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1. "South of the tropical grasslands of Southern 2. They are mainly found in east African plateau
Brazil lies the region of temperate grasslands. This but now they are confined in reserves of
region has a warm climate with rain all through the Kenya and Tanzania.
year, although it rains more in summers than in 3. The rear zebu cattle.
winter. These grasslands are found in central
Argentina." Which of the following region is Which tribal group correctly matches with the
described in the above passage? explanation above?

(a) Selvas (a) Hausa

(b) Campos (b) Masai

(c) Gran Chaco (c) Bindibu

(d) Pampas (d) Bushmen

2. With reference to the relation between longitude 5. With respect to fish production in India, the west
and time, consider the following statements: coast has 75% of marine fish landings whereas only
25% on the east coast. Consider the following
1. Every 15 degrees we go eastward, local time possible reasons for the difference and which among
is retarded by 1 hour. the following is/are correct?
2. Every 15 degrees we go westward, local time
is advanced by 1 hour. 1. West coast has more upwelling than the
3. Places east of the Greenwich have time east.
ahead of that of Greenwich. 2. Though east coast has more fishermen, their
4. Places west of the Greenwich have time productivity is low.
behind of that of Greenwich. 3. West coast production is largely from
mechanized sector unlike the east
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 4. West coast has longer fishing season than
the east.
(a) 1 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code given
(b) 3 only below.

(c) 3 and 4 only (a) 2 and 4 only

(d) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 4 only


3. Though equatorial region is a potential source for
timber resources for the world it's commercial (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
utilisation is restricted due to various reasons. Which
of the following is not the main reason for inefficient
commercial utilisation of this resource? 6. If you travel through the Western Himalayan
Region across the year, you are Iikely to see which
(a) Trees do not occur in homogeneous strand. of the following crops?

(b) Absence of frozen surfaces to facilitate logging. (a) Rice, Maize, Wheat, Litchis, Saffron

(c) These hardwoods are sometimes too heavy to (b) Rice, Potato, Tea, Litchis and Lime
float in rivers.
(c) Jute, Maize, Potato, Mango and Saffron
(d) Population is too sparse and demand is also less.
(d) Rice, Wheat, Pulses, Lime and Saffron

4. With reference to a tribal group which is settled in


the savanna region, consider the following 7. In which of the following kind of areas are you
statements: likely to find cave formations?

1. They are primarily cattle pastoralist. (a) Areas with depositions of lava

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(b) Areas with abundant alluvium depositions 1. Production of Gram is the highest among all
pulses produced in India.
(c) Areas with limestone rich rocks 2. Per capita availability of pulses has increased
marginally since 1950s.
(d) Areas with sandy soil cover 3. All pulses are chiefly grown as Rabi crops.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


8. You visit a place where snow fall is common,
summer is moderately warm, the soil is acidic, thin (a) 1 only
in depth and poor in nutrients. Bears, wolves, hawks,
deer and hares are commonly seen in forest area. (b) 1 and 2 only
What kind of vegetation is likely to be present in
such place? (c) 2 and 3 only

(a) Temperate Deciduous (d) 1, 2 and 3

(b) Evergreen
12. Which among the following activities belong to
(c) Steppes the Quaternary activities in the service sector of the
economy?
(d) Coniferous
1. Consultancy
2. Medical Tourism
9. Consider the following pairs of grasslands and 3. Research and Development
regions:
Select the correct answer using the code given
1. Prairies: Eurasia below.
2. Steppes: North America
3. Pustaz: Hungary (a) 1 only
4. Pampas: Argentina
(b) 1 and 3 only
Which of the above mentioned pairs is/are correctly
matched? (c) 2 and 3 only

(a) 1 and 2 only (d) 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only


13. Which of the following rights are granted by the
(c) 3 and 4 only Consumer Protection Act, 1986?

(d) 4 only 1. Right to be informed


2. Right to consumer education
3. Right to seek Redressal
10. With reference to the African continent, what 4. Right to be Heard
does 'Sahel Region' imply?
Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) It is a term used for coastal region of Africa. below.

(b) It is a term used for floodplain formed by River (a) 1 and 3 only
Nile.
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) It is a term used for places separated by African
rift valley. (c) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) It is a term used for dry areas neighboring the (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Saharan desert.

14. What is the difference between Li-Fi and Wi-Fi


11. With reference to pulses, consider the following technology?
statements:
1. Li-Fi uses visible light while Wi-Fi runs on

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radio waves. (a) Tonga Trench


2. Li-Fi is easier to hack compared with Wi-Fi
3. Li-Fi transmits data at a higher speed as (b) Mariana Trench
compared to Wi-Fi.
(c) Puerto Rico Trench
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(d) Kamchatka Trench
(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only 18. Which of the following set of cities do not have
the same time zone?
(c) 2 and 3 only
(a) Washington DC, Lima and Panama
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) Athens, Jerusalem and Pretoria

15. Consider the following pairs: (c) Moscow, Baghdad and Nairobi

Indian Ocean Island Country (d) Jakarta, Pyongyang and Tokyo


1. Diego Garcia : Australia
2. Mannar : India
3. Coco Island : Myanmar 19. Mediterranean agriculture is primarily
4. Reunion Island : France characterised by highly specialised form of
Which of the above given pairs is/are correctly commercial agriculture including viticulture, orchard
matched? farming along with other farming practices. Which of
the below mentioned regions show greater prospects
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only for practicing this form of agriculture?

(b) 3 and 4 only 1. Central Chile.


2. North eastern South Africa.
(c) 4 only 3. Northern California.
4. Southern Congo.
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
Select the correct answer using the code given
below.
16. Which of the following is/are the advantages of
Green manure crops? (a) 1 only

1. They keep nutrients from leaching down (b) 1 and 3 only


beyond the reach of crops.
2. They help legumes fix nitrogen in their root (c) 2, 3 and 4
nodules.
3. They deter weeds, even without the use of (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
harmful herbicides.
4. They protect soil from erosion.
5. They can aid in soil tilling. 20. Which of the following statements is/are
considered as the reasons for rapid growth of
Select the correct answer using the code given industries in western European countries?
below.
1. Well-developed canal system covering nearly
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only all West European countries.
2. A canal on Don River connects Germany and
(b) 2 and 4 only Turkey thus promoting overall trade.
3. Presence of many port cities improves
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only prospect of trade with North America.

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Select the correct answer using the code given
below.

17. Which of the following trenches is not located in (a) 1 only


the Pacific Ocean?

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(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only

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

21. With reference to 'slash and burn farming', 24. Which of the following statement best describes
which among the following statements is/are 'Truck Farming'?
correct?
(a) The regions where farmers specialise in
1. It is a type of shifting cultivation, that cultivation of vegetables only.
preserves soil fertility by field rotation.
2. The ash generated from the burnt vegetation (b) Cultivation of crops and their transportation
enhances soil fertility. through trucks.
3. Because of minimal usage of fertilizers and
pesticides, it is considered to be eco-friendly. (c) Combined cultivation of crops and vegetables
and their transportation through trucks on National
Select the correct answer using the code given Highways.
below.
(d) Farming where trucks are used for transporting
(a) 1 and 2 only all types of agricultural commodities.

(b) 3 only
25. With reference to the factors behind Canada's
(c) 2 and 3 only successful lumbering industry, consider the following
statements:
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Thawing of rivers during spring helps in
transporting of bigger logs downstream.
22. In which of the following regions is extensive 2. During winters surface is frozen and it helps
commercial grain cultivation not practiced? in dragging of grown trees over them.
3. Huge demand of wood domestically and in
(a) American Canadian Prairies the neighbouring regions.

(b) Pampas of Argentina Which of the factors given above is/are responsible
for growth of lumbering industry in this region?
(c) European Steppes
(a) 1 only
(d) Amazon Basin
(b) 2 and 3 only

23. Age sex pyramid of a country gives an idea of (c) 1 and 3 only
the number of females and males in different age
groups and also provides an idea of population (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
growth. In this context which of the following
statements is/are correct regarding age sex
pyramid? 26. At present, which of the following continent has
the highest rate of growth of population?
1. Expanding population is represented by a
triangular shaped pyramid. (a) Africa
2. Constant population is depicted by a bell
shaped pyramid. (b) Asia
3. Declining population has narrow base and a
tapered top. (c) South America

Select the correct answer using the code given (d) North America
below.

(a) 1 only 27. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly


matched?

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1. Mullaperiyar : Mullayar River 2. Jatropa


2. Polavaram : Krishna River 3. Wheat
3. Kishanganga : Jhelum River 4. Sorghum
4. Baglihar : Indus River
Select the correct answer from the code given Select the correct answer using the code given
below. below.

(a) 1 and 4 only (a) 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 4 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only

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

28. Arrange the following island countries of the 31. With reference to Jhum Cultivation in India,
Indian Ocean in the increasing order of their distance consider the following statements:
from the Malabar coast.
1. It is largely practiced in the North-Eastern
1. Madagascar states.
2. Seychelles 2. This form of cultivation is called 'Bewar' or
3. Mauritius 'Dahiya' in Madhya Pradesh and 'Podu' or
4. Maldives 'Penda' in Andhra Pradesh.
3. Under Jhum Cultivation the soil fertility is
Select the correct answer using the code given enriched over a period of time.
below.
Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) 2-3-4-1 below.

(b) 4-2-3-1 (a) 1 and 2 only

(c) 3-1-4-2 (b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2-1-3-4 (c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3
29. Major coal deposits occur among which of the
following rock systems?
32. "A mean monthly temperature of about 27C,
1. Dharwar rocks relatively high humidity and a rainfall of 170-180 cm
2. Cuddapah rocks during spring and summer are the physical
3. Gondwana rocks requirements during the period of its vegetative
4. Tertiary rocks growth."

Select the correct answer using the code given


below. Which one of the following crop is being referred to
in the above quote?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(a) Cotton
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) Jute
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Soybean
(d) 3 and 4 only
(d) Sugarcane

30. Which of the following crops is/are source of


Bioethanol? 33. With reference to fish farming, consider the
following statements:
1. Sugarcane

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1. Catla, Rohu and Mrigal are famous marine (d) None


fish breeds of high economic value which are
farmed in sea water.
2. Finned fishes like mullets, bhetki, and pearl 37. Consider the following birds:
spots are farmed in freshwater farms.
1. Amur Falcon
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 2. Asian Koel
3. Siberian Crane
(a) 1 onlY
Which of the birds given above is/are categorised as
(b) 2 only migratory birds?

(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 and 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 3 only
34. In the context of vegetation in Europe, a term
'maquis' is generally used. Which of the following (d) 1, 2 and 3
best describes it?

38. Consider the following statements regarding


(a) These are the regional variants of temperate thunderstorms:
grasslands.
1. They occur over a very large area.
(b) These are the needle shaped, softwood trees. 2. They are mainly caused by intensive
convection.
(c) These are the typical reddish soil of the region. 3. The clouds extend to great heights.
4. Moist hot weather is conducive for its
(d) These are the shrub and bush vegetation. development.

Which of the statements given above is/are the


35. In which of the following is the highly productive features of a thunderstorm?
and nutrient rich soil, Chernozem, likely to be found?
(a) 1 and 2 only

(a) Desert (b) 1 and 3 only

(b) Mediterranean shrubland


(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) Tropical grassland
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) Temperate grassland

39. Looking up in the sky, you find a cloud at a very


36. Consider the following pairs: high altitude, has a feathery appearance and is
detached in formation. The cloud appears thin and is
Virus Disease white in colour. What kind of cloud are you looking
at?
1. H1N1 Swine Flu
2. H5N1 Bird Flu
3. H7N9 Dengue (a) Cumulus

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly (b) Stratus


matched?
(c) Cirrus
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Nimbus
(b) 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 40. Temperate grasslands are ideal for extensive

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wheat cultivation. Which among the following 2. The crops grown in zaid season require hot
statement/statements represents favourable and humid conditions for their growth.
conditions for growth of this crop in this region?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. Cool and moist spring stimulates early
growth. (a) 1 only
2. Absolutely rainless period during winters help
in ripening of grains. (b) 2 only
3. Levelness of steppes makes it easier to
plough and harvest. (c) Both 1 and 2

Select the correct answer using the code given (d) Neither 1 nor 2
below.

(a) 1 only 44. Which of the following is/are the advantages of


inter-linking of rivers?
(b) 2 and 3 only
1. Improved irrigation facilities.
(c) 1 and 3 only 2. Generation of hydropower.
3. Flood control.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 4. Improve the health of surplus river basins.

Select the correct answer using the code given


41. Which among the following statements correctly below.
describes the basic principle underlying the concept
of Human Development Index? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 3 only


(a) Development of a country should not be
assessed based on economic growth alone. (c) 2, 3 and 4 only

(b) Longevity, mean years of schooling and per (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4


capita income comprehensively cover the human
development.
45. Which of the following factors best explain the
(c) Gross national happiness should be the ultimate favourable conditions provided by the Urals for
criteria for assessing the development of a country. growth of iron and steel industry Russia?

(d) Understanding the basic needs of human survival 1. Presence of iron ore in this region provides
helps in enhancing human development. adequate raw material.
2. Large number of industries in the region are
an added advantage.
42. Which of the following countries is a double land
locked country? Select the correct answer using the code given
below.

(a) Uzbekistan (a) 1 only

(b) Austria (b) 2 only

(c) Turkmenistan (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) South Sudan (d) Neither 1 nor 2

43. With reference to cropping seasons in India, 46. With reference to the use of nano-technology in
consider the following statements: farm sector, which of the following statements is/are
correct?
1. Kharif season is suitable for cultivation of
temperate crops, while Rabi season is 1. Removal of soil and water contaminants.
suitable for cultivation of tropical crops. 2. Increased rate of photosynthesis by trapping

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more CO2. developed by which of the following ?


3. Pests detection and insect repellent.
(a) Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Select the correct answer using the code given Development (OECD)
below.
(b) G20
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
(b) 1 and 3 only
(d) Both (a) and (b)
(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 50. Wetlands are areas where water regulates the
environment, and any animal or plant life. Which
among the following constitute wetlands?
47. Optical fibers are rapidly replacing conventional
metal wires in wire communication systems because 1. Lakes
2. Irrigated agricultural land
1. Light travels faster in glass than electric 3. Coral reefs
signals in the metallic wires. 4. Rivers
2. Optical fibers have high bandwidth compared 5. Swamps and bogs
to metal wires. 6. Salt pans
3. Optical fibers offer more possibilities of cross-
talk compared to metal wires
Select the correct answer using the code given
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
below:
(a) 1, 4 and 5 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2, 3 and 6 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
(d) 1, 2 and 3

51. Which of the following countries is/are placed


48. With reference to Geostationary satellite, completely between Tropic of Capricon and the
consider the following statements: Equator?

1. The orbit of the geostationary satellite can


only be found above the equator and has a 1. Angola
circular shape. 2. Indonesia
2. The satellite has a period of revolution equal 3. Australia
to the period of rotation of the earth. 4. Bolivia

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


Select the correct answer using the code below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1 and 4 only

49. The Standard for Automatic Exchange of


Financial Account Information in Tax Matters, which 52. Consider the following differences between
seeks establish a common reporting standard for Australia and New Zealand
sharing amongst tax authorities, has been

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1. Australia has young and less stable rocks,


New Zealand has many old rocks. 55. Starting from Algeria, what is the correct
2. Australia faces very few earthquakes, New sequence of occurrence of the following vegetation
Zealand faces plenty of them. types in Africa as one proceeds from North to South
3. Australia has a vast dry low relief interior, from the Northern coast?
New Zealand has hilly and mountainous
topography. 1. Desert Vegetation
2. Tropical Rain-forests
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 3. Savanna Grassland
4. Mediterranean Vegetation
(a) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code given
(b) 2 and 3 only below.

(c) 3 only (a) 4-3-1-2

(d) None (b) 3-4-2-1

(c) 4-1-3-2
53. Consider the following:
(d) 4-1-2-3
1. Cirque
2. Drumlins
3. Eskers 56. Consider the following countries:
4. Horns
1. Russia
2. Azerbaijan
Which of the above kind of features are generally 3. Iran
observed in Glaciated areas? 4. Kazakhstan
5. Turkmenistan
(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 4 only Which of the above countries open out to Caspian
Sea?
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 3 and 4
(b) 1, 3 and 5 only

54. With reference to the practice of transhumance, (c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only


which of the following statements is/are correct?
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
1. It is a seasonal migration where the nomadic
communities migrate to the pastures along
with their herd during winter season and 57. Consider the following pairs:
return to their permanent residence in
summer.
2. Nomadic communities such as Gujjars, Active Volcano Location
Bakarwals, Gaddis and Changpas practice 1. Erebus : Antarctica
transhumance in the Himalayas. 2. Cotopaxi : Chile
3. Soputan : Indonesia
Select the correct answer using the code given 4. Etna : Italy
below. Which of the above given pairs is/are correctly
matched?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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(d) 3 and 4 only 2. It regularly updates the standards of drugs


commonly required for treatment of
diseases.
58. Which of the following deserts is not located on 3. It promotes rational use of generic medicines
the western coasts of continents? by publishing National Formulary of India.

(a) Mojave Desert Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(b) Great Australian Desert (a) 1 only

(c) Atacama Desert (b) 1 and 2 only

(d) Patagonian Desert (c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3
59. Consider the following statements regarding the
Great Barrier Reef:
62. Consider the following statements about Indian
1. It is a very long ridge-like feature located off State of Forest Report 2015:
the north-west coast of Australia.
2. It has been formed as a result of the 1. The total tree and forest cover is
deposition of skeletons of corals. approximately 33%.
3. It forms part of the Coral Triangle bioregion. 2. Maximum increase in forest cover has been
observed under Very Dense Forest category.
3. Mangrove cover has increased as compared
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? to the last forest report.

(a) 1 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(b) 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3
60. Which of the following reports is/are associated
with World Bank ?
63. What explains the presence of several numbers
1. Migration and Remittances Factbook of large lakes in the highland region of Africa?
2. Turn Down the Heat
3. World Development Report (a) Meteor Strike
4. Global Economic Prospects
(b) Presence of rift valley
Select the correct answer using the code given
below. (c) Artificially created for exploiting hydro-potential
of rivers
(a) 1 and 4 only
(d) None of the above
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(c) 3 only 64. Cordillera refers to a chain of mountain ranges

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (a) Formed due to faulting

(b) Acting as watersheds


61. Consider the following statements regarding
Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC): (c) That are roughly parallel or run in one general
direction
1. It is an autonomous institute of the Ministry
of Chemicals and Fertilizers.

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(d) Formed due to volcanic activity 2. Damascus


3. Riyadh
4. Cairo
65. With reference to Black earths or Chernozem
soils of Ukraine and Black Soils of India, which of the Select the correct answer using the code given
following statements is/are not correct? below.

1. Both are rich in humus and calcium. (a) 4-2-1-3


2. Both are unleached soils.
3. Both attribute their color to humus. (b) 3-2-4-1
4. Both are highly retentive of moisture.
(c) 3-4-1-2
Select the correct answer using the code given
below. (d) 4-3-2-1

(a) 1 and 2 only


69. Strait of Hormuz connects which of the
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only following?

(c) 2 and 4 only


(a) Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
(d) 4 only
(b) Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman

66. Consider the following pairs: (c) Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea

(d) Persian Gulf and Gulf of Aden


Tribes Main Location
1. Jarawa : Nicobar
2. Shompen : Andaman 70. Which of the following pairs is correctly
3. Onge : Little Andaman matched?
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
matched?
(a) Taklamakan Desert : Mongolia
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) Nubian Desert : Arabia
(c) Kimberley Plateau : Australia
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) Guiana Highlands : South-Western
Africa
(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 71. Which of the following is/are under sea link?

1. Seikan tunnel
67. Which of the following statement is an accurate 2. Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link(Bandra- Worli Sea
indication of the ecological health of a wetland? Link)
3. Marmaray tunnel
4. Gotthard Base Rail tunnel.
(a) Amount of inorganic and organic pollutants
Select the correct answer from the code given
(b) Amount of oxygen dissolved below.

(c) Density of microorganisms present (a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) Density of birds in the wetland (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only


68. What is the correct sequence of occurrence of
the following cities in West Asia as one proceeds (d) 2 and 4 only
from south to north?

1. Amman 72. Ruhr region', one of the most prominent coal

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fields, around which many of industrial regions are pollution


developed, lies in which of the following countries?
Select the correct answer from the code given
(a) Russia below.

(b) Germany (a) 1 and 2 only

(c) Romania (b) 1 and 3 only

(d) Ukraine (c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 only


73. Consider the following pairs:

76. Consider the following statements regarding


Geographical Region Associated Region Technology Acquisition and Development Fund
1. Levant : Eastern Mediterranean (TADF) scheme :
2. Melanesia : Oceania
3. Nordic Countries : North-west Europe 1. It has been introduced under the National
Which of the above given pairs is/are correctly Manufacturing Policy.
matched? 2. It will facilitate MSMEs to acquire efficient
green technologies.
(a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(b) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2

74. With reference to the zonal classification of the (d) Neither 1 nor 2
soils, which of the following statements is/are
correct?
77. The mainland Turkey is divided by which of the
1. While Pedalfers are found in humid climates, following water bodies?
Pedocals are associated with arid, semi-arid
and sub-humid zones. 1. Bosphorus strait
2. While Pedalfers are leached soils, in Pedocals 2. Dardanelles strait
calcification is observed. 3. Marmara sea
3. The black earths or chernozems are of the 4. Aegean sea
richest soils of the Pedalfers group.

Select the correct answer using the code given Select the correct answer using the code given
below. below.

(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3

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

75. Which of the following statements is/are correct 78. Consider the following plateaus:
regarding International Maritime Organization (IMO)?
1. The Great Basin
1. It is an agency of the United Nations. 2. The Tibetan Plateau
2. India is a member of IMO. 3. The Bolivian Plateau
3. It is responsible for the prevention of marine

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Which of the above are intermontane plateaus? average size of the holding has been
estimated as 2.15 hectare.
(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(c) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only


79. Which of the following characteristics correctly
define footloose industries? (d) 1, 2 and 3

1. They can be located in wide variety of


places. 82. Which of the following is/are correct regarding
2. They primarily depend on specific raw Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) ?
material.
3. These are generally a non-polluting industry. 1. It is signed between a taxpayer and the
4. They generally employ small labour force. central tax authority concerning the transfer
pricing methodology.
2. In India, the APA Programme was introduced
Select the correct answer using the code given as per the provisions of the Income Tax (IT)
below. Act.

(a) 1 and 2 Select the correct answer using the code given
below.
(b) 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) Both 1 and 2

80. Consider the following statements regarding (d) Neither 1 nor 2


Oceanic or Marine Type of climate:

1. Rainfall occurs all round the year. 83. Which of the following is/are not regional trade
2. It is a region of temperate, mixed forests block ?
where beech and pine are valuable trees.
3. It is generally found on the eastern coasts of 1. ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)
the temperate regions. 2. South Asian Association for Regional
Cooperation
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 3. Artic Council
4. Arab League (AL)
(a) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code given
(b) 1 and 3 only below.

(c) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 only

(c) 3 only
81. With reference to the Agriculture Census of
India, consider the following statements: (d) 2, 3 and 4 only

1. It is conducted after every 5 years.


2. The basic statistical unit for data collection is 84. Which of the following is/are correct regarding
known as Operational Holding'. South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation
3. As per Agriculture Census 2010-11, the (SASEC) Program?

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1. It is a program under SAARC to boost Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
economic co-operation.
2. Pakistan is not a member of this program. (a) 1 only
3. It's headquarter is in Manila, Philippines.
(b) 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code given
below. (c) Both 1 and 2

(a) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(b) 2 and 3 only


88. Which of the following currencies form the part
(c) 1 and 3 only of special drawing right (SDR) of IMF?

(d) 1, 2 and 3 only 1. Chinese Renminbi


2. Japanese Yen
3. British Pound
85. Which of the following has been chosen for the 4. Russian Ruble
2015 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament
and Development ? Select the correct answer using the code given
below.
(a) United Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees (UNHCR) (a) 1 and 2 only

(b) Angela Merkel (b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(c) The United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (c) 3 and 4 only
(UNICEF)
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet

89. Match list I (Crops) with List II (Major growing


86. Which of the following rivers do/does not drain states):
into the Atlantic Ocean?

1. Nile List I List II


2. Congo A. Rice : 1. Maharashtra
3. Niger B. Jowar : 2. Assam
4. Zambezi C. Soybean : 3. Karnataka
5. Orange D. Coffee : 4. Madhya Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the code given
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
below.
(a) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
(a) 1 only
(b) A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
(d) 3 and 5 only

90. Which of the following is/are correct regarding


87. Consider the following statements regarding soil Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)?
formation:
1. It is an economic forum that promotes free
1. Red and yellow soils show strong links to the trade in Asia Pacific Region.
parent rock. 2. The trade agreement Trans-Pacific
2. In general if we travel from equator towards Partnership (TPPs) is a part of APEC.
pole, we will find increasing depth of soil 3. India has a observer status in APEC.
profile.

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Select the correct answer using the code given 'Mushroom City of India'.
below.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

91. Which of the following is/are correct regarding


Annual Hundred Drums Wangala Festival ? 94. With reference to Antarctica, consider the
following statements:
1. It is the traditional festival of Assam.
2. It is an annual post-harvest festival. 1. It has Iron and copper reserves
2. Madrid Protocol permits scientific research
Select the correct answer from the codes given and commercial exploitation of mineral
below. resources.
3. Maitri, India's permanent station, is situated
(a) 1 only on the rocky mountainous region called
Schirmacher Oasis.
(b) 2 only
Which of the above statement/s is /are correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 1 and 3 only

92. Which of the following hotspots are correctly (c) 2 and 3 only
matched to the Oceans in which they are located?
(d) 1, 2 and 3

1. Reunion hotspot : Indian ocean


2. Hawaiian hotspot : Pacific ocean 95. Consider the following features of a coastal area
3. Iceland hotspot : Arctic ocean where a river opens up:
4. Azores hotspot : Atlantic Ocean
5. Galapagos hotspot : Pacific ocean 1. The tides occurring in the sea are of very low
Select the correct answer using the code given magnitude.
below. 2. There exists a lake from which river passes
near the coast.
(a) 1, 3, 4, 5 only 3. The sea surface is shallow for a large
distance.
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only 4. There is a current at right angles to the river
mouth.
(c) 1, 2, 4, 5 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Which of the features mentioned above can facilitate


formation of deltas?

93. With reference to preserved mushrooms, (a) 1 and 2 only


consider the following statements:
(b) 1 and 3 only
1. They are prepared by or preserved by
blanching, cleaning and sometimes slicing (c) 1 and 4 only
and cutting.
2. They are rich in proteins, fibre and have folic (d) 2 and 3 only
acid content that is uncommon in
vegetables.
3. Solan in Himachal Pradesh is popularly as 96. With reference to anti cyclones, consider the

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following statements: (d) 1, 2 and 3 only

1. They have high pressure in the centre.


2. The weather conditions are stormy and 99. The Polavaram Reservoir being built to interlink
cloudy. Godavari and Krishna extends to which of the
3. Movements of winds are clockwise in following states?
southern hemisphere.
1. Andhra Pradesh
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 2. Telangana
3. Odisha
(a) 1 only 4. Chhattisgarh

(b) 1 and 2 only Select the correct answer using the code given
below.
(c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

97. Consider the following statements regarding the (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
Small Hydro Power Programme( SHP):
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has
been vested with the responsibility of
developing Small Hydro Power (SHP). 100. Consider the following statements regarding
2. The minimum installed capacity of a Small Coral Triangle bio-region:
Hydro Power project is 50 MW.
3. SHP's can be constructed on rivers as well as 1. It is a marine area located in the western
irrigation canals. Pacific Ocean.
2. It contains the highest diversity of iridescent
corals and marine plant species on Earth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

98. With reference to the Gold Monetization


Scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It aims to mobilise gold held by households


and institutions of the country.
2. Depositors under the scheme can earn
interest in the form of gold.
3. The interest earned under the scheme is
exempted from capital gains tax, wealth tax
and income tax.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

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Q.1 a b c d Q.36 a b c d Q.71 a b c d

Q.2 a b c d Q.37 a b c d Q.72 a b c d

Q.3 a b c d Q.38 a b c d Q.73 a b c d

Q.4 a b c d Q.39 a b c d Q.74 a b c d

Q.5 a b c d Q.40 a b c d Q.75 a b c d

Q.6 a b c d Q.41 a b c d Q.76 a b c d

Q.7 a b c d Q.42 a b c d Q.77 a b c d

Q.8 a b c d Q.43 a b c d Q.78 a b c d

Q.9 a b c d Q.44 a b c d Q.79 a b c d

Q.10 a b c d Q.45 a b c d Q.80 a b c d

Q.11 a b c d Q.46 a b c d Q.81 a b c d

Q.12 a b c d Q.47 a b c d Q.82 a b c d

Q.13 a b c d Q.48 a b c d Q.83 a b c d

Q.14 a b c d Q.49 a b c d Q.84 a b c d

Q.15 a b c d Q.50 a b c d Q.85 a b c d

Q.16 a b c d Q.51 a b c d Q.86 a b c d

Q.17 a b c d Q.52 a b c d Q.87 a b c d

Q.18 a b c d Q.53 a b c d Q.88 a b c d

Q.19 a b c d Q.54 a b c d Q.89 a b c d

Q.20 a b c d Q.55 a b c d Q.90 a b c d

Q.21 a b c d Q.56 a b c d Q.91 a b c d

Q.22 a b c d Q.57 a b c d Q.92 a b c d

Q.23 a b c d Q.58 a b c d Q.93 a b c d

Q.24 a b c d Q.59 a b c d Q.94 a b c d

Q.25 a b c d Q.60 a b c d Q.95 a b c d

Q.26 a b c d Q.61 a b c d Q.96 a b c d

Q.27 a b c d Q.62 a b c d Q.97 a b c d

Q.28 a b c d Q.63 a b c d Q.98 a b c d

Q.29 a b c d Q.64 a b c d Q.99 a b c d

Q.30 a b c d Q.65 a b c d Q.100 a b c d

Q.31 a b c d Q.66 a b c d

Q.32 a b c d Q.67 a b c d

Q.33 a b c d Q.68 a b c d

Q.34 a b c d Q.69 a b c d

Q.35 a b c d Q.70 a b c d

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