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GENERAL STUDIES Prelims Mock TEST No.
1143
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Q.1
Which of the following are measures to increase the supply of foreign exchange?
1. Trade credit
2. External Commercial Borrowing
3. FII Investment
4. NRI Deposits
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(a) 3 and 4 only (b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2, 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4
Q.2
In science, the terms diffusion and osmosis are two kinds of movement that does not require energy.
What is the Difference Between Diffusion and Osmosis:(a) Unlike the osmosis in Diffusion occurs from higher concentration to a field of lower concentration.
(b) Unlike the Diffusion, Osmosis can also occurs in living things.
(c) In osmosis it mostly involves movement of water molecules.
(d) Diffusion is limited to occur on liquids only.
Q.3
Which of the following statements is/are true :1. An electric arc welding can only use alternating current(AC).
2. The gases used in different types of welding would include oxygen,hydrogen,acetylene and nitrogen.
3. Electron beam welding is done in a vacuum.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
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(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
Q.4
Gandhiji launched movements in Champaran, Ahamadabad and Kheda.Which of the following
statements is/are true about this?
1. In Champaran, he opposes Tinkathia system in which the peasants were forced to grow any crash crop
on three twentieth part of their land.
2. In Kheda, the rich peasants proprietors called upon Gandhi to lend support to the already ongoing
campaign for remission of the revenues in the face of poor harvest.
3. In Ahamdabad, he threatened to fast if mill workers ' demand for higher wages not met.
4. The chronological order of the these movements is Champaran, Kheda and Ahmadabad.
(a) 2, 3 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 4 only
Q.5
which of the following are the executive powers of the president?
1. He decides on the questions of the qualification of the MP in consultation with the election
commission.
2. He can appoint inter-state council.
3. He can nominate 2 members from the Anglo-Indian community to the Lok Sabha.
4. He can seek any information relating to the administration of the affairs of the union from the PM.
Choose the correct option.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 (b) 2 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3

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Q.6
A new health initiative ?Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram? was launched to provide comprehensive
healthcare and improve the quality of life of children.Which of the following statements is/are correct
about the initiative?
1. It comes under the National Rural Health Mission.
2. It provides healthcare package for all children upto age of 5 years.
3. District Early Intervention Centres are to be made operational under the scheme.
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.7
Consider the following statement regarding Green Peace1. It was founded in 1971, in Vancouver, Canada by Jim Bohlen and others.
2. It stands for opposing environmental abuse, saving endangered species, and increasing public
awareness through direct action, lobbying, research and innovation.
3. Its Head Quarter is in Vancouver, Canada.
4. Rainbow warrior ship is used for protests organised by Green Peace.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) All of the above
Q.8
Consider the following statement regarding Green India Mission-

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1. It is one of the eight Mission under National Action Plan for Climate change.
2. The Mission aims at addressing Climate Change by enhancing Carbon sinks in Sustainable Managed
forests and other ecosystem.
3. It aims to increase Green cover by 10 million hectare on public/private/forest land.
4. Agro-Forestry, Social Forestry and restoration of wetlands are the submission under Green India
Mission.
Which of the above statement is/are true?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only (d) All of the above
Q.9
Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Aadhaar Scheme ?
1. Unique Identification numbers and Aadhaar cards are being given to all residents of India, including
non-citizens.
2. Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique number issued by UIDAI.
3. UIDAI was established by a law passed by the Parliament.
4. Aadhaar will be issued on a mandatory basis.
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 3 and 4 only
Q.10
Which of the following statements is/are true?
1. The non-debt receipts comprised revenue receipts plus non debt capital receipts
2. Tax buoyancy is a measure of the responsiveness of tax receipts with respect to National Income or
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3. A tax is buoyant when revenues increase by more than 1 per cent for a 1 per cent increase in GDP.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.11
Recently,the National Mission on Libraries (NML) was constituted by the Ministry of Culture.
Which of the following statements is/are true?
1. The mission aims to conserve the cultural heritage of our country.
2. Library is a State subject.
3. Networking of libraries would be done under the mission.
4. The mission aims the digitalisation of libraries.
(a) 3 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.12
Which of the following are the criteria for identifying a wetland according to Ramsar convention?
1. When an area is periodically inundated
2. When an area does not support hydrophytic vegetation
3. When an area has hydric soils that are saturated or flooded to become anaerobic.
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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Q.13
Cryogenic engine is being indigenously developed by ISRO to launch satellites.Which of the following
statements is/are correct about the engine?
1. It gives high energy per unit mass.
2. It uses clean fuels.
3. It allows the satellite to carry heavier payloads.
4. Fuel used by it is costly than the gasoline fuels.
(a) 3 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Q.14
Which of the following statements is/are NOT true?
1. India is the largest producer of oilseeds in the world.
2. Although India increased import of edible oil but the per capita availability of edible oils has not
increased.
3. India has near zero import duty on edible oil to protect the consumers.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.15
consider the following statements:
1. The nominated members of either House of the parliament do not participate in the impeachment of the
president.
2. The elected members of the legislative assemblies of the union territories do not participate in the

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election of the president.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.16
Assertion: A hot, desert type of climate is found in the vast interior of Australia.
Reason: The Eastern Highlands act as a great barrier to the rain-bearing winds.
choose the correct option.
(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is correct but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is correct.
Q.17
Which of the following statements about the economic activities of the Mediterranean Lands is/are
correct?
1. Orchard farming is the predominant occupation.
2. The chief cereal cultivated is hard, winter wheat.
3. Pastoral farming is of little importance.
4. Viticulture is one of the speciality of this region.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 (b) 1, 3 and 4

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Q.18
Which of the following kinds of species has been described below?
The species that motivate the public to presence biodiversity and contribute to conservation.
(a) Keystone species (b) Indicator species
(c) Umbrella species (d) Flagship species
Q.19
Consider the following statements in the context of Historical Literature1. The Sandhyakara Nandis Ramacharita narrates the story of conflict between Kaivarta peasants and the
Pala prince Ramapala.
2. Bilhanas Vikramanakadevacharita recounts the achievements of his patron, Vikramaditya VI, the
Gupta King.
3. Mashika Vamsha, which was written by Atula, it gives an account of the dynasty of the Mushikas,
which ruled in Northern Kerala.
4. Rajtarangini or the streams of king written by Kalhana. It is a string of biographies of the kings of
Kashmir.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
Q.20
Bio-toilet,an ecological solution to address sanitation problem in our country, is being developed by the
DRDO. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the bio-toilet?
1. It converts human waste into hydrogen gas and water.
2. It works at a wide temperature range.
3. It is based on anaerobic biodegradation of organic waste using a specific bacteria.

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(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.21
Sound is a Longitudinal Wave.If a longitudinal wave moves through a medium,Which of the following
statements is correct about the particles of the medium ?
(a) They will vibrate in a path perpendicular to the path of the wave.
(b) They will vibrate in a path parallel to the path of the wave.
(c) They will vibrate in a path both perpendicular and parallel to the path of the wave.
(d) They will vibrate and follow the wave along its entire path.
Q.22
Which among the following was/were cause of the lower growth in coal production in India during these
years?
1. Environmental restrictions,
2. Application off the Comprehensive Environmental Pollution Index (CEPI).
3. Poor law and order situation of some states.
4. Less rainfall in coal mining areas.
5. No go policy of the MoEF.
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(a) 1, 2, 4, 5 (b) 1, 2,3, 5 only
(c) 2, 4, 5 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Q.23
Consider the following statements regarding Kuiper objects:
1. These are made up of frozen volatiles like methane, nitrogen compounds and water.

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2. These are the small asteroid bodies found between Saturn and Neptune.
3. Some moons of Neptune and Saturn are believed to be kuiper objects.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2, 3 (b) 2, 3
(c) 1, 3 (d) 1, 2
Q.24
Consider the following and mark the Correct statements.
1. Wellesley's Fort William College was replaced by the Haileybury College in England for imparting
training to civil services' recruitments.
2. Lord Cornwallis advocated Europeanization of the Civil Services and is also called the Father of Indian
Civil Services.
3. The Aitchison Committee on Public Services classified the Civil services into Imperial, Provincial and
Subordinate Civil Services.
4. The Lee Commission recommended the establishment of Federal Public Service Commission and
Provincial Public Service Commission for recruitment.
(a) 1, 2 (b) 1, 2, 3
(c) 2, 3 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4
Q.25
Which of the following statements is/are true about the policy of subsidiary alliance
1. The princely states had to provide money or some territory so that company might keep a force for its
protection.
2. The company might keep a force for its protection either inside or outside the state.
3. The states joining the alliance had to turn out all the non-English and European employees from its
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(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.26
Consider the following statements regarding Leader of opposition:
1. He enjoys only statutory but not constitutional recognition.
2. He is consulted by the Union Government while appointing central vigilance commission.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) neither 1 nor 2
Q.27
Consider the following statement1. Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Renewable Energy is located in Himachal Pradesh.
2. Renewable Power contributes around 12% of countrys electric installed capacity.
3. Solar energy contribute around 70% to the Renewable source of energy.
4. The National Action Plan on Climate change mandates increasing share of renewable power in the
electricity mix to 15% by the year 2020.
(a) 2 and 4 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
Q.28
The Saudi "Nitaqat" law was in the news recently.
With reference to the law, which of the following statements is/are true?
1. It is the restrictive labour law to reduce the unemployment rate among the Saudi citizens.

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2. It will impact negatively on the job opportunities of Indian migrants to Saudi Arabia especially from
Kerala.
3. It is the religious law to promote the interests of followers of Sunni Islam.
4. It will impact the current account deficit in India.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 2, 3 and 4 only
Q.29
Consider the following statements regarding ancient Indian inscriptions1. The earliest inscriptions were written in Sanskrit Language in the third century B.C.
2. Prakrit was adopted as an epigraphic medium in the second century A.D.
3. Inscription began to be compared in the regional languages in the ninth and tenth centuries.
4. Most inscriptions bearing on the history of Maurya,Post Maurya and Gupta times have been published
in a series of collections called Corpus Inscriptions Indicarum.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
Q.30
Consider the following statements regarding article 20.
1. The immunity under the provision of no ex-posto facto law can also be claimed in case of preventive
detention.
2. The protection against double jeopardy is available in both the proceedings i.e before court of law and
administrative authorities.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.31
Consider the following statement regarding Morley Minto Reforms1.The member of the Legislative Councils, both at the Centre and in the provinces, were to be of four
categories i.e. ex-officio members , nominated official members , nominated non-official members and
elected members .
2. Representation in excess of the strength of the population of Muslims were granted.
3. One Indian to be appointed to the viceroy executive council and Two Indians were nominated to the
Council of the Secretary of State for Indian Affairs.
4. Separate electorates were introduced for different categories of population.
(a) 1, 2, 3 (b) 1, 3, 4
(c) 3 and 4 only (d) All of the above
Q.32
Two trends in investments have been recorded in Indian economy--rising stalled projects and falling
project starts.However, Economic Survey of India 2012-13 have observed optism on the following
reforms taken place in India.
1. Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation and Resettlement (LARR) Bill
2. The Cabinet Committee on Investments (CCI) has been set up to clear the projects of all sizes on fasttrack basis.
3. Investments by cash-rich public-sector units (PSU) have the potential of crowding-in the private sector.
4. Progress on the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
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(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.33
Polar bears are carnivores and prey on many arctic birds and fish. However, under natural conditions no
one found polar bears predating any Penguin. This is because(a) Penguins have chemical substance in their muscles which is toxic to polar bears.
(b) Penguins are gregarious and always move in groups. Therefore, a polar bear cannot approach them.
(c) Polar bears and penguins never co-exist under natural conditions.
(d) Polar Bears and Penguins display symbiotic relationship and they help each other for their existence in
the ice-cold system.
Q.34
Consider the following statements regarding the financial bill involving expenditure from consolidated
fund of India but that does not include any of the matter mentioned in article 110 .
1. It requires prior permission of president for its introduction.
2. There is a provision of joint sitting in case of a deadlock.
3. It can be introduced only in Lok Sabha.
4. President can either give or withhold his assent or sent the bill for reconsideration.
Which of the above statements are incorrect?
(a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 4
(c) Only 3 (d) 1, 2 and 4
Q.35
Genetically Modified(GM) crop plants have been modified in the laboratory to enhance desired
traits.Which of the following statements is/are not correct about the benefits ?
1. These crops develop pest resistance.

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2. They enhance drought tolerance.

3. Increase nutrition.
4. Useful in phytoremediation.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 4 only
(d) None of these
Q.36
Recently Project E-Eye was in news. What is this project?
(a) A project launched for live electronic surveillance of Tiger Reserves by NTCA.
(b) RADAR developed by DRDO that will be used to intercept the incoming enemys missile.
(c) A project to correctly gauge the eye of cyclone through electronic solution.
(d) A robotic eye that will act as a substitute for damaged eyes.
Q.37
Consider the following statements in the context of sequoia1. It is an IBM Blue gene/Q system fastest supercomputer with 16.32 petaflops.
2. It is primarily for simulations used to ensure the safety and reliability of Chinese nuclear weapons.
3. It is also used for research into astronomy, human genome science and climate change.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
Q.38
Assertion: Westerlies of southern hemisphere are more stronger than those of the northern hemisphere.

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Reason: There is vast expanse of water in the Southern hemisphere.

(a) both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(d) A is false but R is correct.
Q.39
Recently, a commemorative postal stamp on silk letter movement was released by the Department of
Post.
Which of the following statements is/are correct about the movement ?
1. The movement was to free India from the colonial rule.
2. Foreign support was sought in organizing a revolt outside India.
3. Obaidullah Sindhi and Maulana Mahmood Hasan were two important leaders of this movement.
4. The letters were written in silk cloth.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.40
Which of the following steps can help to stop Rupee deflation?
1. Increase the limit on Foreign Investment in Government Securities
2. Increasing the limit of ECB
3. Oil Marketing Companies using the State Bank of India to pick up Dollar for Import Requirements
(a) All
(b) Only 2

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(c) 1 and 3
(d) 2 and 3
Q.41
Consider the following statements1. A DNA molecule is a polynucleotide.
2. A GTC are four kinds of nucleotides in a DNA molecule.
3. In physical structure, a DNA molecule is a double helix.
4. Dr. Hargobind Khurana was the creator of man-made gene.
Which one of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2, 4 only
(b) 2, 3, 4 only
(c) 1, 3, 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4
Q.42
Which of the following statements is/are true about Quit India Movement?
1. The draft proposed massive civil disobedience if the British did not accede to the demands.
2. Rajaji quit the Indian National Congress to oppose the movement.
3. Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Azad were apprehensive and critical of the call, but backed it.
4. Jai Prakash Narayan and Ram Manohar Lohia supported the movement.
(a) 2 and 4 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.43
Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC) is being conducted in the country.Which of the following
statements is/are true about this :-

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1. It is being conducted simultaneously for rural and urban areas.

2. Before finalizing the outcomes of the census, the household data, including the caste data, will be
placed in the public domain for scrutiny.
3. In rural areas, the Gram Sabha will mandatorily scrutinize the data.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.44
Consider the following statements:
1.The International Criminal Court(ICC) is legally independent of the United Nations while the
International Court of Justice(ICJ) is an UN body.
2.The ICJ rules on disputes between governments while ICC can prosecute individuals.
3.The International Criminal Court(ICC) can impose death sentences.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
Q.45
The greenhouse effect is a process by which thermal radiation from a planetary surface is absorbed by
atmospheric greenhouse gases.Which of the following statements is/are correct about greenhouse effect :1. Trapping of the short wavelengths of visible light leads to a higher resultant temperature.
2. Water vapour causes the largest contribution to the greenhouse effect.
3. A greenhouse works by preventing absorbed heat from leaving through convection.
(a) 1 and 2 only
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(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.46
The Finance minister, in his budget speech, has announced to introduce inflation-indexed national
security certificates.
Which of the following statements is/are correct about the financial instrument?
1. It aims to protect savings from inflation.
2. It will decrease the demand for gold.
3. It will be part of government's borrowing plan.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.47
Consider the following statements regarding the Eastern ghats.
1. They form a contiguous barrier of Hills Parallel to eastern coast.
2. They are higher in the northern part.
3. Mahendergiri is the highest peak of the eastern ghats.
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
(c) Only 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.48
Territorial waters,or a territorial sea, is a belt of coastal waters extending at most 12 nautical miles from
the baseline of a coastal state. With reference to this, which of the following is/are true about nautical
mile?

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1. A nautical mile is based on the circumference of the planet Earth.

2. This unit of measurement is used for air and sea travel.
3. A nautical mile is less than a mile.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
Q.49
Consider the following statements about Coriolis force:
1. Coriolis force is maximum at equator and goes on decreasing to zero at the poles.
2. Coriolis force compels the surface winds to spiral towards the low pressure system.
3. Cyclonic systems do not develop in the equatorial region because of heavy Coriolis force.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.50
Consider the following statements1. The Indus people were the earliest to produce cotton.
2. The people of Harappa used mainly tools and implements of bronze.
3. The Harappan new the art of navigation.
4. Indus region during ancient period was known as meluha.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
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(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
Q.51
Consider the following regarding Indian Renaissance1. The impact of modern western culture and consciousness of defeat by a foreign power gave birth to a
new awakening.
2. The social base of the Indian Social and Religious Reform Movement was the upper class as well as
western educated intellectuals.
3. Rationalism, Religious universalism and humanism was the Ideological basis of this reform movement.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 only (d) All of the above
Q.52
Which of he following are the targets of the New Telecom policy 2012?
1. Broadband for all
2. Convergence of Neworks, Services and Devices
3. Spectrum Liberalisation
4. Increasing rural Teledensity to 100 by 2020
5. Achieve Full Mobile Number Portability
6. Spectrum Act has been deleted as a policy matter
(a) 1, 2, 3
(b) 3, 4, 5
(c) 1, 3, 4, 6
(d) All are true
Q.53

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Consider the following statements with regard to fiscal deficit1. In the interest of medium to long term growth, it is important to bring fiscal deficit down.
2. A large deficit over a long period tends to squeeze out the private sector from the credit policy.
3. This dampens private investment and productivity.
(a) Only 1 and 2 (b) Only 2 and 3
(c) Only 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3
Q.54
Consider the following characteristic about an Indian School of Philosophy1. It is the earliest philosophical school in Indian philosophical tradition.
2. Nature and the spiritual elements together create the world.
3. The knowledge can be acquired through perception, inference and hearing.
4. This school of thought does not recognize the existence of god.
Which philosophical school has been described above?
(a) Mimamsa
(b) Vaisheshika
(c) Samkhya
(d) Nyaya
Q.55
The presence of Human Chorionic Gonadrotropin (HCG) in the blood indicates(a) Pregnancy
(b) Cancer
(c) Either pregnancy or cancer
(d) Neither pregnancy nor cancer

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Q.56
Consider the following and mark the Correct statement/s.
1. Lord Wellesley relieved the zamindars of their police functions and established a regular police force,
modernising the old Indian system of circles or thanas.
2. As per the Indian Police Act 1861, the Inspector general was the head of a province and the SP was the
head in a district.
(c) 1, 2 (d) None of the above
Q.57
Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Amur Falcon is a bird species native to Falcon Island, Australia .
2. Nicobar Megapod is critically endangered bird as per IUCN red data book.
3. Narcondam hornbills are native to India.
Codes:
(a) 1, 2 only
(b) 1,3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) None
Q.58
Assertion: The jurisdiction of Supreme court is greater than its predecessor, the Federal Court.
Reason: Supreme court has replaced the British Privy Council.
Choose the correct option:
(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.

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(d) A is incorrect but R is true.
Q.59
1. President, on advice of council of ministers can impose reasonable restrictions on the fundamental
rights of the citizens.
2. Parliament decides about the reasonableness of the restrictions placed on fundamental rights.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.60
With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following:
1. Fundamental Rights
2. Fundamental Duties
3. Directive Principles of State Policy
Which of the above provisions of the Constitution of India is/are fulfilled by the Street Vendors
(Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Bill introduced in the Parliament?
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Q.61
Consider the following statements1. Soap bubbles filled with lighter gas will rise up in the air.

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2. An anti-bubble is a droplet of liquid surrounded by a thin film of gas. When inside water, it tend to sink
towards the bottom.
(c) 1 and 2 both (d) None
Q.62
Lahore session of 1929 held in the background of non-acceptance of demand of dominion status.Which of
the following statements is/are true about this :1. It declared that swaraj would mean poorna swaraj.
2. It urged all parties to boycott the central and state legislature.
3. It authorised the Working committee to launch upon a programme of civil disobedience.
4. It authorised the Working committee to launch programme of non-payment of taxes.
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.63
Consider the following statements about the definition of FII and FDI discussed in Budget 2013-141. Where an investor has stake of 10% or less in a company, it will treated as FII.
2. Where an investor has a stake of more than 10%, it will be treated as FDI.
3. India received maximum FDI from Mauritius.
(a) 3 only (b) 1,3 only
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Q.64
1. When the sun is vertically overhead at tropic of cancer, southern hemisphere will experience longest
night.
2. When sun is vertically overhead at tropic of capricorn, northern hemisphere will experience shortest
night.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.65
Assertion (A): Multiplicity of Authorities in urban Areas has added to the problems of Citizens.
Reason (R): New special purpose agencies have been created for urban functions.
In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
Q.66
Consider the following statements about Indias Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme1. The programme was launched in 1983 to achieve self sufficiency in the development and production of
wide range missiles.
2. Agni was the first missile to be developed under programme.
3. Only Liquid propellant is used as fuel under this programme.

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4. Recently Prithvi II ballistic missile was launched under this programme.

Choose the correct statements(a) 1, 2, 3 (b) 2, 3, 4
(c) 2, 3 (d) 1, 4
Q.67
Consider the following statements regarding cabinet committees.
1. They are extra-constitutional
2. They include only cabinet ministers.
3. Their decisions are not binding on the cabinet.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.68
Which of the following statements is/are true about regulation of clinical trial in India?
1. All clinical trials would have to be registered at the Clinical Trials Registry of India before enrolling
the first patient for the study.
2. The Ethics Committee will have to allow inspectors or officials authorised by the CDSCO(Central
Drugs Standard Control Organization) to enter its premises to inspect any record, data or any document
related to clinical trials.
3. If the Ethics Committee fails to comply with any of the conditions of registration, the Licensing
Authority can immediately suspend or cancel its registration.
4. The annual status of each clinical trial shall be submitted to the Ethics Committee.

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(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.69
Which of the following Institutions/Bodies influence the Policy making in India?
1. University Grant Commission
2. Indian Labour Conference
3. Bar Councils of India
4. Chambers of Commerce
Select the correct answer using the codes given below(a) 1, 2, 3, 4
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 1 and 3
Q.70
What are the sources of Internal Heat of the Earth?
1. Residual heat of accumulation/ extraterrestrial impacts.
2. Trickling of heavy metals through the mantle into core.
3. Radioactive decay of long-lived radio-active isotopes.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(c) None of the above
(b) 2 and 3 only

Q.71
R.C. Dutt identified three phases of British exploitation of India.Which of the following statements is/are
true about this?
1. In the phases which coincides with Industrial revolution in England, the East India Company enjoyed

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monopoly of trade with India.

2. The cotton industry was plundered mainly in Mercantile phase.
3. The export imports firms boomed in the Finance-Imperialism phase.
4. The Railway was developed in the Finance-Imperialism phase.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 and 4 only
Q.72
Recently, the union Cabinet approved the constitution of the 20th Law commission. consider the
following statements.
1. Law commission of India is a statutory body.
2. It has a fixed tenure of four years.
3. The first law commission of pre-independent India was established during the British regime in 1834
by the charter act of 1833.
4. It comprises of primarily legal experts who are entrusted with a mandate by the government.
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 3 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.73
Recently, some of the states in our country including Bihar and Rajasthan are demanding for special
category state status?
Which of the following statements is/are correct about the benefits of the special status ?
1. It helps in bringing private investment in a state.

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2. It provides preferential treatment in central plan assistance to a state.

3. It gets excise duty concessions.
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.74
Which of the following are correct regarding 73rd constitutional amendment act1. It added part IX of the constitution consisting of provisions from art 243 to 243O
2. It also added 11th schedule to the constitution
3. It contains 29 functional items of Panchayats & 18 of municipalities
Choose the answer from code given below (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.75
1. Limestone deposits are of the sedimentary origin
2. Dolomite is a type of limestone which contains more than 10% of magnesium.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.76

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Which of the following statements is/are true about Energy Pricing in Inidia?
1. The elasticity of energy use is defined as the amount of money spent for generating one unit of energy.
2. The pricing of coal is done now on useful heat value (UHV) basis replacing the earlier system of
pricing on the basis of gross calorific value (GCV).
3. The government provides the operator freedom to sell the gas produced from the NELP blocks at a
market-determined price without any approval of pricing formula.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
Q.77
Which of the following constitutes the Great Lakes of North America?
1. Lake Huron
2. Lake Winnipeg
3. Lake Erie
4. Lake Ontario
(a) 3 and 4
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.78
Consider the following statements on the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations:
1. The host nation may for any reason declare a particular member of the diplomatic staff to be not
acceptable.
2. The premises of the mission shall be inviolable.
3. The mission may use a wireless transmitter only with the consent of the host nation.

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4. A diplomatic agent is not obliged to give evidence as a witness.

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.79
No adverse effects have so far been found for people using a mobile phone for up to ten years. It is
therefore reasonable to conclude that :(a) It is safe to use mobile phones.
(b) If people stopped using phones after ten years they would be safe.
(c) If people used phones less they would be safe to use them for more than ten years.
(d) There are no short-term effects for those who use mobile phones.
Q.80
Digital Light Processing, or DLP, uses a small computer chip, Digital Micromirror Device (DMD), with
thousands of mirrors on it.Liquid Crystal Display, known as LCD, works by putting a bulb inside the
television which produces light, this light is then transferred to millions of crystals.Which of the
following statements is/are differences between LCD tv and DLP tv :1. LCD has better color saturation than DLP.
2. LCD is of a higher quality than a DLP of the same size.
3. LCD is a low heat display, and low energy consumption set than DLP.
4. DLP has no screen door effect.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.81

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1. Snap poll is a method of surveying or collecting people's opinion on various issues.
2. Gallup poll refers to the mid-term election which are held at short notice as a result of sudden
dissolution of Lok Sabha.
Which of the following is/are correct/
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.82
Which among the following has been included as a parameter for the first time under the National
Ambient Air Quality System based on Central Pollution Control Board and IIT Kanpur, World Health
Organization guidelines and European Union Limits and practices?
(a) Sulphur Dioxide
(b) Oxides of Nitrate
(c) Ozone
(d) Carbon Monoxide
Q.83
FDI in multibrand retail trading has been permitted subject to wchich of the following conditions?
1. Fresh agricultural produce, including flowers and fresh poultry may be unbranded.
2. Minimum amount to be brought in as FDI by the foreign investor, would be US $ 100 million.
3. At least 30 per cent of the value of procurement of manufactured/ processed products purchased shall
be sourced from Indian small industries which have a total investment in plant and machinery not
exceeding US $ 1million.
4. Retail sales outlets may be set up only in cities with a population of more than 10 lakh as per Census
2011 and may also cover an area of 10 km around the municipal/urban agglomeration limits of such
cities.
(a) 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only

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(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.84
Under which of the following circumstances the Governor can remove the State Chief Information
Commissioner without any judicial enquiry ?
1. If he has been convicted of an offence which involves a moral turpitude.
2. if he has acquired such financial or other interest as is likely to affect prejudicially his official
functions.
3. On grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
4. If he engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside the duties of his office.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.85
Consider the following statement about Lamp Black 1. It was traditionally produced by collecting soot from oil lamps.
2. It is the most pure form of carbon allotrope.
3. The root is used in making printing ink, shoe polish and eye root or kajal.
Which one of the above statement is/are correct.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 & 2 only
(c) 2 and 3only
(d) 1, 2, 3
Q.86
Consider the following statements1. Man appeared on the earth in the early Pleistocene.

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2. The Old Stone Age or the palaeolithic culture of India developed in the Pleistocene period of the Ice
Age.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.87
Consider the following statements about 'Placer gold':
1. It is gold obtained from the sand and sedimentary deposits of the rivers.
2. It is found in the Subernekha river of Jharkhand.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.88
Petrol companies discovered that adding a lead-based additive eliminated the knocking, thus giving rise
to leaded petrol.Which of the following statements is/are differences between Leaded petrol and
Unleaded petrol :1. Leaded petrol contains lead additives while unleaded petrol doesnt.
2. Leaded petrol creates more pollution than unleaded petrol.
3. Leaded petrol poses more of a health risk than unleaded petrol.
4. Unleaded petrol is available for public consumption while leaded petrol is banned.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Q.89
National Right to Homestead Bill, 2013, has beeb drafted by a task force chaired by Rural Development
Minister Jairam Ramesh. Which of the following statements is/are true about this :1. It ensures the right to hold homestead of not less than 10 cents (on-hundredth of an acre) for every BPL
family in rural areas.
2. The right to homestead can be inherited but cannot be transferred to a new ownership.
3. the title to the homestead shall be granted in the name of an adult woman member of the eligible
family.
4. Central Government would bear 50 per cent of the cost of enforcing the right.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Q.90
Who commented, the revolt of 1857 as the conflict between civilization and barbarism.
(a) L.E.R. Rees
(b) T.R. Holmes
(c) Lord Canning
(d) Queen Elizabeth
Q.91
A report on 'Regulation of the Sugar Sector in India: The way forward' has been submitted by the
Committee under the chairmanship of Dr C. Rangarajan Which of the following are its suggestions?
1. Phasing out cane reservation area
2. Dispensing with minimum distance criteria
3. To have implicit cross-subsidy on account of the levy
4. Dispensing with the regulated release mechanism of non-levy sugar
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b)1, 2 and 3 only

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(c) 3 and 4 only (d)1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.92
Which of the following Biosphere Reserves are recognized by UNESCO?
1. Panchamarhi
2. Manas
3. Achanakmar
4. Nokrek
(a) 1 and 4
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.93
Wastage generation in our surrounding is a cause of concern and it is necessary to segregate the different
category of wastes. For this a global code for rubbish bins having six distinct colours has been accepted.
Consider the following matches and choose the correct answer from the codes given. Below(Type of waste)
(Colour of dustbin )
1. Organic waste
: Green
2. Glass
: Blue
3. Paper
: White
4. Metal
: Gray
5. Plastic
: Yellow
6. Hazardous
: Red
Code:
(a) 1, 3, 4, & 6 only
(b) 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6 only

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(c) 1, 3, 4, 5 & 6 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Q.94
Recently, "Implementation Matrix" was signed as a procedure/method to resolve a conflict. Which of the
following statements is/are correct about this ?
(a) It is the method to implement the agreements between Sudan and South Sudan.
(b) An approach to resolve the problems between North Korea and South Korea.
(c) Agreements to be implemented by Iran to ease the economic restrictions imposed by US and other
countries.
(d) Steps to be taken by Sri Lanka to address the issue on human rights violations committed during the
war against LTTE.
Q.95
Consider the following statement in context of National Park and Wildlife Sanctuaries1. Boundaries not fully defined in National Park.
2. Tourism is permissible in Wildlife Sanctuaries.
3. No biotic interference is allowed in Wildlife Sanctuaries.
4. National Park is generally meant for Research and Scientific Management.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
Q.96
The population of house sparrow is decreasing very fast and thus it has been declared to celebrate March
20 as World House Sparrow Day. Which of the following reasons can be attributed for potential threat to
the population of Sparrow?
1. Combustion of unleaded petrol produces methyl nitrate, which is highly toxic for small insects. That
forms a part of sparrows diet, besides extensive use of pesticides have proved lethal for their survival.

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2. Change in housing and residential pattern providing less space to perch and nests on and the most
recent reason for their disappearance is the mobile phone tower because the waves from the tower are
capable of destroying the eggs.
3. Increasing impact of green house effect has increased the global warming, which indirectly effects
sparrows breeding season and breading behavior.
4. Mushrooming supermarket culture in urban areas has replaced the old fashioned grain shops which
offered their spills as feeds for sparrow.
Code:(a) 1, 2, 3 only
(b) 2, 3, 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4
Q.97
The United Nations General Assembly declared 2013 as the United Nations International Year of Water
Cooperation.In this reference, the cooperation on water usage all over the world is required because
1. water is a transversal and universal element.
2. water has linkages with the Millennium Development Goals.
3. shifting diets from predominantly starch-based to meat and dairy require more water.
4. water cooperation is a foundation for peace and sustainable development.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1 and 4 only
Q.98 Description
(A) Legal checking of infant marriage.
(B) Combating of the Devadasi custom.
(C) Widow remarriage and female education.
(D) Freeing low caste people from the
stranglehold of Brahmins.
Match the 2 columns appropriately.
Personality
(1) Jyotiba Phule
(2) Maharishi Karve
(3) Behramji Malabari
(4) VenkataRatnam Naidu
(a) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1

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(b) A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2

(c) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
(d) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
Q.99
Consider the follwoing statements regarding tehsildar.
1. he is an officer of gazetted rank
2. he is regarded as the first-line supervisor in the chain of revenue administration
3. he supervises revenue administration and land records of all the villages in the tehsil.
Choose the correct option:
(a) Only 1
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.100
Agenda 21 is an environmental blueprint enshrined under Rio Declaration. The Agenda has four sections.
Which among the following is not the part of four sections?
1. Social and Economic Dimensions
2. Conservation and Management of Resource for Development
3. Strengthening the Role of Major Groups
4. Means of Implementation
Codes:
(c) 2 only (d) All are part.

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Q.42 a
Q.77 a
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Q.45 a
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Q.46 a
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Q.47 a
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Q.48 a
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Q.49 a
Q.84 a
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Q.51 a
Q.86 a
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Q.52 a
Q.87 a
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Q.53 a
Q.88 a
Q.19 a
Q.54 a
Q.89 a
Q.20 a
Q.55 a
Q.90 a
Q.21 a
Q.56 a
Q.91 a
Q.22 a
Q.57 a
Q.92 a
Q.23 a
Q.58 a
Q.93 a
Q.24 a
Q.59 a
Q.94 a
Q.25 a
Q.60 a
Q.95 a
Q.26 a
Q.61 a
Q.96 a
Q.27 a
Q.62 a
Q.97 a
Q.28 a
Q.63 a
Q.98 a
Q.29 a
Q.64 a
Q.99 a
Q.30 a
Q.65 a
Q.100 a
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(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1 and 3 only

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(c) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 4 only

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(c) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(c) 2 and 4 only

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(c) 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 only

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election of the president.

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

(a) 1, 2 and 4 (b) 1, 3 and 4

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(c) 2 and 3 only

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(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) neither 1 nor 2

(b) 3 and 4 only

(c) 1, 2 and 4 only

(d) All of the above

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(c) Both1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2