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Test Name : Test 30 Ecology andEnvironment(ENGLISH)

Total Questions : 100

Difficulty Level : Medium Total Marks : 200.00Test Type : Free Duration : 120.00 mins

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The total duration of examination is 120 minutes.1.Right Answer carries 2 marks and 1/3rd is negative marking in case of the wrong answer.2.The clock will be set at the server. The countdown timer in the top right corner of the screen will3.display the remaining time available for you to complete the examination. When the timerreaches zero, the examination will end by itself. You will not be required to end or submit yourexamination.The test contains 100 questions. Each item is given in the language of your preference (Hindi or4.English)A test can be given only once5.In case you feel there is more than one correct response, mark the response, which you consider6.the best.All questions carry equal marks i.e. 2 marks each question7.You can always go back and change your answer before submitting the test. However, this is not8.possible in the actual UPSC preliminary exam.Irrespective of how many answers you have marked, the test will automatically close in 2 hours9.and you will get your score based on the responses marked till thenThere are 4 alternatives for each question. For each wrong answer given, one-third of the marks10.assigned to that question will be deducted as penaltyThe Question Palette displayed on the right side of the screen will show the status of each11.question using one of the following symbols:

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Q.1 Which of the following measures will have positive impact on Inflation?1. Reduction in unnecessary expenditure of Government2. Increase in savings of the people3. Surplus budgets4. Halt in repayment of public debtSelect the correct codesA. 1, 2 and 4B. 2, 3 and 4C. 1, 3 and 4D. All

Q.2 Recently RBI issued guidelines for the set up of Payment Banks. What are the activitiesthatPayment Banks can undertake?1. They can accept demand deposits and saving bank deposits2. They can take part in lending activities3. They are exempted to follow Corporate Governance NormsSelect the wrong statementsA. Only 1B. 2 and 3C. 1 and 2D. None

Q.3 Consider the following statements1. Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) and Qualified Foreign Investor (QFI) have now mergedintoForeign Portfolio Investor (FPI)2. FPI’s are not allowed to invest in any unlisted shares/bond or debentures issued byIndian company.3. FPI’s are permitted to invest in Government Securities with a minimum residualmaturity of 6monthsSelect the correct codesA. 1, 2 and 3B. Only 3C. Only 2D. Only 1

Q.4 Consider the following1. The World Environment Day theme for this year is "Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet.


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Consume with Care."2. Think.Eat.Save is an anti-food waste and food loss campaign of United NationEnvironment Programme (UNEP) that encourages you to reduce your food print.Select the wrong statementsA. Only 1B. Only 2C. BothD. None

Q.5 Consider the following statements regarding Green Energy Development Scenario in India1. Gujarat is the highest generator of solar power in India2. One of the major constraints for development of Green Energy in India is less funding.3. A big disadvantage of solar power is there is high maintenance cost and photovoltaic cellslastsonly for few months.Select the correct statementsA. 1 and 2B. Only1C. Only 3D. 1 and 3

Q.6 Which of the following steps are meant for Ease of Doing Business in India?1. Foreign Trade Policy2. Goods and Services Tax3. Inclusion of States under the watchdog of Department of Industrial Policy andPromotion (DIPP)4. eBIZ platform of GoISelect the correct codeA. 1, 2 and 3B. 2, 3 and 4C. 1, 2, 3 and 4D. 1, 3 and 4

Q.7 Which of the following vaccines can be given to a new born?1. BCG2. DPT3. OPV4. Hepatitis BSelect the correct codeA. 1, 3 and 4


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B. 2, 3 and 4C. 1, 2 and 3D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.8 ‘Mission Indradhanush’ is a nationwide initiative with an aim to cover all those childrenwho arepartially vaccinated or unvaccinated. It will provide protection against1. Diphtheria,2. Whooping Cough3. Tetanus4. Polio5. TuberculosisSelect the correct codeA. 1, 2, 3 and 5B. 2, 4 and 5C. 1, 2 and 3D. All

Q.9 Consider the following statements.1. An extremely low aggregate demand.2. Comparatively lower inflation.3. Production houses go for forced labour cut in order to reduce production cost.Which of the following stage of Business cycle best represents the above characteristics?A. RecessionB. RecoveryC. DepressionD. Boom

Q.10 Which of the following government actions can be used as remedy for the “recession”phase ofthe business cycle?1. Cut in the direct and indirect taxes.2. Slashing interest rate and liberalizing the lending procedures.3. Upward revision of salaries and wages.Select the correct code from below.A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 1 and 3 onlyC. 2 and 3 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3


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Q.11 Consider the following statements with regards to inflation indexed bonds (IIBs).1. IIBs will provide inflation protection to principal only.2. Existing tax provisions will be applicable on interest payment and capital gains onIIBs.3. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) are not allowed to invest in IIBs.Which of the above statements are NOT correct?A. 2 and 3 onlyB. 1 and 2 onlyC. 1 and 3 onlyD. All of the above

Q.12 Which of the following step/s may result in inflation?1. Increase in the repo rate.2. Increase in the indirect taxation rate.3. Proper maintenance of buffer stock of major agricultural products.4. Decrease in the crude oil production.Select the correct code from below.A. 2, 3 and 4 only.B. 4 only.C. 2 and 4 only.D. 1 and 3 only.

Q.13 Consider the following statements regarding Producer Price Index (PPI).1. PPI gives an idea of consumer prices in the future.2. In PPI only basic prices and taxes are used while trade margins and transport costareexcluded.Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?A. 1 onlyB. 2 onlyC. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.14 Inflation has multidimensional effects on the economy. Which of the following is/arecorrectregarding the effects of inflation?1. Lenders suffers and borrowers benefit out of inflation.2. In the short run, investment in the economy is boosted.3. Burden of tax payer is increased as they are forced to pay increased taxes.Select the correct code from below.A. 1 only


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B. 1 and 3 onlyC. 2 and 3 onlyD. All the above

Q.15 Consider the following statements regarding “core inflation”.1. Core inflation is an indicator of long-term trend in the inflation.2. While calculating core inflation transitory price changes are excluded.Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?A. 1 onlyB. 2 onlyC. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.16 WPI and CPI are two important indices for measuring inflation. But there aresubstantialdifferences between the two. Which of the following statements is/are true boutthedifference between CPI and WPI?1. WPI measures inflation at wholesale market, while CPI measure at retail level.2. WPI is more or less same throughout the country but CPI vary across the region.Select the correct code from below.A. 1 onlyB. 2 onlyC. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.17 “Inflationary gap” refers toA. Difference between CPI and WPI inflation.B. The excess of total government spending above the national income.C. The shortfall in total spending of the government.D. None of the above.

Q.18 New CPI series with base year 2010 are available for five major groups. For which of thosefive groups CPI-Rural index is not calculated?A. Food, beverages and tobaccoB. Fuel and lightC. HousingD. Clothing, bedding and footwear


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Q.19 Consider the following regarding ‘Telegraphy’1. The first telegraph came in the form of Optical telegraph.2. In India, it became available for public use in 1854.3. Continuous wave is used in wireless telegraphySelect the correct codeA. 1 and 3B. 2 and 3C. 1 and 2D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.20 ‘Project Arrow’ is associated withA. Department of PostB. Maritime exercise between France and IndiaC. DRDO projectD. A scientific research project under CSIR

Q.21 Consider the following statements regarding Post Office Saving Banks in India1. The Department of Posts operates Small Savings on behalf of Ministry of Rural Development2. Post office saving banks do not offer ATM services3. The Post Office Savings Bank operates Savings Account, Recurring Deposit (RD) and TimeDeposit (TD) apart from other services.Select the correct codeA. Only 1B. Only 2C. Only 3D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.22 Consider the following1. The territorial sea is regarded as the sovereign territory of the state, although foreignships(both military and civilian) are allowed innocent passage.2. The difference between the territorial sea and the exclusive economic zone is that thefirstconfers full sovereignty over the waters, whereas the second is merely a"sovereign right" whichrefers to the coastal state's rights below the surface of the sea.3. The EEZ is 188 nautical miles from Territorial waters and includes contiguous zone.Select the correct codeA. 1 and 2B. 2 and 3C. Only 1D. 1, 2 and 3


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Q.23 Consider the following1. Preservation and protection of Maritime Environment2. Collection of Scientific Data3. Protection and assistance to fishermen at seaWhich of the above includes the functions of Indian Coast Guard?A. 1 and 3B. 1 and 2C. 1, 2 and 3D. Only 3

Q.24 India successfully launched its first subsonic cruise missile named ‘Nirbhay’. Considerthefollowing w.r.t it1. Sub-sonic cruise missiles are able to fly at very low altitudes, close to the earth, withoutbeingdetected2. Nirbhay blasts off like a rocket, but then unlike a missile, it turns into an aircraft.3. Like other ballistic missiles Nirbhay also has wings and pronounced tail fins.Select the correct codesA. 1 and 3B. 2 and 3C. 1 and 2D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.25 Consider the following about ‘Guru Poornima’1. It is an Indian festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Buddhists2. The first full moon after Summer Solstice is known as Guru Poornima.3. Lord Shiva, the first yoga practitioner (Adi Yogi) is said to have begun impartingtheknowledge of yoga to the rest of mankind on this day and became the first guru (AdiGuru).Select the correct codesA. 1 and 2B. 2 and 3C. 1 and 3D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.26 The terms ‘Pushkaram’ and ‘Amrapali’ are related withA. BharatnatyamB. KuchipuddiC. KathakaliD. Odissi


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Q.27 Broad money M3, is most commonly used measure of money supply. Which of thefollowingis/are part of broad money?1. Currency held by the public.2. Demand deposits of the public held by commercial banks.3. Interbank demand deposits held by commercial banks.4. Time deposits of the public held by commercial banks.Select the correct code from below.A. 1 and 4 only.B. 1, 2 and 4 only.C. 1, 2 and 3 only.D. Allthe above.

Q.28 Recently RBI revamped "priority sector lending" norms. Which of the following areconsidered aspriority sectors?1. Micro and small enterprises2. Medium enterprises3. Export credit4. Renewable energy5. Social infrastructure6. Personal loansSelect the correct code from below.A. 1, 2, 4 and 5 only.B. 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 only.C. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only.D. Allthe above.

Q.29 Consider the following statements regarding Regional Rural Banking.1. Contribution to the share capital of the RRBs by the ‘sponsored bank’ is 50%.2. The RRBs are also come under the ambit of priority sector lending.Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?A. 1 onlyB. 2 onlyC. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.30 Which of the following statement is not correct regarding Urjit Patelcommitteerecommendations on Monetary Policy Reform?A. WPI should be used as the nominal anchor for inflation targeting.


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B. Administered prices and interest rates should be eliminated.C. Monetary policy should be decided by a Committee.D. An independent Debt Management Office (DMO) should be setup.

Q.31 An advance of banks is considered as Non Performing Asset (NPA) when1. Interest and/or principal remains overdue for two harvest seasons but for a periodnotexceeding two-and-a-half years in the case of agricultural loans.2. Interest and/or principal remain overdue for a period more than 90 days in respect of atermloan.Select the correct code from below.A. 1 onlyB. 2 onlyC. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.32 Consider the following statements regarding “small finance banks”.1. Minimum paid-up capital requirement for setting up small finance bank is Rs.100 crores.2. Foreign shareholding in small finance bank is not allowed.3. The small finance banks will be required to extend 75 per cent of its net credit to theprioritysector lending (PSL).Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 2 and 3 onlyC. 1 and 3 onlyD. All the above

Q.33 Activities of Non Banking Financial Companies (NBFC) are akin to that of banks but thereare afew differences. Which of the following are correct regarding NBFCs?1. NBFC cannot accept demand deposits.2. Deposit insurance facility is not available to depositors of NBFCs.3. NBFCs are part of the payment and settlement system.Select the correct code from below.A. 2 and 3 onlyB. 1 and 3 onlyC. 1 and 2 onlyD. All the above


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Q.34 Recently India launched its first Air Quality Index. What are the chief pollutants underAQI?1. Ozone2. Sea Spray3. Sulphur dioxide4. Nitrogen dioxide5. Elementary CarbonSelect the correct codeA. 1, 3, 4 and 5B. 2, 3, 4 and 5C. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5D. 1, 3 and 4

Q.35 Consider the following regarding ‘Game theory’1. It’s based on strategic decision making2. It finds application in psychology, economics, mathematics and biology also.3. It finds immense potential in Artificial IntelligenceSelect the correct codeA. 1 and 3B. 2 and 3C. 1 and 2D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.36 Addition of which of the following has harmful effect in the process of filtration of water?1. Silver2. Titanium Oxide3. Carbon nanotubeSelect the correct codeA. 1 and 2B. Only 2C. 1, 2 and 3D. None

Q.37 Consider the following1. Isoniazid2. Ethambutol3. Streptomycin4. Fluoroquinolones5. p-Amino salicylic acid


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Which of the above are Second-line anti-Tb drugs?A. 1, 3, 4 and 5B. 2 and 3C. 4 and 5D. All

Q.38 Consider the following1. Hay fever2. Cancer3. HIV4. Parkinson’s disease5. AlzheimerWhich of the above diseases are as a result of inflammation?A. 2, 4 and 5B. 1,2,3 and 4C. 4 and 5 onlyD. 1, 2, 4 and 5

Q.39 Which of the following are ‘Raptors’ to be found in India?1. Forest Owlets2. Red headed Vulture3. Long Tailed Macaque4. Amur FalconsSelect the correct codeA. 1 and 3B. 1 and 2C. 2, 3 and 4D. 1, 2 and 4

Q.40 Consider the following statements1. It is a tropical grass which is considered a sacred material in Vedic scriptures and is saidtopurify the offerings during such rituals.2. It has been identified as an eco-friendly food preservative.3. It also acts as disinfectantSelect the correct term for above statementsA. Darbha grassB. Bamboo grassC. Bermuda grassD. Lemon grass


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Q.41 The term ‘Biological Passport’ is associated withA. Genetic profiling of an individualB. An Athletes biological marker for Doping TestC. Biological marker of a diseased personD. A medical certificate for diagnosis on foreign hospitals

Q.42 Consider the following1. Mutation2. Gene Transfer3. Use of antibiotics in agricultureWhich of the above will have negative impact on Anti-microbial Drug Resistance?A. 1 and 2B. 2 and 3C. 1 and 3D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.43 Commercial Electric Motors do not use-A. A soft iron core on which the coil is woundB. A permanent magnet to rotate the armatureC. An electromagnet to rotate the armatureD. Large number of turns of the conducting wire in the current-carrying coil.

Q.44 Consider the following statements1. Most power stations constructed these days produce Direct Current (DC)2. An important advantage of DC over AC is that electric power can be transmitted overlongdistance without much loss of energy.3. The use of AC over DC is the reason for power loss during transmission in Indianpowergeneration system.Select the correct codeA. 1, 2 and 3B. Only 1C. 1 and 2D. None

Q.45 The most important safety method for protecting electrical appliances from overloadingat homeis-


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A. StabilizersB. Electric FuseC. EarthingD. Electrical Meter

Q.46 Consider the following statements1. The conductivity of an alloy is generally higher than that of its constituent metals andthat iswhy they are used in most of the heating devices like Electrical Iron, Toastersetc.2. Diamond has more conductivity than graphiteSelect the correct codeA. Only 1B. Only 2C. BothD. None

Q.47 A student sitting on the last bench can see the letters written on the board but hasproblemreading from his note book. What can be said about him?A. The near point of his eyes has receded awayB. The farther point of his eyes has come close.C. The near point of his eyes has come closeD. The farther point of his eyes has receded away

Q.48 The phenomenon of rainbow formation includes1. Dispersion2. Total Internal Reflection3. RefractionSelect the correct codeA. 1 and 3B. 2 and 3C. 1 and 2D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.49 Consider the following regarding sunrise and sunset1. The time difference between actual sunrise and sunset is 4 minutes2. This is because of the phenomenon of Total Internal Reflection3. The apparent flattening of the Sun’s disc at sunrise and sunset is due toatmosphericrefraction.


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Select the wrong codesA. Only 1B. Only 3C. 1 and 2D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.50 At Noon, the Sun appears white becauseA. A little of the blue and violet colors are scattered.B. Blue color is scattered the mostC. Red colour is scattered the mostD. All the colours are scattered away

Q.51 Consider the following regarding Full Capital Account Convertibility.1. It may lead to downfall of domestic companies2. It will lead increased phenomenon of HOT money.3. Fiscal deficit will increase4. Decrease in cost of capitalSelect the correct codeA. 1, 2, 3 and 4B. 1, 2 and 4C. 3 and 4D. 2, 3 and 4

Q.52 What constitutes Capital Account?1. External Commercial Borrowing (ECB)2. Global Depository Receipts3. Foreign Portfolio Investments4. Interest Payments on International InvestmentsSelect the correct codeA. 1, 2, 3 and 4B. 1, 2 and 3C. 2, 3 and 4D. 1, 2 and 4

Q.53 Consider the following statements regarding correction in Balance of Payment (BoP)1. Money contraction will result in correction in BoP deficit2. Contraction in money supply will reduce the domestic prices and hence increase the


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import resulting into correction in BoP deficit3. Increase in tourism services will have positive impact on BoPSelect the correct codeA. 1, 2 and 3B. 2 and 3C. 1 and 2D. 1 and 3

Q.54 Consider the following statements regarding GAGAN1. Gagan is an indigenous navigational guide system developed by ISRO and AirportAuthority ofIndia.2. India is the third country after USA and EU to adopt this system3. GAGAN will use a satellite based Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS)technologydeveloped by the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service.Select the correct codeA. 1, 2 and 3B. Only 2C. Only 1D. Only 3

Q.55 Ocean Thermal Energy is due toA. Energy stored by waves in the oceanB. Tides arising out in the oceanC. The temperature difference at different levels in the oceanD. The pressure difference at different levels in the ocean

Q.56 Fogs are formed due to1. Conduction2. Radiation3. Mixing of warm and cold air massesSelect the correct codes from aboveA. 1 and 2B. 2 and 3C. Only 3D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.57 Which of the following are associated with natural processes of Nitrogen Fixation?


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1. Lightening2. Cloud Bursting3. Bacteria4. Blue-green Algae5. FungiSelect the correct codesA. 1, 2,3 and 4B. 3, 4 and 5C. 1, 3 and 4D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Q.58 Consider the following1. Sound waves2. Light waves3. Electromagnetic wavesTemperature inversion will affect?A. Only 1B. 1 and 2C. 2 and 3D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.59 Tropospheric Ozone consists of1. Sulphur Dioxide2. Methane3. Nitrogen Oxides4. Volatile Organic Compounds5. Carbon MonoxideChoose the correct optionsA. 1, 2, 4 and 5B. 2, 3, 4 and 5C. 1, 2, 3 and 4D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Q.60 Consider the following statements regarding ozone depletion1. Polar Stratospheric Clouds inhibits ozone depletion2. Ozone depletion will affect human body by enhancing the chances of skin cancer andreducedlevel of Vitamin D in the body.3. Montreal Protocol and Vienna Convention are related to Ozone DepletingSubstances


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Select the wrong statementsA. Only 2B. 1 and 3C. 1 and 2D. Only 1

Q.61 Consider the following1. Photochemical Smog2. Acid Rains3. Death of vegetation4. Loss of biodiversity in aquatic ecosystem5. Damage to buildingsSulphur dioxide contributes to all of the problems mentioned above exceptA. Only 1B. 1 and 3C. Only 3D. 3 and 4

Q.62 How do CFCs reduce the concentration of ozone in the atmosphere?A. Radiation caused CFCs to release atoms that converts ozone to oxygenB. CFCs splits into troposphere and combine with carbon dioxide to form oxygenC. CFCs splits into the troposphere and oxidise, preventing the formation of ozoneD. CFCs combine with ozone to produce oxidised molecules

Q.63 Mercury is particularly hazardous to human health becauseA. It bioaccumulates high up the food chain.B. As a heavy metal, it can cause serious impact injury.C. It is light and volatile, and so is widely dispersed through the environment by wind.D. As a pure metal it is very soluble in water, hence easily absorbed through drinkingwater.

Q.64 The core of our planet Earth is mainly made up ofA. AluminiumB. ChromiumC. IronD. Silicon


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Q.65 A problem that arises when we pump water from well near coastal area is calledA. Permeability decreaseB. Geothermal depressionC. Artesian rechargeD. Saltwater intrusion

Q.66 All processes that build up, elevate and move Earth’s crust falls underA. Orogenic processesB. VolcanismC. Epeirogenic processesD. Diastrophism

Q.67 Consider the following statements1. India joined Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) in 2016.2. MTCR controls the export of missiles capable of carrying biological weapons only.Choose the correct optionA. Only 1B. Only 2C. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.68 Identify the type of rocks that from due to the cyrstallisation of magmaA. MetamorphicB. IgneousC. SedimentaryD. Migmatities

Q.69 Consider the following statements1. Election Commission of India (ECI) is a three-member body2. President of India is empowered to appoint the commissioners of ECIChoose the correct optionA. Only 1B. Only 2C. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2


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Q.70 Consider the following statements1.India is a member of Australia Group (AG)2.India is member of Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), Wassenaar arrangement andbut not of Nuclear Suppliers Group.Choose the correct optionA. Only 1B. Only 2C. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.71 With reference to Election Commission of India consider the following statements1.Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners have equal powers and receiveequal salary allowances.2.In case if there is a difference in opinion, the stand of CEC will be final.Choose the correct optionA. Only 1B. Only 2C. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.72 Consider the following statements1.National Optical Fibre Network (NOFN) aims to connect all the Gram panchayats in thecountry and provide 100 Mbps2.Entire project is being funded by Universal service Obligation Fund (USOF)Choose the correct optionA. Only 1B. Only 2C. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.73 Name the current that is produced by upwelling of cold water off the coast of Peru and ChileA. Humbolt currentB. Canary currentC. Agulhas currentD. El Nino

Q.74 With reference to NASA’s Kilopower Project consider the following statements


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1.It can generate a reliable power supply by using Thorium reactor core.2.It will provide safe and plentiful energy for future robotic and human missions for Mars andbeyond.Choose the correct optionA. Only 1B. Only 2C. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.75 Consider the following statements1.Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) deals with reducing nuclear proliferation2.Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) non-proliferation of missiles capable of carryingchemical, biological and nuclear weapons of mass destruction (WMDs).Choose the correct optionA. Only 1B. Only 2C. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.76 The phenomenon of El Nino current appears along the coast of which on of the following places?A. BrazilB. PeruC. AlaskaD. Western Australia

Q.77 Consider the following statements1.Look East Policy of India was launched in 20142.With launch of Look East policy India became a member of ASEAN Regional Forum.Choose the correct optionA. Only 1B. Only 2C. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.78 Consider the following statements1.ASEAN is India’s 4th largest trading partner2.India is the 7th largest trading partner of ASEAN


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Choose the correct optionA. Only 1B. Only 2C. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.79 With reference to World Economic Forum, identify a report that is not released by it.1. Global Information Technology Report2. Ease of Doing Business Report3. Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report4. Global Competitiveness ReportChoose the correct optionA. 1 and 3B. 2 onlyC. 2 and 4 onlyD. 3 and 4 only

Q.80 With reference to recently launched Smart Star-Rating consider the following statements1.It is launched by Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban2.For rating of 3 Star or above a given city should be Open Defecation Free3.Cities will be have to be recertified every year.Choose the correct optionA. 1 and 2 onlyB. 2 and 3 onlyC. 1 and 3 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3

Q.81 Consider the following statements1.Bharat ke Veer is an online portal in which any person can make fiscal contributions to assistthe families of martyrs of the Central Armed Police Forces.2.Doner can donate directly to individual Martyrs account with a max limit of Rs 15 lakhChoose the correct optionA. Only 1B. Only 2C. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2


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Q.82 Consider the following statements1.Accessible India Campaign (AIC) is a programme of Ministry of Human Resource andDevelopment2.AIC aims to provide accessibility to higher education to all.Choose the correct optionA. Only 1B. Only 2C. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.83 Consider the following statements1.Accessible India Campaign (AIC) is a flagship programme of Ministry of Social Justice andEmpowerment2.One of its objective is to provide Divyangs/Specially Abled People with accessibility tobuildingsChoose the correct optionA. Only 1B. Only 2C. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.84 Consider the following statements1.National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) is a body under Ministry of Scienceand Technology2.INCOIS will roll out Automated Ocean Pollution Observation System in Indian waters.Choose the correct optionA. Only 1B. Only 2C. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.85 Which of the following are called the ‘Amphibians of the Plant Kingdom’?A. BryophytesB. PteridophytesC. SaprophytesD. Xerophytes


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Q.86 An organism was found with the following characteristics:1. The organism had radial symmetry.2. It possessed only one digestive opening.3. It had a toxin secreting structure.To which phylum does the animal belong to:A. Phylum AnnelidaB. PhylumMolluscaC. Phylum CnidariaD. Phylum Echinodermata

Q.87 Arrange the following phases of Mitosis in the order of occurrence:1. Metaphase2. Anaphase3. Prophase4. TelophaseA. 1,3,4,2B. 3,1,2,4C. 4,1,2,3D. 3,4,2,1

Q.88 Which of the following glands produces the amylase ptyalin?A. PancreasB. Salivary glandC. StomachD. Adrenal Glands

Q.89 Which of the following best represents the relationship in Lichens?A. PredationB. ParasitismC. MutualismD. Competition

Q.90 Identify the TRUE statements:1. Dakshin Gangotri is the first scientific base station of India in Antarctica.2. It has now been decommissioned and succeeded by Maitri research station.A. Only 1B. Only 2


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C. BothD. None

Q.91 Consider the following statements:1. An ideal and healthy erythrocyte is bi-convex in shape.2. Erythrocytes live for 100-120 days.3. People living in higher altitudes have comparatively higher number of erythrocytesIdentify the TRUE statement(s):A. 1 and 2B. 2 and 3C. 1,2 and 3D. 1 and 3

Q.92 Which among the following enzymes is not secreted by the Pancreas during digestion?A. TrypsinogenB. ChymotrypsinogenC. CarboxypeptidaseD. Pepsin

Q.93 Where is the Silent Valley National Park located?A. Himachal PradeshB. AssamC. KeralaD. Meghalaya

Q.94 Consider the following statements:1. The primary vascular bundles in a dicot’s stem are arranged in a ring.2. Monocots have flower parts in multiples of three.3. Monocots do not have secondary growth in most cases.Choose the CORRECT statement(s):A. 1 and 2B. 1 and 3C. 1,2 and 3D. 2 and 3

Q.95 Which of the following organism uses Phagocytosis as a mode of ingestion/digestion:


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A. Star FishB. Sea AnemoneC. AmoebaD. Octopus

Q.96 Which of the following enzyme is involved in the creation of short RNA sequences:A. TopoisomerasesB. DNA PolymeraseC. HelicaseD. Primase

Q.97 Cobalamin, a vitamin found in Milk is also called:A. Vitamin B12B. Vitamin B6C. Vitamin KD. Vitamin E

Q.98 Which of the following organisms does not exhibit Metamorphosis?A. GeckoB. SalamanderC. DragonflyD. Toad

Q.99 Which of the following is NOT a blood protein?A. AlbuminsB. GlobulinsC. FibrinogenD. Avidin

Q.100Which of the following Vitamin is NOT fat soluble?A. EB. CC. AD. K


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