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1. Sevottam Model is related to 4. With reference to the newly constituted

(a) community based welfare approach for National Council of Senior Citizens,
consider the following statements:
senior citizens.
1. It aims to advise Central and State
(b) promotion of citizen-centric governance. Governments on matters related to
(c) conservation of rivers. welfare of senior citizens.
2. It is chaired by the Prime Minister.
(d) none of the above.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
2. Which among the following aim to promote (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
the human rights?
(c) Both 1 and 2
1. Preamble
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Directive Principles of State Policy

3. Fundamental Rights 5. Which among the following is mandated

under Right To Education Act, 2009 to
Select the correct answer using the code
examine and review the safeguards of the
given below. rights of the children?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) National Commission for the Protection
of Child Rights
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) Ministry of Women and Child
(c) 3 only
Development
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Ministry of Human Resource and
Development
(d) Central Board of Secondary Education
3. With reference to e-Kranti, consider the
(CBSE)
following statements:

1. The programme has been envisaged by
Department of Telecommunications
2. It aims to enhance the portfolio of
citizen centric services
6. The Model Code of Conduct prohibits which
of the following activities?
1. Using caste and communal feelings to
secure votes.
2. Criticising candidates on the basis of

3. It is also known as National e- unverified reports.

3. Bribing or intimidation of voters.
governance plan 2.0
4. Use of official machinery for election
Which of the statements given above is/are work by the ministers.
correct? Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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7. With regard to the Special Officer for 10. SantKabir Awards are presented to
Linguistic Minorities, consider the following recognize the efforts of:
statements :
(a) Weavers
1. He is appointed by the President.
(b) SafaiKaramcharis
2. There is no mention in the Constitution
(c) Poets
regarding his removal procedure.
3. He submits the annual report to the (d) Persons promoting communal harmony

President through the Union Minority

Affairs Minister. 11. A Framework for a code of conduct relating
Which of the statements given above is/are to South China Sea is being created:
not correct?
(a) to ease tension in the disputed South
(a) 1 and 2 only
China Sea region.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) to facilitate effective cooperation in

(d) 1, 2 and 3 disaster management.

(c) as a new protocol for combating piracy
8. With reference to Supersonic Combusting in the region.
ramjet or Scramjet engine, consider the
(d) as a strategy to counter China under
following statements:
USA's Asia Pivot Strategy.
1. It uses natural oxygen present in
atmosphere to burn the fuel stored in the
rocket. 12. With reference to the National Policy on

2. In India, it has been developed by the Children, consider the following statements:
Defence Research and Development 1. It recognises every person below the age
Organization of eighteen years as a child.
Which of the statements given above is/are
2. The policy provides for the constitution
correct?
of a National Coordination and Action
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only Group for Children.

(c) Both 1 and 2 3. It directs the State to secure the right of

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 the girl child to life, survival, health and
nutrition.
9. Which of the following agencies releases the
Which of the statements given above is/are
Global Innovation Index?
correct?
(a) World Economic Forum
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) International Monetary Fund
(c) World Intellectual Property Organization (b) 1 and 3 only
(d) Global Innovation and Technology (c) 2 and 3 only
Alliance (d) 1, 2 and 3
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13. With regard to Chief Information 16. In the election to which of the following a
Commissioner, consider the following person can contest from two constituencies?
statements: 1. LokSabha
1. His appointment and removal is done by 2. RajyaSabha
the President. 3. State Legislative Assembly
2. He is not eligible for reappointment.
4. State Legislative Council
3. His salary, allowances and other service
Select the correct answer from the code
conditions are similar to those of an
given below.
Election Commissioner.
(a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (b) 1 and 3 only

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

(b) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 17. In which of the following states has
Hindustan Copper Limited launched India's
14. Consider the following statements regarding first facility to produce nickel from primary
difference between Article 323 A and 323 B: sources?
1. Tribunals under Article 323A can be
(a) Bihar
established by both parliament and state
(b) Jharkhand
legislature
(c) Chhattisgarh
2. Tribunals under Article 323B can only
(d) Rajasthan
be established by parliament.
3. There is no question of hierarchy of
tribunals under Article 323 A whereas in 18. Which of the following constitute electoral
323 B hierarchy of tribunals may be offences under the Representation of the
created. People Act, 1951?
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. Publication of the results of exit polls
correct? during the elections
(a) 1 and 2 only 2. Promoting enmity on grounds of
(b) 3 only language
(c) 1, 2 and 3 3. Publication of opinion polls during the
(d) None
entire duration of application of model
code of conduct.
15. Robo-advising, sometimes seen in the news,
4. Booth capturing
is:
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) an online wealth management service
(b) an artificial intelligence software to help given below.

in disaster management (a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(c) an online planner to suggest and keep (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
track of daily human activities (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) a ballistic missile navigation technology (d) 1, 2 and 4 only
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19. The nodal Ministry of the Government of 22. With reference to the 'None Of The Above'

India responsible for administrative reforms (NOTA) option, consider the following

is statements:
1. It gives the citizens to exercise their
(a) Ministry of Home Affairs
right to reject.
(b) Ministry of Personnel, Public
2. NOTA option is not used in elections for
Grievances and Pension
local bodies.
(c) Ministry Human Resource Development 3. The NOTA option can be exercised only
(d) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs in the presence of a Returning officer.
Which of the statements given above

20. With reference to the Central Bureau of is/are not correct?

Investigation (CBI), consider the following (a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only
statements:
(c) 2 and 3 only
1. It is the main investigating agency of the
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Central Government.

2. It is a statutory body. 23. The Udaipur Declaration on Disaster

3. The selection committee of the CBI Management, recently in the news, is related
director is headed by the Union Home to the affairs of:

Minister. (a) BRICS

Which of the statements given above is/are (b) India Africa Forum
(c) FIPIC
correct?
(d) SAARC
(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1 only
24. Which among the following initiatives
(c) 2 and 3 only ensures good governance?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. 73rd and 74th Constitutional
Amendments

21. Which of the following states has recently 2. Central Vigilance Commission

launched 'Quit India Movement 2' against 3. Right to Information Act

Select the correct answer using the code
social evils?
given below.
(a) Maharashtra
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Bihar
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) West Bengal (c) 3 only
(d) Tamil Nadu (d) 1, 2 and 3

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25. Which among the following can be the most 28. With reference to the recently launched

appropriate agency for conducting social world's first quantum satellite, Micius,
audit?
consider the following statements:
(a) Comptroller and Auditor General
1. It will help establish hack-proof
(b) Gram Sabha

(c) Non Governmental organization communication systems.

(d) District Collector 2. It has been developed by NASA in

association with European Space

26. Recently India has launched a radio channel
Agency.
'AkashvaniMaitree' for the listeners of which
of the following neighbouring countries? Which of the statements given above is/are

(a) Pakistan correct?

(b) Bhutan
(a) 1 only
(c) Bangladesh
(b) 2 only
(d) Nepal
(c) Both 1 and 2

27. With reference to the Sexual Harassment of (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Women at Workplace (Prevention,

Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013,

29. The National Disaster Response Fund
consider the following statements:
(NDRF) envisaged in the Disaster
1. The definition of 'workplace' in the act is
confined only to the traditional office Management Act, 2005 is financed by which

set-up where there is a clear employer- of the following?

employee relationship.
(a) Wholly through levy of cess on select
2. It mandates that workplaces employing
items by the Centre.
10 or more workers to constitute an
Internal Complaints Committee. (b) Through collective contributions from

Which of the statements given above is/are the Centre (NDRF) and State
correct?
Governments (SDRF).
(a) 1 only
(c) Through Prime Minister's Relief Fund.
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) In the manner recommended by the

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Fourteenth Finance Commission.

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30. With regard to the constitutional provisions 32. The qualifications and manner in which the
to safeguard and ensure the independent and Chairman and members of the Finance
impartial functioning of the UPSC, consider Commission should be selected is
determined by:
the following statements:
(a) President
1. The chairman or a member of the UPSC
(b) Parliament
can be removed from office by the
(c) NITI Aayog
President only in the manner and on the (d) President in consultation with Supreme
grounds mentioned in the Constitution. Court
2. The entire expenses including the
salaries, allowances and pensions of the 33. With reference to India Insurance Nuclear
chairman and members of the UPSC are Pool, which of the following statements
charged on the Consolidated Fund of is/are correct?
1. It provides for insurance coverage to
India.
citizens against any nuclear damages.
3. The chairman of UPSC on ceasing to
2. It has been created under the Civil
hold office is eligible for further
Liability for Nuclear Damage (CLND)
employment in the Government of India Act 2010
or a state. 3. It is launched by the General Insurance
Which of the statements given above Corporation of India.
is/are not correct? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 and 2 only given below.
(b) 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) None of the above
(d) 1, 2 and 3

31. With regard to the State Human Rights 34. With reference to the election petitions,
Commission, consider the following consider the following statements:
statements : 1. High Court has the original jurisdiction
1. It has all the powers of the civil court. on deciding on all election petitions.
2. It cannot look into a matter beyond one 2. An election petition calling in question
year of its occurrence. an election has to be filed within the
period of forty-five days from the date of
3. It cannot recommend to the state
declaration of results.
government to make payment of
3. An election petition can be filed only by
compensation or damages to the victim.
the candidates for the particular
Which of the statements given above is/are constituency.
correct? (a) Which of the statements given above
(a) 1 and 2 only is/are correct? 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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35. With reference to the National Commission 38. A first-of-its-kind vaccine, Mycobacterium
for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), IndicusPranii(MIP), developed in India is
consider the following statements : associated with of the following?
1. It was set up under Juvenile Justice Act, (a) Zika
2000. (b) TB
2. Its ensures that all laws and policies are (c) Dengue
in consonance with the Child Rights. (d) Leprosy
3. It can take up cases on violation of child
rights suomoto. 39. With reference to Endosulfan, a pollutant
Which of the statements given above is/are
often seen in news, consider the following
correct?
statements:
(a) 1 only
1. It is a pesticide which accumulates in the
(b) 2 and 3 only
human body.
(c) 2 only
2. It disrupts the biodiversity of the
(d) 1, 2 and 3
affected environment.
3. Its use has been banned by Stockholm
36. Power of Lokpal under Lokpal and
Convention on Persistent Organic
Lokayuktas Act 2013 extends to which of
Pollutants.
the following?
1. Prime Minister Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Members of Parliament correct?
3. Civil Servants (a) 1 only
Select the correct answer using the code (b) 1 and 3 only
given below. (c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only 40. Consider the following statements:
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. In Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) a
certain percentage of the funding is
37. With reference to Law Commission of India, borne by the States.
consider the following statements: 2. Central sector schemes are 100% funded
1. The Law Commission of India is a by the Union government.
statutory advisory body. 3. Central Sector schemes are implemented
2. Its function is to recommend the by the State Governments.
legislative measures for the purpose of 4. Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) is
consolidation and codification of laws. implemented by the Central government
3. Its recommendations are not binding on
machinery.
the government.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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41. With reference to the Systematic Voters 44. Consider the following statements about
Education and Electoral Participation disqualifications under the Representation of
(SVEEP), consider the following statements:
1. It is a programme designed to educate the People Act:
citizens in order to increase their 1. Failure to lodge account of election
awareness of the electoral processes.
expenses is a ground for disqualification
2. It takes the history of a state's electoral
participation into consideration. of a candidate.
3. It has been launched by Election 2. Candidate convicted for a crime for
Commission of India
which the minimum imprisonment is
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? two years is disqualified.
(a) 1 and 2 only 3. Any person convicted for any heinous
(b) 2 and 3 only
crime is permanently barred from
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 contesting elections at any level.
Which of the statements given above is/are
42. With reference to Wildlife Crime Control
correct?
Bureau consider the following statements:
1. It is mandated to assist State (a) 1 and 2 only
Governments in prosecutions related to (b) 1 only
wildlife crime.
(c) 2 and 3 only
2. It was established under the
Environment Protection Act. (d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only 45. With reference to the National commission
(b) 2 only for backward classes, consider the following
(c) Both 1 and 2
statements:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It is a non-constitutional body.
43. With reference to Saurashtra Narmada 2. It is a non- statutory body under the
Avtaran Irrigation (SAUNI) project,
Ministry of Social Justice &
consider the following statements:
1. It is a canal linking project which aims Empowerment.
to divert floodwaters overflowing from 3. It was established as a result of a
the Sardar Sarovar Dam.
Supreme Court judgment.
2. It will be used for irrigation, drinking
water and hydro power generation Which of the above statements is/are
purposes. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only
correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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46. With reference to Mother's Absolute 49. Government of India has embarked upon an
Affection programme, consider the ambitious project named 'Megh Raj'. It is
related to
following statements:
(a) large- scale natural calamity fund
1. It is an awareness programme to curb
(b) a dedicated satellite to monitor climate
destitution of children. change
2. It has been launched by the Ministry of (c) a cloud computing project
(d) a national environmental database to
Women and Child Development.
track changing monsoon pattern
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 50. Recently launched Tarang Mobile App, "E-
(a) 1 only Trans" and DEEP e-bidding portals are
(b) 2 only associated with which of the following
sectors?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) Highways
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Railways
(c) Power
47. Consider the following statements regarding (d) Port

the Model Code of Conduct (MCC):

51. With reference to Indian Council of
1. It is statutory in nature
Historical Research, consider the following
2. It remains in force from the date of statements:
announcement of elections till the 1. It provides financial assistance to Indian
completion of elections. and foreign researchers for historical
research.
3. Its violation can attract a penalty under
2. It is an autonomous body under the
the Representation of the People, 1951
Union Ministry of Culture.
Act. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the above is/are correct? correct?

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

(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
52. Which of the following constitutional bodies
looks into the matters of anglo-Indians in
48. Advanced Ultra Super Critical Technology
India?
is associated with which of the following?
(a) Ministry of External Affairs
(a) Hydroelectric power plants (b) National Commission for Backward
(b) Thermal Power plants Classes
(c) National Commission for Scheduled
(c) Concentrated solar power systems
Castes
(d) Nuclear power plants
(d) Ministry of Tourism
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53. Consider the following statements regarding 56. Accountability of civil servants in India is
the Citizen's Charter:
ensured through which of the following?
1. It is a document which represents the
commitment of the Organisation towards 1. Code of conduct
its Citizens. 2. Code of ethics
2. It is legally enforceable.
3. Vigilance Commissions
3. Department of Administrative Reforms
and Public Grievances provides Select the correct answer using the code
guidelines for implementation of the
given below.
Charters.
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 and 2 only
correct? (b) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

54. With reference to Smart Ganga City 57. As per the guidelines of the Ministry of
Programme, consider the following Finance, PPP projects in which of the
statements:
following sectors can be considered for
1. It aims to build infrastructure for sewage
treatment. Viability Gap Funding?
2. It will work on hybrid annuity model.
1. Inland waterways
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 2. Power
(a) 1 only 3. Solid Waste Management
(b) 2 only
4. Tourism Infrastructure
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Select the correct answer using the code

given below.
55. Booth capturing includes which of the
following activities? (a) 1 and 2 only
1. Seizure of polling station and taking (b) 3 and 4 only
control of ballot papers and voting
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
machines
2. Allowing only one's own supporters to (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
poll votes
3. Preventing electors from going to
polling station 58. Produnova', a term often seen in the context
4. Seizure of place for counting of votes of sports is:
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) a gymnastic vault
given below.
(a) 1 only (b) a newly designed electric sports car
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) a high scoring technique in rifle shooting
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) a diving summersoult

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59. Consider the following statements: 62. With reference to Financial Action Task
1. Postal Ballot facility is provided Force (FATF), consider the following
exclusively to the voters belonging to
statements:
the Armed Forces.
2. Proxy voting facility is available only to 1. It is an inter-governmental policy
persons employed under Government of making body.
India on post outside India. 2. It aims to combat money laundering and
Which of the statements given above is/are
terrorist financing.
correct?
(a) 1 only 3. A Qualified Foreign Investor must be a
(b) 2 only resident of an FATF member nation.
(c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
60. With regard to the Joint State Public Service
Commission (JSPSC), consider the (b) 2 and 3 only
following statements: (c) 1 and 3 only
1. It is created by an order of the President (d) 1, 2 and 3
on the request of concerned state
legislatures.
2. Its report is laid down by the concerned 63. Which of the following states is the first to
state Governors to the President. approve a sewage and waste water policy?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) Maharashtra
correct?
(b) Tamil Nadu
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (c) Rajasthan
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) West Bengal
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

64. With reference to the Advocate general,

61. With reference to the Comptroller and
Auditor General (CAG), consider the consider the following statements:
following statements: 1. He is appointed by governor but
1. His salary and service conditions are removed by President.
determined by Parliament.
2. His term of office is not fixed by the
2. Administrative expenses of the office of
constitution.
the CAG are charged upon the
consolidated fund of India. 3. He can become member of a committee
3. He can be removed from the office only of the state legislature.
for violation of constitution. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
(d) 1, 2, and 3
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65. Appointment and removal of Chairman or a 69. With reference to the e-Courts Integrated
member of State Public Service Commission Mission Mode Project, consider the
is done respectively by: following statements:
(a) Governor and Chief Minister 1. It is an e-Governance project being
(b) Governor and President implemented in the Supreme Court and
(c) Chief Minister and President High Courts only.
(d) Governor only 2. The project is being implemented by
National Informatics Centre.
66. Which among the following rights have been Which of the statements given above is/are
granted by the Consumer Protection Act,
correct?
1986?
(a) 1 only
1. Right to choose
(b) 2 only
2. Right to consumer education
(c) Both 1 and 2
3. Right to seek redressal
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
70. Consider the following pairs:
(a) 1 and 3 only
E-Governance projects States
(b) 2 only
1. Bhoomi Project : Karnataka
(c) 2 and 3 only
2. Gyandoot : Madhya Pradesh
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. e-Mitra : Rajasthan

67. Which of the following banks has been Which of the pairs given above is/are

merged recently with the State Bank of matched correctly?

India? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) BhartiyaMahila Bank (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) Syndicate Bank (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Vijaya Bank (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Corporation Bank
71. Which of the following are priority areas of
68. Which of the following bodies ensures National Youth policy, 2014?
accountability of Government? 1. Participation in politics and governance.
1. Parliamentary Committees 2. Promotion of social values
2. Cabinet committees 3. Health and healthy lifestyle
3. Comptroller and Auditor General 4. Employment & Skill Development
4. Supreme Court 5. Social Justice
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
given below. given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1, 2 and 5 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(c) 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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72. Which of the following is not a method by
which interest groups seek to influence
formulation of public policy?
(a) They may supplement the government
75. Which of the following is/are the functions
of National Commission for SCs?
1. To advise on the planning process of

with data and information which socio-economic development of the SCs.

supports its cause.
2. To investigate and monitor matters
(b) They may indulge in extra-constitutional
behavior. relating to the constitutional and other
(c) They may seek judicial review They legal safeguards for the OBCs.
may form their political parties
3. To inquire into specific complaints with

73. Which of the following key rights are respect to the deprivation of rights and
guaranteed by the Mental Healthcare Bill, safeguards of the SCs.
2013?
Select the correct answer using the code
1. Manner of Treatment
2. Access to public health care given below.
3. Access to medical insurance (a) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code
(b) 2 and 3 only
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
76. With reference to the Attorney General of
74. With reference to the Central Administrative India, consider the following statements:
Tribunal (CAT), consider the following
1. He must be a person who is qualified to
statements:
1. It exercises original jurisdiction in be a judge of Supreme Court.
relation to recruitment of public
2. He holds the office during the pleasure
servants.
2. The members of CAT are appointed by of the president.

the president. 3. He enjoys privileges and immunities

3. It is not bound by the procedure laid
available to a member of parliament.
down in the Civil Procedure Code and is
guided by the principles of natural Which of the statements given above is/are
justice. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(b) 1 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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77. Which of the following is not correct 80. Which among the following most
regarding the Social Audit rules for appropriately defines the term 'community
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural policing'?
Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)? (a) Giving policing powers to members of
gram sabha and wards
(a) Social audit of the works has to be
(b) Policing approach where police and
undertaken in every Gram Panchayat at
people work together
least once in six months
(c) Establishment of Police station in every
(b) A summary of the social audits across colony
states shall be submitted by the Central (d) Regular patrolling by police in different
Government to the Comptroller and areas
Auditor General of India
(c) A Social Audit Unit will be set up by 81. Proxima b, recently seen in news, is:
the State Government to facilitate (a) a tail-less comet
conduct of social audit by Gram Sabhas. (b) an earth like planet
(c) a remote sensing satellite
(d) None of the above
(d) a newly discovered galaxy

78. Pelargonic Acid Vanillyl Amide (PAVA),

82. Consider the following statements about
recently seen in news is: Central Vigilance Commission (CVC):
(a) a drug developed by DRDO to multi 1. It is neither constitutional nor statutory
drug resistant tuberculosis. body.
(b) a potential carcinogen being mixed with 2. It was established on the
bread. recommendations of the Santhanam
(c) achilli based non-lethal munition to Committee on Prevention of Corruption.
replace pellet guns. 3. It presents an annual report on its
performance to the President .
(d) an energy efficient fuel developed for
Which of the following statements given
spacecrafts by ISRO.
above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
79. With regard to National Commission for (b) 1 and 3 only
Scheduled Tribes (NCST), consider the (c) 2 and 3 only
following statements: (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. It looks into the matters related to
administration of Scheduled and Tribal 83. Which of the following authorities is/are
areas. required to provide staff for election duty?
1. Local Governments
2. Its report is laid down to the President
2. Public Sector Undertakings
by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
3. Central Universities
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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84. A political party can be recognised as a 87. With reference to the Delimitation
national party if: Commission, consider the following
statements:
1. It secures six per cent of valid votes 1. The Delimitation Commission Act of
polled in any four or more states at a 1952 provides for the readjustment of
general election to the LokSabha or to seats.
2. The Delimitation Commission Act of
the legislative assembly; and wins four 1952 does not provide for the
seats in the LokSabha from any state or reservation of the territorial
constituencies.
states.
3. The orders issued by the Delimitation
2. It wins two per cent of seats in the Commission can only be challenged in
LokSabha at a general election; and the Supreme Court.
Which of the statements given above
these candidates are elected from three
is/are not correct?
states. (a) 1 and 2 only
3. It is recognised as a state party in four (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
states.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. 88. The recently constituted TarunRamadorai
committee by RBI is mandated to:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) study the various facets of household
(b) 2 and 3 only finance in India.
(c) 3 only (b) suggest monetary policy targets for
inflation targeting.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) suggest ways to address the issue of
rising NPAs in public sector banks.
85. Which of the following committees is related (d) address impediments to effective
transmission of monetary policy.
to Police Reforms?
(a) Soli Sorabjee Committee 89. Which of the following rights are
(b) Shanta Kumar Committee recommended by National Commission to
Review the Working of the Constitution
(c) NK Singh Committee
(NCRWC) to be made as Fundamental
(d) Mihir Shah Committee Rights?
1. Right to privacy and family life
2. Right against torture
86. Who among the following is the ex-officio
3. Right to safe drinking water
chairman of the Civil Services Board in 4. Right to rural wage employment for a
India? minimum of 80 days in a year.
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) Prime Minister
given below.
(b) Union Home Minister (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) Cabinet Secretary (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) Minister of Human Resource
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Development
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90. Which of the following statements about 93. "Budget 2016-17 has introduced a new
Totaliser machines is/are correct? classification system for the Centre's
1. It mixes votes from various booths for spending in Centrally Sponsored Schemes
counting. (CSS) into three categories: Core of the
2. It prevents disclosure of voting patterns Core, Core, and Optional Schemes. Which
across polling stations during the of the schemes forms part of the 'Core of the
counting. Core'?
Select the correct answer using the code 1. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural
given below. Employment Guarentee Act (MNREGA)
(a) 1 only
2. National Social Assistance Programme
(b) 2 only
(NSAP)
(c) Both 1 and 2
3. Shyama Prasad MukherjiRurban
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Mission
4. Swachch Bharat Abhiyan
91. Consider the following pairs:
5. National River Conservation Plan
Purpose Schedule
Select the correct answer using the code
Amended
given below.
1. Land Boundary : First schedule
(a) 1 and 2 only
Agreement between
India and Bangladesh (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
2. Implementation of : Seventh schedule (c) 3 and 5 only
Goods and Services Tax (d) 3, 4 and 5 only
3. Addition of Maithali : Eighth schedule
as official language 94. Airlander 10, world's largest hybrid aircraft,
Which of the pairs given above is/are has been recently developed by which of the
correctly matched? following countries?
(a) 1 only (a) China
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) USA
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) United Kingdom
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Israel

92. Who among the following 95. With reference to CERT-In, consider the
is/are not qualified to be enrolled on the following statements:
electoral roll? 1. It is the national nodal agency for
1. A person who is not a citizen of India. responding to computer security
2. A person is of unsound mind and incidents.
declared so by a competent court .
2. It works under Ministry of Home
3. A person of age less than 18 years.
Affairs.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
given below.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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 96. The rights of persons with disabilities have 99. The norms for corporate governance are
been dealt with in which of the following
prescribed by which of the following?
provisions in the Constitution?
1. Directive Principles of Sate Policy 1. The Companies Act, 2013
2. Seventh Schedule 2. The Securities and Exchange Board of
3. Fundamental Duties
Select the correct answer using the code India.
given below. 3. Goods and Services Tax Act, 2016.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only 4. Insurance Regulatory Development
(c) 2 and 3 only Authority
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Select the correct answer using the code
97. Consider the following statements about given below.
Right to Information Act, 2005:
(a) 1 only
1. It provides for the appointment of a
public information officer in each (b) 2 and 3 only
department.
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
2. Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) card
holders can ask for information under (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
the RTI Act.
3. The Act imposes obligation on public
agencies to disclose the information suo- 100. Consider the following statements regarding
motu. PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? Timely Implementation):
(a) 1 and 3 only 1. It is an e-governance project designed by
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only PMO and National Informatics Center
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (NIC).

98. The Multi-sectoral Development Programme 2. It is a three-tier system including PMO,

(MsDP) was conceived as a special initiative Union Government Secretaries, and
to follow up the Sachar Committee
Chief Ministers of the States.
recommendations. Consider the following
statements about MsDP: 3. It is aimed at addressing grievances of
1. The programme aims at improving the
the common man.
socio-economic conditions of tribals.
2. The unit of planning for implementation Which of the statements given above is/are
of MsDP is a block..
correct?
3. It was introduced in 11th Five year plan.
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 and 2 only
correct? (b) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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