1.

S--- Role of Gram Sabha u/PESA, 1996 [B]

2. Purpose of adjournment motion [C]
3. National Biodiversity Authority in agric- biopiracy, gene research, IP rights [A3]
4. NGT 2010 enacted u/what in COI? [A3] ^
5. Possible impact of Nat Water Mission [A4]
6. Id. Gandhian principles among DPSPs [A4]
7. S--- Rep of UT in RS + Election disputes go to CEC? + Parlia=LS+RS? [B]
8. Id. consumer rights [A3]
9. S--- Speaker of LS: During pleasure of Prez? + Membership + Resignation addressed to? [B]
10. Id. matters of original jurisdiction for SC [A4]
11. Use as biopesticides: bacteria, fungi, flowering plants? [A3]
12. S--- Biomass gasification: what can be biomass, which combustible gases are produced, can
they be used to directly generate heat/in engines? [B]
13. Role of UV Rays in water purification [A3]
14. S---- Properties of Graphene [B] ^
15. Sources of lead poisoning [A4]
16. S--- Stem Cells- from, for (uses) [B]
17. Applications of Chlorofluorocarbons [A4]
18. Implications of creation of the heaviest anti-matter yet @Brookhaven [A3] ^
19. Evidence of constantly expanding universe [A3]
20. What stops electrically charged particles from getting to Earth?
21. Timeline of scientific progress in ancient Ind (1-7th c. AD): specialized surgical instruments,
transplant of internal organs, sine of angle, cyclic quadrilateral [A4]
22. Common b/w Jainism & Buddhism: Autho of Vedas, efficacy of rituals, penance/enjoyment
[A3]
23. Id. Inclusive Governance: Banking by NBFCs, Dist Planning Committees, Public health aid+
+, Mid-day Meal [A4]
24. What are they categories of- Nagara, Dravida, Vesara? [C]
25. Reason for INC’s resignation from 7 provinces in 1939 [C]
26. Job of ASHA u/NRHM [A4]
27. Principal features of GOI Act, 1919 [A3]
28. Reason for formation of Nat Social Conference during FS [C]
29. Id. parties est by BR Ambedkar [A3]
30. Id(s): Exclusive power of RS [C]
31. Ways in which Nat Rural Livelihood Mission improves livelihood options of rural poor [A3]
32. Dimensions u/Poverty Index by Oxford P&HD Initiative (feat. UNDP) [A3]
33. Id. recommendations of 13th FC [A3]
34. GOI policy initiatives to promote manuf sector [A3]
35. Means of parlia control over public funds [A5]
36. Gandhi’s fast unto death, 1932- cause? [C]
37. S--- Ryotwari settlement- who was paid rent, pattas, assess/surveying of lands [B]
38. Chronology of economic development as per demographic transition [C]
39. Id. 8 Core Industries [A5]
40. COI provisions for Edu [A5]
41. Imp. of cultivation of sea buckthorn: stops desertification, biodiesel, cold altit-, commercial
timber [A4]
42. Essence of mixed farming [C]
43. Id. state by- latitude, % forest cover, protected share thereof [C]
44. Crops which are pulse, fodder & green manure: cow pea, pigeon pea, green gram [A3]
45. Factors which influence ocean currents: rot/rev of earth/air pressure and wind/ocean density
[A4]
46. S-- Wetlands- state with max share + more coastal or inland area in Ind? [B]
47. Id. rainfed crops: groundnut, sesame, pearl millet [A3]
48. Himalayas- evidence of youth: deep gorges, parallel ranges, U-turn rivers, steep
gradients/landslides [A4]
49. What causes temperature to fall with height: density of air/moisture in upper atmos/heated
up from surface? [A3]
50. Harmful effect of acidification of oceans on- calcareous phytoplankton, anim with phyto-
larvae, cloud seeding/formation, coral reefs? [A4]
51. Functions of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Exchequer in Emergency, Public Accounts
Committee-execution of work, investigation, power of prosecution [A4]
52. Aims of Janani Suraksha Yojana [A3]
53. Does PM need to be a member of LS/RS on appointment? [C]
54. S--Delimitation Commission- orders cannot be challenged in courts or modified by
parliament? [B]
55. Id. fields eligible for Social Security Cover u/Employee States’ Insurance Scheme [A4]
56. Which reports- is the Prez duty-bound to lay before Parlia: CAG, PAC, NCSC, FC (recomm.)
[A4]
57. Joint sitting during LS/RS deadlock in: money bill, ordinary legislation, constitutional
amendment bill [A3]
58. Ways in which DRDAs (Dist Rural Dev Agencies) help: function as PR, inter-sec/dept
coordination, scientific studies, use of funds [A4]
59. Id. fundamental duties [A4]
60. Safeguards for SC autonomy [A4]
61. Why thorium>uranium?: more abundant, less hazardous, more yield [A3]
62. What does CO2 absorb to cause global warming? [C]
63. Three elements responsible for origin of life [C]
64. Reason for opp Bt-Brinjal [A4] ^
65. Possible adv. of GE plants [A4]
66. Most imp. contribution of Naoroji [A3]
67. S--- Dhrupad: origin, form: devotional?, Sanskrit syllables [B]
68. S-- Kuchipudi v. Bharatnatyam: dialogue (K), brass plate edges [B]
69. Medieval Sufi practices: meditation/breathing, ascetic exercises, song recitation [A3]
70. Aim of Rowlatt Act [C]
71. Signif. of Lahore INC 1929 Session [A3]
72. Meaning of Buddha’s Bhumisparsha Mudra gesture [C]
73. Religion of early Vedic Aryans [C]
74. S--- Brahmo Samaj- rejected idolatry, priests, deemed Vedas infallible [B]
75. How is RBI the bankers’ bank? [A3]
76. Id. capital gains [A3]
77. Which of these would inc money supply? (borrowings, deposits, sale/purchase of govt.
securities) [A4]
78. Id. Foreign Direct Investment [A4]
79. Determinants of price of a currency in intl. market: WB, demand for their G&S, stability,
potential [A4]
80. Aim of Lead Bank Scheme [C]
81. Intro by British in Ind: mobile cannons in warfare, tob and red chilli, land revenue
assessment per quality [A3]
82. S--- Shreni (guilds) in ancient Ind- registration, fix rates/stds/rules, judicial powers [B]
83. C/S distribution of powers derived from which act? [C]
84. Reasons for coal import: future, power plants, coking coal for steel [A3]
85. See Polestar, get home. [C]
86. Rare earth metals in deficient supply cuz? [A3] ^
87. Id. tiger reserves [A4]
88. S--Length of Monsoon/S>N + annual rainfall in N. plains/E>W [B]
89. Id. Charac of Tropical Savannah [C]
90. Where are locals disallowed from use of biomass: br/np/wl/ws [C]
91. Id. pollinating agents: bee, bat, bird [A3]
92. Id. (s): Endangered group of species [D]
93. Applications of capillarity in: kerosene lamp, straw, blotting paper, big trees [A4]
94. Id. (s): Supporting service from the 5-field classif by Millennium Ecosystem Assessment [D]
95. Oryx v. Chiru [C]
96. Potential threats to biodiv: GW, fragmentation of habitat, aliens, vegetarianism [A4]
97. Id. naturally found in Ind: flying squirrel, snow leopard, black-necked crane, cheetah [A4]
98. Agric practices (zero tillage, relay cropping, contour bunding) which can help in carbon
sequestration [A3]
99. What if no phytoplankton? Adverse for food chains, dec ocean water density, lesser carbon
sink [A3]

100.Reason for vulture deaths [C]