidence and
the consequent trough
faulting.

3. Slight tilting of the Peninsular
block from northeast to the
southwestern direction.
Which of the statements given above is
/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2 Only
c. 2 and 3 Only
d. All Three

20. The primary reasons behind de-
industrializing India by the British
were,

1. To reduce India to the status of a
mere exporter of important raw
materials for the upcoming
modern industries in Britain.
2. To turn India into a sprawling
market for the finished products
of those industries so that their
continued expansion could be
ensured to the maximum
advantage of their home country
Britain.
3. To cater to the needs of few rich
businessmen from India who
supported the British policies
is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1 Only
d. 2 Only

21. With reference to All India Services
(AIS), consider the following
statements:

1. Only the central government can
take disciplinary action against them
2. There are two all India Civil Services
of India, namely the Indian
Administrative Service (IAS) and the
Indian Police Service (IPS)
3. Power of creation of AIS is vested in
the lower house of the Central
Legislature

correct?

a. 1 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1 and 3 Only
d. 1, 2 and 3

22. Consider the following features of
the urban settlements in India before
the 20th century.

1. Money was raised for administering
towns through the systematic annual
collection of municipal taxes.
2. Surveys, gathering of statistical data,
and publishing of various official
reports was done regularly.
3. Towns dominated over the rural
population, thriving on the surplus
and taxes derived from agriculture.

Which of the above is/are the features
were non-existant in the pre-colonial India?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 1 and 3 Only
c. 3 Only
d. None

about financial sector reforms in
India

1. One of the major aims of
financial sector reforms is to
reduce the role of RBI from

regulator to facilitator of
financial sector
2. Financial sector reforms
include reforms of stock
exchange operations and
foreign exchange market too.
is/are correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None

regarding air pollution in India

1. Adulterated fuel
increases tailpipe emissions of
hydrocarbons (HC), carbon
monoxide (CO), oxides of
nitrogen (NO
x
) and particulate
matter (PM)
2. Traffic congestion increases air
pollution
3. Central Pollution Control
Board now routinely monitors
four air pollutants namely
sulphur dioxide (SO2), oxides of
nitrogen (NOx), suspended
particulate matter (SPM) and
respirable particulate matter
(PM10).
is/are correct?
a. 1 and 3 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1 and 3 Only
d. All

25. Supreme Court is regarded as the
guardian of Fundamental Rights. For
the enforcement of fundamental
rights the Supreme Court issues
writs. Which of the following
statements is/are correct?

1. Quo warranto is issued when the
court finds that a particular office
holder is not doing legal duty and
thereby is infringing on the right of
an individual.
2. Certiorari is issued by a higher court
when a lower court has considered a
case going beyond its jurisdiction.
3. Habeas corpus means that the court
orders that the arrested persons
should be presented before it. It can
also order to set free an arrested
person if the manner or grounds of
arrest are not lawful or satisfactory.
4. Mandamus is issued when the court
finds that a person is holding office
but is not entitled to hold that office,
it issues the writ of mandamus and
restricts that person from acting as
an office holder.
5. Prohibition means the court orders a
lower court or another authority to
transfer a matter pending before it to
the higher authority or court.

codes below:

a. 3 Only
b. 2, 3 and 4 Only
c. 1, 3 and 4 Only
d. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

26. Siricilla tragedy in Andhra Pradesh
where fifty powerloom workers
committed suicide was the outcome
of

a. Power sector reforms initiated
by the government

b. A steep hike in power tariff.
c. Failure of the power
producers in providing
quality power to the
powerloom industry.
d. All the above

about the response of government in
a socialist society

1. In a socialist society the
government decides what
goods are to be produced
in accordance with the
needs of society.
2. The government decides
how goods are to be
produced and how they
should be distributed.
3. Strictly, a socialist society
has no private property
since everything is owned
by the state.

is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2Only
c. 2 and 3 Only
d. All

about ITCZ - The Intertropical
Convergence Zone

1. It is known by sailors as the
doldrums, and in parts of Asia
as Monsoon trough.
2. By the middle of July, the low
pressure ITCZ shifts
northwards, roughly parallel
to the Himalayas between 20
N and 25 N.
3. The ITCZ being a zone of low
pressure, attracts inflow of
winds from different
directions. This causes
Monsoon.
4. It is generally believed that
there is a cause and effect
relationship between the
ITCZ and Westerly Jet
Stream.

/are correct?
a. 1, 2 and 3 Only
b. 2 and 4 Only
c. 1 and 4 Only
d. All Four

29. An insight into the social, economic,
cultural and political conditions of
the past are provided by the
descriptions and accounts of a
number of travelers who visited the
subcontinent. Consider the following
statements about some of the
travelers to India:

1. Al-Biruni who came from
Uzbekistan in the eleventh century,
called Rihla in Arabic.
2. Ibn Battuta who came from
Morocco in the fourteenth century,
wrote Kitab-ul-Hind in Arabic.
3. Franois Bernier came from France
in the seventeenth century wrote
accounts of what he saw, frequently
comparing what he saw in India
with the situation in Europe.

Which of the above is/are incorrect?

a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1 and 3 Only
d. All the above

30. According to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar the
Constitution of Indian has been framed
after ransacking all the known
Constitutions of the World. With
reference to this statement, which of
the following statements is/are
incorrect?

1. Principles of Liberty, Equality and
Fraternity were borrowed from
United States Constitution.
2. Written Constitution from United
States.
3. Both Fundamental Duties and Five
year plans were borrowed from
USSR
4. The Federal system was borrowed
from Canada.
5. Principles of Liberty, Equality and
Fraternity were borrowed from the
British Constitution.

Select the correct answer using the codes
below

a. 1 and 5 Only
b. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Only
c. 2, 3, 4and 5 Only
d. 3, 4 and 5 Only

with reference to carbon footprint

1. It is defined as the total sets
of greenhouse gas emissions
caused by an organization, event,
product or person
2. Clean Development Mechanism
is a mandatory market
mechanism under Kyoto protocol
to reduce carbon footprint
3. The Greenhouse Gas Protocol
(GHG Protocol), a recent
initiative by the UN, is an
international accounting tool for
government and business leaders
to understand, quantify, and
manage greenhouse gas emissions
incorrect?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2 Only
c. 3 Only
d. None

about the followers of Buddha:

1. Sangha was a body of disciples of the
Buddha to which women were never
allowed as members.
2. chaityas were the shrines which
were regarded as sacred by the
Bhikkus where the prayers were
made.

a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None

33. Which of the following is incorrectly
matched?

a. An Isthumus is a narrow strip of
water, usually a small canal,
connecting two larger water
bodies

b. A Bay is a large body of water
connected to an ocean or sea
formed by an inlet of land
c. A Strait is a naturally formed,
narrow,
typically navigable waterway that
connects two larger, navigable
bodies of water
d. A Gulf is a large bay that is an
arm of an ocean or sea

34. Soon after India had to play an
extensive role in promoting the
industrial sector. Consider the
following reasons,

1. At the time of independence,
Indian industrialists did not
have the capital to undertake
investment in industrial
ventures required for the
development of our economy.
2. The market was not big
enough to encourage
industrialists to undertake
major projects even if they
had the capital to do so.
is/are correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None
35. With regard to rights of minorities
provided in India Constitution,
consider the following statements:

1. Right to minorities includes both
linguistic and cultural minorities.
2. All minorities can set up their own
educational institutions.
3. Members of the Sikh community
have the right to assemble at a
public place with their kirpans.
4. Minority educational institutions
have the right to impart education in
their own language.

codes below:

a. 2 Only
b. 1, and 2Only
c. 1, 2, and 4 Only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Only

about Buddhism:
1. Dhamma as taught by Buddha was
the path of righteous living.
2. According to Buddhist philosophy,
the world is transient and constantly
changing and does not have a soul.
3. According to Buddhist philosophy,
happiness is intrinsic to human
existence.
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 1 and 3 Only
c. 2 and 3 Only
d. All the above


1. Tariffs are a tax on imported
goods; they make imported
goods more expensive and
discourage their use.
2. Quotas specify the quantity of
goods which can be imported.
3. These are instruments by the
government to protect the
domestic industries from
foreign competition.
4. The policy aimed at replacing
or substituting imports with
domestic production is also
called as inward looking trade
strategy

is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 1,2and 3 Only
c. 2, 3 and 4 Only
d. All

about capital goods

1. They are primary factors of
production
2. Capital goods industry means
industries which can produce
machine tools which are, in turn,
used for producing articles for
current consumption.
3. Aerospace, defense, construction
and machinery businesses make
up most of the capital goods
sector.
4. During the British period, there
was hardly any capital goods
industry to help promote further
industrialization in India.

is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 1, 2 and 3 Only
c. 3 and 4 Only
d. All

about Green House Gases(GHG)

1. They absorb and emit radiation
within the thermal infrared range.
2. Along with
Perfluorotributylamine (PFTBA),
Carbon Monoxide is also
considered as a most potent
GHG
3. Water vapor and clouds
contribute more to greenhouse
effect than ozone and carbon
dioxide combined
is/are correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 1 and 3 Only
c. 1 and 2 Only
d. All

40. Depletion of groundwater levels
in India can be attributed to which
of the following reasons?
1. Legally Groundwater is a
community resource in India.
2. Subsidized electricity is
given to farmers for irrigation
purposes.
3. Increasing
commercialization of water
supply services in India.
Select the correct answer using codes
below.
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3
d. All of the above

41. Consider the following
definitions

1. Geology is the science which
deals with the physical
structure and substance of the
earth, their history, and the
processes which act on them.
2. Physiography of an area is the
outcome of structure, process
and the stage of development.
3. Geography is the branch
of knowledge that studies the

lands, the features, the
inhabitants, and the
phenomena of the Earth.
is/are incorrect?
a. 2 Only
b. 1 Only
c. None
d. 3 Only

42. With regard to the First Past the
Post (FPTP) system adopted in
India, consider the following
statements:

1. The winning candidate need not
secure a majority of the votes.
2. This method is also called the
Plurality System.
3. The FPTP system offers voters a
choice not simply between parties
but specific candidates.
4. FPTP system is adopted in both the
houses of parliament and state
legislative assemblies.

correct?

a. 2 and 4 Only
b. 1 and 4 Only
c. 1, 2 and 3 Only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4

43. Consider the following statement
regarding the agricultural
technologies of the Harappan
settlers:
1. Evidences suggest that different
crops were grown together.
2. Oxen were not used for ploughing as
the bull was not known to them.


a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None

statements about economic
growth

1. It refers to increase in the
countrys capacity to produce
the output of goods and
services within the country.
2. A steady increase in GDP is a
good indicator of economic
growth
3. Economic growth always
brings about economic
development
is/are correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 1 and 2Only
c. 2 and 3 Only
d. All

45. The Harappans were strongly
devoted towards craft
production, consider the
following statements with regard
to it:

1. All the materials for the craft
production were procured locally.
2. Metals like copper, bronze and gold
were used but not steel.
3. Weight making was well known to
them with precise system of weights,

usually made of a stone called chert
and the weights did not have any
markings.
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1 and 3 Only
d. All the above

statements with reference to
functions of Election
Commission:

1. It determines the timing of elections
and prepares the election schedule.
2. It can postpone or cancel the
election in the entire country or a
specific State or constituency on the
grounds that a free and fair election
may not be possible.
3. During the election process, the
Election Commission can transfer or
even stop the transfers ofthe
administrative officers ofthe State
and central governments.
4. The Election Commission
implements model code of conduct
for both parties and candidates

Which of the statements is/are correct?

a. 1, 2 and 4 Only
b. 1, 3 and 4Only
c. 1, 2 and 3 Only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Only

statements
1. Srinagar, capital city of the
state of Jammu and Kashmir is
located on the banks of
Chenab river.
2. Jhelum in Jammu and
Kashmir state is still in its
youth stage and yet forms
meanders a typical feature
associated with the mature
stage in the evolution of
fluvial land form.
is/are correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None

statements about Baba Guru
Nanak:

1. Baba Guru Nanak did not believe in
Hinduism and Islam and so he
wished to establish a new religion,
which he named as Sikhism
2. He rejected sacrifices, ritual baths,
image worship, austerities and the
scriptures.
3. He defined five symbols: uncut hair,
a dagger, a pair of shorts, a comb and
a steel bangle which need to be
worn by his followers.

a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. 1 and 3 Only
d. 2 and 3 Only

49. Consider the following about the
recent Doha Conference on
Climate Talks :

1. Supported new ideas of geo-
engineering to tackle the climate
change

2. Supported implementation of simple
solutions like energy efficiency to
curb climate change.
Which of the following is true in this
connection?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
50. Consider the following with
regard to the Vice President of
India:

1. The Vice President is elected by the
electoral college consisting of
members of the Parliament, State
Legislatures.
2. The Vice President may be removed
from his office by a resolution of the
Lok Sabha passed by a majority and
agreed to by the Raj Sabha.
3. The Vice President acts as the ex-
officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
4. The decision of Supreme Court is
final with regard to any disputes in
the election of the Vice President

correct?

a. 2 and 3 Only
b. 3 and 4 Only
c. 1, 2 and 3 Only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Only

statements

1. Bhotias, inhabitants of valleys
of Greater Himalays, are a
nomadic group who migrate
to Bugyals (the summer
grasslands in the higher
reaches) during summer
months and return to the
valleys during winters.
2. The higher reaches of Sikkim
Himalayan region are
inhabited by Lepcha tribes.
3. The Dooars or Duars
formations, the floodplains
and foothills, are prominent in
the Shiwalik ranges

is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1 Only
d. All Three

statements about Kayals of Kerala

1. They are soft water lagoons
formed by the rivers just
before flowing into the
Arabian Sea.
2. Vembanad Kayal is the
largest one and unlike
others it is completely
made of brackish water
incorrect?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None
53. Consider the following saints:

1. Kabir
2. Guru Nanak
3. Mirabai

Who among the above used ideas and
terms drawn from Islam, Vedantic

traditions as well as yogic traditions in their
poems?
a. 1 Only
b. 1 and 2 Only
c. 1 and 3 Only
d. All the above

54. Which of the following can be
the causes of Coral bleaching :

1. Dumping of industrial waste in
ocean water
2. Increased sedimentation of coral
inhabited areas
3. Decline in Zooplankton levels
4. Elevation of sea water levels
5. Rise in ocean water temperature
Select the correct answer using codes
below
a. 1, 3 and 5
b. 1,2 and 3
c. 4 and 5 only
d. All of the above

statements about subsidies

1. Subsidies provide an incentive
for efficient use of resources.
2. According to some
economists, subsidies do not
allow prices to indicate the
supply of a good.
is/are correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None

56. Which of the following
statements is/are correct?

1. The Ritchies archipelago
and the Labrynth island are
two groups of island in the
Arabian Sea
2. Barren Island, the only active
volcano in India is situated
in the Andaman Islands.
Select the right answer using the codes
below?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None

57. The National Human Rights
Commission (NHRC) is the
watchdog of the human rights
guaranteed by the Constitution of
India. Consider the following
NHRC:

1. It is a constitutional body.
2. It has suo motu power.
3. It does not have the power of
prosecution.
4. It can intervene in any proceeding
involving allegation of violation of
human rights pending before a court.

codes below:

a. 3 and 4 Only
b. 2, 3 and 4 Only
c. 1, 3 and 4 Only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4

58. Chistis were the most influential
group of sufis who migrated to
India in the late twelfth century.

Consider the following
statements related to the Chisti
saints:
1. They adopted several features of
Indian devotional traditions.
2. All the compositions of Chistis were
in Persian language.
3. The Sufis never accepted any grants
and donations from the political
elites.

a. 1 Only
b. 1 and 2 Only
c. 1 and 3 Only
d. all the above

antecedent rivers

1. An antecedent stream is a
stream that maintains its
original course and pattern
despite the changes in
underlying rock topography.
2. The Subansiri and the Kosi are
examples of antecedent rivers
in India
/are correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None

Delimitation Commission of
India:

1. Delimitation Commission decides on
reservation of constituencies for
scheduled castes/scheduled tribes
both in house of the people and
Legislative Assemblies.
2. Delimitation Commission decides on
boundaries of constituencies all over
the country.
3. Delimitation Commission is an
independent body.
4. Delimitation Commissions orders
have the force of law and cannot be
called in question before any court.

codes below:

a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1, 2 and 3Only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4

61. The Save Our Species (SoS)
initiative by the IUCN will
support the conservation of
which of the following Indian
species:

1. Red-crowned roof turtle
2. Four-toed terrapin
3. Gangetic Dolphins
below
a. 3 only
b. 2 and 3
c. All of the above
d. 1 only

62. In order to ensure free and fair
elections the constitution of
Indian has provide for an
independent Election
Commission. Which of the
following statements is/are
correct about Election
Commission?

1. The Election Commission of India
can either be a single member or a
multi-member body.
2. The Chief Election Commissioner
(CEC) presides over the Election
Commission and has more powers
than the other Election
Commissioners.
3. The Chief and the other Election
Commissioners are appointed by the
President on the recommendation of
the Prime Minister.
4. The removal of the Chief Election
commissioner requires absolute
majority

codes below:

a. 1 Only
b. 1 and 2 Only
c. 1, 2 and 3 Only
d. 1, 2 and 4 Only

63. The pattern of flow of water in a
river channel over a year is
known as its regime. Consider the
river regime of Ganga river,

1. The Ganga has its minimum
flow during the January-June
period.
2. The maximum flow is
attained either in August or in
September.
3. After September, there is a
steady fall in the flow.
The main reason for the statement number
3 is,
a. The weakening of Monsoon
over the Ganga basin after
September
b. Arrival of Western
Disturbance
c. Excessive storage of water in
dams upstream
d. None of the above

64. The Sufis were a group of
religious minded people turned
to asceticism and mysticism in
protest against the growing
materialism of the Caliphate as a
religious and political institution.
Which of the following about
Sufism is incorrect?

a. The Sufi saints were critical of the
dogmatic definitions and scholastic
methods of interpreting the Quran
and sunna (traditions of the Prophet)
adopted by theologians.
b. Sufis regarded Prophet Muhammad
as a perfect human being.
c. Sufi silsilas were special rituals of
initiation in which the devotees took
an oath of allegiance, wore a patched
garment, and shaved their hair.
d. The Sufis sought an interpretation of
the Quran on the basis of their
personal experience.

65. Which of the following is true
about Permafrost:

1. It is soil frozen for a long period of
time.
2. Melting permafrost releases long-
frozen carbon accelerating global
warming.

3. Most of the permafrost is found in
higher latitudes.
below
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 only
d. 1,2 and 3

66. Hill stations were a distinctive
feature of colonial urban
development. Consider the below
statements related to the Hill
stations:

1. 1.The founding and settling of hill
stations was initially connected with
the needs of the Governors-General
and viceroys.
2. Hill stations remained exclusive
racial enclaves for Europeans in India
till India got independence.
3. Darjeeling became the official
residence of the commander-in-chief
of the Indian army.

a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. 3 Only
d. None

67. Which of the following is true
about Marine Protected Areas
(MPAs) in India:

1. Except Karnataka, all coastal states
have MPAs.
2. Extraction of marine resources is
partially or fully prohibited here.
3. Marine biodiversity hotspots are
also found in MPAs.

below
a. 2 and 3 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 1,2 and 3
d. 3 only

statements,

1. Land Reforms and Land
Ceiling are measures adopted
to bring equity in the
agricultural sector
2. Eliminating subsidies will
increase the inequality
between rich and poor
farmers and violate the goal of
equity.
3. The goal of equity was not
fully served by abolition of
intermediaries.
is/are correct?
a. 1 and 3 Only
b. 1 and 2Only
c. 3 Only
d. All

69. Below are the instances where
government has taken certain
steps or the individuals or the
society have taken certain actions.
Which of the following is/are
violation of Fundamental Rights?

1. The district court has banned the use
of loudspeakers by the temples,
mosques, and gurudwaras after 10
pm.

2. Karnataka society runs Kannada
medium schools outside Karnataka.
3. A director makes a documentary
film that criticises the policies of the
government.

codes below:

a. 1 Only
b. 2 and 3Only
c. 1 and 3 Only
d. None

statements about Western
cyclonic disturbances

1. The western cyclonic
disturbances which enter the
Indian subcontinent from the
west and the northwest during
the winter months, originate
over the Mediterranean Sea.
2. An increase in the prevailing
night temperature generally
indicates an advance in the
arrival of these cyclones
disturbances.
3. They are brought into India by
the Easterly jet stream.
/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 3 Only
d. All Three

71. The "Objectives Resolution
introduced in the Constituent
Assembly on 13 December 1946
was a momentous resolution that
outlined the defining ideals of the
Constitution of Independent
India, and provided the
framework within which the
work of constitution-making was
to proceed. consider the
following statements with respect
to the "Objectives Resolution :

1. It was introduced by Sardar Patel in
the Constituent Assembly.
2. It proclaimed India to be an
Independent Sovereign, Socialist,
Secular Republic.

a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None

statements

1. This river occupies the eastern
margins of the Chotanagpur
Plateau where it flows
through a rift valley.
2. The Barakar is its main
tributary.
To which river does the above description
refer to?
a. Damodar
b. Hugli
c. Subarnarekha
d. Brahmani


73. The government from time to
time has given effect to some
Directive Principles of State
Policy (DPSP). Which of the
following statements is/are
correct with reference to the
steps taken by government in this
regard?

1. Abolition of Zamindari system
2. Nationalisation of banks
3. Fixed minimum wages
4. Formation of Panchayat raj
institutions
5. Mid-day meal scheme.
6. Abolition of Privy Purses

codes below:

a. 1, 3, 4 and 6 Only
b. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Only
c. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Only
d. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

statements

1. The Second Plan laid down
the basic ideas regarding goals
of Indian planning.
2. The essence of the Feldman
Mahalanobis model adopted
during the Second Plan is a
shift in the pattern of
industrial investment towards
building up
a domestic consumption
goods sector.
3. The First Five Year Plan
stressed investment for capital
accumulation in the spirit of
the one-sector HarrodDomar
model.
4. The Harrod Domar model
suggests that the economic
rate of growth depends on the
level of savings, and the
productivity of investment
is/are correct?
a. 1, 2 and 3 Only
b. 1 and 2Only
c. 2, 3 and 4 Only
d. All

statements about the Himalaya
mountains orientation

1. Himalayas in the Darjeeling
and Sikkim regions lie in an
east-west direction
2. While in Arunachal Pradesh
they are from southwest to
the northwest direction.
3. In Nagaland, Manipur and
Mizoram, they are in the
north-south direction.
is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 1 and 3 Only
c. None
d. All

statements

1. The Kashmir Himalayas are
famous for Karewa
formations, which are useful
for the cultivation of Zafran,
i.e. pure saffron.
2. Karewas are the thick deposits
of glacial clay and other

materials embedded with
moraines.
3. Karewas are predominantly
lacustrine in origin
4. The remains of Buddhist
Stupas and even artefacts f
stone age man have been
found in the Karewas

is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 1,2 and 3 Only
c. 3 and 4 Only
d. All

77. In the Indian context, which of
the following situation demands
reasonable restriction on the right
to freedom?

1. Workers go on strike as their
demands are not met.
2. Dalits are denied entry in a
temple. A march is being
organised to forcibly enter the
temple.
3. Hundreds of tribals armed
with their traditional weapons
(bows arrows and axes) have
blocked the road. They are
demanding that the surplus
land taken for an industry be
returned to them.
4. People of a minority
community have assembled
for a peace march after
communal riots in the city.
5. Government officials
expressing their grievances
against the government
through media.

codes below:

a. 2 and 3 Only
b. 1, 2, and 3 Only
c. 1, 2, 3 and 5 Only
d. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

78. The Constituent Assembly
deliberated on a number of
important issues with many
differences among the members
in their views and ideas.
Continuation of separate
electorates for Muslims was one
such issue. Consider the following
statements related to it:

1. 1.all the Muslim members of the
Constituent Assembly supported the
demand for separate electorates
which was rejected by others.
2. It was Begum Aizaas Rasul, the lone
Muslim woman member of the
Constituent Assembly who made a
powerful plea for continuing
separate electorates.

a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None

statements

1. Rivers Mahanadi, Narmada,
Tapi and Yamuna flow
through rift valleys
2. A rift valley is a linear-shaped
lowland between several
highlands or mountain ranges

created by the action of a
geologic fault.
3. Lake Tanganyika, the second
largest freshwater lake in the
world by volume, and
the second deepest, in both
cases, is located in a rift valley
is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 1 and 3 Only
c. 2 and 3 Only
d. All

statements on Northern Plains of
India

1. It was a geo-synclinal
depression
2. It has been gradually
filled by the sediments
brought by the
Himalayan and
Peninsular rivers.
3. Average depth of
alluvial deposits in
these plains ranges from
1 2 km.
is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 1 and 3 Only
c. 2 and 3 Only
d. All

81. Consider the following statements with
reference to Fundamental Rights
provided in Constitution of India:

1. The Motilal Nehru committee had
demanded a bill of rights as far back
as in 1928.
2. Sometimes a person can be arrested
simply out of an apprehension that
he or she is likely to engage in
unlawful activity.
3. Right to Strike is a Fundamental
Right.
4. The government can impose
restrictions in certain areas declaring
the assembly of five or more persons
as unlawful.

is/are correct?
a. 3 Only
b. 1 and 3 Only
c. 1, 2 and 4 Only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4

statements with reference to the
Industrial Policy Resolution 1956,

1. This policy was used for
promoting industry in
backward regions; it was easier
to obtain a license if the
industrial unit was established
in an economically backward
area.
2. This resolution formed the
basis of the Third Five Year
Plan, the plan which tried to
build the basis for a socialist
pattern of society.
3. Under this policy even an
existing industry had to obtain
a license for expanding output
or for diversifying production.

is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 1 Only
c. 1 and 3 Only
d. All

statements about Small Scale
Industries in India

1. An industrial undertaking in
which the investment in fixed
assets in plant and machinery
whether held on ownership
terms on lease or on hire
purchase does not exceed Rs 1
million is called a Small Scale
industry in India.
2. In 1955, the Village and Small-
scale Industries Committee,
also called the Karve
Committee, noted the
possibility of using small-scale
industries for promoting rural
development.
3. The production of a number
of products was reserved for
the small-scale industry to
protect them from big
industries.
is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 1 and 3 Only
c. 2 and 3 Only
d. All

84. Which of the following about the
Constituent Assembly is
incorrect?

a. Rajendra Prasad was the
President of the Constituent
Assembly and Dr. B R
Ambedkar served as the
Chairman of the Drafting
Committee of the
Constitution.
b. The Constituent Assembly
never debated the important
issues of cultural rights and
social justice on the floor of
the Assembly.
c. The discussions within the
Constituent Assembly were
also influenced by the
opinions expressed by the
public.
d. The Constituent Assembly
that came into being was
dominated by congress with
more than 80 per cent of the
members of the Constituent
Assembly being Congress
members.

statements:

1. First Past the Post (FPTP)system is
followed for all the elections in
India.
2. The Central Election Commission
does not supervise Panchayat and
Municipal elections.
3. The Election Commissioners can be
removed by Chief Election
Commissioner.
4. Appointment of more than one
Election Commissioners in the
Election Commission is mandatory.

5. State Election Commission is
independent of Central Election
Commission.

correct?

a. 1, and 4 Only
b. 2, 4 and 5 Only
c. 1, 4 and 5Only
d. 1, 2 and 4 Only

86. Consider the following with
regard to the President of India.

1. The President does not exercise
his/her discretion on the advice
given by the Council of Ministers.
2. Only elected members of the
Legislative Assemblies and both the
Houses of the Parliament take part
in electing the President.
3. The President can send the bill back
to the Parliament asking it to
reconsider the bill.
4. The Presidents ordinance making
power is not a discretionary power.

correct?

a. 1, and 4 Only
b. 1, 2 and 3 Only
c. 2 and 3 Only
d. 2, 3 and 4 Only

statements about Barak river

1. It is an important river in
Manipur and Mizoram.
2. Silchar, important town of
Manipur is located on the
banks of Barak river
3. Tipaimukh Dam is a
proposed embankment
dam on the river Barak in
Manipur

is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1 and 3 Only
d. All Three

rivers

1. A river drains the water
collected from a specific area,
which is called its catchment
area.
2. An area drained by a river and
its tributaries is called a
drainage basin.
3. The boundary line separating
one drainage basin from the
other is known as the
watershed. T
4. Watersheds are small in area
while the basins cover larger
areas.
is/are incorrect?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 1, 2 and 3 Only
c. 1 and 3 Only
d. None

89. Consider the following,
On the basis of the size of the
watershed, the drainage basins of
India are grouped into three
categories:

1. Major river basins with more
than 20,000 sq. km of
catchment area.
2. Medium river basins with
catchment area between
2,000-20,000 sq. km
3. Minor river basins with
catchment area of less than
2,000 sq. km
To which of the categories do
rivers Tapi and Pennar belong to?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. None

90. The set of policies under the
New Economic Policy of 1991-92
can broadly be classified into two
groups: the stabilization measures
and the structural reform
measures. Now consider the
following statements,

1. Stabilization measures are
short term measures,
intended to correct some of
the weaknesses that have
developed in the balance of
payments and bring inflation
under control
2. Structural reform policies are
long-term measures, aimed at
improving the efficiency of
the economy and increasing its
international competitiveness
by removing the rigidities in
various segments of the Indian
economy
3. Maintaining sufficient foreign
exchange reserves was part of
structural reforms.

is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 1,2and 3 Only
c. 2 Only
d. All

91. The river Kosi frequently changes
its course. It is because,

1. The Kosi brings huge quantity
of sediments from its upper
reaches and deposits it in the
plains. The course gets
blocked, and consequently,
the river changes its course.
2. Extensive
soil erosion and landslides in
its upper catchment have
produced a silt yield of about
19 m/ha/year
(10 cu yd/acre/yr), one of the
highest in the world.
Which of the statements given
above is/are correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None

Indias peninsular bloc

1. The Peninsula is formed
essentially by a great
complex of very ancient
gneisses and granites,
which constitutes a major
part of it.
2. The Thar desert in
Rajasthan is also an
extension of the Peninsular
block

3. A part of the West coast
was submerged in the
ocean in the past
is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 1 and 3 Only
c. 2 and 3 Only
d. All
93. Article 74 provides for a council
of ministers with the Prime
Minister at the head to aid and
advice the President. Which of
the following is/are correct with
regard to council of ministers?

1. The size of the Council of Ministers
should not exceed 15 percent of total
number of members of the House of
People and this is also applicable to
the Legislative Assembly in the
States.
2. The Council of Ministers is
collectively responsible to both the
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
3. Vote of no confidence even against a
single minister leads to the
resignation of the entire Council of
Ministers.
4. The death or resignation of the
Prime Minister automatically brings
about the dissolution of the Council
of Ministers.

codes below:

a. 1 Only
b. 1, 2 and 4 Only
c. 1, 3 and 4Only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Only

94. Which of the following are the
factors responsible for the land
degradation in India?

1. Unsustainable fuel wood and
fodder extraction
2. Shifting cultivation
3. Encroachment into forest
lands
4. Improper crop rotation
5. Improper planning and
management of irrigation
systems
6. Open access resource
7. Poverty of the agriculture-
dependent people
Select the right answer using the codes
below.
a. 1,2,3,5,6 and 7 Only
b. 2,3,4 and 5 Only
c. 1,2,3,4 and 6 Only
d. All

95. Consider the following important
characteristics of Indias foreign
trade throughout the colonial
period,
1. Foreign trade generated a large
export surplus.
2. This export surplus did not result in
any flow of gold or silver into India.
3. This surplus was used to make
payments for the expenses incurred
by an office set up by the colonial
government in Britain, such as
expenses on war fought by the
British government itself.
is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 1 and 3 Only
c. 2 and 3 Only
d. All


statements about the impact of
introduction of railways by the
British on Indian economy

1. It enabled people to
undertake long distance travel
and thereby break
geographical and cultural
barriers
2. It expanded volume of Indias
exports and helped farmers
get profit
3. It fostered commercialization
of Indian agriculture which
adversely affected the
comparative self-sufficiency of
the village economies in India
is/are correct?
a. 1 and 3 Only
b. 1 and 2Only
c. 2 and 3 Only
d. All

statements:

1. It is the constitutional obligation of
the Prime Minister to communicate
to the President all decisions of the
Council of Ministers relating to the
administration of the affairs of the
Union and proposals for legislation.
2. The Governor has more
discretionary powers compared to
the President.
3. The writ jurisdiction of the Supreme
Court is narrower compared to the
High Court.

correct?

a. 1 Only
b. 2 and 3Only
c. 1 and 3Only
d. 1, 2 and 3

statements on different types of
capital (economic)

1. Physical capital is completely
mobile between countries
except for some artificial trade
restrictions. Whereas Human
capital is not perfectly mobile
between countries.
2. Both forms of capital (human
and physical) depreciate with
time, but physical depreciates
fast whereas human capitals
depreciation can be reduced
through investment.
3. Human capital benefits the
society whereas, physical
capital benefits the owner
is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 3 Only
d. All

99. The power wielded by the Prime
Minister flows from various
sources. Which of the following
are such sources of power of the
Prime Minister?

1. Control over the Council of
Ministers
2. Leadership of the Lok Sabha
3. Command over the bureaucratic
machine
4. Access to media
5. Projection of personalities during
elections

6. Projection as national leader during
international summitry and
foreign visits.

codes below:

a. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Only
b. 1, 2, 5 and 6Only
c. 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6Only
d. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Only

statements

1. The Environmental
Performance Index (EPI) is a
method of quantifying and
numerically marking the
environmental performance of
a state's policies.
2. It was designed to supplement
the environmental targets set
forth in the United
Nations Millennium
Development Goals.
is/are incorrect?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None

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