Test - 6 (Mock Test - 6) 03-Sep-17

Total Marks : 200
TEST - 6(MOCK TEST - 6) Mark Scored : 38.67

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1 As per the Consolidated FDI Policy (Effective from August 28, 2017) recently published by Department
of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
1. Erstwhile Overseas Corporate Bodies (OCBs) have been recognized as a class of investors in India.
2. A company incorporated outside India and owned and controlled by NRIs can invest in India.
3. A Foreign Venture Capital Investor (FVCI) cannot invest in India.
4. NRIs may subscribe to the National Pension System (NPS).
Select the correct answer using the codes below.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 2 only
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Moreover, Indian companies can issue capital against FDI.
Statement 3: A SEBI registered Foreign Venture Capital Investor (FVCI) may contribute up to 100%
of the capital of an Indian company, including startups irrespective of the sector in which it is
engaged, under the automatic route.
Statement 4: A Non- Resident Indian may subscribe provided such subscriptions are made through
normal banking channels and the person is eligible to invest as per the provisions of the PFRDA Act.
The annuity/accumulated saving will be repatriable (i.e. can be taken back abroad).
Q Source: http://dipp.nic.in/sites/default/files/CFPC_2017_FINAL_RELEASED_28.8.17.pdf
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written permission by copyright owner. Copyright infringers may face civil and criminal liability
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2 The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) of the Ministry of Earth Sciences
inaugurated the Ocean Forecasting System for Indian Ocean countries Comoros, Madagascar, and
Mozambique. Consider the following about the location of these countries?
1. They lie to the North of Somalia.
2. Madagascar lies to the North of Comoros.
3. Seychelles lies to the South of Madagascar.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. None of the above
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : D
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Justification: The Ocean Forecast System will offer, high wave alerts,
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spill advisory services along the ship routes in addition to tsunami- and storm surge warnings and
help in search and rescue operations. These ocean services are
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3 The Parliament is authorized to extend the power to issue writs to which of these authorities in India,
other than the Supreme Court (SC) and the High Courts (HCs)?
A. A quasi-judicial body under the Government of India

B. District Administrative authorities
C. An international tribunal
D. Any other court in India
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : D
Answer Justification :
Learning: This is a provision in the constitution of India. This is to ensure that the higher judiciary
is not overburdened.
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But, it has not extended the same to any other body in India.
Power to issue writs is important to safeguard both fundamental and legal rights, as well as check
administrative lapses.
Q source: Page 108: Democratic Politics: Class 9th
4 Consider the following about Sodium Nitrite, recently seen in news.

1. It is both an oxidising and a reducing agent.
2. It is a food additive to enhance botulism.
3. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.

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Statement 2: Sodium nitrite is well known for its role in inhibiting the growth of Clostridium
botulinum (causing toxic Botulism) spores in refrigerated meats.
The mechanism for this activity results from the inhibition of iron-sulfur clusters essential to energy
metabolism of Clostridium botulinum.
Statement 3: This list contains the most important medications needed in a basic health system.
Q Source: The Union Finance Ministry has imposed a five year anti-dumping duty on Sodium
Nitrite imports from China
5 Consider the following statements about Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS).
1. Under BBPS, a customer can pay several bills at a single location.
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2. BBPS transactions can be initiated only through Internet for enhanced security.
Which of the above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : A
Justification: Statement 1: It is a RBI conceptualised system driven by National Payments

Corporation of India (NPCI).
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Learning: Literally meaning "Lotus-Born", he is also known as Guru Rinpoche.
Padmasambhava was an 8th-century Indian Buddhist master. A number of legends have

grown around Padmasambhava's life and deeds, and he is widely venerated as a 'second
Buddha' across Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Himalayan states of India.
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Although there was a historical Padmasambhava, nothing is known of him apart from helping
the construction of the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet at Samye, at the behest of Trisong
Detsen, and shortly thereafter leaving Tibet due to court intrigues.
Below you can see his statue (123 ft high) overlooking Rewalsar Lake, Himachal Pradesh.
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7 Mosses is a bioindicator. What do you understand by this statement?

1. It reflects changes to ecosystems such as pollution.
2. It cannot be cloned or genetically engineered.
3. It does not contain mRNA.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : A
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Justification: Mosses are a common flowerless plant found in all cities especially in damp (humid)
or shady locations. It generally absorbs water and nutrients from their immediate environments.
So, according to scientists, delicate mosses found on rocks and trees in cities around the world can
be used as low-cost bioindicator to monitor urban pollution and to measure the impact of
atmospheric change.
As a bioindicator, mosses respond to pollution or drought- stress by changing its shape, density or
disappearing. This characteristic will allow scientists to calculate atmospheric alterations and air
pollution.
Q Source:
http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/moss-serves-as-a-cheap-pollution-monito
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infrastructures process live data streams, whether they be videos, sensor streams, search
queries or interactions with users.
It can process requests as fast as it receives them with the help of ultra-low latency.
It can handle complex, memory-intensive models such as Long ShortTerm Memories (LSTM).
Q Source:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/microsoft-launches-project-brainw
ave-for-real-time-ai/articleshow/60188374.cms
9 With reference to the Railway Board, consider the following statements.
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1. It is the apex body of the Indian Railways.

2. It reports to the Parliament through the Ministry of Railways.
3. The Chairman of the Board is the Union Minister of Railways.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
Justification: Statement 1 and 3: Minister of Railways heads Indian Railways, but the Board is
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/confusion-over-gst-halts-railway-projects-worth-rs-1-
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10 The Supreme court has recently ruled that Right to Privacy is a fundamental right. What is/are the
consequences of this judgment?
1. Citizens can move both the High Courts and Supreme Court for violation of this right.
2. It reconciles Indias legal position on privacy with the International Covenant on Civil and Political
Rights (ICCPR).
3. This right will be recognized under the Right to Equality in India pending statutory approval by the
Parliament.
Total Marks : 200

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 only
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : A
Justification: Statement 1: This is as per A32 and A226 of the constitution under the Right to
constitutional remedies.
Statement 2: The Supreme Court of India's judgment gains international significance as privacy
enjoys a robust legal framework internationally. It is now aligned with A12 of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights (1948) and Article 17 of the International Covenant4on 62Civil and
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Political Rights (ICCPR), 1966, which legally protects persons against the arbitrary
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2. Frost bite is rarest
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Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : D
Justification: Due to its high altitude, the climate is extremely cold and dry. The air at this altitude
is so thin that the heat of the sun can be felt intensely. The area experiences freezing winds and
burning hot sunlight.
The day temperatures in summer are just above zero degree and the night temperatures well below
30C.
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It is freezing cold in the winters when the temperatures may remain below 40C for most of the
time.
You will be surprised to know that if you sit in the sun will your feet in the shade, you may suffer
from both sunstroke and frost bite at the same time.
Q Source: Revision: Page 75: 7th NCERT Geography
12 Consider the following statements. Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD)
1. is a non-profit society registered under the Societies Registration Act
2. aims to bring out a registry of trainers in every skill so as to improve the economic condition of such
workers
3. finance vocational education in public training institutions of the country

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Therefore, ISTD aims to bring out a registry of trainers in every skill so as to improve the economic
condition of such workers. There are around 600 trades that need certified trainers.
Q Source:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/istd-mulls-a-national-registry-of-skilled-p
eople/articleshow/60224093.cms
13 Black-box trading, sometimes seen in news, is
A. Financial investment activities by shadow banks

B. High frequency trading using computer algorithms
C. Buying and selling of coal in auction markets
D. Trading in illegal commodities
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Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : B
Concept: It is also known algorithmic trading or automated trading.
It is the process of using computers programmed to follow a defined set of instructions for placing a
trade in order to generate profits at a speed and frequency that is impossible for a human trader.
Issues: It is one of the most debated issues impacting the way the securities transactions are being
conducted in the world.
Speedy execution, accuracy, reduced costs and avoiding the errors of human emotions are
some of the reasons for its increasing popularity.
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Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
Justification: The camps will be organized for ten days during October this year.
This initiative is dedicated to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Garib Kalyan Varsh, the birth centenary
year of Pandit Deendayal Upadhayay.
Other services that will be provided are:
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Issuance of Yarn Pass Book
Enrollment under IGNOU/NIOS courses
Access to Common Service Centre facilities
Buyer-seller meets and expos
It is proposed to organize the camps in over two hundred handloom Block Level Clusters &
Weavers Service Centres in collaboration with State Governments.
Q Source: GG/DJM (Release ID :170288)
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Justification: Statement 1: Under the India-South Korea FTA, India has allowed duty free import of
gold and silver terms. However, 12.5% countervailing duty was imposed to offset equal level of
excise duty on gold and silver jewellery items produced domestically.
After GST regime was implemented, countervailing duty was abolished as it subsumed excise
duty and only 3% GST was imposed on gold.
This created a situation where importing gold via South Korea became profitable due to its
duty-free status with India even as government continued to impose 10% basic customs duty
on gold imports from other countries.
This is because the spike of import was sudden and would have hurted domestic industry
badly.
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Now, importers will now have to obtain a license from the DGFT for importing gold and silver from
South Korea.
Statement 2: No such duty was imposed on Indian exports.
Q Source: As mentioned above
16 In Tibetan Buddhism, the word Terma means
A. Boddhisattvas
B. Religious texts written by monks and nuns
C. Various forms of hidden teachings
D. Life stories of the Buddha
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not yet be ready for them; and further instructions may need to be revealed to clarify their
meaning.
Q Source: Sects of Buddhism: Additional topics that need to be covered
17 Known as Andhra Kesari, he dared the British to open fire upon him during the visit of Simon
Commission to Madras in colonial India and later served as the first Chief Minister of undivided
Andhra Pradesh. Recently covered in news, he is?
A. Tanguturi Parkasam
B. E.V.R Naicker
C. Alluri Sitharama Raju
D. Narasimha Reddy
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Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : A
Learning: The Vice President of India, recently paid tributes to Tanguturi Parkasam on his birth
anniversary. This was published in PIB.
He became the first chief minister of the new Andhra state, created by the partition of Madras State
along linguistic lines.
Prakasam was arrested and jailed for more than three years for participating in the Quit India
movement of 1942.
Q Source: KSD/BK (Release ID :170191)
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18 With reference to the Indian Commodity Exchange Limited (ICEX), consider the following.
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Justification: Statement 1: ICEX is deemed recognized Stock exchange providing a nation-wide on-
line trading platform in commodity derivative.
Statement 2: It is a public-private partnership with Reliance Capital, MMTC Ltd, Indiabulls Housing
Finance Ltd, Indian Potash Ltd, KR18HCO and 'DFC Bank as major shareholders.
Statement 3: It was established under the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 in terms of a
section of the Finance Act, 2015 pursuant to central Government notification issued in 2015.
Q Source: ICEX launched worlds first Diamond derivative
19 Mission 41k, recently seen in news, is related to developments in which of these sectors of the Indian
economy?
A. Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

B. Indian Railways
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C. Food Processing sector

D. Information Technology (IT)
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Learning: Ministry of Railways has come up with Mission 41k to save Rs. 41000 crores in the next
decade in Railways energy costs.
This includes many initiatives such as:
All electrification works done in the last decade would be doubled and this would change the
energy mix of Indian Railways. Indian Railways has set a target of 1000 MW of solar power
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Learning: DRDO has signed a deal with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAD for producing MRSAM
system for Indian Army by 2020.
The MR-SAM, a land-based version of long range surface to air missile (LRSAM) of Indian
Navy, has strike range of up seventy km.
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It is capable of shooting down enemy ballistic missiles, aircraft, helicopters, drones,

surveillance aircraft and AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control Systems) aircraft.
The current version of MRSAM is operational with the Indian Air Force and the Navy.
The Army thinks procurement of MRSAM will mark paradigm shift in its strike capability.
Q Source:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/boost-to-armys-air-power-to-get-medium-range-missile-by-2
020/articleshow/60244300.cms
21 Nuakhai Juhar is the harvest festival of which of these States/Union Territories (UTs) of India?
A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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month of Bhadrapada or Bhaadra (AugustSeptember), the day after the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
Q Source:
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/odias-to-celebrate-nuakhai-on-sept-2/article19
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22 A diamond futures contracts has been recently designed to provide Indian exporters with a hedging
tool. What do you understand by hedging in this context?
1. To ensure optimum demand conditions of diamonds abroad
2. To protect them from diamond price fluctuations

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
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D. None
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : B
Justification: A hedge is an investment to reduce the risk of adverse price movements in an asset.
This is done by taking a position in the futures market that is opposite to the one in the physical
market with the objective of reducing or limiting risks associated with price changes.
Statement 1: India is a global diamond polishing hub where most rough diamonds in the world are
polished.
The futures contracts will enable companies involving in cut and polished gems business to better
hedge price risks.
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Background: When our own Constitution was framed the framer of the constitution made a special
provision with intention to provide equal opportunity in the public employment to all the citizens
within India.
The same was inserted in the Article 16 of the Indian Constitution.
But considering the backward classes a special provision was inserted in the same Article.
In clause 4 i.e., in A16(4). This section empowers the State to make a special provision for
those backward classes who in the opinion of the State are not adequately represented in the
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service under the State.
Learning: The Supreme Court in its order in Indra Sawhney and others vs. Union of India observed
that there is no Constitutional or legal bar to a State categorizing backward classes as backward or
more backward and had further observed that if a State chooses to do it (sub-categorization), it is
not impermissible in law.
Q Source: http://www.insightsonindia.com/2017/08/24/insights-daily-current-affairs-24-aug-2017/
24 On the recommendations of the Central Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) which
of these bodies holds the authority to notify new currency notes such as the Rs.200 note recently?
A. The Union Finance Ministry

B. Chairman, Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
C. Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL)
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25 Why did the famous archaeologist John Marshall dedicated his important volumes on Sanchi to Sultan
Jehan Begum, the ruler of Bhopal in colonial India?
1. She provided money for the preservation of the ancient site.
2. She initiated the cult of building stupas.
3. Her department waived off all taxes on religious sects.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 only
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : A
Total Marks : 200
Justification: Nineteenth-century Europeans like the French and English sought Shahjehan
Begums permission to take away the eastern gateway, which was the best preserved, to be
displayed in museums in France and England. But she refused.
The rulers of Bhopal, Shahjehan Begum and her successor Sultan Jehan Begum, provided money for
the preservation of the ancient site. That is why John Marshall dedicated his important volumes on
Sanchi to Sultan Jehan.
She funded the museum that was built there as well as the guesthouse where John Marshall lived
and wrote the volumes.
Q Source: Revision: Chapters 4: 12th NCERT: Themes in Indian History
26 Consider the following about the Kakatiyas.

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2. They were the historic overlords and progenitors of the Rashtrakutas. 6
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Statement 2: During the 9th and 10th century, they were the subordinates of the Rashtrakutas.
After the overthrow of the Rashtrakuta power by the Western Chalukyas of Kalyani, the Kakatiyas
became their feudatories or Mahamandalesvaras under the Chalukyas of Kalyani.
Statement 3: The Kakatiya ruler was the pivot of the entire administrative structure, yet he was not
an absolute autocrat. Generally, in the process of succession, they followed the law of
primogeniture and a woman coming to the throne was a remarkable exception.
Statement 4: The Kakatiya dynasty was a South Indian dynasty but was eventually conquered by the
Delhi Sultanate.
Q Source: Additional Research: Page 22 (Map): 7th NCERT History
Total Marks : 200
27 Gobindobhog rice, a speciality from Burdwan district of West Bengal, has got the geographical
indication (GI) status. What advantage(s) will such recognition bring to this product?
1. Its price will be regulated by the government to avoid hoarding and black marketing.
2. It will be added to the list of Essential Commodities.
3. The Government will make special efforts to increase the production of this variety of rice.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 only
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : D
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rains. It is less prone to pests as well. The productivity per area is high and farmers get better
prices for Gobindobhog rice.
28 The National Police Commission was constituted by the Government to

1. Hear public complaints against the Police
2. Suggest reforms to the police system in the country
3. Court martial guilty and corrupt police officers
Total Marks : 200
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : B
Justification: The National Police Commission (NPC) was appointed by the Government of India in
1977 with wide terms of reference covering the police organisation, its role, functions,
accountability, relations with the public, political interference in its work, misuse of powers,
evaluation of its performance etc.
This was the first Commission appointed at the national level after Independence. The Commission
produced eight reports between 1979 and 1981, suggesting wide ranging reforms 4 6in2the existing
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Correct Answer : B
Justification: Statement 1: Syria is a republic where Presidency is independent of legislature;

ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
Statement 2: Monarch personally exercises power in concert with other institutions.
Statement 3: It is a republic.
Statement 4: But, the Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.
Total Marks : 200
Statement 5: China is a Republic where Executive Power is constitutionally linked to a single

political movement.
Q source: Additional Research: Chapter 4: Democratic Politics
30 In the Rashtrakuta rule, hiranya-garbha sacrifice was done in order to
A. Donate land to Brahmins

B. Start excavation for establishing a new empire
C. To convert the caste of an individual to Kshatriya
D. Begin a war
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : C
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31 A by-election is conducted in the event of vacancy caused by death or resignation of a Member of

Parliament, which is to be filled between general elections. This election is organized and conducted
by
A. An all-party Organization
B. Election Commission of India
C. Concerned State Election Commission
D. Central Government in the supervision of the President
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Total Marks : 200
Justification: In most cases these elections occur when the incumbent died or resigned, but they
also occur when the incumbent becomes ineligible to continue in office (because of a recall,
ennoblement, criminal conviction, or failure to maintain a minimum attendance).
Less commonly, these elections have been called when a constituency election is invalidated by
voting irregularities.
Option C: SECs are concerned only with rural and urban local body elections.
Q source: Page 60: Democratic Politics
32 With reference to Al-Biruni, consider the following:

1. He travelled to the South Asia and authored a study of Indian culture.
2. Mahmud Ghazni entrusted the writing of Kitab-al Hind to Al-Biruni.
3. He was given the title "founder of Indology".
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He was interested in finding out more about the people he conquered, and entrusted a scholar
named al-Biruni to write an account of the subcontinent.
This Arabic work, known as the Kitab-al Hind, remains an important source for historians. He
consulted Sanskrit scholars to prepare this account.
Statement 3: Al-Biruni is regarded as one of the greatest scholars of the medieval Islamic era and
was well versed in physics, mathematics, astronomy, and natural sciences, and also distinguished
himself as a historian, chronologist and linguist.
Al-Biruni contributed to the introduction of the experimental scientific method to mechanics,

unified statics and dynamics into the science of mechanics, and combined the fields of
Total Marks : 200
hydrostatics with dynamics to create hydrodynamics.
He came up with different methods for exploring densities, weight, and even gravity.
Q Source: Additional Research: Page 21: 7th NCERT History
33 With reference to the Chola empire, consider the following statements.

1. Settlements of peasants were known as ur.
2. Nadu was a group of villages that often administered collection of taxes.
3. Muvendavelan was a title given to upper castes that worked for the welfare of backward castes.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
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peasant serving three kings), araiyar (chief), etc. as markers of respect, and entrusted them with
important offices of the state at the centre.
34 Consider the following statements.

1. Supreme Court and the High Courts in India settle disputes arising out of governmental decisions.
2. Central Administrative Tribunal resolves disputes between the officials and government with regard
to major government decisions.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
Total Marks : 200
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : A
Justification: Statement 1: For e.g. reservation of creamy layer OBCs in Indira Sawhney and
others Vs Union of India case.
Statement 2: It settles disputes relating to personnel matters like promotion, recruitment etc.
Major governmental decisions can only be challenged in the courts.
35 What are brain corals?
A. A slow-growing species of coral which often act as foundations for reefs 24

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B. Corals found in fresh and cold water
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one another.
Their tissues are more closely connected than those of other corals and are not separated by
skeletal structures.
Many researchers think that the more integrated a coral's polyp tissue is, the more advanced
the coral species.
Tissue integration is advantageous because the coral polyps are able to transfer molecules
such as nutrients, hormones, and oxygenmaking it easier for the brain coral colony to
communicate.
Total Marks : 200
They can grow six feet tall and live for up to 900 years!
Q Source: Revision: Based on coral reefs: 6th NCERT Geography
36 Consider the following statement.

1. World Bank provides low-interest loans and grants to developing countries.
2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) has the objective, inter alia, of promoting high employment,
sustainable economic growth and reducing poverty around the world.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
Your Answer : C 6 2
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37 Consider
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1. The executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President and shall be exercised by him
either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with the Constitution.
2. The supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union shall be vested in the President and the
exercise thereof cannot be regulated by law.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : A
Total Marks : 200
Justification: Statement 1: President is the head of the state and is the highest formal authority in
the country. All executive actions of the government are taken in his name.
Statement 2: This statement is a modified version of A53 of the constitution.
The use of Presidential powers with regard to the armed forces can be regulated by law. It is not
outside the purview of the Parliament.
38 Recently, in a bid to curb health hazards originating from bursting of firecrackers, the Pune Bench of
the National Green Tribunal has directed civic bodies to levy green tax on sellers. Ecotaxes are
examples of Pigouvian taxes, which are taxes that
1. Attempt to make the private parties involved feel the social burden of their actions
2. Shift the incidence of a direct tax in the form of an indirect tax
3. Applied only on business firms or commercial entities 2 6
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(costs not internalized in the market price).
The tax is intended to correct an inefficient market outcome, and does so by being set equal
to the social cost of the negative externalities.
For e.g. if a factory dumps polluted water in a local stream, it affects the water supply of the local
community. But, this social cost is not included in the companys cost-benefit analysis. By imposing
this tax, the negative externalities are accounted for.
Q Source:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Pune/Plea-in-National-Green-Tribunal-seeks-ban-on-firecrack
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39 Consider the following about the travel accounts of the Geographer Al-Idrisi.
Total Marks : 200
1. He mentions sailing time across the world as two days.

2. He labelled silk found in Quanzhou as the best.
3. As per him, Indian subcontinent was circular in shape.

A. 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
Justification: Statement 1: Al-Idrisi in his famous Tabula Rogeriana mentioned Irlandah-al-Kabirah

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century showing the Indian subcontinent.
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40 The growth
1. Temperature
2. Moisture
3. Slope of Soil
4. Thickness of soil
5. Altitude

A. 1, 2 and 5 only
B. 2, 4 and 5 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : D
Total Marks : 200
Justification: Statement 1 and 2: For e.g. Tundra is an area where tree growth is difficult because
of cold temperatures and short seasons. Vegetation in tundra is limited to a few shrubs, grasses,
and mosses.
Statement 3: Slope not only determines the stability of soil (for vegetation growth) but also the
ability of soil to retain and hold water. On too steep slopes, water may not be allowed to seep down
resulting in drier soils and poor vegetation.
Statement 4: Thicker the soil, greater are the chances of finding minerals and organic matter in the
soil.
Statement 5: With the change in height, the climate changes and that changes natural vegetation.
Q Source: Revision: 7th NCERT: Geography
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41 The Fatwa-i-Jahandari is a work of Ziauddin Barani dealing with
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ruler in order to earn religious merit and the gratitude of his subjects.
He was best known for composing the Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi, a work on medieval India, which
covers the period from the reign of Ghiyas ud din Balban to the first six years of reign of Firuz
Shah Tughluq and the Fatwa-i-Jahandari which details the caste system among Muslims in
South Asia.
42 As regards to the lordship of these dynasties/kingdoms, arrange them correctly from North to South:
1. Palas
2. Rashtrakutas
Total Marks : 200
3. Chahamanas
4. Pandyas

A. 3124
B. 4321
C. 1234
D. 1342
Your Answer :
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Justification:
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43 In Medieval India, Mahamandaleshvara was a term often used for
A. Samantas who gained power and wealth to overpowered their Lords

B. Kings who undertook an overseas expedition
C. Priests who performed the most Ashvamedha sacrifices
D. Patrons of temples with several deities
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : A
Justification: By the seventh century there were big landlords or warrior chiefs in different regions
of the subcontinent.
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44 Political
1. One citizen one vote
2. Right to contest public offices without undue discrimination
3. Right to public employment
4. Equal social status

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 only
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
Total Marks : 200
Justification: A democracy cannot exist without giving some fundamental rights of citizens and to
safeguard them via institutional mechanisms.
Statement 1 and 2: Political equality of citizens refers to equal voting rights, equal eligibility for
public offices etc. In a sense, it is one man, one vote as per BR Ambedkar. It is the heart of
democracy.
Some also include freedom of speech as an important political right in a democracy.
Statement 3: Right to contest and right to employment are two different things.
Q source: Chapter 1: Democratic Politics: Class 9th
45 With reference to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, consider the
following:
1. It was adopted by an informal assembly of European Union and later approved by the UN General
Assembly. 4 62
2. The Covenant is monitored by the UN Committee on Economic, Social and 6 12 Rights.
Cultural
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the Non-Self-Governing and Trust Territories and individuals, including labour rights and the right
to health, the right to education, and the right to an adequate standard of living.
As of 2015, the Covenant has 164 parties. Six countries, including the United States, have signed
but not ratified the Covenant
46 The inscriptions of the Cholas mention various kinds of taxes. Which of these is the most frequently
mentioned tax in these inscriptions?
A. Ladamol
B. Vetti
C. Surnam
Total Marks : 200
D. Rumolna
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Learning: Their inscriptions refer to more than 400 terms for different kinds of taxes.
The most frequently mentioned tax is vetti, taken not in cash but in the form of forced labour, and
kadamai, or land revenue.
There were also taxes on thatching the house, the use of a ladder to climb palm trees, a cess on
succession to family property, etc.

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exercises more powers in money matters.
Once the Lok Sabha passes the budget of the government or any other money related law, the
Rajya Sabha cannot reject it.
The Rajya Sabha can only delay it by 14 days or suggest changes in it. The Lok Sabha may or
may not accept these changes.
Statement 3: The final decision is taken in a joint session presided by the Speaker (LS) in which
members of both the Houses sit together. Because of the larger number of members, the view of the
Lok Sabha is likely to prevail in such a meeting.
Total Marks : 200
48 Consider the following about Amir Khusrau, who was an iconic figure in the cultural history of the
Indian subcontinent.
1. He wrote poetry only in Persian.
2. He is regarded as the "father of qawwali".
3. He rejected Sufism as an unnecessary appendage of Islam.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 only
Your Answer : B
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1. Parliament can expand the scope of fundamental rights by amending the constitution.
2. High Courts can interpret the constitution but cannot expand the scope of fundamental rights.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
Total Marks : 200
D. None
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : A
Justification: Statement 1: Under A368, parliament has powers to amend the constitution
including FRs as long as they dont violate the basic structure.
Also, in matters of constitutional amendment (e.g. amending fundamental right), the President
is a mere rubber stamp. He cannot disagree or send back any constitutional amendment. He
must sign it.
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3. Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) have been excluded from the purview of this scheme.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 3 only
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Justification: The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), a Statutory body of the
Department of Science and Technology (DST) has recently launched VAJRA to connect the Indian
academic and R&D systems to the best of global science and scientists for a sustained international
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collaborative research.
The scheme offers adjunct / visiting faculty assignments to overseas scientists, faculty
members and R&D professionals including NRI and OCI to undertake high quality
collaborative research in cutting edge areas of science and technology.
This will include interdisciplinary areas of priority such as energy, water, health, security,
nutrition, materials and manufacturing, etc. with one or more Indian collaborators of public
funded academic and research institutions of India.
The VAJRA Faculty should be an active researcher working in an overseas leading academic /
research / industrial organization with significant accomplishments in R&D.
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51 Consider the following about Industries (Development and Regulation)
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The Act was formulated for the purpose of development and regulation of industries in India by the
Central Government.
The main objectives of the Act is to empower the Government: -
to take necessary steps for the development of industries;
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to regulate the pattern and direction of industrial development;
to control the activities, performance and results of industrial undertakings in the public
interest.
The Act applies to the 'Scheduled Industries' listed in the First Schedule of the Act. However, small
scale industrial undertakings and ancillary units are exempted from the provisions of this Act.
Q Source: Labour welfare was covered by UPSC in Prelims 2017 This is a related question
http://www.business-standard.com/article/government-press-release/amendment-in-the-first-schedul
e-of-industries-development-and-regulation-act-115090900731_1.html
52 Uttaramerur Inscription is a famous Tamil inscription dating to the Tenth Century A.D. It deals with
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His age must be below 70 and above 35;
He must know the Mantrabrahmana, i.e., he must know it by teaching others;
Among those possessing the foregoing qualifications:
Only such as are well conversant with business and are virtuous shall be taken and,
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One who possesses honest earnings, whose mind is pure and who has not been on any of the
committees for the last three years shall also be chosen.
53 What was the position of paiks, with reference to Medieval kingdoms of North-eastern India?
A. They were forced to work for the state.

B. They were mercenaries recruited from other kingdoms.
C. They held large amount of land and gold and donated it for public welfare.
D. They were the patrons of literature and arts.
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
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54 The Union Cabinet
ordinancedtoPsuitably amend the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Act, 2017. As per
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the approval
1. The maximum tax rate for compensation cess will be significantly reduced on all commodities
2. Pre-GST tax on PSU produced goods would be reduced as states are allowed to levy additional taxes

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : D
Justification: The GST Council examined that post introduction of GST, the total incidence on
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motor vehicles [GST+ Compensation Cess] has come down vis-a-vis pre-GST total tax.
Based on this, it recommended an increase in the maximum rate at which Compensation Cess can
be levied on certain motor vehicles falling under headings from 15% to 25%.
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55 Consider these major bhakti saints and the regions associated with them.
1. Ramdas
2. Nammalvar
3. Surdas
4. Vallabhacharya
What is the correct North-South order of the regions associated with them?
A. 3412
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lyrics
dialects of Hindi, the other being Awadhi.
Statement 4: Also known as Vallabha, was a devotional philosopher, who founded the Krishna-
centered Pushti sect of Vaishnavism in the Braj region of India, and the philosophy of Shuddha
advaita.
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56 With reference to Medieval India, buranjis were
A. Historical chronicles, written initially in the Ahom and afterwards in Assamese language
B. An encyclopedia of diverse topics written in a variety of local languages
C. Works discussing the four Vedas and the six Vedangas
D. Stories of Lingam, entailing description of disputes between Vishnu and Brahma
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : A
Learning: The first such Buranji was written on the instructions of the first Ahom king Sukaphaa
who established the Ahom kingdom in 1228.
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There were two kinds of Buranjis: one maintained by the state (official) and the other maintained by
families.
Many such manuscripts were written by scribes under the office of the Likhakar Barua, which were
based on state papers, diplomatic correspondences, judicial proceedings, etc.
57 Which of these sects advocated renunciation of the world to reach salvation?

1. Yogis
2. Nathpanthis
3. Siddhacharas

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popular force in northern India.
58 Consider the following statements. The Election Commissioners (ECs) in the Election Commission of
India are
1. Appointed by the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)
2. To be removed only in the same manner as that of the CEC
3. Not answerable to the government of the day for their day to day actions

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
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D. 1 and 2 only
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : C
Justification: The ECI is an independent body. It is not answerable to the government.
Answerability on day to day matters and even major policy decisions can tend to erode
autonomy. Its autonomy is central to the Indian democracy.
But, ECs are appointed by the President, and can be removed on the recommendation of the
CEC. Their mode of removal is slightly different from that of the CEC.
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India, independence from government interference, difficult process of 5
impeachment etc. Hence,
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59 With reference to Medieval India, the popular1saintly
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Learning: There were sixty three Nayanars, who belonged to different caste backgrounds such as
potters, untouchable workers, peasants, hunters, soldiers, Brahmanas and chiefs.
The best known among them were Appar, Sambandar, Sundarar and Manikkavasagar. There
are two sets of compilations of their songs Tevaram and Tiruvacakam.
There were 12 Alvars, who came from equally divergent backgrounds, the best known being
Periyalvar, his daughter Andal, Tondaradippodi Alvar and Nammalvar. Their songs were
compiled in the Divya Prabandham.
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60 The Tripartite Struggle for control of northern India took place in the ninth century. The struggle was
between the
A. Pratihara Empire, the Pala Empire and the Rashtrakuta Empire

B. Mauryas, Guptas and Harshavardhana
C. Nandas, Sungas and Kanvas
D. Satvahanas, Chalukyas and Pala Empire
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
62 with the
Learning: The Rastrakutas gained a lot of power by forming a matrimonial relationship
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61 Which of these statements about Atal Pension Yojana (APY) is correct?
A. It was started before the 2008 recession.

B. The Central Government contributes 100% of the fund.
C. Only Income Tax payers are eligible under the scheme.
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
Total Marks : 200
Justification: Option A: The Atal Pension Yojana became operational from June 1, 2015 and is
available to all the citizens of India in the age group of 18-40 years.
Option B and C: The Central Government would also co-contribute 50% of the total contribution or
Rs. 1000 per annum, whichever is lower, to each eligible subscriber account, for a period of 5 years,
that is, from 2015-16 to 2019-20, to those who join the NPS before 31st December, 2015 and who
are not members of any statutory social security scheme and who are not Income Tax payers.
Under the scheme, a subscriber would receive a minimum guaranteed pension of Rs 1,000 to Rs
5,000 per month, depending upon his contribution, from the age of 60 years.
62 Consider the following statements about the authors of tawrikhs.

1. They lived mainly in cities.
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3. They were sharply critical of the Sultans and the bureaucratic establishment. 24
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Statement 1: The authors of tawarikh were learned men: secretaries, administrators, poets and
courtiers, who both recounted events and advised rulers on governance, emphasising the
importance of just rule.
The authors of tawarikh lived in cities (mainly Delhi) and hardly ever in villages.
Statement 2: These authors advised rulers on the need to preserve an ideal social order based on
birthright and gender distinctions.
Statement 3: They often wrote their histories for Sultans in the hope of rich rewards.
63 With reference to Delhi Sultanate, who were the bandagan?
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A. Royal spies posted to other kingdoms

B. Translators and scribes hired by the royalty
C. Cavalrymen deputed to hilly regions
D. Special slaves purchased for military service
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
Justification: The consolidation of a kingdom as vast as the Delhi Sultanate needed reliable
governors and administrators.
Rather than appointing aristocrats and landed chieftains as governors, the early Delhi
Sultans, especially Iltutmish, favoured their special slaves purchased for military service,
called bandagan in Persian. 62 4
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64 It is the largest coastal
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Indian sub-continent.
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B. Chilka Lake
C. Kolleru Lake
D. Sultanpur Lake
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : B
Learning: In 1981, Chilika Lake was designated the first Indian wetland of international
importance under the Ramsar Convention due to its rich biodiversity as shown by the facts that:
Over a million migratory waterfowl and shorebirds winter here. Several rare and endangered
species are found in the region.
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As an estuarine lagoon, it supports a unique assemblage of marine, brackish and freshwater

species.
The lake supports fisheries that are the lifeline of the community.
The lake is of great value in preserving genetic diversity.
Q Source:
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2017/aug/26/gheries-demolition-from-chilika-lake-a
ids-free-movement-of-dolphins-1648372.html
65 The text Lilatilakam deals with
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B. Commentary on the Upanishads
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regional language of Kerala.
66 Akbar ordered one of his close friends and courtiers, Abul Fazl to write Akkbar Nama, a work of three
volumes. The volumes deal with
1. Akbars ancestors
2. Evolution of administrative setup in Indian subcontinent
3. Geography of India
4. Events of Akbars reign

A. 1 and 4 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
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D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : A
Justification: The first volume dealt with Akbars ancestors and the second volume recorded the
events of Akbars reign. The third volume is the Ain-I Akbari. It deals with Akbars administration,
household, army, the revenues and geography of his empire.
It also provides rich details about the traditions and culture of the people living in India. The most
interesting aspect about the Ain-i Akbari is its rich statistical details about things as diverse as
crops, yields, prices, wages and revenues.

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67 Virashaiva movement initiated by Basavanna and his companions like Allama 4 6Prabhu
Akkamahadevi argued for
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The Virashaivas argued strongly for the equality of all human beings and against Brahmanical ideas
about caste and the treatment of women.
They were also against all forms of ritual and idol worship.
68 Consider the following about Sulh-i kul, started by Akbar.

1. It was an idea of universal peace.
2. Abul Fazl was against this system of beliefs.
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3. This system of governance was abandoned by rulers who followed Akbar.

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1 and 2 only
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
Justification: It was an idea of tolerance that did not discriminate between people of different
religions. It was a universal religion of peace and harmony.
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Instead it focused on a system of ethics honesty, justice, peace that was universally
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Abul Fazl helped Akbar in framing a vision of governance around this idea
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Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
Justification: There can be no law or action that violates the Fundamental Rights.
If any act of the Legislature or the Executive takes away or limits any of the Fundamental Rights, it
can be declared ultra vires by the SC or HCs.
Or the citizens have the options of challenging the governments decision to the court by way of a
writ petition.
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70 Which of these were some important centres of trade and artisanal production in Medieval central
and south India?
1. Bidar
2. Svamimalai
3. Masulipatnam
4. Thanjavur

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Your Answer : C 6 2
Correct Answer : D 1 24
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71 The Architectural Splendour of Hampi is located in which of these river basins?
A. Godavari-Vaigai basin
B. Cauvery-Penna basin
C. Krishna-Tungabhadra basin
D. Mahanadi-Bhima basin
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
Learning: Hampi is located in the Krishna-Tungabhadra basin, which formed the nucleus of the
Vijayanagara Empire, founded in 1336.
The magnificent ruins at Hampi reveal a well-fortified city. No mortar or cementing agent was used
Total Marks : 200
in the construction of these walls and the technique followed was to wedge them together by
interlocking.
Hampi fell into ruin following the defeat of Vijayanagara in 1565 by the Deccani Sultans the rulers
of Golconda, Bijapur, Ahmadnagar, Berar and Bidar.
Q Source: Chapter 6: 7th NCERT History
72 Why Gold mining in Kolar mines is expensive or economically less viable?

1. Gold is combined with uranium in these mines.
2. These are some of the deepest mines on earth.
3. Mining follows expulsion of methane hydrates from the mine bed.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only 6 2
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Learning: The Indian government has asked GSI to explore additional reserves of gold and
diamonds in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Bihar and
Chhattisgarh.
The government is also formulating a new mining policy to boost exploration of gold and
diamond deposits.
The new mining policy is expected to open up the mining sector for foreign investment.
Q Source: Revision: Page 29: 8th NCERT Resource & Development
73 Rathakaras, mentioned in a twelfth-century inscription from Uyyakondan Udaiyar, were engaged in the
profession of
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A. temple architecture
B. preparing metal equipment used to perform sacrifices
C. making chariots
D. manual scavenging
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
Learning: This inscription found in Tiruchirapalli taluka (in present-day Tamil Nadu), describes the
deliberations in a sabha of Brahmanas.
They deliberated on the status of a group known as rathakaras (literally, chariot makers).
They laid down their occupations, which were to include architecture, building coaches and
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chariots, erecting gateways for temples with images in them, preparing wooden equipment used to
perform sacrifices, building mandapas, making jewels for the king etc. 1 2
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Learning: The details under each important dynasty will be covered in questions in this test or
another.
Total Marks : 200
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75 Consider the following about the state of Garha Katanga, a Gond kingdom.
1. It earned much wealth by trapping and exporting wild elephants to other kingdoms.
2. It banned the system of coin minting due to widespread counterfeiting.
3. It conquered Bundelas and Marathas for much of Medieval Indian time period.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 only
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
Total Marks : 200
Justification: It was a rich state of Central India.
When the Mughals defeated the Gonds, they captured a huge booty of precious coins and elephants.
So, 2 is wrong.
They annexed part of the kingdom and granted the rest to Chandra Shah, an uncle of Bir Narain.
Despite the fall of Garha Katanga, the Gond kingdoms survived for some time. However, they
became much weaker and later struggled unsuccessfully against the stronger Bundelas and
Marathas.
76 Consider the following about National Human Rights Commission.

1. The Commission functions autonomously of the government.
2. It is authority established by executive orders based on past conventions. 2
3. Its recommendations are legally binding on both the courts and the government.46
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human rights. Thus, its recommendations are not binding on neither the courts not the government.
Statement 2: The commission has been established by law as autonomous of the government, and
not by the constitution or an executive order.
Statement 4: Any citizen of India can write a letter to the NHRC to complain against the violation of
human rights. There is no fee or any formal procedure to approach the NHRC. So, statement 4 is
correct.
77 Consider the following with reference to Ahom Kingdom.

1. They made land grants to religious institutions and figures.
2. Ahoms were persecutors of Hinduism.
3. Artisan population was predominant in the Kingdom.
Total Marks : 200

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 only
C. 1 only
D. 3 only
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : C
Justification: Statement 1: Ahom society was very sophisticated. Poets, temples, brahmins and
scholars were given land grants. Theatre was encouraged. Important works of Sanskrit were
translated into the local language.
The peasant was given land by his village community. Even the king could not take it away without
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Statement 2: Originally, the Ahoms worshipped their own tribal gods. During
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In the reign of Sib Singh (1714-1744), Hinduism became lthe
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Statement 3: Ahom society was divided into1clans
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so artisans in the Ahom areas came from
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78 All bills, in order
d
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A. President
B. Vice-President
C. Speaker, Lok Sabha
D. A Joint Parliamentary Committee
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
Justification: The Parliament consists of two Houses and President of India.
The President of India is a part of the Parliament, although she is not a member of either House.
That is why all laws made in the Houses come into force only after they receive the assent of the
President.
Total Marks : 200
Option C: Speaker of Lok Sabha only has to endorse certain money bills when they are sent to the
President. She need not give assent to a bill to get it passed.
Option D: A bill is referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for examining controversial

provisions in the bill or to give insights on the bill to make it better. Its recommendations are not
binding.
79 Naga is a vaguely defined umbrella term for several tribes in North-East India and Upper Burma.
Which of these tribes fall under this category?
1. Nyima
2. Zonga
3. Angami
4. Chang and Chiru
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Nagaland, 15 in Manipur
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Angami, Ao,
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Htangan in Burma, Kharam (also Purum) in Manipur, Khiamniungan in Burma and Konyak in
Burma.
We will cover some of these important tribes in detail in coming tests.
80 The Puranas laid down that

1. It was not possible for devotees to receive the grace of God unless they were born in certain castes.
2. One should not be a devout of God idols and instead meditate on the formless reality

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
Total Marks : 200
D. None
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : D
Justification: Statement 1: One could attain the grace of God irrespective of ones caste status.
Statement 2: Around the time when the puranas first began to be composed, the belief in particular
deities had become established as one of the principal marks of the Hindu faith, and to some degree
the puranas can be described as a form of sectarian literature.
Some puranas exhibit devotion to Shiva; in others, the devotion to Vishnu predominates.
Learning: The special subject of the puranas is the powers and works of the gods, and one ancient
62 a purana as
Sanskrit lexicographer, Amarasinha, writing in the fifth or sixth century A.D., defined
4
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having five characteristic topics, or pancalaksana: "(1) The creation of the universe;
1
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destruction and renovation; (3) The genealogy of gods and patriarchs; (4)4The reigns of the Manus,
45 Lunar races of kings."
forming the periods called Manwantaras; (5) the history of the Solar9and
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81 Consider the following about the Nayanars and4Alvars. @g
2 01and Jainas and preached ardent love of Shiva or Vishnu
1. They were sharply critical of the Buddhists
as the path to salvation.
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2. They drew upon the ideals of love
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a sh place composing exquisite poems in praise of the deities enshrined in the
to
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villages they visited.
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Selectethe
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A. 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : D
Justification: The seventh to ninth centuries saw the emergence of new religious movements, led
by the Nayanars (saints devoted to Shiva) and Alvars (saints devoted to Vishnu) who came from all
castes including those considered untouchable like the Pulaiyar and the Panars.
They drew upon ideals from the earliest Tamil literature, Sangam, and preached the language of
devotion, love and non-discrimination.
Total Marks : 200
Other details about them are covered separately in this test.
82 The famous Kandariya Mahadeva temple dedicated to Shiva was constructed by the king of which of
these dynasties?
A. Chandela
B. Pandyas
C. Cheras
D. Pratiharas
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
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dynasty.
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An ornamented gateway led to an entrance, and contains ilthe main hall (mahamandapa) where
dances were performed.
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The image of the chief deity was kept in2the
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This was the place for ritual worship
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1. Complete unification of individual soul with the Supreme soul
2. Choosing devotion over reasoning to experience oneness with the Universe

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : D
Justification: He was deeply influenced by the Alvars in his philosophical approach.
Total Marks : 200
According to him the best means of attaining salvation was through intense devotion to
Vishnu.
Vishnu in His grace helps the devotee to attain the bliss of union with Him.
He propounded the doctrine of Vishishtadvaita or qualified oneness in that the soul even when
united with the Supreme God remained distinct.
Ramanujas doctrine greatly inspired the new strand of bhakti which developed in north India
subsequently.
84 During Akbars reign, Ibadat khana was used as a 6 2

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religion with the a sh Brahmanas, Jesuit priests who were Roman Catholics, and Zoroastrians.
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customs
It made him realise that religious scholars who emphasised ritual and dogma were often bigots.
85 Which of these general statements about a constitution is necessarily INCORRECT?

1. It may specify how the government will be constituted, who will have power to take which
decisions;
2. It may specify the ideals that the government of the day should follow as a matter of policy and
legislation.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
Total Marks : 200
D. None
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : D
Justification: Statement 1: For e.g. the Indian constitution does discuss this in detail. US
constitution isnt as detailed, and UK does not have a constitution at all. So, there are a variety of
cases.
Statement 2: For e.g. the DPSP in the Indian constitution is a guiding light for the government, and
influences its major decisions.
The constitution is then basically a set of written rules that are accepted by all people living
together in a country.
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Hence, it generates a degree of trust and coordination that is necessary for different
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86 The Sufis believed that the heart can be trained to look
developed a method known as Zikr which was 4@
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C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : A
Justification: There were various methods that Sufis applied to reach the highest states of
communion with the divine.
These were elaborate methods of training using zikr (chanting of a name or sacred formula),
contemplation, sama (singing), raqs (dancing), discussion of parables, breath control, etc.
These were to be taken under the guidance of a master or pir.
Total Marks : 200
Thus emerged the silsilas, a genealogy of Sufi teachers, each following a slightly different method
(tariqa) of instruction and ritual practice.
87 With reference to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), consider the following statements.
1. MCC is a legally binding document enforceable by the Higher Judiciary of India.
2. MCC is intended to provide a level playing field for all political parties to keep election campaigns
fair and healthy.
3. MCC comes into force only when the polling is being conducted and remains in force until the new
government is formed.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only 6 2
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Justification: It is a set of guidelines laid down
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does not misuse
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Statement
and remains in force till the results are declared.
For e.g. one provision of the MCC says, No party or candidate shall include in any activity which
may aggravate existing differences or create mutual hatred or cause tension between different
castes and communities, religious or linguistic
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88 Those who joined Mughal service were enrolled as mansabdars. Consider the following about them.
1. It was a grading system to fix rank and salary.
2. The mansabdar was not supposed to have a military force.
3. There was a practice of branding the horses of mansabdars.

A. 1 only
Total Marks : 200
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : C
Justification: The term mansabdar refers to an individual who holds a mansab, meaning a position
or rank. It was a grading system used by the Mughals to fix (1) rank, (2) salary and (3) military
responsibilities.
Rank and salary were determined by a numerical value called zat. The higher the zat, the more
prestigious was the nobles position in court and the larger his salary.
62 of sawar or
The mansabdars military responsibilities required him to maintain a specified number
4
cavalrymen. 12
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The mansabdar brought his cavalrymen for review, got them registered,
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then received money to pay them as salary.
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Banbhatta?
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Correct Answer : A
Learning: Rasamanjari was one of the most inspiring texts of ancient India that prompted various
schools of Indian painting.
For example, in the Basohli miniature paintings and supur schools, the complete text of
Rasamanjari has been illustrated with 80 paintings.
Rasamanjari literally refers to the cluster of blossoms full of Rasas. In Indian mythology, there
are 9 Rasas or sentiments on which the art is based. These Rasas are Sringara, Vira, Karuna,
Adbhuta, Hasya, Bhayanaka, Bibhatsa, Raudra and Shanti.
Total Marks : 200
Bhanudatta of Mithila composed Rasamanjari in the 16th century. This Sanskrit work
classifies Nayaks (heros) and Nayikas (heroines) according to their temperament and
behaviour.
90 Mangal-Kavya is a group of Bengali Hindu religious texts notably consisting of narratives of

indigenous deities of rural Bengal in the social scenario of the Middle Ages. Which of these is the
likeliest period of their composition?
A. 6th Century BCE

B. Between 13th Century and 18th Century AD
C. Late Nineteenth Century
D. In between 8th and 11th Century AD
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Learning: The Mangal-Kvyas usually give prominence a l a particular deity amalgamated with a
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Vedic or Hindu mythological god and the narratives
@ gmare usually written in the form of verses.
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tradition.
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91 What do you understand by Animism?
A. Association of divinity with natural forces and objects

B. A ritual involving resurrection of animals from the dead
C. A religion formed by outsider castes in a forest hinterland
D. The core of Samkhya philosophy that teaches detachment of consciousness from animate
objects
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : A
Learning: It is the attribution of living soul to plants, inanimate objects, and natural phenomena.
It is practiced by a large number of tribes in India presently, and the practice dates back to the
Total Marks : 200
Harappan civilization.
It is also the belief in a supernatural power that organizes and animates the material universe.
92 Consider the following statements about Brihaddharma Purana.

1. The first printed edition of this text was published by The Asiatic Society.
2. As per the text, brahmanas were not allowed to eat non-vegetarian food.
3. It was classified as a text entirely dedicated to Mimansa philosophy.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. None of the above 6 2
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from Bengal. 1 4@
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the local diet made the Brahmanical authorities relax this prohibition for the Bengal Brahmanas.
This purana then permitted the local Brahmanas to eat certain varieties of fish.
Q Source: Additional Research: Chapter 10: 7th NCERT History
93 Consider the following statements. Manipravalam

1. was a literary style used in medieval liturgical texts in South India
2. Used a mixture of Tamil and Sanskrit in the text

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
Your Answer :
Total Marks : 200
Correct Answer : C
Justification: Malayalam is referred to as ruby and Sanskrit as coral.
Tamil language was the language of the region, part of Tamilakam, at the time of
Manipravalam's genesis and use and its introduction caused a significant transition of
Malayalam from Tamil in Kerala.
Mani-pravalam literally means ruby-coral, where Mani means ruby in Tamil while Pravalam
means Coral in Sanskrit.
This was prevalent in Vaishnavite religious literature in Tamil Nadu and literary works in
2
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94 Consider the following statements. a il.c
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1. When on election duty, government officers work under the control of the concerned District
Administration. 1 4@
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Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Justification: Statement 1: They work under the control of the Election Commission of India (or
State Election Commission as the case may be), which is responsible for their election related
postings.
Statement 2: It is very common for the Election Commission to reprimand the government and
administration for their lapses. This is because of the independence vested in the commission and
the election officials.
Even if polling was not fair in some booths, they can order a repoll. The ruling parties generally
comply with the orders of the ECI.
Total Marks : 200
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95 Gonds are a designated Scheduled Tribe in the state of

1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Jharkhand
3. Tripura
4. Himachal Pradesh
5. Odisha

A. 1, 2 and 5 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Correct Answer : A 6 1
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Justification: The Gonds are among the largest tribes in
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Though predominantly centred in Madhya
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the states of Madhya Pradesh, Andhra
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h - rock paintings dating to the Mesolithic have been found, their
inhabit areasswhere
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antecedents
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insurgency in the central part of India.
Gonds are famous for their arts and painting. Below is a sample painting.
Total Marks : 200
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96 With reference to Medieval India, what was the Tanda?
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A. A caravan of nomad trader Banjaras
B. An improved version of the n
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Learning: Banjaras were the most important trader nomads. Their caravan was called tanda.
Sultan Alauddin Khalji used the Banjaras to transport grain to the city markets. Emperor Jahangir
wrote in his memoirs that the Banjaras carried grain on their bullocks from different areas and sold
it in towns.
They transported food grain for the Mughal army during military campaigns.
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97 If patches of green are seen amidst huge bodies of water, that signals presence of phytoplankton. A
large such patch would signify that the
Total Marks : 200
A. Primary productivity of that water region is high.

B. The region is oxygen deprived.
C. Prevailing water is unusually hot.
D. No waves or currents are found in its vicinity.
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
Justification & Learning: Phytoplankton, also known as microalgae, are similar to terrestrial
plants in that they contain chlorophyll and require sunlight in order to live and grow.
Most phytoplankton are buoyant and float in the upper part of the ocean, where sunlight penetrates
the water.
62 which they
Phytoplankton also require inorganic nutrients such as nitrates, phosphates, and sulfur
4
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1. The state brought the assessment and
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Your Answer : A
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Justification: As the Delhi Sultans brought the hinterland of the cities under their control, they
forced the landed chieftains the samanta aristocrats and rich landlords to accept their
authority.
Statement 1: Under Alauddin Khalji the state brought the assessment and collection of land revenue
under its own control. The Sultans administrators measured the land and kept careful accounts.
Statement 2: The rights of the local chieftains to levy taxes were cancelled and they were also
forced to pay taxes.
Total Marks : 200
Some of the old chieftains and landlords served the Sultanate as revenue collectors and assessors.
There were three types of taxes (1) on cultivation called kharaj and amounting to about 50 per
cent of the peasants produce, (2) on cattle and (3) on houses.
99 Chola inscriptions mention several categories of land. Among them vellanvagai was a land
A. belonging to non-Brahmana peasant proprietors

B. given for the maintenance of a school
C. donated to Jaina institutions
D. left for fallow cultivation
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : A
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This shows the elaborate administrative arrangement of documenting land records in Chola empire.
100 The Civil Defence Act, 1968 provides for

1. Constitution of a District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA)
2. Pre-emptive attack powers to the armed forces of India in the event of border skirmishes

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
Total Marks : 200
D. None
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : D
Justification: The Civil Defence policy of the Government of India, till the declaration of
Emergency in 1962, remained confined to making States and UTs conscious of the need for civil
protection measures and asking them to keep ready civil protection plans for major cities and towns
under the Emergency Relief Organisation [ERO] scheme.
However, following the Chinese aggression in 1962 and the Indo Pak conflict of 1965, the policy and
scope of Civil Defence underwent considerable rethinking, which culminated in the enactment of
the Civil Defence (CD) Act 1968
Learning: Civil Defence, being a community based voluntary organisation, can in 6 2

addition to
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rescue, relief and rehabilitation, play a stellar role in the field of public awareness as well as
community capacity building to face any disaster. 5 4
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Moreover, Indian companies can issue capital against FDI.

MJPS: (Release ID :170268)

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A. A quasi-judicial body under the Government of India

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4 Consider the following about Sodium Nitrite, recently seen in news.

Select the correct answer using the codes below.

Which of the above is/are correct?

Justification: Statement 1: It is a RBI conceptualised system driven by National Payments

Learning: Literally meaning "Lotus-Born", he is also known as Guru Rinpoche.

Padmasambhava was an 8th-century Indian Buddhist master. A number of legends have

7 Mosses is a bioindicator. What do you understand by this statement?

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9 With reference to the Railway Board, consider the following statements.

1. It is the apex body of the Indian Railways.

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.c oofmthe board to the legislators.

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13 Black-box trading, sometimes seen in news, is

A. Financial investment activities by shadow banks

Concept: It is also known algorithmic trading or automated trading.

Other services that will be provided are:

Issuance of Yarn Pass Book

Enrollment under IGNOU/NIOS courses

Access to Common Service Centre facilities

Buyer-seller meets and expos

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Statement 2: No such duty was imposed on Indian exports.

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16 In Tibetan Buddhism, the word Terma means

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Q Source: ICEX launched worlds first Diamond derivative

A. Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

C. Food Processing sector

This includes many initiatives such as:

It is capable of shooting down enemy ballistic missiles, aircraft, helicopters, drones,

A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Which of the above is/are correct?

The same was inserted in the Article 16 of the Indian Constitution.

service under the State.

A. The Union Finance Ministry

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26 Consider the following about the Kakatiyas.

Q Source: Additional Research: Page 22 (Map): 7th NCERT History

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28 The National Police Commission was constituted by the Government to

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Justification: Statement 1: Syria is a republic where Presidency is independent of legislature;

Statement 2: Monarch personally exercises power in concert with other institutions.

Statement 4: But, the Ministry is subject to parliamentary confidence.

Statement 5: China is a Republic where Executive Power is constitutionally linked to a single

Q source: Additional Research: Chapter 4: Democratic Politics

30 In the Rashtrakuta rule, hiranya-garbha sacrifice was done in order to

A. Donate land to Brahmins

31 A by-election is conducted in the event of vacancy caused by death or resignation of a Member of

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