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1. In the areas covered under the Panchayat 1) NBA checks the biopiracy and protects
(Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, the indigenous and traditional genetic
1996, what is the role/power of Gram resources.
Sabha? 2) NBA directly monitors and supervises
1) Gram Sabha has the power to prevent the scientific research on genetic
alienation of land in the Scheduled modification of crop plants.
Areas. 3) Application for Intellectual Property
2) Gram Sabha has the ownership of Rights related to genetic/biological
minor forest produce. resources cannot be made without the
3) Recommendation of Gram Sabha is approval of NBA.
required for granting prospecting Which of the statements given above is/are
licence or mining lease for any mineral correct?
in the Scheduled Areas. (a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 and 3 only
correct? (c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only 4. The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
(d) 1, 2 and 3 was enacted in consonance with which of
the following provisions of the Constitution
2. In the Parliament of India, the purpose of of India?
an adjournment motion is 1) Right to healthy environment,
(a) To allow a discussion on a definite construed as a part of Right to life
matter of urgent public importance under Article 21
(b) To let opposition members collect 2) Provision of grants for raising the level
information from the ministers of administration in the Scheduled
(c) To allow a reduction of specific amount Areas for the welfare of Scheduled
in demand for grant Tribes under Article 275(1)
(d) To postpone the proceedings to check 3) Powers and functions of Gram Sabha as
the inappropriate or violent behaviour mentioned under Article 243(A)
on the part of some members Select the correct answer using the codes
given below:
3. How does National Biodiversity Authority (a) 1 only
(NBA) help in protecting the Indian (b) 2 and 3 only
agriculture? (c) 1 and 3 only
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(d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the above are the Gandhian
Principles that are reflected in the Directive
5. If National Water Mission is properly and Principles of State Policy?
completely implemented, how will it (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
impact the country? (b) 2 and 3 only
1) Part of the water needs of urban areas (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
will be met through recycling of (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
wastewater.
2) The water requirements of coastal cities 7. Consider the following statements:
with inadequate alternative sources of 1) Union Territories are not represented in
water will be met by adopting the Rajya Sabha.
appropriate technologies that allow for 2) It is within the purview of the Chief
the use of ocean water. Election Commissioner to adjudicate
3) All the rivers of Himalayan origin will the election disputes.
be linked to the rivers of peninsular 3) According to the Constitution of India,
India. the Parliament consists of the Lok
4) The expenses incurred by farmers for Sabha and the Rajya Sabha only.
digging bore-wells and for installing Which of the statements given above is/are
motors and pump-sets to draw ground- correct?
water will be completely reimbursed by (a) 1 only
the Government. (b) 2 and 3
Select the correct answer using the codes (c) 1 and 3
given below: (d) None
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only 8. With reference to consumers’
(c) 3 and 4 only rights/privileges under the provisions of
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 law in India, which of the following
statements is/are correct?
6. Consider the following provisions under 1) Consumers are empowered to take
the Directive Principles of State Policy as samples for food testing.
enshrined in the Constitution of India: 2) When a consumer files a complaint in
1) Securing for citizens of India a uniform any consumer forum, no fee is required
civil code to be paid.
2) Organizing village Panchayats 3) In case of death of a consumer, his/her
3) Promoting cottage industries in rural legal heir can file a complaint in the
areas consumer forum on his/her behalf.
4) Securing for all the workers reasonable Select the correct answer using the codes
leisure and cultural opportunities given below:
(a) 1 only
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(b) 2 and 3 only Some species of which of the above kinds
(c) 1 and 3 only of organisms are employed as
(d) 1, 2 and 3 biopesticides?
(a) 1 only
9. Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha
(b) 2 and 3 only
Speaker, consider the following statements:
(c) 1 and 3 only
1) He/She holds the office during the
(d) 1, 2 and 3
pleasure of the President.
2) He/She need not be a member of the
12. Biomass gasification is considered to be
House at the time of his/her election but
has to become a member of the House one of the sustainable solutions to the
within six months from the date of power crisis in India. In this context, which
his/her election. of the following statements is/are correct?
3) If he/she intends to resign, the letter of 1) Coconut shells, groundnut shells and
his/her resignation has to be addressed rice husk can be used in biomass
to the Deputy Speaker. gasification.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2) The combustible gases generated from
correct? biomass gasification consist of
hydrogen and carbon dioxide only.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only 3) The combustible gases generated from
(c) 1, 2 and 3 biomass gasification can be used for
(d) None direct heat generation but not in internal
combustion engines.
10. Which of the following are included in the Select the correct answer using the codes
original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court? given below:
1) A dispute between the Government of (a) 1 only
India and one or more States (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
2) A dispute regarding elections to either
House of the Parliament or that of (d) 1, 2 and 3
Legislature of a State
3) A dispute between the Government of 13. What is the role of ultraviolet (UV)
India and a Union Territory radiation in the water purification systems?
4) A dispute between two or more States 1) It inactivates/kills the harmful
Select the correct answer using the codes microorganisms in water.
given below: 2) It removes all the undersirable odours
(a) 1 and 2 from the water.
3) It quickens the sedimentation of solid
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 4 particles, removes turbidity and
(d) 3 and 4 improves the clarity of water.
Which of the statements given above is/are
11. Consider the following kinds of organisms: correct?
1) Bacteria (a) 1 only
2) Fungi (b) 2 and 3 only
3) Flowering plants (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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14. Graphene is frequently in news recently. 2) Stem cells can be used for screening
What is its importance? new drugs.
1) It is a two-dimensional material and has 3) Stem cells can be used for medical
good electrical conductivity. therapies.
Select the correct answer using the codes
2) It is one of the thinnest but strongest
given below:
materials tested so far.
(a) 1 and 2 only
3) It is entirely made of silicon and has (b) 2 and 3 only
high optical transparency. (c) 3 only
4) It can be used as ‘conducting (d) 1, 2 and 3
electrodes’ required for touch screens,
LCDs and organic LEDs. 17. Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above are Chlorofluorocarbons, known as ozone-
correct? depleting substances, are used
(a) 1 and 2 only 1) In the production of plastic foams
2) In the production of tubeless tyres
(b) 3 and 4 only
3) In cleaning certain electronic
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
components
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 4) As pressurizing agents in aerosol cans
MORE THAN 75% Which of the statements given above is/are
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15. Lead, ingested or inhaled, is a health (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
hazard. After the addition of lead to petrol
18. A team of scientists at Brookhaven
has been banned, what still are the sources
National Laboratory including those from
of lead poisoning?
India created the heaviest anti-matter (anti-
1) Smelting units helium nucleus). What is/are the
2) Pens and pencils implication/implications of the creation of
3) Paints anti-matter?
4) Hair oils and cosmetics 1) It will make mineral prospecting and oil
Select the correct answer using the codes exploration easier and cheaper.
given below: 2) It will help probe the possibility of the
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only existence of stars and galaxies made of
(b) 1 and 3 only anti-matter.
(c) 2 and 4 only 3) It will help understand the evolution of
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 the universe.
16. With reference to ‘stem cells’, frequently in given below:
the news, which of the following (a) 1 only
statements is/are correct? (b) 2 and 3 only
1) Stem cells can be derived from (c) 3 only
mammals only. (d) 1, 2 and 3
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19. Which of the following is/are cited by the 4) The concept of cyclic quadrilaterals
scientists as evidence/evidences for the was known in 7th century AD.
continued expansion of universe? Select the correct answer using the codes
1) Detection of microwaves in space. given below:
2) Observation of redshift phenomenon in (a) 1 and 2 only
space. (b) 3 and 4 only
3) Movement of asteroids in space. (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
4) Occurrence of supernova explosions in (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
space
Select the correct answer using the codes 22. With reference to the history of ancient
given below: India, which of the following was/were
(a) 1 and 2 common to both Buddhism and Jainism?
(b) 2 only 1) Avoidance of extremities of penance
(c) 1, 3 and 4 and enjoyment
(d) None of the above can be cited as 2) Indifference to the authority of the
evidence Vedas
3) Denial of efficacy of rituals
20. Electrically charged particles from space Select the correct answer using the codes
travelling at speeds of several hundred given below:
km/sec can severely harm living beings if (a) 1 only
they reach the surface of the Earth. What (b) 2 and 3 only
prevents them from reaching the surface of (c) 1 and 3 only
the Earth? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) The Earth’s magnetic field diverts them
towards its poles. 23. Which of the following can be said to be
(b) Ozone layer around the Earth reflects essentially the parts of ‘Inclusive
them back to outer space. Governance?
(c) Moisture in the upper layers of 1) Permitting the Non-Banking Financial
atmosphere prevents them from Companies to do banking
reaching the surface of the Earth. 2) Establishing effective District Planning
(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) Committees in all the districts
given above is correct 3) Increasing the government spending on
public health
21. With reference to the scientific progress of 4) Strengthening the Mid-day Meal
ancient India, which of the statements Scheme
given below are correct? Select the correct answer using the codes
1) Different kinds of specialized surgical given below:
instruments were in common use by 1st (a) 1 and 2 only
century AD. (b) 3 and 4 only
2) Transplant of internal organs in the (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
human body had begun by the (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
beginning of 3rd century AD.
3) The concept of sine of an angle was
known in 5th century AD.
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24. The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara (c) 1 and 3 only
are the (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(a) Three main racial groups of the Indian
subcontinent 27. Which of the following is/are the principal
(b) Three main linguistic divisions into feature(s) of the Government of India Act,
which the languages of India can be 1919?
classified 1) Introduction of diarchy in the executive
(c) Three main styles of Indian temple government of the provinces
architecture 2) Introduction of separate communal
(d) Three main musical Gharanas electorates for Muslims
prevalent in India 3) Devolution of legislative authority by
the centre of the provinces
25. The Congress ministries resigned in the Select the correct answer using the codes
seven provinces in 1939, because given below:
(a) The Congress could not form ministries (a) 1 only
in the other four provinces (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) Emergence of a ‘left wing’ in the (c) 1 and 3 only
Congress made the working of the (d) 1, 2 and 3
ministries impossible
(c) There were widespread communal 28. During Indian freedom struggle, the
disturbances in their provinces National Social Conference was formed.
(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) What was the reason for its formation?
given above is correct (a) Different social reform groups or
organizations of Bengal region united
26. With reference to National Rural Health to form a single body to discuss the
Mission, which of the following are the issues of larger interest and to prepare
jobs of ‘ASHA’, a trained community appropriate petitions/representations to
health worker? the government
1) Accompanying women to the health (b) Indian National Congress did not want
facility for antenatal care checkup to include social reforms in its
2) Using pregnancy test kits for early deliberations and decided to form a
detection of pregnancy separate body for such a purpose
3) Providing information on nutrition and (c) Behramji Malabari and M.G. Ranade
immunization decided to bring together all the social
4) Conducting the delivery of baby reform groups of the country under one
Select the correct answer using the codes organization
given below: (d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c)
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only given above is correct in this context
(b) 2 and 4 only
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29. Which of the following parties were 3) By supplying seeds, fertilizers, diesel
established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar? pump-sets and micro-irrigation
1) The Peasants and Workers Party of equipment free of cost to farmers
India Select the correct answer using the codes
2) All India Scheduled Castes Federation given below:
3) The Independent Labour Party (a) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the codes (b) 2 only
given below: (c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only 32. The Multi-dimensional Poverty Index
(d) 1, 2 and 3 developed by Oxford Poverty and Human
Development Initiative with UNDP support
30. Which of the following special powers covers which of the following?
have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by 1) Deprivation of education, health, assets
the Constitution of India? and services at household level
(a) To change the existing territory of a 2) Purchasing power parity at national
State and to change the name of a State level
(b) To pass a resolution empowering the 3) Extent of budget deficit and GDP
Parliament to make laws in the State growth rate at national level
List and to create one or more All India Select the correct answer using the codes
Services given below:
(c) To amend the election procedure of the (a) 1 only
President and to determine the pension (b) 2 and 3 only
of the President after his/ her (c) 1 and 3 only
retirement (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) To determine the functions of the
Election Commission and to determine 33. Which of the following is/are among the
the number of Election Commissioners noticeable features of the recommendations
of the Thirteenth Finance Commission?
31. How does the National Rural Livelihood 1) A design for the Goods and Services
Mission seek to improve livelihood options Tax, and a compensation package
of rural poor? linked to adherence to the proposed
1) By setting up a large number of new design
manufacturing industries and 2) A design for the creation of lakhs of
agribusiness centres in rural areas jobs in the next ten years in consonance
2) By strengthening ‘self-help groups’ and with India’s demographic dividend
providing skill development 3) Devolution of a specified share of
central taxes to local bodies as grants
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Select the correct answer using the codes (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
given below: (c) 3, 4 and 5 only
(a) 1 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only 36. Mahatma Gandhi undertook fast unto death
(d) 1, 2 and 3 in 1932, mainly because
(a) Round Table Conference failed to
34. What is/are the recent policy initiative(s) of satisfy Indian political aspirations
Government of India to promote the growth (b) Congress and Muslim League had
of manufacturing sector? differences of opinion
1) Setting up of National Investment and (c) Ramsay Macdonald announced the
Manufacturing Zones Communal Award
2) Providing the benefit of ‘single window (d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c)
clearance’ given above is correct in this context
3) Establishing the Technology
Acquisition and Development Fund 37. With reference to Ryotwari Settlement,
Select the correct answer using the codes consider the following statements:
given below: 1) The rent was paid directly by the
(a) 1 only peasants to the Governments.
(b) 2 and 3 only 2) The Government gave Pattas to the
(c) 1 and 3 only Ryots.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 3) The lands were surveyed and assessed
before being taxed.
35. Which of the following are the methods of Which of the statements given above is/are
Parliamentary control over public finance correct?
in India? (a) 1 only
1) Placing Annual Financial Statement (b) 1 and 2 only
before the Parliament (c) 1, 2 and 3
2) Withdrawal of moneys from (d) None
Consolidated Fund of India only after
passing the Appropriation Bill 38. Consider the following specific stages of
3) Provisions of supplementary grants and demographic transition associated with
vote-on-account economic development:
4) A periodic or at least a mid-year review 1) Low birthrate with low death rate
of programme of the Government 2) High birthrate with high death rate
against macroeconomic forecasts and 3) High birthrate with low death rate
expenditure by a Parliamentary Budget Select the correct order of the above stages
Office using the codes given below:
5) Introducing Finance Bill in the (a) 1, 2, 3
Parliament (b) 2, 1, 3
Select the correct answer using the codes (c) 2, 3, 1
given below: (d) 3, 2, 1
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
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39. In India, in the overall Index of Industrial 3) It has nutritional value and is well-
Production, the Indices of Eight Core adapted to live in cold areas of high
Industries have a combined weight of altitudes.
37.90%. Which of the following are among 4) Its timber is of great commercial value.
those Eight Core Industries? Which of the statements given above is/are
1) Cement correct?
2) Fertilizers (a) 1 only
3) Natural gas (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
4) Refinery products (c) 1 and 3 only
5) Textiles (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
given below: 42. Which of the following is the chief
(a) 1 and 5 only characteristic of ‘mixed farming’?
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (a) Cultivation of both cash crops and food
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only crops
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (b) Cultivation of two or more crops in the
same field
40. Which of the following provisions of the (c) Rearing of animals and cultivation of
Constitution of India have a bearing on crops together
Education? (d) None of the above
1) Directive Principles of State Policy
2) Rural and Urban Local Bodies 43. A particular State in India has the following
3) Fifth Schedule characteristics:
4) Sixth Schedule 1) It is located on the same latitude which
5) Seventh Schedule passes through northern Rajasthan.
Select the correct answer using the codes 2) It has over 80% of its area under forest
given below: cover.
(a) 1 and 2 only 3) Over 12% of forest cover constitutes
(b) 3, 4 and 5 only Protected Area Network in this State.
(c) 1, 2 and 5 only Which one among the following States has
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 all the above characteristics?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
41. Government of India encourages the (b) Assam
cultivation of ‘sea buckthorn’. What is the (c) Himachal Pradesh
importance of this plant? (d) Uttarakhand
1) It helps in controlling soil erosion and
in preventing desertification.
2) It is a rich source of biodiesel.
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44. Consider the following crops of India: 2) Sesamum
1) Cowpea 3) Pearl millet
2) Green gram Which of the above is/are predominantly
3) Pigeon pea rainfed crop/crops?
(a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the above is/are used as pulse,
(b) 2 and 3 only
fodder and green manure?
(c) 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only 48. When you travel in Himalayas, you will see
(d) 1, 2 and 3 the following:
1) Deep gorges
45. Consider the following factors: 2) U-turn river courses
1) Rotation of the Earth 3) Parallel mountain ranges
2) Air pressure and wind 4) Steep gradients causing land-sliding
Which of the above can be said to be the
3) Density of ocean water
evidences for Himalayas being young fold
4) Revolution of the Earth
mountains?
Which of the above factors influence the
(a) 1 and 2 only
ocean currents? (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) 3 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 4
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46. With reference to the wetlands of India, FROM OUR CLASS &
consider the following statements: TEST SERIES. DETAILS
1) The country’s total geographical area SOON…
under the category of wetlands is 49. Normally, the temperature decreases with
recorded more in Gujarat as compared the increase in height from the Earth’s
to other States. surface, because
2) In India, the total geographical area of 1) The atmosphere can be heated upwards
coastal wetlands is larger than that of only from the Earth’s surface
inland wetlands. 2) There is more moisture in the upper
Which of the statements given above is/are atmosphere
correct? 3) The air is less dense in the upper
(a) 1 only atmosphere
(b) 2 only Select the correct answer using the codes
(c) Both 1 and 2 given below:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
47. Consider the following crops of India: (c) 1 and 3 only
1) Groundnut
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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50. The acidification of oceans is increasing. 4) While dealing with the audit and
Why is this phenomenon a cause of accounting of government companies,
concern? CAG has certain judicial powers for
1) The growth and survival of calcareous prosecuting those who violate the law.
phytoplankton will be adversely Which of the statements given above is /
affected. are correct?
2) The growth and survival of coral reefs (a) 1, 3 and 4 only
will be adversely affected. (b) 2 only
3) The survival of some animals that have (c) 2 and 3 only
phytoplanktonic larvae will be (d) 1,2,3 and 4
adversely affected.
4) The cloud seeding and formation of 52. The endeavour of ‘Janani Suraksha Yojana’
clouds will be adversely affected. Programme is
Which of the statements given above is/are 1) To promote institutional deliveries
correct? 2) To provide monetary assistance to the
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only mother to meet the cost of delivery
(b) 2 only 3) To provide for wage loss due to
(c) 1 and 3 only pregnancy and confinement
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Which of the statements given above is /
are correct?
51. In India, other than ensuring that public (a) 1 and 2 only
funds are used efficiently and for intended (b) 2 only
purpose, what is the importance of the (c) 3 only
office of the Comptroller and Auditor (d) 1, 2 and 3
General (CAG)?
1) CAG exercises exchequer control on 53. The Prime Minister of India, at the time of
behalf of the Parliament when the his/her appointment
President of India declares national (a) Need not necessarily be a member of
emergency / financial emergency. one of the Houses of the Parliament but
2) CAG reports on the execution of must become a member of one of the
projects or programmes by the Houses within six months
ministries are discussed by the Public (b) Need not necessarily be a member of
Accounts Committee. one of the Houses of the Parliament but
3) Information from CAG reports can be must become a member of the Lok
used by investigating agencies to press Sabha within six months
charges against those who have violated (c) Must be a member of one of the Houses
the law while managing public of the Parliament
finances. (d) Must be a member of the Lok Sabha
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54. With reference to the Delimitation Select the correct answer using the codes
Commission, consider the following given below:
statements (a) 1 only
1) The orders of the Delimitation (b) 2 and 4 only
Commission cannot be challenged in a (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
Court of Law (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2) When the orders of the Delimitation
Commission are laid before the Lok 57. A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the
Sabha or State Legislative Assembly, Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of the
they cannot effect any modifications in Parliament during the passage of
the orders 1) Ordinary Legislation
Which of the statements given above is/are 2) Money Bill
correct? 3) Constitution Amendment Bill
(a) 1 only Select the correct answer using the codes
(b) 2 only given below:
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
55. Consider the following: (d) 1, 2 and 3
1) Hotels and restaurants
2) Motor transport undertakings 58. How do District Rural Development
3) Newspaper establishments Agencies (DRDAs) help in the reduction of
4) Private medical institutions rural poverty in India?
The employees of which of the above can 1) DRDAs act as Panchayati Raj
have the “Social Security” coverage under Institutions in certain specified
Employees’ state insurance scheme? backward regions of the country.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only 2) DRDAs undertake area-specific
(b) 4 only scientific study of the causes of poverty
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only and malnutrition and prepare detailed
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 remedial measures.
3) DRDAs secure inter-sectoral and inter-
56. According to the Constitution of India, it is departmental coordination and
the duty of the President of India to cause cooperation for anti-poverty
to be laid before the Parliament which of programmes.
the following? 4) DRDAs watch over and ensure
1) The Recommendations of the Union effective utilization of the funds
Finance Commission intended for anti-poverty programmes.
2) The Report of the Public Accounts Which of the statements given above is /
Committee are correct?
3) The Report of the Comptroller and (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Auditor General (b) 3 and 4 only
4) The Report of the National Commission (c) 4 only
for Scheduled Castes (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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59. Which of the following is / are among the (c) 4 only
Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
in the Indian Constitution?
1) To preserve the rich heritage of our 61. To meet its rapidly growing energy
composite culture demand, some opine that India should
2) To protect the weaker sections from pursue research and development on
social injustice thorium as the future fuel of nuclear
3) To develop the scientific temper and energy. In this context, what advantage
spirit of inquiry does thorium hold over uranium?
4) To strive towards excellence in all 1) Thorium is far more abundant in nature
spheres of individual and collective than uranium.
activity 2) On the basis of per unit mass of mined
mineral, thorium can generate more
energy compared to natural uranium.
given below:
3) Thorium produces less harmful waste
(a) 1 and 2 only
compared to uranium.
(b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is /
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
are correct?
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
60. What is the provision to safeguard the
(c) 1 and 3 only
autonomy of the Supreme Court of India?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1) While appointing the Supreme Court
Judges, the President of India has to
62. The increasing amount of carbon dioxide
consult the Chief Justice of India. in the air is slowly raising the temperature
2) The Supreme Court Judges can be of the atmosphere, because it absorbs
removed by the Chief Justice of India (a) The water vapour of the air and retains
only. its heat
3) The salaries of the Judges are charged (b) The ultraviolet part of the solar
on the Consolidated Fund of India to radiation
which the legislature does not have to (c) All the solar radiations
vote. (d) The infrared part of the solar radiation
4) All appointments of officers and staffs
of the Supreme Court of India are made 63. Which one of the following sets of
by the Government only after elements was primarily responsible for the
consulting the Chief Justice of India. origin of life on the Earth?
Which of the statements given above is / (a) Hydrogen, Oxygen, Sodium
are correct? (b) Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen
(a) 1 and 3 only (c) Oxygen, Calcium, Phosphorus
(b) 3 and 4 only (d) Carbon, Hydrogen, Potassium
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64. What are the reasons for the people’s 66. Consider the following statements:
resistance to the introduction of BT brinjal The most effective contribution made by
in India? Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian
1) Bt brinjal has been created by inserting National Movement was that he
a gene from a soil fungus into its 1) Exposed the economic exploitation of
genome. India by the British
2) The seeds of Bt brinjal are terminator 2) Interpreted the ancient Indian texts and
seeds and therefore, the farmers have to restored the self-confidence of Indians
buy the seeds before every season from 3) Stressed the need for eradication of all
the seed companies. the social evils before anything else
3) There is an apprehension that the Which of the statements given above is /
consumption of Bt brinjal may have are correct?
adverse impact on health. (a) 1 only
4) There is some concern that the (b) 2 and 3 only
introduction of Bt brinjal may have (c) 1 and 3 only
adverse effect on the biodiversity. (d) 1, 2 and 3
given below: 67. With reference to Dhrupad, one of the
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only major traditions of India that has been kept
(b) 2 and 3 only alive for centuries, which of the following
(c) 3 and 4 only statements are correct?
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 1) Dhrupad originated and developed in
the Rajput kingdoms during the Mughal
65. Other than resistance to pests, what are the period.
prospects for which genetically engineered 2) Dhrupad is primarily a devotional and
plants have been created? spiritual music.
1) To enable them to withstand drought 3) Dhrupad Alap uses Sanskrit syllables
2) To increase the nutritive value of the from Mantras.
produce Select the correct answer using the codes
3) To enable them to grow and do given below:
photosynthesis in spaceships and space (a) 1 and 2 only
stations (b) 2 and 3 only
4) To increase their shelf life (c) 1, 2 and 3
Select the correct answer using the codes (d) None of the above is correct
given below: MORE THAN 75%
(a) 1 and 2 only QUESTIONS DIRECT
(b) 3 and 4 only HIT FROM OUR CLASS
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only & TEST SERIES.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 DETAILS SOON…
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68. How do you distinguish between (d) Imposition of restrictions on freedom of
Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dances? the press
1) Dancers occasionally speaking
dialogues is found in Kuchipudi dance 71. The Lahore Session of the Indian National
but not in Bharatanatyam. Congress (1929) is very important in
2) Dancing on the brass plate by keeping history, because
the feet on its edges is a feature of 1) The Congress passed a resolution
Bharatanatyam but Kuchipudi dance demanding complete independence
does not have such a form of 2) The rift between the extremists and
movements. moderates was resolved in that Session
Which of the statements given above is / 3) A resolution was passed rejecting the
are correct? two-nation theory in that Session
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is /
(b) 2 only are correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
69. With reference to the religious history of (d) None of the above
medieval India, the Sufi mystics were
72. Lord Buddha’s image is sometimes shown
known to pursue which of the following
with the hand gesture called ‘Bhumisparsha
practices?
Mudra’. It symbolizes
1) Meditation and control of breath
(a) Buddha’s calling of the Earth to watch
2) Severe ascetic exercises in a lonely
over Mara and to prevent Mara from
place
disturbing his meditation
3) Recitation of holy songs to arouse a
(b) Buddha’s calling of the Earth to
state of ecstasy in their audience
witness his purity and chastity despite
the temptations of Mara
given below:
(c) Buddha’s reminder to his followers that
(a) 1 and 2 only
they all arise from the Earth and finally
(b) 2 and 3 only dissolve into the Earth, and thus this
(c) 3 only life is transitory
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Both the statements (a) and (b) are
correct in this context
70. The Rowlatt Act aimed at
(a) Compulsory economic support to war 73. The religion of early Vedic Aryans was
efforts primarily of
(b) Imprisonment without trial and (a) Bhakti
summary procedures for trial (b) Image worship and Yajnas
(c) Suppression of the Khilafat Movement (c) Worship of nature and Yajnas
(d) Worship of nature and Bhakti
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74. Which of the following statements is/are (a) 1 only
correct regarding Brahmo Samaj? (b) 2 and 3 only
1) It opposed idolatry. (c) 2 only
2) It denied the need for a priestly class for (d) 1, 2 and 3
interpreting the religious texts.
3) It popularized the doctrine that the 77. Which of the following measures would
Vedas are infallible. result in an increase in the money supply in
Select the correct answer using the codes the economy?
given below: 1) Purchase of government securities form
(a) 1 only the public by the Central Bank
(b) 1 and 2 only 2) Deposit of currency in commercial
(c) 3 only banks by the public
(d) 1, 2 and 3 3) Borrowing by the government form the
Central Bank
75. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) acts as a 4) Sale of government securities to the
bankers’ bank. This would imply which of public by the Central Bank
the following? Select the correct answer using the codes
1) Other banks retain their deposits with given below:
the RBI. (a) 1 only
2) The RBI lends funds to the commercial (b) 2 and 4 only
banks in times of need. (c) 1 and 3
3) The RBI advises the commercial banks (d) 2, 3 and 4
on monetary matters.
(a) 2 and 3 only 78. Which of the following would include
(b) 1 and 2 only Foreign Direct Investment in India?
(c) 1 and 3 only 1) Subsidiaries of foreign companies in
(d) 1, 2 and 3 India
2) Majority foreign equity holding in
76. Under which of the following Indian companies
circumstances may ‘capital gains’ arise? 3) Companies exclusively financed by
1) When there is an increase in the sales of foreign companies
a product 4) Portfolio investment
2) When there is a natural increase in the Select the correct answer using the codes
value of the property owned given below:
3) When you purchase a painting and there (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
is a growth in its value due to increase (b) 2 and 4 only
in its popularity (c) 1 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the codes (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
given below:
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79. Consider the following statements: role in the country’s economy, which of the
The price of any currency in international following statements is/are correct?
market is decided by the 1) Every guild was registered with the
1) World Bank central authority of the State and the
2) Demand for goods/services provided by king was the chief administrative
the country concerned authority on them.
3) Stability of the government of the 2) The wages, rules of work, standards and
concerned country prices were fixed by guild.
4) Economic potential of the country in 3) The guild had judicial powers over its
question own members.
Which of the statements given above are Select the correct answer using the codes
correct? given below:
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
80. The basic aim of Lead Bank Scheme is 83. The distribution of powers between the
that Centre and the States in the Indian
(a) Big banks should try to open offices in Constitution is based on the scheme
each district provided in the
(b) There should be stiff competition (a) Morley – Minto Reforms, 1909
among the various nationalized banks (b) Montagu – Chelmsford Act, 1919
(c) Individual banks should adopt (c) Government of India Act, 1935
particular districts for intensive (d) Indian Independence Act, 1947
development
(d) All the banks should make intensive 84. Despite having large reserves of coal, why
efforts to mobilize deposits does India import millions of tonnes of
coal?
81. Consider the following: 1) It is the policy of India to save its own
1) Assessment of land revenue on the coal reserves for future, and import it
basis of nature of the soil and the from other countries for the present use.
quality of crops 2) Most of the power plants in India are
2) Use of mobile cannons in warfare coal-based and they are not able to get
3) Cultivation of tobacco and red chillies sufficient supplies of coal from within
Which of the above was/were introduced the country.
into India by the English? 3) Steel companies need large quantity of
(a) 1 only coking coal which has to be imported.
(b) 1 and 2 Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 2 and 3 correct?
(d) None (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
82. With reference to the guilds (Shreni) of (c) 1 and 3 only
ancient India that played a very important (d) 1, 2 and 3
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85. A person stood alone in a desert on a dark Which of the above are declared Tiger
night and wanted to reach his village which Reserves?
was situated 5 km east of the point where (a) 1 and 2 only
he was standing. He had no instruments to (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
find the direction but he located the (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
polestar. The most convenient way now to (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
reach his village is to walk in the
(a) Direction facing the polestar 88. Consider the following statements:
(b) Direction opposite to the polestar 1) The duration of the monsoon decreases
(c) Direction keeping the polestar to his from southern India to northern India.
left 2) The amount of annual rainfall in the
(d) Direction keeping the polestar to his northern plains of India decreases from
right east to west.
86. Recently, there has been a concern over are correct?
the short supply of a group of elements (a) 1 only
called ‘rare earth metals’. Why? (b) 2 only
1) China, which is the largest producer of (c) Both 1 and 2
these elements, has imposed some (d) Neither 1 nor 2
restrictions on their export.
2) Other than China, Australia, Canada 89. Which one of the following is the
and Chile, these elements are not found characteristic climate of the Tropical
in any country. Savannah Region?
3) Rare earth metals are essential for the (a) Rainfall throughout the year
manufacture of various kinds of (b) Rainfall in winter only
electronic items and there is a growing (c) An extremely short dry season
demand for these elements. (d) A definite dry and wet season
are correct? 90. In which one among the following
(a) 1 only categories of protected areas in India are
(b) 2 and 3 only local people not allowed to collect and use
(c) 1 and 3 only the biomass?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) Biosphere Reserves
(b) National Parks
87. Consider the following protected areas: (c) Wetlands declared under Ramsar
1) Bandipur Convention
2) Bhitarkanika (d) Wildlife Sanctuaries
3) Manas
4) Sunderbans
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91. Consider the following kinds of (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
organisms:
1) Bat 94. The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment
2) Bee describes the following major categories of
3) Bird ecosystem services-provisioning,
Which of the above is / are pollinating supporting, regulating, preserving and
agent / agents? cultural. Which one of the following is
(a) 1 and 2 only supporting service?
(b) 2 only (a) Production of food and water
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) Control of climate and disease
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Nutrient cycling and crop pollination
(d) Maintenance of diversity
92. Which one of the following groups of
animals belongs to the category of 95. What is the difference between the
endangered species? antelopes Oryx and Chiru?
(a) Great Indian Bustard, Musk Deer, Red (a) Oryx is adapted to live in hot and arid
Panda and Asiatic Wild Ass areas whereas Chiru is adapted to live
(b) Kashmir Stag, Cheetal, Blue Bull and in steppes and semi-desert areas o cold
Great Indian Bustard high mountains
(c) Snow Leopard, Swamp Deer, Rhesus (b) Oryx is poached for its antlers whereas
Monkey and Saras (Crane) Chiru is poached for its musk
(d) Lion-tailed Macaque, Blue Bull, (c) Oryx exists in western India only
Hanuman Langur and Cheetal whereas Chiru exists in north-east
India only
93. Consider the following statements: (d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c)
It there were no phenomenon of capillarity given above is correct
1) It would be difficult to use a kerosene
lamp 96. Which of the following can be threats to
2) One would not be able to use a straw to the biodiversity of a geographical area?
consume a soft drink 1) Global warming
3) The blotting paper would fail to 2) Fragmentation of habitat
function 3) Invasion of alien species
4) The big trees that we see around would 4) Promotion of vegetarianism
not have grown on the Earth Select the correct answer using the codes
Which of the statements given above are given below:
correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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97. Consider the following: (d) 1, 2 and 3
1) Black-necked crane
2) Cheetah 100. Vultures which used to be very common
3) Flying squirrel in Indian countryside some years ago are
4) Snow leopard rarely seen nowadays. This is attributed
Which of the above are naturally found in to
India? (a) The destruction of their nesting sites
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only by new invasive species
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) A drug used by cattle owners for
(c) 2 and 4 only treating their diseased cattle
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) Scarcity of food available to them
(d) a widespread, persistent and fatal
98. Consider the following agricultural disease among them
practices:
1) Contour bunding
2) Relay cropping
3) Zero tillage MORE THAN 75%
In the context of global climate change, QUESTIONS DIRECT HIT
which of the above helps/help in carbon FROM OUR CLASS &
sequestration /storage in the soil? TEST SERIES. DETAILS
(a) 1 and 2 only SOON…
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None of them
99. What would happen if phytoplankton of an

ocean is completely destroyed for some
reason?
1) The ocean as a carbon sink would be
adversely affected.
2) The food chains in the ocean would be
adversely affected.
3) The density of ocean water would
drastically decrease.
given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
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