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1. Consider the following statements with

respect to Agent Orange.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1. Agent Orange is a chemical

composition, famously known to be
used in Vietnam War, is a herbicide
and defoliant.
2. The orange colour of the compound
gives it the name.
3. Defoliants are used in cotton
cultivation.
4. Consider the following statements.

1. Global Warming causes melting of
ice and melting of ice in turn
increases the global warming.
2. The Antarctic has not warmed as
much as the Arctic.
3. Arctic region is often seen as a
high-sensivity indicator of climate
change.
Choose the correct answer using the codes

below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
All

below:
2. Consider the following statements.

1. The sulphur content in the fossil
fuel is a major source of pollution.
2. Some microorganism can be used
to cleave the carbon-to -sulphur
bond to remove sulphur from coal
a)
b)
c)
d)
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a)
b)
c)
d)
1 Only
2 Only
Both
None

below:
1. Biomining and Bioleaching

techniques are environment
friendly
2. Minerlals like
cobalt,copper,zinc,lead and nickel
are extracted through this
technique but metals like gold and
uranium cannot .
3. But this technique cannot be
applied at greater depths.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 & 2 only
2 only
2 & 3 only
All
6. Consider the following statements

about Oil Spills.
1. Oil spills affects the plummage of
birds and reduces their insulating
abilities.

below:
[Type text]
1 and 2
2 and 3
1 and 3
All of the above
5. Which of the following is/are true

about Aerosols?
1. Pollens,spores,water droplets ,sea
salt can be termed aerosols
2. Volcanic ash of sulphur is also an
aerosol.
3. Aerosols have led to global
dimming.
3. Consider the following statements :-
1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
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2. They restrict the photosynthetic

ability of plants.
3. They make birds and animals less
buoyant.
4. Oil consuming bacteria can help
in bioremediation of oil spills.
d) All of the above

regarding conservation of Tigers in
India :
1. In-situ conservation is done in zoos
and ex-situ in sancuries and
national parks
2. Zoos cannot use the assisted
reproduction technology for
increasing their captive carrying
capacity.

below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
7.
1 & 2 only
1 & 3 only
1 & 4 only
All of the above

below:
Which of the following is true

regarding the term Land Farming:1. Land Farming is a method of
farming which is commercially
very viable.
2. Land Farming uses the technique
of aeration.
3. It uses microbes for getting back
the fertility of soil.
a)
b)
c)
d)

below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
2 only
1 and 2 both
None
10. Which of the following is true

regarding Perma-frost?
1. Melting of permafrost is worsening
Global Warming.
2. Frozen organic matter in the
permafrost holds around oneseventh of the worlds
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above

below:
8. With reference to the use of NPK
fertilisers which of the following is
true:1. Over Use of NPK fertilizers reduce
the protein content of wheat, maize
and grams.
2. The carbohydrate quality is also
affected.
3. Excess potassium decreases the
Vitamin C in vegetables and fruits.
4. Carotene content is however
increased.
below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 ,3 & 4 only
c) 1 ,2 & 3 only

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a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
2 only
1 and 2 both
None
11. Consider the following statements:1. Unconventional sources of natural

gas are shale gas, coal bed
methane ,methane hydrates and
tight sandstone.
2. Only USA,China and Canada
produce shale gas in commercial
quantity.

3. China holds the highest reserve of

shale gas.
d) All

below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
15. With regard to biodiesel ,pick up from

the options which of them are sources
of biodiesels
1. jatropha,jojoba,algae,fungi
2. jatropha,algae
3. jatropha and jojoba only
3 only
1 and 2
1 only
All of the above

below:
12. Under which ministry is the National
Green Corps Programme run ?
a)
b)
c)
d)
a) Ministry of Defence and Ministry of

Environment & Forests
b) Ministry of Urban Development
c) Ministry of Environment & Forests
d) Ministry of Health

regard to Reverse osmosis Water
purifiers:1. RO purifiers use chlorine and nano
silvers to purify water.
2. Use of chlorine over a long period
can lead to cancer.
13. Which of the following agencies

publishes the Global Environment
Outlook ?
a) UNDP
b) UNESCO
c) UNEP
d) WWF

below:
a)
b)
c)
d)

about Phyto-indicators or Bioindicators :1. Lichens can be used as a reliable
indicator to predict air quality.
2. Lichens are also indicators of
radioactive materials.
3. Presence of gold,silver and
Diamond can also be traced fom
the presence of certain variety of
plants

below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 & 3 only
[Type text]
1 only
2 only
1 & 2 both
None of the above
17. Which of the following are regarded as

Legumes ?
1. Beans and lentils
2. Clover
3. Tamrind
4. alfalfa

below:
1 only
2 only
1,2 & 3
None of the above
1 and 4 only
2 and 4 only
1,2 & 3 only
All of the above
18. Coral Bleaching is a result of which of

the following causes :
1. Increased solar radiations
2. Increased pH of water due to
carbon sequestration
3. Bacterial infections
4. Mixing of sunscreen ingredients in
water
as crystals. These crystals are removed and

dewatered. The water vapor from evaporation
is condensed and returned to the process.
In the context of the statements above, which
of these is true?
a) A and R both are true, and R is the
correct explanation for A.
b) A and R both are true, and R is the
NOT the correct explanation for A.
c) A is correct, R is incorrect.
d) A and R both are incorrect.

below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 4 only
2 and 4 only
1,2 & 3 only
All of the above
19. An oligotropic lake has which of the

following properties:a) High levels of nutrient in water
b) High aquatic productivity
c) Algal blooms
d) Low nutrients and low productivity

respect to aspects of Bio-Leaching :1. CFL Bulbs emit UV radiation and
can cause skin irritation.
2. The mercury vapour released from
it can pose health hazard.
Which of the above statements is/are
INCORRECT?
a)
b)
c)
d)

about Earth Hour :1. It is organised worldwide by WWF.
2. Thane became the National earth
hour capital of India and Seoul
became the global Earth Hour
Capital in 2015.
23. With reference to the glaciers, consider

the following statements:
1. Totten Glacier is the largest
glacier which is in East
Antarctica
2. It is melting at a considerable
fast rate due to effect of warm
ocean water beneath it.

INCORRECT?
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 Only
2 Only
Both
None
1 Only
2 Only
Both
None
Which among the above statements is / are

correct?
a)
b)
c)
d)

regarding Zero Liquid Discharge :-
1 Only
2 Only
Both 1 & 2
None of them
Assertion (A): Countrys knitwear hub,

Tirupur in southern Tamil Nadu, has become
the first textile cluster in India to achieve zero
liquid discharge (ZLD) in their units.
Reason (R): ZLD technology includes pretreatment and evaporation of the industrial
effluent until the dissolved solids precipitate
24. Which among the following statements

are correct regarding Bio-piracy?
1. Traditional Knowledge Digital
Library is a collaborative project
between Council of Scientific and
Industrial Research (CSIR),

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Ministry of Science and

Technology and Department of
AYUSH, Ministry of Health and
Family Welfare, and is being
implemented at CSIR..
2. It will prevent misappropriation
of Indian traditional knowledge,
mainly by breaking the format and
language barrier and making it
accessible to patent examiners at
International Patent Offices for
the purpose of carrying out search
and examination.
3. Kaziranga National Park has the

highest density of rhinos in the
world.
4. Translocations of rhinos from
source populations in Kaziranga
and Pabitora to target areas such
as Manas.
Choose the correct option from the codes
given below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 & 3 Only
1 & 4 Only
1,2 & 3 only
2,3& 4 only

given below:
a)
b)
c)
d)

about the various programmes and
activities initiated by Bureau of Energy
Efficiency:
1. GOI has launched the Perform,
Achieve and Trade Scheme to
enhance energy efficiency in
large energy-intensive industries
and facilities.
2. The Bachat Lamp Yojana under
the Clean Development
Mechanism (CDM) of UNFCCC
as a public initiative.
3. The initiatives are applicable to
public industries only.
1 Only
2 Only
Both 1 & 2
None of them
25. Study of pug marks can provide the

certain information such as:
1. Presence of different species in
the area of study.
2. Population of large cats (tigers,
lions etc.).
3. Sex ratio of large cats.
4. It helps in determination of age
also.

given below:

given below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 & 3 Only
2 & 3 Only
All
None of them

about Stockholm Convention.
1. This Convention aims to
eliminate or restrict the
production and use of
persistent organic pollutants
(POPs).
2. POPs are defined as chemical
substances that persist in the
environment, but do not bio-

related to Indian Rhinos Vision 2020:
1. The goal of IRV 2020 is to
increase the total rhino population
in Assam from 2,000 to 3,000 by
the year 2020
2. Pabitora National Park has the
largest number of one horned
rhinos in the world

[Type text]
1 Only
2 & 3 Only
All
None of them
accumulate through the food

web.
3. Convention has listed the
chemicals in three categories
of A-Elimination, BRestriction and CUnintentional Production.
4. The United States and Israel
have not ratified the
Convention.
3. It also addresses the movement of

radioactive waste between
different nations.
given below:
a)
b)
c)
d)

given below:
a)
b)
c)
d)

about PEACE (Promoting Energy
Access through Clean Energy)
initiative.
1. It is a joint initiative of India and
USA.
2. It focuses on sharing best
practices and institutional and
other approaches.
3. "PEACE setter fund" will be
established under the initiative.
1 & 3 Only
1 & 4 Only
1,2 & 3 only
1,3& 4 only

about the "National Mission for a
Green India":
1. To regenerate at least 4 million ha
of degraded forest.
2. Increase density of forest cover on
2 million ha of moderately dense
forest
3. Overall increase the density of
forest and tree cover on 10 million
ha of forest, waste, and
community lands

given below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 & 3 Only
1 & 2 Only
1 only
1, 2 & 3 only

about Basel Convention?
1. It is an international treaty that
was designed to reduce the
movements of hazardous waste
between nations.
2. It specifically focuses on to
prevent transfer of hazardous
waste from developed to less
developed countries (LDCs).

1 & 3 Only
1 & 2 Only
1 only
1, 2 & 3 only

respect to pollution.
1. In cities the brown haze dome over
cities is mostly because of sulphur
dioxide.
2. Sulphur dioxide is a product from
volcanoes and industrial processes.
3. Ammonia, which has a
characteristic pungent odour, is a
building block in the synthesis of
many pharmaceuticals.

given below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 & 3 Only
1 & 2 Only
1only
1, 2 & 3 only

below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
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1 and 2
2 and 3
1 and 3
All of the above

about the Environment Performance
Index.
1. India ranks 155 out of 178 countries
in the Global ranking of EPI.
2. EPI is calculated by aggregating
indicators reflecting the National
level environment data like health
impacts,bio-diversity,air quality,
water and sanitation ,water
resources,agriculture
,forests,fisheries etc.
3. EPI released by Yale and Columbia
University in collaboration with the
World Economic Forum
supplements the environment
targets set by Millenium
Development goals.
35. Which of the following observation

about Ethanol is /are correct?
1. Ethanol has a higher energy density
than gasoline, hence 100% ethanol
can be used as fuel.
2. Ethanol has a lower octane rating ,
thus it improves the compression
ratio of the engine which is better
for increased thermal efficiency.
3. Ethanol as fuel causes damage to
engine due to knocking ,hence
knock sensors are used in such
engines.
Choose the incorrect answer using the codes
below:
a)
b)
c)
d)

a)
b)
c)
d)
1 Only
2 Only
Both
None
36. Which of the following is/are NOT true

about desertification?
1. Water erosion, wind erosion,
vegetal degradation and frost
shattering are the major processes
of desertification.
2. Rajasthan, Gujarat,J & K and
Maharashtra have the largest areas
undergoing desertification.

regarding bio-fuels:1. Scientists have found techniques to
genetically engineer tobacco leaves
in order to increase their oil
content
2. The Indian approach to biofuels is
based solely on non food feedstocks
to be raised on degraded or
wastelands not suited for
agriculture,thus avoiding a conflict
beteween food and energy security.
3. Cellulosic ethanol and algal
biodiesel are Second generation
bio-fuels.
4. Bio-diesel and green diesel are
same.
5. An alkaloid developed from
jatropha has anti-cancer properties.

below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
1, 2, 3 & 5 only
2 ,4 and 5 only
None of the above
[Type text]
1 only
2 only
Both
None

about the National Green Tribunal
established for the effective and
expeditious disposal of cases related to
environment protection and forest
conservation :1. The NGT,with its main bench in
New Delhi, is the first body of its
kind to apply its parental statute of

below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2
2 and 3
1 and 3
All of the above
Polluter pays principle and the

principle of sustainable
development.
2. India is the first country in the
world which has an exclusive body
like NGT to tackle environmental
issues.

below:
a)
b)
c)
d)

below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
40. Consider the following statements:

1. The area recorded as forests in
government records is known as
Forest Area.
2. Land having an area of more
than 1 hectare with a minimum
tree canopy density of 10%
irrespective of ownership or
legal status is Forest Cover.
3. A forest cover is always a part of
Forest Area.
2 only
1 and 2
1 only
None of the above
38. Which of the following is true

regarding the term Water Footprint:1. It is the total volume of freshwater
used to produce goods and services
consumed by the individual or
community or produced by any
business.
2. It is measured in terms of cubic
meters/person/year.
3. Blue water footprint is the volume
of fresh water that was polluted in
producing goods and services
consumed by an individual or
community.

below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
39. With reference to the term Global

Hectare which of the following
statements are true:1. It is used to measure the
ecological footprint of the entire
earth.
2. It is used to measure the
biocapacity of the entire earth.
3. It is the average productive land
and water an individual or
community requires for
producing all resources one
consumes.

1 only
2 only
1 and 2 both
All
41. Which of the following is not a correct

match?
a) Forest survey of India head
quarters at Dehradun
b) Zoological survey of India at
Kolkata
c) Botanical survey of India at Pune
d) Central Natural Herbarium at
Howrah

below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
42. Which of the following is not the

correct match?
1. Eastern Dooars Elephant reserve is
located in Assam
2. Mayurbhung Elephant reserve is
located in West Bengal
3. Shrivilliputtur Elephant reserve is
located in Kerala
4. Nilambur Elephant reserve is
located in Tamil Nadu
Choose the incorrect answer using the codes
below:
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a)
b)
c)
d)
3 only
1 and 2
1 only
All of the above
6. The Montreux Record is a register

of internationally recognised
wetlands where changes in ecology
have happened.
below:

regarding Biosphere Reserves and
National Parks:-
a)
b)
c)
d)
1. The Wildlife Protection Act 1972

provides for 4 types of protected
areas:- Wildlife
sanctuaries,national
parks,community reserves and
conservation reserves.
2. In a Biosphere reserve no economic
activity is permitted.
3. No human activity is allowed in a
National Park but in a wildlife
sanctuary limited activities are
permitted.
4. There is o comprehensive
legislation for Bio-sphere reserves.

about Phumdis :1. Phumdis are floating islands in
Loktak Lake in Meghalaya.
2. Kiebul Lamjao National Park, the
worlds largest floating park is
home to Sangai, a deer subspecies
indigenious to this area.
3. Phumdis are a cause of ecological
concern for the Loktak Lake.
below:

below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
a)
b)
c)
d)
3 & 4 only
1,2 & 3 only
1 3 & 4 only
All of the above
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1 and 2 only
3 only
2 & 3 only
None of the above

respect to Lyophilisation Technology.
1. It is a technique launched for the
conservation of river Ganga from
the sewage disposed off into it.
2. The process is low on chromium
intake and utilises much less water
as compared to conventional
techniques.

about Wetlands :1. Study of Wetlands is known as
Paludology
2. Wetlands help in mitigating the
effect of climate change by acting as
a carbon sink.
3. They can remove important
nutrients like phosphorus and
nitrogen dissolved in water.
4. The biological productivity of a
wetland is comparable to tropical
rainforests.
5. Ramsar Convention is a not part of
UNESCO system of convention and
environmental agreements.

1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 only
2, 3, 4 and 6 only
1, 2 , 3 and 4 only
All of the above

below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
2 only
Both
None of the above

regard to paddy cultivation.
1. Paddy fields are among the
worlds biggest producers of
methane contributing
approxmately 10% of global
emissions.
2. Methane, a compound of carbon
and oxygen is produced by
bacteria in soil.
3. Production of methane by
paddy fields cannot be reduced
without significant reduction in
rice yields.
4. Digestive process of ruminant is
a major source of Methane
1.
2.
3.
4.

below:
a) 2 only
b) 1 only
c) 1 & 2 only
d) All of the above

about the Olive Ridley turtles:1. The Astaranga Coast and
Gahirmatha marine sanctuary,
located in West Bengal are home to
Olive Ridley turtles.
2. They are best known for their
behaviour of synchronised nesting
termed as Arribadas.

below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 4 only
1,3 & 4 only
All of the above

regard to Red Sanders :1. The Andhra Pradesh government
has sent a proposal for inclusion of
Red Sanders in Schedule IV of
Wildlife Protection Act 1972
2. It is listed as critically endangered
species in IUCN list because of its
over-exploitation in South India.
3. Its wood is aromatic similar to
sandalwood.
4. Its endemic to southern Eastern
Ghats .

below:a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
2 only
Both 1 & 2
None of these

1. Xenobiotics are foreign substances,
naturally occuring outside body
which have an action when
introduced within the body causing
impact on hormonal /metabolic
balance.
2. Xenobiotics are a large problem in
sewage treatment plants.
3. DDT is a type of xenobiotic
compound.

below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Bamboo
Sandalwood & Pulpwood
Soapnut & Honey
Tendu leaves
1 and 4 only
2 and 4 only
1,2 & 3 only
All of the above

INCORRECT?
49. Which of the following are not
considered as Minor Forest Produce as
per ST and other Forest Dwellers
(Recognition of Forest Rights) Act
2006 ?

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a)
b)
c)
d)

1 Only
2 Only
Both
None

a)
b)
c)
d)

regarding statements :Assertion (A): Technically, any desirable trait
found in nature can be transferred to any
chosen organism.
Reason (R):It has been discovered that DNA
is interchangeable among
animals,plants,bacteria and other organisms.
of these is true?
55. Which among the following statements

are correct regarding Eutrophication?
1. Use of precipitants like sodium
arsenite, copper sulphate, alum,
lime, Iron and sodium aluminate
can be used to limit the dissolved
nutrients which lead to growth of
fungi.
2. Electro-dialysis, ion-exchange and
reverse osmosis are some other
techniques to control
eutrophication.
a. A and R both are true, and R is

the correct explanation for A.
b. A and R both are true, and R is
the NOT the correct explanation
for A.
c. A is correct, R is incorrect.
d. A and R both are incorrect.

given below:
a)
b)
c)
d)

respect to aspects of Bio-Leaching :1. It is being used successfully to
recover metals from a variety of
ores.
2. It is energy saving alternative.
3. It is not very environment friendly.
1. The ozone hole occurs during

the Antarctic spring, from
September to early December;
as strong easterly winds start
to circulate around the
continent and create an
atmospheric container.
2. Every summer (December to
January) the hole repairs itself
when stratospheric temperatures
rise and the air above Antarctica
mixes with the rest of the world's
atmosphere.
1 and 2 Only
1,2 and 3 Only
2 and 3 Only
3 Only
54. With reference to the mechanism of

Global Heat Balance, consider the
following statements:
1. The water vapour in the
atmosphere absorbs short-wave
radiation causing Global Warming.
2. The rising columns of warm areas
in urban areas are due to formation
of urban heat islands and are called
Urban Thermal Plume.

correct?
a)
b)
c)
d)

correct?

[Type text]
1 Only
2 Only
Both 1 & 2
None of them
56. Consider the following observations

related to Ozone Hole:

INCORRECT?
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 Only
2 Only
Both 1 & 2
None of them
1 Only
2 Only
Both 1 & 2
None of them

a) A and R both are true, and R is the
correct explanation for A.
b) A and R both are true, and R is the
NOT the correct explanation for A.
c) A is correct, R is incorrect.
d) A and R both are incorrect.
57. If a tropical rainforest is removed, it

doesnot regenerate quickly as
compared to a tropical deciduous
forest. This is due to:a) The soil of rainforest is
deficient in nutrients.
b) Propagules of trees in a rain
forest have poor visibility
c) The rainforest species are slow
growing
d) Exotic species invade the fertile
soil of the rain forest.
61. Which of the following statements is

correctional about the International
whaling Commission?
1. The Commission was setup under
the International Commission for
Regulation of whaling signed in
1946.
2. India is the founding member of
this commission.
58. Select the correct sequence of food

chain in the arctic waters from the
following:-

correct?
a)
b)
c)
d)
a) Zooplankton---diatoms---fish--polar bear---seal
b) Diatoms---zooplankton---fish--seal---polar bear
c) Fish---diatoms---seal--zooplankton---polar bear
d) Diatomsfish---polar bear--seal---zooplankton
62. With reference to Women Scientists

Scholarship Scheme, consider the
1. The Ministry of Women and
Child development is
implementing this scheme.
2. The Scheme aims to provide
opportunities to disabled women
scientists for pursuing Higher
Studies in frontier areas of
Science and Engineering.
59. Which one of the following terms

describes not only the physical space
occupied by an organism but also its
functional role in the community of
organisms?
a) Ecotone
b) Ecological niche
c) Habitat
d) Home range

a)
b)
c)
d)
60. Consider the following statements :Assertion (A): Diversity observed in the entire
geographical area is called Gamma Diversity.
Reason (R): Biodiversity decreases from high
altitude to low altitude.
of these is true?

1 Only
2 Only
Both 1 & 2
None of them
INSIGHTS
1 only.
2 only.
Both.
None.

regarding the North East Centre for
Technology Application and Research
(NECTAR):
1. It is an autonomous society, set
up under Department of Science


& Technology, Government of

India.
2. It is headed by the Union
Minister for Science and
Technology.
3. NECTARs main task is to ensure
that the funds allocated for
technological innovations to
North Eastern States are spent
correctly and efficiently.

a)
b)
c)
d)

regarding the Science and Engineering
Research Board:
1. It is an autonomous body under
the Department of Science and
Technology, Government of
India.
2. It is a statutory body, established
by an Act of the Parliament of
India in 2009.
3. It is chaired by the Union
Minster for Science and
Technology.

incorrect?
a)
b)
c)
d)
2 only.
1 & 3 only.
2 & 3 only.
None.

regarding the Department of Scientific
and Industrial Research (DSIR):
1. It is a part of the Ministry of
Commerce and Industry.
2. It has a mandate to carry out the
activities relating to indigenous
technology promotion,
development, utilization and
transfer.
3. It oversees the Council of
Scientific and Industrial Research
(CSIR), India's largest research
and development organization.

a)
b)
c)
d)
2 only.
1 & 3 only.
2 & 3 only.
None.
65. With reference to Innovation in

Science Pursuit for Inspired Research
(INSPIRE) programme, consider the
1. INSPIRE is an innovative
programme developed and being
implemented by the Ministry of
Youth Affairs and sports.
2. The Programme covers students
in the age group 10-32 years.

[Type text]
1 & 2 only.
1 & 3 only.
2 & 3 only.
None.
67. With reference to Streptokinase drug,

consider the following statements:
1. It is an inexpensive clot dissolving
drug used in the treatment of
myocardial infarction and
pulmonary embolism.
2. It works by activating
plasminogen to produce plasmin
which in turn helps in dissolving
the clot.
3. Recombinant Streptokinase has
been launched for Indian market
under the brand name Lupifio
and Klotbuster.

a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only.
2 only.
Both.
None.

a)
b)
c)
d)
1 & 2 only.
1 & 3 only.
2 & 3 only.
All.

b) 2 only.
c) Both.
d) None.

regarding the Diastep:
1. It is special footwear suitable for
low-risk diabetic patients.
2. It was developed by the Council of
Scientific and Industrial Research
(CSIR).
3. It has been designed to take
special care of fluctuations in foot
volume.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 & 2 only.
3 only.
2 & 3 only.
All.
71. With reference to Cyclotrons, Consider

1. It is a type of particle accelerator.
2. It makes use of the magnetic
force.
3. In Cyclotrons, charged particles
accelerate outwards from the
center along a spiral path.
a)
b)
c)
d)
69. With reference to Panchi, an

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV),
1. It is the wheeled version of
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Nishant capable of taking-off
and landing using small
airstrips.
2. It was designed and developed
by the Council of Scientific and
Industrial Research (CSIR).
72. With reference to Pressurised Heavy

Water Reactors (PHWR), consider the
1. It is a nuclear power reactor that
uses heavy water (D2O) as its
coolant and moderator.
2. All the nuclear reactor units of
Rajasthan and Kaiga in India are
based on PHWRs.
3. Compared to ordinary Light
Water, Heavy Water creates
greatly enhanced neutron
economy, allowing the reactor to
operate without fuel-enrichment
facilities.

a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only.
2 only.
Both.
None.

regarding the CSIR 800 program:
1. It is a project by CSIR which aims
to provide broadband facility to
800 villages in the country by
2016.
2. It is a World Bank funded
program.
incorrect?
a) 1 only.

1 & 2 only.
3 only.
2 & 3 only.
All.
INSIGHTS
a)
b)
c)
d)
2 only.
1 & 3 only.
2 & 3 only.
All.

regarding the Geosynchronous
Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III
(GSLV Mk III):
1. It was developed by the Indian
Space Research Organization in
collaboration with the European
Space Agency.


2. It is designed to be a three stage

vehicle and uses an indigenous
cryogenic engine in the third
stage.
3. GSLV Mk III will provide the
capability to launch 4t class
communication satellites into
orbit.
a)
b)
c)
d)
76. With reference to the Kayakalp

council, consider the following
statements:
1. It is an innovation council setup
by the Ministry of Road
Transport and Highways for the
purpose of business reengineering and introducing a
spirit of innovation in the Indian
Transport system.
2. Currently, the council is headed
by Ratan Tata.
3. The council allocates funds to
various state governments for
the up gradation of State
Highways to National Highways.

a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only.
1 & 3 only.
2 & 3 only.
All.
74. With reference to Indian Regional

Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS),
1. The IRNSS space segment
consists of seven satellites, of
which three satellites will be in
geostationary orbit.
2. IRNSS-1D, the fourth satellite in
the Indian Regional Navigation
Satellite System (IRNSS), was
launched by ISRO`s Polar
Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLVC27.
3. IRNSS is being developed by
ISRO with the assistance from
France Space Agency.

a)
b)
c)
d)
1 & 2 only.
1 & 3 only.
2 & 3 only.
All.

below:
75. Which of the following are correctly

matched?
1. IRNSS: India.
2. GPS: The United States.
3. GLONASS: Russia.
4. Galileo positioning system:
European Union.
5. Doris: France.
a)
b)
c)
d)

below:

[Type text]
2 only.
2 & 3 only.
1 & 3.
All.
77. The Golden Quadrilateral, a highway

network, connects which of the
following metropolitan cities?
1. Delhi.
2. Mumbai.
3. Chennai.
4. Guwahati.
5. Kolkata.

a)
b)
c)
d)
Only 1, 2 & 4
Only 1, 2 & 3.
Only 1, 2 & 5.
All
1, 2 & 3 only.
2, 4 & 5 only.
1, 2, 3 & 5 only.
All.

regarding the Central Road Fund:
1. The Fund was established by a
Resolution of the Parliament
passed in 1988.
2. Statutory status to the fund was
given by the Central Road Fund
Act, 2000.
3. The Fund is utilized for the
development and maintenance of
National Highways and State
Highways only.
over the Indian airspace and in

the adjoining area.
3. The first GAGAN navigation
payload was flown on GSAT-8 in
May, 2011.
a)
b)
c)
d)

correct?
a)
b)
c)
d)

regarding the National Mission for
Clean Ganga (NMCG):
1. It is the implementation wing of
National Ganga River Basin
Authority (NGRBA).
2. It was originally formed by the
Ministry of Environment, Forests
and Climate Change(MoEFCC).
3. Union Minister for Water
Resources is the chairman of the
Governing Council of NMCG.
1 & 2 only.
2 & 3 only.
1 & 3.
All.
79. Which of the following National

Waterways (NW) are correctly
matched?
1. National Waterway 1: Allahabad
Haldia
2. National Waterway 2:
Kottapuram-Kollam
3. National Waterway 5: Sadiya
Dhubri

a)
b)
c)
d)

below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only.
2 & 3only.
1 & 3 only.
All.
80.With reference to GPS Aided GEO

Augmented Navigation (GAGAN)
project, consider the following
statements:
1. The project is being
implemented by the Airport
Authority of India with the help
of the Indian Space Research
Organization's (ISRO)
technology and space support
2. The goal is to provide navigation
system for all phases of flight

1 only.
2 & 3 only.
1 & 3 only.
All.
1 & 2 only.
2 & 3 only.
1 & 3.
All.
82. Which of the following are

Constitutional Bodies in India?
1. National Commission for
Scheduled Castes
Scheduled Tribes
3. National Commission for Women
Backward Classes
below:
INSIGHTS
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 & 2 only.
2 & 4 only.
1, 2 & 3. Only.
All.

83. With reference to Rashtriya Mahila

Kosh (RMK), consider the following
statements:
1. It is an autonomous body under
the aegis of the Ministry of
Women and Child Development.
2. It provides loans to various state
governments for setting up of skill
training centres for women.
b) 2, 3 & 6 only.
c) 1, 3, 4, 5 & 6 only.
d) All.
86. With reference to Sabla- Rajiv Gandhi

Scheme for Empowerment of
Adolescent Girls (RGSEAG), consider
1. It aims at all-round development
of adolescent out of school girls of
11-18 years only.
2. Under this scheme, the central
government provides funds to
various states/UTs to set up a
School in every district for out-ofschool adolescent girls.

a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only.
2 only.
Both.
None.
84. With reference to Integrated Child

Development Services (ICDS) Scheme,
1. The scheme aims at holistic
development of under-six
children.
2. The Scheme aims at providing
nutritional and health support to
pregnant and lactating mothers.
3. The scheme is implemented
through the States/UTs on a cost
sharing basis in the ratio of 50:50
for all the states.

a)
b)
c)
d)
87. With reference to National Service

Scheme (NSS), consider the following
statements:
1. It is a central governmentsponsored public service program
conducted by the Department of
Youth Affairs and Sports of the
Government of India.
2. The scheme was launched in
Gandhijis Centenary year, 1969.
3. Under the scheme, cheap loans
are given to Micro Small and
Medium Enterprises for
technological up gradation.

a)
b)
c)
d)
1 & 2 only.
2 & 3 only.
1 & 3.
All.
85. Stree Shakti Puraskar awards include:

1. Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Award
2. Kannagi Award
3. Mata Jijabai Award
4. Rani Gaidinliu Zeliang Award
5. Rani Lakshmi Bai Award
6. Rani Rudramma Devi Award
a)
b)
c)
d)

below:
a) 1, 2, 3 & 5 only.

[Type text]
1 only.
2 only.
Both.
None.
1 & 2 only.
2 & 3 only.
1 & 3.
All.

regarding the Youth to Edge Scheme:
1. The Scheme is aimed to promote
adventure activities in the remote
areas of North East Region (NER).
2. The Scheme was started by the
Ministry of Development of North
Eastern Region (DONER) in
collaboration with the Ministry of
Youth Affairs and Sports.
achievement of reforms during the

previous year.
3. Central assistance will be to the
extent of 100% of project cost for
North Eastern States and Sikkim.
a)
b)
c)
d)

a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only.
2 only.
Both.
None.
89. Consider the following statements:

1. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awards
are given for the most spectacular
and outstanding performance in
the field of sports by an individual
sportsperson or a team.
2. The Dronacharya Award honours
eminent Coaches who have
successfully trained sportspersons
or teams and enabled them to
achieve outstanding results in
international competitions.
3. Dhyan Chand Award is Indias
highest award for lifetime
achievement in sports and games.
91. With reference to Jan Aushadhi

Scheme, consider the following
statements:
1. It seeks to make available quality
medicines at affordable prices for
the poor and the disadvantaged
only.
2. Under this scheme, less priced
quality unbranded generic
medicines will be made available
through Jan Aushadhi stores.
3. Under this Scheme, the State
Government has to provide space
in Government Hospital premises
for the running of the outlets
(JAS).
a)
b)
c)
d)

a)
b)
c)
d)
2 only.
1 & 3 only.
2 & 3.
All.

reference to the proposed Atal Mission
for Rejuvenation and Urban
Transformation (AMRUT):
1. AMRUT is the new avatar of the
National Urban Livelihoods
Mission (NULM).
2. Under this mission, 50% of the
budget allocation will be given to
states and union territories as
incentive based on the

3 Only
1 Only
1 and 3 Only
None
1 & 2 Only.
2 & 3 Only.
1 & 3 Only.
All.
92. With reference to the National youth

Policy 2014, consider the following
statements:
1. The National Youth Policy 2014
defines the age of youth as
persons between the age 15-35
years.
2. The vision of NYP-2014 is to
empower youth to achieve their
full potential, and through them
enable India to find its rightful
place in the community of
nations.
INSIGHTS

a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only.
2 only.
Both.
None.
95. With reference to Pradhan Mantri JanDhan Yojana (PMJDY), consider the
1. It provides Life insurance cover of
Rs.30,000/2. Under the Scheme, No minimum
balance required to open a bank
account.
3. Under the Scheme, Accidental
insurance cover of Rs.1.00 lac is
provided.
4. After satisfactory operation of the
account for 6 months, an
overdraft facility will be permitted
under the Scheme.

regarding the Rashtriya Swachhata
Kosh:
1. It has been set up to facilitate and
channelize individual
philanthropic contributions and
Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) funds to achieve the
objective of Clean India (Swachh
Bharat) by the year 2019.
2. Approval for the withdrawal of
Fund has to come from the
President of India.
Which of the above statements are Correct?

a)
b)
c)
d)

a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only.
2 only.
Both.
None.

regarding the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao
programme:
1. The Ministry of Women and Child
Development is the nodal
Ministry for this initiative.
2. Under the Scheme, separate
residential schools for girls will be
set up in every district.

reference to Saansad Gram Adarsh
Yojana:
1. The Project was launched on the
occasion of birth anniversary of
Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan.
2. Under the Scheme, a separate
fund will be created at the state
level and will be attached to the
consolidated fund of the State.
3. The goal of the Yojana is to
develop three Adarsh Grams or
model villages by March 2019, of
which one would be achieved by
2016.

a)
b)
c)
d)
1 & 2 Only.
2 & 3 Only.
1 & 3 Only.
All.
[Type text]
1 only.
2 only.
Both.
None.
97. With reference to the Forty-second

Amendment of the Constitution of
India, officially known as The
Constitution (Forty-second
Amendment) Act, 1976, consider the
following statements?
1. It was passed in accordance with
the provisions of Article 368 of the
Constitution, and was ratified by
more than half of the State
Legislatures, as required under
Clause (2) of the said article.

a)
b)
c)
d)
1 & 2 Only.
1, 2 & 3 Only.
1, 2 & 4 Only.
All.
2. The amendment inserted a new

article 228A in the Constitution
which gave High Courts the
authority to "determine all
questions as to the constitutional
validity of any State law".
3. This Act amended Article 74 and it
was explicitly stipulated that "the
President shall act in accordance
with the advice of the Council of
Ministers".
4. This Amendment gave primacy to
the Directive Principles, by stating
that "no law implementing any of
the Directive Principles could be
declared unconstitutional on the
grounds that it violated any of the
Fundamental Rights".
2. The theme for 2015 is- Fostering

Scientific Temper and Energy
conservation.
3. It is celebrated to mark the
discovery of the Raman Effect, for
which a Nobel Prize winning
research paper submitted by Sir
C.V. Raman was accepted on that
day.
a)
b)
c)
d)

a)
b)
c)
d)
100.
Which of the following services
are being offered by the National Voter
Service Portal (NVSP), which was
launched recently?
1. Search the name in Electoral List.
2. User can view details of his
Polling booth, Assembly
Constituency and Parliamentary
constituency.
3. Users can feed Aadhaar Number
for attaching it with Election
Photo Identity Card (EPIC) data.
4. Those on election duty can cast
their votes through e-voting
option available on the portal.
1, 2 & 3 only.
2, 3 & 4 only.
1, 3 & 4 only.
All.

regarding the Param Vir Chakra:
1. It is India's highest military
decoration awarded for the highest
degree of valour or self-sacrifice in
the presence of the enemy.
2. It is awarded only posthumously.
3. The award carries a cash allowance
for those under the rank of
lieutenant or the appropriate
service equivalent.

below:
a)
b)
c)
d)

a)
b)
c)
d)
1 & 2 only.
2 & 3 only.
1 & 3 only.
All.
99. With reference to the National Science

Day, consider the following
statements:
1. It will be celebrated on February
28th every year.

1 & 2 only.
2 & 3 only.
1 & 3 only.
All.
INSIGHTS
1, 2 & 3 only.
2, 3 & 4 only.
1, 3 & 4 only.
All.

Few Extra Questions:
denomination of Rs. 1000,

5000 and 10,000.
2. Under the Scheme, there is no
upper ceiling on investment.
3. The KVP certificates can be
issued in single or joint names
and but cannot be transferred
from one person to any other
person.
4. The KVP certificate can be
pledged as security to avail
loans from the banks and in
other case where security is
required to be deposited.
101.
The Nobel laureates who were
Indian citizens at the time they were
awarded the honored Nobel Prize
include:
1. Amartya Sen
2. Kailash Satyarthi
3. C V Raman
4. Rabindranath Tagore
below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
1, 2 & 3 only.
3 & 4 only.
1, 2 & 4 only.
All.

below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
102.
With reference to the Indira
Gandhi Prize for Peace, disarmament
and Development, consider the
1. It is awarded only to
organizations in recognition of
creative efforts towards
enlarging the scope of freedom
and enriching the human spirit.
2. The Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO) has won the
Prize for 2014.
3. Organizations who win this
award are exempted from the
payment of any tax for three
consecutive years.
104.
Consider the following
statements with reference to the RuPay
System:
1. RuPay is Indias own card
payment gateway network and
provides an alternative system
for banks to provide a debit
card service.
2. The RuPay prepaid card
service was recently launched
by the IRCTC in collaboration
with Union Bank of India and
the National Payment
Corporation of India.
3. RuPay card holder will get
free Rs.1 lakh accident
insurance coverage as part of
the benefits to customers.

a)
b)
c)
d)
1 & 2 only.
2 only.
1 & 3 only.
All.

a)
b)
c)
d)
103.
With reference to the relaunched Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP),
1. It will be available to the
investors only in the

1, 2 & 3 only.
3 & 4 only.
2 & 4 only.
All.
[Type text]
1 only.
2 & 3only.
1 & 3 only.
All.

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INSIGHTS ON INDIA MOCK PRELIMINARY EXAM - 2015

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1. Agent Orange is a chemical

4. Consider the following statements.

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2. Consider the following statements.

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1. Biomining and Bioleaching

6. Consider the following statements

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5. Which of the following is/are true

3. Consider the following statements :-

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d) All of the above

9. Consider the following statements

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Which of the following is true

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10. Which of the following is true

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3. China holds the highest reserve of

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15. With regard to biodiesel ,pick up from

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a) Ministry of Defence and Ministry of

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13. Which of the following agencies

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17. Which of the following are regarded as

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18. Coral Bleaching is a result of which of

as crystals. These crystals are removed and

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19. An oligotropic lake has which of the

22. Consider the following statements with

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23. With reference to the glaciers, consider

Which of the above statements is/are

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21. Consider the following statements

Assertion (A): Countrys knitwear hub,

24. Which among the following statements

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Ministry of Science and

3. Kaziranga National Park has the

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