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1. Consider the following

1. Dolphins

2. Sharks

3. Whales

4. Porpoise

Which of the above are cetaceans?

a) 2, 3 and 4

b) Only 2 and 3

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 1, 3 and 4

2. What can be possible reasons for low rainfall in India subcontinent?

1. A strong warming of Indian Ocean that reverses the Land-Sea Thermal Gradient.

2. Increase in land-sea temperature difference due to suppressed warming over the Indian land mass

because of increased aerosol levels.3. A warming Indian Ocean has resulted in surplus rains over the ocean at the cost of the monsoon rains

over land, simultaneously drying the Indian subcontinent.

Select the correct codes

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All

3. Match the following:

1. It ended East India company as

Commercial body and made it as purely

administrative body

A. Indian Council Act of 1861

2. This act gave recognition to ‘portfolio’

systemB. Charter act of 1833

3. This act distinguished between

commercial and political functions of East

India company

C. Pitt’s India Act of 1784

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below

a) 1-C,2-B,3-A

b) 1-A,2-B,3-C

c) 1-B,2-A,3-C

d) 1-A.2-C,3-B


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4. Which of the following are the characteristics of Later Vedic Religion?

1. Absence of sacrifices.

2. The concept of karma emerged

3. Rise of Upanishad thought

4. Emergence of new gods like Vishnu, Rudra, Prajapathi.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

a) 2 and 4 only

b) 3 and 4 only

c) 1,3,4 only

d) 2,3,4 only

5. Which of the statement is incorrect about ‘Rip’ Current?

a) They are perpendicular to the beach and flow towards it.

b) They are formed when breaking waves accumulate water on the shore.

c) It can be hazardous to people who are in water.

d) They form on the surface of the water.

6. The difference between the market prices and factor cost is equal to

a) Indirect taxes paid

b) Subsidies received

c) Capital consumption

d) Indirect tax paid minus subsidies received

7. Consider the following statements with respect to LEGUMES

1. Legumes have an ability to fix nitrogen from the atmosphere

2. Legumes help in increasing soil fertility

3. Legumes are highly nutritive but also contain anti-nutrients that are harmful


a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) Only 1


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8. Consider the following statements about ecological pyramids

1. Grassland and forest ecosystem have similar Pyramid of Numbers.

2. Pyramid of Biomass is the most accurate among three ecological pyramids-Number, Biomass and

Energy.

3. Pyramid of Energy is always upright in nature irrespective of type of ecosystem.

Select the correct code

a) 1 and 2

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) Only 2

d) Only 3

9. Which of the following terms has been used by the Prime Minister to address PWDs.

a) Guptang

b) Divyang

c) Dwijang

d) Viklang

10. Choose the correct ones related to sources of the constitution:

Features borrowed Sources

1. Vesting residuary power with centre US Constitution

2. Suspension of Fundamental rights during

emergencyGOI act 1935

3. Office of Governor Weimar constitution of Germany4. Judicial review Canadian constitution

Choose correct answer from the codes given below:

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2,3 and 4 only

c) 1 and 4 only

d) None

11. The Himalayan Mountains are tectonic in origin, dissected by fast-flowing rivers which are in their

youthful stage. Which of the following features made by rivers can be seen there?1. Gorges

2. V-shaped valleys

3. Rapids

4. Waterfalls

Choose the correct answer using the codes below.


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a) 1, 2 and 4 only

b) 1, 2 and 3 only

c) 3 and 4 only

d) All of the above

12. Consider the following statements:1. India supports Nuclear Disarmament.

2. India is a part of NSG but it has not signed CTBT and NPT.

3. India has signed and ratified both Biological Weapons Convention and Chemical Weapons

Convention.

4. India’s Nuclear Doctrine has shifted from “no first use against non-nuclear weapon state” to “no first

use”.

Which of the above statements are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 3c) 1 ,3 and 4

d) All of the above

13. Which of the following kingdoms does not belong to 16 Mahajanapadas?

1. Vajji

2. Malla

3. Kuru

4. Matsya

5. Kamboja


a) 1 only

b) 3 and 4 only

c) 4 and 5 only

d) None of the above

14. The ecological footprint is a measure of human demand on the Earth's ecosystems . It measures-

1. How much of the biological capacity of the planet is demanded by a given human activity or population

2. Ecological Footprints is calculated for overall activity of a nation or population and activities such as

industrialization etc.

3. The disadvantage of Ecological Footprint is that it cannot be calculated for individual people or area.

Select the wrong statement/s

a) 1 and 2

b) Only 2

c) 1 and 3


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d) Only 3

15. The British introduced tea plantations in the Darjiling and Sikkim Himalayas looking at some of the

favourable conditions which were

1. Steep slopes

2. thick soil cover with low organic content3. well distributed rainfall

4. mild winters


a) 1, 2 and 4 only

b) 1, 2 and 3 only

c) 3 and 4 only

d) All of the above

16. Consider the following statements about the Western and Eastern Ghats.1. Western Ghats are comparatively higher in elevation than Eastern ghats.

2. Western Ghats are more continuous than the Eastern Ghats as the latter is eroded by several east

flowing rivers.

3. The Eastern and the Western Ghats meet each other at the Nilgiri hills.


a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) All of the above

17. Indian ranks third in World Doping Report published by WADA. Consider the following statements w.r.t

Doping-

1. Blood doping is the practice of boosting the number of white blood cells in the bloodstream in order to

enhance athletic performance.

2. PerflouroCarbons (PFCs) are chiefly used as Blood substitutes for Blood doping agents.

3. Gene doping is the therapeutic use of cells, genes, genetic elements, or of the modulation of gene

expression, having the capacity to improve athletic performance.


a) 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) 2 and 3

d) 1, 2 and 3


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18. According to “United Nations Convention on The Law of Seas (UNCLOS)”,

1. Territorial waters are up to 12 nautical miles.

2. Contiguous Zone is up to 22 nautical miles from the shore.

3. Coastal nations can exercise their right in four areas in Exclusive Economic Zone: customs, taxation,

immigration and pollution.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

a) None of the above

b) Only 2

c) 2 and 3

d) 1 and 2

19. Which of the following statements show the correct meaning of Sanskritisation:

a) The process by which foreigners are made to understand and follow the Indian culture.

b) The process by which non-hindus are converted into Hinduism.

c) The process by which castes placed lower in caste hierarchy seek upward mobility by emulating the

rituals and practices of upper caste.

d) The process by which the children of Non Residential Indians are taught about the Indian culture and

values.

20. Which one of the following statement is true?

a) GDP is always greater then GNP

b) GDP is always lower than GNP

c) GDP is equal to GNP when “income from Abroad” is zero

d) GDP is equal to GNP when “depreciation” is zero

21. Bharatiya Mahila Bank (BMB) has won The Asian Banker Achievement Award 2015. Which is/are NOT

true with respect to Bharatiya Mahila Bank (BMB)?

1. Special attention is given to economically neglected, deprived, discriminated, underbanked,

unbanked, rural and urban women to ensure inclusive and sustainable growth.

2. Only male members are employed in the bank.

3. Bank also conducts programmes on financial literacy, skill development and training for women.

Select the option from below:

a) 2 only

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All are correct


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22. Among scientific community, ‘Neutrino’ has been much in news. Consider the following statements with

reference to it.

1. They are electrically neutral elementary particles

2. They are not affected by any kind of force and are neutral in nature

3. The most important source of its generation is radioactive decay


a) Only 1

b) 1 and 3

c) 2 and 3

d) All of the above

23. The majority of the Harappa pottery was

a) Poly chrome pottery

b) Black painted pottery

c) Red painted pottery

d) Plain pottery

24. Consider the following statements:

1. The ideal of justice in the preamble is taken from Russian revolution.

2. Preamble is not a source of power to legislature

3. Preamble acts as a prohibition upon the powers of legislatures.

4. Preamble is not amendable.


a) 2 and 3

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 4

d) 1, 2 and 3

25. Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by a living organism. Which of the following

exhibit the phenomenon of Bioluminescence?

1. Krill

2. Fungi

3. Bacteria4. Winged beetles

5. Octopus

Select the correct code/s

a) 1, 2, 4 and 5

b) 1, 3, 4 and 5


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c) 2, 3, 4 and 4

d) All

26. Gender inequality index is a composite measure reflecting inequality in achievement between men and

women in three dimensions and that are:

1. Life expectancy2. Labor market

3. Gross enrollment at primary level


a) 1, only

b) 1, 2 only

c) 2 only

d) None

27. Recently China has changed its ‘One child policy’ to ‘two child policy’. Which of the following statementsis not a correct reason for this change?

a) Large scale migration of Chinese to other countries.

b) Decrease in productive labour force.

c) High average wage and pension pressure.

d) Decrease in demographic dividend and rapid increase in dependents.

28. With reference to Digital signature Consider on the following statements:

1. Digital signature provides a high level of security of Online Communication

2. With digital signature only intended recipient can read the sent files.The true statement is/are:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2


29. The Palaeolithic human beings are associated with which of the following?

1. Use of stone axes, cleavers, choppers, stone axes.

2. Change in climate3. River valleys and hilly slopes

4. Nature of stone tools


a) 1 ,2 and 3 only

b) 1 ,3 and 4 only


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c) 2 ,3 and 4 only

d) All the above

30. Enrich plantation is something in which a single commercially valuable species is extensively planted in

a region and other local species are eliminated.

Consider the statements regarding Enrich plantation.1. Teak monoculture has damaged the natural forest majorly in Northeast India which was earlier

introduced by British.

2. Chir, Pine plantations in the Himalayas have replaced the Himalayan Oak and Rhododendron forests.

Choose the correct statements from the code below.

a) 1 only.

b) 2 only.

c) Both.

d) None of the above.

31. Which of the following statements are correct about the proposed Assisted Reproductive Technology

(ART) Regulation Bill,2014.

1. Foreign nationals have been barred to commission surrogacy in India.

2. Surrogate should be a married woman of 23-35years of age and should have a child of more than 3

years of age.

3. Surprise visit of authorities to fertility clinics.

4. Clinic to be sealed and doctor jailed even for a genuine mistake.

Select the correct option:

a) 1 and 2b) 1 only

c) 2 and 3

d) All of the above

32. Consider the following statements

1. Assam shares a border with Bhutan and Bangladesh.

2. West Bengal shares border with Bhutan and Nepal.

3. Mizoram shares border with Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Which of the following sentences given above are correct?

a) 1,2 and 3

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1 and 3 only


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33. Consider the following with respect to Western Ghat and rainfall pattern along it

1. Karnataka receives more rainfall than Kerala and Maharashtra because of steep slopes and

continuous Mountains

2. The mountain topography in Karnataka is broader than the narrow topography of the Ghats in

Maharashtra and Kerala.

Select the incorrect statements

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both

d) None

34. Which of the following agencies co-publish the Global Innovative Index?

1. Cornell University

2. INSEAD

3. World Intellectual property Organisation4. UNESCO

Select the correct option from the following:

a) 1 and 3

b) 1,2 and 3

c) 3 and 4

d) All of the above

35. Introduction of the GST is expected to yield

1. High returns to the factor of production2. High exports of India goods

3. Very high revenue gains

4. Economic welfare

Select the correct code:

a) 2, 3 and 4 Only

b) 1, 2 and 4 Only

c) 1, 2 and 3 Only

d) All of the above.


1. Barren Island is the only active volcano in India.

2. Lakshadeep islands have coral formations while Andaman and Nicobar Islands does not.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

a) 1 only


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b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 and 2

37. Which of the following statements are correct about ‘Twitter Samvad’?

1. Tweets will be delivered every day from the accounts of the government and the leaders tomobile-phone users across the country as text messages.

2. Government agencies can share live updates, even time-sensitive information on law and order or

rescue.

3. It is indigenously developed by a domestic company and not subsidiary of Twitter.

4. It is a direct communication medium between public and Prime Minister Office (PMO) through twitter.


a) 1 only

b) 1 and 2

c) 2,3 and 4d) 3 and 4

38. Consider the following statements about designer eggs:

1. They are genetically modified eggs.

2. The nutritional content is modified than the standard egg to meet specific needs of the consumer.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2d) Neither 1 nor 2

39. The ancient Indian texts which discuss surgical techniques like excision, incision, stitching of wounds,

etc. is?

a) Charaka Samhita

b) Sushruta Samhita

c) Bheda Samhita

d) Ashtanga Hrudaya


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40. Which of the following statements are correct about sanitary landfilling?

1. Landfill pit is covered with a thin layer of soil.

2. It is done for both organic and inorganic solid waste.

3. Major end product of this process is methane.

4. Both aerobic and anaerobic respiration takes place in the landfill pit.


a) 1,3 and 4

b) 1,2 and 3

c) 2,3 and 4

d) All of the above.


1. ‘Union of India’ includes only states and ‘Territory of India’ includes states and Union territories and

new territories acquired by the GOI in future.

2. In India citizen by birth is eligible for the office of the President but not the citizen by Naturalization.Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both

d) None

42. The Indus city that was destroyed by fire was

a) Lothal

b) Kot diji

c) Chanhudaro

d) Mohenjo-Daro

43. Under which of the following situations can the Centre give executive directions to the state on any

matter or assume all their powers?

1. National Emergency

2. President’s rule

3. Financial emergency

Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All of the above


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44. The Central Government recently launched the ‘UDAY’ Scheme. Which of the following is it related to?

a) Self employment scheme for minority youth.

b) Vocational training program for tribals in red corridor states.

c) Scheme to provide venture capital to MSMEs.

d) Scheme for revival of debt laden Discoms.

45. Consider the statements regarding global energy subsidies

1. U.S.A is the largest spender on energy subsidies while china stands at second place.

2. Energy subsidies exceed the estimated public health spending for the entire globe.

Select the correct code:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None

46. Consider the following statements regarding Sargasso sea.

1. It is the only sea on earth having no coastline.

2. It is named after ‘Sargassum’, which is a sea weed.


a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


1. Reserve Bank of India was provided by GOI act 1935 to control the currency and credit of the country.

2. Fourth schedule deals with allocation of seats to states and UT’s in Rajya Sabha.

3. Procedure established by law is taken from Japanese Constitution.


a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 only

48. Karewas are found in which set of the following?

a) Kashmir valley and Ladakh

b) Bhadarwah and Kashmir Valley

c) Indus and Satluj valleys


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d) Himachal Pradesh and Uttrakhand

49. Consider the following Governor General of India during British times.

1. Lord Dalhousie

2. Lord Canning

3. Lord William Bentinck4. Lord Hardinge

Who of the above governor generals of India were involved in Anglo Sikh Wars?

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 2 and 4 only

d) 1 and 4 only

50. Which one of the following is the most wide spread and most productive category of soil?

a) Alluvial soil

b) Black soil

c) Lateritic soil

d) Forest soil

51. The hot dry wind, which is nicknamed as ‘The Doctor’, is

a) The Berg

b) The Harmattan

c) The Bora

d) The Sirocco

52. Consider the following Bio Sphere reserves.

1. Nanda devi

2. Nokrek

3. Pachmarhi

4. Dehang-Dehang

5. Gulf of mannar

6. Nilgiri

Which of the following bio sphere reserves are found above Tropic of cancer?

a) 1,2,3,4 only

b) 2,3, 5 only

c) 1,3,4,5,6 only

d) 1,2,4 only


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53. Which of the following can be used as food preservatives?

1. Common salt

2. Sugar

3. Vegetable oil

Choose the correct option from the codes below:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All of the above

54. Assertion (A): The market price of a crop usually does not fall below its minimum support price (MSP).

Reason (R): Minimum support price (MSP) is the price at which the government guarantees to buy

unlimited quantity of an agricultural commodity.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false.

d) A is false but R is true

55. Raja Ram Mohan Roy’s reform of Hinduism was along the lines of

1. Condemnation of idolatry

2. Irreverence of brahmanical priest craft

3. Propagation of Monotheism

4. Projection of Vedas as the repository of all scientific truths

Which of the above statements are correct?

a) 1 and 4 only

b) 1,3, and 4 only

c) 1,2, and 3 only

d) All of the above

56. Consider the following statements w.r.t Enforcement Directorate

1. It looks after investigation cases related to Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 and Prevention

of Money Laundering Act, PMLA

2. It falls under Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure3. ED can arrest the offenders in relation to PMLA offence


a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3


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d) All


Assertion (A): Normally rain water is acidic even if it is not acid rain.

Reason (R): While raining, the water reacts with carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere.

In the context of the statements above, which of these is true?

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation for A.

b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation for A.

c) A is incorrect but R is correct.

d) A is correct but R is incorrect.

58. Which of the following were the effects of Revolt of 1857?

1. East India company rule was abolished.

2. Feudal and reactionary elements were given protection to save imperialism against the liberal forces.

3. The ratio of European to Indian troops was fixed 1:5 in Bengal4. The act of 1858 provided for the appointment of secretary of state for India.

Select the incorrect statement among the following

a) 2 and 4 only

b) 3 only

c) 3 and 4 only



1. Equality before law is of American origin and Equal protection of Law is of British origin.2. Part IV of the constitution is described as Magna Carta of India.

3. During National emergency all Fundamental rights are suspended

4. Rights under Article 19 are suspended under both external aggression and armed rebellion grounds.

Choose correct answer form the codes given below:

a) 1 and 4 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 ,2 and 4

d) None

60. Arable land in the irrigated zone is turning saline due to which of the following reasons?

a) Addition of gypsum

b) Over irrigation

c) Over grazing

d) Use of fertilizers


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61. Earth although has an average density of 5.5 g/cm^3, its core has a density of more than 11 g/cm^3.

What are the possible reasons?

1. Core is formed of materials like iron, nickel etc which has higher density.

2. Incumbent pressure from the overlaying rocks.

3. High temperature prevalent in the core region [more than 5000 degree Celsius].

Choose the correct code from the following.

a) 1, 2 only.

b) 2, 3 only.

c) 1, 3 only.

d) All the above.

62. Consider the following statements

1. India is the only country in the world producing all the five known varieties of silk.

2. North East is the major Coffee growing region in India contributing 40% of the total production


a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both

d) None

63. Consider the following

1. Gibson desert

2. Great Victoria desert

3. Great Samson desert4. Kalahari desert

5. Great sandy desert

6. Nubian desert

Which of the following deserts are found in Australia?

a) 1,2,4,5 and 6 only

b) 2,4,6 only

c) 1,2,3,5, only

d) 4 and 6 only

64. An advance of banks is considered as Non Performing Asset (NPA) when

1. Interest and/or principal remains overdue for two harvest seasons but for a period not exceeding

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 a term loan.

Select the correct code from below.


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a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

65. The Mahayana Buddhism composed numerous Avadanas to preach the teachings of MahayanaBuddhism to the people. Most of these were composed in?

a) Chaste Sanskrit

b) Prakrit

c) Buddhist –Hybrid Sanskrit

d) Pure Sanskrit

66. Mexico is surrounded by which of the following three countries

a) USA ,Guatemala ,Belize

b) Canada ,Guatemala ,Belize

c) USA ,Guatemala ,Nicaragua

d) Canada ,Guatemala ,Nicaragua

67. Choose the correct statements:

1. Equality before law and equal protection of law is available to both citizens and foreigners.

2. Suspension of Fundamental rights take place in an area under Martial Law and its similar to imposition

of National emergency

3. Freedom to manage religious affairs is also available to foreigners.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 1 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 2 only

68. Which of the following is not a function of thyroid hormone?

a) It affects protein synthesis.

b) Regulates protein, fats and carbohydrate metabolism.

c) Leads to heat generation in humans.

d) Activates other hormones.


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69. Plasma is one of the four fundamental states of matter. Consider the following statements.

1. It doesn’t have volume but has shape.

2. It is the most abundant form of matter.

3. Gas or air can be turned into plasma when artificially ionized.

Choose the correct statements from the codes below.

a) 3 only.

b) 1, 3 only.

c) 2, 3 only.

d) 1 only.

70. Sun spots are the one found on the outer surface of the Sun.

Consider the statements regarding Sun spots.

1. Sun spots region generally have lower temperature than the surrounding region on the Sun’s outer

surface.

2. Sun spots do not have any effect on Earth’s climate.3. Each period of weak Sun spot activity co-relates with the period of overall high solar radiation output

from the Sun’s surface.

4. Sun spots generally have 11 year cycle.

Choose the correct statement/s from the following codes.

a) 1, 2 only.

b) 1, 3, 4 only.

c) 1, 2, 4 only.

d) 2, 4 only.

71. Which of the following conditions are favorable for generation of Tropical cyclones?

1. Temperature less than 27 degree Celsius

2. Absence of coriolis force

3. Pre existing high pressure area

4. Large sea surface


a) 2 and 3 only

b) 4 only

c) 1,2,3 onlyd) None of the above


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1. In a case of conflict between the central and the state legislation, the state legislation shall prevail with

regards to the concurrent list.

2. The residuary powers are vested in center. This gives a unitary tilt to India’s federalism.


a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

73. Which of the following clouds are found at the highest altitude?

a) Nimbus

b) Cumulus

c) Stratus

d) Cirrus

74. Which of the following school of art is considered to be nearly secular during post Mauryan period?

a) Gandhara school of art

b) Mathura school of art

c) Amravati school of art

d) Nagarjuna school of art

75. Which of the following schemes will promote Urban Infrastructure?

1. Swatch Bharat Abhiyan

2. Smart City Scheme

3. Bharat Nirman

4. Indira Awas Yojana

5. HRIDAY


a) 1, 3 and 4

b) 2, 4 and 5

c) 1, 2 and 5

d) All


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1. Right to freedom under article 19 is protected only against state action and not against private

individuals.

2. Martial law has no specific provisions in the in the constitution and it is implicit but whereas National

emergency has detailed provision in the constitution and its explicit.

3. Prohibition Writ is only preventive but Certiorari is both preventive and curative in nature.4. Certiorari is issued only against Judicial and quasi- judicial bodies but not against administrative

authorities.


a) 1 and 4 only

b) 3 and 4 only

c) 1,2 and 3

d) 1, 2 and 4

77. Which of the following statements about Mauryan Art and Architecture is incorrect?

a) Use of stone masonry

b) Use of polished stones

c) Pillars made of double stone

d) The practice of hewing out caves from rocks.

78. Which among the following options contains least percentage of water on earth surface?

a) Lakes

b) Soil moisture

c) Biosphere

d) Atmosphere

79. Consider the following statements w.r.t Vedic Age?

1. During later Vedic period male gods were more in number than female gods.

2. Early Vedic people did worship gods for their spiritual upliftment.

3. Women during early Vedic period were highly respected and they attended political assemblies like

Sabha and Samiti.

Select the incorrect answer using the codes given below

a) 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) All of the above


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80. Arcuate deltas are the most common type of deltas, example being Ganga delta, Rhine delta, Nile delta

etc.

Consider the following statements regarding this type of delta.

1. It is formed when river water is denser than sea water.

2. It is formed when river water is as dense as sea water.

3. It is known as growing delta.Choose the correct statement/s from the following codes.

a) 1 only.

b) 2 only.

c) 1, 3 only.

d) 2, 3 only

81. Consider the statements regarding mitochondrial Donation Technique:

1. It involves addition of healthy mitochondria from donor women to an egg from other women with

defective mitochondria.2. This technique prevents new born babies from heart failure and blindness only.

3. There are two different procedures used in mitochondrial donation technique –(a) Maternal Spindle

Transfer (b) Pronuclear Transfer technique


a) 1 only

b) 1, 2 only

c) 1, 3 only

d) All of the above

82. Recently NITI Aayog replaced Planning Commission. Which of the following statements are correct

regarding NITI Aayog?

1. Chairperson of NITI Aayog is Prime Minister.

2. Governing council of NITI Aayog consists of chief ministers of states, Lt. Governors and union cabinet

ministers.

3. As a think tank it will monitor and evaluate the implementation of programmes.

Select the correct code from below.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 onlyc) 1 and 3 only

d) All the above


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83. Consider the following statements WRT town planning of Indus Cities.

1. The entrance to the house from the narrow lanes was set right angles to the main street.

2. Apart from bricks and stones, the Indus people used woods.

3. They used dried bricks for buildings.


a) 1 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 ,3 , only

84. What is true about ITC (Inter tropical convergence) Zone?

a) It is a high pressure belt

b) It is also known as horse latitudes

c) It is the zone of convergence of trade winds.

d) It is the zone of convergence of westerlies.

85. Which of the following is in correct sequence of the given Indian cities in the decreasing order of their

rainfall?

a) Kochi-Kolkata-Delhi-Patna

b) Kolkata-Kochi-Patna-Delhi

c) Kochi-Kolkata-Patna-Delhi

d) Kolkata-Kochi-Delhi-Patna

86. Pliny’s Natural history gives us information about trade between India and

a) Greece

b) Arab world

c) Italy

d) Persia

87. Choose correct statements:

1. Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) and Fundamental duties are considered as ‘Conscience of

the Constitution’.

2. DPSP resembles the ‘Instruments of Instructions’ enumerated under GOI act 1935.

3. Fundamental duties are added under Part IV of the Constitution.


a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 2 only


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d) 1 only

88. What does animal BEAR means in Stock Market ?

a) Afraid to lose anything

b) Different investment styles and strategies out there.

c) Economy is bad, recession is looming and stock prices are falling.

d) Be conservative and never invest in anything you do not understand.

89. Consider the following statements with respect to Stone Age people

1. Use of polished stones

2. Production of pottery started only during Neolithic age

3. Domestication of animals

4. They produced wheat, cotton, Ragi, and Horse gram

Select the incorrect statement using the codes given below

a) 1 and 4 only

b) 2,3,4 only

c) 1,3,4 only


90. Consider the following with respect to salinity of ocean water

1. Rate of precipitation

2. Wind

3. Ocean currents

4. Sunlight5. Inflow of river water

6. Freezing and thawing of ice in polar regions

Which of the following options are responsible to determine salinity of ocean water?

a) 1,2,3,5 and 6

b) 1,3,4,5, and 6

c) 3, 5 and 6

d) 1,2,3,4,5,6


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91. Match the following list of bioactive substances and their roles:

Bioactive Substance Role

1. Statin i. Removal of oil stains

2. Cyclosporin A ii. Removal of clots from blood vessels

3. Streptokinase iii. Lowering of blood cholesterol

4. Lipase iv. Immuno-suppressive agentChoose the correct match:

a) 1-iii, 2-iv, 3-ii, 4-i

b) 1-ii, 2-iv, 3-iii, 4-i

c) 1-i, 2-ii, 3-iii, 4-iv

d) 1-iv, 2-iii, 3-ii, 4-i

92. Consider the following statements.

1. Insurance density is the ratio of insurance premium as a percentage of GDP, in a given year.

1. Insurance penetration is the ratio of premium under written in a given year to the total population.Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2


93. Which of the following regarding Prehistoric art is/are correct?

1. The rock paintings were practised by Palaeolithic people only.

2. Birds and animals are only represented in the art.3. From the paintings it appears that they did not belong to farming communities.


a) 1 only

b) 3 only

c) 1 and 2

d) 1,2,3


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94. In Vitro Fertilization is the process of fertilization by manually combining an egg and sperm in a

laboratory dish, and then transferring the embryo to the uterus. It can be used in which of the following

cases

1. Male factor infertility including decreased sperm count or sperm motility

2. Women with ovulation disorders, premature ovarian failure, uterine fibroids

3. Individuals with a genetic disorder 4. Designer babies as in the case of Three Parent Babies


a) 1, 3 and 4

b) 2, 3 and 4

c) 1, 2, 3 and 4

d) 1, 2 and 4

95. Consider the following chain of events.

1. Use of Gold coins2. Use of Punch marked silver coins

3. Use of Iron plough

4. Starting of Urban culture

Arrange the following in a chronological order

a) 3412

b) 3421

c) 4312

d) 4321

96. Which of the statements are true regarding Equatorial climatic conditions?

1. It is known as latitudinal climate.

2. Low range of temperature is mainly due to the equatorial air mass.

3. There is no seasonality in this region or there are no distinguished seasons unlike other climatic

regions.

Which among the following statement/s is/are true?

a) 3 only.

b) 2, 3 only.

c) 1, 2 only.d) All the above.


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97. Consider the statements

1. Dinitrogen and dioxygen are main constituents of air but do not react at normal temperature

2. Nitrous oxide does not contribute to Green House Gases but excess of nitrogen dioxide can retard the

rate of photosynthesis.

Select the wrong statement/s

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both

d) None

98. Desert is mainly located in the tropical West margins of the continents. What is/are the possible

reason/s?

1. Existence of the perennial high pressure over this region.

2. Prevailing On-shore winds throughout the year.

3. Cold currents on the continental west margins add to the atmospheric stability of the region.Choose the correct code from the following .

a) 1 only.

b) 1, 2 only.

c) 1, 3 only.

d) 2, 3 only.

99. India is moving from non-renewable source of energy to renewable energy as evident from aggressive

policies for the same. In this light consider the following statements

1. The contribution of Solar Energy is dominant in overall renewable energy sector of India.1. Wind Energy dominates the sector followed by solar, biomass and hydro-power

Select the correct code/s

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both

d) None


1. Amendment bill can be introduced by both minister and private member.2. Amendment bill is introduced only in Lok Sabha and must be passed with Special majority.

3. The President can neither withhold his assent to the amendment bill nor send it back for

reconsideration.


a) 1 only


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b) 2 and 3 only

c) 2 only

d) 1 and 3

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